ELATEC RFID TWN4 Multitech M Module User Manual

ELATEC RFID TWN4 Multitech M Module

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This integration manual explains how to integrate ELATEC RFID reader/writer module TWN4 MultiTech M into a host device and is mainly intended for integrators and host manufacturers. Before installing the product, the integrators should read and understand the content of this integration manual and other relevant installation documents.  The content of this integration manual is subject to changes without prior notice and printed versions might be obsolete. Integrators and host manufacturers are required to use the latest version of this integration manual. For the sake of better understanding and readability, this manual might contain exemplary pictures, drawings and other illustrations. Depending on your product configuration, these pictures might differ from the actual design of your product.

The original version of this integration manual has been written in English. Wherever the integration manual is available in another language, it is considered as a translation of the original document for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy, the original version in English will prevail.

ABOUT TWN4 MULTITECH M
The RFID reader/writer module TWN4 MultiTech M is a device for reading and writing RFID transponders. Different versions of TWN4 devices are available, which cover a large range of transponder types both in the frequency range of 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz.

ELATEC SUPPORT
In case of any technical questions, refer to the ELATEC website (www.elatec.com) or contact ELATEC technical support at support- rfid@elatec.com

REVISION HISTORY

03

| Editorial changes (new layout, template):

Chapter “Safety notes” replaced by chapter “Safety Information”, chapter “Integration in other devices” replaced by chapter “Integration Instructions”, chapter “Further Requirements” replaced by chapters “Compliance Statements” and “Integrator and Host Requirements”

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07/2021

02| First edition| 11/2020
01| Internal version| n/a

SAFETY INFORMATION

• ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech M is an electronic component and should be installed exclusively by a trained and qualified personnel.
• ELATEC recommends the integrators to follow general ESD protective measures during the installation of TWN4 MultiTech M into a host device, e.g. the use of an antistatic wristband or special gloves.
• The integrator should not touch the antennas (if not shielded), printed circuit boards, connectors or other sensitive components on TWN4 MultiTech M.
• Metallic materials on or in direct vicinity to the product might reduce the reading performance of the product. Refer to the installation instructions for more information.
• Before installing TWN4 MultiTech M into a host device, the integrator should also make sure that he/she has read and understood the ELATEC technical documentation related to TWN4 MultiTech M, as well as the technical documentation related to the host device. In particular, the instructions and safety information given in the user manual of TWN4 MultiTech M should be read carefully and listed in the technical documentation of the host manufacturer as well, as soon as these instructions and safety information are required for a safe and proper use of the host device containing TWN4 MultiTech M.
• Any failure to comply with the safety information given in this document and in the user manual, is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of improper use or faulty product installation.

INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

• GENERAL
  TWN4 MultiTech M may be installed in any host devices, as long as it is operated under the operational conditions stated in the user manual and other technical documents (e.g. data sheet). TWN4 MultiTech M is equipped with two integrated antennas. Thus, no antenna installation is required.

• LIST OF APPLICABLE RULES
  Refer to the approval certificates, grants and declarations of conformity issued for TWN4 MultiTech M, and to Chapter “Compliance Statements” for a detailed list of the rules applicable to TWN4 MultiTech M.

• SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL USE CONDITIONS
  There are no specific operational use conditions for TWN4 MultiTech M other than the conditions mentioned in the user manual and data sheet of TWN4 MultiTech M. The host manufacturer or integrator must ensure that these use conditions comply with the use conditions of the host device. In addition, these use conditions must be stated in the user manual of the host device.

• LIMITED MODULE PROCEDURES
  Refer to the grant of equipment authorization or approval certificate issued for TWN4 MultiTech M for more information.

• TRACE ANTENNA DESIGN
  n/a

• RF EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS
  The module antenna(s) must be installed to meet the RF exposure compliance separation distance of 5 cm and any additional testing and authorization process as required.
  Refer to Chapter “Compliance Statements” for detailed information about the radio frequency exposure conditions applicable to TWN4 MultiTech M.
  These RF exposure conditions must be stated in the end-product manual(s) of the host product manufacturer.

