Mercury® xPRESS Platform

The Mercury xPRESS Platform includes hardware, software and documentation to enable rapid development of low cost, high performance application specific RFID readers and embedded solutions based on the ThingMagic® Mercury6e Series of UHF RFID Modules. The platform combines ThingMagic’s embedded RFID technology with a microcontroller and wide range of transport interfaces. This hardware platform is supported by an SDK built on the ThingMagic Mercury C API. To support ongoing innovation, integrated development tools, device drivers, and application software will be enhanced with regular future releases that expand capabilities and enable development of a wider range of end products.

Specifications

Advantages

Embedded solution development platform using Mercury6e Series UHF RFID modules ;
Complete package including hardware and software development tools, application software library and reference design files;
Screened for regulatory compliance, reducing cost and time to secure needed end product certifications ;
Extensible – regular new releases will add functionality and increase applications directly supported;
Fast “out of the box” operation using hardware prototype kit - connect an antenna, connect to a PC¹ , connect power, and the native keyboard wedge application begins reporting tag data.

Ordering Information

XP6e

xPRESS development platform with M6e RFID module.

XP6e-M

xPRESS development platform with Micro RFID module.

XP6e-Micro

xPRESS development platform with Micro-LTE RFID module.

XP-BT

xPRESS Platform plug-in Bluetooth interface module (optional).

Optional accessories

RFID antennas;
RFID tags.

Physical

Dimensions

114.3 mm x 152.4 mm x 25.4 mm (4.5' x 6.0' x 1').

Components of platform

Hardware

Microcontroller based motherboard with integrated RFID module;
Universal AC power adapter;
Antenna adapter cable;
USB cables (2);
Quickstart Guide: details links to access hardware and software reference design files.

Software Development Tools (downloadable)

xPRESS SDK;
Sample applications (Keyboard Wedge sample application is pre-loaded into memory).

Hardware Reference Design and Manufacturing Files (downloadable)

Schematics in OrCAD Capture v15.7 tool format (file extension .DNS);
PDF printouts of schematics;
Bill of Material (BOM) in Excel format;
PCB design file in OrCAD Layout v15.7 tool format (file extension .MAX);
- GERBER files (PCB layers, manufacturing plots).
- Board assembly views, top and bottom, in PDF format

Physical Interfaces - Hardware Prototype Kit

USB Control/Data Interfaces

USB 2.0 Micro-B jack for debugging;
USB OTG Micro-AB jack for control and communication;
USB 2.0 Mini-B jack for direct access to module USB interface.

MCU break-out interfaces

10-pin J-Tag connector for firmware upgrade and debug;
Two 51-pin Hirose DF9 series communication interface connectors;
40-pin test connector.

Power Interfaces

Co-axial 5V input jack;
Two-pin Li-ion jack - JST PH2 type;
Three-pin Li-ion jack - JST PH3 type.

Standard Accessory Interfaces

Two 20-pin xBee connectors for transport interface modules;
Micro-SD card connector (future use).

Push-button Controls

On/Off switch;
Reset switch;
User-programmable switch.

LED Indicators

Power LED (Red);
Battery Status LED (Green);
User-programmable LEDs (Blue, Yellow, Green).

Power - Hardware Prototype Kit

Power Source

Universal power adapter - 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.58 A max (Included);
Optional battery powered - 2-pin Li-ion or 3-pin Li-ion battery with NTC (not included).

Platform - Hardware Prototype Kit

xPRESS SDK

Debug console for error logs and monitoring;
Built on Mercury C API with FreeRTOS;
Uses standard GCC tool chain;
Uses Atmel Software Framework;
Uses standard open source tools;
Supports M6e, Micro and Micro-LTE modules;
Includes sample applications with common use case.

Operating System

FreeRTOS.

Processor

ATMEL AT91SAM3A8C.

Environment - Hardware Prototype Kit

Certification

FCC 47 CFR Capítulo 1 Parte 15;
ETSI EN 302 208 v.1.4.1.

Operating Temp.

-20C to +60C (case temperature).

Storage Temp.

-40C to +85C.

^1- PC and Antenna not included

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Mercury® xPRESS Platform

Available in multiple configurations, ThingMagic RFID modules provide the easiest and most cost effective way to add RFID to your product or solution. The Mercury xPRESS Platform supports the entire ThingMagic Mercury6e Series of embedded UHF RFID modules..

World’s highest performance, small form factor UHF RFID Modules	M6e	M6e Micro	M6e Micro-LTE (Low Tag-read Enabled)
Antenna Ports	4	2	2
Power (dbM)	30	30	30
Read Rate (tag/sec)	750	750	50
Read Range*	9m	9m	9m

Leverage ThingMagic RFID expertise to get to market faster and more cost effectively with an extensible RFID solution development platform

The Mercury® xPRESS Platform represents a shift from the cost prohibitive limited approach of integrating general purpose RFID readers or low-performance modules, to the flexible and extensible platform-based approach of developing low cost, high performance, application specific RFID solutions.

Integrated development tools, device drivers and application software will be enhanced with regular future updates that expand capabilities and enable development of a wider range of end products.

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