3M 6204 User manual

3M Toll RFID Reader 6204
User’s Guide
V1.4.5
October 28, 2014
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Canadian Note: CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
FCC Notice (Wiegand Interface Module)
The Wiegand Interface Module has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 1.2 meters from all persons and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code.
The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Information can be
obtained at
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct/index-eng.php
Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les
rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada. Les informations peuvent être obtenues:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct/index-fra.php
NOTICE
The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by 3M for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Patent: 3M.com/patent
Product ID: RFID6204
3M Traffic Safety and Security Division
Motor Vehicle Safety Systems
Building 3
11705 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Web: www.3m.com

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Intended audience
Intended audienceIntended audience
Intended audience
This document is intended for those who wish to setup and operate the 3M
Toll RFID Reader 6204. Before attemptin to install, confi ure, and operate
this product, you should be familiar with the followin :
Windows-based software installation and operation
Device communication parameters includin Ethernet and serial
communications
RFID reader confi uration includin antenna placement
Basic di ital input/output control
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The information in this uide is presented as follows:
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter 1 -
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ReRe
Reader Overview
ader Overviewader Overview
ader Overview: This chapter provides a brief overview of the 3M Toll
RFID Reader 6204 hardware and software.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Chapter 2 –
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– Safety Information
Safety InformationSafety Information
Safety Information – This chapter provides important safety
information about the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204. All users must read this section
before installin or operatin this reader.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3Chapter 3
Chapter 3 -
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- Reader Equipment Installation
Reader Equipment Installation Reader Equipment Installation
Reader Equipment Installation –
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– This chapter describes how to
mechanically and electrically install the reader.
Chapter 4
Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 4 -
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Reader Reader
Reader Startup Tool (RST)
Startup Tool (RST) Startup Tool (RST)
Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation
Software InstallationSoftware Installation
Software Installation – This chapter
describes how to install the Microsoft Windows RST application.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Chapter 5 -
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Reader Operation Reader Operation
Reader Operation –
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– This chapter describes how to initially test a reader
and how to operate deployed readers.
Chapter 6
Chapter 6Chapter 6
Chapter 6 -
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Reader Startup ToolReader Startup Tool
Reader Startup Tool (RST)
(RST)(RST)
(RST) – This chapter describes the RST and the
various functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows application.
Chapter 7
Chapter 7Chapter 7
Chapter 7 -
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- Reader Confi uration
Reader Confi urationReader Confi uration
Reader Confi uration Tool
ToolTool
Tool (RCT)
(RCT)(RCT)
(RCT) – This chapter describes the RCT and
the various functions you can perform with this embedded reader application.
Chapter 8
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- Confi urin Di ital Inputs and Outputs
Confi urin Di ital Inputs and Outputs Confi urin Di ital Inputs and Outputs
Confi urin Di ital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes how to
setup the reader’s di ital inputs and outputs.
Chapter 9
Chapter 9Chapter 9
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SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and
environmental specifications for the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204.
Appendix A
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Appendix A –
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Usin the Wie and InterfaceUsin the Wie and Interface
Usin the Wie and Interface – This appendix provides instruction for
installin and confi urin the Wie and Interface Module.
Appendix B
Appendix B Appendix B
Appendix B –
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Error HandlinError Handlin
Error Handlin – This appendix lists 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 errors
and warnin s. Corrective actions are provided where applicable.
Appendix C
Appendix CAppendix C
Appendix C –
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– Reader Maintenance
Reader Maintenance Reader Maintenance
Reader Maintenance – This appendix provides instruction for
performin any reader maintenance activities.

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What’s New in this Version
Version 1.4 updates the Reader Setup Wizard, Reader Startup Tool, Reader
Test Tool, Reader Dia nostic Tool, and the Reader Confi uration Tool.
Additional product use and safety information has been added.
Conventions used in this manual
Conventions used in this manualConventions used in this manual
Conventions used in this manual
The followin conventions are used in this manual:
Bold courier font indicates code entered by the user
(values) within parentheses indicate parameters
(values) in italics indicate user defined variables.
<n> indicates a variable number used in a function that can apply to
several different devices such as antennas or I/O ports.
WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury or property dama e.
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:ATTENTION:
ATTENTION: This yellow symbol indicates that the device is susceptible to
Electro Static Dischar e and appropriate precautions must be
taken to avoid equipment dama e.
NOTICE
NOTICENOTICE
NOTICE NOTICE advises the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action that
can cause equipment dama e or result in equipment operation that violates re ulatory
requirements.
NOTES
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NOTES
Important information
and other tips are
presented in light
blue bo es to the left
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Product Use Statement
Use StatementUse Statement
Use Statement
Product Use:
Product Use: Product Use:
Product Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s
knowled e and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product
in a particular application Given the variety of factors that can affect the
use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for
evaluatin the 3M product and determinin whether it is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer:
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer:
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Unless a different warranty is
specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packa in , product
literature, terms of sale or software license a reement, 3M warrants that (i)
the 3M product will be free from substantial defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from the
ori inal date of purchase, and (ii) for software products, for ninety (90) days
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option, repair or replacement of the 3M product.
Limitation of Liability:
Limitation of Liability: Limitation of Liability:
Limitation of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable
for any loss or dama e arisin from the 3M product, whether direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential, re ardless of the le al theory
asserted, includin warranty, contract, ne li ence or strict liability.

