CAEN RFID srl CAENRFID017 R1170I - qIDmini Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Updated User Manual

CAEN RFID srl R1170I - qIDmini Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader Updated User Manual

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 0.1 - 13 February 2017 R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader Visit qIDmini R1170I web page, you will find the latest revision of data sheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, software and firmware. All you need to start using your reader in a few clicks!
Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the qIDmini R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader. Change Document Record Date Revision Changes Pages 23 June 2014 00 Preliminary release - 13 February 2017 0.1 Updated FCC compliance declaration 51 Reference Document [RD1] EPCglobal: EPC Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for Communications at 860 MHz – 960 MHz, Version 1.1.0 (December 17, 2005). CAEN RFID srl Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) - ITALY Tel. +39.0584.388.398 Fax +39.0584.388.959 info@caenrfid.com www.caenrfid.com © CAEN RFID srl – 2017 Disclaimer No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of CAEN RFID. The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com. Preliminary Product Information This document contains information for a new product. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify this product without notice. “Preliminary” product information describes products that are ready for production, but for which full characterization data is not yet available. CAEN RFID believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind (Express or implied). You are advised to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete. All products are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgement, including those pertaining to warranty, patent infringement, and limitation of liability. No responsibility is assumed by CAEN RFID for the use of this information, including use of this information as the basis for manufacture or sale of any items, or for infringement of patents or other rights of third parties.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device was tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, the product may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user is required to correct the interference at their own expense. The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by CAEN RFID. Disposal of the product Do not dispose the product in municipal or household waste. Please check your local regulations for disposal/recycle of electronic products.
4 Index … Scope of Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................................2 Change Document Record ............................................................................................................................................................2 Reference Document ....................................................................................................................................................................2 Index … .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Product Description ......................................................................................................................................................................6 Front panel.......................................................................................................................................................................7 Charging ...........................................................................................................................................................................8 USB connector .................................................................................................................................................................8 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................8 Development Kit ...........................................................................................................................................................................9 Ordering Options ........................................................................................................................................................................10 2 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................11 Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android ...................................................................................11 3 QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................16 Android devices ..........................................................................................................................................................................17 Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android ......................................................................17 Windows PCs ..............................................................................................................................................................................22 Bluetooth Communication Setup...................................................................................................................................22 USB Communication Setup ............................................................................................................................................24 Connecting the qIDmini using the Easy Controller for Windows ...................................................................................26 iOS devices..................................................................................................................................................................................28 Bluetooth Communication Setup...................................................................................................................................28 4 QIDMINI HID PROFILE........................................................................................................................................................ 