July 00 Preface Series 2000 Reader System 4-Channel TX/RX Multiplexer Module for Remote Antenna RFM RI-MOD-TX8A Reference Guide -06-2-039 July 2000
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 Edition Three - July 2000 This is the third edition of this manual, it describes the following Series 2000 Module: Series 2000 4-Channel TX/RX Multiplexer for RA-RFM RI-MOD-TX8A Texas Instruments (TI) reserves the right to make changes to its products or services or to discontinue any product or service at any time without notice. TI provides customer assistance in various technical areas, but does not have full access to data concerning the use and applications of customer's products. Therefore, TI assumes no liability and is not responsible for customer applications or product or software design or performance relating to systems or applications incorporating TI products. In addition, TI assumes no liability and is not responsible for infringement of patents and/or any other intellectual or industrial property rights of third parties, which may result from assistance provided by TI. TI products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury or severe property or environmental damage. The TIRIS logo and the word TIRIS are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Copyright 2000 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) This document may be downloaded onto a computer, stored and duplicated as necessary to support the use of the related TI products. Any other type of duplication, circulation or storage on data carriers in any manner not authorized by TI represents a violation of the applicable copyright laws and shall be prosecuted. 2
PREFACE Read This First About This Guide This manual describes the TIRIS 4-Channel Transmit/Receive Multiplexer (TX/RX MUX) Module RI-MOD-TX8A. It describes the module itself, how to install it and how to use it. Conventions WARNING: A WARNING IS USED WHERE CARE MUST BE TAKEN, OR A CERTAIN PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO PRE- VENT INJURY OR HARM TO YOUR HEALTH. CAUTION: This indicates information on conditions which must be met, or a procedure which must be followed, which if not heeded could cause permanent damage to the equipment or software. Note: Indicates conditions which must be met, or procedures which must be followed, to ensure proper functioning of the equipment or software. Information: Indicates information which makes usage of the equipment or software easier If You Need Assistance Application Centers are located in Europe, North and South America, the Far East and Australia to provide direct support. For more information, please contact your nearest TIRIS Sales and Application Center. The contact addresses can be found on our home page: http://www.tiris.com 3
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 Document Overview Page Chapter : Product Description...................................... 5. Introduction... 6.2 Product Description... 6 Chapter 2: Connectors and Jumpers................................. 9 2. Connectors... 0 2.2 Jumpers... 2 Chapter 3: Specifications......................................... 3 3. Recommended Operating Conditions... 4 3.2 Electrical Characteristics... 4 3.3 Timing Characteristics... 4 3.4 Mechanical data... 5 Chapter 4: Installation and Use..................................... 6 4. Connecting Multiplexer to Remote Antenna RFM... 7 4.2 Power Supply... 8 4.3 Antenna Requirements... 8 4.4 Connecting Cable... 9 4.5 Antenna Resonance Tuning... 9 List of Figures Page Figure : Top View... 7 Figure 2: Block Diagram... 8 Figure 3: Configuration for Input Signals CSA and CSB... 8 Figure 4: Jumper Locations... 2 Figure 5: Module Layout and Dimensions... 5 Figure 6: Connection of Multiplexer to RA-RFM... 7 List of Tables Page Table : Pin Functions... 0 Table 2: J4 Pin Functions... 0 Table 3: J3 Pin Functions... 0 Table 4: J6 Pin Functions... Table 5: TX/RX Channel Selection... Table 6: Size and Weight... 5 Table 7: Antenna Characteristics... 9 4
