Developer Conference 2007 Partnering to Develop Powerful Solutions RFID Demo Software James Peternel Software Engineer Lead

Developer Conference 2007

Partnering to Develop Powerful Solutions

RFID Demo SoftwareJames Peternel

Software Engineer Lead

Slide 2 Developer Conference 2007

Driver and Software Downloads

Download IDL drivers at:Visit http://www.intermec.com/idl

Download load sample source code and demo’s at:http://www.intermec.com/support/downloads/Search by RFID product


Part 1: IF61 Edgeware


IF61 Overview

Enterprise ReaderNetwork readerEdge server4 antenna portsSupports embedded applications

JavaC# (Windows Mono)


Overview

EdgewareGeneral use informationALE Store and ForwardIF61DataCollectorIF61DataRetrieverLLRP Demo


IF61 Edgeware Applications Overview

Types of Edgeware applicationsIF61 network configurationInstalling application on IF61Configuring System LogHow to run applicationHow to uninstall applicationHow to update application


Programming Interfaces

Basic Reader Interface (BRI)Intermec proprietary interfaceAvailable on all Intermec readers

LLRPEPC Global standard interfaceIF61 only

ALEEPC Global standard interfaceIF61 only


Reader Performance

All programming interfaces should provide similar reader performance

You should get the same performance from any middleware package or demo application

Trick is getting the reader configuration correctAttribute settings


Types of Edgeware

Two classes of Edgeware on the IF61OEM Middleware which includes

IBMSAPMicrosoft BizTalkNo Intermec support for these

Intermec EdgewareALE Store and Forward applicationDeveloper ToolsUser Applications and Demos


Which Edgeware/Demo to use?

What does the customer want to do?Are you collecting tag data over several days or

weeks?Is this a pilot study or site analysis visit?Are you testing tags

RangePerformanceTag location on item



Are you testing a portal setup?Where should I mount the antennas?Can I read all the tags on a pallet?



Are you testing various antennas?Determining field patternRange of antennas?Linear vs. Circular Polarized?



Are you verifying the hardware works?Are the antenna cables working?Do antennas work?Is the reader working?Did a reader port die?



Customer software does not work properlyIs it the hardware or their softwareUse Intermec software to validate


Software For Pilot Studies

All about data collectionLogging data to files

On fixed readers its usually fully automated so GUI interface is not needed

Usually prefer not to have a PC setup at the test point.



IF61 Enterprise ReaderOEM middleware

SAP, IBM, BizTalkALE Store and Forward applicationIF61DataColletor application



Fixed ReadersIV7, IF4, IF30, IF5, IF61JRFID Demo software



Handhelds (IP4, IP30)Customer’s own softwareIP30RFIDAPP (not intended to be used as production

software)


Software For Testing/Verification/Validation

You need lots of visual feedback as you testGUI is criticalFlexibility is critical


Software For Testing/Verification/Validation

Fixed Readers (IF61, IF5, IF4, IF30, IV7)JRFID application

Handheld Readers (IP30, IP4)IP30RFIDAPP application

Forklift (CV30, IV7)CV30RFIDAPP application


IF61 Network Configuration

Before going any further we need to review how to configure the network settings on the IF61 so that we can install and use Edgeware applications.


IF61: Network Configuration Menu

Select Common link


IF61: Network Configuration->Common

Add Syslog Destination (IP address of PC)Leave blank and will route messages to local system

log.


System Log Viewing

Local System Log


System Log Viewing

Exporting System LogWill create a text file in notepad that you can save


IF61: Network->Services

Make sure you have FTP and Telnet servers enabledI also recommend enabling all the other options


And Now, Back to Edgeware…


Where to find Edgeware on the IF61


Installing Middleware

Select Install EdgewareSAP, IBM, ALE, LLRP


Edgeware Page: Middleware

IBM, SAP, ALE, LLRP


Installing User Applications

Select Install User ApplicationsIF61DataCollector


Edgeware Page: User Applications


Install File Format For User Applications

Create .zip file with your .exe and any dll files.I provide the zip file for you.


Install Configuration File

userapp.conf fileAUTOSTART=falseRUNAFTERINSTALL=falseCMDLINE=./ConsoleApplication2.exe


Installing User Applications

Select .zip or .tar file to upload


Viewing and Starting User Applications

Go to Edgeware Applications and select Application Control link


Edgeware Options

Auto Start FeatureWill start Edgeware or user application whenever the IF61

is booted.To enable check the AutoStart box


Edgeware Options

Auto Start WarningBe careful with enabling this feature. If you power up the

reader with out antenna ports and it starts reading tags you could damage the reader!


Starting Edgeware

Manual start of your applicationClick ACTION green arrowWill change to a red square


Verifying Edgeware is running

To refresh the screen click another menu option and then return to the Application Control screen.

