CipherLab 1861 Handheld RFID Reader User Manual

CipherLab Co., Ltd. Handheld RFID Reader

User Manual

1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader CP50/9600/8400/Universal Version 1.00
Copyright © 2012 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited. Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. For product consultancy and technical support, please contact your local sales representative. Also, you may visit our web site for more information. The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All brand, product and service, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners. The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement. CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. Website: http://www.cipherlab.com IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA 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 or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
FOR EUROPE This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009 Safety of Information Technology Equipment - EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks; Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1: 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks; Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements - EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz - EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment - EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - EN 302 208-1 V1.4.1: 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement - EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN50371 : 2002 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (10 MHz - 300 GHz) -- General public SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.  DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the reader or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that battery should be recycled in a proper way.  Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the reader or its peripherals to operate properly. CARE & MAINTENANCE  This reader is intended for industrial use. The reader is rated IP64, however, it may do damage to the reader when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.  DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to move any cover that is included on the reader.  If you want to put away the reader for a period of time, download the collected data to a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the reader and battery pack separately.  When the reader resumes its work, the battery will take a certain time to become fully charged.  If you shall find the reader malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales representative.
Version Date Notes RELEASE NOTES
1.00 Initial Release 0.76 Jun. 29, 2012 Modify: Modify default value of command indicating beep to disable Modify: Modify default value of EPC tag type to “SGTIN96” 0.75 Jun. 26, 2012 Modify: The sequences of Introduce and Quick Start Delete: Reader switcher – wrong switcher confgiuration related information Delete: USB charging & communication about “charging” wording Modify: 186xconfiguration about HyperTerminal descriptions Modify: 1.1.3 Remove bt_ps related command and descriptions to BT chapter Modify: 1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm: modify batter voltage value with persent specified. Delete: 1.2 Memory – “flash” wording Delete: 1.2.1 Bluttooth connection Modify: 1.2.3 Memory Mode – clear memory Modify: 1.3 Function Key action and PIN code form Modify: 1.4.1 Normal mode – LED form : LED5-Memory status Modify: 1.4.2 Temporary mode – Note descriptions Modify: chapter 2 and 2.2 topic Modify: Remove 3.1 USB Connection to Quick Start Modify: Remove 3.4.3 Restore to default to Quick Start Add: 4.2 descriptions to output data format Remove: 4.3 illustrations Remove: 4.3 Press “Space” key (character) to clear the inputted data description Modify: 4.3.2 RFID power on to UHF Power on and default value=0 Modify: 4.4 Descriptions to Prefix/Suffix Code and delete example 3 Modify: Remove 4.6 Alternate Mode to Chapter 6 Modify: 5.1 Multi-Tag description Delete: 5.2.1 “operation time will not be refreshed when a new timeout is configured.” description. Delete: 5.3 RFID Host Mode Modify: 5.3 selected / eliminated to included/excluded Modify: 5.3 Length Max. value to 256 Remove 5.4.3 EPC Encoding Scheme to 5.4.1 Add: 2.3.4 and 2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay, 2.3.5 and 2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode 0.70 Jun. 12, 2012 Draft Version 0.60 May. 25, 2012 Draft Version 0.55 May. 10, 2012 Draft Version 0.50 Apr. 20, 2012 Draft Version
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 2 - For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 - For Europe ..................................................................................................................................... - 1 - Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 2 - Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 2 - RELEASE NOTES .............................................................................................................................. - 3 - INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1 Getting Familiarized with RFID Reader ............................................................................................ 1 Installing Battery to RFID Reader ................................................................................................ 1 Charging the Battery for RFID Reader ........................................................................................ 2 Charging the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................ 3 Inside the Package ............................................................................................................................ 5 Features ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 5 QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Power on RFID Reader ...................................................................................................................... 8 Connecting USB Cable ...................................................................................................................... 8 Issuing Commands via USB Connection .......................................................................................... 9 Using HyperTerminal .................................................................................................................... 9 Confirming the USB Connection ................................................................................................ 14 Default Settings ............................................................................................................................... 15 Save User Settings as Defaults ................................................................................................. 15 Restore User/Factory Defaults .................................................................................................. 15 Reader Switcher .............................................................................................................................. 16 Combining with a Terminal ............................................................................................................. 16 186xConfiguration .......................................................................................................................... 18 UNDERSTANDING RFID READER....................................................................................................... 19 1.1 Power ......................................................................................................................................... 21 1.1.1 Power ON .......................................................................................................................... 21 1.1.2 Power OFF ......................................................................................................................... 21 1.1.3 Power Saving Mode ......................................................................................................... 22 1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 23 1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 24 1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................ 25 1.2.2 Memory Mode .................................................................................................................. 27 1.3 Function Key ............................................................................................................................. 31 1.4 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 33 1.4.1 Normal Mode .................................................................................................................... 33 1.4.2 Temporary Mode .............................................................................................................. 34 1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode ................................................................................................ 37 1.5 Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................ 38
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.6 Vibrator ...................................................................................................................................... 42 1.7 RTC ............................................................................................................................................ 43 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ........................................................................................................... 45 2.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................................................ 46 2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type .................................................................................................... 46 2.3 Bluetooth® HID .......................................................................................................................... 48 2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type .......................................................... 48 2.3.2 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 51 2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 55 2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 56 2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ......................................................................................... 56 2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave ............................................................................................................... 57 2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................................................................................ 58 2.5.1 Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode ........................................................................... 58 2.6 USB HID via 3610 ..................................................................................................................... 59 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 60 2.6.2 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 63 2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 67 2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 68 2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ......................................................................................... 68 2.7 USB VCOM via 3610 ................................................................................................................. 69 SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION .......................................................................................................... 71 3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle .......................................................................................... 72 3.1.1 Change Interface .............................................................................................................. 72 3.1.2 Configure Related Settings .............................................................................................. 73 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave ........................................................................................ 75 3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master .................................................................................................... 84 3.2 Connecting via 3610 ................................................................................................................ 88 3.2.1 USB HID via 3610 Connection ........................................................................................ 89 3.2.2 USB VCOM via 3610 Connection .................................................................................... 90 3.3 Disconnection ........................................................................................................................... 92 3.3.1 Break a Connection .......................................................................................................... 92 3.3.2 Reset a Connection .......................................................................................................... 92 3.4 Bluetooth® Power Saving ......................................................................................................... 92 DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT .................................................................................................................. 95 4.1 Letter Case (HID Mode Only) .................................................................................................... 96 4.2 Output Format ........................................................................................................................... 96 4.3 Data Output ............................................................................................................................... 97 4.3.1 Time stamp Section ......................................................................................................... 98 4.3.2 Data Count Section ........................................................................................................ 103 4.3.3 Data Section ................................................................................................................... 106 4.4 Prefix/Suffix Code ................................................................................................................... 110 4.5 Section Sequence ................................................................................................................... 113 RFID SCAN ....................................................................................................................................... 117 5.1 Scan Mode .............................................................................................................................. 117 5.2 Scan Time ............................................................................................................................... 119 5.2.1 Timeout ........................................................................................................................... 119
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.2.2 Delay Time ...................................................................................................................... 121 5.3 Filter ......................................................................................................................................... 122 5.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme ................................................................................................... 122 5.3.2 Included EPC .................................................................................................................. 124 5.3.3 Excluded EPC .................................................................................................................. 127 5.3.4 EPC Encoding ................................................................................................................. 129 5.4 Multi-Tag .................................................................................................................................. 131 5.4.1 Counter ........................................................................................................................... 131 5.4.2 Counter Reload .............................................................................................................. 132 5.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep ............................................................................................................... 133 5.5 Access Tag .............................................................................................................................. 134 5.5.1 Tag Memory .................................................................................................................... 134 5.5.2 Read/Write Tag .............................................................................................................. 136 ALTERNATE MODE ........................................................................................................................... 141 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 145 System ........................................................................................................................................... 145 Communications ........................................................................................................................... 145 Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 146 Physical Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 146 Environmental Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 147 Programming Support ................................................................................................................... 147 Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 147 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...................................................................................................................... 149 Before Upgrading .......................................................................................................................... 149 How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................ 149 Use 3610 .................................................................................................................................. 149 Use Direct USB Virtual COM .................................................................................................... 150 Use Bluetooth® Dongle ............................................................................................................ 151 Use <F2>+<Trigger> ................................................................................................................ 152 How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware .................................................................................................. 152 Upgrade 3610 CPU Firmware ................................................................................................. 152 Upgrade 3610 USB Bridge Firmware...................................................................................... 153 ASCII TABLE ..................................................................................................................................... 155 SCAN CODE ...................................................................................................................................... 157 STATUS CODE .................................................................................................................................. 159
1 1800 Series RFID Reader is designed to be the most flexible and reliable rugged RFID gun with ergonomic form factor on the market. In terms of hardware specifically designed to work as lightweight, ergonomic design, user-friendly LED display, easy snap-on structure, storage capability and aggressive read-and-write range, 1800 Series RFID Reader provides an efficient and complete solution for various applications upon combine with the terminals via mobile computer mount. Integrated with terminals’ functions via USB or Bluetooth to collect a larger data than general reader, you may take diversification application for different user demands or environment. For the environment, 1800 Series RFID Reader is also equipped with IP64 and 1.5m drop resistance features. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate 1800 Series RFID Reader. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use. Thank you for choosing CipherLab products! GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH RFID READER INSTALLING BATTERY TO RFID READER This RFID Reader is powered by a removable 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collection, we suggest it is better to purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation. 1) Turn the battery latch to unlock position. 2) Remove the battery cover. 3) Insert the battery into the battery compartment directly so that the metal contacts on the battery are met with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure that the battery is snugly fit into the compartment. INTRODUCTION
2 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4) Shut the battery cover back to the RFID Reader until it clicks into place. 5) If the battery is charged successfully, press the <Trigger>, RFID Reader will be powered on. If you can not power on the RFID Reader, maybe one of the issues comes from battery. Then charge the battery to full. It may take approximately 4 hours to charge the battery to full capacity. Note: (1) Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. (2) When the main battery charge becomes low, you need to charge the battery as soon as possible or replace it with a charged one. While replacing the battery, make sure the power is turned off. CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR RFID READER The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the RFID Reader. For RFID Reader, use the adapter to charger the battery. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full. 1) Install the battery to RFID Reader. 2) Remove the power cover. 3) Connect the power cord to the power jack. 4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet. 5) The RFID Reader LED1 will be flashing red during charging. When the charging is done, the LED1 will turn off. When charging error occurs, the LED1 will turn solid red. For example, a bad or missing battery.
