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MR 100 User Manual MR 100 User Manual MR 100 User Manual Document Version: Version 1.2 Document Category: Product Manuals Symbol Technologies Inc., 7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 250 Rockville, MD 20855 Phone: (301) 610-6100 Fax: (301) 610-6101 http://www.symbol.com

MR 100 User Manual MR 100 User Manual Notices Copyright © 2004 Symbol, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is protected by copyright with all rights reserved. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Symbol, Inc. Trademarks Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol, Inc. All other product names or logos mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and are the trademarks of their respective owners. Statement of Rights Symbol products incorporate technology that is protected by U.S. patent and other intellectual property (IP) rights owned by Symbol, Inc, and other rights owners. Use of these products constitutes your legal agreement to honor Symbol’ IP rights as protected by applicable laws. Reverse engineering, de-compiling, or disassembly of Symbol products is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. Disclaimer While Symbol has committed its best efforts to providing accurate information in this document, we assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained herein, and we reserve the right to make changes to this document without notice.

Table of Contents MR 100 User Manual Page ii MR 100 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Scope............................................................................................................................... 4 1.1.1. Target Audience............................................................................................................... 4 1.1.2. Assumptions.................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Document Organization......................................................................................................... 4 1.3. Document Conventions.......................................................................................................... 5 1.4. Abbreviations..................................................................................................................... 5 1.5. Additional Documentation Available.......................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2. An introduction to MR 100................................................................................................. 6 2.1. MR 100 Features.................................................................................................................. 6 2.1.1. Designed for Embedded Applications...................................................................................... 6 2.1.2. Robustness ..................................................................................................................... 6 2.1.3. Performance ................................................................................................................... 6 2.1.4. Support for Industry Standards ............................................................................................. 6 2.2. What’s shipped................................................................................................................... 6 2.3. Product Pictures ................................................................................................................. 7 2.4. Basic Connections................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 3. Byte Stream Protocol with MR 100 ...................................................................................... 8 3.1. Byte Stream and MR 100 ........................................................................................................ 8 3.2. Generalized Request and Response Packets described .................................................................... 8 Chapter 4. Byte Stream Command List...............................................................................................10 4.1. Read Full Field Command (22hex).............................................................................................10 4.2. Set Parameter Block Command (23hex) ......................................................................................10 4.3. Get Parameter Block Command (24hex)......................................................................................10 4.4. Set Node Address Command (12hex) ..........................................................................................10 4.5. Get Reader Status Command (14hex) .........................................................................................10 4.6. Set Suspend Mode Command (18hex) .........................................................................................10 4.7. Get Node Address Command (19hex) .........................................................................................10 4.8. Set Baud Rate Command (1Dhex)..............................................................................................10 4.9. Read With Payload Command (31hex) ........................................................................................11 4.10. Kill Specific (32 hex).............................................................................................................11 4.11. Write Tag (33hex) ................................................................................................................11

Table of Contents MR 100 User Manual Page iii MR 100 User Manual A. Hardware and Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................14 A.1. Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................14 A.2. Power .............................................................................................................................14 A.3. Environmental ...................................................................................................................14 A.4. Connectivity .....................................................................................................................14 A.5. Interface Pin Outs...............................................................................................................15 A.6. Operational Features...........................................................................................................15 A.7. Compliance ......................................................................................................................15 B. Physical Dimensions...................................................................................................................16 B.1. Top View .........................................................................................................................16 B.2. Side View.........................................................................................................................16 B.3. Bottom View .....................................................................................................................17 C. Compliance & Regulatory Information ............................................................................................18 Safety Information...................................................................................................................18

Introduction MR 100 User Manual Page: 4 MR 100 User Manual Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Scope The Symbol MR100 Reader User Manual provides the following information pertaining to Symbol MR100 Receiver Module:  Hardware Specifications and details.  Supported API calls. 1.1.1. Target Audience This guide is targeted for developers who will be writing code that interfaces with MR 100 reader using the Byte Stream Protocol. 1.1.2. Assumptions This manual assumes that besides being familiar with windows based environment you also have a basic idea of the following:  Basic RFID concepts and terminologies.  Proficieny with atleast one programming language which is capable of accessing the MR 100 API.  Basic networking terms e.g. IP Address, DHCP, Protocol etc. The manual does not contain detailed information and material on the above-mentioned topics. 1.2. Document Organization This document has been organized as described in the table below: Chapter No. Chapter Title Information Contained in the Chapter 1 Introduction An overview of what the Document contains, who the targeted audience is and how the document is organized. 2 An introduction to MR 100 A brief description of the Product and its features. 3 Byte Stream Protocol with MR 100 A Basic introduction to byte stream protocol and how it can be used to interface with the MR 100 Reader. 4 Supported APIs Specifications of API supported by Symbol MR 100 readers. Appendix A Hardware Specifications Hardware specifications and details of reader interfaces. Appendix B Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions of the MR 100