CHAPTER Product Description Chapter : Product Description This chapter will introduce you to the Multiplexer Module and the products with which it works. It also provides an overview of the function of the RA-RFM multiplexer. Topic Page. Introduction...6.. General...6.2 Product Description...6..2 Reference...6.2. Description...6 5
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00. Introduction.. General..2 Reference This document provides information about the TIRIS 4-Channel Transmit/Receive Multiplexer (TX/RX MUX) Module RI-MOD-TX8A. It describes the module and how to install it. The multiplexer module allows the use of up to 4 transmit/receive (TX/RX) antennas with one Remote Antenna Radio Frequency Module (RA-RFM) System. This document should be used in conjunction with the High Performance Remote Antenna RFM (RI-RFM-008B) Reference Manual (Manual Number: -06-2-047)..2 Product Description.2. Description The multiplexer is connected between an RA-RFM and the Tuning Board (TB). The active antenna (TX/RX channel) is selected by two digital input signals. All antennas can be disabled by removing one jumper. The supply voltages and channel selection signals are connected via a 4-pin connector. Connection to the RA-RFM and to the antennas is made via two screw block terminals. The channel select input signals, connected to a data processing unit (for example: TIRIS Series 2000 Control Module, or a customer designed Control Unit), are Low Power Schottky TTL and HCMOS Logic compatible. The Multiplexer includes circuitry to reduce crosstalk of transmit function. There are four connectors on the multiplexer, they are: J J3 J4 J6 which is used to connect the supply voltage and channel select signals which is used to connect up to 4 antennas the antenna resonator connector, which is used to connect the multiplexer board to the Antenna terminals of the RA-RFM which can be used to connect the multiplexer ground to earth The multiplexer can be mounted by means of four M3 mounting bolts on the underside of the module. A layout of the multiplexer viewed from the top is shown in Figure. A block schematic of the multiplexer is shown in Figure 2. The multiplexer is described in the following section. 6
L 5 C 5 C 2 R 4 2 July 00 Chapter. Product Description The multiplexer switches the selected Antenna to the RA-RFM. The multiplexer switches both the transmit and receive functions of the Antenna. Low resistance high voltage switches (MOSFETs) are used to switch the antenna connection because of the high voltage used during transmitting. Figure : Top View Connector for Power Supply and for channel select signals V_IN GND CSA CSB Q24 Q8 Q2 J Q6 J6 J7 J5 Q23 Q7 Q Q5 IC 5-4 IC 5-3 R 3 - R 3-2 R 3-3 R 3-4 IC 5-2 IC 5 - J3 Q22 Q2 Q20 Q9 Q3 Q7 Q C7-4 C7-3 C7-2 C7- ZD4 ZD3 ZD2 ZD C6-4 L4 C6-3 L3 C6-2 L2 C6- Q6 Q5 Q4 Q0 Q9 Q8 L 8 Q4 Q3 Q2 U2 C3 C D5 R4-4 R4-3 R4-2 R4- R6- R7- R8- R6-2 R7-2 R8-2 R6-3 R7-3 R8-3 R6-4 R7-4 R8-4 C4 U R 2 R Q25- S G D Q25-2 S G D RN Q25-3 S G D Q25-4 S G D C 9 C 8 B J4 Q29 E C J2 R3 C0 IC4 C IC C2 IC3 IC2 Connection to RA RF Module antenna terminals TX/RX TB4 TX/RX TB3 TX/RX TB2 TX/RX TB 7
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 Figure 2: Block Diagram TX/RX TB TX/RX TB2 TX/RX TB3 TX/RX TB4 ANT GNDTX Connection to RF Module antenna terminals Channel Selection ENTX- CSA CSB GNDTX All multiplexed antennas have one common terminal, which is the antenna terminal ANT. The other antenna terminals are connected to ground GNDTX via a switch. The active TX/RX channel is selected by the two binary weighted channel select signals CSA and CSB, table 5 shows the binary configuration needed to select each channel. The configuration of the input signals CSA and CSB is shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Configuration for Input Signals CSA and CSB WARNING: CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE RA-RFM. HIGH VOLTAGE ACROSS THE ANTENNA TERMINALS AND ALL ANTENNA RESONATOR PARTS COULD BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. IF THE ANTENNA INSULATION IS DAMAGED IT SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE RA-RFM. 8
