turck TN Q Series User manual

Your Global Automation Partner
Instructions for Use
TN…-Q…L…-H1147
UHF Read/Write Heads

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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.........................................................................................................7
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 notes ....................................................................................................... 9
4 Product Description .........................................................................................................................10
4.1 Device overview ............................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Display elements............................................................................................................................10
4.2 Properties and features................................................................................................10
4.3 Operating principle.......................................................................................................11
4.4 Functions and operating modes ................................................................................12
4.4.1 Operating frequency ....................................................................................................................12
4.4.2 Combination of UHF read/write heads and tags................................................................12
4.5 Technical accessories....................................................................................................13
5 Installing.............................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Mounting plate fixing...................................................................................................15
5.2 Mast and tube mounting .............................................................................................16
5.3 With the RH-Q240L280/Q280L640 arm bracket......................................................17
6 Connection.........................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Wiring diagrams ............................................................................................................18
7 Commissioning ................................................................................................................................19
7.1 Connecting read/write heads with the PC................................................................19
7.1.1 Connecting the read/write head with a PC via the RFID interface ..............................19
7.1.2 Connecting the read/write head with a PC via the interface converter ....................20
7.1.3 Creating a project in PACTware................................................................................................21
7.2 Parameterizing read/write heads with the DTM .....................................................26
7.2.1 Starting the extended read/write head parameter setting............................................27
7.2.2 DTM main menu – overview......................................................................................................28
7.2.3 Choosing the access level...........................................................................................................29
7.2.4 Calculating radiated power........................................................................................................30
7.2.5 Switching on Presence sensing mode ...................................................................................31
7.2.6 Transferring the RSSI value – communication ....................................................................32
7.2.7 Setting the air interface parameters – EPC Class 1 Gen 2................................................33
7.2.8 Error Handling – selectable parameters ................................................................................33
7.2.9 Event Handling – selectable parameters...............................................................................33

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7.2.10 Setting the RSSI filter – Post read filter...................................................................................34
7.2.11 Setting LED indication – Signaling ..........................................................................................35
7.3 Testing the read/write head........................................................................................36
7.3.1 Starting the RFID Test...................................................................................................................36
7.3.2 Start window – overview.............................................................................................................37
7.3.3 RFID Test – main menu ................................................................................................................38
7.3.4 RFID Test – Basic test window...................................................................................................39
7.3.5 RFID Test – Tag actions window...............................................................................................40
7.3.6 RFID Test – Logger window .......................................................................................................42
7.3.7 RFID Test – Reader Status window ..........................................................................................43
7.3.8 HF diagnosis window ...................................................................................................................43
7.4 Querying device information with the DTM ............................................................44
8 Operation ...........................................................................................................................................46
8.1 LED indications ..............................................................................................................46
9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................47
9.1 Rectifying errors ............................................................................................................48
10 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................50
11 Repair..................................................................................................................................................50
11.1 Returning devices..........................................................................................................50
12 Disposal ..............................................................................................................................................50
13 Technical Data...................................................................................................................................51
13.1 Technical data – TN865… ............................................................................................51
13.2 Technical data – TN902… ............................................................................................52
13.3 Technical data – TN840/920…....................................................................................53
13.4 Technical data – TN917… ............................................................................................54
13.5 Technical data – TN866… ............................................................................................55
13.6 Technical data – TN902/915…....................................................................................56
13.7 Technical data – TN920… ............................................................................................57
13.8 Technical data – TN921… ............................................................................................58
14 Appendix: Conformity Declarations and Approvals..................................................................59
14.1 EU Declaration of Conformity .....................................................................................59
14.2 FCC/IC digital device limitations – TN902-Q120L130-H1147 ...............................59
14.3 FCC/IC digital device limitations – TN902-Q175L200-H1147 ...............................60

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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
These instructions are aimed at qualified personal and must be carefully read by anyone
mounting, commissioning, operating, maintaining, dismantling or disposing 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:
nData sheet
nQuick start guide
nConfiguration manual
nStartup manuals
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
Scope of delivery
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2 Notes on the Product
2.1 Product identification
These instructions apply to the following UHF read/write heads:
H1147 Receptacle
Receptacle
H1147 Receptacle for
M12 × 1 RFID cable
T N 865 Read/write head –
Operating frequency
865 865…868 MHz
866 866…868 MHz
902 902…928 MHz
840/
920
840.5…844.5 MHz &
920.5…924.5 MHz
902/
915
902…907,5 MHz &
915…928 MHz
917 917…920.8 MHz
920 920...926 MHz
921 920...925 MHz
Read/write heads,
Mounting condition
NNon-flush mountable
Turck RFID system
BL ident
T N 865 – Q120L130 – H1147
Q120L130 Design –
Design
Q120L130 Rectangular
120 × 130 × 60
mm
Q175L200 Rectangular
175 × 200 × 60
mm
2.2 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes:
nRead/write head
nQuick Start Guide
nMounting aid incl. mounting bracket and two M6 × 8 screws
nGrounding set
nFour screw covers
nOne screw cap M12

