Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Instruction sheet

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SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC
RF650R/RF680R/RF685R
Configuration Manual
03/2018
C79000
-G8976-C386-06
Introduction
1
Security recommendations
2
Description
3
Commissioning
4
Configuration via STEP 7
(PROFINET device)
5
Configuring with Studio 5000
Logix Designer
6
Configuring with the WBM
7
Programming via SIMATIC
controller
8
Programming via Rockwell
controller
9
Programming via XML
interface
10
Programming via the OPC
UA interface
11
Service and maintenance
12
Appendix
A

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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Security recommendations.................................................................................................................... 11
3 Description............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Properties of the UHF readers................................................................................................15
3.2 User-specific procedures ........................................................................................................19
4 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Important notes on using the device.......................................................................................23
4.2 Connect the hardware.............................................................................................................25
4.3 Setup/network topology ..........................................................................................................27
4.4 Assign the IP address / device name .....................................................................................29
4.4.1 Assigning the IP address / device name with the PST ...........................................................29
4.4.2 Assigning the IP address / device name with STEP 7............................................................31
4.4.3 Assigning an IP address via DHCP ........................................................................................33
5 Configuration via STEP 7 (PROFINET device) ...................................................................................... 35
5.1 Linking readers into STEP 7 (Basic / Professional)................................................................35
5.2 Creating a STEP 7 project (Basic / Professional)...................................................................35
5.3 Overview of the configurable properties .................................................................................36
6 Configuring with Studio 5000 Logix Designer ........................................................................................ 39
6.1 Configuring with Studio 5000 Logix Designer.........................................................................39
6.2 Linking readers into Studio 5000 Logix Designer ...................................................................39
6.3 Creating a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project ......................................................................40
7 Configuring with the WBM..................................................................................................................... 41
7.1 Starting WBM..........................................................................................................................41
7.2 The WBM ................................................................................................................................43
7.3 The menu items of the WBM ..................................................................................................48
7.3.1 The "Start page" menu item....................................................................................................48
7.3.2 The "Settings - General" menu item .......................................................................................50
7.3.3 The "Settings - Read points" menu item.................................................................................54
7.3.4 The "Settings - Tag fields" menu item ....................................................................................66
7.3.5 The "Settings - Filters" menu item ..........................................................................................68
7.3.6 The "Settings - Digital outputs" menu item .............................................................................72
7.3.7 The "Settings - Communication" menu item ...........................................................................74
7.3.8 The "Settings - Adjust antenna" menu item............................................................................84
7.3.9 The "Settings - Activation power" menu item..........................................................................86
7.3.10 The "Diagnostics - Tag monitor" menu item ...........................................................................91
7.3.11 The "Diagnostics - Log" menu item ........................................................................................95

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7.3.12 The "Diagnostics - Messages" menu item ............................................................................. 97
7.3.13 The "Edit transponder" menu item ......................................................................................... 98
7.3.14 The "User management" menu item.................................................................................... 102
7.3.15 The "System" menu item ..................................................................................................... 106
7.3.16 The "Help" menu item .......................................................................................................... 107
8 Programming via SIMATIC controller ...................................................................................................109
8.1 Overview of the Ident library ................................................................................................ 110
8.2 Project preparations............................................................................................................. 111
8.3 Setting the "IID_HW_CONNECT" data type ........................................................................ 112
8.4 General structure of the function blocks .............................................................................. 115
8.5 Programming Ident blocks ................................................................................................... 119
8.5.1 Basic blocks ......................................................................................................................... 119
8.5.1.1 Read..................................................................................................................................... 119
8.5.1.2 Write..................................................................................................................................... 120
8.5.1.3 Reset_Reader ...................................................................................................................... 121
8.5.1.4 Reader_Status ..................................................................................................................... 121
8.5.2 Extended blocks................................................................................................................... 123
8.5.2.1 Config_Upload/-_Download ................................................................................................. 123
8.5.2.2 Inventory .............................................................................................................................. 125
8.5.2.3 Read_EPC_Mem.................................................................................................................. 129
8.5.2.4 Read_TID ............................................................................................................................. 130
8.5.2.5 Set_Param ........................................................................................................................... 131
8.5.2.6 Write_EPC_ID ...................................................................................................................... 134
8.5.2.7 Write_EPC_Mem.................................................................................................................. 135
8.5.2.8 AdvancedCMD ..................................................................................................................... 136
8.6 Programming the Ident profile.............................................................................................. 137
8.6.1 Structure of the Ident profile................................................................................................. 137
8.6.2 Overview of the commands ................................................................................................. 139
8.6.3 Command structure ............................................................................................................. 140
8.6.4 Commands........................................................................................................................... 142
8.6.5 Chaining ............................................................................................................................... 145
8.6.6 Command repetition............................................................................................................. 148
8.7 Digital inputs/outputs............................................................................................................ 153
9 Programming via Rockwell controller....................................................................................................155
9.1 Importing add-on instructions............................................................................................... 155
9.2 Overview of the add-on instructions..................................................................................... 156
9.3 Project preparation............................................................................................................... 157
9.3.1 Assigning parameters to the "Param_RF68xR" block ......................................................... 157
9.3.2 Assigning parameters to the "Param_RF68xR" block ......................................................... 158
9.4 General structure of the add-on instructions........................................................................ 160
9.5 Programming add-on instructions........................................................................................ 161
9.5.1 Basic blocks ......................................................................................................................... 161
9.5.1.1 Param_RF68xR.................................................................................................................... 161
9.5.1.2 Reset_RF68xR..................................................................................................................... 162
9.5.1.3 Read..................................................................................................................................... 162

