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2. 2 7 examples back room inventory 5 2 back room receiving 5 4 exit and entry 5 3 POO magubat Geer E EE hanna a Ke 5 2 transition and impact door 5 3 F filtering Ce HA 2 7 firmware Vleie ide AE OE AA N OE AO OE KA 2 7 verslON 4 36 4 37 firmware update 4 36 4 37 4 38 4 39 C 1 C 3 auto recovery ees C 2 file based 4 39 prerequisites C 1 via CAB RE users Eh EE Se Ee 4 38 Wie DE Xo aaa EEN 4 37 C 1 first time login SE SS SE se ee 1 3 4 9 FTP updating firmware 4 37 C 1 Fujitsu statistics weed ee eee aoe we EE eat 4 23 G OPIO 2a re ee ey EE eae E E 1 2 2 5 DINOU EE bey an EET ee A 6 DON se eke at ea ap each eg deed se erik See 2 5 H hard reboot 4 2 host communication ethernet wired 00 0000 cee eee eee 3 5 host name connec Aa 1 2 4 3 I information service e xi initiating reads anaana anaana ee 1 6 4 25 installation ANENNAS vires Rea EE KOR a E oe eee 3 4 communication connection 3 5 MOUN INg EN RE ER KA reg 3 2 POWeErINg dg Art ie eh ody pod hae we e A 3 8 installation examples back room inventory 00 0c eee eee 5 2 back room receiving SESSE Ese 5 4 exit and entry 5 3 POS chor eens ER ee een al eee ase ee 5 2 transition and impact door 5 3 IP address 0 eens 4 8 IP address Conner 4 4 IP DINO CA 4 8 J
3. 1 Enable tag reading using the web based Administrator Console see Read Tags on page 4 25 or control the reader through a real time application such as Showcase Il 2 Present a tag so it is facing the antenna and slowly approach the antenna until the activity LED turns green indicating that the reader read the tag See Figure 2 5 on page 2 6 The distance between the tag and the antenna is the approximate read range J NOTE For optimal read results do not hold the tag at an angle or wave the tag as this can cause the read distance to vary 3 10 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Introduction J NOTE The screens and windows in this chapter may differ from actual screens and windows The applications described may not be available on or applicable to all devices Procedures are not device specific and are intended to provide a functional overview This chapter describes the FX Series Reader Administrator Console functions and procedures Access the Administrator Console using a web browser from a host computer and use this to manage and configure the readers The Administrator Console main window and support windows have four areas each containing unique information about the reader e Selection Menu selects the function for the primary information window e Primary Information Window provides the primary function information e Product Identification Header identifies the product e Help Information Window e provide
4. 6 To upgrade the firmware a Ensure the FIP server is running on the host computer and that the file path is the same as when logging on using the FTP server b On the Firmware Update screen enter in the following information In the FTP FTPS Server Name or IP Address field enter fto lt ip address of host computer gt filepath format example ftp 192 168 1 3 FX UPDT Releasexxx Enter the FTP server User Name Enter the FTP server Password J NOTE If using the default host computer FTP server the system user name and password may be required consult the system administrator c Click Start Update to start the update The reader indicates that it is going to shutdown d The PWR LED on the reader flashes red during the update The reader application software first downloads osupFX exe FlashUpdateUtility dil and Response txt files starts running Osupdate and shuts down Osupdate then downloads all the files specified in the Response txt file into RAM and if successful writes the files to Flash If the FTP is not successful no files are written to Flash and the STAT LED turns solid red e The update can take up to 15 minutes depending on network load conditions and the number of partitions being updated Do not remove power to the reader or reboot the reader during the update f The reader reboots when the update completes The PWR LED eventually turns solid green to indicate that the update was successful and re
5. Autoconfiguration IP Address 169 254 136 115 Subnet Mask z 255 255 8 8 Default Gateway z Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter Media State Media disconnected Figure E 4 Obtain IP Address 4 When possible ping the hostname of the device IC dping fx748Bcd3h2B Pinging fx740 cd3hb20 169 254 62 74 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 169 254 62 74 bhytes 32 time 3ms TTL 128 Reply from 169 254 62 74 hytes 32 time 2ms TTL 128 Reply from 169 254 62 74 bytes 32 time 3ms TTL 128 Reply from 169 254 62 74 bytez 32 time ims TIL 128 Ping statistics for 169 254 62 74 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost H Ar loss gt Approximate Found trip times in milli seconds Minimum 2ms Maximum 3ms Average 2ms Gis Figure E 5 Ping the Hostname 5 6 T Log onto the device Click Communication Browse the device with host name e g FX7400CD3B1E Connect the device and a PC running Windows XP to the same network that doesn t have a DHCP server Ensure both the device and PC Ethernet jack use at least one LED to indicate network connection detect If the PC uses an assigned static IP update it to use DHCP The PC obtains an IP that starts with 169 E 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 8 Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Reader Communication Parameters Home Status gt Operation Statistics O Network E
6. Contact Motorola Solutions support See Service Information on page xi No action required The system is reporting that this action is not permitted Use a GET request instead or update the software Retry the operation and allow it to complete Contact Motorola Solutions support See Service Information on page Xi Contact Motorola Solutions support See Service Information on page Xi Troubleshooting 6 5 Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Continued Problem Error Possible Causes Possible Solutions Invalid Device Address The device address Contact Motorola Solutions support information parent is See Service Information on page XI invalid missing or formatted inaccurately Command parsing state error A command was formatted Contact Motorola Solutions support Missing argument for the inaccurately See Service Information on page XI command Command internal type cast error Missing operator Unknown operator The action must be confirmed The user must confirm the Select the confirmation option when issuing requested action before itis this request executed J NOTE If problems still occur contact the distributor or call the local contact See page xi for contact information 6 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide FX7400 Kits KT FX74004US 01 4 Port US Reader Kit FX7400 42310A30 US 4 port US reader AN480 CL66100WR wide band AN 480 antenna BRKT 70661 01R antenna mounting bracket
7. FX SERIES RFID READERS FX SERIES RFID READERS INTEGRATOR GUIDE 72E 122490 04 Revision A January 2012 FX Series RFID readers Integrator Guide 2012 Motorola Solutions Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from Motorola This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice The software is provided strictly on an as is basis All software including firmware furnished to the user is on a licensed basis Motorola grants to the user a non transferable and non exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder licensed program Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Motorola No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program ina network without written permission from Motorola The user agrees to maintain Motorola s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to in
8. Discard button and your most recent changes are discarded Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure E 7 Commit Discard Window 11 The message Reader IP Address config has changed Needs reader reboot to take effect appears Reset the device and use the reader with the static IP network Static IP Configuration E 5 DHCP Network Not Available Edit Configuration Files to Set the Static IP Use this option to configure a static IP on the reader regardless of the host network settings 1 Establish an ActiveSync connection over USB to the reader 2 Browse to the ReaderConfig directory on the reader Copy AdvReaderConfig xml from ReaderConfig to a local folder ReaderConfig File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Back gt 7 Bi a Search Folders ES ES pa ie BO Address E ReaderConfig Go Cj cert File Folder E ActiveProFileInFo txt 14 bytes Text Document 11 1 2003 12 02 10 AdvReaderConFig bak 14 0KB BAK File 11712003 9 26 45 AdvReaderConfig xml 14 4KB XML Source File 11 1 2003 12 02 10 a DfltTimeZone reg 66 bytes Registration Entries 11 2 2003 4 41 45 FalconReaderConfig004 ver 0 bytes VER File 12 44 2008 5 16 38 a FalconTcp red FO bytes Registration Entries 11 1 2003 12 00 2 g MatricsMIB reg 682 bytes Registration Entries 11 1 2003 12 02 10 EE ssh host rea key 1 79KE File 11112003 12 001 1 Figure ES Copy AdvReaderConfig xml FX Series RFID Readers Integrat
9. Problem Error New password is the same as the old one Old password is not correct Unspecified error occurred code The requested page was not found Internal Web Server Error Request method was NULL No query string was provided Content length is unknown Couldn t read complete post message Unhandled reply type Failed to open port Failed to connect Failed to transmit Failed to receive Error during Receive of Command Troubleshooting Continued Possible Causes The system requires entering a new password different from the existing password during the Change Password operation The system requires entering the existing password during the Change Password operation A specific error message Is missing for the given status code The system experienced an internal web server error The system does not permit executing a proxy program from the command line rather than the web server The system cannot accept an incorrectly formatted HTTP POST request from an unsupported browser application The system stopped a POST operation before completion The system generated an unexpected value Error during receive of command Possible Solutions Enter a password that is different from the existing password Accurately retype the existing password Note the code number and contact Motorola Solutions support See Service Information on page Xi
10. e Start Inventory Click this button to start inventory operation on the connected antennas Ifthe there are no connected antennas or no tags in FOY or all the antennas are user disabled then ReadTags page will show that inventory has started successfully but no tags will be displayed e Stop Inventory Click this button to stop the ongoing inventory operation e Clear Tag List Check this button to clear the Logout current tag list Note Start Inventory will fail if there is already a connected LLRP client to the reader To force disconnection go to Communication gt LLRP page and click on Disconnect LLRP button The list of tags is displayed in a tabular format with the following attributes for each tag e EPC Id Unique EPC Id of the tag e TagSeen count Total number of times the tag has been seen on all the connected antennas e RSSI Received Signal strength indicator value e Antenna ld Antenna ld on which the tag hasbeen seen last e FirstSeen time stamp UTC time in Microseconds at which the tag was first seen Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 1 6 Read Tags Window e Click Start Inventory to initiate an on demand scan on the connected antennas and or to enable or disable polled read points e Click Stop Inventory to stop the inventory operation e Select the Clear Tag List check box to clear the current tag list The list of tags appears in a table with the following attr
11. intelligent RFID solutions The FX Series RFID reader configurations include either two or four monostatic antenna ports The monostatic ports are used only with monostatic antennas Versions and Kits The FX Series RFID readers are available in a 2 port or 4 port version individually reader and mounting bracket or in a kit that includes the reader mounting bracket an antenna and a power supply For detailed kit information see FX7400 Kits on page A 1 WARNING For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space EAHS Do not install the Mounting A Bracket Antenna Cables PSU and PoE Power Injector in the EAHS unless they are suitable for use in EAHS per UL 2043 FX Series RFID Reader LEDs at Rear Panel Banna Ports Reverse TNC Figure 2 3 FX Series RFID Reader Getting Started 2 5 See Se os Antenna Ports Four Ports Reverse TNC Reset GPIO USB 10 100BaseT Ethernet Power with POE Figure 2 4 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections Substituting other cables or parts can degrade system performance damage the reader and or void the warranty 1 CAUTION Use only parts provided with the FX Series RFID readers or Motorola approved recommended parts FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Table 2 1 Rear Panel Descriptions Port Description Antenna Ports Two port version Connect up to two antennas Reverse TNC Four port version Connect up to four antennas See Table A 1 on pag
12. Check Statistics gt Configure Configure Reader Reader General Reader x Configuration Read Tags Reader Software Version 1 1 0 Read Point Configuration gt Communication Region Confiquration Date Time Reader Host Name Fx 400CD3B14 Certificates Inventory and Read Tags Access Control C icati j Communication Settinds Profiles eader Network 10 11 11 166 Address gt Firmware CommitRevert Reader Serial Number Merlin EV D4G Date and Time Setting System Access System Log Manage Profiles on the reader Shutdown Firmware Version and Update CommitRevert cous System Log Shut Down Error Messages Third Party Software www motorola com FX7400 Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 13 Reader Administrator Console Main Window Administrator Console Option Selections Click an item from the selection menu on the left to select e Status see Status on page 4 14 e Configure Reader see Configure Reader on page 4 15 e Read Points see Read Points on page 4 16 e Advanced see Read Points Advanced on page 4 17 e Region see Configure Region on page 4 18 e Certificates see Configure Certificates on page 4 19 e Operation Statistics see Reader Statistics on page 4 20 e Gen2 Optional see Reader Gen2 Optional Operation Statistics on page 4 21 e Custom see NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics on page 4 22 e Read Tags see Head Tags on page 4 25 e Communication see Communication Settin
13. From i sinag B IF System Log go the reader is assigned e Subnet Mask in dotted notation Shutdown appropriate for the network the reader Logout resides in e Default Gateway in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in e DNS server in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in e MAC Address Specifies the MAC address ofthe reader Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 25 Configure Network Settings Window Change communication settings by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop down lists e Obtain IP Address via DHCP Toggles the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP On or Off The DHCP server running on networks can assign a dynamic IP address to the host and readers Turning DHCP on autopopulates the Current IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server fields To manually set these fields toggle the DHCP to Off and enter the values Contact the system administrator to determine if the network supports DHCP e Current IP Address IP address of the reader in dotted notation If manually assigning an IP address to the reader check with the system administrator to ensure the IP address is valid in the network e Subnet Mask IP address that determines to what subnet an IP address belongs e Gateway The reader uses this IP address to access another network e DNS Server The reader uses the Domain Name Syst
14. Selections must be committed Ee red in this case using the Commit Change button on the System Log Commit Revert page before they take effect Shutdown e Region of Operation Allows choosing the region for the country of operation This must be Logout selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board Communication Standard Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region Ifa region supports only one standard the same is chosen automatically Listen before Talk Allows turning on or Off the Listen before talk option This option is displayed only ifthe chosen region of operation supports this Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 9 Configure Region Settings Window 1 In the Configure Region Settings window select the region from the drop down menu Q MOTOROLA FX7400 Region Configuration Home Status gt Operation Statistics w Configure Reader gt Read points Region Region of operation A RF Region The RF Region page provides an interface to setthe region country in which the reader is to be used Different countries have different regulatory requirements on RF radiation and itis necessary to correctly set the country in which the reader is being used to assure regulatory compliance Configure Region Settings Read Tags Communication St
15. Shutdown s Logout Su Mo Tu We Th Ji NGC 6 9 15 16 23 29 30 The time zone including use of Daylight Savings can also be set from this page Note The date time and time zone changes take effect immediately and do not require a Commit Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US 2 Canada Set Time Zone O Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 28 System Time Management Window To synchronize the clock with a particular SNTP server enter the server IP address in the SNTP Server Address field click Set SNTP Parameters and commit the changes see Commit Discard on page 4 40 J NOTE SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet standard protocol built on TCP IP that assures accurate synchronization to the millisecond of computer clock times in a network of computers It is essential to have a DNS server configured to allow adding an SNTP server on this window If using a static IP address enter a valid DNS server address in the TCP IP configuration If this address is not present the reader can not add an SNTP server address from this window Ensure the DHCP server sets up the DNS server address while issuing the IP address To set the system time manually use the drop down lists to select units of time then click Set Date and Time Use the Time Zone drop down list to set the time zone then click Set Time Zone The date time and time zone changes t
16. TaginventoryStateAware gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt Session gt 2 lt Session gt lt TagPopulation gt 600 lt TagPopulation gt lt TagTransitTime gt 0 lt TagTransitTime gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt c SET READER CONFIG5 c MOTOROLA LLRP CONFIG 4 36 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Firmware Version Update The Firmware Version window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware From the selection menu click Firmware Al MOTOROLA Home Firmware Version Firmware Version Status i The Firmware page shows the current gt Operation z S N sofware and firmware versions and provides Statistics Version Information a facility to upgrade the software gt Configure Reader Hardware 0 0 4 The version section of the page currently has SE the following fields Read Tags Reader Application gt Communication US dE e Hardware The current version of the Date Time MAC N Hardware Monitor BL Reader Application The current Radio API version of the Reader Application Profiles ae j software Firmware i e OS The current version of the j Operating System build Update e e MAC The current version of the MAC Commit Revert firmware System Log e Monitor The current version of the Shutdown Monitor utility e Radio API The current version of the Logout Radio API Access Control Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All R
17. in microseconds when the tag was first seen e LastSeen time stamp UTC time in microseconds when the tag was last seen 4 26 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Communication Settings Select Communication to view the Configure Network Settings window The reader supports both automatic TCP IP configuration via DHCP and manual configuration AA MOTOROLA Home Status gt Operation Statistics Gen2 Optional Custom gt Configure FX7400 L Settings Reader Communication Parameters Configure Network Settings Obtain IP Address via DHCP Current IP Address 10 11 11 166 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Network The reader supports both automatic TCP IP configuration via DHCP and manual configuration The first button turns DHCP on or off depending on current state Read Tags Gateway 10 11 11 254 Communication DNS Server 157 235 28 3 LLRP MAC Address lf DHCP is turned on actual current values of the reader s IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server are displayed on this page Since these have been obtained from 00 15 70 CD 3B 14 SNMP Web Serer HTTPS Date Time the DHCP server they cannot be changed Shell Telnet e manually Access Control If DHCP is turned off you can set values for these fields Profiles File Server FTP b Firmesare USB Operation Mode Network itReve IP Address in dotted notation at which Gom steven Allow LLRP Connection Override
18. name and password are case sensitive If the entry is successful the new user name appears in the user drop down list If not successful the system indicates the problem and allows repeating the operation e Modify User Select this radio button and select the user name from the User Name drop down list Select the new Access Level for this user Click Modify to set the new user access level e Delete User Select this radio button and select the user name from the User Name drop down list Click Delete User to remove this user from the system This user name is now free to use on a new user e Change Password Select this radio button and select the user name from the User Name drop down list On the Change Password window enter the old password and the new password twice and click Change Password Administrator Console 4 31 Reader Profiles Select Profiles in the selection menu to view the Reader Profiles window which shows the current profiles on the reader and allows performing profile related operations Profiles are useful for multiple reader deployments To configure the readers manually download the proper configuration file or use APIs to programmatically configure many readers quickly This procedure saves configuration time because only a few APIs are needed to configure a reader completely J NOTE Enable Java JRE 1 6 support on the browser in order for this window to function properly See Appendix D Java Install Upgr
19. regarding the location of the reader Location Accepts alpha numeric characters with gt Firmware a maximum size of 32 characters Contact Motorola Inc Contact Name of the contact who manages the reader Accepts alpha numeric characters with a maximum Profiles Commit Revert System Log Seo Time o kan na size of 32 characters SE Noten Ge GPI debounce time Many of the vane Antenna Check devices connecting to GPIO port of the merlin reader would create spikes during the connection GPIO Debounce would help to handle the situation e 5 GPIO debounce does not have impact on GPO operations and input operation when the debounce time is setto 0 Also debounce time setis applied in both pins and both pins must work independently of each other The user can enter the debounce time in Milli seconds The upper limit of GPI debounce value is 60000 0nce the time is set the events are delivered as wells as callback functions are called only after the debounce time exnire Shutdown Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 15 Reader Parameters e Name Sets the reader name Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters e Description Describes the reader Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters e Location Provides information on the reader location Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters e Contact Name of the reader manager contact Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric c
