RF160C RW DOC V11 en

Application description  1/2018
Reading and Writing RFID Data

with SIMATIC S7-1200 and SIMATIC
RF160C via PROFIBUS DP
SIMATIC RF160C, STEP 7 V14
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Reading from and Writing to Transponders with an S7-1200 CPU and RF160C
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Warranty and liability ................................................................................................... 2
1 Task ..................................................................................................................... 4
2 Solution............................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Description of the core functionality ..................................................... 7
2.3 Hardware and software components used......................................... 10
2.4 Performance data ............................................................................... 11
3 Function Mechanisms of this Application .................................................... 12
3.1 Functionality of the application example ............................................ 12
3.1.1 Reset the RF160C communication module ....................................... 12
3.1.2 Read RFID data from transponder ..................................................... 13
3.1.3 Write RFID data to transponder ......................................................... 14
3.2 Description of the STEP 7 V14 project ............................................... 15
3.2.1 Overview............................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Startup program (OB100) ................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Standard user program (OB1) ............................................................ 16
3.2.4 FB RF160C_RW parameters ............................................................. 17
3.2.5 Call example: FB RF160C_RW (FB160) in OB1 ............................... 18
3.2.6 Global data block: RF_PARAMETER (DB1) ...................................... 19
3.2.7 Configuration and project engineering of the SIMATIC Panel ........... 20

3.3 Error and status display...................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Error messages of the FB RF160C_RW (FB160) function block
and the function blocks of the library .................................................. 23
3.3.2 Error messages of the RF160C or connected readers ...................... 23
4 Installation and Commissioning .................................................................... 24
4.1 Hardware configuration ...................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Hardware configuration of the S7 station ........................................... 25
4.1.2 Hardware configuration of the RF160C communication module ....... 25
4.2 Installation of the standard software .................................................. 25
4.3 Installation of the STEP 7 V14 project ............................................... 26
4.4 Configuration of the PG/PC ................................................................ 26
4.5 Configuration of the S7 station ........................................................... 27
4.6 Parameterization of the RF160C communication module ................. 29
4.7 Downloading the STEP 7 V14 project to the S7 CPU ........................ 31
5 Operation of the Application .......................................................................... 32
5.1 Starting the HMI simulation ................................................................ 32
5.2 Watch table ........................................................................................ 33
5.3 Resetting the RF160C communication module ................................. 34
5.4 Reading RFID data from the transponder .......................................... 35
5.5 Writing RFID data to the transponder ................................................ 36
5.6 Error while reading RFID data ............................................................ 37
6 References ....................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Bibliography ........................................................................................ 39
6.2 Internet links ....................................................................................... 39
7 History............................................................................................................... 39
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1 Task
1 Task
Introduction
For incoming goods, stock keeping, production logistics and distribution, RFID
(Radio Frequency Identification) provides complete tracking and documentation of
all received, stored and shipped goods. For this purpose, a small data medium –
referred to as a transponder – that stores all essential information is attached to
each product, package or pallet.
A read/write device is used to read from and write to the transponder.
The figure below shows an example of such a situation.
Figure 1-1
Overview of the automation task

To ensure complete tracking and documentation or to benefit from the use of RFID
technology even during production, the connection to automation systems via
communication modules and convenient function blocks is required in many cases.
Figure 1-2 Automation station
Function blocks in
Automation station
the automation
system
S7-1200 station
Communication
RFID READER
module
ID:1 ID:2
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Requirements
The aim of this application is to cover the following requirements:
 An RF160C communication module is to be used to connect an RF300 reader
to an S7-1200 CPU via PROFIBUS DP.
 The intention is to show how easily the function blocks of the
RF160C_S71200_1500_V14_LIB library can be used for this task.
 The following RFID functions are to be implemented in the user program:
– Reset RF160C communication module (RF160C_RESET)
– Read RFID data from transponders (RF160C_READ)
– Write RFID data to transponder (RF160C_WRITE)
– Turn integrated antenna of RF310R reader on/off (RF160C_ANT_300)
 Integration of simple functions to monitor the implemented processes
 Error handling
 Operating option via a panel
A SIMATIC RF310R reader with a SIMATIC S7-1214C CPU is to be used to

implement the application.
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2.1 Overview
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2.1 Overview
Diagrammatic representation
The diagrammatic representation below shows the most important components of
the solution.
Figure 2-1
User program of the