If the red square has switched back to a green arrow then the application is no longer running.

You can view the system log to see if there are any error messages.


Verifying Edgeware is running

Application START failuresThe web page does not always properly show if an

application is actually running. You can confirm its status by looking at the system log.


IF61: Edgeware Applications -> Application Control

To update your application you must first Uninstall it and then install the new zip fileMake sure application is STOPPED.Click X to uninstall


IF61: Edgeware Applications-> Application Control

Check the Redirect output from user applications to the system log box


Remote System Log Monitoring

Can monitor your application using an application such as KLog.exe or TcpipWin32.exe, both are shareware.

Use at your own risk.Make sure you kill your firewall. It may block this.You must direct the system log to your PC’s IP

address (show earlier).


ALE Store and Forward


ALE

Application Level Events (ALE) interface EPC Standard v 1.1:


ALE Store and Forward Edgeware Application

Only runs on the IF61Should be included in latest releaseCan be downloaded from www.intermec.comThe ALE driver needs to be install on IF61



Use for Pilot StudiesEach time tags are read the data is stored to a new

file.File can be stored in a folder on the IF61 (easy to do).Or send file to your PC

Tricky to setup on the PC sidePC must be connected to readerIf network connection is lost, files will be sent when connection is

restored


Why Use ALE Store and Forward?

Available on any IF61Easy to configureCan use motion sensors to start and stop readsCan be configured to use light stacksConverts tag data to EPC data formats

SSCC-96GTINEtc.


Why Use ALE Store and Forward?

Runs directly on the IF61 so no PC has to be dedicated to run the reader

Controlled via the web interface on the IF61Uses web interface for attribute configuration


ALE Store and Forward Disadvantages

Each time tags are read they are stored to a NEW file.Makes compiling data a lot of work.

Cannot write to tagsCan only read the EPC codeCannot read other memory banks


ALE Store and Forward Installation

To install Store and Forward, go to the Edgeware menu and select Install Edgeware


ALE Store and Forward Installation

After the installations…

You must configure Store and Forward BEFORE starting it!!!


ALE Store and Forward Configuration

IF61 Local File Storage ConfigurationNot recommendedEdgeware Applications -> Store and Forward -> Tag Data

Management



PC File Storage Configuration (default setting)Edgeware Applications -> Store and Forward -> Tag Data

Management



Setup Tag ReadingEdgeware Applications -> Store and Forward -> Reader

ManagementHow to trigger read




ManagementWhen to write tags to file




ManagementSetup output GPIO signal say to a light or alarm



Running the SF applicationDo NOT start the ALE engine! BAD BAD BAD!S & F will start the ALE engine for you.There are web browser refresh issues. You may have to start, stop, and restart application to get it to run

the first time properly.



Looking at the tag logs on the IF61



If you are unable to open an explorer window check the IF61 settings.

Make sure you configure the username and password in the Network Services settings.



Looking at the tag logs on the IF61



Looking at the tag logs on the PC



Looking in the tag logs First tag is not a valid EPC encoding so its show in raw form



Second tag is a valid EPC encoding so it has been decoded by the ALE Store and Forward


IF61DataCollector Demo Application


IF61DataCollector Demo

Created by me (C# based)Console application which runs on the IF61Source code can be made availableAlternative to the ALE Store and Forward applicationSimpler interface, cannot be configured via the web

browser interface.Not a supported Intermec product!User manual available for this demo application


IF61DataCollector Demo Features

Reads tags and stores them in a single text file, comma delimited (taglog.txt).

Cannot be configured to use motion sensors at this time.

Can store tags locally on the IF61 or on a USB stick attached to the IF61.Will auto detect USB stick. If its found, it will save the

data to it. Otherwise it will save the data locally in the developer drive on the IF61.


IF61DataCollector Demo Features

Customizable softwareContact me for specific requestsOr I can give the source code to the customer and they

can modify it to meet their needsCan be used for pilot studiesNot for testing since it lacks a GUICurrently being tested at JFK airport by IBM


IF61DataCollector Demo Installation

Use the Edgeware->Install User Application menuYou will install the zip file


IF61DataCollector Demo Installation

You can set the demo to auto start or for manual starting


IF61DataCollector Demo Configuration

Has two modes of operation All options are configurable via a settings.txt file. Mode One

Stores all tag data in a single text file as the tags are being read Mode Two

Creates a temporary file on the IF61 and stores the tag data in the developer drive.

After X number of tags have been read, the contents of the temporary drive are transferred to a permanent file on a USB stick.



Installing a USB stick on the IF61Insert USB StickWeb browse to IF61Go to the Maintenance menuSelect USB option



Only check the Enable External USB option. Press the Activate Changes button. Press the Sync File Systems button.



