SpeedwayR Installation and Operations Guide

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Contents

1 Products Covered by this Guide 5

1.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Before You Begin 8

3 Introduction 9
3.1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Other Documents of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 Impinj Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Introduction to Speedway® 12
4.1 Speedway xPortal – Integrated Portal Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Speedway Antenna Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Requirements for Using Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.1 Environmental Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.3 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3.4 Supported Operating Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3.5 Supported Communication Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.6 Antenna Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Installing and Connecting Speedway 19

5.1 Speedway Ports and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1.1 Speedway Reader LED Blink Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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5.1.2 LED behavior in scenarios for Startup, Upgrade, Detection, Inventory, and
LLRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Installing and Connecting the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 Detailed Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3.1 Step 1: Position the SpeedwayReader and (optionally) mount the Reader . . 23
5.3.2 Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Reader . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.3.3 Step 3: Power the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3.4 Step 4: Connect the Speedway Reader to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.5 Step 5: Configure the Region Setting on the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3.6 Step 6: Test the Installed Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6 Configuring and Monitoring Speedway 34

6.1 Configuring Speedway Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1.1 Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1.2 RF Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.2 Monitoring Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.1 Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2.2 Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2.3 Configuring and Viewing Speedway Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.2.4 Viewing the State of the Speedway Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

7 Upgrading the Speedway Firmware 47

7.1 A Brief Overview of the Speedway Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2 Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2.1 Upgrading the firmware by using RShell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.2.2 Upgrading the Firmware by using a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2.3 Upgrading the Firmware through the Reader Management Web Page . . . . 50
7.2.4 Reverting to the previous image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

8 Troubleshooting 53
8.1 Returning to the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.2 Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support . . . . . . . . 55

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9 Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation 58

9.1 Operation in North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.1.1 Frequency Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.1.2 Antenna Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.2 Operation in European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2.1 Frequency Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2.2 Antenna Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.3 Operation in Other Global Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.3.1 Approved Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

10 Operation in Japan 75
10.1 Frequency Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

11 Appendix B: GPIO Details 76

12 Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation 79

12.1 RF Beam Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12.2 Mounting the xPortal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.3 Conduit Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

13 Appendix D: Speedway Antenna Hub Installation 87

13.1 Speedway R420 Antenna Hub Solution Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13.2 Speedway R120 Antenna Hub Solution Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13.3 Setting Up a Speedway Antenna Hub System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13.4 Hub Feature Enable and Diagnostics Using the Reader Management Web Page . . . 90

14 Notices 94

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1 Products Covered by this Guide

This guide pertains to readers with the following part numbers and communication codes:
Table 1: Impinj Speedway Reader Part Numbers

Reader Communication Code Part Number

Speedway R220 FCC IPJ-REV-R220-USA
Speedway R420 FCC IPJ-REV-R420-USA
Speedway R220 ETSI IPJ-REV-R220-EU1
Speedway R420 ETSI IPJ-REV-R420-EU1
Speedway R220 Various IPJ-REV-R220-GX1
Speedway R420 Various IPJ-REV-R420-GX1
Speedway R220 Various IPJ-REV-R220-GX2
Speedway R420 Various IPJ-REV-R420-GX2
Speedway R420 Australia IPJ-REV-R420-GX3
Speedway R420 Japan IPJ-REV-R420-JP2
Speedway R640 FCC IPJ-REV-R640-FCC
Speedway R640 ETSI IPJ-REV-R640-EU1
Speedway R640 Various IPJ-REV-R640-GX1
Speedway R640 Australia IPJ-REV-R640-GX3
Speedway R120 FCC IPJ-REV-R120-USA
Speedway R120 EU IPJ-REV-R120-EU1
Speedway R120 China IPJ-REV-R120-GX2

1.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment was tested and complies 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation and cause harmful interference to radio

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or television reception. To determine if this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or

television reception, turn the equipment off and on. You are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or a qualified radio/TV technician for assistance.

Caution: Changes to this product or Attention: Les modifications apportées à

modifications not expressly approved by the ce produit ou modifications pas
party responsible for compliance could void expressément approuvés par la partie
your authority to operate per FCC Part 15. responsable de la conformité peuvent
annuler votre droit à utiliser par FCC Part 15.

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Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Industrie Canada (IC) Conformité

Operation is subject to the following two Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions: conditions suivantes:
1. This device may not cause interference. 1. Cet appareil ne doit pas
2. This device must accept any provoquer d’interférences.
interference, including interference 2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute
that may cause undesired operation interférence, y compris celles
of the device. pouvant causer un mauvais
This device has been designed to operate fonctionnement de l’appareil.
with the antenna(s) listed in section 9 that Cet appareil a été conçu pour fonctionner
have a maximum gain of 6 dB. Antennas not avec l’antenne (s) énumérées à la section 9
included in this list or having a gain greater qui ont un gain maximum de 6 dB. Antennes
than 6 dB are strictly prohibited for use with pas inclus dans cette liste ou présentant un
this device. The required antenna impedance gain supérieur à 6 dB sont strictement
is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interdits pour utilisation avec cet appareil.
interference to other users, the antenna type L’impédance d’antenne requise est de 50
and its gain should be chosen so that the ohms. Afin de réduire le risque d’interférence
equivalent isotropically radiated power avec d’autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne
(EIRP) is not more than that permitted for et son gain doivent être choisis de telle sorte
successful communication. The term “IC” que la puissance isotrope rayonnée
before the radio certification number only équivalente (PIRE) ne soit pas supérieure à
signifies that Industry of Canada technical celle permise pour une communication
specifications were met. réussie. expression “IC” avant le numéro
de certification radio signifie seulement que
l’industrie des spécifications techniques
Canada ont été respectées.

1.2 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

RFID devices designed for use throughout the EEA must have a maximum radiated transmit power
of 2W ERP in the frequency range of 865.6–867.6 MHz. For other EEA restrictions on RFID device
use, please refer to the Impinj Declaration of Conformity (DoC) located at support.impinj.com.

1.3 Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) Applications

This device is suitable for use in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS) in accordance with Sec-
tion 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code.
Cables, antennas, power adaptors, PoE (Power Injectors), or other devices shall not be installed in
the Environmental Air Handling Space unless they are suitable for use in the EAHS per UL 2043.

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2 Before You Begin

Warning: Please read this document in Avertissement: S’il vous plaît lire ce
its entirety before operating the Speedway document dans son intégralité avant
Reader, as serious personal injury d’utiliser le Speedway Reader,
or equipment damage may result from comme des blessures graves ou des
improper use. Unauthorized opening of the dommages matériels peuvent résulter d’une
Speedway Reader enclosure voids mauvaise utilization. Ouverture non
the warranty. To safeguard personnel, be autorisée du lecteur Speedway
sure to position all antenna(s) according to boîtier annule la garantie. Pour protéger le
the specified requirements for your personnel, n’oublier pas de placer tous
regulatory region. For details, see Appendix antenne (s) conformément aux exigences
A: Information Specific to Regions of spécifiées pour votre région régulatrice. Pour
Operation in section 9. plus de détails, voir l’Annexe A: Informations
spécifiques aux régions de fonctionnement à
la section 9.

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3 Introduction

3.1 About this Guide

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing, connecting, configuring, operating, upgrad-
ing, and troubleshooting the Speedway or xPortal Reader. To shorten the length of this guide, the
content focuses on the installation and operation of one Reader.

3.2 Intended Audience

The intended audience for this guide is anyone installing a Speedway or xPortal Reader. The
assumed primary users of this guide are systems engineers and IT personnel with experience and
basic knowledge of:

• Software development
• Hardware systems integration
• Network connectivity

This guide also assumes that the user has a high-level understanding of RFID, RFID systems
management, and a basic familiarity with the EPCglobal Gen 2 specification.

3.3 Other Documents of Interest

This guide is part of a larger documentation set that supports Speedway. The document set
includes the following seven documents:

• Impinj Speedway Revolution Getting Started Guide is a one-page guide included with
the Speedway Reader. It provides basic information about the hardware and instructions for
obtaining additional documentation, firmware upgrades and downloads, and other support
software.
• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide provides software engineers with guidelines and best
practices for working with the Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) Toolkit. Software engi-
neers can also access language-specific reference guides and sample applications that illustrate
the scenarios discussed in the Programmer’s Guide.
• Impinj Octane LLRP is intended for software engineers and describes the LLRP capabil-
ities supported by Speedway, which includes Impinj’s custom LLRP extensions.

Note: Octane is the name for the Speedway firmware.

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• Impinj RShell Reference Manual describes the syntax and command language for the
Speedway RShell Console.
• Impinj Octane SNMP Guide provides monitoring and reference information for working
with the SNMP MIBs (Management Information Base), which is related to Speedway (the
standard TCP/IP networking MIB (MIB-II) and a subset of the standard EPCglobal RM
MIB).
• Impinj Firmware Upgrade Reference Manual includes detailed procedures, reference
information for upgrading firmware installed on single Readers, and procedures for creating
a metafile to automate upgrading of multiple Readers.
• Impinj Reader and Gateway Embedded Developer’s Guide provides a high-level
description of the Speedway platform and a high-level view of its architecture. This guide is
intended for software engineers who design custom application software for the Reader.

3.4 Document Conventions

Throughout this document, references are made to both standard and extended LLRP messages,
parameters, and fields. To help visually distinguish between these different types, Table 3.1 pro-
vides details on the conventions that are used.
Table 3.1 Document Style Conventions

Type Example Style

LLRP message IMPINJ_ENABLE_EXTENSIONSCAPS_UNDERSCORES
LLRP parameter AntennaConfiguration Italics Camel Case
LLRP field ResetToFactoryDefault Italics Camel Case
Enumerated field ’Upon N Tags or End of ‘Single-Quoted String’
value AISpec’
File name ‘ImpinjDef.xml’ ‘Single-quoted bold’
LTK function getLLRPStatus Bold italics
case matches programming syntax
LTK class names CIMPINJ_TCS_RESPONSE Bold
case matches programming syntax

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3.5 Impinj Support Information

Visit the Impinj Support Web site at support.impinj.com for information about technical assistance.
For guidelines about capturing data for analysis by Impinj technical support personnel, see section
8.2, Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Support.

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4 Introduction to Speedway®
Speedway® is a stationary, small form factor, UHF Gen2 RFID tag Reader.

Figure 4.1 Speedway Reader

The Reader provides network connectivity between tag data and enterprise system software. Speed-
way offers many key features that increase application flexibility:

• Low Power Usage

With a low power design, Speedway is capable of using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Using PoE simplifies deployment and dramatically reduces costs and greenhouse
gas emissions of your RFID infrastructure. Using PoE does not compromise Speed-
way performance. It delivers the full 30 dBm transmit power. It is recommended
that either the external Universal power supply or Power-over-Ethernet should be
used to power the Speedway, not both.

Note: Speedway supports the IEEE standard 802.3af for PoE. When powered by PoE, the max-
imum transmit power varies by region and Speedway reader PCBA version number according to
the following table.