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9.5.1.4 Write......................................................................................................................................163
9.5.1.5 Reader_Status ......................................................................................................................164
9.5.2 Extended blocks....................................................................................................................166
9.5.2.1 Config_Upload/-_Download ..................................................................................................166
9.5.2.2 Inventory ...............................................................................................................................168
9.5.2.3 Read_EPC_Mem ..................................................................................................................171
9.5.2.4 Set_Param ............................................................................................................................173
9.5.2.5 Write_EPC_ID .......................................................................................................................176
9.5.2.6 Write_EPC_Mem...................................................................................................................177
9.5.2.7 AdvancedCMD......................................................................................................................178
9.6 Programming the Ident profile ..............................................................................................179
9.6.1 Structure of the Ident profile .................................................................................................179
9.6.2 Overview of the commands ..................................................................................................181
9.6.3 Command structure ..............................................................................................................182
9.6.4 Commands............................................................................................................................183
9.6.5 Chaining................................................................................................................................184
9.6.6 Command repetition..............................................................................................................184
9.7 Digital inputs/outputs.............................................................................................................184
10 Programming via XML interface .......................................................................................................... 185
10.1 Functionality of the XML interface ........................................................................................185
10.2 Demo application ..................................................................................................................187
10.2.1 Structure of the demo application .........................................................................................187
10.2.2 User interface of the demo application .................................................................................188
10.2.3 Working with the demo application .......................................................................................190
10.3 XML commands ....................................................................................................................191
10.3.1 Connections ..........................................................................................................................192
10.3.1.1 hostGreetings........................................................................................................................193
10.3.1.2 hostGoodbye.........................................................................................................................194
10.3.1.3 heartBeat ..............................................................................................................................195
10.3.1.4 setIPConfig ...........................................................................................................................196
10.3.1.5 getIPConfig ...........................................................................................................................197
10.3.2 Reader settings.....................................................................................................................199
10.3.2.1 setConfiguration....................................................................................................................199
10.3.2.2 getConfiguration....................................................................................................................200
10.3.2.3 getConfigVersion ..................................................................................................................201
10.3.2.4 getActiveConfiguration..........................................................................................................202
10.3.2.5 getLogfile ..............................................................................................................................203
10.3.2.6 resetLogfile ...........................................................................................................................204
10.3.2.7 setParameter ........................................................................................................................205
10.3.2.8 getParameter ........................................................................................................................207
10.3.2.9 setTime .................................................................................................................................210
10.3.2.10 getTime .................................................................................................................................211
10.3.2.11 setIO......................................................................................................................................
212
10.3.2.12 getIO .....................................................................................................................................214
10.3.2.13 resetReader ..........................................................................................................................215
10.3.2.14 getReaderStatus ...................................................................................................................217
10.3.2.15 getAllSources........................................................................................................................218
10.3.2.16 getAntennas..........................................................................................................................220

