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Siemens SIMATIC Ident RF360R Configuration Manual

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SIMATIC RF360R
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF360R
Configuration Manual
03/2022
C79000-G8976-C629-02
Introduction
Security recommendations
Description
Commissioning
Configuring
Configuring with the WBM
Programming
Service and maintenance
Syslog messages
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  • Page 1 SIMATIC RF360R Introduction Security recommendations SIMATIC Ident Description Commissioning RFID systems SIMATIC RF360R Configuring Configuring with the WBM Configuration Manual Programming Service and maintenance Syslog messages Service & Support 03/2022 C79000-G8976-C629-02...
  • 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

    Table of contents Introduction ............................5 Security recommendations ........................7 Protocols ........................... 10 Security information ......................12 Description ............................13 Properties of the reader ..................... 13 User-specific procedure ...................... 15 Commissioning ............................ 17 Important notes on using the device .................. 17 Connect the hardware .......................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 6.3.12 The "System - Device settings" menu item ................71 6.3.13 The "Help" menu item ......................72 Programming ............................73 Programming via SIMATIC controller .................. 73 Programming via XML ......................73 Programming via OPC UA ....................73 Programming via Rockwell controller .................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    OPC UA in the "OPC UA for SIMATIC Ident" manual. You can find the information on configuring and programming over EtherNet/IP in the "Ident profile, Add-on instruction for Rockwell systems" manual. You can find the current versions of the various manuals on the pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14970/man). SIMATIC RF360R...
  • Page 6 Introduction Abbreviations and naming conventions The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document: Transponder, tag Data medium, mobile data storage (MDS) Communication module (CM) Interface module (ASM) SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...

  • Page 7: Security Recommendations

    • The devices have "Low-level service access" that can only be enabled via additional hardware interconnection. The access is used to enable Siemens personnel to perform advanced examination for servicing. The access may only be used by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 8 Security recommendations • The configuration files are available in XML format for simple use. Make sure that the configuration files outside the device are suitably protected. You can, for example, encrypt the files, store them at a safe location and transfer them only via secure communication channels.
  • Page 9 Security recommendations • The following certificate formats are supported for the import: Certificate Supported formats HTTPS *.p12 OPC UA server *.pfx *.pem *.cer *.cert *.der OPC UA client *.pem OPC UA CA *.cer OPC UA issuer *.cert *.der May contain a private key. •...

  • Page 10: Protocols

    Security recommendations 2.1 Protocols Protocols Secure/non-secure protocols • SNMPv1 is enabled in the factory setting in order to facilitate operation of the device in a PROFINET environment. Check whether it is necessary to use SNMPv1. SNMPv1 is classified as non-secure. Make use of the possibility to prevent write access. The product offers corresponding settings for this.
  • Page 11 Security recommendations 2.1 Protocols List of available protocols All available protocols and their ports that are used with SIMATIC RF360R are listed below. Table 2- 1 List of available protocols Service/ Protocol/ Preset port Port Port number Authenticatio Encryption Protocol Port number status configurable...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Description

    Description Properties of the reader Area of application The SIMATIC RF360R reader was specially designed for use in industrial production for the control and optimization of material flow within an area with protected access. The reader is characterized by a high data transfer rate. The reader can process transponders of the ISO 15693 and RF300 (proprietary) standards.
  • Page 14 Description 3.1 Properties of the reader You can find additional information on the various RFID devices and optical readers on the Internet on the "Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14970/man)" page. Features The following features characterize the RF360R reader: Table 3- 1...

  • Page 15: User-Specific Procedure

    Description 3.2 User-specific procedure User-specific procedure The reader of the SIMATIC RF360R is pre-configured ex works and can immediately be put into operation. The reader obtains its IP address via a DHCP server at the factory. As described above, the reader is designed for different environments and requirements. If you operate the reader in an automation environment, they are configured and programmed from the perspective of an S7 user.
  • Page 16 Description 3.2 User-specific procedure Procedure as an OPC UA user 1. Connect the hardware You can find information on this in the section "Connect the hardware (Page 18)". 2. Assign the IP address / device name You can find information on this in the section "Assigning the IP address / device name with SINEC PNI (Page 26)".