31 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................31 Android devices ..........................................................................................................................................................................31 Bluetooth Communication Setup...................................................................................................................................31 Windows PCs ..............................................................................................................................................................................33 Bluetooth Communication Setup...................................................................................................................................33 USB Communication Setup ............................................................................................................................................36 iOS devices..................................................................................................................................................................................38 Bluetooth Communication Setup...................................................................................................................................38 5 RESET THE QIDMINI READER ............................................................................................................................................. 40 6 QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU ..................................................................................................................................... 41 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................41 PROFILE ......................................................................................................................................................................................43 BEEP ............................................................................................................................................................................................43 VIBRATE ......................................................................................................................................................................................44 POWER .......................................................................................................................................................................................44 7 QIDMINI FIRMWARE UPGRADE ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................................45 8 QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 47 Technical Specifications Table ....................................................................................................................................................47 Reader – Tag Link Profiles ...........................................................................................................................................................48 Radiation Patterns ......................................................................................................................................................................49 Model R1170IE (ETSI version) ........................................................................................................................................49 Model R1170IU (FCC version) ........................................................................................................................................50 9 QIDMINI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 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5 List of Figures Fig. 1.1: qIDmini R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader .................................................................................................................6 Fig. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................7 Fig. 1.3: qIDmini R1170I Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................8 Fig. 1.4: R1170IDK – qIDmini Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader Development Kit ..............................................................................9 Fig. 8.1: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern H plane.............................................................................................................................49 Fig. 8.2: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern V plane .............................................................................................................................49 Fig. 8.3: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern H plane ............................................................................................................................50 Fig. 8.4: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern V plane ............................................................................................................................50 List of Tables Tab. 1.1: qIDmini R1170I Front Panel LEDs and Buttons .........................................................................................................................7 Tab. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Power LED Status Table ...................................................................................................................................8 Tab. 1.3: qIDmini R1170I Bluetooth LED status table ..............................................................................................................................8 Tab. 1.4: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS ...................................................................................10 Tab. 3.1: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS in the EASY2RD profile ..............................................16 Tab. 4.1: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS in the HID profile ......................................................31 Tab. 8.1: qIDmini R1170I Technical Specifications Table .......................................................................................................................47 Tab. 8.2: qIDmini R1170I Reader to tag link profiles .............................................................................................................................48
INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 6 1 INTRODUCTION Product Description The qIDmini (Model R1170I) is a handheld reader of the easy2read© product family, compliant with UHF RFID ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 standards. The qIDmini has an integrated antenna suited for short to medium range applications and, thanks to the Bluetooth® communication interface, it is a perfect UHF RFID add-on for any Bluetooth® enabled host such as a PC, a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet. The reader is compatible with Windows XP/7, Windows CE/Mobile, Android, iPhone and iPad. The HID version supports native keyboard emulation allowing to interact directly with legacy application, office automation SW or any other generic solution requiring manual input. When paired to a smartphone or a tablet, the qIDmini is a cost effective alternative to more expensive handheld devices. Designed for mobile operators in indoor or outdoor areas, the qIDmini is ideal for in-store inventory management, field sales mobility, service and maintenance applications. Fig. 1.1: qIDmini R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader The reader is available either in ETSI or FCC version (see § Ordering Options page 10):  865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1) (Mod. R1170IEHIDP and R1170IEAPLP)  902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP)
INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 7 The reader is available in two models: APPLE or HID (see § Ordering Options page 10):  APPLE model  EASY2RD profile: the reader can be connected to all the devices supporting the Bluetooth SPP profile and to iOS devices.  HID profile: not supported.  HID model  EASY2RD profile: the reader can be connected to all the devices supporting the Bluetooth SPP profile but not to iOS devices.  HID profile: the reader can be connected to all the devices supporting the Bluetooth HID profile (keyboard emulation), including iOS devices. For more information about EASY2RD and HID profiles, please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page 43. Front panel The qIDmini R1170I front panel houses the following LEDs and buttons (see figure below): Fig. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Front Panel No. Name Description 1 Display LCD Alphanumeric (8 chars x 2 lines) 2 Link LED Indicates the Bluetooth and USB/charger connection (see § Tab. 1.3: qIDmini R1170I Bluetooth LED status table) 3 Power LED Indicates the reader status and battery level (see § Tab. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Power LED Status Table) 4 Trigger button Inventory mode: press to perform an inventory cycle (hold down the button to repeat inventory cycles) Menu mode: quick press to scroll, hold down for a few seconds to activate an option 5 Power button Press the button to switch on the reader, press for at least 2 seconds to switch it off Menu mode: press to return to the main menu Tab. 1.1: qIDmini R1170I Front Panel LEDs and Buttons
INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 8 Status Description Green Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 35÷100% Orange Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 15÷35% Red Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 0÷15% Tab. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Power LED Status Table Status Description OFF No connection established Orange USB cable connected (both to a PC or to the AC power adapter) Blue Bluetooth connected Tab. 1.3: qIDmini R1170I Bluetooth LED status table Charging The qIDmini R1170I is supplied with an USB cable and a power supply for charging (see § Accessories page 8). When you put the reader in charge, the display lights up and shows the blinking charge indicator. The fixed indication "charge 100%" informs you that the charging is complete. USB connector A micro USB Type B socket connector is located in the bottom side of qIDmini R1170I and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below: Fig. 1.3: qIDmini R1170I Accessories
INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 9 Development Kit R1170IDK – Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader Development Kit is available: Fig. 1.4: R1170IDK – qIDmini Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader Development Kit The qIDmini R1170IDK development kit is a complete RFID set up, for a quick implementation of RFID solutions. It includes:  n. 1 R1170I qIDmini Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader  n. 1 Set of Labels  n. 1 A927Z Temperature Logger Tag  n. 1 RT0005 Temperature Logger Tag  n. 1 Lanyard  n. 1 Retractable Roller  n. 1 Power supply  n. 1 USB cable
INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 10 Ordering Options Code Description Reader WR1170IEAPLP R1170IEAPLP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader (ETSI) with Apple profile WR1170IEHIDP R1170IEHIDP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader (ETSI) with HID profile WR1170IUAPLP R1170IUAPLP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader (FCC) with Apple profile WR1170IUHIDP R1170IUHIDP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader (FCC) with HID profile Development kit WR1170IDKEAP R1170IDKEAP - Development kit with qIDmini - R1170I Reader (ETSI with Apple profile) and demo tags WR1170IDKEHI R1170IDKEHI - Development kit with qIDmini - R1170I Reader (ETSI with HID profile) and demo tags WR1170IDKUAP R1170IDKUA - Development kit with qIDmini - R1170I Reader (FCC with Apple profile) and demo tags WR1170IDKUHI R1170IDKUA - Development kit with qIDmini - R1170I Reader (FCC with HID profile) and demo tags In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the Apple/HID models and different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS): APPLE MODEL1 PROFILES EASY2RD HID ANDROID √ - PC √ - iOS √ - HID MODEL2 PROFILES EASY2RD HID ANDROID √ √ PC √ √ iOS - √ Tab. 1.4: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS 1 APPLE Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEAPLP, WR1170IUAPLP, WR1170IDKEAP, WR1170IDKUAP 2 HID Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEHIDP, WR1170IUHIDP, WR1170IDKEHI, WR1170IDKUHI
GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 11 2 GETTING STARTED Introduction This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your qIDmini (Model R1170I) reader. The qIDmini R1170I has two communication interfaces: USB and Bluetooth. The last one is the preferred communication interface using the SPP profile (Serial Port Profile). After powering on the reader, the Bluetooth interface is available to accept incoming connection requests (discoverable) from Bluetooth enabled hosts like PCs, PDAs, Tablets, Smartphones and so on. In the qIDmini Configuration Menu you can choose between two different profile options:  EASY2RD (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. For details on the use with the EASY2RD profile please refer to § QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE chapter page 16.  HID3: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use on the HID profile please refer to § QIDMINI HID PROFILE chapter page 31. The reader is sold with the factory profile set to EASY2RD. This guide helps you to getting started with your reader using the EASY2RD profile. Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android 1. Download the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App from the qIDmini R1170I web page, by clicking on the Android APP on Google Play icon. 2. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App. 3 HID profile is not available for qIDmini R1170I with APPLE profile (ordering options: WR1170IEAPLP, WR1170IUAPLP, WR1170IDKEAP, WR1170IDKUAP)
GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 12 3. Click on “Add reader”: 4. Click on “Bluetooth” in the “Connection Type” window:
GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 13 5. Click on “yes” to confirm the Bluetooth permission request: 6. Select the qIDmini R1170I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices:
GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 14 7. Confirm the passkey: 8. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 9. To start using your qIDmini R1170I, click on the reader line:
GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 15 10. Click on “Start Inventory”: 11. A list of the read tags is shown:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 16 3 QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE Introduction Choosing the EASY2RD profile option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. For details on the available profiles and on the activation method please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page 43. Note that the APPLE model reader (see § Ordering Options page 10) can be connected to all devices using the EASY2RD profile, while the HID model reader can be connected through the EASY2RD profile to all devices except the iOS ones. In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the Apple/HID models and different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS) in the EASY2RD profile: ANDROID PC iOS APPLE MODEL4 √ √ √ HID MODEL5 √ √ - Tab. 3.1: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS in the EASY2RD profile 4 APPLE Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEAPLP, WR1170IUAPLP, WR1170IDKEAP, WR1170IDKUAP 5 HID Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEHIDP, WR1170IUHIDP, WR1170IDKEHI, WR1170IDKUHI
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 17 Android devices Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android 1. Download the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App from the qIDmini R1170I web page, by clicking on the Android App on Google Play icon. 2. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App. 3. Click on “Add reader”:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 18 4. Click on “Bluetooth” in the “Connection Type” window: 5. Click on “yes” to confirm the Bluetooth permission request:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 19 6. Select the qIDmini R1170I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices: 7. Confirm the passkey:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 20 8. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 9. To start using your qIDmini R1170I, click on the reader line: 10. Click on “Start Inventory”:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 21 11. A list of the read tags is shown:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 22 Windows PCs Bluetooth Communication Setup 1. In case of Windows 8 Operating System: Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Add a Bluetooth Device: Select the qID mini R1170I reader and click on “Pair”:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 23 Click on “yes” to confirm the passcode: In case of Windows XP Operating System, when discovered by the host, the qIDmini reader can be identified by its Bluetooth device name and paired using the pass-key; both parameters are provided below:  Bluetooth device name: “qIDmini“ + device serial number  Pass-key: 1234 2. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. Now you can use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application to control the reader. For details refer to § Connecting the qIDmini using the Easy Controller for Windows page 26. Warning: Note that, in the EASY2RD profile, holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from qIDmini R1170I web page, Documents section).
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 24 USB Communication Setup The qIDmini reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. In order to correctly operate with the reader you need to install a driver. 1. Power ON the reader and plug the USB cable into the qIDmini USB port. 2. In order to connect the qIDmini reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site from the qIDmini R1170I web page, SW/FW section or from the Software and Firmware download area. 3. Open the System properties: go to Control Panel → All Control Panel Items → System and click on Device Manager.
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 25 4. After having installed the driver, the reader is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port (VCP): Now you can use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application to control the reader. For details refer to § Connecting the qIDmini using the Easy Controller for Windows page 26. Warning: Note that, in the EASY2RD profile, holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from qIDmini R1170I web page, Documents section).
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 26 Connecting the qIDmini using the Easy Controller for Windows Both USB and Bluetooth interface creates virtual COM ports on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. The activation of the EASY2RD profile is required to connect the qIDmini using the Easy Controller application for Windows. Follow the steps below to connect the qIDmini reader using the Easy Controller for Windows via Bluetooth: 1. Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows software and install it. 2. Connect the qIDmini reader to your PC using either the USB or the Bluetooth connection. 3. Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Open Settings:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 27 4. Look for the emulated serial port in the “Bluetooth Settings”: 5. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. 6. On the main application window click on File → Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. 7. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box. 8. Click on Connect. 9. Place a tag in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main window. For more information on the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows application usage, please refer to the relevant user manual: you can download it from the qIDmini R1170I web page, Documents Section, from the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows web page or in the Manual and Documents web area. A CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android application is also available. For more information please refer to the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android web page.
