RFENGINE HFR-2AM RFID Reader

Safety Precautions

Please be sure to keep it for safety. Please read the following precautions carefully before use.

⚠ CAUTION: In case of a possibility of minor injury or damage to the product when violating the notice.

When installing

⚠ Caution

• Do not install in an unstable place.
• If READER may fall down, it may break or cause personal injury.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• Do not install in a place with high or low temperature or humidity.
• Please install more than 2cm from the metal when installing the antenna.

During operation

⚠ Caution

• Do not give any external impact during operation.
• Do not drop or subject it to severe shocks.
• It may cause injury or malfunction.

Others

⚠ Caution

• Do not let foreign material get inside the product.
• Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify anything other than a repair technician.
• If you need to repair, please contact the service center.

Checking the Components

RFID READER SET

• HF RFID READER
• Electrical Power ADAPTOR

RFID ANTENNA SET

• HF ANTENNA (HFA-13S) X 2
• ANTENNA CABLE (2.5m) X 2

Introduction of Product

HF RFID Reader

This product is an HF RFID Reader that uses the 13.56MHz frequency band. It reads and records information from tags attached to products, animals, or people by recognizing non-contact information.

HF RFID Reader Features

• ISO15693 Read & Write
• Compact size and Light weight: 85x120x24mm (HxWxD), approximately 295g
• High Performance Anti-collision
• Two Antenna SMA Ports
• TCP/IP & RS-232C Communication
• Support Firmware Upgrade
• KCC Certification: MSIP-CRM-RFE-HFR-2AM

HF RFID Reader Application Fields

• Factory Automation
• Access & Security Control
• Inventory
• School Attendance
• Asset Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Tag Read & Write

Name of Parts

Software

Set Reader Connection

Screen Layout

1. Connection

Connect or disconnect communication with the reader by setting the communication method (Serial, TCP/IP), port, and speed.

2. External Input Port / External Output Port (for HFR-4AM)

Check the status of the trigger signal input of the reader. Relay's contact point can be turned on/off.

3. Download Firmware

Upgrade the reader's firmware.

4. Clear / RF ON, RF OFF

• Clear: Clears the event sending/receiving result.
• RF ON, RF OFF: RF signal can be turned On or Off.

5. Communication

Communication method (RS232, LAN) and speed status can be checked or set.

Connection by using the PC's serial port (Serial Com.)

How to connect the cable

1. Connect RJ45 to Dsub9 Cable to the PC's serial port.
2. Connect RJ45 to Dsub9 cable to the reader's RS-232C port.
3. The connection is completed as shown in the diagram.

How to set the program

1. Ensure power and communication cables are properly connected to the Reader.
2. Run the program and click the "OPEN" tab after setting the first window. The "Serial Connected" message will be displayed (settings may vary by PC).
3. Click the "GET" tab in the Operation Setting window.

In a normal connection, setting values are displayed on the Reader as shown in Figure 2, and the connection status between the Reader and the PC is displayed in the program message window.

Connection by using PC's USB port (Serial Communication)

How to connect the cable

1. Connect RJ45 to Dsub9 Cable to a USB to RS232 Cable, and connect the USB to RS232 Cable to the PC's USB port.
2. Connect RJ45 to Dsub9 cable to the Reader's RS-232C port.
3. The connection is completed as shown in the diagram.

Installing the Driver

1. Install the USB to RS232 conversion driver on the PC.
2. The installation method is included in the supplied driver installation CD, and the driver is installed according to the manual on the CD.

Finding a port

1. Navigate to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports (COM and LPT).
2. Connect the Reader. The "USB Serial Port" will be created as shown in the figure below. (The port number may vary depending on the PC installed and appears only when the reader is connected.)

How to set the program

1. In the Port section of the Serial Connection window, set the port number created in "Finding a Port".
2. The connection method is the same as the serial port direct connection method (See page 8).

Reader Control

Screen Layout

When the Reader and the PC are successfully connected (LAN or serial), the Reader can be controlled.

• Mode > Continue: The Reader continues reading operation periodically.
• Trigger: When a reading command is received from the PC, it performs a periodical operation.
• ANT: Select antenna.
• Period: Specify the read operation time.
• Size: Specify how many bytes of data to read.
• Address: Specify the address of the tag to read.
• Data: Data read from the tag or data to be recorded (HEX value).
• SET: Set Reader to Mode, Period, Size, and Address.
• READ Data: Reads the specified (Size, Address) tag memory value from the screen.
• WRITE Data: Writes the (Size, Address) data value specified on the screen to the tag.
• RF ON / RF OFF: Turns RF on or off.

If the tag memory read operation is successful when set to Continue mode, it is displayed periodically in the message window.

LAN Setting Program Settings

Screen Layout

Power on the reader, connect to the PC with a LAN cable, and run the program.

1. When you press the Search button, all scanned readers are displayed. Wait until the search is finished (END!).
2. When the reader line is clicked, information about the reader is displayed on the screen.

• DHCP: The IP address to be used by the reader is automatically allocated from the DHCP server.
• SERVER: In server mode, the reader waits for connection from the PC. When not in server mode, the reader tries to connect with HOST IP.

Product Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Customer Support

In case of trouble

If a fault is obvious, contact your dealer first.

RFENGINE delivers products that have passed comprehensive inspections under strict quality control at the production line. If the product is out of order due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction during transportation, please leave it with the dealer shop or service center. RFENGINE will repair it free of charge within the warranty period. Please remember to bring the purchasing receipt when repair is needed.

• Free Warranty Period: 1 year from the date of purchase.
• Free of charge service may not be offered in case of malfunction caused by carelessness or illegal repair, even within the warranty period.
• Design and specifications to improve product quality are subject to change without notice.

Customer Support Center

Service Center (Factory) / Research Institute

1-618, Cheongju Techno-S Tower, 530 jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

Tel: 043-215-9380 / Fax: 043-277-0008

Headquarters

1-618, Cheongju Techno-S Tower, 530 jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

Tel: 043-215-9380 / Fax: 043-277-0008

Web site

http://www.rfengine.com

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