Intermec IF4 User manual

Quick Start Guide

IF4 865-868 MHz

Reader

2 IF4 865-868 MHz Reader Quick Start Guide

Packing List

Checktoensurethatyoureceivetheseitems:

SIntermecRIF4 865-868 MHz Reader

SCompliance Insert

SWarranty Card

Host Communication

Host communication comes through the 9-pin female D-sub

connector. RS-232 standards are supported as ordered from the

factory or service center.

SThe maximum data rate is 115.2K baud, with 8 data bits, no

parity bit, and 1 stop bit.

SThe maximum RS-232 distance from the reader to the host,

modem, or other physical controller interface is 50 feet (15.2

meters).

RS-232 Connections

Pin Number Definition

2TXD (Transmit Data) to the host

3RXD (Receive Data) from the host

5Ground

7CTS (Clear to Send) from the host

8RTS (Request to Send) to the host

Power Requirements

Power comes in from 8 to 10 volts DC. Your 865-868 MHz

Reader uses less than 2.4 amps. Intermec supplies 9 volts DC at

2.4 amps from Intermec power supply, p/n: 851-067-002.

User I/O

A general purpose I/O (Input/Output) connector provides sig-

nal lines in and out of the reader allowing monitoring and/or

control of external devices or functions.

Theconnectorforthisisa13-pinfemalecircularDIN.The

mating male connector you need for mating with this is an In-

termec p/n: 351-184-001.

IF4 865-868 MHz Reader Quick Start Guide

I/O Pin-outs

Pin Number Definition

1GPIO IN0

2GPIO IN1

3GPIO IN2

4GPIO IN3

5GPIO OUT0

6GPIO OUT1

7GPIO OUT2

8GPIO OUT3

9 through 13 Ground through individual 10 ohm

resistors

Outputs and inputs have 12 volt transient suppression devices

to ground at the connector. Output signals are driven by

2N3904 NPN transistors (low level) with a 100 kohm pull-up

to +5 volts through a silicon diode, giving about a 4.3 volt high

level. An output can be pulled high from an external source as

high as 12 volts. This will however tend to pull the other out-

puts higher (through two 100k resistors). The low level will be

about0.1voltuptoabout30mA.Theoutputlowvoltagewill

climb higher as the sink current increases. There is no protection

on this. You need to ensure that their load won’t require the

reader to sink more than 50 mA.

Input signals should be 0 to +1.5 volt for a low input and +3.5

to +5 volts for a high input. Each input has a 1.1 kohm resistor

in series with clamping diodes, but only about 1 μAisusedun-

til the input exceeds the 0 to +5 volt input range. There is also a

weak (100 kohm) pull-up to +5 volt on each input.

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Connecting and Getting Started

CENELEC regulations limit exposure to

radiofrequency (RF) radiation. To comply with

these regulations, operators of this device must

maintain a distance of at least 20 cm. (8 inches)

from the cover on the antenna assembly (The cover

on the antenna is the dome shaped surface). While

the device is on, the operator’s body and parts of

the body such as eyes, hands, or head, must be 20

cm. (8 inches) or farther from the cover of the

antenna assembly.

CENELEC regulations also require that the

antenna assembly of this device be installed in

accordance with the installation procedures to

allow the operator to comply with the limit. Use of

antennas and accessories not authorized may void

the compliance of this product and may result in

RF exposures beyond the limits established for this

equipment.

Antenna Installation

Ensure that you read the above warning before installing the

antennas and using your Reader product.

Reader to antenna cable

Mounting bracket

IF4 865-868 MHz Reader Quick Start Guide

6Review the locations where the Reader products are placed.

Ensure that you have carefully considered the safe distances

for product placement for workers and any other personnel

that may get in the RF path.

7Mount the antenna.

8Attach the antenna to one of the four antenna ports on the

back of the Reader.

The following illustration is an example of a typical Reader

installation.

Example: Shipping Dock Door, showing two antennas at each

shipping door. Two antennas in a crossing pattern provide angular

diversity to improve read capability when tag orientation is un-

known.

While the device is on, the operator’s body and

parts of the body such as eyes, hands, or head,

must be 20 cm. (8 inches) or farther from the cover

of the antenna assembly.

