Jadac THINGMAGIC SARGAS User manual

ThingMagic Sargas User Guide
THINGMAGIC SARGAS USER GUIDE
For Firmware version 5.1.3 and later

ThingMagic Sargas User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 REVISION HISTORY 8
1.1.1 T ABLE 1-1: R EVISION H ISTORY 8
2 INTRODUCTION 8
3 DEVELOPMENT KIT QUICK START GUIDE 10
3.1.1 F IGURE 1: A SSEMBLED D EVELOPMENT K IT AND R EADER 10
3.1.2 F IGURE 2: P OWER , LAN, AND RF C ONNECTIONS TO THE R EADER 10
3.1.3 F IGURE 3: G REEN S TATUS LED ( LOWER LEFT ) 11
3.1.4 F IGURE 4: D ISABLING P ROXY S ETTINGS I N PCʼ S IP P ROFILE 11
3.1.5 F IGURE 5: H OST N AME ON R EADER 11
3.1.6 F IGURE 6: E NTERING H OST N AME AS URL 12
3.1.7 F IGURE 7: I NITIAL W EB I NTERFACE S CREEN 12
3.1.8 F IGURE 8: S ELECTING THE A CTIVE A NTENNA P ORT 12
4 HARDWARE OVERVIEW 14
4.1 P ORTS AND C ONNECTORS 14
4.1.2 F IGURE 9: S ARGAS RFID A NTENNA P ORTS 14
4.1.3 F IGURE 10: S ARGAS D IGITAL AND P OWER C ONNECTORS 15
5 PROGRAMMING INTERFACES 17
5.1 M ERCURY API 17
5.2 D EMO A PPLICATIONS 17
5.3 LLRP 17
5.4 O N -R EADER A PPLICATIONS 17
6 SETTING UP THE READER 18
6.1 E QUIPMENT R EQUIRED 18
6.2 S ETUP P ROCEDURE 18
6.2.1 F IGURE 11: S ARGAS R EADER I NTERFACES 18
6.2.2 F IGURE 12: L OCAL A REA C ONNECTION S TATUS W INDOW 20
6.2.3 F IGURE 13: L OCAL A REA C ONNECTION P ROPERTIES W INDOW 21
6.2.4 F IGURE 14: I NTERNET P ROTOCOL TCP/IP P ROPERTIES W INDOW 21
6.2.5 F IGURE 15: T YPICAL B ROWSER P ROXY S ETTINGS 22
6.2.6 F IGURE 16: S ARGAS S TATUS P AGE 23
7 NETWORK SETTINGS 24
7.1 S ETTING U P THE N ETWORK H ARDWARE 24
7.2 U SING DHCP 25
7.2.2 F IGURE 17: I NTERNET P ROTOCOL (TCP/IP) P ROPERTIES W INDOW 26
8 CONNECTING TO THE USB CONSOLE PORT 28
8.1.1 F IGURE 18: S ARGAS C ONSOLE L OGIN P ROMPT 28

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9 USING GPIO 30
9.1 C ONNECTOR P INOUT 30
9.2 E LECTRICAL S PECIFICATIONS 31
9.3 I NPUTS 31
9.4 O UTPUTS 31
9.4.1 F IGURE 19: S CHEMATIC D IAGRAM OF GPIO C IRCUITRY 32
10 CONTROLLING THE READER 33
10.1 U SING THE B ROWSER -B ASED I NTERFACE 33
10.1.2 F IGURE 20: S TATUS P AGE 34
10.1.3 F IGURE 21: S ETTINGS P AGE 34
10.1.4 F IGURE 22: R EADER P OWER , A NTENNA , AND P ROTOCOL S ETTINGS 35
10.1.5 T ABLE 1: R EADER P OWER S ETTINGS 35
10.1.6 T ABLE 2: G EN 2 P ROTOCOL S ETTINGS 37
10.1.7 T ABLE 3: G ENERAL N ETWORK S ETTINGS : 38
10.1.8 T ABLE 4: E THERNET I NTERFACE S ETTINGS 38
10.1.9 F IGURE 23: M ISCELLANEOUS S CREEN 39
10.1.10 T ABLE 5: B OOT O PTION S ETTINGS 40
10.1.11 F IGURE 24: D IAGNOSTICS P AGE 40
10.1.12 F IGURE 25: S ARGAS F IRMWARE U PDATE P AGE 42
10.2 P ROTOCOL S UPPORT 42
PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 43
10.2.1 ISO-18000-6C P ROTOCOL O PTIONS 43
10.3 ISO 18000-6B 43
The SARGAS, with appropriate license purchase, supports multiple ISO-18000-6b,
profiles including the ability to specify the return link frequency, encoding, forward link
rate and modulation scheme. The protocol options are set in the MercuryAPI Reader
configuration parameters (/reader/iso18000-6b/*) . The following table shows the
supported combinations: ISO-18000-6b protocol options 43
10.4 T AG R EAD M ETA D ATA 44
10.4.1 T AG R EAD M ETA D ATA 44
11 READER RF POWER 46
11.1 S ETTING THE R EADER RF P OWER 46
12 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 46
12.1.1 F IGURE 26: T YPICAL H EAT S INKS 47
13 MOUNTING THE READER 48
13.1 C EILING OR W ALL 48
13.2 V ARIABLES A FFECTING P ERFORMANCE 48
13.3 E NVIRONMENTAL 48
13.4 T AG C ONSIDERATIONS 49
13.5 M ULTIPLE R EADERS 49

