Siemens SIMATIC RF650M User manual

SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader
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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader
Operating Instructions
04/2015
C79000
-G8976-C404-01
Introduction
1
Safety Information
2
Description
3
Commissioning
4
Operation
5
"RF650M" software
6
Advanced functions
7
Technical data
8
Ordering data
9
Appendix
A

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C79000-G8976-C404-01
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04/2015 Subject to change
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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Safety Information................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Description.............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Field of application and features...............................................................................................9
3.2 Keyboard overview .................................................................................................................11
3.3 Antenna and antenna field......................................................................................................12
4 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Power supply ..........................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Inserting the battery ................................................................................................................13
4.1.2 Connecting the charging/docking station................................................................................14
4.1.3 Charging the device ................................................................................................................15
4.1.4 The backup battery .................................................................................................................17
4.2 Scope of supply ......................................................................................................................17
4.3 Switching the device On and Off ............................................................................................18
4.4 Basic settings in the operating system ...................................................................................19
4.4.1 Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................19
4.4.1.1 Accessing the Control Panel...................................................................................................19
4.4.1.2 Opening/closing applets .........................................................................................................19
4.4.1.3 Closing the Control Panel .......................................................................................................20
4.4.1.4 Control Panel applets..............................................................................................................20
4.4.1.5 Power Management (PM).......................................................................................................29
5 Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 33
5.1 The keypad .............................................................................................................................33
5.1.1 Activator key ...........................................................................................................................34
5.1.2 Navigation ring ........................................................................................................................34
5.1.3 Tab / Alt key ............................................................................................................................34
5.1.4 Delete key ...............................................................................................................................35
5.1.5 Cancel / Esc key .....................................................................................................................35
5.1.6 Scan key .................................................................................................................................35
5.1.7 F / mode key ...........................................................................................................................35
5.1.8 Alphanumeric keypad / function keys .....................................................................................35
5.1.9 On / Off key.............................................................................................................................36
5.2 The touchscreen .....................................................................................................................38
5.2.1 Stylus and touchscreen...........................................................................................................38
5.2.2 Screen keypad ........................................................................................................................38

Table of contents
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6 "RF650M" software ............................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Starting "RF650M" software................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Menu overview and functions ................................................................................................ 40
6.3 The functions in the "Inventory" menu ................................................................................... 41
6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu ................................................................................. 44
6.5 The functions in the "Tag Locator" menu............................................................................... 49
6.6 The functions in the "Tag Info" menu..................................................................................... 52
6.7 The functions in the "Settings" menu ..................................................................................... 53
6.8 The functions in the "Channel Scanner" menu ...................................................................... 62
6.9 The "Help" menu .................................................................................................................... 63
7 Advanced functions............................................................................................................................... 65
7.1 Saving identified transponders............................................................................................... 65
7.2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader ................................................................. 67
7.2.1 Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................... 67
7.2.2 Windows Mobile Device Center ............................................................................................. 67
8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 69
9 Ordering data........................................................................................................................................ 71
A Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 73
A.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................... 73
A.2 Developing user applications................................................................................................. 74
A.3 Service & support................................................................................................................... 75

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Introduction
1
Purpose of this document
These operating instructions contain information required for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC RF650M device.
The documentation is intended for commissioning engineers and machine operators who
start up the application themselves and it describes the functions of the software.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for the SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader and describes the
delivery status as of 03/2015.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC NET®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ® are registered trademarks of
Siemens AG.
Naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Mobile reader
Reader, read/write device (SLG), hand terminal,
handheld
Transponder
Tag, mobile data storage (MDS), data carrier
History
Previous editions of these operating instructions:
Edition
Note
04/2015
First edition

Introduction
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Safety Information
2
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
NOTICE
Forfeiture of approvals and guarantees
Alterations to the devices are not permitted.
Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment
approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs
WARNING
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or danger. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified
personnel.

Safety Information
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Description
3
SIMATIC RF650M expands the RF600 identification system with a powerful mobile reader
for applications in the areas of logistics, production and service. In addition, it is an
indispensable aid for startup and testing.
3.1
Field of application and features
Device variants for different frequency ranges
The SIMATIC RF650M device is available in the following variants:
●For the European frequency bands,
●For the US frequency bands
Implementation environment, field of application and features
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Field of application
The SIMATIC RF650M mobile readers can be used in a harsh environment. The device
is extremely rugged and protected against spray water. The backlit display is easy to read
even under unfavorable lighting conditions.
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RFID system
The SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader is intended specifically for the SIMATIC RF600
RFID system. The device can be used to process all RF600 transponders and
transponders compatible with it.
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Transponder standards
The device supports the following transponder standards:
–ISO 18000-6C (EPC Class1 Gen2)
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Software
The "RF650M" software is stored in non-volatile memory on an integrated flash disk and
permits user-friendly, distributed reading and writing of all RF600 transponders.
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API software interface
For the RF650M mobile reader SIMATIC a software interface (API) including
documentation is available.

Description
3.1 Field of application and features
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You can perform the following functions with the SIMATIC RF650M mobile reader:
Functions of the RF650M
●Reading the tag ID
●Writing the tag ID to a transponder
●Reading data from transponder
●Writing data to transponder
●Representing and editing the data in hexadecimal, ASCII format
●Password protection for all writing functions that can be enabled or disabled
(Write, Lock, Kill)
●Menu prompting in English and German (switchable)
For more information, refer to the section "The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
(Page 44)".
Accessories
The charging station for recharging the batteries and the connection to PCs via a USB
interface or Ethernet must be ordered separately. This station has a charging bay for an
additional spare battery. You will find more information on this subject in the section
"Ordering data (Page 71)".