Antenna Tuning IndicatorRI-ACC-ATI2
Reference Guide
May 2001
SCBU031
Antenna Tuning Indicator
RI-ACC-ATI2
Reference Guide
Literature Number: SCBU031May 2001
Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 71.1 Product Description ................................................................................................. 8
2 Operating Instructions ................................................................................................ 92.1 How to Connect the Antenna Tuning Indicator to the RF Module .......................................... 102.2 Tuning the Antenna to Resonance .............................................................................. 102.3 Adjusting the RXSS Threshold Level ........................................................................... 122.4 How to Disconnect the Antenna Tuning Indicator ............................................................. 12
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List of Figures
2-1 Top View of the ATI Connected to the RFM ............................................................................ 11
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Preface
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Read This First
Edition One - May 2001This is the first edition of this manual, it describes the following equipment:
TIRIS Antenna Tuning Indicator RI-ACC-ATI2
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About This GuideThis manual describes the TIRIS Antenna Tuning Indicator (ATI), it provides the information that you willneed in order to use the ATI to help tune your antenna and reader system to resonance. It is generallytargeted at systems integrators or value added resellers.
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Conventions
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WARNINGA WARNING IS USED WHERE CARE MUST BE TAKEN, OR ACERTAIN PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TOPREVENT INJURY OR HARM TO YOUR HEALTH.
CAUTION
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Chapter 1SCBU031 May 2001
Introduction
This document describes how to use the TIRIS Antenna Tuning Indicator (ATI)RI-ACC-ATI2 to tune antennas connected to a TIRIS Radio Frequency Module (RFM)RI-RFM-007B or RI-RFM-104B to resonance.
Topic .................................................................................................. Page
1.1 Product Description .................................................................... 8
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1.1 Product Description
Product Description
The Antenna Tuning Indicator is a tool which simplifies the resonance tuning of the antenna (Section 2.2)and the adjustment of the RXSS- (Section 2.3) synchronization level for wireless read cyclesynchronization. It indicates exactly what to do during the antenna tuning procedure. In addition to that,the output of the RF Module field strength detector is indicated (RXSS-level) for EMI control.
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Chapter 2SCBU031 May 2001
Operating Instructions
Topic .................................................................................................. Page
2.1 How to Connect the Antenna Tuning Indicator to the RF Module .... 102.2 Tuning the Antenna to Resonance .............................................. 102.3 Adjusting the RXSS Threshold Level ........................................... 122.4 How to Disconnect the Antenna Tuning Indicator ......................... 12
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2.1 How to Connect the Antenna Tuning Indicator to the RF Module
2.2 Tuning the Antenna to Resonance
How to Connect the Antenna Tuning Indicator to the RF Module
The ATI is connected directly to the RF Module via the ATI connector on the RF Module (see Figure 2-1 ).It does not need a separate power supply. It can be connected to the RF Module even if the module isalready connected to the Control board.
Note: Because the ATI overwrites the TXCT- signal generated by the Controller, transponderscannot be read as long as the ATI is connected to the RF Module.
Connect the ATI to the RFM as follows:Switch the RF Module power supply off.Connect the ATI to the RF Module as indicated in Figure 2-1 .Switch the power supply on.
WARNINGCARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE RFM. THERE ISHIGH VOLTAGE ACROSS THE ANTENNA TERMINALS, AT THETUNING COIL AND AT SOME PARTS OF THE PRINTED-CIRCUITBOARD (PCB). THE HIGH VOLTAGE COULD BE HARMFUL TOYOUR HEALTH!
IF THE ANTENNA INSULATION IS DAMAGED IT SHOULD NOT BECONNECTED TO THE RFM.
The antenna is tuned by adjusting the resonance frequency of the antenna resonator circuit to 134.2 kHz.This can be done by changing the inductance of a tuning coil on the Radio Frequency Module(RI-RFM-007B or RI-RFM-104B), or by adjusting the capacitance of the resonance circuit on the RFM.Screwing the ferrite core of the coil in increases the inductance and screwing the core out decreases it.The LEDs on the ATI indicate whether you should screw the core in or out, or increase or decrease thecapacitance. The green LED indicates correct tuning.
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TUNING
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Tuning Coil
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Potentiometer for
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Tuning the Antenna to Resonance
Figure 2-1. Top View of the ATI Connected to the RFM
Tune the antenna to resonance as follows:Set the switch on the ATI to the position 'RESONANCE TUNING'. The RF Module will starttransmitting.
If the left LED (red) indicates 'OUT': On the S2000 RFM - screw the ferrite core out (with the plastic screwdriver provided). On the Power RFM - decrease the capacitance.If the right LED (red) indicates 'IN': On the S2000 RFM - screw the ferrite core in (with the plastic screwdriver provided). On the Power RFM - increase the capacitance.When the green LED indicates 'OK', the antenna is tuned to resonance.==> The antenna tuning is complete.
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2.3 Adjusting the RXSS Threshold Level
2.4 How to Disconnect the Antenna Tuning Indicator
Adjusting the RXSS Threshold Level
In order for wireless read cycle synchronization to work correctly the RXSS- threshold level must beadjusted by means of the potentiometer built into the RFM. This potentiometer is located on the upper sideof the RFM, next to connector ST-1 on the S2000 RFM (see Figure 2-1 ), or next to J1 on the Power RFM.
To adjust the RXSS- threshold level, please proceed as described below.
CAUTION
Please be careful not to overwind the potentiometer at either of the end stops.
Adjustment of the RXSS- level must be done individually for each antenna and RF Module, according tothe following procedure:Set the switch on the ATI to 'SYNC LEVEL'.Turn the potentiometer fully counter-clockwise (left-hand stop).Ensure that no other reading units are transmitting.Eliminate noise sources as much as possible.Monitor the RXSS- LED on the ATI.Turn the potentiometer on the RF Module clockwise, until the RXSSLED is just statically off (using theplastic screwdriver provided with the RFM/Reader for this purpose).
Disconnect the ATI from the RFM as follows:Switch the RF Module power supply off.Disconnect the ATI.Switch the power supply on again.
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