3 Introduction Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER Instead of direct charging with adapter, you may use a charger to charge the battery. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. 1) Connect the power supply cord to the power port located on the back of the charger. 2) Insert the battery to the end. 3) Confirm the lock bolt locks the battery certainly. 4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet. 5) Once the power and battery are ready, the LED indicator lights. 6) After finishing charge, press down the lock bolt directly to pull out the battery.
4 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Status LED Meaning Blue, Solid Charger power ON Red, Solid Charging battery Green, Solid Charging done Blue/Red Ratio 0.5s:0.5s Error Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.
5 Introduction INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship device.  1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader  Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  Direct USB Cable  Power Adapter  Product CD  Quick Guide  Test Tags FEATURES  Ergonomic design - ruggedized yet streamlined, with ergonomics handheld  Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial standard IP64  CipherLab Proprietary operating system  4MB flash memory for Memory Mode operation  Provides up to 2KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN)  UHF RFID Reader  Ambidextrous friendly Trigger  Connectivity includes Bluetooth® and USB  Programmable feedback includes beeper and vibrator  Support user-friendly LED1~5 display with 3 colors  Support distance scan up to 100cm reading performance and 50cm writing ability.  Programming support includes System API, 8/9 and CP Series (LIB and DLL).  Accessory for single-split-type battery charger ACCESSORIES Rich choices of optional accessories are available for you to enhance the total performance of the RFID Reader.  Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  External Battery Charger  Direct USB Cable  Power Cable  Mobile Computer Mount
6 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual QUICK START
7 Quick Start OVERVIEW LED Icon Meaning Power Bluetooth® Communication RFID Tag Access Data Transmission Reader Indicator/Memory Low
8 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual POWER ON RFID READER Be sure the battery is full charging before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the <Trigger> to power on RFID Reader directly. Note: The LED2 will flash blue when you power on the RFID Reader successfully. CONNECTING USB CABLE RFID Reader supports a USB port for connecting to the host computer. You can issue commands via an available USB cable. 1) Remove the USB port cover. 2) Connect the USB communication cable to USB port. (USB logo shall face down) 3) Connect the other end of USB cable to the host computer.
9 Quick Start ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION USB connection can be used for issuing commands and upload data to host computer. Below are the procedures to create a USB connection before using RFID Reader. USING HYPERTERMINAL On the host computer: 1) Go to the “Device Manager” on the host computer to confirm used COM port. For example below, the USB Virtual COM_CDC - COM3 is used. Note: For USB Interface type, the default value is VCOM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface or Function Key used for selecting USB type during operation. Before beginning to use RFID Reader, you have to install the available driver on the host computer firstly. The USB virtual COM driver (CDC or Silicon) between RFID Reader and host computer must be the same. 2) Use a test application to confirm the connection between host computer and RFID Reader. E.g. HyperTerminal. Open the HyperTerminal on the host computer. 3) Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection. Click “OK” to continue.
10 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4) According to Step 1 to select the proper connected COM port, e.g. COM3. 5) Click “OK”.
11 Quick Start 6) In the COM3 Properties window, you can click the “Restore Defaults” to use default values for connection. Then, click “OK”. Note: After finishing the COM Properties configuration, the connected icon on the HyperTerminal will be changed from to automatically.
12 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 7) In the HyperTerminal window, click on the tool bar to open Properties configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab. 8) Click [ASCII Setup] to open ASCII Setup window and some check boxes need to be selected for normalized issuing commands, see below. Click “OK”.
13 Quick Start 9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click OK.
14 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION Now, it begins to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is successfully, the HyperTerminal will take a response. Note: If the connection fails, check the USB Interface type whether configured correctly, the default value is ‘127’ for virtual COM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.
15 Quick Start DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the RFID Reader to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must issue “#@sys_svusrtbl” command. Note: After issuing the command, the current settings will be saved as user defaults. Command: #@sys_svusrtbl\r Purpose Save User Defined Setting Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r RESTORE USER/FACTORY DEFAULTS For the RFID Reader to restore the User Defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must issue “#@sys_ldstbl=1” command. Alternatively, you can also issue “#@sys_ldstbl=0” command to restore Factory Default. Command: #@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r Purpose Load Default Setting Request #@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r [m]: ‘0’ – Factory Default ‘1’ – User Default Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: Restore the default values will discount the Bluetooth® connection and erase all connected devices.
16 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual READER SWITCHER RFID Reader supports a switcher that is used to switch between RFID Reader and Alternate trigger scan. Switch to right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger. Make sure the reader switcher is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode. For more Alternate mode information, please refer to Alternate Mode. COMBINING WITH A TERMINAL If you wish to combine with a terminal, you have to remove the mounting plate cover and install the mobile computer mount, follow these steps to remove the mounting plate cover: 1) Place the RFID Reader erectly on a flat and clean surface. 2) Slide the mounting plate cover latch to unlock position.
17 Quick Start 3) Remove the mounting plate cover.
18 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 186XCONFIGURATION You can configure the RFID Reader by issuing commands or 186xConfiguration Utility. For HyperTerminal: You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send commands to RFID Reader via USB Cable. The commands are not case sensitive. The example command common format is showed as below: Example: #@sys_time?<CR> Get the system time →information. #@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]<CR> Set the system time. →[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s] are the parameters of system time. Note: A serial command consists of Prefix, Text and Suffix. The prefix consists of “#” and “@”. “?” or “=” is specified to suffix. \r or <CR> is specified for the “Enter” of your keyboard. For 186xConfiguration Utility: CipherLab supports a Windows®-based Software Utility to allow you to configure RFID Reader easily. For more information, refer to 186xConfiguration User Guide.
19 This chapter explains the features and usage of RFID Reader. Before configuring RFID Reader, you have to understand the information by issuing “#@sys_info?” command firstly. Command: #@sys_info?\r Purpose Get System Information Response OK,[m]\r[n]\r[o]\r[p]\r[Q]\r [m]: string that indicates model name “1861E” – Basic UHF type Europe Band “1861U” – Basic UHF type US Band “1861J” – Basic UHF type Japan Band [n]: string that indicates serial number [o]: string that indicates kernel version [p]: string that indicates user version [q]: string that indicates BTMACID ERR,[code]\r Example: IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ...................................................................... 21 1.2 Memory .................................................................... 24 1.3 Function Key ............................................................. 31 1.4 LED Indicators ........................................................... 33 1.5 Buzzer ..................................................................... 38 1.6 Vibrator .................................................................... 42 1.7 RTC ......................................................................... 43 Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING RFID READER
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21 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.1 POWER RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 3.7V/2500mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it via charger or adapter. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. During normal operation, the RFID Reader can work for up to 10 hours. Warning: The battery cover must be in position. If not, the RFID Reader cannot turn on. For a new battery, make sure it is fully charged before you begin to use it. Always prepare a spare batter, especially when you are working on a non-stop operation. 1.1.1 POWER ON After installing the battery, press the <Trigger> for 2 seconds. The RFID Reader will respond with a long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off. 1.1.2 POWER OFF The RFID Reader will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off). You can power off the RFID Reader by pressing both <F1>+<F2> keys or issuing command on the host computer described below. Auto Power Off (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to automatically shut down after idling 10 minutes. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0. Command: #@sys_off\r Purpose System Shutdown Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@sys_tpoff?\r Purpose Get the Delay Time of System Shutdown Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘10’) [m]: ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Unit=minute) ERR,[code]\r #@sys_tpoff=[m]\r Purpose Set the Delay Time of System Shutdown Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r If you want to keep system always alive, you can issue “#@sys_kalive” command. If the delay time for system shutdown and power saving mode are not zero, this command will prevent the RFID Reader from entering the power saving mode or shutting down itself.
22 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@sys_kalive\r Purpose Keep the System Alive Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 1.1.3 POWER SAVING MODE Power Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to idle at full-speed for 2 minutes before it enters power saving mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0. However, the Power Saving setting will not take effect when data is transmitting via Bluetooth® HID or SPP. Command: #@sys_tps?\r Purpose Get the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode
23 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘2’) [m]: ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Unit=minute) ERR,[code]\r #@sys_tps=[m]\r Purpose Set the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: Power Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met: (1) RFID Reader is in the configuration mode. (2) The scanning mode is set to Test Mode. (3) The setting value of Power Saving is greater than Auto Power Off. 1.1.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, the battery alarm will beep when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short beeps (high tone). Command: #@sys_battery?\r Purpose Get Voltage of Battery Response OK,[m]\r [m]: battery voltage. (e.g. 100%) ERR,[code]\r #@sys_lbalarm?\r Purpose Get Low Battery Alarm Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_lbalarm=[m]\r Purpose Set Low Battery Alarm Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Warning: Using Bluetooth® connection will substantially reduce battery power. Disable the Bluetooth® function when it is uselessly.
24 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.2 MEMORY  Memory Mode 4MB memory for Memory Mode data access.  Transmit Buffer Memory 2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN) The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the Bluetooth® connection or stored in memory when RFID Reader is set to Memory mode.
25 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled for using when the RFID Reader is out of range. Upon reading a tag successfully within range, the RFID Reader responds with one short beep (high tone) and LED3 indicator becomes solid green and goes off. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 2KB transmit buffer, the RFID Reader can ignore the transmission range and keep on reading tags until the buffer is full. When transmit buffer is enabled… If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading a tag successfully. When transmit buffer is full, the RFID Reader will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are advised to get back to range. When transmit buffer is disabled… If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are advised to get back to range.
26 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@sys_txben?\r Purpose Get Transmission Buffer Status Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txben=[m]\r Purpose Set Transmission Buffer Status Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txbdly?\r Purpose Get Transmission Buffer Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m] Send TX Buffer Delay ‘0’ 0 ms ‘1’ 250 ms ‘2’ 500 ms ‘3’ 1 sec ‘4’ 2 sec ‘5’ 3 sec ‘6’ 5 sec ‘7’ 8 sec ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txbdly=[m]\r Purpose Set Transmission Buffer Delay Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
27 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The RFID Reader keeps 4MB memory for memory mode operation. When the RFID Reader is in memory mode with green LED5 flashing and blue LED2 off that means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled. STATUS You have to disable the memory mode to allow a real-time connection. And confirm the memory size by issuing “#@sys_memsize?” command. Command: #@sys_memen?\r Purpose Get Memory Mode Status Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_memen=[m]\r Purpose Set Memory Mode Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: You can also enter/exit memory mode by pressing function key. Refer to 1.4.2 Temporary Mode. #@sys_memsize?\r Purpose Get Free Memory Size Response OK,[m]\r (Default m is 4072) [m]: Free Memory Size string in KB ERR,[code]\r DATA DELAY You may set a delay time between each data record while transmitting data back to the host computer.
