GIGA-TMS UHF880 Installation manual

UHF880
Hardware User Guide

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01 Sep 30,2020 Preliminary draft
02 Mar 11,2022 Ad cable caution

Has been tested in accordance to essential protection requirements of the RED –
DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU, EU-LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Radio Spectrum Matters
and found the test results indeed meet the limitation of the relevant test standard(s)
listed below:
EMC RF LVD MPE SAR
EN301489-1-3 EN302208_UHF EN62368-1 EN2311
EN301489-1-17 EN300328_B/T+WIFI
EN55032/EN55024
Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart B
Test Result: Radiated Emission. FCC Part 15.109/15.107 Class B Test passed.
Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart C 15.247 (2017 - 10)
Test Result: No deviations from the technical specification(s) were ascertained in the
course of the tests performed.
NCC RF LP0002_Base on FCC

Warning
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to 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 instructions, 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, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Contains transmitter module: FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM02, FCC ID: 2AE2I-ACI810700S

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Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction.........................................................................9
Introduce...............................................................................................................9
Chapter 2：About UHF880...................................................................10
Specification.......................................................................................................10
LED Indication....................................................................................................11
Chapter 3：How to use UHF880..........................................................12
Before Installing.................................................................................................12
Start to use UHF880...........................................................................................12
Chapter 4：Interface connection.........................................................13
RS232 / Wiegand Model.....................................................................................13
RS485 / Wiegand Model.....................................................................................15
The ideal relative position of linear antenna and tag......................................19
Chapter 5：Troubleshooting................................................................20
Contact Us.............................................................................................21

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Introduce
The UHF880 include Antenna. It is all in one Ultra High Frequency RFID Reader
compliant to ISO18000-6C EPC Gen 2 protocol with an operating range of 860 to 960
MHz. With UHF Tag which maximum read range can up to 5 meters.
UHF880 have 2 digital inputs and 2 digital outputs controlled and two kind of
interface(RS232 model、RS485 model and RS232/Wiegand model). It is suitable for
access control、Parking management、logistics management and other applications.
Before using the UHF880 Reader. We recommend that you should already read this
user guide.
Top View Bottom View
Please download software or user guide from following link.
Also can scan QR code
http://ftp.gigatms.com.tw/disks/disk5472

Chapter 2：About UHF880
Specification
UHF880 series
EUROPE
(865.7-867.5Mhz)
USA
(902.75-927.25Mhz)
TAIWAN
(920.25-927.75MHz)
Model UHF880-30 UHF880-00 UHF880-40
Standard
RFID spec ISO 18000-6C, EPC Class1 Gen2
Modulation type Amplitude-shift keying (ASK)
Antenna type Patch antenna
Interface InterfaceWire – RS485/Wiegand、RS232/Wiegand
Wireless - 1) 2.4GHz WIFI, 802.11 b/g/n 2) BLE (optional)
Power Require Working : Max 500mA ; 12VDC - 24VDC
Dimension L: 260mm / W: 260mm / H: 28mm (without rubber foot)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 1100g
Environment parameter
Temperature Operating : -10°C ~ +60°C
Storage : -15°C ~ +65°C
Humidity Operating : +0% ~ +90% (no coagulation)
Storage : MAX 90% (no coagulation)
Regulatory approvals
FCC ID CE R&TTE NCC
Part 15B EN301489-1-3 LP0002
Part 15C EN301489-1-17
EN55032/EN55024
EN302208_UHF
EN300328_B/T+WIFI
EN62368-1
EN2311
ESD Contact : 4kv , Air : 8kv

LED Indication
Status LED Status
Green Blue Red
Power on Blink
Detect TAG Blink once
Read TAG Blink once
Wireless on Blink

Chapter 3：How to use UHF880
Before Installing
Before Install UHF880. Please make sure the following items are ready.
A UHF880
A PC or Controller. PC need already installed UHF880 software (DISK5472)
Start to use UHF880
● The UHF880 use RS232/Wiegand and RS485/Wiegand to connect the PC or
Controller.
● PC open UHF880 software to set up the UHF880.
● Please refer to UHF880 Software User Guide. There are instructions about how to
read EPC
Pin define .
Caution: Do not over-bend, kink or crimp the extenal cable.

