BIXOLON SLP-TX400R Owner's manual

Programming Manual
RFID(Radio Frequency Identification)
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SLP-TX400R
SLP-TX403R
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Table of Contents
1. Manual Information........................................................................................................3
2. Basic Theory..................................................................................................................3
2-1 RFID Printer.............................................................................................................3
2-2 RFID Transponder...................................................................................................3
2-3 RFID Label Selection...............................................................................................4
2-4 EPC GEN2 Chip Memory Structure.........................................................................5
3. RFID Printer Settings.....................................................................................................6
4. RFID Printer Operation Sequence................................................................................7
4-1 RFID Printer Operation Sequence...........................................................................7
4-2 LED Operation Status..............................................................................................7
4-3 RFID Data Writing Sample.......................................................................................7
5. RFID Label Design.........................................................................................................9
5-1 ASCII Formatted Label Writing ................................................................................9
5-2 Hexadecimal Formatted Label Writing...................................................................10
5-3 ASCII Format Reading & Sending to Host.............................................................11
5-4 Hexadecimal Format Reading & Sending to Host .................................................11
6. RFID Commands..........................................................................................................12
7. RFID Programming Samples ......................................................................................25
7-1 RFID Setting..........................................................................................................25
7-2 EPC Data Writing...................................................................................................26
7-3 Hexadecimal Data Writing .....................................................................................27
7-4 ASCII Data Writing.................................................................................................28
7-5 Secured Writing (Write & Lock)..............................................................................29
7-6 Secured Writing (Unlock & Write)..........................................................................30

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1. Manual Information
This manual provides information on the use of commands for the encoding and control of
information on RFID Tags.
We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and
quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content
may be changed without prior notice.
2. Basic Theory
2-1 RFID Printer
The RFID printer is a device that facilitates the encoding and printing of labels or tickets
that are embedded with an HF or UHF frequency band RFID transponder.
2-2 RFID Transponder
The RFID transponder is also referred to as the RFID tag or inlay, and is made up of an
RFID chip (IC) bonded to an antenna.
The RFID chip (IC) contains an RF circuit, encoder, decoder, memory, etc.

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2-3 RFID Label Selection
When selecting RFID labels, the type of RFID transponder used and its bonded location
should be considered for effective encoding.
1) RFID Transponder Type Selection
Select an RFID transponder fitted with an EPC GEN2 type UHF band chip.
2) Transponder Bonded Location
The RFID transponder should be located near the top of the RFID label to ensure stable
operation.
Label
Label
Transponder
Transponder
Top
Printing
Direction
Bottom

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2-4 EPC GEN2 Chip Memory Structure
The memory structure of the EPC GEN2 chip is detailed in the chart below.
GEN2 (EPC Class 1 Generation 2 ) Tag MemoryAllocation
MEM
BANK
MEM
BANK
NAME
MEM
BANK BIT
ADDRESS
BIT NUMBER R/W
ADDRESS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
10 TID
(ROM)
0x10 – 0x1F 0 0 0 1 MODEL NUMBER 2,3
0x00 – 0x0F 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,1
01 EPC
(NVM)
0x70 – 0x7F EPC[15:0] 14,15
0x60 – 0x6F EPC[31:16] 12,13
0x50 – 0x5F EPC[47:32] 10,11
0x40 – 0x4F EPC[63:48] 8,9
0x30 – 0x3F EPC[79:64] 6,7
0x20 – 0x2F EPC[95:80] 4,5
0x10 – 0x1F PROTOCOL-CONTROL BITS (PC) 2,3
0x00 – 0x0F CRC-16 0,1
00 RESERVED
(NVM)
0x30 – 0x3F ACCESS PASSWORD[15:0] 4,5
0x20 – 0x2F ACCESS PASSWORD[31:16] 2,3
0x10 – 0x1F KILL PASSWORD[15:0] 0,1
0x00 – 0x0F KILL PASSWORD[31:16] 4,5
1) The MEM BANK consists of 00 (Reserved), 01 (EPC), and 10 (TID), and may include a
User Memory Field equipped tag in the case of special chips.
2) The RESERVED Field is designed for security purposes and the storage of anAccess
Password (4Byte) and a Kill Password (4Byte), whose default values are both saved as
00 00 00 00.
3) The TID Field contains the unique manufacturer ID data encoded and shipped by the
manufacturer, and is not for use by regular users.
4) The EPC Field consists of 0~15 totaling 16 bytes, with 4~15 totaling 12 bytes available
for the input of data desired by the user, and 0~3 totaling 4 bytes containing the CRC-16
and PC (Protocol Control) that must not be modified at will by the user.
5) To read/write data in the EPCAddress, the >RFW command can be used.
Ex.) If the first block number=10 and the number of blocks=6, reading/writing of the EPC
Address 10~15 can be done.

