Intermec EasyCoder F2 Bedienungsanleitung
Installation Instruc-
tions
RFID 13.56 MHz
Interface Board for
EasyCoder F2 and
F4 Printers
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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 1
Description
Introduction
RFID
Tag
RFE
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Antenna
Information
Reader with Transceiver
System & Application
Hardware & Software
Write to Tag
Read from Tag
The term RFID (radio frequency identification) describes the
use of radio frequency signals to provide automatic identifica-
tion of items.
RFID is a flexible technology that combines advantages not
available with other identification technologies. It is conve-
nient, easy to use, and well suited for automatic operation.
RFID does not require contact or line-of-sight to operate, can
function under a variety of environmental conditions, and pro-
vides a high level of data integrity. In addition, because the
technology is difficult to counterfeit, RFID provides a high
level of security.
Radio waves transfer data between an RFID reader and an item
to which an RFID tag is attached. The tag can contain data
about the item, such as what the item is, what time the device
traveled through a certain zone, etc. RFID tags can be attached
to virtually anything—from a vehicle to a pallet of merchan-
dise.
RFID is similar in concept to bar coding. Bar code systems use
a reader and coded labels that are attached to an item, whereas
RFID uses a reader and special RFID tags that are attached to
an item. Bar code uses optical signals to transfer information
from the label to the reader; RFID uses radio frequency signals
to transfer information from the RFID tag to the reader.
RFID technology uses frequencies within the range of 50
kHz to 2.5 GHz. As shown below, an RFID system typically
includes the following components:
• RFID tag or transponder that contains data about an item
• Antenna used to transmit the RF signals between the reader
and the RFID tag
• RF transceiver that generates the radio frequency signals
• Reader that receives RF transmissions from an RFID tag
In addition to this basic RFID equipment, an RFID system
includes application-specific software.
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers –Installation Instructions
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Chapter 1 Description
The RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board is an optional device for
EasyCoder F2 or EasyCoder F4, that provides these printers with
two extra interfaces, "uart2:" and "uart3:". The printer must be
fitted with the Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx firmware.
The RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board is either factory-installed in
the printer, or delivered as field-installable kits, one for EasyCoder
F2 and another for EasyCoder F4 (see Chapter 2).
PleaserefertoInternet (http://printer-rfid.intermec.com) foracom-
plete and updated list of the countries, in which the RFID 13.56
MHz Interface Board is approved for use. There you can also find
Declarations of Conformity (CE) in all the offical languages of the
European Union.
The "uart2:" interface can be fitted with straps and circuits for one
of the following alternatives:
•RS-232
•RS-422 non isolated
•RS-422 isolated
•RS-485
Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions how to configure the interface
board.
The "uart3:" interface connects to a piggyback-fitted RFID encod-
erthat provides the printer with the capability to write information
to an RFID 13.56 MHz tag in special media during printing. This
requires special application software, that can be found on Internet
(http://printer-rfid.intermec.com).
The RFID chip and antenna are usually glued to the back of the
media between the label and the liner. Even if the chip and antenna
are very thin, there will be a small bump at the surface of the
media, which may affect the printout quality, especially in connec-
tion with thermal transfer printing. To get the best printout quality,
consider the following recommendations:
•Increase the printhead pressure by turning the adjustment screw
2–4 turns clockwise (see the printer's User's Guide).
•Avoid placing important information, like bar codes, on top or
in the immidate vicinity of the chip and antenna edges.
•In case of thermal transfer printing, use soft wax-based ribbons
(GP, Standard, or Basewax).
Application of Use
Interfaces
PrintingRecommenda-
tions
Approvals
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Chapter 1 Description
RFID Media Recom-
mendations
Because the RFID tag is a part of a system consisting of the
printer, the tag, the media in which the tag is fitted, and the
reader, all applications should be tested before installation.
As regards the printing characteristics of the media, the same
recommendations as for “ordinary”printing apply.
The chip and antenna of the tag should face the platen roller,
not the printhead.
The location of the RFID tag depends on if the tag goes along
or across the media feed direction. When writing to the RFID
tag, the media must be in a position where the tag antenna is
inside the areas illustrated below,
The size of the “writeable area”could vary between different
manufacturers of tags. It is advisable always to test out optimal
positions for the tag type used. The area shown below corre-
sponds to a 2 in. × 3 in. Tag-It™ tag.
