Biomark IS1001 User manual
Copyright and Trademarks
ii IS1001 Reader User Manual
Copyright
© Copyright 2019 Biomark, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual contains valuable proprietary
information. It should not be published, copied, or communicated to any person without prior
authorization from Biomark, Inc.
Trademarks
IS1001, IS1001-12V, Fastag, BioTherm, BioTerm and BioStat are trademarks of Biomark, Inc.
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Document History
Release Date
Doc Revision
Firmware Version
Comments
May, 2014
1
1.4.0 (2.4.0)
Original release of this manual.
October, 2014
2
1.4.5 (2.4.5)
Updated release of this manual.
December, 2014
3
1.4.5 (2.4.5)
Updated Data Logger Board Operation section.
July, 2015
4
1.5.2 (2.5.2)
Updated Synchronization section.
April, 2016
5
1.6.0 (2.6.0)
Updated list of commands and reports to include
changes from firmware v1.6.0 release.
September, 2016
6
1.6.1 (2.6.1)
Added Over-Temperature Protection mechanism
description and updated list of commands and
reports to include Reader Idling Time setting.
January, 2017
7
1.6.1 (2.6.1)
Updated Data Logger Board Operation section.
Removed Using BioTerm and BioStat section.
Updated links and screenshots.
March, 2017
8
1.6.2 (2.6.2)
Updated list of commands to include changes from
firmware v1.6.2 release.
July, 2017
9
1.6.3 (2.6.3)
Updated list of commands to include changes from
firmware v1.6.3 release.
June, 2019
10
1.7.0 (2.7.0)
Updated functionalities and list of commands to
include changes from firmware v1.7.0 release.
Removed USB Data Logger Board Operation
section. Added BLE Data Logger Board description.
READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING IS1001
OR IS1001-12V READER. FOLLOW ALL STEPS EXACTLY. USING IS1001 OR IS1001-12V
READER IN A MANNER FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY
FEATURES BUILT IN BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Safety Symbols
Indicates care should be taken to avoid physical harm. Only qualified
service personnel should access the internal components of IS1001 or
IS1001-12V reader.
Table of Content
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Table of Contents
Description..................................................................................................................................1
Models.............................................................................................................................1
Features..........................................................................................................................1
Specifications ..................................................................................................................2
Major Internal Hardware Components .............................................................................3
Mother Board and LED User Interface Board.......................................................4
Exciter Board........................................................................................................5
Remote Communication Board ............................................................................5
USB Data Logger Board.......................................................................................6
BLE Data Logger Board .......................................................................................7
Installing and Configuring IS1001 Reader...................................................................................8
Pre-Installation Steps.......................................................................................................8
Installing IS1001 Reader .................................................................................................8
Synchronizing Multiple IS1001 Readers ........................................................................10
Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization Process ..........................................10
Real-Time Clock Synchronization Process.........................................................13
Tuning Antenna.............................................................................................................13
Antenna Dynamic Tuning...............................................................................................15
Adjusting Antenna Output Power...................................................................................15
Antenna Over-Current Protection and Dynamic Output Power ......................................15
Over-Temperature Protection........................................................................................16
Detecting and Capturing Tag IDs..............................................................................................17
Storing Tag IDs in IS1001 Reader Memory ...................................................................17
Storing Tag IDs on Locally-Attached Computer.............................................................17
Storing Tag IDs on Remote Computer or on Optional Data Logger Board.....................17
Tag Detection Counter...................................................................................................18
Tag Memory Counter.....................................................................................................18
Downloading Tag IDs from IS1001 Reader Memory......................................................18
Establishing Connection with IS1001 Reader............................................................................19
ASCII Protocol...............................................................................................................20
Message Types and Formats ........................................................................................20
Messages Examples..........................................................................................20
USB Port Operation..................................................................................................................21
Fiber Optic Port Operation ........................................................................................................22
Ethernet Port Operation............................................................................................................23
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Configuring Ethernet Settings ...................................................................................................25
Assigning Static IP Address to IS1001 Reader..............................................................26
Configuring Ethernet Module Settings ...........................................................................27
Commands ...............................................................................................................................28
Reports Structures....................................................................................................................39
Full Status Report Structure...........................................................................................39
Short Status Report Structure........................................................................................42
Noise Report Structure..................................................................................................44
Diagnostic Data Report Structure ..................................................................................44
Alarm Messages and Codes.....................................................................................................46
Self-Tests and Diagnostics .......................................................................................................48
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................49
IS1001 Reader Does Not Power Up..............................................................................49
No Antenna Connection Detected..................................................................................49
All Other Problems.........................................................................................................49
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................50
Advanced Diagnostics...............................................................................................................51
Monitoring Antenna Current...........................................................................................51
Monitoring FDX-B Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output..................................................51
Monitoring HDX Tag Signal Decoding Filters Output .....................................................51
Signals Examples..........................................................................................................52
Updating Firmware....................................................................................................................57
Index.........................................................................................................................................60
Description
IS1001 Reader User Manual 1
Description
The IS1001™ is a high performance, ISO-compliant stationary RFID transceiver designed for
detecting, storing, and transmitting FDX-B and HDX PIT tag IDs in permanent installations. It is
specifically designed for applications that require low power consumption, large detection area,
and high adaptability to environmental changes.