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 28 iOS devices Bluetooth Communication Setup 1. On your iOS device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth: 2. A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 29 3. Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: 4. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 5. Download the CAEN RFID qID Start App from the qIDmini R1170I web page, by clicking on the App Store icon. 6. Launch the qID Start App:
QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 30 7. Now you can start the tag inventory just clicking on button. You can see the EPC of the tags displayed on the screen:
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 31 4 QIDMINI HID PROFILE Introduction Choosing the HID profile option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the available profiles and on the activation method please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page 43. Note that the APPLE model reader (see § Ordering Options page 10) does not implement the Bluetooth HID profile, while the HID model reader can be connected through the HID profile to all the devices, including the iOS ones. In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the Apple/HID models and different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS) in the HID profile: ANDROID PC iOS APPLE MODEL6 - - - HID MODEL7 √ √ √ Tab. 4.1: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS in the HID profile Android devices Bluetooth Communication Setup 1. On your Android device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth. A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown: 6 APPLE Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEAPLP, WR1170IUAPLP, WR1170IDKEAP, WR1170IDKUAP 7 HID Model Ordering Options: WR1170IEHIDP, WR1170IUHIDP, WR1170IDKEHI, WR1170IDKUHI
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 32 2. Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: 3. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 4. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). 5. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. 6. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags: Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the qIDmini will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (qIDmini switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host). You can verify this behaviour looking at the blue LED that, in this case, turns ON automatically as soon as you switch on the qIDmini.
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 33 Windows PCs Bluetooth Communication Setup 1. In case of Windows 8 Operating System: Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Add a Bluetooth Device: Select the qID mini R1170I reader and click on “Pair”:
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 34 Click on “yes” to confirm the passcode: In case of Windows XP Operating System, when discovered by the host, the qIDmini reader can be identified by its Bluetooth device name and paired using the pass-key; both parameters are provided below:  Bluetooth device name: “qIDmini“ + device serial number  Pass-key: 1234 2. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 3. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). 4. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. 5. On the text editing window you will see the EPCs of the tags: Example with a .txt file:
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 35 Example with Microsoft Excel: Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the qIDmini will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (qIDmini switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host). You can verify this behaviour looking at the blue LED that, in this case, turns ON automatically as soon as you switch on the qIDmini.
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 36 USB Communication Setup The qIDmini reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. In order to correctly operate with the reader you need to install a driver. 1. Power ON the reader and plug the USB cable into the qIDmini USB port. 2. In order to connect the qIDmini reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site from the qIDmini R1170I web page, SW/FW section or from the Software and Firmware download area. 3. Open the System properties (right click on My computer icon) → All Control Panel Items → System and click on Device Manager.
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 37 4. After having installed the driver, the reader is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port (VCP): Warning: Note that, when configured in the HID profile, the qIDmini reader cannot be controlled using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application. The qIDmini reader, when configured in the HID profile and connected via USB to a PC, sends the EPCs of the detected tags on the serial port as ASCII characters. So, in order to operate with the reader in this configuration, follow these steps: 1. Launch a terminal emulator application (e.g Hyperterminal) 2. Connect the terminal emulator application to the virtual COM port assigned to the qIDmini reader 3. Press the trigger button to perform an inventory cycle (hold down the button to repeat inventory cycles) 4. The EPCs are displayed on the terminal emulator window
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 38 iOS devices Bluetooth Communication Setup 1. On your iOS device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth: 2. A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown:
QIDMINI HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 39 3. Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: 4. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. 5. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). 6. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. 7. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags:
RESET THE QIDMINI READER - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 40 5 RESET THE QIDMINI READER To reset the reader, press the power and the trigger buttons (see § Fig. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Front Panel page 7) simultaneously for about six seconds and then release the buttons. The reader restarts by itself. Warning: Note that the reader SHALL NOT be connected to the USB port or to the battery charger during the reset, otherwise the reader enters in the firmware upgrade state. If, by mistake, you entered in the firmware upgrade state, in order to restore the normal reader operation, disconnect the USB cable and repeat the reset procedure.
QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 41 6 QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU Introduction To access the main menu, turn on the device and hold down the trigger button within two second. To scroll through the main menu, press quickly the trigger button. The qIDmini R1170I menu options are the following:  PROFILE  BEEP  VIBRATE  POWER To select a menu option, hold down the trigger button.
QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 42 The complete structure of the qIDmini R1170I menu is the following: EASY2RD PROFILE HID PWR UP BEEP PWR DOWN SCAN TAG PWR UP VIBRATE PWR DOWN SCAN TAG 25 mW 50 mW POWER 100 mW 200 mW 500 mW
QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 43 PROFILE Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 41. The PROFILE menu is the first option of the main menu. To select it, hold down the trigger button. To scroll through the PROFILE options, press quickly the trigger button. The PROFILE submenu options are the following:  EASY2RD (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. For details on the use with the EASY2RD profile please refer to § QIDMINI EASY2RD PROFILE chapter page 16.  HID8: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use on the HID profile please refer to § QIDMINI HID PROFILE chapter page 31. To return to the main menu, quickly press the power button. The currently active profile is marked with an asterisk. You can activate only one profile at a time. To activate a different profile, scroll through the PROFILE options by pressing quickly the trigger button until the desired profile is displayed. Hold down the trigger button for a few seconds: the name of the profile will begin to flash. Once activated, the device returns to the main menu. When you turn on the reader, the display shows the currently active profile and then the message "ready" to inform you that the reader is ready to operate. Warning: Note that if the reader is in the HID profile you must disconnect it from any connected device before to select another profile. BEEP Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 41. To scroll through the menu options, press quickly the trigger button. The BEEP menu is the second option of the menu. To select it, hold down the trigger button. The BEEP submenu options are the following:  PWRUP: beep at the power on of the reader  PWRDOWN: beep at the power off of the reader  SCANTAG: beep at the identification of a tag To enable/disable the submenu options, scroll through the BEEP options menu by pressing quickly the trigger button until the desired BEEP option and then hold down the trigger button for a few seconds. Scroll through enable and disable options by pressing quickly the trigger button and hold down the trigger button for a few seconds to activate one of them. The enable (or disable) option will begin to flash. Once activated, the device returns to the main menu. The currently active state is marked with an asterisk. By default, all the BEEP options are disabled. Note that you can enable or disable the beeper for any option independently so that the beeper can be active on more than one option simultaneously. To return to the main menu, quickly press the power button. 8 HID profile is not available for qIDmini R1170I with APPLE profile (ordering options: WR1170IEAPLP, WR1170IUAPLP, WR1170IDKEAP, WR1170IDKUAP)
QIDMINI CONFIGURATION MENU - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 44 VIBRATE Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 41. To scroll through the menu options, press quickly the trigger button. The VIBRATE menu is the third option of the menu. To select it, hold down the trigger button. The VIBRATE submenu options are the following:  PWRUP: vibration at the power on of the reader  PWRDOWN: vibration at the power off of the reader  SCANTAG: vibration at the identification of a tag To enable/disable the submenu options, scroll through the VIBRATE options menu by pressing quickly the trigger button until the desired VIBRATE option and then hold down the trigger button for a few seconds. Scroll through enable and disable options by pressing quickly the trigger button and hold down the trigger button for a few seconds for the activation of one of them. The enable (or disable) option will begin to flash. Once activated, the device returns to the main menu. The currently active state is marked with an asterisk. By default, all the VIBRATE options are disabled. Note that you can enable or disable the vibration for any option independently so that the vibration can be active on more than one option simultaneously. To return to the main menu, quickly press the power button. POWER Through the POWER menu you can set the power level emitted by the reader. Note that, when the reader is configured in the EASY2RD profile, to set the power you can also use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SetPower function of the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 41. To scroll through the menu options, press quickly the trigger button. The POWER menu is the fourth option of the menu. To select it, hold down the trigger button. The POWER submenu options are the following:  25 mW  50 mW  100 mW  200 mW  500 mW To scroll through the POWER options, press quickly the trigger button. To return to the main menu, quickly press the power button. The currently active power is marked with an asterisk. By default, the 200 mW power level is active. You can activate only one power level at a time. To activate a different power level, scroll through the POWER options by pressing quickly the trigger button until the desired power level is displayed. Hold down the trigger button for a few seconds: the power level option will begin to flash. Once activated, the device returns to the main menu.