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Speedway Reader Model and HLA USA, GX1, GX2,

Version GX3 EU1 JP2
R220 and R420 HLA 1.xx 30.0 30.0 dBm PoE 30.0 dBm PoE
dBm 31.5 dBm 30.0 dBm
PoE AC/DC AC/DC
32.5
dBm
AC/DC
R220 and R420 HLA 2.xx 31.5 30.0 dBm PoE 30.0 dBm PoE
dBm 31.5 dBm 30.0 dBm
PoE AC/DC AC/DC
32.5
dBm
AC/DC
R120 HLA 2.xx without Antenna 30.0 30.0 dBm PoE 30.0 dBm PoE
Hub dBm 30.0 dBm 30.0 dBm
PoE AC/DC AC/DC
30.0
dBm
AC/DC
R120 HLA 2.xx with Antenna Hub 31.5 30.0 dBm PoE 30.0 dBm PoE
dBm 31.5 dBm 30.0 dBm
PoE AC/DC AC/DC
32.5
dBm
AC/DC

• Compact Form Factor

The compact size of Speedway, 7.4 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches or 18.8 x 17.5 x 3 cm, eases
installation in tight spaces and in embedded applications.

• Three Models Available

Impinj offers three Speedway models, with different high performance monostatic
antenna port configurations. The transmitter and receiver use the same port. The
model R120 is a one-port configuration, the R220 is a two-port configuration and
the R420, shown above, is a four-port configuration.

• High Performance Features

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Speedway uses a variety of high performance features making it possible to read

more than 1100 tags per second. Features include Autoset, Low Duty Cycle, dy-
namic antenna switching, inventory search modes that improve tag population
management, and receive sensitivity filtering for read-zone confinement.

• Ease of Use Features

Speedway uses industry-standard application interfaces, which simplifies integra-

tion with RFID middleware or custom software solutions. It also offers enterprise-
class management and monitoring capability.

• Robust Reader Design

Speedway uses a single circuit board design that delivers field-proven, enterprise-
class quality and reliability.

4.1 Speedway xPortal – Integrated Portal Reader

The Speedway xPortal is an integrated portal Reader that incorporates the Speedway Reader
with innovative Dual-Linear Phased Array (DLPA) antenna technology in a compact, easy-to-
install package. The Speedway xPortal delivers superior performance and unmatched installation
versatility for RFID read points at doorways, hallways and general zone coverage in retail, office,
hospitality, and healthcare environments.

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Figure 4.2 Speedway xPortal-Reader

The configuration and use of the xPortal is identical to the Speedway R120, R220 or R420 Readers.
The information in this document also applies to the xPortal. For installation and cable hookup
instructions that are unique to xPortal, see Appendix C, Speedway xPortal Installation.
The xPortal is an integrated solution, with the maximum Reader-transmit power set at the factory
to comply with the regulations for the country of operation. For use in the USA or Canada under
FCC rules, the maximum Reader-transmit power is 28.5 dBm with xPortal’s 7.5dBi antenna gain.

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4.2 Speedway Antenna Hub

Figure 4.3 Speedway Antenna Hub

The Speedway Antenna Hub allows the expansion of each Speedway R420 antenna port into 8
time-multiplexed antenna ports for a total of 32 ports per Speedway R420 Reader. Hub control is
instrumented through a GPIO adaptor and is tightly integrated with the Octane firmware (release
4.10 or higher) to deliver superior antenna switching performance.
The Speedway R120 Port Pack allows expansion of the single Speedway R120 antenna port into a
total of 8 time-multiplexed anntenna ports. Hub control is instrumented through a GPIO adaptor
and integrated with the Octane firmware (release 4.10 or higher) in an manner similar to the
Speedway Antenna Hub.
The antenna hubs have a typical insertion loss of 1.2 dB. This loss can be factored into the user’s
transmit power setting in the same manner as cable loss.
For information about the configuration and use of the Antenna Hubs, see Appendix D: Speedway
Antenna Hub Installation.

4.3 Requirements for Using Speedway

4.3.1 Environmental Requirement

• Operating temperature: -20º C to +50º C (non-condensing).

4.3.2 Hardware Requirements

• TCP/IP network equipment is required to connect the Reader to a PC (Windows, Mac, or

Linux), or other network terminal.
• Connecting to the Reader console port requires a Cisco-type management cable (RJ-45 to
DB9) and either a RS-232 serial port or s serial to USB adapter on the PC.

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• Impinj-approved UHF RFID antenna or antennas are required, including associated RF cable
or cables with an RP-TNC male connector interface.

4.3.3 Power Requirements

Warning: This product is intended to be Avertissement: Ce produit est conçu

supplied with a Listed/Certified power pour être alimenté avec une alimentation
supply, marked LPS or Class 2, with 24Vdc Mis
output, rated minimum 2.5A. Use of / certifiés, marqué LPS ou de classe 2, avec
alternative power supply will invalidate any sortie 24V, 2,5 A nominal minimum.
approval given to this device and may be Utilisation d’une autre alimentation annule
dangerous. toute autorisation liée à cet appareil et peut
être dangereuse.

The RF transmit power is limited to +30dBm when it is supplied from an IEEE802.3af (Power
over Ethernet) compliant power source that is certified by the appropriate agencies. If it is sup-
plied by the Impinj-approved Listed/Certified power supply model number IPJ-A2002-000, the
RF transmit power supports up to +32.5dBm. Operating above +30 dBm requires professional
installation to comply with radio regulatory laws in many countries. For more information, see
Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation.
Available AC power cords for the IPJ-A2002-000 power supply are:

• IPJ-A2051-USA (for North America)

• IPJ-A2051-EU1 (for European Union)
• IPJ-A2051-AUS (for Australia, New Zealand)
• IPJ-A2051-BRA (for Brazil)
• IPJ-A2051-CHN (for China)
• IPJ-A2051-JPN (for Japan)
• IPJ-A2051-RSA (for South Africa)
• IPJ-A2051-UK1 (for UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong)

4.3.4 Supported Operating Environments

This section describes the environments in which you can access the Speedway RShell console that
is used for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the Reader. The tools that you use when

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you access the RShell console depend on how you connect your PC to the Reader, either by a
serial connection (RS-232) or by an Ethernet connection (SSH). On computers running Microsoft
Windows, you can now use Putty for both types of connections.
Table 4.1: Supported Operating Environments

Interface Protocol Recommended Tools

Microsoft Windows Linux
1
Ethernet SSHPort 22 Putty SSH
Serial RS-232 Putty (version 0.60 and higher Minicom
supports serial)

1
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

4.3.5 Supported Communication Protocol

For client control of the Reader, Speedway supports the EPCglobal Low Level Reader Protocol
(LLRP) v1.0.1. LLRP is an EPCglobal standard interface that allows communication with the
Reader, which in turn reads EPCglobal Gen 2 RFID tags.

4.3.6 Antenna Requirements

Depending on the Reader model you are installing, Speedway is equipped with one (R120), two
(R220) or four (R420) independent, bidirectional, and full duplex TX/RX monostatic antenna
ports.
Antenna requirements vary by regulatory region. For details about the requirements for a spe-
cific region, see the relevant antenna section in Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of
Operation .

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5 Installing and Connecting Speedway

This section provides details about Speedway I/O ports and status LEDs. It also explains how to
install the Reader and connect it to your network.

5.1 Speedway Ports and LEDs

The following graphic illustrates the I/O ports located on the Speedway Reader. This graphic
shows a Speedway R420, which includes four antenna ports, as shown in Figure 5.1.
Note: Speedway R420, R220 and R120 models have the same exterior ports with one exception:
the Speedway R120 includes one antenna port, the Speedway R220 includes two antenna ports
and the Speedway R420 includes four antenna ports.

Figure 5.1 Speedway R420 Port Connections

Note: See Appendix B: GPIO Details for functional and electrical specifications, and for
details about each pin of the GPIO DE-15 connectors.
Antenna ports and LED status indicators are located on the back panel of the Reader. The
Speedway R420 graphic below illustrates their locations:

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Figure 5.2 Speedway R420 Antenna Ports and Status LEDs

Section 5.1.1 describes the three primary LED categories and their blink patterns.
Section 5.1.2 describes the LED behavior for various Reader operation scenarios.

5.1.1 Speedway Reader LED Blink Patterns

The Speedway Reader has several LEDs to indicate Reader operational status. The three primary
LED categories are power, Reader status, and antenna status. Each LED has its own blink patterns
to convey status to the user. Table 5.1 documents the defined patterns for the Power LED. Table
5.2 documents the defined patterns for the Reader Status LED. Table 5.3 documents the defined
patterns for the Antenna Status LEDs.
Table 5.1 Power LED Patterns

LED State Reader State

Solid RED (after power-on or reset) Power applied, attempting to start boot code
OFF Default Restore button pressed
One short RED blink Configuration Default Restore detected
Two short RED blinks Factory Default Restore detected
Blinking RED (4 Hz) Unable to boot (see console for details)
Solid GREEN Done booting, starting application image
Blinking ORANGE (1Hz) USB flash drive upgrade in progress
Blinking RED (2 Hz) USB flash drive upgrade failure

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Table 5.2 Reader Status LED Patterns

LED State Reader State

OFF Application image booting, RFID not available
Alternating RED Application image booting, RFID not available, File system operation
and GREEN in progress (after upgrade)
Solid GREEN Application image booted, RFID available, No LLRP connection
Two short GREEN Active LLRP connection
blinks
One short GREEN No LLRP connection, LLRP ROSpec configured and enabled
blink
Blinking ORANGE Inventory active, blinking rate increases with an increased number of
tags in the Reader FOV

Table 5.3 Antenna Status LED Patterns

LED State Reader State

OFF Antenna inactive
Solid GREEN Antenna actively transmitting

5.1.2 LED behavior in scenarios for Startup, Upgrade, Detection, Inventory, and
LLRP

The tables in this section describe the LED behavior for various Reader operation scenarios.
Table 5.4 Startup (power on), normal completion

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Power applied, Power: Solid red
attempting to start boot Status: Off
code
Bootloader calling Power: Solid green
firmware image Status: Off
Bootloader completed Power: Solid green
successfully, Reader is Status: Solid green
ready

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Table 5.5 Startup (reset), normal completion

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Default Restore button Power: Turns off
pressed Status: Off
Default Restore button Power: Blinks once (red), indicates a configuration
pressed for 3 seconds default restore will occur.
Default Restore button Power: Blinks twice (red), indicates a factory
pressed for 10 seconds default restore will occur. Resets Reader
configuration and removes CAP (if present).