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10.3.3 Transponder processing ...................................................................................................... 221
10.3.3.1 editBlackList ......................................................................................................................... 222
10.3.3.2 getBlackList.......................................................................................................................... 223
10.3.3.3 triggerSource........................................................................................................................ 225
10.3.3.4 readTagIDs .......................................................................................................................... 226
10.3.3.5 getObservedTagIDs............................................................................................................. 229
10.3.3.6 writeTagID............................................................................................................................ 233
10.3.3.7 readTagMemory................................................................................................................... 237
10.3.3.8 writeTagMemory .................................................................................................................. 241
10.3.3.9 readTagField ........................................................................................................................ 246
10.3.3.10 writeTagField........................................................................................................................ 250
10.3.3.11 killTag................................................................................................................................... 254
10.3.3.12 lockTagBank ........................................................................................................................ 258
10.3.4 Negative XML replies........................................................................................................... 263
10.4 XML EventReports............................................................................................................... 266
10.4.1 Events .................................................................................................................................. 266
10.4.1.1 tagEventReport .................................................................................................................... 266
10.4.1.2 rssiEventReport.................................................................................................................... 270
10.4.1.3 ioEventReport ...................................................................................................................... 272
10.4.2 Interrupts .............................................................................................................................. 274
11 Programming via the OPC UA interface ...............................................................................................277
12 Service and maintenance.....................................................................................................................281
12.1 Diagnostics........................................................................................................................... 281
12.1.1 Diagnostics via the LED displays......................................................................................... 282
12.1.2 Diagnostics via LED display elements................................................................................. 284
12.1.3 Diagnostics via SNMP ......................................................................................................... 285
12.1.4 Diagnostics using the WBM ................................................................................................. 285
12.1.5 Diagnostics using the TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional) ......................................... 286
12.1.6 Diagnostics using Studio 5000 Logix Designer ................................................................... 288
12.2 Error messages.................................................................................................................... 288
12.2.1 How the LED status display works....................................................................................... 289
12.2.2 XML/PLC error messages.................................................................................................... 290
12.2.3 OPC UA error messages ..................................................................................................... 296
12.3 Module replacement ............................................................................................................ 299
12.3.1 Backup configuration data ................................................................................................... 300
12.3.2 Replacing a module ............................................................................................................. 302
12.4 Firmware update .................................................................................................................. 304
12.5 Restore to factory settings ................................................................................................... 304
A Appendix .............................................................................................................................................307
A.1 Planning and installation of UHF read points....................................................................... 307
A.1.1 Technical basics................................................................................................................... 307
A.1.2 Implementation of UHF RFID installations........................................................................... 310
A.1.2.1 Preparation phase................................................................................................................ 310
A.1.2.2 Test phase ........................................................................................................................... 312
A.1.2.3 Setting up read points .......................................................................................................... 312

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A.1.3 Dealing with field disturbances .............................................................................................316
A.1.3.1 Types and approaches to solutions ......................................................................................316
A.1.3.2 Measures for eliminating field disturbances .........................................................................317
A.2 Application examples of the algorithms ................................................................................319
A.2.1 Minimizing radiated power ....................................................................................................319
A.2.2 Inventories limited by time ....................................................................................................321
A.2.3 Filtering out transponders detected due to overshoot ..........................................................323
A.2.4 Filtering out transponders using the "Black list" ...................................................................325
A.3 Command and acknowledgement frames ............................................................................327
A.3.1 General structure of the adapted commend frame...............................................................327
A.3.2 READER-STATUS or DEV-STATUS ...................................................................................328
A.3.3 INVENTORY .........................................................................................................................329
A.3.4 PHYSICAL-READ .................................................................................................................330
A.3.5 PHYSICAL-WRITE ...............................................................................................................331
A.3.6 WRITE-ID..............................................................................................................................332
A.3.7 KILL-TAG ..............................................................................................................................333
A.3.8 LOCK-TAG-BANK.................................................................................................................334
A.3.9 EDIT-BLACKLIST .................................................................................................................335
A.3.10 GET-BLACKLIST ..................................................................................................................336
A.3.11 READ-CONFIG.....................................................................................................................337
A.3.12 WRITE-CONFIG ...................................................................................................................338
A.4 List of the country profiles (approvals)..................................................................................340
A.5 Service & Support .................................................................................................................344

