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SIMATIC RF170C
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF170C
Operating Instructions
02/2022
J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618
Introduction
Description
Mounting
Connection
Parameter settings
Service and maintenance
Diagnostics and error
messages
Technical data
Dimension drawings
Appendix
Service & Support
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  • Page 1 SIMATIC RF170C Introduction Description SIMATIC Ident Mounting Connection RFID systems SIMATIC RF170C Parameter settings Service and maintenance Operating Instructions Diagnostics and error messages Technical data Dimension drawings Appendix Service & Support 02/2022 J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parameters and commands of the Ident profile..............37 Parameters and commands of FB 45................... 39 Service and maintenance ........................41 Degree of protection IP65, IP66 and IP67 ................41 Removing, inserting and replacing modules of the ET 200pro ..........41 SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 4 Ordering data ........................68 A.3.1 Article numbers RF170C ..................... 68 A.3.2 Article numbers accessories ET 200pro ................69 A.3.3 Further article numbers ..................... 69 Standards and certifications ....................70 Service & Support ..........................71 SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    "ET 200pro Distributed I/O Device". • Information on the connectable readers (e.g. SIMATIC RF1000) is provided in the manuals for the relevant ident system. You will find the current manuals on the pages of the "Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14970/man)". SIMATIC RF170C...
  • Page 6 Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites. For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative. Note the different country-specific regulations.

  • Page 7: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to...
  • Page 8 Introduction 1.1 Security information SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 9: Description

    The following RFID devices and optical readers can be operated with the RF170C: • RF200 (normal addressing) • RF300 (standard addressing) • MOBY D • MOBY U (normal addressing) • MV400, MV500 • MV320 SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 10 • Diagnostics data can be enabled/diabled • Support for I&M functionality I&M is a mechanism for reading out information via the module and saving system information such as function, installation date, installation location, and comments. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 11: Design

    The maximum electrical setup can be checked with the TIA Selection Tool. We recommend use of the tool because the maximum setup cannot be achieved with all reader configurations. You will find the tool on the Internet on the page of the “Siemens homepage (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool/Pages/tab.aspx)“. SIMATIC RF170C...
  • Page 12 ET 200pro with RF170C As the interface module an IM 154-1 DP, IM 154-2 DP High Feature, IM 154-4 PN High Feature, IM 154-6 PN High Feature or IM 154-8 CPU can be plugged in. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 13 Description 2.2 Design Configuration In the figures below, the ET 200pro with the CM IM DP Direct connection module represents an example of the interface module. Figure 2-3 Configuration example SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 14 Description 2.2 Design Figure 2-4 Maximum configuration of RF170C on an ET 200pro SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 15: Components Of The Et 200Pro Distributed Io Device With Rf170C

    IM 154-8 CPU – Connection The connection modules are modules for mounted on the interface modules. interface modules Depending on the interface module you are using, different variants of the connection module are available. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 16 The bus module is the mechanical and electrical connection element between the various ET 200pro modules. RF170C The connection modules are connection mounted on the communications module modules. They are used for connecting readers. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 17: Maximum Configuration

    The maximum electrical setup can be checked with the TIA Selection Tool. We recommend use of the tool because the maximum setup cannot be achieved with all reader configurations. You will find the tool on the Internet on the page of the “Siemens homepage (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool/Pages/tab.aspx)“. SIMATIC RF170C...

  • Page 18: Galvanic Isolation

    With hardware version "01" (6GT2002-0HD01) the resistance is 1 MΩ. As of hardware version "2" (6GT2002-0HD01) With hardware version "1" (6GT2002-0HD01) the capacitance is 1 22 nF. Figure 2-5 Electrical isolation for RF170C (ground to shield) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 19: Integration

    STEP 7 Basic/Professional (TIA Portal), Hardware Config of the SIMATIC Manager or another engineering system. The HSP or the GSD/GSDML file are available to you at the "Siemens Industry Online Support" website. Planning data throughput Using the measurement example on the SIOS page "Determining the transmission time...
  • Page 20 Description 2.5 Planning data throughput SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 21: Mounting