28 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@sys_memdly?\r Purpose Get Data Transmission Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’~’7’ Data Transmission Delay Value Delay ‘0’ 0 ms ‘1’ 250 ms ‘2’ 500 ms ‘3’ 1 sec ‘4’ 2 sec ‘5’ 3 sec ‘6’ 5 sec ‘7’ 8 sec ERR,[code]\r #@sys_memdly=[m]\r Purpose Set Data Transmission Delay Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r SEND DATA The RFID Reader will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning when sending data. You are advised to send data to the host computer immediately by issuing “#@sys_memup” command. The RFID Reader will restore the previous connection with the host computer temporarily so that you can transmit data to the host computer. Command:
29 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader #@sys_memup\r Purpose Upload Memory Data Request #@sys_memup\r OK,[m]\r [m]: Data string Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r CLEAR MEMORY Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied unless you erase the memory by issuing “#@sys_memclr” command to clear memory. Note: The bluetooth® connection will be broken once entering the memory mode. Command: #@sys_memclr\r Purpose Clear Memory Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
30 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Note: You can disable the COM port or disconnect the USB cable to end the data transmission upon memory mode.
31 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.3 FUNCTION KEY The function key serves as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent. Keys or Combination Action <F1> Switch status LED or Process configuration <F2> Save the PIN CODE (Bluetooth® pairing) <F1>+<F2> Switch among status LED modes <F1>+<F2> Power off system <Trigger>  Press <Trigger> once to scan  Select Number 1~5 (Bluetooth® pairing) <F1>+<Trigger> Select number 6~0 (Bluetooth® pairing) <F2>+<Trigger>  Send the PIN code (Bluetooth® pairing)  Firmware upgrade, press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to power off system <F1>+<F2>+<Trigger> Cancel the Pairing (Bluetooth® pairing) Reader Switcher Used to switch between RFID Reader and External Reader (terminal) PIN CODE Input for Bluetooth® Pairing: Number Input Key Operation LEDs Status
32 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Number 1 <Trigger> once <F2> → Number 2 <Trigger> twice <F2> → Number 3 <Trigger> three times <F2> → Number 4 <Trigger> four times <F2> → Number 5 <Trigger> five times <F2> → Number 6 <F1+Trigger> once <F2> → Number 7 <F1+Trigger> twice <F2>→ Number 8 <F1+Trigger> three times <F2> → Number 9 <F1+Trigger> four times <F2> → Number 0 <F1+Trigger> five times <F2> → Send PIN Code <F2>+<Trigger> Erase the PIN Code <F1>+<F2> Cancel the Pairing <F1>+<F2>+<Trigger> Note: Here <F2> is specified for saving the PIN CODE. <F2>+<Trigger> is specified as Enter to send the PIN CODE for pairing.
33 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.4 LED INDICATORS The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to user about the behavior comes from RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on. The LED indicators status can be divided into 3 parts ─Normal, Temporary Status and Bluetooth® Pairing Modes. 1.4.1 NORMAL MODE Normal mode shows you the normal LED status without any advanced configuration. LED Color Status Description LED1-Power Red On-Off Power on, with one long beeps (high tone, LED1 on for 1 second and then off.) Red On  Charging Fail  Power Off (Press F1+F2 to power off simultaneously, until both of the function keys are released) Red Flashing Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s) Green Flashing Charging Done (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s) LED2-Bluetooth® Communication Blue Flashing On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s for two minutes indicates the RFID Reader is waiting for connection, and goes off if no connection is established. On/Off ratio 0.1s:0.1s indicates the RFID Reader receives a PIN code request from host (flashing more quickly than waiting connection) On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s indicates the RFID Reader has established a Bluetooth® connection successfully. LED3-RFID Tag Access Green On-Off Good Read/Write with one short beeps (high tone). The pitch and duration are programmable. LED4-Data Transmission Green Flashing Indicate the data is transmitted between RFID Reader and host. The speed of flashing varies with data rate. LED5-Memory Status Green Flashing Flashing ((On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates Free memory size > 10% ** Only for memory mode Red Flashing Flashing (On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates memory under 10% ** Only for memory mode Note: You can configure the good read LED3 status (disable/enable) and duration (ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds) by command. When you set the LED3 feedback as disable, the LED3 will always off for each good read.
34 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual GOOD READ LED STATUS You may configure the LED3 status for a feedback about good read. Command: #@sys_leden?\r Purpose Get Good Read LED Status Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_leden=[m]\r Purpose Set LED Good Read Status Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r GOOD READ LED DURATION For a good read for LED3, you may configure the duration time. Command: #@sys_leddu?\r Purpose Get Good Read LED Duration Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘4’) [m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’ ERR,[code]\r #@sys_leddu=[m]\r Purpose Set LED Duration Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 1.4.2 TEMPORARY MODE In this mode, combine with five LEDs and function keys, the LED status can be classified into 3 Groups that are described below, also refer to 1.3 Function Key.
35 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Note: Press <F1>+<F2> to switch Group1, Group2 or Group3. The 3 Groups function key commands are only available upon RFID mode. In the Alternate mode, the function keys are only used for keypad output strings. Group1 (Green LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press <F1> to switch among Battery Status, Bluetooth® Signal Quality and Data Memory Space. After idling 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode.  Power Level (Red LED) Exhaustion Low Battery Full Battery  Bluetooth® Strength (RSSI) (Blue LED)
36 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Poor Very good  Free Memory Size (Green LED) Empty Full Note: Press <F1> to switch to Bluetooth® Strength showing upon a Bluetooth® connection successfully. Group2 (White LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group2 with White LED1. The Group2 is defined to 2 commands (Command1 and 2). Press <F2> to switch between Command1 and Command2 or press <F1> to execute the command directly. The LED status will return to normal mode when you idle about 3 seconds during configuration.  Command1: Set Single or Multi-Tag Scan Mode.  Command2: Clear repeated tag list for Multi-Tag Scan Mode. Press <F2> to switch between Command 1 and 2 Command1 Command2 Executing: Function Key Operation LEDs Status Command1 <F1>+<F2> <F→1: Executing> Command2 <F1>+<F2> <F2>→ <→ F1: Executing> Group3 (Yellow LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4 commands. Press <F2> to switch among the Commands or press <F1> to execute the command. The LED status will return to normal mode when you idle about 3 seconds during configuration.  Command1: Enter/Exit memory mode.  Command2: Clear data memory.  Command3: Select USB virtual COM driver (CDC or Silicon).
37 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Note: Power on RFID Reader, the default value for USB Virtual COM driver is CDC. Press <F1> one time upon command3 to switch to Silicon type if you are using Silicon drive as a Virtual COM connection. Wrong VCOM type selection will make disconnection.  Command4: a. Break the current connection when Bluetooth® is connected. b. Reset the connection type to default – SPP slave when Bluetooth® is not connected. Press <F2> to switch between Command 1, 2, 3 and 4 Command1 Command2 Command3 Command4 Note: Except for function keys, you can also issue command to break or reset the Bluetooth® connection. Refer to 3.3.1 Break a Connection and 3.3.2 Reset a Connection. 1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE For Bluetooth® connection or numeric input required situations; you have to combine Function key and <Trigger> to input numeric code. Refer to 1.3 Function Key. Various numeric input will show you different LED status illustrated below: No.1~5 No.6~0
38 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.5 BUZZER The RFID Reader has a buzzer to provide feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off One short beep, high tone  Programmable, default to 4KHz  Good read, with Green LED3 on-off  Enter PIN code  Switch among status LED mode One short beep, low tone  Select PIN code  Multi_Tag Mode: Get a repeated tag (Default: Disable) One long beep, low tone  Fail to send data or response - Transmit buffer full - Transmit buffer is disabled while Bluetooth® is not connected or out of range.  Command fail Two short beeps, high-low tone  Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled and the RFID Reader is out of range  Memory Mode: Memory full Two short beeps, low-high tone  Command success  Send PIN code  Running out of transmit buffer Two short beeps, high tone  Low battery alarm  Clear PIN code  Power off Three short beeps, tone ascending from low to high  Bluetooth® connection is established  Bluetooth® connection is resumed, with LED2 flashing blue Three short beeps, tone ascending from high to low Bluetooth® connection out of range or suspended Six short beeps, low-mid-high-low-mid-high Multi_Tag Mode: Tag list is full (scan session completes) (Default: Disable) Continual beeps  Low voltage (under 5%) with warning continual beeps
39 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader The battery is removed during charging When the battery voltage is under 5%, it will continual beeps. We suggest it is better to charge the battery immediately before the RFID Reader is powered off. You can get the voltage information by issue “sys_battery?” command. The commands below describe the buzzer related configurations: VOLUME There are four volume levels defined to beeping setting. Command: #@sys_bpvol?\r Purpose Get Beeper Volume Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘High’) [m]: Volume ‘0’ Mute ‘1’ Low ‘2’ Medium ‘3’ High ERR,[code]\r #@sys_bpvol=[m]\r Purpose Set Beeper Volume Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r COMMAND BEEP By default, this function is enabled. Command: #@sys_cmdbp?\r Purpose Get Status of Command Indicating Beep Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r
40 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@sys_cmdbp=[m]\r Purpose Set Command indicating Beep Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r GOOD READ You have to enable the buzzer beeping function when you want to get a feedback from RFID Reader. Command: #@sys_grdbp?\r Purpose Get Status of Good-Read Beep Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_grdbp=[m]\r Purpose Set Status of Good-Read Beep Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r FREQUENCY By default, the frequency for a buzzer is configured to 4KHz. This function is upon Good-Read beep is enabled. Command: #@sys_grdbf?\r Purpose Get Beeper Frequency Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Frequency ‘0’ 8 kHz ‘1’ 4 kHz ‘2’ 2 kHz ‘3’ 1 kHz ERR,[code]\r #@sys_grdbf=[m]\r Purpose Set Beeper Frequency Response OK\r
41 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader ERR,[code]\r DURATION You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is upon Good-Read beep is enabled. Command: #@sys_grdbdu?\r Purpose Get Beeper Duration Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘Shortest’) [m]: Duration ‘0’ Shortest ‘1’ Short ‘2’ Longer ‘3’ Longest ERR,[code]\r #@sys_grdbdu=[m]\r Purpose Set Beeper Duration Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: When you set the volume of beeper to mute, the feedback from RFID Reader will be mute.