Any time you remove and then reinsert the USB stick you should press the Sync File Systems button or cycle power on the IF61.



Read ModesYou can select the read mode via the settings.txt fileREAD REPORT=EVENT (best mode to use)READ REPORT=NO (use if you need to see tag counts)READ REPORT=EVENTALL (not recommended)


IF61DataCollector Demo

Tag Data Stored In FileEPC IDNumber of times tag was read (count)Antenna tag was read onDate/Time stamp


IF61DataCollector Demo Data Retrieval

Data can be retrieved from the IF61 manually or using an application called IF61DataRetriever.

You should stop the application before copying file manually.

Web browse to the IF61 and go to the Edgeware menu to stop the demo.



To manually retrieve the data file open an explorer view to the IF61 and copy the file.



Select the folder (USB?) and copy the file.Delete the original file after you have

SUCCESSFULLY copied it.



If you are unable to open an explorer window check the IF61 settings.

Make sure you configure the username and password in the Network Services settings.


IF61DataRetriever Demo

To use the IF61DataRetriever application, you must install it on your laptop or PC.

Application install comes with a user guide. Data returned:

EPCID Number of times tag was readAntennaDateTime

Data file on IF61 will be deleted once the file is transferred successfully



Enter reader’s IP addressSelect options



Extract Identifier DataDefine start address and lengthHex nibbles



Remove duplicates (EPC IDs)



Backup Original DataCan change default file name or append to existing back

up file



Logging OptionsDate, Time, Count, Antenna


LLRP Interface

Low Level Reader ProtocolEPC Global StandardXML interfaceMostly used by middleware providersRequires software to convert xml file to binary format

which is then sent to reader.


LLRP Demo

Rather simple for now.Not posted yet.Limited Feature setWill be adding RF Survey feature to it.


LLRP Demo


LLRP Demo RoSpec Settings


LLRP Demo AISpec Settings


LLRP Demo RoReportSpec Settings


End Part 1Comments or Questions


Part 2: RFID Demos


Downloading Developer Tool Kit

Select Application and Software

Select Development Tools

Select Developer Resource Kits


Downloading Developer Tool Kit

Select RFID Resource Kit


Downloading Fixed Reader Demos

Select RFIDSelect Fix ReadersSelect IF61

Enterprise Reader


Downloading Fixed Reader Demos

Look under Demo Software


Downloading Mobile Reader Demos

Select RFIDSelect HandHeld

ReadersSelect IP30

Handheld RFID Reader


Downloading Mobile Reader Demos

Demos for each OSDemos with NB in the

name is for handhelds that do not have a bar code scanner option


RFID Demos

Handheld Applications (mobile)IP30RFIDAPPIP4RFIDAPPCV30RFIDAppSame code base, mostly same featuresCV30 has a few extra featuresPPC2003, WM5.0, WM6.0


RFID Demos

Keyboard WedgeCV30 (WM)CV60 (XP)Contact me for application, not postedCan post to share point


RFID Demos

Fixed ReadersJRFIDIF61DataCollector

Console application mentioned earlier in this presentation


Mobile Reader Demo Application: IP30RFIDAPP

Allows user to:Test reader connectionVerify firmware/hardware versionsVerify attributesRead, Write tagsScan bar codes

Is THE demo application used on our handhelds!


Mobile Reader Demo Application : IP30RFIDAPP

Enable/Disable IDL debugger logsOpen Reader Connection



Reading Tags



Reading Tags



Resize columns, view individual tags



Writing Tags: Scan bar code for data



Writing Tags: Type in data



Writing Tags: Use decoding for READ VERIFY



Writing Tags: Get data from user create text file


JRFID Demo Application

Win32 PC based applicationAllows you to open multiple readersRun tests, verify hardware and softwareExtensive feature setGreat GUI interface to provide easy configuration and

real time feedback for testingScript Mode which allows customized operations


JRFID Main Menu


JRFID Main Menu


JRFID Main Menu


JRFID Main Menu


JRFID Quick Commands

Select command from list



Type in almost any command you want to test



Saves your custom commands for reuseSaves them in text file so you can delete them



Scripts have 3 sectionsConfiguration commands

Set attributesExecuted one time

Main bodyReading tagsContinuously executed (do loop)

Closing configuration commandsReset TriggersExecuted one time



Section HeadersSTARTCYCLESTOPCYCLE

LogicEVT…CommandIF…THEN

Sample Script File click here


Available RFID Source Code Samples

Win32, Win Mobile, Console (IF61) applicationsC# Visual Studio 2005All use Intermec RFID libs (IDL)Handheld demo includes how to scan bar codes.

Intermec Developer Library based (IDL)C# and Java samplesNot very good examples


Comments or Questions


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Developer Conference 2007 Partnering to Develop Powerful Solutions RFID Demo Software James Peternel Software Engineer Lead