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Thinkify, LLC TR-65 RFID Reader User Guide and Protocol Reference Version A October 2014 The TR-65 RFID READER DCN-TF-010045-A 1 TR-65 inside of a TR-200 Enclosure The TR-65 RFID READER DCN-TF-010045-A 2 Notices Notices Copyright ©2010 Thinkify, LLC. All rights reserved. Thinkify, LLC has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the products described in this document, including without limitation certain patents or patent pending applications in the U.S. or other countries. This document and the products to which it pertains are distributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, distribution and decompilation. No part of this product documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Thinkify, LLC and its licensors, if any. Third party software is copyrighted and licensed from Licensors. Thinkify, the Thinkify logo, TR-65 and other graphics, logos, and service names used in this document are trademarks of Thinkify, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. U.S. Government approval required when exporting the product described in this documentation. Federal Acquisitions: Commercial Software -- Government Users Subject to Standard License Terms and Conditions. U.S. Government: If this Software is being acquired by or on behalf of the U.S. Government or by a U.S. Government prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier), then the Government's rights in the Software and accompanying documentation shall be only as set forth in this license; this is in accordance with 48 C.F.R. 227.7201 through 227.7202-4 (for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions) and with 48 C.F.R. 2.101 and 12.212 (for non-DoD acquisitions). DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARANTEES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THATSUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID. Note Regarding RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator (antenna) and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Notice and Cautions Any changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Thinkify, LLC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The TR-65 RFID READER DCN-TF-010045-A 3 FCC Notice and Cautions 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. 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. Revision History 1 October 2014 – TR-65 User Guide Created The TR-65 RFID READER DCN-TF-010045-A 4 About Thinkify, LLC About Thinkify, LLC Thinkify, LLC is a wireless technology company specializing in RFID hardware and software products. With 30 years of combined experience in RFID and over 35 patents in the field, our founding team is one of the technically strongest in the industry. Our focus is embedded RFID. -- Applications where we use RFID to enable common objects, devices and whole environments to become aware of the world around them. This capability can transform the way people and objects interact, blurring the line between the physical world and the virtual. Thinkify is a privately held company, located in Morgan Hill, California. We feel that partnerships should be healthy and that Engineering should be beautiful. Thinkify, LLC 18450 Technology Drive, Suite E1 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone: 408.782.7111 FAX: 408.782.2111 Web: www.thinkifyit.com Thinkify – Making things think. (tm) The TR-65 RFID READER DCN-TF-010045-A 5 About Thinkify, LLC Table of Contents TR-65 inside of a TR-200 Enclosure..........................................................................................................................2 Notices.............................................................................................................................................................................3 Note Regarding RF Exposure.................................................................................................................................3 FCC Notice and Cautions........................................................................................................................................3 Revision History........................................................................................................................................................4 About Thinkify, LLC.......................................................…

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the wireless lab External Photos Company Name: Thinkify Model Number: TR-65 1. EUT External Top 2. EUT External Bottom the wireless lab 3. EUT External Side One 4. EUT External Side Two the wireless lab 5. EUT External Side Three

the wireless lab Internal Photos Company Name: Thinkify Model Number: TR-65 1. EUT Internal Top with shield 2. Radio Card Front with Shield the wireless lab 3. EUT Radio Card Bottom without shield