• ANTENNAS
  TWN4 MultiTech M is equipped with the following antennas:

• LABEL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
  Refer to Chapters “Compliance Statements” and “Integrator and Host Requirements” for detailed label and compliance information.

• TEST MODES AND ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
  No specific testing method has been defined by ELATEC for TWN4 MultiTech M. TWN4 MultiTech M has been tested and found in compliance with the specifications noted on the approval certificates and other relevant approval documents. However, the integrator is still responsible for any additional testing and authorization process required for the end product. Refer to the KDB Publication 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide of the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) for detailed information about test modes and additional testing requirements for the host device.

• ADDITIONAL TESTING, PART 15 SUBPART B DISCLAIMER
  TWN4 MultiTech M is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e., FCC transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. In addition, the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with TWN4 MultiTech M installed.

• MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
  There are 4 holes for mechanical fixation of the board (see Fig. 1).

• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

| CONNECTOR CNA*| CONNECTOR CN1| CONNECTOR CN2
---|---|---|---
Pin| Signal| Signal| Signal
1| USB/Supply Ground (black Wire)| Supply Ground| Supply Ground
2| USB Data+ (green Wire)| 5V Supply| 3.3V Supply
3| USB/Supply 5V (red Wire)| Logic Input RxD (active low)| SCL (I2C)
4| USB Data- (white Wire)| Logic Output TxD (active low)| SDA (I2C)
5| RX232 RxD (Input)| GPIO2| RESET (active low)
6| J2-1| GPIO3| POWERDOWN (active low)
7| RX232 TxD (Output)| |
8| J2-2| |

• Hirose DF11 series, 2mm pitch
• RS-232 operation is achieved by either closing jumper J2 on the PCB or by connecting pin 6 and pin 8 of CNA.The module can be connected via USB, RS-232 and other interfaces (see Fig. 1). The input voltage is 4.3V to 5.5V.
• PROGRAMMATION/SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
  n/a

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

• EU
  TWN4 MultiTech M is in compliance with the EU directives and regulations as listed in the respective declaration of conformity.

• FCC
  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  • this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  •  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Caution
  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warns the users that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• FCC §15.105 (b)
  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
    FCC ID: WP5TWN4F17

• IC
  This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  • This device may not cause interference; and
  • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
    IC: 7948A-TWN4F17

• BRAZIL
  The end device itself or its manual must contain the following information: Incorpora produto homologado pela ANATEL sob número 03273-19-07558

• 4.5 UNITED KINGDOM
  TWN4 MultiTech M complies with the requirements of the UK legislations and other regulations as listed in the respective UK declaration of conformity. The importer is responsible for applying the following information to the packaging of the product:

  • the importer company’s details, including the company’s name and a contact address in the United Kingdom.
  • UKCA marking

• RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
  RF exposure statement (mobile and fixed devices)
  This device complies with the RF exposure requirements for mobile and fixed devices. However, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

INTEGRATOR AND HOST REQUIREMENTS

• Authorization requirements
  TWN4 MultiTech M has been certified as a module and does not need further approval, provided that the module is used in accordance with the FCC grant conditions and no limitations or usage conditions have been defined by ELATEC. However, the host manufacturer must ensure that the host device still complies with all applicable regulations after TWN4 MultiTech M has been integrated. In particular, the host integrator installing TWN4 MultiTech M into their product must ensure that the final composite product complies with the FCC requirements by a technical assessment or evaluation to the FCC rules, including the transmitter operation and should refer to guidance in KDB

• Labeling requirements
  Requirements for FCC and IC identification numbers:
  Using a permanently affixed label, TWN4 MultiTech M must be labeled with its own FCC and IC identification numbers. In case this label is not visible anymore after integration of TWN4 MultiTech M in the host device, it is necessary to bring a label on the host device (on a visible and accessible place) stating the FCC and IC identification numbers of the integrated TWN4 MultiTech M:
  Contains FCC ID: WP5TWN4F17
  Contains IC: 7948A-TWN4F17
  In case several modules have been integrated into the host device, the label should state all FCC and IC identification numbers of the integrated modules.

