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    IF 2 Net work Reader Model 1009FF01 User ’ s Manual[...]

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    ii IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Intermec T echnologies Cor poration W orld wide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W . Everett, W A 98203 U.S.A . www.intermec.com The information contained herei n is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manuf actured equipment and is no t to be released, reproduced, o[...]

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    Contents IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual iii Contents Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Global S[...]

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    Contents iv IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the Default Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disabling Access Via the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual v Conf iguring the BRI Ser ver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Viewing the BRI Ser ver Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Conf iguring LLRP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents vi IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 About the GPIO Inter faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Accessing the Interfaces . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Before You Begin IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual vii Before Y ou Begin This section provides you with safe ty inf ormation, technical support information, and sources f o r additional prod uct information. This section provides you with safe ty inf ormation, technical support information, and sources f o r additional prod uct information. Safet [...]

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    Before You Begin viii IF2 Network Re ad er User’s Manual Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only . The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is pro vided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranti[...]

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    Before You Begin IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual ix IN Information System PTD LTD 6th Floor Daegu V enture Cente r Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong Donggu, Daegu City, K orea E-mail: jmyou@idif.co.kr or korlim @gw.idi f.co.kr Who Should Read This Manual This user’s manual is for the person who is responsible for installing, conf iguring, and maintainin[...]

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    Before You Begin x IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the follo wing patents: 5,414,624; 5,479,160; 5,485,520, 5, 504,485; 5,510,795; 5,521,601; 5,528,222; 5,538,803; 5,550,547; 5, 552,778; 5,554,974; 5,563,583; 5,565,847; 5,606,322; 5,606,323; 5, 635,693; 5,673,037; 5,680,106; 5,682,143; 5,72[...]

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    1 1 Getting Star ted This chapter introduces the IF2 Network Reader, explains the ports and LEDs, and explains how the reader fits into your network. It contains these topics: • Overview of the IF2 • Communicating with the IF2 • Installing the IF2 • Setting the Date and Time • Using the IF2 Securely[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Overview of the IF2 The IF2 Network Reader is an RFID reader that provides connectivity between tag data and an enter prise system. 7 IF2 Network Reader The reader forwards RFID ta g data to the Ethernet network as sho wn in the next illustration. IF2 in a Wired Ethernet Network Not[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 3 Understanding the LEDs The IF2 has six LEDs that indicate the status of the reader during operation. Use the next table to id entify the LED icons on the front panel of the IF2. IF2 LED Descriptions Icon Name Description Intermec Ready- to- W ork™ indicator • On when an applicat[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 4 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual About the Intermec Ready-to-W ork Indicator The blue Ready-to- W ork indicator show s when an application is communicating with the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) ser ver or LLRP client on the IF2. The next table explains the dif ferent states of the Ready -to- Wo rk ind icato r. For [...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 5 IF2 Port Descriptions Port Description GPIO General purpose input/output (G PIO) port that connects the IF2 to industrial controls such as relays or indicators. For more informat ion on th e IF2 GPIO interfaces, see “ A bout the GPIO Interfaces” on page 74. DC power Connects the[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 6 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Understanding the T op Panel Ports The IF2 top panel por ts consist of four antenna ports, a reset switch, and a USB service por t. IF2 T op Panel Ports The IF2 RFID antenna ports uses Reverse TNC connectors. Make sure you have appropr iate antennas and cables for your IF2. For help[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 7 Communicating with the IF2 By default, the IF2 is conf igured to be a DHCP client and accepts offers from any DHCP server. Theref ore, the IF2 will work out of the box if you connect it to your networ k and use a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. In this case, you configure th[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 8 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual T o assign an initial IP address 1 Open a serial connection to the IF2. For help, see “Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2” on page 54. 2 Typ e config an d press Enter , and then type config again in the P assword f ield and press Enter . The IF2 Initial Conf iguration[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 9 4 T o set the IP address, pres s 1 and enter the static IP address in the entry f ield. 5 Press Enter . The static IP address is se t. If you do not need to set the subnet mask or IP router values, you can now continue to conf igure the IF2 through the web browser interface. For hel[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 10 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Using the W eb Browser Interface After the IF2 is assigned an IP address, conf igure the IF2 using the web browser interface. T o use the web browser interface, the IF2 must be connected to your wired networ k. For help, see “Connecting the IF2 to Y our Network” on page 15. Whe[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 11 IF2 Secure Login Screen 4 If necessary, enter a user name and password. T he default user name is intermec and the default passwor d is intermec . Y ou can def ine the user name and passwor d. For help, see “Setting Up Logins” on page 26 . Not e: If a security aler t message ap[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 12 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 5 Click Login (or Secure Login in the secure login screen). The Ethernet screen appears and your web browser session is established. For help with conf igurin g network settings, see “Conf iguring Settings for Y our Network” on page 20. For help with conf iguring RFID reader se[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 13 To d i s a b l e h e l p t e x t 1 In the web browser interface, click Help in the upper right corner of the screen. The Help screen appears. 2 Clear the Enable Help check box. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them active. The Help text is disabled[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 14 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 3 Mount the IF2 using your parts and screws. The next table includes environm ental requirements for the IF2. Choose a location that meets these requirements. Mounting screw (4 places ) Not e: The IF2 is certif ied to an IP53 environmental rating only when mounted as shown. IF2 Env[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 15 Connecting the IF2 to Y our Net work After you place the IF2 in its mounti ng location, you can connect it to your netw ork. T o connect the IF2 to your network 1 Install the IF2 in its mounting location. For help, see “Inst alling the IF2” on page 13. 2 Attach one to four RFID[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 16 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Setting the Date and Time After you have inst alled the IF2, you can set the date and time via the web browser interface. T o set the date and time 1 Connect to the IF2 via the web browser interface. For help, see “Using the W eb Browser Interface” on page 10. 2 In the web brow[...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 17 Using the IF2 Securely T o help protect the integrity and security of your data, the IF2 supports a variety of secure access methods: • Y ou can use a secure web bro wser session (HTTPS) to access the IF2. For help, see “Using the W eb Browser Interface” on page 10. • Y ou [...]

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    Chapter 1 — Getting Started 18 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual[...]

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    19 2 Co nfiguring Net work Settings This chapter describes how to configure netwo rk se ttings f o r the IF2 and includ es these topics: • Conf iguring Settings for Y our N etwork • Conf iguring Security • Managing Certif icates This chapter assumes that you ar e familiar with your network, networking terms, and the type of security implement[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 20 IF2 Netw ork Reader User’s Manual Configuring Settings for Y our Network Y ou use the web browser interface to conf igure network settings. For more information on using the web bro wser, see “Using the W eb Browser Interface” on page 10. This chapter explains how to use the web bro wser interface[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 21 T o configure Ethernet settings 1 From the menu, click Network Configuration or Ethernet in the left pane . The Ethernet screen appears. If DHCP is enabled, you see this screen: If DHCP is disabled, the current values for IP address, subnet mask, and router appear in e[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 22 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them acti ve. Ethernet Settings Descripti ons Parameter Description Enable DHCP Check this check box if you want the IF2 to get its IP address from a DHCP server. If this check box is not check ed, yo u[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 23 Configuring Common Network Settings Common network settings are config uration items that apply to the IF2 network interface. This section explains how to use the web brow ser interface to conf igure these common network settings: • Hostname • Domain Name Server (D[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 24 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Configuring Security The IF2 supports a variety of security features to help maintain the integrity of your secure netw ork. Y ou can: • enable/disable access ser vices. • change the default user name and password. For help, see “Setting Up Logins” on page 26. [...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 25 • disable serial port access to the IF2. For help, see “Disabling Access Via the Serial Port” on page 30. For general information on securely using the IF2, see “Using the IF2 Securely” on page 17. Controlling Access Services Access ser vices are the differen[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 26 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Setting Up Logins T o ensure login security for conf ig uring or maintaining the IF2, you should use a password ser ver or at least change the default user name and password. • A password server is typically an embedded authentication ser ver (EAS) or other RADIUS se[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 27 • If you do not want to use a password ser ver, y ou should change the default login user name and passw ord, and create a read-only password. For help, see “Changing the Default Login” on page 29. Configuring the IF2 to Use a Password Serv er If you use a passwo[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 28 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 2 Check the Enable RADIUS check bo x. A list of RADIUS conf iguration items appears. 3 Conf igure the settings. For help, see the next table. 4 Click Activate Changes . 5 Conf igure the password server dat abase. For help, see the documentation that came with your ser [...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 29 Changing the Default Login If you are not using a passw ord ser v er to authorize user logins, Intermec recommends that you chan ge the default user name and password and crea te a read-only password. T o set up logins 1 From the main menu, click Security > Password[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 30 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Disabling Access Via the Serial Port When serial port access is disabled, you also disable USB access. When you disable access, you will not be able to configure the IF2 as described in “ Assigning an Initial IP Address” on page 7. Yo u m u s t use a network applic[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 31 Managing Certificates The default ser ver certif icate on the IF2 (ValidForHTTPSOnly) provides support for secure networ k applications such as the secure web browser interface, secure LLRP client connections, and secure web services. You can use a thir d-party cer tif[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 32 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Installing and Uninstalling Certificates Once you have determined that yo u need to inst all or uninstall a certif icate, use this procedure. T o install or uninstall certificates 1 From the main menu, click Security > Import Certif icate . The Import Certif icate s[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 33 4 (Ser ver Certif icate only) In the Enter the associated passphrase for this certif icat e f ield, carefully enter the passphrase for the certif icate. 5 Click Im port Cert ifica te . If a Security Alert dialog box appears, click Ye s to proceed.[...]

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    Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings 34 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual[...]

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    35 3 Developing and Using RFID Applications This chapter explains how y ou can develop and test RFID applications for the IF2 and includes these topics: • RFID Applications and the IF2 • Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 • Modifying IF4 Applications for Use With th e IF2 • About RFID Services • Conf iguring BRI Settings • Conf igur[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 36 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual RFID Applications and the IF2 Y our application communicates wi th the IF2 through one of t wo RFID ser vices: • the Basic Reader Inter face (BRI) server, which controls the reader by issuing BRI commands. For more information on the BRI ser ver , see “Co[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 37 Creating RFID Applications for the IF2 An RFID application can communica te directly with the IF2 BRI Ser ver using the BRI protocol, or it can communicate with the IF2 using the Low-Level-Reader Pro tocol (LLRP). Intermec recommends that you write and test y[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 38 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual • The IF2 is no longer guaranteed to be the only RFID module resource. The serial connection is one of eight possible connections. For more information on BRI, see the Basic Reader Interf ace Progr ammer’s Reference Manual . About RFID Services The RFID s[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 39 T o change BRI attribute settings 1 From the menu, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Attributes . The BRI Attributes screen appears. 2 Change RFID settings as needed . For help, see the next section. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immed[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 40 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual In practice, this is the number of times an identif ied t ag is read until the Read is successful. Valid range is 1 to 254 (default is 3). This setting is equivalent to the RDTRIES BRI attribute. Write T ries Sets the maximum number of times the write algorit[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 41 Report Timeout Sets the timeout (in ms) for delays in tag reporting when the IF2 is in continuous read mode. Ra nge is 0 (default) to 65534. Timeout Configuration Mode Enables a timeout mode. Instead of specifying the number of antenna or ID tries, you specif[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 42 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual This setting is eq uivalent to th e SESSION BRI att ribute. For more information on this setting, see the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 documentation. Initial Q (EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only) Sets the initial Q parameter value used by the Quer y command. V ali[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 43 EPCC1G2 Advanc e Medium Access Mode Selects low-level pro tocol (such as tari and back-link frequency) settings. If you are using CAEN tags, you must enable this mode before the tags can be read. This setting is eq uivalent to the EPCC1G2P ARAMETERS or EPCC1G[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 44 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual T o configure BRI server settings 1 From the menu, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Ser ver . The BRI Ser ver screen ap pears. 2 Change BRI ser ver settings as needed. F or help, see the next table. 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immed[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 45 T o enable BRI server logging and view the logfile 1 Enable BRI logging as described in the previous section, “Conf iguring the BRI Ser ver” on page 43 . 2 In the left navigation list, click RFID Services > BRI > BRI Log . The BRI Log screen appears[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 46 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Configuring LLRP Settings The IF2 supports version 1.0. 1 of the EPCglobal Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), whi ch establis hes a specif ic interface method between a reader and its corresponding client. Follo w the next procedure to conf ig ure LLRP setting[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 47 3 Click Activate Changes to save your changes and immediately make them acti ve. LLRP Settings Descriptions Setting Description Secure Server Enable Check this check box to allo w connections to the secure LLRP ser ver on port 5085 . Unsecure Server Enable Ch[...]