42 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.6 VIBRATOR The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments. For good read/write, the vibrator will make the duration of 1 second feedback with on-off vibrating. The vibrating and duration are programmable. STATUS RFID Reader supports a good feedback with mute vibrator, you can enable/disable by issuing “#@sys_viben=” command. Command: #@sys_viben?\r Purpose Get Vibrator Status Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_viben=[m]\r Purpose Set Vibrator Status Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r DURATION By default, the good reader vibrator stays on for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 100 milliseconds. Command: #@sys_vibdu?\r Purpose Get Vibrator Duration Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘10’) [m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’ ERR,[code]\r #@sys_vibdu=[m]\r Purpose Set Vibrator Duration Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
43 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.7 RTC RFID Reader supports a system clock to keep track of the current time. Command: #@sys_time?\r Purpose Get System Clock Response OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r [Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’ [M]: ‘01’ ~ ‘12’ [D]: ‘01’ ~ ‘31’ [h]: ‘00’ ~ ‘23’ [m]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’ [s]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’ ERR,[code]\r #@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r Purpose Set System Clock Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
45 Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish a WPAN connection with RFID Reader. IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 USB Interface .......................................................... 46 2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type ........................................ 46 2.3 Bluetooth® HID ......................................................... 48 2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave ................................................. 57 2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................... 58 2.6 USB HID via 3610 ...................................................... 59 2.7 USB VCOM via 3610 ................................................... 69 Note: By default, the output interface is set to “SPP Slave”. Chapter 2 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
46 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.1 USB INTERFACE Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the available USB interface type by “#@usb_type=” command. Wrong USB interface type setting will make disconnection. You can also use the function key to switch the USB interface type, refer to 1.4.2 Temporary Mode. Command: #@usb_type?\r Purpose Get USB Interface Type Response OK,[m]\r (Default m=‘127’) [m]: USB Type ‘127’ – Virtual COM CDC ‘128’ – Virtual COM (Silicon Lab driver) ERR,[code]\r #@usb_type=[m]\r Purpose Set USB Interface Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE Based on the connection type, you have to select the proper Bluetooth® type. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”. Command:
47 Chapter 2 Communication Interface #@bt_type?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Interface Type Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’) [m]: Bluetooth® TYPE Bluetooth® Type Description Read only / R/W ‘0’ SPP Slave R/W ‘3’ SPP Master R/W ‘5’ HID R/W ‘6’ 3610 Read only ERR,[code]\r #@bt_type=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Interface Type Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
48 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.3 BLUETOOTH® HID For Bluetooth® HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘5’ on the HyperTerminal to change the output interface to Bluetooth® HID. Refer to Using HyperTerminal for related connection settings. To capture the data run any text editor on host computer and the scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer. HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal Numeric Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) 2.3.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Bluetooth® HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth® HID is activated with PCAT (US) type on the RFID Reader. Bluetooth® HID The following keyboard types are supported — No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type 64 PCAT (US) (Default) 71 PCAT (Belgium) 65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish) 66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese) 67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 User-defined table 69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish) 70 PCAT (UK) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)
49 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_hididx?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter [m] Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ HID KBD Type ‘64’~ ‘77’ (Default m=‘64’) ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF (Default m=‘0’) ‘1’ – ON ‘2’ – Auto ‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive ‘1’ – Ignore Case ‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad ‘1’– Numeric Keypad ‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal ‘1’– Lower Row ‘2’– Upper Row ‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal ‘1’ – AZERTY ‘2’ – QWERTZ ‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode ‘0’ – Batch Processing ‘1’ – By Character ERR,[code]\r #@bt_hididx=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter Response OK\r\r ERR,[code]
50 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_hidpr?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r #@bt_hidpr=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
51 Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS  Alphabets Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ US keyboard. AZERTY ‘1’ French keyboard. QWERTZ ‘2’ German keyboard. Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match your keyboard. US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL
52 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.  Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting.
53 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting. Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard. Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard. Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. CAPITAL LOCK SETTING In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted. Options Parameter Description Capital Lock OFF (Default) ‘0’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).  Refer to the Capital Lock Type above. Auto Detection ‘2’ The RFID Reader will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
54 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Options Parameter Description Case Sensitive (Default) ‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case. Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the numeric keypad.
55 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Options Parameter Description Alphanumeric Keypad (Default) ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Numeric Keypad ‘1’ Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. 2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Options Parameter Description ‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
56 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Options Parameter Description ‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond. 2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time. Options Parameter Description Batch Processing (Default) ‘0’ Process data by Batch. By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.
57 Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE For Bluetooth® SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface. Then, refer to Set Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default, RFID Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”. Example:
58 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.5 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, RFID Reader will be able to resume connection with the host computer upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If RFID Reader fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host computer unless you issue the “#@bt_reset” or “#@sys_ldstbl=” command. For Bluetooth® SPP Master Connection, refer to 3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master. Note: In SPP Master Mode, RFID Reader has to connect within the specified period of time (2 minutes by default). During the connection, the RFID Reader will enter to Power Saving Mode to save power. It will automatically power off when the time is up. Refer to 1.1 Power. 2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE Configure the output interface to SPP Master by issuing the “bt_type=” and to parameter ‘3’. How to connect with the target machine? There are two parameters for “#@bt_target=” command to SPP Master target machine. One is Bluetooth® targe – SPP Master and another is the symbolical No. of target machine. Command: #@bt_target?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK,[m],[n]\r [m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610 [n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610 ERR,[code]\r #@bt_target=[m],[n]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK ERR,[code] Exit SPP Master Mode To stop such re-connection, you can issue the “#@bt_reset” or “#@sys_ldstbl=” command so that the current connection record (= MACID) will be cleared. Then, the RFID Reader will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in Set Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new WPAN connection.
59 Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6 USB HID VIA 3610 For USB HID via 3610, connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth®. Configure the interface to USB HID via 3610 by issuing the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘6’. To capture the data run any text editor on host computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer. Note: As above for a read only interface, you can not issue “#@BT_TYPE=” command to change the Bluetooth® interface to 3610 directly by command. How to connect with the 3610? There are two parameters for “#@bt_target” command to 3610. One is Bluetooth® target – 3610 and another is the serial No. of 3610. Command: #@bt_target?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK,[m],[n]\r [m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610 [n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610 ERR,[code]\r #@bt_target=[m],[N]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal
60 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Numeric Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard type from parameter ‘097’ to ‘110’ so that you can complete this setting. Parameter ‘096’ is for USB VCOM via 3610 connection. USB HID via 3610 TYPE The following keyboard types are supported — No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type 096 USB VCOM via 3610 104 3610 PCAT (Belgium) 097 3610 PCAT (US) 105 3610 PCAT (Spanish) 098 3610 PCAT (French) 106 3610 PCAT (Portuguese) 099 3610 PCAT (German) 107 3610 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 100 3610 PCAT (Italy) 108 3610 User-defined table 101 3610 PCAT (Swedish) 109 3610 PCAT (Turkish) 102 3610 PCAT (Norwegian) 110 3610 PCAT (Hungarian) 103 3610 PCAT (UK)
61 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_aclidx?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter [m] Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’ ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ ‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF ‘1’ – ON ‘2’ – Auto ‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive ‘1’ – Ignore Case ‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad ‘1’– Numeric Keypad ‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal ‘1’– Lower Row ‘2’– Upper Row ‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal ‘1’ – AZERTY ‘2’ – QWERTZ ‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode ‘0’– Batch Processing ‘1’– By Character ERR,[code] #@bt_aclidx=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@bt_aclpr?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r #@bt_aclpr=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Response OK\r
62 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ERR,[code]\r #@bt_aclact\r Purpose Activate Bluetooth® 3610 Setting Request #@bt_aclact\r [m]: Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
63 Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS  Alphabets Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ US Keyboard Style AZERTY ‘1’ French Keyboard Style QWERTZ ‘2’ German Keyboard Style Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard.
64 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.  Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting.
65 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. CAPITAL LOCK SETTING In order to send the alphabets with correct case, RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted. Status Options Parameter Description Capital Lock OFF (Default) ‘0’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).  Refer to the Capital Lock Type above. Auto Detection ‘2’ RFID Reader will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
66 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Options Parameter Description Case Sensitive (Default) ‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case. Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Options Parameter Description
67 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Alphanumeric Keypad (Default) ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Numeric Keypad ‘1’ Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Options Parameter Description ‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
68 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Options Parameter Description ‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond. 2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time. Options Parameter Description Batch Processing (Default) ‘0’ Process data by Batch. By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.
69 Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.7 USB VCOM VIA 3610 Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth®. Configure the output interface to USB VCOM via 3610 by issuing the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘6’. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to view and capture the data transmission from RFID Reader. Note: As above for a read only interface, you can not issue “#@bt_type=” command to change the Bluetooth® interface to 3610 directly by command. How to connect with the 3610? There are two parameters for “#@bt_target” command to 3610. One is Bluetooth® type and another is the serial No. of 3610. Command: #@bt_target?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK,[m],[n]\r [m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610 [n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610 ERR,[code]\r #@bt_target=[m],[N]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Target Machine Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions before installing new ones! For a COM Port connection, you have to configure the USB interface type firstly by “#@usb_type=” command. Wrong USB interface type configured will make disconnection. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.
70 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Options Parameter Description VCOM - CDC (Default) ‘127’ Use CDC for a virtual com output interface. VCOM - Silicon ‘128’ Use Silicon for a virtual com output interface.
