dash7 test and certification 101
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Overview of the recent DASH7 Alliance Test and Certification tools announcement, a precursor to our upcoming DASH7 Certification Program launch.TRANSCRIPT
DASH7 Test and Certification “101”
Presenters:
Patrick Burns - DASH7 AllianceTed Osinski - MET Labs
Dusmantha Tennakoon - MET Labs
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July 21, 2010
Today’s Agenda
• DASH7 Overview
• Certification Launch
• Test Methods and Tools
• How to Prepare
• Accreditation Launch
• Summary
• Questions & Answers
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Thanks!
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The DASH7 Alliance Focuses On:1. Interoperability 2. New Feature Requirements3. Awareness of DASH7 Wireless Sensor
Networking Technology
50+ Participants from 23 Countries
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Interoperability is Key!
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Alliance memberships start at only $3,500/year
For more info, please email [email protected] or
visit www.dash7.org
5 Reasons To Join:
- Access to DASH7 Test Tools- Access to DASH7 Certified TM
Program- Access latest DASH7 specifications- Access to DASH7 developer extranet- Access to special offers available only to DASH7 Alliance members
Why Certify?
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• Minimize End User Implementation and Operating Risks
– Non-interoperable products = readiness risks in the field
• Reduce product development costs
– Qualified test equipment and accredited test centers help vendors verify product designs and produce compliant products from the start
• Grow adoption of ISO 18000-7 based technology
– End users demand products that are certified via neutral, third party testing authority.
Who Needs To Certify
• Reader and tag Vendors– Including module vendors
• Chip vendors– Chips are core components of the RFID system:
• Chips that do not interoperate have a more limited market growth potential. Active RFID interoperability is an essential market requirement
• Certifying chips accelerates DASH7 manufacturers’ time to market and DASH7 overall market adoption.
– Products are expensive to develop• DASH7 certification must be embedded in the product development life cycle. DASH7 tools will reduce
development costs
– Certified products are well positioned to benefit from more market demand• DASH7’s certification program will help the market weed out products that do not interoperate
– Certified products will have an edge in procurements• Certified vs non-certified (Count on salespeople to spread the word…)
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Commitments to Certification
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1. End-User companies and government agencies are obligated to procure certified products
– Protect RFID investment
2. Vendors are strongly encouraged to certify and re-certify their DASH7 product lines.
– Competitive pricing and incentives for vendors
3. Accredited Test Centers to serve regional markets
– Pre-testing, certification, consulting, R&D, education
4. Qualified Test Tools to help hardware vendors develop compliant products
– Debugging, verifying product compliance internally
Objectives of DASH7 Certification Program
• Establish industry’s best certification program– Process and governance
– Test methods
– Test tools
– Test centers
• Deliver value to vendors and end-users– Clearly defined benefits
– Competitive pricing
– Create demand for certification
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Milestones
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M2
2. PlugFest3. Certification Launch
4. Accreditation Launch
April 6-8 September
M3 M4
Decision Points:
•Cert. Policy and Procedures
•Fee Structure
•Conformance Test Cases
•Interoperability Test Cases
•Test tools
Decision Point:
•Certification v2.0 contents
(Aligned with Strategic
Direction)
•VAR Certification
M1
1. Program Launch
Feb 2, 2010 2011
Certification Architecture
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Standards
ISO 18000-7DASH7 Standards Extensions
Test Protocol
ISO 18047-7
DASH7 Test Protocol Extensions
Conformance & Interoperability
Qualified Test System (s)
Accredited Regional Test Centers
(ARTC)
Certified
Standards Baseline (Layer-1)
•Standards
•Test protocols
Test Systems (Layer-2)
• Help RFID vendors develop
compliant products
Accreditation (Layer-3)
•Accredited test centers certify RFID
products
Branding and Commitments (Layer-4)
•DASH7 Alliance grants certification mark
•End-Users committed to buy certified
products
Things To Remember
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• Certification = Conformance + Interoperability• Eligible Devices
– Reader (fixed and hand-held), reader module– Tags (LPT, tags with memory, tags with a system on board)– Microchips
• Process– DASH7 Alliance membership required– Proof of License– Application sent to [email protected]
• With designated accredited test center marked
– Test Center conducts testing– DASH7 issues Certification Mark, PR and publishes report on
certification web pages
Certification Process
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• Complete the following Certification Application documents IN FULL:– Hardware Application
• Include electronic signature or print and fax according to the Instructions document
– Testing Questionnaire
– Certification Payment Form
• Return ALL documents to MET Labs via email where possible– [email protected]
• Once ALL documents are received, MET Labs (or a test center) will schedule a test date
• You will receive a confirmation email including your test date along with additional information to assist with preparation for testing
Test Methods and Tools
1. Conformance Testing
2. Interoperability Testing
3. Test Policies4. Test Tool
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Conformance Testing
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• Based on the ISO 18047-7 conformance standard, with some deviations• Interrogator and tag receiver bandwidth values shall be
declared by vendors• Some test cases in 18047-7 updated to correct for
errors. Test procedures and expected results are corrected in the DASH7 conformance suite
• Readers, reader modules and tags will be tested. • Reader manufacturers will need to supply a custom
software application that is capable of sending all necessary commands for testing
For a complete list of changes and modifications please refer to DASH7 Test Cases and Test Methods available on the DASH7 Alliance member extranet
Interoperability Testing
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- Based on test cases developed by the DASH7 Alliance T&C WG
• The DASH7 Alliance would like to acknowledge the contribution made by the U.S DOD in submitting their interoperability test cases for DASH7 use.
