Feig Electronic OBID i-scan ID ISC.M02.M8-B User manual

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General information’s regarding this manual
•If bits within one byte are filled with “-“, these bit spaces are reserved for future extensions or for internal
testing- and manufacturing-functions. These bit spaces must not be changed, as this may cause faulty op-
eration of the Reader.
•The following figure formats are used:
0...9: for decimal figures
0x00...0xFF: for hexadecimal figures,
b0...1 for binary figures.
•The hexadecimal value in brackets “[ ]” indicates a control byte (command).

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Content
Revision History of documentation...........................................................................................5
Abbreviations..............................................................................................................................6
1. Data Transmission between OBID®i-scan ID ISC.M02.M8-B and Host 7
1.1. Configuration Commands and Control Commands ........................................................7
1.2. ISO15693 Host Commands ................................................................................................8
2. Asynchronous Interface 9
2.1. Data Format and Protocol Frames ....................................................................................9
2.2. CRC16 Calculation Algorithm.........................................................................................10
3. Configuration Parameters (CFG) 11
4. Protocols for Reader Configuration 13
4.1. [0x80] Read Configuration ...............................................................................................13
4.2. [0x81] Write Configuration...............................................................................................14
4.3. [0x82] Save Configuration................................................................................................15
4.4. [0x83] Set Default Configuration .....................................................................................16
4.5. CFG1: Interface .................................................................................................................17
4.6. CFG4: Transponder Parameters......................................................................................20
5. Protocols for Reader Control 21
5.1. [0x52] Baud Rate Detection..............................................................................................21
5.2. [0x55] Start Flash Loader.................................................................................................21
5.3. [0x63] CPU Reset .............................................................................................................22
5.4. [0x65] Get Software Version ............................................................................................23
5.5. [0x66] Get Reader Info......................................................................................................24
5.6. [0x69] RF Reset.................................................................................................................26

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5.7. [0x6A] RF Output ON/OFF................................................................................................27
6. Protocols for ISO15693 Host Commands 28
6.1. [0xB0] Host commands for ISO15693 Mandatory and Optional Commands...............29
6.1.1. [0x01] Inventory..........................................................................................................30
6.1.2. [0x22] Lock Multiple Blocks.........................................................................................33
6.1.3. [0x23] Read Multiple Blocks........................................................................................34
6.1.4. [0x24] Write Multiple Blocks ........................................................................................36
6.1.5. [0x2B] Get System Information...................................................................................38
ANNEX 40
ANNEX A: Codes of Transponder Types................................................................................40
ANNEX B: Index of Status Bytes .............................................................................................41
Error-Code for ISO15693 Transponders................................................................................43
ANNEX C: Codes of Identifier Data Types (IDDT) ..................................................................43

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Revision History of documentation
Rev. Date Description
1 30.04.2009 •Created

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Abbreviations
ADR Address
ASK Amplitude Shift Keying
CB Config Block
CFG Configuration Parameter Block
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
DB data block
DIP Dual Inline Plastic
FIFO First in First out
frq Frequency
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
h Hour
Hz Hertz
ID Identification
IN Input
LEN Length
LOC Location
LSB Least Significant Byte
min Minutes
ms Milliseconds
MSB Most Significant Byte
N Number
OUT Output
R/W Read / Write Access
RD Read
REL Relay
RF Radio Frequency
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator
RTC Real Time Clock
TAB Table
TR Transponder
TS Timeslot
UID Unique Identifier (read only Serial Number)
WO Write Only Access
WR Write

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1. Data Transmission between OBID®i-scan ID ISC.M02.M8-B and Host
The ISOHost mode is used for data transmission between OBID®i-scan Readers and the host (termi-
nal, PC). The ISO15693 Host Commands are used for the data exchange between Transponder and
host, whereas the Configuration Commands and the Control Commands serves for adapting the
Reader parameters to the individual range of applications. The following chart shows which method of
data transmission is supported by which interface:
asynchronous interface
(RS232 / RS485)
Control Commands √
ISO15693 Host Commands √
Configuration Commands √
1.1. Configuration Commands and Control Commands
This method of data transmission is used for Reader configuration and the diagnosis via the asyn-
chronous interface.
The Reader-configuration parameters will be stored in the Readers non retentive memory (RAM). After
power up, the Reader reads the default configuration out of the flash memory (EEPROM).
The Reader control is immediately processed and the response from the Reader contain status or
data information of the control command.
Host (Terminal / PC / ....) Reader
parameter- / control command →parameter received and stored / control
command processed
yes no
←status /
data error status
←

