Tres tres900 User manual

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Operations Manual
This document is made available to tres900 product owners and users for integration purposes. Proprietary
and confidential information is contained within; therefore this document is protected by all applicable
international intellectual property laws. The information contained in this document is constantly subject to
revision (see Rev. number at bottom of page).

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TableofContents
PRODUCTDESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................3
SCOPE.........................................................................................................................................................................3
PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................................................3
SUMMARY....................................................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION...............................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCEDOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................................................3
REVISIONHISTORY.........................................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCTOPERATIONS......................................................................................................................................4
HARDWAREDESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................4
READER.......................................................................................................................................................................4
TAGS...........................................................................................................................................................................4
QUICKSTARTGUIDE...........................................................................................................................................5
PackageInspection...............................................................................................................................................5
Appearance..........................................................................................................................................................5
ReadingTags........................................................................................................................................................5
ReaderCableDefinition........................................................................................................................................5
ReaderCableColorCodeChart............................................................................................................................6
PowerRequirements............................................................................................................................................6
WIEGANDOUTPUT........................................................................................................................................................6
WireSpecifications...............................................................................................................................................6
SERIALOUTPUT(RS232)................................................................................................................................................6
WireSpecifications...............................................................................................................................................6
TCP/IPETHERNETOUTPUT.............................................................................................................................................7
PCConfiguration..................................................................................................................................................8
FactoryDefaultSettingofIPAddress...................................................................................................................8
HyperTerminalSetupwithIPAddress..................................................................................................................8
POWERLEVELCONTROL..................................................................................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................9
PRODUCTORDERINGGUIDE..............................................................................................................................10
PRODUCTDIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................................................10
READERINSTALLATIONGUIDE...........................................................................................................................10
MOUNTING................................................................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATIONOVERVIEW..............................................................................................................................................11
TriggerFunction.................................................................................................................................................11
VerticalPlane.....................................................................................................................................................11
TagVehicleInstallation......................................................................................................................................11
ParallelSurfacesRule.........................................................................................................................................11
WIEGANDPANELWIRING.............................................................................................................................................12
SERIALPORTRS232WIRING.........................................................................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE...............................................................................................................................12
WIRINGGUIDE..................................................................................................................................................13
LIMITEDWARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................14
SCOPEOFWARRANTY:..................................................................................................................................................14
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ProductDescription
Scope
This document describes the physical characteristics, functional requirements and software
features contained in the tres900 which is a 902~928MHz product. It lists the product
specifications, as well as environmental and operational criteria.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the tres900 features, functions and options.
Included in this document will be details on the installation, the operations and any other
special considerations necessary to setup and operate the product.
Summary
tres900 is the brand name for a new line of 902~928 MHz RFID Readers and Tags. We are a
U.S. company comprised of seasoned RFID professionals, including engineers, marketing, and
distribution specialists. We have co-designed a product line that is ideally suited to the supply
chain, document tracking, and parking markets. We will be selling our products through
Systems Integrators and OEM channels.
RFID systems provide an automatic means to identify physical objects without the need for
line-of-sight communication. The main components of a RFID system are tags, readers, and
host computer. RFID tags are attached to physical objects as a means to identify them. RFID
readers convert the radio waves sent from the tags to get the digital data and send the collected
data to the host computer.
ProductIdentification
To identify the tres900 newly developed 902~928MHz Passive Tag, Reader, Wiegand +
RS232 Serial IO outputted simultaneously and a TCP/IP Ethernet + RS232 serial IO outputted
simultaneously version, the shipping label is marked with the complete model part number and
final assembly number. Detail ordering is described later in this document.
ReferenceDocuments
TBD
RevisionHistory
Rev 01, 09/23/11 - Initial Draft by Rick Langevin
Rev 02, 10/12/11 - Added Ethernet section for Readers that have TCP/IP
Rev 03, 12/14/11 - Updates to drawings and specifications
Rev A, 03/02/12 - Initial Release of the manual after edits from many people
Rev B, 03/08/12 - Added Parts List changes
Rev C, 04/18/12 - Added trouble shooting guide
Rev D, 05/25/12 - changes made for power requirements & more trouble shooting info
Rev E, 07/20/12 - added trademark notations
Rev F, 09/21/12 - warranty details and cleanup
Rev G, 12/11/12 - picture for RS232 + pictures reflecting recommended power supply

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ProductOperations
HardwareDescription
The tres900 Reader comes with many rich features like multi-protocol and multi-tag reading,
integrated and environmentally protected packaging, long-distance reading and writing, and the
ability of reading multiple tags moving at high speed.
The tres900 Reader is a fully integrated reader with a RF module, digital signal processing
(DSP) module, power conditioning module, built-in circular polarized antenna and packaged in
a weather-proof and UV protected housing. The circular polarized antenna allows it to work in
asset management applications and its programmable triggering modes enable the reader to
work in either self-triggering or master/slave modes. Versatile I/O interfaces enable the tres900
to work with serial RS-232, Wiegand, and TCP/IP Ethernet.
The tres900 Reader is a multi-protocol UHF reader, which supports ISO18000-6B and EPC
protocols. It can read and write UCODE, TI, Alien and many other labels. The reader’s
firmware is upgradable, enabling it to support protocol expansion and feature upgrades, giving
it the ability to grow with the maturing RFID technologies.
The integrated high-gain and circular polarized antenna allows the reader to achieve a
respectable read range, and the internal DSP module enables the reader to manage multi-tag
arbitration at high speed, thus making it suitable for material management applications.
Reader
The RFID Reader is a device that captures and processes tag data. These devices are called
readers or interrogators. Readers are connected to the antenna and are connected to the RFID
network infrastructure. The Reader provides the energy of which a fraction is used to energize
and wake up the tag. The reach of the reader is determined by the design of the antenna (both
Tag and Reader) and the power and configuration of the reader. The Reader detects and filters
data bits emitted from compatible RF Tags then converts the bits into the associated computer
format of serial RS232, Wiegand, and/or TCP/IP Ethernet communications protocols.
Advanced error detection algorithms provide error-free operation.
The Reader can also operate on variable power sources of 8 to 16 VDC. Connection to the
Reader is made using low-cost shielded twisted pair cables (22 AWG up to 22 feet, over 22 feet
see recommended wire chart at end of this document).
Tags
An RFID-tag is a device which is attached to objects and/or assets to be identified. When radio
signals are received, information is transmitted back to the RFID reader. RFID tags consist of
the following components: the microchip (or IC), the antenna, the connection between IC and
antenna and the substrate on which the tag is produced. The microchips are the brains of the
tag. The antenna handles the communication from either the Tag to the Reader or from the
Reader to the Tag.
Passive tags reflect the RF signal transmitted to them from a reader or transceiver and add
information by modulating the reflected signal. A passive tag does not use a battery to boost the
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QuickStartGuide
PackageInspection
The shipping package includes a tres900 Reader with a pigtail cable for connecting power and
communication to and from the Reader, a CD with documentation with programs used for
setting up and testing the Reader, and an antenna mounting bracket. Please check to confirm all
items are present upon receiving the reader package. If any questions, please contact our dealer
immediately or contact our after-sales support directly.
Appearance
The Reader is silvery white cuboids (see Figure below). There are screw holes on its back panel
for mounting and installation.
ReadingTags
Simply connect your power to the Reader. At this point you will hear an audible tone (beep)
from the Reader, indicating power is on and unit working. If Tags are within range you will
hear a beep each time a Tag is read with each successive read. Congratulations, you have just
successfully installed the Reader and are achieving Tag reads. If there is more than 1 Tag
within range all should be reading successfully.
ReaderCableDefinition
In Figure below shows the labels and where they go for the cable attached to the Reader.