6 S7 CPU with the
FB RF160C_RW
user block
PROFINET
PG/PC
7
Components included
Table 2-1
No. Component Description
1 S7-1200 CPU Any S7-1200 CPU can be used
2 CM 1243-5 Communication module to connect the S7-1200 CPU to
PROFIBUS as a DP master
3 RF160C Communication module/PROFIBUS DP slave
4 SIMATIC RF310R Reader
5 SIMATIC RF360T Transponder
6 User block FB RF160C_RW (FB 160)
7 PG/PC Programming device on which the RT Simulator of the
panel is run
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2.2 Description of the core functionality
Configuration
The RF310R is connected to the S7-1200 via PROFIBUS DP using the RF160C
communication module to which the RF310R is connected via its RS422 interface.
The FB RF160C_RW (FB160) user block has been created with the function blocks
from the RF160C_S71200_1500_V14_LIB library. The interconnection of the RFID
functions, monitoring functions and error handling are implemented in this block.

Functions implemented
The following functions are implemented in the application example:

1
Reset the RF160C communication module during startup of the S7-1200 .
 Turn on the integrated antenna of the RF310R reader before starting a read or
write job.
 Read RFID data when a transponder is in the reader’s field.
 Write RFID data when a transponder is in the reader’s field.
 Turn off the integrated antenna of the RF310R reader when a job has
completed successfully or with an error.
 Time monitoring of the read, write function.
Note For a more detailed description of these functions, please refer to chapter 3 and
the following chapters.
Explanations of the difference between job and function

Read job: Call of the RF160C_READ function block of the library
Write job: Call of the RF160C_WRITE function block of the
library
Reset job Call of the RF160C_RESET function block of the library
Read function: The entire process for reading RFID data, including turning
the integrated antenna of the reader on and off,
read job and monitoring function.
Write function: The entire process for writing RFID data, including turning
the integrated antenna of the reader on and off,
write job and monitoring function.
Reset function: The entire process for resetting the
RF160C communication module, including RESET job and
turning off the integrated antenna of the reader.
1
This function is also used to reset a read or write job or for error recovery.
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Description of the user interface on the SIMATIC Panel

The application is operated using a configured SIMATIC KTP 1000 TouchPanel run
in simulation mode directly on the programming device. The following figure and
table describe the tags of the user interface. Alternatively, you can monitor or
modify these tags using a watch table in STEP 7.
Figure 2-2 User interface of the panel used
1
4 5 6
2
7
3
9 11
8
10 12
Table 2-2
No. Element Description
1 Timer IN Input field:
This timer monitors whether a transponder is in the reader’s
field.
Period: Preset to 10 s.
2 LEN_DATA_R Input field:
Length of the RFID data that is read from the transponder
(1..1000 bytes).
3 LEN_DATA_W Input field:
Length of the RFID data that is written to the transponder
(1..1000 bytes).
4 Timer (s) Output field:
Elapsed time of the timer in seconds.
5 Presence Presence bit
On: Transponder in the reader’s field
Off: No transponder in the reader’s field
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No. Element Description

6 Error Error bit
On: Error
Off: No error
7 Status Output field:
Status display (see chapter 3.3)
8 RESET Button:
Enables reset of the RF160C communication module.
9 READ Button:
Enables the read function.
10 WRITE Button:
Enables the write function.
11 READ_DATA Output fields:
Display of the data read from the transponder (max. 15
bytes).
12 WRITE_DATA Input fields:
Input of data to be written to the transponder (max. 15
bytes).
Scope
This application does not include the basics of

 SIMATIC RF160C. For more information, refer to document \3\.
 SIMATIC RF310R. For more information, refer to document \4\.
 the LAD/ FBD/ STL/ SCL programming languages.
 SIMATIC HMI HMI devices Basic Panels \5\.
Basic knowledge of these topics is required.
Validity of the application

 All S7-1200 CPUs from the SIMATIC product range
 STEP 7 V14, SP1
 WINCC V14, SP1
 Readers of the RFID families RF200/300/600, MOBY D/U (RS422 interface)
Advantages of this solution

This application example
 already includes the above-described functions on a fully implemented basis
 can be easily customized for extensions
 already includes the parameterization of the RF160C communication module
 can be commissioned quickly.
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2.3 Hardware and software components used
Typical main areas of application

The RF160C communication module has been specifically designed for a wide
range of applications in industrial automation and logistics.
Main areas of application for the RF160C and this application:
 Machine building industry, automation systems, conveyor systems
 Auxiliary assembly lines in the automotive industry/suppliers
 Small assembly lines
2.3 Hardware and software components used

The application was created with the following components:
Hardware components
Table 2-3
Component Qty. Order no. Note
PM1207 1 6EP1332-1SH71
power supply
CPU 1214C 1 6ES7214-1AE30-0XB0 Alternatively, another

DC/DC/DC S7-1200 CPU from the
SIMATIC product range
can also be used.
CM 1243-5 1 6GK7 243-5DX30-0XE0
communication
module
RF160C 1 6GT2002-0EF00
ECOFAST 1 6ES7194-3AA00-0AA0
connection block
M12 connection block, 1 6ES7194-3AA00-0BA0
7/8"
RF310R 1 6GT2801-1AB10 Alternatively, another
reader with RS422
interface can also be
used.
RF360T n 6GT2800-4AC00 Alternatively, another
transponder can also be
used.
M12 cable plug 1 6GT2891-0LH50 (5 m)
or
6GT2891-0LN10 (10 m)
Standard software components

Table 2-4
Component Qty. Order no.
STEP 7 Professional V14, SP1 1 6ES7822-1AA04-0YA5
WinCC Professional V14, SP1 1 6AV210.-....4-0
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2.4 Performance data
Sample files and projects

The following list contains all files and projects that are used in this example.
Table 2-5
Component Note
63969277_RF160C_RW_CODE_V11.zip This zip file contains the STEP 7
project.
63969277_RF160C_RW_DOC_V11_en.pdf This document.
2.4 Performance data

The following section gives you an overview of the size of the blocks of the STEP 7
project in the S7 CPU’s main memory.
Blocks used and resource requirements

The size of all blocks in the S7 CPU’s main memory is 12806 bytes. They are
composed as follows.
Figure 2-3
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3 Function Mechanisms of this Application
3.1 Functionality of the application example

3.1.1 Reset the RF160C communication module
Figure 3-1 Overview: Reset the RF160C communication module
1
OB100 HMI
2 RF160C_RESET
FB 4
Done Error
3 RF160C_ANT_300
FB 6
Done
The table below shows you the individual steps of the reset function.
Table 3-1
No. Description
1 Resetting the RF160C communication module starts:
 Automatically after restarting the S7 CPU (startup OB, OB100) or
 when clicking on the RESET button on the user interface of the SIMATIC Panel
(HMI).
2 The RF160C_RESET library block resets the RF160C communication module.
3 The RF160C_ANT_300 library block turns off the antenna field on the reader when
 the reset job has been successfully completed
 an error has occurred while processing the reset job.
4 If the antenna field on the reader is turned off, the reset function will be terminated.
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3.1.2 Read RFID data from transponder
Figure 3-2 Overview: Read RFID data from transponder
1
HMI
2 RF160C_ANT_300 5
FB 6
Done No
transponder
TONR detected
3 10s
Transponder
detected
RF160C_READ
4
FB 2
Done Error
The table below shows you the individual steps of the read function (Read RFID
data from transponder).
Table 3-2
No. Description
1 Use the READ button on the user interface of the SIMATIC Panel (HMI) to start the
read function.
2 The RF160C_ANT_300 library block turns on the antenna field on the reader.
3 The TONR watchdog timer monitors whether a transponder is in the reader’s field. It
is preset to 10 s.
4 If a transponder is detected in the reader’s field within 10 s, the RF160C_READ
library block will read the RFID data from the transponder.
 the read job has been successfully completed
 an error has occurred while processing the read job
 no transponder was detected in the reader’s field within 10 s.
Turning off the antenna field terminates the read function.
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3.1.3 Write RFID data to transponder
Figure 3-3 Overview: Write RFID data to transponder
1
HMI
2 RF160C_ANT_300 5
FB 6
Done No
transponder
TONR detected
3 10s
Transponder
detected
RF160C_WRITE
4
FB 3
Done Error
The table below shows you the individual steps of the write function (Write RFID
data to transponder).
Table 3-3
No. Description
1 Use the WRITE button on the user interface of the SIMATIC Panel (HMI) to start the
write function.
2 The RF160C_ANT_300 library block turns on the antenna field on the reader.
3 A TONR watchdog timer monitors whether a transponder is in the reader’s field. It is
preset to 10 s.
4 If a transponder is detected in the reader’s field within 10 s, the RF160C_WRITE
library block will write the RFID data to the transponder.
 the write job has been successfully completed
 an error has occurred while processing the write job
 no transponder was detected in the reader’s field within 10 s.
Turning off the antenna field terminates the write function.
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3.2 Description of the STEP 7 V14 project

