turck PD20-UHF User manual

Your Global Automation Partner
Instructions for Use
PD20-UHF
RFID Handheld

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Contents
1 About these Instructions 5
1.1 Target groups 5
1.2 Explanation of Symbols Used 5
1.3 Other documents 5
1.4 Naming convention 5
1.5 Feedback about these instructions 5
2 Notes on the Product 6
2.1 Product Identification 6
2.2 Scope of Delivery 6
2.3 Legal Requirements 6
2.4 Manufacturer and Service 7
3 For Your Safety 8
3.1 Intended Use 8
3.2 Obvious Misuse 8
3.3 General Safety Instructions 9
4 Product Description 10
4.1 Device Overview 10
4.2 Properties and Characteristics 10
4.3 Functional Principle 10
4.4 Functions and Operating Modes 11
4.4.1 Transmission Frequency 11
5 Connection 12
5.1 Battery Charging 12
5.2 Connect the handheld to the mobile device 12
6 Commissioning 13
7 Operation 14
7.1 Start the Turck RFID app 14
7.2 Home Screen — Overview 14
7.3 Perform Scan 15
7.4 Reading and Writing Tags 16
7.4.1 Reading and Writing Tags — Advanced Features 17
7.4.2 Example: Read Data 18
7.4.3 Example: Write Data 23
7.5 Battery and Connection Display 29
8 Setting 31
8.1 Assign password 31
8.2 Setting the scan screen 32
8.2.1 Area: Send data – Parameters 33
8.2.2 Area: Scanning – Parameters 38
8.2.3 Area: Display – Parameters 38
8.2.4 Area: Security – Parameters 38
8.3 Integrating the Turck RFID App in the Web Application 39
8.3.1 Transferring configuration parameters – URL format 39
8.3.2 Overview of the configuration parameters 39

Contents
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9 Eliminating Interference 42
10 Maintenance 43
10.1 Carrying out a Firmware Update 43
11 Repair 43
11.1 Returning Devices 43
12 Disposal 43
13 Technical Data 44
14 EU declaration of conformity 45

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1 About these Instructions
These operating instructions describe the structure, functions and the use of the product and
will help you to operate the product as intended. Read these instructions carefully before using
the product. This is to avoid possible damage to persons, property or the device. Retain the in-
structions for future use during the service life of the product. If the product is passed on, pass
on these instructions as well.
1.1 Target groups
This document is written for specially trained personnel , and must be read carefully by anyone
who is responsible for the mounting, commissioning, operation, maintenance, disassembly or
disposal of the device.
1.2 Explanation of Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in these instructions:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a dangerous situation with high risk of death or severe injury if
not avoided.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a dangerous situation with medium risk of death or severe in-
jury if not avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a dangerous situation of medium risk which may result in minor
or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which may lead to property damage if not avoided.
NOTE
NOTE indicates tips, recommendations and useful information on specific actions
and facts. The notes simplify your work and help you to avoid additional work.
uCALL TO ACTION
This symbol denotes actions that the user must carry out.
aRESULTS OF ACTION
This symbol denotes relevant results of actions.
1.3 Other documents
Besides this document the following material can be found on the Internet at www.turck.com:
nOperating instructions
nData sheet
nApprovals
nConfiguration manual
1.4 Naming convention
Common synonyms for "data carriers" include "tag", "transponder", and "mobile storage
device". Read/write heads are also described as "transceivers" or "readers".
1.5 Feedback about these instructions
We make every effort to ensure that these instructions are as informative and as clear as pos-
sible. If you have any suggestions for improving the design or if some information is missing in
the document, please send your suggestions to [email protected].

