Intermec IV7 Instructions Manual

Contents About the IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Out of the Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Understanding the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Choosing a Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Following Cable Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the IV7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sending Commands to the IV7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About the GPIO Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IV7 Data Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IV7 Power Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Where to Go for More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 About the IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader The IV7 is a rugged RFID tag reader designed to be mounted on a vehicle for mobile use. This IV7 includes mounting brackets for installing the IV7 on an adaptable load back rest on a forklift. These instructions explain the ports on the IV7 and how to install the IV7 and an RFID antenna on the load back rest. Out of the Box When you unpack the IV7, save the packaging in case you need to ship or store the IV7. The reader comes with a documentation packet that includes safety and compliance statements and these instructions. Government regulatory agencies require that this RFID reader only use approved antennas. Therefore, this reader uses a custom antenna connector. Do not use antennas not approved for use with this reader.

What You Need To install the IV7, you also need these items, which are purchased separately: • IV7 DC Power Cable Kit (P/N 203-713-002 with right-angle connector, or 203-713-003 with straight connector) • Data cable (choose one): • 20-pin connector to 9-pin serial and 25-pin D-sub connectors, 5 ft (P/N 236-089-001) • 20-pin connector only, 12 ft (P/N 203-776-001) • Appropriate RFID antennas. These Intermec RFID antennas are designed to be mounted on the load back rest and include mounting brackets and hardware: • 865-869 MHz (P/N 805-816-001) • 915 MHz (P/N 805-816-002) You can connect up to four antennas to the IV7. • Appropriate antenna cables for your IV7. Intermec offers these cable kits for load back rest installations: • Kit with standard SMA connector for 865-869 MHz [P/N 203-719-003 (12 ft cable) or P/N 203-719-004 (20 ft cable)] • Kit with reverse SMA connector for 915 MHz [P/N 203- 720-001 (12 ft cable) or P/N 203-720-002 (20 ft cable)] These antenna cable kits include crimp connectors and tiedowns. For more information on antennas, cables, and other accessories, contact your local Intermec sales representative, or visit the Intermec RFID home page at www.intermec.com/RFID.

5 Understanding the Ports Connect the IV7 data port to a host PC for serial communications. You can also use the data port to access the IV7 general purpose input/output (GPIO) interfaces. For data port pin assignments, see page 13. Connect the IV7 power port to a DC power source. For power port pin assignments, see page 14. IV7 Power Indicator, Power Port, and Data Port Locations IV7 Antenna Port Locations Note: The IV7 requires 6-60 VDC at up to 4.5A for operation. Consult the vehicle manufacturer or your vehicle maintenance company for specific information on appropriate power connection and mounting locations. Power indicator Data port Power port Antenna ports (4 places) Note: The IV7 ships with terminators installed on antenna ports 2, 3, and 4. Do not remove the terminator from any port unless you are installing an antenna on that port.

Choosing a Mounting Location The IV7 can be positioned in the center or end channels of the load back rest for best performance and operator visibility. Intermec RFID antennas designed to be mounted on the load back rest can also be positioned in the center or end channels, as seen in the next illustrations. IV7 and Antenna Mounting: This illustration shows the IV7 mounted in the center channel and the antenna mounted in one of the end channels. Center channel End channel End channel RFID antenna IV7 Removable wire way Note: The adaptable load back rest includes a wire way for cable routing. You can remove the wire way during cable routing and installation, and then install the wire way to provide cable protection.

7 Alternate Mounting Location Example: In this illustration, the IV7 is mounted in the end channel and the antenna is placed in the center channel. Center channel End channel End channel Choose mounting locations for the IV7 and antennas that allow the best possible visibility for the forklift operator. If the IV7 and antennas are mounted where they significantly reduce operator visibility, the installation should be evaluated for compliance with the following safety standards: • American National Standard ASME B56.11-6-1992, “Evaluation of Visibility from Powered Industrial Trucks” • ISO 13564-1, “Powered industrial trucks - Test methods for verification of visibility - Part 1: Sit-on and stand-on operator trucks and variable reach trucks”

Following Cable Safety Guidelines The IV7 requires power, data, and antenna cables to connect it to your vehicle-mounted RFID system. Keep these cable safety guidelines in mind: • Make sure that the cable routing does not interfere with other equipment or vehicle controls. • Keep cables as short as practical and route all cables to minimize exposure to damage. • Make sure the cables will not be pinched or rubbed by moving parts on the vehicle. You may need to sheath the cable to prevent it from being pinched. • Secure the cables at least every 15 cm (6 in) throughout the length of the cable run. Use adjustable clamps or tie-wraps to secure the cables. • Use a snap-in bushing if the cables pass through a firewall or other sheet metal. Note: Most vehicle manufacturers offer pulley kits for installation of wiring with risers. Intermec recommends using these manufacturer-specific kits with any installation of the IV7 on a forklift load back rest assembly.