QIDMINI FIRMWARE UPGRADE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 45 7 QIDMINI FIRMWARE UPGRADE Firmware Upgrade The qIDmini R1170I firmware upgrade can be managed via USB by using the SW upgrade program. The qIDmini Upgrade Tool is available for free at the qIDmini R1170I web page of the CAEN RFID Web Site, SW/FW section. In order to upgrade the firmware follow the steps described below: 1. Connect the qIDmini reader to the USB port of the PC. 2. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for about six seconds. 3. Open the FW upgrade program. 4. Click on Next button: 5. In the window you will see the message “Found 1 device” (if the message is “No device connected” repeat the points 2,3, 4 and 5).
QIDMINI FIRMWARE UPGRADE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 46 6. Select the FW image file by clicking on the “Browse” button: 7. Click on the “Upgrade Firmware” button and wait for the upgrade process to be completed. 8. At the end of procedure, if the upgrade has been successfully performed, you will see the messages reported in the image below and the module is ready for normal operation.
QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 47 8 QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Table Frequency Band 865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1) (Mod. R1170IEHIDP and R1170IEAPLP) 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP) RF Power Programmable in 18 levels from 5dBm e.r.p. (3mW e.r.p.) to 22dBm e.r.p. (150mW e.r.p.) Antenna Integrated linear (horizontal) Number of Channels 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.)(Mod. R1170IEHIDP and R1170IEAPLP) 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247)(Mod. R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP) Standard Compliance ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 Read Range up to 90cm (typical) Connectivity USB Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) device port Bluetooth Interface: Class 2 with output power 4dBm e.i.r.p. Virtual COM port parameters: - Baudrate: up to 230.400kbps - Databits: 8 - Stopbits: 1 - Parity: none - Flow control: none HID profile available (mod. R1170IEHIDP and R1170IUHIDP) Apple compatibility available (mod. R1170IEAPLP and R1170IUAPLP) User Interface Button #1:ON/OFF Button #2: Trigger Led #1: power indication and battery status (green: high; red: low) Led #2: communication activity (blue: Bluetooth; orange: USB) Buzzer: bitonal for events signalling Vibration: for events signalling Display: LCD Alphanumeric (8 chars x 2 lines) Internal Buffer Size 48kByte (equivalent to 4096 EPC codes@96bit) (TBC) Battery Type Li-Ion 3.7V, 570mAh Battery Life Operating: > 12h with 40.000 tag readings Standby: > 15 days Battery Charging Time 2h (typical) IP Rating IP 32 Dimensions (W)99 x (L)54 x (H)20 mm3 max. (3.9 x 2.1 x 0.8 in3) Length of USB cable 1.5 m Operating Temperature -10 °C to +55 °C Weight 57 g Tab. 8.1: qIDmini R1170I Technical Specifications Table Warning: The RF settings must match the country/region of operating to comply with local laws and regulations. The usage of the reader in different countries/regions from the one in which the device has been sold is not allowed.
QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 48 Reader – Tag Link Profiles The qIDmini R1170I reader supports different modulations and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol [RD1]. All profiles that have been tested for the compliance with ETSI and FCC regulations are reported in the following table: Link profile # Regulation Modulation Return Link 0 ETSI - FCC PR–ASK; f=40kHz FM0; f = 40kHz 1 ETSI - FCC PR–ASK; f=40kHz Miller (M=4); f = 256kHz9 2 ETSI - FCC PR–ASK; f=40kHz Miller (M=4); f = 320kHz Tab. 8.2: qIDmini R1170I Reader to tag link profiles 9 Default value.
QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 49 Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of qIDmini R1170I are shown in the following figures. Model R1170IE (ETSI version) Fig. 8.1: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 8.2: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern V plane
QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 50 Model R1170IU (FCC version) Fig. 8.3: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 8.4: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern V plane
QIDMINI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual 51 9 QIDMINI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: a. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modification not approved by CAEN RFID could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Warning: this device is intended for use on extremities or mainly operated in extremity only. When it is body worn i.e. via the lanyard accessory the user shall not perform tag’s reading operations.

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