Notes on the Product
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2 Notes on the Product
2.1 Product Identification
These instructions apply to the following UHF handhelds:
RInterface
Interface
RRFID reader
PD 20 Handheld –
Protection class
20 IP20
Handheld
PD 20 –UHF –NA –R
UHF Frequency Range –
Frequency Range
UHF UHF Frequency Range
NA Country of Deployment –
Country of Deployment
NA USA, Canada, Mexico
EN EU, Turkey, India
CHN China
AUS Australia
BRA Brazil
KOR Korea
RUS Russia
SGP Singapore
PER Peru
The device versions for Australia, Brazil, Korea, Russia, Singapore, and Peru are available on re-
quest.
2.2 Scope of Delivery
The scope of delivery includes:
nHandheld
nUSB charging cable
nPower supply unit
nQuick start guide
2.3 Legal Requirements
The devices are subject to the following directives:
Device Region Directives
PD20-UHF-EU-R Europe n2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
n2014/35/EC (low voltage)
n2014/53/EU (RED Directive)
PD20-UHF-NA-R USA nFCC Rules Part 15
Canada nIndustry Canada RSS-210
PD20-UHF-CHN-R China nSRRC
More information on other variants is available on request.

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2.4 Manufacturer and Service
Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG
Witzlebenstraße 7
45472 Muelheim an der Ruhr
Germany
Turck supports you with your projects, from initial analysis to the commissioning of your applic-
ation. The Turck product database contains software tools for programming, configuration or
commissioning, data sheets and CAD files in numerous export formats. You can access the
product database at the following address: www.turck.de/products
For further inquiries in Germany contact the Sales and Service Team on:
nSales: [phone]
nTechnology: [phone]
Outside Germany, please contact your local Turck representative.

For Your Safety
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3 For Your Safety
The product is designed according to state-of-the-art technology. However, residual risks still
exist. Observe the following warnings and safety notices to prevent damage to persons and
property. Turck accepts no liability for damage caused by failure to observe these warning and
safety notices.
3.1 Intended Use
These devices are designed solely for use in industrial areas.
The PD20 UHF handhelds are used for contactless data exchange with RFID UHF tags. Tags can
be read and written with the handhelds.
The following table shows the operating frequency of the devices:
Type code Operating frequency
PD20-UHF-EU-R 865.7…867.5 MHz
PD20-UHF-NA-R 902.75…927.25 MHz
PD20-UHF-CHN-R 920.25…924.75 MHz
PD20-UHF-AUS-R 920.25…925.75 MHz
PD20-UHF-BRA-R 902…907.5MHz and 915…928MHz
PD20-UHF-KOR-R 917…920.5 MHz
PD20-UHF-RUS-R 916…921 MHz
PD20-UHF-SGP-R 920…925 MHz
PD20-UHF-PER-R 916…928 MHz
The devices must only be operated in countries in which the particular frequency range is per-
missible for the use of UHF RFID.
The devices may only be used as described in these instructions. Any other use is not in accord-
ance with the intended use; Turck accepts no liability for any resulting damage.
3.2 Obvious Misuse
The device works only in conjunction with the Turck RFID app. It is not possible to connect it to
the audio input of PCs, radios, etc.

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3.3 General Safety Instructions
nThe device only meets the EMC requirements for industrial areas and is not suitable for use
in residential areas.
nThe device may only be assembled, installed, operated, parameterized and maintained by
professionally-trained personnel.
nThe device may only be used in accordance with applicable national and international regu-
lations, standards and laws.
nAny extended stay within the area of radiation of UHF devices may be harmful to health.
Maintain a minimum distance from the actively radiating surface of the UHF read/write head:
Region Max. permissible
total radiant output power
Safety distance
Europe, Russia, China 2 W ERP (according to ETSI) 0.24m
USA, Canada, Mexico 30 dBm ERP > 0.22 m
The minimum distances for other regions can be obtained from Turck on request.
nThe radiation of UHF devices may impair the operation of electrically controlled medical
equipment. Maintain an additional distance from active radiation sources up to the max-
imum transmission distance.

