Intermec IF5 User manual

IF5 Fixed Reader
Quick Start Guide

IF5 Fixed Reader Quick Start Guide ii
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IF5 Fixed Reader Quick Start Guide iii
Contents
What Is the IF5?.................................................................. 5
Unpacking the IF5 ................................................ 6
What You Need .................................................... 6
Learning About the IF5 ....................................................... 7
Understanding the Front Panel Ports..................... 7
Understanding the Rear Panel Ports ...................... 8
Understanding the LEDs....................................... 9
Configuring the IF5........................................................... 10
Connecting the IF5 ........................................................... 12
Using a Web Browser Interface.......................................... 13
Where to Go From Here ................................................... 14
Specifications..................................................................... 15
Patent Information ............................................................ 15

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IF5 Fixed Reader Quick Start Guide 5
What Is the IF5?
The IF5 is an RFID tag reader that provides network
connectivity between tag data and an enterprise system. The
embedded controller can be configured to connect the IF5 to
your Ethernet or wireless network.
This quick start guide explains the IF5 ports and LEDs and how
to connect the IF5 to your network.
IF5 Fixed Reader
The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (86x MHz
RFID frequency band).
The IF5 Fixed Reader uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (915 MHz
RFID frequency band).
IF5 Fixed Readers with an IEEE 802.11g
radio installed are certified for
interoperability with other 802.11b/g
wireless LAN devices.

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Unpacking the IF5
Save the IF5 box and shipping material in case you need to ship
or store the IF5. The IF5 documentation packet includes radio
safety compliance statements and this quick start guide.
What You Need
To install and connect the IF5, you need these items:
•Appropriate AC power cord
•Appropriate RFID antennas and cables
•Ethernet cable (for an Ethernet network)
•Appropriate radio antennas (for the 802.11g radio)
For more information on power cords, antennas, cables, or other
accessories, contact your local Intermec representative.
Government regulatory agencies require that this
RFID reader only use 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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Learning About the IF5
This section explains the front panel and rear panel ports and
the LEDs.
Understanding the Front Panel Ports
To access the AC power, Ethernet, and serial ports, unscrew the
two thumbscrews on the underside of the cable access door to
remove the door.
Cable access
door
AC power port Ethernet port Serial port
Control port
IF5 Front Panel

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Front Panel Port Descriptions
Port Name Description
AC power Main AC power port.
Ethernet Ethernet port. Use a standard Ethernet cable to
connect the IF5 to your wired network.
Serial RS-232 serial port. Use a DB9 null-modem cable
(P/N 059167) to connect the IF5 to a desktop PC for
configuration or maintenance.
Control General purpose input/output (GPIO) interface. Use a
standard DB25 cable (P/N 236-057-001) to connect
the IF5 to the GPIO Terminal Block accessory.
Understanding the Rear Panel Ports
The IF5 ships with terminators installed on RFID antenna ports
2, 3, and 4. Do not remove the terminator from any port unless
you are installing an antenna on that port.
RFID antenna ports
(4 places)
802.11g
antenna ports
(2 places)
Terminator
IF5 Rear Panel
Note: The IF5 ships with RFID antenna ports 2, 3,
and 4 software disabled.

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Understanding the LEDs
The front panel of the IF5 includes four LEDs that indicate
status.
LEDs
LED Descriptions
Icon LED Name Description
Power Remains on after the IF5 boots.
Wireless
communication
Flashes when a frame is transmitted or
received on the 802.11g radio port.
Wired LAN Flashes when a frame is transmitted or
received on the Ethernet port.
Intermec
Ready-to-
Work™
indicator
Blue LED remains on when an
application has connected to the IF5.
The LED flashes when no applications
are connected.

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Configuring the IF5
You do not need to configure the IF5 if it communicates
through a wired Ethernet connection and uses a DHCP server
to assign TCP/IP parameters. Continue with “Connecting the
IF5” on page 12.
You need to configure the IF5 to connect to a wireless network
that uses a DHCP server. For help, follow the next procedure.
You also need to configure the IF5 if:
•you need to assign a static IP address to the IF5 for a wired or
wireless network connection.
•you need to connect to a secure network.
•you are not using a DHCP server.
For help with assigning a static IP address, configuring the IF5
for a secure network, or if you are not using a DHCP server, see
the IF5 Fixed Reader User's Manual (P/N 074747).
To configure the IF5 for a DHCP-enabled wireless network
1Connect a null-modem cable to the IF5 serial port and to
your desktop PC.
2On the desktop PC, open a HyperTerminal session with
these settings:
•Bits per second: 9600
•Parity: None
•Data bits: 8
•Flow control: None
3Connect the IF5 to AC power. The IF5 boot sequence
appears in the HyperTerminal window. When the boot
sequence is finished, you see this screen: