AEG ID DT1 ARE DT1 RFID reader Installation Guide

Below you will find brief information for RFID reader DT1 ARE DT1. The ARE DT1 RFID reader is a compact, USB-powered device with an integrated USB interface that can be configured for communication port or HID use. It features a range of instructions for managing hardware settings, reading settings, and general reading operations, including support for Mifare and ISO 15693 standards. You can use it to control the LED ring, configure the baud rate, switch between HID and RS232 emulation, and much more.

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1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5

2 STARTUP AND TESTING THE READER DT1 .............................................................. 6

3 AEG ID INSTRUCTION SET .......................................................................................... 6

3.1

General ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1.1

Entering instuctions ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.1.2

Output format .................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1.2.1

Instruction specific output ........................................................................................................... 7

3.1.2.2

Output after changing a parameter .............................................................................................. 7

3.1.2.3

Output at parameter query ........................................................................................................... 8

3.1.3

Blank instuction ................................................................................................................................. 8

3.1.4

Incorrect instruction / error codes ....................................................................................................... 8

3.1.5

Upper and lower case ....................................................................................................................... 10

3.1.6

Linefeed ........................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2

Instructions for the hardware settings...................................................................................................... 11

3.2.1

BD – baudrate .................................................................................................................................. 11

3.2.2

HF – radio frequency ........................................................................................................................ 11

3.2.3

HID – human interface device/keyboard ............................................................................................ 11

3.2.4

KL – keyboard language ................................................................................................................... 12

3.2.5

RE – read EEPROM ........................................................................................................................ 13

3.2.6

LED – LED control .......................................................................................................................... 13

3.2.7

RST – reset ...................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.8

WE – write EEPROM ...................................................................................................................... 15

3.2.9

VER – version .................................................................................................................................. 15

3.3

Instructions for reading settings .............................................................................................................. 16

3.3.1

CE – convert error code .................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.2

CID – suppression of ID Codes .......................................................................................................... 16

3.3.3

CN – suppression of No Reads .......................................................................................................... 17

3.3.4

INIT – initialization ......................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.5

LAA – LED automatic activity .......................................................................................................... 18

3.3.6

MC – mirror code ............................................................................................................................. 18

3.3.7

RA – resend last answer .................................................................................................................... 19

3.3.8

TSC – time show code ...................................................................................................................... 19

3.3.9

TOR – maximum reading time .......................................................................................................... 19

3.3.10

SI – set iso standard ......................................................................................................................... 20

3.3.11

VSAVE – variables save ................................................................................................................... 20

3.3.12

VS – variables show ......................................................................................................................... 20

3.4

General reading instructions .................................................................................................................... 21

3.4.1

GA – get active ................................................................................................................................. 21

3.4.2

GT – get tag ..................................................................................................................................... 21

3.4.3

HD – halt detected code .................................................................................................................... 22

3.4.4

MD – mode of operation ................................................................................................................... 22

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3.4.5

RD – read page ................................................................................................................................ 23

3.4.6

RDM – read page manual ................................................................................................................. 24

3.4.7

WD – write page .............................................................................................................................. 25

3.4.8

WDM – write page manual ............................................................................................................... 26

3.5

Mifare instructions .................................................................................................................................. 27

3.5.1

AC – anticollision ............................................................................................................................. 27

3.5.2

AC2 – anticollision level 2 ................................................................................................................ 27

3.5.3

KM – key mode ................................................................................................................................ 27

3.5.4

KT – key type ................................................................................................................................... 27

3.5.5

LOG – transponder log in .................................................................................................................. 28

3.5.6

PBU – purse backup ......................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.7

PDC – purse decrement .................................................................................................................... 29

3.5.8

PIC – purse increment ...................................................................................................................... 30

3.5.9

PIV – purse init value ....................................................................................................................... 31

3.5.10

PRV – purse read value .................................................................................................................... 31

3.5.11

RQ – request .................................................................................................................................... 32

3.5.12

SE – select ....................................................................................................................................... 32

3.5.13

SE2 – select level 2 .......................................................................................................................... 32

3.5.14

WK – write key ................................................................................................................................ 33

3.6

ISO 15693 instructions............................................................................................................................ 34

3.6.1

AFI – application family identifier .................................................................................................... 34

3.6.2

BS – block size ................................................................................................................................. 34

3.6.3

GMS – get multiple block security .................................................................................................... 34