Table 5.6 Startup (failure)

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Hardware problems Power: Continuous blinking red
detected unable to boot Status: Off

Table 5.7 Upgrade Activity

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Upgrading the firmware Status: Alternates between red and green
during boot process

Table 5.8 Detection of antenna activity

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Detects no activity on Antenna: Off
antenna port
Detects antenna Antenna: Solid green
transmission activity on
antenna port

Table 5.9 Inventory activity

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

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Performing an inventory Status: Blinks orange, blinks faster as tag volume

operation increases

Table 5.10 LLRP activity

Reader Operation LED Expected Behavior

Active LLRP connection Status: Double blink pattern (green)
Disconnected operation Status: Single blink pattern (green)

5.2 Installing and Connecting the Reader

The primary installation and connection steps for Speedway are:

1. Position the Reader appropriately for your environment. This may or may not involve
mounting the Reader.
2. Connect the antenna(s) to the appropriate ports on the Reader.
3. Connect power to the Reader.
4. Connect the Reader to the network.
5. Configure region setting on the Reader (not required if FCC, ETSI, Japan, or Australia).
6. Test the Reader installation by reading tags.

5.3 Detailed Installation Procedures

This section provides the details for each installation and connection step.

5.3.1 Step 1: Position the SpeedwayReader and (optionally) mount the Reader

Choose the appropriate location for the Reader. Ideally you should always keep the unit away from
direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and sources of electromagnetic interference.
Any combination of these conditions might degrade performance or shorten the life of the unit.
Additionally, you need to account for the bend radius of the coaxial cable at the antenna connection
points if it is mounted close to another perpendicular object. The Speedway Reader supports Power
over Ethernet (PoE) and can obtain its electrical power with data via standard cable in an Ethernet
network.
If you plan to power the Reader by using an external universal power supply, confirm that there
is a standard 120 or 220 VAC outlet nearby. Depending on your environment, you might need to
mount the Reader to a wall or another object.

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To mount the Speedway Reader:

1. Locate the four mounting slots on the Reader, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 5.3 Speedway Mounting Locations

2. Use a ¼ inch diameter bolt with 20 threads per inch (¼–20) or M6 screws to secure the unit.
You can mount the Reader either horizontally or vertically.

Caution: If there is any chance of dust Attention: Si il n’y a aucune chance de

or water exposure, you should mount the poussière ou d’eau exposition, vous devez
Reader so that the Ethernet, USB, Console monter le lecteur de sorte que les ports
and GPIO ports are facing down to prevent Ethernet, USB, console et GPIO sont orientés
ingress. vers le bas pour empêcher la pénétration.
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5.3.2 Step 2: Connect the Antenna(s) to the Speedway Reader

Depending on the Speedway model you are installing, the Reader has either one antenna port
(R120), two antenna ports (R220) or four antenna ports (R420). Each port is independent, bidi-
rectional, and full duplex TX/RX (monostatic).

Warning: You must use Avertissement: Vous devez utiliser des

Impinj-approved antennes Impinj-approuvés avec Speedway.
antennas with Speedway. Voir l’Annexe A: Informations
See Appendix A: Information Specific to Spécifiques aux Régions de l’Opération à la
Regions of Operation in section 9 for a secton 9 pour une liste détaillée des
detailed list of approved vendors. Using any fournisseurs approuvés. Utilisation de toute
other antenna may adversely affect autre antenne peut affecter les performances
performance or damage the Reader. ou endommager le lecteur. Speedway
Speedway requires professional exige installation professionnelle
installation to correctly set the TX power for pour définir correctement la puissance
the RF cable and antenna selected. d’émission pour le câble RF et une antenne
sélectionné.

To connect the antenna(s) to the Reader:

1. Position each Reader antenna, keeping the following points in mind:

• Position the antenna(s) to achieve the most effective and efficient tag reads.
• Position the antenna(s) to maximize operator safety. Personnel should remain at a
safe distance at all times. For the specific requirements for your regulatory region, see
Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Operation.
2. Mount the antenna(s) according to the instructions provided by the antenna manufacturer.
3. Attach the antenna cable(s) to the antenna port(s) on the Reader. Choose any port for any
antenna.
4. Finger-tighten each connection, making sure the connection is secure. The antenna cable is
properly tightened when you are no longer able to twist the cable inside the connector.

Note: A loose connection negatively impacts the performance of the antenna.

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Caution: Impinj designed the Speedway Avertissement: Impinj conçu les ports
antenna ports to be self-terminating. It is antenne de Speedway à auto-terminaison.
important that you do not terminate unused C’est important que vous ne résiliez pas ports
antenna ports. Leave them unconnected. d’antenne pas utilisés Laisser-les sans
rapport.

5.3.3 Step 3: Power the Reader

You have two choices for powering Speedway:

• Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• External universal power supply

If your network switch is PoE-enabled, the Reader powers on when you connect it to the network.
If you are using a listed/certified power supply, connect the AC power plug into a suitable 100–240
VAC, 50–60 Hz power outlet.
Note, on Cisco Catalyst series switches the Ethernet POE port will automatically disable itself if
the reader has a listed/certified power supply connected. In this situation, the Cisco port must be
set to POE = “never”, using the following Cisco configuration commands.
In this example slot 5, port 2 is being set to POE = “never”.
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# interface fastethernet 5/2
Switch(config-if)# power inline never
Switch(config-if)# end
Switch#
The boot sequence begins in either case when power is supplied to the Reader. This sequence
typically completes within 30 seconds. After the boot sequence finishes, the Reader accepts com-
mands, not before. The Power and Status LEDs on the Reader alert you to the status. For more
information, see section 5.1 Speedway Ports and LEDs.
! Important: We recommend that you do not connect both a POE and a listed/certified
power supply to the Reader. If a Reader is receiving power via PoE and the Reader detects
that a listed/certified power supply has been connected, the Reader reboots and switches to the
listed/certified power supply source. If, however, the Reader is receiving power via a listed/certified

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power supply and detects the connection to a PoE-enabled network switch, nothing changes. The
Reader continues to receive power from the listed/certified power supply. The listed/certified power
supply always takes precedence over PoE because the listed/certified power supply is capable of
higher power if both sources are connected.

5.3.4 Step 4: Connect the Speedway Reader to the Network

You are now ready to connect the installed Speedway Reader to your network. You have two
options:

• If your network supports DHCP, you can connect the Reader directly to your Ethernet
network. After the Reader is powered, immediately communicate with it via SSH (TCP/IP).
• If your network does not support DHCP, or if you want to connect a PC directly to the
Reader via Ethernet cable, the Reader defaults to the following fixed IP address: 169.254.1.1.
If this address is already in use, the Reader will select a random fixed IP address in the
169.254.xxx.xxx link local address range. You can also connect to the Reader by using an
RS-232 serial connection via the Console port. Use the Reader’s RShell command- line
interface to configure a static IP address for the Reader. After that is completed, you can
connect the Reader to your Ethernet network.

Starting with the Octane 4.8 release, WiFi (wireless networking) is supported by using an
adapter connected to the USB port on Speedway. Only WiFi adapters that use the Realtek 8187
chipset/driver are supported. Contact Impinj to obtain a list of compatible WiFi USB adapters
brands/models and use the RShell Reference Manual for get more information about how to
configure WiFi.
Starting with the Octane 5.10 release, connecting to the reader via an IPv6 address is supported.
In a dual network environment (where both an IPv4 and IPv6 address are assigned to the reader),
Octane will preferentially choose the IPv6 address for the LLRP connection. However, if the
IPv6 address is not available when the reader is booting (but the IPv4 address is available), then
Octane may choose the IPv4 address. You can confirm which IP address Octane is using for the
LLRP connection via either the Web UI or the RShell console (using the “show network summary”
command).
Details about how to complete each connection option are described in Table 5.11. Before proceed-
ing, make note of the Reader’s factory default network settings.
Table 5.11: Default Network Settings

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Settings Description
Hostname SpeedwayR-XX-XX-XX where XX-XX-XX is the last three bytes of the Reader’s
MAC address (which is printed on the version label attached to the Reader case.
DHCP Enabled. The Reader also reports its hostname to the DHCP server.
Note: When the reader is plugged into a network that doesn’t have a DHCP
server OR when the PC is connected directly to the Reader via Ethernet cable,
the Reader defaults to a fixed IP address (169.254.1.1). If this address is not
available, the Reader then randomly selects a fixed IP address in the
169.254.xxx.xxx link local address range.

To connect the Speedway Reader to the Ethernet network

• Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect the RJ-45 connector on the Reader to a LAN drop
or network switch. A typical network configuration is shown in Figure 5.4.

Figure 5.4 Connecting the Speedway Reader to the Ethernet Network

Note: If you need to connect a PC directly to the Ethernet port, you can use a standard Ethernet
cable. A crossover cable is not necessary.
To troubleshoot Ethernet network connections
Use the following steps to troubleshoot problems with connecting to the Reader over TCP/IP:

1. “Ping” the Reader, for example ping speedwayr-10-28-42.local (for the Speedway
Reader). If you are on an enterprise network, you usually don’t have to use ‘.local’

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When the Reader is directly connected to the PC, make sure the PC is on the same subnet as
the Reader. For example, if the Reader’s IP address is 169.254.1.1, set the PC’s IP address
somewhere in the 169.254.xxx.xxx address range.
2. If the ping is NOT successful, you will probably see one of these three error messages:

• “Ping request could not find host”

• “Request timed out”
• “Destination host unreachable”

The likely cause for these errors is that your PC doesn’t have Bonjour Print Ser-
vices installed. For installation instructions, see http://support.apple.com/kb/
dl999.

To connect a Speedway Reader to your PC over a serial connection

1. Confirm that you have the latest version of Putty, a free and reliable SSH, and serial client.
Putty version 0.60 or later contains support for serial connections.
2. Use a Cisco style Console cable RJ-45 to DB9, Impinj part number IPJA4000000, to connect
your PC’s valid/active COM port to the serial port on the Reader, as shown in Figure 5.5.

Figure 5.5 Speedway Serial Connection

3. Power up the Reader and wait for the boot sequence to complete. For more information, see
Section 5.3 Step 3: Power the Reader.

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4. On the PC, run the Putty application and select the Serial connection option.
5. On the Putty Configuration dialog, shown in Figure 5.6, verify that Serial line to connect
to is set to COM1. Note: If you are using a serial to USB adapter, this field can be set to
a different COM port.
6. Set Speed to 115200.
7. Set Flow control to None, and then click Open.

Figure 5.6 Putty Configuration Settings

7. On the RShell console window, press Enter. The RShell login prompt displays.

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Figure 5.7 COM1 Putty Login Prompt

8. At the RShell login prompt shown in Figure 5.7, log in with the following default credentials,
unless you have customized them:
user name: root
password: impinj

9. When the RShell command-line prompt displays, begin configuring the network settings for
the Reader. For more information, see Section 6.1.1 Using RShell to Configure Network
Settings for Speedway.

10. When you have completed configuration of the appropriate network settings, connect the
Reader to your Ethernet network. For more information about how to do this, see section
5.3.4 Step 4: Connect the Speedway Reader to the Network.
Note: If you decide to connect to DHCP after connecting serially, remember to use RShell
to change the IP address on the Reader from static to dynamic. For more information, see
Section 6.1.1 Using RShell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway.

