RFID

RFID Reader Configuration

ASLO-RFID
03/02/2016
Versión 02.01
Index

Glossary ......................................................................................... 5

1 Objective ................................................................................... 6

2 Impinj Readers .......................................................................... 6

2.1 Impinj R420 ............................................................................................ 6

2.1.1 Physical Description ....................................................................... 6

2.1.2 Network Settings ............................................................................. 7

2.1.2.1 Steps to configure the network ........................................................... 7

2.1.3 Firmware update .............................................................................. 9

2.1.3.1 Steps for updating the firmware .......................................................... 9

2.1.4 Functionality test ............................................................................ 12

2.1.4.1 Steps for testing a reader ................................................................. 12

2.1.5 Changing the Password ................................................................. 14

3 Sensormatic Readers ............................................................. 15

3.1 Sensormatic IDX-2000 ......................................................................... 15

3.1.1 Physical description ....................................................................... 15

3.1.2 Connection ..................................................................................... 16

3.1.2.1 USB connection................................................................................ 16

3.1.2.2 Connecting via Ethernet Port ............................................................ 17

3.1.3 Changing the configuration ........................................................... 17

3.1.4 Updating Reader Firmware ............................................................. 19

3.1.5 Detacher firmware update .............................................................. 21

3.1.5.1 Interactive option .............................................................................. 21

3.1.5.2 Single command option .................................................................... 26

3.1.6 Detacher operating modes ............................................................. 26

3.1.6.1 Change via SSH ............................................................................... 26

 3.1.6.2 Change via physical buttons on detacher ......................................... 30

3.1.7 Change password ........................................................................... 30

3.1.8 Disabling Telnet .............................................................................. 31

4 SICK Readers .......................................................................... 32

4.1 SICK RFU630 ...................................................................................... 32

4.1.1 Physical Description ...................................................................... 32

4.1.2 Network Connection ....................................................................... 33

4.1.2.1 Change Configuration....................................................................... 33

Control sheet
ASLO-RFID

Version 02.01

Written NHR 03/02/2016

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Version Date Author Description

1.00 30/04/2012 NHR Document creation

SSH commands to replace telnet

1.01 01/07/2015 AitorGAR commands

2.00 01/02/2016 AitorGAR Sensormatic Readers added

Sick Readers added and how to change

2.01 02/02/2016 AitorGAR default password.
Disable Telnet.

2.01 18/04/2016 LMFO English translation

Glossary
SGA Sistema de Gestión de Almacén (Warehouse Management System)
Group of applications and software components to manage and to
have full control on the procedures of a distribution center.

SKU Single Keeping Unit

The code contains:

Type/model/quality/color/size/warehouse/campaign/year

Container Any support that allows the movement of goods within the
distribution centers.

RFID Radio-frequency identification

RFID Station Set of electronic and mechanical devices that allow to read / write
tags that go through a station. RFID stations may differ from each
other in composition and component distribution, such as number of
readers, location, read or write operations.

RFID Tag Electronic component capable of storing information which can be

read or written. In Inditex’s case, it is within the alarms of the
garments.

EPC (Electronic Information contained in a tag that allows it to uniquely identify and
Product Code) contains information about the product it is associated with.
1 Objective
Describe, in detail, the configuration from scratch of different RFID readers at the warehouses.

Safety should be improved as much as possible following instructions below:

 Use SSH instead of telnet, in some readers it is necessary to disable the telnet service manually.
 Change the default password to 'Trustno1'

The use of the SSH PuTTy client (http://www.putty.org) is recommended. Or,

(http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html) is also available.

2 Impinj Readers
This manufacturer has two available models; the R420 & the R220. Their differences lie mainly by the
number of available antenna outputs; four in the first one and two in the second. As for the configuration,
it is the same process for both models, so we´ll go through the R420 model.

2.1 Impinj R420

2.1.1 Physical Description

FIGURE 1. FRONT PANEL OF PORTS

FIGURE 2. FRONT PANEL OF ANTENNAS

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 2.1.2 Network Settings
All readers must have a static IP address permanently configured compatible with the address of each
center.

The readers that come from the manufacturer with a firmware version higher than the 4.10.0 will come
with the following fixed IP as default:

IP Address: 169.254.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

In this case you should only carry-out the configuration setup from step 3 to change to the IP to the one
assigned to your center. If it doesn´t have the above default IP, for example in the case of a replacement
reader or aged stock, you´ll need to configure it from step 1.

The old R420 readers with firmware version lower than 4.10.0 (should be updated), as by default they
are configured to obtain an IP automatically via DHCP. Also, the hostname of each reader comes set with
the following details: speedwayr-xx-yy-zz where xx, yy, zz are the last three pairs of the MAC address of
the device. You can find the MAC address on a label stuck down one side of the reader.

You must have a DHCP server installed on the computer from which you will perform the configuration of
the reader. The easiest way is to install Bonjour Print Services (http://support.apple.com/kb/dl999).
This guide has been developed with these services installed.

2.1.2.1 Steps to configure the network

1. Connect a normal network cable (not crossed) to the reader and to PC.

2. Ping the reader, to obtain its IP address, as follows:

ping speedwayr-xx-yy-zz.local

FIGURE 3. OBTAINING IP DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNED

1. To connect to the reader it´s necessary to use the SSH protocol. It is necessary to have a specific
software client such as PuTTY. Once the file > putty.exe has been executed, select SSH
connection, enter the IP address of the reader and click on the Open button.

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 FIGURE 4. PUTTY, STARTING SCREEN

If a pop-up window appears that the RSA host code it not cached in the registry you must click
on Yes.

FIGURE 5. PUTTY, POP-UP ALERT RSA CODE NOT REGISTERED

1. Enter username and password:

Login: root
Default password: impinj

2. Set the network settings to static running the following command:

config network IP static IP Mask Gateway. Where IP is the IP address to be

assigned, Mask is the network mask and Gateway is the default gateway.

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 FIGURE 6. STATIC NETWORK CONFIGURATION

3. Once done, the reader’s connection will be lost. It is necessary to make a new connection to the IP
address assigned and check that the configuration is permanently running the following command:

show network summary

FIGURE 7. CHECKING NETWORK CONFIGURATION

2.1.3 Firmware update

All readers must operate with firmware version 5.4.0.240 or higher. If the firmware version installed is
lower than the one mentioned above it must be updated.

2.1.3.1 Steps for updating the firmware

1. Open a browser and enter the URL http: //www.xxx.yyy.zzz where www.xxx.yyy.zzz is
the IP address of the reader.

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 FIGURE 9. READER’S HOME PAGE

2. If the Software Version section indicates a version lower than 5.4.0.240 (as in Figure 9) it is
necessary to update the firmware.

3. In the Reader’s Upgrade section, click on browse and select the file octane_5_X_X.upg which
should have been provided with this manual.

FIGURE 8. UPDATE IN PROCESS

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 4. Do not interrupt the process (it takes about two minutes) and wait until the reader requests to
be restarted. When this appears, click the Reboot button and wait for the device to restart.

FIGURE 9. REBOOT REQUEST

FIGURE 10. REBOOT PROCESS OF READER

5. Once the automatic restart has finished, the homepage be will appear again showing the new
firmware version.

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 FIGURE 11. HOME PAGE AFTER THE UPDATE

2.1.4 Functionality test

Following an upgrade or a configuration modification it´s recommended to check the reader is working
correctly. We must use the Impinj MultiReader software given with this guide for this.

We´ll also need a small bag of counted tags.

2.1.4.1 Steps for testing a reader

1. Install the MultiReader software if you haven’t previously done so.
2. Set the MultiReader to connect to reader. Settings > Configure

Control Reader: Yes

IP address: The corresponding one
Model: Speedway R420
Operating Region: ETSI EN302-208-1 V1.2.1

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 FIGURE 12. READER SETTINGS

3. Once connected, you should see the following:

FIGURE 13. CONNECTED AND ANTENNA 1 GREEN

4. Place the bag of tags on the RFID table and press the START Inventory Run Mode button

5. The table shown below will show tags that are being read:

FIGURE 14. INVENTORY

6. The number of Unique Tags should increase until they coincide with those you placed in the bag.

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 FIGURE 15. MULTIREADER MAIN SCREEN

7. To finish, click > STOP Inventory Run.

2.1.5 Changing the Password

To change the password it is necessary to connect via SSH and execute the following command:

config access mypasswd [CURRENT_PASSWORD] [NEW_PASSWORD]

For Example:

config access mypasswd impinj TrustNo1

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3 Sensormatic Readers
From this manufacture model IDX-2000-E1 is used.

3.1 Sensormatic IDX-2000

This model works collectively with both the reader and the detacher simultaneously, meaning there are
two different firmwares; one for the reader and the other for the detacher.

3.1.1 Physical description

FIGURE 16. PORT PANEL

FIGURE 17. ANTENNA PANEL AND STATUS LEDS

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 3.1.2 Connection
All configured readers should have a static IP address, permanently and compatible with the network
configuration of each center.

There are two possibilities of connecting to the device: via USB or Ethernet (labelled “USB B Device” &
“Ethernet 1” as shown below). If you know the IP of the device you may connect via Ethernet, if not you
should use USB.

3.1.2.1 USB connection

FIGURE 18. READER WITH POWER AND USB

Once the device has been powered with 24V and connected the USB cable from the reader to a PC, it will
ask to install a virtual network card. The reader comes preprogrammed with a DHCP server for the USB
connection, meaning an IP will automatically be assigned to the PC.

Readers Default configuration is as follows:

IP address: 169.168.169.1
Network mask: 255.255.255.0

In the event that the configuration isn´t as above you can open network settings and check “DHCP Server
IPv4”:

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 FIGURE 19. USB IP DATA

3.1.2.2 Connecting via Ethernet Port

Readers Default configuration is as follows:

IP address: 169.168.100.100
Network mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.100.1

It´ll be necessary to setup your PC with an IP in that rank or equally from the assigned IP.

3.1.3 Changing the configuration

Once connected, open a web browser and in the address bar type the IP of the device. It will ask you for
login details which are as follows:

login: admin
password: USBB24

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Once logged in you should see the following screen:

FIGURE 20. WEB READER

To change the IP choose > “IP Settings”

FIGURE 21. IP CONFIGURATION

It is changed only where it reads > “LAN IP Address”, inserting the IP, Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway without modifying the “IP Address for USB B Device Port”

Once complete press “Apply”.

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 3.1.4 Updating Reader Firmware
Readers should be used with firmware version 038.07.28 or above. If the firmware version installed is
below than the one mentioned, obligatory it must be updated as this will correct important known bugs.

To confirm current version login and navigate to “Device Information” from a web browser.

FIGURE 22. FIRMWARE VERSION

In the event that an update is required navigate to “Firmware Update”.

FIGURE 23. FIRMWARE UPDATE 1

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Click “Choose file” and find the update file (extension .bin).

FIGURE 24. FIRMWARE UPDATE 2

Following this click “Update”, this could take several minutes. Once complete the following message will
be displayed:

FIGURE 25. SUCCESFUL FIRMWARE UPDATE

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Restart the reader, and check the firmware version has been updated.

FIGURE 26. FIRMWARE CHECK

3.1.5 Detacher firmware update

It´ll be necessary to install the TFTP utility to transfer the file. There are two possibilities to update the
firmware of the detacher, the first is more user friendly allowing you to view versions before and after
than the second, having said that the second option is executing one simple command.

The detacher must be in RFID mode.

3.1.5.1 Interactive option

Send the firmware file via tftp:

tftp -i [IP READER] put DetacherP1-05.03.06.bin

Connect via SSH to the reader IP using the following credentials:

login: user
password: USBB24

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 FIGURE 27. SSH MENU

Select “r) Run reader diagnostic program after stopping the LLRP reader”

FIGURE 28. TEST MENU

Choose submenu “W) 1-Wire tests and EEPROM configurations”

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 FIGURE 29. MENU 1-WIRE

To confirm current firmware version, select the letter “S”:

FIGURE 30. DETACHER FIRMWARE VERSION

To update the firmware press the letter “F”, choose the corresponding port to which the detacher is
connected (1), and write the name of the file uploaded earlier via TFTP, saved to the directory /tmp/,
for example: /tmp/DetacherPP-05.03.06.bin

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The detacher lights should blink for 30 seconds. Following this the detacher will sound with a beep
meaning it has been updated. If after running the command nothing happens (the console will not show
you any errors) so you may have uploaded the file incorrectly, the directory is incorrect or the detacher
is not in RFID mode.

Confirm the update by pressing the letter “S” again.

Press the letter “Q” to exit the menu > “1-Wire” so now you should be in menu “Reader Test Menu” and
press letter “Q” again to enter the SSH menu. In here press letter “L” to restart the LLRP module ready
for its correct use.

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 FIGURE 31. QUIT MENU

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3.1.5.2 Single command option
1. Identify the reader port to which the detacher is connected to, for example port 1.
2. By default the detacher firmware file uses the following nomenclature: DetacherPP-
05.03.06.bin
3. Rename the file replacing the second “P” for the port number, for example: DetacherP1-
05.03.06.bin
4. Run the following command:
tftp -i [IP Reader] put c:\DetacherP1-05.03.06.bin
5. The detachers lights will start blinking shortly after and once updated a beep will sound.

3.1.6 Detacher operating modes

The detacher may be worked in three different modes: RFID, Stand-alone, RIFD stand-alone (default).
Our software requires the device to be in RFID mode. There are two ways of changing the mode; one via
SSH or two using the buttons found on the device.

If either devices have been started without a working network connection using our software you can
determine in which mode it is in depending on those lights that are on:

Color Mode

Red RFID

Orange RFID stand-alone

Green Stand-alone

3.1.6.1 Change via SSH

Connect via SSH to the readers IP using the following credentials:

login: user
password: USBB24

FIGURE 32. SSH MENU

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Choose the following option: (r) Run reader diagnostic program after stopping the LLRP reader)

FIGURE 33. TEST MENU

Select submenu “W) 1-Wire tests and EEPROM configurations”

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 FIGURE 34. MENU 1-WIRE

Press the letter “M” to enter the Mode submenu and enter connection port (1), and confirm the change
of Mode to “RFID Normal mode”.

FIGURE 35. RFID MODE

Press the letter “Q” to exit the 1-Wire menu bringing you to the “Reader Test Menu”. Select the letter
“Q” again to return to the SSH menu and in here select the letter “I” to restart the module. Once
restarted it´ll be ready to use.

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 FIGURE 36. QUIT MENU

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3.1.6.2 Change via physical buttons on detacher
What follows is information from the manufacture. Default password is: 1-2-3-2

FIGURE 37. WORKING MODE CHANGE

3.1.7 Change password

This can be carried-out via a web-browser by navigating to the field named “change password” where
you´ll need to enter the old password followed by the new one. Changes will take effect once the
button “Apply”.

FIGURE 38. PASSWORD CHANGE

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 3.1.8 Disabling Telnet
Disabling TELNET can be done via a web interface, navigating to “Restore Settings” and selecting “Select
settings File” we´d now upload the file named SENSORMATIC_DESHABILITAR_TELNET.xml

FIGURE 39. RESTORE SETTINGS

Following this the reader will ask to be restarted, do so by clicking on the “Reboot” button

FIGURE 40. REBOOTING AFTER TELNET DISABLE

To verify TELNET has been disabled try and connect via TELNET again and it shouldn´t be successful.

FIGURE 41. TELNET CONNECTION FAILURE

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4 SICK Readers
This manufacture has variants of the model RFU630 and RFU620, both however share the same
configuration.

It´ll be necessary to have SOPAS software installed on a PC.

4.1 SICK RFU630

4.1.1 Physical Description

FIGURE 42. UPPER SIDE, STATUS LEDS

FIGURE 43. CONNECTION PANEL

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 4.1.2 Network Connection
The best option is to connect via Ethernet directly to the reader.

4.1.2.1 Change Configuration

Once SOPAS has been installed and executed, making sure the reader is connected to the PC, it should
automatically be detected.

FIGURE 44. SOPAS, READER FINDING

Select one and click “Connect to new device”.

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 FIGURE 45. CONNECTING TO A READER 1

On the next screen select the type of device RFU6xx and “Continue”

FIGURE 46. CONNECTING TO A READER 2

Under name of interface choose “IP Communication”, and continue.

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 FIGURE 47. CHOOSING INTERFACE

On the next screen select to manual IP configuration.

FIGURE 48. MANUAL IP ADDRESS

Manually introduce IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway.

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 FIGURE 49. IP CHANGE

Click “ok” and the following window appears indicating that with the new IP the connection will be lost
and if you wish to continue sending the configuration to the device.

FIGURE 50. CONFIRM IP CHANGE

Once “yes” is selected the configuration will be transferred to the device leaving it ready to be used.

FIGURE 51.CONFIGURATION TRANSFER

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