3.6.4

GS – get system information ............................................................................................................. 35

3.6.5

LA – lock AFI .................................................................................................................................. 35

3.6.6

LD – lock data ................................................................................................................................. 35

3.6.7

LDS – lock DSFID ........................................................................................................................... 36

3.6.8

RTR – reset to ready ........................................................................................................................ 36

3.6.9

SF – set flag .................................................................................................................................... 36

3.6.10

WA – write AFI ............................................................................................................................... 37

3.6.11

WDS – write DSFID ......................................................................................................................... 37

4 READER EEPROM ORGANISATION ........................................................................... 38

4.1

EEPROM overview ................................................................................................................................. 38

5 OPERATING MODES OF THE READER ...................................................................... 39

5.1

MD 2 - Triggered by an software command ............................................................................................. 39

5.2

MD 0 - Continuous Reading ..................................................................................................................... 40

6 INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 41

7 FCC INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 42

8 CONVERTING DECIMAL TO HEXADECIMAL ............................................................ 43

9 HOTLINE ..................................................................................................................... 45

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10 REVISIONS .............................................................................................................. 45

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1 Introduction

This document describes the RFID-reading device ARE DT1 and the set-up procedure.

The main features of the reader are listed below:

• integrated USB interface selectable either communications port (similar RS232) or HID

•

USB powered (no external supply voltage necessary)

• compact design

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2 Startup and testing the reader DT1

•

Connect the reader with the USB interface from your notebook or pc

•

In the device manager there will appear a new device (Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART

Bridge)

•

In the brackets you see the port number of the device (e.g. COM5)

•

Open the “Demo Terminal“ on the CD

•

Open the menu “Settings”

•

You have to set the following settings: baud rate 19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

•

Send the command „VER <CR>“ to the reader. The reader answers with the actual firmware version (e.g. AEG ID Multi-ISO V2.034).

•

Send the command „SI <SP> 0 <CR>“ if you want to read a ISO 14443A transponder. If you want to read a ISO 15693 transponder you have to send the command „SI <SP> 1 <CR>“.

•

Send the command “MD <SP> 0 <CR>” to the reader. The reader sends No Read messages

(XXXXXXXX), while there is no transponder in the antenna field available. If there is a transponder present in the antenna field the reader sends its serial.

3 AEG ID instruction set

3.1

General

The command set described below defines the transfer of data on the serial interface.

The commands consist of a command code and optionally of a parameter value. Commands are terminated by the control character <CR> (0Dh). The control character serves as command line terminator.

Command codes and parameters,including all letters and numerical values, are principally transmitted as a sequence of ASCII characters (the value 255 (decimal) consequently as 32H, 35H, 35H; the command RST as 52H, 53H, 54H).

All numbers (e.g. sectors, blocks) are in the hexadecimal format (see chapter 9).

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With the command CS you can change to the alternative instruction set. If the reader is set to alternative instruction set, you can change back to the AEG ID instruction set via the command AEG (see chapter 5.3.3).

3.1.1

Entering instuctions

The protocol format is as follows

Command <SP> parameter <CR>

The space character <SP> separates commands from parameters and the <CR> character acts as command line terminator.

For commands without parameter values (e.g. GT ) the <SP> character and parameter values are omitted. The command line is as short as this:

Command <CR>

3.1.2

Output format

Generally, every input terminated by <CR> is acknowledged by the reader. The following response protocols are different:

3.1.2.1

Instruction specific output

After entering a valid command without a parameter value, the system answers by sending the parameter value and <CR>. Example:

Command: GT <CR>

Output: Transponder number or No Read <CR>

3.1.2.2

Output after changing a parameter

After entering a valid command together with a parameter value, the system answers by sending the parameter value and <CR>. Example:

Command: MD <SP> 2 <CR>

Output: 2 <CR>

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After entering an invalid parameter value, the system answers with the corresponding error code. Error message:

Command: MD <SP> 4 <CR>

Output: NAK <SP> #02 <CR>

3.1.2.3

Output at parameter query

Parameter settings can be queried by sending the command without adding a parameter value. Example:

Command: MD <CR>

2 <CR> Output:

3.1.3

Blank instuction

If a single <CR> is input, the reader answers with a single <CR>. Example:

Command: <CR>

Output: <CR>

3.1.4

Incorrect instruction / error codes

If a command is not entered correctly, the reader sends one of the following error codes:

ERROR CODE

NAK #00 <CR>

NAK #02 <CR>

NAK #03 <CR>

NAK #04 <CR>

NAK #05 <CR>

NAK #06 <CR>

MEANING unknown command wrong parameter

EEPROM error wrong transponder type buffer overflow not logged in

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NAK #08 <CR>

NAK #10 <CR>

NAK #11 <CR>

NAK #12 <CR>

NAK #13 <CR>

NAK #14 <CR>

NAK #15 <CR>

NAK #16 <CR>

NAK #17 <CR>

NAK #18 <CR>

NAK #19 <CR>

NAK #20 <CR>

NAK #21 <CR>

NAK #22 <CR>

NAK #23 <CR>

NAK #24 <CR>

NAK #25 <CR>

NAK #26 <CR>

NAK #27 <CR>

NAK #28 <CR>

NAK #40 <CR>

NAK #41 <CR>

NAK #42 <CR>

NAK #43 <CR>

NAK #44 <CR>

NAK #45 <CR>

NAK #46 <CR>

NAK #47 <CR>

NAK #48 <CR>

NAK #49 <CR>

NAK #50 <CR>

XXXXXXXX <CR>

ACK wrong password antenna failure anticollision error level 1 anticollision error level 2 select error level 1 select error level 2 transceiver IC error not acknowlegde no valid value block

EEPROM full code already saved in EEPROM code not in EEPROM wrong standard wrong transpondercode length transpondercode length and transponder don’t match data is not multiple of the block size data length shorter than block size no communication to AMP select error level 3 anticollision error level 3

ISO 15693 error 01h: command not supported

ISO 15693 error 02h: command not recognized

ISO 15693 error 03h: option not supported

ISO 15693 error 0Fh: unknown error (default)

ISO 15693 error 10h: block does not exist

ISO 15693 error 11h: block already locked

ISO 15693 error 12h: block cannot be changed (locked)

ISO 15693 error 13h: not successfully programmed

ISO 15693 error 14h: not successfully locked

ISO 15693 error A0h-DFh: custom error codes all other ISO 15693 errors: RFU no read no error/acknowledge

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3.1.5

Upper and lower case

The instruction set isn’t case-sensitiv.

3.1.6

Linefeed

The reader does never send a linefeed. If you use a terminal program it can add the linefeed. You have to choose the option “displace CR with CR LF”.

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3.2

Instructions for the hardware settings

3.2.1

BD – baudrate

The command BD enables the change of the baud rate. The settings are directly effective.

Input format: BD <SP> parameter <CR>

2 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION

4800 baud

9600 baud

19200 baud

38400 baud

57600 baud

115200 baud

3.2.2

HF – radio frequency

With the command HF you can switch the antenna field on and off.

Input format:

Output (example):

HF <SP> parameter <CR>

1 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION off on

3.2.3

HID – human interface device/keyboard

The command switches the interface ether to HID or RS232 emulation.

Input format: HID <SP> parameter <CR>

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Output (example):

Parameter:

0 <CR>

PARAMETER

FUNCTION

RS232 emulation

HID interface, keyboard

You have to unplug the device and plug the device in again to use the new setting. Don’t forget to use the command VSAVE to save the new setting.

If the reader is in HID mode, you can not send any commands to the device. Because of that you have to use the Set-Up card – interface to switch the reader back from HID mode to serial interface mode.

Plug out the reader

Place card no reader

Plug in reader into USB-port

Wait for the beep tone from reader

Plug out reader

Remove card from reader

3.2.4

KL – keyboard language

With the command KL you can configure the language of the keyboard in HID mode.

Input format:

Output (example):

KL <SP> parameter <CR>

07 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER FUNCTION

07 german

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4B englisch spanish french italien dutch portuguese canadian

3.2.5

RE – read EEPROM

You can read out the internal EEPROM with the RE command.

Input format:

Output (example):

RE <SP> parameter <CR>

FF <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

0000h..079Fh

FUNCTION address

3.2.6

LED – LED control

With the command LED you can control the LED ring of the ARE DT1.

Input format:

Output (example):

LED <SP> parameter <CR>

1 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION off on

Buzzer beeps,

LEDs flash final state =initial state

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3.2.7

RST – reset

With the command RST the reader does a warmstart and loads the saved settings from the internal

EEPROM. The antenna field is off after the reset.

Input format:

Output (example):

RST <CR>

ACK <CR>

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3.2.8

WE – write EEPROM

Using the command WE you can write one byte to the internal EEPROM.

Input format:

Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER 1

0005h..079Fh

PARAMETER 2

00h..FFh

WE <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

FF <CR>

FUNCTION address

FUNCTION data

3.2.9

VER – version

With the command VER the reader sends the actual firmware version.

Input format:

Output (example):

VER <CR>

AEG ID V1.22

<CR>

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3.3

Instructions for reading settings

3.3.1

CE – convert error code

With CE=1 the reader sends no error codes, except the no read error, during the md0 mode or the commands Get Tag.

With CE=2 the reader sends the normal no read error (XXXXXXXX) if there is an error with the select or anticollision.

This command has only effect in the ISO 14443A standard.

Input format: CE <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION

No suppression

Suppression of error codes

Replacement with XXXXXXXX

3.3.2

CID – suppression of ID Codes

In the MD0 mode with CID=1 only the first of in succession identical transponder numbers is output on the serial interface. The possibly following identical transponder numbers are suppressed, as long as no new valid transponder number is received, processed and output. The get tag command is not influenced by this command. NoReads do not influence the data filtering.

Input format: CID <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION

No suppression

Suppression of equal transponder numbers

Example: A, B, C are different transponder codes, N is NoRead error code:

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Sequence of reading cycles Output sequence after filtering with

CN=0 und CID=1

Output sequence after filtering with

CN=1 und CID=1

N, N, ......,N, A, A, A, ....A, N,N,

.........

N, N, ......,N, A, N,

N, .......

N. N, N, A, A, A, N, A, A, B, A,

C, C, C, .......

The settings are directly effective.

N. N, N, A, N, B,

A, C, .....

A, B, A, C

Note: The internal reference number is deleted in the following conditions:

• after a cold start

• after a warm start (command line RST <CR>)

• after entering the command line CID <SP> 1 <CR>

This causes that the next transponder code is output definitely.

Note: The filter function CID picks up the results of the complete reading cycles ! The filter function

CID has effect on the serial interface only.

3.3.3

CN – suppression of No Reads

Through the setting CN=1 the NoRead results after a get tag command or in MD0 mode are suppressed on the serial interface.

Input format: CN <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER FUNCTION

No suppression

Suppression of equal transponder numbers

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3.3.4

INIT – initialization

With the command INIT all paramters of this command set are set to the default values. After that you can save the settings with the command VSAVE.

Input format:

Output (example):

INIT <CR>

ACK <CR>

3.3.5

LAA – LED automatic activity

The leds can be controlled by the reader or over the interface. You can set it up with the command LAA.

If the LEDs are controlled by the reader, the reader beeps and flashes after successful reading and writing.

Input format: LAA <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION manual controlling controlled by reader

3.3.6

MC – mirror code

With this command you can change the output order of the bytes from a transpondercode.

Input format: MC <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION normal sequence mirrored sequence

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3.3.7

RA – resend last answer

The command RA resends the last answer sent by the reader.

Input format:

Output (example):

RA <CR>

0 <CR>

3.3.8

TSC – time show code

With the command TSC you can define the time in ms, after that the transpondercode is shown again, when the CID parameter is set to 1. If TSC is 00, the code is not shown a second time.

Input format:

Output (example):

PARAMETER

01..FF

TSC <SP> parameter <CR>

00 <CR>

FUNCTION

TSC is not active

TSC time in ms

3.3.9

TOR – maximum reading time

TOR is the timeout time for the reader. TOR is used in operation mode 2 as maximum gating time for a reading process. The length of the maximum gating time results from the equation gating_time =

TOR * TB.

The time constant TB (time base) has always the default value 100ms.

Input format: TOR <SP> parameter <CR>

05 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER FUNCTION

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00h

01h..FFh limits the reading process duration of exactly one reading cycle limits the reading process duration to maximum 1..256 times

3.3.10

SI – set iso standard

With this command you can switch the iso standard of the reader.

Input format: SI <SP> parameter <CR>

0 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION

ISO 14443A

ISO 15693

3.3.11

VSAVE – variables save

With the command VSAVE the following parameters are saved to the internal EEPROM:

AFI

, BD, BS, CE

, CID, CN, HID, KL, KM

, KT

, LAA, LED, MC, MD, SF, SI, TOR, TSC

Input format: VSAVE <CR>

Output (example): ACK <CR>

just available in the ISO 14443A standard

just available in the ISO 15693 standard

3.3.12

VS – variables show

With the command VS the reader shows the settings of the following parameters:

AFI

, BD, BS, CE

, CID, CN, HID, KL, KM

, KT

, LAA, LED, MC, MD, SF, SI, TOR, TSC

Input format: VS <CR>

Output (example): BD <SP> 0 <SP>

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…

Note: The function VS shows just the settings that are used in the actual ISO standard.

just available in the ISO 14443A standard

just available in the ISO 15693 standard

3.4

General reading instructions

3.4.1

GA – get active

The command GA causes one reading cycle. There are different cycles for different transpondertypes.

This command is only available in the ISO 14443A standard.

Mifare 4 byte UID: request (REQA)

Mifare 7 byte UID: anticollision select request (REQA) anticollision level 1 select 1 anticollision level 2 select 2

The reader answers the UID of an active (non halt) transponder.

Input format: GA <CR>

Output (example): 625E562A <CR>

3.4.2

GT – get tag

With the command GT you select a transponder. The command GT causes one reading cycle. There are different cycles for different transpondertypes.

Mifare 4 byte UID: request (WUPA) anticollision select

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Mifare 7 byte UID: request (WUPA) anticollision level 1 select 1

ISO 15693: anticollision level 2 select 2 inventory

The reader answers the UID of a transponder.

Input format: GT <CR>

Output (example): 625E562A <CR>

3.4.3

HD – halt detected code

The command HD mutes the last selected transponder.

Input format: HD <CR>

Output (example): ACK <CR>

3.4.4

MD – mode of operation

There a two modes of operation available. It is possible, that the reader reads constantly or triggered by an instruction.

Input format: MD <SP> parameter <CR>

Output (example): 2 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION constant reading mode single reading mode

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3.4.5

RD – read page

With the command RD you can read out a page of the transponder. The command executes internally the commands get tag, if using mifare 1K/4K log in (with the key attuned to KM) and the reading command.

Input format mifare 1K/4K:

Input format ultralight:

RD <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

RD <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

Input format ISO 15693 one block: RD <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

Input format ISO 15693 multiple blocks: RD <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR>

Output: parameter 4 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 3

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 4

32 characters

8 characters up to 64 characters

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block/start block

FUNCTION end block

FUNCTION data (mifare 1K/4K) data (ultralight) data (ISO 15693)

Note: The ISO 15693 regulates just the maximum length of one block. If there is no information about the block size available in the ISO 15693 transponder, you can set this value with the command

“BS - block size” (chapter 3.6.2).

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3.4.6

RDM – read page manual

With the command RDM you can read out a page of the transponder. The reading command is executed single. You have to do a get tag first. If you are using a mifare standard 1K/4K you have to log in, too.

Input format mifare 1K/4K:

Input format ultralight:

RD <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

RD <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

Input format ISO 15693: RD <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

Input format ISO 15693 multiple blocks: RD <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR>

Output: parameter 4 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 3

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 4

32 characters

8 characters up to 64 characters

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block/start block

FUNCTION end block

FUNCTION data (mifare 1K/4K) data (ultralight) data (ISO 15693)

Note: The ISO 15693 regulates just the maximum length of one block. If there is no information about the block size available in the ISO 15693 transponder, you can set this value with the command

“BS - block size” (chapter 3.6.2).

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3.4.7

WD – write page

With the command WD you write one page to the transponder. The command executes internally the commands get tag, log in (with the key attuned to KM) and the writing command.

Input format mifare 1K/4K:

Input format ultralight:

Input format ISO 15693:

Output (example):

WD <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3

<CR>

WD <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR>

ACK <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 character

PARAMETER 3

32 characters

8 characters up to 32 characters

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block

FUNCTION mifare 1K/4K ultralight

ISO 15693

Note: The ISO 15693 regulates just the maximum length of one block. With the write instruction you can write multiple blocks at once. The datalenght has to be at least the block size or a multiple of the block size. If there is no information about the block size available in the ISO 15693 transponder, you can set this value with the command “BS - block size” (chapter 3.6.2).

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3.4.8

WDM – write page manual

With the command WDM you write one page to the transponder. The writing command is executed alone. You have to select the transponder first. If you are using a mifare standard 1K/4K you have to log in, too.

