Leuze electronic HFM 3500D User manual

HFM 3500D
combined mobile RFID- and
Barcode- hand held reader with
cable connection
Short Description
Version V 2.0

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Note
This document is just for information about how to use the mobile combi device HFM 3500D from Leuze
electronic. All important details about the functionality and the handling were described further on. In addition
the typical connections together with the modular interfacing units (MA) are in this manual, too.
Content
DELIVERY CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY NOTICES ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
G ENERAL S AFETY N OTICES ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A PPROVED PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
W ORKING SAFELY ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................ 6
C ONNECTING THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................................. 6
H OW IS THE BEST WAY TO SCAN OR READ ?.................................................................................................................... 7
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................................................................................... 8
R EAD C HARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................... 9
USING THE HFM 3500D ............................................................................................................................................ 10
F UNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
D EVICE RESET / F ACTORY DEFAULT ............................................................................................................................ 12
P ARAMETER S ETTING .................................................................................................................................................. 12
T ELEGRAM - / COMMAND STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................... 13
M ENU STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
HFM 3500D AT THE SERIAL PC-I NTERFACE ............................................................................................................... 17
HFM 3500D WITH MA 204 I , MA208 I OR MA248 I ..................................................................................................... 18
HFM 3500D WITH MA 21 ( MULTINET ) ....................................................................................................................... 18
HFM 3500D WITH USB (COM-P ORT -E MULATION ) ................................................................................................... 19
T RIGGERING /A CTIVATION .......................................................................................................................................... 19
D IAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 20
TYPE OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

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C ONNECTION TO L EUZE MULTINET P LUS .................................................................................................................... 22
C ONNECTION TO P ROFIBUS ......................................................................................................................................... 22
C ONNECTION TO P ROFI N ET RT I/O............................................................................................................................. 22
C ONNECTION TO E THERNET TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................... 22
Delivery contents
HFM 3500D
1. Mobile combi RFID + Barcode-Hand held reader
2. RS232-spiral cable, length 4m
3. Bypack paper

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Safety Notices
General Safety Notices
All entries in this technical description must be needed, in particular the present chapter „General Safety
Notices“. Keep this technical description in a safe place.
Safety regulations
Observe the locally applicable regulations and the rules of the employee´s liability insurance association.
Repairs
Repairs must only be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized representative.
Approved purpose
Attention! The protection of personnel and the device cannot be guaranteed if the device is operated in a
manner not complying with its intended use.
Combined mobile Barcode and RFID readers of the HFM 35x0D series are conceived as mobile devices
With integrated decoder for manual object identification with typical barcodes and HF transponders.
In particular unauthorized uses include:
Rooms with explosive athmosphere
Operation for medical purposes
Areas of application
The combined mobile devices HFM 35x0D are designed for the following areas of application:
Storage and conveying technologies for manual object identification
Manual commissioning areas

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Working safely
Attention! Access to or changes on the device, except where expressly described in this document, are not
authorized.
Qualified personnel
Mounting, commissioning and maintenance of the device must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Electrical work must only be carried out by a certified electrician.
Attention Laser radiation!
If you look into the beam path over a longer time period, the retina of your eye may be damaged. Never look
directly into the beam path! Do not point the beam at persons!
The combi devices HFM 35x0D comply to the safety standards EN60825 for a class 2 product.
The HFM35x0D uses a low power visible laser diode. The average laser power is less than 1mW in
accordance with the definition of class 2 lasers. The scanner window is the only aperture through which laser
light may be observed on this product. The laser is activated after pressing the trigger button.

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Installation
Connecting the device
The following paragraph describes all steps to get the device connected. The RS232-cable is fixed at the
device.
Switch off of computer or PLC
Information about switching and shut down the computer /PLC correctly you´ll find inside the manual. This
should always been done because of safety reasons before a new device is going to be installed.
Connecting the device cable to the PC/PLC
1. Connect the 9pol SUB-D to the interface cable to the suitable socket of the PC/PLC. If you are using a
RS232-USB-cable converter, the converter cable is just plugged into the 9-pol Sub D of the standard
RS232-cable.
2. The Standard RS232-cable allows either to use a separate Power supply (NT Hx5x0, 50110676), or using
via PIN9 of the cable a power supply inside the PLC. The pinning is printed further on
3. Plug in the power supply into a power socket 100-230VAC (not necessary when PIN9 is used).
4. To switch „On“ the device please press the ‚OK‘ key. As soon the display shows the functions selection
the device is ready to use. The GREEN LED (above left edge of display) is ON, too.
5. With the black marked keys the function is selected and with the yellow marked key activated. Settings for
data output, code types etc. can be set in the ‚system‘ area (right yellow key).

