SAMSys SARS MP9112 User manual
Owner’s Manual
SARS MP9112
134 KHz Proximity Reader
Owner’s Manual
SARS MP9112
134 KHz Proximity Reader
SAMSys
SARS MP9112
134 KHz Proximity Reader Owner’s Manual
Second Edition (April 2003)
© Copyright 2003 SAMSys Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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notice. SAMSys assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this publication. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission
of SAMSys.
SAMSys products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life
support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of
death, personal injury, property damage, or environmental damage.
About SAMSys
SAMSys is the world leader in the design and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID)
hardware solutions for high volume pallet and reusable container tracking applications in
global logistics management, materials handling, and supply chain industries. SAMSys is a
public company listed on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol SMY.
SAMSys Technologies, Inc.
44 East Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 11
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G8 Canada
Phone: (905) 707-0404
Toll Free: (877) 463-6546
Fax: (905) 707-9944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.samsys.com
Part Number: HI469-112-OM-V2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This device was tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, the product may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case, the user is required to correct the interference at their
own expense.
The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no
modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly
approved by SAMSys Technologies.
Trademarks
SAMSys is a trademark of SAMSys Technologies, Inc.
HyperTerminalis a registered trademark of Hilgraeve, Inc.
Other company, product or service names appearing in this manual may be trademarks or
service marks of their respective owners.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About the SARS MP9112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reader Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RS-232 Communication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RS-485 Communication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital (TTL) Input/Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
External Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reader Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reading Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation with the ICCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operation with a Terminal Emulation Program . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reader Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Digital I/O Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RS-232 Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RS-485 Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Figures
Reader and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SARS Reader Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reader Board and Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reader LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reader End-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Horizontal Surface Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RS-485 Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
External Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Antenna Jumpers on MP9112 Reader Board . 15
LED Indicators - Reader Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
LED Indicators - Tag Successfully Read . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Digital I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RS-232 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RS-485 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Introduction
This chapter provides a general description of the SARS
MP9112. Topics discussed in this chapter include the
following:
•Unpacking the Reader
•About the SARS MP9112
•Features
•Applications
•Physical Description
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Unpacking the Reader
After opening the shipping container perform the following:
1. Unpack the contents of the shipping container.
2. Inspect the shipping container for damage. If damaged,
notify the carrier and SAMSys Technologies. Keep the
shipping materials for inspection by the carrier.
3. Verify your reader package includes the following items:
•SARS MP9112 134 KHz Proximity Reader
•12 Vdc Power Supply
•One or more communication cables (RS-232, RS-485)
Figure 1: Reader and Accessories
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About the SARS MP9112
The MP9112is one of the most advanced 134 KHz proximity
readers in the industry.This multi-protocol device supports many of
today’s most popular RFID tags including:
•Atmel (Temic) 5550
•EM Marin H4102
• Texas Instruments TIRIS
The MP9112 also supports anti-collision tag protocols including:
• EM 4025
•Philips Hitag 1
The MP9112recognizes multiple protocols simultaneously during
operation. With full-duplex capability, the device can read or write
to any tag, depending on the capabilities of the tag.
Features
The MP9112includes the following features:
•LED indicators
•Integrated antenna
•Multiple interface connection options (RS-232, RS-485)
•Digital input and output lines
•On-board storage
• Multi-protocol architecture
•Read and write capabilities
•Integrated real-time clock with battery backup (optional)
•On-board temperature sensor (optional)
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Applications
The MP9112 can be used in a stand-alone type operation, where the
application is built into the reader. The reader can also be used in a
network of SARS readers connected to a concentrator for
warehouse tracking or similar applications.
Figure 2: SARS Reader Network
In all of these cases, the reader can be used as an OEM board within
the enclosure of other equipment or with its own enclosure.
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Physical Description
The MP9112 consists of an RF reader board housed in an ABS
plastic case. The board contains the microprocessor, RF circuits,
and the digital signal processing circuits. The integral antenna is
embedded in the board.
Figure 3: Reader Board and Enclosure
Note:
The reader enclosure is designed for office, indoor
warehouse, and light manufacturing areas. If a sealed or
explosion proof reader is required for wet or hazardous
environments, contact your SAMSys representative.
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The reader board contains four LED indicators to provide the
operational status of the reader. The LEDs are visible on the front
panel of the reader.
Figure 4: Reader LED Indicators
Indicator Color Description
Fault Red Read error occurred
Power Yellow Reader power-up test successful
Sense Green Tag data read successfully
Transmit Green Actively seeking tag data
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The reader also has four power and communication interface
connectors on the end panel.
Figure 5: Reader End-Panel Connectors
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Installation
This chapter provides information for installing the SARS
MP9112. Topics discussed in this chapter include the
following:
•Reader Installation
•RS-232 Communication Setup
•RS-485 Communication Setup
•Digital (TTL) Input/Output Setup
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Reader Installation
The MP9112 is designed for easy installation. The following
instructions provide the information to install your SARS reader.
As shown in Figure6, the reader is designed for horizontal
installation and has four rubber pads on the back panel to prevent
slippage.
Figure 6: Horizontal Surface Installation
The reader can also be mounted on a wall or other vertical surface.
If a vertical surface mount is required, contact your SAMSys
representative for mounting hardware and instructions.
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RS-232 Communication Setup
The reader is equipped with a 9-pin RS-232 communication port
for communication directly with a PC or other serial device.
To set up a reader network with RS-232 communications, perform
the following steps:
1. Insert the 9-pin male plug on the RS-232 cable into the
9-pin female connector on the end panel of the reader.
2. Insert the 9-pin female plug into the 9-pin serial port of a PC
or other device.
Note: A serial port adapter may be required if the device
has a different connector type. For example, some PCs may
have 25-pin serial connectors.
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3. Insert the AC adapter into a power outlet.
4. Insert the power supply cable into the power connector.
Refer to the SAMSys Multi-Protocol Reader Programmer’s Guide
for more information on configuring your reader.
RS-485 Communication Setup
The MP9112 communicates with the SAMSys Interrogator Control
and Concentrator Module (ICCM) using an RS-485 interface. To
set up a reader network with RS-485 communications, perform the
following steps:
1. Insert the 3-pin male plug on the RS-485 cable into the
3-pin connector on the end panel of the reader.
2. Insert the 25-pin female plug on the RS-485 cable into the
25-pin connector on the ICCM.
3. Insert the AC adapter into a power outlet.
4. Insert the power supply cable into the power connector on
the end panel of the reader.
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Figure 7: RS-485 Cable Installation
Digital (TTL) Input/Output Setup
The MP9112 is equipped with a digital I/O port that provides four
logic-level (TTL) input signals and four output signals. This port
can be programmed for specific applications using the FORTH
interpreter built into the reader.
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