Intermec IV6 User manual

Quick Start Guide
IV6 Portable
Reader

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Packing List
Ensure you have received these items:
SIV6 Portable Reader Quick Start Guide
STwo band clamps
SWarranty card
SCompliance statement
Introduction
The Intellitag IV6 Integrated Portable Reader Antenna provides
the option for serial RS-232 and Bluetooth communications.
Host Requirements
Operating System Support
Microsoft Windows 98 or greater. This requires that Micro-
soft Foundation be installed. Microsoft Foundation files can
be located at http://www.microsoft.com. Once configured
your IV6 Portable Reader also works in Windows 95.
Compiler Support
MS-DOS Development
SMicrosoft C compiler version 6.0 or greater
SBorland C ++ compiler version 4.5x or greater
DOS API Library Names (p/n A110015-01) are:
S<rfidl.lib> for large model development
S<rfidh.lib> for huge model development
Microsoft Windows Development
SIDK Kit ITRK915001, includes all necessary software, 915
MHz reader, training and documentation.
Minimum Hardware Requirements for Target Device
S640K RAM
SMinimum Intel 386 compatible processor

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IV6 Portable Reader
General Requirements
This product conforms to government
regulations. The user(s) of this product are
cautioned to use power sources, accessories and
peripherals approved by Intermec Technologies
Corporation. The use of power sources and
accessories other than those recommended, or
changes to this product that are not approved by
Intermec Technologies Corporation, may void the
regulatory compliance of this product and may
result in the loss of the users authority to operate
the equipment.
Power Requirements
Your IV6 Portable Reader is powered by an external DC power
applied to a dedicated connector. The IV6 can only be used
with UL approved limited power supply (p/n: 851-070-001)
and power cable kit (p/n: 203-714-001)
The external DC power configuration is intended to support
primarily mobile applications for the IV6 Reader where no
cabled network connection is possible.
External DC Power
Input Current 1 Amp max.
Input Voltage 12V DC +/- 10%
Output Voltage 12V @ 250 mA max.

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IV6 Reader LEDs
Review the front panel LEDs to become familiar with the status
indications you will receive from your Reader.
Auxiliary I/O connector
LEDs position
(lefttoright)1,2,3,4,5
Mounting bracket(s)
oneoneachend
IV6 Fixed Reader LED Explanation
LED Meaning
1IRI (Blue)
Off -Default state, unit is not ready to operate. Either because it
does not have power or fails internal checks.
Blink - Unit ready but not connected to system.
On - System OK, Ready.
2Power Indicator (Green) On if Reader has appropriate external
power and all internal supplies are functional.
3HostCommunications(Green)Blinksonwheneverdataisde-
tected on the host interface.
4RF Power (Green) LED is ON whenever the module is providing
RF power.
5Tag Identification (Green) LED blinks ON when a valid tag is
detected.

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IV6 Portable Reader
Installation
Your IV6 Portable Reader can be installed using several options.
For example, you can use band straps and mount it to the front
of the fork lift, or to the side of the beams supporting the lift
mechanism. The illustration below shows placement in some
typical configurations.
Installation Guidelines
Note: RF safety regulations require a 20 cm (8 in)
distance from the antenna to any persons body or
head. Do not touch the antenna while the transmit-
ter is powered. Regulations do not allow co-location
with other transmitters.
1Position your Reader to ensure it will get the best read rate
possible for your situation.
2Attach your Reader to the bracket using band clamps. Attach
one band to each mounting bracket.
IV6 Reader
IV6 Reader
IV6 Reader