71 RFID Reader can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the Bluetooth® and 3610. Upon powering up, RFID Reader will be ready to establish a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via Bluetooth® dongle after pairing… Interface Option Reference Bluetooth® HID 2.3 Bluetooth® HID Bluetooth® SPP (Slave/Master) 2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave, 2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master To establish a connection via 3610 after finishing relative configurations… Interface Option Reference USB HID via 3610 2.6 USB HID via 3610 USB VCOM via 3610 2.7 USB VCOM via 3610 IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 72 3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 88 3.3 Disconnection ............................................................ 92 Chapter 3 SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION
72 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE 3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Once the USB connection between host computer and RFID Reader is successfully, you have to change the connected interface type before establishing a WPAN connection via Bluetooth® dongle. In the HyperTerminal window, issue “#@bt_type=” command to change the connected interface and issue “#@bt_type?” command to confirm the used interface at present.  “Activate Bluetooth® HID”, the parameter is ‘5’.  “Activate Bluetooth® SPP Slave Mode”, the parameter is ‘0’.  “Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode”, the parameter is ‘3’. For example, if you want to use SPP Slave for a connection type, see below:
73 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS BROADCASTING RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computer. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial connection with RFID Reader. For example, disable device name broadcasting after successfully connecting RFID Reader to one WorkStation. Such connection will be maintained automatically unless RFID Reader is removed from the paired device list (called unpairing) by the WorkStation or any changes made to authentication and the PIN code. If you want another WorkStation to connect to RFID Reader, you have to enable device name broadcasting firstly. Command: #@bt_visible?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Parameter Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Discoverable ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@bt_visible=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial connection). AUTHENTICATION When the authentication and PIN code are changed on the RFID Reader, you have to remove the RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
74 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@bt_secure?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Authentication Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Authentication ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@bt_secure=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Authentication Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r PIN CODE RFID Reader allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code. If the PIN or passkey is incorrect, any connection requirement will be rejected by RFID Reader. See step 8 in 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave. By default, the PIN code value is “0000”. Command: #@bt_pin?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® PIN Code Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0000’, n= ‘4’) [m]: length of PIN ‘0’ ~ ‘16’, ‘0’ means no PIN [n]: PIN, 1~16 characters, only exists when [m]!= ‘0’ (m≠0) ERR,[code]\r #@bt_pin=[m],[n]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® PIN Code Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Use random PIN No PIN required
75 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection Note: When using Bluetooth® HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have RFID Reader set to “No PIN or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the host computer. Have RFID Reader to input the matching PIN code for connection. Refer to 1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode. Bluetooth Simple Security Pairing Mode Command: #@bt_ssp?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]:SSP Mode ‘0’ – Didable ‘1’ – Enable (Default) ERR, [code]\r #@bt_ssp=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: SSP feature is only for iOS currently. 3.1.3 BLUETOOTH® HID AND SPP SLAVE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is running Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP1 to SP3), Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows 7, you can use the software support that Windows® includes, or you can use the driver that the device manufacturer provides. Now, let’s try using the software support that Windows® XP Service Pack 2 includes. BLUETOOTH® HID By default, the keyboard type of Bluetooth® HID is set to PCAT (US). When Bluetooth® HID is re-activated, you have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Refer to 2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type.
76 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Refer to steps 1~11 below for a Bluetooth® connection. BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE 1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on host computer. (Windows® XP only) 2) Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar. Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. 3) Click [Add] to search devices nearby. 4) Turn on RFID Reader with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth® SPP Slave or HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc if you want to use a passkey. Select “My device is set up and ready to be found” check box on the “Add Bluetooth® Device Wizard” window. 5) Click [Next].
77 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 6) Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. All available devices will appear on the search window. Select the device (e.g. RFID Reader) that you want to connect. If the target device does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. The RFID Reader might enter power-saving mode during an idling time (=discoverable), and you can press the <Trigger> to have it active again. It will then stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) and wait for the host computer to establish a connection. 7) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Next].
78 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual See BT HID connection below, click [Next]. 8) Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for RFID Reader. Click [Next].
79 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 9) Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey. 10) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish].
80 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual See BT HID connection below, click [Finish]. Note: When Bluetooth® security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, the random of PIN code is supported. RFID Reader as Bluetooth® SPP Slave
81 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 11) Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below. Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, or you want to change RFID Reader to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection. 12) Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using Bluetooth® SPP or Notepad.exe if using Bluetooth® HID. Once the desired application is configured completely, the status of the RFID Reader listed on the device list will be showed as “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using Bluetooth® SPP Slave. Note: Even though the RFID Reader is connected to the host with authentication disabled (= no PIN code required), the host may still request a PIN code while the application is opening COM port. A random PIN code is supported so that you can input a matching PIN code on the RFID Reader. Refer to 3.1.2 Configure Related Settings. See the comparisons between Bluetooth® SPP and HyperTerminal below, for HyperTerminal configurations; refer to Using HyperTerminal. Select and Remove
82 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual See the comparisons between Bluetooth® HID and Notepad below: Bluetooth®SPP ConnectedBluetooth®SPP Disconnected
83 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection Bluetooth®HID ConnectedBluetooth®HID Disconnected
84 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.1.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER 1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on the host computer. 2) Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar. Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. 3) Select Hardware tab and click [Properties]. 4) In the Generic Bluetooth® Radio Properties window, select Advanced tab to see the Bluetooth® MACID of host computer.
85 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 5) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure all the pre-processing about Bluetooth® SPP Master connection. Note: When any changes are made to Bluetooth® type, it is suggested to reset the Bluetooth® connection by “#@bt_reset” command. Refer to 3.3.2 Reset a
86 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Connection. 6) On the host computer, a Bluetooth® connection information box will pop-up on the lower right of the taskbar. Click it. 7) In the Add Bluetooth® Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you have entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next]. 8) Click [Finish].
87 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 9) In the Bluetooth® Devices configured window will show you connected Device.
88 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, or you want to change to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection. 10) Run the desired application on host computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using Bluetooth® SPP or Notepad.exe if using Bluetooth® HID. Once the desired application is configured completely, the status of the RFID Reader listed on the device list will be showed as “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully. 3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610 Before 3610 connection, you have to configure the pre-processing about 3610 relative configurations by issuing command firstly. Refer to 2.6 USB HID via 3610 or 2.7 USB VCOM via 3610. Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.
89 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection After configuring, the RFID Reader will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) trying to connect to the 3610 while the LED2 is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s). Once connected, the RFID Reader will respond with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high), and the LED2 flashes blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). When out of range, the RFID Reader will respond with three short beeps (tone descending from high to low). Note: The 3610 settings will overwrite the interface-related settings on RFID Reader that are currently connected to 3610. 3.2.1 USB HID VIA 3610 CONNECTION If you want to change the USB HID via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected device. 1) Power on RFID Reader. 2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable. 3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands. 4) Follow Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer and RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth® type to 3610. 5) Within two minutes, follow 2.6 USB HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer. 6) Configure related settings as below. 7) For USB HID via 3610 connection, you can capture the data run any text editor e.g. NotePad on host computer. 8) Once the connection successfully, the scanned data will be transmitted to the NotePad.
90 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.2.2 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION If you want to change the USB VCOM via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected devices. 1) Power on RFID Reader 2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable. 3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands. 4) Follow Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer and RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth® type to 3610. 5) Within two minutes, follow 2.6 USB HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer. For USB VCOM, you need to install its driver first! Refer to 2.1 USB Interface. 6) Configure related settings as below.
91 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 7) After the RFID Reader resumes connection with 3610, it will pass the interface-related settings to 3610. 8) Upon receipt of the new settings, 3610 will initialize itself. 9) Updated with new settings, 3610 will pass the settings to other connected devices.
92 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.3 DISCONNECTION You can break a connection between RFID Reader and host computer by pressing <F1> + <F2> directly to shut down the RFID Reader. Or issue commands described as below sections to make a disconnection. By default, it is set to automatically shut down after idling 10 minutes. Refer to 1.1.2 Power OFF. Note: The condition between RFID Reader and host computer will also be broken once the RFID Reader enters power saving mode. By default, it is set to idle at full-speed for 2 minutes before it enters power saving mode. Refer to 1.1.3 Power Saving Mode. 3.3.1 BREAK A CONNECTION You can force the RFID Reader to break a Bluetooth® connection with host computer by issuing command. Command: #@bt_disc\r Purpose Break Current Bluetooth® Connection Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 3.3.2 RESET A CONNECTION For Bluetooth® connection, you can only have the RFID Reader connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the RFID Reader to another host computer, you have to issue “#@bt_reset” command to break the current connection. Simultaneously all of previous records will also be cleared. Then, the RFID Reader will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in Set Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new connection. Command: #@bt_reset\r Purpose Reset Bluetooth® Connection Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Warning: Once resetting Bluetooth® connection, it will the same as entering power saving mode, the Bluetooth® will be disconnected. 3.4 BLUETOOTH® POWER SAVING
93 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection Once the Bluetooth® is connected upon no data transmitted, The RFID Reader will have LED2 flashing blue to wait data transmitting. Once enabling the Bluetooth® power saving function, Bluetooth® connection will be disconnected and the LED2 will go off. Press the <Trigger> to wake up the RFID Reader and make the Bluetooth® connection go back to standby mode with LED2 flashing. Command: POWER SAVING By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the RFID Reader will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. Command: #@bt_ps?\r Purpose Get Bluetooth® Power Saving Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Power Saving ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@bt_ps=[m]\r Purpose Set Bluetooth® Power Saving Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: When connecting more than two devices to a notebook computer with Bluetooth® wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the Bluetooth® Power Saving function for a more reliable connection.
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95 You may configure the format of the collected data output to the host computer. Tags read by the RFID Reader can be configured below – 1) Decide the output format. 2) Define the data fields for Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections. 3) Set the separators to each section. 4) Define output length to the data. 5) Add Prefix Code and Suffix Code before transmission. 6) Decide the output sequence of Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Letter Case (HID Mode Only) ....................................... 96 4.2 Output Format........................................................... 96 4.3 Data Output .............................................................. 97 4.4 Prefix/Suffix Code ..................................................... 110 4.5 Section Sequence ..................................................... 113 Chapter 4 DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT
96 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.1 LETTER CASE (HID MODE ONLY) By default, the alphabetic transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to their original case. Ignoring the original letter case, select [Upper Case] to output data in upper case only; otherwise, select [Lower Case] to output data in lower case only. Refer to 2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type or 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type. 4.2 OUTPUT FORMAT You have to define the output data format firstly before capturing the data transmission from RFID Reader. There are three output formats specified to various Bluetooth® interface. BT SPP/USB VCOM via 3610 The output formats for Bluetooth® SPP/USB VCOM via 3610 are specified to Packet Data, Hexadecimal and Raw Data. The default value is Packet Data. BT HID/USB HID via 3610 The output formats for Bluetooth® HID/USB HID via 3610 are specified to Hexadecimal and Raw Data. The default value is Hexadecimal. Note: Bluetooth® HID or USB HID via 3610 interface does not support Packet Data as an output format. Command: #@dat_fmt?\r Purpose Get Current Output Data Format Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Output Data Format [m] BT SPP / USB VCOM via 3610 BT HID / USB HID via 3610 ‘0’ Packet Data Hexadecimal ‘1’ Hexadecimal ‘2’ Raw Data Raw Data ERR,[code]\r #@dat_fmt=[m]\r Purpose Set New Output Data Format Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: Packet Data:
97 Chapter 4 Define Output Format In order to transmit data quickly, the system may break the data into small chunks as packet data. This data will be presented as below format. Hexadecimal: The output data is consisted of 16 unique symbols, the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. Specified for every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier for users to read hexadecimal numbers than binary numbers. Raw Data: This is as know as source data without processing in order to be displayed in any sort of presentable form. Just like binary code, sometime it can be nothing more than a series of numbers specified for important information. Host computer may interpret this information and give a readout that then may make sense to the RFID Reader. 4.3 DATA OUTPUT A data output would be divided into three sections:  Each section can be enabled or disabled.  Each section has individual prefix and suffix.  The sequence for each section can be adjusted.
