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...user is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All software, including firmware, furnished to improve reliability, function, or design. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is covered by Motorola, Inc. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and...sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without written permission from Motorola. Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to change without permission in part. ii XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide © 2008 by one or more of the ...
...user is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All software, including firmware, furnished to improve reliability, function, or design. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is covered by Motorola, Inc. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and...sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without written permission from Motorola. Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to change without permission in part. ii XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide © 2008 by one or more of the ...
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...Creating a Filter Rule ...3-20 Read Point Classes ...3-25 Zones ...3-26 Adding and Modifying Zones ...3-27 Configuring Reader Properties ...3-28 Advanced Configuration ...3-30 Configuring Individual Read Points 3-31 Event Notification ...3-32 Visibility Events ...3-32...43 Region Control ...3-44 XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings 3-45 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ...4-1 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings 4-1 LLRP v1.0.1 Communications Protocol 4-3 Setting Date and Time ...4-5 Getting Firmware Version Number ...4-7 Monitoring Logs ...4-9 ...
...Creating a Filter Rule ...3-20 Read Point Classes ...3-25 Zones ...3-26 Adding and Modifying Zones ...3-27 Configuring Reader Properties ...3-28 Advanced Configuration ...3-30 Configuring Individual Read Points 3-31 Event Notification ...3-32 Visibility Events ...3-32...43 Region Control ...3-44 XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings 3-45 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ...4-1 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings 4-1 LLRP v1.0.1 Communications Protocol 4-3 Setting Date and Time ...4-5 Getting Firmware Version Number ...4-7 Monitoring Logs ...4-9 ...
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... ...5-10 PKCS # 12 Certificate Creation ...5-11 Installing Certificate To a Host PC 5-15 Export Certificate ...5-17 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ...A-1 RFID Reader ...A-1 Cable Pinouts ...A-5 Ethernet Connections ...A-5 RS232 Port Connections ...A-5 GPIO Port Connections ...A-6 Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Procedures Introduction ...B-1 Prerequisites ...B-1 Auto Recovery ...B-2 Update Phases ...B-2 Update Method 1, Use a LAN ...B-3 Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet...
... ...5-10 PKCS # 12 Certificate Creation ...5-11 Installing Certificate To a Host PC 5-15 Export Certificate ...5-17 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ...A-1 RFID Reader ...A-1 Cable Pinouts ...A-5 Ethernet Connections ...A-5 RS232 Port Connections ...A-5 GPIO Port Connections ...A-6 Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Procedures Introduction ...B-1 Prerequisites ...B-1 Auto Recovery ...B-2 Update Phases ...B-2 Update Method 1, Use a LAN ...B-3 Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet...
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...the XR Series readers security features, used to protect data communications between the reader and a remote client. • Chapter A, Technical Specifications, includes the technical specifications for the RFID reader • Chapter B, Firmware Upgrade Procedures, describes how to upgrade the reader with new firmware. •...text is used to highlight the following : • Chapters and sections in this document: • "RFID Reader", "reader" or refers to the Motorola XR Series RFID reader. • Italics are used to highlight the following : • Dialog box, window and screen names...
...the XR Series readers security features, used to protect data communications between the reader and a remote client. • Chapter A, Technical Specifications, includes the technical specifications for the RFID reader • Chapter B, Firmware Upgrade Procedures, describes how to upgrade the reader with new firmware. •...text is used to highlight the following : • Chapters and sections in this document: • "RFID Reader", "reader" or refers to the Motorola XR Series RFID reader. • Italics are used to highlight the following : • Dialog box, window and screen names...
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...to apply filters during read operations. A filter can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Tag Filtering Use tag filtering to send a query about tag visibility. The reader replies with Tag(s) Visible, Not Known (never seen or imported),... Administrator Console. Getting Started 1 - 3 XR Series RFID Readers The Motorola XR Series RFID readers are intelligent, multi-protocol UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that enable implementation of complete, high-performance and intelligent RFID solutions. The reader can include or exclude a tag based on the specified...
...to apply filters during read operations. A filter can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Tag Filtering Use tag filtering to send a query about tag visibility. The reader replies with Tag(s) Visible, Not Known (never seen or imported),... Administrator Console. Getting Started 1 - 3 XR Series RFID Readers The Motorola XR Series RFID readers are intelligent, multi-protocol UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that enable implementation of complete, high-performance and intelligent RFID solutions. The reader can include or exclude a tag based on the specified...