• Example:
  “Contains FCC IDs: XXX-XXXXXXX, YYY-YYYYYYY, ZZZ-ZZZZZZZ”
  “Contains transmitter modules IC: XXXXX-XXXXXX, YYYYY-YYYYYY, ZZZZZ-ZZZZZZ”
  Requirements for other countries and regions:
  Refer to Chapter “Compliance Statements” for detailed information about the labeling requirements applying to the reader module or to the host device.

• Compliance statements
  All statements listed in Chapter “Compliance statements” of this integration manual must be also listed in the user manual of the host device.

• Special accessories
  Where special accessories such as shielded cables and/or special connectors are required to comply with the emission limits, the instruction manual shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of the text describing the installation of the device.

• Simultaneous transmission
  When the host product supports simultaneous-transmission operations the host manufacturer needs to check if there are additional RF exposure filing requirements due to the simultaneous transmissions. When additional application filing for RF exposure compliance demonstration is not required (e. g. the RF module in combination with all simultaneously operating transmitters complies with the RF exposure simultaneous transmission SAR test exclusion requirements), the host manufacturer may do his own evaluation without any filing, using reasonable engineering judgment and testing for confirming compliance with out-of-band, restricted band, and spurious emission requirements in the simultaneous-transmission operating modes. If additional filing is required please contact the person at ELATEC GmbH responsible for certification of the RF module.

APPENDIX

A – TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

intended to be installed for operation.
Integrator| Responsible party for the integration of an RFID module into a host device. The integrator might be the

module manufacturer, the host manufacturer, the end user or any other third party.

KDB| Knowledge Database
modular type| Physical configuration in which a modular transmitter operates when installed within a host device. It can

be a single-modular, a limited single-modular, a split-modular or a limited split-modular type.

n/a| Not applicable
RFID (reader/writer)

module

| Device intended to be used within another device or product. Depending on the equipment configuration

and intended use, an RFID module has to meet different requirements to get a modular grant.

B – RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION

ELATEC documentation

• TWN4 MultiTech M data sheet
• TWN4 MultiTech M functional description
• TWN4 MultiTech M user manual
• TWN4 MultiTech OEM PCBs technical handbook

External documentation

manufacturer
784748 D01 General labeling and Notification| General Guidelines for Labeling and Other Information Required to be Provided to Users| Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division

996369 D01 Module Equip Auth Guide

| Transmitter Module Equipment Authorization Guide| Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology

Laboratory Division

996369 D02 Module Q and A

| Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Modules| Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division

996369 D03 OEM Manual

| Guidance for Modular Transmitter Instruction Manuals and TCB

Certification Application Reviews

| Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology

Laboratory Division

996369 D04 Module Integration Guide

| Modular Transmitter Integration Guide— Guidance for Host Product Manufacturers| Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division
RSS-Gen| General Requirements for Compliance of

Radio Apparatus

| Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada

RSS-102

| Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

For more information about this integration manual or TWN4 MultiTech M, go to www.elatec.com or contact ELATEC.

ELATEC GMBH
Zeppelinstr. 1 • 82178 Puchheim • Germany
P +49 89 552 9961 0 • F +49 89 552 9961 129 • E-mail: info-rfid@elatec.com elatec.com

Elatec reserves the right to change any information or data in this document without prior notice. Elatec declines all responsibility for the use of this product with any other specification but the one mentioned above. Any additional requirement for a specific customer application has to be validated by the customer himself at his own responsibility. Where application information is given, it is only advisory and does not form part of the specification. Disclaimer: All names used in this document are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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