Each IS1001 reader's antenna exciter circuitry is designed to operate large antenna (as large as
4 feet by 20 feet or similar) with low coil inductance to provide a detection area that is tolerant of
environmental changes. In addition, IS1001 reader can carry out independent automatic dynamic
antenna tuning while providing ample power to its antennafor optimal tag activation and detection.
The IS1001 reader saves tag data and system information in its internal memory. It can also save
the information on a removable memory device or communicate the data in real time via various
paths to a host computer or data logger.
Models
There are two available models of IS1001 reader:
•IS1001: This is the basemodel. It requires a 24 VDC power input. This model uses IS1001
Application Firmware v1.x.x.
•IS1001-12V:Same as IS1001 except that it requires a 12 V DC power input and it does
not offer adjustable antenna power output. This model is identified by a yellow model
number sticker on the Mother board. This model uses IS1001 Application Firmware v2.x.x.
Features
The IS1001 reader incorporates the following features:
•Dynamic antenna auto-tuning
•Support for a wide range of antenna inductances
•Adjustable antenna output power (not available on IS1001-12V reader)
•Detection of ISO-compliant FDX-B and HDX PIT tags
•Detection of Fastag™ FDX-B Half-Telegram PIT tags
•FDX-B tag detection signal level measurement and BioTherm™tag temperature detection
•Automatic system performance diagnostics using a Virtual Test Tag
•Flexible and configurable to support a wide array of system applications
•Configurable non-volatile setup parameters
•Non-volatile internal memory for storing up to 78,583 tag IDs and 1,023 status reports.
•Storing real-time information such as tag IDs, alarms, messages, and reports on an
external USB flash drive (requires optional USB Data Logger Board)
•USB port, RS-232 and Bluetooth port for local access (requires optional BLE Data Logger
Board)
•Ethernet and fiber optic ports for remote access (requires optional Remote
Communication Board)
•DC power input (24 volts for model IS1001, 12 volts for model IS1001-12V)
•Remote and field upgradeable firmware
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Specifications
Item
Description
Input Voltage
18-28 V DC (12-15 V DC for model IS1001-12V)
Input Fuse
3 A, Resettable
Reverse Polarity Protection
Yes
Undervoltage Protection
Yes
Overvoltage Protection
Yes
In-rush Current Limiting
Yes
Antenna Exciter Voltage
- Model IS1001: 12-20 V DC, Electronically Adjustable, 5-Steps
- Model IS1001-12V: Fixed to 10 V DC
Antenna Exciter Configuration
Full Bridge
Antenna Current Limit
11.0 Ap-p, Firmware Enforced
Antenna Tuning
10 Capacitors, Electronically Switched
Operating Frequency
134.2 KHz
Synchronization Capability
- Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization, Network
Configuration, Hardwired Twisted-Pair Interface
- Real-time Clock Synchronization
Tag Technologies Decoding
- ISO FDX-B - ISO HDX
- Fastag™ FDX-B Half-Telegram (non-ISO) - FDX-B BioTherm
Self-Diagnostics
Virtual Tag Test, Electronically Adjustable Level
Internal Data Storage
78,583 Tag IDs, 1,023 Status Reports
External Data Storage (with
optional Accessory Board)
- Up to 64 GB of real-time information on USB flash drive
- 1,024,000 Tag IDs, 55,296 Status Reports on extended memory
Communication Ports
- USB (Mini-B), ASCII Protocol
- Ethernet (RJ45), ASCII Protocol (with optional Accessory Board)
- Fiber Optics (ST), ASCII Protocol (with optional Accessory Board)
- RS232 (DB9), ASCII Protocol (with optional Accessory Board)