Introduction MR 100 User Manual Page: 5 MR 100 User Manual 1.3. Document Conventions The following Conventions have been used in this Guide: Document Convection Version  Bulleted List Provides Grouped Action and non procedural steps 1. Numbered List Procedural steps for performing an action. A Note / Focus point that the reader might be interested in knowing. A Warning Note. A Caution Note. 1.4. Abbreviations The Following acronyms and abbreviations have been used in the System Manual: Acronym / Abbreviation Expansion / Explanation RFID Radio Frequency Identification EPC Electronic Product Code - industry-driven standard of identification scheme for RFID Tags. Read Point An individually addressable antenna Read Point Class Configuration Parameters that may be applied to one or more read points 1.5. Additional Documentation Available The following additional documentation may be useful to the users of this manual:  Matrics API Programmer’s Manual (PN: 110009-001).  MR 100 Data Sheet.  http://www.symbol.com (for FAQ and Product Updates)

An introduction to MR 100 MR 100 User Manual Page: 6 MR 100 User Manual Chapter 2. AN INTRODUCTION TO MR 100 The Symbol RF Receiver Module or MR 100 is a single port, lightweight reader designed for easy integration with RFID printers, handhelds and applicators1. This chapter describes some of the important features of MR 100. 2.1. MR 100 Features 2.1.1. Designed for Embedded Applications The Symbol MR 100 offers a simplified design and better utilization of board space, which results in a small and lightweight device that can be used very effectively in embedded systems. 2.1.2. Robustness The MR 100 Reader is highly robust and can be used in environment with extreme temperatures and humidity. It is capable of functioning from temperatures ranging from –20DC to +60DC and 5% to 95% humidity. 2.1.3. Performance The MR 100 uses a Symbol patented interrogation protocol, which makes it capable of Read rates of up to 200 tags per second. The same protocol also enabled it to work in noisy environments. The MR 100 has a read range of up to of 10+ feet, and a write range of up to 4+ feet. The range however, depends on factors like Antenna Gain, interference and traffic. 2.1.4. Support for Industry Standards The MR 100 provides all RF and control functions that are required for powering and communicating with industry standard UHF passive tags. It has capabilities of interacting with both Class 0(Read Only) and Class 0 (Read Write) tags 2.2. What’s shipped The customer has multiple options to choose from while purchasing the MR100.  Host Interface Æ the JST 14-Pin Connector can be used to connect the MR 100 to devices. the customer can choose between RS 232 (serial) or TTL interface depending on the device to which the MR 100 will be connected to.  Antenna Port Æ depending on, what the MR 100 needs to be deployed for, the customer has an option of purchasing the single antenna port version (which uses the same antenna for both transmissing and receiving) or dual port (which allows the use of separate antenna for transmitting and a separate antenna for receiving). 1 With appropriate regulatory certifications

An introduction to MR 100 MR 100 User Manual Page: 7 MR 100 User Manual 2.3. Product Pictures Board View Top View 2.4. Basic Connections Connecting the MR 100 to your system is fairly easy and includes a simple two step process:  Connect the MR 100 to the device you plan to use with the reader using the JST 14-Pin Connector. Depending on the device you wish to connect to you should select between the RS 232 / TTL interfaces before ordering your MR 100.  Connect the MR 100 antenna port to your antenna: If you are using a MR 100 with a dual antenna port connect one to a transmitting and 1 to a receiving antenna. If you are using a MR 100 with a single antenna port connect the antenna port to the antenna – in this case the single antenna acts as a transmitting and receiving antenna. Your choice of antenna will vary depending upon the read write distance that you want with your MR-100. e.g. For a typical read range of 10’ and a write range of 4’ an antenna of 6dBi gain must be selected.

