turck PD20-UHF-NA-R 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 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 17
7.4.1 Reading and Writing Tags — Advanced Features 18
7.4.2 Example: Read Data 19
7.4.3 Example: Write Data 24
7.5 Battery and Connection Display 30
8 Setting 32
8.1 Assign password 32
9 Eliminating Interference 33
10 Maintenance 34
10.1 Carrying out a Firmware Update 34
11 Repair 34
11.1 Returning devices 34
12 Disposal 34

Contents
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13 Technical Data 35
14 EU declaration of conformity 36

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1 About these Instructions
This manual describes the setup, the functions and use of the product and helps you to operate
the product for its intended use. Read the instructions carefully prior to using the product. This
will prevent the risk of personal injury and damage to property. Keep these instructions safe
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
The following symbols are used in these instructions:
DANGER
DANGER indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will res-
ult in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a possible hazardous situation with the risk of death or serious
injury if it is not prevented.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation that may cause possible damage to property if it is not
prevented.
NOTE
NOTE indicates tips, recommendations and important information. The notes sim-
plify work, contain information on particular operating steps and help to avoid addi-
tional work resulting from incorrect procedures.
uMANDATORY ACTION
This symbol denotes actions that the user must carry out.
aRESULT OF ACTION
This symbol denotes the relevant results of actions and procedures.
1.3 Other documents
Besides this document the following material can be found on the Internet at www.turck.com:
nOperating instructions
nData sheet
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 following are included in the scope of delivery:
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 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Germany
Turck supports you in your projects – from the initial analysis right through to the commission-
ing of your application. The Turck product database offers you several software tools for pro-
gramming, configuring or commissioning, as well as data sheets and CAD files in many export
formats. You can access the Product Database directly via the following address:
www.turck.de/products
For further inquiries in Germany contact the Sales and Service Team on:
nSales: [phone]
nTechnical: [phone]
For overseas inquiries contact your national Turck representative.

For Your Safety
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3 For Your Safety
The product is designed according to state of the art technology. Residual hazards, however,
still exist. Observe the following warnings and safety regulations in order to prevent danger to
persons and property. Turck accepts no liability for damage caused by failure to observe these
warnings and safety instructions.
3.1 Intended Use
The devices are designed solely for use in industrial applications.
The PD20-UHF handhelds are used for wireless exchange of data with RFID UHF tags. The hand-
helds can be used to read and write tags.
A mobile device with the Turck RFID app is required to operate the handheld. The handheld
can be connected to the mobile device via the audio port. The Turck RFID app is available for
the iOS and Android operating systems.
The operating frequency of the devices is described in the following table:
Type designation 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 may be operated only in countries in which the relevant frequency range is ap-
proved for the use of UHF-RFID.
The device must 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 fulfills the EMC requirements for industrial applications and is not suitable
for use in residential areas.
nThe device must only be fitted, installed, operated, parameterized and maintained by trained
and qualified personnel.
nOnly use the device in compliance with the applicable national and international regula-
tions, 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
Radiation 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 are available 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
159
95
39
66
Fig.1: Dimensions
4.2 Properties and Characteristics
nMobile reading and writing of RFID tags
nHandheld with UHF antenna
nConnection to the host device via audio connection
nIncluding Turck RFID app (iOS, Android) for the reading and writing of tags
nCustomer-specific app on request
nWLAN 802.11a/b/g/n and mobile interface via connected host device
nProtection class IP20
nFall protection for multiple drops onto smooth concrete from 1.5 m height
nFixed lithium-ion battery (1800 mAh), approx. 2 hours active scanning
nIncl. Micro-B USB cable and power supply
4.3 Functional Principle
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a contactless working method for the automatic identi-
fication of resting or moving objects using electromagnetic alternating fields. To do this, the
serial number of the object, for example, is saved on a mobile tag and read out by a read/write
device via wireless communication from a distance of up to several meters. RFID technology
also makes it possible for several objects to be identified at the same time, since a direct line-of-
sight between the tags and the read/write device is not required.