Input format mifare 1K/4K:

Input format ultralight:

Input format ISO 15693:

Output (example):

WD <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3

<CR>

WD <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR>

ACK <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 3

32 characters

8 characters up to 32 characters

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block

FUNCTION mifare 1K/4K ultralight

ISO 15693

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3.5

Mifare instructions

3.5.1

AC – anticollision

With the command AC the reader executes the anticollision level 1 command.

Input format: AC <CR>

Output (example): 595B1B80 <CR>

3.5.2

AC2 – anticollision level 2

With the command AC2 the reader executes the anticollision level 2 command.

Input format: AC2 <CR>

Output (example): 595B1B80 <CR>

3.5.3

KM – key mode

With the command KM you switch the key that is used by the commands RD and WD. It is possible to use the default key or one of the keys saved with the command WK.

Input format: KM <SP> parameter <CR>

Output (example): parameter <CR>

PARAMETER

1..8

FUNCTION use default key

(FFFFFFFFFFFF) use saved key 1 to 8

3.5.4

KT – key type

With this command you switch if the key that is used with the commands RD and WD is type A or B.

Input format: KT <SP> parameter <CR>

Output (example): parameter <CR>

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PARAMETER

FUNCTION key type A key type B

3.5.5

LOG – transponder log in

The command LOG is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K transponders. The log in is necessary to read or write a page:

Input format:

Input (example):

LOG <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR>

LOG <SP> A <SP> 1 <SP> FFFFFFFFFFFF <CR>

Output (example): ACK <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

A or B

FUNCTION type of the key

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 characters

FUNCTION sector

PARAMETER 3

12 characters

FUNCTION key

3.5.6

PBU – purse backup

With this command it is possible to copy a purse value to an other block of the same sector. This command is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K. You have to log in first.

Input format:

Output:

PBU <SP> parameter 1 parameter 4 <SP>

<SP>

parameter 5 parameter 2

<CR>

<SP> parameter 3 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1 FUNCTION

1 or 2 characters sector

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PARAMETER 2

1 character

FUNCTION source block

PARAMETER 3

1 character

FUNCTION target block

PARAMETER 4

8 characters

FUNCTION new purse value

PARAMETER 5

2 character

FUNCTION optional address

3.5.7

PDC – purse decrement

With this command you can decrement a value. This command is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K.

You have to log in first.

Input format: PDC <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR> parameter 4 <SP> parameter 5 <CR> Output:

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 character

PARAMETER 3

8 characters

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block

FUNCTION value change

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PARAMETER 4

8 characters

FUNCTION new purse value

PARAMETER 5

2 character

FUNCTION optional address

3.5.8

PIC – purse increment

With this command you can increment a value. This command is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K.

You have to log in first.

Input format:

Output:

PDC <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <CR> parameter 4 <SP> parameter 5 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 character

PARAMETER 3

8 characters

PARAMETER 4

8 characters

PARAMETER 5

2 character

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block

FUNCTION value change

FUNCTION new purse value

FUNCTION optional address

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3.5.9

PIV – purse init value

With this command you can initialize a value. This command is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K.

You have to log in first.

Input format:

Output:

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

PARAMETER 2

1 character

PARAMETER 3

8 characters

PARAMETER 4

2 characters

PIV <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <SP> parameter 3 <SP> parameter 4 <CR> parameter 3 <SP> parameter 4 <CR>

FUNCTION sector

FUNCTION block

FUNCTION value

FUNCTION optional address

3.5.10

PRV – purse read value

With this command you can read out a value. This command is only valid with mifare standard 1K/4K.

You have to log in first.

Input format:

Output:

PRV <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR> parameter 3 <SP> parameter 4 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

FUNCTION sector

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PARAMETER 2

1 character

FUNCTION block

PARAMETER 3

8 characters

FUNCTION value

PARAMETER 4

2 characters

FUNCTION optional address

3.5.11

RQ – request

The RQ command answers with the ATQA answer of the transponder.

Input format: RQ <SP> parameter <CR>

Output (example): 4400 <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER

FUNCTION non halt transponders all transponders

3.5.12

SE – select

The command SE selects that transponder that answered at the anticollision. For ultralight and DESFire transponders it is select level 1 command.

Input format: SE <CR>

Output (example): ACK <CR>

3.5.13

SE2 – select level 2

The command SE2 selects that transponder that answered at the anticollision level 2. For ultralight and

DESFire transponders it is select level 2 command.