Byte Stream Protocol with MR 100 MR 100 User Manual Page: 8 MR 100 User Manual Chapter 3. BYTE STREAM PROTOCOL WITH MR 100 This chapter gives a brief introduction to Byte Stream Protocol and how it can be used to communicate with the MR 100 reader. If you are looking for more details of Byte Stream Protocol and how it can be used with other Symbol Readers refer to Matrics API Programmers Manual. 3.1. Byte Stream and MR 100 Byte stream protocol can be used to send data to the host using a 2 wire serial link (RS-232) or TTL as factory option at the following Baud Rates:  19200  38400  57600  115200 3.2. Generalized Request and Response Packets described The byte stream packet follows generalized packet format for request and response packet. This section describes the packet format which most request and response examples in this document will use. In practical implementation, most of the times, these packets are arrays of bytes where elements are arranged as per specified format. A general request packet that is being sent to MR 100 over host interface must be formatted as follows: Field Number of Bytes (Size) Value Description SOF 1 0x01 Start Of Frame Node Address 1 0~0x1F i.e. 0 to 31. Node address that had been set on the reader Packet Length 1 See Description Size of the packet that is being sent. This should not include the size of SOF but should include the size of CRC. Command 1 See Description Each Reader API Command corresponds to a number. This number tells the reader which command to fire. Populate this byte with the value of the command which you want the reader to fire. Data Variable See Description Depending upon the command you are executing you may need to send different number of bytes formatted differently. See the definition of the command you want to execute for more details. A Typical Request data packet can be 0 to 64 bytes. CRC 2 (1 for LSB & 1 for MSB) Dependent Bitwise inversion of the 16-bit CCITT-CRC of the packet excluding SOF, with the LSB (Least Significant Byte) first.

Byte Stream Protocol with MR 100 MR 100 User Manual Page: 9 MR 100 User Manual For every request sent to the reader there may be one / more response packets that the reader sends back to the host. A Typical Response Packet has been described in the following table: Field Number of Bytes (Size) Value Description SOF 1 0x01 Described in Request Packet description. Node Address 1 0~0x1F Described in Request Packet description. Packet Length 1 See Description Described in Request Packet description. Command Mirror 1 See Description Mirror of the original command in the response packet. Status 1 See Description The result or status of a command execution. See Status Field Description section for more details. Data Variable See Description In a typical response packet the size of data field may vary from 0 – to 250 bytes. The first byte of response data usually contains the error code if error bit of status field has been set. For more information on error bit see Status Field Description section. For more information on error codes see Error Codes Described section. CRC 2 (1 for LSB & 1 for MSB) Dependent Bitwise inversion of the 16-bit CCITT-CRC of the packet excluding SOF, with the LSB (Least Significant Byte) first. For more information on the Byte Stream Protocol section of the Matrics API Programmers Manual.

Byte Stream Command List MR 100 User Manual Page: 10 MR 100 User Manual Chapter 4. BYTE STREAM COMMAND LIST Below is a listing of all commands that are supported by the MR 100 reader. For more information of how to use each command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.1. Read Full Field Command (22hex) Read all RFID tags using one antenna port of the addressed reader. With the MR 100 you can use this command to read tags using the first and only antenna port of the reader. Other antenna ports (2-4) should not be used while using the command with the MR 100. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.2. Set Parameter Block Command (23hex) Set parameters related to the first and only antenna port of the address MR 100 reader. For other readers this command is capable of initializing more than one antenna simultaneously. However, for MR 100 only the first antenna port must be initialized. While using this command also ensure that you do not use combination features since MR 100 supports only one antenna and does not support combination. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.3. Get Parameter Block Command (24hex) Get parameters for one specific antenna port. For the MR-100 this command should be used only by passing the logical indicator of the first (only) antenna in the request packet. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.4. Set Node Address Command (12hex) For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.5. Get Reader Status Command (14hex) For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.6. Set Suspend Mode Command (18hex) For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.7. Get Node Address Command (19hex) For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.8. Set Baud Rate Command (1Dhex) With MR 100 this commands supports a maximum baud rate of 115200 bps. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual.

Byte Stream Command List MR 100 User Manual Page: 11 MR 100 User Manual 4.9. Read With Payload Command (31hex) Only the first antenna port must be passed in the request packet while using this command with the MR 100 reader. No Antenna combination options should be used with this command when using it with the MR 100 since the MR 100 does not support combination of antennas. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.10. Kill Specific (32 hex) This command can be used to kill a tag using the MR 100 to ensure that it is not read with further read operations. While using this command with MR 100 always use the first antenna port of the reader while forming the request packet. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual. 4.11. Write Tag (33hex) While using this command with MR 100 always use the first antenna port of the reader while forming the request packet. For more information on this command refer to the Matrics API Programmers Manual.