5.3.5 Step 5: Configure the Region Setting on the Reader

GX1 or GX2 Reader models that support multiple countries require that the specific region of
operation be set by the professional installer. Note that FCC, ETSI, Japan, and Australia Readers
cannot be altered and only operate per the regulatory laws in USA/Canada, the European Union,
Japan, and Australia.

Warning: The RF settings must match Avertissement: Les paramètres RF

the country/region of operation to comply doivent correspondre au pays / région
with local laws and regulations. You, the d’exploitation se conformer aux lois et
user, are responsible to ensure operation règlements locaux. Vous, l’utilisateur, sont
with the correct RF settings and are solely chargés d’assurer le fonctionnement avec les
responsible for any fines and other damages paramètres RF correctes et sont seuls
due to incorrect or non-compliant responsables de toutes les amendes et
country/region settings on your Reader. autres dommages imputables à des
manipulations ou les paramètres de pays /
région non-conformes sur votre lecteur.

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Out of the box, GX1 and GX2 Readers are not configured with a region (null region) and will not
transmit RFID signals. The region can be selected and set by using the Reader’s http interface in
a web browser, or by using RShell.
To set the region for a Reader by using a web interface

1. Connect to the Reader by using a web browser using the following format:
http://<reader name or IP address>.

Examples:
• http://speedwayr-10-00-DD
• http://10.0.10.44.

2. Log in to the Reader using the following credentials;

user name: root

password: impinj

3. Select one of the available regions from the dropdown list, as shown in Figure 5.8.

Note: If you don’t see your country or region listed, contact Impinj to find
out about current regulatory approval status.

4. On the Change Regulatory Region dialog, click Reboot. When you change the Reader’s
operating region, the change does not take effect until the next reboot. If you attempt RFID
operations on the Reader after you change the region but before you reboot the Reader, you
will get unexpected behavior.

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Figure 5.8 Change Regulatory Region Web Interface

To set the region for a Reader by using RShell commands
Alternately, you can use the following RShell commands to set or change a GX1 or GX2 region of
operation:

show system region

– shows the configured region and a list of selectable regions.

config system region X

– set the region to region number X. For example, to set the GX1 region to
Singapore, type config system region 15.

5.3.6 Step 6: Test the Installed Reader

Confirm that connections and functionality are correct by reading tags. You can quickly verify
Reader operation by using ItemTest, a Windows PC test application from Impinj. To use ItemTest,
you configure various Reader parameters and then run simple inventory operations. For more
information about how to access and use ItemTest, see Using ItemTest to Configure and
Test Speedway in section 6.1.2.

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6 Configuring and Monitoring Speedway

This section provides a high-level overview of the configuration and monitoring options available
for Speedway Reader.

6.1 Configuring Speedway Reader

You can think of Speedway Reader configuration in two categories: configuring the device itself
and configuring the Reader’s RF behavior. This section provides the basics for each type of
configuration.

6.1.1 Device Configuration

RShell is a proprietary command-line management interface used to configure and manage network
settings, firmware upgrades, and other device-oriented operations. This section introduces the
RShell commands to use to install and connect the Reader. The RShell Reference Manual
provides full details and syntax for all RShell commands.
Note: RShell is a machine interface and is almost always backward-compatible with previous
Speedway versions. Existing inputs and outputs will never change. When new commands are
added, new optional arguments are added at the end.
Using RShell to Configure Network Settings for Speedway
You can often get up and running with little or no configuration if you use the default configuration
settings in Speedway. However, if you are not using DHCP to assign IP addresses, you will need
to configure a few of the Reader’s network settings.
The following procedure outlines the RShell commands you might need to connect the Reader to
your network.
To configure the Reader’s network settings

1. Open the RShell console. For more information, see the procedure “To connect a Speedway
Reader to your PC over a serial connection” in section 5.3.4.
2. View the Reader’s current configuration settings by entering the show network summary
command at the RShell command prompt as shown in the following example:

> show network summary

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Status='0,Success'
PrimaryInterface='eth0'
ActiveInterface='eth0'
Hostname='SpeedwayR-00-00-B9'
connectionStatus='Connected'
ipAddressMode='Dynamic'
ipAddress='10.0.10.41'
ipMask='255.255.0.0'
gatewayAddress='10.0.0.10'
broadcastAddress='10.0.255.255'

3. Configure the appropriate TCP/IP parameters for your environment. The applicable com-
mands are:
• Setting Hostname
> config network hostname <HOSTNAME>
• Setting Static IP Address
> config network ip static <IP ADDRESS> <NETMASK>
<GATEWAY>

Note: The IP address is required, however the other parameters are optional. The default value
is used if an optional parameter is omitted from the ip command.
Note: The reader MUST be rebooted for this command to take effect.

• Enabling DHCP
> config network ip dynamic

Note: The reader MUST be rebooted for this command to take effect.

• Configuring NTP Servers

> config network ntp add <NTP SERVER ADDRESS>

4. After successfully configuring all required network settings, connect the Reader to the network
through the Speedway Ethernet port.

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6.1.2 RF Configuration

How you configure your Reader’s RF behavior depends entirely on your implementation approach.
You might be using a custom software application, middleware running on a server, or some
other approach. ItemTest, described in the next section, is an example of a PC client application.
Regardless of the application you’re using, the underlying protocol is the same, Low-Level Reader
Protocol (LLRP).
LLRP is a standard, asymmetric, binary protocol used for communication between a client applica-
tion and the Reader. LLRP controls the configuration of the antenna transmit power, the receive
sensitivity, the operating Reader, and more. For more information about LLRP, see the following
documents:

• LLRP Standard This document provides the specifics of the LLRP standard rat-
ified by EPCglobal. http://www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/llrp/llrp_1_0_
1-standard-20070813.pdf
• Octane LLRP This document provides details of the LLRP capabilities that are supported
by Speedway. It also describes custom LLRP extensions added by Impinj.
• Impinj LTK Programmer’s Guide This guide is intended for software engineers and
provides guidelines and best practices for working with the LLRP Toolkit. In addition,
software engineers can access language-specific reference guides and sample applications that
illustrate the scenarios discussed in the Programmer’s Guide.

Using ItemTest to Configure and Test Speedway

Impinj provides a simple, easy-to-use LLRP application to use to configure and test the basic RF
behavior of Speedway. The ItemTest application is available from the Impinj support Web site at
support.impinj.com. ItemTest supports features that are available with Octane 5.X firmware. To
use ItemTest, your computer must be running a minimum of Windows 7 and have .NET Framework
4.6.1 installed.
Note: ItemTest must be installed and operated by a user with administrator privileges.
This section describes how to connect to and configure a Reader’s RF parameters by using ItemTest.
It also provides a high-level description of each parameter.
To configure and test a Reader by using ItemTest

1. Install and launch the ItemTest application. The screen shown in Figure 6.1 displays.

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Figure 6.1 ItemTest initial screen

2. Click Reader Settings. The Reader Settings screen displays.

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Figure 6.2 ItemTest Reader Settings Connection Screen

3. On the Reader Settings page, in the bottom left, click New. In the Input Hostname
field, type the Reader’s IP address or hostname. Then click OK.
Note: You can find out the name and the IP address by using the RShell show network
summary command. The show network summary command provides the dynamic
values that are returned by DHCP or LLA if the current configuration is dynamic. The local
hostname resolution feature (mDNS) gives the Reader a local hostname in addition to an IP
address as its network identity. On an isolated network that lacks DNS service but that has
mDNS enabled, a Reader with hostname speedwayr000102, for example, can be reached
using speedwayr000102.local.

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Figure 6.3 ItemTest Reader Settings Connection Screen with Name

4. In the Reader Settings dialog box, click Configure, The page shown in Figure 6.4 displays.

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Figure 6.4 ItemTest Reader Settings Screen

6. If the Antenna Hub feature is enabled on the Reader, Antenna Hub Enabled will be
displayed in red to the right of the antenna configuration.
Note: The Antenna Hub feature is only available on the Speedway R120 (via the Antenna
Hub Port Pack) and R420 (via the Antenna Hub).
7. In Reader Mode, select Mode 1000: AutoSet Dense Reader. The Reader Mode
specifies the rules to use for communication between the Reader and the tag. When you
enable AutoSet Dense, the Reader automatically senses the environment and adjusts the
mode accordingly.
8. In Session, select Session 1. In Search Mode, select Dual Target.
Here’s how Session and Search Mode work together to control when and how often the
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it is read. The Session value controls how long the flag retains its value before reverting
back to the original tag value. Search Mode controls which flag values the Reader reads
and, in some cases, what happens to the flag value after the tag is read.
When you set Session to Dual Target, the Reader reads all the tags that have A flags.
Then, after reading the tags, the Reader flips each tag to B. When there are no more A tags
to read, the Reader reads all the B tags, flipping each one to A after it has been read. It
continues this process back and forth from A to B and back to A. Session 1 ensures that
there i is a persistence period that prevents tags from reverting before they have all been
read.

9. At the top, is a text box to list the antenna ports to enable on the Reader. By default, the
first antenna is listed. Enter in the antennas that you wish to use as a comma separated
list. You can click All to have all possible antennas listed. It isn’t a problem if you leave
all ports enabled, but it does increase processing time because the Reader reads all enabled
ports. The Reader verifies the presence of an antenna before attempting to activate it.

10. Select the desired transmit power under Power Settings. Then select OK. For more infor-
mation, see Figure 6.4.

Transmit power controls the power of the signal leaving the antenna, as well as the
signal range. The optimal setting depends on many things:

• how you are powering the Reader

• length of the cable that connects the antenna to the Reader
• number of antennas in the area
• distance anticipated between the antenna and the tags
Use the default value of 30 dBm for testing purposes.
Remember, you are configuring the Reader to test your installation. Adjust
these settings later when you begin using the Reader in a live RFID operation
if you need to.

14. Test your Reader installation. Place one or more tags in the read-zone of one or more of
the attached antennas. On the ItemTest application screen, click Start. Tag reads appear
under Inventory, as shown in Figure 6.5.

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Figure 6.5 ItemTest Tag Inventory Display

In this case, the Reader detected two tags. Because the search mode is Dual Target,
the Reader continuously reads the tags, first reading the A flags, and then reading the
B flags. Notice in Figure 6.6 that one of the tag entries is a pinkish color. The tag
entry changes to red when a tag is not actively read. For example, if you change the
Search Mode to Single Target with Suppression, the Reader reads each tag only
once. Both entries would quickly turn red and stay red as shown in Figure 6.6.

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Figure 6.6 ItemTest Tag Inventory Aging Display

If you see tag data appearing in ItemTest, your Reader is most likely installed correctly
and the antennas are functioning properly. If you do not see all the tags that you placed
in the read-zone, try moving the tags to a slightly different location or orientation.

