ELATEC TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF Instruction Manual

: July 3, 2024
: ELATEC

Table of Contents

ELATEC TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS
External documentation
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ELATEC TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF

Specifications

Product Name: TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF
RFID Module: ELATEC
Frequency: LF, HF
Manual Language: English (Translations available)

Introduction
The TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF RFID module by ELATEC is designed for integration into host devices. This manual provides detailed instructions for integrators and host manufacturers on how to successfully integrate the module.

Safety Information
It is crucial to follow safety guidelines when working with the product

Installation should be carried out by trained personnel only.
Use antistatic wristbands or gloves when integrating the product into a host device.
Be cautious during unpacking and installation to avoid damage to sensitive components.
Maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm between the product and any user’s or nearby person’s body at all times.
Avoid using cable extensions or replacing cables as it may lead to damage or injuries.

Integration Instructions
Follow these steps for successful integration:

Read and understand the manual thoroughly before proceeding with the integration.
Ensure you have the latest version of the manual for accurate instructions.
If in doubt, contact ELATEC support for clarification or assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)Q
Can I use the TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF RFID module with other RFID devices?
A: It is recommended to maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm between all RFID devices to optimize performance. Contact ELATEC for further information if needed.

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This integration manual explains how to integrate ELATEC RFID module TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF 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 manual and other relevant installation documents.
The content of this 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 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 manual has been written in English. Wherever the 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.

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before unpacking and installing the product, this manual and all relevant installation instructions must be read carefully and understood.
The product is an electronic device whose installation requires specific skills and expertise.
The installation of the product should be done by trained and qualified personnel only.
Before installing the product into a host device, the integrator should make sure that he/she has read and understood the ELATEC technical documentation related to the product, as well as the technical documentation related to the host device. In particular, the instructions and safety information given in the TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF user manual 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 Palon Compact S M LF HF.
ELATEC also recommends the integrators follow general ESD protective measures during the installation of the product into a host device, e.g. the use of an antistatic wristband or special gloves.
The product might show sharp edges or corners and requires particular attention during the unpacking and installation.
Unpack the product carefully and do not touch any sharp edges or corners, or any sensitive components on the product.
If necessary, wear safety gloves.
The integrator should not touch the antennas (if not shielded), printed circuit boards, connectors, or other sensitive components on the product.
Metallic materials on or in the direct vicinity of the product might reduce the reading performance of the product. Refer to the installation instructions or contact ELATEC for more information.
In case the product is equipped with a cable, do not twist or pull the cable excessively.
In case the product is equipped with a cable, the cable may not be replaced or extended.
ELATEC excludes any liability for damages or injuries resulting from the use of the product with a cable extension or a replaced cable.
To comply with the applicable RF exposure requirements, the product should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm to any user’s/nearby person’s body at all times. Refer to Chapter “RF exposure considerations” for further information about RF exposure compliance.
The use of other RFID readers or modules in direct vicinity to the product, or in combination with the product might damage the product or alter its reading performance. In case the host device already contains other RFID devices, observe a minimum distance of 30 cm between all RFID devices to achieve the best performance for each device. In case of doubts, contact ELATEC for more information.
Before installing the product into the host device, the power supply of the host device must be turned off.

If you are unsure about any part of the safety information above, contact ELATEC support.
Any failure to comply with the safety information given in this document is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of improper use or faulty product installation.

INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF may be installed into any host device, as long as it is operated under the operational conditions stated in the product user manual and other technical documents (e.g. data sheet). The product is equipped with two integrated RFID antennas. Thus, no antenna installation is required.

LIST OF APPLICABLE RULES
Refer to the approval certificates, grants, and declarations of conformity issued for TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF, and to the following rules applicable to TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF:

47 CFR 15.209
47 CFR 15.225
RSS-Gen
RSS-102
RSS-210

SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL USE CONDITIONS

There are no specific operational use conditions for TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF other than the conditions mentioned in the product user manual and data sheet. The host manufacturer and 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.

3.4 LIMITED MODULE PROCEDURES
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3.5 TRACE ANTENNA DESIGN
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RF EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS
The antennas of TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF must be installed to meet the applicable RF exposure compliance requirements and any additional testing and authorization process as required.
Refer to Chapter “Safety information” for detailed information about the radio frequency exposure conditions applicable to the product. These RF exposure conditions must be stated in the end-product manual(s) of the host device manufacturer.

ANTENNAS
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF is equipped with the following antennas:

HF antenna (13.56 MHz)
Dimensions: 41.00 x 38.00 mm / 1.61 x 1.50 inch

Number of turns: 3
Transmit power: 13.9 mW, 11.4 dBm (Rout 20 Ohm, RL 50 Ohm, U0pp = 3.3V)

LF antenna (125 kHz)
Dimensions: 31.00 x 31.00 mm / 1.22 x 1.22 inch

Number of turns: 88
Transmit power: 26 mW, 14.1 dBm (Rout 10 Ohm, RL 5 Ohm, U0pp = 3.3V)
For more information, refer to the related product data sheet or other relevant technical documents.

LABEL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Refer to Chapter “Compliance statements” in the TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF user manual and to Chapter “Integrator and host requirements” in this integration manual for detailed label and compliance information.

For more information, refer to the related product data sheet or other relevant technical documents.

LABEL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Refer to Chapter “Compliance statements” in the TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF user manual and to Chapter “Integrator and host requirements” in this integration manual for detailed label and compliance information.

TEST MODES AND ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
No specific testing method has been defined by ELATEC for TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF.
The product 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 processes required for the end product.

It is recommended that the host device manufacturer installing the modular transmitter perform some investigative measurements to confirm that the resulting composite system does not exceed the spurious emissions limits or band edge limits (e.g., where a different antenna may be causing additional emissions). Detailed information regarding the test procedure is described in the relevant rule parts (refer to Chapter “List of applicable rules”).

ADDITIONAL TESTING, PART 15 SUBPART B DISCLAIMER
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e., FCC transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and the host device 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 system still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF installed.

INSTALLATION
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF can be fixed into the host device with two screws M2.5. Observe the minimum separation distance recommended by ELATEC when the host device already contains other RFID devices (refer to Chapter “Safety information”) and avoid the use of ferromagnetic screws, as these screws could reduce the reading performance of TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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PROGRAMMATION/SOFTWARE INTEGRATION n/a
INTEGRATOR AND HOST REQUIREMENTS

AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF 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 the module integration.
In particular, the host integrator installing TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF into their device 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 996369.

LABELING REQUIREMENTS

FCC AND ISED CANADA
Using a permanently affixed label, TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF must be labeled with its own FCC and IC identification numbers.

FCC ID: WP5TWN4F25
IC: 7948A-TWN4F25

In case this label is not visible anymore after integration into the host device, it is necessary to bring a label on the host device (in a visible and accessible place) stating the FCC and IC identification numbers of the integrated TWN4 Palon

Compact S M LF HF:
Contains FCC ID: WP5TWN4F25
Contains IC: 7948A-TWN4F25

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”

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 the certification of the RF module.

APPENDIX
A – RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION ELATEC documentation

TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF datasheet
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF instructions for use
TWN4 Palon Compact S M LF HF user manual

External documentation

Document name	Document title/description	Source
n/a	Technical documentation related to the host device	Host device

manufacturer
784748 D01 General Labeling and Notification| General Guidelines for Labeling and Other Information Required to be Provided to Users| Federal Communications Commission