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Brooks ATR60LF User Manual

Brooks ATR60LF
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ATR60LF RFID Reader CAN Bus
Product Manual
260301 Revision A

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Brooks ATR60LF Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature-20°C to +55°C
PolarizationCircular
IP RatingIP65
Weight2.5 kg
ProtocolISO 18000-6C
InterfaceEthernet

Summary

Identification

Model

ATR60LF READER CAN Bus. Details serial number, part number, and manufacturer information.

Designated Use

Specifies product use for reading/writing transponders in industrial settings only.

Incorrect Use

Declaration of Conformity

USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Details compliance with FCC Part 15 rules, device may not cause harmful interference.

Europe - CE Conformity

Declaration of Conformity for the European Union, listing product standards and directives.

General Instructions

Liability and Warranty

Covers warranty period, conditions, and exclusions for damages and property loss.

Objectives of the Operating Instructions

Explains purpose of instructions: safety, transport, installation, operation support.

Safety Instructions

Symbols and Signal Words

Defines safety symbols (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, ATTENTION, IMPORTANT) and their meanings.

Area of Application and Symbols

Describes device construction, intended use, and general safety symbols.

Warning Symbols

Details specific warning symbols like hazardous area, electrical voltage, and flammable materials.

Prohibition Symbols

Lists symbols for prohibited actions such as unauthorized access and switching.

Other Symbols

Explains symbols for disposal, recycling, and referring to the manual.

Obligations

Operating Company's Obligations

Outlines company responsibilities for safe operation, trained personnel, and reporting safety deficiencies.

Operating Personnel's Obligations

Details personnel duties for preventing accidents and the consequences of insufficient qualifications.

ESD Instructions

Residual Risks

Additional Instructions

Product Specifications

Function

Describes the RFID reader system as a radio-frequency identification system.

Basic Functions

Lists core functions: reading/writing data, setting parameters, subsystem commands, and read status.

Normal Mode

Explains reader operation after reset and power-up events without independent actions.

Automatic Reading

Details the 'Automatic Reading' option triggered by sensors with defined delay times.

Images

Front View

Illustrates the front of the device, labeling RS232 and Remote I/O ports.

Rear View

Shows the rear of the device, labeling Power/CAN Bus connection and Antenna port.

Top View

Details the top view, identifying the Reset button, DIP switches, and Status LEDs.

Description of Components

Technical Data

Device Label

Describes the device label containing CE mark, part number, and serial number.

Power Supply and Current Input

Details voltage and current requirements for the device, including pulsed and passive current.

Installation

Safety Instructions

Lists safety precautions for installation, including indoor use, temperature, humidity, and water avoidance.

Qualified Installation Personnel

Emphasizes that installation must be performed by specially trained personnel only.

Unpacking

Instructs on unpacking procedures, maintaining clean-room conditions, and disposing of packaging material.

Assembly of the Device

Details mounting surface requirements and device installation for proper air circulation.

Antenna Installation

Explains how transponder distance and orientation affect reading/writing and recommends antenna tuning.

Available Antenna Types

Mentions that different types of antennas are available upon request.

Connecting the RFID Reader

Guides on connecting the antenna, power supply, and CAN Gateway.

Power/CAN Bus Connection

Details the DC power connection, LED indicators, and pin assignments for the Power/CAN bus connector.

RS232 Connection

Describes the RS232 port as an RJ45 socket and its pin assignments for PC connection.

Commissioning

Lists prerequisites for reader operation: antenna, power supply, transponder, and gateway connection.

Parameters of the Serial Interface

Specifies baud rate, data bits, stop bit, and parity for serial communication.

Parameters of the CAN Bus Interface

Defines CAN Bus interface speed (kBits/sec) and message length.

Input and Output

Details the Remote I/O port for sensors and outputs, including pin assignments and connection examples.

DIP Switches

Explains how DIP switches set TargetID, test mode, and activate antenna tuning.

CAN Bus Network Topology

Illustrates the network configuration for the AdvanTag CAN Bus, showing connections between components.

Operation

Operating Personnel

States that the reader is for specially trained personnel and warns about unqualified operation.

Theory of Operation

Explains communication between ATR60LF Reader and CAN Gateway via CAN Bus Port.

Data Items Dictionary

Attributes (ATTRID, ATTRVAL)

Defines ATTRID for attributes and ATTRVAL for attribute values, used for configuration and status.

CEID

Defines Group Event Report IDs for events like material arrival/removal and power-up.

Command Parameters (CPVAL)

Specifies command parameters like LED status, LED number, operation status, page number, and timeout.

Transponder Data

Details reading/writing data for foup transponders, single or multi-page IDs.

Data Length and Segment (DATALENGTH, DATASEG)

Defines DATALENGTH for total bytes and DATASEG for data source/offset for reading/writing.

Equipment Model and Revision (MDLN, SOFTREV)

Provides equipment model number and software revision code.

Message Header and Status Codes (MHEAD, SSACK)

Defines message header structure and SSACK acknowledge codes for errors and normal operation.

Subsystem Commands (SSCMD)

Details subsystem commands like LED control, self-test, reset, and status change.

Status Information (STATUS)

Describes status of UP-STREAM CONTROLLER and associated NODEs.

Status Transitions (STATUSn)

Defines current status values for CIDRW and Head, including PM information and alarm status.

Target ID Configuration (TARGETID)

Explains TargetID for subsystem identification, set via DIP switches.

Alarm and Timeout Status (AlarmStatus, ASCII_T1)

Provides read-only alarm status and inter-byte timeout settings.

Communication Settings (ASCII_T3, BAUDRATE)

Configures inter-block timeout and communication baud rate.