- Bluetooth, ASCII Protocol (with optional Accessory Board)
External Status LEDs (with
optional Accessory Board)
- Power (Green) - Tuned (Red)
- Scan (Yellow) - Tag (White)
Beeper (with optional
Accessory Board)
Piezo Indicator, 4 KHz, 70 dB
Operating Temperature Range
-4˚F to 158˚F (-20˚C to 70˚C)
Operating Humidity Range
10% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Weight
1.0 lbs. (0.45 kg) (w/o enclosure)
Dimensions
12.25”L x 3.75”W x 2.00”H (31 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm) (w/o enclosure)
Agency Approvals
No
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Major Internal Hardware Components
Note: Shown as supplied by Biomark.
Note: Shown with sample enclosure.
Mother Board
Exciter Board
LED User Interface Board
(optional)
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Note: Optional LED User Interface Board, Remote Communication Board, USB Data Logger
Board and BLE Data Logger Board are all mutually exclusive. Only one can be installed at a time.
Mother Board and LED User Interface Board
The Mother Board incorporates the following: input power connection and monitoring, CPU,
internal memory, optional accessory boards interface, USB local communication interface, CAN
Bus interface, Date/Time synchronization interface and FDX-B tag and HDX tag signal decoding
filters. This board also contains two yellow antenna tuning status LEDs (OFF+ and OFF-) that
indicate if the antenna is out of tune and if the tuning capacitance needs to be increased (OFF+)
or reduced (OFF-).
The LED User Interface Board incorporates IS1001 status LEDs, an IS1001 beeper with a
potentiometer to adjust its volume, and an IS1001 reset button.
The four IS1001 status LEDs indicate the following:
•Green “POWER” LED indicates that power has been applied to the IS1001 reader.
•Yellow “SCAN" LED indicates that the IS1001 reader is in Scan mode.
•Red “TUNED” LED indicates that the antenna is properly tuned to the set target phase.
Flashing LED indicates that the IS1001 reader is performing Antenna Full Tune process.
•White “TAG” LED indicates that a tag ID was successfully decoded.
USB
Port
3V Power
LED
Antenna Tune
Status LEDs
IS1001
Beeper
IS1001 Reset
Button
IS1001
Status LEDs
5V Power
LED
IS1001 Beeper
Volume
Potentiometer
FDX-B Filters
Output Test Point
DEBUG
Port
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Exciter Board
The Exciter Board incorporates the following: the antenna exciter with adjustable power output,
dynamic tuning capacitors, antenna exciter oscillator synchronization interface, Virtual Test Tag,
and FDX-B tag and HDX tag signal detectors.
Remote Communication Board
The Remote Communication Board incorporates the Ethernet and fiber optic communication
interface and enables remote access to the connected IS1001 reader for data collection and
reader configuration.
The board contains two jumpers toenable each individual communication port. It is recommended
to use only one communication port at a time, to avoid communication conflicts. To disable one
of the ports, to save on power consumption, remove the corresponding jumper. This board also
contains IS1001 status LEDs and an IS1001 beeper.
CAN Bus
Port
Antenna
Connector
Exciter Board
Power LEDs
33 nF Capacitor
Bypass Jumper
Exciter Oscillator
Synchronization
Connector
Power
Connector
Synchronization
Network Termination
Jumper
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USB Data Logger Board
The USB Data Logger Board stores real-time information such as tag IDs, alarms, messages,
and reports on an external USB flash drive. The maximum supported flash drive size is 64 GB.
