IMPINJ R700 Rain Rfid Readers User Guide

IMPINJ R700 Rain Rfid Readers

Specifications

• Product Name: Impinj R700 Series RAIN RFID Reader
• Model: R700 or R720
• Version: 1.3

Resources & Next Steps
Develop business applications using the Impinj IoT Device
Interface, Impinj Octane SDK, the Impinj Octane LLRP toolkit, or Impinj Octane ETK. For more information, contact Impinj using the resources provided.

Notices:
Impinj gives no representation or warranty, express or implied, for the accuracy or reliability of the information in this document. Impinj reserves the right to change its products and services and this information at any time without notice.

Important Disclaimers

• Impinj assumes no liability for application assistance or customer product design.
• Customers should provide adequate design and operating safeguards to minimize risks.
• Impinj products are not authorized for use in hazardous or automotive environments.

Quick Start Guide

Impinj R700 Series RAIN RFID Readers

OVERVIEW

This guide provides simple steps to quickly start using your new Impinj R700 or R720 RAIN RFID reader. Please consult the reader-specific Installation and Operations manual for a full description of mounting choices, antenna types, power and network connection methods and reader configuration options. To view this guide in another language visit www.impinj.com/R700-QSG

Box Contents

• 1 x Impinj R700 Series RAIN RFID reader
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Accessories Sold Separately

• PoE Injector
• PoE Injector AC power cords
• Reader antennas
• Antenna cables

Connections and Ports

• 4 x RP-TNC antenna ports
• RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port
• 3 x USB Type-A host ports
• GPIO terminal block
• Factory reset button
• Micro USB device port

Download Impinj ItemTest software

1. Open a browser on your Microsoft Windows PC and go to https://support.impinj.com

2.  Type “Impinj ItemTest software” into Search Support and click the “Impinj ItemTest Software” link and download the latest version
   NOTE: The Impinj R700 is only supported in Impinj ItemTest version 2.0 and newer. The Impinj R720 is only supported in Impinj ItemTest version 2.10 and newer.

3. Extract the files and run the executable to install Impinj ItemTest

Connect antenna

1. Securely mount one or more Impinj-approved antennas in accordance with the antenna manufacturer’s instructions
2. Securely connect the antenna to a reader antenna port

Warning: You must use Impinj-approved antennas with the reader. See the device’s Installation and Operations Guide for a detailed list of approved antennas. Using any other antenna may adversely affect performance or cause damage. The reader requires professional installation to correctly set the TX power for the selected RF cables and antennas.

Power the reader using PoE+ and connect it to the network

1. Route an Ethernet cable from the reader’s RJ45 Ethernet port to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) power source.
   • An IEEE 802.3at PoE+ source is recommended. A POE+ source enables full reader functionality, including maximum reader transmit power.
   • An IEEE 803.af PoE source can be used. Reader transmit power and certain features will be constrained. See the reader’s Installation and Operations Guide for additional detail.
     Typical PoE power sourcing equipment (PSE) includes the Impinj midspan injector (sold separately) or an endspan network switch. A midspan injector requires an additional Ethernet cable and an AC line cord.
     The Impinj R720 requires a PoE+ source to transmit at powers exceeding 20 dBm. PoE sources are only recommended for applications running at low power.
     

Sign into the reader and update firmware if necessary

1. Determine the reader hostname to connect to a network with a DHCP server.

   • Impinj R700 series reader hostname: impinj-XX-XX-XX (where XX-XX-XX is the last 3 hex couplets of the reader MAC address, e.g., impinj-89-AB-CD)
   • The MAC address is printed on labels affixed to the reader and shipping box

2.  In a new browser tab, connect to the Impinj R700 series reader using the URL http://.
   NOTE: If you are connecting your Impinj R700 series reader to a network with static IP addressing, refer to the device’s Installation and Operations Guide on the Support Portal for instructions.

3.  Sign into the reader using the default credentials:

   • username: root
   • password: impinj

4.  Once the reader’s web configuration page opens, note the firmware version under Firmware and CAP header on Home tab.

5. Navigate to https://support.impinj.com and type “Impinj R700 Firmware” into the support search toolbar.

6. Click the “Impinj R700 Series Reader Documents and Downloads” link.

   • Note the available firmware version listed on the page via Current Firmware link, compare firmware version in the Web UI to device firmware in step 4.

7.  If newer reader firmware is available, proceed with following steps:

   • Download the firmware upgrade file from the support portal or contact an authorized Impinj partner.
   • Drag and drop downloaded .upgx file to dashed box under Firmware Version in device’s Web UI.
   • Firmware will install and prompt a device reboot.
   • Click Reboot button in Web UI.

Read tags with Impinj ItemTest software

1. Open the Impinj ItemTest software application

2. Add a new data source by clicking

   • Enter the reader host name (impinj-XX-XX-XX) or static IP address
   • Select the Data Source Interface – reader default is the Impinj IoT Device Interface
   • Click Add Data Source
   • Ensure the reader data source is enabled:

3.  Select the Inventory showcase (default)

4. Place tags in the antenna field of view

5. Start tag inventory operation by clicking :

   • Click a column header to sort by a specific attribute
   • Right-click any column header to select which attributes are displayed

6.  Stop tag inventory operation by clicking :
   Click the Settings button to change how inventory runs are configured
   Click Save to apply the configuration (Cancel to revert changes)
   Click the reader name (under DATA SOURCES change reader settings

   • Update reader settings as desired
   • Click SAVE to apply updated reader settings (Cancel to revert changes)

RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS

Develop business applications using the Impinj IoT Device Interface, Impinj Octane SDK, the Impinj Octane LLRP toolkit, or Impinj Octane ETK. For more information, contact Impinj using the resources listed below.

• Sales: www.impinj.com/contact-us
• Support: support.impinj.com
• Developer site: developer.impinj.com
• Postal Address: 400 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA 98109

NOTICES
Copyright © 2023, Impinj, Inc. All rights reserved.
Impinj gives no representation or warranty, express or implied, for accuracy or reliability of information in this document. Impinj reserves the right to change its products and services and this information at any time without notice.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN IMPINJ’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (OR AS OTHERWISE AGREED IN A VALID WRITTEN INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENT IMPINJ), IMPINJ ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER AND IMPINJ DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATED TO SALE AND/OR USE OF IMPINJ PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY,OR INFRINGEMENT.

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Impinj assumes no liability for applications assistance or customer product design. Customers should provide adequate design and operating safeguards to minimize risks.
Impinj products are not designed, warranted or authorized for use in any product or application where a malfunction may reasonably be expected to cause personal injury or death or property or environmental damage (“hazardous uses”) or for use in automotive environments. Customers must indemnify Impinj against any damages arising out of the use of Impinj products in any hazardous or automotive uses.
Impinj, Monza, Speedway, xArray, xSpan are trademarks or registered trademarks of Impinj, Inc. All other product or service names are trademarks of their respective companies. For a complete list of Impinj Trademarks visit: www.impinj.com/trademarks
The products referenced in this document may be covered by one or more U.S. patents. See www.impinj.com/patents for details.

References

• Impinj Developers
• Impinj | RAIN RFID Solutions for Boundless IoT
• Contact Impinj
• Patents | IMPINJ
• Impinj Trademarks | IMPINJ

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