Carrier ID Configuration (CarrierIDLength, CarrierIDOffset, CHECKSUM, CID_DISPLAY)

Sets carrier ID length/offset, checksum, and CID display options.

CID Configuration Options

Covers CID padding, error handling, justification, max length, non-printable characters, and zero padding.

Device Identification and Type (Configuration, DeviceID, DeviceType)

Details device configuration, ID, and type (CIDRW).

Dual Sensor Operation (DUAL_SENSOR)

Explains the dual sensor mode for triggering automatic reads and its behavior.

Event and Timeout Enable (ENABLE_EVENTS, ENABLE_TIMEOUTS)

Controls enabling of events and communication timeouts.

Extended Error Reporting (EXTENDEDSSACK)

Enables extended error codes in SSACK for detailed fault reporting.

Hardware and Host Settings (HardwareRevisionLevel, HeadID, HeadStatus, HOST_CONT_PORT1_LED, HOSTNAME)

Covers hardware revision, head ID, status, host LED control, and network hostname.

Write Mode (MANTWRITEONLY)

Enables writing MID/CID according to E99 standard for maintenance.

Manufacturer and Model Information

Specifies manufacturer and model number details.

Operational Status and Parity

Defines operational status (IDLE/MANT) and serial port parity settings.

Pod-in-Place Sensor (PIP, PIP_AUTOREAD, PIP_AUTOREAD_DATA)

Configures PIP sensor status, auto-read, and data memory type.

PIP Auto-Read Settings (PIP_AUTOREAD_LENGTH, PIP_SENSOR_POLARITY)

Sets PIP auto-read length and sensor polarity.

Communication Retry and Adjustment (RADIO_RETRY, RDA, RW_ADJUSTMENT, RW_REPEATTIME)

Configures radio retries, RDA response, manual antenna adjustment, and repeat time.

Self-Test Result

Indicates the result of the last self-test.

Sensor Timeout and Serial Numbers

Configures sensor delay and provides serial number information.

Signal Strength and Software (SIGNALSTRENGTH, SOFTREV, SoftwareRevisionLevel)

Details signal strength, software revision, and revision level.

Status and Test Configuration (STATUS_ENABLE, TARGETID, USETESTDIP)

Manages status communication, TargetID, and DIP switch usage for testing.

Operation of the SECS Protocol

Introduction

Explains SECS-I standard for messaging between equipment and host, covering its layers and limitations.

SECS-I Implementation

Describes SECS-I reader-host communication via RS232, character structure, and master-slave roles.

SECS-I Control Characters and Message Structure

Defines handshake codes (<ENQ>, <EOT>, <ACK>, <NAK>) and SECS message block format.

HSMS Option

Explains HSMS protocol for Ethernet interface, acting as a server waiting for host connection inquiries.

HSMS Implementation

Details HSMS connection status, including NOT CONNECTED, CONNECTED (NOT SELECTED, SELECTED).

HSMS Connection States

Describes the 'SELECTED' state in HSMS, enabling data message exchange, and lists connection state transitions.

HSMS Message Exchange Procedures

Outlines procedures for HSMS connection, select, data exchange, and termination.

HSMS Message Format

Defines the structure of HSMS messages: length, header, and message text.

HSMS Message Header Details

Breaks down the 10-byte HSMS header: Session ID, P-type, S-type, and System bytes.

HSMS Message Format Summary

Provides a summary table of HSMS message types, bytes, and their roles.

SECS-II Implementation

Defines SECS-II message structure, categories (streams/functions), items, and lists.

SECS-II Data Item Formats

Lists SECS-II data item formats: List, Boolean, Binary, ASCII, Integers, Floating Point.

SECS-II Message Set Overview

Outlines the SECS-II message set used, including stream types for equipment status and system errors.

SEMI E99 Standard

Explains SEMI E99 for Carrier ID reader/writer, covering purpose, scope, and status models.

BROOKS RFID Reader Status Definitions

Defines the status states of the BROOKS RFID reader, such as IDLE, BUSY, ALARMS, OPERATING.

SECS-I Status Model Transitions

Details the state transitions of the BROOKS SECS-I status model based on triggers and actions.

Service and Troubleshooting

General Service Information

Provides general guidance for servicing, emphasizing Brooks-only service and contacting support for uncertainties.

Qualified Troubleshooting Personnel

Stresses that error handling must be done by trained personnel and to contact Brooks if uncertain.

Troubleshooting Safety Instructions

Highlights safety precautions for troubleshooting, including high voltages, spare parts, and fuses.

Error Codes

Lists SSACK codes (NO, EE, CE, HE) with descriptions, causes, and correcting actions for errors.

Stream Function Errors (S9F1-S9F9)

Details stream function errors like unrecognized DeviceID, stream type, function type, illegal data, and timeouts.

Error Display with LED

Explains LED indicators for power status and read/write failures, and troubleshooting steps.

Reader Does Not Respond

Provides troubleshooting steps when the reader is unresponsive, checking cables and LEDs.

Reset and Power Cut Procedures

Describes hardware reset by power cycling and self-test behavior after power cuts.

Software Releases and Customer Service

Lists software release history and provides contact information for technical support.

Dismantling and Storage

Dismantling Procedures

Outlines steps for dismantling the device: removing power, cables, and mounting screws.

Storage Guidelines

Provides instructions for storing the reader and components in a clean, dry environment.

Transport and Disposal

Transport Instructions

Details how to package the device securely in a cardboard box with padding for transportation.

Disposal Guidelines

Instructs on proper disposal of electronic components, antennas, cables, and casing as waste.

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