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...electrical or mechanical means, without written permission from a licensed program, or use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to the user is subject to include the same on a licensed basis... change without prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation. Except as is granted, either registered trademarks or trademarks of Motorola. All rights reserved. ii XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide © 2008 by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under copyright law.
...electrical or mechanical means, without written permission from a licensed program, or use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to the user is subject to include the same on a licensed basis... change without prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation. Except as is granted, either registered trademarks or trademarks of Motorola. All rights reserved. ii XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide © 2008 by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under copyright law.
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... XR480 models Updated Title to: XR Series September 2006 Added XR480-JP model Added Table 1-1 Read Capabilities Updated Appendix A, Technical Specifications June 2007 Updated Modify RFID Tags, Chapter 3 Added Appendix C, AR400 Differences April 2008 Added the XR450 Added New Chapter 6 Security October 2008 Added LLRP December 2008 Updated Configuring...
... XR480 models Updated Title to: XR Series September 2006 Added XR480-JP model Added Table 1-1 Read Capabilities Updated Appendix A, Technical Specifications June 2007 Updated Modify RFID Tags, Chapter 3 Added Appendix C, AR400 Differences April 2008 Added the XR450 Added New Chapter 6 Security October 2008 Added LLRP December 2008 Updated Configuring...
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... ...ix Configurations...ix Chapter Descriptions ...x Notational Conventions...x Related Documents and Software ...xi Service Information...xi Support Information ...xi Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 RFID Technology ...1-1 RFID Components ...1-2 Tags ...1-2 Antennas ...1-2 Readers ...1-2 XR Series RFID Readers ...1-3 Configuration and Upgrading ...1-3 Tag Management ...1-3 Ad Hoc Querying ...1-3 Tag Filtering ...1-3 Tag List ...1-4 Event Management ...1-4 Event Notification ...1-4 Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification...
... ...ix Configurations...ix Chapter Descriptions ...x Notational Conventions...x Related Documents and Software ...xi Service Information...xi Support Information ...xi Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 RFID Technology ...1-1 RFID Components ...1-2 Tags ...1-2 Antennas ...1-2 Readers ...1-2 XR Series RFID Readers ...1-3 Configuration and Upgrading ...1-3 Tag Management ...1-3 Ad Hoc Querying ...1-3 Tag Filtering ...1-3 Tag List ...1-4 Event Management ...1-4 Event Notification ...1-4 Exception Notification and Heart Beat Notification...
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... ...1-6 Connection Options ...1-6 Flexible Read Point Configurations 1-6 Physical Interfaces ...1-6 Chapter 2: Installation and Communication Introduction ...2-1 XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections 2-1 XR Series RFID Readers Ports ...2-2 XR450 Mono-Static Antenna Ports ...2-2 Installation ...2-3 Mounting Tips ...2-3 Mounting the Reader ...2-3 Connecting Antennas ...2-4 Portal Setup ...2-4 Powering the Reader ...2-5 Verifying Hardware Functionality 2-5 Power On Test ...2-5 Read Test ...2-5 Communications Connections ...2-6 Ethernet Connection ...2-6 RS232 Connection ...2-6 Reading...
... ...1-6 Connection Options ...1-6 Flexible Read Point Configurations 1-6 Physical Interfaces ...1-6 Chapter 2: Installation and Communication Introduction ...2-1 XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections 2-1 XR Series RFID Readers Ports ...2-2 XR450 Mono-Static Antenna Ports ...2-2 Installation ...2-3 Mounting Tips ...2-3 Mounting the Reader ...2-3 Connecting Antennas ...2-4 Portal Setup ...2-4 Powering the Reader ...2-5 Verifying Hardware Functionality 2-5 Power On Test ...2-5 Read Test ...2-5 Communications Connections ...2-6 Ethernet Connection ...2-6 RS232 Connection ...2-6 Reading...
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... Lock Options 3-19 Filtering ...3-20 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 Threshold Event ...3-32 Generating Threshold Events ... / Discarding Changes ...3-40 Managing Trusted Hosts ...3-41 Managing Users ...3-42 User Maintenance ...3-43 Region Control ...3-44 XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings 3-45 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction...
... Lock Options 3-19 Filtering ...3-20 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 Threshold Event ...3-32 Generating Threshold Events ... / Discarding Changes ...3-40 Managing Trusted Hosts ...3-41 Managing Users ...3-42 User Maintenance ...3-43 Region Control ...3-44 XR Series RFID Readers Power Level Settings 3-45 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction...
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... ...5-7 Secure Shell ...5-8 Secure File Transfers ...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...
... ...5-7 Secure Shell ...5-8 Secure File Transfers ...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...
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... Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR Series RFID Readers. Configurations This guide covers the following XR Series RFID reader configurations: • XR400 RFID Reader • XR440 RFID Reader • XR450 RFID Reader • XR480-EU RFID Reader • XR480-JP RFID Reader. The XR Series readers are a series of multi-protocol RFID readers providing real time, seamless tag processing for EPC-compliant tags: Class...
... Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR Series RFID Readers. Configurations This guide covers the following XR Series RFID reader configurations: • XR400 RFID Reader • XR440 RFID Reader • XR450 RFID Reader • XR480-EU RFID Reader • XR480-JP RFID Reader. The XR Series readers are a series of multi-protocol RFID readers providing real time, seamless tag processing for EPC-compliant tags: Class...
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... conventions are used in this document: • "RFID Reader", "reader" or refers to the Motorola XR Series RFID reader. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this guide • Related documents and links • Bold text is used to protect data communications between the reader and a remote client. • Chapter A, Technical...
... conventions are used in this document: • "RFID Reader", "reader" or refers to the Motorola XR Series RFID reader. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this guide • Related documents and links • Bold text is used to protect data communications between the reader and a remote client. • Chapter A, Technical...
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If the Motorola product was purchased from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can possibly void the warranty. About This Guide xi Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the RD5000 RFID reader. • XR Series RFID Reader Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-71466-xx • DC600 Portal Integrator...
If the Motorola product was purchased from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can possibly void the warranty. About This Guide xi Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the RD5000 RFID reader. • XR Series RFID Reader Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-71466-xx • DC600 Portal Integrator...
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...Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The XR Series RFID readers offer a variety of options for connecting to a format for computer storage. To read a tag the reader sends out radio frequency waves (using Ethernet or serial connections. Readers on page 1-2 provides a listing of the... capabilities available on the individual XR Series reader models and XR Series RFID Readers on page 1-3 provides a detailed description of transponders (called tags), readers, and antennas. The reader interprets the modulated signal and converts the data to corporate networks using ...
...Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The XR Series RFID readers offer a variety of options for connecting to a format for computer storage. To read a tag the reader sends out radio frequency waves (using Ethernet or serial connections. Readers on page 1-2 provides a listing of the... capabilities available on the individual XR Series reader models and XR Series RFID Readers on page 1-3 provides a detailed description of transponders (called tags), readers, and antennas. The reader interprets the modulated signal and converts the data to corporate networks using ...
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...; Passive Tags: are much longer life than active tags. 1 - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range and a high read capability settings: Table 1-1 XR Series RFID Readers, Read/Write Settings Model XR400 RFID Reader XR440 RFID Reader XR450 RFID Reader XR480-EU RFID Reader XR480-JP RFID Reader * Write function is the RF range of products and assets in...
...; Passive Tags: are much longer life than active tags. 1 - 2 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range and a high read capability settings: Table 1-1 XR Series RFID Readers, Read/Write Settings Model XR400 RFID Reader XR440 RFID Reader XR450 RFID Reader XR480-EU RFID Reader XR480-JP RFID Reader * Write function is the RF range of products and assets in...
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... third-party applications • Feature set for event and tag management. 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. A filter can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Features: • Multi-protocol operation...
... third-party applications • Feature set for event and tag management. 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. A filter can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Features: • Multi-protocol operation...
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... activities such as updating reader firmware. The host can send real time notification of range, rather than just missing a single read. Device Management Quick Backup and Recovery Use a web browser 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 reader. The heart beat notification feature sends periodic messages that indicate whether or not the...
... activities such as updating reader firmware. The host can send real time notification of range, rather than just missing a single read. Device Management Quick Backup and Recovery Use a web browser 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 reader. The heart beat notification feature sends periodic messages that indicate whether or not the...
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... G2, EPC Tag ID write function has been added. Yellow (Read) Red (Error) Green (Power) Getting Started 1 - 5 Figure 1-3 XR Series RFID Readers LEDs Table 1-2 LED Indications LED Green Solid Flashing Description Reader is supported. Read Operation The Class1 G2, EPC Tag ID read Gen 2 Features The following Gen 2 features have been added. Red...
... G2, EPC Tag ID write function has been added. Yellow (Read) Red (Error) Green (Power) Getting Started 1 - 5 Figure 1-3 XR Series RFID Readers LEDs Table 1-2 LED Indications LED Green Solid Flashing Description Reader is supported. Read Operation The Class1 G2, EPC Tag ID read Gen 2 Features The following Gen 2 features have been added. Red...
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... system logs etc. The RS232 port cannot be used to obtain its IP address from anywhere on reader COM ports. Access each reader from a DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations. This decreases the per-read...reader. Connection Options The reader provides flexibility for command and data communication with an Ethernet connection. 1 - 6 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Dense Reader Mode The Gen 2 (or Class 1 G2) Dense Reader Mode, allows the reader operate in an environments where multiple readers are simultaneously operating, where few readers...