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    Chapter 3 — Developing and Using RFID Applications 48 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual[...]

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    49 4 Managing, T roubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF2 This chapter includes information on managing the IF2 and includes these topics: • Managing the IF2 • Using the Device Conf iguration W eb Service • Using SmartSystems Foundation • Opening a Serial or USB Connection to the IF2 • Maintaining the IF2 • Troubleshooting the IF2 • Call[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 50 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Managing the IF2 There are several methods y ou can use to manage the IF2. Y ou can use: • a web browser . For help, see “Using the W e b Browser Interface” on page 10. This manual assumes you are using this method for all procedures. •[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 51 T o enable the web service and download the WSDL document 1 From the menu, click Network Conf iguration > Device Management . The Device Management screen appears. By default, Device Conf iguration web services are enabled for either secure or i[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 52 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual T o download the device conf iguration WSDL document, click DeviceConf iguration.wsdl . The document opens in the browser window . Using SmartSystems Foundation The IF2 ships with a Smar tSystems™ client, which means you can manage it from a [...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 53 On the IF2, SmartSyst ems is enabled by default. 2 T o automatically connect to the Sm artSystems ser ver at boot time, enter the ser ver address in the SmartSystems Ser ver Address entr y field. Af ter you specify the server address, SmartSystems [...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 54 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Configuring the IF2 With Intermec Settings In the SmartSystems console, right-click an IF2 and choose Intermec Settings from the menu. The Intermec Settings window appears. Intermec Settings: If you u se the SmartSystems Console to manage the I[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 55 Opening a Serial Connection to the IF2 If you are opening a serial connection to the IF2, you need: • a null-modem cable (P/N 059167). • a communications program such as HyperT erminal. T o connect to the IF2 via the serial port 1 Connect the n[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 56 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual • Y ou can restore default settings. For help, see “To restore defaults via a serial connection” on page 62. • Y ou can open a BRI session. Opening a USB Connection to the IF2 If you are connecting the IF2 using a USB connection, you ne[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 57 [GSerialInstall.Services] AddService = usbser,0x0002,GSerialService [GSerialService] DisplayName = %GSERIAL_DISPLAY_NAME% ServiceType = 1 ; SERVICE_KERNEL_DRIVER StartType = 3 ; SERVICE_DEMAND_START ErrorControl = 1 ; SERVICE_ERROR_NORMAL ServiceBi[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 58 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual • Y ou can restore default settings. For help, see “To restore defaults via a serial connection” on page 62. • Y ou can open a BRI session. Maintaining the IF2 The Maintenance menu lets you view IF2 parameters and statistics, including [...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 59 Viewing the About Screen The About screen lists installed sof tware versions, serial numbers, and other IF2-specif ic information. T o view the About screen • From the menu, click Abo ut . The About screen appears. This screen is read-only . The [...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 60 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Using the LEDs to Locate the IF2 Y ou can use the LEDs to help locate a specif ic IF2 in your location. To l o c a t e a n I F 2 • In the About This IF2 RFID Reader screen, click Find This Device. All of the LEDs except the P ower and Wired LA[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 61 Restoring Default S ettings Using the Web Browser If you are having problems with the IF2, you can use the web bro wser interface to restor e the default settings to the IF2. T o restore defaults using the web browser 1 From the menu, click Mainten[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 62 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Restoring Default S ettings Using the Reset Switch If you are having problems with the IF2, you can press the reset switch to restore the default settings to the IF2. T o restore defaults via a serial connection 1 Make sure the IF2 is powered on[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 63 Rebooting the IF2 Y ou can reboot the IF2 from the web browser interface as described in the next procedure. For example, you may need to reboot the IF2 to enable changes in an application. T o reboot the IF2 1 From the menu, click Maintenance >[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 64 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual T roubleshooting the IF2 This section includes lists of problems and possible solutions. Problems While W orking With RFID Many problems you ma y encounter when working with your RFID system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings [...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 65 T o connect directly to the IF2 RFID module and verify operation 1 Make sure the RFID antenna is connected properly to the IF2. 2 Apply power to the IF2. 3 Use a communications program (suc h as HyperT erminal) to open a TCP/IP connection to the IF[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 66 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual b Typ e READ and press Enter . The tag ID appears, indicating that the module is reading tags. If the tag ID does not appear, there may be a problem with the RFID module or antenna system. Problems With Connectivity When troubleshooting problems[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 67 Calling Intermec Product Support Y ou may need to call In termec Product Support if you have problems operating the IF2. Before calling, be sure you can answer the following quest ions: • What kind of network are you using? • What were you doin[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 68 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Follow the prom pts to search for and do wnload manuals or other documentation. Upgrading Firmware This section explains ho w to conf igure and install f irmware upgrades on the IF2. T o upgrade the firmware 1 Download the Intermec IF2 OS U pgra[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 69 Configuring the Firmware Upgrade The Upgrade Package installer conf ig ures IF2 f irmware upgrades. The conf iguration you need depends on the method you use to upgrade the IF2: • Using the web browser interface. • Using Intermec SmartSystems S[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 70 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual Installing the Firmware Upgrade This section describes the different methods of how to install and run the IF2 firmware upgrade. Upgrading From the W eb Browser Interface Y ou can use the web browser interface to upgrade the firmware on the IF2.[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading the IF 2 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 71 3 Click Upgrade IF2 RFID Fixed Reader . The upgrade process begins and the f irmware is transferred to the IF2. During the upgrade, the web brow ser interface screen does not auto-refresh. Click Ref re sh in the web browser to check the progress of[...]

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    Chapter 4 — Managing , Trouble sho oting, and Upgrading the IF 2 72 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual[...]

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    73 5 Using the IF2 GPIO Interfac es This chapter explains how to access the IF2 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces and how to connect industrial controls such as motion sensors or indicator lam ps to the IF2. This chapter includes the following topics: • About the GPIO Inter faces • Accessing the Inter faces • Using the Input Inte[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO I nterfaces 74 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual About the GPIO Interfaces The IF2 has four general purpose input and output (GPIO) interfaces. Y ou connect external controls such as motion sensors or indicator lamps to the GPIO interfaces, whic h can then trigger IF2 operations. Each interface is electrically isol[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 75 Using the Input Interfaces Each of the four inputs is compatible with input signals of 10 to 36 VDC. Both the high and low signal contacts are exposed and isolated to 1500 V . Input impedance is 1.8 K ohms minimum. In a typical application, the IF2 sens es in put from[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO I nterfaces 76 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual IF2 Powered Input Isolated Input Interface Use this method to minimize noise induced by distance or grounding characteristics. The isolated input avoids induced noise b y referencing a remote input to chassis re turn of the IF2. The next illustration shows how this m[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 77 Open Collector Input Interface Using the Output Interfaces Each IF2 output interface is optically isolated from the IF2, polar ized, and rated for 5 to 48 VDC at 0.25 A. All IF2 outputs include internal thermal fuses that trip if the load exceeds 0.25 A, and the fuses[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO I nterfaces 78 IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual These methods are shown in the next examples. Switching the High Side Using IF2 Power In this example, an external indi cator lamp (0.25 A maximum current) is connected to the -Output and Gr ound pins, and the corresponding +Output pin is connected to the +12 VDC sou[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO Interfaces IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 79 Switching the High Side Using External Power T o use external power (5 to 48 VDC) to switch the high side, connect the Ground pin to the ground system of the external pow er supply , and connect the positive side of the external supply to the +Output pin. The external[...]

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    Chapter 5 — Using the IF2 GPIO I nterfaces 80 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Driving a DC Relay: The external relay provides dr y contacts f or controlling the AC m o to r . Using the Power Interface The IF2 GPIO inter face provides 12 VDC at 0.5 A for po wering external inputs and loads, eliminating the need for an external DC supply and si[...]

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    81 A Specifications This appendix includes physical and electrical specifications for the IF2 and information about the port pin assignments.[...]

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    Appendix A — Specifications 82 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual IF2 Specifications Specifications Va lu e s Height 19.9 cm (7 .87 in) Length 18.8 cm (7 .42 in) Width 4.3 cm (1.7 in) W eight 1 k g (2.2 lb) DC electrical rating 12 V +/- 5%, 30 W (55 V , 30 W for High Power Over Ethernet) Operating temperature -20 º C to +50 º C (-4 º F to +12[...]

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    Appendix A — Specifications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 83 RFID Specifications Specifications Val u es Protocols Suppo rted EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 ISO 18000-6 B Generation 1 ISO 18000-6 B Generation 2 ATA Frequency Range 865.6 - 867 .6 MHz, or 902 - 928 MHz Output po wer 865-867 MHz, 900 MHz Minimum: 1 dBm Maximum: 30.0 dBm Occupied frequ[...]

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    Appendix A — Specifications 84 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Port Pin Assignments GPIO Port GPIO Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Active Polarit y 1- I n p u t 1 L o w - R T N 2- I n p u t 2 L o w - R T N 3- I n p u t 3 L o w - R T N 4- I n p u t 4 L o w - R T N 5G r o u n d 6G r o u n d 7 +Output 1 High (10-48 V) 8G r o u n d 9 +Output[...]

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    Appendix A — Specifications IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 85 Serial Ports (C OM1) 24 12 VDC 25 -Output 4 Low-RTN GPIO Port Pin Assignments ( continued ) Pin Description Active Polarit y Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Activ e Polarity 1N C 2 Receive data (RXD) 3 T ransmit data (TXD) 4N C 5 Signal ground 6N C 7 Request to send (RT[...]

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    Appendix A — Specifications 86 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual Ethernet Port Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Pin Description 1 Ethernet TX+/Spare POE return 2 Ethernet TX-/Spare POE retur n 3 Ethernet RX+/Spare POE 48 VDC 4 Not used/PO E 48 VDC 5 Not used/PO E 48 VDC 6 Ethernet RX-/Spare POE 48 VDC 7N o t u s e d / P O E r e t u r n 8N o t u s [...]

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    87 I Index[...]

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    Index 88 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual A About screen 59 AC power po rt location 4 Antenna Tries setting 42 ANTTRIES equivalent 42 applications configuring BRI s erver 43 how to develop 37 using with IF2 36 B Basic Reader Interface attribute equivalen ts for BRI Attribute settings 39 attributes, changing 38 described 38 external connections, [...]

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    Index IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 89 events log, viewing 58 DNS server IP address, setting 24 settings, configuring 23 suffixes, setting 24 DRM equivalent 43 E edgeware updates, loc ating 67 electrical specifications 82 Enable DHCP check box Ethernet 22 Enable External BRI Connections setting 44 Enable Help check box 13 Enable Logging check [...]

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    Index 90 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual connecting with communications program 7 default configurat ion, restoring 60 described 2 developer access, controlling 25 dimensions 82 environmental requirements, listed 14 Ethernet network, described and illustrated 2 firmware, upgrading 68 installing 13 locating with LEDs 60 maintaining 58 managing 5[...]

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    Index IF2 Network Reader User’s Manual 91 mounting location, choo sing 13 N network configuring settings 20 connecting IF2 to 15 IF2 illustrated in 2 NFS volumes, enabling 23 No Tag Report check box 40 NOTAGRPT equivalent 40 NOTAGS message, enabling or disabling 40 O output interface driving external DC relay 79 high side switching 78 high side s[...]

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    Index 92 IF2 Network Read er User’s Manual access, enabling for configuration 30 connecting to IF 2 54 location 4 pin assignments 85 restoring defaults via serial connection 62 SESSION equiva lent 41 Session setting 41 Simple Ne twork Time P rotocol (SNTP) client settings, configuring 23 SmartSystems Foundation, Intermec, using to manage IF2 52 S[...]

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