AEG ARE i2.0x HF User manual

Manual
ARE i2.0x HF
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2. ARE i2.0x HF ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 ARE i2.0x HF hardware ................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Dimensions ARE i2.0x HF ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1.2 Protection Class........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 AAN Xi9F HF dimensions ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1.4 Mounting and grounding............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.5 Connectivity: ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.6 Read Range for HF Applications using AAN Xi9F HF.................................................................. 7
2.2 Firmware ARE i2.0x HF ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Instruction Set............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 General format of instruction set................................................................................................ 9
2.2.3 BD ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.4 VER............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.5 TOR ........................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.6 GT .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.7 RD .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.8 WD ............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.9 MD ............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.10 CID ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.11 CN .......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.12 VSAVE ................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.13 INIT........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.14 Error messages...................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 LED instruction set........................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.1 LED Standby (LSTB).................................................................................................................. 16
2.3.2 LED Reading (LGT).................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.3 LED Transponder number successfully read (LRD) .................................................................. 17
2.3.4 LED No Read (LNRD) ................................................................................................................. 17
2.3.5 LED Return to standby (LRT).................................................................................................... 18
2.3.6 LED Error (LERR)....................................................................................................................... 18

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2.3.7 LED Process active .................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.8LED Process status .................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.9 LED Setup help (FLED) .............................................................................................................. 21
2.3.10 LED (De)activate LED functionality (LED) ............................................................................ 21
3. System implementation........................................................................................................................ 22
3.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................................ 22
3.2 Grounding ..................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Mounting on metal....................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Frequency converters................................................................................................................... 22
4. FCC Statement....................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 ARE i2.0x HF.................................................................................................................................. 23
5. Release, Change Protocol...................................................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction
ARE i2.0x HF is a compact industrial reader based on an RS-232 interface. This version is compatible with ISO 15693
applications. ARE i2.0x HF uses an external antenna for communication to the transponder. There are various antenna form
factors available.
Typical system structure
host connection via
RS-232 interface
AAN Xi9F HF antenna
transponder acc. ISO 15693

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2. ARE i2.0x HF
ARE i2.0x HF works with transponders that comply to HF standard ISO 15693.
2.1 ARE i2.0x HF hardware
2.1.1 Dimensions ARE i2.0x HF
2.1.2 Protection Class
Protection Class is IP 67, assuming cable or dummy cap is mounted.
2.1.3 AAN Xi9F HF dimensions
37.1mm | 1.461 in 57.7mm | 2.272 in
114.5mm | 4.508 in
90.2mm | 3.551 in
30mm | 1.181 in
20mm | 0.787 in
21mm | 0.827 in
12mm | 0.472 in
50mm | 1.969 in
29.2mm | 1.150

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Top hat rail
connector
Connected to
internal ground
2.1.4 Mounting and grounding
Mounting is recommended via the top hat rail connector on the back of the unit.
Note: Grounding of the unit can be achieved by grounding the top hat rail. The top hat rail connector is hooked up to
internal system ground. Alternatively mounting straps are optionally available.
2.1.5 Connectivity:
ARE i2.0x HF is connected via its M12, 5-Pin male A-coded plug. Power supply as well as communication is provided by user.
Do only use specified cables. ARE i2.0x HF uses a LED lit RFID symbol on its front side to visually communicate its various
states (standby, reading, successful read, no read, error, and so on...). When ARE i2.0x HF is hooked up to power, the internal
LED is switched to standby color. LED colors can be set by the user.
PIN 1 – +7V…24V DC
PIN 2 – GND
PIN 3 – RX
PIN 4 – TX
PIN 5 – CGND
LED: Status indication
cable: M12, 5-Pin A-coded, socket to power 2 cables)
and serial interface 3 cables)
Grounding pin can be
used alternatively to
ground ARE i2.0x HF