20. secs fio Change refreshed every N seconds where N is the user configured value for the refresh interval The minimum value of the refresh interval is 10 seconds Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 22 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics Window e Choose ReadPoint Select a specific read point from the drop down list to display the statistics or select All to view the combined statistics for all read points e ChangeEAS Displays the number of successful and failed change EAS operations performed on NXP tags e EASAlarm Displays the number of successful and failed EAS alarms received from tags e SetQuiet Displays the number of successful and failed set quiet operations performed on NXP tags e ResetQuiet Displays the number of successful and failed reset quiet operations performed on NXP tags e Calibrate Displays the number of successful and failed NXP calibrate operations performed on tags e Reset Statistics Resets all the success and failure counts including the standard and optional Gen2 operation statistics for all the read points e Refresh Interval Sets the refresh interval in seconds for this window The statistics information for the chosen read point is refreshed every N seconds where N is the set refresh interval The minimum value is 10 seconds Input a new value and click Change to set a new interval Fujitsu Cu Administrator Console 4 23 stom Comma
21. 1 GP output 2 GND GP input 1 GP input 2 GND Supplies 24V DC at up to 1 Amp Signal for GP output 1 Signal for GP output 2 Ground connection Signal for GP input 1 Signal for GP input 2 N OO OT A GW N Ground connection For information on Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP and Reader Management RM extensions for the FX Series reader refer to the B 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Introduction This appendix provides reader firmware upgrade information on using the web based Administrator Console and an FIP or FTPS server running a host computer Use this procedure to upgrade the following software components Monitor OS Reader Server Application includes Radio API and MAC Radio firmware Prerequisites The following items are required to perform the update Reader with power supply or POE connection Laptop or other host computer An Ethernet cable An FTP server Current firmware file examples OSUpdFalcon exe response txt FlashUpdate Utility dll FalParTbIXXX hex Partition table XXX is a filename variable FalConfigXXXXX hex Config Area XXXXX is a filename variable FalMonXXXX hex Monitor XXXX is a filename variable FalBkupOSXXXXX hex Backup OS XXXXX is a filename variable FalOSXXXXX hex OS XXXXX is a filename variable FalPlatXXX hex Platform partition XXX is a filename variable FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide e FalAppXXX hex Application XXX
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23. Air Link Configuration information FX Series RFID readers Integrator Guide About This Guide Idee Lei dle ea BE IX ellen EEN ix Ee ER dl e e EE X Notational OT TT ie a X Related Documents and Software ees ee Ee ee Re EE ee RR EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee xi Service Information xi Chapter 1 Quick Start alike ela EE 1 1 IIe SAN PEO KAO EE 1 1 Sies Pe diie EE EE eee eee re ee EE EE ER EE 1 1 Step 2 Connecting to the Reader EE RE EE RE ES ER NE BEE Re EER RR GE EE GE Ke Ge GER SR EG EER EE NES EE 1 2 Step 3 First Time Start Up Login ee a 1 3 HPA el CON E 1 4 SIep o Fiead e EE 1 6 Chapter 2 Getting Started Ala AA OE EN 2 1 Espl e leie Ae EE 2 1 HEID eneen 2 2 FX Series RFID Readers 2 3 ASe EE ok SR ET N E OE 2 4 EE FEUD EE Aere 2 4 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel ccccccccccsseececeeeeeceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeaeeeeessaaeeeesseaeseeseaaaes 2 5 FX Sres RFID Redders GR E 2 6 FX Senes RFID Readers FealifeS ses GR ee ee ee EE EE E 2 7 Configurationand Upgrading sa AA IE DR ER ED SE Ge Oe EE 2 7 ad RE ae E EE 2 7 Raten Let E E 2 7 sa AA 2 7 Beie lte 2 7 Connection Options FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Idee ed 3 1 Unpacking die Headers ARE RE RE AE T ee N GE EDE 3 1 Mounting and Removing the Reader ies ee ee EE ee Re RE ee RE EE ee AR EE ee ee Ee ee ee Ee ee ede Ee ee RE Ee ee ee 3 2 NORTE Be GE 3 2 Moun
24. Configuration and Optimization Z 2 AA 5 3 Back ROOM RE NIN NEE 5 4 Example Parameters u 1 see ee EE RE EE ee EE Ee EE ee EE Re RE EE ee EE ee EE ee EE Ee ee EE ee EE ER ee EE ee EE Ee ee EE ee EE Ee ee EE 5 4 JE e E 5 4 Configuration and Optimization AA 5 4 General Read Performance Optimization Aa 5 4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Appendix A Technical Specifications AAO AA AA A 1 KT FX74004US 01 4 Port US Reader Kit a A 1 KT FX74002US 01 2 Port US Reader KIT ee ee a A 1 KT FX74004WR 01 4 Port Global Reader Kit aa A 1 KT FX74002WR 01 2 Port Global Reader Kit X aa A 2 Ee win Uer SS CMG AA A 2 KEREN A 4 10 100bT Ethernet POE Connector ees ese ses ee ee ee se ee ee EE Ee ee ee ee ee EE Ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee A 4 Uo CIE CONNECCION eebe A 5 GPIO Port CONNECTIONS A 6 vili FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Appendix B LLRP and RM API Extensions Appendix C FTP Firmware Upgrade Igel edel E C 1 Be E C 1 Auto Recovery RR ER N OR OE OR RR OE N ee oer ee C 2 Bereid Fid ES ase EA N EE EE EE EE EE EE AI C 2 Updating Firmware via FTP Appendix D Java Install Upgrade Procedures Mattes Leide a AR EE eter ener tee eee N EE D 1 Clearing ine Java Cache E D 2 Appendix E Static IP Configuration Mettes dLeit e a E 1 DHCP Network is Available Set the Static IP Using the Web Console cccceeecceeessee
25. EE Configure Network Settings The reader supports both automatic TCP IP f E configuration via DHCP and manual configuration The gt Communication Obtain IP Address via DHCP i i first button turns DHCP on or off depending on current Date Time Current IP Address 10 11 11 166 sas Access Control Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 If DHCP is turned on actual current values ofthe reader s IP address subnet mask default gateway Gateway 10 11 11 254 and DNS server are displayed on this page Since these gt Firmware have been obtained from the DHCP server they cannot Commit Revert DNS Server 157 235 28 3 be changed manually System Log MAC Address 00 15 70 CD 3B 14 Shutdown Web Server HTTPS Read Tags Profiles lf DHCP is turned off you can set values for these fields IP Address in dotted notation at which the Logout Shell Telnet v reader is assigned A Subnet Mask in dotted notation appropriate for File Server and the network the reader resides in USB Operation Mode Mtini Default Gateway in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in Allow LLRP Connection Override From USB IF DNS server in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in MAC Address Specifies the MAC address of the reader Web Server This allows configuring the web server in either HTTP Unsecure or HTTPS Secure mode Shell This allows
26. PC and the reader although it is not guaranteed that the host name will work all the time Use the host name provided on the CD label or construct it using the reader MAC address on the reader back label The host name is a string with prefix FX7400 followed by the last three MAC address octets For example for a MAC address of 00 15 70 CD 3B 0D use the prefix FX7400 followed by the last three MAC address octets CD 3B and OD for the host name FX7400CD3BOD Type http FX7Z400CD3BOD in the browser address bar to access the reader For a network that does not support host name registration and lookup use the Showcase II auto discovery feature to obtain the IP address and use the IP address connect method Connecting via IP Address To use the IP address to connect to the reader 1 Open a browser Recommended browsers are IE6 IE7 IE8 or Mozilla 3 2 Enter the IP address in the browser e g http 157 235 88 99 and press Enter The Console Login window appears and the reader is ready 3 Proceed to Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 to login to the reader Administrator Console 4 5 Using APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing when DHCP Server is Not Available If a DHCP server is not available the FX Series reader can use APIPA to automatically provide a unique network IP address The reader can then use TCP IP to communicate with other computers also using an APIPA generated IP address J NOTE APIPA does not funct
27. Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5 Point 6 Point 7 lt TPReader gt lt fContig gt lt MOTOROLA LLRP_CONFIG gt SET READER CONFIG MassadelDs D xmlns 1lIrps http www Trp org l tk schemascorerensoding ml l O xmlnss https www rp or9 1tk schema core encoding m1 2 0 5 RasetTDFactoryDbefaults trues ResetTaFactoryDbefault lt Antennacont 7 gur at ion lt Antennalbel lt antennalo gt Figure E 9 Copy AdvReaderConfig xml 4 Change DHCP to 0 and set IPAddr Mask and optionally Gateway and DNS IP addresses to desired values 5 Save the edited file locally 6 Copy and replace the edited AdvReaderConfig xml file in the ReaderConfig directory 7 Reset the reader twice as follows a Insert a paper clip into the reset hole for less than two seconds or repower the unit The Boot LED turns red then remains amber during initialization When the reader has initialized the LED turns green b Reset the reader again as in Step a When the Boot LED is green the reader is ready and accessible using the configured IP Introduction This appendix lists the different air link configurations supported The air link configuration is available through LLRP and RFID3 API interfaces Radio Modes The supported modes are exposed as a list of individual UHFC1G2RfModeTableEntry parameters in regulatory capabilities as shown in and The Mode Index column refers to the index used to walk the C1G2UHFRFModeTable Refer to the EP
28. When upgrading the FX7400 from version 1 0 to version 1 1 or vice versa close the browser and re open it to clear the old version of files cached If the java cache for applets is on clear the cached applet before starting the browser to use the ReadTags page See Clearing the Java Cache on page D 2 The polling state displays the current polling setting Enabled or Disabled Enabling polling from the Administrator Console displays the Polling State Enabled from Web message Enabling polling from byte stream displays the Polling State Enabled from byte stream message AA MOTOROLA Reader Operation Read Tags Home Status TE This page facilitates the user to perform inventory on the gt Operation Statistics connected antennas and view the list of tags that are gt Configure Reader 7 inventoried Inventory Tags Since the read tags page uses applet to connect to the reader J M support must be enabled on the browser for this page to function properly Read Tags b Communication Start Inventory Stopinventory _ Clear Tag List Date Time e Start Inventory Click this button to start inventory Access Control Total Unique Taga 1 operation on the connected antennas Ifthe there Profiles are no connected antennas or no tags in FOY or all FirstSeen LastSeen the antennas are user disabled then ReadTags gt Firmware 300833b2ddd90 1 1270718890068 1270718890068 page will show that inventory h
29. and Antenna Host Computer Figure 2 1 RFID System Elements 2 2 G Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost long read range and a high read rate These features provide real time end to end visibility of products and assets in the factory distribution center retail outlet or other facility A typical Motorola RFID system consists of the following components e Silicon based RFID tags that attach to retail products vehicles trailers containers pallets boxes etc e Different antenna types to support applications such as dock door area antennas and conveyor e Readers power and communicate with the tags for data capture and provide host connectivity for data migration Tags Tags contain embedded chips that store unique information Available in various shapes and sizes tags often called transponders receive and respond to data requests Tags require power to send data and are available with two power options e Active Tags typically powered by light weight batteries and have limited life e Passive Tags the RFID reader generates an RF field that powers the tag Passive tags are much lighter less expensive and have a much longer life than active tags Antennas Antennas transmit and receive radio frequency signals A read point is the RF range of an antenna Readers Readers communicate with the tags and can transfer the data to a host computer Readers also
30. and or change the selected antenna configuration Antenna Configuration e Choose Read Point Select a read point or all to display the configuration e Description Enter a read point description of up to 32 alphanumeric characters e User Configuration Enable or disable the read point Disabling a read point blocks RF operation using the port antenna e Air Protocol Displays the air protocols the read point supports The reader currently supports only EPC Class1 GEN air protocol e Set Properties Select Set Properties to apply the changes Select Commit Discard on page 4 40 to save the changes to the reader Administrator Console 4 17 Read Points Advanced Click Advanced under Read points in the selection menu to view the Advanced Antenna Configuration window Use this window to modify the transmission power and frequency configuration elements of the antenna Al MOTOROLA FX7400 SR Advanced Antenna Configuration Advanced Anienna Status Er CT CT n eee eee Configuration gt Operation 8 PNG Statistics The advanced antenna configuration can be Antenna Configuration done using this page The current w Configure configuration of an antenna has to be retrieved Reader before the advanced configuration settings are gt Read points Select Antenna Antenna Get Configuration applied to one or more selected antennas MEd m l e Get Configuration Select an antenna Transmit Power dBm i to getthe current configurati
31. be sent to any host e SNMP Community string SNMP community string to be used for SNMP set and get e SNMP Version SNMP version to be used in the reader Supported versions are V1 and V2c e Send Server Heartbeat Send heartbeat message periodically to the configured SNMP host Note Send SNMP Trap to and Send Server Heartbeat take effect immediately after doing Set Properties However Commit changes needs to be performed to save the same persistently The modified SNMP Community string and SNMP Version do not get affected until the reader is rebooted Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 27 Configure SNMP Settings Window Use this window to configure the SNMP host settings to allow sending network status events and receiving network status event notifications e Send SNMP Trap To Configures the host IP address to which the SNMP trap is sent Leave this blank to send no traps to any host e SNMP Community String SNMP community string to use for SNMP set and get e SNMP Version SNMP version to use in the reader Supported versions are V1 and V2c e Send Server Heartbeat Sends a heartbeat message periodically to the configured SNMP host V NOTE Send SNMP Trap To and Send Server Heartbeat take effect immediately after clicking Set Properties However perform a Commit to persist the changes The modified SNMP Community String and SNMP Version are not affected until the reader reb
32. configuring the Shell to either Telnet Unsecure or SSH Secure mode The Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure E 6 Reader Communication Parameters Window 9 Click Set Properties 10 Click Commit Discard then click the Commit button Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Sa Configuration Commit Revert Save Changes or Revert to Status EEN Backup gt Operation Statistics i e Soe SS Uncommitted Configuration Changes When you add or make modifications to the logical onfigure Reader Er a RE a a e Reader IP Address config has changed Needs reader reboot to view of your Reader Network using the Motorola RFID Read Tags take effect reader Administrator Consoles the changes are not immediately applied to your underlying physical gt Communication Commit the Configuration Changes Reader and network connections Date Time Access Control You must click the Commit button on the Profiles Commit Revert page to save the changes to the j Motorola RFID reader configuration file and to update gt Firmware Discard the Configuration Changes the running physical Reader Network Commit Revert Seaton Log While a successful update may take up to a minute to complete your system will continue to operate Shutdown with only a brief one or two second period pause Logout If you decide NOT to commit the changes to the Server s configuration file that you ve made to the Reader Network during this session click the
33. is a filename variable e FalRConfigXXX hex Reader Config XXX is a filename variable Refer to the release notes to determine which files were updated not all of the files are updated in every release If updating the partition table install this file first otherwise there is no specific order necessary when installing these files Auto Recovery The Auto Recovery feature allows the reader to recover flash images that are corrupt due to a power outage during software upgrade If a firmware upgrade fails e g due to a power outage on the next reboot the reader retries the update from the same remote server If the reader cannot complete the update a recovery web page appears when accessing the reader management interface via a web browser To reattempt upgrade enter the FTP server path and credentials Update Phases The firmware update takes place in three phases e Phase 1 The reader application retrieves the Response txt OSUpdFalcon exe and FlashUpdateUtility dil files from the ftp server Phase 2 The reader application shuts down and the OSUpdFalcon exe starts The files referenced in the Response txt file are retrieved from the FTP server and written to flash Phase 3 The reader resets after all partitions update successfully It may also update the RFID firmware If it detects a different version in the platform partition A typical entry in the Response txt is Platform partition version 31 t4 fFalPlat031 h
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35. setting up authorized user accounts Only users logging in with a registered user name and password can successfully access the Administrator Console functions Managing Users Managing User Login and Logout Managing Users Add or Delete Users Change or Reset Passwords and Increase or Reduce Access e Add User Select the Add User radio option Type a valid user name and password and select the desired privilege level for this user then click the Add User button A valid user name must be unique no other user can be assigned the identical user name and both user name and password must consist of at least one but not more than 32 alphanumeric characters Also user name and password are case sensitive for example a password that is assigned to a user typed in all lower case letters must be entered by the user at log in in all lower case letters If successful the new user name displays in the User List If not successful the system should indicate the problem and Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 29 Manage Users Window To add or modify users in order to grant rights and permissions e Add User Select this radio button and enter a valid User Name and Password Select the desired Access Level for this user then click Add User A valid user name must be unique assigned to only one user and both user name and password must be between one and 32 alphanumeric characters The user
36. the reader If the commit is not successful the system indicates the problem and allows repeating the operation DHCP and IP address changes update only upon reader reboot CAUTION f using ActiveSync over the reader USB port broadcast packets are not transmitted over the Ethernet port which can prevent network services from operating properly To correct this disable ActiveSync or disconnect the USB cable from the reader when using network services over Ethernet LLRP Communications Protocol Select LLRP to view the Configure LLRP Settings window By default LLRP activates in server mode listening on port 5084 In server mode LLRP clients can connect to the reader using the port number specified in the Client port field You can also configure the reader in LLRP client mode In this case configure the LLRP server address in this web page as well LLRP cannot be disabled since it is the primary native protocol for RFID for the reader AA MOTOROLA FX7400 L TN Reader Communication Parameters LLRP Settings Status Noe This page supports setting the LLRP peration S configuration on the reader Statistics Configure LLRP Settings Gen2 Optional e LLRP Status Shows the current state Custom LLRP Status LLRP is running ofthe LLRP server on the reader O tion Mod Server Indicates whether LLRP is running or gt Configure peration Mode gor Reader e Operation Mode Allows the user to alcu Pa GA choose the LLPR mode in the rea
37. to log in at a time Backup configuration file does not exist The system cannot revert to a backup configuration unless a backup file exists Failed to confirm the new password The system requires entering the password identically two times Network configuration change s have not been saved The user requested log out prior to committing discarding the changes made during the session either formatted inaccurately The version number for SNMP protocol is not a 6 3 Troubleshooting Possible Solutions Accurately retype the IP address and make sure the host device is connected and online If this is not successful see Service Information on page Xi Confirm the correct network mask from the network administrator and enter it correctly Use version number 1 for SNMP version 1 and 2 for SNMP version 2c Correct the description Accurately retype the password See Service Information on page Xi Enter a unique value for the new name serial number or IP address Select an item from the list box and then continue Wait a few moments for the previous command to complete before sending another command Wait until the other administrator logs out or times out before logging in Commit the new configuration to create a backup file Accurately retype the password twice Select one of the Commit Discard options FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Table 6 1
38. 33 Firmware Update Window CAB File Click Browse to browse to and choose a CAB file containing the incremental updates for the reader partitions Click Start Update to load the firmware and write the new files onto the flash The reader application shuts down and the files specified in the CAB file are downloaded validated and programmed into flash The reader reboots If files do not download or are corrupt they are not programmed into flash and the old partitions remain The PWR LED blinks red during the upgrade If the upgrade fails the STAT LED turns red If the upgrade succeeds the reader resets and the PWR LED eventually turns solid green Administrator Console 4 39 File Based Firmware Update In the Firmware Update window select the File based Upload radio button Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Firmware Update Ee make Home This method of firmware upgrade allows the user to browse By clicking on Status Choose button and choose a cab file gt Operation Statistics that contains the incremental updates for f the reader partitions CAB update does gt Configure Reader Install New Software Via O FTP FTPS Server CAB file File based Upload not check for the current version in the Read Tags reader before the update starts and Communication hence and CAB would be extracted and installed every time when itis applied Date Time Current Status Select response txt from the browse button However reader Weier DEN be update