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ReaderCableColorCodeChart
The below chart details the color coded cable to the signal and Reader function in which it is
connected to. This chart is for the Wiegand and RS232 version of Readers.
Color Signal Name Function
Brown RS232 TX RS232
White RS232 RX RS232
Purple RS232 GND Ground
Yellow DATA1 Wiegand
Green DATA0 Wiegand
Gray Ground Wiegand
Blue T1 Reader Control
Red Power +V +8 to +16 volts
Black Power -V -volts ground
PowerRequirements
The Reader can be powered from regulated, linear, or switching power sources having the
characteristics defined in the Specifications section of this document (8 to 16 volts). tres900
can sell you a power supply suitable for use with the Reader or your own power supply can be
used. The recommended power supply is the tres-PSS12-035: Power Supply, 85-264VAC,
35W, 12VDC @ 3A regulated, which is supplied with each Reader. The Reader unit Warranty
is based on its use.
WiegandOutput
This is a standard Wiegand protocol with Data 0 (GREEN wire) and Data 1 (YELLOW wire)
normally resting at +5 volts and moving to zero voltage (GRAY wire - Ground) on logic 0 or
logic 1.
WireSpecifications
Shielded (22 AWG for cable length ≤25’ and 16 AWG for lengths 25’ to 500’ per Wiegand
specification) insulated, stranded wire is recommended and all wires should be tinned.
SerialOutput(RS232)
This is a standard RS232 Serial interface that can be read by any computer that accepts RS232
communications. The Readers will output data through simultaneous output ports and can be
monitored with a terminal program that displays ASCII data.
WireSpecifications
Shielded (22 AWG for communication cable length up to 25’ and 16 AWG for communication
lengths beyond 25’) insulated, stranded wire is recommended and all wires should be stripped
approximately 3/8 inches and tinned.

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TCP/IPEthernetOutput
This is a standard TCP/IP Ethernet modem (ZNE-100TL module network adaptor). It will be
necessary to load a program termed “ZNetCom2.66_Setup.exe” (included on the CD) in order
to setup your preferred properties. If you run the setup program (Figure below) you will see the
following:
Just highlight and select the “Next” tab and follow the setup instructions. Once the program is
installed you will see the following configuration screen (Figure below). You may want to
change the language and do a Search, and then you can configure the IP address if you need to
modify it. The default password is ‘88888’.
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PCConfiguration
Windows XP users should first enter the system control panel, click “Start” “Control
Panel”, and then select the “network connection” icon; select the “Local Area Connection”
icon for the ZNE-100TL module network adaptor, then select the property option and choose
“internet protocol (TCP/IP)” within the “Routine” Tab to check its “Property”, as Figure
below.
Choose “Use the IP address below”, and fill in the IP address “192.168.0.3”, network mask
“255.255.255.0” and default MAC address “192.168.0.1” (the part of DNS is not needed to be
entered). Click the OK button to confirm the setting, and wait for the system to complete the
configuration.
FactoryDefaultSettingofIPAddress
The default IP address of reader is 192.168.0.178.
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PowerLevelControl
The program in the CD called “treslevel.exe” is a handy utility that allows you to control the
output power of the Reader. What this means is if you are getting 30’ read range but only want
15’, then change the Output Level from 30.0 dBm to 20.0 dBm. Once installed you connect
your Reader to the PC via RS232 port and run this program.
