Sirit IDENTITY 5100 User manual

IDentity 5100
U SER’s G UIDE
V1.03
January 10, 2008
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Preface
Intended audience
This document is intended for professional installers setting up and
installing the IDentity 5100 Radio Frequency Identification system. Before
attempting to install, configure, and operate this product, you should be
familiar with the following:
hMicrosoft®Windows®based software installation and operation
hDevice communication parameters including Ethernet and serial
communications
hRFID reader configuration including antenna placement
hBasic digital input/output control
What’s in this guide
The information in this guide is presented as follows:
Reader Overview – This chapter provides a brief overview of the IDentity
5100 hardware and software.
Reader Equipment Installation – This chapter describes how to
mechanically and electrically install the reader.
Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation – This chapter describes
how to install the Microsoft Windows based RST application.
Reader Operation – This chapter describes how to initially test a reader and
how to operate deployed readers.
Reader Startup Tool (RST) – This chapter describes the RST and the various
functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows based application.
Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) – This chapter describes the
RCT and the various functions you can perform with this embedded reader
application.
Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes how to
setup the reader’s digital inputs and outputs.
Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and
environmental specifications for the IDentity 5100.
Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information
about the IDentity 5100. All users must read this section before installing or
operating this reader.

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What’s New in this Version
Version 1.0 is the initial release of this document.
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Bold courier font indicates code entered by the user
(values) within parentheses indicate parameters
(values) in italics indicate user defined variables.
<n> indicates a variable number used in a function that can apply to
several different devices such as antennas or I/O ports.
WARNING:
Warnings advise the reader that a hazardous condition can be created by a
particular action that can cause bodily injury or extreme damage to equipment
ATTENTION:
This warning indicates that the device is susceptible to Electro Static
Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid
equipment damage.
Caution:
Cautions advise the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action
that can cause equipment damage or result in equipment operation that violates
regulatory requirements.
NOTES
Important information
and other tips are
presented in light
blue boxes to the left
of the applicable
section.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Reader Overview..................................................................................................................1
Reader Hardware...................................................................................................................................1
Reader Software....................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 – Reader Equipment Installation ..........................................................................................3
Mechanical Installation.........................................................................................................................3
Mounting the Reader.........................................................................................................................3
Electrical Installation.........................................................................................................................5
Connecting the Serial Port.................................................................................................................6
Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port.................................................................................6
Connecting the External Antenna .....................................................................................................7
Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs....................................................................................................7
Connecting the Power .......................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 – Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation.............................................................8
Installing RST Software........................................................................................................................8
Reader Startup.....................................................................................................................................10
Initial Reader Setup.............................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 – Reader Operation...............................................................................................................14
Basic Operation with RST...................................................................................................................14
Deployed Reader Operation with RCT...............................................................................................16
Chapter 5 – Reader Startup Tool (RST).................................................................................................18
View Readers on the Network ............................................................................................................18
Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................19
View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings.................................................................................20
Reader Test Tool (RTT)......................................................................................................................21
General Page ...................................................................................................................................21
Tag Performance Page ....................................................................................................................22
Tag Management Page....................................................................................................................24
Macros Page....................................................................................................................................25
Event Handling Page.......................................................................................................................27
Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) .........................................................................................................28
Channel Statistics............................................................................................................................28
Alarms.............................................................................................................................................29
Tag Report.......................................................................................................................................30
Spectrum Analyzer..........................................................................................................................31

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Chapter 6 – Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT)..................................................................32
Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................................33
Configuration Page Header.............................................................................................................33
Manage Profiles ..............................................................................................................................34
Set Tag Protocol..............................................................................................................................35
Setup Ethernet/LAN........................................................................................................................36
Setup Serial Port..............................................................................................................................37
Setup Digital Accessories ...............................................................................................................38
Setup Antenna/Cables.....................................................................................................................39
Set Regulatory Mode (Region) .......................................................................................................40
Advanced Functions............................................................................................................................41
Firmware Management ...................................................................................................................41
Import/Export Configuration (Upload/Download).........................................................................42
Command Line................................................................................................................................43
Expert Configuration...........................................................................................................................44
Expert Configuration – Setup .........................................................................................................44
Expert Configuration – Tag ............................................................................................................45
Expert Configuration – Version......................................................................................................46
Expert Configuration – Information ...............................................................................................46
Expert Configuration – Communication.........................................................................................47
Expert Configuration – Antennas....................................................................................................48
Expert Configuration – Digital I/O.................................................................................................49
Expert Configuration – Modem......................................................................................................50
User Application Management ...........................................................................................................51
Change Operating Mode.....................................................................................................................52
View Tags ...........................................................................................................................................53
Check Reader Status ...........................................................................................................................54
Review Logs .......................................................................................................................................54
Chapter 7 – Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs...........................................................................55
Digital Inputs.......................................................................................................................................55
Digital Outputs....................................................................................................................................55
Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts........................................................................................55
Digital Input Alarm Generation..........................................................................................................58
Digital I/O Hardware Connection.......................................................................................................59

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Chapter 8 – Specifications.....................................................................................................................60
Reader Specifications..........................................................................................................................60
Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................61
Battery Specifications (Optional)........................................................................................................61
Power Supply Specifications...............................................................................................................61
RS-232 Specifications.........................................................................................................................62
Ethernet LAN Specifications ..............................................................................................................62
Antenna Cable Specifications .............................................................................................................62
Internal Antenna Specifications ..........................................................................................................63
External Antenna Specifications.........................................................................................................63
Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout.......................................................................................64
Chapter 9 – Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................65
Power Disconnect Device ...................................................................................................................65
RF Safety.............................................................................................................................................65
Electrostatic Discharge........................................................................................................................66
Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................................................................66

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Reader Overview
Reader Hardware
The IDentity 5100 is a multi-protocol, multi-regional Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) System that operates in the 860 – 960 MHz UHF band.
The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific
regulatory region (for example: FCC in the 902-928 MHz ISM band).
Figure 1 IDentity 5100 UHF Reader with Universal Mount
As shown in the following figure, the IDentity 5100 reader contains one
integrated antenna and supports one additional Tx/Rx antenna. The reader
is equipped with both RS-232 serial and Ethernet interfaces.
Figure 2 IDentity 5100 Power and I/O Connections

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The IDentity 5100 is shipped with two software applications that you can
use to configure and control the reader.
Reader Startup Tool (RST)
The RST is a Microsoft Windows based application you install on your
computer. With RST, you can view all readers on your network. After
selecting a reader, you can modify its communication, network, and
operational parameters. You can also read tags, review tag data, perform
diagnostics, and upload new software. This RST is primarily intended for
initially configuring a reader prior to deployment. After deployment, use the
Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). Detailed information on the
RST is provided in Chapter 5.
Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT)
This RCT is an embedded reader application that allows you to access your
readers across a LAN or WAN. Enter the IP address of the reader into your
Web browser and the RCT allows you to fully modify and operate the reader.
With the same functionality as the RST, this application allows you to modify
the reader’s communication, network, and operational parameters. You can
also read tags, review tag data, perform diagnostics, and upload new
software. This application is primarily intended for configuring and
managing deployed readers. Detailed information on the RCT is provided in
Chapter 6.