3.2.1 Overview
Introduction
The STEP 7 V14 project contains
 the user program for the S7 CPU:
– Startup program (OB100)
– Standard user program (OB1)
 Configuration and project engineering of the SIMATIC Panel.
Diagrammatic representation
The figure below shows the program structure of the entire STEP 7 project.
Figure 3-4
OB100 RF160C_RESET
RF160C_RESET
Start_up FB1
FB4
RF160C_ANT_
300
FB6 TONR
OB1 CALL RF160C_RW CALL monitoring
FB160 function
RF160C_READ
RF160C_READ
FB2
FB2
RF160C_WRITE
HMI RF160C_WRITE
FB3
FB3
DB
RF_PARAMETER
User Library System

blocks blocks functions
3.2.2 Startup program (OB100)
After startup of the RF160C, it must be reset. Reset is performed automatically

after restarting the S7 CPU.
In the startup OB, OB100, the RF_PARAMETER.Start_up variable is set to the
value 1. Therefore, the RF160C_RESET block is called with input EXECUTE =
Start_up when called for the first time in OB1.
Then the RF_PARAMETER.Start_up variable is reset to the value 0 in OB1.
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3.2.3 Standard user program (OB1)
The standard user program of the SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU consists of the following
elements:
Table 3-4
Element Symbolic name Description
OB1 Main The RF160C_RW (FB160) block, including the
associated instance data block,
RF160C_RW_DB (DB160), is called cyclically in
OB1.
FB160 RF160C_RW FB RF160C_RW (FB160) already includes the
above-described functions (3.1 Functionality of
the application example) on a fully implemented
basis.
The blocks from the
RF160C_S71200_1500_V14_LIB library and the
TONR monitoring function are called in this
block.
FB2 RF160C_READ Function block for reading from the
transponder.
FB3 RF160C_WRITE Function block for writing to the
transponder.
Library elements
FB4 RF160C_RESET Function block for resetting the RF160C.
FB6 RF160C_ANT_300 Function block for turning the antenna of
an RF300 reader on/off.
DB1 RF_PARAMETER Global data block for storing input and
output parameters and RFID data (see
chapter 3.2.7).
PLC RF_VAR RFID data structure
data type
DB160 RF160C_RW_DB Instance data block of the RF160C_RW (FB160)
block
DB2 RF160C_READ_DB Instance data block of the RF160C_READ (FB2)
block
DB3 RF160C_WRITE_DB Instance data block of the RF160C_WRITE
(FB3) block
DB4 RF160C_RESET_DB Instance data block of the RF160C_RESET
(FB4) block
DB6 RF160C_ANT_300_DB Instance data block of the RF160C_ANT_300
(FB6) block
Note For a more detailed description of the library blocks, please refer to the
“63969277_RF160C_S71200_1500_TIA_V11_en.pdf” library description \1\.
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3.2.4 FB RF160C_RW parameters
The following figure and table show the call interface of the FB RF160C_RW
(FB160) user block.
Figure 3-5
INPUT
IN/OUT
OUTPUT
Table 3-5
Symbol Data type Explanation
EN BOOL Enable input. Relevant only in FBD and LAD
representation.
ID INT Start address of the input and output ranges of the
RF160C.
Channel 1
Channel 2
GSD_IO INT Size of the input and output range of the entire RF160C
2
as selected in the GSD file .
RESET BOOL  Enables reset of the RF160C