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How is the best way to scan or read?
Here we give you some advices for best case scan or read operations:
The Scanner should be held with alight angle to the code. (Don´t used it in 90°to the Code, because you get
total reflexion and read failure.)
The red LED-Line is an aimer and should be held onto the code. The Scanner cannot identify the label
correctly, if it´s not complete within the red line.
The red LED-Line is smaller and narrow if the device is close to the code. Codes with small and thin bars
should be read with a smaller distance, for larger codes the distance should be bid enough to have the
Complete code within the red line.
For reading the RFID tag, the environment should have less possible metal and the device should be held
very close above the tag.
The antenna of the device should cover over 70%.of the tag to have good conditions for reading it.
The read characteristics are printed further on
Test barcode
The printed code is to test the functionality of the scanner, module(bar)
width is 0.5 mm (20 mil)
Code 39 Bar Code Sample

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Technical Data
Electrical Data
RFID
Frequency 13.56MHz (ISO15693)
Read-/Write range max. 30mm*
Antenna size 80x60mm
BARCODE
1D-Laser Red light – Laser
Code types linear Barcodes
Range max. 450mm**
Module 0.2 to 1mm
Power Supply 4.5-6VDC, PIN9 /ext. Power
Interface
Interface type RS232, 9pin Sub-D
Emulation USB-COM-Port with converter cable
Code and Transponder types
readable Barcodes Code 39, Code 128, Code 93
EAN 8/13, 2/5 Int. after release
readable Transponder Phillips I-Code SLI, Texas TAG IT HFI,
Mechanical Data
Display OLED (128x64)
Key board 19 keys
Weight 172 g (without cable)
Dimensions 135 x 104 x 145 mm
Material ABS, silver grey
Conncetion spiral cable 4m
Environmental Data
Valid Standards EN 301489-3
EN 300220-1
EN 302208-1
IEEE 802.15.1
Laser Class 2 IEC 60825-1
Protection class IP54
Temperature (operation) -20 to 50 °C
(storage) -20 to 50°C

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Read Characteristics
Working area Laser
Readable Barcode-Types (Release per selectinog, * factory set)
Code 39*, Code 128*, EAN-13*, UPC-A,EAN-8*, UPC-E, Interleaved 2/5*
Codabar, Code 93*, Chinese 2/5, Codablock F*, ITF-6, ITF-14,
No of digits: range 1-255
Modul: recommended 0.2 to 1.0mm
Working area RFID Antenna
0 5 10 25mm distance
Readable Transponder-Types I-Code SLI, TAG It-HFI out of ISO15693,
TFM08TFM05TFM03
HFM