    When using the interface module for PROFIBUS IO • The terminating module is removed from the interface module. • The SIMATIC Micro Memory Card is inserted (module dependent). • The rack has been mounted. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 22 2 cross-head screws on the front: top and bottom, tightening torque 1.5 N/m – Interface module for PROFINET IO: 6 cross-head screws on the front: top and bottom, tightening torque 1.5 N/m Figure 3-1 Example: Mounting the interface module for PROFIBUS DP SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 23: Installing The Rf170C Communication Module

    2. Push the communications module to the left until it engages the interface module or the previous communications module. When sliding the RF170C communications module remember that the connection must not yet be mounted. Figure 3-2 Mounting the communications module SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Terminating Module

    Make sure that all other connection modules are already screwed to the communications modules. Set the PROFIBUS address and the terminating resistor You will find detailed information on setting the terminating resistor in the “ET 200pro distributed I/O device (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21210852)“ operating instructions. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 25: Connection

    You will find Information on connecting an ET 200pro with IM 154-8 CPU in the operating instructions “ET 200pro Interface Module IM 154-8 CPU”. When operating with interface module IM 154-8 the connection can be omitted. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 26: Connecting Readers

    Every reader connected to an RF 170C occupies one of the two M12 connector sockets (X1, X2). A pre-assembled cable permits simple connection of the reader. Various cable lengths are available. Figure 4-1 Overview of cabling SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 27: Connect The Rf170C With The Connection Module

    1. Plug the connector into the relevant round socket of the RF170C connection module. Make sure the connectors and sockets are properly interlocked (tongue and groove). 2. Tighten the knurled screw of the connector (torque = 1.5 N/m). SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 28 4 cross-head screws on the front: top and bottom, tightening torque 1.5 Nm Figure 4-3 Connecting the RF170C connection module Closing unused sockets Always close all unused round sockets using M12 caps in order to achieve the degree of protection IP65, IP66 or IP67. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 29: Parameter Settings

    CM later using an HSP file in TIA or in the SIMATIC Manager- If you work with other configuration software. a GSD / GSDML file is available for the configuration. You will find the relevant GSD/GSDML files in Siemens Industry Online Support for the ET 200pro.

  • Page 30: Parameter Assignment With The Device Configuration

    "Module parameters" parameter group In this parameter group, you can configure all module-specific parameters of the RF170C RS- 422/RS-232. The “Module parameters“ parameter group contains the following parameters: Figure 5-2 Parameters in the "Module parameters" parameter group SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 31 Hard errors parameter you set whether hardware diagnostics messages will be reported. • None: Apart from standard diagnostics, no other alarms are generated. • Hard errors: Critical hardware errors are reported by the S7 diagnostics. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 32: Frame" Parameter Group

    "Freeport protocol" in the "MOBY Mode" parameter of the module parameters. In this parameter group, you can configure all parameters specific to the "Freeport protocol". The “Frame“ parameter group contains the following parameters: Figure 5-3 Parameters in the "Frame" parameter group SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 33 The parity bit is set permanently to the value "0". Stop bits Selection of the number of stop bits that indicate the end of a character. The stop bits are appended to every transferred character during transmission. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 34 Depending on the data transmission speed the character delay time is limited to a minimum value. Note that applications also pause between two frames during transmission. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 35: Parameter Setting By Means Of Gsd/Gsdml File

    "Object properties" of the slave in HW Config or the TIA Portal. The parameters of the GSD file are identical to those described in the sections “"Module parameters" parameter group (Page 30)“ and “"Frame" parameter group (Page 32)“. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 36: Overview Of The Ident Blocks

    Reset_RF600 Reset_Univ Ident profile Ident_Profile These blocks are available for experts to be able to include complex command structures in their own program sequence. It is also possible to use repeat commands and chaining. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 37: Parameters And Commands Of The Ident Profile

    Parameter settings 5.5 Parameters and commands of the Ident profile Parameters and commands of the Ident profile Parameters of the Ident profile Figure 5-4 Parameters of the Ident profile SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 38 Sends new parameters to the communications module or reader. You will find detailed information on parameters of the Ident profle in the manual “Ident Profile and Ident Blocks” in the section “Commands of the Ident profile". SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 39: Parameters And Commands Of Fb 45