Input format: SE2 <CR>

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Output (example): ACK <CR>

3.5.14

WK – write key

With the command WK you save a key to the EEPROM. You can save 8 different keys. It is not possible to read out the saved keys.

Input: WK <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

Output (example): ACK <CR>

Parameters:

PARAMETER 1

1..8

PARAMETER 2

12 characters

FUNCTION key number

FUNCTION

6 byte key

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3.6

ISO 15693 instructions

3.6.1

AFI – application family identifier

With this command you can change the application family identifier of the reader. The reader reads only transponders, with the same application family identifier as the reader. If the application family identifier is set to 00h the reader reads each transponder.

Input format:

Output (example):

AFI <SP> parameter <CR>

00 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

01h..FFh

FUNCTION every transponder is read just transponders with the same application identifier are read

3.6.2

BS – block size

With the command BS you can choose the block size of the used transponder. If the ISO 15693 transponders support the “get system information” command, the parameter BS is not used. Only if there is no information of the block size of the transponder available, the parameter regulates the reading process. The block size is defined in the ISO 15693, e.g. parameter 00H means the blocksize is 1 byte.

Input format: BS <SP> parameter <CR>

Output (example): 00 <CR>

PARAMETER

00h..1Fh

FUNCTION

1 byte..32bytes

3.6.3

GMS – get multiple block security

This commands shows if one/multiple blocks of a transponder are locked or not. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format one block: GMS <SP> parameter 1 <CR>

Input format multiple blocks: GMS <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

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Output (example): parameter 3 <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER 1

1 or 2 characters

FUNCTION block/start block number

PARAMETER 2

1 or 2 characters

FUNCTION end block number

PARAMETER 3

00h

01h

FUNCTION block is not locked block is locked

3.6.4

GS – get system information

This command sends the get system information to the transponder. The answer format is described in the ISO 15693 chapter 9.3.12. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format:

Output (example):

GS <CR>

0F7FAA9006000104E000201B0301 <CR>

3.6.5

LA – lock AFI

This command locks the AFI of a transponder. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format:

Output (example):

LA <CR>

ACK <CR>

3.6.6

LD – lock data

This command locks the data of a block. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format: LD <SP> parameter <CR>

ACK <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

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PARAMETER

0h..FFh

FUNCTION block number

3.6.7

LDS – lock DSFID

This command locks the DSFID of a transponder. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format:

Output (example):

LDS <CR>

ACK <CR>

3.6.8

RTR – reset to ready

With this command the transponder enteres the ready state. A muted transponder answers again after this command.

Input format:

Output (example):

RTR <CR>

ACK <CR>

3.6.9

SF – set flag

You can change the flags for different ISO 15693 commands with the command SF. For the meaning of the flags have a look in the ISO 15693 part 3.

Input format: SF <SP> parameter 1 <SP> parameter 2 <CR>

00 <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER 1

FUNCTION inventory stay quiet reset to ready read write lock block write/lock AFI/DSFID get system information / get multiple block security

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PARAMETER 2

2 characters

FUNCTION

ISO 15693 flags

3.6.10

WA – write AFI

With this command the reader writes the AFI into the transponder. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format:

Output (example):

WA <SP> parameter <CR>

ACK <CR>

Parameter:

PARAMETER

00h..FFh

FUNCTION

AFI

3.6.11

WDS – write DSFID

With this command the reader writes the DSFID into the transponder. You have to do a get tag first.

Input format: WDS <SP> parameter <CR>

ACK <CR> Output (example):

Parameter:

PARAMETER

00h..FFh

FUNCTION

DSFID

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4 Reader EEPROM organisation

4.1

EEPROM overview

The ARE 110 contains an internal 2048 byte EEPROM. In the following table you can see the memory map.

ADDRESS

0000h..0002h

0003h..0004h

0005h..0009h

000Ah..002Fh

0030h..007Fh

0080h..00FFh

0100h..079Fh

07A0h..07FFh

AEG IN-

STRUCTION

SET

SNR read only internal use, read only

USER do not change

USER

USER not useable

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5 Operating Modes of the Reader

In the AEG instruction set there are two operational modes defined:

•

MD 0 - continuous mode

•

MD 2 - the reading process is triggered by the serial interface

In the next capters can you find a detailed functional description.

The default mode is MD 2.

5.1

MD 2 - Triggered by an software command

The master sends the command to read a transponder code. The reader answers with the code or an error code.

You can execute specific commands “Read” (RD) and “Write” (WD) just in mode MD2.