 Reacts to a positive edge
READ BOOL  Enables the read function
WRITE BOOL  Enables the write function
2
Input in words and corresponds to the value of the GSD setting in HW Config. GSD_IO defines
the maximum data that can be transferred in one block run.
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Symbol Data type Explanation

ERROR BOOL TRUE if an error occurs when executing the routine.
FALSE if a new command is started.
Default value: FALSE
STATUS WORD Status if ERROR=TRUE (see chapter 3.3 Error and
status display)
Takes on the value DW#16#00 as soon as a new
command is started.
ENO BOOL Enable output. Relevant only in FBD and LAD
representation.
3.2.5 Call example: FB RF160C_RW (FB160) in OB1
The RF160C_RW function block is called cyclically in OB1.

The figure below shows a call example. The input and output parameters are
stored in the global data block, RF_PARAMETER.
Figure 3-6
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3.2.6 Global data block: RF_PARAMETER (DB1)
The following data is stored in RF_PARAMETER:

 Input and output parameters of the user block (see Table 3-4)
 Monitoring time
 Parameters of the data to be read
 Parameters of the data to be written
 Parameters for the startup OB (OB 100)
Figure 3-7 Global data block: RF_PARAMETER (DB1)
For your solution, you can also store this data in other data blocks.
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3.2.7 Configuration and project engineering of the SIMATIC Panel
Overview
The application is operated using a configured SIMATIC KTP 1000 TouchPanel.
The following table shows the screens of the SIMATIC Panel.
Table 3-6
Name/description Note
Start screen
This screen appears automatically after
starting the HMI simulator.
 RFID_Application:
Open Factory_Overview
 Support:
Open support information
 Change language
Overview
Factory_Overview
This screen provides an overview of the
automation task.
 Open start screen

 Open RFID_Station
 Change language
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Name/description Note
RFID_Station
This screen is used to operate the

application.

 Open overview
 Change language
 Exit simulator
Support
Information on Siemens Industry Online
Support
 Change language
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Human machine interface

The data for visualization is stored in the variables of the RF_PARAMETER (DB1)
data block (see Figure 3-7). These variables are integrated into WinCC
Professional V14 SP1 and form the HMI.
The following tags are used in the RFID_Station screen:
Table 3-7
HMI tag RF_PARAMETER variable
TIMER IN RF_PARAMETER.Timer_in
LEN_DATA_R RF_PARAMETER.LEN_DATA_R
LEN_DATA_W RF_PARAMETER.LEN_DATA_W
Error RF_PARAMETER.ERROR
Status RF_PARAMETER.STATUS
RESET RF_PARAMETER.RESET
READ RF_PARAMETER.READ
WRITE RF_PARAMETER.WRITE
READ_DATA RF_PARAMETER.READ_DATA[1..15]
WRITE_DATA RF_PARAMETER.WRITE_DATA[1..15]
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3.3 Error and status display
3.3 Error and status display

For error diagnostics, the RF160C_RW (FB160) function block has a STATUS
output. Read the STATUS output of the function block to be provided with
information on
 error messages of the RF160C_RW (FB160) function block and the function
blocks of the library
 error messages of the RF160C or connected readers.
3.3.1 Error messages of the FB RF160C_RW (FB160) function block and the
function blocks of the library
Table 3-8
STATUS Meaning Remedy
16#8101 The length of the data block Adjust the length of the “Data”
(LEN_DATA) is outside the RF_VAR variable
range of the “Data” variable in (“63969277_RF160C_S7120
the RF_VAR data structure. 0_1500_TIA_V11_en.pdf”,
chapter 3.5) \1\
Library
or
enter a LEN_DATA within the
valid range (1..1000).
16#8102 The previous job has not yet  Wait until BUSY=FALSE
been completed.  Restart process
16#8103 No transponder in the field. Appli-
cation
16#W#80xy Error messages of the extended Online help in STEP 7
functions
16#W#87xy instructions DPRD_DAT and
System
16#W#85xy DPWR_DAT.
16#25xy Error messages of the Online help in STEP 7
GetErrorID instruction.
16#0500 After startup of the RF160C, no Start reset function
RF160C
RESET is performed (see also