Specifications
Item Details Specifications
Operating Frequency 902MHz～928MHz (860-960 MHz built-in)
RF Protocol ISO18000-6B, EPC Class 1, EPC Class 1 GEN 2
Operating Method FHSS or fixed frequency (configured by software)
Antenna Internal 7dBi circular polarized w/ 0.65:1.0 H/V power ratio
Max RF Power 30 dBm (1 Watt)
Power Flatness ＜0.5 DB
RF Power Range 20~30 dBm, Software Adjustable
Tag ID Modes Timed Mode - automatically reads at fixed time
Trigger Mode - external trigger control to read
Wiegand Timing Parameters Pulse Width Time 80µS, Pulse Interval Time 2mS
Identify Tag Time <8ms Identify single tag)
Reading/Writing Tag Time Reads every 8 bytes in less than 5ms
Writes every 4 bytes in less than 25ms
Reading/Writing Tag Distance 18’ to 25’, depends on variables defined later
Communication Interface RS-232, Wiegand 26 bit, TCP/IP
Input One way trigger input
Power Supply (suggested) 8-16VDC @ 2Amp
Power Consumption (peak) 1.5 A max. @ 12VDC
Size 10.24” x 10.24” x 3.54” (260mm×260mm×90mm)
Package Size 17.13” x 11.42” x 5.04” (435mm×290mm×128mm)
Gross Weight 7.0 lb (3.20kg)
Net Weight 4.2 lb (1.91kg)
Work Temperature -4F to 158F (-20C to +70C)
Storage Temperature -40F to 185F (-40C to +85C)
Working Status Indication Audible Beeper
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ProductOrderingGuide
Part Number Description
tres900
902-928 MHz UHF Passive Tag Reader - FCC Part 15, CE, Wiegand/Serial output, reads
EPC Class 1 Gen2 tags, Indoor/Outdoor, mounting bracket, Circular Polarized Antenna
tres900E
902-928 MHz UHF Passive Tag Reader - FCC Part 15, CE, TCP/IP output, reads EPC Class
1 Gen2 tags, Indoor/Outdoor, mounting bracket, Circular Polarized Antenna
tres900-PRGM Programmer for EPC Class 1 Gen2 tags - software included, License Required
tres900-SFW Software License for tres900 PRGM - 1,000 tag capability
THC-PS094B Steel Pedestal - 2” pipe, black powder coated up to 94” high mounting, AVI applications
tres-WS421G Windshield Sticker - EPC G2 - adhesive to windshield - TRES logo - 4 in. x 1 in
tres-WS421C Windshield Sticker - EPC G2 - adhesive to windshield – excluding logo - 4 in. x 1 in
tres-ISOM Graphics Quality ISO PVC Personnel Card - 3.37 in x 2.125 in x 30 mil
tres-MM3980-ST Metal Mount tag - Blue Plastic casing - 3.81 x 1.06 x .56 in
tres-MMSMST-MC Super Slim Metal Mount Tag - incl. 2 Std. Color Logo - 1.25 X .375 X .125
tres-MMURFT-MC Adhesive Tag - Metal/All Surface Mount - Incl. 2 Std. Colors - 2.88 x 1.38 x .09 in.
tres-MMURFHT-MC RFID Hard Tag - Metal/All Surface Mount - Incl. 2 Std. Colors - 4.13 x 1.75 x .20 in.
tres-HT600-G HangTag with tres Generic Graphics 6.0 x 2.125 x .04 inches
tres-HT600 HangTag with Custom Graphics 6.0 x 2.125 x .04 in. - 4 Color - PMS Colors
tres-HT650 HangTag with Custom Graphics - 6.5 x 3.5 x .02 in. - 4 Std C (Black, Red, Green, Yel, Blue)
tres-HLT1240 Head Lamp Tag - Clear Adhesive w/copper inlay - incl. Programming, 4.125 x .75 x .002 in.
tres-PSS12-035 Power Supply, 85-264VAC, 35W, 12VDC @ 3A regulated (11-14VDC)
ProductDimensions
ReaderInstallationGuide
This section contains information for configuring the Reader’s power and signal cabling. Power
and communications are provided through a supplied pigtail cable at the bottom of the Reader.
Mounting
The mounting bracket is designed specifically for mounting the tres900 Reader. The Reader
could be installed on a pole or on wood, concrete, or brick structures and aim the antenna