CHAPTER 2 Connectors and Jumpers Chapter 2: Connectors and Jumpers This chapter describes the connectors and jumpers on the multiplexer. Topic Page 2. Connectors...0 2.2 Jumpers...2 2.2. Jumper J2...2 2.2.2 Jumper J5...2 2.2.3 Jumper J7...2 9
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 2. Connectors Table lists the pin functions for connector J. The connector type is a 4-pin plug-in screw connector with 5.08 mm pin spacing. Table 2 lists the pin functions for the antenna screw block terminal J4. The multiplexer is connected to the RA-RFM antenna terminals via connector J4. Table 3 lists the pin functions for the antenna screw block terminal J3. The TX/RX antennas must be connected to the RA-RFM antenna terminals via the tuning boards to connector J3. Table 4 lists the pin function for ground post J6. Table 5 shows the logic switching of the active channel. All connectors are accessible from the top. Table : Pin Functions Pin# Signal Direction Description V_IN IN Supply voltage input 2 GND IN Ground 3 CSA IN Channel Select signal CSA (LSB) 4 CSB IN Channel Select signal CSB (MSB) Table 2: J4 Pin Functions Pin# Signal Direction Description ANT IN/OUT 2 GNDTX IN/OUT Antenna resonator signal. This pin must be connected to signal ANT_ on the RA-RFM. Antenna ground. This pin must be connected to ANT_2 on the RA-RFM. Table 3: J3 Pin Functions Pin# Signal Direction Description A_OUT4 IN/OUT 2 ANT IN/OUT 3 A_OUT3 IN/OUT 4 ANT IN/OUT Switched antenna signal (switched to ground GNDTX, when active). Connected to Tuning Board. Antenna resonator signal. Connected to Tuning Board. Switched antenna signal (switched to ground GNDTX, when active). Connected to Tuning Board. Antenna resonator signal. Connected to Tuning Board. 0
July 00 Chapter 2. Connectors and Jumpers Table 3: J3 Pin Functions Pin# Signal Direction Description 5 A_OUT2 IN/OUT 6 ANT IN/OUT 7 A_OUT IN/OUT 8 ANT IN/OUT Switched antenna signal (switched to ground GNDTX, when active). Connected to Tuning Board. Antenna resonator signal. Connected to Tuning Board. Switched antenna signal (switched to ground GNDTX, when active). Connected to Tuning Board. Antenna resonator signal. Connected to Tuning Board. Table 4: J6 Pin Functions Pin# Signal Direction Description GND IN/OUT Multiplexer Ground. Table 5: TX/RX Channel Selection Signal CSA Signal CSB Active TX/ RX antenna at antennaat Connector LOW LOW Channel J3, pins 7 and 8 HIGH LOW Channel 2 J3, pins 5 and 6 LOW HIGH Channel 3 J3, pins 3 and 4 HIGH HIGH Channel 4 J3, pins and 2
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 2.2 Jumpers There are 3 jumpers on the Multiplexer, for location of the jumpers please refer to Figure 4. The jumpers are described in detail following: Figure 4: Jumper Locations J7 J5 J2 2.2. Jumper J2 This jumper is used to enable all TX/RX channels. When this jumper is open, all TX/ RX channels are disabled. When it is closed, all TX/RX channels are enabled. Default: closed 2.2.2 Jumper J5 This jumper is used to connect the antenna terminal GNDTX (pin 2 of connector J4) to the Multiplexer ground GND. Default: open 2.2.3 Jumper J7 This jumper is used to connect the Multiplexer mounting bolt to ground GND. The Multiplexer can be earthed via the mounting bolt if required. Default: open 2
CHAPTER 3 Specifications Chapter 3: Specifications This chapter provides the specific details that you will need in order to use the TIRIS 4-Channel Transmit/Receive Multiplexer (TX/RX MUX) Module RI-MOD-TX8A correctly. It includes general data, electrical characteristics, timing characteristics and mechanical data. Topic Page 3. Recommended Operating Conditions... 4 3.2 Electrical Characteristics... 4 3.3 Timing Characteristics...4 3.4 Mechanical data...5 3