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Introduction
1
Purpose of this document
This manual contains all the information required for the parameter assignment and
commissioning of the RF650R, RF680R and RF685R readers of the SIMATIC RF600
system.
This manual is intended for:
●Commissioning engineers
●Configuration engineers
●Service technicians
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for all supplied versions of the SIMATIC
RF650R/RF680R/RF685R readers and describes the delivery state as of 03/2018 and
firmware version V3.1.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered
trademarks of Siemens AG.
Documentation classification
You will find further information on the properties, technical specifications and possible
applications of the RF650R, RF680R and RF685R readers in the "SIMATIC RF600 System
Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/22437600)".
You will find more information on operating the readers via communications modules
(PROFIBUS operation) in the manuals of the relevant communications module
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15105/man).
You will find further information on the Ident profile and Ident blocks based on the "Proxy
Ident Function Block" protocol and described in this manual in the manual "Ident profile and
Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/106368029)".
For S7 programmers who create their own command and acknowledgment frames, the
communications rules and frames that are required can be found in the Appendix in the
section "Command and acknowledgement frames (Page 327)". XML programmers will find
the required communications rules and frames in the section "Programming via XML
interface (Page 185)".

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History
The following edition(s) of the configuration manual have been published up to now:
Edition
Note
10/2014
First edition
07/2015 Revised and expanded edition
Expansion of the documentation by the following:
•PROFIBUS connection
•MRP and SNMP capability
•Capability of processing transponders of the ISO 18000-62 standard
10/2015
Revised and expanded edition
01/2016 Revised and expanded edition
10/2016 Revised and expanded edition
Expansion of the documentation by the following:
•New functions of the WBM V3.0
•Functions for Rockwell controllers
•OPC UA interface
•Ethernet/IP interface
02/2018 Revised and expanded edition
Expansion of the documentation by the following:
•New functions of WBM V3.1
Abbreviations and naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Reader
Write/read device (SLG)
Transponder, tag
Data carrier, mobile data storage, (MDS)
Communications module (CM)
Interface module (ASM)

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Security recommendations
2
To prevent unauthorized access, observe the following security recommendations when
working with the reader and WBM (Web Based Management).
General
●Check regularly that the device complies with these recommendations and/or other
internal security policies.
●Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
●Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
Physical access
●Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
●Lock unused physical ports (e.g. Ethernet ports) on the device. Unused ports can be used
to access the system without authorization.
Software (security functions)
●Keep the software up to date. Keep yourself informed regularly about safety updates for
the product.
You can find additional information about this at the following link
(http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
●Activate only protocols that you actually need to use the device.
●Limit access to the device using a firewall or rules in an access control list (ACL).
●The configuration files are available in XML format for simple use. Make sure that the
configuration files outside the device are suitably protected. You can, for example,
encrypt the files, store them at a safe location and transfer them only via secure
communications channels.
Passwords
●Activate user management and create new user profiles.
●Change all default passwords for users before operating the device.
●Only use passwords with high password strength. Avoid weak passwords, e.g.
password1, 123456789, abcdefgh.
●Define rules for using devices and assigning passwords.
●Make sure that all passwords are protected and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel.

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●Do not use the same password for different users and systems.
●Update passwords and keys regularly to improve security.
Keys and certificates
This section deals with the security keys and certificates that you need to set up SSL.
●We urgently recommend creating your own SSL certificates and making them available.
Preset certificates and keys are present in the device.
The preset and automatically created SSL certificates are self-signed. We recommend
using certificates signed either by a reliable external certification authority or an internal
certification authority.
The device has an interface via which you can import certificates and keys.
●We recommend using certificates with a key length of 2048 bits.
●If protocols support both certificates and keys, you should favor certificates.
Firmware encryption
The firmware itself is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only authentic firmware can be
downloaded to the device.
Secure/non-secure protocols
●Check whether it is necessary to use SNMPv1. SNMPv1 is classified as non-secure.
Make use of the possibility to prevent write access. The product offers corresponding
settings for this.
●If SNMP is activated, change the community names. If unrestricted access is not
necessary, limit access via SNMP.
●Use secure protocols if access to the device is not protected by means of physical
safeguards.
The following protocols provide secure alternatives:
HTTP → HTTPS
●To prevent unauthorized access to the device or network, set up appropriate safeguards
against non-secure protocols.
●Enable only the services (protocols) that will actually be used on the device. The same
applies to the installed interfaces/ports. Unused ports could be used to access the
network downstream from the device.