The amount of data that can be stored varies depending on the type of data received.
It incorporates the RS-232 communication interface for local access to the stored data and to the
connected IS1001 reader. This port also allows connection to a second IS1001 reader for
collecting and combining data from both readers into a single file on the USB flash drive.
The board contains IS1001 status LEDs, an IS1001 beeper, and an IS1001 reset button. For
information on using this board, see IS1001 USB Data Logger User Manual.
Ethernet
Module
Ethernet Module
MAC Address
Ethernet Port
Enable Jumper
Fiber Optic Port
Enable Jumper
Fiber Optic
Transmit Port
Fiber Optic
Receive Port
IS1001
Status LEDs
Fiber Optic Port
Status LEDs
IS1001
Beeper
RS-232
Port
Flash
Drive Port
IS1001
Beeper
Flash Drive
Status
LEDs
Flash
Drive Eject
Button
IS1001
Reset
Button
IS1001
Status LEDs
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BLE Data Logger Board
The BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Data Logger Board stores tag IDs and diagnostics data it
receives from the attached IS1001 reader to its internal flash memory. It has the capacity to store
1,024,000 tag IDs and 55,296 short status reports.
It incorporates the RS-232 wired and Bluetooth wireless communication interface for local access
to the stored data and to the connected IS1001 reader.
The board also contains IS1001 status LEDs and an IS1001 beeper.
For information on using this board, see IS1001 BLE Data Logger User Manual.
RS-232
Port
Bluetooth
Status LEDs
Bluetooth
Module
Data Logger
Status LED
IS1001
Status LEDs
IS1001
Beeper
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Installing and Configuring IS1001 Reader
Pre-Installation Steps
Before going on location, install the following software on the computer you will use to
communicate with the IS1001 reader:
•Install the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port (VCP)
Windows drivers.
The CP210x USB to UART Bridge Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers are required to facilitate
host communication. The drivers are available for download at:
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx
•Install the BioTerm and BioStat programs.
BioTerm is used to connect a computer to the IS1001 reader and perform communication
and configuration tasks. BioStat is used to monitor the status of the IS1001 reader by
gathering diagnostic data and presenting it in a chart format. The programs are available
for download at: http://www.biomark.com/help/firmware___applications/
Installing IS1001 Reader
1. Remove the IS1001 reader and all items from the shipping cartons.
2. Locate an area to mount the IS1001 reader.
If you are installing multiple IS1001 readers, they can be co-located in a common area (such
as a cabinet located along the shore) or each IS1001 reader can be housed in a separate
location near its respective antenna.
An IS1001 reader can be mounted to a rigid surface using the six threaded standoffs located
on the bottom of the IS1001 assembly. A common installation technique is to mount an IS1001
to a board or plate and then mount the board/plate within your enclosure.
3. (Optional) Install the LED User Interface Board, the Remote Communication Board, or the
Data Logger Board by attaching it to the Mother Board and securing it with the four supplied
screws and lockwashers.
4. Make the power connection to the IS1001 reader.
(Model IS1001 = 24 V DC, Model IS1001-12V = 12 V DC.)
Note: IS1001 reader will not turn on if supply voltage level is outside of acceptable range (see
the IS1001 Reader Specifications section on page 2). During operation, IS1001 will turn itself
off if supply voltage level goes outside of acceptable range by 2 V (by 1 V for IS1001-12V)
and will turn itself back on once the level returns to normal.
Tip: Use a narrow screwdriver to open the pin slot before inserting the wire.
•Connect the power cable’s positive wire to pin 1 (+) of the 3-pin “POWER” connector J6
on the Mother Board.
•Connect the power cable’s negative wire to pin 2 (-) of the 3-pin “POWER” connector J6
on the Mother Board.
•Connect the power cable’s shield drain wire and chassis (Earth) ground wire to pin 3
(GNDM) of the 3-pin “POWER” connector J6 on the Mother Board.
Note: For the best performance the IS1001 reader should be locally grounded.
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5. Make the antenna connection to the IS1001 reader.