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 3. Recommended Operating Conditions These specifications are based on a free-air temperature of 25 ºC.. Note: Free-air temperature: air temperature immediately surrounding the Multiplexer module. If the module is incorporated into a housing, it must be guaranteed by proper design or cooling that the internal temperature does not exceed the absolute maximum ratings. Symbol Parameter min. typ. max. Unit V_V_IN Supply voltage Multiplexer Module 0.0 2.0 24.0 V DC I_V_IN Supply current for Multiplexer Module 60 20 ma V_ANT Antenna Resonance Voltage 350 Vpeak T_oper Operating Temperature -25 25 +70 ºC T_store Storage Temperature -40 - +85 ºC 3.2 Electrical Characteristics Symbol Parameter min. typ. max. Unit R_Cha Additional antenna resonator resistance per channel 4.0 Ohm V_U Internal stabilized logic supply voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V V_U2 Internal stabilized driver supply voltage 0.8 2.0 3.2 V ViL ViH Fan-In Low level input voltage of signals CSA, CSB and Enable signal High level input voltage of signals CSA, CSB and Enable signal (J2) Low Power Schottky compatible fan-in of signals CSA, CSB and Enable signal (Iin = -400 µa) 0 0.8 V 2.4 5.0 V - 3.3 Timing Characteristics Symbol Parameter min. typ. max. Unit f_tx Transmit frequency 34.8 34.20 34.22 khz t_ri t_fi Rise and fall time of input signals CSA, CSB and Enable signal µs µs t_short Maximum short circuit time of antenna terminals 0 s 4
90.2 85. 5. R3- R3-2 IC5-4 IC5-3 IC5-2 IC5- R3-3 R3-4 PHOENIX MSTBVA 2.5/4-G5.08 R2 R S G D S G D S G D S G D C9 C8 B E C 2 64.3 73.8 July 00 Chapter 3. Specifications CAUTION: Shorting the antenna terminals during operation may cause permanent damage to the RA-RFM. 3.4 Mechanical data The mechanical size and weight is given in Table 6. Further mechanical details are provided in Figure 5. All of the measurements given in Figure 5 have a tolerance of ± 0.25 mm. Figure 5: Module Layout and Dimensions 95.3 23 J Q6 J6 J7 J5 Q5 Q22 Q6 Q0 Q4 L5 U2 C U J4 Q2 Q5 Q9 Q20 Q4 Q8 Q3 C2 Q2 C3 C4 C5 R3 J2 C D5 C0 Q9 Q3 Q7 Q C7-4 C7-3 C7-2 C7- ZD4 ZD3 ZD2 ZD L3 C6-4 L4 L2 C6-3 C6-2 C6- L J3 8 R4-4 R4-3 R4-2 R4- R6- R7- R8- R6-2 R7-2 R8-2 R6-3 R7-3 R8-3 R6-4 R7-4 R8-4 Q25- Q25-2 Q25-3 Q25-4 RN R4 Q29 IC4 IC C2 IC3 IC2 5. 7.3 84.0 30.8 35.9 Table 6: Size and Weight Parameter typical Unit Height (including mounting bolts) 3.0 ± 2.0 mm Weight of complete Multiplexer 20 Grams 5
CHAPTER 4 Installation & Use Chapter 4: Installation and Use This chapter provides the specific details that you will need in order to install the TI- RIS 4-Channel Transmit/Receive Multiplexer correctly. It includes a detailed description of the power supply requirements, the antenna characteristics, the connecting cable and how to tune the antenna to resonance. Topic Page 4. Connecting Multiplexer to Remote Antenna RFM... 7 4.2 Power Supply... 8 4.3 Antenna Requirements...8 4.4 Connecting Cable... 9 4.5 Antenna Resonance Tuning...9 6
L5 C 5 C 2 R 4 2 July 00 Chapter 4. Installation & Use 4. Connecting Multiplexer to Remote Antenna RFM Figure 6 shows how the multiplexer should be connected to the RA-RFM and how the TX/RX antennas should be connected. If you wish to connect the antenna connecting cable shields to ground at the reader end, the cable shields can be connected together and then connected to pin of the RA-RFM antenna connector. In order to connect pin of the antenna connector to ground (GNDA), jumper J0 on the RA- RFM must be closed. Figure 6: Connection of Multiplexer to RA-RFM + - Q24 Q8 Q2 J Q6 J6 J7 J5 CS_B CS_A Q23 Q7 Q Q5 R 3- R 3-2 IC 5-4 IC 5-3 R 3-3 R 3-4 IC 5-2 IC 5 - Q22 Q6 Q0 Q4 Q2 Q5 Q9 Q3 Q20 Q4 Q8 Q2 D5 Q9 Q3 Q7 Q R4-4 C7-4 C7-3 C7-2 C7- R4-3 ZD4 ZD3 ZD2 ZD R4-2 R4- R6- R7- R8- R6-2 R7-2 R8-2 C6-4 L4 C6-3 L3 C6-2 L2 C6- L R6-3 J3 R7-3 R8-3 R6-4 R7-4 8 R8-4 C J4 U2 U C3 C4 R 2 R C 9 C 8 Q25- Q25-2 Q29 RN Q25-3 Q25-4 IC3 J2 C R3 C0 IC C2 IC4 IC2 RA-RFM GNDA J0 CTL SH IELD TW IN-AX TB ANT_2 TB ANT_ e.g.6uh e.g.27uh Note: The lines ANT and GNDTX, which connect the Multiplexer board to the RA-RFM must be connected as shown. They must not be swapped, otherwise the Multiplexer will not work. The antennas must (as usual) be tuned to resonance together with RA-RFM system and the Tuning Board. As the Multiplexer does not include the feature to tune the antennas individually to resonance, the tuning has to be done in such a way that the optimum reading performance is achieved for each antenna. 7
