Honeywell IF2 User manual

User Guide
IF2
Network Reader

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................... vii
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................................vii
Product Service and Repair ............................................................................................... vii
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1 - About the RFID Reader ...............................................................1
About the IF2.................................................................................................................................... 1
About the LEDs......................................................................................................................... 2
About the Ready-to-Work Indicator ................................................................................. 3
About the Network and Power Ports ................................................................................ 3
About the Top Panel Ports.................................................................................................... 4
How to Communicate with the IF2.......................................................................................... 5
Assign an Initial IP Address .................................................................................................5
Use the Web Browser Interface.......................................................................................... 7
Save Configuration Changes........................................................................................ 8
Disable Help in the Web Browser Interface ............................................................ 9
How to Install the IF2.................................................................................................................... 9
How to Ground the IF2 .......................................................................................................... 9
How to Provide Adequate Heat Sinking....................................................................... 10
Install the IF2.......................................................................................................................... 10
Connect the IF2 to Your Network ................................................................................... 11
Set the Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 12
How to Use the IF2 Securely ................................................................................................... 12

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Chapter 2 - Configure Network Settings................................................... 13
Configure the Settings for Your Network ...........................................................................13
Configure Ethernet Settings.............................................................................................14
Configure Common Network Settings..........................................................................15
Configure Security ......................................................................................................................16
Control Access Services......................................................................................................17
Set Up Logins..........................................................................................................................18
Configure the IF2 to Use a Password Server .......................................................18
Change the Default Login...........................................................................................20
Disable Access Through the Serial Port .......................................................................21
Manage Certificates ...................................................................................................................21
View Certificates ....................................................................................................................21
Install and Uninstall Certificates ....................................................................................22
Chapter 3 - Develop and Use RFID Applications...................................... 25
About the IF2 Configurations .................................................................................................25
RFID Applications and the IF2................................................................................................26
Use the RFID Resource Kit.................................................................................................26
Create RFID Applications..........................................................................................................26
About RFID Services ...................................................................................................................26
Configure BRI Settings..............................................................................................................27
Change BRI Attribute Settings.........................................................................................27
About BRI Attribute Settings.............................................................................................27
Tag Types............................................................................................................................28
Read Tries...........................................................................................................................28
Write Tries ..........................................................................................................................28
Lock Tries ...........................................................................................................................28
Field Separator ................................................................................................................28
ID Report ............................................................................................................................28
No Tag Report...................................................................................................................29
Report Timeout................................................................................................................29
Timeout Configuration Mode ....................................................................................29
Select Tries ........................................................................................................................29

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Unselect Tries ...................................................................................................................29
Session ................................................................................................................................30
Initial Q................................................................................................................................30
Initialization Tries............................................................................................................30
Schedule Option..............................................................................................................30
ID Tries.................................................................................................................................30
Antenna Tries ....................................................................................................................30
EPCC1G2 Advance Medium Access Mode ...........................................................30
Dense Reader Mode.......................................................................................................31
Antenna Field Strength 1 to 4....................................................................................31
Antenna Sequence: First through Eighth..............................................................31
Configure the BRI Server ....................................................................................................31
View the BRI Server Log ......................................................................................................32
Configure LLRP Settings ..........................................................................................................33
Chapter 4 - Install Applications on the IF2 with Expanded Memory
Option.................................................................................................................35
Create a Configuration File ......................................................................................................35
Auto-Start Applications at Boot Time ..................................................................................36
About .NET Support ....................................................................................................................36
About Java Support.....................................................................................................................36
Execute Java Applications .................................................................................................37
Java Support for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase.........................................37
Install RFID Applications...........................................................................................................38
Manage Applications ...........................................................................................................38
About the Edgeware Applications .........................................................................................39
Upgrade or Install Edgeware Applications..................................................................39
About the Developer Tools........................................................................................................39
Test the GPIO Interfaces.....................................................................................................40
Send BRI Commands and Running Scripts................................................................40
Load and Run a BRI Script.................................................................................................40
Use the Workbench...............................................................................................................41