•Connect the antenna leads to pins 1 (+) and 4 (-) of the 4-pin “ANTENNA” connector J8
on the Exciter Board.
Note: If there is a tuning capacitance connected in series at the antenna, the
recommendation is to connect the lead attached to it to Pin 4 and the lead attached to the
coil of the antenna to Pin 1; otherwise either lead can be connected to either of those two
pins. Both configurations should be tested to determine the one that yields the best
performance.
•Connect the antenna cable shield drain wire to Pin 3 (GNDM) or to Pin 2 (GND) of the 4-
pin “ANTENNA” connector J8 on the Exciter Board, or leave it unconnected. You can
determine which configuration results in the best performance.
•Adjust tuning capacitance range, if needed.
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 4
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The IS1001 reader has a 33 nF capacitor, C57, on the Exciter Board that is connected in
series with the IS1001 reader’s bank of tuning capacitors. This capacitor should be used
when antenna inductance is between 130 uH and 180 uH, no additional capacitance is
connected in series at the antenna, and the IS1001 reader is installed next to or close to
the antenna (the antenna cable is less than 6 feet long).
In most other cases, this capacitor needs to be shorted out by installing jumper JP1 on
the Exciter Board and additional capacitance needs to be added (connected in series) at
the antenna to bring it within tuning range of the IS1001 reader and to reduce the voltage
across the antenna cable.
6. Make the communication line connection(s) to the IS1001 reader.
•USB connection: A mini-USB port is available on all models and used to connect to a local
computer. See page 21 for details.
•(Optional) Connect the Ethernet and/or Fiber Optic cables to their respective ports on the
Remote Communication Board. The Remote Communication Board is an optional
accessory. See pages 22 and 23 for details.
•(Optional) Connect the DB-9 serial communication cable to the RS-232 port on the Data
Logger Board. The Data Logger Board is an optional accessory. See page Error!
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Synchronizing Multiple IS1001 Readers
If you are employing two or more IS1001 readers at your site and either of the following conditions
is true, you must synchronize the antenna exciter oscillators of the IS1001 readers in order to
avoid interference between their antennas.
•HDX tag detection is enabled
•The antennas are located in close proximity to one another (typically within 50’ of each
other but the actual distance depends on the antennas’ properties, orientation, etc.)
If the IS1001 readers antenna exciter oscillators are not synchronized:
•When HDX tag detection is enabled, noise spikes from antennas switching on and off at
different times by different IS1001 readers can interrupt FDX-B detection on other
readers. In addition, if an IS1001 reader's exciter is activated, it can interfere with another
reader whose exciter is off while receiving an HDX tag response.
•When antennas arelocated in close proximity, theirfields can interact and cause elevated
noise levels and constant tuning adjustments, which in turn leads to decreased FDX-B
detection distance and efficiency.
Additionally, real-time clocks (date/time settings) of the IS1001 readers can be synchronized to
ensure consistent timing of events among readers (for instance, to determine direction of travel
of tags through multiple antennas). See page 13 for details.
Antenna Exciter Oscillator Synchronization Process
IS1001 antenna exciter oscillator synchronization should be configured using a 4-conductor, two
twisted pairs, 18-22 AWG wire, shielded cable.
Note: If using single twisted pair, 18-22 AWG wire, shielded cable, the cable shield drain wire
should be used as a signal reference conductor GND.
1. Use the conductors of one pair to connect the SS+ and SS- signals.
The IS1001 reader utilizes a network synchronization topology.
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•Connect SS+ (pin 1 of Exciter Board connector J7) of the master IS1001 reader to
SS+ of all the slave IS1001 readers
•Connect SS- (pin 2 of Exciter Board connector J7) of the master IS1001 reader to SS-
of all the slave IS1001 readers.
2. Use both conductors of the second pair as the signal reference connection GND (pin 3 of
Exciter Board connector J7).
3. Use the cable shield drain wire to connect to the chassis ground pins GNDM (pin 4 of Exciter
Board connector J7).
4. 120 Ohm termination resistor needs to be connected between Pin 1 (SS+) and Pin 2 (SS-) of
connector J7 on the Exciter Board of the two IS1001 readers that are closest to each end of
the synchronization cable. This is accomplished by installing jumper JP2 on the Exciter Board
of each of the two IS1001 readers.
