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Revision History
Part Number. 278580
Product Name: LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader Product Manual
Revision ECO
Number Date Explanation of Changes
A 94411 3/24/2017 Initial Release

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Table of Contents
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Model 1
1.2 Designated Use 2
1.3 Incorrect Use 2
2 Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 USA - Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) 3
2.2 Europe - CE Conformity 4
3 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Liability and Warranty 5
3.2 Objectives of the Operating Instructions 5
3.2.1 Target Group 6
4 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Archiving 7
4.2 Symbols and Signal Words 7
4.3 Area of Application and Symbols 8
4.3.1 Safety Symbols – in compliance with 4844-2 8
4.3.2 Warning Symbols 9
4.3.3 Prohibition Symbols 9
4.3.4 Other Symbols 9
4.4 Obligations 10
4.4.1 Operating Company’s Obligations 10
4.4.2 Operating Personnel’s Obligations 10
4.5 ESD Instructions 11
4.6 Residual Risks 11
4.7 Additional Information 12
5 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Function 15
5.2 Indicating and Operating Elements 16
5.3 Inside View 17
5.4 Description of the Components 18
5.5 Technical Data 20
5.5.1 Device Label 21
5.5.2 Power Supply and Current Input 21

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5.6 Antenna Cable 22
5.6.1 Cable for Rod Antenna and Frame Antenna 22
5.6.2 Cable for Mini Antenna and Micro Antenna 22
5.7 Contents of Delivery 23
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.1 Safety Instructions 25
6.2 Qualified Installation Personnel 27
6.3 Unpacking 27
6.4 Assembly of the Device 28
6.4.1 Standard Housing for Enclosed Assembly
Material (Recommended) 29
6.4.2 Housing Without Mounts 30
6.5 Antenna Installation 32
6.5.1 Positioning the Antenna 32
6.5.2 Available Antenna Types 33
6.5.3 Dimensions for Planning 34
6.6 Power Supply 36
6.7 Terminal Connection 36
6.8 Ethernet Connection 38
6.9 External Input and Output 39
6.10 Commissioning 40
6.10.1 Required Operating Conditions 40
6.10.2 Tuning 40
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1 Operating Personnel 41
7.2 Operation of the ASC-I1 Protocol 41
7.2.1 Structure of the Communication Protocol 41
7.2.2 Package Contents 41
7.2.3 Commands of Protocol 44
7.2.4 Parameter 60
7.2.5 Message Examples 62
7.3 Operation of SECS Protocol 63
7.3.1 Introduction 63
7.3.2 SECS-I Implementation 64
7.3.3 HSMS Option 68
7.3.4 HSMS Implementation 68
7.3.5 SECS-II Implementation 74
7.3.6 Parameters 92
7.3.7 SEMI E99 104

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7.3.8 Message Details 109
7.3.9 HSMS Message Examples 121
7.3.10 SECS-I Message Examples 122
8 Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . . 141
8.1 General 141
8.2 Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel 142
8.3 Safety Instructions 142
8.4 Error Codes 143
8.4.1 Error ID and Alarm ID 143
8.4.2 SSACK 145
8.4.3 Stream Function 146
8.5 Error Display with LED 147
8.5.1 Power LED Does Not Light Up 147
8.5.2 Error LED Lights Up (in Test Mode) 147
8.6 Reader Does Not Respond 148
8.7 Reset 148
8.8 Power Cut 148
8.9 Protocol Switching 149
8.10 Software Releases 149
8.11 Customer Service 149
9 Dismantling and Storage . . . . . . . . . 151
9.1 Dismantling 151
9.2 Storage 151
10 Transport and Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.1 Transport 153
10.2 Disposal 153
11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
11.1 Antennas 155
11.1.1 Available Types 155
11.1.2 Reading and Writing Ranges 156
11.2 Plugs 164
11.3 Cables 164
11.4 Mounting Brackets 165
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

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1 Identification
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Model
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Incorrect Use
1.1 Model
LF80C ZeniD Serial number e.g. 1106MIS12051
Part number TLG-E2B-1O00-S0-00EB
Manufacturer Brooks Automation Inc.
46702 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: [phone]
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Website www.brooks.com
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1.2 Designated Use
This product was developed for reading and writing transponders only. Any
other use of this device constitutes misuse and renders the user's authority
to install and operate the device invalid.
This product is designed to be mounted and operated in an industrial
setting as a built-in-device only. It is not designed to be used as a stand-
alone or portable device or in a non-industrial setting, such as a household,
vehicle or in the open-air.
Intended use also includes the following:
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following all instructions in the product manual
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observing all safety information
Before using the device, the user should ensure that the national approval
requirements for use are met.
1.3 Incorrect Use
Incorrect use, which can endanger the device, the user and third parties,
includes:
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the use of the device contrary to its intended use (
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Designated
Use)
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modifying, extending or reconstructing the device without first
consulting Brooks Automation
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operating the device when there are obvious problems
WARNING Risk of injury through incorrect modifications
There are risks from unauthorized modifications to the machine.
Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. Do not make any
changes, attachments or modifications to the device without the
approval of Brooks Automation.
WARNING Risk of injury and malfunction of machine operation through
incorrect use
There are risks attached to using the device incorrectly.
Use the device exclusively according to its intended use.

