QRKHI469310RFID Transmitter

User’s Guide MP9310 Low-Power UHF Reader Module THEPOWERTOCHOOSE SAMSys MP9310 Low-Power UHF Reader Module User’s Guide Second Edition (February 2005) © Copyright 2005 SAMSys Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The content of this manual is for information use only and is subject to change without notice. SAMSys assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SAMSys. SAMSys products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury, property damage, or environmental damage. About SAMSys SAMSys Technologies, Inc. is a world-leading provider of RFID reader hardware solutions in the LF, HF, and UHF segments of the RFID marketplace. SAMSys is a public company listed on the Toroto Stock Exchange under the symbol SMY. SAMSys Technologies, Inc. 44 East Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 11 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G8 Canada Phone: (905) 707-0404 Toll Free: (877) 463-6546 Fax: (905) 707-9944 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.samsys.com Part Number: HI469310-01-UG-V2.3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice 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 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.The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by SAMSys Technologies. In order to comply with FCC radiated emissions requirements, the MP9310 with the optional Ethernet port must use a Category 5 shielded cable. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Trademarks SAMSys is a trademark of SAMSys Technologies, Inc. HyperTerminal ® is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve, Inc. EPC is a trademark of EPCglobal, Inc. Other company, product or service names appearing in this manual may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. MP9310 User’s Guide i Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the MP9310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2 – Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Low-Power UHF Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reader Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reader Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing the System Connector Ribbon Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the RF Command Suite Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ethernet LAN Communication Setup (MP9310-NE/EE Only) . . . . . . . 8 Setting Transmit Power – TD0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Antenna Gain – TG0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Digital Input/Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chapter 3 – Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MP9310 Power Up and Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the RF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Selecting Tag Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Enabling Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Configuring Specific Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Reading Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tag Reading Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Reading Tags Using RF Command Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Writing Blank Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Modifying Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…

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SAMSys Technologies, Inc. 2525 Meridian Parkway, Ste. 60 Durham, NC 27713 February 1, 2005 Attn: Reviewing Engineer Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Re: Certification Application for MP9310 UHF Reader Module FCC ID: QRKHI469310 This letter serves as an official request for confidentiality under FCC Rule Section 0.457 and 0.459. We have requested that the following diagrams required to be submitted with this application be withheld from public review: • MP9310 Block Diagrams • MP9310 Operational Description • MP9310 Electrical Schematic The application contains information that SAMSys Technologies, Inc. deems to be trade secrets and proprietary. If made public, this information may be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Please contact me if there is any additional information you may need. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Michael Koch Vice President of Engineering SAMSys Technologies, Inc.

SAMSys Technologies, Inc. 2525 Meridian Parkway, Ste. 60 Durham, NC 27713 February 1, 2005 Re: Professional Installation of the MP9310 UHF Reader Module FCC ID: QRKHI469310 This letter outlines the justification for the Professional Installation of the SAMSys MP9310 UHF Reader Module by highlighting: • Application (or intended use) of the device • Installation Requirements • Method of marketing the device Intended Use of Equipment The intended use of this equipment is for industrial and commercial applications. It is not intended to be used by the general public. The market for this module is OEMs producing RFID-based (smart) labels. The intended application consists of integrating the module into industrial bar-code/smart label printers and the specialized equipment used for the application of smart labels to cartons and pallets. Other applications for MP9310 UHF Reader Module are conveyor systems, warehouse portals, and forklift trucks. Installation Requirements The installation requirements for the MP9310 UHF Reader Module are outlined in detail in the Users Guide. Method of marketing the device This product will not be sold to the general public. It is available only through SAMSys or through the SAMSys network of Value Added Resellers and Systems Integrators. These entities have been trained by SAMSys to insure that installations meet configuration and set-up requirements. Please contact me if there is any additional information you may need. Sincerely, Michael Koch Vice President of Engineering SAMSys Technologies, Inc.

External View – Top/Front – MP9310 External View – Top/Rear – MP9310

The Power to Choose MP9310 UHF Reader Module System Connector RF Out FCC ID: QRKHI469310 CANADA 210 IC:4572A-MP9310 This product makes use of Intermec US Patent 5,550,547 when operating in accordance with ANSI MH10.8.4 and AIAG B11 standards. 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 that may cause undesired operation. MP9310-N MP9310-NE (with Ethernet)

Internal Photos – MP9310 Component Side – Shields in Place Component Side – Shields Removed Solder Side

Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 57 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210B IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test 8: Maximum Permissible Exposure Test Requirement: 47 CFR Part 1 Test Specification: 47 CFR Part 1, Section 1.1307 Test Procedure: Maximum Permissible Exposure limits are as follows: FCC Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm 2 ) Averaging Time E 2 , H 2 . or S (minutes) 0.3 – 3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6 3.0 - 30 1824/f 4.89/f (900/f 2 )* 6 30 - 300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300 – 1500 - - f/300 6 1500 – 100,000 - - 5.0 6 * Plane-wave equivalent power density FCC Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm 2 ) Averaging Time E 2 , H 2 . or S (minutes) 0.3 - 1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34 - 30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f 2 )* 30 30 - 300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300 – 1500 - - f/1500 30 1500 – 100,000 - - 1.0 30 *Plane-wave equivalent power density Test Details: This device is considered to possibly be located in either environment. See calculation for assumptions. Background: Per the following guidance from OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C required minimum spacings are provided to the professional installer. Transmitter or Device Type 18 Output 19 Applicable Methods to Ensure Compliance 20 Transmitters using indoor antennas that operate at 20 cm or more from nearby persons >2.5 W at 915 MHz If the MPE distance is greater than that required for normal operation of the device, operating instructions, warning instructions and/or warning labels may be used to ensure compliance by indicating the minimal separation distance to comply with MPE limits. If the antennas are professionally installed to ensure compliance, warning instructions and warning labels are not necessary. =< 2.5 W at 915 MHz or =< 4 W at 2450 MHz Transmitters operating at 2.5 W EIRP (1.5 W ERP) or less at 915 MHz, or at 4 W EIRP (2.4 W ERP) or less at 2450 MHz, generally are not expected to exceed MPE limits when nearby persons are 20 cm or more from most antennas. Therefore, special instructions and warnings are normally not necessary to ensure compliance. Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 58 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210B IC: 4572A-MP9310 MPE Calculation with highest EIRP: Assuming the highest gain antenna intended for use (9 dBi gain) and the device output must be restricted to 380 mW to comply with the Uncontrolled/General Exposure at a 20 cm distance. Further, it is shown that operating at maximum power with an antenna of 7.5 dBi or less gain, 20 cm spacing is sufficient to comply with the Uncontrolled/General Exposure Limit. S = EIRP / (4 * Pi * R 2 ), Power Density = EIRP / (4 * Pi * R 2 ), where EIRP = Output Power * Antenna Gain Uncontrolled/General Exposure – Calculation #1 0.380 Watt, 9 dBi antenna, 20 cm spacing Operating Frequency 902 MHz Output Power (Peak) 0.380 Watts Antenna Gain 9 dB or (linear) 7.94(unitless) Separation Distance 0.20 m -or- 7.874inches Peak Power Density 5.975 W/m 2 - or - 0.5975mW/cm 2 Exposure % (over 6 min timespan for uncontrolled) 100% Transmit Duty Cycle (Peak-to-Average Ratio) 100% Average Power Density 6.005 W/m 2 0.6005 mW/cm 2 Limit for Uncontrolled Exposure at Operating Frequency 6.01333 W/m 2 - or - 0.601333 mW/cm 2 Uncontrolled/General Exposure – Calculation #2 0.535 Watt, 7.5 dBi antenna, 20 cm spacing Operating Frequency 902 MHz Output Power (Peak) 0.535 Watts Antenna Gain 7.5 dB or (linear) 5.623413(unitless) Separation Distance 0.2 m -or- 7.874inches Peak Power Density 5.985 W/m 2 - or - 0.5985mW/cm 2 Exposure % (over 6 min timespan for uncontrolled) 100% Transmit Duty Cycle (Peak-to-Average Ratio) 100% Average Power Density 5.98526 W/m 2 - or - 0.5985 mW/cm 2 Limit for Uncontrolled Exposure at Operating Frequency 6.01333 W/m 2 - or - 0.601333 mW/cm 2