\3\, chapter 6.4.2)
3.3.2 Error messages of the RF160C or connected readers
The reported errors (STATUS, 16#xx00) can be generated either directly by the
RF160C or they are provided by the connected reader and transferred by the
RF160C.
In the first case, the ERR_LED of the RF160C indicates an error; in the other case,
the ERR_LED of the reader is activated.
For a more detailed overview of these errors, please refer to the following manual:
“SIMATIC Sensors RF160C with FC44” (see \3\, chapter 6.4.2).
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4 Installation and Commissioning
4.1 Hardware configuration
4.1 Hardware configuration

For the necessary hardware components, please refer to chapter 2.3 (Hardware
and software components used).
NOTICE Follow the installation guidelines for S7-1200 (\6\) and RF160C (\3\). Refer
to the relevant manuals.
NOTICE Before you switch on the power supply, complete and check the
installation!
The figure below shows the hardware configuration of the application.

Figure 4-1
24 V
230 V RF160C
RF310R
PROFIBUS-DP V0
CM
RF360T
PM 1207 1243-5 S7-1214C
PROFINET
PG/PC
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4.2 Installation of the standard software
4.1.1 Hardware configuration of the S7 station
Table 4-1
No. Action Remark
1 Attach the individual modules to a suitable rack. See Table 2-3
2 Connect the PM 1207 to the network. Ensure that the polarity is
(230 V AC) correct
when wiring the 24 V.
3 Connect the following devices:
 PROFINET interface of the PG/PC to the PROFINET
interface of the S7 CPU
 PROFIBUS interface of the RF160C to the PROFIBUS
interface of the CM 1243-5 communication module
4.1.2 Hardware configuration of the RF160C communication module
Table 4-2
No. Action Remark
1 Connect the RF310R reader to the respective RF160C
sockets.
2 Plug the ECOFAST connection block onto the RF160C See \3\, chapter 2.3.
module.
3 Set the PROFIBUS DP address for the RF160C on the See \3\, chapter 4.1.
connection block.
The set PROFIBUS address must match the PROFIBUS
address set in the configuration software (for the RF160C)
(see Table 4-8, step 3).
4 Use the ECOFAST connector to connect the supply voltages Ensure that the polarity is
and PROFIBUS DP to the ECOFAST connection block. correct
when wiring the 24 V.
4.2 Installation of the standard software

Table 4-3
No. Action Remark
1 Install TIA V14, SP1 (latest update) Follow the instructions of the
installation program.
2 Install WinCC Professional V14, SP1 Follow the instructions of the
installation program.
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4.3 Installation of the STEP 7 V14 project
4.3 Installation of the STEP 7 V14 project

The following table lists the steps necessary to install the STEP 7 V14 project.
Table 4-4
No. Procedure
1 The STEP 7 V14 project is available on the HTML page from which you downloaded this
document. Save the 63969277_RF160C_RW_CODE_V11.zip project to your hard drive.
2 Unzip the project.
3 In TIA Portal V14, open the STEP 7 V14 project.
“Project > Open > Browse”
4 The project is now available to you.
4.4 Configuration of the PG/PC

Changing the IP address
The figure shows the network setting to which you have to change the PG/PC!
Table 4-5
No. Action Remark/note

1 Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties by selecting
“Start > Settings > Network Connection >Local
Connections”.
In the open window, select Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) and open the Properties.
Select
“Use the following IP address”
and fill out the field as shown in the screen
shot. Close the dialog boxes with “OK”.
2 If your PG has an IWLAN interface, disable it.
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4.5 Configuration of the S7 station
Note It is not necessary to make the following settings in the application example, as
they are already included in the project. This chapter is for information only.
Changing the IP address of the CPU

Before the STEP 7 project can be downloaded to the CPU, you have to change the
IP address of the S7-1200 CPU via which the project is downloaded to the CPU.
Table 4-6
No. Action
1 In TIA Portal, open the Device configuration of the PLC_1 [CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC] station.
2 In the Device view, double-click on the PROFINET interface of the CPU.