... system logs etc. The RS232 port cannot be used to obtain its IP address from anywhere on reader COM ports. Access each reader from a DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations. This decreases the per-read...reader. Connection Options The reader provides flexibility for command and data communication with an Ethernet connection. 1 - 6 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Dense Reader Mode The Gen 2 (or Class 1 G2) Dense Reader Mode, allows the reader operate in an environments where multiple readers are simultaneously operating, where few readers...
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... chapter includes instructions on the XR Series installation and communication procedures. Substituting other cables or parts may degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void the warranty. XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections LEDs Mounting Tabs Mounting Tabs 10/100BaseT Ethernet GPIO Reset Button Antenna (Reverse TNC) USB Client USB Host Figure...
... chapter includes instructions on the XR Series installation and communication procedures. Substituting other cables or parts may degrade system performance, damage the reader, and/or void the warranty. XR Series RFID Readers Physical Connections LEDs Mounting Tabs Mounting Tabs 10/100BaseT Ethernet GPIO Reset Button Antenna (Reverse TNC) USB Client USB Host Figure...
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... USB Client USB Host RS232 GPIO Power Reset Description Connect up to four ports), allows the XR450 RFID reader to provide extended bi-static performance levels for the most dense RF environments. Insert a cross-...XR450 RFID reader (only) configuration also includes four mono-static antenna ports. Insert an RS232 cable with multiple RFID readers in single port mode. DC connector connects to a host. Max power 24 VDC, 1.2 A. The mono-static support (up to factory defaults, including the password. This flexibility can be used for serial console communications to a Motorola...
... USB Client USB Host RS232 GPIO Power Reset Description Connect up to four ports), allows the XR450 RFID reader to provide extended bi-static performance levels for the most dense RF environments. Insert a cross-...XR450 RFID reader (only) configuration also includes four mono-static antenna ports. Insert an RS232 cable with multiple RFID readers in single port mode. DC connector connects to a host. Max power 24 VDC, 1.2 A. The mono-static support (up to factory defaults, including the password. This flexibility can be used for serial console communications to a Motorola...
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... supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and computer CRT terminals. • Mount the reader within 15 feet of the reader. Mounting Tips Consider the following before selecting a location for mounting dimensions. 3. Installation and Communication 2 - 3 Installation CAUTION The XR Series RFID readers must be disturbed, bumped, or damaged. When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation...
... supplies, AC switching relays, light dimmers, and computer CRT terminals. • Mount the reader within 15 feet of the reader. Mounting Tips Consider the following before selecting a location for mounting dimensions. 3. Installation and Communication 2 - 3 Installation CAUTION The XR Series RFID readers must be disturbed, bumped, or damaged. When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation...
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...port. 6. Portal Setup In portal situations (dock doors) set the TX for the XR450, in mono-static mode which the antennas are not connected. Similarly, ensure that the XR450 can damage the reader. Attach the N connector of a second antenna cable to face the TX of the... antenna pairs to which only requires one side of the cable to the reader. 7. 2 - 4 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connecting Antennas CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas. Never disconnect the antennas while the reader is lit). Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the ...
...port. 6. Portal Setup In portal situations (dock doors) set the TX for the XR450, in mono-static mode which the antennas are not connected. Similarly, ensure that the XR450 can damage the reader. Attach the N connector of a second antenna cable to face the TX of the... antenna pairs to which only requires one side of the cable to the reader. 7. 2 - 4 XR Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide Connecting Antennas CAUTION Power off the reader before connecting antennas. Never disconnect the antennas while the reader is lit). Secure the cable using wire ties. Do not bend the ...
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...read range. The green Power LED lights to indicate that there are no reads in place (see XR Series RFID Readers LEDs on page 3-7. 2. The green Power LED turns off to indicate the reader is operational. Present a tag so it meets requirements. 1. Insert the power supply barrel connector into the...connector to vary. Remove the barrel connector from its power source to the power supply. NOTE Do not power off the reader until the reader yellow read . Read Test After the reader powers up and is powered on (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-2). The distance between the tag and the antenna is...
...read range. The green Power LED lights to indicate that there are no reads in place (see XR Series RFID Readers LEDs on page 3-7. 2. The green Power LED turns off to indicate the reader is operational. Present a tag so it meets requirements. 1. Insert the power supply barrel connector into the...connector to vary. Remove the barrel connector from its power source to the power supply. NOTE Do not power off the reader until the reader yellow read . Read Test After the reader powers up and is powered on (see Figure 2-2 on page 2-2). The distance between the tag and the antenna is...
