TAGSYS RFID Medio P200u User manual

Medio P200u Reader
User's Guide
Revision 1.0
October 2010

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Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of
products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications.
This document provides information about how to install and use Medium Range Medio P200u Tag
Readers.
Audience
This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of
installing and using the product.
Conventions
If you need assistance
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A note that provides additional information that helps the user perform a task or obtain the
best performance from the product.

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Quality Issues
TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However,
should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service
representative using the dedicated Product Return Form.
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Table of Contents
PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY__________________________________________________ 2
READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3
AUDIENCE ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE________________________________________________________________ 3
CONTACT FOR COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________ 3
QUALITY ISSUES _______________________________________________________________________ 4
1FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 7
1.1 GENERAL USE ____________________________________________________________________ 7
1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________ 7
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 8
1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT_________________________________________________________ 8
2CERTIFICATION___________________________________________________________________ 9
2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ____________________________________________________________ 9
2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _____________________________________________________________ 9
2.2.1 IN EUROPE (CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES)_____________________________________________ 9
2.2.2 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE)_________________________________________________________ 10
2.2.3 FCC ID CROSS REFERENCE TABLE_________________________________________________ 10
2.2.4 IN CANADA _____________________________________________________________________ 11
2.3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES______________________________________________________ 11
2.3.1 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF THE USES OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)_______________ 11
2.3.2 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)____________________________ 12
3INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________________________ 13
3.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________ 13
3.2 KEY FEATURES___________________________________________________________________ 13
3.3 DELIVERY _______________________________________________________________________ 13
4INSTALLING THE READER________________________________________________________ 15
4.1 READER CONNECTIONS____________________________________________________________ 15
4.1.1 FRONT PANEL __________________________________________________________________ 15
4.1.2 REAR PANEL ___________________________________________________________________ 15
4.2 INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS______________________________________________________ 16
5PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________________ 17
5.1 INSTALLING PX EXPLORER _________________________________________________________ 17

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5.2 RUNNING PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________ 19
5.3 READING AND WRITING A TAG ______________________________________________________ 19
6TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 21
7ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS _________________________________________________ 22
7.1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS______________________________________________________ 22
7.2 DC CHARACTERISTICS_____________________________________________________________ 22
8WARRANTY CONDITIONS_________________________________________________________ 23
8.1 WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 23
8.2 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS___________________________________________________________ 23
8.2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ___________________________________________________________ 24
8.2.2 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS ____________________________________________ 24

For Your Safety
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1 For Your Safety
1.1 General Use
The Medio P200u is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please
observe the following general tips:
Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use
only TAGSYS-approved accessories.
This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme
conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device in a
windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it away from
heaters and other heat sources.
Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes soiled, clean it
with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.
1.2 Care and Maintenance
This device is a product of superior design and should be handled with care. The suggestions
below will further increase the lifetime of this device.
Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.
Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture
can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.
Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may damage it.
Handle the device with care. Shocks may break internal circuit boards.
Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents. Gently
wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.
If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified
TAGSYS representative.

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1.3 Important Safety Information
1.3.1 Operating Environment
When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating position.

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2 Certification
2.1 Occupational Health
TAGSYS Medio P200u Reader has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the
European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and
similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to
evaluate the exposure level.
2.2 Regulatory Notices
An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the Medio P200u
connected to an antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country.
One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a distance of
10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA/m in Europe and 38 dBµA/m in US.
The Medio P200u meets these limits.
2.2.1 In Europe (CE and RTTE Directives)
The Medio P200u complies (CE Declaration of Conformity granted) with the European EMC
directive.
The Medio P200u complies with the requirements of the Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/EC.
It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the Medio P200u as described in this
User’s Guide or TAGSYS Documentation.
Any modification of the Medio P200u is prohibited without the written consent of TAGSYS.
Unauthorized modifications may void the conformity of the equipment to CE and RTTE Directives
and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
CAUTION:
It is the responsibility of the CIT (Certified Integrators by TAGSYS) to install the Medio
P200u as described in this Reference Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.
If a Medio P200u is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility of the
manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this product.

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2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive)
The Medio P200u has been designed to comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Rules to apply with the
Aero-LI, LSA-3, LSA-4, LSA-4 SHD and LW-1 antennas.
Medio P200u
WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b)
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 to that to which the receiver is
connected.
▪Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
47 CFR Section 15.21
CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed
written permission from TAGSYS SA. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment
authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
ANTENNA REQUIREMENT
47 CFR Section 15.203
CAUTION: This equipment must be professionally installed. The installer shall be responsible for
ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in this part are not exceeded. Non-
professional installation or installation of the equipment with an improper antenna may void the
equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The system devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) The system devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2.2.3 FCC ID Cross Reference Table
It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Partner to install the Medio P200u Reader as described in
the table below, taking care of only installing the right antenna configuration with the right power
settings.

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Antenna
Configuration
Outside
Dimension
Channel Setting
Max. Output
Power
FCC ID
L-W1Antenna
Ø 100mm
Single Channel
1W
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Aero LI
230X262mm
Single Channel
1W
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LSA 3
446X366mm
Single Channel
1W
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LSA 4
230X262mm
Single Channel
1W
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LSA 4 SHD
230X262mm
Single Channel
1W
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2.2.4 In Canada
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is no more than that permitted for
successful communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain of -35 dBi. Antenna not included in this list or having a gain greater than -35 dBi are striclly
prohibited for use with this device. The require antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
LW-1, Aero LI, LSA-3, LSA-4 and LSA-4 SHD antennas meet this requirement with a gain less
than -35dBi.
2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives
2.3.1 RoHS (Restriction of the uses of certain Hazardous Substances)
TAGSYS certifies that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC for the
restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments (RoHS) of the use of the following hazardous
substances:
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants
Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants
This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors.