The “Properties > Ethernet addresses” window opens.
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No. Action
3 In the “Ethernet addresses > IP protocol” menu, enter the IP address.
Assigning the PROFIBUS address of the CM 1243-5

Table 4-7
No. Action
1 In TIA Portal, open the Device configuration of the PLC_1 [CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC] station.
2 In the Device view, double-click on the PROFIBUS interface of the CM 1243-5.

The “Properties > PROFIBUS address” window opens.
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4.6 Parameterization of the RF160C communication module
No. Action
3 In the “PROFIBUS address > Parameters” menu, enter the PROFIBUS address.
4.6 Parameterization of the RF160C communication

module
Before you start parameterizing the RF160C, install the SIEM818A.GSD GSD file,
“http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/comdec/downloads > GSD
Files > PROFIBUS > IDENT > RF160C”, if the RF160C is not yet listed in the
hardware catalog.
Note It is not necessary to make the following settings in the application example, as
they are already included in the project. This chapter is for information only.
Table 4-8
No. Action
1 In TIA Portal, open the Device configuration of the PLC_1 [CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC] station in the
Network view.
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4.6 Parameterization of the RF160C communication module
No. Action
2 Double-click on the RF160C communication module.
The Properties window of the RF160C opens.
3 In the “Properties > PROFIBUS address” menu, enter the PROFIBUS address of the RF160C.
This address must match the PROFIBUS DP address set on the connection block of the RF160C
(see Table 4-2).
4 Set the DP interrupt mode of the RF160C to DPV0.
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4.7 Downloading the STEP 7 V14 project to the S7 CPU
No. Action
5 In the “Device-specific parameters” menu, set the additional parameters the identification systems
require (see \3\, chapter 5.2).
4.7 Downloading the STEP 7 V14 project to the S7 CPU

Prerequisite:
 The STEP 7 V14 project has already been installed and unzipped (see
Installation of the STEP 7 V14 project).
 The PG/PC is connected to the S7-1200 CPU via the PROFINET interface
(see Configuration of the PG/PC and Configuration of the S7 station).
 The settings necessary for the RF160C have already been made (see
Parameterization of the RF160C communication module).
Procedure:
 Start TIA Portal
 Open the Project view
 Open the “RF160C_READ_WRITE” project
 In the Project tree:
– Select “PLC_1 [CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC]”
– Right-click and select:
“Download to device > all”
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5 Operation of the Application
5.1 Starting the HMI simulation

Introduction
This chapter shows you how to operate the above-described functions of this
application.
The application is operated using a configured SIMATIC KTP 1000 TouchPanel run
in simulation mode directly on the programming device. Alternatively, you can
operate the application using a watch table.
5.1 Starting the HMI simulation

Table 5-1
No. Procedure
1 Open the following STEP 7 V14 project: “RF160C_READ_WRITE”.
2 Start the simulation of the SIMATIC KTP 1000 TouchPanel.
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5.2 Watch table
No. Procedure
3 Open the “RFID_Station” operating screen
“Start screen > RFID_Application > right arrow key”.
5.2 Watch table

Alternatively, you can use the “Watch_Table_RF160C_RW” table to monitor or
modify the variables of DB RF_PARAMETER (DB1).
Figure 5-1 Watch_Table_RF160C_RW watch table
Open the table as follows:

 Open the Project tree
 Open “PLC_1 [CPU1214C DC/DC/DC]”
 Open “Watch and force tables”
 Open the “Watch_Table_RF160C_RW” table
 Select “Go online”
 Select “Monitor all”
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5.3 Resetting the RF160C communication module
5.3 Resetting the RF160C communication module

Reset will be performed automatically after restarting the CPU. If you want to
interrupt a read or write job or clear an error, click on the RESET button.
Figure 5-2
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5.4 Reading RFID data from the transponder
5.4 Reading RFID data from the transponder

The table below lists instructions for reading RFID data from the transponder.
Table 5-2
No. Procedure
1 In the input fields, enter the values relevant to reading the RFID data.
2 Click on the READ button.
3 The read RFID data is available to you in the READ_DATA area.
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5.5 Writing RFID data to the transponder
5.5 Writing RFID data to the transponder