Project: 04RT08419 File: MC1884 Report: 040210C Date: December 15, 2004 (Revised February 8, 2005) Model: MP9310 Low-Power RFID Reader Device Test Report On Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing SAMSys Technologies Durham, NC 27713 Copyright  2004, 2005 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. authorizes the above-named company to reproduce this Report provided it is reproduced in its entirety. Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 2 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210C IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test Report Details: Tests Performed By: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 12 Laboratory Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Tests Performed For: SAMSys Technologies, Inc. 2525 Meridian Parkway, Lake Level Suite 60 Durham, NC 27713 USA Applicant Contact: Michael Koch Phone: +1 (919) 281-1576 Fax: +1 (919) 1551 Email: [email protected] Test Report Number: 040210 Test Report Date: December 15, 2004 - Initial Release (Revision A – 1/31/2005 to include 9 dBi antenna data) (Revision B – 2/3/2005 Revised MPE information) (Revision C – 2/8/2005 TCB requested modifications) Product Type: Radio Frequency ID reader Model Number: MP9310 Sample Serial Number: unserialized sample Sample Tag Number: S04LB259 EUT Category: Transmitter - Low Powered EUT Type: Component Sample Receive Date: November 12, 2004 Testing Start Date: November 12, 2004 Date Testing Complete: December 15, 2004 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. reports apply only to the specific samples tested under stated test conditions. All samples tested were in good operating condition throughout the entire test program. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to assure that additional production units of this model are manufactured with identical electrical and mechanical components. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. shall have no liability for any deductions, inferences or generalizations drawn by the client or others from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. issued reports. This report shall not be used to claim, constitute or imply product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, A2LA, or any agency of the US government. This report may contain test results that are not covered by the NVLAP or A2LA accreditation. The scope of accreditation is limited to the specific tests that are listed on the NVLAP and/or A2LA certificates provided at the end of this report. Complaints or inquiries regarding the information within this report shall be brought to the attention of the report’s author. Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 3 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210C IC: 4572A-MP9310 Summary of Testing: Test Test Name Comply Does Not See # Test Requirement/Specification Comply Remark 1 Conducted Disturbance Emissions - AC Voltage N/A N/A 5 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B / CISPR 22:1997 Class A 2 Radiated Spurious Emissions / Unintentional Emissions - 30 to 1000 MHz X - 8 47 CFR Part 15.247 / 47 CFR Part 15.209 and Part 15.247 (Restricted Band and Spurious) 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B / 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B (Unintentional) 3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - Above 1 GHz X - 8 47 CFR Part 15.247 / 47 CFR Part 15.209 and Part 15.247 (Restricted Band and Spurious) 4 Bandedge X - 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C / 47 CFR Part 15.247 5 Conducted Power, Conducted Spurious, and Occupied Bandwidth X - 47 CFR Part 15.247 / ANSI C63.4:2001 6 Radiated Disturbance Emissions - Peak-to-Average Ratio - - 6 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C / 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 7 Frequency Hopping Channels, Channel Spacing, and Dwell Time X - 47 CFR Part 15.247 / ANSI C63.4:2001 8 Maximum Permissible Exposure X - 47 CFR Part 1 Subpart I / 47 CFR Part 1.1307 Remarks: 1) OEM Installation: This device is installed into the host device at the point of manufacture. 2) Environment: The host device for this printer is not intended for residential environment. Class A limits apply for the digital portions of this device. 3) Antenna Connector: Antenna is attached with SMA-type connector that is considered to be “readily available”, however this device will be imbedded within other devices with antenna in the final product. 4) Antennas Tested: Two antennas were used for test: a. Minus 2.5 dBi antenna. b. Plus 9 dBi antenna. 5) Power: The RFID device is DC powered, therefore AC Conducted Emissions test is not applicable. Voltage is regulated within the device. 6) Peak-to-Average Ratio: No limit apples for Peak-to-Average ratio, however results are used to calculate average emissions. 7) Modifications: These modifications were required to comply: a. The manufacturer improved the case design to comply with radiated spurious harmonics. b. A shielded Ethernet 10-base-T cable was required to comply with radiated spurious emissions. It is required to instruct the user of this requirement. 8) Restricted Bands: From results of Tests 2 and 3, it is shown that the requirement for compliance with General Limits found in 15.209 is met in all restricted bands found in 15.205. 10) Similar Models: The MP 9310 is available with an optional Ethernet daughter board. All testing was performed with the Ethernet daughter board installed. The data is considered to be applicable to the non-Ethernet product as well without additional testing. 11) Composite Device: This device contains digital electronics subject to FCC Part 15 Subpart B rules. This device was found to comply with FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B limits. As testing was performed at a NVLAP- Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 4 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210C IC: 4572A-MP9310 accredited laboratory, the manufacturer may choose to use a Declaration of Conformity, rather than certification, for this portion of the device. Co…

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Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 19 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210A IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test 2, Item A - Test Set-Up Photo - Maximum Emissions Configuration: Radiated Spurious Emissions/Unintentional Emissions - 30 MHz to 10 GHz – Minus 2.5 dBi antenna Laptop computer is not visible behind easel. See next page. Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 20 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210A IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test 2, Item A - Test Set-Up Photo - Maximum Emissions Configuration: Radiated Spurious Emissions/Unintentional Emissions - 30 MHz to 10 GHz – Minus 2.5 dBi antenna Note: Styrofoam added below EUT to reduce reflection of emissions from wooden tabletop at high frequencies. EUT is shown in the “X Orientation” or flat. Antenna is positioned to be pointed with direction of maximum gain toward receive antenna. Measurements were also performed with EUT positioned on side and on end as shown below: X – Orientation Y – Orientation Z – Orientation Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 21 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210A IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test 2, Item C - Test Set-Up Photo - Maximum Emissions Configuration: Radiated Spurious Emissions/Unintentional Emissions - 30 MHz to 10 GHz – 9 dBi antenna Project: 04RT08419 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Issued: 12/01/04 File: MC1884 Test Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Page 22 of 60 FCC ID: QRKHI469310 Test Report: 040210A IC: 4572A-MP9310 Test 2, Item C - Test Set-Up Photo - Maximum Emissions Configuration: Radiated Spurious Emissions/Unintentional Emissions - 30 MHz to 10 GHz – 9 dBi antenna