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    Commissioning Important notes on using the device Safety notices on the use of the device The following safety notices must be adhered to when setting up and operating the device and during all work relating to it such as installation, connecting up, replacing devices or opening the device.

  • Page 18: Connect The Hardware

    Commissioning 4.2 Connect the hardware Overvoltage protection NOTICE Protection of the external 24 VDC voltage supply If the module is supplied via extensive 24 V supply lines or networks, interference by strong electromagnetic pulses on the supply lines is possible, e.g. from lightning or the switching of large loads.
  • Page 19 Commissioning 4.2 Connect the hardware Interfaces ① Status LEDs ④ Interface for PROFINET IO (status display of the reader and PROFINET X1 P1R (M12, 4-pin, D-coded) connection) ② Operation LEDs ⑤ Interface for PROFINET IO (operating states of the reader) X1 P2R (M12, 4-pin, D-coded) ③...

  • Page 20: Network Topology

    Commissioning 4.3 Network topology Procedure Proceed as follows to install the reader: 1. Connect the reader to a PC or switch or to a controller using an Ethernet cable ④. Use a connecting cable with an M12 plug (4-pin). 2. If necessary, connect the reader to another SIMATIC RF360R reader ⑤. Use a connection cable with an M12 plug (4-pin) to loop-through PROFINET IO.
  • Page 21 MRP ring topology via the network ports "X1P1R" and "X1P2R". You will find additional information on setting up an MRP ring topology in the STEP 7 online help and in the "SIMATIC PROFINET system description (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19292127)". SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...
  • Page 22 Commissioning 4.3 Network topology SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...

  • Page 23: Configuring

    Configuring Synchronize device time Note that the time of the device clock corresponds to UTC time and cannot be adjusted to time zones. It is recommended to synchronize the time with an NTP server to obtain unique time information. The time is reset with a device restart and must be synchronized. Assigning the IP address / device name To achieve ideal communication between the controller and readers, you need to assign a unique IP address or device name to each individual reader.
  • Page 24 Procedure Follow the steps below to assign a unique device name to the reader: 1. Open the TIA Portal with "Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > TIA Portal Vxx". 2. Create a new project. 3. Change to the Project view.
  • Page 25 Configuring 5.1 Assigning the IP address / device name 10.In the "PG/PC interface" drop-down list in the "Online access" area, select the network adapter via which the reader is connected to the PG/PC. 11.Click the "Update list" button to display all reachable devices in the network. 12.Select the required node from the list.

  • Page 26: Assigning The Ip Address / Device Name With Sinec Pni

    Assigning the IP address / device name with SINEC PNI Requirements SINEC PNI is installed and the reader is connected and running. You can find the SINEC PNI on the pages of the "Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672/dl)". Procedure Follow the steps below to assign a new, unique IP address and a unique device name to the reader: 1.

  • Page 27: Assigning An Ip Address Via Dhcp

    Configuring 5.1 Assigning the IP address / device name Device flash test using SINEC PNI Using the node flash test, you can identify the reader quickly and simply by having the LEDs of the device flash. This function is particularly helpful if several devices are connected to the network/PC.

  • Page 28: Configuration Via Profinet Io (Step 7)

    The GSDML file corresponding to the reader is stored on the reader and can be downloaded from it via WBM ("The "System - Device settings" menu item (Page 71)"). You can also find the GSDML file on the Siemens Industry Online Support pages. SIMATIC RF360R...
  • Page 29 Configuring 5.2 Configuration via PROFINET IO (STEP 7) Requirements STEP 7 Basic / Professional is installed and started, and a project is open. The reader is connected to the controller or PC via Industrial Ethernet or PROFINET and has been powered The reader has a valid PROFINET device name.
  • Page 30 Configuring 5.2 Configuration via PROFINET IO (STEP 7) "Configuration management" parameter group You can load or save configuration data in this parameter group. Table 5- 2 Parameters of the "Configuration management" parameter group Parameter Description User name User name of a user created on the reader Note that the user must have the required rights.
  • Page 31 Configuring 5.2 Configuration via PROFINET IO (STEP 7) With the "RFID Communiction_1" submodule, configurations can be transferred from or to the connected communications module, and a status query can be performed via the communications module. Table 5- 4 Parameters of the parameter group "Module parameters > General parameters" of the submodules (connected devices) Parameter Parameter value...