39. 5000 4 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 3 64 3 125000 2 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 4 64 3 31250 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 5 64 3 75000 4 PR_ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 6 64 3 37500 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator Numerics 10 100BaseT Ethernet 1 2 2 5 2 port reader SEE SEE ee ee 2 4 4 port reader EE aaa 2 4 A access Control 2 4 30 ACtIVESYNO 2 2666 cence NEE SEE NA DADA N EE 2 5 3 6 administrator console SEE SE SE es 4 1 committing changes 4 40 discarding changes 4 40 firmware version 4 36 4 37 main screen ees 4 13 managing users ee 4 30 scan control cee eee eee 1 6 4 25 setting date and time 4 29 Shutting down 4 42 SIQWS ar e ee e NG d AA EER ka 4 14 le APE AA PAA F 1 antennas oos td oe KAG PRE DA BAG ee ee BE 2 2 configuring ESE SEE eee 4 16 ISO AR cdot eed Fim AE RAD 3 4 DONS sense de thd eek ate oes oe be 1 2 2 5 APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing 4 5 auto recovery C 2 B PACKUD NEE 2 7 C CAB updating firmware EES EE EE ee 4 38 cable pinouts SESSE SE SE SE es ee A 4 ethernet ER 64h 645444860448 GOR OR Ee HOES A 4 oe PAPA A 6 do EE e OT ET EEN EER EE A 5 certificates ma kaaa aED SEE DR DE 4 19 chapter descri
40. A See Using APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing when DHCP Server is Not Available on page 4 5 J NOTE When using APIPA the FX Series reader cannot communicate with computers on different subnets or with computers that do not use automatic private IP addressing Connecting via Host Name To connect to the reader using the host name CAUTION Reader host name is not guaranteed to work at all times Its recommended use is only in networks N where the probability for IP collisions is low such as a network in which a DNS server is configured to work together with DHCP to register host names Host name usage is not recommended in a network where there is no strict control to prevent IP collisions such as informal networks that use IP static configuration without strict control 1 Open a browser Recommended browsers are IE6 IE7 IE8 or Mozilla 3 2 Enter the host name provided on the CD label in the browser e g http fx7400cd3b0d and press Enter The Console Login window appears and the reader is ready 3 Proceed to Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 to log in to the reader 4 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide NOTE Connect the reader to a network that supports host name registration and lookup to ensure the network JV can access the reader using the host name For instance some networks can register host names through DHCP When first connecting to the reader it is recommended to keep DHCP enabled in both the
41. Administrator Console and the application expects the previous configuration The user closed the browser without logging out of the Administrator Console so other applications cannot connect to the reader The user forgot the password SNTP server is not reachable SNTP server name is not resolvable via DNS server DNS server is not reachable A user operation did not complete typically due to invalid input The user name and or password were not found in the system or do not match the current user registry The current session was inactive beyond the time out period 15 minutes so the system automatically logged out The user name does not match the current user registry illegal characters too long too short unknown or duplicate User forgot the user ID The user name is duplicated when adding a new user to the user registry Possible Solutions Update the settings within the application Refer to the application manual Log out of the Administrator Console Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds This resets the reader configuration to factory defaults including the password Ensure the SNTP server is accessible Ensure the DNS server name is configured in TCP IP configuration Ensure the DNS server is accessible Validate all inputs and retry the operation If itis not successful see Service Information on page xi Accurately retype login information
42. B 83 E7 EF B4 CD CO 10 37 56 AM Configure Reader RFID RFID Reader Certificates Read Tags Reader gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Update Certificate FTPS URL FTPS User ID FTPS Shutdown Password Logout PFX Password Update Certificate NOTE Clicking on Update Certificate May take several seconds to download an install the new certificate from FTPS server v a E UE Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 19 Certificates Configuration Window To update the certificate complete the following fields FX7400 Certificates This option is available only in HTTPS mode This page can used to update the digital certificate of the reader as well as to display the current certificate details The current certificate installed in the reader is shown along with the following properties e Subject Name ofthe certificate e Issuer Name e Validity From and To dates e Serial number of the certificate e Date of installation of the certificate H To update the certificate the following fields has to be provided e FTPS URL Provide the complete URL of the FTPS server including the certificate file name e FTPS user name Provide the user name of FTPS server e FTPS Password Provide the password of FTPS server e PFX Password Provide the private key passwor
43. C power supply to a power outlet and connect to the power port See J NOTE This step is not required for networks supporting Power over Ethernet POE 1 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 6 Wait for the green power LED to stay lit See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 for boot up details Antenna Ports Four Ports Reverse TNC Reset GPIO USB 10 100BaseT Ethernet Power with POE Figure 1 1 FX Series RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections Step 2 Connecting to the Reader To connect via host name 1 Open a browser Recommended browsers are IE6 IE7 IE8 or Mozilla 3 2 Enter the host name provided on the CD label in the browser e g http fx7400cd3b0d and press Enter The User Login window appears and the reader is ready J NOTE Connect the reader to a network that supports host name registration and lookup to ensure the network can access the reader using the host name For instance some networks can register hostnames through DHCP When first connecting to the reader it is recommended to keep DHCP enabled in both the PC and in the reader although it is not guaranteed that hostname will work all the time Use the host name provided on the CD label or construct it using the reader MAC address on the bottom of the reader The host name is a string with the prefix FX7400 followed by the last three MAC address octets For example for a MAC address of 00 15 70 CD 3B 0D use the prefix FX7400 followed by
44. CBLRD 1B4001800R 15 foot RF cable 50 14000 159R power supply 23844 00 00R US power cord KT FX74002US 01 2 Port US Reader Kit FX7400 22310A30 US 2 port US reader AN480 CL66100WR wide band AN 480 antenna BRKT 70661 01R antenna mounting bracket CBLRD 1B4001800R 15 foot RF cable 50 14000 159R power supply 23844 00 00R US power cord KT FX74004WR 01 4 Port Global Reader Kit FX7400 42315A30 US 4 port global reader AN480 CL66100WR wide band AN 480 antenna BRKT 70661 01R antenna mounting bracket CBLRD 1B4001800R 15 foot RF cable 50 14000 159R power supply A 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide KT FX74002WR 01 2 Port Global Reader Kit FX7400 22315A30 US 2 port global reader AN480 CL66100WR wide band AN 480 antenna BRKT 70661 01R antenna mounting bracket CBLRD 1B4001800R 15 foot RF cable 50 14000 159R power supply Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications Table A 1 Technical Specifications Physical and Environmental Characteristics Dimensions 7 7 in Lx 5 9 in Wx 1 7 in D 19 56 cm L x 14 99 cm W x 4 32 cm D Mounting Dimensions 2 holes required center to center 4 192 inches Mounting Holes Weight 1 8 lbs kg Base Material Die cast aluminum sheet metal and plastic LEDs Multi color LEDs Power Activity Status and Applications FX Environmental Specifications Operational Tempera
45. Cglobal Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP Standard By default Mode Index is reported as 0 not listed in or which is a special index value that maps to default mode and depends on the regulatory region in use For FCC based readers the default mode is Mode Index 3 For ETSI based readers the default mode is Mode Index 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Table F 1 Radio Modes for FCC Readers EPC HAG Max Step pectral Sc X Mask Tari Tari z Conform Indicator ER 1 40000 FMO DSB ASK 2000 25000 25000 Single true Interrogator Mode Divide BDR Index Ratio Value FLM PIE M Value VELTI Value Min Tari 2 80000 2 DSB_ASK 2000 12500 12500 Single true Interrogator 3 64 3 62500 4 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 4 64 3 75000 4 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 5 400000 FMO DSB_ASK 1500 6250 6250 Single true Interrogator 6 64 3 125000 2 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 7 64 3 31250 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 8 64 3 75000 4 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 9 64 3 37500 PR ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator Table F 2 Radio Modes for ETSI Readers EPC HAG Spectral T amp C Mode Divide BDR Index Ratio Value FLM PIE Max Step Value Value Min Tari Mask M Value i 3 Tari Tari Indicator Conform ance 1 64 3 62500 4 PR_ASK 1500 25000 25000 Dense true Interrogator 2 64 3 7
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47. Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 Rotate the connector to lock it in place 2 Apply power to the power supply The green Power LED stays on to indicate the reader is powered and ready See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 To power down the reader unplug the power supply from its power source The green Power LED turns off to indicate that the device is off and the system is not operational Remove the connector from the reader power port Installation and Communication 3 9 Powering the Reader via Power over Ethernet POE 1 Insert the POE Ethernet connector on the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the reader 10 100BaseT Ethernet port See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet network with POE capability See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 To power down the reader remove the Ethernet cable from the network The green Power LED turns off to indicate that the device is off and the system is not operational Remove the connector from the 10 100BaseT Ethernet port System Start up Boot LED Sequence See Figure 2 5 on page 2 6 for LED locations During system start up 1 All LEDs turn green 2 All LEDs turn off and the PWR LED turns red 3 The PWR LED turns off and then turns green 4 When the sequence completes the green PWR LED remains on and all other LEDs are off Reading Tags After the reader powers up test the reader See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9
48. N2 Set Properties Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Configure Read Points Antenna Status Read point The read point settings can be configured using this page The current state of the read points can also be viewed in this page e Antenna Status Shows the status of the read points on this reader There can be three possible state of a specific read point Connected Read point is enabled and an antenna is connected to the port Shown using the green button Not Connected Read pointis enabled however no antenna is connected to the port Shown using the red button User Disabled Read point is disabled by the user Shown using the yellow button Clicking on the status button of a read point will allow the user to see change the selected antenna s configuration e Choose Read point Allows choosing a specific readpoint whose configuration is displayed e Description User specified description of the read point Accepts alpha numeric characters with a maximum size of 32 characters e User Configuration Setting allows the The status buttons indicate the status of the reader read points e Green Connected Read point is enabled and an antenna is connected to the port e Red Not connected Read point is enabled no antenna is connected to the port e Yellow User disabled The user disabled the read point Click a read point s status button to view
49. There is no need to install Java in these programs D 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Clearing the Java Cache When using the Administrator Console clear the Java plug in cache to load the latest information in the browser 1 Select Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Java icon to display the Java Control Panel Java Control Panel View version mbormahon about Java Control Panel Naiwork Settings Network settings ate used when making Irtemel connectors By default Java wil use the network settings m your web browser Only advanced uiers should modiy these selling Network Settings Temporary Intemet Files Files pou use in Jawa apch abonz ane stored n a special holdes for quick execution later On advanced users should delete files or modify these settings Figure D 2 Java Control Panel 3 Click Settings under Temporary Internet Files Temporary Files Settings ew Appicaions n Data Sun WavalDeployment cache Ce Unlimited space lo use E Mamm Jar compression J Nore Figure D 3 Java Temporary Internet Files Window Java Install Upgrade Procedures D 3 4 Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files window Delete Temporary Files Delete the following temporary files Downloaded Applets Downloaded Applications Other Files Figure D 4 Java Delete Temporary Files Window 5 Click OK to delete all files applications and applets from the ca
50. able profile and click Delete to delete the profile J NOTE Current Config is a special logical profile that can only be exported to the PC This cannot be imported activated or deleted Only the profile name indicates that it is the active profile Profiles can specify a number of reader parameters including RF air link profiles Air link profiles cannot be configured using LLRP or web page interface See Appendix F RF Air Link Configuration for more information about air link profile configuration Create a Custom Profile The reader includes a set of sample profiles These can not be changed and a new profile with the same name cannot be imported Export modify and import these profiles under a new name to create customized profiles This keeps the original profiles intact to use as a reference To view the contents of a profile select the profile and click Export to export the profile to the PC hosting the Reader Profiles window The profile files are in XML format Open the file using a text editor application Such as Notepad and edit to modify the reader configuration Save the modified file under a new name Click Import and browse to the modified file and import the file into the Reader Profile window This adds the modified file to the list of profiles The reader does not perform any checking when importing the file To validate the profile file contents and to activate the modified profile select the profile and click Set Act
51. ade Procedures The Reader Profiles window uses an applet to connect to the reader The window displays a set of provided configuration files or profiles that a user can re use and or modify depending on the reader application or use case The profiles serve as configuration examples Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Home Reader Profiles Reader Profiles Status The Reader profiles page shows the current gt Operation pong 7 profiles on the reader and allows the user to Statistics Profile Operations perform profile related operations gt Configure Since the reader profiles page uses applet to Reader connect to the reader JVM support must be Available Profiles in the Reader enabled on the browser for this page to Read Tags function properly gt Communication Kn Available profiles on the reader The Date Time F Medium Tag Population set of currently available profiles on the Access Control Large Tag Population reader is shown in this list Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Current Config Import This allows the user to Import profile onto the reader Clicking on Import button opens a file dialog allowing the user to pick a profile file XML file from the local PC and import it into the reader Shutdown Export This allows the user to Export Logout profile from the reader Choose one of the available profiles and click on Export button The profile info is exported and can be sa
52. ader Communication Parameters Home Status b Operation Settings Statistics Gen2 Optional Custom gt Configure Reader Read Tags Communication LLRP SNMP Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware CommitRevert System Log Shutdown Logout Configure Network Settings Obtain IP Address via DHCP Current IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server MAC Address Web Server Shell File Server USB Operation Mode Allow LLRP Connection Override From USB IF 10 11 11 166 255 255 255 0 10 11 11 254 157 235 28 3 00 15 70 CD 3B 14 HTTPS Telnet FIP Network Set Properties Network The reader supports both automatic TCP IP configuration via DHCP and manual configuration The first button turns DHCP on or off depending on current state lf DHCP is turned on actual current values of the reader s IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server are displayed on this page Since these have been obtained from the DHCP server they cannot be changed manually lf DHCP is turned off you can set values for these fields IP Address in dotted notation at which the reader is assigned Subnet Mask in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in Default Gateway in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in DNS server in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in MAC Address Specif
53. ader is operational 7 Log onto the web console access the Firmware Version Update screen and verify the new upgrade version is running Some cases require the full version numbers for the software components To do this type http p 1p p p Version html in the browser where ip ip ip ip denotes the reader IP or host name C 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Introduction The FX Series reader browser interface requires Java JRE 1 6 or later To confirm the Java version in the Internet Explorer web browser version 6 go to Tools gt Internet Options gt Advanced tab Internet Options BE General Securty Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Seling CI Use inire AuloComplete Fl Use Passive FTP few firewall and DSL modem compatbilly CI Use smooth scrolling HTTP 1 1 settings kl Use HTTP 1 1 L Java Sun z PA Use JRE 1 6 0_07 for applet gt requires restart 8 Microsoft VM CT Java contole enabled Dec aez eat CT Java logging enabled JIT compde for vriual machine enabled mes restat 3f Dee Deia s Enable Image Toobar requres restart Figure D 1 Java Version Window Install Java JRE 1 6 or later if the virtual machine configuration entries are missing or if an earlier version is installed Download Java runtime environment from J NOTE Newer Internet Explorer versions such as Version 7 and 8 and Firefox Mozilla 3 support JRE by default
54. ake effect immediately and do not require a commit 4 30 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Access Control To ensure controlled and secure access to reader Administrator Console functions click Access Control to open the Manage Users window Use this window to designate which users and computers are authorized to have system access by setting up authorized user accounts Only users logging in with a registered user name and password can successfully access Administrator Console functions Users must log in and out of the system to ensure that e System access is granted only to authorized users e Only one user is logged in at a time to ensure that multiple users don t make conflicting changes to the system Users who perform no action for a period of time are automatically logged out of the system and must log in again Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Home Status gt Operation Statistics gt Configure Reader Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Shutdown Logout Manage Users Create Modify Console User Access Add User Modify User Delete User Change Password User Name Password eg Level Add User System Access To ensure the controlled and secured access to Reader Administrator Console functions you should designate which users and computers are authorized to have system access You do this by
55. andard Because ofthe differing frequency requirements there Argentina gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Shutdown Logout Warning Selecting a Region dif Please confirm Australia of use is illegal D Chile China Colomhia European Union Hong Kong India Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Peru Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea vr Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 10 Selecting the Region 2 Select the Communication Standard if applicable are several versions of the hardware The list of choices on this page is limited by the software to those selections compatible with the hardware in use Note that if only one option is compatible with the hardware that option is selected automatically As with most of these pages setting selections first affects only the display Selections must be committed in this case using the Commit Change button on the Commit Revert page before they take effect e Region of Operation Allows choosing the region for the country of operation This must be selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board Communication Standard Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region Ifa region supports only one standard the same
56. as started Commit Revert successfully but no tags will be displayed System Log e Stop Inventory Click this button to stop the ongoing inventory operation Shutdown e Clear Tag List Check this button to clear the Logout current tag list Note Start Inventory will fail if there is already a connected LLRP client to the reader To force disconnection do to Communication LLRP page and click on Disconnect LLRP button The list of tags is displayed in a tabular format with the following attributes for each tag e EPC Id Unique EPC Id of the tag e TagSeen count Total number of times the tag has been seen on all the connected antennas e RSSI Received Signal strength indicator value e Antenna ld Antenna ld on which the tag has been seen last e FirstSeen time stamp UTC time in Microseconds at which the tag was first seen Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 24 Read lags Window e Start Inventory Starts inventory operation on the connected antennas e Stop Inventory Stops the ongoing inventory operation e Clear Tag List Clears the current tag list The list of tags appears in a table with the following attributes for each tag e EPC ld Unique tag EPC ID e TagSeen Count Number of times the tag was identified on the specific antenna e RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication e Antenna id Antenna ID on which the tag is seen e FirstSeen time stamp UTC time
57. at surface wall or shelf Position the release tab on the top See Figure 3 1 2 Mark the hole locations using the mounting plate as a guide See Figure 3 1 Remove the mounting plate and drill holes appropriate for the surface material at the marked locations J NOTE For wood surfaces drill two 1 8 diameter by 7 8 deep holes For drywall masonry surfaces drill two 3 16 diameter by 7 8 deep min holes and install using the provided anchors Installation and Communication 3 3 ii Holes Release Tab ER eee E e EER LA UCL Screw Head Stops 4 typical Figure 3 1 Mounting Plate Front 3 Reposition the mounting plate over the mounting holes and secure using the supplied fasteners as appropriate for the surface material J NOTE Mount the reader with the cable connections up or down depending on the installation requirements CAUTION Use a hand screw driver to install the mounting plate do not use a power driver Do not use excessive torque and tighten the screws so that they are just snug on the screw head stops see Figure 3 1 If the reader does not engage the mounting plate loosen the screw s 1 8 to 1 4 turn and try again 4 Position the reader by aligning the markers on the metal base plate and the wall bracket with the key slot holes over the mounting screws Gently slide the reader down to lock into place 5 To remove the reader press the release tab and slide the reader up while gently pulli