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... Quick Backup and Recovery Use a web browser to receive event notifications. SNMP Integration The reader can purge the tag list to the reader. The log, includes time-stamped system activities such as updating reader firmware. Event Management Event Notification Use the event notification feature to back up and restore... compromising security. Use this feature to assign different access levels to users, allowing them to prevent future problems. 1 - 4 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Tag List Use the tag list feature to send information about tags from communicating with the...
... Quick Backup and Recovery Use a web browser to receive event notifications. SNMP Integration The reader can purge the tag list to the reader. The log, includes time-stamped system activities such as updating reader firmware. Event Management Event Notification Use the event notification feature to back up and restore... compromising security. Use this feature to assign different access levels to users, allowing them to prevent future problems. 1 - 4 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Tag List Use the tag list feature to send information about tags from communicating with the...
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3 - 42 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Managing Users To add or modify users in the User Name: field. 3. Enter the user name in order to access all functionality of ... for the new user: • View: Allows the user to connect to the Administrator Console and view reader settings. • Edit: Allows the user to make configuration changes excluding tasks such as updating the firmware. • Maintenance: This provides administrator privileges, and allows the user to grant rights and permissions: 1. Enter the...
3 - 42 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Managing Users To add or modify users in the User Name: field. 3. Enter the user name in order to access all functionality of ... for the new user: • View: Allows the user to connect to the Administrator Console and view reader settings. • Edit: Allows the user to make configuration changes excluding tasks such as updating the firmware. • Maintenance: This provides administrator privileges, and allows the user to grant rights and permissions: 1. Enter the...
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Figure 4-6 XR400 Version Control Window Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 - 7 Getting Firmware Version Number The Version Control window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware. To view this window, click Version.
Figure 4-6 XR400 Version Control Window Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 - 7 Getting Firmware Version Number The Version Control window displays the current firmware version and allows upgrading to new firmware. To view this window, click Version.
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... Version The version of the DSP firmware. DSP Version The version of the DSP loader. Monitor Version The version of the application software. Application Server Version The version of the monitor utility. 4 - 8 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Figure 4-7 XR480 Version Control Window See Table 4-2 for the reader and click Set Region. FPGA Version...
... Version The version of the DSP firmware. DSP Version The version of the DSP loader. Monitor Version The version of the application software. Application Server Version The version of the monitor utility. 4 - 8 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Figure 4-7 XR480 Version Control Window See Table 4-2 for the reader and click Set Region. FPGA Version...
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...DSP firmware to the application manual. User name and password is displayed. Move the tag into Administrator Console. Cannot access the Administrator Console. Refer to it. code 0x01 is unknown. This resets the reader configuration to add SNTP server, reader returning...server is unknown. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 - 11 Troubleshooting Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Reader error LED lights after the reader has been The CPU cannot communicate with the Refer to the application manual and if required, disable ...
...DSP firmware to the application manual. User name and password is displayed. Move the tag into Administrator Console. Cannot access the Administrator Console. Refer to it. code 0x01 is unknown. This resets the reader configuration to add SNTP server, reader returning...server is unknown. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 - 11 Troubleshooting Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Reader error LED lights after the reader has been The CPU cannot communicate with the Refer to the application manual and if required, disable ...
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...dynamic Host Interface Protocol XML, byte stream and LLRP Warranty For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to 30 dBm Air Link Protocol EPC Global: see Table 1-1 on page 1-2 for reader settings. Technical Specifications A - 3 Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item... certification Regulatory Region 1, FCC Part 15 US Hardware/OS and Firmware Management Memory Flash 64 MB; DRAM 64 MB Operating System Windows CE Firmware Upgrade Web based and remote firmware upgrade capabilities Management Protocols SNMP support and future support for MSP ...
...dynamic Host Interface Protocol XML, byte stream and LLRP Warranty For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to 30 dBm Air Link Protocol EPC Global: see Table 1-1 on page 1-2 for reader settings. Technical Specifications A - 3 Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item... certification Regulatory Region 1, FCC Part 15 US Hardware/OS and Firmware Management Memory Flash 64 MB; DRAM 64 MB Operating System Windows CE Firmware Upgrade Web based and remote firmware upgrade capabilities Management Protocols SNMP support and future support for MSP ...
