Intermec EasyCoder F4 Installation Instructions Manual

EasyCoder F4
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Intermec EasyCoder F4 is a versatile printer suitable for applications in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. It features two extra interfaces, "uart2:" and "uart3:", allowing for flexible connectivity options. With its RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board, it can encode data onto RFID tags attached to items, enabling automatic identification and tracking. The device supports different serial interface types, including RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, providing seamless integration with various systems.

Intermec EasyCoder F4 is a versatile printer suitable for applications in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. It features two extra interfaces, "uart2:" and "uart3:", allowing for flexible connectivity options. With its RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board, it can encode data onto RFID tags attached to items, enabling automatic identification and tracking. The device supports different serial interface types, including RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, providing seamless integration with various systems.

Installation Instruc-
tions
RFID 13.56 MHz
Interface Board for
EasyCoder F2 and
F4 Printers
Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Intermec Printer AB.
© Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2002. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden.
EasyCoder and Fingerprint are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp. The word Intermec,
and the Intermec logo are trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.
Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division onf Textron, Inc.
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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
SYSTEMS
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SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
Antenna
Information
Reader with Transceiver
System & Application
Hardware & Software
Write to Tag
Read from Tag
The term RFID (radio frequency identifi cation) describes the
use of radio frequency signals to provide automatic identifi ca-
tion of items.
RFID is a fl exible technology that combines advantages not
available with other identifi cation 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 diffi cult 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-specifi c software.
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
2
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
fi tted with the Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx fi rmware.
The RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board is either factory-installed in
the printer, or delivered as fi eld-installable kits, one for EasyCoder
F2 and another for EasyCoder F4 (see Chapter 2).
Please refer to Internet (http://printer-rfi d.intermec.com) for a com-
plete and updated list of the countries, in which the RFID 13.56
MHz Interface Board is approved for use. There you can also fi nd
Declarations of Conformity (CE) in all the offi cal languages of the
European Union.
The "uart2:" interface can be fi tted 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 confi gure the interface
board.
The "uart3:" interface connects to a piggyback-fi tted 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-rfi d.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
Printing Recommenda-
tions
Approvals
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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
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 fi tted, 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)
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
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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 responsibility
1
, 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 fulfi lling the CE Directive if the printer is han-
dled, modifi ed or installed in other manners than those described in Intermec’s manuals.
5
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 2
Fitting the Interface
Board
#T20 Torx 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 fi tted for RS-232 on "uart2:".
• One fl at 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
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
6
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, fi t 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 fl at 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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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 Field Installation
Fitting the Interface
Board, cont.
P35
IC305
P32
IC304
P33
P81
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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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
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.
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
8
Chapter 2 Field Installation
The shape of the antenna differs between EasyCoder F2 and
EasyCoder F4. The antenna is fi tted inside the lower media
guide. To be able to fi t 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-fi tting.
• 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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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 Field Installation
Fitting the Antenna,
cont.
• EasyCoder F4 only: From the electronics compartment,
disengage the snap-lock that holds the cable guard and pull
it out along the shaft.
• Pull out the standard edge guide or the two quick-load
guides.
• Disconnect the LSS cable from connector P53 on the front
edge of the CPU board (marked “LSS.”)
• Remove the three #T20 Torx screws that hold the media
guide assembly and pull it out until the connector of the
LSS cable reaches the center section. Be careful not to lose
the grounding spring at the front tip of the assembly.
• At the inside of the front of the lower media guide, there are
two rails for holding the antenna board. Insert the antenna
board with the component side facing down. Gently bend
the antenna cable in a straight angle rearwards, taking care
not to break the soldering.
b
w
fw
Media Guide assy.
#T20 Torx screws (x3)
Cable Guard
(EasyCoder F4 only)
Snap-lock
Grounding Spring
Antenna Cable
Antenna Board
Lower Media Guide
(inner side)
Rails
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
10
Chapter 2 Field Installation
• Route the cable through the same slot in the center section
as the LSS cable.
• Fit back the media guide assy and grounding spring using
the three #T20 Torx screws while pulling at the antenna and
LSS cables. Make sure the grunding spring is fi tted straight
up.
• Put back the edge guide or the quick-load guides. In case of
EasyCoder F4, also put back the cable guard.
• Put back the guide link and the tear bar, making sure that
the tear bar snaps at the inner end of the liner drive roller.
• Connect the LSS cable to P53 at the front edge of the CPU
board (marked “LSS”).
• Route the antenna cable along the edge of the bottom plate
and connect it to the RFID interface board as illustrated
below.
• Secure the antenna cable to the RFID interface board using
the cable strap included in the kit.
• Fit the two self-adhesive cable straps on the antenna cable
and attach them to the upper side of the bottom plate where
they will not interfere with the stiffeners on the inside of the
front/left-hand cover.
Fitting the Antenna,
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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
P1
Connect here!
Strap
To antenna board
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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 Field Installation
• Put back the cover over the electronics compartment.
• Connect the power cord.
• Now you have one new interface connector on the printer’s
rear plate in addition to the standard interfaces "uart1:" and
"usb1:". Connect the interface cables and switch on the
power.
• If you want to use the serial communication port "uart2:",
enter the Setup Mode to set the proper baud rate, character
length, parity, number of stop bits, fl owcontrol, new line,
and buffer size parameters. See Chapter 3 for specifi ca-
tions.
• Using RFID 13.56 requires special application software, that
can be found on Internet (http://printer-rfi d.intermec.com).
Serial Interface
"uart2:"
Serial Interface
"uart1:"
Serial No. Label
Serial Interface
"usb1:"
Completing the Instal-
lation
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
12
Chapter 3
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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
P1
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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
Fit RS-232 circuit on IC2
No circuits on IC3, IC4, or IC18
Strap on S4 deactivated
(fi tted on one pin only)
Strap on S1 deactivated
(fi tted on one pin only)
Serial Port Confi guration "uart2:"
The serial communication port "uart2:" can be confi gured for
one of four different types of serial communication:
• RS-232
• RS-422 non isolated
• RS-422 isolated
• RS-485
By fi tting or removing certain circuits and straps, the desired
type of interface can be selected. This is either done at factory
or by the customer. There can only be one driver circuit and its
corresponding straps fi tted at a time.
Caution!
When fi tting circuits yourself, do it before connecting the inter-
face board and make sure that the circuits are not fi tted upside
down (see front end markings in the illustrations in this chap-
ter.) Also take care so all “legs” of the circuits fi t into their
respective slots in the socket and are not bent. Also, take
proper precautions so as to protect the board and circuits from
electrostatic discharges.
Introduction
RS-232
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RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
Chapter 3 Serial Port Confi guration "uart2:"
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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
P1
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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
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
P1
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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
RS-422 Non Isolated
No circuit on IC2
Fit RS-422 circuit on IC18
Fit strap on S4
Fit strap on S1 only
No circuit on IC2
Fit RS-422 circuit on IC3
Fit strap on S4
Fit strap on S2 only
RS-422 Isolated
RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board for EasyCoder F2 and F4 Printers – Installation Instructions
14
Chapter 3 Serial Port Confi guration "uart2:"
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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
P1
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
1
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
SYSTEMS
www.idsys.co.uk
Connector Confi gura-
tion
The serial interface for "uart2:" uses a female DB-25pin con-
nector.
Pin Signal Name Description
1 Not connected
2 TxD RS-232 Transmitter
3 RxD RS-232 Receiver
4 RTS RS-232 Request To Send
5 CTS RS-232 Clear To Send
6 DSR RS-232 Data Set Ready
7 GND Ground
8–14 Not connected
15 +RS422RI +RS-422 Receive
16 +5V 5 Volt for external use (max. 200 mA)
1
17 -RS422RI - RS-422 Receive
18 Not connected
19 +RS422DO + RS-422 Transmit/+ RS-485
20 DTR RS-232 Data Terminal Ready
21 -RS422DO - RS-422 Transmit/- RS-485
22 RI RS-232 Ring Indicator
23 Shield Optional shield for RS-422 and RS-485
24–25 Not connected
1
/. The external 5V is automatically switched off at overload.
RS-485
No circuit on IC2
Fit RS-485 circuit on IC4
Fit strap on S4 if end of cable
Fit strap on S3 only
Intermec Printer AB
Idrottsvägen 10, P.O. Box 123
S-431 22 Mölndal, Sweden
tel +46 31 869500
fax +46 31 869595
www.intermec.com
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