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Chapter 5 - Manage, Troubleshoot, and Upgrade the IF2 ..................... 43
Manage the IF2 ............................................................................................................................43
Use the Device Configuration Web Service.......................................................................43
Open a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2.....................................................................44
Open a Serial Connection to the IF2 .............................................................................45
Open a USB Connection to the IF2 ................................................................................45
Maintain the IF2...........................................................................................................................47
View the System Log............................................................................................................47
View the About Screen.........................................................................................................48
Use the LEDs to Locate the IF2.......................................................................................49
Restore the IF2 to the Default Configuration ............................................................49
Restore Default Settings with the Web Browser .......................................................49
Restore Default Settings with the Reset Switch........................................................50
Restore Default Settings with a Serial Connection..................................................50
Reboot the IF2 ........................................................................................................................50
Troubleshoot the IF2 ..................................................................................................................51
Problems While Working with RFID ...............................................................................51
Connect Directly to the RFID Module ...........................................................................51
Problems With Connectivity .............................................................................................53
Call Customer Support..............................................................................................................53
Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................................................54
Chapter 6 - Use the IF2 GPIO Interfaces ................................................... 55
About the GPIO Interfaces .......................................................................................................55
Access the Interfaces .................................................................................................................55
Use the Input Interfaces ...........................................................................................................56
GPIO Input Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................56
IF2 Powered Input.................................................................................................................56
Isolated Input Interface ......................................................................................................56
Open Collector Input Interface........................................................................................57
Use the Output Interfaces........................................................................................................57
GPIO Output Specifications..............................................................................................57
Switch the High Side with IF2 Power.............................................................................58

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Switch the Low Side with IF2 Power...............................................................................58
Switching the High Side With External Power ...........................................................59
Drive a DC Relay to Control an AC Load.......................................................................59
Use the Power Interface ............................................................................................................60
Appendix A - Specifications ..........................................................................61
IF2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................61
RFID Specifications.....................................................................................................................62
Port Pin Assignments .................................................................................................................62
GPIO Port ..................................................................................................................................62
GPIO Port Pin Assignments........................................................................................62
Serial Ports (COM1)..............................................................................................................63
Serial Port Pin Assignments .......................................................................................63
Ethernet Port...........................................................................................................................64
Ethernet Port Pin Assignments.................................................................................64

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Technical Assistance
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Product Warranty.

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CHAPTER
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IF2 Network Reader User Guide 1
ABOUT THE RFID READER
This chapter introduces the IF2 Network Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and
explains how the reader fits into your network. It contains these topics:
•About the IF2
•How to Communicate with the IF2
•How to Install the IF2
•Set the Date and Time
•How to Use the IF2 Securely
About the IF2
The IF2 Network Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag
data and an enterprise system.
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IF2 Network Reader
Note: The IF2 does not ship with RFID antennas. For more information on these
accessories, contact your sales representative.

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The IF2 comes in a standard configuration with no internal memory, or an
expanded memory option.
• For the standard IF2, the applications you develop reside on a remote server
which communicates with the reader, and all information processing is
processed through the server.
• For the IF2 with Expanded Memory Option, the applications you develop can be
hosted and run locally on the reader.
The reader forwards RFID tag data to the Ethernet network as shown in the next
illustration.
IF2 in a Wired Ethernet Network
About the LEDs
The IF2 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation. Use
the next table to identify the LED icons on the front panel of the IF2.
IF2 LED Descriptions
Container
with RFID tag
RFID
antenna
IF2
Icon Name Description
Intermec
Ready-to-
Work™ indicator
• On when an application is communicating with the IF2 BRI server or
an LLRP client has connected.
• Blinks when no application is communicating with the IF2. For more
information, see "About the Ready-to-Work Indicator" on page 3.
Power Over
Ethernet
• Green if Power Over Ethernet (POE) is enabled.
• Red if a fault condition is detected. For example, if the power
converter for POE does not provide enough power to the IF2, the
POE LED stays red indicating a fault condition.
• Red if the POE converter is not capable of meeting 802.3 AT
standards. If this is the case, the IF2 continues to run if it has
enough power.
Power On when the IF2 has power.
Wired LAN • Off when there is no Ethernet connectivity.
• On when an Ethernet link is detected.
• Flashes when there is activity on the Ethernet network.
PoE

