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.

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2.2.6 GT
GT – Get Tag
GT is used to retrieve the transponder UID. GT uses TOR parameter to define the time during which the reader
continuously looks for a transponder without the need for the host to get involved.
Input format: GT<CR>
Hex:
47
54
0D
ASCII:
‘G’
‘T’
<CR>
Output (example in case of a successful read): E0080100002B3706 <CR>
Hex:
45
30
30
...
30
36
0D
ASCII:
‘E’
‘0’
‘0’
...
‘0’
‘6’
<CR>
Output (example in case of no transponder in the field): XXXXXXXX<CR>
Hex:
58
58
58
...
58
58
0D
ASCII:
‘X’
‘X’
‘X’
...
‘X’
‘X’
<CR>
2.2.7 RD
RD – Read transponder memory page
RD is used to read an individual memory page from a transponder in the field. RD uses TOR parameter during which the
reader continuously looks for a transponder without the need for the host to get involved.
Please see datasheet of transponder for specific memory map. Page is input as hex number.
Input format: RD<SP>page<CR>
RD<SP> 1<CR>
Hex:
52
44
20
31
0D
ASCII:
‘R’
‘D’
<SP>
’1’
<CR>
Output (example in case of a successful read): 1234567812345678<CR>
Hex:
31
32
33
...
...
38
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘2’
‘3’
...
...
‘8’
<CR>
Output (example in case of no transponder in the field): XXXXXXXX<CR>
Hex:
58
58
58
...
58
58
0D
ASCII:
‘X’
‘X’
‘X’
...
‘X’
‘X’
<CR>

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2.2.8 WD
WD – Write transponder memory page
WD is used to write to individual memory page of a transponder in the field. WD uses TOR parameter during which the
reader continuously looks for a transponder without the need for the host to get involved.
Please see datasheet of transponder for specific memory map. Page is input as hex number.
Input format: WD<SP>page<SP>data<CR>
WD<SP> 5<SP> 12345678ABCDEF78<CR>
Hex:
57
44
20
35
20
31
...
38
0D
ASCII:
‘W’
‘D’
<SP>
‘5’
<SP>
‘1’
...
’8’
<CR>
Output (example in case of a successful write): ACK<CR>
Hex:
41
43
4B
0D
ASCII:
‘A’
‘C’
‘K’
<CR>
Output (example in case of no transponder in the field): XXXXXXXX<CR>
Hex:
58
58
58
...
58
58
0D
ASCII:
‘X’
‘X’
‘X’
...
‘X’
‘X’
<CR>
2.2.9 MD
MD – Read mode
MD is used to either read the chip UID once per trigger by the host (e.g GT command) or read the chip UID continuously
after a trigger by the host until mode is switched back to single read
Parameters: 2 – single read (default) | 0 – continuous read mode
Input format: MD<SP>parameterCR>
MD<SP> 0<CR>
Hex:
4D
44
20
30
0D
ASCII:
‘M’
‘D’
<SP>
’0’
<CR>
Output (example): 0x1<CR>
Hex:
30
0D
ASCII:
‘0’
<CR>

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2.2.10 CID
CID – Filter same UID numbers to transmit only once via interface
CID is used to filter multiple read transponder UID to transmit only once via interface. There needs to be one different
Transponder UID read before the same number will be transmitted again.
Parameters: 0 – no filter function | 1 – filter same chip UID as previously read
Input format: CID<SP>1<CR>
Hex:
43
49
44
20
31
ASCII:
‘C’
‘I’
‘D’
<SP>
‘1’
Output (example): 0x1<CR>
Hex:
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
<CR>
2.2.11 CN
CN – Filter no read from being transmitted via interface.
CN is used in those cases, where no read information ‘xxxxxxxx’ should not appear on the interface. Only valid transponder
UID will be transmitted.
Parameters: 0 – no filter function | 1 – filter no read information from being transmitted
Input format: CN<SP>1<CR>
Hex:
43
4E
20
31
ASCII:
‘C’
‘N’
<SP>
‘1’
Output (example): 0x1<CR>
Hex:
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
<CR>
2.2.12 VSAVE
VSAVE – Save parameter permanently in ARE i2.0x HF flash memory
VSAVE is used to save parameters permanently in flash memory of ARE i2.0x HF to be available after power on.
Input format: VSAVE <CR>
Hex:
56
53
41
56
45
0D
ASCII:
‘V’
‘S’
‘A’
’V’
‘E’
<CR>
Output (example):ACK<CR>
Hex:
41
43
4B
0D
ASCII:
‘A’
‘C’
‘K’
<CR>

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2.2.13 INIT
INIT – Restore standard parameters. Command needs to be followed up by VSAVE in order to permanently store the
parameters.
Input format: INIT<CR>
Hex:
49
4E
49
54
0D
ASCII:
‘I’
‘N’
‘I’
’T’
<CR>
Output (example):ACK<CR>
Hex:
41
43
4B
0D
ASCII:
‘A’
‘C’
‘K’
<CR>
The following parameters are set:
BD 3 LRD 01001
TOR 50 LNRD 10001
CID 0 LERR 10011
CN 0 LRT 30
MD 2 LPA 00000
LSTB 01101 LED 1
LGT 01111
2.2.14 Error messages
Error messages and protocol errors are acknowledged by ARE i2.0 HF using an error code. The format is described below:
<NAK> '#' <error code> <CR>
Example error #02 (wrong parameter)
Hex:
15
23
30
32
0D
ASCII:
<NAK>
‘#’
‘0’
’2’
<CR>
The error code is comprised of a two digit ASCII coded number.
The following table displays possible error messages:
Error code Meaning
"00" Unknown instruction
"02" Wrong parameter

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2.3 LED instruction set
ARE i2.0 HF employs a multi-color LED to signal different modes.
Basically below colors can be created:
The user can choose any color apart from white. This color is reserved for setup help functionality as described below.
The following modes use a distinct color each.
-Standby (LSTB)
-Reading (LGT)
-Transponder number successfully read (LRD)
-No Read (LNRD)
-Error (LERR)
-Process active (LPA)
-Process status (LPS)
In addition, the user can choose to switch on the LED permanently or flashing.
The following instruction set is used:
Mode<SPACE>RGBFX<CR>
R – Red
G – Green
B – Blue
F - Flash
X – LED functionality ON or OFF for this mode
Allowed parameters are 1 (on) or 0 (off)
Default colors are shown with the instructions.