– Test cases can be found in DASH7 Test Cases and Test Methods.
– Readers, reader modules, and tags will be tested.
– Reader vendors will need to provide a software application that is capable of sending all necessary commands for testing.
Test Policies
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– A device must pass all mandatory tests for both conformance and interoperability for certification.
– If a test fails the vendor may fix the problem on the spot (this is easier for readers). However, all tests will be re-run to make sure the changes made do not affect the rest of the test cases previously tested.
– Testing will be performed at a distance that best works for a given reader and/or tag.
– If a test fails the vendor may chose to dispute the results based on the following, but not limited to:
• The specification is not clear
• The execution of the test case is erroneous
• A dispute resolution process will be in place.
Test Tool
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• Test Tool– A reader and tag emulator will be used for testing both conformance and
interoperability.
– The emulator is based on National Instrument hardware and is Labview based.
Test Tool - Screenshot
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-The test cases will run one after the other and record pass fail verdicts
-All tests can be run at once or each one can be selected individually.
-A screen capture of the conformance test suite for tags is shown below
Test Preparation
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• The DASH7 Alliance strongly recommends that each Hardware Manufacturer allows for a representative to attend Hardware Testing on-site at the test center
• Interrogator manufacturer must implement all test commands defined in the interrogator test requirement document
• Test Software must be installed in a computer prior to testing– GUI based
• ICS/IXIT Proforma documents need to be filled• Tag manufacturer requires at least 6 samples & reader
requires 2 samples• “By Design” test case (RSSI)
– A company letter (signed by executive management) will be accepted
• Test time for tags is around 1 day and readers could vary b/w 2-3 days depending on the features implemented
Certification Fees
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DASH7 Certification Fees
Device
Categories
Admin
Fee
(one time)
Test & Cert.
Fee
Num. of
Devices
Voucher
Discount *Fees
First Device $15,000 $14,000
2nd+ Device $11,000
Previously Certified $6,000
VAR $3,500
Total Fees
*10% Voucher discount only applies to devices listed on the voucher
*A Voucher must be attached to the Application
Remember: DASH7 Certification is about creating value for the end user
Accreditation Program Launch
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• Program managed by MET Labs– ARTC ™ - Authorized RFID Test Center
– ARTC scopes:• DASH Certification
• EPCglobal UHF certification (HF will be added after standard ratification).
Criteria– Principal member of DASH7
– ISO 17025 Quality System
– Qualified Test System
– Audits
– Application to be submitted to rfid@metlabs
– MET Labs accredits
Accreditation Benefits
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• Training– Process, test methods
• Support– Support during testing
• Revenue from certification– MET will try to arrange the first tag and a reader for
certification testing
• Exposure thru DASH7 Alliance – Web pages
– EventsInitial Fees Contract Fee
Program Fee $10,000
Audit $7,000
EPCglobal (UHF) scope $10,000
DASH7 (433MHz) scope $10,000
Total $37,000
Ongoing Annual Fees Contract Fee
Program Fee (Annual) $10,000
Re-Assessment (every two years)* $3,500
Total $13,500Note:
* Re-Assessment conducted every two years (physical audit every 2 years)
Each future scope fee - $10,000
Price Sheet
Summary
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• Certification and Accreditation programs will ensure interoperability of DASH7 products.
• The success of the program (and DASH7 technology) depends on end-user commitments to endorse the program and buy “DASH7 Certified™ “ products.
Questions and Answers
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