RFID
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RFID reader hardware overview & ordering guide
PURPOSE Outline the common names, definitions, parts list, and ordering information for RFID Hardware. PROCESS Definitions and Common Names This list of definitions aims to establish a common language between Team IT and Field team members. Green = Precise enough to eliminate any ambiguity. Red = leads to confusion or inaccuracies. Technical Name Alternate Names Names Referenced UHF RFID Serial Interface Reader/Writer RFID Reader RFID Scanner Membership Scanner RFID Reader Logicwash RFID Page Program Logicwash AWID Command Demo Program AWID Software DB9 to RJ45 Serial Adapter RS232 Female to RJ-45 Female Ethernet Converter Compatible with Standard 9 Pin RS-232 DB9 Connector Adaptor DB9 Connector Parts List NOTE: All part quantities are one per lane. Universal Parts (Used in each model kiosk) Picture Number Name Order From Part Number 1 AWID MPR-2010BR (Clean Car Pass RFID Reader) Mister IT C-RF-01-01-00 Not Pictured Standalone 12V, 1.5A power Supply Hotshop C-MU-00-22-00 Not Pictured Membership RFID Tags Hotshop DRB XPT 1.0, XPT Retrofit 1.5 & 2.0 Lanes Picture Number Name Order From Part Number Not Pictured Serial Data and Power Cable DO NOT ORDER - Retrofit to Micrologic Style 2 DRB RFID Reader Housing DO NOT ORDER - Retrofit to Micrologic Style 2 DRB RFID "S" Pole DO NOT ORDER - Retrofit to Micrologic Style 2 Reader Faceplate Sticker Marketing Micrologic Pegasus, Mister Kiosk, and Replacement for DRB XPT Lanes Picture Number Name Order From Part Number 4 Black Non-Configurable DB9 to RF45 Adaptor (Male) Mister IT EA-DB9M-CNCTR 4 Black Non-Configurable DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Female) Amazon Link Not Pictured White CAT5e Shielded/Unshielded Cable Amazon or Granger Not Pictured 16 to 22 Gauge 4 Conductor Cable Granger 1 MLA RFID "L" Pole (RFID Reader Curved Post) Hotshop C-RF-01-05-00 4 RFID Reader Housing Key (Set of 2) Hotshop C-RF-01-02-02 1 RFID Reader Housing 14 x 14 Assembly W/Faceplate, lock, and keys Hotshop C-RF-01-03-00 3 RFID Reader Mount Bracket Hotshop C-RF-01-03-00 3 RFID Reader U-Bracket Hotshop C-RF-01-04-00 1 Reader Faceplate Sticker Marketing Mister IT Ordering For Legacy DRB parts Mister IT will replace them with the Micrologic equivalent as they are no longer available for purchase. Please reference the Guide: RFID - HOW TO MOUNT AND WIRE AN RFID READER ON A KIOSK that explains how to replace the Serial Cable with Power and Cat5e cables. Hotshop Ordering Mister IT is to handle ordering any configurable component, including the RFID Reader. NOTE: This includes the parts listed as Mister IT in "Order From" sections above. Facilities or operations may order any replacement component as necessary, that is not listed to order from Mister IT. Other Ordering Replacement RFID Reader Tags can be ordered on Hotshop. Replacement RFID Reader Decals can be ordered on the Marketing website. HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 12/10/2024 Orrey Bohn Created Document 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting
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RFID reader technical specifications & diagrams
PURPOSE Provide technical specifications and diagrams relating the RFID Reader. PROCESS Device Specifications AWID MPR-2010BR (RFID READER) Key Device Information NOTE: Might need to step up the wire to a 18 or 16 gauge wiring if performance is low. HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 1/7/2025 Orrey Bohn Created Document 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting
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How to mount/wire an RFID reader
PURPOSE Describe the procedure to mount and wire a New or Replacement RFID Reader on a Kiosk. Also know as the Applied Wireless ID (AWID) MPR-2010BR. PROCESS Hardware Mount Guidelines Verify that the RFID reader is mounted, The angle of the RFID Reader needs to be as parallel to the average windshield. The standard is 30° up from the horizontal position. The best RFID Reader position is as close to the RFID Tag as possible. From the Kiosk in the lane, launch the AWID test software on the desktop. Following the Guide: RFID - HOW TO USE SOFTWARE The RFID Reader is now ready for use. How to Wire the RFID Reader (Micrologic Pegasus and Mister Kiosk) Locate the 12V terminal block in the kiosk. In the Mister Kiosks, it is in the upper part. In the Pegasus Kiosks, it is in the bottom left (blue and yellow). In XPT 1.0 use the wall adaptor power supply of the RFID reader Connect the power wires to the terminal block. Wire Black to the Positive. Wire Red to the Negative. Crimp the Cat5e cable to the T568B pin assignments. Connect the crimped cable to the DB9 Female to RJ45 adapter. Connect the adaptor to the appropriate COM Port on the computer in the kiosk. For Mister and XPT Kiosks, it is COM1. For Pegasus Kiosks, it is COM4. At the RFID Reader, crimp the Cat5e cable and attach it to the DB9(male) to RJ45 adaptor. Connect the adaptor to the RFID Reader’s serial port. Modify the power supply cable that came with the RFID Reader. The goal is to keep the barrel connector. Cut the cable at least 4” away from the barrel connector. NOTE: One of the two wires has a dashed line. Connect the power cable to the power supply cable. Black to Black. Red to Dashed Black. Connect the power cable that