58. bset of channels on which to operate from the list of supported channels This option appears only if the chosen region of operation supports this e Listen before Talk not supported in the current release Check to select the listen before talk option This option appears only if the chosen region of operation supports this e Please confirm Check the I understand check box e Set Properties Click to apply the changes Confirm that the choices are in compliance with local regulatory requirements by checking the I understand check box Select Commit Discard on page 4 40 to save the changes to the reader Configure Certificates Administrator Console 4 19 This option is only available in HTTPS mode See Communication Settings on page 4 26 and set the Web Server option to HTTPS to select this mode Select Certificates to update the digital certificate of the reader and display current certificate details The certificate installed in the reader appears with the following properties e Subject name of the certificate e Issuer name e Validity from and to dates e Serial number of the certificate e Date of installation of the certificate Q MOTOROLA Certificates Configurations Home Status gt Operation Statistics Current certificate details Subject Validity Validity F Installed gt Read points Name Issuer From To Serial date Advanced FX74XX FXZ74XX Series Series 03 17 2010 Region 03 17 2010 03 17 2015 CA 4
59. cess of 5V but is designed to operate optimally within the range of 0 to 5 VDC The general purpose outputs are open drain drivers pulled up to 5V Each output can withstand voltages up to 30 VDC but should not be driven negative For best results use the 24 VDC supply as a source of external current and use the outputs directly to drive 24V relays indicator lamps etc wired between the 24V supply and individual general purpose outputs Although each output can sink up to 1A the maximum current that can be drawn from the internal 24V supply is 1A so use an external power supply if the current requirement exceeds this Note that the state of the general purpose outputs is inverted e g driving a GPO line high at the processor pulls the corresponding output low Powering the Reader N CAUTION Connectthe antennas before supplying power to the reader WARNING For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space EAHS Do not install Power Supplies and AN PoE Power Injector in the EAHS unless they are suitable for use in EAHS as per UL 2043 Powering the Reader via AL Power Supply The Motorola approved AG power supply connects to the power port on the FX Series reader using a locking connector see Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 The power supply is compatible with e 120V 60 Hz North America e 230V 50 Hz International excluding Japan e 100V 50 60 Hz Japan 1 Insert the power supply barrel connector into the reader power port see
60. che 6 Click OK on the Temporary Files Settings window 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Introduction This appendix describes three methods of setting the static IP address on an FX7400 RFID Reader DHCP Network is Available Set the Static IP Using the Web Console 1 Browse the device using the host name e g FX7400CD3B1E 2 Log onto the device Reader Administration Console User Login User Name Password Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Figure E 1 Reader Administration Console Login Window 3 Click Communication E 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 4 Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information Al MOTOROLA Reader Communication Parameters Home Status gt Operation Statistics Network E EE Configure Network Settings The reader supports both automatic TCP IP f E configuration via DHCP and manual configuration The gt Communication Obtain IP Address via DHCP i i first button turns DHCP on or off depending on current Date Time Current IP Address 10 11 11 166 sas Access Control Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 If DHCP is turned on actual current values ofthe reader s IP address subnet mask default gateway Gateway 10 11 11 254 and DNS server are displayed on this page Since these gt Firmware have been obtained from the DHCP server they cannot Commit Revert DNS Server 157 235 28 3 be changed manually S
61. clude the same on any authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile disassemble decode or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design Motorola does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any Motorola Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Motorola products MOTOROLA MOTO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings LLC and are used under license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Motorola Solutions Inc One Motorola Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http www motorolasolutions com Warranty For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement go to http www motorola com enterprisemobility warranty Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below Change Date Description 01 RevA 11 2009 Initial release 02 Rev A 7 2010 Software updates 03 Rev A 6 2011 Add Fujitsu custom command support 04 RevA 1 2012 Update
62. completely configure a reader See Reader Profiles on page 4 31 Resetting the Reader To reset the reader press and hold the reset button for not more than 2 seconds See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 for the reset button location The reader reboots but retains the user ID and password See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 J NOTE Hard rebooting the reader disconnecting power is not recommended as this discards all the tag events and system log information Administrator Console 4 3 Connecting to the Reader J NOTE This section describes procedures in a Windows environment To use the Administrator Console to manage the reader first power up the reader and connect it to an accessible network See Powering the Reader on page 3 8 and Ethernet Connection on page 3 5 The green power LED indicates that the reader is ready If the green power LED is not lit reset the reader See Resetting the Reader on page 4 2 Connect to the reader in one of two ways 1 Connecting via Host Name on page 4 3 2 Connecting via IP Address on page 4 4 There are three ways to assign an IP address to the reader 1 Using DHCP on the network 2 Using APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing when DHCP Server is Not Available on page 4 5 3 Statically assigning an IP Any method of assigning the IP supports connection using host name or IP address Alternatively connect the reader directly to a local computer using Automatic Private IP Addressing APIP
63. cted and installed every time when itis applied Date Time Browse However reader versions would be updated once the CAB update is applied ya le Start Update to the reader Clicking on Start Update Profiles loads the firmware onto the reader and writes the new files onto the flash Home Firmware Update NOTE Clicking on Start Update shuts down the reader application while the new files are File Based Upload Commit Revert uploaded in the background The firmware update process could take up to 15 minutes This method of firmware upgrade allows the user to update the reader without System Log having an FTP FTPS server User can PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE READER IS NOT POWERED OFF OR REBOOTED UNTIL GREEN LED IS Shutdown have the firmware files in a localfshared ON CONTINUOUSLY machine and use the browse button to Logout select the response bd from the local shared drive All partition files along with FlashUpdateUtility dll and OSUpdFalcon exe must be present in the same folder User must also provide an admin privileged user name and password of the reader After the start update button is pressed reader will fetch all required partition files from the local shared folder and upload the same to reader The OSUpdate process will be then started and progress will be shown in the same page The boot LED will be blinking during update operation Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4
64. d tag inventory Read count Sho 12 number of nd failed tags reads e Write count he numb and failed tags written IdentificationCount to Lock count lt s the number of ful and failed lock gt Configure Reader Read Tags gt Communication Date Time ReadCount OperationName Success of Times Failure of Times Access Control WriteCount and failed kill operation Profiles LockCount forall readpoint whose statistics a e Reset Statistics Commit Discard the optional Gen2 e Refresh Interval System Log Reset Statistics SIb Shutdown eshed every N Logout gt Firmware KillCount Refresh Interval secs fio Change Copvriaht 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 20 Reader Operation Statistics Window e Choose ReadPoint Select a specific read point or select All from the drop down list to display the Statistics e IdentificationCount Displays the number of successful and failed tag inventories e ReadCount Displays the number of successful and failed tag reads e WriteCount Displays the number of successful and failed tag writes e Lockcount Displays the number of successful and failed lock operations on tags e KillCount Displays the number of successful and failed kill operations on tags e Reset Statistics Resets all success and failure counts for all read points e Refresh Interval Sets the refresh interval in seconds for this window The statistics informa
65. d ofthe PFX file This field can be left empty if the private key password is null Note The web browser might prompt the user installfaccept the new certificate on successful certificate update e FTPS URL Enter the complete URL of the FTPS server including the certificate file name e FTPS User ID Enter the user name for the FTPS server e FTPS Password Enter the password for the FTPS server e PFX Password Enter the private key password for the PFX file Leave this field empty if the private key password is null d NOTE The web browser may display a prompt to install accept the new certificate upon a successful update 4 20 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Reader Statistics Select Operation Statistics to view the Reader Operation Statistics window This window provides options to view the statistics of individual read points or combined statistics for all read points including the success and failure values of statistics for each read point The statistic count is cumulative once the reader starts or the Reset Statistics button is selected Q MOTOROLA Reader Gen2 Operation Statistics Reader Statistics Home Status The Reader Statistics page provides options to view the statistics of gt Operation Statistics Choose ReadPoint Bye i ption to view Gen2 Optional the combined statistics nd failure NXP fll values of following statis t Fujitsu Operation statistics enl essful and faile
66. d once the CAB update is applied Access Control Response file to the reader Clicking on Start Update Profiles loads the firmware onto the reader and SE User name writes the new files onto the flash Update Password b File Based Upload CommitRevert N This method of firmware upgrade allows Update All Partitions the user to update the reader without System Log Harana having an FTP FTPS server User can Shutdown ar poze have the firmware files in a local shared machine and use the browse button to select the response bd from the localfshared drive All partition files along with FlashUpdateUtility dll and D D OSUpdF alcon exe must be present in the NOTE Clicking on Start Update shuts down the reader application while the new files are same folder User must also provide an uploaded in the background The firmware update process could take up to 15 minutes admin privileged user name and password of the reader After the start PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE READER IS NOT POWERED OFF OR REBOOTED UNTIL GREEN LED IS update button is pressed reader will ON CONTINUOUSLY fetch all required partition files from the localfshared folder and upload the same Logout to reader The OSUpdate process will be then started and progress will be shown inthe same page The boot LED will be blinking during update operation Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 34 Firmware Update Window File Bas
67. d window appears AA MOTOROLA FX7400 Ss Configuration Commit Revert Save Changes or Revert to Status OOOO Backup gt Operation Statistics Commit the Configuration Changes When you add or make modifications to the gt Configure Read Tags E d EE Discard the Configuration Changes Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware System Log Shutdown logical view of your Reader Network using the Motorola RFID reader Administrator Consoles the changes are not immediately applied to your underlying physical Reader and network connections You must click the Commit button on the Commit Revert page to save the changes to the Motorola RFID reader configuration file and to update the running physical Reader Network While a successful update may take up to a minute to complete your system will continue to operate with only a brief one or Logout two second period pause If you decide NOT to commit the changes to the Server s configuration file that you ve made to the Reader Network during this session click the Discard button and your most recent changes are discarded Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 35 Commit Discard Window 2 Click Commit to save a new configuration and apply changes to the reader configuration file to save the changes to the configuration file and to update the reader network A successful update can take up toa minute however the system continue
68. der Can he set to either Server or Client Read Tags Communication Connect Status i Configuration options when LLRP in the SNMP reader is in Server mode Date Time e Client Port Allows configuring the Access Control LLRP listening port on the reader Defaultis 5084 Profiles e Connect Status Indicates whether the gt Firmware client is connected or not This button CommitRevert will be grayed out if there is not client connected If an LLRF client is System Log connected to the reader this button will Shutdown be enabled and clicking on the same will disconnect the client Logout Configuration options when LLRP in the reader is in Client mode e Server IP Allows configuring the IP address ofthe server to connect to e Client Port Allows configuring the LLRP host port to connect to Default is Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 26 Configure LLRP Settings Window LLRP specific configuration parameters are separate from other parameters related to communications The configurable LLRP parameters are e LLRP Status Displays the current state of the LLRP server on the reader running or not running e Operation Mode Sets the LLRP mode in the reader to Server or Client e Client Port Configures the LLRP listening port on the reader The default is 5084 e Connect Status Indicates the LLRP client or host connection status ConnectLLRP and DisconnectLLRP connect the r
69. e FX Series RFID Readers LEDs The reader LEDs indicate reader status as described in Table 2 2 For the LED boot up sequence see System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 PWR ACTV STAT APP DO OO Figure 2 5 FX Series RFID Readers LEDs Table 2 2 LED Indications Function Color Status Description PWR Power Off Reader is powered off Red Solid Booting Red Flashing Firmware upgrade Amber Solid Application initialization after booting Green Solid Reader is powered on and operational ACTV Activity Off No RF operations Amber Flashing On for 500 mSec indicates another tag operation Green Flashing On for 500 mSec indicates a tag is inventoried or read STAT Status Off No errors or GPIO events Red Solid Firmware update failure Red Flashing On for 500 mSec indicates an error in RF operation Green Flashing On for 500 mSec indicates a GPI event APP Application Green Red Amber Controlled through RM Getting Started 2 7 FX Series RFID Readers Features Configuration and Upgrading Use the Administrator Console to reconfigure the reader See Chapter 4 Administrator Console The reader can also accept new firmware and configuration updates Tag Management The Administrator Console provides the Read tags feature See Read Tags on page 4 25 Use client applications based on Showcase Il Motorola EMDK Enterprise Mobility Development Kit or LLRP EPCGlobal Low Level Reader Protocol for additional tag manage
70. e that if only one option is compatible with the hardware that option is selected automatically As with most of these pages setting selections first affects only the display Selections must be committed in this case using the Commit Change button on the Commit Revert page before they take effect e Region of Operation Allows choosing the region for the country of operation This must be selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board Communication Standard Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region Ifa region supports only one standard the same is chosen automatically Listen before Talk Allows turning on or Off the Listen before talk option This option is displayed only ifthe chosen region of operation supports this Quick Start 1 5 6 Select Set Properties to complete the region selection The Operation Successful window appears Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Region Configuration RF Region Home Status gt Operation Statistics w Configure Reader The RF Region page provides an interface to set the region country in which the reader is to be used Different countries have different regulatory i requirements on RF radiation and itis necessary to gt Read points correctly set the country in which the reader is being Region Configure Region Settings used to assure
71. e A 2 for the maximum antenna gains and RF output powers for both US Canada and EU See Connecting Antennas on page 3 4 for connection information Reset To reset the reader insert a paper clip into the reset hole press and hold the reset button for not more than 2 seconds This resets the reader but retains the user ID and password GPIO Insert a DE15 serial cable to connect to external devices See GPIO Interface Connection on page 3 8 for more information USB The USB client port supports by default a network mode of operation This enables a secondary network interface as a virtual adapter over USB ActiveSync can also be enabled on the USB client port Use Visual Studio to use the USB port for development Use a remote display tool to access the Windows CE graphical interface Advanced users can disable and enable ActiveSync via a registry change in Windows CE and can create a custom communication protocol on the USB port See USB Connection on page 3 6 for connection information 10 100BaseT Insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect to an Ethernet network with or without Ethernet POE capability or to a local computer See Ethernet Connection on page 3 5 for connection information Power DC connector connects to a Motorola approved power supply AC adapter varies depending on the country Maximum power 24 VDC 1 2 A See Powering the Reader on page 3 8 for connection information 2 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guid
72. e the floor e The distance of the portals is 10 feet e The reader is mounted within 20 feet of the antennas see Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Configuration and Optimization e Reader power 30 dBm e Reader profile or tag population Large see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 e Session Session 2 5 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Back Room Receiving Example Parameters The reader reads 500 tags in five seconds within a distance of 10 feet Installation e Four AN480 antennas are installed in a double sided portal configuration One pair of antennas is mounted two feet above the floor and the second pair is five feet above the floor e The distance of the portals is 10 feet e The reader is mounted within 20 feet of the antennas see Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Configuration and Optimization e Reader power 30 dBm e Reader profile or tag population Large see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 e Session Session 2 General Read Performance Optimization If too few of the desired tags are read e Turn up the power e Reduce the distance between the antenna and the tags If more than the desired tags are read e Turn down the power e Remove stray tags from the target read area e The application may require post filtering of the read data provides FX Series troubleshooting information Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Reader error LED lights after the The CPU cannot Refe
73. eader to or disconnect the reader from an LLRP client or host In server mode this button is grayed out if there is no client connected e Server IP client mode only Configures the IP address of the server J NOTE Selecting LLRP client mode uses LLRPClient IP and LLRPClient Server Port values to connect to the client In LLRP server mode incoming requests from the client use only the LLRP port value as the listening port Updated parameters persist across reader reboots 4 28 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide SNMP Settings Select SNMP to view the Configure SNMP Settings window Al MOTOROLA Home Status gt Operation Statistics Gen2 Optional Custom gt Configure Reader Read Tags Communication LLRP Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Shutdown Logout Reader Communication Parameters Configure SNMP Settings Send SNMP Trap To SNMP Community String SNMP Version Send Server Heartbeat Set Properties pr RASA FX7400 SNMP Settings This page supports setting the SNMP configuration on the reader Ifthe SNMP host is not set or is not valid no Network Status Events will be sent If you want to receive Network Status Event notifications you must supply a valid link in the e Send SNMP Trap to Supports configuring the host IP address to which the SNMP trap should be sentto If this is left blank traps will not
74. ecifying the LLRP parameters that control RF power For example the following profile excerpt shows a power level of 24 dBm for all antennas This excerpt is based on the Large Tag Population template and shows the pertinent changes in bold The TransmitPower parameter is an index to a power table exposed through LLRP capabilities Divide this index by 10 and add 14 to get the RF power level at the port So to achieve a power level of 30 dBm set TransmitPower to 160 To achieve a power level of 24 dBm set TransmitPower to 100 as in the following example MOTOROLA LLRP CONFIG5 zcSET READER CONFIG MessagelID 0 xmilns llrp http www llirp org ltk schema core encoding xml 1 0 xmilns http www llrp org ltk schema core encoding xml 1 0 gt lt ResetToFactoryDefault gt true lt ResetToFactoryDefault gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennalID gt 1 lt AntennalID gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt HopTableID gt 1 lt HopTableID gt lt Channel Index gt 0 lt ChannelIndex gt lt TransmitPower gt 100 lt TransmitPower gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt TaginventoryStateAware gt false lt TaginventoryStateAware gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt Session gt 2 lt Session gt lt TagPopulation gt 600 lt TagPopulation gt lt TagTransitTime gt 0 lt TagTransitTime gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennalD gt 2 lt Antenna