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Using the HFM 3500D
Keys for operation
key Function
OK ON/OFF/ACK Switching Device On / Off, Acknowledge
parameter settings
<7> yellow pick / select pick / select menu /function
< > black arroys Movement between Menu parts
C cancel Cancel / Back
0-9/ABC Character / No keys Keys for Data input, first characters
green Pre select Pre select code lists (* in display)
With the built in menu structure and the display you can pick and select functions and menu parts to do
parameter setting or activation of functions. In the upper level after switching ON the integrated functions or
the systems menu are to choose. After 1Min without any pressed key in the systems menu the devices
returns to the functions menu (RUN-Mode)
Functions
Function SCAN Barcode
The device reads and decodes Barcodes of the released types in module 0.2 to 1mm in a distance up to
450mm after activation (Press Button) and displays the info. Depending on the setting an output via interface
of the code information is possible, too. Barcodes are printed typically in ASCII and read so as well. A data
output is possible in HEX-format too, with the suitable parameter. All parameter settings can be found in the
sub menus inside the system area/barcode (see menu structure).
Function SCAN RFID
The device reads transponder in distances up to 25mm after activation (Press Button) und displays the Info.
Depending on the setting an output via interface of the information is possible, too. The data is always stored
in hexadecimal format on the transponder. A data output is possible in ASCII-format too, but Data / Serial no.
only. Error messages are shown in the display and (Parameter) possibly transmitted via interface. Up to 32
Characters data (8Blocks) can be read in one operation. All parameter settings can be found in the sub
menus inside the system area/rfid (see menu structure).
Function EDIT RFID
The device allows you to write data to transponders up to 25mm after input via key board or via telegram from
Host, but always after Activation (Press Button). Parameter dependent an output via interface is possible.
Messages and errors are shown in the display. The max. amount of data for writing is similar to read max.
32characters (8Blocks). The input can be (parameter!) either in ASCII or HEX-Format. All parameter settings
can be found in the sub menus inside the system area/ RFID (see menu structure).
Function SCAN Barcode and EDIT RFID
This special and unique function reads a released Barcode (3 trials) per activation (Trigger button) and writes
the read information to the next Transponder into the defined memory slot (parameters). Start of Write op
again with trigger button. In any case the device comes back with a message (success/ failure) onto Display /
Interface. The sequence is fix, an interrupt is only possible with C. All parameter settings can be found in the
sub menus inside the system area/barcode and RFID (see menu structure).

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Function SCAN ALL
This function is a combination of the functions READ Barcode and READ RFID.
The device tries after activation first to read a released transponder, 3 trials (Info on Display) and
after that without a success a released Barcode. Again the info is on the display and on the interface.
After the 3 trials with out any success a error message (NoRead) is shown on Display / interface.
After a successful read (Transponder or Barcode) the operation is finished and can be started again with
activation. All parameter settings can be found in the sub menus inside the system area/barcode and RFID
(see menu structure)
Further supported possibilities for interaction with the PLC system via command and interface
1. Text message onto Display
With the command“MD“ and directly attached ASCII-characters you can send a message with 16
characters onto the display of the device. The message has to be receipt at the device with pressing the
Trigger button/OK before the device is back in work mode
2. Accustic signal
With the command „BP1“ / „BP2“ you can activate a deep /high accustic Signal for 1s, for an easy feed
back from PLC to device (User)
3. Function pre select
All provided functions of the device can be pre selected from the PLC with the command „FC“ (with
Acknowledgement from user) and FCx (directly without action from user) , e.g. to proceed application
dependend process steps. Command FC1(x) selects function“SCAN Barcode“, FC2(x) function „SCAN
Barcode-EDIT RFID“; FC3(x) the function“SCAN RFID“, FC4(x) function“EDIT RFID“ and FC5(x) the
function“SCAN All“. The selection is shown on the display and is activated when used “FC” with the
Trigger button. The change of any function is shown via display ( Messages ON) via “FC-ok”.
4. Pre defined Data for writing onto Transponders
With the command “W“ you can send Data for Writing onto any transponder via interface to the HFM,
reasonable in combination with the function selection FC4(x). Pressing the Trigger button activates the
Write operation directly. The command structure of the W- command is very similar to the fix mounted
RFID-devices out of the RFM-Series, (see chapter commands / telegram structure) .
5. Life light
With the command “?“ at any time you can check the state of the devices. The response delivers the
number of the active function and state in one message (“FC1-ok”)
6. Input line Quantity
For simple commissioning applications or inventory checks the device provides a single input line (4
digits). This line can be activated/ deactivated in Systems menu /More. A separator for the interface
telegram can be set as well (between code info and quantity ) . If activated the read code (RFID or 1D) is
send out in one telegram (fix) with the quantity split by the separator.
Note: all commands and data should be put directly together in line with out any gap, just gathered by the
Telegram prefix / suffix.