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3. RFID Printer Settings
After first installing the RFID label printer, make sure to perform the following steps 1~5.
1) RFID Transponder Selection
This step involves the selection of the RFID transponder type and entails the “>RFS”
command.
2) Read/Write Retries (Retry Number Coding) Setting
This step involves the setting of the number of retries to execute with an RFID label
when the initial writing of the RFID label fails, and entails the use of the “>RFS” or ”>RR”
command.
3) Number of Labels (Number of Labels Upon Retry) Setting
This step involves the setting of the number of labels for a retry when the initial writing of
the RFID label fails, and entails the use of the “>RFS” or ”>RR” command.
4) RF Send/Receive Power Setting
This step involves the setting of the sending/receiving power when reading or writing via
the RFID transponder, and entails the use of the “>RFS” or “>RFP” command.
Ex.) >RFS,5,3,2,15
- 5: Transponder Type (5: GEN2)
- 3: Write/Read Retries
- 2: Number of Labels
- 15: Send/Receive Power (0~30, lower the number the higher the power)
5) RFID Label Coding Position (Read/Write Position of Transponder) Setting
When using an RFID label for the first time with the printer, to determine the optimal
position for RFID label coding (write/read), the automatic transponder position
calculation function of the printer can be used as follows.
- Use Command
(1) Insert the RFID label into the printer and turn on the printer power.
(2) Send the >RFCP command to the printer.
(3) When the printer receives the “>RFCP” command, the optimal coding position is
automatically calculated and subsequently saved on the printer. The saved value
remains even when the printer is turned off, and is permanently stored.
- Use Pause Button
(1) Insert the RFID label into the printer and turn off the printer power.
(2) Hold down the Puase button and turn on the printer power.
(3) The optimal coding position is automatically calculated and subsequently saved on
the printer. The saved value remains even when the printer is turned off, and is
permanently stored.

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4. RFID Printer Operation Sequence
The basic operation sequence of the RFID printer is as follows.
4-1 RFID Printer Operation Sequence
Start Printing → Print (Feed) → Stop when Reaching RFID Transponder Coding
(Write/Read) Position → (Unlock RFID Transponder) → (Write RFID Data) →
(Lock RFID Transponder) → Resume Printing → End Printing
4-2 LED Operation Status
- Blinking Green LED: Write/Read Successful
- Blinking Red LED: Write/Read Failed
- Continuous Red LED: Write/Read Error
(Occurs with write failures in excess of the designated number of labels)
4-3 RFID Data Writing Sample
1) Basic Settings
- Retry Set = 3
- Number of Labels = 2
2) Command Coding Values
>RFS,5,3,2,15
T50,50,3,1,1,0,0,N,N,'Printer SLP-T400R Test 1'
>RFW,A,4,12,’ABCDEFABCDEF’
P1

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N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
3) Flow Chart
Label Cnt = 0
Transponder Position = 300
Retry Cnt = 0
Feeding
Vertical Position
= Transponder
Position (300)?
Write RFID Data
Write Success?
Start
Printing
End
Retry Cnt ++
Retry Cnt<Retry Set
Stop Feeding
Label Cnt < Number
of Labels
Label Cnt ++
Retry Cnt = 0
Display Failure
Message
Stop Printer
(Begin Error Mode)
Start Printing

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5. RFID Label Design
The RFID Label Design function can be used only after setting the following values.
(Refer to “3. RFID Printer Settings”)
-RFID Transponder Type (Tag Type)
-Number of Labels Upon Retry
-Number of coding Retries
-Sending/Receiving Power
-RFID Label Coding Position
※
CAUTION
Make designs so as not to print on the RFID transponder and/or coding position
(read/write position of the transponder).
5-1 ASCII Formatted Label Writing
Writing Labels of Gen2 96-bit Data in ASCII Format
1) Commands
Line SLCS Command Description
1
T100, 100, 3, 1, 1, 0, 0, N, N, ’Wirte
example’ Print ‘Write example’ at the (100,100) point of the label
2 >RFW,A, 4, 12, ’ABCDEFABCDEF’
W, A: Write ASCII
4, 12: to 12 bytes
(Writing is possible from Block 4 of the GEN2 Tag)
Write Data:ABCDEFABCDEF
3 P1 Start printing
2) Printed Label
(Entered RFID Transponder Value: ABCDEFABCDEF)
Write example

