Software

ARGION

Switches the outputs of an RFID reader based on the transponders it reads

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Overview

ARGION is software that runs directly on the RFID reader. Equipment wired to the reader’s outputs and relays, such as a signal lamp, a gate or an input of a machine controller, reacts to which transponder is in front of the reader. No separate system is needed to receive the reads and pass them on.

ARGION is set up in a web interface that the reader itself provides. After that, ARGION works unattended.

Features

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    Switch outputs by the transponder that is read

    When a transponder is read, ARGION searches the stored mappings for one that matches the transponder's encoding. If it finds a matching mapping, ARGION applies the action defined in it. The action sets each output (digital output or relay) to switch on, switch off or stay as it is. After a set hold time, the outputs switch off again automatically.

  • A detail of the ARGION web interface in German: a table of mappings with the columns name, EPC prefixes and action. Dock 1 covers encodings beginning with 3414 or E280 and applies Open gate; Dock 2 covers 3415 and applies Idle.

    Assign transponders to an action

    A mapping defines which action is carried out for a particular transponder. Which mapping applies to a transponder is determined by the transponder's encoding. A mapping can hold the complete encoding or only its beginning, which then covers several transponders.

  • A detail of the ARGION web interface in German: a table of actions with the columns name and outputs. Open gate switches digital output 1 on and relay 2 off; Idle leaves all outputs unchanged.

    Define what the outputs do

    An action gives each output of the reader one of three settings: on, off or left alone. Any number of mappings can apply the same action.

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    Back up the configuration or copy it to another reader

    Mappings and actions can be exported as files from the web interface. The files can be kept as a backup or used to copy the configuration to another reader.

Prerequisites

  • A reader: FEIG ID LRU4000 or ID MRU400

A closer look

  • The ARGION web interface in German, on the Zuordnungen (mappings) page. A table lists two mappings, Dock 1 and Dock 2, each with its tag encoding beginnings, the action it applies and its read conditions. Buttons for export, import and create sit above the table.
  • The ARGION web interface in German, editing the mapping Dock 1. The form shows the name, the action Open gate chosen from a list, and the read conditions: antenna 1 allowed and a minimum signal strength of -70 dBm.
  • The ARGION web interface in German, on the Aktionen (actions) page. A table lists two actions: Open gate switches digital output 1 on and relay 2 off, and Idle leaves every output unchanged.

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