Product Description
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4 Product Description
The UHF-RFID handhelds in the PD20-UHF series have protection class IP20 and are contained
in a plastic housing. A mobile device with the Turck RFID app is required for operation. The
devices are equipped with a cable with a jack plug to connect to the audio port of mobile
devices.
Handhelds are available for use in the following regions:
nEurope
nNorth America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
nChina
Other country variants are available on request.
The Turck RFID app is free of charge for the iOS (from the App Store) and Android (from the Play
Store) operating systems.
4.1 Device Overview
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39
66
Fig.1: Dimensions
4.2 Properties and Characteristics
nMobile reading and writing of data of RIFD tags
nHandheld with UHF antenna
nConnection to the host device via audio port
nincl. Turck RFID app (iOS, Android) for reading and writing of tags
nCustom application software on request
nWifi 802.11a/b/g/n and wireless interface via connected host device
nDegree of protection IP20
nWithstands several drops from a height of 1.5m on smooth concrete
nPermanent lithium ion battery (1800 mAh), approx. 2 hours of active scanning
nIncl. Micro-B USB cable and power supply unit
4.3 Functional Principle
RFID (radio frequency identification) is a contactless process for the automatic identification of
static or moving objects by means of alternating electromagnetic fields. It uses, for example,
the serial number of the object, which is saved on a mobile tag (transponder/TAG) and is read
without contact by a read/write device over a distance of up to several meters. The RFID tech-
nology also enables multiple objects to be identified simultaneously. A direct line of sight con-
nection between the tag and the read/write head is not necessary.

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4.4 Functions and Operating Modes
The devices can be used to read and write passive UHF storage media in any location. To do
this, the devices form a transmission zone. The size and expansion of this zone may vary on ac-
count of several conditions, for example the tags used and the application conditions. The
devices can only be operated with the Turck RFID app.
4.4.1 Transmission Frequency
The Turck BL ident® UHF system works with country-specific transmission frequencies between
the tags and the read/write heads. These country-specific UHF transmission frequencies are de-
rived from the individual allocation of frequency ranges by the respective national regulatory
bodies.
For example, the operating frequencies of the devices in the UHF band are 865…868 MHz for
Europe and 902…928 MHZ for the USA. Before use, make sure that the BL ident® handhelds
comply with the region's specific UHF band. Any application in regions other than the accred-
ited ones is not permitted. Since BL ident® UHF tags do not emit their own radio waves, they
may be used worldwide.
In order to achieve the biggest possible communication range, Turck offers tags which are op-
timally tuned to country-specific frequency bands. Alternatively, broadband multi-area tags are
also available for international use.
The different Turck handhelds support the following transmission frequencies:
n865.7…867.5 MHz (Europe)
n902.75…927.25 MHz (USA, Canada and Mexico)
n920.25…924.75 MHz (China)
n920.25…925.75 MHz (Australia)
n902…907.5 MHz and 915…928 MHz (Brazil)
n917…920.5 MHz (Korea)
n916…921 MHz (Russia)
n920…925 MHz (Singapore)
n916…928 MHz (Peru)
All the country-specific details concerning UHF, such as frequency band, power supply, and any
national regulations are available at:
http://www.gs1.org/docs/epcglobal/UHF_Regulations.pdf
For more information, please contact the corresponding national authorities of the country in
which you want to deploy the UHF RFID system.
HF RFID systems can be operated in parallel with UHF RFID systems in a single system.

Connection
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5 Connection
5.1 Battery Charging
NOTE
The charging time depends on the selected charging method. Turck recommends
that the device should be charged for at least 2 hours before initial commissioning.
Connect the Micro-USB plug connector to the handheld.
Connect the USB plug connector to the USB port of a PC or a laptop.
or
Connect a USB plug connector to the network adapter.
Connect the network adapter to the power supply.
5.2 Connect the handheld to the mobile device
Connect the jack plug on the handheld to the audio port of the mobile device.

