BIXOLON SLP-TX40xR Series Owner's manual

RFID Programming Manual
SLP-TX40xR/
XD5-4xtR/ XT5-4xNR Series
Ver. 01.10
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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 Write/Read Operation Status...................................................................................7
4-3 RFID Data Writing Sample.......................................................................................8
5. RFID Label Design.......................................................................................................11
5-1 ASCII Formatted Label Writing ..............................................................................11
5-2 Hexadecimal Formatted Label Writing...................................................................12
5-3 ASCII Format Reading & Sending to Host.............................................................13
5-4 Hexadecimal Format Reading & Sending to Host .................................................13
6. RFID Commands..........................................................................................................14
7. RFID Programming Samples ......................................................................................27
7-1 RFID Setting..........................................................................................................27
7-2 EPC Data Writing...................................................................................................28
7-3 Hexadecimal Data Writing .....................................................................................29
7-4 ASCII Data Writing.................................................................................................30
7-5 Secured Writing (Write & Lock)..............................................................................31
7-6 Secured Writing (Unlock & Write) ..........................................................................32

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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.
♣ For XD5-4xtR model, under 87mm RFID inlay tags are recommanded.
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]
6,7
0x20 –0x2F
ACCESS PASSWORD[31:16]
4,5
0x10 –0x1F
KILL PASSWORD[15:0]
2,3
0x00 –0x0F
KILL PASSWORD[31:16]
0,1
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 EPC Address, 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, higher 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) Do Media Calibration and then recognize the RFID Label(Tag).
(3) Send the “>RFCP”command to the printer.
(4) 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.

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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
No
Medel Name
Operation Sequence
1
SLP-TX40xR
Start Printing → Feed → Stop when Reaching RFID Transponder
Coding
(Write/Read) Position → (Unlock RFID Transponder) → (Write RFID
Data) →
(Lock RFID Transponder) → Printing → End Printing
2
XT5-4xNR
XD5-4xtR
* In case of RFID Transponder Coding position is negative
number.
Start Printing → Feed → Stop when Reaching RFID Transponder
Coding (Write/Read) Position
→ (Unlock RFID Transponder) → (Write RFID Data)
→(Lock RFID Transponder) → Printing → End Printing
* In case of RFID Transponder Coding position is positive
number.
Start Printing → Print → Stop when Reaching RFID Transponder
Coding (Write/Read) Position → (Unlock RFID Transponder)
→ (Write RFID Data) → (Lock RFID Transponder)
→ Resume Printing → End Printing
4-2 Write/Read Operation Status
No
Medel Name
Operation Status
1
SLP-TX40xR
- Write/Read Successful : Blinking Green LED
- Write/Read Failed : Blinking Red LED and Vertical Black Line
Printing
(Occurs with write failures in excess of the designated number of
retry)
- Write/Read Error : Continuous Red LED
(Occurs with write failures in excess of the designated number of
labels)
2
XT5-4xNR
XD5-4xtR
- Write/Read Failed : Vertical Black Line Printing
(Occurs with write failures in excess of the designated number of
retry)

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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,'Label Printer Test 1'
>RFW,A,4,12,’ABCDEFABCDEF’
P1

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N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
3) Flow Chart (TX40xR)
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
Vertical Black
Line
Printing
Stop Printer
(Begin Error Mode)
Start Printing

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N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
4) Flow chart (XT5-4xNR, XD5-4xtR)
Label Cnt = 0
Transponder Position = 300
Retry Cnt = 0
Printing
Vertical Position
= Transponder
Position(300)?
Write RFID Data
Write Success?
Printing
End
Retry Cnt ++
Retry Cnt<Retry Set
Stop Printing
Label Cnt < Number
of Labels
Label Cnt ++
Retry Cnt = 0
Vertical Black
Line
Printing
Stop Printer
(Begin Error Mode)
Start Printing
Transponder
Position > 0 ?
Feeding
Stop Feeding

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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
T100, 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 0~10 times
Default: 3
p3: Number of Labels Upon Retry Following RFID Label Writing Failure
(Number of Labels)
Can set from 0~10 times
Default: 2
p4: Sending/Receiving Power Adjustment (0~30)
0: Minimum Output
30: Maximum 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
Examples
- 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) Do Media Calibration and then recognize the RFID Label(Tag).
3) Send the “>RFCP”command to the printer.
4) 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: Minimum Output
30: Maximum 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 (Number of retry)
Default: 3
P2: Number of Labels Upon Retry Following RFID Label Writing Failure (Number of
Label)
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: 0(dot)
♣ >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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>RFES - Define EPC Data Structure
Description
For defining the EPC data structure for EPC data writing
Syntax
>RFESn, 'p1, p2, p3,.......p15'
Parameters
n: Total Bits of a Field
p1,....p15: Bits Per Field
Example
For total bits: 64bit,
field1: 2bit,
field2: 3bit,
field3: 14bit,
field4: 20bit,
field5: 25bit
>RFES64, '2, 3, 14, 20, 25'
>RFW, E, '0, 3, 12345, 454332, 22111221'
♣ The set EPC data structure is erased when the printer power is turned off.
♣ The EPC data structure must be set each time the printer power is reset.

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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
Default: 4
p3: Number of Bytes for Reading or Writing
Default: 12 (must be designated in units of 2 bytes)
p4: Processing Method for Read Data (omit when writing)
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) : >RFES96,'16,16,16,16,16,16'
>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