has been modified to the barrel connection of the RFID Reader. Install with Combo Serial/Power Cable (DRB Cable) Disassemble Components at the RFID Enclosure Open the RFID Reader Enclosure. Remove the serial connection from the Circuit Board. Disconnect the Cable Wires from the Circuit Board. Take apart the DB9 connector from the RFID Cable to expose the wires. NOTE: The Circuit Board and DB9 connectors will not be used and can be discarded. Modify Pin Out From Cable to Reader PIN 2: Orange to Orange. PIN 3: Blue (Cable) to Purple (RFID). PIN 5: Green (Cable) to Blue (RFID). Power: Black to Black, Red to Red. Prepare the Cable at the Kiosk Cut the DRB Power Supply cord near the switching adaptor. Expose the wires (white and shielded). Connect the Power Supply Adaptor Connect the Power Supply Adaptor to the Serial Cable that plugs into the Kiosk. Connect Voltage at Kiosk Splice the DRB Power Supply Line, expose the 2 wires. Blue is 12v DC Positive, Yellow is 12v DC Negative. Connect the White Cable to the Blue Power Block. Connect the Shielded Cable to the Yellow Power Block. Retrofitting an RFID Reader with No DB9 Connection or old DRB Serial Cable Run a Power Cable and a Cat5e cable from the kiosk to the RFID Reader. The power cables need to be no thinner than 22-gauge. Be open to using up to 16-gauge wires. NOTE: It is optional, and discouraged, if you recycle the barrel jack, what matters is divorcing the data and power lines. On the computer end, use the normal black DB9 Male adapter with a normal ethernet cable crimp. NOTE: the build your own DB9 adaptors have a different pinout than what tunnel controllers use and are not compatible with the RFID readers. Use this pinout for the build your own Female DB9 Adaptor. Connect the Power Wires: Red to Red Black to Black Strip the twisted pairs in the ethernet line on the RFID Reader end. Ensure there is plenty of copper exposed for high quality connections. HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 1/17/2025 Orrey Bohn Created Document 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting
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How to use RFID reader software
PURPOSE Document providing steps to use the built in Logicwash software and the RFID/AWID software on the Kiosk. PROCESS Logicwash Backend Screen Kiosk WARNING: Logicwash is currently unable to make the proper changes to the RFID Reader and should only be used to check if the RFID Reader is functioning. How to Access the RFID Page Use an Access Card or an employee backend code to access the backend screen. Select the RFID Status. Use the “Start”, “Clear”, and “Cancel” Buttons to see if the RFID Reader can read a membership tag. NOTE: Custom Power works, but it is advised to avoid using the Logicwash program to make the change to the RFID Reader. RFID Test/AWID Demo on Kiosk Desktop How to Connect to the RFID Reader Launch the RFID Test or AWID Demo Shortcut from the Desktop. NOTE: It may be named “RFID” or “AWID”. Select the MPR-2010BR from the Select a Reader drop down menu. Select the COM Port that the RFID Reader is plugged into. For Pegasus Kiosks, the default is COM4. For XPT and Mister Kiosks, the default is COM1 or COM2. NOTE: Any COM Port higher than COM4 is never used. Hit the “Connect” button. You will know it is connected when the other options are no longer greyed out. If you encounter issues, use the Guide: RFID - TROUBLESHOOT READER FUNCTIONALITY How to Adjust Output Attenuation Level Connect to the RFID Reader same as above In the section for Output Attenuation Level Move the slider, change the number, or hit the up/down arrows to change the level. Standard Settings are start at 60 and can range between 50 and 80. Make these adjustments in increments of 5 at a time Raising the number toward 80 is to cut back on cross read chances. Lowering the number toward 50 will increase reads. NOTE: The goal is to adjust to find the setting that gives the most consistent read without being read in the adjoining lane. Click Submit to write the new value to the RFID Reader. Test and Verify RFID Tags work as intended, following the instructions below. Note: The attenuation controls how much energy is being broadcasted out to energize a tag. More energy out means more energy for a tag to broadcast back to the reader with. How to Test RFID Tags Connect to the RFID Reader same as above Press Start. Verify an RFID Tag is scanned where the typical car windshield would approach the kiosk. This may require a 2nd person. Scan a tag while standing one car length back from the kiosk. Have the person at the kiosk adjust attenuation so that the tag is NOT being read. Instructions shown above Attempt to get the tag to read in each adjacent lane Re-verify that the tag reads in the proper lane ONLY Click the Stop button when you are done testing. If the Stop command was successful, the program will let you know. HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 1/7/2025 Orrey Bohn Created Document 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting
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Troubleshoot RFID reader functionality