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The antenna AAN Xi9F HF is connected via a 2-pin connector on top of ARE i2.0x HF.
ARE i2.0x HF uses an external antenna AAN Xi9F HF. There are air core coil transponders like disks and ferrite core coil
transponders like glass tube transponders. It is important to understand the impact of orientation of transponders relative
to AAN Xi9F HF. Optimum orientation is perpendicular to the top side of the antenna for air core coil transponders. In this
orientation, the highest read range can be achieved.
Reading distance depends a lot on the particular installation. Absolute values only make sense based on a particular
transponder. Absolute values make no sense for transponder types, because the values will vary too much. Above are the
guiding principles to achieve the best possible read range.
2.1.6 Read Range for HF Applications using AAN Xi9F HF
Transponder acc. to ISO 15693 (40mm x 40mm x 5mm)
transponder perpendicular (recommended)
The highest read range is achieved right above the center of AAN Xi9F top side.

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*note: only one transponder in the field at a time. Above illustration only shows possible read ranges.
40mm 40mm
45mm
60mm

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2.2 Firmware ARE i2.0x HF
2.2.1 Instruction Set
Communication with ARE i2.0x HF is based on a simple ASCII text based protocol. The host sends text based telegrams to
ARE i2.0x HF and receives text based telegrams back containing the answer to the query. Communication to ARE i2.0x HF
is always triggered by the host.
2.2.2 General format of instruction set
The protocol format is as follows
Instruction <CR> for instructions without parameter
Instruction <SP> parameter <CR> for instructions with only 1 parameter
Instruction <SP> parameter <SP>data<CR> for instructions with parameter and data
The space character <SP> separates commands from parameters and data and the <CR> character acts as command line
terminator.
instruction<CR> can be used to check the current parameter value for instructions that carry a parameter.
Input Instruction <CR> Answer: Parameter<CR>
2.2.3 BD
BD – Baudrate parameter sets the baudrate for ARE i2.0x. Please Note: Standard parameter is 38.400 baud.
Input format: BD<SP>Parameter<CR>
e.g. BD<SP>3<CR>
Hex:
42
44
20
33
0D
ASCII:
‘B’
‘D’
<SP>
‘3’
<CR>
Output (example):Baudrate 38.400 baud
Hex:
33
0D
ASCII:
‘3’
<CR>
Parameter:
PARAMETER BAUDRATE
0
4.800
1
9.600
2
19.200
3
38.400
4
57.600
5
115.200

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2.2.4 VER
VER – Reader firmware version
VER is used to get the actual reader firmware version.
Input format: VER <CR>
Hex:
56
45
52
0D
ASCII:
‘V’
‘E’
‘R’
<CR>
Output (example):ARE i2.0x HF V_1.065 <CR>
Hex:
21
00
15
...
36.
35
0D
ASCII:
‘A’
‘R’
‘E’
...
‘6’
‘5’
<CR>
2.2.5 TOR
TOR – Timeout Reading
After a read is triggered by GT, TOR is a time during which ARE i2.0x HF continuously tries to read a transponder UID
without the need to be triggered by the host again. This limits bus traffic considerably. Once a successful read is
performed, continuous reading stops immediately regardless of time and the transponder UID is transmitted to the host.
If reading is not successful, a no read (XXXXXXXX) is sent to the host after TOR time has expired.
The chosen parameter for TOR is sent as acknowledgement.
Input format: TOR<SP>Time parameter<CR>
e.g. TOR<SP>50<CR>
Hex:
54
4F
52
20
35
30
0D
ASCII:
‘T’
‘O’
‘R’
<SP>
‘5’
‘0’
<CR>
Output (example):50 <CR>
Hex:
35
30
0D
ASCII:
‘5’
‘0’
<CR>
Parameter:
PARAMETER FUNCTION
0 limits the reading process duration to exactly one reading cycle
1 limits the reading process duration to maximum 1 times 100ms
2 limits the reading process duration to maximum 2 times 100ms
...
255 limits the reading process duration to maximum 255 times 100ms
A TOR value of 50 equals 50 x 100ms = 5000ms = 5 sec.
It is recommended to set TOR value to the amount of time it takes in a dynamic situation for the transponder to travel over
ARE i2.0 HF. This maximizes the number of possible reads, in order to compensate for EMV noise in the vicinity.