15. Click Stop to stop the tag inventory process.

6.2 Monitoring Speedway

Use RShell to monitor the health and performance of the Reader when Speedway is up and running.
This section presents the primary RShell commands to use for viewing network and RFID statistics,
in addition to the Reader logs. For more information about these commands, see the RShell
Reference Manual.

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Speedway also supports industry standard SNMP, with MIB2 and EPCglobal Reader Management
MIB. For more information, see the Octane SNMP Guide.

6.2.1 Viewing Network Parameters and Statistics

Use the RShell show network command to display networking parameters and statistics. When
you use this command with the parameters shown in Table 6.1, you can see the following informa-
tion:
Table 6.1 Show network Command Parameters

Parameter Displayed Information

dhcp Summary of DHCP client configuration
dhcp Summary of DNS settings
icmp ICMP statistics
ip IP statistics
ntp Summary of NTP settings
summary Summary of network settings
tcp TCP statistics
udp UDP statistics

For details about the specific settings and statistics available for each of these parameters, see the
RShell Reference Manual.

6.2.2 Viewing RFID Parameters and Statistics

Use the RShell show rfid stat command to display a Reader’s RFID parameters and statistics.
Using this command with the appropriate parameter, you can view information shown in the
Parameter and display table below.
Table 6.2: Description of show rfid stat Command Parameters

Parameter Description
ReaderOperationalStatus Indicates whether RFID applications are running on the
Reader.

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Parameter Description

Antenna<n>OperationalStatus Indicates if an antenna is physically connected to the

Reader and operating properly. Note that <n> indicates
the antenna port on the Reader, a value of 1-4.
Antenna<n>EnergizedTime Indicates the elapsed time that anntenna<n> has been
powered, in milliseconds.
Antenna<n>UniqueInventory- Indicates the number of unique tags counted at
Count antenna<n>.
Antenna<n>TotalInventory- Indicates the total inventory count for antenna<n>.
Count
Antenna<n>ReadCount Indicates the number of tags read at antenna<n> that
matched the configured filters.
Antenna<n>FailedReadCount Indicates the number of tags where a read was attempted
at antenna<n> because the tag matched the configured
filter, but the read failed.

Table 6.2 shows a sample of the commands available to get RFID statistics. For the full list as
well as syntax details, see the RShell Reference Manual.
Note: You can see statistics for the LLRP interface between the Reader and a client by using the
show rfid llrp stat command. For more information, see the RShell Reference Manual.

6.2.3 Configuring and Viewing Speedway Logs

Speedway uses the standard Syslog protocol to forward its logged events to a remote Syslog server.
The Reader stores the logged events in its file system, accumulating and retaining this information
across reboots. Logs are classified into three categories:

• Management
• RFID
• System

All logged events have an associated severity level. There are eight possible levels listed in decreas-
ing order from most severe to least severe:

1. Emergency
2. Alert

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3. Critical
4. Error
5. Warning
6. Notice
7. Info
8. Debug

Configure the log levels that you want to display. The Reader then retains only the events with a
severity greater than or equal to the configured level. For example, if you choose a logging level
of Warning, then the logs will contain the following levels: Warning, Error, Critical, Alert, and
Emergency.
Note: Regardless of the configured log level, the Reader always retains logs of events with Error
level or higher in an independent log.
Use the RShell config logging command to configure options for storing and forwarding logged
events. Use the show logging command to display the logging configuration as well as the actual
logged information in text form. For more information about these commands, see the RShell
Reference Manual.

6.2.4 Viewing the State of the Speedway Reader

To display information about the current state of the Reader itself, use the RShell show system
command. When you use this command, you can see the following statistics:

• A summary of system information — show system summary

• Platform memory usage and available application space — show system cpu
• Generic platform statistics — show system platform

For more information about the show system command, see the RShell Reference Manual.

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7 Upgrading the Speedway Firmware

Speedway contains firmware known as Octane. The current version of Octane is version 5.4. This
section describes how to manually upgrade a single Reader.
In addition to supporting upgrade procedures, Speedway also provides methods for reverting
firmware to a previous valid image and restoring firmware to factory default settings. The pro-
cedure for reverting to the previous valid image is explained in this section. The procedure for
returning to factory defaults is explained in Section 8 “Troubleshooting”.

7.1 A Brief Overview of the Speedway Firmware

To minimize downtime and maximize the robust handling of possible upgrade failures, Speedway
contains dual images of its firmware. When a firmware image upgrade is requested, the Reader
continues to operate using the primary image. In the background, Speedway upgrades the sec-
ondary image. When the upgrade completes, the Reader reboots to the newly upgraded image.
Speedway retains the previous firmware version in case there are problems with the upgrade.
There are three individual partitions within each firmware image that logically organize the system
software. Although you do not need a full understanding of this architecture to perform a simple
manual upgrade, it is a good idea to be familiar with its structure at a high level. For a more
in-depth discussion of the firmware and how firmware is organized, see the Embedded Developer’s
Guide.
The three partitions in firmware are:

1. System Operating Partition (SOP)—The SOP is the primary system partition of the
Speedway Reader. It contains the Linux kernel, FPGA firmware, RFID management soft-
ware, Reader management software (RShell), logging management software, firmware up-
grade control, system watchdog software, and the factory default data.
2. System Persistent Partition (SPP)—Files in this partition are automatically generated
and maintained by the software that runs on the Reader. It contains the Reader configuration
(network settings, LLRP configuration, log settings, and so on), Reader logs, and debug
information used by Impinj engineers.
3. Custom Application Partition (CAP)—This partition contains custom application soft-
ware, other items required by the custom application (extra libraries or tools, and configura-
tion files), and custom application logs.

7.2 Upgrading the Firmware

Speedway provides three methods for upgrading:

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1. Using RShell, the command line interface.

2. Copying the firmware to a USB memory drive, and plugging it into the Reader’s host port.
3. Using the Impinj Speedway Reader Management web page.

7.2.1 Upgrading the firmware by using RShell

Use this procedure to use RShell to upgrade the firmware:

1. Obtain the firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site, support.impinj.com.
The upgrade file extension is .upg. (Example: octane_4_12_0.upg).

2. Place the upgrade file on a server (http or sftp) that is accessible by the Reader you are
upgrading.

3. Using the Putty application, connect to the Reader using by SSH or serial, and then log in.

4. From the RShell command prompt, issue the following command:

> config image upgrade <URI>

where <URI> is the server location and the name of the upgrade file.

For example:

> config image upgrade http://usacorp/rfid/reader/image/octane\_4\_10\_0.upg

> config image upgrade sftp://anonymous:abc@myserver/sftpdirecotry/octane\_4\_10\_0.upg.upg

5. After you start the upgrade, view the upgrade status at any time by issuing the following
command:

> show image summary

6. This command provides a display of the current upgrade status, the last operation, the status
of the last operation, and information about the primary and secondary images. Reissue the
show image summary command if you want to track the upgrade status. Some status
values you might see are:

WaitingForImageFileTransfer
WaitingForCommitImage
WaitingToActivateImmediate

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The upgrade is complete when the UpgradeStatus parameter value is

Ready

The LastOperation parameter should be set to WaitingToActivateImmediate and the

LastOperationStatus should be set to WaitingForManualReboot.

7. Reboot the Reader by issuing the following command:

> reboot

The Speedway reboot process displays messages in the RShell console as it goes through each stage
of the process. The reboot completes, and then the Reader login prompt displays on the console.
The Reader status light displays solid green. For more information, see the tables in Section 5
Speedway Ports and LEDs.

7.2.2 Upgrading the Firmware by using a USB Drive

A Speedway Reader that runs Octane 4.4 and later supports upgrading the firmware by using a
USB drive.
First, obtain the firmware upgrade file from the Impinj support Web site, support.impinj.com.
The upgrade file extension is .upg. (Example: octane_4_12_0.upg).
To prepare the USB drive for the upgrade

1. Insert a USB drive into your computer.

2. Create a directory named impinj in the root of the USB drive, and create the subdirectories
revolution, upgrade, and images. The names of these directories are case sensitive and
must all be lower case.
3. Copy the desired firmware upgrade .upg file into the directory:

`\impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\`

Note: If multiple .upg files exist in the images directory, the Reader will use the most
recently modified file.

4. Remove the USB drive from your computer.

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1. Confirm that the Reader is ready for upgrade, and that the Power and Status LEDs are
illuminated.
2. Insert the USB drive into the “USB Host” port on the Reader. Within 5-10 seconds, the
Reader will begin upgrading the Reader and the Power LED will blink amber. If the Power
LED remains solid green, the Reader likely cannot locate the images directory and .upg file
on the USB drive.
3. The upgrade process completes in 20-60 seconds and then the Power LED changes to solid
green.
4. Remove the USB drive from the “USB Host” port and reboot the Reader.

During the upgrade process, the Reader will attempt to append information to a status.log file in
the impinj/revolution/upgrade directory. The status.log file is intended to provide an audit trail
for the upgrade of one or more Readers.
If the firmware upgrade process fails, the Power LED will blink red. Remove the USB drive, reboot
the Reader, and check the “status.log” file for the reason of the failure.

7.2.3 Upgrading the Firmware through the Reader Management Web Page

You can also upgrade the firmware by accessing the Impinj Speedway Reader Management web
page, and running the upgrade from the management web page.

1. Connect to the Reader using a web browser and navigate to http://<reader name or IP
address>.

Examples: http://speedwayr-10-00-DD or http://10.0.10.44.

2. Log in to the Reader using the following credentials:

user name: root
password: impinj

3. Click the Choose File button and then select the firmware upgrade .upg file.

4. Click the Upgrade button.

5. After the upgrade is complete, click the Reset button.

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Figure 7.1 Speedway Reader Management Web Page

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Figure 7.2 Close-up of Reader Upgrade and Reboot Section of Reader Management
Web Page

7.2.4 Reverting to the previous image

Use the following procedure if you need to revert to the pre-upgrade image.

1. To revert to the pre-upgrade image, enter the following command from the RShell prompt:

> config image fallback

When the command completes successfully, the Reader automatically reboots and returns to
the login prompt.

2. Log in to the Reader. The pre-upgrade image is now running.

Note: If there is no valid previous image, the response to the config image fallback
command is Status=‘8, Permission-Denied’.

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8 Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with Speedway, this brief section presents a few suggestions to correct
the issue.

8.1 Returning to the Default Configuration

If you are experiencing a problem with the Reader and are having difficulty pinpointing the cause,
it is useful to return the Reader to a known state. We recommend resetting to the default config-
uration. Then try your Reader again.
! Important: Configuration Default Restore returns the Reader configuration to its default state.
It leaves any custom applications installed in the CAP intact. To restore the Reader to its default
state and remove any CAP contents, use Factory Default Restore. See the Warning below.
There are two ways to return Speedway to its defaults:

1. Issue an RShell command.

2. Press the Default Restore button on the device.

To use RShell to return the Reader to its default configuration and leave CAP intact

1. At the RShell prompt, enter the following command:

> config image default
When the command completes successfully, the Reader automatically reboots and returns to
the login prompt.