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1.2. ISO15693 Host Commands
The ISO Host Commands provides the exchange of data between a host and Transponders via the
Reader as long as the Transponder remains in the detection range of the Reader.
Note:
During the writing of data on a Transponder, it must be ensured that the Transponder is lo-
cated within the detection range of the Reader during the entire process. If the Transponder is
removed from the detection range of the Reader during a writing process, this will cause a loss
of data.
Addressed mode:
Before reading or writing data in addressed mode, the UID of the Transponder must be
known. This is executed by sending the protocol 6.1.1. [0x01] Inventory .If a Transponder is
located within the detection range of the Reader at that time, it answers with its UID. For all
following read- / write orders the Transponder must be addressed with its correct UID.
The following chart will show the necessary steps for the communication with a Transponder
in addressed mode:
Host (Terminal / PC / ....) Reader
Inventory
to get the UID
→Transponder in antenna field ?
Yes No
←status /
number of Trans-
ponders / UID
status =
no Transponder
←
read data from Transponder with UID →Transponder with
correct UID in antenna field ?
Yes No
←status /
Transponder read
data
status =
no Transponder
in Reader field
←
write data to Transponder with UID →Transponder with
correct UID in antenna field ?
Yes No
←OK status status =
no Transponder
in Reader field
←

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2. Asynchronous Interface
2.1. Data Format and Protocol Frames
The Reader ID ISC.M02.M8-B can be configured by an asynchronous interface and data may be writ-
ten on Transponders or read from Transponders. The communication between Reader and connected
host (terminal, PC, etc.) is executed by means of fixed protocols. The used protocol is intended for
data bus use and is equipped with a bus address.
During data transfer via the asynchronous interface the Reader supplies the required data or a status
byte. The reply contain the transmitted control byte.
There is no reply from the Reader if there is a protocol frame failure.
Protocol frame:
Host →Reader
1 2 3 4...n-2 n-1 n
LENGTH = n COM-ADR CONTROL-
BYTE PROTOCOL- DATA LSB-CRC16 MSB CRC16
Host ←Reader
1 2 3 4 (5...n-2) n-1 n
LENGTH = n COM-ADR CONTROL-
BYTE STATUS1(PROTOCOL-
DATA) LSB-CRC16 MSB CRC16
LENGTH n:
Number of protocol bytes 1- n (6 - 255) incl. length byte and checksum
COM-ADR:
0..254 address of device in bus mode
Note:
The Reader can be addressed via COM-Adr 255 at any time!
STATUS / PROTOCOL-DATA:
Includes the status message or protocol data from or to the Reader. The data will be sent al-
ways as MSB first if the Reader is in the ISO15693Host Command Mode.
CRC16: Cyclic redundancy check of the protocol bytes from 1 to n-2, as specified by CCITT-CRC16
Polynom: x16 + x12 + x5+ 1 (0x8408)
Start Value: 0xFFFF
Direction: Backward
1see ANNEX B: Index of Status Bytes

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Data format:
Start bits: 1
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: even
odd
none (default)
Timing conditions:
Starting delay:
Before sending a starting sign (length byte) of a protocol, there must be a delay of
minimum 5 ms.
Host →Reader: .. Reaction time Starting delay .. ..
Õ5...n ms ÖÕmin. 5 ms Ö
Host ←Reader: .. .. ..
Data timeout:
Within one protocol, the characters have to follow each other in intervals of maxi-
mum 12 ms.
Õmax. 12 ms ÖÕmax. 12 ms ÖÕmax. 12 ms Ö
Host →Reader: Char n Char n+1 Char n+2 ..
2.2. CRC16 Calculation Algorithm
Polynom: x16 + x12 + x5+ 1 ⇒CRC_POLYNOM = 0x8408;
Start Value: 0xFFFF ⇒CRC_PRESET = 0xFFFF;
C-Example:
unsigned int crc = CRC_PRESET;
for (i = 0; i < cnt; i++) /* cnt = number of protocol bytes without CRC */
{crc ^= DATA[i];
for (j = 0; j < 8; j++)
{if (crc & 0x0001)
crc = (crc >> 1) ^ CRC_POLYNOM;
else crc = (crc >> 1);
}
}

