Sirit IDentity 6204 User manual

IDentity 6204
USER’s GUIDE
V1.02
January 26, 2012
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult FSTech-Sirit or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
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brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
About Sirit, a Federal Signal Technologies Company
Sirit, a Federal Signals Technologies Company, designs, develops, manufactures and sells Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
technology. Targeted at a diverse set of markets RFID technology has become a core technology for applications including: electronic toll
collection, access control, cashless payment systems, product identification, and supply chain management systems including logistics,
warehousing and manufacturing, and asset management.
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Preface
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Preface
Intended audience
This document is intended for those who wish to setup and operate the
IDentity 6204 Radio Frequency Identification system. Before attempting to
install, configure, and operate this product, you should be familiar with the
following:
hWindows-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:
Chapter 1 - Reader Overview:This chapter provides a brief overview of the IDentity
6204 hardware and software.
Chapter 2 - Reader Equipment Installation – This chapter describes how to
mechanically and electrically install the reader.
Chapter 3 - Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation – This chapter
describes how to install the Microsoft Windows RST application.
Chapter 4 - Reader Operation – This chapter describes how to initially test a reader
and how to operate deployed readers.
Chapter 5 - Reader Startup Tool (RST) – This chapter describes the RST and the
various functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows application.
Chapter 6 - Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) – This chapter describes the RCT and
the various functions you can perform with this embedded reader application.
Chapter 7 - Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes how to
setup the reader’s digital inputs and outputs.
Chapter 8 - Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and
environmental specifications for the IDentity 6204.
Chapter 9 - Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information
about the IDentity 6204. All users must read this section before installing or
operating this reader.
Appendix A – Error Handling – This appendix lists IDentity 6204 errors and
warnings. Corrective actions are provided where applicable.

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What’s New in this Version
Version 1.0 of this User’s Guide is the first release.
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
1Reader Overview...................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Reader Hardware .................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Reader Software...................................................................................................................................2
2Reader Equipment Installation..........................................................................................................3
2.1. Mechanical Installation.......................................................................................................................3
2.2. Electrical Installation...........................................................................................................................5
2.2.1. Connecting the Serial Port.........................................................................................................6
2.2.2. Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port.........................................................................6
2.2.3. Connecting the External Antenna .............................................................................................7
2.2.4. Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs............................................................................................7
2.2.5. Connecting the Power ...............................................................................................................7
3Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation ............................................................................8
3.1. Installing RST Software.......................................................................................................................8
3.2. Windows 7 Setup..................................................................................................................................9
3.3. Reader Startup................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4. Initial Reader Setup.......................................................................................................................... 11
4Reader Operation.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.1. Basic Operation with RST................................................................................................................. 15
4.2. Deployed Reader Operation with RCT............................................................................................ 17
5Reader Startup Tool (RST) ............................................................................................................... 19
5.1. View Readers on the Network......................................................................................................... 19
5.2. Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard...................................................................................... 20
5.3. Customize Discovery Options.......................................................................................................... 21
5.4. View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings........................................................................... 22
5.5. Reader Test Tool (RTT)...................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.1. General Page ...........................................................................................................................23
5.5.2. Tag Performance Page ............................................................................................................27
5.5.3. Tag Management Page............................................................................................................29
5.5.4. Macros Page............................................................................................................................30
5.5.5. Event Handling Page...............................................................................................................32
5.5.6. Antenna Settings Page.............................................................................................................33

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5.6. Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT)........................................................................................................ 34
5.6.1. Channel Statistics....................................................................................................................34
5.6.2. Alarms.....................................................................................................................................35
5.6.3. Tag Report...............................................................................................................................36
5.6.4. Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................................................................37
5.6.5. Power Ramp Tool ...................................................................................................................38
6Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT)................................................................................ 39
6.1. Basic Configuration........................................................................................................................... 40
6.1.1. Configuration Page Header.....................................................................................................40
6.1.2. Manage Profiles ......................................................................................................................41
6.1.3. Set Tag Protocol......................................................................................................................43
6.1.4. Setup Ethernet/LAN................................................................................................................44
6.1.5. Setup Serial Port......................................................................................................................45
6.1.6. Setup Digital Accessories .......................................................................................................46
6.1.7. Setup Antenna/Cables.............................................................................................................47
6.1.8. Set Regulatory Mode (Region) ...............................................................................................48
6.1.9. Setup Summary.......................................................................................................................48
6.2. Advanced Functions.......................................................................................................................... 49
6.2.1. Firmware Management ...........................................................................................................49
6.2.2. Import/Export Configuration ..................................................................................................50
6.2.3. Command Line........................................................................................................................52
6.3. Expert Configuration......................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.1. Expert Configuration – Setup .................................................................................................53
6.3.2. Expert Configuration – Tag ....................................................................................................54
6.3.3. Expert Configuration – Version..............................................................................................55
6.3.4. Expert Configuration – Information .......................................................................................56
6.3.5. Expert Configuration – Communication.................................................................................57
6.3.6. Expert Configuration – Antennas............................................................................................58
6.3.7. Expert Configuration – Digital I/O.........................................................................................59
6.3.8. Expert Configuration – Modem..............................................................................................60
6.4. User Application Management........................................................................................................ 61
6.5. Change Operating Mode................................................................................................................... 62
6.6. View Tags............................................................................................................................................ 63
6.7. Check Reader Status........................................................................................................................ 64
6.8. Review Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 66

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7Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs..........................................................................................67
7.1. Digital Inputs...................................................................................................................................... 67
7.2. Digital Outputs................................................................................................................................... 67
7.3. Low Latency Digital Input/Output Operation................................................................................ 67
7.4. Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts.................................................................................... 69
7.4.1. scan_trigger.py........................................................................................................................69
7.4.2. scan_trigger_timer.py..............................................................................................................70
7.4.3. signal_read.py .........................................................................................................................70
7.4.4. signal_read_crc_error.py.........................................................................................................71
7.4.5. rf_mon.py................................................................................................................................71
7.5. Digital Input Alarm Generation....................................................................................................... 72
7.6. Digital I/O Hardware Connection.................................................................................................... 73
8Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 74
8.1.1. Reader Specifications..............................................................................................................74
8.1.2. Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................75
8.1.3. AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications....................................................................................75
8.1.4. RS-232 Specifications.............................................................................................................75
8.1.5. Digital Input/Output Specifications ........................................................................................75
8.1.6. Ethernet LAN Specifications ..................................................................................................75
8.1.7. IDentity 6204 Antenna Specifications ....................................................................................76
8.1.8. Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout...........................................................................79
9Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 80
9.1. Power Disconnect Device................................................................................................................. 80
9.2. RF Safety............................................................................................................................................. 80
9.3. Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................................................................... 80
9.4. Regulatory Compliance.................................................................................................................... 80
AError Handling.................................................................................................................................... 81
A.1. Critical Errors..........................................................................................................................81
A.2. Major Errors............................................................................................................................82
A.3. Warnings .................................................................................................................................86
A.4. Informational Messages ..........................................................................................................88

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1Reader Overview
1.1. Reader Hardware
The IDentity 6204 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 Part 90).
Figure 1 IDentity 6204 UHF Reader
As shown in the following figure, the IDentity 6204 reader supports four
Tx/Rx antennas (not shown). The reader is also equipped with RS-232 serial
and Ethernet interfaces.
Figure 2 IDentity 6204 Power and I/O Connections

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1.2. Reader Software
The IDentity 6204 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, and
perform diagnostics. 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.