Thinkify TR-65 The TR-65 is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader module manufactured by Thinkify. RFID is a technology used to identify objects at a distance by the wireless reading of tags. These tags contain data about the object to which they are attached. A full RFID system will contain tags, readers and an infrastructure data base linking all this information together. The TR-65 and the identification system it helps complete operates in the following manner. The TR-65 will transmit a source of RF energy in the 915 MHz ISM band that the tag uses to rectify as a source of power. The reader does this by transmitting this RF energy through an antenna. The tag collects this energy for its' use through its' own antenna. Most all tags in this UHF band rectify this RF energy with voltage multipliers to create a source of energy sufficient for the tag to run its' state machine and power its' memory access. Upon being parasitically powered the tag is enabled to exchange information with the reader. This either happens automatically or through instructions transmitted from the reader. In the TR-65's case this communication method is called backscatter. The tag will selectively change its' reflective characteristics usually in response to the contents of the tags memory. Simply put, the tag sends information back to the reader by selectively modulating its' antenna's reflective characteristics. Those reflections are decoded to determine communication contents of the tag. The reader is able to detect these changes in reflection and “read” the tags data by comparing the outgoing and the received RF wave. The received data is usually information about the object to which the tag is attached. For example, the primary use of the TR-65 is with supply chain tags which contain the identifier of the object or box to which the tag is attached. As the tag passes the reader antenna attached to the TR-65, the reader is transmitting RF energy which the tag gathers with its antenna and uses to power up its' internal state machine. The tag begins reflecting back its' identification data upon reaching field strengths of about 1.4 V/m or less and receiving the proper instructions. Usually at this point the reader determines the identity of the tag and thus the object to which the tag is attached. The TR-65 reader then sends information along to a network to be used and shared. TR-65 The TR-65 operates in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz UHF ISM band. It supports the EPCglobal Generation 2 (ISO 18000-6C) as one mode of operation. The TR-65 contains an autonomous mode, a programmable state machine that enables the reader to operate independently based on external I/O triggers, timing or software inputs. This allows end users to precisely control the parameters for timing, power, antenna usage and other critical variables without network latency. The TR-65 provides the added simplicity of a single antenna port design, which provides a smaller footprint than some previously existing readers. Only one antenna per read point is required, reducing system cost and complexity. Active noise cancellation accomplished by digitally controlled antenna matching makes for a very sensitive reader compared to any other system. The TR-65 offers several methods for interference mitigation that provide a powerful solution to the challenge of noisy environments. Frequency hopping and frequency selection: By either enabling frequency hopping for or enabling a specific set frequency over network instructions the TR-65 is able to operate with a minimum of interference. EPC Gen 2 Dense Reader Mode: The TR-65 is compliant by design with the EPC Gen 2 Dense Interrogator specification, which may reduce reduce interference impact on other readers. Interference Rejection: The powerful, dynamically adjustable signal processing architecture of the TR-65 ensures strong interference rejection in the presence of other readers or devices. Event-triggered operation and Autonomous Mode: The Autonomous Mode functionality enables the reader to collect tag data when triggered by external events detected by electric eyes and other sensors. In this mode, readers are activated only when needed, thereby reducing the ambient signal level. Conducted output power is user-adjustable up to near .5 Watts maximum for FCC Part 15 unlicensed operation. The transmitter has been optimized to handle the demanding requirements of dense reader modes. These optimizations include the use of phase shift keying and filtering to reduce out-of-band emissions to well below industry standards. The reader contains a transmitter section, receiver section, synthesizer section and I/O. The receiver section is made up of amplifiers, I/Q demodulator, filtering and analog/digital converter. The transmitter section contains a digital/analog converter, I/Q modulator, filtering, power amplifier and the passive coupling circuit. The synthesizer section contains a variable oscillator and phase-locked loop. The digital board includes the microprocessor, DSP, and the input/output communication interfaces. The reader transmits a signal in the 902-928 MHz band through one of its' three available antennas. This range of the system is from contact to about 100 inches. To minimize radio interference, and extend reader life, the reader can be idle until an event triggers the reader to begin transmission. While the RF carrier is transmitted, the reader is monitoring the return signal for detected backscatter indicating the presence of a tag. While in EPC G2 mode or ISO-18000-6C mode the reader is able to request any empowered tag to respond under a distinct set of circumstances. If a tag is present it may have the ability to respond depending upon the query parameters. If the tag meets these parameters it will begin to backscatter data allowing the eventual reading of the tag's ID information by the reader. In any mode, the TR-65 transmits energy that is used by the tag to respond in a reflective m…

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Maximum Permissible Exposure THNK10; Thinkify TR-65 FCC, Part 15 §1.1310 Industry Canada RSS-Gen §5.6 Calculations for Maximum Permissible Exposure Levels Power Density = Pd (mW/cm 2 ) = EIRP/(4d 2 ) EIRP = P * G P = Peak output power (mW) G = Antenna numeric gain (numeric) d = Separation distance (cm) Numeric Gain = 10 ^ (G (dBi)/10) Because the EUT belongs to the General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure the limit of power density is 1.0 mW/cm 2 The calculations in the table below use highest gain antennas for the client EUT. Where the antenna gain exceeds 6dBi the transmitter power is reduced where necessary to meet the EIRP requirements. These calculations represent worst case in terms of the exposure levels. Freq. Band (MHz) Antenna Gain (dBi) Numeric Gain (numeric) Peak Output Power (dBm) Peak Output Power (mW) Calculated Safe Distance @ 1mW/cm 2 Limit(cm) Minimum Separation Distance (cm) 902.75 – 927.25 6.0 4.0 26.22 419 11.6 20 Note: for mobile or fixed location transmitters the minimum separation distance is 20cm, even if calculations indicate the MPE distance to be less. Specification Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits FCC §1.1310 Limit = 1mW / cm 2 from 1.310 Table 1 RSS-Gen §5.6 Category I and Category II equipment shall comply with the applicable requirements of RSS-102. Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty for Power Measurements Measurement uncertainty 1.33 dB

COVER PAGE Test of: Thinkify LLC UHF RFID 915 MHz Module To: FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 & IC RSS-210 Test Report Serial No.: THNK10-U2 Rev A This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be updated by MiCOM Labs personnel. Any changes will be noted in the Document History section of the report. MiCOM Labs is an ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory TITLE PAGE TEST REPORT FROM Test of: Thinkify LLC UHF RFID 915 MHz Module to To: FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 & IC RSS-210 Test Report Serial No.: THNK10-U2 Rev A This report supersedes: NONE Applicant: Thinkify LLC 18450 Technology Drive, Suite E1 Morgan Hill, California 95037 USA Product Function: UHF RFID 915 MHz Module Copy No: pdf Issue Date: 10th September 2014 This Test Report is Issued Under the Authority of; MiCOM Labs, Inc. 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA Phone: +1 (925) 462-0304 Fax: +1 (925) 462-0306 www.micomlabs.com TESTING CERT #2381.01 Title: To: Serial #: Issue Date: Page: Thinkify LLC UHF RFID 915 MHz Module FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 & IC RSS-210 THNK10-U2 Rev A 10th September 2014 3 of 89 This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be updated by MiCOM Labs personnel. Any changes will be noted in the Document History section of the report. 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MiCOM Labs, 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA, Phone: 925.462.0304, Fax: 925.462.0306, www.micomlabs.com TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCREDITATION, LISTINGS & RECOGNITION ........................................................... 5 TESTING ACCREDITATION ........................................................................................... 5 RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................... 6 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 7 1. TEST RESULT CERTIFICATE .................................................................................. 9 2. REFERENCES AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ....................................... 10 2.1. Normative References ........................................................................................... 10 2.2. Test and Uncertainty Procedures ........................................................................... 11 3. PRODUCT DETAILS AND TEST CONFIGURATIONS .......................................... 12 3.1. Technical Details .................................................................................................... 12 3.2. Scope of Test Program .......................................................................................... 13 3.3. Equipment Model(s) and Serial Number(s)............................................................. 15 3.4. Antenna Details ...................................................................................................... 15 3.5. Cabling and I/O Ports ............................................................................................. 15 3.6. EUT Configurations ................................................................................................ 15 3.7. Test Configurations ................................................................................................ 16 3.8. Equipment Modifications ........................................................................................ 16 3.9. Deviations from the Test Standard ......................................................................... 16 4. TESTING CONFIGURATION(S) ............................................................................. 17 4.1. Conducted RF Emission Test Set-up ..................................................................... 17 4.2. Radiated Spurious Emission Test Set-up > 1 GHz ................................................. 19 4.3. Digital Emissions Test Set-up (0.03 – 1 GHz) ........................................................ 20 4.4. ac Wireline Emission Test Set-up ........................................................................... 21 5. TEST SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 22 6. TEST RESULTS ...................................................................................................... 24 6.1. Device Characteristics ........................................................................................... 24 6.1.1. Conducted Testing ..................................................................................24 6.1.2. Radiated Emission Testing .....................................................................62 6.1.3. AC Wireline Conducted Emissions (150 kHz – 30 MHz) .........................81 7. PHOTOGRAPHS ..................................................................................................... 83 7.1. Test Setup - Conducted ......................................................................................... 83 7.2. Test Setup - Digital Emissions below 1 GHz .......................................................... 84 7.3. Test Setup - Spurious Emissions Above 1 GHz ..................................................... 86 8. TEST EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 87 Title: To: Serial #: Issue Date: Page: Thinkify LLC UHF RFID 915 MHz Module FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 & IC RSS-210 THNK10-U2 Rev A 10th September 2014 5 of 89 This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be…

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