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RFID Performance
RFID Tag Depth of Field
The read range is dependent upon the type of tag and the trans-
mitted output power, besides many other factors. The tag rates
containedinthisdocumentarewhatcouldbeexpectedusinga
theoretical free-space dipole tag at 915 MHz under U.S. FCC
Part 15 rules and regulations.
Typical Read and Write Range
SRead Range: 6-10 feet
SWrite Range: Writing distances are 60% of the read distance
under the same conditions.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature -20°Cto+55°C(-4°F to +131°F)
Storage Temperature -30°C to +70°C(-22°F to +158°F)
Thermal Shutdown 70°C (158°F) measured on the power amplifier
Thermal Cycle -20°Cto+50°C(-4°F to +122°F) ramp 5°C/
min.
Thermal Shock
Non Operating
-30°C to +70°C(-22°F to +158°F)
ramp 30°C/min.
Humidity, Storage and Op-
erating
5% to 95% PH Non-condensing
Moisture Resistance IP65 Compliant
Dust Resistance IP65 Compliant
UV Radiation ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4E
Solar ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4E
Quasi-Random Vibration Quasi-Random 20 G’s RMS for 4 hours.
Shock 10g, 11ms, 1/2 Sin, (operating)
Vibration 1.0 GRMS., 10 to 500 Hz, 3 axis (operating)
Mechanical Shock 10 G, 11 msec, half sine pulse (operating)

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IV6 Portable Reader
Safety and Regulatory Approvals
Safety IEEE 95.1 RF Safety Requirements. Approved to
UL 60950, CE, Cenelec 210 and 211 safety re-
quirements. UL listed, C22.2 No 950/ UL
60950. FCC Electromagnetic Fields per Bulletin
65. Health Canada, Safety Code 6.
Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15, Class A - verified EN 55022,
Industry Canada ICES-003
High Efficiency Fluorescent Reader will read at 150 V/m at 25 KHz.
Radiated Immunity EN 55024
Radio Standards FCC 15.247
Industry Canada RSS-210
Portable Reader Specifications
915 MHz Antenna Specifications
Frequency Range 902-928 MHz
Impedance 50 ohms
VSWR <1.3:1
Polarization Circular
Front-to-Back Ratio >30 dB
Maximum Input Power 1wattat50°C
Far Field 3 dB Beam-
widths (Nominal)
70°x 35°
Mounting Hardware Band Clamps

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General Purpose I/O
Your IV6 Portable Reader supports a GPIO interface that con-
sists of an industrial circular style female connector supporting
the interface to industrial type controls. The interface includes:
STwo optically isolated inputs.
STwo optically isolated low voltage DC outputs.
SAccess to 12 V DC to power external relays for the control of
AC loads, indicators, or other devices requiring up to 250
mA maximum current.
A cable assembly, Intermec part number 236-040-001 is re-
quired for use with the industrial circular style connector. The
individual wires in the cable are color coded as indicated in the
GPIO Pin Function/Assignment Table. The cable drain wire
corresponds to the “PE” contact of the connector.
GPIO Pin/Function Assignment Table
Pin # Function Active Polarity Cable Color
16 INPUT-1P High 10-48V Orange/White
14 INPUT-1N Low-RTN Brown/White
13 INPUT-2P High 10-48V Black/White
12 INPUT-2N Low-RTN Light Green
15 12 Volt OUTPUT-1 Red/White
4OUTPUT-1 RETURN Orange
6OUTPUT-1P High 0-12V Green
5OUTPUT-1N Low-RTN Yellow
17 12 Volt OUTPUT-2 Black/Yellow
11 OUTPUT-2 RETURN Pink
9OUTPUT-2P High 0-12V Gray
10 OUTPUT-2N Low-RTN White
1RS232 TX Black
2RS232 RX Brown
3RS232 RTN Red
812 Volt INPUT Purple
7INPUT RETURN Blue