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3. Configuration Parameters (CFG)
The configuration memory of the Reader is organized in configuration blocks of 16 byte each. These
are divided into 14-byte configuration parameters and a 2-byte CRC16 checksum. Each of these con-
figuration blocks takes a number (CFG 0...CFG n).
Structure of a configuration block in Reader configuration memory and Reader EEPROM (CFG):
Byte 012345678910 11 12 13 14 15
Contents PARAMETER CRC16
The parameters are stored in two different configuration memory locations:
•Reader RAM
•Backup EEPROM (used for storing parameter after power down)
Multiple configuration memory locations can be addressed by the value of the parameter CFG-ADR
used in chapter 4. Protocols for Reader Configuration
CFG-ADR:
CFGn: memory-address of the required configuration block
LOC: specifies the location of the configuration block (RAM / EEPROM)
MODE: specifies one or all configuration blocks
Bit: 76543210
Function LOC MODE CFGn: address of configuration block
The EEPROM configuration blocks are protected by a 16 bit CRC-checksum. The examination of
these checksums is executed after each reset of the Reader. If a checksum error is found, the Reader
goes into an error status "EE-Init-Mode" and sets the configuration block which is faulty to the default
values.
While the EE-Init-Mode is active, the LED blinks alternately red and green and the Reader answers
external commands with the status "0x10 EEPROM Failure". The "EE-Init-Mode" can be exited now by
a new reset (cold start or 5.3. [0x63] CPU Reset command). If after this the checksums of all data
records are correct, the Reader shifts to the configured operation mode.
Notes:
•Malfunctions may occur if parameters are configured outside their described range or if
unspecified parameters have been changed!
•A firmware update resets the EEPROM to default settings and the Reader goes into the er-
ror status “EE-Init-mode”.

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Structure of configuration parameter description.
Byte 012......n
contents RAM-eff. EEPROM-
eff. 00
res .....
not marked
Changing of this parame-
ter becomes immediately
effective after writing /
saving this configuration
block to RAM
marked with “00“
these bits or bytes are reserved fo
r
future extensions or for internal
testing and manufacturing-
functions. These bits or bytes and
also any not described bits and
bytes must not be changed, as
this may cause faulty operation o
f
the Reader
gray marked
Changing of this parame-
ter only becomes effective
after writing / saving this
configuration block to
EEPROM and a Reade
r
reset

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4. Protocols for Reader Configuration
Via the protocols for the Reader configuration, the Reader may be adapted to individual conditions of
application within wide limits.
4.1. [0x80] Read Configuration
By using the Read Configuration the actual configuration of the Reader can be detected. In order to do
this, the configuration is read in blocks of 14 bytes each and addressed by CFGn in the byte CFG-
ADR.
Host →Reader
12345-6
6COM-ADR [0x80] CFG-ADR CRC16
Host ←Reader
12345...18 19-20
20 COM-ADR [0x80] STATUS1CFG-REC CRC16
CFG-ADR2:Bit: 76543210
Function LOC 0CFGn: Address of Configuration Block
CFGn: memory-address of the required configuration block
LOC: specifies the location of the configuration block
b0 RAM
b1 EEPROM
CFG-REC:
14 byte configuration block read from address CFGn in CFG-ADR.
Note:
Reading from reserved configuration blocks will result in an 0x15 error code.
1see ANNEX B: Index of Status Bytes
2see Chapter 3. Configuration Parameters (CFG)

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4.2. [0x81] Write Configuration
The configuration of the Reader can be changed by means of the Write Configuration command. In
order to do this, the configuration memory is written to with 14 bytes block length and addressed by
CFGn in the byte CFG-ADR. The description of parameters can be taken from Chapter 3. Configurati-
on Parameters (CFG)
Host →Reader
12345...18 19-20
20 COM-ADR [0x81] CFG-ADR CFG-REC CRC16
Host ←Reader
12345-6
6COM-ADR [0x81] STATUS1CRC16
CFG-ADR2:Bit: 76543210
Function LOC 0CFGn: Address of Configuration Block
CFGn: memory-address of the required configuration block
LOC: specifies the location of the configuration block
b0 RAM
b1 EEPROM + RAM
CFG-REC:
14-byte configuration block stored in the configuration memory of the Reader at
address CFGn.
Note:
A write to reserved configuration blocks will result in error code 0x16.
1see ANNEX B: Index of Status Bytes
2see chapter 3. Configuration Parameters (CFG)

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4.3. [0x82] Save Configuration
By the command Save Configuration each configuration block of the RAM can be stored in EEPROM.
Host →Reader
12345-6
6COM-ADR [0x82] CFG-ADR CRC16
Host ←Reader
12345-6
6COM-ADR [0x82] STATUS1CRC16
CFG-ADR2:Bit: 76543210
Function 0MODE CFGn: Address of Configuration Block
CFGn: memory-address of the required configuration block
MODE: specifies one or all configuration blocks
b0 configuration block specified by CFGn
b1 all configuration blocks
Note:
•To store RAM configuration after power down use 4.3. [0x82] Save Configuration
•A save configuration to EEPROM with reserved configuration blocks will result in error
code 0x16.
1see ANNEX B: Index of Status Bytes
2see chapter 3. Configuration Parameters (CFG)

