JOHN DEERE SX00A RFID Reader Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: John Deere

Table of Contents

General Description (Product Overview, Definitions & Manufacturers)
Warnings
Theory of Operation
Technical Specifications
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RFID Reader Product Manual
20 August 2021
915MHz Version (Certified Model: SX00A)

General Description (Product Overview, Definitions & Manufacturers)

This device functions to read RFID tags embedded in the wrap material of a cotton module. The RFID tag information is sent over CAN to other controllers on the vehicle where it is paired with moisture, GPS, and other data about the cotton module. This device contains the RFID radio, antenna cable, and antenna inside the enclosure.
There are two versions of this device that are identical except for the RFID engine’s operating region – 866MHz or 915MHz.
This device is intended to be installed on the Cotton machine at the factory, as a service part, and as a field kit.

Warnings

FCC Statements:

FCC Interference Statement (Part 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. Howev¬er, 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 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 Part 15 Clause 15.21

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Part 15.19(a)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Guidance

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in.) between the radiator and persons. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.

Theory of Operation

Connector pinout:

Pin	Description
1	CANO Low
2	Switched Battery
3	Unswitched Battery
4	CANO H
5	Unused
6	Ground

Usage:

The RFID reader is intended for use installed on a machine. The operator of the machine does not directly interact with the RFID reader. The machine contains other devices which interact with the RFID reader to enable and disable RF functions as well as send and receive data.