Index MR 100 User Manual Page: 12 MR 100 User Manual Index 12hex .......................................................10 14hex .......................................................10 18hex .......................................................10 19hex .......................................................10 1Chex.......................................................10 22hex .......................................................10 23hex .......................................................10 24hex .......................................................10 31hex ...................................................... 11 32 hex...................................................... 11 33hex ...................................................... 11 EPC .........................................................5 Read Point.................................................5 Read Point Class..........................................5 RFID.........................................................5

Device Specifications MR 100 User Manual Page: 13 MR 100 User Manual Device Specifications

Hardware and Technical Specifications MR 100 User Manual Page: 15 MR 100 User Manual A.5. Interface Pin Outs Pin Number Signal Dir Description Pin 1: VIN I Regulated +6Vdc (min/max 5.4v/7v), 1.2A max, 2A fused Pin 2: VIN I Regulated +6Vdc (min/max 5.4v/7v), 1.2A max, 2A fused Pin 3: GND I Ground Pin 4: GND I Ground Pin 5: GPIO_1 I/O General purpose input or output #1, 3.3V TTL, configurable via board stuff-in option, default to input. Pin 6: GPIO_2 I/O General purpose input or output #2, 3.3V TTL, configurable via board stuff-in option, default to input Pin 7: GPIO_3 I/O General purpose input or output #3, 3.3V TTL, configurable via board stuff-in option, default to input Pin 8: GPO_0 O General purpose output #0, 3.3V TTL Pin 9: GPI_0 I General purpose input #0, 3.3V TTL Pin 10: RS-232-RxD I RS-232 Receive Data, configurable as host interface via board stuff-in option Pin 11: RS-232 TxD O RS-232 Transmit Data, configurable as host interface via board stuff-in option Pin 12: GND I Ground Pin 13: TTL-RxD I 3.3V TTL Receive Data, 5V tolerant, default host interface Pin 14: TTL-TxD O 3.3V TTL Transmit Data, 5V tolerant, default host interface A.6. Operational Features Frequency UHF band, 902-928 MHz Method Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS); Host controlled On/Off of FH Power Output Max 1 Watt (30 dBm, host adjustable in steps of 0.1 dB) Read Range Typical 10’ (in free space using an antenna with 6 dBi gain) Write Range Typical 4’ (in free space using an antenna with 6dBi gain) A.7. Compliance Safety EM / RF Emissions Regulatory Region 1, FCC Part 15

Physical Dimensions MR 100 User Manual Page: 16 MR 100 User Manual B. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS This section provides detailed diagram physical dimensions of the MR 100. B.1. Top View B.2. Side View

Physical Dimensions MR 100 User Manual Page: 17 MR 100 User Manual B.3. Bottom View Note: Unit Of Measurement used in above diagrams is inches.

Compliance & Regulatory Information MR 100 User Manual Page: 18 MR 100 User Manual C. COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY INFORMATION All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antennas: Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage and may violate regulations. FCC RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES C.1. Safety Information The device complies with Internationally recognised standards covering Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. C.2. Reducing RF Exposure It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position and it is recomended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. The unit has been evaluated and found to comply with the required Maximum Permissable Exposure limits at 20cm. C.3. Hand Held / Wrist Worn Devices This device is not certified for use as is in handheld devices. Such use will require additional testing and certification. C.4. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

Compliance & Regulatory Information MR 100 User Manual Page: 19 MR 100 User Manual determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. C.5. Radio Transmitters (Part 15) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. C.6. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Radio Transmitters This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. C.7 Regulatory Symbol’s devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and are labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Final Product Compliance Final product will require Regulatory approvals; these include Product Safety, EMC, and SAR etc. As the integrator it is your responsibility to comply with these requirements for each country in which the product is sold. The compliance process may include submittal of prototype products for test purposes. Be prepared, the certification process for your product may take from a few weeks to several months. Symbol advises the use of an accredited test laboratory for advice and testing or the final product.

Compliance & Regulatory Information MR 100 User Manual Page: 20 MR 100 User Manual United States This module is approved for integration; to maintain the approval the integrator must address the following: • FCC Part 15 (emissions class B) required for the final product • SAR testing required on final product (Note: If final product, in normal usage, is operated more than 20cm from the human body, MPE testing is required instead of SAR) Final product markings must include: • Contains FCC ID: H9PMR100A Canada In complying with the requirements for the FCC, this device also complies with all the technical requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (ICES-003). Final product markings must include: • Contains IC: 1549D-MR100A

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