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6 Commissioning
The devices can be operated only with the Turck RFID app. The Turck RFID app is available free-
of-charge for Android and iOS devices in the Play Store or the App Store. Search for "Turck
RFID".
Android devices: Download the Turck RFID app from the Play Store and install it on your
mobile device.
IOS devices: Download the Turck RFID app from the App Store and install it on your mo-
bile device.
Fig.2: Icon for the Turck RFID app in the App Store

Operation
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7 Operation
The handheld can be operated only with the Turck RFID app.
Never leave the audio cable plugged in to the mobile device when not in use as it will de-
plete the battery of the handheld.
To operate the handheld while charging, you must use a charger that supplies 600 mA or
less.
7.1 Start the Turck RFID app
Open the Turck RFID app on your mobile device.
Set the volume of the mobile device to maximum.
aThe handheld can be operated via the Turck RFID app.
7.2 Home Screen — Overview
Fig.3: Turck RFID app: Start screen
The start screen provides access to the following elements:
nBattery and power supply indication
nScan button for starting the scan
nRead/Write button for reading and writing data
nSettings button for setting and configuring the handheld

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7.3 Perform Scan
Press the Scan button on the start screen.
aThe handheld starts the search for UHF tags in the detection range. The Turck RFID app
opens the Scan screen.
aThe handheld indicates each detected tag with an audible signal.
aThe EPCs of the detected tags are displayed and can be edited. Further information on
this is provided in the section “Reading and writing data”.
Fig.4: Turck RFID app: Scan screen
Interrupting a scan
Press Pause.
aThe scan is interrupted and can be continued at a later time. The displayed time contin-
ues running.
Aborting a scan
Press the Stop button.
aThe scan is aborted. The displayed time is reset with the next scan. The read EPCs can be
sent by email.

Operation
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7.4 Reading and Writing Tags
The Read/Write window is used for reading, writing, protecting or permanently deactivating
(killing) tags.
Fig.5: Turck RFID app – Screen: Read/Write
The Read/Write screen provides access to the following elements:
nEPC: Displays the EPC of the selected tag.
nSelection of the memory bank on the tag
nStart byte for the required action (hexadecimal and decimal formats selectable)
nNumber of bytes: If All is selected, as many bytes are read as are available in the particular
memory bank of the tag. If Some is selected, a specific number of bytes must be entered.
nDisplay of user data (hexadecimal, decimal and ASCII data formats selectable)
nUser data: The read data is displayed and can be edited.
nMore button: Opens the menu for additional functions
nRead button: Starts the read operation
nWrite button: Starts the write operation

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7.4.1 Reading and Writing Tags — Advanced Features
The following advanced functions are available:
nTag access password to use: Uses the access password when accessing the tag
nChange lock/unlock state: Locks or unlocks the selected memory area. The following states
can be selected:
State Description
writable Tag can be written with and without access
password (default setting: without access pass-
word)
permanently writable Tag can be written with and without access
password. The
permanently writable state cannot be
changed.
Write restricted Tag can only be written with the access pass-
word
permanently unwritable Tag cannot be written (status cannot be
changed)
nSend data by email: Send read data by email
nLoad data: Load previously saved data from the memory of the handheld
nSave data: Save data for later use on the handheld
nKill tag: Permanently deactivate tag
Open advanced functions: On the Read/Write screen press the More button.
Fig.6: Turck RFID app: Advanced functions

Operation
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7.4.2 Example: Read Data
A read operation can either be started from the start screen or from the Scan screen.
Starting the read operation from the start screen
If no EPC is selected, the device reads the first tag found. This will usually be the closest tag, but
this is not guaranteed. This mode should only be used when there is only one tag in the vicinity.
Press Read/Write on the start screen.
Fig.7: Start screen

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Select the memory bank to be read.
Fig.8: Selecting the memory bank
Select the required format for displaying the start byte.
Fig.9: Selecting the format

Operation
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Specify the start byte for the read operation: Press the current start byte and enter a new
start byte in the following window.
Fig.10: Selecting the start byte
Select the number of bytes to be read. If Some is selected, enter the number in the fol-
lowing window. If All is selected, as many bytes are written as are available in the particu-
lar memory bank of the tag.
Fig.11: Selecting the number of bytes