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2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE)
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European
Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize
its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional
authorities.

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3 Introduction
3.1 Product Description
The Medio P200u has been designed to be used in combination with Aero LI, LSA-3, LSA-4, LSA-
4 SHD and LW-1 antennas. The Medio P200u can decode C210, C240, C270, C370, C370L,
C370S and ISO15693 tags.
Due to its small size, the Medio P200u can be used either in desktop configuration or easily
integrated in self check stations.
The Medio P200u Tag readers are easy to integrate because of its:
small size
USB 1.1 communication link
3.2 Key Features
Table 1: Medio P200u Key Features
Description
Medio P200u
Operating Frequency
13.56 MHz
Compatibility
C210, C240, C270, C370, C370L, C370S
and ISO-15693 chips
Serial Link
USB 1.1
Network Operating
Yes
Firmware upgradeable
Yes
3.3 Delivery
The Medio P200u Tag Reader kit contains the following items:
Table 2: Package Contents
Quantity
Item
1
Medio P200u Tag Reader
1
SMA/BNC adaptor
1
Set of rubber feet
1
USB cable
1
12 V power supply

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CD-ROM including:
Medio P200u User’s Guide
Medio P200u/s, P213, P232/3 Command Set
USB drivers for Windows XP, 200x, Vista, Seven
User-friendly Px Explorer software provided for test and debug operations on Windows
XP, 200x, Vista and Seven platforms
Tagsys Legacy Software Development Kit including
oDLLs and ActiveX
oLibrary Software Development Kit Documentation
oOne set of source code and executable samples
Tagsys Universal Software Development Kit including
oNative DLL
o.NET Component
oOne set of source code and executable samples
1
Welcome Letter / Product Return Form

Installing the Reader
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4 Installing the Reader
This section explains how best to install the Medio P200u Mid Range Reader.
4.1 Reader Connections
4.1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1 below shows the front panel, which is dedicated to the RF connection. Any of the following
antennas can be connected to the standard SMA connector:
LW-1
Aero LI
L-SA3
L-SA4
L-SA4 SHD
Figure 1: Front panel
The red LED turns on when the reader is supplied.
4.1.2 Rear Panel
The USB serial communication link and the power supply connector are located on the rear panel
as shown below.
Figure 2: Rear panel

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4.2 Installing the USB Drivers
At first connection to the PC USB port, Windows® will detect the TAGSYS Medio P200u reader
and will ask to install a driver. The USB drivers are located into the USB Drivers folder on the
product CD-ROM.
Two drivers will be installed:
-The USB device driver.
-The virtual COM port (VCP) driver. The VCP driver emulates a standard PC COM port.
After installation of the drivers, power up and connect your Medio P200u to a spare USB port on
your PC to launch the Windows Found New hardware Wizard
-Select “No, not this time” and click next to proceed with the installation.
-Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click “Next”.
-Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and click the Browse button to select
the TAGSYS USB Drivers folder on the Product CR-Rom. Then click “Next” to proceed.
-Windows should then display a message indicating that the installation was successful.
Click Finish to complete the installation.
Repeat the procedure above when Windows® asks for drivers again (virtual com port).
To confirm that the installation has completed successfully, open the Device Manager and select
“View > Devices by type”. The TAGSYS Medio P200u reader now appears as an additional COM
port.
Drivers for Windows 98 are not provided. They are available upon request (please contact
TAGSYS).

Px Explorer
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5 Px Explorer
The Medio P200u reader is delivered with the Px Explorer software tool intended to easily setup
the reader, test it and perform reading and writing operations according to the antenna and type of
tag to be used. In addition, Px Explorer can display additional information such as the Product
Reference and Firmware version and revision. This section describes how to start with Px
Explorer.
5.1 Installing Px Explorer
To install Px Explorer software, insert the product CD-ROM into the disk drive on your PC and run
the Setup from the Software\Px Explorer folder and click “Next”
Click the “Browse” button if you want to choose a specific installation folder.

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Once the correct folder is selected, click “Next”
Click “Next” to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your desktop and a
program group will be created in the start menu.

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5.2 Running Px Explorer
Before launching Px Explorer be sure which COM port number is assigned to the TAGSYS Medio
P200u reader. Open the Device Manager and select “View > Devices by type”.
Power up the Medio P200u and connect the USB cable to both your PC and the Medio P200u.
Run Px Explorer. If the following window is displayed click yes.
Open the Communication Settings window (CTRL+C) and check the COM port number and the
communication speed. The default communication speed for the Medio P200u is 115200 Bauds.
Click OK. Now Px Explorer is ready to communicate with your Medio P200u.
5.3 Reading and Writing a Tag
Px Explorer includes a Wizard function used to guide you each step of how to read or program a
tag. We recommend using the Wizard function for users who are not familiar with all Px Explorer
capabilities and features.
Click on the Wizard icon (magic wand) to open the Px Explorer Wizard dialog box.

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Select the type of chip from the drop–down menu or place the tag on the antenna and click the
“Detect “ button to automatically detect the tag type.
Select the desired operation (Read or Write) and then click OK. All the necessary windows to
perform the desired action will be automatically displayed on the screen.
For more details concerning Px Explorer select the info menu and click Help (CTRL+H) to display
the Px Explorer User’s Guide