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2.3.1 LED Standby (LSTB)
Standby color is Cyan, no flash.
Input format: LSTB<SP> 01101<CR>
Hex:
4C
53
54
42
20
30
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘S’
‘T’
‘B’
<SP>
‘0’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 01101<CR>
Hex:
30
31
31
30
31
0D
ASCII:
‘0’
‘1’
‘1’
‘0’
‘1’
<CR>
Standby mode is active if no other instructions are carried out.
If Standby LED is switched off, the LED will be active for 10 seconds after reboot in its last color scheme and then it will be
switched off.
2.3.2 LED Reading (LGT)
Reading color is Cyan, flashing
Input format: LGT<SP> 01111<CR>
Hex:
4C
47
54
20
30
31
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘G’
‘T’
<SP>
‘0’
‘1’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 01111<CR>
Hex:
30
31
31
31
31
0D
ASCII:
‘0’
‘1’
‘1’
‘1’
‘1’
<CR>
Reading mode is active for the duration of the TOR parameter. It will stop prematurely only to show a successful read using
the respective color. At the end of the TOR parameter it will show the no read mode LED color.

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2.3.3 LED Transponder number successfully read (LRD)
Successful read color is green, no flash
Input format: LRD<SP> 01001<CR>
Hex:
4C
52
44
20
30
31
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘R’
‘D’
<SP>
‘0’
‘1’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 01001<CR>
Hex:
30
31
30
30
31
0D
ASCII:
‘0’
‘1’
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
<CR>
Successful read mode is active for LRT seconds, after which the standby mode will be active again.
2.3.4 LED No Read (LNRD)
No Read color is red,no flash
Input format: LNRD<SP> 10001<CR>
Hex:
4C
4E
52
44
20
31
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘N’
‘R’
‘D’
<SP>
‘1’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 10001<CR>
Hex:
31
30
30
30
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘0’
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
<CR>
No Read mode is active after TOR seconds for LRT seconds, after which the standby mode will be active again.

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2.3.5 LED Return to standby (LRT)
Some modes require ARE i9 to go back to standby. The time until this happens is set by using the LRT command.
Input format: LRT<SP>time<CR>
Hex:
4C
52
54
20
33
30
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘R’
‘T’
<SP>
‘3’
‘0’
<CR>
Output: 30<CR>
Hex:
33
30
0D
ASCII:
‘3’
‘0’
<CR>
LRT<SP>30<CR> sets approx. 3 seconds as time for return to standby (30x100ms)
2.3.6 LED Error (LERR)
Error color is red, flashing
Input format: LERR<SP> 10011<CR>
Hex:
4C
45
52
52
20
31
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘E’
‘R’
‘R’
<SP>
‘1’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 10011<CR>
Hex:
31
30
30
31
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
‘1’
<CR>
Error mode is triggered by an error of ARE i9 and is active until a correct instruction is received.

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2.3.7 LED Process active
In case of multiple commands being sent to the chip (e.g. rd and wd instructions), it may be necessary to control LED
functionality manually. The LED Process active instruction sets the LED to a defined color and mode. This color and mode
stays on as long as the LED Process active parameter is switched on. Normal LED functionality is discontinued during the
activity of this parameter. LED functionality returns to normal only when LED Process active is switched off via its X
parameter.
Activating Process active
LED color is yellow, flashing
Input format: LPA<SP> 11011<CR>
Hex:
4C
50
41
20
31
...
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘P’
‘A’
<SP>
‘1’
...
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 11011<CR>
Hex:
31
31
30
31
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘1’
‘0’
‘1’
‘1’
<CR>
Deactivating Process active
LED color doesn’t care, because parameter is switched off using X parameter
Input format: LPA<SP> 11010<CR>
Hex:
4C
50
41
20
31
...
...
30
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘P’
‘A’
<SP>
‘1’
...
...
’0’
<CR>
Output: 11010<CR>
Hex:
31
31
30
31
30
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘1’
‘0’
‘1’
‘0’
<CR>

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2.3.8 LED Process status
LED Process status is used to indicate the status of a process, after it is performed.
Successful Process
LED color is green, not flashing
Input format: LPS<SP> 01001<CR>
Hex:
4C
53
54
20
30
31
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘P’
‘S’
<SP>
‘0’
’1’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 01001<CR>
Hex:
30
31
30
30
31
0D
ASCII:
‘0’
‘1’
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
<CR>
Not Successful Process
LED color is red, not flashing
Input format: LPS<SP> 10001<CR>
Hex:
4C
53
54
20
31
30
...
31
0D
ASCII:
‘L’
‘P’
‘S’
<SP>
‘1’
’0’
...
’1’
<CR>
Output: 10001<CR>
Hex:
31
30
30
30
31
0D
ASCII:
‘1’
‘0’
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
<CR>
LPS stays on for LRT seconds and then returns to standby.