  • Page 32: Configuration Via Xml

    You can configure the reader using add-on instructions via a Rockwell controller. You can find a detailed description of the Ident profile and the add-on instructions in the "Ident profile, add-on instructions for Rockwell systems (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781634/137304404619)" function manual. Note Serial number in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Note that the serial number specified in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer does not match the reader serial number.

  • Page 33: Configuring With The Wbm

    Configuring with the WBM The readers are equipped with a Web server that provides Web Based Management (WBM) to the Web client for configuring the readers. The WBM can be called via the Web browser of a PC/laptop. The WBM server provides the Web client (PC/laptop) with the parameter data of the reader and accepts parameter changes from the Web client.
  • Page 34 Configuring with the WBM 6.1 Starting WBM You can call WBM using the versions of the following Web browsers current at the time of publication of this manual: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The user interface of the WBM is designed for a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels. NOTICE Aborting diagnostics due to open browser tabs Note that some Web browsers stop updating Web pages when other tabs are in the...
  • Page 35 Configuring with the WBM 6.1 Starting WBM Logging into the WBM for the first time When logging on to WBM for the first time, a popup window appears prompting you to log on with the default user "admin". 1. Enter the preset default user name "admin" in the "User" text box. 2.

  • Page 36: The Wbm

    Configuring with the WBM 6.2 The WBM The WBM Using the WBM, you can configure the SIMATIC RF360R readers. After you have created new user profiles, you need to log on with one of these user profiles when you restart the WBM. NOTICE Access to the reader Remember that simultaneous access to a reader using two WBM clients (Web browsers) is...
  • Page 37 Configuring with the WBM 6.2 The WBM Toolbar and status bar ① Toolbar On the left above the main window, there are four buttons for transferring/loading/storing the displayed configuration. You can also operate these buttons directly with key combinations. Table 6- 1 The toolbar of the WBM Icon Description...
  • Page 38 Configuring with the WBM 6.2 The WBM Status bar On the right above the main window there is the status bar with the following information: • Date/time display of the reader Note that the time stamp is generated by the device clock (UTC time). This time is compared with the time format and time zone set on the PC and displayed in the corresponding format.
  • Page 39 Configuring with the WBM 6.2 The WBM Menu tree ② The menu tree is located in the left margin of the WBM. The currently selected menu item is highlighted in color. The following table provides an overview of the menu items and the functions they provide. Table 6- 2 The menu structure of the WBM Menu items...

  • Page 40: The Menu Items Of The Wbm

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Message area ④ The message area displays all WBM-related error messages and warnings (e.g. transfer errors). Operating the WBM via the keyboard In addition to operating the WBM with the mouse, you can also control the interface objects/text boxes using the keyboard: •...
  • Page 41 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Figure 6-3 The "Homepage" menu item Device-specific information The first area contains device-specific information. The "Device type", "MLFB", "Hardware" and "Serial number" boxes are specified in the factory. The content of the "Firmware" and "Firmware version"...

  • Page 42: The "Settings - General" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Device clock The device time according to ISO 8601 (UTC), as well as the calculated local time, is displayed in this area. With the "Synchronize with PC" button, you can synchronize the displayed local time with the time in your operating system.
  • Page 43 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Log settings In the "Log settings" area, you can use the check boxes to decide which events are entered in the log. The log is structured as a circular buffer. Bear in mind that with a high degree of detail of the data, the circular buffer fills up more quickly which can have a negative effect on the performance of the device.

  • Page 44: The "Settings - Reader Interface" Menu Item

    You can find more detailed information on this in the "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109793329)" manual. SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...
  • Page 45 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM If you have set the "RF360R" parameter value in the "Ident devices/system" parameter, you can configure the following reader parameters. Table 6- 6 Parameters in the "Reader parameters" parameter group Parameter Parameter value Default value...