2. Log in to the Reader. The Reader is now running with the default configuration, and CAP
applications are intact.

To use the Default Restore button on the Reader to restore to its default configuration

1. Use an object with a sharp tip, such as a probe or paper clip, to press and hold the Default
Restore button on the back of the Reader while the Reader is powered on.
2. Continue holding the Default Restore button for 3 seconds after the Power LED light turns
off, but not longer than 10 seconds.
3. Release the Default Restore button when the LED blinks red once. The Reader will boot up
normally with the default configuration.

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Figure 8.1 Default Restore button

Warning: Pressing the Default Restore Avertissement: Appuyer sur le Défaut

button for 10 seconds or more will cause a Bouton Restaurer pendant 10 secondes ou
factory default restore to occur. The factory plus entraîne une restauration. D’usine par
default restore removes the Reader’s custom défaut de se produire restaurer la valeur par
application partition (CAP) if one exists. The défaut supprime partition d’application
Reader returns to the original, factory personnalisée du lecteur (CAP) s’il existe. Le
shipped state. It is important to avoid lecteur retourne à l’état usine original
accidentally removing the CAP. There may expédié. C’est important d’éviter de
be situations where CAP removal is supprimer accidentellement la CAP. Il peut y
necessary. avoir des situations où l’enlèvement de la
CAP est nécessaire.

Table 8.1 lists the default configuration values.

Table 8.1: Default Configuration Values

Parameter Default Value

User root
Password impinj
Upgrade Retrieve Mode Manual
Logging No syslog servers
Management Logging Level Error

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Parameter Default Value

RFID Logging Level Error

System Logging Level Error
Network Mode Dynamic (DHCP)
DHCP Send Hostname On
Hostname speedwayr-xx-xx-xx
(where xx-xx-xx are the last three digits of the MAC address)
Static DNS Servers None
Static NTP Servers None
LLRP Inbound Port 5084
LLRP Inbound Service Enabled
LLRP Outbound Service Enabled
LLRP Outbound Servers None
LLRP Outbound Retry Secs 5
LLRP Outbound Timeout 2
Secs

8.2 Submitting Diagnostic Data for Analysis by Impinj Technical Sup-

port
If Speedway is exhibiting RF behavior that is different from what you expect and you are unable
to determine the cause, you might want to submit relevant data for analysis by Impinj Technical
Support. You can use the Impinj ItemTest application to easily capture data related to the problem
scenario. By creating and providing a Reader Diagnostic Data file, Impinj’s Technical Support
team can troubleshoot your issue.
To capture data to a Reader Diagnostic Data file

1. Open ItemTest and connect to the appropriate Speedway reader. For more information, see
Figure 6.1 earlier in this document.

2. Select Reader Settings then Configure for the specific Reader.

3. Select the Utilities tab.

4. Choose an RDD file name and the desired capture window in minutes.

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5. Select Start RDD to begin the capture session.

ItemTest connects to the Reader and begins “listening” for any RF activity. The Reader
captures data surrounding any RF activity it detects.

Figure 8.2 Reader Settings, Tag History & Debug Data Capture

6. Select Stop RDD to stop the session. The rdd file will be saved in the rdd folder where
you installed ItemTest.
This completes the capture activity.

7. Send the .rdd file that contains binary data to Impinj Technical Support.
Visit the Impinj support Web site, support.impinj.com., for submission details or talk
with your Impinj representative.

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Note: Another option to capture diagnostic data is to create a network trace by using Wireshark,
a free protocol analyzer download from the Internet.

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9 Appendix A: Information Specific to Regions of Opera-

tion
Speedway is designed to work in various regulatory regions. This appendix contains frequency
ranges and antenna requirements specific to each supported region.

9.1 Operation in North America

9.1.1 Frequency Plan

The FCC specifies frequency hopping across the North American spectrum allocated to UHF RFID
(902-928 MHz) using FHSS. The frequency plan is further explained in the table below:
Table A.1: Frequency Plan for North America

Transmit Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 902.75
2 903.25
3 903.75
4 904.25
… …
49 926.75
50 927.25

9.1.2 Antenna Requirements

Positioning
FCC Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) guidelines require the antenna’s surface to be at least
25 centimeters away from personnel working in the area. For more information, see the following
FCC bulletins:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC OET Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards
of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

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Industry Canada (IC) Maximum Permissible Exposure Guidelines require the antenna’s surface to
be at least 34 centimeters from personnel working in the area. For more information see Industry
Canada bulletin RSS-102 Issue 5: Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommu-
nication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)
Installation
Speedway is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power on the housing RF connector and
requires professional installation.
Power
When paired with an antenna, Speedway may radiate no more than 36dBm EIRP per FCC Part
15.247 regulations. The Speedway output power can be increased to provide the maximum allow-
able EIRP subject to a maximum conducted power allowance of 30 dBm at the antenna connector.
The maximum allowable output power of the Reader can be set to satisfy both the conductor and
radiated maximum criteria. The expression for the maximum Reader power setting is:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = the Smaller of:

(36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBm)) OR (30 + Cable Loss (in dBm))

where the composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain in dBi minus any
cable loss between the Reader and antenna in dB. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and
associated gain are listed in the next section.
Note: The composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain in dBi minus any
cable loss between the Reader and antenna in dB.
Speedway may be operated with any antenna which has been certified by Impinj for FCC compli-
ance in conjunction with the reader. Alternatively, an antenna may be used in lieu of a certified
antenna if it is of the same type with equal or lower gain. The reader may not be operated with any
antenna that is neither certified nor of the same type/gain as that of a certified antenna. Certified
antennas, including vendor, model number, and associated gain are listed in the next section.
Certified Antennas

• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP), with integrated 8
foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female connector; -15
dBi gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA Threshold Antennas (IPJ-A0311-USA and IPJ-A0311-

EU1) with 12 inch integrated pigtail to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.

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• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated
pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall) with 6 foot

integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0404-000, Matchbox antenna with 20cm integrated pigtall to
SMA connector; -20 dBi composite gain.

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand (multiple configura-

tions available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail
to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand (multiple configura-

tions available, 2 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to
RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP) with RPTNC

female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 6 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP) with Ntype

female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand CP) with RPTNC

female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A
RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.5 dBi composite
gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A
coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot Belden 7806A
coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain

Warning: The use of any antenna not Avertissement: L’utilisation de toute

listed above may damage the Reader or antenne ne figurent pas ci-dessus peut
adversely endommager
affect performance. le lecteur ou affecter les performances.

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9.2 Operation in European Union

9.2.1 Frequency Plan

For European operation, the Speedway Readers support the frequency plan listed in Table A.2
and are compliant with the ratified ETSI EN 302 208 specification v.1.4.1. Impinj implements
the four-channel high power plan that doesn’t use listen-before talk, the maximum continuous
transmit time on a channel is four seconds, and the Reader enforces the 100 milliseconds off time
before reusing the same channel.
Table A.2: Frequency Plan for European Union

Transmit Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

4 865.7
7 866.3
10 866.9
13 867.5

9.2.2 Antenna Requirements

Power
European regulations allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP (Effective Radiated Power)
for high power RFID systems. The maximum Speedway output power is determined by the
following equation:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)

For example, for an application with an antenna gain of 6 dBd and cable loss of 2 dB, the Reader
output power can be set no higher than 33-6+2 = 29 dBm. The maximum transmit power of
Speedway is 31.5dBm measured at the RF antenna port.
Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with respect to a dipole),
which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi) minus 2.15 dB. Additionally, the antenna
gain used to set the output power must be the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna.
Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the next section.
Approved Antennas

• Laird Technologies Model Number S8658PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP) with integrated
pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 3.85 dBd gain

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• Impinj Model Number IPJ-A0400-EU1, CSL CS-777-1 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated
pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 0 dBd composite gain

• MTI MT-242032/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-242032/NRH (right-hand CP) with Ntype

female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 1.85 dBd gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. Model number IDANT10CEU25 (left-hand CP only) with 6

foot Belden 7806A coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 3.25 dBd
composite gain

Warning: The use of any antenna not Avertissement: L’utilisation de toute

listed above may damage the Reader or antenne ne figurent pas ci-dessus peut
adversely endommager
affect performance. le lecteur ou affecter les performances.

9.3 Operation in Other Global Regions

For operation and use in the Rest of the World (ROW), there are three models, GX1, GX2, or
GX3. Please contact Impinj to learn which countries and regions are currently certified.
Installation
Because Speedway is capable of up to +32.5 dBm conducted power on the housing RF connector,
professional installation is required.
Operation in China, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Regulations in these countries allow a maximum radiated power of 33 dBm ERP (Effective Radi-
ated Power) for high power RFID systems. The maximum Speedway output power is determined
by the following equation:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)

For example, for an application with an antenna gain of 6 dBd and cable loss of 2 dB, the Reader
output power can be set no higher than 33-6+2 = 29 dBm. The maximum transmit power of
Speedway is 32.5dBm measured at the RF antenna port.
Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with respect to a dipole),
which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi) minus 2.15 dB. The antenna gain used

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to set the output power must be the maximum linear gain of the applicable antenna. Approved
antenna vendors, model numbers, and associated gain are listed in the following section.
Operation in Singapore and Vietnam
Regulations in these countries allow a maximum radiated power of 500mw ERP within the specified
frequency band without additional licenses. The user is required to apply for and obtain approval
from the local regulatory agency for each use case where the radiated power is between 500mW
to 2000mW ERP. In Singapore contact Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to re-
quest a license for 500-2000mW operation. In Vietnam contact the Authority of Radio Frequency
Management (ARFM) to request a license for 500-2000mW operation. The maximum Speedway
output power for 2000mW ERP is determined by the following equation:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = 33 – Antenna Gain (in dBd) + Cable loss (in dB)

Note: It is important to apply the antenna gain expressed in dBd (dB with respect to a dipole),
which is equivalent to the isotropic antenna gain (in dBi) minus 2.15 dB.
Operation in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay,
and Latin America
Regulations in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, and
Latin America allow maximum radiated power of 36 dBm EIRP. The Speedway output power may
be increased to provide the maximum allowable EIRP subject to a maximum conducted power
allowance as well. The maximum conducted power at the antenna connector can be no more than
30 dBm. The maximum allowable output power of the Reader can be set to satisfy both the
conductor and radiated maximum criteria. The expression for the maximum Reader power setting
is:

Maximum power setting (in dBm) = the Smaller of:

(36 – Composite Antenna Gain (in dBm)) OR (30 + Cable Loss (in dBm)),

where the composite antenna gain comprises the maximum linear antenna gain in dBi minus any
cable loss between the Reader and antenna in dB. Approved antenna vendors, model numbers, and
associated gain are listed in the next section.

9.3.1 Approved Antennas

Consult with your registered reseller or Impinj provider for guidance on antenna selection for your
region

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• Laird Technologies model number S9028PCL/R (left- or right-hand CP), with integrated 8
foot pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0301-USA (Mini-Guardrail) with SMA female connector; -15
dBi gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0310-USA (Threshold-T Antenna) with 12 inch integrated pigtail
to BNC male connector, 6 dBi composite gain.

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0400-USA, CSL CS-777-2 (Brickyard) with 7 foot integrated
pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 2 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0401-USA or IPJ-A0402-USA (both Guardwall) with 6 foot

integrated pigtail to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• Impinj model number IPJ-A0404-000, Matchbox antenna with 20cm integrated pigtall to
SMA connector; -20 dBi composite gain.

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-FL1 integrated RFID floor-mounted stand (multiple con- figura-

tions available, 2 or 4 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail
to RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MA/COM MAAN-000246-WL1 integrated RFID wall-mounted stand (multiple configura-

tions available, 2 antennas left-hand and right-hand CP) with 8 foot integrated pigtail to
RP-TNC male connector; 6 dBi composite gain

• MTI MT-262006/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262006/TRH (right-hand CP) with RP- TNC
female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 6 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/NLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/NRH (right-hand CP) with N- type

female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• MTI MT-262013/TLH (left-hand CP) or MT-262013/TRH (right-hand CP) with RP- TNC
female connector (antennas available in IP54 or IP67 ratings); 4.5 dBi gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT20TNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A
RG-58 coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.5 dBi composite
gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 25 foot Belden 7806A
coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 3.5 dBi composite gain

• Sensormatic Electronics Corp. model number IDANT10CNA25 with 6 foot Belden 7806A
coaxial cable (0.1 dB per foot loss) to RP-TNC male connector; 5.4 dBi composite gain

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Warning: The use of any antenna not Avertissement: L’utilisation de toute

listed above may damage the Reader or antenne ne figurent pas ci-dessus peut
adversely endommager
affect performance. le lecteur ou affecter les performances.

Frequency Plans
The GX1 and GX3 Readers operates over a subset of the FCC North American spectrum (902–928
MHz, with specific frequency and channel usage dictated by regulations of each country. Frequency
hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is used. The specific frequency plans by country are listed in
the tables that follow.
Table A.3 Australia (GX3) operating frequency band is 920 to 926 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 36 920.25 MHz
2 37 920.75 MHz
3 38 921.25 MHz
4 39 921.75 MHz
5 40 922.25 MHz
6 41 922.75 MHz
7 42 923.25 MHz
8 43 923.75 MHz
9 44 924.25 MHz
10 45 924.75 MHz
11 46 925.25 MHz
12 47 925.75 MHz

Table A.4 Brazil operating frequency band is 902-907.5 and 915-928 MHz with 500
kHz channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

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1 1 902.750
2 2 903.250
3 3 903.750
4 4 904.250
5 5 904.750
6 6 905.250
7 7 905.750
8 8 906.250
9 9 906.750
10 10 907.250
11 26 915.250
12 27 915.750
13 28 916.250
14 29 916.750
15 30 917.250
16 31 917.750
17 32 918.250
18 33 918.750
19 34 919.250
20 35 919.750
21 36 920.250
22 37 920.750
23 38 921.250
24 39 921.750
25 40 922.250
26 41 922.750
27 42 923.250
28 43 923.750
29 44 924.250
30 45 924.750

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31 46 925.250
32 47 925.750
33 48 926.250
34 49 926.750
35 50 927.250

Table A.5 Hong Kong operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 36 920.25 MHz
2 37 920.75 MHz
3 38 921.25 MHz
4 39 921.75 MHz
5 40 922.25 MHz
6 41 922.75 MHz
7 42 923.25 MHz
8 43 923.75 MHz
9 44 924.25 MHz
10 45 924.75 MHz

Table A.6 Indonesia operating frequency band is 923 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz channel
spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 42 923.25 MHz
2 43 923.75 MHz
3 44 924.25 MHz
4 45 924.75 MHz

Table A.7 Malaysia operating frequency band is 919 to 923 MHz with 500 kHz channel
spacing.

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LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 34 919.25 MHz
2 35 919.75 MHz
3 36 920.25 MHz
4 37 920.75 MHz
5 38 921.25 MHz
6 39 921.75 MHz
7 40 922.25 MHz
8 41 922.75 MHz

Table A.8 New Zealand operating frequency band is 921.5 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 40 922.25 MHz
2 41 922.75 MHz
3 42 923.25 MHz
4 43 923.75 MHz
5 44 924.25 MHz
6 45 924.75 MHz
7 46 925.25 MHz
8 47 925.75 MHz
9 48 926.25 MHz
10 49 926.75 MHz
11 50 927.25 MHz

Table A.9 Philippines operating frequency band is 918 to 920 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 918.25 MHz

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2 918.75 MHz
3 919.25 MHz
4 919.75 MHz

Table A.10 Singapore operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 36 920.25 MHz
2 37 920.75 MHz
3 38 921.25 MHz
4 39 921.75 MHz
5 40 922.25 MHz
6 41 922.75 MHz
7 42 923.25 MHz
8 43 923.75 MHz
9 44 924.25 MHz
10 45 924.75 MHz

Table A.11 Taiwan operating frequency band is 922 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz channel
spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 40 922.25 MHz
2 41 922.75 MHz
3 42 923.25 MHz
4 43 923.75 MHz
5 44 924.25 MHz
6 45 924.75 MHz
7 46 925.25 MHz
8 47 925.75 MHz
9 48 926.25 MHz

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10 49 926.75 MHz
11 50 927.25 MHz
12 - 927.75 MHz

Table A.12 Thailand operating frequency band is 920 to 925 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 36 920.25 MHz
2 37 920.75 MHz
3 38 921.25 MHz
4 39 921.75 MHz
5 40 922.25 MHz
6 41 922.75 MHz
7 42 923.25 MHz
8 43 923.75 MHz
9 44 924.25 MHz
10 45 924.75 MHz

Table A.13 Uruguay operating frequency band is 916 to 928 MHz with 500 kHz
channel spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 28 916.25 MHz
2 29 916.75 MHz
3 30 917.25 MHz
4 31 917.75 MHz
5 32 918.25 MHz
6 33 918.75 MHz
7 34 919.25 MHz
8 35 919.75 MHz
9 36 920.25 MHz

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10 37 920.75 MHz
11 38 921.25 MHz
12 39 921.75 MHz
13 40 922.25 MHz
14 41 922.75 MHz
15 42 923.25 MHz
16 43 923.75 MHz
17 44 924.25 MHz
18 45 924.75 MHz
19 46 925.25 MHz
20 47 925.75 MHz
21 48 926.25 MHz
22 49 926.75 MHz
23 50 927.25 MHz

Table A.14 Vietnam operating frequency band is 920 to 925MHz with 500 kHz channel
spacing.

LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 36 920.25 MHz
2 37 920.75 MHz
3 38 921.25 MHz
4 39 921.75 MHz
5 40 922.25 MHz
6 41 922.75 MHz
7 42 923.25 MHz
8 43 923.75 MHz
9 44 924.25 MHz
10 45 924.75 MHz

Table A.15: Frequency Plan for Latin America

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LLRP Channel Number FCC Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 1 902.75
2 2 903.25
3 3 903.75
4 4 904.25
… … …
49 49 926.75
50 50 927.25

The GX2 Reader supports China, Korea, and Republic of South Africa region. The specific
frequency plans by country are listed in the tables that follow.
Table A.16 China operating frequency band is 920.5 to 924.5MHz with 250kHz channel
spacing.
Frequency plan is compliant to the State Radio Regulatory Commission (SRRC) of China.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 920.625 MHz
2 920.875 MHz
3 921.125 MHz
4 921.375 MHz
5 921.625 MHz
6 921.875 MHz
7 922.125 MHz
8 922.375 MHz
9 922.625 MHz
10 922.875 MHz
11 923.125 MHz
12 923.375 MHz
13 923.625 MHz
14 923.875 MHz
15 924.125 MHz

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16 924.375 MHz

Table A.17 Korea operating frequency band is 917 to 920.8MHz with 200kHz channel
bandwidth.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 917.3 MHz
2 917.9 MHz
3 918.5 MHz
4 919.1 MHz
5 919.7 MHz
6 920.3 MHz

Table A.18 Republic of South Africa operating frequency band is 915.4 to 919MHz
with 200kHz channel bandwidth.

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 915.6 MHz
2 915.8 MHz
3 916.0 MHz
4 916.2 MHz
5 916.4 MHz
6 916.6 MHz
7 916.8 MHz
8 917.0 MHz
9 917.2 MHz
10 917.4 MHz
11 917.6 MHz
12 917.8 MHz
13 918.0 MHz
14 918.2 MHz
15 918.4 MHz

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16 918.6 MHz
17 918.8 MHz

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10 Operation in Japan

10.1 Frequency Plan

Speedway operates within the new 915.7 to 920.9MHz band recently approved for use in Japan.
The four high power channels that do not require carrier sense (LBT) are supported as listed in
the table that follows.
Table A.20: Frequency Plan for Japan

LLRP Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz)

1 916.8
2 918.0
3 919.2
4 920.4

Power
Speedway may only be operated with Impinj-approved antennas and can radiate no more than 36
dBm EIRP per the Japan RFID regulations. The Speedway output power is limited per the Japan
RFID regulations to 30dBm.
Approved Antennas
Contact your value-added distributer that you obtained your Speedway Reader for current list of
approved antennas for use in Japan.

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11 Appendix B: GPIO Details

Speedway includes a multipurpose I/O port that contains an RS-232 serial port, four opto-isolated
inputs, four opto-isolated outputs, and a +5V supply. You access these features through a DE15
connector mounted on the side of the Reader.
The four opto-isolated inputs have a range of 0–30V. The Reader treats an input of 0–0.8V as a
logic 0, and an input of 3–30V as a logic 1. The Reader has a per-input debounce interval that
is configurable via LLRP. (See the document titled Octane LLRP for more information). This
value dictates the minimum pulse width of an input. Impinj recommends that external devices
guarantee a minimum pulse width of at least 100 milliseconds.
The Reader also provides four opto-isolated outputs. For the GPIO outputs to function, an external
user supply must be connected between V+, and V-. The maximum voltage for this supply is 30V.
When the user configures a selected GPIO output via LLRP to output logic 0, an isolated FET
switch within the Reader effectively shorts that output to V- with a current sink capability of up
to 200mA. When the user configures a selected GPIO output to logic 1, the selected output is
pulled to V+ through a 10K resistor. If GPIO isolation is not required, the Reader provides a
+5V supply and a ground pin on the DE-15 that can be connected to V+ and V-.
Figure B.1 shows the detailed function of each pin of the GPIO DE-15 connector.

Figure B.1 DE-15 GPIO Port Functions

Note: As described above, both the input and output pins are opto-isolated.