The table below lists instructions for writing RFID data to the transponder.
Table 5-3
No. Procedure
1 In the input fields, enter the values relevant to writing the RFID data.
2 Click on the WRITE button.
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5.6 Error while reading RFID data

An error while operating the application can have the following causes:
 Invalid input parameters
 No transponder in the reader’s field
 Abnormal termination of the read or write function
The table below shows an example of such a situation.
Table 5-4
No. Procedure
1 In the input fields, enter the values relevant to reading the RFID data.
2 No transponder is in the reader’s field.

3 Click on the READ button.
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No. Procedure
4 An error has occurred:
Error_LED: ON
Status: 8103 -> No transponder in the reader’s field
5 Place a transponder in the reader’s field and once again click on the READ button.
The error has been cleared.
6 The read RFID data is available to you in the READ_DATA area.
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6 References
6 References
6.1 Bibliography
This list is by no means complete and only presents a selection of related
references.
Table 6-1
Topic Title
/1/ STEP7 Automating with SIMATIC S7-1200
SIMATIC S7-1200 Author: Hans Berger
Publicis Corporate Publishing
ISBN: 978-3-89578-356-2
6.2 Internet links

This list is by no means complete and only provides a selection of useful
information.
Table 6-2
Topic Title
\1\ Reference to the entry http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/63969277
\2\ Siemens Industry http://support.automation.siemens.com
Online Support
\3\ SIMATIC Sensors http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42788808
RF160C with FC44
\4\ SIMATIC Sensors http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21738946
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF300
\5\ SIMATIC HMI HMI http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/31032678
devices Basic Panels
\6\ SIMATIC S7 S7-1200 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36932465
programmable
controller
7 History
Table 7-1
Version Date Modifications
V1.0 12/2012 First version
V1.1 01/2017 Upgrade to TIA V14
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3.2.7 Configuration and project engineering of the SIMATIC Panel ........... 20

Overview of the automation task

A SIMATIC RF310R reader with a SIMATIC S7-1214C CPU is to be used to

User program of the

2.2 Description of the core functionality

 Time monitoring of the read, write function.

Explanations of the difference between job and function

Description of the user interface on the SIMATIC Panel

No. Element Description

This application does not include the basics of

Basic knowledge of these topics is required.

Validity of the application

Advantages of this solution

Typical main areas of application

2.3 Hardware and software components used

CPU 1214C 1 6ES7214-1AE30-0XB0 Alternatively, another

Standard software components

Sample files and projects

2.4 Performance data

Blocks used and resource requirements

3 Function Mechanisms of this Application

Figure 3-1 Overview: Reset the RF160C communication module

3.1.2 Read RFID data from transponder

Figure 3-2 Overview: Read RFID data from transponder

3.1.3 Write RFID data to transponder

Figure 3-3 Overview: Write RFID data to transponder

3.2 Description of the STEP 7 V14 project

User Library System

3.2.2 Startup program (OB100)

After startup of the RF160C, it must be reset. Reset is performed automatically

3.2.3 Standard user program (OB1)

3.2.4 FB RF160C_RW parameters

RESET BOOL  Enables reset of the RF160C

Symbol Data type Explanation

3.2.5 Call example: FB RF160C_RW (FB160) in OB1

The RF160C_RW function block is called cyclically in OB1.

3.2.6 Global data block: RF_PARAMETER (DB1)

The following data is stored in RF_PARAMETER:

3.2.7 Configuration and project engineering of the SIMATIC Panel

 Open start screen

This screen is used to operate the

 Open start screen

 Open start screen

Human machine interface

3.3 Error and status display

chapter 3.5) \1\

RESET is performed (see also

3.3.2 Error messages of the RF160C or connected readers

4 Installation and Commissioning

4.1 Hardware configuration

The figure below shows the hardware configuration of the application.

4.1.1 Hardware configuration of the S7 station

4.1.2 Hardware configuration of the RF160C communication module

4.2 Installation of the standard software

4.3 Installation of the STEP 7 V14 project