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About the Ready-to-Work Indicator
The blue Ready-to-Work indicator shows when an application is communicating
with the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) server or LLRP client on the IF2. The next
table explains the different states of the Ready-to-Work indicator.
Ready-to-Work Indicator Status Descriptions
For more information on the BRI server, see "Configure the BRI Server" on page 31.
About the Network and Power Ports
The IF2 network and power ports are located under the cable cover.
IF2 Network and Power Ports
IF2 Port Descriptions
RFID status • Green if RF power is being transmitted.
• Red if an antenna fault is detected, or if the reader cannot output the
requested RF power level.
• Off if RF power is off.
Tag ID Flashes when an RFID tag ID is successfully read or written to.
Icon Name Description
Status Description
Off IF2 does not have power.
Blinking IF2 is initializing and not yet ready to use, or no application is currently communicating
with the IF2 BRI or LLRP server or LLRP server.
Steady An application is communicating with the BRI server or an LLRP client has connected
to the IF2.
Port Description
GPIO General purpose input/output (GPIO) port that connects the IF2 to industrial
controls such as relays or indicators.
For more information on the IF2 GPIO interfaces, see "About the GPIO
Interfaces" on page 55.
GPIO
IOIOI
GPIO port DC power port
COM 1
Ethernet port
(high power POE)

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About the Top Panel Ports
The IF2 top panel ports consist of four antenna ports, a reset switch, and a USB
service port.
IF2 Top Panel Ports
The IF2 RFID antenna ports uses Reverse TNC connectors. Make sure you have
appropriate antennas and cables for your IF2. For help, contact your sales repre-
sentative.
Note: USB is not supported on the IF2 with Expanded Memory Option.
DC power Connects the reader to a 12 volt DC power source.
COM1 Connects the IF2 to a desktop PC for configuration. Use an RS-232 null modem
cable (P/N 059167).
Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTx port that connects the reader to your Ethernet network.
The reader auto-negotiates with the server to set the best data rate. This port
uses MDI/MDI-X auto-switching so you can connect either a standard Ethernet
cable or a crossover cable.
The Ethernet port also supports POE. To use POE you need an 802.3at
compliant power converter. For more information, contact your sales
representative.
Port Description
Antenna port
(4 places)
Reset switch
USB service
port
Caution: Government regulatory agencies require that this RFID reader
uses only approved antennas. Therefore, this reader uses a
custom antenna connector. Do not use antennas not approved
for use with this reader.

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How to Communicate with the IF2
By default, the IF2 is configured to be a DHCP client and accepts offers from any
DHCP server. Therefore, the IF2 will work out of the box if you connect it to your
network and use a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. In this case, you config-
ure the IF2 using the web browser interface from a desktop PC. For help, see "Use
the Web Browser Interface" on page 7.
However, if you are not using a DHCP server to assign an IP address, you use a
serial communications program such as HyperTerminal to assign a static IP
address. For help, see the next section, “Assigning an Initial IP Address.”
After the IF2 has been assigned an IP address, connect it to your network and then
complete the configuration by using a web browser interface from a desktop PC.
For help, see "Use the Web Browser Interface" on page 7.
Assign an Initial IP Address
Follow this procedure to assign an initial IP address to the IF2. After you assign the
IP address, connect the IF2 to your network and use the web browser interface to
complete the configuration.
1. Open a serial connection to the IF2. For help, see "Open a Serial or USB
Connection to the IF2" on page 44.
2. Type config and press Enter, and then type config again in the Password
field and press Enter. The IF2 Initial Configuration screen appears.

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3. If DHCP is enabled, press D. DHCP is disabled and the Ethernet Configuration
Options screen appears.
4. To set the IP address, press 1and enter the static IP address in the entry field.
5. Press Enter. The static IP address is set. If you do not need to set the subnet
mask or IP router values, you can now continue to configure the IF2 through
the web browser interface. For help, see "Use the Web Browser Interface" on
page 7.
If you need to change the values for subnet mask or the IP router, continue with
the next step.
6. To set the subnet mask, press 2and enter the subnet mask value in the entry
field. Press Enter to save the changes.
To set the IP router address, press 3and enter the IP router address in the entry
field. Press Enter to save the changes.
7. (Optional) To change the Ethernet link speed, press Land choose a link speed
from the list of options:
Ethernet Link Speed Options
8. Press Qto close the Initial Configuration screen.
9. Disconnect the null-modem cable from the IF2.
The IF2 is now ready to be connected to your network. See "Connect the IF2 to Your
Network" on page 11.
To choose this speed: Press:
Auto detect (default) A
100 Mbps - full duplex 1
100 Mbps - half-duplex 2
10 Mbps - full duplex 3
10 Mbps - half duplex 4
Keep the current selection and close this dialog box Q