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5-2 Hexadecimal Formatted Label Writing
Writing Labels of Gen2 96-bit Data in Hexadecimal Format
1) Commands
Line SLCS Command Description
1 T
100, 100, 3, 1, 1, 0, 0, N, N, ’Write
example’ Print ‘Write example’ at the (100,100) point of the
label
2 >RFW, H, 4,
12, ’112233445566778899001122’
W, H: Write Hex
4, 12: 4 to 12 bytes
(Writing is possible from Block 4 of the GEN2 Tag)
Write Data: 112233445566778899001122
3 P1 Start printing
2) Printed Label
(Entered RFID Transponder Value: 112233445566778899001122)
Write example

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5-3 ASCII Format Reading & Sending to Host
Reading Data Stored on the RFID Transponder in ASCII Format & Sending to Host
1) Command
Line SLCS Command Description
1 >RFR, A, 4, 12, S R, A: Read ASCII 4, 12: 4 to 12 bytes
S: Send data to host
2) Execution Results
- Data Stored in RFID Transponder:ABCDEFABCDEF
- Data Sent to Host: ABCDEFABCDEF
5-4 Hexadecimal Format Reading & Sending to Host
Reading Data Stored on the RFID Transponder in Hexadecimal Format & Sending to Host
1) Command
Line SLCS Command Description
1 >RFR, H, 4, 12, S R, H: Read Hex 4, 12: 4 to 12 bytes
S: Send data to host
2) Execution Results
- Data Stored in RFID Transponder: 112233445566778899001122
- Data Sent to Host: 112233445566778899001122

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6. RFID Commands
>RFS - RFID Setup
Description
For setting the RFID transponder type, number of coding(write/read) retries,
number of labels upon retry, and sending/receiving power
Syntax
>RFS, p1, p2, p3, p4
Parameters
p1: RFID Transponder Type
0 = none
1 = ISO 18000-6 Type A
2 = ISO 18000-6 Type B
3 = EPC Class 0
4 = EPC Class 1
5 = EPC Class 1 Generation 2
Default: 5
p2: Number of Coding Retries Upon Coding Failure (Write/Read Retries)
Can set from 1~10 times
Default: 3
p3: Number of Labels Upon Retry Following RFID Label Writing Failure
(Number of Labels)
1~5
Default: 2
p4: Sending/Receiving Power Adjustment (0~30)
0: Maximum Output
30: Minimum Output
Default: 15
♣ Must be executed when modifying the RFID label or using it
for the first time.
Example
For GEN2 Tag, Number of coding Retries = 4, Number of Labels = 2,
Sending/Receiving Power = 15
>RFS, 5, 4, 2, 15

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>RFCP - RFID Calibration of Transponder Position
Description
For calculating and saving the optimal coding position (read/write position of the
transponder) of the RFID label on the printer and printing
Syntax
>RFCP, (p1)
Parameter
p1: P (Print)
Examples
- After determining optimal coding position, for saving & printing
>RFCP,P
- After determining optimal coding position, for saving to the printer
>RFCP
Usage
1) Insert the RFID label in the printer and turn on the printer power.
2) Send the >RFCP command to the printer.
3) When the printer receives the “>RFCP” command, the optimal coding position is
automatically calculated and subsequently saved on the printer. The saved value
remains even when the printer is turned off, and is permanently stored.
♣ The >RFI command can be used to send position values to the host.
♣ Must be used only after executing the “>RFS” command
♣ This process must be repeated each time a different RFID label type is used.