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...is required • Serial cable (optional) • An ftp server on the host computer • Current firmware file examples: Osupdxr400.exe There are two methods to update the reader firmware: • Update Method 1, Use a LAN • Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet Port ...LAN Update procedure, a Cat5 ethernet cable is typically used when there are six different types of readers connected to the current settings and each can be upgraded independently. Available firmware versions include: • DSP Version • DSP Loader Version • Monitor Version • ...
...is required • Serial cable (optional) • An ftp server on the host computer • Current firmware file examples: Osupdxr400.exe There are two methods to update the reader firmware: • Update Method 1, Use a LAN • Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet Port ...LAN Update procedure, a Cat5 ethernet cable is typically used when there are six different types of readers connected to the current settings and each can be upgraded independently. Available firmware versions include: • DSP Version • DSP Loader Version • Monitor Version • ...
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... the file, and -s the size. Update Phases The firmware update takes place in the Response.txt file are updated every release. The files referenced in two phases: Phase 1: The reader application retrieves the Response.txt, osupdxr400.exe, and FlashUpdateUtility....Application Server and FPGA code are maintained, and the bootstrap code determines the correct version to be updated. B - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Response.txt FlashUpdateUtility.dll XR4xxc42RCfgH001.hex XR4xxc42RDatH001.hex XR4xxc42OsH0XXXXXX.bin (OS, last 6 digits in the filename could change) XR4xxc42MonHXXXXXX...
... the file, and -s the size. Update Phases The firmware update takes place in the Response.txt file are updated every release. The files referenced in two phases: Phase 1: The reader application retrieves the Response.txt, osupdxr400.exe, and FlashUpdateUtility....Application Server and FPGA code are maintained, and the bootstrap code determines the correct version to be updated. B - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Response.txt FlashUpdateUtility.dll XR4xxc42RCfgH001.hex XR4xxc42RDatH001.hex XR4xxc42OsH0XXXXXX.bin (OS, last 6 digits in the filename could change) XR4xxc42MonHXXXXXX...
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... \XR4X0UPDT\ReleaseXXX directory and unzip the files if they cannot, consult with the network administrator. 4. Firmware Upgrade Procedures B - 3 Update Method 1, Use a LAN This is the preferred method, since the readers are : Username: admin Password: change The Console Main Menu appears (see Figure 3-39 on page... 3-44). 5. Download the firmware files from the host computer. Open a browser and type the IP address of the reader to start the update. b. Select Version the Version Control screen appears and displays the current ...
... \XR4X0UPDT\ReleaseXXX directory and unzip the files if they cannot, consult with the network administrator. 4. Firmware Upgrade Procedures B - 3 Update Method 1, Use a LAN This is the preferred method, since the readers are : Username: admin Password: change The Console Main Menu appears (see Figure 3-39 on page... 3-44). 5. Download the firmware files from the host computer. Open a browser and type the IP address of the reader to start the update. b. Select Version the Version Control screen appears and displays the current ...
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... Network Connections and locate the connection that will be used to connect to be updated, access the web based Administrative Console: a. The Reader Administrative Console login screen appears (see Figure 3-1 on page 3-44). 5. b. The default settings are: Username: admin Password: change The... configure it is disabled properly. 7. a. b. Enter the user name and password. If this method if a reader that is on the same subnet as the reader (192.168.1.5). Firmware Upgrade Procedures B - 5 Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet Port Use this is not on a LAN needs to be...
... Network Connections and locate the connection that will be used to connect to be updated, access the web based Administrative Console: a. The Reader Administrative Console login screen appears (see Figure 3-1 on page 3-44). 5. b. The default settings are: Username: admin Password: change The... configure it is disabled properly. 7. a. b. Enter the user name and password. If this method if a reader that is on the same subnet as the reader (192.168.1.5). Firmware Upgrade Procedures B - 5 Update Method 2, Direct Connect Over the Ethernet Port Use this is not on a LAN needs to be...