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4.4. [0x83] Set Default Configuration
Using the command Set Default Configuration each configuration block can be reset to the manufac-
turer's setting.
Host →Reader
12345...6
6COM-ADR [0x83] CFG-ADR CRC16
Host ←Reader
12345...6
6COM-ADR [0x83] STATUS CRC16
CFG-ADR: Bit: 76543210
Function LOC MODE CFGn: Address of Configuration Block
CFGn: memory-address of the required configuration block
MODE: specifies one or all configuration blocks
b0 configuration block specified by CFGn
b1 all configuration blocks
LOC: specifies the location of the configuration block
b0 RAM
b1 RAM and EEPROM
Notes:
•To save the configuration to non-volatile memory, use 4.3. [0x82] Save Configuration
•A set to default configuration with reserved configuration blocks will result in error code
0x16.

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4.5. CFG1: Interface
The parameters of the CFG1 configuration block contain the data communication settings.
Byte 0123456
Contents COM-ADR 0x00 BAUD1TRANS-
FORM10x00 0x00 TR- RESPONSE-
TIME
Default 0x00 0x08 0x01 0x00
0x00 38400 Baud e,8,1
Byte 78910 11 12 13
Contents TR-
RESPONSE-
TIME
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Default 0x1E
3 sec.
COM-ADR:
Bus address of the Reader (0 .. 254) for communication via the asynchronous interface, es-
pecially for applications with the RS485 interface.
Notes:
•Do not configure address 255!
•Via the COM-Adr 255 in the send protocol, the Reader is able to be addressed at any
time. It answers then with the configured address.
•Not available by the USB-Reader
BAUD1:By means of this byte the baud rate of the asynchronous interface can be defined.
5: 4800 baud
6: 9600 baud
7: 19200 baud
8: 38400 baud
9: 57600 baud
10: 115200 baud
Note:
•Changing of BAUD only becomes effective after writing / saving configuration block
CFG1 to EEPROM and a reset of the Reader.
•The Reader set the baud rate to 38400 baud, if the user set an invalid baudrate.
•Not available by the USB-Reader
1A plausibility check is performed by writing this parameter to the Reader. If an error occurs the Reader an-
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TRANS-FORM1:
By means of this byte, several parameters for the data transmission format of the asynchro-
nous interface can be defined.
Bit: 76543210
Function: 0000SDP
P: Kind of Parity
b00: no Parity
b01: even Parity
b10: odd Parity
b11: - do not use -
D: Number of Data Bits
b0: 8 Data Bits
b1: - do not use -
S: Number of Stop Bits
b0: 1 Stop Bit
b1: - do not use –
Note:
•Changing of TRANS-FORM only becomes effective after writing / saving configura-
tion block CFG1 to EEPROM and reset of the Reader.
•Always 8 Data Bits and 1 Stop Bits should be used
•Not available by the USB-Reader
TR-RESPONSE-TIME:
By means of this parameter the maximum duration for the Transponder command can be de-
fined.
The TR-RESPONSE-TIME starts after the Reader has received a new command. At the lat-
est after the TR-RESPONSE-TIME elapsed the Reader will send an answer protocol. In this
case, the current commands between Reader and Transponder are aborted. If this time is too
short the Interface Status “0x83 RF Communication Error“ will appear.
max. response duration
TR-RESPONSE-TIME 0...65535 * 100 ms
1A plausibility check is performed by writing this parameter to the Reader. If an error occurs the Reader an-
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Note:
•TR-RESPONSE-TIME has no effect with the protocols for Reader Configuration and
the protocols for Reader Control.
•The TR-RESPONSE Time must be < “Block Timeout” in the Host COM-Port settings.
•An Antenna Timeout will be set internal to a value 1/4 * TR-Response-Time if not
more than 4 antennas area used.
If more than 4 antennas are used the Antenna Timeout will be set to 1/8 * TR-
Response Time.

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4.6. CFG4: Transponder Parameters
The parameters of the CFG4 configuration block contain general Transponder settings.
Byte 0123456
Contents 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Default 0x00 0x00 0x00
Byte 78910 11 12 13
Contents 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 ISO-Block-
size
Default 0x00 0x04
ISO-Blocksize:
Bit: 76543210
Function Read Mode Blocksize DB-Blocksize
DB-Blocksize:
Defines the block size of an ISO-transponder which is not listed in the MFR-table or
if the transponder is used in the non-addressed mode.
Range: 0x01 ... 0x1F
A value of 0x00 will be automatically set to a block size of 4byte.
Blocksize:
b0: Automatic (If transponder is known)
b1: Manuel (As specified in DB-Blocksize)
Read Mode:
b00: Automatic Mode (If transponder is known)
b01 Single Read
b10 Multiple Read