Chapter 4：Interface connection
RS232 / Wiegand Model
● Use RS232 to connection
1. UHF880 Reader is an all in one Reader. The Power (need for 12-24VDC) supply
connected to UHF880 Reader 12-24VDC (Red wire) and Power GND (Grey wire). But
before item 3. Don’t turn on the power.
2. PC or Controller need connect RS232 to UHF880 Reader I/O pins TX (Yellow wire)
and RX (Blue wire).
3. Turn on the power (12-24VDC). UHF880 Reader bright constant green light.
4. Open UHF880 software and specify the COM port communication with.
5. Press the Scan mode button. The Reader starts UHF880 detection.
6. When found UHF880 Reader. Software will display UHF880 Reader
7. Press the Auto mode button which start reading TAG information.
8. Put UHF TAG in front of UHF880 circularly polarized antenna within 5 meters. If
properly read UHF TAG information. Tag EPC ID will show on software.

● Use Wiegand to connection
1. Before you start using Wiegand for connection. You must use RS232 to enter the
software and set the device to Wiegand.
2. UHF880 Reader is an all in one Reader. The Power (need for 12-24VDC) supply
connected to UHF880 Reader 12-24VDC (Red wire) and Power GND (Grey wire).
3. PC or Controller need connect Wiegand to UHF880 Reader I/O pins Wiegand D0
(Orange wire)、 Wiegand D1 (Purple wire) and GND (Gray wire)
4. Put UHF TAG in front of UHF880 circularly polarized antenna within 5 meters. If
properly read UHF TAG information.
5. Turn on the power (12-24VDC). UHF880 Reader bright constant green light. Tag
EPC ID will show on the Wiegand software which development by customer
themselves.

RS485 / Wiegand Model
● Use RS485 to connection
1. UHF880 Reader is an all in one Reader. The Power (need for 12-24VDC) supply
connected to UHF880 Reader 12-24VDC (Red wire) and Power GND (Grey wire).
2. PC or Controller need connect RS485 to UHF880 Reader I/O pins RS485- (Yellow
wire) 、 RS485+ (Blue wire) and GND (Gray wire)
3. Turn on the power (12-24VDC). UHF880 Reader bright constant green light.
4. Open UHF880 software and specify the COM port communication with.
5. Press the Scan mode button. The Reader starts UHF880 detection.
6. When found UHF880 Reader. Software will display UHF880 Reader
7. Press the Auto mode button which start reading TAG information.
8. Put UHF TAG in front of UHF880 circularly polarized antenna within 5 meters. If
properly read UHF TAG information. Tag EPC ID will show on software

● Use Wiegand to connection
1. Before you start using Wiegand for connection. You must use RS485 to enter the
software and set the device to Wiegand.2. UHF880 Reader is an all in one Reader.
The Power (need for 12-24VDC) supply connected to UHF880 Reader 12-24VDC
(Red wire) and Power GND (Grey wire).
3. PC or Controller need connect Wiegand to UHF880 Reader I/O pins Wiegand D0
(Orange wire)、 Wiegand D1 (Purple wire) and GND (Gray wire)
4. Put UHF TAG in front of UHF880 circularly polarized antenna within 5 meters. If
properly read UHF TAG information.
5. Turn on the power (12-24VDC). UHF880 Reader bright constant green light. Tag
EPC ID will show on the Wiegand software which development by customer
themselves.

● Use multi RS485 to connection
1. Before start to connect multiple UHF880 reader. Must use single RS485 to help
each UHF880 set their Device ID (The default ID is 255. This can not be uses when
more than one connection). The reason is avoid data to collisions and can send and
receive data correctly.
 2. Use the software to set Device ID. Enter Device Setting Advance Chose
interface Mulit-RS485 Device ID can set 0 to 254 (each UHF880 Reader Device ID
can not be repeated).
3. When already set all the UHF880 Reader for each ID. Just parallel connection all
the RS485- (Yellow wire) 、 RS485+ (Blue wire) and GND (Gray wire) for all the
UHF880 Reader. And should use 120 ohm resistor to connect RS485 +/- of last an
UHF880 Reader.

4. Connect the other end of the wire RS485 connection to the PC or controller.
5. Turn on the power (12-24VDC). UHF880 Reader bright constant green light.
6. Open UHF880 software and specify the COM port communication with.
7. Press the Scan mode button. The Reader starts UHF880 detection.
8. When found UHF880 Reader. Software will display UHF880 Reader
9. Press the Auto mode button which start reading TAG information.
10. Put UHF TAG in front of UHF880 circularly polarized antenna within 5 meters. If
properly read UHF TAG information. Tag EPC ID will show on software

The ideal relative position of linear antenna and tag

Chapter 5：Troubleshooting
1. Cannot connect to UHF880 with UHF880 software?
● Please check that the UHF880 is actually connected to 12-24VDC.
● Please check the power light (Green light) of UHF880 is lighting