98 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.1 TIME STAMP SECTION You can specify individual field to each section. Time Stamp section is divided into 7 fields as year, month, day, weekday, hour, minute and second. Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 6 separators can be specified to Time Stamp section. Time Stamp Sequence Issue “#@dat_tseq=” command to configure the fields of Time Stamp section. You can set the parameter to ‘0’ to disable the field. Command: #@dat_tseq?\r Purpose Get the Sequence Settings of Time Stamp Section Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r (Default m= ‘1’, n= ‘2’’, o= ‘3’, p= ‘0’, q= ‘5’, r= ‘6’, s= ‘7’) [m]: Time Data Type in Field 1 [n]: Time Data Type in Field 2 [o]: Time Data Type in Field 3 [p]: Time Data Type in Field 4 [q]: Time Data Type in Field 5 [r]: Time Data Type in Field 6 [s]: Time Data Type in Field 7 [m]~[s] Field ‘0’ Disable this Field ‘1’ Year ‘2’ month ‘3’ day ‘4’ weekday ‘5’ Hour ‘6’ Minute ‘7’ second ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r Purpose Set the Sequences of Field in Time Stamp Section Response OK\r [m]: Time Data Type in Field 1. Default = ‘1’ [n]: Time Data Type in Field 2. Default = ‘2’ [o]: Time Data Type in Field 3. Default = ‘3’ [p]: Time Data Type in Field 4. Default = ‘0’
99 Chapter 4 Define Output Format [q]: Time Data Type in Field 5. Default = ‘5’ [r]: Time Data Type in Field 6. Default = ‘6’ [s]: Time Data Type in Field 7. Default = ‘7’ ERR,[code]\r Example: Note: If the parameter for field is set to ‘0’, the separator will also be ignored. Time Stamp Separators You can configure the separator between field and field with hexadecimal or character. Refer to ASCII Table. Command: #@dat_tsprh?\r, #@dat_tspr?\r Purpose Get the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section Request #@dat_tsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value. #@dat_tspr?\r //Response data will be shown in character. Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r]\r [m]: separator between field1 and field2. Default= ‘2D’ (‘-’) [n]: separator between field2 and field3. Default= ‘2D’ (‘-’) [o]: separator between field3 and field4. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’)
100 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual [p]: separator between field4 and field5. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’) [q]: separator between field5 and field6. Default= ‘3A’ (‘:’) [r]: separator between field6 and field7. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’) ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r Purpose Set the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section Request #@dat_tspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r [m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character [n]: separator between field1 and field2 [o]: separator between field2 and field3 [p]: separator between field3 and field4 [q]: separator between field4 and field5 [r]: separator between field5 and field6 [s]: separator between field6 and field7 Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data. Example:
101 Chapter 4 Define Output Format Note: There will be 7 fields for a Time stamp data output and 6 separators will be defined. The default value for weekday field is disabled; remember enabling it before you begin to configure the separators to all fields clearly. Year For year output field, you can define it as 2 digits or 4 digits. Command:
102 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@dat_tyear?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Year Field Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’.) [m]: Year format. 0 – 2 digits, 1 – 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’). ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tyear=[m]\r Purpose Set the Year Field Response OK\r [m]: Year format. m= ‘0’ is for 2 digits, m= ‘1’ is for 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’). ERR,[code]\r Example: Millisecond Enable this function to active millisecond field. Command: #@dat_tms?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Millisecond Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Show millisecond in second field. 0 – Disable, 1 – Enable
103 Chapter 4 Define Output Format ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tms=[m]\r Purpose Set to Display Millisecond Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: 4.3.2 DATA COUNT SECTION Define a serial number to output data. The serial number would be specified into 6 digits beginning from 000001. When the counter is up to 999999, it will be renewed from 000001. Reset Counter Event There are three events supported to reset the counter. When the parameter is ‘1’, the output data will be counted from the beginning for each event happen. Command: #@dat_rstcnt?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Reset Counter Event Response OK,[m],[n],[o]\r (Default m= ‘0’, n= ‘0’, o= ‘1’) Reset Event Enable Disable
104 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual [m] Get Reset Counter Command ‘1’ ‘0’ [n] UHF Power On ‘1’ ‘0’ [o] New Bluetooth® connection ‘1’ ‘0’ ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rstcnt=[m],[n.],[o]\r Purpose Set Counter Reset Event Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rstcnt\r Purpose Reset Data Counter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: Data Counter will always be reset when system power up. Example: Counter Padding You can define the padded character as a prefixed counter. Characters to be padded before data counter, shown in Hexadecimal value. Refer to ASCII Table. The default value is 0x20
105 Chapter 4 Define Output Format (space) for 20. Command: #@dat_cntpad?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Pad Counter Character Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘20’ - 0x20 space) [m]: Character to be padded before data counter, shown in Hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@dat_cntpad=[m]\r Purpose Set the Character to be Padded before Counter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
106 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.3 DATA SECTION Data section is divided into 5 fields as CRC, PC, EPC, Memory Data and Data Length. Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 4 separators can be specified to Data section. Data Sequence By default, data sequence is PC, EPC, CRC, Memory Data and Data Length. Just because the Data Length parameter is set to ‘0’, it will not be appeared during data output. Command: #@dat_rfseq?\r Purpose Get the Sequence Setting of RFID Data Section Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r (Default m= ‘2’, n= ‘3’, o= ‘1’, p= ‘4’, q= ‘0’) [m]: RFID Data in Field 1 [n]: RFID Data in Field 2 [o]: RFID Data in Field 3 [p]: RFID Data in Field 4 [q]: RFID Data in Field 5 [m]~[q] Description ‘0’ Disable this Field ‘1’ CRC ‘2’ PC ‘3’ EPC ‘4’ Memory Data This field only appears when RFID function is set to “Read Tag Memory” ‘5’ Data Length ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rfseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r
107 Chapter 4 Define Output Format Purpose Set the Sequence of Each Field in RFID Section Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
108 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Data Separators You can configure the separator between field and field with hexadecimal or character. Refer to ASCII Table. Command: #@dat_rfsprh?\r, #@dat_rfspr?\r Purpose Get the Separators of Each field in RFID Data Section Request #@dat_rfsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value #@dat_rfspr?\r //Response data will be shown in character Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p]\r (Default m= ‘00’, n= ‘00’, o= ‘00’, p= ‘00’, ‘00’ is for NULL) [m]: separator between field1 and field2 [n]: separator between field2 and field3 [o]: separator between field3 and field4 [p]: separator between field4 and field5 ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r Purpose Set the Separators of Each field in RFID Data Section Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r If field n (n=1~4) is disabled, separator n is also ignored. Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data. Example:
109 Chapter 4 Define Output Format Note: If the parameter for field is set to ‘0’, the separator will also be ignored. Data Length Enable the Data Length function to show the length for RFID Data, EPC and memory data. Command: #@dat_rflen?\r Purpose Get the Setting of RFID Data Length
110 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Data Length Type ‘0’- Total RFID Data Length. Separators are not included. ‘1’- EPC Length ‘2’- Memory Data Length ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rflen=[m]\r Purpose Set the RFID Data Length Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: 4.4 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code configured to Counter and RFID Data Section, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code for RFID Data Section. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Tag_Test”, and you will have the string appeared in front of the tag read, like this – “Tag_Test300034303331 30303132303030304221”. If the specified content is longer than 8 bytes, it will be truncated. Prefix/Suffix Section For a prefix or suffix parameter, you have to specify for which one section (e.g. Data
111 Chapter 4 Define Output Format Counter, Time Stamp or RFID Data) you want to define firstly. Command: #@dat_pfxidx?\r Purpose Get Prefix/Suffix Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Prefix / Suffix Parameter [m] Description ‘1’ Prefix of Data Counter Section ‘2’ Suffix of Data Counter Section ‘3’ Prefix of Time Stamp Section ‘4’ Suffix of time Stamp Section ‘5’ Prefix of RFID Data Section ‘6’ Suffix of RFID Data Section ERR,[code]\r #@dat_pfxidx=[m]\r Purpose Set Prefix Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Prefix/Suffix PARAMETER Command: #@dat_pfxh?\r, #@dat_pfx?\r Purpose Get Prefix/Suffix Request #@dat_pfxh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value #@dat_pfx?\r //Response data will be shown in character Response OK,[m]\r [m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character [n]: data to be stored in Prefix / Suffix buffer ERR,[code]\r #@dat_pfxh= [m]\r, #@dat_pfx=[n]\r
112 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Purpose Set Prefix/Suffix Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Default Prefix of Counter Section ‘00’ (NULL) Prefix of Time Stamp Section ‘20’ (SPACE) Prefix of RFID Data Section ‘00’ (NULL) Suffix of Counter Section ‘2E’ (.) Suffix of Time Stamp Section ‘20’ (SPACE) Suffix of RFID Data Section ‘0D’ (CR) Example1 (Prefix): Example2 (Suffix):
113 Chapter 4 Define Output Format 4.5 SECTION SEQUENCE After finishing all section configurations, you can adjust the sequence or disable the section. Command: #@dat_seq?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Output Data Sequence Response OK,[m],[n],[o]\r (Default m= ‘1’, n= ‘2’, o= ‘3’) [m]: Section in sequence 1 [n]: Section in sequence 2 [o]: Section in sequence 3 Data section will be one of the following: [m]/[n]/[o] Section ‘0’ Disable this section ‘1’ Count section ‘2’ Time Stamp section ‘3’ RFID Data section ERR,[code]\r #@dat_seq=[m],[n],[o]\r Purpose Set Output Data Sequence
114 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
115 Chapter 4 Define Output Format
117 RFID Reader supports a switcher allows you to switch between RFID and Alternate Mode. You can get the status between RFID and Alternated mode by issuing “#@rf_switch?” command. Command: #@rf_switch?\r Purpose Get the Status between RFID and Alternate Mode Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Status of RFID/EXT Switch ‘0’ – EXT Mode (Alternate Mode) ‘1’ – RFID Mode ERR,[code]\r IN THIS CHAPTER 5.1 Scan Mode ............................................................... 117 5.2 Scan Time ............................................................... 119 5.3 Filter ....................................................................... 122 5.4 Multi-Tag ................................................................. 131 5.5 Access Tag ............................................................. 134 5.1 SCAN MODE Chapter 5 RFID SCAN
118 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual RFID Reader scan modes are divided into Single, Test and Multi-Tag mode described below. Scan Mode Description Single Mode Read Tag by pressing <Trigger> key. 1. Condition to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key. 2. Condition to stop the operation: (1) A tag is read (2) <Trigger> key is released. (3) “Scan Session Timeout” expires while no Tag data is received (4) New scan mode is set. 3. Release <Trigger> key and press it again to start a new operation cycle. Scanning Timeout will be refreshed. Multi-Tag Mode Multi-Tag counter=0 Press and hold the <Trigger> key to read Tag continuously. Repeated Tags will be accepted. 1. Conditions to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key. 2. Conditions to stop the operation: (1) <Trigger> key is released. (2) New scan mode is set. 3. Scanning speed is controlled by Scanning Delay. Multi-Tag counter≠0 Press and hold the <Trigger> key to read Tag continuously. Repeated Tags will be ignored and new tag’s EPC will be taken down, then counter is increased. 1. Conditions to start/continue the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key. 2. Conditions to suspend the operation: (1) Release <Trigger> key. 3. Conditions to stop the operation: (1) The amount of new Tag is equal to Multi-Tag counter. (2) New Multi-Tag Counter is set. (3) New scan mode is set. 4. The counter of read tag can be reset by command and function key. 5. Scanning speed is controlled by Scanning Delay. Test Mode Read Tag continuously without pressing the <Trigger> when the RFID Reader is in a limited range. Capable of decoding the same tag repeatedly for testing purpose. 1. Conditions to start the operation: Scan mode is set to “Test mode” 2. Conditions to stop the operation: New scan mode is set. 3. Scan Session Timeout, Scanning Delay, Multi-Tag Counter and EPC filter parameters are no effect in this mode. 4. If RFID Function=Write Tag Memory, the RFID Reader can not be set to Test Mode. Command: #@rf_scan?\r Purpose Get Scan Mode
119 Chapter 5 RFID Scan Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘6’) [m]: Scan Mode ‘6’ – Single Mode ‘7’ – Test Mode ‘9’ – Multi – Tag Mode ERR,[code]\r #@rf_scan=[m]\r Purpose Set Scan Mode Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 5.2 SCAN TIME 5.2.1 TIMEOUT You have to specify the scanning timeout interval (0~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to Single Mode.  Operation will stop if the operation time = Scan Session Timeout and No Tag data is received.  The range of timeout is 0~254 second. When the timeout is set to ‘0’, the operation will not stop. Command: #@rf_tscan?\r Purpose Get Scan Session Timeout Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
120 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual [m]: Timeout, ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ ERR,[code]\r #@rf_tscan=[m]\r Purpose Set Scan Section Timeout Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: This command is available for Single Mode. If you set the “#@rf_tscan” value to 5, the waiting time is over to 5 sec. upon pressing <Trigger>. And no tag data is received, the operation will stop.