9 Installing the IV7 Before you install the IV7, antenna, or cables: • the adaptable load back rest should be installed on the forklift by a qualified technician. • determine where the IV7 and antennas should be mounted on the adaptable load back rest. For mounting location guidelines, see page 6. • determine where the IV7 power, data, and antenna cables should be routed, and prepare the cables for installation. For cable routing guidelines, see page 8. To install the IV7 on the load back rest 1 Unscrew the four 5/16"-18 locknuts from the IV7 and remove the mounting brackets. 2 Connect the power, data, and antenna cables to the IV7. Do not connect the cables to any other component. 3 Position the IV7 in its mounting location on the back side of the load back rest. The IV7 label should face forward. 4 From the front of the load back rest, slide the mounting brackets onto the bolts on the IV7 baseplate. Note: The IV7 requires 6-60 VDC at up to 4.5A for operation. Consult the vehicle manufacturer or your vehicle maintenance company for specific information on appropriate power connection and mounting locations. To 6-60 VDC To PC serial port and GPIO devices Power port Data port To RFID antenna (up to 4)

5 Install the four 5/16"-18 locknuts on the bolts and tighten the locknuts to secure the IV7 to the load back rest. Torque the locknuts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Do not overtighten the locknuts. IV7 Mounting Location: This illustration shows the installation viewed from the front with the IV7 mounted in the center channel of the load back rest. Cables omitted for clarity. 6 Route the power and data cables as needed. If necessary, use adhesive tiedowns and the removable wire way on the load back rest to manage the cables. Do not connect the cables yet. 7 Position the antenna in its mounting location on the front of the load back rest. 8 From the back of the load back rest, slide the antenna mounting brackets onto the bolts on the antenna case. 9 Install the four 1/4"-20 locknuts on the bolts and tighten the locknuts to secure the antenna to the load back rest. Torque the locknuts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Do not overtighten the locknuts. 5/16”-18 locknut (4 places)

11 Antenna Mounting Location: This illustration shows the installation viewed from the rear, with the antenna mounted in an end channel on the load back rest. 10 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna. If necessary, use adhesive tie-downs and the removable wire way on the load back rest to manage the antenna cables. 11 (Optional) Install GPIO devices on the vehicle and connect the data cable to the devices. 12 Connect the IV7 data cable to the vehicle-mounted computer. 13 Connect the IV7 power cable to the DC power source. The power indicator turns green. The IV7 is now ready to use. 1/4”-20 locknuts (4 places)

Sending Commands to the IV7 You send commands to the IV7 from a host PC using the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) protocol. For more information on BRI commands, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Guide (P/N 937-000-xxx). To develop RFID applications you can use the Intermec RFID Resource Kit, which is part of the Intermec Developer Library. This resource kit includes C# and Java tools for application development, including reader control and data manipulation. For more information, go to www.intermec.com/idl. About the GPIO Interfaces The IV7 has four input and four output interfaces. You can connect external controls to the GPIO interfaces, which can then trigger IV7 operations. All GPIO interfaces should be restricted to a maximum operating input voltage of +5 VDC. To use higher input voltages, you need to use an external voltage conditioning network, such as resistor dividers or active regulators. The GPIO interfaces can be accessed through the data port. For pin assignments, see the next section. Although all interfaces include transient protection, the interfaces are not protected from continuous over voltage or over current conditions. The IV7 will be damaged if a low impedance source greater than +6.5 VDC is connected directly to either the inputs or the outputs. GPIO Interface Specifications Interface DC Voltage Maximum Current Input 0 to +5 VDC 10 mA per input 40 mA for all inputs combined Output 0 to +5 VDC 50 mA for all outputs combined

13 IV7 Data Port Pin Assignments IV7 Data Port Data Port Pin Assignments Pin Description Pin Description 1 TXD from IV7 11 GPIO Return 1 2 RXD to IV7 12 GPIO Return 2 3 Ground 13 GPIO Return 3 4 CTS from IV7 14 GPIO Return 4 5 RTS to IV7 15 GPIO Return 5 6 +5VDC 16 NC 7 GP Input 0 17 GP Output 0 8 GP Input 1 18 GP Output 1 9 GP Input 2 19 GP Output 2 10 GP Input 3 20 GP Output 3 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 18 20 1 4 6 8 10 13 15 17 19 3 11

IV7 Power Port Pin Assignments IV7 Power Port Where to Go for More Information Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download PDF versions of our current manuals. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product. Power Port Pin Assignments Pin Description 1 -VDC 2 +VDC 3 Ground 1 2 3

15 Specifications Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,739,328; 4,786,907; 4,864,158; 4,888,591; 4,999,636; 5,030,807; 5,055,659; 5,280,159; 5,504,485; 5,521,601; 5,550,547; 5,673,037; 5,763,867; 5,777,561; 5,825,045; 5,828,318; 5,828,693; 5,850,181; 5,850,187; 5,942,987; 5,995,019; 6,078,251; 6,121,878; 6,122,329; 6,172,596; 6,195,053; 6,249,227; 6,280,544; 6,286,762; 6,286,763; 6,288,629; 6,360,208; 6,384,712; 6,404,325; 6,429,775; 6,486,769; 6,501,807; 6,525,648; 6,639,509; 6,645,327; 6,677,852; 6,768,414; 6,784,789; 6,816,063; 6,830,181; 6,838,989; 6,859,190; 6,906,615; 6,919,793; 6,944,424; 7,075,413; 7,103,087; 7,106,196; 7,117,374; 7,121,467; 7,123,129; 7,158,046; 7,158,091. There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Dimensions 9.5 cm x 23.6 cm x 34.3 cm (3.75 in x 9.3 in x 13.5 in) Weight 3.08 kg (6.8 lb) DC Electrical Rating x 6 to 60 V, 4,5A maximum Environmental Rating IP65 Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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