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Systems menu
Run Program Start of function selection
RFID Parameter Setting for Transponder Start block and number of blocks separate for
READ and WRITE op. Input via keys, OK for acknowledge
BarCode Pre select of Barcode(Symbology), with No of digits,
Choice with Green (* as character on Display)
Data output Prefix/Suffix, preset STX(02)/CRLF(0D0A)
Data format: Select HEX/ASCII for all functions, pre set ASCII
Data output:: ON/ DATA only / OFF, pre set ON
ON means complete telegram (RFID)
Interface Baud rate and Databits can be set between 4800Bd and 115kBd ,
pre set 9600Bd, 8N1
Keyboard Password via Com/Password ON/OFF
MoreMessages: activation of different messages, select with Green (* as character in Display)
The complete menu structure is in the chapter menu.
Device reset / Factory default
With selecting the menu point Reset device in the System menu the device can be reset to factory default..
Note: All individual settings are lost then!!!
Parameter Setting
All parameters are available and can be set via key board in different sub menus within the system menu. No
separate or special software tool is needed.

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Telegram- / command structure
The factory preset is similar to other RFID- devices from Leuze electronic.
The Standard telegram structure with 9600Bd, 8Databits , N,1 is:
STX Command CR LF
02h ASCII-character 0Dh 0Ah
With this device type the protocol frame / data frame[STX..CRLF] and Baudrate is setable.
With the following commands (within the data frame) it is possible to have communication to the device via
the interface and with activated messages=on the response is there too.:
? State request, shows operability ( S) followed by the activated function
(e.g. FC1-ok)
FC(1-5) functions select via interface and response (FC3-OK), activation by user needed
(device ready after key pressed) e.g. scan Barcode FC1
FC(1-5)x functions select via interface and response (FC3x-OK) without activiation from user
(device ready after beep) , e. g. scan RFID FC3x
BP(1/2) activates buzzer for 1s with high/low beep as signal
MDTEXT Textinfo an the device display for feed back to user (16characters)
W05001xxxxxxxx Data string for writing onto Transponder, Blockwise, note parameter set
with 05 = start Block no,
00 = Tag Type universal (Tag Type prefix, adjustment like Fixreader possible)
1 = No of Blocks to write (1-9 )
(xxxxxxxx = Data (complete Block) in ASCII or HEX (parameter setable)
Writeing is only possible with complete blocks, means 8 character(hex) at 4 Byte/Block. The
Response for a W-command and trigger is 'Q5' on the interface and the message “writing successful on the
display
Depending on the parameter the start block varies(systems menu).

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Menu structure
Switch ON device with ‘Ok’
Yellow key LEFT starts Functions (Select with black keys),
Cancel with ‘C’
yellow key RIGHT opens SYSTEM-Menu
Cancel with ‘C’
Back to Functions selection
List of Barcode types, release with Green key
Select code Start/Stop character
Fixed Preamble after input via key board
Fixed Postamble after input via key board
Select sequence Postamble, Terminator
Select Serial number, Data;
for Data input Startblockno. and No of Blocks
Type in Start block no. and No of Blocks
Type in Telegram-Start character
Type in Telegram-End character
Select ASCII / HEX
Select ALL (compl. Telegram (RFID!))
Data only
OFF (no Data output via interface)
Select System
Barcode
Run Program
RFID
Barcode
Data output
PREfix
SUFfix
Data format
Data output
Symbologies
Terminator
Preamble
Postamble
Post/Termformat
RFID Read
RFID Write

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Select Baudrate (4800-115200Bd)
Select Parity
Select No of Datenbits
Select No of Stoppbits
Select device interface (no change!!)
Key board block ON / OFF
Activation of Messages etc. (select with green key)
ON/OFF for Send via Interface
ON/OFF for Send NORead Message
ON /OFF Input line Quantiy
Set separator between code and quantity
Interface
Parity
Databit
Stopbit
Def.COMport
Key board
Password via
Password
Activation
Baudrate
More
Send
NO Read
Use Qty
Qty separator

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Type in Device Date+time via Key board
Set contrast and orientation of display
Set Bieper volume, key click
shows Voltage, select auto power off
shows Version of Hardware / Firmware
select sets device to factry defaults
Date & Time
Display
Sound
Power
Reset Device
Version