121 Chapter 5 RFID Scan 5.2.2 DELAY TIME You can set the RFID Reader always scanning or make an interval between each decoding. Specify the scanning delay time when the scan mode is set to Multi-Tag Mode: Command: #@rf_scandly?\r Purpose Get Scan Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Scan Delay ‘0’ 100ms ‘1’ 200ms ‘2’ 400ms ‘3’ 800ms ‘4’ 1 sec ‘5’ 2 sec ‘6’ 3 sec ‘7’ 5 sec ERR,[code]\r #@rf_scandly=[m]\r Purpose Set Scan Delay Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
122 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.3 FILTER 5.3.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme - Parameter 1 Command: #@rf_epctype1?\r Purpose Get EPC Scheme Parameter 1 Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ ) [m]: EPC Scheme parameter 1. 8 character series composed by value 0 and 1 indicating the state of supported 8 EPC Schemes. ‘0’ – to deny the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. ‘1’ – to accept the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. Character EPC encoding scheme 1 (Left) GDTI96 2 GSRN96 3 DoD96S 4 SGTIN96 5 SSCC96 6 GLN96 7 GRAI96 8(Right) GIAI96 e.g. [m]=“10011000” means only to accept the tags which EPC is encoded by GDTI96, SGTIN96,SSCC96 ERR,[code]\r #@rf_epctype1=[m]\r Purpose Set EPC Scheme Parameter 1 Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme - Parameter 2 Command: #@rf_epctype2?\r Purpose Get EPC Scheme Parameter 2 Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ ) [m]: EPC Scheme parameter 2. 8 character series composed by value 0 and 1 indicating the state of supported EPC
123 Chapter 5 RFID Scan Schemes. 0 Æto deny the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. 1 Æto accept the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. Character EPC encoding scheme 1 (Left) GID96 2 SGTIN198 3 GRAI170 4 GIAI202 5 SGLN195 6 GDTI113 7 ADI 8(Right) Reserved Always read and write as 1 ERR,[code]\r #@rf_epctype2=[m]\r Purpose Set EPC Scheme Parameter 2 Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: If both EPC Scheme parameter 1 and 2 are set to “11111111”, it means with accepting all tags without checking EPC encoding schemes.
124 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.3.2 INCLUDED EPC Filter is used in order to define a pattern of the tag where should the same as selected part of EPC. The selected part of EPC that have to fit for the requirements then can be accepted. Note: Tags that fit to the defined configurations will be accepted. Start Define the acceptable start bit of EPC that you want to filter. Command: #@rf_sepcsb?\r Purpose Get Included EPC Start Bit Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Start bit of EPC. Max 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more than 256. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcsb=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC Start Bit Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Length The Max. value is 256. Sum of star bit and pattern length bit can not be more than 256. The length must include prefix, suffix and length code, etc.  A value from 0 to 256 can be specified.  When zero is given, the RFID Reader will not perform the length qualification. Command: #@rf_sepcl?\r Purpose Get Included EPC Length Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Pattern length bits. Max 256 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more than 256. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcl=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC Length Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
125 Chapter 5 RFID Scan Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_sepcpt?\r Purpose Get Included EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcpt=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcpt2?\r Purpose Get Included EPC2 Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcpt2=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC2 Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r State Disable or Enable Included EPC Filter function. Command: #@rf_sepcen?\r Purpose Get Included EPC State Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – disable, ‘1’ – enable, ‘2’ – enable range filter ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC State Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
126 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data and accept it.
127 Chapter 5 RFID Scan 5.3.3 EXCLUDED EPC For an excluded EPC filter, it is unacceptable once the selected part of EPC is fitted for the requirements. Note: Tags that fit to the defined configurations will not be accepted. Start Define the unacceptable start bit of EPC that you want to filter. Command: #@rf_xepcsb?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC Start Bit Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Start bit of EPC. Max 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more than 256. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcsb=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC Start Bit Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Length The Max. value is 256. Sum of star bit and pattern length bit can not be more than 256. The length must include prefix, suffix and length code, etc.  A value from 0 to 256 can be specified.  When zero is given, the RFID Reader will not perform the length qualification. Command: #@rf_xepcl?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC Length Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Pattern length bits. Max 256 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more than 256. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcl=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC Length Response OK\r
128 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ERR,[code]\r Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_xepcpt?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcpt=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcpt2?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC2 Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcpt2=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC2 Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r State Disable or Enable Excluded EPC Filter function. Command: #@rf_xepcen?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC State Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – disable, ‘1’ – enable, ‘2’ – enable range filter ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC State Response OK\r
129 Chapter 5 RFID Scan ERR,[code]\r Example: Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data and eliminate it. 5.3.4 EPC ENCODING
130 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Acted Encoding Scheme for Included/Excluded EPC Filter Command: #@rf_epcfcode?\r Purpose Get Acted Scheme for EPC Filter Response OK,[m]\r (Default=’2C’) [m]: Acted Scheme for EPC Filter* [m] EPC Encoding Scheme ‘2C’ GDTI-96(Default) ‘2D’ GSRN-96 ‘2F’ USDoD-96 ‘30’ SGTIN-96 ‘31’ SSCC-96 ‘32’ SGLN-96 ‘33’ GRAI-96 ‘34’ GIAI-96 ‘35’ GID-96 ‘36’ SGTIN-198 ‘37’ GRAI-170 ‘38’ GIAI-202 ‘39’ SGLN-195 ‘3A’ GDTI-113 ‘3B’ ADI ERR,[code]\r #@rf_epcfcode=[m]\r Purpose Set Acted Scheme for EPC Filter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r
131 Chapter 5 RFID Scan 5.4 MULTI-TAG 5.4.1 COUNTER The scanned data of Multi-Tag mode will be saved in On-chip RAM for a fast compared process. Set a non-zero Multi-Tag Counter will create a tag list in the RFID Reader. If the scan mode is Multi-Tag, any received individual tag will be compared and stored to the counter of the list (up to 128 counters can be configured to a tag list). Any repeated EPC tag will not be accepted and stored to the list. Instead of that, it will be ignored. When a tag list is full, the scan action will stop and no any respond by pressing <Trigger>. You have to clear the list via function key or issue command so that you can active the scan action. Note: The Multi-Tag Counter command is used to set counter amounts of a tag list. If the value is set to ‘0’, any received tag will be accepted including repeated tags. Counter Command: #@rf_mtagcnt?\r
132 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Purpose Get Multi-Tag Counter Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Multi-Tag Counter, ‘0’, ‘1’ ~‘128’ ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r Purpose Set Multi-Tag Counter Request #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r [m]: Multi-Tag Counter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtagbeep?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag Beeping Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0’, n= ‘1’) [m]: Repeated Tag Beeping is disable [n]: Tag List Full Beeping is enable ERR,[code]\r Multi-Tag List Type Command: #@rf_mtaglist?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag List Type Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Multi-Tag List Type ‘0’ – EPC ‘1’ TID ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtaglist=[m]\r Purpose Set Multi-Tag List Type Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 5.4.2 COUNTER RELOAD You have to clear a full tags list upon Multi-tag mode so that you can start another new scan session.
133 Chapter 5 RFID Scan 5.4.3 MULTI-TAG BEEP For any behavior about Multi-Tag counter, RFID Reader supports you beep feedback to know the status.  Get a new tag: one short beep, high tone  Get a repeated tag: one short beep, low tone  Full Tag List (Scan Session Completed): six short bee, low-mid-high-low-mid-high Beeping Status There are two parameters will be specified here. One is the repeated tag beeping another is the full Tag List beeping.
