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Siemens SIMATIC Ident User Manual

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RFID systems
SIMATIC Ident
SIMATIC RF-DIAG
Operating Manual
09/2012
C79000-G8976-C292-01
Introduction
1
Description
2
Connecting hardware
3
Software installation
4
Operating the software
5
Application Examples
6
Error and system messages
7
Appendix A
A

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General IconGeneral
BrandSiemens
ModelSIMATIC Ident
CategoryOther
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Preliminary Information

Provides essential details for using the SIMATIC RF-DIAG diagnostics tool.

Abbreviations and Naming Conventions

Defines key terms and abbreviations used throughout the manual for clarity.

Description

System Requirements and Notices

Details hardware and software prerequisites, along with important notices for operation.

Application Areas and Scenarios

Explains where the diagnostics tool is used and outlines typical application scenarios.

Product Components and Ordering Information

Lists the components included with the SIMATIC RF-DIAG and provides ordering data.

Connecting hardware

The PC adapter for SIMATIC RF-DIAG

Describes the PC adapter, its function as a USB to RS-422 converter, and its characteristics.

Connecting the hardware

Details how to connect Ethernet-based and serial readers to the PC for diagnostics or operation.

Software installation

Installing the Software

Explains how to copy the diagnostics tool to your PC and the requirements for .NET Framework.

USB Driver Installation and Usage

Details the installation and selection of the USB driver for serial reader communication.

Starting the SIMATIC RF-DIAG Software

Guides users on how to launch the diagnostics tool and understand its user interface layout.

Operating the software

The log area

Describes the log area functionality, setting options, and password management.

Tab overview

Lists available tabs for Ethernet and serial readers, detailing their functionality and uses.

The tabs of the RF640R/RF670R readers

Details specific tabs for RF640R/RF670R readers, including Info, Tag Data, IO, RSSI, Tag Events.

The tabs of the RF620R/RF630R readers

Details specific tabs for RF620R/RF630R readers, including Info, Tag Data, RSSI, Power Ramp, Tag List, Parameter, VSWR, Firmware-Update.

Application Examples

Scenarios for PC Adapter Use

Describes two scenarios for using the PC adapter: operation in the plant and in a test setup.

Optimize Antenna Position

A practical example demonstrating how to find the optimum antenna position using RSSI values.

Determine Transmit Power

Explains how to find the minimum transmit power for reliable transponder identification using the Power Ramp function.

Set Power Ramp and RSSI Threshold

Guides on increasing reading point robustness using Power Ramp and RSSI Threshold to avoid overshoot.

Test and Set Industrial UHF Algorithms

Details testing and parameter setting for industrial UHF algorithms to improve reading point behavior.

Error and system messages

Fault messages

Lists common error messages and their corresponding notes or solutions.

Appendix A

Service and Support

Provides contact information for technical support, service, and RFID homepage.

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