Ifm DTC600 RF-identification System Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ifm
Table of Contents
DTC600 RF-identification System
Instruction Manual
Preliminary note
Technical data, approvals, accessories, and further information →www.ifm.com.
Symbols used
►Instruction
→Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note
Warnings used
NOTE!
Type and source of the hazard
Damage to property may result.
► Actions to refrain from.
► Measures to take.
Safety instructions
General
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The device described is a subcomponent for integration into a system.
– The manufacturer is responsible for the safety of the system.
– The system manufacturer undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of the system. This documentation must contain all necessary information and safety instructions for the operator, the user, and, if applicable, for any service personnel authorized by the manufacturer of the system. -
Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life.
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The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions without any restrictions.
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Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ 3 Functions and features).
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If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or damage to property may occur.
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The manufacturer assumes no liability or warranty for any consequences caused by tampering with the product or incorrect use by the operator.
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Installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation, and maintenance of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by the machine operator.
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Protect units and cables against damage.
Radio equipment
In general, the device must not be used in the vicinity of petrol stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.
► Do not transport and store any flammable gases, liquids or explosive
substances near the unit.
Interference of electronic and medical devices
An operation can affect the function of electronic devices that are not
correctly shielded.
- Disconnect the device in the vicinity of medical equipment.
- Contact the manufacturer of the corresponding device in case of any interference.
Because of the requirements for electromagnetic interference emissions, the
device is intended for use in industrial environments. The device is not
suitable for use in domestic areas.
The device may only be used under the operating conditions specified in the
datasheet.
Functions and features
The DTC600 read/write head is used for non-contact reading and writing of RFID tags that conform to the system. The data is transmitted via the CAN bus.
Function
Operating principle
The ID tags are operated passively, i.e. without a battery. The energy
required for operation is supplied by the read/write head.
The physical principle of energy transfer is based on inductive coupling. The
integrated antenna coil in the read/write head generates a magnetic field that
partly penetrates the antenna coil of the ID tag. A voltage is generated by
induction that supplies the data carrier with energy.
Overview
| Art. no.:
Function:
Type designation:
Operating frequency:
Type:
Max. Transmitter power:| DTC600
Read/write head
DTCHF HLRWCOUS03
13.56 Mhz
Rectangular
2 watts
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Fig. 1: Overview
Installation
General installation instructions
When mounting several read/write heads adhere to the minimum distances between
the systems.
Installing a read/write head in or on metal reduces the read and write
distance.
The immediate vicinity of powerful HF emission sources such as welding
transformers or converters can affect the operation of the read/write heads.
Information on the available mounting accessories is available on our website
at www.ifm.com.
Notes on ID tag mounting
Installation of the ID tags in and on metal reduces the read and write
distances.
For positioning the ID tags the read/write heads are marked with an antenna
symbol on the active face. It designates the middle of the integrated antenna
coil and has to correspond with the middle of the ID tag.
The orientation of the read/write head axis must correspond with the axis of
the ID tag coil.
Avoiding interference
The device generates a modulated electrical field with a frequency of 13.56
MHz.
To avoid interference of the data communication no other devices generating
interference emission in this frequency band must be operated in its vicinity.
Such devices are for example frequency converters and switched-mode power
supplies.
Mechanical design
Fig. 2: Mechanical design
- Sensing face
- Connections (can be rotated by 270°)
Mounting options
For installation, the following optional accessories are available.
The unit can be mounted without the accessories. For installation, please use
the threaded sleeves on the back of the unit. The necessary screws are not
supplied with the unit.
Installation with angle bracket E80335
Installation with mounting device E80336
The mounting device is used to mount the unit to a clamp. The following clamps
can be used:
- E21110 with a rod diameter of 12 mm
- E20795 with a rod diameter of 14 mm
- E21109 with a rod diameter of 14 mm
Installation with fixing bars E80337
► Fix the unit with fixing screws to the designated location.
Mounting distances
| Operating mode | Distance side (A) | Distance front (B) |
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Read and write
(at 100% transmitter power)| 1200 mm| ?. 900 mm
Positioning of the ID tag
► Align the ID tag on the antenna central axis.
The distance D is indicated in the datasheet
Electrical connection
NOTE!