In operating mode 2, the exciter is always turned off. Triggered by the software command (GT; RD;

WD), the exciter is activated. After successful reading or writing of a transponder number the exciter is turned off automatically. exciter processor interface reading cycle

GT ID

Figure 9: Software triggered reading operation

If the first reading cycle yields no result (NoRead), the on-time of the exciter is limited by the parameter TOR (time out reader): Reading cycles are continuously started until either a transponder is read successfully or the time span corresponding to the value of the parameter TOR has expired. The reader will not interrupt the last running readout cycle. If no transponder number has been read, a

NoRead is output.

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TOR exciter processor interface reading cycle reading cycle reading cycle

GT NoRead reading process

Figure 10: Software triggered reading operation with TOR>0

Please note : The TOR parameter is only active, if the GT-Command is applied. Within the time span defined by the value of TOR no NoRead will be output on the interface!

5.2

MD 0 - Continuous Reading

When operating continuously the exciter is switched on permanently. The reading cycles are initiated periodically.

After an accomplished reading cycle the reading information is evaluated. After that data (either transponder number or NoRead code) is output to the serial interface exciter processor interface reading cycle

Figure 11: continuous operation reading cycle

ID reading cycle

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6 Instructions

To avoid any reduction of the reading distance of the reader, the reader must not be brought next to a metal surface (e.g. don’t put metallic sticker to the reader). This could lead to a significant change of the properties of the antenna circuit, which in turn reduces the reading range considerably or causes reading holes!

To get reliable readings, the distance between reader and transponder must be within the specified reading volume.

The reading characteristic in front of the reader is not isotropic. It depends also strongly on the orientation between Reader and Transponder. To get the maximum reading distance, the orientation between reader and transponder must be well suited.

To get a reliable readings or writings, the time of transponder while crossing the sensitive area of the antenna must be coordinated to the data transfer characteristics of transponder

In general the time depends on the speed of the transponder, the size of the transponder and the way the transponder is mounted on the vehicle and must be verified by field tests.

Environmental electromagnetic noise may also reduce the read and write range considerably.

Arrangement to eliminate such troubles must be done specific to the application by the help of engineers of the manufacturer.

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7 FCC Information

Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Statement

15.21

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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8 Converting decimal to hexadecimal

HEX

DECIMAL HEX

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

DECIMAL HEX

161

162

163

164

165

166

167

168

169

170

171

172

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

160

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

HEX

DECIMAL

204

205

206

207

208

209

210

211

212

213

214

215

194

195

196

197

198

199

200

201

202

203

184

185

186

187

188

189

190

191

192

193

173

174

175

176

177

178

179

180

181

182

183

DECIMAL HEX

247

248

249

250

251

252

253

254

255

237

238

239

240

241

242

243

244

245

246

227

228

229

230

231

232

233

234

235

236

216

217

218

219

220

221

222

223

224

225

226

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9 Hotline

If there are questions or suggestions please call the hotline:

Sales und Marketing: +49 (0)731-140088-0

Fax: +49 (0)731-140088-9000 e-mail: [email protected] http:// www.aegid.de

10 Revisions

11.01.13 Revision 00: initial edition

30.01.13

09.12.13

12.02.14

18.05.16

22.06.16

Revision 01: chapter 3.3.9 „TSC time show code“ added chapter 3.6.9 „SF set flag“ added

Revision 02: new software conformation

Revision 03: “RF” changed in “HF”

Revision 04: FCC information

Revision 05: FCC information correction

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Key features

Integrated USB interface
USB powered
Compact design
Supports multiple RFID standards
Configurable interface (communications port or HID)
Internal EEPROM for storing settings
LED ring for visual feedback
Buzzer for audio feedback
Various commands for reading and writing tag data
Mifare and ISO 15693 instructions supported

Frequently asked questions

Connect the RFID reader DT1 ARE DT1 via its USB interface to your computer. The device should be recognized by the operating system.

You need to configure parameters including baud rate, radio frequency, interface mode (HID or RS232), keyboard language, and the ISO standard you want to use (ISO 14443A or ISO 15693). You can find the command instructions in the document.

Use the VSAVE command to save the settings to the internal EEPROM of the RFID reader DT1 ARE DT1.

The RFID reader DT1 ARE DT1 in HID mode acts as a keyboard, allowing you to directly enter read RFID tag data into applications or systems that can accept keyboard input.