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IV6 Portable Reader
GPIO Pin/Function Assignment Table
Cable ColorActive PolarityFunctionPin #
PE Ground Return*
*Ground Return electrically connected through cable assembly to INPUT,
OUTPUT return Pins 4, 7, and 11.
GPIO Inputs
The GPIO inputs are rated for a 10-48 Volt input signal.
Both the high and the low signal contact are exposed and are
isolated to 1500 Volts. Input impedance is 1800 ohms mini-
mum.
Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Vin(High) Input Voltage High 10V 24V 48V
Vin (Low) Input Voltage Low -1V 0V 1V
GPIO Outputs
The GPIO outputs consist of a power MOSFET photovoltaic
relay. This high and low contact are exposed and are isolated
from the reader by 1500 Volts. Transient suppression limits out-
put voltage spikes to 65 V DC.
Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Leakage
Current
(High)
Switch Output Leakage current
High (micro amps)
0 1 10
Vsat(Low) Switch Output ON saturation
voltage with .25 Amp load
(volt)
0.5 11.5
GPIO Power
The interface includes access to 12 Volt power. This supply cur-
rent limits at 0.25 Amps. This supply return is common to the
unit input return power. The intended purpose of this supply is
to power local loads such as relays or indicators.

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Serial Port
Your IV6 Portable Reader has a serial port used in conjunction
with external DC power. The serial lines are connected through
the circular GPIO/Power/Serial connector. The default data rate
is 115.2k baud, with 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit, no
flow control. The maximum distance from the product to a
host, modem, or other physical controller interface is 50 ft (15.2
m) for RS-232.
Bluetooth
The main application for Bluetooth is to support wireless opera-
tion back to the terminal or the host in applications where coax-
ial cables are undesired such as with vehicle mount terminals.
The Bluetooth antenna is integral to the radio module and no
options are provided.
The Bluetooth module features:
SClass I Transmitter (+14 dBm) range 10 meters
STX power: +17 dBm maximum, +14 dBm typical
SRX sensitivity: -70 dBm to -80 dBm maximum
Setting up Bluetooth Communications
Communications from a PC to the IV6 is done through a
COM port or a virtual COM port. Serial Bluetooth adapters use
COM ports while USB Bluetooth adapters use virtual COM
ports. For virtual COM ports (USB), you only need to ensure
you are setup to talk to the correct COM port (i.e. COM1 or
COM2).
For serial COM ports (RS-232), you need to specify the COM
port number, baud rate, number of data bits, parity, number of
stop bits, and type of flow control. The configuration of the seri-
al COM port on the PC needs to be the same as the configura-
tion for the Bluetooth serial adapter plugged into the serial con-
nector.
There are five configuration settings that can be changed in the
IV6 Reader. The default settings are as follows:

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IV6 Portable Reader
IV6 Reader Configuration Default Settings
Parameter Default Description
Bluetooth Name IV6-XXXX XXXX= Bluetooth Address least significant
digits
Authentication Disabled
PinCode 1234
Encryption Disabled
Config Timer 60 Seconds
If these parameter settings are acceptable you do not need to use
the IV6 Configuration Utility. If you need to change one of
these parameters you need to use the IV6 Configuration Utility
to make that change.
The Configuration Utility is available at www.intermec.com.
To download the Configuration Utility:
1Under Service & Support click on “Downloads”.
2Select a Product drop down box to display products.
3Scroll down to “RFID: IV6 Mobile RFID Reader” and click
on it.
4Click the link for “RFID IF6/IV6 Configuration Utility”.
The utility runs on Windows 98 or greater and you need to
have Microsoft Windows.net framework installed on your PC to
run the utility. The .net framework can be loaded using Win-
dows Update. The Configuration Utility works with either
Bluetooth serial adapters or Bluetooth USB adapters. If you are
using an Intermec CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer it has an
internal USB adapter.
The Configuration Utility configures both the IF6 and IV6
Readers. So after starting the Configuration Utility select the
IV6 tab and follow the instructions. When you have made the
changes click the Apply button. If there no more changes to
make, click on the Exit Bluetooth Config Mode button and
close the Configuration Utility.
Now you should be able to use the Intermec IDK applications
or your own RFID application to read RFID tags.

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Doesn’t Recognize Tag
1. Check that the reader is powered.
2. Use the Bluetooth utilities in your PC to ensure that the reader has been
discovered and that a Bluetooth connection has been established.
3. Ensure tag is within range of antenna.
4. Call Intermec Technical Support 1-800-755-5505 (option 2).

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