    You will find detailed information on the parameters of FB 45 in combination with the RF620R/RF630R readers in the section “Parameter assignment > Parameter assignment RF620R/RF630R with FB 45 > Input parameters" in the "Configuration Manual RF620R/RF630R". SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 40 RF300 / RF600 / MOBY U / D Transponder status RF300 / RF600 / MOBY U / D Chained commands are not supported by all readers / write/read devices. Please note the relevant information in the RFID system manuals. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 41: Service And Maintenance

    Every module in an ET 200pro can be replaced. Various modules can be removed and replaced during operation. NOTICE Removing connection modules In order to prevent damage to your ET 200pro, always deactivate the outputs (no power) before you remove any connection modules. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 42: Removing And Inserting The Rf170C

    • Removing and inserting RF170C modules during operation (RUN mode) is possible only if you have enabled the parameter “Operation in Desired ↔ Actual Configuration” on the interface module. • Only one RF170C may be removed at any given time. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 43: Firmware Update

    SIMATIC Manager. You will find detailed information on the update in the operating instructions “ET 200pro distributed I/O device (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21210852)“. You will find the latest firmware version on the page of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/24512084). SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 44 Service and maintenance 6.4 Firmware update SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 45: Diagnostics And Error Messages

    Diagnostics and error messages LED displays on the interface module You will detailed information on the LED display of the interface module in the ET 200pro distributed I/O device (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21210852) operating instructions. LED displays on the RF170C communication module LED display The figure below shows the position and arrangement of the LED display on the connection module RF170C.
  • Page 46 – Flashing Rapid Firmware update; alternate flashing of the flashing flashing error LEDs at approximately 1 Hz – = not relevant * If this fault recurs, the module is defective and must be replaced. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 47: Identification And Maintenance Data (I&M Data)

    Read (2 bytes) 101 hex Provides information about the version of the identification data (0001 hex = Version 1.1) IM_SUPPORTED Read (2 bytes) 000F hex Provides information about the available identification data (Index 2 to 4) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 48: Parameterization Of The Diagnostics

    – Short-circuit fault/interruption, if supported by hardware – Firmware update (message at start/end) In the case of this diagnostics, the “Ext_Diag” bit is set, that is, it is treated as high-priority diagnostics information in the controller (SF-LED is lit) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 49: Diagnostics Of The Rf170C Communications Module

    (connection to the reader is interrupted) 01001 Error (internal module error has occurred on the RF170C) 10000 Parameter assignment error (RF170C does not have parameters) 10001 No encoder voltage or load voltage (supply voltages not present or too low) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 50 Diagnostics and error messages 7.5 Diagnostics of the RF170C communications module SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Technical data Table 8- 1 Technical specifications for RF170C 6GT2002-0HD01 Product type designation SIMATIC RF170C Technical specifications - interfaces Serial interface to the user PROFIBUS DP-V1, PROFINET IO Interface to the ET 200pro ET 200pro backplane bus Connector system See “ET 200pro” operating instructions Transmission speed See “ET 200pro”...
  • Page 52 EN 60950) 24 VDC). Reliable (electrical) isolation of low voltage (SELV / PELV acc. to EN 60950) The power supply must provide the required current of max. 1 A during brief power outages of ≤ 20 ms. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 53: Dimension Drawings

    RF170C with connection module The dimension drawing for an RF170C communication module with plugged-in connection module is shown below. Figure 9-1 Dimension drawing for RF170C communication module with connection module on mounting rack, narrow SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 54 Dimension drawings 9.2 RF170C with connection module SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Connecting cable/extension cable M12 ↔ M12; l = 2 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m, 50 m • RF300/RF600 connecting cable • Extension cable for all RFID systems Figure A-4 Connecting cable M12 ↔ RJ-50 (MV320); l = 1.6 - 4 m SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 56 Table A- 1 Connecting cable M12 ↔ reader (MOBY I / E / U) M12 connector (male) Reader connector (female) – Table A- 2 Connecting cable/extension cable M12 ↔ M12 M12 connector (male) M12 connector (female) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 57 Note that the reader with D-sub connectors must be supplied with 24 VDC via an additional connector. Table A- 4 Connecting cable M12 ↔ RJ50 (MV320) M12 connector (male) RJ50 connector (female) Table A- 5 M12 connector cable ↔ 5-pole bush housing M12 connector (male) 5-pole bush housing (PicoBlade) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 58: Custom Assembled Connecting Cables