75. ed Upload This upgrade method allows updating the reader from firmware files stored on a local shared host PC rather than an FTP FTPS server J NOTE In order to use the file based firmware update method set File Server to FTP in Communication Settings on page 4 26 e Response file Click Browse and select response txt from the local shared drive Ensure all partition files as well as FlashUpdateUtility dil and OSUpdFalcon exe are present in the same folder e User name Enter the administrator privileged user name for the reader e Password Enter the password for the reader e Update All Partitions Check to force the update of all reader partitions This increases firmware update time e Start Update Click to start the update The reader uploads all required partition files from the local shared folder The OSUpdate process starts and indicates progress in the window The PWR LED blinks during the update If the update succeeds the reader resets and the PWR LED eventually turns solid green If the update fails the STAT LED turns red 4 40 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Commit Discard Changes made to the logical view of the Reader Network using the Administrator Console do not immediately apply to the reader and network connections To apply reader configuration modifications click Commit Discard to save the changes and notify the reader to update the configuration file 1 Click Commit Discard The Commit Discar
76. eeeeeeees E 1 DHCP Network Not Available Set the Static IP Using the Web Console uaa E 3 DHCP Network Not Available Edit Configuration Files to Set the Static IP E 5 Appendix F RF Air Link Configuration Idee Terre AO OE EE EE EE IE RR N F 1 Rado Mode AA F 1 Index Introduction This Integrator Guide provides information about installing configuring and using the FX Series RFID readers and is intended for use by professional installers and system integrators The FX Series readers provide real time seamless tag processing for EPC Classi Gen2 compliant tags JV NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens Configurations This guide includes the following FX Series RFID reader configurations e FX7400 42350A30 US 4 Port RFID Reader US e FX7400 22350A30 US 2 Port RFID Reader US e FX7400 42310A30 WR 4 Port RFID Reader Global e FX7400 22310A30 WR 2 Port RFID Reader Global FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows Chapter 1 Quick Start provides a Quick Start tag reading demonstration Chapter 2 Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology components and a description of the FX Series reader and features Chapter 3 Installation and Communication provides information on installing and setting up the FX Series readers Chapter 4 Ad
77. egrator Guide Setting the Region For global reader configurations set the region of operation Setting the unit to a different region is illegal J NOTE Region configuration is not available for readers configured to operate in the United States region under FCC rules In this case skip this step Q MOTOROLA FX7400 Region Configuration RF Region Home Status gt Operation Statistics Configure Reader gt Read points The RF Region page provides an interface to set the region country in which the reader is to be used Different countries have different regulatory requirements on RF radiation and itis necessary to correctly set the country in which the reader is being used to assure regulatory compliance Configure Region Settings Argentina v Read Tags Communication Standard Argentina v Region of operation Because of the differing frequency requirements there are several versions of the hardware The list of choices on this page is limited by the software to those selections compatible with the hardware in use Note that if only one option is compatible with the hardware that option is selected automatically gt Communication Date Time Access Control Warning Selecting a Region different from the country of use is illegal Please confirm CII understand Profiles Set Properties gt Firmware As with most of these pages setting selections first 5 affects only the display
78. em DNS IP address to translate domain names e MAC Address Specifies the reader MAC address e Web Server Configures the web server in either HTTP unsecure or HTTPS secure mode e Shell Configures the shell to either Telnet unsecure or SSH secure mode or disables the shell e File Server Configures the file server to either FTP unsecure or FTPS secure mode or disables this e USB Operation Mode Configures the USB client port on the reader to either Network Virtual Network Adapter or Active Sync mode The default mode is Network Changing the USB Operation Mode restarts the LLRP service on the reader e Allow LLRP Connection Override From USB IF This option is available only if USB Operation Mode is set to Network Allows the reader to listen on an alternate port 49152 on the virtual network over USB interface When an LLRP client is connected over the primary interface Ethernet and primary LLRP port and this option is enabled a different client can override this connection on the alternate interface virtual network and alternate port 49152 This also allows the primary interface to override an existing Administrator Console 4 27 connection on the alternate interface This option is disabled by default Changing the Allow LLRP Connection Override option restarts the LLRP service on the reader e Set Properties Click to apply the changes Select Commit Discard on page 4 40 to save the changes to
79. er also takes time to detect that there is no DHCP server to execute APIPA protocol 1 Local Area Connection x This connection has limited or no connectivity TOU might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources For more information click this message Figure 4 5 Limited Connectivity Window 7 Confirm that the computer IP address is now set to the 169 254 x y where x y is the last six characters of the FX Series reader MAC address with a subnet mask of 255 255 0 0 8 The CD label provides the reader host name Enter the host name into the browser e g http fx7400cd3b0d and press Enter The local computer connects to the reader and the Console Login window appears 9 Proceed to Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 to log in to the reader 4 8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Obtaining the IP Address via Command Prompt The Administrator Console provides the reader IP address See Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 To obtain the reader IP address without logging into the reader open a command window and ping the reader host name See Connecting via Host Name on page 4 3 e Command Prompt GC ping fx748fcd3h13 Pinging fx740 cd3h13 5ymbol com 157 235 88 87 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 157 235 88 87 bytes 32 time 1 ms TTL 121 Reply from 157 235 88 87 bytes 32 time 2fms TTL 121 Reply from 157 235 88 87 bytes 32 AE TE ERG AUG FA Reply from 157 235 88 87 bytes 32 time 2fms TTIL 171 P
80. estart the system this may interrupt normal system operation 3 Select one of the following options from the What do you want to do drop down list e Restart Reader saves the user data and then restarts e Shut down Reader server the reader saves the user data stops all reader functions and waits to be powered off 4 Click Go This window also provides an option to enable or disable the reader watchdog Introduction This chapter provides examples on how to optimize reader configuration in various application JV NOTE The applications described may not be available on or applicable to all devices Procedures are not device specific and are intended to provide a functional overview The installation examples are Troubleshooting See and for configuration tips and troubleshooting information 5 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Point of Sale POS Example Parameters The reader reads up to 10 different tags 1 x 4 RFID embedded garment tags in the targeted read zone Installation e One 5 x 5 5 5 dBic with 100 beam width antenna is mounted one foot below the service table service table is RF penetrable material e The reader is mounted underneath the table see Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Configuration e Reader power 20 dBm e Reader profile or tag population Default see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 e Session Session 1 default Back Room Inventory Fill E
81. ex s8680222 J NOTE The Application Server Radio API and MAC firmware code all reside in the Platform partition The recovery console only supports the FTP mode update and does not support secure FTP FTP over TLS explicit or CAB file update The t parameter is the file type f is the name of the file and s the size Ensure the file size is correct s comments out the rest of the line FIP Firmware Upgrade C 3 Updating Firmware via FTP To update the firmware using the Administrator Console and an FTP server 1 Create a folder on a local FTP server and name it FKUPDT ReleaseXXx 2 Download the firmware files from http www motorola com enterprisemobility support into this folder and unzip the files if they are zipped 3 Ensure that the host computer can ping the readers If they cannot consult with the network administrator 4 On the reader to update access the web based Administrator Console a Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the reader to update format example http 157 235 88 147 The Reader Administrator Console login screen appears See Connecting to the Reader on page 4 3 b Enter the user name and password The default settings are Username admin Password change The Administrator Console Main Menu appears See Figure 4 7 on page 4 2 5 Select Update below Firmware The Firmware Update screen appears with the FTP FTPS Server option selected See Figure 4 32 on page 4 37
82. gs on page 4 26 e LLRP see LLRP Communications Protocol on page 4 27 e SNMP see SNMP Settings on page 4 28 e Date Time see System Time Management on page 4 29 e Access Control see Access Control on page 4 30 e Profiles see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 4 14 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide e Firmware see Firmware Version Update on page 4 36 e Update see Firmware Update on page 4 37 e Commit Discard see Commit Discard on page 4 40 e System Log see System Log on page 4 41 e Shutdown see Shutdown on page 4 42 e Logout click Logout to immediately log out of the Administrator Console Status Click Status on the selection menu to view the Reader Status window This window displays information about the reader and read points antennas Al MOTOROLA KT FX7400 Reader Status Check Status The Reader Status page provides gt Operation consolidated status information about the Statistics A reader s kernel Gen2 Optional E 2010 03 22101 38 25 07 00 Custom 0 Days O Hours 17 Minutes 59 gt Configure Reader Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert Up Time Seconds CPU Usage User System N N ee eee RAM Usage bytes Total Used Free 24879104 12251136 12627968 Flash Usage bytes e System Clock The current system clock value in the format of Year Month Day Hour Minute Second Time Difference with UTC Clic
83. haracters e GPI Debounce Time Delays input events up to this time and delivers these events only if the PIN states remains on the same level e Operation Status Displays the reader current operation status Enabled Disabled or Unknown e Antenna Check Controls the antenna sensing feature on the reader Disabled indicates that the reader does not attempt to check if an antenna is connected on the ports When Enabled the reader monitors the presence of an antenna on the port and only transmits RF if an antenna is connected e Set Properties Sends the changes to the reader These settings only affect the display Use Commit Discard on page 4 40 to save the changes Read Points 4 16 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Click Read points in the selection menu to view the Antenna Status and Configuration window Use this window to configure the read point settings and view the current read points state Al MOTOROLA Home Status gt Operation Statistics Configure Reader Read points Advanced Region Certificates Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log Shutdown Logout Figure 4 16 Reader Parameters Antenna Status Antenna 1 2 3 Antenna Status o 8 9 Refresh Interval 10 secs Change Antenna Configuration Choose ReadPoint Description User Configuration Enabled v Air Protocol GE
84. he data in the Warning Shutting Down System May Interrupt Normal reader itis strongly recommended to gt Configure o ti gracefully reboot the reader through this Reader perations interface when itis necessary Read Tags ay Click the Shutdown link to display the Shut gt Communication Please confirm understand Down System page Click and check the Date Time Please confirm checkbox to indicate that you S understand that you are about to shut down Access Control What do you want ie des Restart Reader and or restart the system which may interrupt Profiles estart Reader normal system operation Shut down Reader server will only Shut down Reader server Firmware f Select either Restart or Shut Down from the Update What do you want to do drop down list and CommitRevert then click Go System Log The Restart option will let the reader save the Shutdown user data and then restart Logout System watchdog is currently Enabled The Shut Down option will let the reader save the user data stop all reader functionalities Disable Watchdog and then waitto be powered off This page also provides an option to Enable Disable watchdog on the reader Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 37 System Shutdown Restart Window From the Administrator Console 1 Click the Shutdown link to display the System Shutdown Restart window 2 Check the Please Confirm check box to accept the system shut down and or r
85. ibutes for each tag e EPC Id Unique tag EPC ID e TagSeen Count Number of times the tag is identified on the specific antenna e RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication e Antenna Id Antenna ID on which the tag is seen e FirstSeen time stamp UTC time in microseconds when the tag was first seen e LastSeen time stamp UTC time in microseconds when the tag was last seen Introduction This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components and describes the FX Series reader and its features RFID Technology Overview RFID Radio Frequency Identification is an advanced automatic identification Auto ID technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data This data may be pre encoded or can be encoded in the field The tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes A typical RFID system consists of transponders called tags readers and antennas To read a tag the reader sends out radio frequency waves using attached antennas This RF field powers and charges the tags which are tuned to receive radio waves The tags use this power to modulate the carrier signal The reader interprets the modulated signal and converts the data to a format for computer storage The computer application translates the data into an understandable format Tags RF Wave and Physical Network Response Connection NG d g i WRG Km i GUT a Reader
86. ication can switch to USB using a specific IP and can control the reader To use the USB port for network connection install the Motorola USB RNDIS Driver on the host The USB port also supports ActiveSync Use the USB port for development using Visual Studio and use a remote display tool to access the Windows CE graphical interface To enable ActiveSync set the USB Operation Mode to ActiveSync in the Communications window of the Administrator Console See Communication Settings on page 4 26 Advanced users can disable and enable ActiveSync via a registry change in Windows CE and can create a custom communication protocol on the USB port To connect the FX7400 to the host PC insert a USB cable into the USB client port on the reader See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on the host PC Motorola USB RNDIS Driver To use the USB port for network connection install the Motorola USB Remote Network Device RNDIS driver and enable the driver on the FX7400 The Motorola RNDIS driver supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems To install the RNDIS driver on the host 1 Download the installer file Motorola RNDIS msi from http www motorola com enterprisemobility support to the host PC 2 Select this file on the host PC to install the host side drivers for using the USB Remote Network Device Interface on the FX7400 3 Connect a USB cable between the host and
87. ies the MAC address ofthe reader Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 3 3 Communication Window Only one LLRP session can be active on the reader either through the primary Ethernet interface or through the virtual network over USB interface If connection is active on one interface and a subsequent connection attempt is made on the other interface the last attempt prevails and creates a new session on that interface disconnecting the previous interface 3 8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide GPIO Interface Connection This pluggable terminal block type allows connecting individual wires independently A single connector accommodates both inputs and outputs See Table A 4 on page A 6 for pinout information GPIO signals allow some flexibility Inputs are pulled up within the reader to 5 VDC and can be shorted to ground to pull them low This allows driving them directly via simple relay or switch contacts Alternatively 5V logic can drive inputs In the logic low state the current sourced from the reader is approximately 3 mA so standard gates in most logic families can drive them Current flow in the high state is negligible When the equipment uses an external 24 VDC power supply a 24 VDC connection is provided This output is not available when an external 24 VDC supply is not present J NOTE Do not connect the 24 VDC output directly to either general purpose input that tolerates voltages in ex
88. ific read point from the drop down list to display the statistics or select All to view the combined statistics for all read points e BlockErase Displays the number of successful and failed block erase operations e BlockWrite Displays the number of successful and failed block write operations e BlockPermalock Displays the number of successful and failed block permalock operations e Reset Statistics Resets all success and failure counts including the standard Gen2 and custom Statistics for all read points e Refresh Interval Sets the refresh interval in seconds for this window The statistics information for the chosen read point is refreshed every N seconds where N is the set refresh interval The minimum value is 10 seconds Input a new value and click Change to set a new interval 4 22 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics Select NXP to view the NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics window This window provides options to view the statistics of individual read points for the custom NXP operations the reader supports Al MOTOROLA FX7400 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics BE Reader Statistics for NXP Custom Operations Home Status Sa The Reader NXP Custom Statistics page provides options to view the Operation SEa Choose ReadPoint statistics of individual read points for the Custom NXP Operations Gen2 Optional supported by the reader The use
89. ights Reserved Figure 4 31 Firmware Version The Version Information section of the window displays e Hardware The current hardware version e Reader Application The current reader application software version e OS The current operating system build version e MAC The current MAC radio firmware version e Monitor The current monitor utility version e Radio API The current radio API version J NOTE The full version number includes a build number which does not appear on the Firmware Version Update window To retrieve the full number type http ip ip ip io Version html in the browser where ip ip ip ip denotes the reader IP or host name Administrator Console 4 37 Firmware Update The Firmware Update window allows upgrading to new firmware From the selection menu click Update J NOTE You must be logged in with Administrator privileges in order to access this window See Access Control on page 4 30 The reader supports three different methods of updating the firmware e FTP FTPS server e CAB file e File based upload Each method indicates firmware update progress in the window After upgrading the necessary partitions the reader reboots with a message Reboot to indicate that the firmware upgrade completed Partition download and flash programming takes about 15 minutes depending on network load conditions Typical file uploads are much less than 15 minutes since they deal with only one or a few partitions D
90. ing statistics for 157 235 88 87 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost A BH loss gt Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 19ms Maximum 2lHms Average 19ms Figure 4 6 P Ping Window Administrator Console 4 9 Administrator Console Login The reader has a unique first time startup sequence that requires setting a unique user ID and password and as well as the region regulatory requirement J NOTE The recommended browsers are IE6 IE7 IE8 and Mozilla 3 These browsers were tested and validated to work properly Other browsers may or may not work properly First Time Start Up Login When starting the reader for the first time set a unique user ID and password and set the region of reader operation Setting the reader to a different region is illegal Logging In with Default User ID and Password 1 Upon connecting to the reader with a web browser the User Login window appears Q MOTOROLA FX7400 E Reader Administration Console User Login Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 7 User Login Window 2 Enter admin in the User Name field and change in the Password field and click Login User Login Figure 4 8 Entering User Name and Password For global reader configurations the Region Configuration window appears For US reader configurations the Administrator Console main window appears 4 10 FX Series RFID Readers Int
91. ion if DHCP is disabled in the reader When using APIPA the FX Series reader cannot communicate with computers on different subnets or that do not use automatic private IP addressing Automatic private IP addressing is enabled by default For additional information visit http support microsoft com and search on APIPA The APIPA procedure is recommended when the reader is connected directly to a PC It reduces the overhead needed to configure the reader to a static IP address Windows based computers support APIPA by default when DHCP fails To enable APIPA for a Windows PC 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Network Connections gt Local Area Connection Status and select Properties Set the DHCP to On even though no DHCP server is reachable and open a browser window 2 Inthe General tab select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Local Area Connection Properties 2 3x General Authentication Connect using E Intel R 82567LM Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items Install Uninetall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocollnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks M Show icon in notification area when connected Jh Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 4 2 Set Internet Protocol TCP IP Window 3 Connect the FX Series reader to a l
92. ions performed on Fujitsu tags Change Block or Area group password count Shows the number of successful and failed Change Block or Area group password operations performed on Fujitsu tags Reset Stalistics Burst Write count Shows the number of successful and failed Burst Write operations performed on Fujitsu tags Burst Erase count Shows the number of successful and failed Burst Erase operations performed on AreaWriteLock AreaWriteLockWOPassword 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Refresh Interval secs 19 Change Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 23 Fujitsu Custom Command Operation Statistics Window e Choose ReadPoint Select a specific read point from the drop down list to display the statistics or select All to view the combined statistics for all read points e For Fujitsu 64KB Tag MB97R7050 ChangeWordLock Displays the number of successful and failed change word lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags ChangeBlockLock Displays the number of successful and failed change block lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags ReadBlockLock Displays the number of successful and failed read block lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags ChangeBlockOrAreaGroupPassword Displays the number of successful and failed change block or area group password operations performed on Fujitsu tags BurstWrite Displays the number of successful and failed burst write operations
93. is chosen automatically Listen before Talk Allows turning on or Off the Listen before talk option This option is displayed only ifthe chosen region of operation supports this Administrator Console 4 11 3 Select Frequency Hopping if applicable 4 Select the appropriate channel s if applicable 5 Click the understand check box 6 Click Set Properties to complete the region selection The Operation Successful window appears 7 Select Commit Discard from the selection menu J NOTE Most changes to the reader require a commit to save them AA MOTOROLA FX7400 Configuration Commit Revert Save Changes or Revert to e Backup Home Status gt Operation a LANA Statistics Commit the Configuration Changes When you add or make modifications to the gt Configure logical view of your Reader Network using the Motorola RFID reader Administrator Reader Consoles the changes are not immediately Read Tags applied to your underlying physical Reader ME Discard the Configuration Changes and network connections EE You must click the Commit button on the Access Control Commit Revert page to save the changes Profiles to the Motorola RFID reader configuration file and to update the running physical Reader Network gt Firmware While a successful update may take up to a minute to complete your system will continue to operate with only a brief one or two second period pause If you decide NOT to commit
94. is able to use a template if the reader is new or does not contain custom profiles Step 3 is not recommended if the reader contains custom profiles Once users define custom profiles they should not use templates particularly if a custom profile contains a change outside the lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt section as illustrated in Step 6 Changing MACLinkProfile for the custom profile inadvertently changed the default template because this parameter is not in lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt so in Step 10 the user did not get consistent results To avoid this first define a custom profile for each default template by exporting all default templates and re importing them to the reader as real profiles under new names This creates copies of the templates but as real profiles The user can then return to these copies without changing the default values of parameters outside lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt Another recommendation is to confine profile changes to the MOTOROLA LLRP CONFIG section only If a change outside this section is necessary do not rely on the integrity of the default templates Note that this template behavior may change in future releases 4 34 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Changing RF Power Level Using Profiles To control power levels primarily use the LLRP interface or the RFID APIS Alternatively use the Showcase II demo tool to control the RF power level To control RF power at the reader create a profile sp
95. isplays how long the reader has been running in the format Number of Days Number of Hours Number of Minutes Number of Seconds CPU Usage Displays the CPU usage the user applications if any and the system usage RAM Usage Displays the total allocated RAM for the reader the memory used and free memory Flash Usage Displays the flash memory usage by partition Refresh Interval Sets the refresh interval in seconds for the window The status information refreshes every N seconds where N is the user configured value for the refresh interval The minimum refresh interval value is 10 seconds Administrator Console 4 15 Configure Reader Use the Configure Reader submenus to access the following functions Reader Parameters General Select General in the selection menu to configure reader settings using this window AA MOTOROLA So Reader Parameters Status The reader settings can be configured using this page gt Operation z l ae Statistics Motorola FX74004 Merlin EV 046 e Name Allows setting the user configured name ofthe reader Accepts Configure alpha numeric characters with a Reader Configure Reader maximum size of 32 characters Read Tags Description User specified P Communication description of the reader Accepts alpha numeric characters with a Date Time Name Advanced Reader maximum size of 32 characters Access Control Description Advanced Reader Location User specified information
96. ive The reader performs checking on some of the parameter values and notifies the user if it detects an error Using Default Sample Profiles In the Reader Profiles window the reader by default offers a set of template profiles Currently these templates are Default Medium Tag Population and Large Tag Population Note that these profiles do not reside in the reader s memory as real files but are simply templates to view as examples Do not use these templates as real profiles after creating one or a set of custom profiles Following are the differences between the templates and real profiles e The templates are not real files Some template parameters are shared with the current configuration file The lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt section in the medium and large population templates is independent of the current configuration file Parameters outside lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt are shared with the current configuration file These parameters can change when activating a custom profile that contains a change outside lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt section e Customer defined profiles are real profiles which the reader treats as independent files so the contents are not shared with any other profile Administrator Console 4 33 The following example illustrates what happens to template profiles when changing a parameter outside MOTOROLA LLRP CONFIGs 1 The user receives a new reader with the default configuration and notices that the defa
97. king on this link will take you to the interface for adjusting date and time setting of this reader System Up Time Shows how long the reader has been running in the format of Number of Days Number of Hours Number of Minutes Number of Seconds CPU Usage Shows the CPU usage by System Log Partition Total Used Free Shutdown Platform Logout the reader application and customer applications if any and the usage by the Operating System RAM Usage Shows the total allocated RAM for the reader application and customer applications if any the memory used and the free memory Flash Usage Shows the usage ofthe flash memory by partition Refresh Interval Allows the user to set the refresh interval in seconds for this page The status information is refreshed every N seconds where N is the user configured value for the refresh interval The minimum value of the refresh interval is 10 seconds 13340064 0966144 23046144 2048 6466912 45056 4382720 23044096 8441856 Application ReaderConfig Change Refresh Interval secs Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 14 Reader Status Window The Reader Status window provides consolidated reader status information System Clock The current system clock value in the format Year Month Day Hour Minute Second Time Difference with UTC Click the link to adjust the reader date and time settings Up Time D
98. lID gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt HopTableID gt 1 lt HopTableID gt lt Channel Index gt 0 lt Channel Index gt lt TransmitPower gt 100 lt TransmitPower gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt TagiInventoryStateAware gt false lt TaginventoryStateAware gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt Session gt 2 lt Session gt lt TagPopulation gt 600 lt TagPopulation gt lt TagTransitTime gt 0 lt TagTransitTime gt Administrator Console lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennalID gt 3 lt AntennalID gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt HopTableID gt 1 lt HopTableID gt lt ChannelIndex gt 0 lt ChannelIndex gt lt TransmitPower gt 100 lt TransmitPower gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt TagiInventoryStateAware gt false lt TaginventoryStateAware gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt Session gt 2 lt Session gt lt TagPopulation gt 600 lt TagPopulation gt lt TagTransitTime gt 0 lt TagTransitTime gt lt C1G2SingulationControl gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennaConfiguration gt lt AntennalD gt 4 lt AntennalID gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt HopTableID gt 1 lt HopTableID gt lt ChannelIndex gt 0 lt ChannelIndex gt lt TransmitPower gt 100 lt TransmitPower gt lt RFTransmitter gt lt C1G2InventoryCommand gt lt TagiInventoryStateAware gt false lt
99. li this is not successful see Service Information on page xi Log in again As a security precaution to protect against unauthorized system access always log out of the system when finished Accurately retype the user name See Service Information on page xi Enter a new user name Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Causes Problem Error Not a legal IP address The IP address entered is 1 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Cannot reach the specified IP address The SNMP Host Link is not valid or cannot be accessed pinged The network mask entered is not formatted correctly Invalid network mask Invalid SNMP version number Supported version Invalid description The description contained invalid characters x 5 0r Invalid password The password does not match the current user registry illegal characters too long or too short User forgot the password The name serial number or IP address entered already exists in the system Name has already been used Serial number has already been used IP address has already been used Select an item from the list The system requires selecting an item from the list box before continuing Last command is pending Try again later The system did not finish processing the previous command Another administrator is currently logged in Try again later The system does not allow more than one administrator
100. lowing information available e Serial number of the unit e Model number or product name e Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e mail telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Solutions support you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty If you purchased your business product from a Motorola Solutions business partner contact that business partner for support FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Introduction This chapter provides a Quick Start setup demonstration Quick Start Demonstration The Quick Start demonstration offers a simple temporary way to quickly set up the reader and read tags The demonstration includes Step 1 Setup For information on complete component kits available from Motorola see 1 Unpack the reader See 2 Set up the reader and tags on a desktop 3 Connect the antenna to antenna Port 1 See 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port See Connecting the reader to a subnet that supports DHCP is recommended This Quick Start procedure is not guaranteed to work if DHCP is disabled in the reader and if the reader is connected directly to a PC 5 Connect the A
101. ment operations such as Write Lock Filtering Event Management and Kill Device Management Quick Backup and Recovery Use a web browser to back up and restore reader configuration by downloading the configuration XML file Use the Administrator Console to download the file to the reader SNMP Integration The reader can send real time notification of specific events and failures to the SNMP server Security User Level Security Use this feature to assign different access levels to users allowing them to perform necessary tasks without compromising security The reader recognizes three user access levels e View view reader configuration settings e Admin view and edit configuration settings and perform administrative tasks such as updating reader firmware Logging The reader keeps a log of all system related activities for security and troubleshooting The log includes time stamped system activities such as login attempts and hardware failures Use the log to pinpoint problems to facilitate quick resolution and to identify administrators who may require additional training to prevent future problems See System Log on page 4 41 2 8 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connection Options The FX7400 provides flexibility for connecting to networks through an Ethernet connection or the USB client port The reader s primary network interface is Ethernet The Ethernet interface accesses each reader from anywhere o
102. ministrator Console Option Selections 7 AE RR ee ee ee AR EE ee ee ee EE Ee ee ee ee 4 13 ER SA OE AEE OE N EE EN N EE EE EE EE EE 4 14 Be sleg N e E 4 15 Reader Parameters General E 4 15 Krea 4 16 Rodd el e E e 4 17 COn ele NEE 4 18 Configure Certificates 19 Reader Statistics 20 Reader Gen2 Optional Operation Statistics ees ee EE ee aa 4 21 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics ee ee a 4 22 Fujitsu Custom Command Operation Statistics Xa 4 23 Ese NANO aaa AA AA AA 4 25 C mm nication rue E 4 26 LERP COnmimUniCalOn ere e E 4 27 SN lae ie AE OE OE EE EE EE A EE E T 4 28 SVS LSM PIMC TV Eet e EE 4 29 FOC CSS CONTON EE 4 30 Reader Profiles Table of Contents vii ee ROT E PO a AA AA NA AA eee ree 4 32 Using Default Sample Prom E 4 32 Changing RF Power Level Using Profiles 4 34 Finmware Version Ree E 4 36 Firmware Update 4 37 ein ln e RTE WE 4 40 SYSTOM LOG EE 4 41 DUON W 4 42 Chapter 5 Installation Examples WO CUO de EE 5 1 re dle ss ROO UNO EE N 5 1 PORO le EE 5 2 Example Parameter RR OE ER EE ER OR N N Oe 5 2 MANS idee N EE AA AA 5 2 COMIC Alte lie AAP AAP 5 2 Back Room Inventory Fill 5 2 Xam DIC Waa CGS ege 5 2 VAS tel le PAA AA 5 2 Configuration and Optimization WEE 5 2 EIU EY EE 5 3 E diie EE 5 3 JE We e AA EE OR EA ER OE EE ER 5 3 Configuration and OUI Za ON eege 5 3 Transition iMPACT E ele EE 5 3 E able RAANG ee 5 3 JE E de EE 5 3
103. ministrator Console describes how to connect to the reader and how to use the web based Administrator Console to configure and manage FX Series readers Chapter 5 Installation Examples provides sample setups and describes how to apply these to a user installation Chapter 6 Troubleshooting describes FX Series readers troubleshooting procedures Appendix A Technical Specifications includes the technical specifications for the reader Appendix B LLRP and RM API Extensions provides references to Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP and Reader Management RM extensions for the FX Series reader Appendix C FTP Firmware Upgrade provides reader firmware upgrade information on using the web based Administrator Console and an FTP or FTPS server running a host computer Appendix D Java Instal Upgrade Procedures describes how to upgrade the host computer with a new Java update and clear the cache Appendix E Static IP Configuration describes three methods of setting the static IP address on an FX7400 RFID Reader Appendix F RF Air Link Configuration describes how to select air link configuration from a set of available air link profiles Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document REID reader or reader refers to the Motorola FX Series RFID readers Italics are used to highlight the following e Chapters and sections in this and related documents e Dialog box window links software names and
104. mmit Revert Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I LLRP Creating server socket on port 5084 maximum of 20 records System Log Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I Created LLRP Timer thread with ID CFC9AFDE Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I Created LLRP Radio thread with ID AFCDA71A Spa Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I Created LLRP Socket core thread with ID BFCDAFD6 Logout Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I Created LLRP Socket transmit thread with ID EFCDAFBA Mon Mar 22 01 20 39 2010 I Created LLRP Socket receive thread with ID 8FCDA402 Mon Mar 22 01 20 38 2010 I LLRP Start up LLRP server Mon Mar 22 01 20 36 2010 I ReaderServer initialization complete Home Status Access Control Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 36 System Log Window There are two types of log information e System Log Includes the log information generated by the reader internal instructions This is a circular queue that holds a maximum of 200 records e Access History Provides a history log for reader access including every successful access to the reader through the web interface This is also a circular queue which can hold a maximum of 20 records 4 42 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Shutdown To protect the integrity of the reader data gracefully reboot the reader Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Home System Shutdown Restart Shut Down and or Restart Status EEN the Reader gt Operation i Statistics In order to protect the integrity of t
105. most of these pages setting selections first S i affects only the display Selections must be committed Commit Revert in this case using the Commit Change button on the System Log Commit Revert page before they take effect Shutdown e Region of Operation Allows choosing the region for the country of operation This must be selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board Communication Standard Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region Ifa region supports only one standard the same is chosen automatically e Listen before Talk Allows turning on or Off the Listen before talk option This option is displayed only ifthe chosen region of operation supports this Logout Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 18 Configure Region Settings Window e Region of Operation Select the country of operation from the drop down list This list includes countries which have regulatory approval to use with the current board e Communication Standard Select the communication standard from the list of standards that the chosen region supports If a region supports only one standard it is automatically selected e Frequency Hopping Check to select frequency hopping This option appears only if the chosen region of operation supports this e Selected Channels Select a su
106. n the network using the unique host name or IP address Additionally the USB client port supports by default a Network mode of operation This enables a secondary network interface as a virtual adapter over USB The interfaces co exist and if the Ethernet connection fails the application can switch to USB using a specific IP and can control the reader ActiveSync can also be enabled on the USB client port Use Visual Studio to use the USB port for development Use a remote display tool to access the Windows CE graphical interface Advanced users can disable and enable ActiveSync via a registry change in Windows CE and can create a custom communication protocol on the USB port See Communications Connections on page 3 5 To use the USB port for network connection see Motorola USB RNDIS Driver on page 3 6 Introduction This chapter includes the following FX Series RFID reader installation and communication procedures N CAUTION The FX Series RFID readers must be professionally installed WARNING For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space EAHS Any cables used to interconnect A to other equipment must be suitable for use in EAHS as per UL2043 Unpacking the Reader Remove the reader from the shipping container and inspect it for damage Keep the shipping container it is the approved shipping container and should be used if the reader needs to be returned for servicing 3 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Mou
107. nd Operation Statistics Select Fujitsu to view the Fujitsu Custom Command Operation Statistics window This window provides options to view the statistics of individual read points for the custom Fujitsu operations the reader supports Q Home Status gt Operation Statistics NXP Fujitsu b Configure Reader OperationName Success of Times Failure of Times values of following statistics can be viewed for each read Read Tags gt Communi Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware Commit Discard BurstErase System Log AreaReadLock Shutdown Logout if MOTOROLA FX7400 i Operations Choose ReadPoint The Reader Fujitsu Statistics page provides options to view oa ppe Read Point 1 e the statistics of individual read points for the Custom Fujitsu Operations supported by the reader The user can Operation statistics choose All read point option to view the combined statistics for all the read points The success and failure int ChangeWordLock poin ChangeBlockLock ReadBlockLock ChangeBlockOrAreaGroupPassword BurstWrite o cation Change Word Lock count Shows the number of successful and failed Change Word Lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags Change Block Lock count Shows the number of successful and failed Change Block Lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags Read Block Lock count Shows the number of successful and failed Read Block Lock operat
108. nected Maximum antenna gain including any cable loss cannot exceed 6 dBIL When mounting the antennas outside the building connect the screen of the coaxial cable to earth ground at the entrance to the building Perform this in accordance with applicable national electrical installation codes In the U S this is required by Section 820 93 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 WARNING For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space EAHS Do not install Antennas and A Antenna Cables in the EAHS unless they are suitable for use in EAHS as per UL 2043 Table 3 1 Antenna Gain and Radiated Power FX Series US EU Max Conducted RF Power 29 6dBm Max Antenna Gain Allowed including cable loss 5 5ABiL Max Radiated Power Allowed 2W ERP To connect the antennas to the reader see Figure 3 2 1 For each antenna attach the antenna reverse TNC connector to an antenna port 2 Secure the cable using wire ties Do not bend the cable NI Rear Panel Antenna Ports Reverse TNC Figure 3 2 FX Series RFID Reader Antenna Connection Installation and Communication 3 5 Communications Connections Use a standard Ethernet connection or a POE Ethernet connection to connect the FX Series reader to a host or network Ethernet Connection The reader communicates with the host using an Ethernet connection 10 100Base T Ethernet cable This connection allows access to the Administrator Console used to change reader set
109. ng on Start Update shuts down the reader application while the new Logout files are uploaded in the background The firmware update process could take up to 15 minutes appropriate access to the FTP FTPS server User Password The password for the above FTP FTPS User Name After the Start Update button is PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE READER IS NOT POWERED OFF OR REBOOTED UNTIL clicked the reader will fetch the GREEN LED IS ON CONTINUOUSLY OSUpdateutilityX_Y_Zzipe Z represents the Release numbers ex 3 1 6 containing osupdF alcon exe the Response bd file and the FlashUpdateUtility dll files The application is then shut down the files mentioned in the Response tt file are downloaded validated and then programmed into flash The reader then reboots on its own If all the files are not downloaded or are corrupted LI Ue DUAL MH an Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 32 Firmware Update Window FTP FTPS Server 4 38 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Specify the following fields e FTP FTPS Server Name or IP Address Identifies the location of the current software updates the response file that contains the names of the partitions to update and the partitions Use an IP address or domain name in this link beginning with ftp or ftps e User Name Enter the user name for appropriate access to the FTP FTPS server e User Password Password for the FTP FTPS U
110. ng out Direct Mounting Without the Mounting Plate CAUTION Not using the mounting plate can affect read performance at elevated temperatures Also if not using the mounting plate secure the reader to prevent it from coming off of the mounting screws To mount the unit without using the mounting bracket 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to locate the holes or locate and mark the holes on 4 3 16 centers 1 32 2 For wood surfaces drill two 1 8 diameter by 7 8 deep holes on 4 192 centers For drywall masonry surfaces drill two 3 16 diameter by 7 8 deep min holes on 4 192 centers and install using the provided anchors 3 Position the reader with the key slot holes over the mounting screws and genily slide the reader down to lock into place 4 Adjust the screw head height to assure a snug fit Or if the screws are accessible from the back use machine screws with a lock washer nut and tighten the nut from the back to secure the reader 3 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connecting Antennas WARNING When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9 1 in 23 cm between A the antenna and all persons CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas See Powering the Reader on page 3 8 Never disconnect the antennas while the reader is powered on or reading tags This can damage the reader Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host when the antennas are not con
111. nly the display Selections must be committed Logout Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 1 4 Region Configuration Operation Successful Window 7 Select Commit Discard Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Home Status gt Operation Statistics gt Configure Reader Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Profiles gt Firmware System Log Shutdown Logout Configuration Commit Revert Commit the Configuration Changes Discard the Configuration Changes Save Changes or Revert to Backup When you add or make modifications to the logical view of your Reader Network using the Motorola RFID reader Administrator Consoles the changes are not immediately applied to your underlying physical Reader and network connections You must click the Commit button on the Commit Revert page to save the changes to the Motorola RFID reader configuration file and to update the running physical Reader Network While a successful update may take up to a minute to complete your system will continue to operate with only a brief one or two second period pause If you decide NOT to commit the changes to the Server s configuration file that you ve made to the Reader Network during this session click the Discard button and your most recent changes are discarded Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 1 5 Commit Discard Window 8 Click Commit to save the new
112. nting and Removing the Reader WARNING When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 9 1 in 23 cm A between the antennas and all persons Mounting Tips Mount the reader in any orientation Consider the following before selecting a location for the FX Series reader e Mount the reader indoors in operating range and out of direct sunlight high moisture and or extreme temperatures e Mount the reader in an area free from electromagnetic interference Sources of interference include generators pumps converters non interruptible power supplies AC switching relays light dimmers and computer CRT terminals e Mount the reader within 15 feet of the antennas e Ensure that power can reach the reader e The recommended minimum horizontal mounting surface width is 7 1 2 inches However the unit can mount on surfaces as narrow as 6 inches in locations where unit overhang is not an issue For vertical mounting the unit can mount on a surface as small as 6 inches by 6 inches e Mount the reader onto a permanent fixture such as a wall or a shelf where it is not disturbed bumped or damaged The recommended minimum clearance on all sides of the reader is five inches e Use a level for precise vertical or horizontal mounting Mounting Using the Mounting Plate WARNING For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space EAHS Do not install the Mounting A Bracket in the EAHS 1 Position the mounting plate on a fl
113. o not reboot or power off the reader while the green LED is blinking Ethernet port which can prevent network services to operate properly To correct this disable ActiveSync or disconnect the USB cable from the reader when using network services over Ethernet 1 CAUTION When using ActiveSync over the reader USB port broadcast packets are not transmitted over the Firmware Update via FTP FIPS Server J NOTE For more detail on upgrading using an FTP FTPS server see Appendix C FTP Firmware Upgrade In the Firmware Update window select the FTP FTPS Server radio button Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Firmware Update Firmware Update Home Status gt Operation Motorola RFID reader supports three Statistics i ati Install New Software Via FTP FTPS Server CAB file File based Upload EE gt Configure firmware Reader FIPIFTPS Server Based FTP FTPS Server This Read Tags FTP FTPS tells the reader where to getthe gt Communication Server Name or Current Updates for the Reader E 5 software and the response file Date Time ed containing the names of the Access Control User Name partitions to be updated as well as the partitions themselves Profiles Password Note the static IP address not Firmware Update All domain name must be used in Partitions O GE beginning with ftp or psu Commit Revert Start Update User Name User Name System Log must be provided for Shutdown NOTE Clicki
114. o view of your Reader Network using the Motorola RFID Read Tags take effect reader Administrator Consoles the changes are not immediately applied to your underlying physical gt Communication Commit the Configuration Changes Reader and network connections Date Time Access Control You must click the Commit button on the Profiles Commit Revert page to save the changes to the i Motorola RFID reader configuration file and to update gt Firmware Discard the Configuration Changes the running physical Reader Network Commit Revert Seaton Log While a successful update may take up to a minute to complete your system will continue to operate Shutdown with only a brief one or two second period pause Logout If you decide NOT to commit the changes to the Server s configuration file that you ve made to the Reader Network during this session click the Discard button and your most recent changes are discarded Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure E 3 Commit Discard Window 7 The message Reader IP Address config has changed Needs reader reboot to take effect appears Reset the device and use the reader with the static IP network Static IP Configuration E 3 DHCP Network Not Available Set the Static IP Using the Web Console iF or connect the device directly to the PC GC ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix
115. ocal computer using a standard Ethernet cable Ensure DHCP is enabled in the reader J NOTE Do not use an Ethernet crossover cable 4 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 4 Inthe Properties window select the General tab select Obtain an IP Address automatically and select Obtain DNS Server address automatically Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration Tou can get IF settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability DOtherwise vou need to ask your network administrator For the appropriate IP settings C Use the following IF address IP address subnetmask Default gateway Ce Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following ONS server addresses Prefered UNG server Alternate DAS server Figure 4 3 TCP IP General Properties Window Administrator Console 4 7 5 Confirm that the Alternate Configuration tab is set to Automatic private IP address Windows default 2 x Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alemate Configuration If this computer is used on more than one network enter the alternate IF settings below F address Subnetmask Petao gateway Prefered UNG server Alienate UNG server Preferred WING server Alternate dy NG server Figure 4 4 TCP IP Alternate Configuration Window 6 Wait until the computer indicates the connection has limited connectivity The read
116. on for a Region E selected antenna Itis necessary to get Certificates Transmit Frequency HopTable ID ho o f antenna configuration after login for one ofthe antennas before the Read Tags Antenna 1 CJ Antenna 2 settings can be applied The antenna gt Communication co nfiguration page will retain the C Antenna 3 C Antenna 4 retrieved settings after login ifthe page Date Time is not reloaded using browser refresh Access Control _ Save Settings Permanently Transmit Power Displays the current Profiles transmit power setting after i configuration has been retreived using gt Firmware Get Configuration It also allows to Commit Revert change the transmit power readpoint whose configuration is displayed Transmit Frequency Displays the Shutdown currently active frequency configuration on the reader It also allows to change the frequency for non frequency hopping enabled regulatory regions If hopping is enabled then combox box will display the hop table id Save Settings Permanently Check this to save the settings permanently The settings will be persisted across reboots up Apply Click on this to apply the Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved System Log Logout Figure 4 17 Advanced Antenna Configuration 4 18 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Configure Region Different countries have different RF regulatory requirements To assure regulatory compliance select Region to se
117. on page 2 5 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet network with POE capability 3 Verify that the reader booted properly and is operational See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 4 On a networked computer open an internet browser and connect to the reader See Connecting to the Reader on page 4 3 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 5 Log in to the Administrator Console See Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 N CAUTION Do not connect to POE networks outside the building To connect to a network that is not POE capable 1 Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A 2 on page A 4 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the FX Series reader 10 100BaseT Ethernet port See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a POE power injector 4 Connect a patch cable from the POE power injector to the host system LAN port 5 Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 6 On a networked computer open an internet browser and connect to the reader See Connecting to the Reader on page 4 3 7 Log in to the Administrator Console See Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 USB Connection The USB client port supports by default a Network mode of operation This enables a secondary network interface as a virtual adapter over USB The interfaces co exist and if the Ethernet connection fails the appl
118. oots System Time Management Administrator Console 4 29 Select Date Time to view the System Time Management window Use this window to set the date and time value or to specify an NTP synchronization server AA MOTOROLA System Time Management Home Status gt Operation Statistics gt Configure Reader SNTP Configuration SNTP Server Name or IP Address Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Set SNTP Parameters Set Date amp Time on the reader Profiles gt Firmware Commit Revert System Log NOTE Changing the SNTP Server Address requires a Commit p i TT FX7400 Lag Set Date and Time The Date Time page provides the interface for user to adjust the date and time value ofthis reader or to specify an NTP server for the reader to synchronize with To specif a SNTP server enter your SNTP Server s IP address or name in the SNTP Server Name or Address box and then click Set SNTP Server Address You must do a Commit for the change to take effect To adjust the time manually select the appropriate value for the user s focal time and click the Set Date and Time button The reader s clock will be adjusted to the exact value provided ifthe operation is successful Otherwise an appropriate message will tell Month Day 03 vll2 v Hour Minute Second 01 vlas vll59 v Year 2010 Set Date and Time March 2010 the reason for the failure
119. operated under normal and proper conditions For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement go to http www motorola com enterprisemobility warranty A 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Cable Pinouts 10 100bT Ethernet POE Connector The 10 100BT Ethernet POE connector is an RJ45 receptacle This port complies with the IEE 802 3af specification for Powered Devices 12345676 EEE Figure A 1 Ethernet Connections Table A 2 10 100bT Ethernet POE Connector Pinout POE Mode A POE Mode B Function Function Pin Pin Name Direction Description Pin 4 NG p No Connect EE EEN NO Positive Vport RX Data Negative Negative Vport Pin 5 NG NG NG NG Negative Vport Technical Specifications A 5 USB Client Connector The USB Client port is supplied on a USB Type B connector Figure A 2 USB Client Connector Table A 3 USB Client Port Connector Pinout Pin Pin Name Direction Description Pin 1 SOVUSB 1 5 0V USB Power Rail Pin 2 Data Negative Pin 3 Data Positive A 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections These plug terminal block types allow connecting and disconnecting individual wires independently A single connector is used for both inputs and outputs See Table A 4 for pin descriptions Figure A 3 FX Series RFID Reader GPIO Connection Table A 4 GPIO Pin Outs Pin Pin Name Direction Description 1 24V DC Power GP output
120. or Guide Open AdvReaderConfig xml in any text editor E AdvReaderConfig xml Notepad File Edit Format View Help lt xml versdon 1 0 gt motorola xmins Falcon http www motorola om RFID Raaders Canf1asFalcan xmlns http www motorola com RFID Readers contig Falcon gt Conf i gs Piel Es sADDVErsiaon major L minor 0 build G maintena Common Ig DHEPs SES Seria lCconTimeout O TI rpHostIP 0 gt sRegiontonf ig RFBOard 2 RFCountry European union Ee elie 302 208 RFScanmModes 1 LETE able 0 ChannelDatas 000000000000000 F MacLinkProti HttpRunning SNTP O 0 0 0 sntpHostbisplaymMode 0 1 Telnetactive GE pc lientmMode 0 PM ELE ERNS gt lt snmpconfig SnmpTrapHosts 157 235 207 77 community public smmpversions 2 heartheats 1 epcqReadPointoperStatenotifyenable 14 epcgkaadPointoperMotifvFromstates DO encgReadPointoperNotifyTostate 0 epcgkReadPointoperNotiftystateLlevel 28080 encgRdrbevoperNotifstatelevel 46 Ai lt UserList gt lt User name admin lt fUserList gt accessLeyel 3 PSWDs DADBEQEE 4 465286 gt lt IPReader name Advanced Reader desc Advanced Reader Tlags 0 MonoStatic 0 CheckaAntenna O lt ReadPoint lt ReadPoint lt ReadPoint lt ReadPoint lt PeadPoint lt ReadPoint lt ReadPoint name Read name Read name Read names Read names Read name Read name Read contact Motorola Inc gt Point 1
121. performed on Fujitsu tags BurstErase Displays the number of successful and failed burst erase operations performed on Fujitsu tags 4 24 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide e For Fujitsu 8KB Tag AreaReadLock Displays the number of successful and failed area read lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags AreaWriteLock Displays the number of successful and failed area write lock operations performed on Fujitsu tags AreaWriteLockWOPassword Displays the number of successful and failed area write lock without password operations performed on Fujitsu tags ChangeBlockOrAreaGroupPassword Displays the number of successful and failed change area group password operations performed on Fujitsu tags e Reset Statistics Resets all the success and failure counts for all the read points e Refresh Interval Sets the refresh interval in seconds for this window The statistics information for the chosen read point is refreshed every N seconds where N is the set refresh interval The minimum value is 10 seconds Input a new value and click Change to set a new interval Administrator Console 4 25 Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window Click Start Inventory to initiate an on demand scan and or to enable and disable polled read points J NOTE Enable Java JRE support on the browser in order for this window to function properly See Appendix D Java Instal Upgrade Procedures J NOTE
122. provide features such as filtering CRC check and tag writing The FX Series readers read Gen2 dense reader mode RFID tags Getting Started 2 3 FX Series RFID Readers The Motorola FX Series RFID readers are intelligent C1G2 UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that provides real time seamless EPC compliant tags processing The FX Series RFID readers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications in large scale deployments The readers can host third party customer driven embedded applications The FX Series RFID readers are based on Motorola s strategic FX Series reader platform and are easy to use deploy and manage The readers offer a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks using Ethernet or USB connections Features include e SO 18000 6C standard EPC Class 1 Gen 2 e Dense reader mode capability e Enterprise class performance e Application specific setup for ease of installation e Power over Ethernet POE to eliminate the need for a power drop e SSL SSH based security for secure data transmission e Windows CE e Support for custom or third party applications e Feature set for event and tag management e Support for NXP custom commands over LLRP e Radio mode support via LLRP C mororous Figure 2 2 FX RFID Reader FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide The reader provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete high performance
123. ptions SEE SEE SE eee X client applications 0 00 cc eee eee 2 7 commit region change 1 5 committing changes 4 40 communication a na aaa aaa 2 5 3 6 ethernet Wired 0 00 eee ee ee eee 3 5 configurations IX configure administrator console 2 7 antenna AP OE EN 4 16 certificates 4 19 A NEE ace bh ee Gr a ee ed nG 4 27 read points 2 2 0 cee eee eee 4 16 4 17 reader eege unter meet wade eee 4 15 FCOIOW aoe ENE NG EET ee Ee N 4 18 SNMP EE 4 28 stale IP 4 oeue 40 40000066268 BEE E wae E 1 static IP via configuration file E 5 static IP via web console E 1 E 3 Connection EER SERE HE e tree HER 2 8 antennas EE EE ee 3 4 communication 3 5 porn dlagtam e ie re Ae 2 5 DONS as EE RE EE EE PAA yeas eee s 2 4 powering 3 8 to reader EE 4 3 wired ethernet 3 5 conventions notational aa aaa aa ee X country dE 1 5 4 11 CUSIOM paaa 60 604 8604 PEER ES EA EE DA 4 23 Index 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide D Gale aat PP PAP RE BOE OE see ees HAAR ARE 4 29 deployments 4 2 discarding changes 4 40 E Ethernet KOPA 3 5 ethernet Bias T port connection 3 6 DINOUTS saam isi E RR ED be RE DR AR AR RA A 4 LO e ee 2 5 Soule 282 ec0 e E eos ene asa 3 5 te WEE 3 5 ethernet setup 3 5 event management tags
124. r can choose All read point option to i view the combined statistics for all the read points The success and failure i Read Point 1 v values of following statistics can be viewed for each read point Fujitsu gt Configure Reader Read Tags e Change EAS count Shows the number of successful and failed Operation statistics Change EAS operations performed on NXP tags b Communication gt e EAS Alarm count Shows the number of successful and failed EAS OperationName Success of Times Failure of Times Alarms received from tags Did tone ChangeEAS 0 0 e Set Quiet count Shows the number of successful and failed Set Quiet Access Control operations performed on NXP tags Profiles EASAlarm 0 0 e Reset Quiet count Shows the number of successful and failed Reset KE SetQuiet 0 0 mpa operations performed on NXP tags SL ResetQuiet 0 0 H Calibrate count Shows the number of successful and failed NXP Commit Discard Calibrate operations performed on tags System Log Calibrate 0 0 e Choose Read point Allows choosing a specific or all readpoint whose statistics are displayed est a e Reset Statistics Resets all the success and failure counts including Logout the standard and optional Gen2 operation statistics for all the read points e Refresh Interval Allows the user to set the refresh interval in seconds for this page The statistics information for the chosen read pointis Refresh Interval
125. r to the system log for error messages reader is in operation communicate Reader error LED stays lit on An error occurred during the Refer to the system log for error messages power up power up sequence Cannot connect to the reader User name and password is The default user name is admin and the unknown default password is change To change the user name and password see Reader is not reading tags The tag is out of its read Move the tag into read range See range Antennas are not Connect antennas connected Tags are damaged Confirm that tags are good Tags are not EPCgen2 Confirm that tags are EPCgen 2 If reading with the readers Install Java JRE 1 6 See web page Java JRE 1 6 or later is not installed Cannot access the Administrator The IP address is unknown See Console to view the IP address or use the host name to connect to the reader 6 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Table 6 1 Problem Error Certain real time applications are no longer functional Cannot log into Administrator Console Unable to add SNTP server reader returning error Operation failed Invalid User Name and or Password Try again Session has Timed out Log in again User name is not correct The user name has already been used Troubleshooting Continued Possible Causes The node address IP address or other reader configuration parameter s were changed using the
126. region configuration and apply these changes to the reader configuration file or click Discard to discard the region configuration changes When the commit completes the Commit Successful window appears 1 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Step 5 Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window J Install Upgrade Procedures vV NOTE Enable Java JRE support on the browser for this page to function properly See Appendix D Java NOTE When upgrading the FX7400 from version 1 0 to version 1 1 or vice versa close the browser and re open it to clear the old version of files cached If the java cache for applets is on clear the cached applet before starting the browser to use the ReadTags page See Clearing the Java Cache on page D 2 Al MOTOROLA Reader Operation Home Status gt Operation Statistics gt Configure Reader Inventory Tags Read Tags gt Communication Date Time Access Control Start Inventory Total Unique Tags 1 StopInventory _ Clear Tag List Profiles FirstSeen LastSeen gt Firmware 1 1270718890068 1270718890068 Commit Revert System Log Shutdown FX7400 Read Tags This page facilitates the user to perform inventory on the connected antennas and view the list of tags that are inventoried Since the read tags page uses appletto connect to the reader JVM support must be enabled on the browser for this page to function properly
127. regulatory compliance Read Tags gt Communication Communication Standard EU 302 208 e Operation Successful Because ofthe differing frequency requirements there are several versions of the hardware The list of choices on this page is limited by the software to those selections compatible with the hardware in use Note that if only one option is compatible with the hardware al that option is selected automatically 865 70 866 30 C 866 90 C 867 50 Region of operation Date Time Access Control Profiles Frequency Hopping gt Firmware Selected Channels i K Commit Revert Warning Selecting a Region different from the country of use is illegal PA En iha System Log Please confirm understand Commit Revert page before they take effect Shutdown e Region of Operation Allows choosing the Set Properties region for the country of operation This must be selected from the drop down list that presents the regions which have given regulatory approval to be used with the current board Communication Standard Allows choosing the communication standard from the list of standards supported by the chosen region Ifa region supports only one standard the same is chosen automatically Listen before Talk Allows turning on or Off the Listen before talk option This option is displayed only ifthe chosen region of operation supports this As with most of these pages setting selections first affects o