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>RFP - Read/Write Power Control
Description
For setting the sending/receiving power (read/write power)
Syntax
>RFP, p1
Parameter
p1: Sending/Receiving Power Adjustment (0~30)
0: Maximum Output
30: Minimum Output
Default: 15
Example
For changing the sending/receiving power to 18
>RFP, 18
>RR - Set Write/Read Retries & Number of Labels
Description
For setting the number of retries as well as number of labels upon retry when
read/write failures occur
Syntax
>RR, p1, p2
Parameters
p1: Number of Coding Retries Upon Coding Failure (Write/Read Retries)
Default: 3
P2: Number of Labels Upon Retry Following RFID Label Writing Failure (Number of
Labels)
Default: 2
Example
>RR, 5, 3 (5 retries, 3 labels)

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>RFTP – Trans-Position
Description
For setting the RFID label coding position (read/write position of the transponder)
Syntax
>RFTP, p1
Parameter
p1: RFID Label Coding Position (Y-Axis Value)
Default: 320
♣ >The RFTP command serves to modify the previously determined optimal coding
position via the >RFCP position and should thus be used with extreme caution.
♣ When the RFID label coding position is not known with precision, the use of the
>RFCP command is recommended.
Example
For setting the RFID label coding position to 400
>RFTP, 400

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>RF - RFID Read / Write
Description
For reading or writing RFID labels
Syntax
>RFn, p1, (p2), (p3), (p4), ('DATA')
Parameters
n: Function Selection
W =Write RFID Label
R = Read RFID Label
p1: Data Type
A = ASCII
H = Hexadecimal
E = EPC
U = User field Select
p2: Starting Block Number (4~10)
Default: 4
p3: Number of Bytes for Reading or Writing (2~12)
Default: 12 (must be designated in units of 2 bytes)
p4: Processing Method for Read Data (omit when writing)
P = Print Reading Value
S = Send Reading Value to Host
DATA: A (ASCII) = Enter data in ASCII format
H (Hexadecimal) = Enter data in Hex format
E (EPC) = Enter data in EPC format (must not be larger than the number
of bits set per field)
♣ For the write command, writing does not begin directly after receiving the
command but rather after the RFID coding position is reached following the
commencement of printing via the P command.
♣ For the read command, reading begins after moving to the RFID coding position
directly following receipt of the command.

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Examples
● Writing
A (ASCII) : >RFW, A, 4, 12, '123456789012'
H (Hexadecimal) : >RFW, H, 4, 12, '123456789012123456789012'
E (EPC) : >RFW, E, '13000, 18, 33, 33, 33, 65034'
● Reading
>RFR, A, 4, 12, S (Reading value sent to host)
Value Stored in RFID Transponder:ABCDEFABCDEF
Data Sent to Host: ABCDEFABCDEF
>RFR, A, 4, 12, P (Read data printed)
Value Stored in RFID Transponder: ABCDEFABCDEF
Reading Data (ASCII)
ABCDEFABCDEF

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>RFZ - RF Password
Description
For setting the RFID access password and kill password
Syntax
>RFZ, ’p1, p2, p3 , p4’
Parameters
p1: Old Access Password 4byte (Currently Active Access Password)
p2: Old Kill Password 4byte (Currently Active Kill Password)
p3: New Access Password 4byte (Modified Access Password)
p4: New Kill Password 4byte (Modified Kill Password)
♣ Modification is possible when the 8 bytes of the old access password and
the kill password are the same.
(The default setting for both passwords is 00 00 00 00.)
♣ The desired passwords must be set each time the printer power is reset.
Example
>RFZ, '00000000, 00000000, 33333333, 33333333'

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>RFLK - RF Lock
Description
For locking kill, access, and EPC data via the access password
- Kill Password Read/Write Lock
- Access Password Read/Write Lock
- EPC Memory Write Lock
Syntax
>RFLK
Example
For locking the kill, access, EPC data of a tag
>RFZ, '00000000, 00000000, 33333333, 33333333'
>RFLK
P1
♣ Must be used only after the >RFZ command is executed
♣ Excluding the kill, access, and EPC data, use the >RFLP command to lock the TID
and user data.
♣ When printing labels and/or using the P command, the commands are executed at
the RFID coding position.

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>RFUL - RF Unlock
Description
For unlocking the locked kill, access, and EPC data via the access password
Syntax
>RFUL
Example
For unlocking the kill, access, EPC data of a tag
>RFZ, '00000000, 00000000, 33333333, 33333333'
>RFUL
P1
♣ Must be used only after the >RFZ command is executed
♣ Excluding the kill, access, and EPC data, use the >RFLP command to unlock
the TID and user data.
♣ When printing labels and/or using the P command, the commands are executed
at the RFID coding position.