PURPOSE Troubleshoot the Kiosk RFID reader that is not properly reading customer tags or reading into the wrong lane. PROCESS Try This First Simple and Quick Unplug the cable ends and plug them back in firmly. Reboot the kiosk Advanced - NOTE: May need maintenance to help with these items. Focus on Power Test Voltage Looking for correct polarization of 12V DC at power source and in RFID housing. Verify power supply can supply at least 1.5A but 2A is preferred. Try testing with alternative power supplies or outlets Bypass the barrel connecter. Re-Crimp the ends of the cable, and focus on ensuring good wire connections. Using known working equipment Identify working ports or components in the lane or adjacent lanes Test to rule out one component at a time. Replace DB9 Adaptors or cables first. Don’t be afraid to use nearby kiosks for power or to verify if a reader works despite the power. This includes using known working readers from adjacent lanes. Common Issues Symptom: “Timed Out” error when trying to connect to the RFID Reader. Underlying Issue: Computer cannot communicate with the RFID Reader. or Can be a power or connection issue. Parts Involved: COM Port, DB9 Adapters, Cat5e cable, Serial cable, or RFID Reader Symptom: “Arithmetic Operation Error” when trying to connect to the RFID Reader. Underlying Issue: Incompatible power making it to the RFID Reader. Parts Involved: Power supply, Power wires, or RFID Reader Symptom: “Command Execution Failed: Command Type = 00, Command 00” Underlying Issue: Poor connection for the data to transmit properly, has power but bad data connection. Parts Involved: COM Port, DB9 Adapters, Cat5e Cable, Serial Cable, or RFID Reader Symptom: Membership Tags not reading consistently. Underlying Issue: See Below For Steps to Take Parts Involved: RFID Reader, RFID Reader Setting, or RFID Tag Symptom: Random Lane opening with no car around. Underlying Issue: Rogue tag with an active membership within range of the RFID reader. Parts Involved: RFID Tag Symptom: Cross Reading car in adjacent lane. Underlying Issue: RFID Reader Setting is less than 80 or Could also be the location and angle of the RFID Reader. Parts Involved: RFID Reader Setting or RFID Reader Position and Posture Troubleshooting Membership Tags Not Reading Consistently Verify the hardware functions within the normal standard. Verify the RFID Reader talks to the computer. Verify Logicwash can talk to the RFID Reader. Compare to the standards for settings. Be aware of other RFID tags, as they can interfere with the reader. Inspect the RFID tag and RFID tag position on the car. Place the RFID tag on the upper clear part of the windshield as a final spot for verifying. Check the RFID Reader's Functionality - Backend Screen Swipe your access card to get to the kiosk’s back-end screen. Once the back-end screen appears, select “RFID Status” Give it a moment to load and the RFID Status interface will appear. (Shown Below) then push “Start”. Bring the RFID tag within scanning range of the RFID reader. If you do not see any activity on the status screen, the RFID reader is not operating correctly. Proceed to the “Check RFID Reader Cables” section below. If tag data appears on the status screen the RFID reader is operating correctly. This indicates there may be a problem with the customer’s membership. Look up the customer in Wash Assist by name, phone number, or other means to determine why the barcode is not admitting the customer to the wash. NOTE: Do NOT select any of the power settings on the right-hand side of the RFID Status interface. NOTE: To Adjust the power settings use the Guide: RFID - HOW TO USE SOFTWARE Check the RFID Reader's Functionality - Desktop To open the service code, double tap the right and left corners of the screen. Enter the admin code and click Accept to close the program. Double-click the AWIDMPRCommandDemo – Shortcut on the Desktop. Fill in the following sections and click Connect. If an error message appears when trying to connect, follow the steps in the RFID Tags Not Populating section. Type: MPR-2010BR COM Port: COM4 Baud Rate: 9600 Information will populate. Click Start to start testing the reader. Wave a RFID tag near the RFID reader. It should populate the RFID tag and the Cnt column should increase. Once testing has finished, click Stop. Close the program and open LWKiosk – Shortcut on the Desktop to start the program normally and allow the kiosk to be used again. Check RFID Reader Cables If the RFID reader is having connection issues, an error message will pop-up when trying to connect to the reader. Open the kiosk and the RFID Reader enclosure on the pole to check the DB9 connections. Disconnect and re-connect the connection on the computer. Unlock the RFID Reader Enclosure. Reseat the connection. Test the RFID Reader again and see if there is any change. If there is no change, swap the DB9 connections with another kiosk to see if the connectors are bad. If the connectors from the other kiosk work, the connectors need to be replaced Use the Guide: RFID - GUIDE HARDWARE OVERVIEW & ORDERING to order new connectors.. If you still have issues, swap the RFID reader with a known working unit. If you still have issues, contact Maintenance to check the network cable from the reader to the computer inside the kiosk. If you still have issues after Maintenance has checked the network cable and verified it is good or has replaced the cable. Use the Guide: RFID - GUIDE HARDWARE OVERVIEW & ORDERING to order a new DB9 connectors and/or a RFID Reader HISTORY Revised Date Revised By Revisions 8/7/2024 Orrey Bohn Created Document 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting