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OBID i-scan APPLICATION-NOTE

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OBID Firmware Update
Tool
Version 6.02.00 and higher

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public (B)
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may not be completely avoided, we are always grateful for your useful tips.
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This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)
Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.

This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])

Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected]). All rights reserved.

System requirements:
• Personal computer with x86-CPU with 1GHz
• Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows 7® (32/64 Bit)
• Windows®-compatible VGA graphics card with (1024 x 768 recommended)
• Windows®-compatible mouse
• Hard disk with at least 20MB free space

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Contents

1. Licensing Agreement Concerning Use of Software “OBID® Firmware Update Tool” ................ 4

Third-party Licensing agreements ....................................................................................................... 6

Licensing agreement of openSSL organization .............................................................................. 6

2. Safety Instructions / Warning - Read before start-up !.................................................................. 8

3. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1. Known Issues............................................................................................................................ 10

4. The update step by step................................................................................................................. 11

4.1. Detection and selection of the reader..................................................................................... 11

4.1.1. Additional Options for Logging ............................................................................................. 12
4.1.2. Using RS232 to RS232TTL converter.................................................................................. 13

4.2. Selection of the new firmware. ................................................................................................. 14

4.3. Verifying of the data ................................................................................................................. 15

4.4. Start update process ................................................................................................................ 15

4.4.1. Finishing Update .................................................................................................................. 16

5. If the update failed .......................................................................................................................... 17

5.1. Restart Update .......................................................................................................................... 17

5.2. Update using the hardware flash loader ................................................................................ 17

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1. Licensing Agreement Concerning Use of Software “OBID® Firmware Update Tool”

This is an agreement between you and FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH (hereafter "FEIG") for use of provided
Software and all there parts (application program, libraries, etc.) and the included documentation, hereafter called
licensing material. By installing and using the licensing material you agree to all terms and conditions of this
agreement without exception and without limitation. If you are not or not completely in agreement with the terms
and conditions, you may not install the licensing material or use it in any way.

§1 Object and scope of the agreement

1. FEIG grants you the non exclusive right to install the licensing material provided and to use it under the
following conditions.

2. You may install all components of the licensing material on a hard disk or an other storage medium. The
installation and use may also be done on a network fileserver. You may create backup copies of the licensing
material. Further you are allowed to install and use the licensing material in-house unlimited.

3. The licensing material may only be used in conjunction with devices which are developed and / or produced by
FEIG.

4. This license material can depend on third-party software. In case of the use of this third-party software the
listed license agreements in chapter Third-party Licensing agreements have to be applied.

§2 Protection of the licensing material

1. The licensed material is the intellectual property of FEIG and its suppliers. It is protected in accordance with
copyright, international agreements and relevant national statutes where it is used. The structure, organisation
and code of the software are a valuable business secret and confidential information of FEIG and its suppliers.

2. You agree not to change, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise
attempt to discover the source code of the licensed material.

3. To the extent that FEIG has applied protection marks, such as copyright marks and other legal restrictions in
the licensing material, you agree to keep these unchanged and to use them unchanged in all complete or partial
copies which you make.

4. The publication and transmission to third parties of licensed material prohibited as long as no explicit
agreement to the contrary has been established between you and FEIG .

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§3 Warranty and liability limitations

1. You agree with FEIG that it is not possible to develop electronic data processing programs such that they are
without defect for all application conditions. FEIG calls explicit attention to the fact that the installation of a new
program may affect already existing software, including software which does not run simultaneous with the new
software. In no event will FEIG be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or special damages, including
any lost profits or lost savings. If you want to be sure that no already installed program will be affected, you may
not install the licensed material.

2. FEIG calls explicit attention to the fact that the use of the licensed material may result irreversible settings and
adjustments to devices which may in turn destroy or otherwise make them unusable. FEIG assumes no liability
for such actions whether knowingly or unknowingly.

3. FEIG provides the software "as is“ and without any warranty. FEIG cannot guarantee the performance or the
results you obtain from using the licensed material. FEIG assumes no liability or guarantee that the protection
rights of third parties are not violated, nor that the software is suitable for a particular purpose.

4. FEIG call explicit attention the licensed material is not designed with components and testing for a level of
reliability suitable for use in or in connection with surgical implants or as critical components in any life support
systems whose failure to perform can reasonably be expected to cause significant injury to a human.

To avoid damage, injury, or death, the user or application designer must take reasonably prudent steps to protect
against system failures.

§4 final clause

1. This Agreement contains the complete licensing terms and conditions and supersedes any prior agreements
and terms. Changes and additions must be made in writing.

2. If any provision in this agreement is declared to be void, or if for any reason is declared to be invalid or of no
effect, the remaining provisions shall be in no manner affected thereby but shall remain in full force and effect.
Both parties agree to replace the invalid provision with one which comes closest to its original intention.
3. This agreement is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Place of jurisdiction is
Frankfurt a. M.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this agreement to:

FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH

Lange Strasse 4,
D-35781 Weilburg-Waldhausen
- Germany -
Fon: +49 6471 / 3109-0
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Third-party Licensing agreements

Licensing agreement of openSSL organization

The following license issues are to be appied in the case that encrypted data transmission is used.
LICENSE ISSUES
==============

The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the
original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both
licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL
please contact [email protected].

OpenSSL License
---------------

====================================================================
Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without

modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following
acknowledgment:
"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
(http://www.openssl.org/)"

4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not be used to endorse or promote products
derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact
[email protected].

5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their
names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.

6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment:

"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/)"

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
====================================================================

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected]). This product
includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]).

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Original SSLeay License

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Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected]) All rights reserved.

This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young ([email protected]).

The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL.

This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are
aheared to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA,
lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this distribution is
covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson ([email protected]).

Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed.
If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution as the author of the parts
of the library used.
This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual)
provided with the package.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided
that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following
acknowledgement:
"This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected])"
The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not
cryptographic related :-).

4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory
(application code) you must include an acknowledgement:
"This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])"

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED
AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGE.

The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code
cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence
[including the GNU Public Licence.]

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2. Safety Instructions / Warning - Read before start-up !

• The device may only be used for the intended purpose designed by the manufacturer.

• The operation manual should be conveniently kept available at all times for each user.

• Unauthorized changes and the use of spare parts and additional devices which have not been sold
or recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shocks or injuries. Such
unauthorized measures shall exclude any liability by the manufacturer.

• The liability-prescriptions of the manufacturer in the issue valid at the time of purchase are valid for
the device. The manufacturer shall not be held legally responsible for inaccuracies, errors, or
omissions in the manual or automatically set parameters for a device or for an incorrect application
of a device.

• Repairs may only be executed by the manufacturer.

• Installation, operation, and maintenance procedures should only be carried out by qualified
personnel.

• Use of the device and its installation must be in accordance with national legal requirements and
local electrical codes .

• When working on devices the valid safety regulations must be observed.

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3. Introduction
This program tool can be used to perform a firmware update by the OBID i-scan® reader

• ID ISC.M02,
• ID ISC.M02.M8-B
• ID ISC.MR/PR/PRH101
• ID ISC.MR200
• ID ISC.LRU2000 / LRU2000 /LRU3000/3500
• ID ISC.LR2000 / LRM2000
• ID ISC.MRU200 (Please read first the application note: N80060-0e-ID-A.pdf)
• ID ISC.PRHD102
• ID ISC.PRH102
• ID ISC.MU02.02

and the OBID® classic-pro reader:

• ID CPR.02
• ID CPR.M02
• ID CPR.04
• ID CPR.40.xx
• ID CPR.44
• ID CPR.50
• ID MAX.50

the classic reader (125kHz):

• ID RW/RWA40.30

the automatic antenna tuner:

• ID ISC.DAT (Please read first the application note: N50801-1e-ID-B.pdf)

the UHF antenna multiplexer

• ID ISC.ANT.UMUX (Please read first the application note: N80301-0e-ID-B.pdf)

Note:
• This new OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool 6.02 support’s only the new firmware files with the
extension “.xml”!
• This new OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool 6.02 support’s also the automatic installation of
firmware package files which can contain more than one firmware parts (e.g. RFC, ACC,
FPGA).

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3.1. Known Issues

The following knows issues will be probably solved with one of the next software version.

Reader ISSUE
An update via WLAN interface will close the WLAN connection. The reader
must be switched off and on manually.
ID ISC.LR/LRU2000
An update via WLAN is not recommend.

The update of the old ID ISC.LRU1000 reader must be done with

ID ISC.LRU1000
OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool 5.01.05.

Please note:

• For the Update it is recommend to configure the ISOHost mode in the reader.

• Close all other running Windows® programs onto the PC.

• Before an update on the LAN interface is started, the Windows Firewall should be switched
off temporary.

• Avoid any converters like USB to RS232 or RS232 to TCP/IP if it is possible.

• For RS232/485 the maximum Baudrate should be 38400baud.

• Do not interrupt the power supply until the update process has not been finished.

• If existing we recommend to use the TCP/IP interface, except of the ID ISC.MR200 / MRU200.