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14 SARGAS SPECIFICATIONS 51
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SARGAS READER. 51
14.1 UHF RFID A NTENNA I NTERFACE 51
14.2 P OWER 51
14.3 E NVIRONMENTAL 52
14.4 P HYSICAL D IMENSIONS 52
14.5 S UPPORTED UHF T AG P ROTOCOLS 52
14.6 D ATA /C ONTROL I NTERFACES 52
14.7 P ERFORMANCE 53
14.8 R EGULATORY & S AFETY 53
14.9 P ROCESSOR 53
14.10 U SER M EMORY 53
14.11 R EAL T IME C LOCK 53
14.12 O PERATING S YSTEM 53
15 COMPLIANCE AND IP NOTICES 54
15.1 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE 54
15.2 EU RED D ECLARATION OF C ONFORMITY 56
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR 56
S6-EU RFID READER 56
THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE MANUFACTURER. 56
NOVANTA CORPORATION 56
16 APPENDIX A: SARGAS ANTENNA AND CABLE INFORMATION 57
16.1 A UTHORIZED A NTENNAS 57
16.1.1 T ABLE 6: A UTHORIZED A NTENNAS 57
16.2 A UTHORIZED C ABLES 57
17 APPENDIX B: SARGAS DIMENSIONS 58
17.1.1 F IGURE 27: S ARGAS D IMENSION 58
18 APPENDIX C: ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION 58
18.1 C HANGING CONSOLE / ROOT PASSWORD : 58
19 APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING 59
19.1 T ROUBLESHOOTING T ABLE 59
19.1.1 T ABLE 7: C OMMON P ROBLEMS AND S OLUTIONS 59
19.2 R ESET TO THE D EFAULT C ONFIGURATION 59
19.3 S AFE M ODE 60
20 COLLECTING DIAGNOSTIC DATA FOR THINGMAGIC SUPPORT 60

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Tables:
1.1.1 Table 1-1: Revision History......................................................................................................8
10.1.5 Table 1: Reader Power Settings ...............................................................................................35
10.1.6 Table 2: Gen2 Protocol Settings ...............................................................................................37
10.1.7 Table 3: General Network Settings: ..........................................................................................38
10.1.8 Table 4: Ethernet Interface Settings......................................................................................38
10.1.10 Table 5: Boot Option Settings................................................................................................40
16.1.1 Table 6: Authorized Antennas................................................................................................57
19.1.1 Table 7: Common Problems and Solutions..........................................................................59
Figures:
3.1.1 Figure 1: Assembled Development Kit and Reader .................................................................10
3.1.2 Figure 2: Power, LAN, and RF Connections to the Reader ......................................................10
3.1.3 Figure 3: Green Status LED (lower left) ....................................................................................11
3.1.4 Figure 4: Disabling Proxy Settings In PCʼs IP Profile ................................................................11
3.1.5 Figure 5: Host Name on Reader ..............................................................................................11
3.1.6 Figure 6: Entering Host Name as URL .....................................................................................12
3.1.7 Figure 7: InitialWeb Interface Screen ......................................................................................12
3.1.8 Figure 8: Selecting the Active Antenna Port .............................................................................12
4.1.2 Figure 9: Sargas RFID Antenna Ports ......................................................................................14
4.1.3 Figure 10: Sargas Digital and Power Connectors .....................................................................15
6.2.1 Figure 11: Sargas Reader Interfaces .......................................................................................18
6.2.2 Figure 12: Local Area Connection Status Window ...................................................................20
6.2.3 Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window .............................................................21
6.2.4 Figure 14: Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties Window ..........................................................21
6.2.5 Figure 15: Typical Browser Proxy Settings ...............................................................................22
6.2.6 Figure 16: Sargas Status Page ................................................................................................23
7.2.2 Figure 17: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window ........................................................26
8.1.1 Figure 18: Sargas ConsoleLogin Prompt ................................................................................28
9.4.1 Figure 19: Schematic Diagram of GPIO Circuitry .....................................................................32
10.1.2 Figure 20: Status Page .............................................................................................................34
10.1.3 Figure 21: Settings Page ..........................................................................................................34
10.1.4 Figure 22: Reader Power, Antenna, and Protocol Settings ......................................................35
10.1.9 Figure 23: Miscellaneous Screen ..........................................................................................39
10.1.11 Figure 24: Diagnostics Page..................................................................................................40
10.1.12 Figure 25: Sargas Firmware Update Page ...........................................................................42
12.1.1 Figure 26: Typical Heat Sinks................................................................................................47
17.1.1 Figure 27: Sargas Dimension ................................................................................................58
Misc.
10.2.1 ISO-18000-6C Protocol Options............................................................................................43
10.4.1 Tag Read Meta Data..............................................................................................................44

