Printronix SL5000r MP manual Using The Advanced Rfid Calibration, Tag Profiler

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Tag Profiler

Using The Advanced RFID Calibration

Tag Profiler

The Tag Profiler maps the tag position with optimized read and write power settings.

Before running the Tag Profiler, it is important that the proper Gap Sensing procedure has been followed. (Refer to “Calibrating The Printer” in the Quick Setup Guide.)

To use the Tag Profiler, first ensure that the tag type that you have selected from the Tag Type menu (see “Tag Type” on page 23 for a list of supported tag types) either matches the tag type you are about to calibrate or is at least of the same Class and data length (i.e. 64 or 96 bits). Next, check that Custom Tag is set to Duplicate. The correct defaults will then be set for Custom Tag Class and Custom Tag Len (length).

Prior to initiating the calibration cycle, the Tag Profiler can be optimized by setting appropriate limits on the following four custom entries:

•Custom Start Pos. Identifies the starting position of the calibration scan. The default will start at the Top Of Form (TOF). To avoid inefficient scanning at points far away from the target tag, set the Custom Start Pos. within one inch of the center of the physical tag. E.g., if the center of the tag is physically three inches from the TOF, set Custom Start Pos. to 2 inches (one inch before the center of the tag).

•Custom Scan Len. The distance the Tag Profiler will scan to determine the optimum tag position. For improved performance, set Custom Scan Len. to 2 inches or less. This will prevent the printer from looking for a tag far beyond its actual location.

•Custom Min. Power. Sets the lower level that will be tested during calibration. To speed up calibration, set Custom Min. Power to two points lower than the Custom Read Pwr. that was set prior to initiating calibration.

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Contents Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Page Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents MP2 Rfid Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Rfid Smart Label Application Reference NotesOverview Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance What To Expect When Running Your Rfid ApplicationOverstruck Smart Labels Factors Affecting Smart Label PerformanceWhat To Expect When Running Your Rfid Application Smart Label CharacteristicsSupported Tag Types General Tag TypeSmart Label Characteristics Technology Tag ClassLabel Size How Printronix Makes It Easy How It WorksTransitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications How It Works Hardware/Infrastructure ConsiderationsHow To Order More Smart Labels Printronix Professional ServicesContact Information Printronix Customer Support CenterCorporate Offices Corporate OfficesUseful Industry Web Links Smart Label Development Rfid Control Menu Rfid Control MenuCont. from previous Cust Early Write Custom Run Cal Rfid Reader Rfid Control Menu ItemsTag Type Rfid Control Menu ItemsPage Page Page Max Retry Error Error HandlingLabel Retry Tag Write CntTag Void Cnt Failed Tag CntTag Read Cnt Clear Tag StatOverstrike Style Read Tag Admin User Menu ItemsRead Tag&Eject PreErase Class 0+Auto Retry Admin User Menu ItemsCustom Tag Custom Write PwrCustom Tag Len Custom Read PwrCustom Tag Class Custom Rd TriesCustom Run Cal Custom Min PowerCustom Tag Pos Custom Start PosRequesting An Rfid Report Custom Max PowerEPC Mgr Report Non-RFID WarningFormat RFWTAGLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ Rfid PGL CommandsStop LOCKnformatRfid PGL Commands IDF command in the Execute DF command in the ExecuteStep and startdata parameters using IDF command in the Execute modeOptional incremental reset count parameter to Repeated before it is incremented. The default repeatPrinted before it is reset to the starting value. By Default, there is no reset count. The reset countRfwtag Example ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-641 ~NORMAL Stop Alpha SGTIN-64 ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64 ~DF4*ABCDE~CREATESGTIN-96432 RFWTAG96 Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64ICNT1500 ~NORMAL~CREATESGTIN216 Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-961 ~NORMALRFWTAG96EPC Stop BarcodeRFWTAGLOCKDF6D96EPC ~CREATESGTIN432Format RFRTAGUNLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ END ~EXECUTESGTINFCNT3Stop Rfrtag UNLOCKnformatField to store the read Indicate dynamic dataResult. Replace n with a Number ranging from 1 toStop RFRTAG64 FormatFormat VERIFYfieldformatDASCIIheaderD DASCIITrailerD VerifyASCIITrailer ASCIIheaderExample Stop RFRTAG64 64DF2H ~CREATEVERIFY432NOMOTION RFRTAG64END ~EXECUTEVERIFY1 ~NORMAL ~CREATEREADONLY432 RFRTAG64Rfid PGL Commands Example Write TagFormat Rfwrite Write TagHEX LockFormat RDIposition,length,format Read TagRDI PositionRfid PPI/ZGL Commands Read TagFormat RT x, start, length, hex, retries, motion, reserved Comments Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsStart RetriesWrite or Read Rfid Format Write or Read Rfid FormatFormat RFa,b,c,d Calibrate Rfid Transponder Position Define EPC Data StructureFormat HRa,b Enable Rfid Motion Rfid SetupSpecify Rfid Retries for a Block Format RZa Set Rfid Tag PasswordPPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Host VerificationHost Verification Format HVx,y,ASCIIFO100,100A0N,60,60FN1FS //Print tag data in FN1 Rfid PPI/STGL Commands Escrk 1,a,b,D16,c.c Escrk 1,a,b,D24,c.c Rfid WritePPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Return Status Port Return Status PortSoftware Migration Tools SMT Tools ListTools List Page Selecting The Tools Selecting The ToolsError Messages Error MessagesControl Panel Error Messages Explanation Solution Rfid TAG ERR Rfid MAX RetryRfid TAG Failed Rfid Unlock CMDTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Rfid Encoder Symptom Solution Setup GuideNew Coupler System MP2 RfidNew Coupler System Adjusting The Coupler PositionClass 1 Gen Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data FormatsGen Class 0+, Class Zuma, and ClassPGL EPC Format Handling Selected Size of Data Based on Request from Result CommentLength Program 64 bit Pad 0s on right for 64 bit = 64 bit Moving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit Tags When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag PGLExample Moving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit TagsWhen 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1216 RFWTAG64 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1NOMOTION RFRTAG64 Multiple Read/Write Commands On One LabelEND ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1 RFWTAG64 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMALVerify Command is not Rfid Specific Verify Command is not Rfid SpecificSplitting the EPC Customer ScenarioSplitting the EPC Simplest SolutionUsing The Advanced Rfid Calibration Tag ProfilerTag Profiler Custom Tag Configurator Using The Advanced Rfid CalibrationAuto Inlay Locater Page 178424-001