3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User Guide v1.2.2

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3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide V1.2.2 September 24, 2013 © 3M 2013. All Rights Reserved. 3M is a trademark of 3M. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 7,199,713, 7,209,040, 6,346,881, and 6,617,962. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The content of this manual is for information use only and is subject to change without notice. 3M assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 3M. 3M RFID products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury, property damage, or environmental damage. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult 3M or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3M Traffic Safety and Security Systems Motor Vehicle Safety Systems Building 3 11705 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78759 Web: www.3m.com Preface Preface Intended audience This document is intended for those who wish to setup and operate the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204. Before attempting to install, configure, and operate this product, you should be familiar with the following:  Windows-based software installation and operation  Device communication parameters including Ethernet and serial communications  RFID reader configuration including antenna placement  Basic digital input/output control What’s in this guide The information in this guide is presented as follows: Chapter 1 - Reader Overview: Overview This chapter provides a brief overview of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 hardware and software. Chapter 2 – Safety Instructions – This chapter provides important safety information about the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204. All users must read this section before installing or operating this reader. Chapter 3 - Reader Equipment Installation – This chapter describes how to mechanically and electrically install the reader. Chapter 4 - Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation – This chapter describes how to install the Microsoft Windows RST application. Chapter 5 - Reader Operation – This chapter describes how to initially test a reader and how to operate deployed readers. Chapter 6 - Reader Reader Startup Tool (RST) – This chapter describes the RST and the various functions you can perform with this Microsoft Windows application. Chapter 7 - Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) – This chapter describes the RCT and the various functions you can perform with this embedded reader application. Chapter 8 - Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs – This chapter describes how to setup the reader’s digital inputs and outputs. Chapter 9 - Specifications – This chapter detailed mechanical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204. Appendix A – Error Handling – This appendix lists 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 errors and warnings. Corrective actions are provided where applicable. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide i could result in minor or moderate injury or property damage. if not avoided. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which. RCT. <n> indicates a variable number used in a function that can apply to several different devices such as antennas or I/O ports. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which. if not avoided.2 of this User’s Guide updates RST. could result in death or serious injury. and incorporates the 3M reader name change. (values) in italics indicate user defined variables. NOTICE advises the reader that a condition can be created by a particular action that can cause equipment damage or result in equipment operation that violates regulatory requirements. Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual: Bold courier font indicates code entered by the user (values) within parentheses indicate parameters NOTES Important information and other tips are presented in light blue boxes to the left of the applicable section.Preface What’s New New in this Version Version 1. ATTENTION: NOTICE ii This yellow symbol indicates that the device is susceptible to Electro Static Discharge and appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid equipment damage. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. including warranty. special. indirect. BUT NOT LIMITED TO. user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING. Limitation of Liability: Except where prohibited by law. terms of sale or software license agreement. at 3M’s option. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty. repair or replacement of the 3M product. 3M warrants that (i) the 3M product will be free from substantial defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. then the sole and exclusive remedy is. incidental or consequential. product literature. for ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Warranty. and (ii) for software products. 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product. Limited Remedy. the software will materially perform the functions described in the accompanying documentation. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS. and Disclaimer: Unless a different warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging. contract. negligence or strict liability. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide iii . INCLUDING. whether direct.Preface Product Use Statement Product Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product. regardless of the legal theory asserted. Preface iv 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . ...................2. FCC Notice (Wiegand Interface Module) ................................................................... Reader Hardware ........................................ 8 2......................................... Connecting the Serial Port......... Reader System Related .................... Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs.......................... 3 2....................2..............................................4........................................................................................................ 19 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide v ..7...................2..............................................................................................................................................................14 4 Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation .................. 11 3...........................1........................................... Explanation of Signal Word Consequences.............................................2....5............. Power/Data Cable Size ............ RF Safety... Installation and Service Technician Warnings and Cautions .....4.............................................. 9 3.........................................................................................................................................13 3....................................................................... Reader Startup............................................................................ Initial Reader Setup ..............................2..........8 2....8 2......................................... 9 3................ Connecting the External Antenna .......................................................................................................13 3................................................................................................................... 3M Headlamp RFID Tag..............................................................................................................................................................................1................................................ 1 1........................................................ Attendant Warnings ...................................... Intended Use .1....................................... Reader Software ..............................1................................................... 18 4..8......................................... Electrostatic Discharge ......................... Regulatory Compliance ................ 3 2................................................................2..................................................................... Mechanical Installation ............................ 3 2..........2..................................................4................. Installing RST Software ..... Windows 7 Setup....................... 15 4...2............................3..................... 7 2..................................................................................................................3..................... Electrical Installation ......................2......... Connecting the Power ............................................4.....2................................. 1 1..6...5 2........4................................1................................................................................................................ Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port ................................. 2 2 Safety Information .......7............................................. 8 3 Reader Equipment Installation ..................12 3.........................................................2............................. 15 4.........Contents Table of Contents 1 Reader Overview ............................... 3 2.............7 2....................................................... Power Supply Related .....................1..... 17 4........................7.......2............................................................4...........................................................................1..............4 2.............12 3.....5............................................................. 4 2..................................................3.................................... 7 2.... FCC Notice (3M Toll RFID Reader 6204) ..............3................................ ................................................................................................................................1..............................6....... Manage Profiles ....................................................... 42 6............................................................................................................................... 60 vi 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .............................................. 31 6.... 27 6.. Event Handling Page .................................... Macros Page ....................... Power Ramp Tool .......................................................... Basic Operation with RST ................5....1.................. 55 7..................................................2................ 57 7......................................................1........... Reader Test Tool (RTT)...9................................6...... 35 6...................6........ Command Line ..........................5...................................................................1......................................................................................................7................... 41 6.3..................................... Advanced Functions ........ Tag Performance Page .........................................5...... Setup Summary .................................................................. 23 5.. Customize Discovery Options ................................ Firmware Management ... 44 6.. Channel Statistics ................................. 48 7.. Setup Digital Accessories ...................4..................................2..............................4................................................1.. 37 6...............................5............. Alarms ................................................. Setup Ethernet/LAN ......................... 23 5.........2...............................................2..........................................................................................................................2........................5................................................................... 43 6........ General Page .... 25 6 Reader Startup Tool (RST) .......................... Setup Antenna/Cables .... Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) ................ 48 7................... 58 7................................... View Readers on the Network ....................................................3...........................................................................................1....................... 45 6..........................................................2.............................................................................1... Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard .....6.6................................................................................ 31 6..................................................................................1.......... Spectrum Analyzer ........2................. View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings .......1........3..............5.......................................................... 27 6.... Tag Report ............ Set Tag Protocol ...................3.................................... 57 7.........Contents 5 Reader Operation ...1........................................................................ Configuration Page Header ............................................................................1...... Antenna Settings Page.............................................5.....................6...................1..6..........6........................................5..................................... 47 7..............................................5..................................................................................4..............................2................................. Tag Management Page ...................... 54 7........................................................... 51 7.5.............................................................. 29 6......4................1.................. 30 6......................3............................................................. 40 6..........................................................................................................2..................................... Basic Configuration .................................................................................................................... Import/Export Configuration .......................................................... 53 7..........................................................................1..........8........................................................ 46 7 Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) ........................................................................... 49 7........ 52 7....1............ Deployed Reader Operation with RCT ................ Setup Serial Port. 56 7...1......................................... 38 6.............. Set Regulatory Mode (Region) .......................................2....... 56 7.................. 28 6...................... 42 6............................................. ......6.............................4.............................82 8..........................................py .....................................81 8................................................................................. Ethernet LAN Specifications ............8..Contents 7..........66 7........................87 9................................................................................................. User Application Management .................................................. Low Latency Digital Input/Output Operation ..............................5.....88 9..4...........1............ 61 7...................................88 9........................................................................2........... Expert Configuration – Security ..........................1............................................................. Change Operating Mode................... scan_trigger............................................................................................................ RS-232 Specifications ............................8......9..................................61 7.......87 9..................... Digital Outputs ....................... Expert Configuration – Setup ..................4...............................................91 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide vii ............................................68 7............6..............................3.......................6...............................................1...........................................83 8.................... 79 8..........................................1...py .........7..................................................................................2.........1................................................83 8...................62 7...................................................................86 9....... Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout ...... Expert Configuration – Communication ....... 86 9..............................................1...................... Expert Configuration – Tag...................................py ........... Digital I/O Hardware Connection ..............................................................................................................1..............6........................................................................................3...........................4........ signal_read_crc_error...........................4.................... 79 8........................................3...........10.. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications ...............................82 8...................1.........................5................................ Expert Configuration – Information ...........1........... 73 7.............................1..................................5...........4.......................3............. 85 9 Specifications .................. Expert Configuration – Version ....... View Tags .................... Industry Canada RSS 137 .................................................................... Check Reader Status ............... Environmental Specifications ................ Expert Configuration ..............................63 7....... Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts ..1... rf_mon..............................................................3.......... 79 8................................................ scan_trigger_timer...............7....py ..................3..8...... Review Logs ......................... Reader Specifications (General)..................3........................................ Digital Input Alarm Generation ......................67 7.....3........................4.... 74 7........................ 78 8 Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................3.................................................................................................................................................... Expert Configuration – Writeback ...................9...4.................................... 75 7.........................................................3..........4...4...................64 7........... Expert Configuration – Digital I/O ......................................... 79 8.................88 9.......................1.............................1............................7..................... Reader Specifications – FCC Part 90.................................. Expert Configuration – Antennas ..............86 9.....................................70 7...............3....py ..................3........... AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications ...........................................5.. Digital Inputs ............ 81 8..............................................2................................................................... Expert Configuration – Modem .................3...................................................................3........................................... 84 8..................5.........................................................2.......... Digital Input/Output Specifications ........... signal_read.................................................65 7......................69 7............................. 76 7...............................3............88 9............... ......2........ Warnings .............................. 93 A..... viii 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .............................. 93 A..............1...3.................... Informational Messages ........................................................................... 98 A........................................................................... 94 A........................................................................ Major Errors ........................ Critical Errors .4.......................................................................... 100 This page intentionally left blank..............................................................................................................................Contents A Error Handling .......................................................... The reader is also equipped with RS-232 serial and Ethernet interfaces.1. Figure 2 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Power and I/O Connections 1 . multi-regional Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System that operates in the 860–960 MHz UHF band. Figure 1 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 As shown in the following figure.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Overview 1 1. the 6204 supports four Tx/Rx antennas (not shown). Reader Overview Reader Hardware The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is a multi-protocol. The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region (for example: FCC Part 90). use the Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). You can also read tags. and upload new software. review tag data. With RST.2. 2 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . This RST is primarily intended for initially configuring a reader prior to deployment. After selecting a reader. and operational parameters. you can modify its communication. Reader Startup Tool (RST) (RST) The RST is a Microsoft Windows based application you install on your computer. and operational parameters. review tag data.1 2 1. you can view all readers on your network. Detailed information on the RST is provided in Chapter 5. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Overview Reader Software The 6204 is shipped with two software applications that you can use to configure and control the reader. You can also read tags. network. Detailed information on the RCT is provided in Chapter 6. this application allows you to modify the reader’s communication. Enter the IP address of the reader into your Web browser and the RCT allows you to fully modify and operate the reader. With the same functionality as the RST. After deployment. and perform diagnostics. Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) This RCT is an embedded reader application that allows you to access your readers across a LAN or WAN. perform diagnostics. This application is primarily intended for configuring and managing deployed readers. network. and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this RFID Interrogator/Reader product. Intended Use This RFID Interrogator/Reader product is intended for use with RFID antennas and transponders in vehicle related applications such as Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation 2 Safety Information Please read. Use in any other application has not been evaluated by 3M and may lead to an unsafe condition. understand. could result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury or property damage. There are no user serviceable parts. if not avoided. if not avoided. if not avoided. It is expected that all users be fully trained in the safe operation of this device. Explanation Explanation of Signal Word Consequences WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which. WARNING: WARNING exposure: To reduce the risks associated with exposure to non-ionizing radiation • Do not modify software outside the parameters stated in the manual. Traffic Management Systems (TMS).3. and nonWARNING ionizing radiation exposure: • Do not modify or attempt to service the Reader System. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 3 . Return to 3M authorized service centers for repair or service. Indicates a situation which.2. could result in WARNING death or serious injury CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which. Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) and/or parking and access control. 2. Attendant Warnings WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage. NOTICE: 2.1. 2. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Retain these instructions for future reference. could result in property damage. • For use in only a Pollution Degree 2 environment.1 2 3 4 5 2. maintenance. 4 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . • Inspect all system components at least every 6 months.4. • If necessary. a manually controlled disconnecting element must be used to disengage from supply mains. • Installation and service activities must be in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. fire and impact: • Installation and service of 3M Toll RFID Reader systems is to be performed by qualified installation personnel. • Keep power supply away from fire and water. service or modification work. • Do not block vents on power supply. 2. • All output lines must be rated for the power supply output current and must be connected with the correct polarity. • Connection to main power supply in compliance with VDE01000 and EN50178. • Power supply and cables must be properly fused.1. 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Installation and Service Technician Warnings and Cautions WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage. • With Stranded wires: all strands must be secured in the terminal blocks.4. • Ensure that it cannot be re-connected inadvertently. • Do not introduce any object into the power supply. Power Supply Related WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire: • Always disconnect the power supply system power before any installation. Do not position the equipment where unplugging is difficult. Return to 3M authorized service centers for repair or service. service or repair. • Always disconnect Wiegand Interface Module from the power supply before connecting or disconnecting it to / from the reader. WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage. • (For Weigand Interface Module) Always locate the power source (socket or outlet) near the equipment. 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Reader System Related WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire: • Always disconnect AC power from the power supply unit when connecting or disconnecting components of the system. inspecting.1 2 3 4 5 2. WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with exposure to non-ionizing radiation: • Do not modify software outside the parameters stated in the manual.2. • System modification and service by 3M authorized personnel only. • Follow all required procedures prior to and while inspecting or cleaning antennas. WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with non-ionizing radiation exposure WARNING and property damage: • Always turn off the RF from the antenna before cleaning. The plug serves as the disconnect device. and nonionizing radiation exposure: • Do not modify or attempt to service the Reader System. • Install the antennas used for this transmitter with a separation distance of at least 1 meter from all persons (FCC Part 90) • Install the antennas used for this transmitter with a separation distance of at least 25 cm from all persons (FCC Part 15) (ETSI) • Do not co-locate or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • Do not mount directly above a heat source. There are no user serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous temperature and fire WARNING related to the power supply: • Do not cover ventilation holes in power supply. • Leave sufficient space around the power supply for cooling. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 5 .4. WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion: • Do not install in a hazardous location.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING: WARNING Reader Equipment Installation To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage: • Verify power connections and wiring prior to first powering the system. antenna(s). • Install only using 3M supplied mounting brackets. shield. CAUTION: To reduce the risks associated with hot surfaces and reader CAUTION performance: • Do not paint the reader. WARNING: WARNING abrasions: To reduce the risks associated with impact. 6 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . prior to disposal. muscle strain and • Use appropriate PPE and follow safe workplace practices during installation. CAUTION: CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with rough edges: • Wear appropriate gloves when handling the reader and antenna mounting hardware. WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with impact: • Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of equal to the maximum weight of the reader plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions. • Torque all attachments according to the specifications in 3M Antenna Application Guide. and power supply any color. Appendix A. CAUTION: CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination: • Dispose of all system components in accordance with applicable local and government regulations. • Use only the power supply specified by 3M • Replace damaged components with only the 3M designated replacement parts. including removal of button battery. 3. Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port. Never power up the reader unless the appropriate loads or antennas are connected. 7 .4. To prevent reader damage. The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 UHF Reader is equipped with four (4) RF ports.6. Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage.1 2 3 4 5 NOTICE: 2. unused RF ports must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up if the reader has been configured to use this port. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD. The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters.6 cm) offset. 3M Headlamp RFID Tag WARNING: WARNING To reduce the risks associated with reduced photometric (light intensity) effects: • Always place the 3M Headlamp RFID Tag within the preferred mounting location where the tag (black dot) is out of the focal point with 3 inch (7. Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners on radome or antennas. Power pins have been moved.5. 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Do not use 6204 with wire harness from previous reader installations. RF Safety NOTICE: 2. 2. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 reader antenna or communication ports. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.7. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. and can radiate radio frequency energy and. 2.7. uses.8. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. uses. This equipment generates. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. However. The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.1. Use of these cables with power supplies providing lesser voltages may result in cable and/or reader damage. FCC Notice (Wiegand Interface Module) The Wiegand Interface Module has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Power/Data Power/Data Cable Size NOTICE: 8 The 3M supplied power/data cable is only to be used with the 3M 24 VDC power supply. if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual. 2. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Regulatory Compliance NOTICE: 2. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. and can radiate radio frequency energy and.2. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Notice (3M Toll RFID Reader 6204) 6204) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.7. This equipment generates.1 2 3 4 5 2. 1.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation 3 3. Figure 3 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting Hole Locations (Dimensions in Inches) 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 9 . Any mounting surface must be able to support a minimum static load of 11.0 pounds (5 kg) plus any additional live load due to environmental conditions. Reader Equipment Installation Mechanical Installation The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is available with two mounting flanges suitable for most pole and wall mount applications. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . refer to Figure 3 and perform the following: 10 1 Prepare the mounting surface to accept the 10 mounting bolts. 6 Adjust the angle of the antennas and tighten the hardware. 5 Connect the antenna cables (see Figure 4).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation To mount the 6204 assembly. 2 Mount the reader. 3 Locate the Interface Cable. 4 Connect the cable to the reader’s bulk head connector and twist to lock in place. The hole pattern should match that shown in Figure 3 and the mounting surface must be able to support 11 lbs (5 kg). 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 11 . Figure 4 NOTICE: NOTICE: 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Electrical Connections The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions in which it is offered. Refer to Chapter 7 – Specifications for specific information. 3M approved personnel. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Electrical Installation A general installation diagram is shown in the following figure. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 reader antenna or communication ports.2.1 2 3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Installation Notice Installation of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is only to be performed by trained. ATTENTION 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD. 254. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for details on the bulkhead connector.254. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the Serial Port The 6204 RS-232 serial port provides communication up to 115200 Baud.1. In the event a DHCP server is unavailable.254. otherwise.1 2 3 3. connect an Ethernet cable from your hub or router to the bulkhead connector. If you are communicating with your reader across a Local Area Network (LAN). 3.1. If you are using the serial port for reader communication. it will select a random address on the 169.x subnet.2.2.x.x subnet. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for details on the bulkhead connector.x.1. the reader is configured to use a DHCP server to obtain its IP address and related information. Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port The 6204 Ethernet port is accessed through the bulkhead connector. 12 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . By default.2. and if no other network traffic is observed which references 169. the reader will boot with an IP address in the 169. the reader will select that address. See Figure 2 for location of the connector. In the absence of other readers on the same network. This port is accessed through the bulkhead connector on the reader. Refer to the View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings section in Chapter 5. connect a serial cable from the COM port on your PC to the serial port on the reader. IP address settings can be changed using RST. Equipment failure can result if the antenna or communication ports are subjected to ESD. Always power down the reader before removing an antenna or load from an RF port. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 13 .4. NOTICE: NOTICE: The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is equipped with one (1) auxiliary RF port which is inactive when shipped from the factory.2. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the External Antenna The 6204 supports four external Tx/Rx antennas. 3. The maximum antenna cable length is 10 meters for models 6204. Connecting Digital Inputs/Outputs The 6204 is equipped with a general purpose digital input/output (I/O) port that provides four optically isolated 5-24 VDC input signals and four opencollector output signals. If activated. or to indicate the reader is transmitting (RF On). this RF port must be properly terminated with a 50 ohm load or a functional UHF antenna before power up.3. For detailed information on configuring the digital inputs and outputs refer to Chapter 7. ATTENTION The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 antenna port may be susceptible to damage from static discharge or other high voltage. Refer to Chapter 7 – Specifications for specific information regarding the external antenna and antenna cable. photo switches. The digital outputs can be used as general purpose outputs. These inputs can be configured to provide an external read trigger from proximity sensors. The outputs can also be configured to trigger conveyor gates or other access control and sorting devices. to indicate tag reading activity. The digital inputs can be used as general purpose inputs or to trigger the reader for tag reading.2. Connect the antenna to the antenna port located on the bottom of the reader. Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid static discharge when handling or making connections to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 reader antenna or communication ports.1 2 3 3. or other devices. 2.5. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Equipment Installation Connecting the Power The 6204 operates on 24 Vdc ±5% provided through the bulkhead connector on the rear of the reader.1 2 3 3. Input power less than 24V ±5% while using 3M supplied cables may result in cable and/or reader damage. Refer to the Chapter 8 – Specifications for additional details on the bulkhead connector. Pair Pin Color 9 T U h j Red Green Yellow Green 16 Pin Name +24 VDC 24 VDC GND +24 VDC 24 VDC GND Function Power Ground Heater Power Heater Ground Connect the power supply to the reader cable as shown and connect the power supply to your 100–240 Vac. Allow 30 seconds for the reader to initialize. Note that both pairs must be connected. The bulkhead power connections are as follows. 50-60 Hz power source. NOTICE: NOTICE: 14 The 3M supplied power cable is only rated at 24V ±5%. use the RSTInstaller. will fully check your system configuration and load all required software including Microsoft .0.exe.exe and RSTInstaller. Note. You can use this application to initially configure your reader as well as read and display tag data.msi file: 2 Press Next> 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 3 Read the License Agreement.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation Reader Startup Tool (RST) Software Installation 4 4. If you only want the RST application.msi. setup. load your product CD and double-click the RSTInstaller.1. NOTE: The product CD provided with your reader contains two setup files: setup. Install RST 1 To install RST. Select I Agree and press Next> 15 . the installation may abort if the required files are not found on your system. Installing RST RST Software The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 is delivered with a Microsoft Windows application called Reader Startup Tool (RST). however.Net 2.msi installation file. The first file. 1 2 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select Reader Tool Suite. 16 RST Software Installation 5 Choose the AVI Reader Tools you need. Press Next>. Press Next>. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 5 Verify the path and folder where RST will be installed. Press Next>. 6 Press Next>. 7 Restart RST and it should discover readers.2. For ThirdThird-Party Firewalls 1 Log into your computer as Administrator. check it. 2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Control Panel → System and Security. press Allow another program. press Close. 3 Select Allow a program through Windows firewall. your firewall may block UDP traffic and consequently RST may not discover your readers. Perform the following to configure your system: For Microsoft Firewall 1 Log into your computer as Administrator. 2 Set your firewall to allow RST to receive UDP traffic on port 50000 and 50001. and press OK. RST Software Installation 8 After the installation completes. 4 Scroll down the list and locate Startup Tool. 6 Locate Startup Tool. 5 If Startup Tool is not in the list. check it. and press OK. 4. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 17 . Windows 7 Setup If you have a Windows 7 operating system.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 Monitor the progress of the installation. Open RST 1 From your Windows desktop. 18 2 If this is the first time starting the RST application. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation Reader Startup To begin using your reader.1 2 4. select: Start→Programs→3M→Reader Startup Tool (RST) NOTE: Earlier versions of Microsoft Windows™ may not provide the Security Alert popup. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . collapse the RST window. IF RST does not discover your reader. This warning indicates that the firewall is blocking the RST application.3. check your Windows Firewall/Security settings. open the RST application. you may receive a Windows Security Alert. 3 If the warning window is hidden under the RST windows. 3 The Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation 4 Press Unblock.1 2 4.4. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 19 . Initial Reader Setup To configure a specific reader. perform the following: Reader Setup 1 Select the reader on the main RST page by clicking the button to the left of the reader Mac address. 5 Press Refresh on the RST 6 The RST main page will display any readers currently connected to the network. 2 Press the button on the RST tool bar or select Setup Wizard from the Tools pull-down menu. Note that Region Selection is not user configurable. Readers leave the factory with a default login of admin.1 2 3 4 5 Login Page The reader Login Page is only displayed when the default login is set to guest. 20 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . If this is the first time configuring your reader. As a result your region selections may be different from those shown in this manual. 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation 4 Press Next> and enter the Login (admin) and Password. 5 After entering your Login and Password. you will not see the login screen if you have not configured your reader. press Next> 6 Select the Region and Sub Region and press Next>. Region Selection The reader is configured at the factory to operate within a specific regulatory region. Therefore. enter: readeradmin. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RST Software Installation Protocols Only those protocols enabled in the reader will be active on the Protocol Selection page. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 21 . 7 Select the protocol of the tags you will be reading and press Next>. you can always customize your setup later using the embedded web interface capability. Custom Setup If your installation type differs from one of the choices shown in the Setup Wizard. 8 Select the antennas you will be installing and press Next>. See the Advanced Setup chapter in this guide for more information. In the event that you need to reboot or power down a reader. the reader setup can be quickly reloaded by loading the profile. you can lose the information if the reader is rebooted. 22 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . If you don’t save the reader setup.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 9 RST Software Installation Estimate the number of tags that will be presented to the reader at any one time and press Next>. 10 It is highly recommended that you save the reader setup as a profile. and press Finish to complete the initial reader setup. Saving Reader Setup Reader setup information should be saved as a profile. enter a Profile Name. Select Save changes to a profile…. select: Start→Programs→3M→Reader Startup Tool (RST) Customize the display Customize your RST display by clicking and dragging the columns. perform the following: Open RST 1 From your Windows desktop. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide on the RST tool bar or select Test 23 . Basic Operation with RST The 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 can be operated either from the RST application or by logging directly into the reader’s embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). 2 Select a reader and press from the Tools pull-down menu.1.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Operation Reader Operation 5 5. You can also sort by column. To operate the reader from RST. 5 For administrator login. 4 Login to the reader.1 2 24 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Operation 3 The Reader Test Tool (RTT) is displayed. See Advanced Setup section to change the password. 6 Verify the Operating Mode is set to Active. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . The initial password (Pwd) is readeradmin. From the pull-down menu select Operating Mode→Active. 8 Place tags in front of antenna and verify tags are read and displayed. select admin. From the pull-down menu select Reader→Login…. 7 Select the Tag Performance tab and press Start. 2 The reader’s RCT interface is displayed. Press Login for the login screen. press the button on the RST tool bar or select Configure from the Tools pull-down menu. login as admin and enter readeradmin as the password.2. To access a particular reader. 5 Press Submit. gain. If you need administrator privileges. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 25 .1 2 5. 6 Select Basic Configuration →Setup Antenna/Cables to configure the antennas. you can access them directly using the embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT). perform the following: 1 Enter the reader’s IP address into your web browser. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Operation Deployed Reader Operation with RCT Once your readers are deployed. and power settings. 4 The default login is guest. 3 Log into the reader. 10 If you need to configure additional changes to your reader. 8 Select Basic Configuration →Set Tag Protocol to verify the reader is configured for the proper tag protocol. 26 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . refer to Chapter 7 – Reader Configuration Tool for information on using RCT to adjust configuration variables and parameters.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Operation 7 Select Advanced Functions →Change Operating Mode to verify the reader is in the proper mode. 9 Press System Status →View Tags to view tag data. and reports View Readers on the Network When RST starts up.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool 6 Reader Startup Tool (RST) The Reader Startup Tool (RST) provides an easy-to-use interface for the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 configuration and operation functions. all readers currently connected to the network and powered up are displayed. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 27 . This application resides on your Windows based computer and allows you to perform the following:       6. View all readers on the network Launch the Reader Setup Wizard to configure a reader View and change a reader’s network settings Add a new reader to the network Launch Reader Test Tool to perform basic reader/tag operations Launch Reader Diagnostic Tool to view statistics.1. alarms. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 3 28 Refer to Chapter 2 – Reader Configuration for detailed instructions on using the Reader Setup Wizard. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Configure Reader with the Setup Wizard The Reader Setup Wizard is used to initially configure your reader for operation.2. 2 The Reader Setup Wizard (RSW) is displayed.1 2 6. With this application. you can select the following:      Installation type Regulatory region and sub-region Protocol Number of antennas Estimated tag volume To initially configure your reader perform the following: 1 Press the button on the RST tool bar or select Setup Wizard from the Tools pull-down menu. you can select if you want a secure connection for the Test. This is customizable on the reader. Configure. 4 Select whether you require a secure connection for the Test. and Diagnostic Tools. 3 Enter the Listen Address and Request Multicast Address as required.  Request Multicast Address –Address used by RST to send out the UDP update request packets. In addition. Configure. This is customizable on the reader.3. 5 Press Apply. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 29 . and Diagnostic Tools.  Listen Address – Address that RST uses to listen for UDP discovery packets from the reader. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Customize Discovery Options Options You can customize the reader discovery options including the Listen Address and Request Multicast Address. This connection uses the HTTPS protocol and any data transferred between devices is encrypted.1 2 6. 1 On the RST tool bar select Options from the Discovery pull-down menu. 2 Select either IP version 4 or IP version 6. 4. press the button. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 4 If required. change the values. 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool View or Change the Reader’s Network Settings 1 From the RST main page. 3 If Method: DHCP is selected these fields will be locked. 2 Verify the IP Address. Subnet.1 2 6. and Default Gateway are correct. 1 2 3 6.5. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Reader Test Tool (RTT) The Reader Test Tool (RTT) is primarily designed for new users to test reader operation and perform a few basic reader functions. With RTT, you can perform the following:     Read tags Issue commands to the reader and view the responses Run macros Observe reader events To access the Reader Test Tool, select a reader and press on the RST tool bar or select Test from the Tools pull-down menu. 6.5.1. General Page The General Page allows you to issue commands to the reader and view any responses. From the pull-down menus, you can also login to the reader, change the operating mode, select another protocol, and select which antennas are active. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Login to Reader Reader To login to the reader, perform the following: 1 From the pull-down menu, select Reader→Login…. 2 Select the type of Login from the pull down. The default login is guest. If you need administrator privileges, login as admin. 3 Enter your Password. Enter readeradmin as the password if you logged in as admin. 4 Press OK. Default Admin Password 3M recommends changing the default Admin password once installation, configuration, and testing are complete. Select Operating Mode From the pull-down menu, select Operating Mode→<Active | Standby> or, press the Operating Mode select button on the left side of the tool bar. Active – Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel.  Standby – Reader is not transmitting any RF energy, unless processing a tag related command. The transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing, protocol operations required for the command are performed, and then the RF transmitter is turned off. 32 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Select Protocol NOTE Certain protocols require licensing and may not be available. Contact 3M for more information. You can activate one or more protocols on the 6204 using RST. From the pull-down menu, select Protocols→<protocol>. Active protocols are indicated by . Antenna Selection You can select the ports that have antennas connected and which antennas are active. Perform the following: 1 From the pull-down menu, select Antennas→<n>. Active antennas are indicated by . 2 You can also select the order in which antennas are activated. From the pull-down menu, select Antennas→Mux sequence.... 3 Enter the antenna numbers in the order to be activated. 4 Press OK. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 33 select Edit→Options. 34 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . From the pull-down menu.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Set Reader Options You can setup other reader options including help type macro highlighting. Tag and reader performance data is provided in the Performance Information and Tag Acquisition Analysis blocks. Output statistics are read-only and include: Total Unique Tags. Detailed descriptions of the various Tag Performance fields and functions are provided in the following sections. and Current Rate. enter the length of test (in ms) into the Total Query Time field. to verify to number of tags read in a 30-second interval. Tag read controls are provided by the Tag Database Query and Scan Operation blocks.2. Use the Query controls when the reader is in Active mode. Tag Read Count. and press the Start button. enter 30000. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Tag Performance Page The Tag Performance page is used to test the reader performance. To initiate a timed test. Use the Scan Operation controls when in Standby mode.5. select Active Operating Mode. For example. Cumulative Rate.1 2 3 6. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 35 . The test will complete after 30 seconds and the output statistics are updated for the query time. Tag Acquisition Analysis The Tag Acquisition Analysis fields provide the minimum. Press this button to activate the reader. After this time expires. Cumulative Rate – Cumulative read rate in tags/second since the Start button was pressed. 223. B. Do not set the interval less than 500. Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for more information on the tag database. Indicates current read rate with audible tone.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Performance Information Total Unique Tags – Number of unique tags in the tag database. assume five tags (A. 59. If Total Query Time is set to 0. query continues indefinitely. and E) are read 107. Tag Read Count – Total number of tags read (including repeat reads). and average number of times each tag was read. and 94 times respectively. C. The displayed values are as follows: Min = 59 Avg = 134 Max = 223 Scan Operation Scan time (ms) – Enter the duration of reader operation in milliseconds. Check to purge the reader’s tag database after each query. 187. the tag information is displayed. Purge and Clear Reader Statistics Select the reader and then select Edit→Purge and Clear Statistics. D. maximum. Click to query the tag database every Query Interval (ms) for a total time of Total Query Time (ms). Current Rate – Current read rate in tags/second. Click to stop automatic query. 36 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . Tag Database Query Controls Click to retrieve the current information from reader’s tag database. For example. Specific fields you can read include:      Kill Code Access Code Tag ID TID User Data Clear Read and Write Fields To clear the Read or Write fields.5. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 37 .3. select Edit→Clear….1 2 3 6. The Read button will cause the reader to singulate and read a tag in the selected antennas’ RF field. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Tag Management Page The Tag Management page is used for reading individual fields on a single tag as well as writing the access password and locking a tag. The macros are provided by 3M or can be written by the end user. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Macros Page The Macros page allows the reader to manage macro files.5. Macros can be edited with any text editor including Windows Notepad.4. A macro (script or command file) is a text file that contains one or more reader commands. the variable is replaced with user entries into the Macro Variables dialog box.1 2 3 6. The syntax of a variable is: [$variable_name] During execution. These variables are resolved by a dialog box (Macro Variables) that appears when the Send to Reader button is selected. Some of the macros provided are dependent on the operating region of the reader. 38 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . These commands are used to configure the reader to a known configuration. The Macros can contain variables. interrogator_mode=dense) 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 39 .protocol.set(tari=tari_06_25.control.mcr): # configure region setup. tr_encoding=tr_enc_miller_2. You can [tab] to each value field and enter the desired value. Look at this window to verify that each command line in a script executed correctly.physical. rt_modulation=rt_mod_pr.region=fcc setup. The text in the Macro Input window can be edited prior to being sent to the reader.enable=false modem.protocol.sub_region=fcc_part90 # set frequency setup. the values for variables must be resolved via this Windows Dialog box. Macro Example To configure the reader for FCC. data_1_length=d1_len_20.preferred_frequencies=915950 # configure protocol modem. Look for the −−>> ok response from the reader for each command line.isoc. Part 90 Dense operation. one macro can be used for two different applications by using variables for antenna selection and transmit power. return_link_freq=LF640.auto_phy. Macro Output subsub-window The Macro Output window is updated after the Send to Reader button is selected. For example.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Macro Input subsub-window The Macro Input window shows the current script that will be sent to the reader when the Send to Reader button is selected.advanced. Macro Variables Variables Dialog Dialog box When a macro is sent to the reader. send the following macro (part90_6tari_lf640_PR_M2.isoc. Registering for a group of events Registering for event. events are displayed with the newest on the bottom and the most recent event will scroll to the bottom of the window. Enter event.5. Guide Registering for an individual event To register for an individual event.error in the Events: field and press the Register button. will cause the reader to autonomously send all events in the event.error namespace to the RTT program and be displayed in the window of this page. After registration. For detailed information on individual events. either type the event name or select an event from a pull-down list. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Event Handling Page The Event Handling page allows you to register for Reader Events.1 2 3 6. Individual events or a group of events can be registered. refer to Chapter 18 – Events Namespace of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. The Clear button can be selected at any time to clear the window. 40 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .error events.5. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Antenna Settings Page The Antenna Settings page allows you to adjust the power settings for each antenna.6.5. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 41 .1 2 3 6. Only the controls for those antennas that are connected are activated. you must login as an administrator. Administrator login is required. This page is typically used to observe regional behavior. When you first start RDT. 42 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . Press OK. perform the following. Enter readeradmin or your current administrator password.1 2 3 6.6.6. 6. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Reader Diagnostics Tool (RDT) The Reader Diagnostic Tool (RDT) is to be used by 3M trained technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose various reader issues. Channel Statistics The Channel Stats page shows details of channel changes. the following login will appear: Enter your Password.1. To use RDT. 6.2.error event.1 2 3 6. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Alarms The Alarms page is used to capture autonomous alarms generated by the reader during normal operation. The alarms are defined as autonomous reader events for the following namespaces: event.warning 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 43 . 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Tag Report The Tag Report page is used to view specific information for each tag singulation. This feature provides detailed attributes of tag singulations such as tag power (RSSI) and on which antenna that tag singulated.1 2 3 6. NOTICE: NOTICE: 44 Use of this tool can adversely affect tag reader performance. particularly if many tag fields are enabled. Use the RTT->Tag Performance page for normal tag performance testing.3.6. This feature provides a graphical representation of the current spectral RF noise in units of dBm with a range of 0 to -120 dBm.6. 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer allows you to examine the spectral composition of the radio waves in your surrounding environment. NOTICE: NOTICE: Using this feature during normal reader operation can significantly degrade tag reading performance. This feature is intended for expert users to verify RF environmental conditions during an installation.4.1 2 3 4 6. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 45 . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Startup Tool Power Ramp Tool The Power Ramp Tool determines the minimum power to activate a tag and can help determine tag quality.  Attenuation Decrement (dBm) – Step-size for attenuation decrement. for AVI applications. can help determine the "read-zone" or an antenna pattern. The transmitter is turned off and the minimum value to activate the tag for a given antenna and distance is reported.5.  Filter section allows you to apply a filter to only look for a particular tag. The tool starts by configuring the reader to start transmitting at a high attenuation level (usually maximum allowed for reader) and decrements the level until it observes a response from the tag.6.  Antennas section allows you to select which antenna(s) to test with. This activation power level can help determine the read range at various attenuation levels and.1 2 3 6. The Power Ramp controls include:  Increment Rate (ms) – Time tool stays at a particular power level before incrementing to the next power level. 46 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .  Initial Attenuation Level (dBm) – Starting attenuation level. With this application.1 2 3 4 7 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) The embedded Reader Configuration Tool (RCT) allows you to access your reader across the internet by entering the reader’s IP address into your web browser. you can perform the following:     Basic Configurations Advanced Configurations Check System Status Access the online Help To access the RCT. you can fully configure your reader for operation in a variety of applications and environments. press the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide button on the main RST page. 47 . With the RCT. admin the Logout button logs you out of the reader.1. Clients at this level cannot change the configuration of the reader.1. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. Manage reader profiles Set tag protocols Setup the Ethernet/LAN configuration Setup the serial port Setup digital accessories Setup antennas Set regulatory modes Configuration Page Header Each page displayed by the RCT has the following header. If not logged in as admin. 48 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .1 2 3 7. Additional functions include the user login and the currently loaded reader profile. Clients that login in at the guest level can read the settings of the reader and can access the tags that the reader has inventoried. Login The reader’s default user level is guest. guest However. admin the default level is always guest. guest The guest login level provides read-only access to the reader. Logging out automatically sets the login level to guest. The admin login level provides read-write access to the reader.1. Clients that login in at the admin level can read and write the settings of the reader and can access the tags that the reader has inventoried. This header provides pull-down menus for each of the configuration function categories. a user can login as admin. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Basic Configuration With the Basic Configuration functions you can perform the following:        7. Profile: Profile is the currently active profile in the reader. Logout After logging in as admin. 2.9. To save your current reader configuration under a new profile. A profile contains the setting of all the configuration variables in the reader.1. a . 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 49 . The reader can store up to 8 different profiles.Z. '-' or '_' and must be between 1 and 32 characters in length. and delete profiles. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. save. The reader can support up to 8 unique profiles. Profile names must consist of the characters A . 0 . Manage Profiles This link allows you to list. Save a Profile Profile Names The profile name factory is reserved and cannot be used. enter a profile name and press Save. Manage Profiles The reader’s configuration is stored in a profile.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Save The Save button saves the reader's current configuration to the specified profile. 7. This profile is a read only profile. Guide The Manage Profiles page provides a list of all profiles stored in the reader. Refer to the Manage Profiles section for detailed information on reader profiles. Detailed information about reader profiles is provided in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide.z. The new profile will appear in the Profile Name list. it cannot be recovered. From the Profiles page select one or more of the following:  Stop All Embedded Applications – This option terminates any embedded applications currently running on the reader.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Activate a Profile To activate a previously saved profile. Once a profile is deleted.  Reset Serial Port – This option resets the serial port configuration to the factory default settings. NOTICE: NOTICE: 50 Resetting the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 to Factory Default will reboot the reader. you can also reset the reader back to its factory default configuration. press the Activate button beside the profile name. press the Delete button beside the profile name. The selected profile will be loaded into the reader.  Reset Network Interface Configuration – This option resets the network configuration to factory defaults. Reset to Factory Default In addition to managing reader profiles. This is a destructive operation. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . Delete a Profile Profile To delete a previously saved profile. isoc. Physical parameters configure the physical air interface for the protocol.3.control and modem. refer to Chapter 15 – Modem Namespace of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. Select the check box for the protocol(s) to enable and then press Enable Selected Protocols to activate the protocol.isoc. This form allows you to configure various protocol level parameters.protocol.1. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Set Tag Protocol This Set Tag Protocol page consists of two forms. The first form (top) allows you to select which type of tags the reader will acquire or the type of protocol(s) to utilize on the air interface.1 2 3 7. For detailed information on each of the Control and Physical parameters. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 51 . Parameter descriptions are provided in the modem. Control parameters configure the protocol control. Click on a specific protocol to view the lower form.physical configuration variable sections.protocol. The protocol level parameters are divided into two categories: control and physical. 1 2 3 4 7. You can use this data to reconfigure the network in the event of application failure or data loss.4. 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Ethernet/LAN The Setup Ethernet/LAN page allows you to configure the network interface of the reader. NOTE: Always record the IP.1. Mac. subnet. and default gateway addresses for your readers and keep this data in a safe location. 52 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 53 . and the Domain list to resolve names to IP addresses.5. subnet mask and default gateway. select Enable DHCP. You can also select your domain name in this window. deselect Enable DHCP and fill in the desired IP address. The Command and Event Ports are also shown. 7.1. subnet mask and default gateway from a DHCP server. These parameters include:      Baud rate Data bits Parity Echo Stop bits Use the pull-down menus to select a value and press Submit to update the reader. Setup Serial Port The Setup Serial Port function allows you to configure the serial port parameters.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool General Settings allow you to specify the host and domain name of the reader. IPv4/IPv6 Settings allow you to configure the reader’s IP address. DNS servers the reader can contact for domain name resolution. Other Settings allow you to configure the NTP servers the reader can contact to obtain the current time. To manually specify this information. Enter all the required information and press Submit. If the reader is to automatically acquire its IP address. 1. Digital Input The status of the four digital input values (1–4) can be seen in this window. The Current Value is not configurable and is shown as true or false.1 2 3 7. The Debounce value can be set and is in milliseconds. Digital Output The output value for each digital output can be set to true or false. Press the Submit button to send the appropriate commands to the reader to update the digital inputs and outputs. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Digital Accessories The Setup Digital Accessories function allows you to configure the Digital Inputs and Outputs on the reader. 54 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide for more information on configuring the digital inputs and outputs.6. or Gain. refer to Antenna Configuration in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Setup Antenna/Cables This page allows you to configure the reader’s antenna multiplexer sequence as well as conducted power. To change. The individual antenna Conducted Power fields will be activated in the lower window. you must set Conducted Power to 0 in order to set or change the Attenuation.1 2 3 7.7. Only those antennas listed in the Mux Sequence will be shown. Cable Loss. Guide To configure an antenna. For detailed descriptions of each of the antenna and cable variables. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 55 .1. The current values will be displayed. enter the antenna number in the Mux Sequence field. Also. enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration. Select the next antenna and repeat. 8.region and setup. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Set Regulatory Mode (Region) This page allows the user to configure the reader to meet the regulatory requirements for the geographic region where the reader is deployed.1 2 3 7. 7. For detailed information on each of these parameters.1. Guide Descriptions are provided in the setup.1. Setup Summary This page allows you to quickly setup the basic operational parameters of the reader.sub_region configuration variable sections. refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protoco Protocol rotocol Reference Guide.9. The sub-region sets the secondary regulatory mode for the geographic region where the reader is deployed. 56 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . To only upgrade the LLRP firmware. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Advanced Functions With the Advanced Functions you can perform the following:        7. press Upgrade Firmware. Once the filename is entered.1. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 57 . Firmware Management Import/Export Configuration Command Line operations Expert Configuration User Application Management Change Operating Mode Restart Firmware Management This page allows you to read the current firmware version. To upgrade reader firmware. Use the Browse button to help locate the file. The Rollback Firmware button will roll back the firmware to the previous version. enter the name of the 3M provided firmware file in the Firmware File field. Once the filename is entered. upgrade the reader firmware files.1 2 3 7. You will need to update the component with a previous version. press Update Component. or rollback to the previous firmware version. enter the name of the 3M provided LLRP firmware file in the Update File field. Note that this function also upgrades the LLRP Component firmware. Use the Browse button to help locate the file.2.2. This function does not rollback the LLRP component firmware. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Import/Export Configuration This page allows you to transfer a reader configuration to or from your host computer.1 2 3 7.2. 58 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .2. This is useful for configuring a reader to a known state. If you wish to view the current configuration parameters for a reader. Export Configuration from Reader This function is used to export the current reader settings for later uploading. Save this file to your computer if you wish retain it for future. Select the XML File option and press the Transfer Configuration to Reader button to send the profile to the reader. press Text Format button. Import Security Keys This function is used to import reader security keys to the reader. Navigate to the key file and press Import Security Keys to load the file into the reader. Navigate to the license file and press Import License to load the file into the reader. Import Licenses This function is used to import a feature license file. Press the XML Format button to view the XML file in the browser. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 59 .1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Import Configuration to Reader Enter the name of a saved configuration file in the Configuration file field. Guide 60 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .2. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Command Line This page allows you to directly enter reader commands from your web browser.To directly enter commands from the Command Line Interface (CLI). refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide.1 2 3 7.3. You can also view the valid protocols and regions. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration The Expert Configuration functions allow you to configure low-level functions within the reader. mode.3. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 61 . sub region. and active protocols.3. Expert configurations include: NOTE For details on reader variables. refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. 7.          Setup Tag Version Information Communication Antennas Digital I/O Security Modem Expert Configuration – Setup This page allows you to set the basic operating parameters of the reader including region. These functions should only accessed by expert users.1 2 3 7.1. The reader supports eight filters and each filter is specified by the following configuration variables:  enabled – Enables or disables the filter.1 2 3 4 7.  mask – Mask (as an array of hex bytes) for the tag filter. 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Tag This page allows you to configure how the reader reports tags.2.  inclusive – Indicates to either include tags that match (Inclusive) or include tags that do not match (Exclusive) the tag filter. NOTE For details on tag variables.3. refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 62 The 6204 supports the ability to filter tags or eliminate tags from being reported based on the conditions specified in the filter configuration variables.  name – Name given to the tag filter  pattern – Pattern (as an array of hex bytes) for the tag filter The following figure shows a small sample of the available variables. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Version This page displays the version of reader hardware and reader software within the reader.1 2 3 7.3. The version numbers are read-only and will be needed if you contact 3M for technical support. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 63 .3. 64 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration Configuration – Information This page allows you to customize the reader’s identity.1 2 3 7.4. and zone.3. You can assign each reader a name. location. You can also set how the reader reports timestamps. description. 1 2 3 7. refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide.3. Refer to the Setup Ethernet/LAN and Setup Serial Port sections for additional information. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 65 . NOTE For details on communication parameters.5. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Communication This page allows you to customize the reader’s communication parameters. The following figure shows a portion of communication parameters available on the reader. 3. Guide Enter the appropriate values for each antenna parameter and press the Submit button to update the antenna and cable configuration. For detailed description of each of the antenna and cable variables. Only Antenna 1 and common antenna variables shown.6.1 2 3 7. refer to the Antenna Configuration section in Chapter 4 – Reader Behavior of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Antennas This page allows you to configure the properties of the reader’s antenna configuration. 66 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Digital I/O This page allows you to configure the digital inputs and output behavior. You can set the digital input debounce time (in milliseconds).3.1 2 3 7.7. as well as the input and output pin values. Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 67 . 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Security This page allows you to configure the tag.8. Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables.1 2 3 7.3.security parameters. 68 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . writeback parameters.1 2 3 7.9. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 69 . Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables.3. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration Configuration – Writeback This page allows you to configure the tag. 3.10. 7. 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Expert Configuration – Modem This page allows you to set the reader’s modem variables.1.10.1 2 3 4 7. Modem – Control 70 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . The following figures show only a small sample of the available modem configuration variables.3. Modem variables are divided into the following categories:       Control Debug Diagnostics Digital IO Radio Statistics Refer to the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide for detailed information on each of these variables. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool 7.4.3.3.3.3. Modem – Debug 7.2. Modem – Digital IO 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 71 . Modem – Diagnostics 7.10.10.10. 5.10.10. Modem – Statistics 72 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .6.3.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool 7.3. Modem – Radio 7. Controls are provided to view the application file and stop the application. Controls are provided to view the application and delete it from the reader.  Applications available on the reader – This function allows you to view a list of all user applications stored on the reader.  Running User Applications – Lists any user applications currently running on the reader. This page also allows you to upload applications to the reader.1 2 7.  Application Transfer – This function allows you to load custom user applications onto the reader.  Start Applications – This function allows you to start Python and Java applications. configuration. and status are provided. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool User Application Management This page lists any user applications currently available on the reader and if any applications are running. The application name. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 73 . process ID.4. The RF transmitter is enabled at the beginning of the command processing. 74 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .Reader is continuously attempting to singulate tags and automatically reports any singulated tag via an asynchronous event notification on the event channel. and then the RF transmitter is turned back off.Reader is not transmitting any energy.  Stand By Mode .1 2 7.5. any protocol operations required for the command are performed. unless processing a tag related command. The reader supports the following operational modes:  Active Mode . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Change Operating Mode This page allows you to configure the operational mode of the reader. 1 2 7. This page is automatically refreshed every five seconds. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool View Tags All tags read by the reader are stored in a database on the reader.6. This page allows you to view the tags in the database as well as change the current Operating Mode (A Active or Stand By). 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 75 . Press Get Once to update the database one time (refresh is off). Press Start to begin displaying the tag database. Press Purge to purge all tags from the database. CPU utilization. and licensed features. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Check Reader Status This page allows you to view the reader/system status. services. 76 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .1 2 7.7. This information can be used by 3M Technical Support to verify reader operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 9 Reader Configuration Tool 77 . 1 2 7. The reader logs include:          78 Reader level Logs – System level reader operation System Level Logs – Linux logs Firmware Update Log – Status of last firmware update Component Update Log – status of last component firmware update Rollback Log – Previous firmware Reader Applications Log – User application logs Command History Log – Recent commands sent to the reader. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reader Configuration Tool Review Logs This page allows you to view the reader logs.8. LLRP Component Log – LLRP service 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . These logs can be used by 3M Technical Support to verify reader operation. 1 2 3 4 5 8 8. it triggers Y where Y can be: NOOP (default) ACTIVE_MODE STANDBY_MODE TOGGLE_MODE ONE_ROUND (performs one inventory round. No voltage higher than +40 Vdc or lower than 0 Vdc should ever be connected to a digital output.in. 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os Configuring Digital Inputs and Outputs Digital Inputs Digital I/O Module An optional Digital I/O Module is available for the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204.X.5 mA. No voltage higher than +24 Vdc or lower than 0 Vdc should ever be connected to the input.dio. Low Latency Digital Input/Output Operation The 6204 is equipped with low-latency digital inputs and outputs. nonblock) RUN_SCRIPT (runs series of modem commands.positive_level = Y -. or to indicate the reader is transmitting (RF On). Digital Digital Outputs The digital outputs (DOUT1 – DOUT4) can be used as general purpose outputs. pull it low (0 Vdc) with an external device or connection to ground that can sink 2.1. The inputs (3 and 4) can be used by the modem to trigger low-latency events. Digital outputs can be pulled high. it triggers Y modem.dio.if X goes low. 8. Two commands control these inputs as follows: modem.in.2. To activate the input. see the following) 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 79 . Refer to Appendix A for more information.negative_level = Y -.X. 8. Unused or open digital inputs are floating inside the reader.if X goes high.3. to indicate tag reading activity. 6 The digital inputs (DIN1 – DIN4) can be used as general purpose inputs or to trigger the reader for tag reading. See Figure 5 for an example of a typical motion sensor installed as a tag read trigger device. The reader activates the output by pulling it low (0 Vdc) and can sink current such that power dissipation is ≤ 1W. X.X.in.cmd3 = Z . the reader will sequence through a maximum of 10 modem commands as follows: modem.dio.out.X. cmdnum=*.response.dio.modem_dio_scripts dio_in=*.cmd10 = Z where: Q is the number of commands.dio.dio.X.op = Y where Y can be: NOOP (default) END_OF_ROUND (generates a pulse at end of each inventory round) ACTIVE_MODE (triggers high in active mode) SCRIPT_RUNNING (triggers high when digital input io triggered script is running) ANTENNA_FAILURE (triggers high in antenna failure state) ERROR (generates a pulse when an error occurs) WARNING (generates a pulse when an warning occurs) All output (level/pulse) polarity is defined by: modem.script. Q can be 0 to 10 (maximum 10 modem commands).in. .dio.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os Any time the RUN_SCRIPT operation is invoked.script.X = modem Actions that triggered the output can be defined by: modem. modem.dio.in. resp=*** is generated after each modem command. .pulse_width –(default 100 µSec) 80 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .cmd2 = Z modem.X.X. Digital outputs 3 and 4 can be driven by modem after setting the following: dio.script.in.dio.num_cmds = Q modem.X.control.dio. Z can be any modem command An event event.in.out.out.polarity = Z where Z can be: POSITIVE (default) NEGATIVE All pulse width (in µSec) is defined by: modem.X.cmd1 = Z modem.script.script. dio.polarity = NEGATIVE 8.3 = modem modem. Examples: scan_trigger.dio. Default is trigger on 1.dio. modem.stats. DIO output 3 will trigger low when the reader is in active mode.tag_read" Example (Output) (Output) In the following example.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os Example (Input) The following example triggers a series of modem commands.in.antennas.in.in. If the I/O pin state changes to high. If the state of the pin is low. when DIO input 4 goes high.op = ACTIVE_MODE modem.4.4.out.3.script.py Monitors digital input pin 1 scan_trigger. These Python application scripts can be used as is or modified to suit your particular application. dio.4.cmd2 = "modem.4. Guide 8.script. Default is digital in 1. scan_trigger.py 1 Monitors digital input pin 1 scan_trigger.dio. Digital I/O Monitoring and Control Scripts Several digital I/O monitoring and control scripts are provided with the reader to allow you to monitor the digital I/Os and take specific actions.script. Inputs: <pin> – (optional) Input pin number (1–4).py 3 0 Monitors digital input pin 3.out.script. refer to Chapter 5 – Embedded Reader Applications of the 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Protocol Protocol Reference Guide.dio.dio.positive_level = RUN_SCRIPT modem.4. the operating mode is set to active.perform_check()" modem.4.cmd1 = "modem.4.in.py 4 Monitors digital input pin 4 scan_trigger.control.num_cmds = 3 modem. For detailed information on loading Python scripts.diag.1.cmd3 = "modem.dio. <trigger logic level> –(optional) 0 or 1.3.current_temperature" modem. the operating mode is set to standby.in. trigger on 0 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 81 .py This routine monitors the state of the digital input pin specified as the input parameter. 3. Default is 1000 ms. the timer is started and the operating mode is set to active. Default is output 1. timer 1000 ms.py Monitors input 1. 0 or 1. Examples: 82 signal_read. timer 4000 ms.py 1 5000 Turns on output 1 for 5000 ms on tag reads signal_read. Inputs: <pin> – (optional) Output pin number (1–4). The optional output pin number can be specified on the command line. the operating mode is set to standby. Default is output 1.logic level 0. signal_read.py 1 500 Turns on output 1 for 500 ms on tag reads signal_read. <logic level> – (optional) Logic level for digital out On. Examples: scan_trigger_timer.py This routine will turn on a digital output if a tag is successfully read. Minimum value for n is 10 ms. <time> – (optional) Time. output pin 1 is used. While the timer is running. timer 2000 ms.py Turns on output 1 for 1000 ms on tag reads signal_read.py 4 2000 Monitors input 4. If not specified.1 2 3 8. I/O pin state changes are ignored. or the value supplied on the command line. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os scan_trigger_timer. trigger on 0 8. where n is either the default of 1000 ms. The output pin will remain high for n ms. The minimum value for the timer is 10 milliseconds (ms). trigger on 1 scan_trigger_timer.4. trigger on 1 scan_trigger_timer. <time> – (optional) Time. for 800 ms on tag reads 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . Inputs: <pin> – (optional) Output pin number (1–4). in ms for timer to run. When the timer expires.2. <trigger logic level> –(optional) 0 or 1. Default is 1 (On). trigger on 1 scan_trigger_timer.py 2 Turns on output 2 for 1000 ms on tag reads signal_read.py This routine monitors the I/O pin. timer 1000 ms. to keep the output high.py 1 800 0 Turns on digital output 1.py 3 4000 0 Monitors digital input 3.py 2 Monitors input 2. When the pen goes high.4. in ms. Default is trigger on 1. Default is 1000 ms (1 sec). Minimum value for n is 10 ms. The output pin number can be specified on the command line. If not specified. signal_read_crc_error.py 3 0 Monitors RF status. for 5000 ms on tag read CRC error. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os signal_read_crc_error. 8. Default is 1 (On). Default is 1000 ms. to keep the output high.py 2 Turns on output 2 (logic level 1=on). <logic level> – (optional) Logic level for digital out On.py This routine will monitor the state of the transmitter.py This routine will turn on a digital output if a tag read CRC error is detected. set/clear output 3 on change. set/clear output 1 on change. If low. set/clear output 2 on change. for 1000 ms on tag read CRC error.py Turns on output 1 (logic level 1=on). for 1000 ms on tag read CRC error. set/clear output 1 on change. <logic level> – (optional) Logic level for digital out On. Inputs: <pin> – (optional) Output pin number (1–4). logic level 0 for on rf_mon.py 1 Monitors RF status. Default is output 1. rf_mon.py signal_read_crc_error. Inputs: <pin> – (optional) Output pin number (1–4).py 1 500 Turns on output 1 (logic level 1=on) for 500 ms on tag read CRC error. Default is output 1. Examples: signal_read_crc_error. signal_read_crc_error.4. The output pin will remain high for n ms. If the transmitter is on. logic level 1 for on 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 83 .py 1 800 0 Turns on output 1 (logic level 0=on). logic level 0 for on rf_mon. Examples: rf_mon. where n is either the default of 1000 ms or the value supplied on the command line. 0 or 1.4.4. for 800 ms on tag CRC error. signal_read_crc_error. it sets the appropriate output pin high. it sets the output pin low.py Monitors RF status.1 2 3 8. signal_read_crc_error.py 2 Monitors RF status. logic level 0 for on rf_mon. output pin 1 is used. in ms. 0 or 1. <time> – (optional) Time. Default is 1 (On).py 1 5000 Turns on output 1 (logic level 1=on).5. the event event.alarm.3.dio.4) sets whether the alarm is coupled to a input logic level of 0 (low) or 1 (high).in.<N> (where <N> is 1.2.timeout. The digital input logic level is used along with the corresponding digital input pin timeout value to determine if an alarm (in the form of an event) should be generated. A value of 0 (default) disables alarm generation. in seconds.alarm.in. The configuration variable dio.5.in. This behavior can be configured independently for each digital input. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os Digital Input Alarm Generation The 6204 can be configured to generate an alarm when a digital input is disconnected or sensor failure is detected. This alarm event generation can be helpful in alerting to the loss of digital inputs to the reader.<N> (where <N> is 1. to wait for a signal state change.n (where n is the pin number) is generated. The configuration variable dio.alarm. The alarm is triggered when the signal level on the digital input stays in the specified state longer than the specified alarm timeout. If the input pin value does not change during the timeout period AND the input pin value matches the alarm logic level. 84 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . the input pin is monitored.3.4) sets the amount of time.logic_level.1 2 8.2. If a timeout value is set.timeout. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Digital I/Os Digital I/O Hardware Connection Connection Figure 5 shows a typical sensor/indicator connection to the digital I/Os. Figure 5 Example Motion Detector and Indicator connected to the Digital I/O 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 85 .1 2 8.6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Specifications 9 9.1.1. NOTICE: NOTICE: 9.1.2. Specifications Reader Specifications (General) Frequency 902 – 904 MHz FCC Part 90 Low Band 911 – 921 MHz FCC Part 90 Dense Connections RS-232, Digital I/O, Ethernet LAN Input Voltage 24 VDC±5% at input of 3M supplied cable, 36 W Input Current 1.5A maximum at 24 Vdc Dimensions 16.5 x 13.0 x 3.4 in (419 x 330 x 86 mm) Weight 5.0 kg (11 lbs) The 3M supplied power cable is only rated at 24V ±5%. Input power less than 24V ±5% while using 3M supplied cables may result in cable and/or reader damage. Reader Specifications – FCC Part 90, Industry Canada RSS 137 Frequency Range 86 FCC Part 90 Dense 911-921 MHz FCC Part 90 Low Band (All protocols except T21) 902-904 MHz RF Power 20 mW – 2 W conducted (13 – 33 dBm) Power Consumption 10 W (maxl while idle) 22 W (maximum at 33 dBm conducted output power) 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Specifications Active Mode DC Current Draw vs Transmitted Power 1 DC Current draw (A) 0.9 0.8 0.7 +60 degC +25 degC 0.6 -20 degC 0.5 0.4 10 15 20 25 30 35 Transmitted Power (dBm) Typical Power Consumption versus Conducted Output Power at 910 MHz Figure 6 9.1.3. 9.1.4. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature -40 °F to 131 °F (-40 °C to 55 °C) Storage Temperature -40 °F to 185 °F (-40 °C to 85 °C) Maximum Shock 1 foot (0.3 meter) drop to any corner Relative Humidity 95 %, non-condensing Int’l Protection Rating IP65 AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications Model Lambda DSP100-24 Input Voltage 90 – 264 Vac, Input Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Power 100.8 W Holdup Time 10 ms (115 Vac) Output Voltage 24 VDC Output Current 4.2 A 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 87 1 2 3 9.1.5. 9.1.6. 9.1.7. 9.1.8. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Specifications RSRS-232 Specifications Baud rate 1200 - 115200 (Default = 115200) Parity None Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Signals Refer to Section 9.1.9 for cable pin out. Digital Input/Output Specifications Input 5 to 24 Vdc, 1 to 5 mA, Optically Isolated Output Open Collector (3 to 40 V, 100 mA Max) Signals Refer to Section 9.1.9 for cable pin out. Ethernet LAN Specifications Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Signals Refer to Section 9.1.9 for cable pin out. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 Antenna Specifications Please refer to the 3M Antenna Application Guide for detailed specifications and application information for 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 antennas. 88 Part Number ANTENNA-021 ANTENNA-024 Frequency range 902–928 MHz 902–928 MHz Antenna type Patch Multi-element Patch Impedance 50 Ω, nominal 50 Ω, nominal Gain 13 dBi 15 dBi Beam width ((-3 dB) 36°, nominal 30°, nominal Polarization Linear Linear F/B ratio -20 dB, typical -36 dB, typical Side lobes level -14 dB, typical -18 dB, typical Power input 37 dBm (5 W) 37 dBm (5 W) Return loss -12 dB, minimum -12 dB, minimum Connector type N type Female (Jack) N type Female (Jack) 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This value will be used in the user’s submission of their site license application. Canadian filings require completion and submission of Industry Canada Forms IC2365BB and IC2430BB. y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif. When operating at that power level.8 dBm (ERP) . Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.1 2 3 4 5 6 Site License – Customer Disclaimer 7 8 9 Specifications Customer (end user) acknowledges that a site license is required for each reader system location. This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15 de Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Licence d'Etat-client Avertissement Client (utilisateur final) reconnaît que le site d'une licence est requise pour chaque lecteur emplacement du système. The maximum antenna gain plus cable effects for a given output power can be calculated by: 44. 3M can assist with the completion of forms. the maximum permissible antenna gain is 11. and (2) this device must accept any interference. Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter Toute interférence. United States filings require completion and submission of FCC Form 601 with Schedule D and H. 3M peut aider à la réalisation de formes. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference. It is the customer’s responsibility to file for the site license and submit the appropriate filing payment. dépôts canadiennes exigent l'achèvement et la soumission de Industrie Canada Formulaires IC2365BB et IC2430BB NOTICE: NOTICE: This equipment complies with FCC Part 90 and Industry Canada. Il incombe au client de déposer pour la licence d'exploitation et soumettre le paiement du dépôt approprié.2dBd.Pout where Pout is the measured RF output power (dBm) Reader output power is limited to a maximum of 2W under all conditions. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 89 .RSS-137 rules. The professional installer will need to calculate and verify the reader’s power output allowable based on the antenna (gain) used and cabling (loss) effects. Unis dépôts États exigent l'achèvement et la soumission du formulaire FCC 601 à l'annexe D et H. This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code.hc-sc.php Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6.php 90 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .gc.gc.hc-sc. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Statement The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 1 meter from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Information can be obtained at: http://www.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_ guidelignes_direct-eng. Les informations peuvent être obtenues: http://www. Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Specifications WARNING: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement.ca/ewhsemt/pubs/radiation/radio_ guide-lignes_direct-eng. Note: Drawing is for cable socket on reader.1.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Specifications Bulkhead Connector/Interface Cable Pinout 9.9. Pair 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pin A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z a b Color Black Green Black Orange Blue Black Black Brown Black Red Black White Black Yellow Red White Red Green Red Blue Red Yellow Red Brown Red 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide Pin Name Tx+ TxRx+ RxVC2+ VC2VC2+ VC2RS-232 TXD (to WIM RXD) RS-232 RXD (to WIM TXD) DTR (Short to Pin N DSR) RS-232 GND (to WIM SGND) DSR (Short to Pin L DTR) RS-232 CTS (to WIM RTS) RS-232 RTS (to WIM CTS) No Connect +24 VDC 24 VDC GND DIN Ref 1 To (+5 to +24)VRef DIN1 DIN2 DIN Ref 2 To (+5 to +24)VRef DIN3 DIN4 GND Function Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Serial or WIM Port Not Applicable Power Ground Digital Input Common Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input Common Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Ground (Reader) 91 . 1 2 3 4 5 Pair 14 15 16 92 6 Pin c d e f g h j 7 8 9 Color Orange Green White Green Blue Yellow Green Specifications Pin Name DOUT1 DOUT2 DOUT3 DOUT4 GND +24 VDC 24 VDC GND Function Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Output 4 Ground (Reader) Heater Power Heater Ground 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . error. warning) and then alphabetically. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 93 . Perform reader reboot. MDM_RC_NO_ ANTENNA event. Critical Errors Critical errors are those errors that are likely to result in loss or severe degradation of service. May cause inaccurate antenna power output. Perform reader reboot. These errors must be addressed immediately. contact 3M support. Perform reader reboot. Check condition of antennas. radio Synthesizer can't lock to desired frequency. Critical Error MDM_ANTENNA_ FAILURE Event event. contact 3M support. radio Synthesizer problem tuning to desired frequency. Perform reader reboot. Use modem. If an issue does not resolve itself after taking the recommended corrective action.hw Temperature sensor unable to detect temperature. contact 3M support.hw Unable to write to SEEPROM. radio Internal RF power control failed. contact 3M support. MDM_TEMPERATURE_ SENSOR_FAIL event.error. contact 3M support. communication Modem has attempted to communicate with a SPI bus peripheral and received no response. MDM_OVERTEMP_ FAULT event. Probably due to un-terminated antenna port. environmental High temperature measured at modem Determine cause of excessive reader temperature and correct. If condition persists. contact 3M support. MDM_SYNTHESIZER_ LOCK_FAIL event. A. MDM_SPI_NO_ RESPONSE event. a corrective action has been provided.antennas.error.perform_check() to perform antenna check function to determine if issue has been located. and coax.sw The main processor has failed to successfully complete the initialization process. Probably due to antenna disconnected. antenna Failed to detect antenna. SEEPROM_UNABLE_ TO_WRITE event. Perform reader reboot. contact 3M support.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Appendix A – Error Handling A Error Handling This appendix provides a listing of errors and warnings.error. If condition persists. connectors. contact 3M support. If condition persists. Check antenna connections. Where applicable.error. MDM_CLOSED_LOOP_ POWER_CTL_FAIL event. MDM_RC_CANT_SET_ FREQUENCY event.error.error. Perform reader reboot. then perform antenna check function. READER_INIT_FAILURE event. antenna Description Description Corrective Action Failed to set or change antenna. If condition persists. If condition persists.error.1.error.error. Perform reader reboot. If condition persists. If condition persists. major. Errors and warnings are listed by severity (critical. If condition persists. If condition persists. contact 3M support. contact 3M support. Perform reader reboot. contact 3M support. contact 3M support. If condition persists. since modem processor may take a few seconds to boot. IOP_CONMGR_ INVALID_EVENT_FD event.1 2 A.error. If condition persists.sw Argument of an internal command is invalid.error. determine if embedded application is improperly using memory. If condition persists. contact 3M support.error. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Appendix A – Error Handling Major Errors Major errors are those errors that may result in loss or degradation of service. contact 3M support. Perform reader reboot. May see at bootup. communication Communication from modem processor had a CRC error.error. communication Communication to modem processor timed out. If condition persists. Major Error Event Description Corrective Action CHUNK_NOT_ FOUND event. DEVICE_INIT_ FAILURE event. Determine if any external process is continuously sending command requests to the reader at a high rate. If condition persists. May see at boot up. contact 3M support.sw Unable to open device or piped command. If condition persists. ensure that it is not monopolizing the processor. DATA_FORMAT_ ERROR event.error. Usually caused by excessive processing loading on the reader by external entities. If "free_memory" is lower then 10 MBytes or if filesystem:/apps or filesystem:/tmp is higher than 90%. If condition persists.error. contact 3M support.sw Error initializing a device in the system.sw Software is indexing beyond end of array.hw Modem not responding to keepalives from main processor. contact 3M support. contact 3M support.error. DEVICE_OPEN_ FAILURE event.2.error.error. Check memory and disk usage via "Check Reader Status" webpage. contact 3M support.sw An error is detected in the data format. INVALID_ ARGUMENT event. If condition persists. since extra bytes are sent from modem processor during its boot squence. Perform reader reboot. Perform reader reboot. IOP_CONMGR_ INVALID_CMDRESP_ FD event. IOP_IPRC_CRC_ ERROR event. 94 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .error. If condition persists. INDEX_OUT_OF_ BOUNDS event. communication Unknown command channel being closed. Perform reader reboot. IOP_HB_MODEM_ NOT_RESPONDING event. communication Unknown event channel being closed. IOP_IPRC_TIMEOUT event.error.sw Unable to find valid data in the flash. Perform reader reboot. These errors must be addressed as soon as possible. If running an embedded application. MDM_CALIBRATION_ TX_DATA_CORRUPT event. contact 3M support.hw FPGA device on the modem cannot be reset. If condition persists. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 95 . If condition persists.error. Contact 3M support. MDM_CNR_CLOSED_ LOOP_FAILED event. Perform reader reboot.error. MDM_CALIBRATION_ IQ_DATA_MISSING event.error. contact 3M support.radio CNR closed loop control failed.hw The ADC device on the modem has generated an error. contact 3M support. MDM_ANTENNA_ CHECK_FAILURE event. If condition persists. IOP_SPI_BAD_VERIFY event.hw FPGA device on the modem failed RAM test. contact 3M support.hw Invalid transmit power calibration data found on the reader flash. file_handling The firmware file to be written to the SPI FLASH does not appear to be in the proper hex format.error.error.com munication No data available from the modem processor.hw Unable to load FPGA device on the modem. Contact 3M support.error. Contact 3M support. LICENSE_ERROR event. MDM_FPGA_RESET_ FAILURE event. Verify the license file has not been imported previously.error. contact 3M support. MDM_FPGA_ RAMTEST_FAILURE event.sw The main processor has attempted a license operation or import that has failed. If condition persists. If condition persists. If condition persists. contact 3M support. contact 3M support. MDM_FPGA_LOAD_ FAILURE event.error. If condition persists.error.error.error. MDM_CALIBRATION_ TX_DATA_MISSING event.hw Unable to find valid transmit offset calibration data from the reader flash. contact 3M support. contact 3M support.error.error. MDM_ADC_DEVICE_ FAILURE event. If condition persists. MDM_CNR_UPDATE_ WITH_TXOFF event. If condition persists. contact 3M support. Perform reader reboot. MDM_CALIBRATION_ IQ_DATA_CORRUPT event.error. communication Verification of data in SPI FLASH failed.sw An error is occurred when CNR update with transmission turned off. Contact 3M support. antenna The reader cannot perform an antenna check. IOP_SPI_BAD_FILE event. Verify license file contains MAC address of this specific unit. file_handling Unable to open the firmware file to be written to the SPI FLASH. IOP_SPI_INVALID_ FILE_FORMAT event.hw Invalid transmit offset calibration data found on the reader flash. Contact 3M support.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Major Error 8 9 Event Appendix A – Error Handling Description Corrective Action IOP_IPRC_TRY_AGAIN event. Contact 3M support.error.error. If condition persists.hw Unable to find valid transmit power calibration data from the reader flash. Contact 3M support.hw PPI bus stopped unexpectedly If condition persists.error.error.hw The PPI interface has generated an error. contact 3M support.error. MDM_IPRC_CRC_ ERROR event. MDM_ICM_TIMEOUT event. Contact 3M support. MDM_PHY_ENCODER _TIMEOUT event. MDM_L1_TX_PACKET _TIMEOUT event.error. communication Modem communication buffer that receives data from the main processor has no full message yet. Verify correct operational voltage is being supplied to reader.error. MDM_LOW_VOLTAGE _FAULT event. MDM_INVALID_RX_ COMB_LENGTH event. environmental Low voltage on digital portion of modem.error. Contact 3M support. since processors may come up (and start sending messages) at slightly different times. MDM_ICM_ERROR event.error. Contact 3M support. MDM_IPRC_TRY_ AGAIN event.1 2 3 4 Major Error 5 6 7 8 Event 9 Appendix A – Error Handling Description Corrective Action MDM_FPGA_TIMEOUT _FAILURE event.sw Receiver gain limit is exceeded. If condition persists.error. MDM_MINIMUM_ GAIN_LIMIT event. communication An inter-core message response on the modem has timed out. MDM_IPRC_ OVERFLOW event.error. communication An inter-core message response on the modem has an error.error. Contact 3M support. communication Modem communication buffer that receives data from the main processor has overflowed and data has been lost. Contact 3M support. Contact 3M support. 96 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . MDM_PPI_DEVICE_ FAILURE event.error. Contact 3M support. If condition persists.hw The modem transmitter has failed to complete a transmission. May see at boot up.sw Invalid receiver filter length is detected. Contact 3M support. If condition persists.error. contact 3M support. contact 3M support.hw Timeout waiting on FPGA SPI bus. communication Modem has received communication from main processor which fails CRC check. communication Lowest level physical layer transmit process timed out. MDM_INVALID_RX_ Q_CHANNEL_COEFS event. Contact 3M support. Verify power supply voltages meet 3M specifications.sw Invalid receiver filter coefficient is detected. MDM_FPGA_TIMEOUT _WARNING event.error.error. contact 3M support. hw The main processor has reset the modem.error. If condition persists.hw Unable to detect synchronization signal. Contact 3M support. MDM_UNKNOWN_ PROTOCOL event.sw The modem detected an unsupported transmit test mode. MDM_SYNC_NO_SIG NAL_DETECTED event.) Verify correct operational voltage is being supplied to reader.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Major Error 8 9 Event Appendix A – Error Handling Description Corrective Action MDM_RESET_ COMPLETE_MDM_ DOWN event. contact 3M support. MDM_RX_TRAIN_ TIMEOUT event.error. If condition persists. MDM_UNKNOWN_ TX_TEST_MODE event. Perform reader reboot. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 97 . Contact 3M support.error. If condition persists.error. MDM_UNKNOWN_ TX_INTERP_RATE event.error. contact 3M support. Contact 3M support. Contact 3M support.sw The modem detected an unsupported transmit waveform.sw The modem has exceeded the receiver training time limit. contact 3M support. contact 3M support.error. Verify power supply voltages meet 3M specifications.error. contact 3M support.sw Invalid level specified in C2 command for remote syslog. Verify synchronization cables are appropriately connected and a device (GPS or other reader) exists which is generating a sync signal.error. Verify the correct logging level of syslog messages sent to the specified remote syslog file server.sw The modem detected an unsupported transmit interpolation rate. MDM_UNKNOWN_TX _WAVEFORM_TYPE event. If condition persists. SYSLOG_INVALID_ LOG_LEVEL event.error. (May be seen when unit powered off. If condition persists. MDM_RF_VOLTAGE_ FAULT event.error. SPARSE_ARRAY_ BOUNDS_CHECK event.sw The modem detected an unsupported protocol.sw Software attempted to index beyong the limits of the sparse array. but has been unable to communicate with it.hw RF subsystem voltage below acceptable level. license A minor problem occurred during a license import. communication Indicates an event with invalid format being sent to the main processing system. None required.warning. The licensed feature is still enabled. None required. None required. None required.1 2 A. The licensed feature has been disabled.warning. Although no action is required. license A temporary license has expired. file_handling During the loading of a profile or auxiliary configuration file.warning.warning. communication Indicates a failure to connect to the modem. radio The modem is unable to find valid channels.3.warning.hw Invalid RSSI calibration data found on the reader flash. 98 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . IOP_FILE_ TRANSFER_ERROR event. IOP_CONFIG_FILE_ CORRUPT event.warning.warning.warning. None required.warning. MDM_LBT_ CHANNEL_IS_ OCCUPIED event. MDM_ CALIBRATION_RSSI _DATA_MISSING event. IOP_TMR_NO_ MORE_TIMERS event.warning. None required.warning. None required.warning. license A temporary license is near expiration. None required. the system should be monitored for further issues. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Appendix A – Error Handling Warnings Warnings indicate that the system has detected an abnormality.hw The measured temperature is higher than the maximum temperature when the heater is active. LICENSE_EXPIRED event. IOP_SOCKET_ CREATE_FAILURE event. communication Indicates a failure to connect to the SPI bus. MALLOC_FAIL event. radio The selected channel is occupied. IOP_SPI_NO_ ANSWER event. radio There are no frequencies available for transmission which meet the LBT and/or minimum-off-time requirements. LICENSE_EXPIRING event. None required. None required. MDM_ CALIBRATION_RSSI _DATA_ CORRUPT event. a file has been determined to be corrupt. None required.warning.warning.warning. None required. KERNEL_FN_ FAILURE event.warning. None required.warning. LICENSE_WARNING event. Warnings Event Description Corrective Action HEATER_ACTIVE_ OVERTEMP event. MDM_ALL_ CHANNELS_BUSY event. None required.hw Unable to find valid RSSI (Return Signal Strength Indicator) calibration data from the reader flash. None required.sw Indicates a failure to find valid timers. None required.sw Indicates a failure in accessing the kernel drivers. MDM_NO_ AVAILABLE_ FREQUENCIES event. None required.sw Indicates a failure in allocating memory. IOP_EVENT_ INVALID_FORMAT event. file_handling An attempt to move files in the main processing system has failed. warning. READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_NETWOR K_SET_ERROR event.sw Indicates a non-existent sparse array.warning.sw Error detected during reset of network to factory setting when pressing the hardware reset switch. radio An error is detected in the power reading process.warning. MDM_ PREDISTORTION_ DATA_MISSING event.sw Error detected during reset of serial interface raw mode to FALSE when pressing the hardware reset switch. READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_SERIAL_ SET_ERROR event.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Warnings 8 9 Event Appendix A – Error Handling Description Corrective Action MDM_OVER_TEMP event.warning. None required. None required. None required.warning. None required. SYMBOL_TABLE_ DEFAULT_INVALID event.warning.sw Indicates a failure in the pointer. None required. None required.warning. None required.warning. SPARSE_ARRAY_ NULL event.sw Error detected during reset of serial interface parameters when pressing the hardware reset switch.warning. but not high enough to cross fault threshold. MODULE_NOT_ INITIALIZED event. None required. SYMBOL_TABLE_ FAILED_TO_ RESTORE event. None required.warning. None required.warning. None required.sw Error detected during reset of serial interface to CLI when pressing the hardware reset switch.warning.hw Unable to find valid predistortion calibration data from the reader flash. None required. antenna An antenna's return loss is lower than the warning threshold.warning. configuration Indicates a failure to save the configurations. configuration Indicates a failure in restoring the configurations.warning. SYMBOL_TABLE_ FAILED_TO_SAVE event.warning. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide 99 .sw Error detected during reset of profile to factory default when pressing the hardware reset switch.sw Indicates a failure in module initialization. READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_FACTORY _ SET_ERROR event. MDM_ POWERMEASURE_ CLIPPED event. READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_SERIAL_ RAWMODE_SET_ ERROR event. None required. None required. None required.hw The measured temperature is higher than the warning threshold. radio The modem is unable to find valid frequencies.warning. NULL_POINTER event.sw Default value is invalid for the symbol. None required. MDM_RC_NO_ AVAILABLE_ FREQUENCIES event. but not low enough to cross the fault threshold. MDM_REFLECTED_ POWER event. READER_RESET_FP _SWITCH_SERIAL_ CONSOLE_SET_ ERROR event. info Modem reset is complete.info Indicates the reader entering the duty cycle. IOP_TMR_NO_EVENTS_ PENDING event.info Indicates the maximum number of command/response or event channels have been exceeded. READER_RECOVERY event. MDM_SET_TXDAC_WHILE_ IDLECW_ON event.warning.info Indicates a timer operation is being performed on an expired timer. NO_AVAILABLE_CONNECTIONS event. Message 100 Event Description AUX_PROCESS_FAILURE event.1 2 3 Warnings 4 5 6 7 8 9 Appendix A – Error Handling Event Description Corrective Action SYMBOL_TABLE_ OVER_ REGISTRATION event.info Indicates a timer signaled attention.info Indicates temperature reaching resume value. None required.info Indicates setting transmission DAC values while IDLE cw is active.sw Data type is invalid for the symbol. SYMBOL_TABLE_ WRONG_TYPE event.info Indicates the reader recovery being performed.4.info The heater is in active state.info Indicates a search failure.info The main processor has detected events being dropped. IOP_TMR_NOT_ACTIVE event. but there were no timer events pending.sw Indicates duplicated registrations of the symbol. A. None required. ITEM_NOT_FOUND event. MDM_TEMP_RESUME event. IOP_TAG_DB_OVERFLOW event. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . READER_ENTER_DUTY_CYCLE event.info Indicates the maximum number of events allowed for registration has been reached.info The main processor has detected an error in an auxiliary process. OUT_OF_MEMORY event.info Indicates the reader successfully initialized. HEATER_STATUS_ACTIVE event.info The main processor has detected an overflow in the tag database. READER_INIT_SUCCESS event.warning. IOP_EVENTS_DROPPED event. MDM_RESET_COMPLETE event. Informational Messages Informational messages describe various system events. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Message READER_RESET_BY_FP_SWIT CH 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide Appendix A – Error Handling Event event.info Description Indicates the reader being reset by hardware reset 101 . This page intentionally left blank. 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide . 3M Toll RFID Reader 6204 User’s Guide .
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