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1 Revision History
1.1.1 Table 1-1: Revision History
2 Introduction
This document applies to Sargas readers with firmware version 5.1.3 or later, used in conjunction with API
version 1.29.1 or later. It explains how to set up the Sargas readers, how toconfigure them for network
operation, and how to use the browser-based interface. See the corresponding Sargas Firmware Release
Notes for operational differences that whatis in this User Guidespecific to a firmware version.
Separate appendices contain specifications and antenna information that are specific to the Sargasreader.
Applications tocontrol the Sargas from an external host can be written using the high level MercuryAPI. The
MercuryAPI supports Java, .NET and C programming environments. Applications to control the Sargas using its
internal processor can be written via the C programming environment. The MercuryAPI Software Development
Kit (SDK) contains sample applications and sourcecode to help developers getstarted demonstrating and
developing functionality. For more information on the MercuryAPI see the MercuryAPI Programmers Guide and
the MercuryAPI SDK, available on the ThingMagicwebsite.
This document is broken down into the following sections:
Development Kit Quick Start Guide - Provides the minimal number of steps to begin reading tags using the
Sargas reader with a Sargas Development Kit.
Hardware Overview - Provides detailed specifications of the Sargashardware and physical interfaces.
Programming Interfaces - Describes the programming interfaces,including on-reader applications, where to find
code samples,and the LLRP interface.
The following sections explain the methods available for connecting to the Sargas over the Ethernet, and USB
interfaces:
Setting Up the Reader - Connect using a direct Ethernet connection from a HostPC to the Sargas.
Networking Settings - Connect over Ethernet LAN using DHCP, self-allocated, or static IP settings.
Connecting to the USB Console Port- Connect to the Sargas console for command-line interface access and
troubleshooting.
Using GPIO - Details the GPIO physical interface specs and how to control it via the MercuryAPI.
Controlling the Reader - Describes the browser-based interface and the configuration and testing options
Revision
Author
Change
12072017
M.Waterman
Updatedtonewformat/template
03282018
V.Mickelson
UpdatedPOE recommendations(Section7.1.1.1)

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available through it.
Protocol Support - Provides descriptions of the Sargas advanced protocol specific configuration options that are
supported through the use of the MercuryAPI
Reader RF Power - Provides guidelines and limitations for setting the RF Power of the Sargas.
Mounting the Reader and Appendix B: Sargas Dimensions - Provides details of the physical dimensions of the
Sargas.
Sargas Specifications - Table of Sargas specifications.
Compliance and IPNotices - Regulator notices.
Appendix A: Sargas Antenna and Cable Information - Lists the authorized Antennas and cables which can be
used with the Sargas in FCC regions.
Appendix C: Advanced Administration - Provides the steps for some advanced administration settings, such as
changing reader passwords.
Appendix D: Troubleshooting - Provides recommended debugging steps for common problems and instructions
for gathering log data when submitting a problem case to ThingMagic support.

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3 Development Kit Quick Start Guide
3.1.1 Figure 1: Assembled Development Kit and Reader
If you have purchased a Sargas Development Kit with your Sargas reader, you will have received the following
accessories. (Thenumbers following the descriptions are the ThingMagic SKU numbers, should youwish to
purchase additional units.)
AC Adapter with international plugs (PWRADP-S6-MR)
RP-SMAto RP-TNC cable adapter (CBLADP-1)
RP-TNC to RP-TNC RF Cable (CBL-P6)
RFID Antenna (ANT-WB-6-2025)
LAN cross-over Cable
Sample Tag Pack (TM-TAG-KIT)
To make the required physical connections to the reader:
1.Attach RF cables to each other, to the ANT1 port of the reader, and to the antenna as shown in Figure 1.
2.Attach the LAN cable to the reader and to your network or directly to your PC. Note that a cross-over cable is
not needed. Either the Sargas LAN interface or your PC will adjust their polarity to compensate for the other
side.
3.1.2 Figure 2: Power, LAN, and RF Connections to the Reader
3.Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the Sargas Reader.Install the correctprong assembly for your AC
service onto the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet.
WARNING - Powering the readerwith a USB cable is not supported.

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When the green LED to the right of the power connector turns on, the reader has obtained a network address
from the network's DHCP server, or negotiated one with your PC. This can take several minutes.
3.1.3 Figure 3: Green Status LED (lower left)
4. Disable any proxy settings on your PCʼs IP profile. In your browser LAN settings, disable both automatic
configuration and proxy server.
3.1.4 Figure 4: Disabling Proxy Settings in PCʼs IP Profile
5. Enter the URL of the reader, printed on a label as shown in Figure 5 into your web browser. If the Sargas
Reader is directly connected to a PC, add “.local” to the URL. When prompted, enter “web” as the username
and “radio” as the password.
3.1.5 Figure 5: Host Name on Reader