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List of available protocols
All available protocols and their ports that can be used with SIMATIC RF650R, RF680R and
RF685R are listed below.
Table 2- 1 List of available protocols
Protocol
Port number
Default port
status
Port configura-
ble
Authentication
Encryption
SSH
(OEM only)
TCP/22 Open -- Yes Yes
XML service TCP/10001 Open -- No No
DHCP
UDP/68
Closed
✓
No
No
PROFINET UDP/34964
UDP/49152-65535
Open ✓No No
HTTP
TCP/80
Open
--
No
No
HTTPS
TCP/443
Closed
✓
Yes
Yes
NTP
UDP/123
Closed
✓
No
No
SNMP
UDP/161
Closed
✓
No
No
OPC UA TCP/4840 Open ✓Yes (simple,
when config-
ured)
No
Ethernet/IP TCP/44818
UDP/44818
UDP/2222
Open ✓No No
Explanation of the table:
●Authentication
Specifies whether authentication of the communication partner takes place.
●Encryption
Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted.

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Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be
connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is
necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network
segmentation) are in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For additional information on industrial security measures that may be
implemented, please visit
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers’ exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

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Description
3
3.1
Properties of the UHF readers
Area of application
The UHF readers SIMATIC RF650R, RF680R and RF685R are intended for use in logistics
and in automation. The RF680R and RF685R readers are intended for use in automation
environments, for example on a production line but are equally suitable for applications in
logistics. To meet these requirements, the readers were equipped with a high transmit power
and degree of protection (IP65). For applications in logistics with less demanding
requirements relating to the protection class and transmit power, the RF650R reader is a
cost-effective alternative. All readers are equipped with extensive diagnostics options and
can process ISO 18000-62 and ISO 18000-63 transponders.
The RF685R has one special feature with its internal, adaptive antenna - just as with the
antenna RF680A. This significantly increases the reliability of read and write actions even
under difficult radio conditions.
The RF680R and RF685R readers are either integrated without problems in SIMATIC S7
automation systems via an integrated PROFINET connector or via the RS-422 interface and
the ASM 456 communications module via PROFIBUS. Suitable programming blocks are
available. The connection to PC environments and Rockwell controllers is via Ethernet using
TCP/IP and the XML protocol, OPC UA or Ethernet/IP. A second Ethernet interface (both
M12) can be used for diagnostics during operation so that the connection to the higher-level
system does not need to be interrupted. Alternatively, the second Ethernet interface can be
used for PROFINET line/ring topologies.
The RF650R has one Ethernet interface (RJ-45). This is used both to connect to PC systems
as well as for configuration and diagnostics and it can also be used during operation. Higher-
level software communicates with the reader using TCP/IP, the XML protocol or OPC UA.
The WBM (Web Based Management) allows commissioning, configuration and diagnostics
of all three devices using an Internet browser. This makes additional updates and installation
of configuration and diagnostics software unnecessary.

Description
3.1 Properties of the UHF readers
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Characteristics
The following characteristics distinguish the SIMATIC RF650R, RF680R and RF685R UHF
readers:
Table 3- 1 Characteristics of the readers
Characteristics
RF650R
RF680R
RF685R
Antennas 4 x external antenna connectors 1 x internal, adaptive
antenna
1 x external antenna
connector
Transmit power (max.)
4000 mW
1)
Digital inputs/outputs
4 x digital inputs and 4 x digital outputs
RS-422 interface
--
1 x plug M12 8-pin
PROFIBUS connection
via CM
-- ASM 456
(115.2 kbps)
Ethernet interface 1 x Industrial Ethernet,
RJ-45
2 x Industrial Ethernet, M12
Transmission speed
(max.)
100 Mbps 100 Mbps
Degree of protection
IP30
IP65
Configura-
tion/diagnostics options
WBM (browser) WBM (browser)
STEP 7 (S7)
Interfaces to
PC/controller
XML interface
(TCP/IP with XML pro-
tocol)
XML interface
SIMATIC interface
(TCP/IP with XML protocol, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP
or PROFINET capability)
1) The maximum transmit power is restricted depending on the country of use.
NOTICE
IRT is not supported
Note that the RF680R/RF685R readers do not support IRT (Isochronous Real Time). The
readers can also not function as IRT conductors (e.g. in a bus structure).
The readers can be configured as clients in MRP rings. Network diagnostics via SNMP is
supported by the readers.
NOTICE
Operation in VLANs
Note that the readers cannot be operated in VLANs whose ID is ≠ 0.

Description
3.1 Properties of the UHF readers
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Certificates
The following certificates and approvals are currently available for the RF650R, RF680R and
RF685R readers:
RF650R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15085/cert)
RF680R/RF685R certificates (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15088/cert)
Integration
The following figures show examples of some of the of the integration options of the readers.
Note that in all examples, the connection of the readers RF680R and RF685R can be via a
SIMATIC controller both via Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET and via PROFIBUS.
Figure 3-1 RF650R reader in an IT environment
Figure 3-2 RF680R reader in an automation environment (PROFINET)
Figure 3-3 RF680R reader in an automation environment (PROFIBUS)

Description
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Figure 3-4 RF685R in an IT environment, without external antenna
Figure 3-5 RF680R reader in an automation environment (PROFINET) with use of third-party
controller
All 3 readers can be integrated in an IT environment (XML, OPC UA). The RF68xR readers
can be integrated both in an IT and in an automation environment (S7).
The RF685R reader can also be operated without external antennas.

Description
3.2 User-specific procedures
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3.2
User-specific procedures
The SIMATIC RF650R, RF680R or RF685R UHF readers are preconfigured when shipped
and can be put into operation without any further configuration. When shipped from the
factory, the readers are preconfigured as follows:
●First antenna connector occupied: RF640A
●Transmit power: 20 dBm
●IP address:
–RF650R: 192.168.0.254
–RF680R/RF685R: DHCP
As described in the previous section, the SIMATIC UHF readers RF650R, RF680R and
RF685R are designed for different environments and requirements.
If you operate the RF680R and RF685R readers in an automation environment, they are
configured and programmed from the perspective of an S7 user. Integration in third-party
controllers (e.g. Rockwell controllers) is, of course, also possible. In this case the
configuration, engineering and programming is performed from the point of view of a
Rockwell user. If you operate the RF650R, RF680R and RF685R readers in an XML
environment, they are configured and programmed from the perspective of an XML user. If
you operate the RF650R, RF680R and RF685R readers in an OPC UA environment, they
are configured and programmed from the perspective of an OPC UA user.
If you want to adapt the readers to your requirements, we recommend the following user-
specific procedure:
Procedure as S7 user
1. Connect the hardware
You will find information on this in the section "Connect the hardware (Page 25)".
2. Assign the IP address / device name
You will find information on this in the section "Assigning the IP address / device name
with the PST (Page 29)" or "Assigning the IP address / device name with STEP 7
(Page 31)".
3. Configure reader and if applicable communications module
You will find information on this in the section "Configuration via STEP 7 (PROFINET
device) (Page 35)" and "Configuring with the WBM (Page 41)".
4. Configure / program reader commands
You will find information on this in the section "Programming via SIMATIC controller
(Page 109)".

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Procedure as Rockwell user
1. Connect the hardware
You will find information on this in the section "Connect the hardware (Page 25)".
2. Assign the IP address / device name
You will find information on this in the section "Assigning the IP address / device name
with the PST (Page 29)" or "Assigning an IP address via DHCP (Page 33)".
3. Configure the reader
You will find information on this in the sections "Configuring with Studio 5000 Logix
Designer (Page 39)" and "Configuring with the WBM (Page 41)".
4. Configure / program reader commands
You will find information on this in the section "Programming via Rockwell controller
(Page 155)".
Procedure as XML user
1. Connect the hardware
You will find information on this in the section "Connect the hardware (Page 25)".
2. Assign the IP address / device name
You will find information on this in the section "Assigning the IP address / device name
with the PST (Page 29)".
3. Configure the reader
You will find information on this in the section "Configuring with the WBM (Page 41)".
4. Program reader commands
You will find information on this in the section "Programming via XML interface
(Page 185)".
Procedure as an OPC UA user
1. Connect the hardware
You will find information on this in the section "Connect the hardware (Page 25)".
2. Assign the IP address / device name
You will find information on this in the section "Assigning the IP address / device name
with the PST (Page 29)".
3. Configure the reader
You will find information on this in the section "Configuring with the WBM (Page 41)".
4. Program reader commands
You will find information on this in the section "Programming via the OPC UA interface
(Page 277)".