Intermec 869 RFID Reader Operating instructions

869 RFID
Reader
Service Instruction
Manual

ii 869 RFID Reader Service Instruction Manual
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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Summary vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do not repair or adjust alone vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First aid vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resuscitation vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Energized equipment vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Icons viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lobal Services and Support ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Web Support ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone Support ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Who Should Read this Manual? x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of Equipment 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RFID Reader Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna (RF) Connections 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
869 MHz Specific 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequency Reference Source 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
915 MHz Specific 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequency Reference Source 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Theory of Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
eneral Description 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reader Module 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
869 Serial Reader Module 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Indicators 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Connector 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
869 Reader Module Power Considerations 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Communication 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Plug 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Pin Female Circular DIN PIO ( eneral Purpose I/O) Connector 11. . . . . . . . . .
Digital Architecture 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SDRAM 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPI Serial Interface 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LATTICE ANTI-ALIASIN FILTERS AND AMPLIFIERS 14. . . . . . . . . .
D/A CONVERTER 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECONSTRUCTION FILTERS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parallel I/O Peripherals 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/D CONVERTER 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CPLD 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UART 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RF Section 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Setup and Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Procedures 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Notes 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagrams and Parts Lists 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Barrel Connector Power Jack 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Power Switch 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Antenna End Plate 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support inforĆ
mation, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cauĆ
tions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipĆ
ment. You can be seriously in ured, and equipment and data can be damĆ
aged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone
Do not repair or ad ust energized equipment alone under any circumĆ
stances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for
your safety.
First aid
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an in ury.
Never neglect an in ury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation
Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is in ured and stops breathing.
Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you
should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible
authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock
from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authoĆ
rized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply
strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Safety Icons
This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this manual. You may also see icons that tell
you when to follow ESD procedures and when to take special precautions
for handling optical parts.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or
statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious in ury to
the persons working on the equipment.
Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d'une procédure de
fonctionnement, d'une méthode, d'un état ou d'un rapport qui doit être
strictement respecté pour éviter l'occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves
aux personnes manupulant l'équipement.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or
statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or
destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d'une procédure de
fonctionnement, d'une méthode, d'un état ou d'un rapport qui doit être
strictement respecté pour empêcher l'endommagement ou la destruction
de l'équipement, ou l'altération ou la perte de données.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.

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Global Ser ices and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec
web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The
Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & SupĆ
port menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is
presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent comĆ
plete, tested programs. The code is provided as is with all faults." All warĆ
ranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merĆ
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec
manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
http://intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request
technical support for your Intermec product.
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These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation.
Service Description
In the U.S.A. and Canada
call 1Ć800Ć755Ć5505
and choose this option
Factory Repair and
OnĆsite Repair
Request a return authorization
number for authorized service
center repair, or request an
onĆsite repair technician.
1
Technical Support Get technical support on your
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Status
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invoicing questions.
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Schedule Site Surveys
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Ordering Products Talk to sales administration,
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status of your order.
5
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representaĆ
tive. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site,
click Contact.

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Who Should Read this Manual?
This manual contains information necessary to repair the 869 RFID ReadĆ
er. It provides an exploded view of the reader, the parts lists, and informaĆ
tion on testing the RFID reader with Intermec test equipment.
This manual is written for service technicians.
Related Documents
Document Title art Number
869 RFID Reader Quick Start Guide 962Ć054-064
The Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com contains many of our
documents that you can download in PDF format.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local InĆ
termec representative or distributor.
Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
4,455,523; 5,627,360; 4,553,081; 5,657,317; 4,709,202; 5,671,436;
4,845,419; 5,684,290; 4,961,043; 5,777,309; 5,195,183; 5,793,604;
5,216,233; 5,805,807; 5,218,187; 5,818,027; 5,218,188; 5,821,523;
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5,500,516; 6,075,340; 5,504,367; 6,109,528; 5,508,599; 6,158,661;
5,530,619; 6,234,395; 5,567,925; 6,244,512; 5,568,645; 6,330,975;
5,592,512; 6,431,451; 5,598,007, 6,497,368; 5,617,343; 6,538,413.
There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

General Information
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This section of the manual explains the purpose of the reader, and contains
the mechanical and electrical specifications.

General InformationChapter —1
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Introduction
This service instruction book (SIB) contains the theory of operation,
maintenance procedures, and diagrams and parts lists for the Intermec®
69 RFID reader. The 69 Reader is shown below. Refer to the following
pages for the reader specifications.
Purpose of Equipment
The RFID Reader is suitable for applications such as security, pallet load
tracking and warehouse management.
869 MHz RFID Reader
Additional information about the reader, its capabilities, and how it is
setĆup and used can be found in the 869 Reader Quick Start Guide (PN
962Ć054Ć064).