Siemens SIMATIC RF290R Instruction sheet

RF290R
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SIMATIC Ident
RF290R
Configuration Manual
09/2014
C79000
-G8976-C377-01
Introduction
1
Description
2
Data transmission between
RF290R and host
3
Serial data format and
protocol frames
4
Configuration parameters
(CFG)
5
Protocols for the
configuration of the reader
6
Protocols for controlling the
reader
7
Protocols for
ISO 15693 host commands
8
ISO 15693 host commands
9
Protocols for the
Buffered Read Mode
10
Appendix
A

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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Preliminary information .............................................................................................................7
1.2 General information and abbreviations/acronyms ....................................................................7
2 Description.............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Safety notes ..............................................................................................................................9
3 Data transmission between RF290R and host....................................................................................... 11
3.1 Configuration and control commands .....................................................................................11
3.2 ISO 15693 host commands ....................................................................................................12
3.3 Buffered Read Mode...............................................................................................................16
3.4 Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................17
4 Serial data format and protocol frames.................................................................................................. 19
4.1 CRC16 calculation algorithm ..................................................................................................20
5 Configuration parameters (CFG) ........................................................................................................... 21
5.1 CFG0: Passwords...................................................................................................................22
5.2 CFG1: COM interface .............................................................................................................23
5.3 CFG2: Inputs / outputs............................................................................................................26
5.4 CFG3: RF interface.................................................................................................................27
5.5 CFG4: Transponder parameters.............................................................................................28
5.6 CFG5: Anticollision .................................................................................................................30
5.7 CFG6: Chip-specific commands .............................................................................................30
5.8 CFG7-10: Reserved................................................................................................................31
5.9 CFG11: Read mode - read data .............................................................................................31
5.10 CFG12: Read mode - filter......................................................................................................34
5.11 CFG13: Scan Mode ................................................................................................................35
5.12 CFG14: Reserved ...................................................................................................................38
5.13 CFG15: Antenna multiplexing.................................................................................................38
5.14 CFG16: Reset persistency......................................................................................................39
5.15 CFG17: Reserved ...................................................................................................................40
5.16 CFG18-19: Reserved..............................................................................................................40
5.17 CFG20: RF parameters ..........................................................................................................41
5.18 CFG21-63: Reserved..............................................................................................................42

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6 Protocols for the configuration of the reader .......................................................................................... 43
6.1 [0x80] Read Configuration ..................................................................................................... 43
6.2 [0x81] Write Configuration ..................................................................................................... 44
6.3 [0x83] Set Default Configuration (Reset) ............................................................................... 45
7 Protocols for controlling the reader........................................................................................................ 47
7.1 [0x52] Baud Rate Detection ................................................................................................... 47
7.2 [0x63] RF-Controller Reset .................................................................................................... 48
7.3 [0x64] System Reset.............................................................................................................. 48
7.4 [0x66] Get Reader Info........................................................................................................... 49
7.5 [0x69] RF Reset ..................................................................................................................... 51
7.6 [0x6A] RF Output ON/OFF..................................................................................................... 52
7.7 [0x6D] Get Noise Level .......................................................................................................... 53
7.8 [0x6E] Reader Diagnostic ...................................................................................................... 53
7.9 [0x72] Set Output ................................................................................................................... 55
7.10 [0x74] Get Input...................................................................................................................... 56
7.11 [0x85] Set System Timer........................................................................................................ 57
7.12 [0x86] Get System Timer ....................................................................................................... 57
7.13 [0xA0] Reader-Login .............................................................................................................. 59
8 Protocols for ISO 15693 host commands .............................................................................................. 61
8.1 [0xB0] Host commands for mandatory commands according to ISO 15693 and
optional commands ................................................................................................................ 61
8.2 [0x01] Inventory...................................................................................................................... 61
8.3 [0x02] Stay Quiet.................................................................................................................... 63
8.4 [0x22] Lock Multiple Blocks.................................................................................................... 64
8.5 [0x23] Read Multiple Blocks................................................................................................... 65
8.6 [0x24] Write Multiple Blocks................................................................................................... 67
8.7 [0x25] Select .......................................................................................................................... 68
8.8 [0x26] Reset to Ready .......................................................................................................... 69
8.9 [0x27] Write AFI ..................................................................................................................... 70
8.10 [0x28] Lock AFI ...................................................................................................................... 71
8.11 [0x29] Write DSFID ................................................................................................................ 71
8.12 [0x2A] Lock DSFID ................................................................................................................ 72
8.13 [0x2B] Get System Information .............................................................................................. 73
8.14 [0x2C] Get Multiple Block Security Status ............................................................................. 75