  • Page 46: The "Settings - Communication" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM The "Transponder type" parameter Selection of the transponders used. The following transponder types can be selected: Reader parameter assignment Values RF300 None RF300 ISO 15693 None General MDS D1xx, NXP MDS D2xx, TI MDS D3xx, Infineon MDS D4xx, Fujitsu - 2 KB...
  • Page 47 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Figure 6-6 The "Settings -- Communication" menu item, "Network interfaces" tab Network basic settings In the "Network basic settings" area, you can enable/disable the network ports of the reader, allow/prohibit write access via DCP protocols, and specify which Web server protocols are used to allow communication with the WBM.
  • Page 48 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description DCP protocol In this area, you can define whether or not write access to the reader via DCP protocols is allowed. Depending on the decision made here, the factory settings may or may not be restored to the reader via SINEC PNI, for example.
  • Page 49 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description SNMP MIB-II system sysName Fields for reading and changing the MIB-II system information. These are usually assigned via network management systems (e.g. SINEC PNI). sysLocation Changes made here are displayed accordingly in the network sysContact management system and vice versa.
  • Page 50 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM The "PLC" tab The "PLC" tab is divided into the following area: • PLC basic settings Figure 6-7 The "Settings - Communication" menu item, "PLC" tab PLC basic settings In the "PLC basic settings"...
  • Page 51 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM The "XML" tab The "XML" tab is divided into the following areas: • XML basic settings • Diagnostic events of XML channel 1 Figure 6-8 The "Settings - Communication" menu item, "XML" tab XML basic settings You can enable/disable the XML communication via the XML interface of the reader in the "XML basic settings"...
  • Page 52 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description Events Observed events If the check box is selected, a tag event frame with the data selected in the "Tag events / tag commands" area is generated each time a transponder is reliably detected.
  • Page 53 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Figure 6-9 The "Settings - Communication" menu item, "OPC UA" tab OPC UA basic settings In the "OPC UA basic settings" area, you can enable/disable the communication via the OPC UA interface and make basic settings for the OPC UA interface.
  • Page 54 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description Minimum Minimum sampling interval at which the reader samples the process data. The sampling interval sampling interval is limited to a minimum value of 10 milliseconds to reserve adequate time for other processes.
  • Page 55 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Security settings In the "Security settings" area, you can make security settings for the OPC UA interface. Table 6- 16 Description of the security parameters Parameter Description Security profiles Specification of the security profile and the access options for the UA server of the communications module.

  • Page 56: The Menu Command "Diagnostics - Hardware Diagnostics

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description Allow anonymous If the check box is selected, the reader allows anonymous users access to the access data of its OPC UA server. Anonymous users do not need to specify a user name/password when establishing a connection.
  • Page 57 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Figure 6-10 The menu command "Diagnostics - Hardware diagnostics" Monitoring status In this area you can update the reader and transponder parameters and reset error counters of the reader. Select the "Automatic cyclic update"...
  • Page 58 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Displayed parameters Description Distance limiting This parameter has no relevance for RF360R (Fixed value: 0). Max. number of Maximum number of transponders to be expected that may be located in transponders the antenna field at the same time.
  • Page 59 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Error counter The following error types are read and displayed: Table 6- 19 Error types displayed in the "Error counter" area Displayed error types Description Passive error counter This error counter is an indicator for a disturbed environment (interferences).

  • Page 60: The "Diagnostics - Log" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM 6.3.6 The "Diagnostics - Log" menu item The log of the reader is displayed in the "Diagnostics - Log" menu item. Figure 6-11 The "Diagnostics - Log" menu item The menu item "Log"...
  • Page 61 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM You can use the buttons to control the entries: • Update The log is read in again from the reader and the list updated. The log entries displayed include the most current data (200 KB). •...

  • Page 62: The "Diagnostics - Service Log" Menu Item

    SIEMENS specialists. Only make settings on this page if you are instructed to do so by SIEMENS personnel. The log entries are also evaluated by SIEMENS personnel.