Shipping Door #1 Shipping Door #2

A single antenna in a portal may be sufficient

in applications where there is a known tag orientation.

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Connecting the Antenna to the Reader

1Connect the antenna cable to a port.

2Connect an SMA terminator (Intermec p/n 345-005-001) to

any port that does not have an antenna attached.

Each port must have either an antenna or a

terminator connected. Do not apply power to the

Reader unless an antenna or terminator is installed

on each antenna port.

1234

Antenna ports

Back panel Antenna cable

SMA terminator

3Connect the Reader to a power source using power supply

p/n 851-067-002 and country dependent AC power cord.

4Turn on your reader.

Power supply

Power cord

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5Review the front panel LEDs to become familiar with the

status indications you will receive from your Reader.

RS-232 port

I (ON) O (OFF) switch

Auxiliary I/O connector

Power supply jack

LEDs position

(lefttoright)0,1,2,3

0123

Reader LED Explanation

LED Meaning

0Power On

1Reader communicating with host, LED flashes as data transfer

occurs.

2Reader searching for tags

3Reader communicating with a tag, LED flashes as transfer occurs.

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Troubleshooting

Doesn’t Recognize Tag

1. Ensure antenna is properly connected.

2. Ensure reader is connected to your computer.

3. Ensure computer is plugged into AC outlet and computer is On.

4. Ensure tag is within range of antenna.

5. Call Intermec Technical Support 1-800-755-5505 (option 2).

Product Specifications

Dependent upon operating conditions and demands expected. If

used in a normal office environment with good read conditions,

you could expect to read up to 50 tags per second. Tags located

too far away or in poor locations, with respect to interfering

objects, provides poor results.

Firmware Architecture

Firmware Spec Detail

Protocol/Compatibility Communicates in three modes: Ap-

plication Peripheral Interface (API)

and Basic Reader Interface (BRI).

ANSI CCITS 256.2000 for API, part

2, part 3-1

General Specifications

Receiver Spec Detail

Protocol ISO 180006B

Tag data rates 32 kbps

Alternate tag read data rate 160 kbps

Transmitter Spec Detail

Protocol ISO 180006B

Transmitter type 20% amplitude modulation index

Frequency stability <±20 ppm from -25°to +55°C

RF Antenna Connections Spec Detail

Number of antennas up to 4, electronically switched

Antenna port isolation ≥22 dB

IF4 865-868 MHz Reader Quick Start Guide

General Specifications (continued)

Physical Specifications Spec Detail

Size 8.25 in. x 5.30 in. x 2.9 in.

Weight 38.4 oz. (1.1 kg)

Frequency reference Source Spec Detail

Frequency of operation 865.7-867.5 MHz

Usable channels 10

Transmitter Spec Detail

Output power 2.0 W (e.r.p.)

Occupied frequency bandwidth <200 KHz

Environmental Specifications

Temperature Spec Detail

Operating -4°F to +131°F(-20°C to +55°C)

Storage -31°F to +158°F(-35°C to +70°C)

Humidity Spec Detail

Operating 95% Relative

Overall Performance

Dispatch Rates Spec Detail

RFID tag identification rate >50 tags per second

RFID tag data exchange rates Read a tag containing 8 bytes of data

within 12 mS.

Perform a verified write to a tag at an

average rate of 31 mS per byte per

tag.

Write Range Spec Detail

Write range Distances up to 70% of the read dis-

tanceunderthesameconditions.

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Reliability

Safety and Regulatory Approvals Spec Detail

Reader module US/C UL recognized component

TÜV GS Licensed

CB Report for international product

safety.

CENELEC EN50364,

European RF Exposure standard

Serial Reader US/C UL Listed

TÜV GS Licensed

CB Report for international product

safety.

CENELEC EN50364,

European RF Exposure standard

Electromagnetic Compatibility Spec Detail

Reader module EN 301 489-1 and -3, European

transmitter immunity

Serial Reader European EMC Directive

89/336/EEC: EN55022 (CISPR

22) Class B digital emissions

EN61000-34-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -11

AC Power Harmonic Emissions and

Flicker

Radio Frequency Device Approval Spec Detail

Serial Reader EN 302 208-2 (865-868 MHz band

operation).

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

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Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service

& Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears.

From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over

Support,andthenclickWarranty.

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