• After the successful installation of the new firmware the current version of the ISOStart /
CPRStart demo program should be used to test the reader. The current version can be
downloaded from the download area of FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH.

• If the update was not successful and the old firmware has been already deleted please call
the customer support of FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH.

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4. The update step by step

4.1. Detection and selection of the reader

1. Close any other running Windows programs onto your PC.

2. Start the program by double click on to „OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool.exe:

3. By using the RS232 / 485 interface enable the COM-Port and select the used COM-Port and Bus
Address. If a RS232 to RS232TTL converter is used, click on the “More...” button and read the
following chapters 4.1.2. Using RS232 to RS232TTL converter.

4. USB-interface: enable the USB Interface connection

5. For TCP/IP connection the TCP/IP must be enabled and the IP-Address and Port number must be
set.

6. Click on the “Detect”-button. The connected reader must be displayed in the list:

7. Check the “Log Options” button and read chapter: 4.1.1. Additional Options for Logging

8. Click on the “Next”-button.

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4.1.1. Additional Options for Logging

A logging option offer the possibility to store a log file while the update process runs.
Within the Option window you have the chance to select the amount of log data.
The most detailed information’s are stored with the option “very high amount of log data”. This offers
FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH the possibility to analyze the process in the case if a firmware update fails
for any reason.

In the case of an error three log files will be stored in the folder of the OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool.
Example:

Please send these files to the OBID Customer support ([email protected]) for an analyze.

If the update finished without any problem the files will be deleted automatically.

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4.1.2. Using RS232 to RS232TTL converter

The OBID i-scan® reader type ID ISC.ISC.M02 and the OBID® classic-pro reader types
ID CPR.M02 and ID CPR.03 need a RS232 to RS232TTL (5V) converter:

RS232-TTL Converter
1962.000.00
Model 232LPTTL
B&B Electronic Ltd.

The OBID i-scan® reader types ID ISC.CPR40.0x-CD 3.3 will need a RS232 to RS232TTL
(3,3V) converter.

RS232-TTL Converter
xxxx.000.00
Model 232LPTTL33
B&B Electronic Ltd.

By using a notebook it is sometimes necessary to enable the DTR and RTS signals to provide
the converter with sufficient power. To do this you have to mark the DTR and RTS checkbox:

Click on “OK”.

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4.2. Selection of the new firmware.

1. Click on the “Select Path...”-button and select the correct “ *.xml”-file for the connected reader
type. You can use separate files for each controller like “RFC, ACC, FPGA” or you can use a
firmware package which includes all firmware files for all controllers in one file.

Please note that you have to use the new xml-file specification.
You can download the current version from our download area.

2. Choose the path were the new firmware is located.

3. The correct firmware in the list must be marked:

4. Click on the “Next”-button.

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4.3. Verifying of the data

1. Check the information in the next window. If all data are OK click on the “Next”-button.

If you have a firmware package selected all three firmware files (FPGA, RFC,ACC) will be installed one after the
other automatically.

4.4. Start update process

1. Click the “Start Update”-button. The progress bar indicates the progress of the update.

Do not interrupt this process!

Do not disconnect the power cable or the data cable!
While the update is running you cannot finish the program manually!
Please wait!
Do not close the program by using the Windows® Task Manager!

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4.4.1. Finishing Update

After receiving the message “Ready” the tool can be closed by clicking on the “Finish”-button.

Now you can finish the OBID® Firmware Update Tool or you can click on “Next Reader” and can perform a
second update on the same or a second reader.

After the successful installation of the new firmware the current version of the ISOStart demo
program should be used to test the reader. The current ISOStart version can be downloaded
from the download area of FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH.

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5. If the update failed

5.1. Restart Update

If the update process does not come to the end with the message “Ready”, please do not perform a
CPU-Reset or switch OFF and On the reader.
The program gives you the possibility to run the update process a second time.

After receiving a message like it is shown in the picture below please Click the “Yes”-button an try it again.

5.2. Update using the hardware flash loader

If the update failed again you can perform a update using a hardware flash loader as it is described in
the firmware update application note of the corresponding reader.

This is only possible by the reader:

• ID ISC.PR/MR/PRH101 (see application note: N60500-1e-ID-B.pdf)

• ID ISC.M02 (see application note: N21101-xy-ID-B.pdf)
• ID CPR.M02 (See application note: N30201-xy-ID-B.pdf)
• ID CPR.02 (See application note: N30201-xy-ID-B.pdf)
• ID ISC.MRU200 (See application note: N80060-0e-ID-A.pdf)

Other reader types have to be send to FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH for repair.

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