  • Page 63: The "Diagnostics - Syslog Logbook" Menu Item

    All reader data relevant for diagnostics are stored as a *.slf file. The file only contains information relevant for Siemens service personnel and can only be evaluated by them. With the "ISO 8601 (UTC)" check box, you can convert the data display in the "Date/Time"...

  • Page 64: The "Edit Transponder" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM All Syslog messages are displayed in the "Syslog logbook" menu item. This menu item documents all safety-related access operations to the reader and performed actions. You can find detailed information on the Syslog messages, their structure and contents in the section "Syslog messages".

  • Page 65: The "User Management" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM With the "Read" button, the data is read from the transponder. The data read from the transponder is highlighted in red to distinguish it from the data entered manually. If no values are displayed, this means that no values have yet been read from the transponder.
  • Page 66 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM User profiles The "User profiles" area contains a list of all existing user profiles. Up to a maximum of 30 user profiles can be created. To edit a user profile, select the required user name in the list. The selected user name is highlighted in color.
  • Page 67 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM • Read only Restricted user profile with read rights. With the "User" role, you cannot create new user profiles or edit other user profiles. Neither can you write to the reader. •...

  • Page 68: The "Homepage" Menu Item

    Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Authentication In this area, you can enable/disable authentication. Note that any user has all read/write privileges (administrator rights) when authentication is disabled. NOTICE Security recommendation: Authentication To ensure that no unauthorized persons can access the reader settings, we recommend that you enable the authentication and create new user profiles.
  • Page 69 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Certificates always consist of a certificate file and a certificate key file that you must transfer to the reader. Remember that you first need to import the data into the reader before you can enable it.
  • Page 70 Configuring with the WBM 6.3 The menu items of the WBM Parameter Description Certificate details List with detail information on the selected certificate Detailed information about the certificate details is available in the X.509 specifications. Blacklists List of all blacklists This area is only displayed when the certificate types "CA certificates"...

  • Page 71: The "System - Device Settings" Menu Item

    • Check You can use the "Check" button to check the integrity of the firmware. You can use this function to check whether the firmware matches the firmware published by Siemens or whether it has possibly been maliciously modified. SIMATIC RF360R...

  • Page 72: The "Help" Menu Item

    The "Help" menu item Service and Support The "Help - Service and Support" menu item includes information on the RF360R reader and the WBM, as well as links to the relevant documents and the Siemens Industry Online Support. Manual With the "Help - Operating Instructions" menu item, you can find the corresponding "SIMATIC RF360R"...

  • Page 73: Programming

    SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 controller. You can find a detailed description of the Ident instructions (Ident profile and Ident blocks) in the function manual "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109793329)". Note Function block "FB 45" is not supported Note that the "FB 45"...

  • Page 74: Programming Via Rockwell Controller

    You can find a detailed description of the Ident profile and the add-on instructions in the "Ident profile, add-on instructions for Rockwell systems (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781634/137304404619)" function manual. SIMATIC RF360R...

  • Page 75: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Diagnostics You have the following diagnostics options available for the readers: • Via the LED displays of the readers • Via SNMP • Using WBM • Via the TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional) • Via XML •...

  • Page 76: Diagnostics Via The Led Display

    Service and maintenance 8.1 Diagnostics 8.1.1 Diagnostics via the LED display The following figure shows details of the LEDs of the RF360R. ① Status LED display Shows whether the reader is ready for operation. • RUN/STOP (R/S) Indicates whether an error has occurred. •...
  • Page 77 Service and maintenance 8.1 Diagnostics Status LED display (including PROFINET/Ethernet LEDs) The operating states of the reader are displayed by the LEDs "R/S", "ER" and "MAINT". The LEDs can adopt the colors green, red or yellow and the states off , on , flashing : Table 8- 1 Shows the operating states via the status LED display MAINT...

  • Page 78: Diagnostics Via Snmp

    You can find detailed information on the "Setup" mode in the section "Setup help for readers of the second generation" in the "SIMATIC RF300 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15003/man)" system manual. There is a transponder in the antenna field. The reader is in the "Setup" mode, in the status "Show quality", has not yet received a "RESET"...