The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician.
Device of protection class III (PC III)
Electric supply via PELV circuits only.
Electric supply must correspond to UL 61010-1, chapter 9.4 – Limited Energy:
The overcurrent protection device must switch off a current of 6.6 A in 120 s.
For the correct rating of the overcurrent protection device take the technical
data of the device and wiring into account.
The separation of external circuits must comply with UL 61010-2-201, Figure
102.
► Disconnect power before connecting the device.
► For cable lengths,> 30 m use additional protection against surge voltages to
IEC 61000-4-5.
NOTE!
The IP rating indicated in the data-sheet is only guaranteed if the M12
connectors are firmly screwed.
The device can be damaged by insufficiently tightened M12 connectors.
► Firmly screw the M12 connectors to the device.
For the scope of validity cULus: Minimum temperature rating of the cable to be
connected to the field wiring terminals: 70 °C.
Cover the unused sockets with protective caps (E73004).
Tightening torque 0.6…0.8 Nm.
Accessories: www.ifm.com
Wiring
CAN bus interface
The device has a CAN interface.
Use cables that are approved for CAN bus. Terminate the cables using
terminating resistors (120 Ω). Use ifm’s EVC492 cable with an integrated
terminating resistor as an alternative.
cULus
For devices with cULus approval and the cULus scope of validity:
► Supply the device from an isolating transformer having a secondary UL-listed
fuse rated:
a) 5 A at voltages of 0…20 V rms (0…28.3 V p )
b) 100/V p at voltages of 20…30 V rms (28.3…42.4 V p )
Indicators
Status
| power LED
(green)| LED signal bar
(4x yellow)| LED CAN
status (green)|
LED CAN
status (red)
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Ready for operation without ID tag| on| off| –|
Ready for operation with ID tag| on
up to 4 LEDs| are on| | –
Read/write successful| on| up to 4 LEDs are flashing 2x| .| .
Read/write not successful| on| up to 4 LEDs are flashing 5x| .| .
HF field not active| flashes (1 Hz)| off| –| –
CAN status pre-operational| –| –| on| off
CAN status stopped| .| | flashing slowly| off
CAN status operational| –| –| flashes| off
CAN LSS service active| –| –| off| flashing quickly
CAN configuration error| _| –| off| flashes
CAN warning limit for communication errors reached| –| –| off| flashing slowly
CAN status bus off| –| –| off| on
If the ID tag has a high receive signal strength, all LEDs of the signal bar
are on (configurable).
The max. receive signal strength depends on the type of the ID tag.
Operation
The device is operated in a CAN network.
The CAN network configuration must be correct to ensure that the device
functions reliably.
► Depending on the configuration of the CAN network, adjust the settings of
the CAN network under (→ 8.1).
More notes on operation can be found in the operating instructions:
www.ifm.com
CANopen
The device is delivered with the node ID 32 and a bit rate of 125 Kbits/s.
Scale drawing
The max. tightening torque of the screws when mounting the unit is 0.8 Nm.
Technical data
The data sheets are available on our website at www.ifm.com.
Detection range with E80384
All indications apply to static write operations. If not otherwise stated, they refer to the installation of the unit and of the ID tag in a non-metallic environment.
Maintenance, repair, disposal
The operation of the unit is maintenance-free. For perfect functioning, please
consider: Keep the sensing face and clear space, if any, free from deposits
and foreign bodies.
When replacing the device, ensure that installation is done in the same way
and that the same type of unit is used. It is not possible to repair the unit.
After use disposes of the unit in an environmentally friendly way in
accordance with the applicable national regulations.
Approvals/standards
Radio approvals
Overview
The overview of the approval status of a device is available on our website at
www.ifm.com.
Europe
Use in all EU countries
USA
FCC not:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For operation, the
following two conditions apply:
- This device must not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ifm
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canada
IC note:
This unit complies with the license-free Industry Canada RSS standards.
For operation, the following two conditions apply:
- The device may not cause interference, and
- the user of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Australia
Use in Australia:
EU declaration of conformity
ifm electronic gmbh hereby declares that the DTC600 radio system corresponds
to the directive 2014/53/EU.
You can find the EU declaration of conformity on our website at
www.ifm.com.