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...6 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 9. Do not change any reason, none of the files will be required (consult the System Administrator). b. c. d. The green LED on the reader will flash while the update is needed, entering the host name will reboot itself down. The reader application software first...address is in progress. The reader indicates that it is in progress. f. The reader will not work. Log onto the web console bring up to the reader or reboot the reader while update is going to start the update. Upgrade the Firmware: NOTE Not all the files...
...6 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide 9. Do not change any reason, none of the files will be required (consult the System Administrator). b. c. d. The green LED on the reader will flash while the update is needed, entering the host name will reboot itself down. The reader application software first...address is in progress. The reader indicates that it is in progress. f. The reader will not work. Log onto the web console bring up to the reader or reboot the reader while update is going to start the update. Upgrade the Firmware: NOTE Not all the files...
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... 4-11 A access history 4-9 administrator console 3-1 backup configuration 4-9 committing changes 3-40 communication settings 4-1 configuring read points 3-31 disabling reader 3-28, 3-30 discarding changes 3-40 enabling reader 3-28, 3-30 event notification 3-32 event notification options 3-35 filtering 3-20 firmware version 4-7 logging out 4-10 maintenance 4-1 managing users 3-42 monitoring logs 4-9 password 3-1 polling 3-7 query 3-12 read point...
... 4-11 A access history 4-9 administrator console 3-1 backup configuration 4-9 committing changes 3-40 communication settings 4-1 configuring read points 3-31 disabling reader 3-28, 3-30 discarding changes 3-40 enabling reader 3-28, 3-30 event notification 3-32 event notification options 3-35 filtering 3-20 firmware version 4-7 logging out 4-10 maintenance 4-1 managing users 3-42 monitoring logs 4-9 password 3-1 polling 3-7 query 3-12 read point...
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Index - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide D date 4-5 E ErrCode0 global error code 4-11 error code 4-11 ethernet connection 2-6 pinouts A-5 event management 1-4 event notification 1-4, 3-32 exception events 3-34 network status event 3-34 options 3-35 threshold events 3-32 visibility events 3-32 F filtering 3-20 firmware updating 1-3 version 4-7 firmware version 4-7 G global error code 4-11 GPIO pinouts A-6 H hard reboot 3-5 I initiating...
Index - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide D date 4-5 E ErrCode0 global error code 4-11 error code 4-11 ethernet connection 2-6 pinouts A-5 event management 1-4 event notification 1-4, 3-32 exception events 3-34 network status event 3-34 options 3-35 threshold events 3-32 visibility events 3-32 F filtering 3-20 firmware updating 1-3 version 4-7 firmware version 4-7 G global error code 4-11 GPIO pinouts A-6 H hard reboot 3-5 I initiating...
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... initiating 3-7 scheduling 3-8 reboot, hard 3-5 reboot, soft 3-5 region control 3-3, 3-44 reset 2-2, 3-5 RFID components 1-2 antennas 1-2 readers 1-2 tags 1-2 RFID overview 1-1 RS232 connection 2-6 RS232 pinouts A-5 S security 1-4 serial communication 2-6 set country 3-3, 3-44,... 3-20 management 1-3 reading 2-8 writing 3-14 time 4-5 troubleshooting 4-11 trusted hosts 1-4, 3-41 U unlock RFID tags 3-15 updating firmware 1-3 user maintenance 3-43 V version control 4-7 W write RFID tags 3-15 writing tags,modify tags 3-14 X XML query tags 3-12 XML file 4-10 XR Series...
... initiating 3-7 scheduling 3-8 reboot, hard 3-5 reboot, soft 3-5 region control 3-3, 3-44 reset 2-2, 3-5 RFID components 1-2 antennas 1-2 readers 1-2 tags 1-2 RFID overview 1-1 RS232 connection 2-6 RS232 pinouts A-5 S security 1-4 serial communication 2-6 set country 3-3, 3-44,... 3-20 management 1-3 reading 2-8 writing 3-14 time 4-5 troubleshooting 4-11 trusted hosts 1-4, 3-41 U unlock RFID tags 3-15 updating firmware 1-3 user maintenance 3-43 V version control 4-7 W write RFID tags 3-15 writing tags,modify tags 3-14 X XML query tags 3-12 XML file 4-10 XR Series...