Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations | Printronix SL5000r MP

How It Works

•EPC: This tool allows EPC data to be directly encoded into the smart label’s RFID tag. Simply have your existing software application write the desired EPC number to a Code 3 of 9 barcode. The printer will then write the EPC data to the RFID tag without printing the bar code.

The existing toolset will meet the needs of many RFID early adopters. If you have a requirement for a Software Migration Tool not included in this kit, feel free to contact Printronix.

To select and use the tools, see “Software Migration Tools (SMT)” on page 65.

Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations

Once your smart labels have been applied to their target container or pallet you will need external readers to track them through your supply chain. Such readers are typically networked devices that are deployed at key points in the warehouse or distribution center to track incoming and outgoing packages. The readers are managed through a server for gathering and filtering all the RFID information. Readers may have multiple couplers to maximize read range and reliability.

The readers you purchase must be compatible with the smart labels programmed by the printer. Specifically, they should be EPC Class 0, Class 0+, Class 1, Class 1.19, Class Gen 2, and Class Zuma compliant. Handheld readers with integrated couplers can be purchased from AWID (www.awid.com).

The data that are gathered by the reader servers must be managed for tracking and archiving purposes. Software applications that perform these tasks are available from companies such as Manhattan Associates® (www.manh.com).

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Printronix SL5000r MP manual Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations, How It Works

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 Notes Overview Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance What To Expect When Running Your Rfid ApplicationFactors Affecting Smart Label Performance Overstruck Smart Labels General Tag Type Smart Label CharacteristicsWhat To Expect When Running Your Rfid Application Supported Tag Types Smart Label Characteristics Technology Tag ClassLabel Size How Printronix Makes It Easy How It WorksTransitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications How It Works Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations Printronix Customer Support Center Printronix Professional ServicesHow To Order More Smart Labels Contact Information Corporate Offices Corporate Offices Useful Industry Web Links Smart Label Development Rfid Control Menu Rfid Control Menu Cont. from previous Cust Early Write Custom Run Cal Rfid Control Menu Items Rfid Control Menu ItemsRfid Reader Tag TypePage Page Page Tag Write Cnt Error HandlingMax Retry Error Label Retry Clear Tag Stat Failed Tag CntTag Void Cnt Tag Read Cnt Overstrike Style PreErase Class 0+ Admin User Menu ItemsRead Tag Read Tag&Eject Custom Write Pwr Admin User Menu ItemsAuto Retry Custom Tag Custom Rd Tries Custom Read PwrCustom Tag Len Custom Tag Class Custom Start Pos Custom Min PowerCustom Run Cal Custom Tag Pos Non-RFID Warning Custom Max PowerRequesting An Rfid Report EPC Mgr Report LOCKnformat Rfid PGL CommandsFormat RFWTAGLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ Stop Rfid PGL Commands IDF command in the Execute mode DF command in the ExecuteIDF command in the Execute Step and startdata parameters using Default, there is no reset count. The reset count Repeated before it is incremented. The default repeatOptional incremental reset count parameter to Printed before it is reset to the starting value. By Rfwtag Example ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-641 ~NORMAL ~DF4*ABCDE SGTIN-64 ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop Alpha Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64 ~CREATESGTIN-96432 RFWTAG96 Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64ICNT1500 ~NORMAL Stop Barcode Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-961 ~NORMAL~CREATESGTIN216 RFWTAG96EPC RFWTAGLOCKDF6D96EPC ~CREATESGTIN432 UNLOCKnformat END ~EXECUTESGTINFCNT3Format RFRTAGUNLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ Stop Rfrtag Number ranging from 1 to Indicate dynamic dataField to store the read Result. Replace n with a Stop RFRTAG64 Format Format VERIFYfieldformatDASCIIheaderD DASCIITrailerD Verify ASCIITrailer ASCIIheader Example ~CREATEREADONLY432 RFRTAG64 ~CREATEVERIFY432NOMOTION RFRTAG64Stop RFRTAG64 64DF2H END ~EXECUTEVERIFY1 ~NORMAL Rfid PGL Commands Example Write TagFormat Lock Write TagRfwrite HEX Position Read TagFormat RDIposition,length,format RDI Rfid PPI/ZGL Commands Read TagFormat RT x, start, length, hex, retries, motion, reserved Retries Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsComments Start Write 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 Password Format HVx,y,ASCII Host VerificationPPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Host Verification FO100,100A0N,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 Port Software Migration Tools SMT Tools ListTools List Page Selecting The Tools Selecting The Tools Error Messages Error MessagesControl Panel Error Messages Explanation Solution Rfid Unlock CMD Rfid MAX RetryRfid TAG ERR Rfid TAG Failed Setup Guide TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the Rfid Encoder Symptom Solution New Coupler System MP2 Rfid New Coupler System Adjusting The Coupler Position Class 0+, Class Zuma, and Class Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data FormatsClass 1 Gen Gen PGL 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 PGLMoving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit Tags Example When 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 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL Multiple Read/Write Commands On One Label~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1NOMOTION RFRTAG64 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1 RFWTAG64 Customer Scenario Verify Command is not Rfid SpecificVerify Command is not Rfid Specific Splitting the EPC Splitting the EPC Simplest Solution Using The Advanced Rfid Calibration Tag ProfilerTag Profiler Custom Tag Configurator Using The Advanced Rfid CalibrationAuto Inlay Locater Page 178424-001