Jumper JP2 on the Exciter Board of all other IS1001 readers on the synchronization network
should not be installed.
If there are only two IS1001 readers on the synchronization network, then both must have
jumper JP2 installed.
Note: By default, jumper JP2 is installed on all IS1001 readers.
5. Power on the IS1001 readers.
6. Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the IS1001 readers.
For information on establishing a connection, see page 19.
7. By default, an IS1001 reader is configured to operate in IS1001 Standalone network mode
(as standalone reader). But if prior to this installation it was connected to a Master Controller
as part of an MTS system, the network mode setting has been changed to MTS Node. In such
case, you need to switch the IS1001 reader from MTS Node to IS1001 Standalone network
operation mode by using the RNMS command (see page 28).
You should see the echo of all characters in the Data Traffic window as you type. Press Enter
and verify the reader’s network mode has been changed to “Standalone” from the confirmation
message.
8. Set Reader ID of each IS1001 to a different value by using the RISxx command (see page
28).
Pin 1
Pin 4
Pin 3
Pin 2
Jumper JP2
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9. IS1001 Synchronization Mode default setting is Secondary Master.
IS1001 reader that is set as Secondary Master will assume the Master role and will enable its
own antenna exciter oscillator if it did not detect the presence of synchronization signal on the
synchronization network, otherwise it will operate as a Slave and will use antenna exciter
oscillator signals received through the synchronization network.
When multiple Secondary Masters are present on the network, the delay, which is tied to
reader ID, is used to determine which one becomes the Master when synchronization input
signal is not present, i.e. IS1001 reader with lowest reader ID number will be the firstto enable
its antenna exciter oscillator. The delays is calculated by multiplying reader ID by 50
milliseconds, if HDX detection is enabled the delay is increased by 25milliseconds (50 - 12750
milliseconds when HDX is disabled or 75 - 12775 milliseconds when HDX is enabled).
To maintain the presence of a sole source of synchronization signal on the network, the
presently active Secondary Master will occasionally disable its exciter oscillator (for up to 60
microseconds) and check for the presence of synchronization input signal:
•Periodic verification is performed every hour.
•Conditional (off-schedule) verification is performed if noise level exceeds High Noise
alarm threshold.If the synchronization input signal is not detected, but high noise level
persists, the verification will be repeated in 5 minutes.
•Conditional (off-schedule) verification is performed if antenna tuning capacitors are
being adjusted more than twice per second. If the synchronization input signal is not
detected, but sporadic tuning activity continues, the verification will be repeated in 5
minutes.
If the synchronization input signal is detected the Secondary Master will revert to being a
Slave.
Secondary Master option provides assurance that the site will remain operational in case the
Master reader becomes inactive or fails.
10. If you wish to have a certain IS1001 reader to always act as a Master and the rest as Slaves,
so that you can activate or deactivate the entire site by activating or deactivating the Master
IS1001 reader, then configure that IS1001 reader as the Master by using the RSM1 and
configure the remaining IS1001 readers as Slaves by using the RSM3command (see page
28).
The following figure shows two IS1001 readers wired for antenna exciter oscillators
synchronization.
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Real-Time Clock Synchronization Process
IS1001 real-time clock synchronization should be configured using a special 2-conductor RTC
synchronization cable (please contact the Technical Services Department of Biomark at (208)
275‐0011 or email customerservice@biomark.com for details).
1. Connect the synchronization cable between “DEBUG” ports (Mother Board connector J3) of
IS1001 readers. Connect the cable end marked “Source” to IS1001 reader you wish to be the
source for real-time clock synchronization
Note: Under normal conditions “DEBUG” port operates as Local communication port, so if
you connect the synchronization cable between IS1001 readers and power them all on, there
will be communication traffic between the ports. This communication will be confusing to
readers as they only expect to receive commands through the ports. This will lead to infinite
loop of “unrecognized command” error messages sent back and forth between IS1001
readers and will cause their CPU to overload. To avoid the later, when such condition is
detected on “DEBUG” port, IS1001 reader will automatically enable real-time clock
synchronization and set itself as the source. This means, there may be multiple IS1001
readers that will set themselves as the source of real-time clock synchronization. This is not
a critical issue but can be confusing. To ensure proper real-time clock synchronization
configuration follow these steps.