  • Page 79: Diagnostics Using The Wbm

    In the "Log" menu, you will find all the diagnostic messages of the reader that have occurred. The "Service log" helps SIEMENS specialists to analyze errors. You can read out the syslog messages from the "Syslog log" and you can read out the "Status parameters" of the reader and transponders using the "Hardware diagnostics".
  • Page 80 Service and maintenance 8.1 Diagnostics Procedure Reading out the diagnostics information of the reader Proceed as follows to read the diagnostics information of the reader using STEP 7 Basic / Professional (TIA Portal): 1. Change to the network view. 2. Right-click on the required reader and select the "Online & diagnostics" entry in the shortcut menu.

  • Page 81: Diagnostics Via Xml

    This section is intended only for XML users. Comprehensive diagnostics options are available to you via XML. You can find detailed information on the diagnostic options in the "XML programming for SIMATIC Ident (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781631)" manual. 8.1.6 Diagnostics over OPC UA Comprehensive diagnostics options are available to you via OPC UA.

  • Page 82: Parameterization Of The Diagnostics

    The event no longer exits. For transient events - e.g. soft errors, the reset is delayed by 3 seconds. Further information You can find detailed information on diagnostics on PROFINET IO in the manual "SIMATIC PROFINET system description (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19292127)". SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...

  • Page 83: Error Messages

    Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Error messages You have the following options for error analysis of the modules: • Via error messages of the reader • Using WBM • Via XML error messages • Via OPC UA error messages These alternative methods are described below.
  • Page 84 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE1FE0400 Initialization error Transponder is unable to execute the initialization command Possible causes: • Transponder is defective. 0xE1FE0500 The transponder memory is full. 0xE1FE0600 RF300: Data storage was not completed correctly for the semaphore procedure. 0xE1FE0700 Password error 0xE1FE0900...
  • Page 85 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE2FE0100 Field disturbance on reader Possible causes: • The reader is receiving interference pulses from the environment. External interference field. The interference field can be detected with the "inductive field –...
  • Page 86 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE2FE8700 There is more than one transponder in the transmission window. 0xE3FE0100 The file name is not allowed. 0xE3FE0200 The file does not exist. 0xE4FE0100 Warning in the event of low power supply The power supply is very close to the low limit.
  • Page 87 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE4FE8C00 • Communication error between Ident profile and reader. Handshake error. Possible causes / action to be taken: The UDT of this device has been overwritten by other program sections. –...
  • Page 88 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE5FE0800 The previous command is still active or the buffer is full. A new command was sent to the reader or communications module although the last command is still active.
  • Page 89 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE6FE0300 • A parameter of an XML command has an invalid value or the parameter assignment of the communications module or the reader was incorrect. Possible causes / action to be taken: Check the parameters in the Ident profile.

  • Page 90: Reading Out Error Messages Using The Wbm

    Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages Flashin Block (hex) Error description g of the reader 0xE6FE8200 The parameter has an invalid format. 0xE6FE8300 The parameter type is invalid. 0xE6FE8400 Unknown parameter. 0xE6FE8500 The command or the frame has an invalid format. 0xE6FE8600 The inventory command failed.

  • Page 91: Xml Error Messages

    8.2 Error messages 8.2.3 XML error messages A list of the possible XML error codes can be found in the "XML programming for SIMATIC Ident (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781631)" manual. 8.2.4 OPC UA error messages The following table lists the OPC UA-specific error codes.
  • Page 92 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages AutoId OPC UA AutoId Error description status status text good OUT_OF_RANGE_ Address error ERROR The address range of the transponder has been exceeded. Possible causes: • Start address of the command start has been incorrectly set. •...
  • Page 93 Service and maintenance 8.2 Error messages AutoId OPC UA AutoId Error description status status text good DEVICE_FAULT Fault in power supply The power supply is very close to the low limit. good DEVICE_FAULT Antenna errors • The antenna or the antenna cable is defective. •...