Front of
printhead
Antenna
Chip
Tag
Max 125 mm
(5 inches) Max 100 mm
(4 inches)
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Chapter 1 Description
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Intermec Printer AB
Idrottsvägen 10
Box 123
S-431 22 Mölndal
Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility1, that the product
EasyCoder F2/F4 RFID 13.56 MHz
to which this declaration relates
is in conformity with the following standards
RTTE/EMC:
ETSI EN 300 330-1 (2000-07 Draft)
ETSI EN 300 330-2 (2000-07 Draft)
SP Swedish National Testing and Resarch Institute
Box 857, S-501 15 BORÅS
Id mark 0402
Emission:
ETSI EN 310 489-3:
EN 55 022:1994, class B conducted
EN 61 000-3-2:1995
EN 61 000-3-3:1995
Immunity:
ETSI EN 310 489-3:
EN 61 000-4-2:1995
EN 61 000-4-3:1995
EN 61 000-4-4:1995
EN 61 000-4-5:1995
EN 61 000-4-6:1995
EN 61 000-4-11:1995
Electrical Safety:
EN 60 950
following the provisions of Directives
95/5/EEC, 89/336/EEC,
and
73/23/EEC
Mölndal 2001-04-01
...................................................................
Mats Cremon
President
1/. Intermec assumes no responsibility as regards fulfilling the CE Directive if the printer is han-
dled, modified or installed in other manners than those described in Intermec’s manuals.
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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers –Installation Instructions
Chapter 2
Fitting the Interface
Board
#T20Torx screws (3 places)
Field Installation
Generally, the illustrations show an
EasyCoder F4 printer. However, the
same principles applies to EasyCoder
F2 printers.
The RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Kit comes in two versions, one
for EasyCoder F2 and another for EasyCoder F4. Each kits
contains:
•One interface board fitted for RS-232 on "uart2:".
•One flat cable.
•One antenna (different sizes for EasyCoder F2 and F4.)
•One cable strap
•Two self-adhesive cable straps
•This Installation Instruction booklet.
Circuits for RS-422 non-isolated, RS-422 isolated, and RS-485
can be bought separately from Intermec.
The only tools required are a #T10 Torx screwdriver and a long
#T20 Torx screwdriver. Field installation should only be per-
formed by a skilled service technician.
•Open the electronics compartment by removing the front/
left-hand cover, which is held by three #T20 Torx screws
from the media compartment side of the center section.
Warning!
Switch off the power and disconnect the power cord. The
electronics compartment contains high voltage compo-
nents and wires. Do not open the electronics compart-
ment before the printer is safely disconnected from any AC
supply.
Installation Kits
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Chapter 2 Field Installation
#T10 Torx screw
Cover Plate
#T10 Torx screw
•Remove the two #T10 Torx screws that hold the interface
cover plate on the printer’s rear plate. Remove the cover
plate.
•Save the cover plate for possible later use. Keep the
screws.
•If necessary, fit or remove circuits and straps to adapt the
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for the desired type of
serial interface on "uart2:" as described in Chapter 3.
•Insert the interface board with the components side facing
right, as seen from behind.
•Attach the interface board to the printer’s rear plate by
means of the two screws left over when you removed the
original cover plate.
•Connect the flat cable included in the kit between connector
P81 on the CPU board and connector P1 on the interface
board (see the next page).
Fitting the Interface
Board, cont.
Interface
Board
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Chapter 2 Field Installation
Fitting the Interface
Board, cont.
P35
IC305
P32
IC304
P33
P81
1-971615-00.P01
C7
R12
R15
R14
R13
R9
R8
R3
R2
R1
JP1
IC7
IC6
IC5
IC2
IC1
C15
C14
C13
C12
C11
C6
RP1
C5
C4
C3
C2
P5
P6
C1
C10
C16 D1
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
IC3IC4
IC18
JP2
P3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R11
R10
S3
+
+
+
+
S1
S2
S4
C17
C9
IC10
UART2
*Term.if end of cable
RS485: IC4, S3, S4*
RS422isolated: IC3, S2, S4
RS232: IC2
RS422nonisol.: IC18, S1,S4
AB
P4
RFE
UART3
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P1
CPU Board
Interface Board
Cable
•Make sure that the cable between CPU board and interface
board runs as illustrated below.
•Fit the antenna as described on the next page.
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Chapter 2 Field Installation
The shape of the antenna differs between EasyCoder F2 and
EasyCoder F4. The antenna is fitted inside the lower media
guide. To be able to fit it, you must remove the tear bar, the
guide link, and media guide assy.
•Raise the printhead to open position.
•Remove the tear bar by pulling it upwards. Avoid bending
the hooks, which will make it loose-fitting.
•Press down the snap-lock at the bottom of the guide link
and pry the guide link away from the shafts of the platen
roller and the liner drive roller.
Fitting the Antenna
bw
fw
Tear Bar
Platen Roller
Liner Drive Roller
Guide Link
Snap-Lock
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