2. Power on the IS1001 reader you wish to set as the source for real-time clock synchronization.
3. Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the IS1001 reader.
For information on establishing a connection, see page 19.
4. If necessary, set the proper IS1001 reader’s date and time settings by using the RDS and the
RTS commands (see page 28).
5. Enable the real-time clock synchronization and set the IS1001 reader as the source by using
the RST1 command (see page 28).
Note: You only need to enable real-time clock synchronization on one IS1001 reader. No
settings need to be changed on the remaining IS1001 readers for the synchronization to
function properly.
6. Reset the source IS1001 reader and power on the remaining IS1001 readers.
Real-time clock synchronization occurs 10 seconds after the synchronization is enabled or 1
minute after the source IS1001 reader is reset and then every 12 hours after.
Note: An off-schedule real-time clock synchronization event will occur whenever date or time
setting of the source IS1001 reader is changed.
Tuning Antenna
Note: If you are employing two or more IS1001 readers, antenna of each individual IS1001 must
be tuned while all other adjacent IS1001 systems are disabled (in standby mode or powered off).
In order for antenna dynamic auto-tuning to function properly you must perform an antenna full
tune after the initial system installation. During this process the IS1001 reader determines the
target tuning phase, the tuning phase deviation threshold and the initial tuning capacitance setting
based on the properties of your system and its environment.
The antenna full tune process is activated by establishing a connection with the IS1001 reader
and entering the Antenna Full Tune (AFT) command (see page 28).
1. Power on the IS1001 reader.
2. Use BioTerm to establish a connection with the IS1001 reader.
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For information on establishing a connection, see page 19.
3. By default, an IS1001 reader is configured to operate in IS1001 Standalone network mode
(as standalone reader). But if prior to this installation it was connected to a Master Controller
as part of an MTS system, the network mode setting has been changed to MTS Node. In such
case, you need to switch the IS1001 from MTS Node to IS1001 Standalone network operation
mode by using the RNMS command (see page 28).
You should see the echo of all characters in the Data Traffic window as you type. Press Enter
and verify the reader’s network mode has been changed to “Standalone” from the confirmation
message.
4. Tune the antenna by entering the Antenna Full Tune (AFT) command.
The Antenna Full Tune process will take approximately 40 seconds to complete. During this
process the IS1001 reader will go through every possible electronically switched capacitor
setting combination. There are total of 1024 setting combinations (0 to 1023) providing a
tuning capacitance range from 15nF to 124.25nF with +/-5% tolerance. The capacitance
change step (resolution) is 220pF (+/-5%).
•Setting “0” means all capacitors are switched off and the tuning capacitance value is
at a minimum –15.0nF (+/-5%).
•Setting “1023” means all capacitors are switched in and the tuning capacitance value
is at a maximum –124.25nF (+/-5%).
Note: These values may vary due to components’ tolerances and should be used for
reference purposes only. These values do not account for capacitance of components from
other circuitries or antenna cable and parasitic capacitance that have an effect on antenna
tuning.
The IS1001 reader will report the results of the entire tuning process and, if successful, will
switch into Scan mode. The reader will select the capacitors setting that produced the highest
antenna current as the initial tuning capacitance setting that will be used as the origination
setting every time the reader is powered up or reset. At the same time, the antenna signal
phase measurement is taken and saved as the Dynamic Tuning Target Phase value. This
value will be used by the Dynamic Tuning feature (if enabled) to track any changes to the
environment (such as water depth, ambient temperature, foreign objects presence,
components deterioration, etc.) that may result in antenna de-tuning, and to adjust the
capacitors setting accordingly to keep the antenna tuned. Dynamic Tuning Phase Deviation
Threshold value will also be determined and set based on the maximum phase value change
as a result of tuning capacitance smallest step change around the highest antenna current
point.