S2000 RA-RFM MUX Module - Reference Guide July 00 Note: Enabling a TX/RX channel enables both the transmit and receive function. However disabling a TX/RX channel only disables the Transmit function (charge-up of a transponder). The transmit function of a disabled channel is never completely switched off, as there is still some coupling of the antenna resonance voltage from the active channel to the disabled channels via the parasitic capacitance of the MOSFET switch. This means that a transponder could still be charged-up at a distance of a few centimetres from a disabled TX/RX antenna. The receive function at a switched off antenna is never completely switched off, because there is still reasonable coupling via the parasitic capacitance of the MOSFET switch. As the TIRIS receiver is very sensitive, the small voltage which is coupled via this capacitance, can still be enough to receive a transponder signal. 4.2 Power Supply The multiplexer has built-in voltage regulators to supply the logic part and the MOS FET drivers with a regulated voltage. The input supply voltage must be connected to the pins V_IN and GND of connector J. The input voltage needs to be stabilized (dc), but not regulated and can be between 0 and 24 V. 4.3 Antenna Requirements Note: The multiplexer must not be supplied by Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). This is because most SMPS operate at frequencies around 50 khz. The harmonics of the generated field can interfere with the TIRIS receiver. Therefore only use linear power supplies, or SMPS with a fundamental operating frequency of 200 khz or higher. Noise from power supplies or noise on the interface lines can interfere with the RA- RFM's receiver. Therefore, if the application requires it, it may be necessary to place additional filters in series to the supply and interface lines. For more details refer to RA-RFM Reference Manual (see section..2). The transmit antenna for the RF Module (which is used to charge up the transponder) is a coil, this coil is part of the antenna resonant circuit of the RF Module. In order to achieve the high voltages at the antenna resonant circuit and thus high field strength at the antenna for charge-up (transmit) function, the antenna coil must have a high quality factor. The recommended quality factor for proper operation is listed in Table 7. 8
July 00 Chapter 4. Installation & Use Table 7: Antenna Characteristics Parameter Conditions Min. typ. max. Unit L_ANT Q_ANT Antenna inductance range, within which the antenna can be tuned to resonance using the tuning coil on the RF Module Recommended quality factor of antenna coil for proper operation 8 27 80 µh 00 4.4 Connecting Cable 4.5 Antenna Resonance Tuning We recommend that the cable between the RA-RFM and the Multiplexer is low resistive (for example: RF Litz wire 20 x 0. mm, or loudspeaker cable with at least the same cross-sectional area) with a maximum length of 30 cm. If the connecting cable is longer than 20 cm it will affect the quality factor and inductance. For the connection between the Multiplexer and the Antenna Tuning Board we recommend a symmetrically shielded Cable (Twin-Ax) with a maximum length of 00meter (Characteristic Impedance 00 to 05 Ohm, Capacitance 50.9 pf/meter, Diameter 8.4 mm). For proper operation of the transmitter and receive function, the antenna has to be tuned to the resonance frequency f_tx. For a detailed description of the antenna resonance tuning procedure, see the RA-RFM Reference Manual (see section..2) 9
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