ELATEC TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF User Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This user manual is intended for the user and enables a safe and appropriate handling of the product. It gives a general overview, as well as important technical data and safety information about the product. Before using the product, the user should read and understand the content of this user manual.

For the sake of better understanding and readability, this user manual might contain exemplary pictures, drawings and other illustrations. Depending on your product configuration, these pictures might differ from the actual design of your product.

The original version of this user manual has been written in English. Wherever the user manual is available in another language, it is considered as a translation of the original document for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy, the original version in English will prevail.

1.2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1.2.1 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Depending on your product configuration, the product can be delivered alone or with different components and accessories, such as cables or wall holders, as part of a kit. For more information about the delivered components and accessories, refer to your delivery note, consult the ELATEC website or contact ELATEC.

1.2.2 SOFTWARE

The product is delivered ex-works with a specific software version (firmware). Refer to the label attached to the product to find the software version installed ex-works.

1.3 ELATEC SUPPORT

In case of any technical questions, refer to the ELATEC website (www.elatec.com) or contact ELATEC technical support at support-rfid@elatec.com

In case of questions regarding your product order, contact your Sales representative or ELATEC customer service at: info-rfid@elatec.com

1.4 REVISION HISTORY

2 INTENDED USE

TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF is a versatile OEM PCB for integration into third-party products and devices. It supports enhanced interfaces, especially RS-485. The new single PCB module inherits all advantages and tool support of the ELATEC TWN4 family. Although being a general-purpose PCB module, it is optimized for time attendance and access control.

The product is intended to be integrated into a host device.

Any use other than the intended use described in this section, as well as any failure to comply with the safety information given in this document, is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of improper use or faulty product installation.

3 SAFETY INFORMATION

Unpacking and installation

• The product contains sensitive electronic components that require particular attention when unpacking and handling the product. Unpack the product carefully and do not touch any sensitive components on the printed circuit board. In case the product is equipped with a cable, do not twist or pull the cable.
• The product is an electronic product whose installation requires specific skills and expertise. The installation of the product should be done by a trained and qualified personnel only. Do not install the product by yourself.

Handling

• Depending on your product configuration, the product might be equipped with one or more light-emitting diodes (LED). Avoid direct eye contact with the blinking or steady light of the light-emitting diodes.
• The product has been designed for a use under specific conditions (refer to the product data sheet). Any use of the product under different conditions might damage the product or alter its reading performance.
• The use of other RFID readers or reader modules in direct vicinity to the product, or in combination with the product might damage the product or alter its reading performance. In case of doubts, contact ELATEC for more information.
• The user is liable for the use of spare parts or accessories other than the ones sold or recommended by ELATEC. ELATEC excludes any liability for damages or injuries resulting from the use of spare parts or accessories other than the ones sold or recommended by ELATEC.
• Like most electronic devices, RFID systems generate electromagnetic waves that can vary in amplitude and frequency. It is generally known and accepted that some RFID devices might potentially interfere with personal medical devices, like pacemakers or hearing aids. Users with a pacemaker or any other medical device should use TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF carefully and refer to the information given by the manufacturer of their medical devices before using TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF or any host device containing TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF.

Maintenance and cleaning

• Any repair or maintenance work should be done by a trained and qualified personnel only. Do not try to repair or carry out any maintenance work on the product by yourself. Do not allow any repair or maintenance work on the product by an unqualified or unauthorized third party.
• The product does not need any special cleaning. Do not use any detergents or other cleaning agents on the product.

Disposal

• The product must be disposed of in accordance with the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or any applicable local regulations.

Product modifications

• The product has been designed, manufactured and certified as defined by ELATEC. Any product modification without prior written approval from ELATEC is prohibited and considered improper use of the product. Unauthorized product modifications may also result in the loss of product certifications.

If you are unsure about any part of the safety information above, contact ELATEC support.

Any failure to comply with the safety information given in this document is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of improper use or faulty product installation.

4 TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply

9.0 V - 30 V via connector X1; 4.3 V - 5.5 V via micro USB

Current consumption

Operating: typ. 180 mA @12 V; Idle: typ. 50 mA @12 V; Peak typ. 250 mA @12 V

Antennas

The reader module is equipped with the following antennas:

A printed circuit board (PCB) is shown with two antennas labeled. The larger, square antenna on the left is labeled 'LF antenna'. The smaller, square antenna on the right is labeled 'HF antenna'.

HF antenna (13.56 MHz)

Dimensions: 62 mm x 62 mm / 2.44 inch x 2.44 inch
Number of turns: 2

LF antenna (125 kHz)

Diameter: 20 mm / 0.79 inch
Number of turns: 234

For more information, refer to the related product data sheet or other technical documents.

5 MODE OF OPERATION

The mode of operation described in the following chapter is based on a standard ELATEC RFID reader module equipped with two LEDs. Depending on your product (number of LEDs, installed firmware, etc.) and in case the product settings have been modified with the AppBlaster tool, the information below might differ from your product configuration when in operation. In particular, the color and sequence of the LEDs on your product might be different.

5.1 OPERATING MODE

In order to start operating TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF, it simply has to be connected directly to a host device.

5.2 POWER UP

In case of an external power supply unit is used, the following requirements must be satisfied:

• Limited power source according to the safety standards listed in the respective declaration(s) of conformity
• Short-circuit current < 8 A

Once TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF is connected to the host, it detects the type of communications cable (e.g. USB), with which it is connected to the host.

5.3 ENUMERATION

This is only applicable for the USB version: Once the device has been powered up, it is waiting for completion of the enumeration by the USB host. As long as the device is not enumerated, it is entering a minimum power consumption mode, where both LEDs are turned off.

5.4 INITIALIZATION

After powering up and enumeration (in USB mode), the device is turning on the built-in transponder reader logic. The green LED is turned on permanently. Some RFID reader modules need some kind of initialization, which is performed in this step. After successful initialization, the device sounds a short sequence, which consists of a lower tone followed by a higher tone.

5.5 NORMAL OPERATION

As soon as the reader module has completed the initialization, it is entering normal operation. During normal operation, the reader module is searching for a transponder continuously.

5.6 DETECTION OF A TRANSPONDER

If a transponder is detected by the reader module, following actions are performed:

• Send the ID to the host. By default, the USB device sends by emulating keystrokes of a keyboard.
• Sound a beep.
• Turn off the green LED.
• Blink the red LED for two seconds.
• Turn on the green LED.

Within the two seconds timeout, where the red LED is blinking, the transponder, which just has been recognized will not be accepted again. This prevents the reader module from sending identical IDs more than one time to the host. If during the two seconds timeout of the red LED a different transponder is detected, the complete sequence restarts immediately.

5.7 SUSPEND MODE

The USB version of the reader module supports the USB suspend mode. If the USB host is signaling suspend via the USB bus, the reader module is turning off most of its power consuming peripherals. During this operation mode, no detection of transponders is possible and all LEDs are turned off. Once the host is resuming to normal operation mode, this is also signaled via the USB bus. Therefore, the reader module will resume to normal operation too.

6 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

6.1 EU

TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF is in compliance with the EU directives and regulations as listed in the respective declaration of conformity.

6.2 RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

RF exposure statement (mobile and fixed devices)

This device complies with the RF exposure requirements for mobile and fixed devices. However, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

6.3 CHINA (PRC)

Micropower scope of use declaration:

TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF supports transmission frequencies of 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz. The user needs to adhere to the following specifications when using the product:

English Summary:

(1) Compliance with specific provisions for micropower short-range radio transmission equipment, usage scenarios, antenna type, functions, and control system. Transmission power limits: 13.56 MHz: ≤ -2.66 dBµA/m (at 10 meters); 125 kHz: ≤ -14.11 dBµA/m (at 10 meters). Built-in antenna cannot be removed. User cannot control or switch radio transmission functions.

(2) Unauthorized modification of usage scenarios, conditions, frequency range, power, or antenna is not allowed.

(3) The product must not interfere with legal radio transmitters and must not offer shielding from harmful interference.

(4) The product must be able to tolerate interference caused by industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) devices which radiate high frequency energy or other legal interference from radio transmitters (stations).

(5) Should the product cause harmful interference on other legal radio transmitters (stations), product use must be discontinued immediately and suitable measures must be taken prior to using the product again in order to eliminate said interference.

(6) When using micropower devices inside of an aircraft or radiometric observatories, or when using such devices in meteorological radar stations, satellite ground stations (including measuring and control stations, distance measuring stations, receiving stations, or navigation stations), as well as in radio transmitters (stations) used by the military and electromagnetic environment protections zones at airports, all applicable provisions of the competent authorities as well as statutory provisions, national regulations, and national standards must be complied with.

(7) Remote controls of any kind may not be used within 5000 meters of airport runways, measured from the middle of the runway.

(8) Ambient conditions such as temperature and voltage when using micropower devices: operating voltage of TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF: 4.3 V – 5.5 V (charging via micro USB), operating temperature: -25 °C – 80 °C, storage temperature: -40 °C – 85 °C. The user must strictly adhere to these temperature and voltage specifications when using the product.

Original Chinese Text:

微功率使用规范声明: TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF 支持 13.56MHz 和 125kHz 发射频率,用户在使用过程中,需要遵守以下要求:

(一) 符合“微功率短距离无线电发射设备目录和技术要求”的具体条款和使用场景,采用的天线类型和性能,控制、调整及开关等使用方法;

发射功率: 13.56MHz: ≤-2.66dBµA/m (10米处场强,准峰值) 125kHz: ≤-14.11dBμA/m (10米处场强,准峰值)

天线:内置天线(不可拆卸)

控制、调整及开关:用户不能控制、调制及开关此无线电发射功能

(二)不得擅自改变使用场景或使用条件、扩大发射频率范围、加大发射功率(包括额外加装射频功率放大器),不得擅自更改发射天线;

(三)不得对其他合法的无线电台(站)产生有害干扰,也不得提出免受有害干扰保护;

(四)应当承受辐射射频能量的工业、科学及医疗(ISM)应用设备的干扰或其他合法的无线电台(站)干扰;

6.4 UNITED KINGDOM

TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF complies with the requirements of the UK legislations and other regulations as listed in the respective UK declaration of conformity. The importer is responsible for applying the following information to the packaging of the product:

• The importer company's details, including the company's name and a contact address in the United Kingdom.
• UKCA marking

6.5 FURTHER STATEMENTS

Should the device be certified and installed in the following countries or regions, the corresponding statements (see below) must be contained in the user manual.

6.5.1 BRAZIL

English Summary: This equipment is not entitled to protection against harmful interference and cannot cause interference in duly authorized systems.

Original Portuguese Text: Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

6.5.2 MEXICO

English Summary: The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment or device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This equipment or device must accept any interference, including that which may cause its undesired operation.

Original Spanish Text: La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

6.5.3 TAIWAN (ROC)

English Summary: Users are prohibited from unauthorized modification of frequency, power, or design characteristics. Use must not affect flight safety or interfere with legal communications. If interference occurs, immediately cease use and rectify. Legal communications refer to wireless communications regulated by the Telecommunications Management Act. Low-power radio frequency devices must tolerate interference from legal communications or industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) radio frequency equipment.

Original Chinese Text: 注意! 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

6.5.4 THAILAND

English Summary: This radio communication equipment is exempt from licensing requirements for possession, use, or establishment of radio stations, as per the NTC notification on radio communication equipment and stations exempt from licensing under the Radio Communication Act B.E. 2498 (1955). For inquiries, contact the NBTC Call Center at 1200 (toll-free).

Original Thai Text: เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคมนี้ ได้รับยกเว้น ไม่ต้องได้รับใบอนุญาตให้มี ใช้ซึ่งเครื่องวิทยุคมนาคม หรือตั้งสถานีวิทยุคมนาคมตามประกาศ กสทช. เรื่อง เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคม และสถานีวิทยุคมนาคมที่ได้รับยกเว้นไม่ต้องได้รับใบอนุญาตวิทยุคมนาคมตามพระราชบัญญัติวิทยุคมนาคม พ.ศ. 2498

กสทช. โทรคมนาคม กำกับดูแลเพื่อประชาชน Call Center 1200 (โทรฟรี)

APPENDIX

A – TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B – RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION

ELATEC documentation

• ELATEC quick start guide
• TWN4 Palon technical handbook
• TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF data sheet
• TWN4 Palon Square M LF HF integration manual