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2.3 Legal requirements
The devices comply with the following regulations:
Device Region of use Regulations
TN865-Q…L…-H1147 e.g. Europe,
Turkey, India
n2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)
n2014/35/EU (low voltage)
n2014/53/EC (RED Directive)
n2011/65/EU (RoHS)
TN902-Q…L…-H1147 USA FCC Rules Part 15
Canada Industry Canada RSS-210
Mexico IFETEL, Dictamen (electrical safety)
TN840/920-Q120L130-
H1147
China SRRC
TN917-Q120L130-H1147 Korea KCC
TN866-Q120L130-H1147 Russia Import license for wireless devices
TN902/915-Q120L130-
H1147
Brazil ANATEL
TN920-Q120L130-H1147 Australia ACMA
New Zealand RSM
TN921-Q…L…-H1147 Singapore IDMA
NOTE
Additional certification may be required, depending on the region of use. Tests for
other national approvals can be carried out and implemented if necessary.
2.4 Manufacturer and service
Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG
Witzlebenstraße 7
45472 Mülheim 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
Obvious misuse
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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 BL ident read/write heads are used for contactless data exchange with the BL ident tags in
the BL ident UHF RFID system. The following table shows the operating frequency of the
devices.
Type code Operating frequency Region
TN865-… 865…868 MHz Europe, Turkey, India
TN902-… 902…928 MHz North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
TN840/920-… 840.5…844.5MHz and
920.5…924.5MHz
China
TN917-… 917…920.8 MHz Korea
TN866-… 866…868 MHz Russia
TN902/915-… 902…907.5MHz and
915…928MHz
Brazil
TN920-… 920…926MHz Australia, New Zealand
TN921-… 920…925MHz Singapore
These devices may only be started up under the following conditions:
nThe particular frequency range is permissible for the use of UHF-RFID.
nThe operating frequency range of the devices is compliant with the permissible UHF RFID
range of the region.
nA valid certification and/or approval is available for the region of use.
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
nThe devices are not suitable for the protection of persons or property and must not be used
in safety-related applications.
nThe devices must not be used under water.

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3.3 General safety notes
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 the UHF read/write heads may be harmful
to health. Observe minimum distances 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, Brazil, Korea,
Australia, New Zealand
4 W EIRP > 0.30 m
Singapore 0.5 W ERP > 0.24 m
nThe radiation of the UHF read/write heads may have an adverse effect on the operation of
electrically controlled medical equipment. Keep an additional distance from active radiation
sources up to the maximum transmission distance.

Product Description
Properties and features
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4 Product Description
The UHF read/write heads have a rectangular design (120 × 130 mm or 175 × 200 mm). The
devices are rated to degree of protection IP67 and are contained in an aluminum housing with
a plastic front. The power supply and data exchange with the controller are implemented via an
RFID interface. A 4-pin M12 × 1 connector is provided for connecting to the RFID interface.
4.1 Device overview
200
175
60
M12
LED
130
120
60
M12
LED
Fig.1: Dimensions –
TN…-Q175L200-H1147
Fig.2: Dimensions –
TN…-Q120L130-H1147
4.1.1 Display elements
Each device is provided with three adjustable LEDs. An audible alarm can also be set using soft-
ware tools.
4.2 Properties and features
nRectangular read/write heads
nActive face front
nWriting and reading of passive UHF tags in single and multitag mode
nRead/write distances up to several meters (depending on ambient conditions, the parameter
setting of the read/write head and the selected tag)
nCompact design for mounting in restricted spaces
nProtection class IP67

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4.3 Operating principle
The read/write heads are used for contactless data exchange with tags. For this the controller
sends commands and data via the interface to the read/write head and receives the corres-
ponding response data from the read/write head. The reading of the IDs of all RFID tags in the
read area or the writing of an RFID tag with a specific production date are examples of typical
commands. To communicate with the tag, the data of the read/write head is coded and trans-
ferred via an electromagnetic field, which at the same time supplies the tags with power.
A read/write head contains a transmitter and a receiver, an interface to the interface and a
coupling element (coil and dipole antenna) for communicating with the tag. Electromagnetic
wave propagation is used for the transmission between read/write head and tag on devices for
the UHF range.
IC
Read/write head Data carrier
UHF: electromagnetic wave
Fig.3: Operating principle of UHF-RFID
The antenna of the read/write head generates electromagnetic waves. This produces a trans-
mission window as a so-called air interface in which the data exchange with the tag takes place.
The size of the transmission window depends on the combination of read/write heads and
tags, as well as on the relevant environmental conditions.
Each read/write head can communicate with a number of tags. This requires the read/write
head and the tag to operate in the same frequency range. Depending on the power and fre-
quency used, the device ranges vary from a few millimeters up to several meters. The specified
maximum read/write distances only represent typical values under laboratory conditions
without allowing for the effect of materials. The achievable distances may vary due to compon-
ent tolerances, the mounting situation in the application, ambient conditions and the effect of
materials (particularly metal and liquids).

Product Description
Functions and operating modes
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4.4 Functions and operating modes
The devices enable passive UHF tags to be read or written in single and multitag operation. For
this the devices form a transmission zone that varies in size and range according to the tags
used and the operating conditions of the application. Refer to the data sheets for the applicable
maximum read/write distances. The devices can be fully tested, configured and parameterized
from a PC using the specified software tools.
4.4.1 Operating frequency
The Turck UHF system uses nationally specified transmission frequencies for the communica-
tion between the tags and read/write heads. These national operating frequencies for UHF are
the frequency ranges that are individually specified by the national regulation bodies.
The operating frequency of the devices in the UHF band is for example 865…868 MHz for
Europe and 902…928 MHz for the USA. The BL ident read/write heads in the UHF band can
therefore only be used in the countries they are intended for and must not be put into opera-
tion outside of these regions. As the BL ident UHF tags do not radiate their own radio waves,
these are suitable for use worldwide.
Turck offers different tag variants that are specially designed and optimized for national fre-
quency bands in order to achieve as large a communication range as possible. Wide-band
multi-range tags for international use are also available as an alternative.
The various Turck read/write heads support the following operating frequencies:
n865…868 MHz (e.g. for Europe, Turkey and India)
n866…868 MHz (e.g. for Russia)
n902…928 MHz (e.g. for USA and Canada)
n920…925 MHz (e.g. for China and Singapore)
n902…907.5 MHz and 915...928 MHz (e.g. for Brazil)
n917…920.8 MHz (e.g. for Korea)
The relevant national specifications for UHF such as frequency range, output and the status of
any national regulations can be obtained from the Internet at:
http://www.gs1.org/docs/epcglobal/UHF_Regulations.pdf
For more detailed information please contact the regulation authorities of the country where
you wish to use the UHF RFID system.
HF RFID systems can be run parallel to UHF RFID systems in an installation.
4.4.2 Combination of UHF read/write heads and tags
The UHF read/write heads form a transmission zone for which the size depends on the combin-
ation of read/write head and tag. The listed maximum read/write distances only represent typ-
ical values under laboratory conditions without the effect of materials. The achievable dis-
tances may be different due to component tolerances, mounting location in the application,
ambient conditions and the effect of materials (particularly metal).
For this reason, the application must be tested in all cases under real conditions (particularly
with read and write operations in motion).

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4.5 Technical accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the device:
Dimension drawing Type Ident-No. Description
100
45 ø 6,5
(4x)
61
57 83
RH-Q240L280/Q280L640 7030296 Arm bracket for UHF read/write heads

Installing
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5 Installing
The devices can be mounted in any position.
Mount the device with the appropriate fixing accessories.
The minimum distance between two read/write heads using the same frequency depends on
the maximum radiant power and the alignment of the antenna.
Tag Tag
TagTag
Tag Tag
D
D
D
Fig.4: Antenna alignment
Antenna alignment Minimum distance D for
TN…-Q175L200-H1147
with ERP = 1 W
Minimum distance D for
TN…-Q120L130-H1147
with ERP = 0.5 W
Back to back 0.5m 0.25m
Side by side 1m 0.5m
Front to front 2.5m 1.25m
NOTE
The stated values do not take into account the effect of the tags.

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5.1 Mounting plate fixing
Fasten the device with four M5 × 35 cylinder screws on a pre-drilled mounting plate.
Fig.5: Screwing the read/write head onto the mounting plate

Installing
Mast and tube mounting
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5.2 Mast and tube mounting
Fit the device with the intended mounting aid as shown in the following figure.
M6 x 8
Fig.6: Mast and tube mounting

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5.3 With the RH-Q240L280/Q280L640 arm bracket
The RH-Q240L280/Q280L640 arm bracket (Ident-No. 7030296) is not supplied with the device
and must be ordered separately.
Secure the read/write head with two M6 × 12 screws on the arm bracket.
Mount arm bracket with read/write head at the intended mounting location.
M6 x 12
Fig.7: Mounting the read/write head on the arm bracket

Connection
Wiring diagrams
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6 Connection
DANGER
Effect on electrically controlled medical devices such as pacemakers
Danger to life due to malfunction or failure of medical equipment
Determine and ensure the recommended distances between medical equip-
ment and radiation sources.
Connect the device via the M12 plug connector to the RFID interface as shown in the
wiring diagrams.
6.1 Wiring diagrams
Connection cables …/S2500
Pin assignment Wiring diagram
4
31
2
+

1 RD
3 BK
4 WH
2 BU Data
Data
Connection cables …/S2501
Pin assignment Wiring diagram
4
31
2
+

1 BN
3 BU
4 BK
2 WH Data
Data
Connection cables …/S2503
Pin assignment Wiring diagram
4
31
2
1 BN
3 BU
4 WH
2 BK
+
–
Data
Data

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7 Commissioning
The device is operational automatically once the cables are connected and the power supply is
switched on.
The read/write heads can be assigned additional parameters via the DTM in the PACTware 5.0
FDT frame application. FDT and DTM can be downloaded free of charge from www.turck.com.
The planning and preparation of an RFID system require different measures, depending on the
application. Further information on this is provided in the RFID engineering manual.
7.1 Connecting read/write heads with the PC
In order to carry out extended parameter setting with the DTM, the read/write head must be
connected with a PC. The read/write heads can be connected with a PC via a TBEN-RFID inter-
face (e.g. TBEN-S2-2RFID-4DXP) or via the STW-RS485-USB interface converter.
7.1.1 Connecting the read/write head with a PC via the RFID interface
Connect the read/write head to the RFID interface converter using an appropriate
connection cable (e.g. RK4.5T-2RS4.5T/S2500).
Connect the RFID interface via a suitable Ethernet cable to the PC.
Connect the RFID interface to a power supply.
UHF RFID read/write head
e.g. TNxxx-Q175L200-H1147
RFID interface
TBEN-S2-2RFID-4DXP
RFID cable
e.g. RK4.5T-…-RS4.5T/S2500
Ethernet cable
e.g. RSSD-RJ45…
PC / Notebook
with Ethernet interface
Fig.8: Connecting the read/write head with a PC via the TBEN-S2-2RFID-4DXP

Commissioning
Connecting read/write heads with the PC
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7.1.2 Connecting the read/write head with a PC via the interface converter
The following accessories are required to connect read/write heads to a PC:
nSTW-RS485-USB interface converter (Ident-No. 7030354)
nSTW-RS485-USB-PS power supply unit (Ident-No. 7030355)
Accessories are not supplied with the device and must be ordered separately.
Connect the read/write head to the interface converter using a suitable connection cable
(e.g. RK4.5T-2/S2500) according to the following color coding:
STW-RS485-USB …/S2500
plug connectors
…/S2501
plug connectors
…/S2503
plug connectors
VCC Brown (BN) Brown (BN) Red (RD)
GND Blue (BU) Blue (BU) Black (BK)
RS485-A White (WH) Black (BK) White (WH)
RS485-B Black (BK) White (WH) Blue (BU)
Connect a USB cable to the interface converter (USB1.1 type B).
Connect the open end of the USB cable to a free USB port on the PC
(USB1.1 type A).
Set the switches on the side of the interface converter for the termination to [ON].
Connect the interface converter via the STW... power supply unit to a power supply.
UHF RFID read/write head
e.g. TNxxx-Q175L200-H1147
Interface converter
STW-RS485-USB
Power supply
STW-RS485-USB-PS
RFID cable
e.g. RK4.5T/S2500
PC / Notebook
with USB-interface
Fig.9: Connecting the read/write head via the interface converter with a PC