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1 Reader Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Reader Hardware ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Reader Software ................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Exp anation of Signa Word Consequences ...................................................................................... 3
2.3. Attendant Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.4. Insta ation and Service Technician Warnings and Cautions ........................................................ 4
2.4.1. Power Supply Related...............................................................................................................4
2.4.2. Reader System Related..............................................................................................................5
2.5. RF Safety................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.6. E ectrostatic Discharge ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.7. Regu atory Comp iance ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.7.1. FCC Notice (3M Toll RFID Reader 6204) ...............................................................................8
2.7.2. FCC Notice (Wiegand Interface Module).................................................................................8
2.8. Power/Data Cab e Size ....................................................................................................................... 8
3 Reader Equipment Insta ation .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Mechanica Insta ation ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. E ectrica Insta ation ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1. Connecting the Serial Port.......................................................................................................12
3.2.2. Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port.......................................................................12
3.2.3. Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs..........................................................................................12
3.2.4. Connecting the Power .............................................................................................................13
3.2.5. Installation with the 3M Reader Redundancy Switch.............................................................13
4 Reader Startup Too (RST) Software Insta ation ......................................................................... 14
4.1. Insta ing RST Software .................................................................................................................... 14
4.2. Windows 7 Setup ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.3. Reader Startup................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4. Initia Reader Setup .......................................................................................................................... 18

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5 Reader Operation .............................................................................................................................. 22
5.1. Basic Operation with RST ................................................................................................................. 22
5.2. Dep oyed Reader Operation with RCT ............................................................................................ 24
6 Reader Startup Too (RST) ............................................................................................................... 26
6.1. View Readers on the Network ......................................................................................................... 26
6.2. Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard ...................................................................................... 27
6.3. Customize Discovery Options .......................................................................................................... 28
6.4. View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings ........................................................................... 29
6.5. Reader Test Too (RTT) ...................................................................................................................... 30
6.5.1. General Page ...........................................................................................................................30
6.5.2. Tag Performance Page ............................................................................................................34
6.5.3. Tag Management Page............................................................................................................36
6.5.4. Macros Page............................................................................................................................37
6.5.5. Event Handling Page...............................................................................................................39
6.5.6. Antenna Settings Page.............................................................................................................40
6.6. Reader Diagnostics Too (RDT) ........................................................................................................ 41
6.6.1. Channel Statistics....................................................................................................................41
6.6.2. Alarms.....................................................................................................................................42
6.6.3. Tag Report...............................................................................................................................43
6.6.4. Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................................................................44
6.6.5. Power Ramp Tool ...................................................................................................................45
7 Embedded Reader Configuration Too (RCT) ................................................................................ 46
7.1. Basic Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 47
7.1.1. Configuration Page Header.....................................................................................................47
7.1.2. Manage Profiles ......................................................................................................................48
7.1.3. Set Tag Protocol......................................................................................................................50
7.1.4. Setup Ethernet/LAN................................................................................................................51
7.1.5. Setup Serial Port......................................................................................................................52
7.1.6. Setup Digital Accessories .......................................................................................................53
7.1.7. Setup Antenna/Cables.............................................................................................................54
7.1.8. Set Regulatory Mode (Region) ...............................................................................................55
7.1.9. Setup Summary.......................................................................................................................55
7.2. Advanced Functions .......................................................................................................................... 56
7.2.1. Firmware Management ...........................................................................................................57
7.2.2. Import/Export Configuration ..................................................................................................58
7.2.3. Command Line........................................................................................................................61

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7.3. Expert Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 62
7.3.1. Expert Configuration – Setup..................................................................................................62
7.3.2. Expert Configuration – Tag.....................................................................................................63
7.3.3. Expert Configuration – Version..............................................................................................64
7.3.4. Expert Configuration – Information........................................................................................65
7.3.5. Expert Configuration – Communication.................................................................................66
7.3.6. Expert Configuration – Antennas............................................................................................67
7.3.7. Expert Configuration – Digital I/O .........................................................................................68
7.3.8. Expert Configuration – Security .............................................................................................69
7.3.9. Expert Configuration – Writeback..........................................................................................70
7.3.10. Expert Configuration – Modem ..............................................................................................71
7.4. User App ication Management ........................................................................................................ 74
7.5. Change Operating Mode ................................................................................................................... 75
7.6. Wiegand Trans ation Tab e .............................................................................................................. 76
7.7. View Tags ............................................................................................................................................ 77
7.8. Check Reader Status ........................................................................................................................ 78
7.9. Review Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 80
8 Configuring Digita Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................................... 81
8.1. Digita Inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 81
8.2. Digita Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 81
8.3. Low Latency Digita Input/Output Operation ................................................................................ 81
8.4. Digita I/O Monitoring and Contro Scripts .................................................................................... 83
8.4.1. scan_trigger.py........................................................................................................................83
8.4.2. scan_trigger_timer.py..............................................................................................................84
8.4.3. signal_read.py .........................................................................................................................84
8.4.4. signal_read_crc_error.py.........................................................................................................85
8.4.5. rf_mon.py................................................................................................................................85
8.5. Digita Input A arm Generation ....................................................................................................... 86
8.6. Digita I/O Hardware Connection .................................................................................................... 87
9 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 88
9.1.1. Reader Specifications (General)..............................................................................................88
9.1.2. Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................89
9.1.3. AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications....................................................................................89
9.1.4. RS-232 Specifications.............................................................................................................90
9.1.5. Digital Input/Output Specifications ........................................................................................90
9.1.6. Ethernet LAN Specifications ..................................................................................................90
9.1.7. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications..............................................................91
9.1.8. Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout...........................................................................94