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Use the Web Browser Interface
After the IF2 is assigned an IP address, configure the IF2 using the web browser
interface.
To use the web browser interface, the IF2 must be connected to your wired network.
For help, see "Connect the IF2 to Your Network" on page 11.
When using the web browser interface, remember that your session automatically
terminates if you do not use it for 15 minutes.
Note: If you access the Internet using a proxy server, add the IF2 IP address to your
Exceptions list. The Exceptions list contains the addresses that you do not want to
use with a proxy server.
1. Determine the IP address of the IF2. If a DHCP server assigned the IP address,
you need to get the IP address from that server.
2. Start the web browser.
3. In the browser address field, enter the IP address, and press Enter. The IF2 login
screen appears.
Or, for a secure session, click A secure session is available. The secure login
screen appears.
Note: If a security alert message appears:
•ClickYes to continue to the secure login screen.
•ClickNo to cancel.
•ClickView certificate to see the security certificate before continuing.

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IF2 Secure Login Screen
4. If necessary, enter a user name and password. The default user name is
intermec and the default password is intermec. You can define the user name
and password. For help, see "Set Up Logins" on page 18.
5. Click Login (or Secure Login in the secure login screen). The Ethernet screen
appears and your web browser session is established.
For help with configuring network settings, see "Configure the Settings for Your
Network" on page 13.
For help with configuring RFID reader settings, see "Configure BRI Settings" on
page 27.
For more information on other methods for managing the IF2, see "Manage the
IF2" on page 43.
Save Configuration Changes
After you make configuration changes, click Activate Changes in the browser win-
dow to save your changes and immediately make the changes active.
Changes are discarded if you click another link in the browser window without
clicking Activate Changes first.

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Disable Help in the Web Browser Interface
By default, the web browser interface shows help text as you move the cursor over
items in each screen. Follow the next procedure to disable the help text feature.
1. In the web browser interface, click Help in the upper right corner of the screen.
The Help screen appears.
2. Clear the Enable Help check box.
3. Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them
active. The Help text is disabled.
How to Install the IF2
This section explains how to properly install the IF2 reader and how to mount it to a
wall using the IF2 Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions that ship in the
box with the IF2.
How to Ground the IF2
Use these guidelines when grounding the IF2:
• Connect the IF2 case to earth ground.
• Connect each antenna rear ground plate to a good earth ground with a low-
resistance wire or braid.
Caution: The IF2 should be professionally installed. For more
information, contact your local Honeywell representative.
Caution: Make sure you properly ground the IF2 and all antennas. Proper
grounding of the IF2 and attached antennas will help mitigate
the buildup of static charge that may cause damage to the
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Establish the earth ground connection by attaching a ground wire or braid to one
of the mounting nuts next to the data interface connectors or to any antenna ter-
minal. The base of the IF2 case is magnesium and this surface will NOT provide
adequate grounding.
How to Provide Adequate Heat Sinking
The IF2 contains thermal protection to prevent it from being damaged by operation
at high temperatures. This protection disables the transmitter if it gets too hot. The
IF2 will not overheat in most cases if the ambient temperature is cooler than 40 ºC
(104 ºF).
Adding a heat sink to the rear plate of the IF2 may provide adequate cooling to
allow continuous reading operation in high temperature environments, such as
what you might encounter inside of an unventilated enclosure. Periodic external
triggering of the IF2 to read tags will help keep the internal temperatures low
enough to operate without an additional heat sink.
Note: Make sure you provide adequate heat sinking in high temperature environments if
you intend to leave the IF2 reading tags continuously. If you externally trigger the IF2
to read a tag for two seconds every 30 seconds, it will not require additional heat
sinking.
Install the IF2
1. Choose a mounting location that meets these environmental requirements:
• Operating temperature between -20 ºC (-4 ºF) and 55 ºC (131ºF).
• Storage temperature between -30 ºC (-22 ºF) and 70 ºC (158 ºF).
• Humidity (non-condensing) between 5% to 95%.
2. Provide an adequate heat sink if the reader will operate continually or is
mounted outside or in an enclosure.
3. Use the IF2 Network Reader Drilling Template Instructions to drill holes in the
mounting location.
4. Mount the IF2 using your parts and screws.