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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 charging method selected. Turck recommends
that the device should be charged for at least two hours before the first commission-
ing.
Connect the micro USB end of the supplied charging cable to the handheld.
Connect the USB A end of the charging cable to an available USB port of a PC or laptop.
or
Connect the USB A end of the charging cable to the supplied power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to an appropriate power outlet.
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: Home Screen
The home screen provides access to the following elements:
nBattery and supply indicator
n"Scan" button to start the scan process
n"Read/Write" button for reading and writing data
n"Settings" button for setting and configuring the handheld

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7.3 Perform Scan
Press the "Scan" button on the home screen.
aThe handheld begins searching for UHF tags within the detection range. The Turck RFID
app switches to the "Scan" screen.
aThe handheld acknowledges each tag found with an acoustic signal.
aThe EPCs of tags found are displayed and can be processed. For more information, see
the section "Reading and Writing Tags".
Fig.4: Turck RFID App: "Scan" Screen
Changing the Signal Volume and Transmission Power
Press the controller button in the upper right-hand corner.
Adjust the signal volume and transmission power according to the following table.
Icon Description
Changes the transmission power and signal volume. The respect-
ive maximum values are set as defaults.
Transmission power and signal volume below the maximum
value.

Operation
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Changing to Scan Mode
NOTE
The current scan mode is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen.
The handheld can be used in the operating modes "Single" and "Geiger". In "Single" mode, each
of the tags found is confirmed once with an acoustic signal. "Single" mode is suited for invent-
ory commands, for example, if there are multiple tags within the detection range.
In "Geiger" mode, the handheld emits a signal every time a tag is detected. If a tag is read sev-
eral times, the handheld emits a continuous acoustic signal, even if there is only one tag within
the detection range. The tag list will show a graphic display indicating how often a tag has
already been read. "Geiger" mode is suited to searching for tags, for example.
Change the operating mode by pressing "Single" or "Geiger".
Send Read Data via Email
The EPCs that have been read can be sent as a list via email. This requires an email program to
be installed on the mobile device and for the mobile device to be connected to the Internet.
Interrupt the scan by pressing "Pause".
Press the "E-Mail" button.
aThe read EPCs are sent to the email address stored in the settings.
aIf no email address is stored in the settings, a window opens automatically to allow the
email address to be entered.
Interrupt Scan
Press the "Pause" button.
aThe scan is interrupted and can be continued at a later time. The displayed time contin-
ues to run.
Abort the Scan
Press the "Stop" button.
aThe scan is aborted. The displayed time restarts when the next scan begins. The read
EPCs are stored and can be sent via email.

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7.4 Reading and Writing Tags
Using the "Read/Write" window, tags can be read, written, protected, or permanently disabled.
Fig.5: Turck RFID App: "Read/Write" screen
The "Read/Write" screen provides access to the following elements:
nEPC: Shows the EPC of the selected tag.
nSelection of the memory bank on the tag
nStart byte for the desired action (hexadecimal and decimal formats can be selected)
nNumber of bytes: When selecting "All", as many bytes will be read as are available in the re-
spective memory bank of the tag. When selecting "Some", a certain number of bytes must be
specified.
nDisplay of user data (hexadecimal, decimal, and ASCII formats can be selected)
nUser data: The read data is displayed and can be edited.
n"More" button: Opens the menu for further functions
n"Read" button: Starts the read process
n"Write" button: Starts the write process

Operation
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7.4.1 Reading and Writing Tags — Advanced Features
The following advanced features can be performed:
nUse tag access password: Uses the access password when accessing tags
nChange the lock/unlock status: Locks or unlocks the selected memory area. The following
statuses can be selected:
Status Description
Writable Tags can be written with and without an ac-
cess password (default setting)
Permanently writable Tags can be written with and without an ac-
cess password. The condition "Permanently
writable" cannot be changed.
Writing restricted Tags can be written only with an access pass-
word
Permanently unwritable Tags cannot be written (status cannot be
changed)
nSend data via email: Send read data via email
nLoad data: Load previously saved data from the memory of the handheld
nSave data: Save data on the handheld for later use
nKill tag: Deactivate tag irrevocably
Open advanced features: On the "Read/Write” screen, press the "More" button.
Fig.6: Turck RFID App: Advanced Features

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7.4.2 Example: Read Data
A read process can be started either from the home screen or from the "Scan" screen.
Start Read Process from the Home Screen
If no EPC has been selected, the device reads a randomly selected tag within the field. The tag
chosen to be read is not affected by the distance between the tag and the handheld.
On the home screen, press "Read/Write".
Fig.7: Select "Read/Write"

Operation
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Select the memory bank that is to be read.
Fig.8: Select memory bank
Select the preferred format for the display of the start byte.
Fig.9: Select format