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A GPIO box accessory (IPJ-A5000-000) is available from your authorized reseller or systems inte-
grator. Additional information on this product is available atwww.impinj.com.

Warning: Do not attach a lightstack or Avertissement: Ne pas fixer

other output device that requires d’lightstack ou tout autre périphérique de
Reader output to sink more than 200mA. sortie qui nécessite une sortie de la
Attaching non-approved devices will result in lecteur à s’enfoncer de plus de 200mA.
unrecoverable damage to the Reader and is not Connexion de périphériques non autorisés
covered by warranty, as it is outside the entraînera des dommages irréparables pour
specified le lecteur et n’est pas couvert par la
operating parameters. garantie
car il est en dehors des paramètres de
fonctionnement spécifiées.

Tables B.1 and B.2 explain the function of each pin.

Table B.1: DB-15 Connector Pin-Out

Pin I/O Name I/O Function

1 +5V Supply Reader supplied (not isolated) power source
2 RS-232 RX For auxiliary serial port functions
3 RS-232 TX For auxiliary serial port functions
4 Processor Reset Reserved for future use. . Do not connect this pin to any
signal
5 V+ Power source for isolated outputs
6 V- Return for isolated inputs and outputs
7 Ground Reader (not isolated) return
8 User OUT 1 Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)
9 User OUT 2 Isolated output 1 (active pull down to V-)
10 User OUT 3 Isolated output 3 (active pull down to V-)
11 User OUT 4 Isolated output 4 (active pull down to V-)
12 User IN 1 Isolated input 1
14 User IN 3 Isolated input 3

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Pin I/O Name I/O Function

15 User IN 4 Isolated input 4

Table B.2: GPIO Interface Electrical Specification

Pin Parameter Description Min Max Unit Conditions

+5V IO Output current 200 mA
Supply
User IN VIH HIGH level input 3 30 V
1-4 voltage
User IN VIL LOW level input 0 0.8 V
1-4 voltage
User IN VLI Input current 5 mA 24V input
1-4
User IN VI Input voltage range 0 30 V No damage
1-4
User Out VOH Output high voltage V+* V 10K pullup
1-4
User Out VOL Output low voltage (V-) V 100mA
1-4 +0.5 load
User Out VI Supply voltage range 30 V
1-4 (V+ - V-)

*User-supplied voltage

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12 Appendix C: Speedway xPortal Installation

This section covers three unique aspects of using the xPortal product

1. RF Beam Pattern
2. Mounting the xPortal assembly
3. Attaching cables via Conduit

12.1 RF Beam Pattern

The Speedway xPortal has antenna beams that point upwards and downwards. This increases the
total area covered by the portal. The unit is intended to be mounted at waist height on the wall.
The lower beam covers the tag populations near the floor, while the upper beam reads tags at the
top of tall pallets. Tags located at waist height are likely to be read by both beams.

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Figure C.1 xPortal Simulated RF Beam Patterns

12.2 Mounting the xPortal

Referring to Figure C.3, the xPortal has many different mounting options:
1. Vesa mounts (http://www.vesa.org/) is a standard LCD screen / computer monitor mounting
pattern. There are many off-the-shelf brackets, arms, and stands that use the hole pattern shown
in the red square on the Figure C.2 .

• 8 total holes with M4 threads

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• Outer square pattern is 100mm on each side

• Inner square pattern is 75 mm on each side
• ¼ inch diameter bolt with 20 threads per inch (¼-20) internally threaded studs

2. Common hardware using ¼-20 hardware. This hardware is typically employed in most T-slot
extrusion designs (see http://www.8020.net/). Show in the Green circles on the figure.
3. Keyhole slots and through-holes. Holes are sized to allow clearance for ¼-20 screws. These
holes allow you to mount the unit flush to a wall. Shown in the Blue ovals on the figure.
It is your responsibility to determine if the chosen screws can support the weight of the xPortal.
Since the xPortal weighs approximately 6.5 pounds (3kg), it can be installed on drywall without
needing to locate studs.
The yellow circles on the figure highlight two knock-outs that can be removed if you wish to run
cables into the unit directly from the wall. This provides a very clean installation, with no cables
visible from the front.

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Figure C.2 xPortal Mounting Hole Types and Locations

12.3 Conduit Attachment

The round openings in the top and bottom of xPortal are designed so you can run metallic conduit
directly to the unit. This allows Ethernet or power cables to be protected by standard EMT
(electrical metallic tubing). The holes are sized for ½ inch trade size conduit connectors, or where
metric conduit is used, 16mm trade size. Larger sizes of conduit (such as ¾ inch) can be used with
the proper adapters. See example Figure 3 below.
The following photos highlight the usage options.

Figure C.3 ½ inch conduit with a threaded nut flange connector

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Figure C.4 Threaded ½ inch conduit connector

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Figure C.5 ½ inch conduit with a snap in flange connector

Figure C.6 Snap in ½ inch conduit connector

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Figure C.7 A squeeze connector for the larger ¾ inch conduit tubing size. The connector has a
nut and threads sized for the ½ inch conduit hole.

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Figure C.8 ¾ inch conduit squeeze connector, with a threaded interface to ½ inch conduit hole.

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13 Appendix D: Speedway Antenna Hub Installation

13.1 Speedway R420 Antenna Hub Solution Checklist

Before starting, make sure that you have all the following necessary items:

• 1 Speedway Antenna Hub (IPJ-A6001-000) required components (available sepa-

rately):
• 1 Speedway R420 Reader with Octane firmware v4.10 or higher (IPJ-REV-R420)
• 1 GPIO Adapter for Antenna Hub (IPJ-A6051-000)
• RF Cables (various)
• Cat5 cables for control channel (not sold by Impinj)
• Antennas (various)
• ItemTest software version 1.6 or higher
• Optional – up to 3 additional Antenna Hubs

Figure D.1 Speedway R420 Reader with four antenna hubs and GPIO adaptor for a total of 32
RF antenna ports.

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13.2 Speedway R120 Antenna Hub Solution Checklist

Before starting, make sure that you have all the following necessary items:

• 1 Speedway R120 Port Pack (IPJ-A6120-000) required components (available sep-

arately):
• 1 Speedway R120 Reader with Octane firmware v5.12 or higher (IPJ-REV-R120)
• RF Cables (various)
• Cat5 cables for control channel (not sold by Impinj)
• Antennas (various)
• ItemTest software version 1.6 or higher

13.3 Setting Up a Speedway Antenna Hub System

1. Check the Firmware Version on your Speedway R120 or R420 Reader.

a) Connect to the Reader Management web page using a web browser

http://<reader name or IP address>
b) Log in to the Reader. The Default credentials are:
user name: root
password: impinj
c) Take note of the “Software Version” shown on the Reader Management web
page. If it is 4.10.0.240 or later, then no additional action is required. Oth-
erwise, ask your authorized Impinj partner or reseller for the latest Octane
firmware release and upgrade using the “Reader Upgrade” utility on the Reader
Management web page.

2. Enable the Antenna Hub Feature.

a) On the Reader Management web page, click on the “Enable” button in the
Antenna Hub section to enable the feature. You will need to manually reboot
the Reader by clicking Reboot on the Reader Management web page for the
changes to take effect.

b) The Antenna Hub environment can also be enabled from RShell by using
the command below, and then rebooting the Reader:
> config feature enable anthub

3. Connect the cables.

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a) All cable connections should be made with the Reader powered off.
b) Use RF cables for RF signal connections.
• Requires cables with SMA male connectors for the Antenna Hub connec-
tion and R-TNC female connectors for the Reader connections.
• Attach the RF cable to the appropriate Reader antenna port and Antenna
Hub input port.
NOTE: Antenna Hub ports are marked 1 through 8 to show the port
ordering. These port markings correspond to a different antenna number
sequence when connected to the Reader and GPIO Adapter ports 2, 3, or
4 (as referenced in the diagram).
• Connect the appropriate RF cables between the Antenna Hub output ports
and antennas.
• Leave unused ports empty or terminated.

c) Connect GPIO Adapter with Digital signal cables.

• Use the cable provided with the GPIO Adapter to connect the
Reader at its GPIO port to the GPIO Adapter.
• Use standard Cat5 cable to connect the GPIO Adapter and Antenna
Hub using the RJ-45 connectors.

IMPORTANT: Check that the Reader antenna port number and GPIO Adapter output port
number match at the same Antenna Hub (For example, Reader antenna port 1 and GPIO Adapter
port 1 are connected to the same Antenna Hub). The system will not operate correctly with
mismatched wiring.

d) Power the Reader and confirm the Antenna Hub LEDs light in sequence verifying
that the Reader is enabled and operating.
e) Click Check connections on the Antenna Hub page in the Reader Management
web page for help with any connection issues.

4. Affix the Antenna hub or hubs.

a) Mount the hub using 1 /4 inch mounting holes.

b) It might be necessary to temporarily disconnect RF cables. The Reader must be powered
off to access the mounting holes.

5. Next Steps

a) Set up the Reader following instructions in Section 5.3 in this document.

b) Develop your controlling application using the LLRP Toolkit.

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c) Visit http://support.impinj.com for helpful information and recommenda-

tions.

IMPORTANT: Power must be cycled to all attached Antenna Hubs after enabling or disabling
the Antenna Hub feature on Speedway Revolution to ensure proper operation.

13.4 Hub Feature Enable and Diagnostics Using the Reader Manage-
ment Web Page
1. Connect the Reader using a web browser http://<reader name or IP address> to enable
features and diagnostic tools

Examples: http://speedwayr-10-00-DD or http://10.0.10.44.

2. Log in to the Reader;

user name: root

password: impinj

3. When the Antenna Hub feature is enabled, the Antenna Hub section on the main Reader
web page will display Enabled. Click Show for the Antenna Hub Page.

Figure D.2 Close-up of Antenna Hub Section of Reader Management Web Page

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4. Click Show for the Antenna Hub web page and click the Check Connections button to
query the Antenna Hub connection state. This causes the Reader to query each port for
a connected Antenna Hub status. Click Stop Checking to stop querying the Reader for
connection states.

Figure D.3 Four Antenna Hubs Detected

The bottom of the Antenna Hub page displays the details about each Antenna Hub, or Discon-
nected for unused GPIO Adapter ports.

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Figure D.4 One Antenna Hub Detected

If an Antenna Hub displays an error or is not connected properly, the green check on the connected
Antenna Hub will be replaced by a red X or caution icon as explained in the key on the bottom
right of the page.

Figure D.5 Antenna Hub Confirmations

Table D.1 describes the Antenna Hub icons and their meanings.
Table D.1 Antenna Hub Connection Icons

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Icon Icon Label Meaning

Connected The cable is correctly connected.

Cabling Error The cable is either not connected or

incorrectly connected.

Init Error An error occurred while initializing the hub.

RF Cable Connect RF cables at indicated locations.

Cat5 Cable Connect Cat5 cables at indicated locations.

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14 Notices
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