SICK RFU61 PoE Series User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RFU61x PoE
RFID read/write device (UHF)

Described product
RFU610-106xx
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
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Original document
This document is an original document of SICK AG.
Declarations of conformity and certificates
Due to the country-specific approvals for the device in the form of country variants, the
respective conformities are type-dependent.
For the current device see:
•Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information
A printed copy of the Technical Information is enclosed with the device at the time of
delivery.
NOTE
You will find the Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information,
declarations of conformity and certificates on the product page.
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
The type designation of your product (e.g. device) can be found on the type label.
If the device is installed in a difficult to access part of the plant, note the device type,
and the part number and serial number of the device.
25
UL certificate valid for tested USA country
variants, see type label of the present
device.
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Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Information on the operating instructions.............................................. 5
1.2 Related applicable documents................................................................ 5
1.3 Scope......................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Explanation of symbols............................................................................ 6
1.5 Further information................................................................................... 7
2 Safety information............................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended use............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Improper use............................................................................................. 10
2.3 Cybersecurity............................................................................................ 10
2.4 Limitation of liability................................................................................. 11
2.5 Modifications and conversions................................................................ 11
2.6 Requirements for skilled persons and operating personnel.................. 11
2.7 Operational safety and specific hazards................................................. 12
3 Product description........................................................................... 14
3.1 Product ID.................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Product characteristics............................................................................ 16
4 Transport and storage....................................................................... 24
4.1 Transport................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................. 24
4.3 Transport inspection................................................................................. 24
4.4 Storage...................................................................................................... 24
5 Mounting............................................................................................. 25
5.1 Overview of mounting procedure............................................................. 25
5.2 Preparing for assembly............................................................................. 25
5.3 Mounting location..................................................................................... 28
5.4 Mounting the device................................................................................. 28
5.5 Mounting external components............................................................... 30
6 Electrical installation........................................................................ 31
6.1 Safety......................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Wiring instructions.................................................................................... 35
6.3 Overview of all interfaces and connection options................................ 35
6.4 Pin assignments of electrical connections............................................. 39
6.5 Instructions for electrical installation when the ambient temperature
can fall below 0°C................................................................................... 41
6.6 Connecting the supply voltage................................................................. 42
6.7 Wiring the digital input............................................................................. 43
6.8 Wiring the data interface.......................................................................... 45
7 Commissioning.................................................................................. 46
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7.1 Installation steps...................................................................................... 46
7.2 Overview of the Commissioning Steps.................................................... 47
7.3 SOPAS ET configuration software............................................................ 48
7.4 Quickstart with default settings............................................................... 49
7.5 Information on initial commissioning...................................................... 52
8 Operation............................................................................................ 55
8.1 Operating and status indicators.............................................................. 55
9 Maintenance...................................................................................... 61
9.1 Maintenance plan..................................................................................... 61
9.2 Cleaning..................................................................................................... 61
10 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 62
10.1 Overview of Potential Errors and Faults.................................................. 62
10.2 Detailed fault analysis.............................................................................. 62
10.3 Status log.................................................................................................. 63
10.4 SICK service.............................................................................................. 63
10.5 Repairs...................................................................................................... 63
10.6 Returns...................................................................................................... 63
10.7 Replacing the device................................................................................ 64
11 Decommissioning............................................................................. 66
11.1 Disposal..................................................................................................... 66
12 Technical data.................................................................................... 67
12.1 Features.................................................................................................... 67
12.2 Interfaces.................................................................................................. 68
12.3 Mechanics and electronics...................................................................... 69
12.4 Ambient data............................................................................................. 69
12.5 Working range diagram............................................................................ 70
12.6 Dimensional drawing................................................................................ 70
13 Accessories........................................................................................ 71
14 Annex.................................................................................................. 72
14.1 Declarations of conformity and certificates............................................ 72
14.2 UL conformity............................................................................................ 72
14.3 Dimensional drawings (electronic).......................................................... 72
14.4 Signal assignment of cables with open cable end at one end.............. 72
14.5 Copyright notices...................................................................................... 74
14.6 Abbreviations used................................................................................... 74
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1 About this document
1.1 Information on the operating instructions
These operating instructions provide important information on how to use devices from
SICK AG.
Prerequisites for safe work are:
•Compliance with all safety notes and handling instructions supplied.
•Compliance with local work safety regulations and general safety regulations for
device applications
The operating instructions are intended to be used by qualified personnel and electrical
specialists.
NOTE
Read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the device and its
functions before commencing any work.
The operating instructions are an integral part of the product. Store the instructions
in the immediate vicinity of the device so they remain accessible to staff at all times.
Should the device be passed on to a third party, these operating instructions should be
handed over with it.
These operating instructions do not provide information on the handling and safe
operation of the machine or system in which the device is integrated. Information on
this can be found in the operating instructions for the machine or system.
1.2 Related applicable documents
Document Title Part number Source
Notes Safety Notes 8024992 Printed version is enclosed with
the device at delivery
Technical
Information
RFU61x Regulatory Compliance
Information
8026890 www.sick.com/8026890
Technical
Information
RFU Parameter Description 8023085 www.sick.com/8023085
1.3 Scope
Documentation concept
The documentation concept for the device includes the following publications:
•Safety Notes (part no. 8024992)
•Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information (part no.
8026890)
•RFU61x PoE operating instructions
•RFU parameter description
The publications are valid for all available product types (country variants of the
device).
More detailed information for identification of the available device type see "Type code",
page 15. The type designation of your device can be found on the type label.
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NOTE
You will find the Technical Information RFU61x Compliance Information, the RFU61x
PoE operating instructions as well as the declarations of conformity and certificates on
the product page.
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
Function of the publications:
The Safety Notes provide information about:
•Safe handling of the device
•Online access to the operating instructions and other documentation
The Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information lists:
•Regionally-approved country variants of the RFU61x PoE (RFU610-106xx) and the
RFU61x IO-Link (RFU610-107xx), xx = region assignment
•Existing radio equipment approvals and conformities
•Any country-specific operating conditions for the devices that need to be observed
NOTE
A printed copy of the Safety Notes and the Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory
Compliance Information are enclosed with the device.
RFU61x PoE operating instructions
•The purpose of the operating instructions is to enable you to integrate the device
into a customer system and to achieve initial read results with transponders.
•The operating instructions provide step-by-step instructions for all tasks associ‐
ated with installing and operating the device.
•The operating instructions describe the commissioning process for an application
with a single device.
•Commissioning is based on the default setting of the device parameters. A simple
use case is the reading of a single transponder on an object.
•In the operating instructions, the RFU61x PoE RFID read/write device is referred to
simplified as “device”.
•If variants need to be differentiated in regard to their region assignment, the
relevant device name RFU610-106xx is specified (xx = region assignment).
•The terms “transponder” and “tag” for the electronic data media are interchangea‐
ble. The term “transponder” is used in these instructions.
•Functions specific to special devices are, where necessary, described in additional
documents.
1.4 Explanation of symbols
Warnings and important information in this document are labeled with symbols. Sig‐
nal words introduce the instructions and indicate the extent of the hazard. To avoid
accidents, damage, and personal injury, always comply with the instructions and act
carefully.
DANGER
…indicates a situation of imminent danger, which will lead to a fatality or serious
injuries if not prevented.
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WARNING
…indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to a fatality or serious
injuries if not prevented.
CAUTION
…indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to minor/slight injuries if
not prevented.
NOTICE
…indicates a potentially harmful situation, which may lead to material damage if not
prevented.
NOTE
…highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and
trouble-free operation.
1.5 Further information
More information can be found on the product page.
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
The following information is available depending on the product:
•Data sheets
•This document in all available language versions
•CAD files and dimensional drawings
•Certificates (e.g., declaration of conformity)
•Other publications
•Software
•Accessories
For RFU61x PoE :
•Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information
•RFU parameter description.
The parameter description helps when configuring applications using the
SOPAS ET configuration software.
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2 Safety information
2.1 Intended use
The RFU61x PoE RFID read/write device is a compact, intelligent ID sensor in the
RFU6xx (UHF) product family. Version (working range): Short Range
The stationary device automatically identifies wireless-based data cards (transponders)
on stationary and moving objects. The device supports data card management.
The RFU610 base unit processes the data of all standard passive transponders in
accordance with ISO/IEC 18000-63 and EPCglobal UHF C1G2 in the regional UHF
carrier frequency range.
The device contains an (internal) antenna integrated into the housing.
Intelligent process logic enables processing as a stand-alone solution. Network opera‐
tion is possible for coordinating trouble-free readings of devices at close proximity to
one another, but without a coordinating summary of the reading results. The device
sends the read results to a higher-level computer (e.g. PLC) via its host interface. The
computer coordinates further processing of the data in the process.
The device receives corresponding commands for data card management (write, read,
etc.) via its host interface.
The device allows operation within a wide ambient temperature range. Details see
"Ambient data", page 69 in the technical data
The device is primarily designed for use in industrial and logistics areas. The device
meets the applicable requirements for industrial robustness, interfaces and data proc‐
essing.
Country variants of the device refer to the radio-technical region assignment, see
Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information.
NOTE
The USB interface of the device is used in industrial environments only as a service
interface for temporary use (e.g. for configuration, troubleshooting). Use as a host
interface while the system is in operation is not supported.
Intended use of the device also includes compliance with all information in:
•Safety Notes
•Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information
•RFU61x PoE operating instructions
SICK AG assumes no liability for losses or damage arising from the use of the product,
either directly or indirectly. This applies in particular to use of the product that does not
conform to its intended purpose and is not described in this documentation.
2.1.1 Operational restrictions
The region assignment of the device is configured for the specific type when delivered
and cannot be changed. This enables the device to be operated in the approved region
without interfering with national protected frequencies (e.g., mobile communications).
Operating the same device in another region for which there is no approval is prohib‐
ited.
A region consists either of a group of countries or one country.
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NOTE
The device approval was granted for a specific region. The region assignment cannot be
changed.
•Use the device only in the region and country for which the device is approved.
•Observe country-specific operating conditions for the device, see Technical Infor‐
mation RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information.
•When reselling the device, inform the buyer of the fixed region assignment.
•When passing the device on to third parties, also include the Safety Notes, the
Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information and the RFU61x
PoE operating instructions.
•A printed copy of the Safety Notes and the Technical Information Regulatory Com‐
pliance Information are enclosed with the device.
NOTE
You will find the Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information,
the RFU61x PoE operating instructions as well as the declarations of conformity and
certificates on the product page.
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
2.1.2 Regulatory notes
See Technical Information RFU61x Regulatory Compliance Information (part no.
8026890).
2.1.3 Conditions for specified enclosure rating
To ensure compliance with the specified IP67 enclosure rating of the device during
operation, the following requirements must be met: If these requirements are not met,
the device does not fulfill any specified enclosure rating.
•The shared side cover of the USB interface and the card slot must be placed on
and screwed tight to the device. Recommended tightening torque for the cover
screws: 30Ncm ±5Ncm.
•The heads of the connecting cables plugged into the M12 and M8 electrical
connections must be screwed tight.
•Any unused M12 and M8 connections must be fitted with tightly screwed protec‐
tive elements, e.g., protective caps (as delivered). The protective elements are
hand-tightened.
The same also applies to the EMC requirement (ESD) according to CE.
NOTICE
The type label on the lower side of the device contains a pressure equalizing membrane
attached in the middle. If the type label is damaged or removed, the leak tightness of
the device can no longer be guaranteed.
Positions of the individual elements see "Device view", page 16
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2.1.3.1 Exception: temporarily opening the cover on the device
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the product when the cover is open
When the cover is open, the device does not conform to a specified enclosure rating.
If necessary, only operate the device for a short time with an open cover for the
activities listed in the following: During this time, protect the device against moisture
and dust.
Temporarily open the cover for the following activities:
•Insert or remove the optional storage medium (SD card)
•Temporary use of the USB interface as a service interface
For this purpose, open the corresponding side cover on the device. After completing this
task, close the cover again.
For further warranty provisions, see the General Terms and Conditions of SICK AG, e.g.
on the delivery note of the device.
2.2 Improper use
Any use outside of the stated areas, in particular use outside of the technical specifica‐
tions and the requirements for intended use, will be deemed to be incorrect use.
•The device does not constitute a safety component in accordance with the respec‐
tive applicable safety standards for machines.
•The device must not be used in explosion-hazardous areas, in corrosive environ‐
ments or under extreme environmental conditions.
•Any use of accessories not specifically approved by SICK AG is at your own risk.
WARNING
Danger due to improper use!
Any improper use can result in dangerous situations.
Therefore, observe the following information:
■Product should be used only in accordance with its intended use.
■All information in the documentation must be strictly observed.
■Shut down the product immediately in case of damage.
2.3 Cybersecurity
Overview
To protect against cybersecurity threats, it is necessary to continuously monitor and
maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity concept. A suitable concept consists of organi‐
zational, technical, procedural, electronic, and physical levels of defense and considers
suitable measures for different types of risks. The measures implemented in this
product can only support protection against cybersecurity threats if the product is used
as part of such a concept.
You will find further information at www.sick.com/psirt, e.g.:
•General information on cybersecurity
•Contact option for reporting vulnerabilities
•Information on known vulnerabilities (security advisories)
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