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2 Declaration of Conformity
This chapter gives you an overview of the following topics:
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USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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Europe - CE Conformity
2.1 USA - Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference and followed, read
and understood by all persons working with the device (especially
the safety information)
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This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception - this can be determined by turning the equipment off and on -
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more
of the following measures:
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Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet to a circuit other than the one
to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
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FCC ID N5GTSG
Compliance with:
FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.205
FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 Subpart C, Section §15.209
2.2 Europe - CE Conformity
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
For the European Union
Document #:
Rev.: A
Description ATR60LF CAN Reader
Function: RFID Reader
Part Number: TLS-33C-XXXX-XX-XXXX
Business name and full address of the manufacturer of the machinery:
Brooks Automation Inc., 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA 01824
Name and address of the person, established in the Community, authorized to compile the relevant technical documentation:
Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH, Ernst-Ruska-Ring 11, 07745 Jena, Germany
The manufacturer declares:
xThat this product fulfills all the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE
Directive) on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment.
xThe product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative
documents:
oHEALTH & SAFETY (Article 3(1)(a)):
IEC 60905-1 : 2013/05/28
oEMC (Article 3(1)(b)):
EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1
EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1
oSPECTRUM (Article 3(2)):
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013
oOTHER:
Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8
June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
Signature
Date: 18-Oct-2016
Location: Fremont CA, USA
RFID Reader
LF80C ZeniD RFID Reader
TLG-E2B-1O00-S0-00EB
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3 General Instructions
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Liability and Warranty
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Objectives of the Operating Instructions
3.1 Liability and Warranty
The "General sales and delivery conditions" of Brooks Automation always
apply.
The warranty period is 12 months beginning with the delivery of the device,
which is verified by the invoice or other documents.
The warranty includes repairs of all damages to the device that occur
during the warranty period and were clearly caused by material or
manufacturing defects.
Liability and warranty claims in cases of damage to persons or property are
excluded if they can be attributed to one or more of the following causes:
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incorrect use of the device
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disregard of the information in the product manual
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unauthorized structural modifications of the device
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insufficient maintenance and repairs
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disasters due to foreign objects or force majeure
3.2 Objectives of the Operating
Instructions
These product manual serves as support and contain all the necessary
safety information that must be followed for general safety, transport,
installation and operation.
This product manual including all safety information (as well as all
additional documents) must be:
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followed, read and understood by all persons working with the
device (especially the safety information)
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easily available to all persons at all times
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immediately consulted in case of doubt (safety)
Objectives:
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to avoid accidents
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to increase the service life and reliability of the device
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to reduce costs due to production downtimes

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3.2.1 Target Group
This product manual is addressed to personnel with the following areas of
responsibility:
Definition according to DIN EN 60204-1:
Instructed Personnel
Persons who have been instructed and, if required, trained by a specialist
as to the tasks assigned to them, the possible risks of incorrect behavior
and the required safety equipment and safety measures.
Specialized Personnel
Persons who can evaluate the work assigned to them and recognize
possible risks based on their specialized training, knowledge, experience
and familiarity with the relevant standards.
Area of responsibility Competence
Installation Specialized personnel
Commissioning, operation and
decommissioning
Instructed personnel
Troubleshooting Specialized personnel

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4 Safety Instructions
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Archiving
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Symbols and Signal Words
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Area of Application and Symbols
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Obligations
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ESD Instructions
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Residual Risks
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Additional Information
4.1 Archiving
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Store the product manual in the vicinity of the device!
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Always keep the product manual handy!
4.2 Symbols and Signal Words
The following symbols and signal words are used in this documentation.
The combination of a pictograph and a signal word classifies the respective
safety information. The symbol can vary depending on the type of danger.
Symbol Signal word Description
Death
DANGER This signal word must be used if
death or irreversible damage to
health can occur if the hazard
information is not followed.
Risk of injury and
property damage
WARNING This signal word indicates bodily
injuries and property damage
including injuries, accidents, and
health risks.
CAUTION This signal word indicates a risk of
property damage. In addition, there is
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4.3 Area of Application and Symbols
The device was constructed according to state-of-the-art technology and
recognized safety regulations. In order to prevent any risks to life and limb
of the user, third parties or damage to the device, only use the device for its
intended purpose and in perfect condition with regard to safety.
Bodily injuries and/or property damage resulting from non-compliance with
the instructions given in the product manual are the responsibility of the
company operating the device or of the assigned personnel. Malfunctions
that could compromise safety must be eliminated immediately.
4.3.1 Safety Symbols – in compliance with 4844-2
Special safety symbols in accordance with DIN 4844-2 are used in the
corresponding passages in the text of this product manual and require
special attention depending on the combination of signal word and symbol.
No damage
ATTENTION This signal word warns of
malfunctions and may only be used if
no damage to health can occur.
IMPORTANT This signal word indicates cross-
references and ways in which
operations are facilitated. It excludes
all risks of property damage and
injury risks.
DANGER Danger to life, risk of injuries or damage to property
Risks exist when disregarding the product manual and the safety
instructions therein.
Carefully read the product manual before initial commissioning. Perform
the required safety measures before initial commissioning.
Follow the general safety information as well as the special safety
information given in other chapters.
WARNING Risk of injuries when disregarding safety symbols
Risks exist when disregarding warnings in the product manual.
Please heed the warnings.
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