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9 ISO 15693 host commands ................................................................................................................... 77
9.1 [0xBF] Transparent command according to ISO 15693 .........................................................77
9.2 Supported ISO 15693 host command for ISO 15693 transponders.......................................79
9.2.1 EM Microelectronics (EM4034)...............................................................................................79
9.2.2 EM Microelectonics (EM4135)................................................................................................80
9.2.3 Fujitsu (MB89R116) ................................................................................................................81
9.2.4 Fujitsu (MB89R118) ................................................................................................................82
9.2.5 Fujitsu (MB89R119) ................................................................................................................83
9.2.6 Infineon (ISO address mode) 0xE0 ........................................................................................84
9.2.7 Infineon (My-d-Light)...............................................................................................................85
9.2.8 NXP (I-Code SLI) ....................................................................................................................86
9.2.9 NXP (I-Code SLI-S) ................................................................................................................86
9.2.10 NXP (I-Code SLI-L).................................................................................................................87
9.2.11 NXP (I-Code SLIX)..................................................................................................................88
9.2.12 NXP (I-Code SLIX-S)..............................................................................................................89
9.2.13 NXP (I-Code SLIX-L) ..............................................................................................................90
9.2.14 STMicroelectronics (LRI64) ....................................................................................................91
9.2.15 STMicroelectronics (LRI2k, LRIS2k).......................................................................................92
9.2.16 STMicroelectronics (M24LR64-R) ..........................................................................................93
9.2.17 Texas Instruments (Tag-it HFI Pro / Standard) ......................................................................94
9.2.18 Texas Instruments (Tag-it HFI Plus).......................................................................................95
10 Protocols for the Buffered Read Mode................................................................................................... 97
10.1 Sequence in Buffered Read Mode..........................................................................................97
10.2 Transponder access in Buffered Read Mode .........................................................................98
10.3 [0x22] Read Buffer ..................................................................................................................98
10.4 [0x31] Read Data Buffer Info ................................................................................................100
10.5 [0x32] Clear Data Buffer .......................................................................................................101
10.6 [0x33] Initialize Buffer............................................................................................................102
A Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 103
A.1 Codes of the transponder types............................................................................................103
A.2 Time response of the asynchronous interface......................................................................103
A.3 Time response for ISO 15693 host commands ....................................................................103
A.4 Index of the status bytes .......................................................................................................104
A.5 Error codes of the transponders ...........................................................................................107
A.6 LED functions........................................................................................................................107
A.7 Example of read data............................................................................................................108
A.8 Service & Support.................................................................................................................109

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Introduction
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1.1
Preliminary information
Purpose of this documentation
This documentation provides you with an overview of the configuration, parameter
assignment and programming of the RF290R reader. The programming manual is intended
for users and programmers involved in configuration, commissioning and servicing of the
RF290R.
To configure the RF290R, you require knowledge of the following:
●Structure of the system (e.g. components used, in particular the transponders)
●Basic knowledge of RFID
Range of validity of this documentation
This documentation is valid for all supplied variants of the RF290R and describes the
RF290R as delivered from March 2013 onwards.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF-MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are
registered trade marks of Siemens AG.
1.2
General information and abbreviations/acronyms
General information on this document
●If individual bits in a byte are shown as "-", the bit positions are reserved for future
expansion or for internal test and manufacturing functions. These bit positions must not
be changed since this can cause incorrect operation of the reader.
●The following number formats are used:
–0...9: for decimal numbers
–0x00...0xFF: for hexadecimal numbers
–b0...1: for binary numbers
●The hexadecimal value in brackets "[ ]" indicates a control byte (command).

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1.2 General information and abbreviations/acronyms
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Abbreviations/acronyms used
ADR
Address
Address
ASK
Amplitude Shift Keying
Amplitude Shift Keying
CB
Config Block
Configuration Block
CFG
Configuration Parameter Block
Configuration Parameter Block
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check Cyclic Redundancy Check
DB
Data Block
Data block
FIFO
First In First Out
First in - first out
frq
Frequency
Frequency
FSK
Frequency Shift Keying
Frequency Shift Keying
h
Hour
Hour
Hz
Hertz
Hertz
ID
Identification
Identifier
IN
Input
Input
LEN
Length
Length
LOC
Location
Location
LSB
Least Significant Byte
Least significant byte
min
Minutes
Minutes
ms
Milliseconds
Milliseconds
MSB
Most Significant Byte
Most significant byte
N
Number
Number
OUT
Output
Output
R/W
Read/Write Access
Read and write access
RD
Read
Read
REL Relay Relay
RF
Radio Frequency
Radio frequency
RO
Read Only Acess
Read-only access
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
Received Signal Strength Indicator
RTC
Real Time Clock
Real-time clock
TAB
Table
Table
TR
Transponder
Transponder
TS
Timeslot
Time slot
UID Unique Identifier (read only Serial Num-
ber)
Unique Identifier (read-only serial num-
ber)
WO
Write Only Access
Write-only access
WR
Write
Write

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Description
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The RF290R is the most powerful reader of the SIMATIC RF200 product series. The reader
can directly control antenna multiplexing functions to be able to handle complex antenna
adjustments in different gate and portal configurations.
The RF290R can be operated in two different main modes:
●SIMATIC mode (RS-422 interface, protocol 3964R) e.g. with FB/FC 45
●PC mode (RS-232 interface, extended protocol in ISO host mode)
The selection of the main mode is decided by the interface cable used.
Note
This manual only describes the main mode PC mode.
You will find further information on the SIMATIC mode in the manuals of the relevant function
blocks in "Industry online support
(
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805817)".
2.1
Safety notes
WARNING
Note for wearers of heart pacemakers
Even if this device does not exceed the valid limit values for electromagnetic fields, you
should keep a minimum distance of 25 cm between the antenna and your pacemaker and
should not remain for longer periods of time in the immediate vicinity of the device or
antenna.
CAUTION
Unauthorized modifications and the use of spare parts and additional devices
Unauthorized modifications and the use of spare parts and additional devices not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer can cause fire, electric shock or injury. No liability
whatsoever will be accepted if such unauthorized measures are taken.

Description
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NOTICE
Notes on liability
The liability provisions of the manufacturer valid at the time of purchase apply to the device.
The manufacturer cannot be made legally responsible for inaccuracies, errors or omissions
in the manual or automatically set parameters for a device or for incorrect use of a device.
NOTICE
Use adhering to the regulations
The use of the device and its installation must be in keeping with national legal regulations
and local electrical regulations.
When working on devices, the valid safety regulations must be adhered to.