  • Page 94: Firmware Update

    Service and maintenance 8.3 Firmware update Firmware update You have the following options available to update the firmware of the reader: • Using WBM • Via the TIA Portal (as of STEP 7 Basic / Professional V17) These alternative methods are described below. 8.3.1 Updating the firmware via WBM Requirements...

  • Page 95: Update Firmware Via Tia Portal (Step 7 Basic / Professional)

    Service and maintenance 8.3 Firmware update 8.3.2 Update firmware via TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional) This section is intended only for S7 users. Requirements • The reader is connected to the controller or PC via Industrial Ethernet or PROFINET. •...

  • Page 96: Factory Settings

    Service and maintenance 8.4 Factory settings Factory settings You can restore the configuration of the reader to the factory settings at any time. To reset to the factory settings, you have the following options available: • Using WBM • Via SINEC PNI •...

  • Page 97: Reset The Factory Setting With Sinec Pni

    Service and maintenance 8.4 Factory settings 8.4.2 Reset the factory setting with SINEC PNI Requirement The reader is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet or PROFINET. Procedure Proceed as follows to reset all settings to the factory settings using SINEC PNI: 1.

  • Page 98: Restoring The Factory Settings For The Hardware

    Service and maintenance 8.4 Factory settings 8.4.4 Restoring the factory settings for the hardware Requirement The reader has been disconnected from the power supply. Procedure Proceed as follows to restore all settings to factory defaults using the power supply interface: 1.

  • Page 99: Module Replacement

    Service and maintenance 8.5 Module replacement Module replacement NOTICE Backing up the configuration Prior to replacing the module, make sure that you back up the configuration stored on the reader so that you can transfer this to the newly connected reader following module replacement.

  • Page 100: Backup Configuration Data

    You can find more information on programming the blocks and the structure of the configuration data in the section "Config_Upload/-_Download" of the manual "Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109793329)". SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...

  • Page 101: Replacing A Module

    Service and maintenance 8.5 Module replacement Backup into a STEP 7 project From the device view of the TIA Portal, you can access the "Properties" tab of the reader. When configuring with HSP, in the "Configuration management" entry, you can save the configuration of the reader in your project and also load it into the reader again.
  • Page 102 Service and maintenance 8.5 Module replacement NOTICE Backing up the configuration Prior to replacing the module, make sure that you back up the configuration stored on the reader so that you can transfer this to the newly connected reader following module replacement.

  • Page 103: Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages Structure of the Syslog messages The Syslog server collects all log information of the devices and informs you about specific events. The Syslog messages are received from the Syslog server over the configured UDP port (default: 514) and sent according to RFC 5424 or RFC 5426. Syslog messages log information during access to the device.

  • Page 104: Variables In Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages A.2 Variables in Syslog messages Note Additional information You can find additional information on the structure of Syslog messages and the meaning of the parameters in the RFCs: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5424 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5426 Variables in Syslog messages The variables are displayed in the "Syslog messages" section in the "Message text" field with curly brackets {variable}.

  • Page 105: List Of Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages A.3 List of Syslog messages List of Syslog messages This section describes the Syslog messages. The structure of the messages is based on IEC 62443-3-3. Identification and authentication of human users Message text {protocol}: User {user name} logged in from {ip address}. Example WBM: User admin logged in from 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 106 Syslog messages A.3 List of Syslog messages Message text Authentication was disabled. Example Authentication was disabled. Explanation Authentication was disabled. Severity Notice Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 1.3 Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} has changed the password. Example WBM: User admin has changed the password.
  • Page 107 Syslog messages A.3 List of Syslog messages Unsuccessful logon attempts Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} account is locked for {Time minute} minutes after {Failed login count} unsuccessful login attempts. Example WBM: User admin account is locked for 544 minutes after 2 unsuccessful login attempts. Explanation With too many failed logon attempts, the corresponding user account is locked for a specific time.
  • Page 108 Syslog messages A.3 List of Syslog messages Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} has initiated a reset to factory defaults. Example WBM: User admin has initiated a reset to factory defaults. Explanation User has initiated a reset to factory settings. Severity Info Facility...

  • Page 109: 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 110 Service & Support SIMATIC RF360R Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02...

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