128. s detailed information to support the primary information window e includes a scroll bar to scroll through information e includes a toggle button to turn on off the help information window 4 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Selection Menu Primary Information Window Product Identification Header Help Information Window Q MOTOROLA FX7400 lt i Toggle On Off Button Reader Administration Console Home Status gt Operation Statistics Help Check Status Welcome to the FX Series 4 port Reader Administration Console Check Statistics gt Configure Configure Reader Reader General Reader Configuration Read Tags Reader Software Version 1 1 0 Read Point Configuration gt Communication Region Confiquration Date Time Reader Host Name Fx 400CD3B14 Certificates Inventory and Read Tags Access Control icati inna Communication Settings Profiles Reader Network IP 10 411 11 166 Address b Firmware CommitRevert Reader Serial Number Merlin EMV O46 Date and Time Seftin 5 L System Access sd og Manage Profiles on the reader Shutdown Firmware Version and Update V z CommitRevert Help Information Window Logout System Log Shut Down Error Messages Third Party Software www motorola com FX7400 Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 1 Reader Administrator Console Main Menu Profiles Use profiles for multiple reader deployments to save configuration time as only a few APIs are needed to
129. s to operate with only a brief one or two second pause where no polling occurs Click Discard to discard changes made during this session to the reader configuration This discards all uncommitted changes Administrator Console 4 41 System Log The System Log window lists reader log information Q MOTOROLA FX7400 System Log System Log The System Log page provides an interface to gt Operation p see the log information stored in the reader Statistics System Log O Access History There are two types of log information deieren One is the System Log which includes the log information generated by the reader s internal Read Tags instructions This is a circular queue which gt Communication can hold a maximum of 200 records Date Time Mon Mar 22 01 30 21 2010 I LLRP IrRxClose Closing connection on fd 3 is a Mon Mar 22 01 30 21 2010 E LLRP IRxSocketThread Recv Msg Tattled de Ee er ee Mon Mar 22 01 30 21 2010 E LLRP recvMessage recvMessage failed recy end offile reader Every successful access to the reader Profiles Mon Mar 22 01 30 20 2010 I LLRP establishConnectToPartner connected to fd 3 through the web interface will be recorded in Firmware Mon Mar 22 01 30 20 2010 I LLRP IrSocketConnect Accepted connection on fd 3 this log TS Mon Mar 22 01 22 08 2010 I Login by admin1 from 10 11 11 43 P Mon Mar 22 01 22 08 2010 I User admin1 needs to change password This is also a circular queue which can hold a Co
130. screen names e Drop down list columns and list box names e Check box and radio button names e Icons on a screen About This Guide NG e Bold text is used to highlight the following e Dialog box window and screen names e Drop down list and list box names e Check box and radio button names e Icons on a screen e Key names on a keypad e Button names on a screen e Bullets indicate e Action items e Lists of alternatives e Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential e Sequential lists e g those that describe step by step procedures appear as numbered lists Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the reader e FX Series RFID Reader Regulatory Guide p n 72 125267 xx e FX Series Reader Software Interface Control Guide p n 72E 131718 xx e ShowCase ll User Guide p n 72E 122491 xx e Application Guide for Motorola Enterprise Mobility Devices p n 72E 68902 xx e RFID 3 API e EPCglobal Low Level Reader Protocol LLRP Standard For the latest version of these guides and software visit http www motorolasolutions com support Service Information If you have a problem using the equipment contact your facility s technical or systems support If there is a problem with the equipment they will contact the Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center at http www motorolasolutions com support When contacting Motorola Solutions support please have the fol
131. ser Name e Update All Partitions Check to force the update of all reader partitions This increases firmware update time CAUTION This option is NOT recommended because updating all partitions increases update time and resets all configurations including user logins Power disruption during update can cause the reader to fail e Start Update Click to start the update The reader application shuts down and the files listed in the Response txt file are downloaded validated and programmed into flash The reader reboots If files do not download or are corrupt they are ignored and the old partitions remain The PWR LED blinks red during the upgrade If the upgrade fails the STAT LED turns red If the upgrade succeeds the reader resets and the PWR LED eventually turns solid green Firmware Update via CAB File In the Firmware Update window select the CAB file radio button y Al MOTOROLA FX7400 ag ut Se K Ve RE Firmware Update TT This method of firmware upgrade allows the user to browse By clicking on Status E EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE t aaagaagg ws Choose button and choose a cab file gt Operation Statistics that contains the incremental updates for r the reader partitions CAB update does gt Configure Reader Install New Software Via O FTP FTPS Server CAB file File based Upload not check for the current version in the Read Tags reader before the update starts and DEE hence and CAB would be extra
132. t the reader for specific regulatory requirements in the country of reader operation using the Configure Region Settings window The choices on the window are limited to the selections compatible with the reader J NOTE Region configuration is not required for readers configured to operate in the United States region under FCC rules Al MOTOROLA FX7400 i Region Configuration RF Region Home Status a i mara The RF Region page provides an interface to set the b Operation Statistics Confi Reai Setti region country in which the reader is to be used w Configure Reader on igure egion e ings Different countries have different regulatory requirements on RF radiation and itis necessary to gt Read points correctly set the country in which the reader is being Region Region of operation European Union used to assure regulatory compliance Read Tags Communication Standard Because of the differing frequency requirements there gt Communication E are several versions of the hardware The list of choices Frequency Hopping LI on this page is limited by the software to those Kana Salactad Chennaic O 985 70 C 866 30 C 866 90 C 867 50 selections compatible with the hardware in use Note Access Control y H a i Ba i that if only one option is compatible with the hardware ER Warning Selecting a Region different from the country of use is illegal that option is selected automatically gt Firmware EE UI understand As with
133. the changes to the Server s configuration file that you ve made to the Reader Network during this session click the Discard button and your most recent changes are discarded Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 11 Commit Discard Window 8 Click Commit to apply the changes to the reader configuration file or Discard to discard the new region configuration changes When the commit completes the Commit Successful window appears The region is now set and stored in the reader 4 12 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Normal Login After setting the user ID password and region the reader defaults to the normal login procedure 1 Upon connecting to the reader with a web browser the User Login window appears Q MOTOROLA FX7400 KI Reader Administration Console User Login User Name Password Login Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 12 User Login Window 2 Enter the User Name and Password in the appropriate fields and click Login The reader Administrator Console Main Menu window appears Administrator Console 4 13 Reader Administrator Console The Reader Administrator Console main window appears after successfully logging into the reader Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Reader Administration Console Home Status gt Operation Statistics Help Check Status Welcome to the FX Series 4 port Reader Administration Console
134. the last three MAC address octets CD 3B and OD to create the host name FX7400CD3BOD Type http FX7400CD3BOD in the browser address bar to access the reader To connect using the USB port for network connection see Motorola USB RNDIS Driver on page 3 6 The default IP address for the reader is 169 254 10 1 Quick Start 1 Step 3 First Time Start Up Login When starting the reader for the first time set a unique user ID and password 1 Inthe User Login window enter admin in the User Name field and enter change in the Password field AA MOTOROLA FX7400 Reader Administration Console User Login User Name Password O Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserve d Figure 1 2 User Login Window J NOTE Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support if you forget the user ID and password See Service Information on page xi 2 Click Login The Region Configuration window appears J NOTE The Region Configuration window does not appear for US reader configurations For these models the Administrator Console main window appears See Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 1 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Step 4 Set Region Set the region of operation Setting the unit to a different region is illegal J NOTE Region configuration is not available for readers configured to operate in the United States region under FCC rules In this case skip this step In the Config
135. the reader The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears 4 Select the No not this time radio button and click Next 5 Select the default option Install Software Automatically Recommended Installation and Communication 3 7 6 In the Hardware Installation pop up window select Continue Anyway 7 Select Finish to complete the installation This assigns the host an auto configured IP address The network is now ready to use and the reader s IP address is fixed to 169 254 10 1 Sample Implementation This implementation assumes that only one FX7400 reader is connected to a host PC via USB This feature does not function with multiple readers connected to the host Use an LLRP aware client or the RFID3 API which internally uses LLRP to establish connection 1 The primary RFID server connects to the FX7400 via the Ethernet interface 2 The host PC connects to the FX7400 via the USB port An application on the host PC monitors communication between the primary RFID server and FX7400 reader 3 When the application on the host PC detects a communication failure between the primary RFID server and the reader it connects to and controls the reader using the USB virtual interface 4 The FX7400 listens on the USB virtual interface on a fixed port 49152 as well as on the standard LLRP port 5084 To enable this select the Allow LLRP Connection Override check box in Communication console window AA MOTOROLA Re
136. ting Using the Mounting Plate cccccccssccccceseeeeeeeeecseeseeceaesecseeeeseueessegeeesseseeseaeeenas 3 2 Direct Mounting Without the Mounting Plate esse ee RR ee RR Ee ee Re ee AR ee ee ee ee RE ee ee Re ee 3 3 eier dite le 3 4 Communications Connections ee a 3 5 EMNENE CONNECCION ege 3 5 KEEN AE IE OE EE EE HE EE EE EE NE 3 6 GPIO liileriaee GO MS COIN eege 3 8 Powering the Reader sis Mi EE AR Ee SN DEEG se Ee bl ERG AA RE GR DK EG GR ED EE DE 3 8 Powering the Reader via AC Power Supply 3 8 Powering the Reader via Power over Ethernet POE sesse ss see see ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee ee 3 9 System Start up Boot LED Sequence ees ee EEEa ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 3 9 FOGG NAGO MES EE RR EI AE n A E AA RE Aa ee DR E 3 9 Chapter 4 Administrator Console HET OCLC TON EE 4 1 OMNES AE OE EE OO EN OE OE EE 4 2 PAC OCU NE NATEN RR E EE ee GE OE ee Se Ge Ee 4 2 Connecting io the Reader ee ER N n ee AD 4 3 SOMME WIG EE peoe 4 3 Connecting via IP AddIESS EE 4 4 Using APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing when DHCP Server is Not Available 4 5 Obtaining the IP Address via Command Prompt iese ees a 4 8 Administrator Console Login ccccccceseeeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeceseaeeeeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeeaseeeeeessaaaeeeeeeessaaseeeeseneeaaas 4 9 PESE Tinie SAN UD LOGIN soe ei ie SE ER DE ie N 4 9 Ae LOGIN EE EE EE OO N EE OE EE N Oe 4 12 naalala ULA AGA E 4 13 Ad
137. tings and control the reader With a wired Ethernet connection 10 100Base T cable power the FX Series reader using either the reader Motorola AC power supply or by Power Over Ethernet through the Ethernet cable Ethernet Power through AC Outlet The FX Series reader communicates to the host through a 10 100Base T Ethernet cable and receives power through a Motorola AC power supply 1 Route the Ethernet cable 2 Route the power cable 3 Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A 2 on page A 4 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the FX Series reader See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 5 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the host system LAN port 6 Connect the Motorola AC power supply to a wall outlet 7 Insert the power supply barrel connector into the FX Series reader power port See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 8 Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational See System Start up Boot LED Sequence on page 3 9 9 On a networked computer open an internet browser and connect to the reader See Connecting to the Reader on page 4 3 10 Log in to the Administrator Console See Administrator Console Login on page 4 9 Ethernet Power through POE The POE installation option allows the FX Series reader to communicate and receive power on the same 10 100Base T Ethernet cable 1 Insert the POE Ethernet connector on the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the reader 10 100BaseT Ethernet port See Figure 2 4
138. tion for the chosen read point is refreshed every N seconds where N is the set refresh interval The minimum value is 10 seconds Input a new value and click Change to set a new interval Administrator Console 4 21 Reader Gen2 Optional Operation Statistics Select Gen2 Optional to view the Reader Gen2 Operation Statistics window This window provides options to view the statistics of individual read points for the optional Gen2 operations the reader supports _ LI AA MOTOROLA FX7400 i moe dk Reader Gen2 Operation Statistics Home Status gt NG sant hy gt Operation Statistics Choose ReadPoint 7 dle ovides options athe 5 on to Gen2 Optional paa ar e e NXP v d st ss and failure va s of following sti Fujitsu Operation statistics Block Erase count and failed Block OperationName Success of Times Failure of Times Erase operations BlockErase Write operations Block Permalock count gt Configure Reader Read Tags gt Communication Date Time BlockVVrite Access Control BlockPermalock e Choose Read p whose statistic Profiles e Reset Statistic gt Firmware Commit Discard System Log Shutdown Logout eco where N is the config e for Refresh Interval secs fio Change The minimum value of the refresh interval is 10 Copvriaht 2009 Motorola Inc All Riahts Reserved Figure 4 21 Reader Gen2 Operation Statistics Window e Choose ReadPoint Select a spec
139. ture 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Vibration Vibration Operational 5 5 Grms 0 02G2 Hz Random 20 Hz to 1000 Hz rolling off at 6 dB octave to 2000 Hz for 1 hour per axis in all three axes Connectivity Communications 10 100 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 w POE support USB Client USB Type B General Purpose UC 2 inputs 2 outputs optically isolated Terminal Block Power 24Vdc or POE IEEE 802 3af Antenna Ports FX 7400 4 4 mono static ports Reverse Polarity TNC FX 7400 2 2 mono static ports Reverse Polarity TNC Technical Specifications A 3 Table A 1 Technical Specifications Continued Hardware OS and Firmware Management Memory Flash 64 MB DRAM 64 MB Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5 0 Firmware Upgrade Web based and remote firmware upgrade capabilities Management Protocols RM 1 0 1 with XML over HTTP HTTPS and SNMP binding Network Services DHCP HTTPS FTPS SSH HTTP FTP Telnet SNMP and NTP Air Protocols ISO 18000 6C EPC Class 1 Gen 2 Frequency UHF Band 902 MHz to 928 MHz 865 MHz to 868 MHz Power Output 15dBm to 30dBm IP addressing Static and Dynamic Host Interface Protocol LLRP API Support NET and C Warranty The FX7400 4 and FX7400 2 are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year 12 months from date of shipment provided the product remains unmodified and is
140. ult template is active 2 The user makes the large tag population template active in order to test it 3 The user runs the test using the large tag population template 4 The user decides to customize the large tag population template and exports and saves it to a host computer using file name customLargeTagPopulation xml 5 The user changes the TagPopulation parameter which is inside lt MOTOROLA_LLRP_CONFIG gt 6 The user also changes the air link parameter MACLinkProfile which is outside MOTOROLA LLRP CONFIG to the value 5 see Appendix F RF Air Link Configuration for instructions on changing the air link profile changes 7 The user saves customLargeTagPopulation xml and imports it to the reader 8 The user makes customLargeTagPopulation xml active to try out the new settings for TagPopulation and MACLinkProfile 9 The user tests the new customLargeTagPopulation profile 10 To re check the results from Step 3 the user makes the large tag population template active and run tests again 11 The user notices that the results obtained in Step 3 and Step 10 are not consistent 12 The user inspects the large tag population template by exporting to a file named defaultLargeTagPopulation xml 13 The user opens defaultLargeTagPopulation xml and sees that MACLinkProfile is not set to its default value of 65535 but to 5 The problems with the above procedure are in steps 6 and 10 In Step 3 of this example the user
141. ure Region Settings window select the region from the drop down menu Al MOTOROLA Region Configuration Home Status gt Operation Statistics w Configure Reader gt Read points Region Region of operation A Configure Region Settings Read Tags Communication Standard Argentina gt Communication Warning Selecting a Region dif Australia of use is illegal Kasa Please confirm Brazil PULSE caval BE Profiles Chile gt Firmware China Commit Revert Colombia System Log European Union Hong Kon Shutdown a VM India Logout Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Peru Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Yv Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 1 3 Selecting the Region Select the Communication Standard if applicable Select Frequency Hopping if applicable Select the appropriate channel s if applicable Select the understand check box FX7400 RF Region The RF Region page provides an interface to setthe region country in which the reader is to be used Different countries have different regulatory requirements on RF radiation and itis necessary to correctly set the country in which the reader is being used to assure regulatory compliance Because of the differing frequency requirements there are several versions of the hardware The list of choices on this page is limited by the software to those selections compatible with the hardware in use Not
142. ved in an XML file onto the local drive Set Active Allows activation of a selected profile Select one ofthe available profiles and click on Set Active This causes the content of the profile to be loaded and activated on the reader Delete Allows deleting a profile from the reader Choose one ofthe available profiles and click on the Delete button This will delete the chosen profile from the reader Note Current Config is a special logical profile that can only be exported to the PC This cannot be imported activated or deleted On Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 4 30 Reader Profiles Window The Reader Profiles window functions are e Available Profiles in the Reader Displays the available reader profiles e Import Click to open a file dialog and pick a profile XML file from the local PC and import it into the reader FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide e Export Select an available profile and click Export to export profile information and save an XML file onto the local drive e Set Active Activates a selected profile Select an available profile and click Set Active to load the profile content in the reader CAUTION Swapping profiles between readers using static IP addresses is not recommended Activating a profile N with a static IP address changes the IP of the reader and if not done properly can make the reader inaccessible e Delete Select an avail
143. xample Parameters The reader reads 100 tagged T shirts in a cardboard box in five seconds at a distance of 2 6 feet Installation e Two AN480 antennas one antenna is mounted 1 5 feet above the box the second antenna is mounted one foot below the box e The reader is mounted underneath the table see Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Configuration and Optimization e Reader power 30 dBm e Reader profile or tag population Default see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 e Session Session 1 Installation Examples 5 3 Exit Entry Example Parameters The reader reads 20 tags moving at 4 7 feet per second at distances up to 8 feet The read duration is approximately 7 seconds Installation e Two AN480 antennas are installed in a single sided portal configuration One antenna is mounted 2 5 feet above the floor and the second is 4 feet above the floor e The reader is mounted within 20 feet from the antennas see Chapter 3 Installation and Communication Configuration and Optimization e Reader power 30 dBm e Reader profile or tag population Default see Reader Profiles on page 4 31 e Session Session 1 Transition Impact Door Example Parameters The reader reads 200 tags moving at 2 4 feet second for seven seconds Installation e Four AN480 antennas are installed in a double sided portal configuration One pair of antennas is mounted two feet above the floor and the second pair is five feet abov
144. ystem Log MAC Address 00 15 70 CD 3B 14 Shutdown Web Server HTTPS Read Tags Profiles lf DHCP is turned off you can set values for these fields IP Address in dotted notation at which the Logout Shell Telnet v reader is assigned A Subnet Mask in dotted notation appropriate for File Server and the network the reader resides in USB Operation Mode Mtini Default Gateway in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in Allow LLRP Connection Override From USB IF DNS server in dotted notation appropriate for the network the reader resides in MAC Address Specifies the MAC address of the reader Web Server This allows configuring the web server in either HTTP Unsecure or HTTPS Secure mode Shell This allows configuring the Shell to either Telnet Unsecure or 55H Secure mode The Copyright 2009 Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Figure E 2 Reader Communication Parameters Window 5 Click Set Properties You can set a static IP that doesn t belong to this DHCP network 6 Click Commit Discard then click the Commit button Al MOTOROLA FX7400 Sa Configuration Commit Revert Save Changes or Revert to Status Backup gt Operation Statistics i e Soe SS Uncommitted Configuration Changes When you add or make modifications to the logical onfigure Reader te a Ee S e e Reader IP Address config has changed Needs reader reboot t

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