    The pin assignment of the reader connector M12, 8-pin. M12 connector (male) RS-422 RS-232 Wire color +24 V +24 V Note the data sheet provided by -RxD cable manufacturer +RxD +TxD +5 V -TxD Shield Shield SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 59: Operation Of Optical Handheld Readers, Access Control Readers Or Serial Devices

    The manuals of the relevant devices contain information on the parameterization options for the devices stated in the following: • SIMATIC MV320 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15157/man) • SIMATIC RF1000 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/24223/man) You will find the parameter assignment options of other serial devices in the manuals of the respective device vendor.

  • Page 60: Hardware Configuration

    If you select the Freeport protocol, you need to change the interface to RS-232 manually and set the interface parameters. 2. Select the user mode "FB 45 / FC 45" or "Ident profile". SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 61 • SIMATIC MV320 (≥ AS 3) Scanning the code will set all relevant parameters for the communication between the RF170C RS-422/RS-232 communications module and the optical handheld reader: • Interface: RS-232 • Transmission speed: 115.2 kBd SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 62: Functions And Commands For Optical Handheld Readers (≤ As 2)

    231 bytes; no error message if the length is exceeded • Address “0x0002" No length information in the result; mx. net data 233 bytes • Address “0xFFFF" For reading the acknowledgement of a write command SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 63 The RESET command does not have reader-specific parameters and triggers deletion of the buffers on the optical handheld reader. After the "Init_run" the handheld reader is ready for operation. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 64 KKKK is the operating system kernel version LLLL is the root file-system version <TAB> is the ASCII TAB character Z...Z is the OEM decoder version: a null terminated string of printable ASCII characters SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 65: Functions And Commands For Optical Handheld Readers (≥ As 2) Access Control Readers / Serial Devices

    No length information in the result; max. net data 233 bytes Write Sending data The address must be specified as “0xFFFF”. Max. net data 233 bytes (without length information); no error message if the length is exceeded SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...
  • Page 66 The presence bit ("TP" or "ANZ_MDS_present") indicates that the CM has received new data and that this data is available for fetching with a "Read" command. After data transmission to the controller, the presence bit is reset unless new data has already been received. SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 67: Block-Specific Error Messages

    0xE4FE8D00 Internal communication error 0xE5FE0400 Invalid data block number (DBN) on the reader/communications module 0xE6FE0100 Unknown command, incorrect command parameters or unauthorized command chaining (incorrect length specification) 0xE6FE0500 "Reset_Reader" necessary SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 68: Ordering Data

    Connecting cable, communication module - 50 m 6GT2090-4AN50 reader, 120 m 6GT2090-4AT12 without connector 800 m 6GT2090-4AT80 Connector M12, 8-pin, with screw connectors, 6GT2090-0BE00 male for RF170C Connector M12, 8-pin, with screw connectors, 6GT2090-0BD00 female for reader SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 69: Article Numbers Accessories Et 200Pro

    Article numbers accessories ET 200pro You willl find the complete ordering overview for the ET 200pro • in the “ET 200pro Distributed I/O device” operating instructions • in the “Siemens Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)“ or • in the “TIA Selection Tool (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection- tool/Pages/tab.aspx)“.

  • Page 70: Standards And Certifications

    European Union: • 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC Directive) Approval Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in accordance with • UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment) • CSA C22.2 No. 142 (Process Control Equipment) SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

  • Page 71: Service & Support

    Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/) Apart from news, you will also find the following there: •...
  • Page 72 Service & Support SIMATIC RF170C Operating Instructions, 02/2022, J31069-D0176-U001-A6-7618...

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