Clou CL7206B User manual

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User Manual of
CL7206B RFID Reader
Shenzhen Clou IOT Technologies Co., Ltd
(Demo software V2.0.2 - V2.0.9)

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Welcome to be user of CLOU RFID products. Thanks for choosing CLOU’s integrated RFID
Reader CL7206B. We believe our device will bring convenience for your work.

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Catalogue
1. Technical Specification ...................................................................................................................6
1.1 Feature...................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Technical...............................................................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Main function.............................................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Technical parameter ................................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Operational environment......................................................................................................................7
2. Sketch map.......................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Physical construction......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Weight...................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Interface chart ...................................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Interface description...............................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 I/O aviation port chart........................................................................................................................ 10
2.3.3 LED panel description.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 External cable connection description................................................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Power supply & communication cable description ............................................................... 12
2.4.2 I/O control interface cable description........................................................................................ 13
2.4.3 External RF cable description........................................................................................................... 15
2.4.4 External antenna description (optional) ..................................................................................... 15
2.4.4 Network connection chart................................................................................................................. 16
3. Installing.........................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Installation conditions................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3 Device connection......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Connected to power adapter ........................................................................................................... 18

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3.3.2 Connect an external antenna and RF cable ............................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Connected with PC................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 How to install the reader ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Installation steps............................................................................................................................................ 19
3.5.1 Vertical pole installation..................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.2 Horizontal pole installation .............................................................................................................. 20
3.6 Acceptance ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.1 Check physical installation................................................................................................................ 21
3.6.2 Check reader performance................................................................................................................ 21
4. Software operating .......................................................................................................................23
4.1 Demo software ............................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Application environment........................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Software version............................................................................................................................................ 23
4.4 Installation........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.5 Operation.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.1 Device connection................................................................................................................................. 24
4.5.2 Data display area ................................................................................................................................... 27
4.5.3 Write data................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.5.4 TCP server / client mode.................................................................................................................... 34
4.5.5 Antenna configuration........................................................................................................................ 35
4.5.6 Base band parameter configuration............................................................................................. 36
4.5.7 Antenna port power setting............................................................................................................. 37
4.5.8 Clock setting............................................................................................................................................ 38
4.5.9 Frequency Hopping.............................................................................................................................. 39
4.5.10 Label filtering........................................................................................................................................ 40
4.5.11 Buffer and breakpoint resume...................................................................................................... 41

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4.5.12 Auto idle set up.................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.13 GPI/O configuration .......................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.14 Others....................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.5.15 Tools.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
5. Common failures ...........................................................................................................................49
5.1 Daily maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 Common failure analysis and solution ................................................................................................ 49
6. Package...........................................................................................................................................51
6.1 Package.............................................................................................................................................................. 51
6.2 Accessories....................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Storage environment................................................................................................................................... 52
7. After-sale service...........................................................................................................................53

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1. Technical Specification
1.1 Feature
CL7206B is a high performance RFID reader which integrating reader module & antenna. It
complies with ISO18000-6C/6B protocols, working frequency support international main frequency
bands: FCC 902MHz ~928MHz, ESTI 865MHz ~868MHz，RU864~ 867MHz, KC CN 920MHz ~ 925MHz
and GB 840MHz～845MHz Export power adjustable. This device is featured by long range, high-speed
reading, & high accuracy, high sensitivity, strong anti-interference etc.
1.2 Technical
1.2.1 Main function
Protocol: support ISO18000-6C/6B standard
Built-in LINUX operating system
Multiple communication port (Ethernet, RS232, RS485, USB), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth prolongable
Support tag data filtering
Support RSSI: the intensity of the perceived signal
Adjustable RF output power
Optional working mode: constant frequency / frequency hopping
Supports antenna detection function
Supports online and remote upgrade
I/O interface: 2 port opt coupler input, 2 port relay output and Wiegand output
1.2.2 Technical parameter
Working frequency: GB 920MHz～925MHz, GB 840MHz～845MHz,

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FCC 902MHz～928MHz, ETSI 865MHz～868MHz
Output power (port): 33dBm + 1dB (MAX)
Power adjustment: 1 dB step-by-step
Reading distance: 0 ~15meters (depending on tags, antennas and environment)
Channel bandwidth: <200 KHz
Integrated circular antenna VSWR：≤1.4:1
Integrated circular antenna gain：≥9dBi
RS232 serial communication rate: 115200bps (default), 19200 bps, 9600bps
RS485 interface communication rate: 115200bps (default), 19200 bps, 9600bps
Support: Weigand 26, 34, 66 interfaces
Power adapter: AC input 100V ~ 50Hz, 240V ~ 60Hz
DC output: 24V/±1.5/2.5A
High protection grade: IP65
1.2.3 Operational environment
Working environment: -20℃～+70℃
Relative Humidity: 5%RH～90%RH（+25℃）

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2. Sketch map
2.1 Physical construction
Physical size: 290mm*290mm*115mm(accessories not included)
Image 2-1 Structure diagram
2.2 Weight
Main body: 5kg（accessories excluded）
2.3 Interface chart
Image2-2 I/O & communication interface
1 —power & communication port
2 —I/O control interface

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3 —Ventilation valve
4 —external antenna port
2.3.1 Interface description
Picture 2-3 Power supply & communication port aviation port number chart
Aviation plug signal definitions
Chart 2-1 Power & communication interface signal definition
PIN
Description
PIN definition
9
Power supply GND
PGND
8
Power supply GND
PGND
7
24V power positive
+24V
6
24V power positive
+24V
5
NC
NC
4
NC
NC
3
NC
NC
2
Ethernet port
TD-

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1
Ethernet port
TD+
14
Signal Ground
PGND
13
Ethernet port
RD-
12
Ethernet port
RD+
11
RS232 receiving RXD
RX
10
RS232 receiving RXD
TX
Picture2-4 I/O interface aviation port number chart
2.3.2 I/O aviation port chart
I/O aviation port definition as per in chart 2-2:
Chart 2-2 I/O port signal function definition
PIN No.
Description
PIN definition
9
Relay 1 output port
R1
8
Relay 1 output port
L1