Note: It is recommended to adjust tuning capacitance at the antenna, so that highest antenna
current is achieved with IS1001 reader tuning capacitance settings that are NOT close to 256,
512, 768, when the two largest value capacitors are switched in, and all smaller value
capacitors are switched out, resulting in rapid tuning capacitance reduction (due to +/-5%
tolerance of the utilized capacitors).
If the antenna is out of tuning range:
•The IS1001 reader will switch itself to Standby mode and display a message
suggesting if the antenna tuning capacitance needs to be increased or decreased. No
changes will be made to the existing antenna tuning parameters.
•The tuning capacitance needs to be increased or decreased at the antenna to bring it
within the tuning range of the IS1001 reader.
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Antenna Dynamic Tuning
When the antenna de-tunes it means its signal phase has deviated from the target value. During
system operation Dynamic Tuning tracks this phase deviation to determine when and what
adjustments to make to the tuning capacitors setting to return the phase value to the target value
and to re-tune the antenna. The adjustments are done gradually so there is no interruption of tag
detection. If there is an interruption in tag detection it is due to the antenna being too far out of
tune while Dynamic Tuning is making the necessary adjustments.
Since Dynamic Tuning has a finite range, not all changes in antenna tuning can be recovered
using electronically switched capacitors. With this in mind, it is recommended that you adjust the
capacitors at the antenna so that the initial tuning capacitance setting is as close to the mid-range
as possible.
There are customizable alarms available that can notify you in advance if your system is
approaching the limit of the Dynamic Tuning range. Alarms will also notify you if the antenna is
out of tuning range, and they will suggest the direction of changes to make to antenna capacitors.
The responsiveness (sensitivity) of the Dynamic Tuning can be adjusted by changing the
Dynamic Tuning Phase Deviation Threshold value. DynamicTuning will not attempt anytuning
capacitance adjustments until the phase deviation value exceeds the threshold setting in either
direction. This value is determined and set automatically during Antenna Full Tune process, but
can be adjusted afterwards, if necessary. For instance, for low Q systems where wider tuning
changes would not cause big detection losses or for systems with rapid and frequent conditions’
changes, the threshold setting can be set higher (10 or more) to reduce the unnecessary Dynamic
Tuning activity. But beware of setting the deviation value so low that the reader is not able to
maintain the tune point or so high that the IS1001 reader is not making any adjustments.
Adjusting Antenna Output Power
Note: This section does not apply to IS1001-12V readers because their exciter voltage is fixed at
10 V DC.
Antenna output power (current) can be adjusted by changing exciter voltage (VE Level) on
standard 24 V DC IS1001 readers. There are five steps of exciter voltage adjustments: from 12 V
DC to 20 V DC in 2 V increments. Therefore, setting “1” adjusts the exciter voltage to 12 V DC
(the minimum antenna power) and setting “5” adjusts the exciter voltage to 20 V DC (the maximum
antenna power).
It is recommended that you set antenna output power (current) to the lowest setting that provides
the necessary detection range.
Antenna Over-Current Protection and Dynamic Output Power
The IS1001 reader has a built-in antenna current limiting mechanism that will generate an alarm
message when an antenna current in excess of 10 A peak-to-peak is detected and will
automatically reduce the exciter voltage when an antenna current in excess of 11 A peak-to-peak
is detected in order to bring the later to an acceptable level. If an antenna current exceeds 11 A
peak-to-peak even at the minimal exciter voltage setting, the IS1001 reader will switch to Standby
mode until it is reset or toggled back to Scan mode.
If after the over-current protection had been activated and exciter voltage level had been reduced
to keep antenna current below 11 A peak-to-peak, the IS1001 reader detects antenna current
drop of more than 5%, the reader will return exciter voltage level to the original, defined by user,
setting in order to maintain highest acceptable antenna current.
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Over-Temperature Protection
The IS1001 reader has a built-in over-temperature protection mechanism that will generate an
alarm message when the temperature inside its enclosure above +65°C is detected.
If the temperature reaches +75°C IS1001 reader will automatically switch into Standby mode to
reduce the amount of heat it is generating and will switch back into Scan mode once the
temperature drops below +70°C.
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