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HFM 3500D at the serial PC-Interface
With power supply via PIN 9 via RS232-cable
necessary parts:
1x 50110552 HFM3500D, incl. RS232-cable
Pinning of the 9 Pol- D-Sub (female)
PIN-No Signal Description
2 TX Transmit Data (-5 to +5V)
3 RX Receive Data (-5 to +5V)
5 GND Signal Ground
9 Signal 4,5 - 6 VDC, external Via Connector
or direct
with Power supply via separate power plug NT Hx5x0, Art-Nr. 501 10676
necessary parts:
1x 50110552 HFM 3500D, incl. RS232-cable
1x 50110676 NT Hx5x0, Power supply(100-240VAC/6VDC)
Pinning of the 9 Pol- D-Sub (female)
PIN-No Signal Description
2 TX Transmit Data (-5 to +5V)
3 RX Receive Data (-5 to +5V)
5 GND Signal Ground
9 Signal 4,5 - 6 VDC, external Via Connector
or direct

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HFM 3500D with MA 2xxi (e.g. MA204i, MA208i or MA248i)
RS 232 with 9600 Baud, 8 Databits, 1 Stoppbit, No Parity, Postfixes CR/LF.
Necessary parts:
1x 50110552 HFM 3500D, incl. RS232-cable
1x 50113397 KB JST-HS-300, 5VDC at PIN9
1x 50112891 MA 248i for Profinet RT I/O,
(for Ethernet: 50112892 MA 208i or Profibus: 50112893 MA 204i)
Please connect the HFM to the 9-PIN Sub-D.
HFM 3500D with MA 21 (multinet)
Separate power supply needed.
Note: The RS 232 of the MA21 is set to 9600 Baud, 7 Databits, 1 Stoppbit, Parity Even, Postfixes
CR/LF. Please change at HFM for proper functionality
Necessary parts:
1x 50110552 HFM 3500D, incl. RS232-cable
1x 50035421 KB 021 Z
1x 50030481 MA 21 100
Pinning KB021 Z
Colour: Signal Clamp in MA 21:
Brown (RXD) 26
White (TXD) 27
Blue (GND) 28
Red (VCC) 30
Black (GND) 31
blank (Shield) (PE) 21

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HFM 3500D with USB (COM-Port-Emulation)
To use the HFM 35xxD with USB you use the standard RS232 cable from the Base Hx520 and connect the
USB Converter cable. The Data is sent to the new COM-Port. The necessary driver is available on
www.leuze.de. the interface is set to 9600,8,N,1.Separate power supply needed.
Necessary parts:
1x 50110552 HFM 3500D, incl. RS232 -cable
1x 50110676 NT Hx5x0, Power supply(100-240VAC/6VDC)
1x 50110677 KB-USB-RS232, converter cable, 1m
USB-converter cable KB-RS232-USB, Length 1m Art-No. 50110677
Pinning of the USB-connector, 9 pin Sub-d like above
Note: Operation with external power supply recommended
USB-Type A-Plug Signal Description
1 VCC IN 5 VDC
2 Data - Data -
3 Data - Data +
4 GND Signal Ground
Triggering /Activation
For starting the SCAN operation / activation signal (trigger) you use the Trigger button at the handle of the
device.

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Diagnostics and trouble shooting
Typical errors and their possible causes are described in the following list as well as tipps for their elimination:
1. Is the device connected to a suitable power supply from the PC– means device and PC/PLC should be
connected to each other before switch ON. The external power supply should have 6VDC/1A
2. If you use the separate Power plug please check the connections
3. Make shure the interface cable is fixed correctly at the PC/PLC. Details for the interface are printed
usually in the manual of the PLC/PC.
4. If you checked all steps before and the device is still not ready, change the power supply to another one.
5. Please check the used interface at the device and your PC/PLC are compatible. Information about that
are printed in the PC´s /PLC´s manual.
6. Barcode: Please check the quality of the Barcode Labels, and the correct symbologies are released.
Damaged labels (scratched, dirty or crinkled) can cause hardly readable or not readable codes.
7. RFID: Please check the settings for RFID and check the transponder type with your supplier. If the
settings are correct the transponder can be defect as well- try another one if possible.
8. Now you checked most possibilities. For further support please contact the Leuze Service.