134 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@rf_mtagbeep?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag Beeping Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0’, n= ‘1’) [m]: Repeated Tag Beeping [n]: Tag List Full Beeping ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtagbeep=[m],[n]\r Purpose Set Multi-Tag Beeping Request #@rf_mtagbeep=[m],[n]\r [m]: Repeated Tag Beeping. ‘0’ – Disable, ‘1’ – Enable [n]: Tag List Full Beeping. ‘0’ – Disable, ‘1’ – Enable Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 5.5 ACCESS TAG 5.5.1 TAG MEMORY A tag memory is divided into 4 banks as below:
135 Chapter 5 RFID Scan Generally speaking, RFID Reader allows you to configure the access password, memory bank, starting address and data length of a accessed tag. Reserved Memory: An EPC GEN 2 tag has two separate passwords – a Kill Password and an Access Password. Each password is 32 bits and is stored in the reserved bank (bank 00) of a tag memory. For security, the target between Kill Password and Access Password are different. Active Kill Password will erase all the functions to make security for limiting access. The RFID Reader then can not read the tag. Use Access Password will make the tag to enter secure mode for accessing. EPC Memory: This memory includes three partitions:  A 16-bit CRC - The actual data is the 1’s complement of the published CRC-16 definition.  A 16-bit Protocol Control (PC) - 5 bits is for the length of PC + EPC. - 2 bits is RFU (002). - 9 bits is for a numbering system ID (NSI), which may contain an EPCglobalTM header or an AFI as defined in ISO 15961.  An EPC (includes Header, General Manager Number, Object Class and Serial Number) - The electronic product code of the object to which the Tag is attached. TID Memory: This memory includes:  An 8 bits ISO 15963 allocation class identifier - For EPCglobalTM Tags as 0xE2.  A 12 bits Tag mask-designer ID  A 12 bits Tag model number  Allow to add other information if required e.g. Tag serial number User Memory: This optional area of memory contains user specific data.
136 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.5.2 READ/WRITE TAG By default, the RFID Reader access mode is set to Inventory to get EPC of a tag. If you want to read all data stored in a tag, you would issue “#@rf_func=1” command that allows you to read reserved, EPC, TID or User bank. RFID Function Command: #@rf_func?\r Purpose Get RFID Function Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: RFID Function ‘0’ – Inventory ‘1’ – Read Tag Memory ‘2’ – Write Tag Memory ERR,[code]\r #@rf_func=[m]\r Purpose Set RFID Function Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Access
137 Chapter 5 RFID Scan Command: #@rf_rwidx?\r Purpose Get Access Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Access Parameter [m] Meaning Value Parameters ‘0’ Access Password ‘xxxxxxxx’ Access Password, 4Bytes, shown in Hexadecimal value. e.g. String ‘30313233’ indicates 0x30, 0x31, 0x32, 0x33. Default= ‘00000000’ ‘1’ Memory Bank ‘0’ – EPC ‘1’ – TID ‘2’ – User Default= ‘0’ ‘2’ Starting Address ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’ Only even number is valid. Default= ‘0’ ‘3’ Data Length ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’ Only even number is valid. Default= ‘0’ (Unit=byte) ERR,[code] #@rf_rwidx=[m]\r Purpose Set Access Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@rf_rwpr?\r Purpose Get Access Parameter Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00000000’) [m]: Access Parameter ERR,[code]\r #@rf_rwpr=[m]\r Purpose Set Access Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Write
138 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual You can configure RFID Reader to write data into tag memory by issuing “#@rf=wbuf” command. Command: #@rf_wbuf?\r Purpose Get Data in Buffer Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0000’) [m]: Data in buffer. Shown in hexadecimal value [m]: Data will be stored into buffer. Buffer size = 32 Bytes Input data in hexadecimal value. The length of data must be even number. To clear the buffer, [m]= ‘0000’ e.g. ‘41’=>0x41= ‘A’ (2 Bytes NULL) The length of data must be even number. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_wbuf=[m]\r Purpose Set Data in Buffer Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example:
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141 Here you can define up to 6 output strings to terminal for noticing upon alternate mode. Combine with Function Key and <Trigger>; there are 9 kinds of actions specified individually for each string. Note: Function keys are used to send key signal in the alternate mode. Output String Before specifying the action to each string, you have to define which string wants to be defined firstly. Chapter 6 ALTERNATE MODE
142 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command: #@dat_ostridx?\r Purpose Get Output String Parameter Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: String Buffer Parameter 1~6 ERR,[code]\r #@dat_ostridx=[m]\r Purpose Set Output String Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Key Action Command: #@dat_ostrkey?\r Purpose Get Key Action of Output String Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Key Action [m] Action ‘0’ Disable ‘1’ Trigger key is pressed ‘2’ Trigger key is released ‘3’ F1 is pressed ‘4’ F1 is released ‘5’ F2 is pressed ‘6’ F2 is released ‘7’ F1+ Trigger key are pressed ‘8’ F2 + Trigger key are pressed ERR,[code]\r #@dat_ostrkey=[m]\r Purpose Set Key Action of Output String Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Output String Data There are two parameters will be specified here. One is the input data format – Hexadecimal or Character, another is the data that will be stored in buffer with 10 bytes. If the specified data are longer
143 Chapter 6 Alternate Mode than 10 bytes, it will be truncated. Command: #@dat_ostrh?\r, #@dat_ostr?\r Purpose Get Output String Request #@dat_ostrh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value #@dat_ostr?\r //Response data will be shown in character Response OK,[m]\r [m]: output data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character [n]: Data to be stored in buffer Data is stored in buffer. ERR,[code]\r #@dat_ostr=[m],[n]\r Purpose Set Output String Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Default String 1 ‘#@TRIGON\r’ String 2 ‘#@TRIGOFF\r’ String 3 0x00(NULL) String 4 0x00(NULL) String 5 0x00(NULL) String 6 0x00(NULL) KEY1 ‘1’ KEY2 ‘2’ KEY3 ‘0’ KEY4 ‘0’ KEY5 ‘0’ KEY6 ‘0’ Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data. Example:
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145 SYSTEM Operating System & CPU Operating System CipherLab Proprietary Operation System CPU ARM Cortex-M3 32bit Toshiba TMPM366DFG Memory Memory Mode 4MB Transmit Buffer 2KB Clock RTC Operating tolerance: +10sec./30 days Calibrated by PC application via USB or Bluetooth® COMMUNICATIONS USB Micro USB 2.0 Bluetooth® Built-in module for Bluetooth® version 2.1 + EDR Class 2 connectivity  Antenna: Internal  Bluetooth® Type: SPP Master/Slave, 3610 UHF RFID Reader PHYCHIPS PR9000, the size is the same as GM-102 Protocol EPC global UHF Gen2, ISO 18000-6c Operating Frequency  865 – 868MHz ETSI (Europe)  902 – 928MHz US, Canada, South America , include 908.5 – 914MHz Korea  952 – 954MHz Japan Antenna Module Type  Tuning for fitting the regions individually Output Power  Max. 28dbm (Europe)  Max. 20.05dbm (US) Read Range  Up to 100cm Depend on the tag and environment; the read range will be changed. Write Range  Up to 50cm Depend on the tag and environment; the read range will be changed. SPECIFICATIONS
146 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 2500mAh Charging Time 3hrs by adapter. Working Time 10 hours, 5 sec./scan, one tag at 1m distance Consumption Standby 90mW Power Off 100uW PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Notifications Status LED LED – Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / White Beeper  85 db at 10cm, 4KHz Vibrator 0.5G Enclosures Materials Plastic Dimensions 163.5 mm (L) 83.3 mm (W) 142.85 mm (H)
147 Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature Operating -20 °C to 60 °C Storage -30 °C to 70 °C Humidity 10% to 95%, non-condensing Resistance Impact Resistance 1.5 m (Single Reader) Tumble Test 500 times at 100 cm Splash/Dust Resistance IP64 Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge PROGRAMMING SUPPORT Development Environment & Tools Integrated Development Environment Visual Studio 2008 Visual Studio 2005 Software Development Kit  RFID Reader SDK  C#/.Net Porgramming for 9 Series  C Programming for 8 Series Software & Utilities Cipherlab software package  186xConfiguration Utility  8 Series Configuration Utility  9 Series Configuration Utility ACCESSORIES Accessory Options  Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  External Battery Charger  Direct USB Cable  Power Cable  Mobile Computer Mount
149 Upgrade firmware to one RFID reader at a time. For example, turn off each of the rest RFID reader when there is more than one RFID reader connected to host computer. Note: 1. Ensure the RFID reader has a fully charged battery prior to attempting a firmware upgrade. 2. In order to avoid the data loss during firmware upgrade. Please save or upload all the data from the flash memory before beginning firmware upgrade. BEFORE UPGRADING Before firmware upgrade, you have to configure the upgrade interface with “#@sys_dlfw” command firstly. Command: #@sys_dlfw=[m]\r Purpose Load Default Setting Request #@sys_dlfw=[m]\r [m]: ‘0’ – Current interface ‘1’ – BT ‘2’ – USB Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE USE 3610 7) Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer after installing its driver. 8) Refer to 3.2 Connecting via 3610 for connecting to 3610. Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE
150 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 9) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 10) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 11) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the host computer.  For the communication settings, select “RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file e.g. U1860V*.SHX for firmware update.  Click [OK]. 12) After upgrading, RFID Reader will restart automatically. USE DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect RFID Reader to the USB port of host computer. You will need to install USB cable driver firstly. 2) Refer to Using HyperTerminal for connecting with USB cable. 3) After making a connection between host computer and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 4) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the host computer.
151 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade  For the communication settings, select “RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for Direct USB Virtual COM interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file e.g. U1860V*.SHX for firmware update.  Click [OK]. 6) After upgrading, RFID Reader will restart automatically. USE BLUETOOTH® DONGLE 1) Refer to 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave for the connection with Bluetooth® dongle. 2) After making a connection between Bluetooth® dongle and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 3) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on host computer.
152 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual  For the communication settings, select “RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for Bluetooth® SPP interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file e.g. U1860V*.SHX for firmware update.  Click [OK]. 5) After upgrading, RFID Reader will restart automatically. USE <F2>+<TRIGGER> 1) Power Off RFID Reader. 2) Press and hold the <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter download mode. 3) Use USB cable to connect RFID Reader and host computer. 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on host computer to upgrade the firmware. Note: <F2>+<Trigger> firmware upgrade only supports CDC driver. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface to configure USB type. HOW TO UPGRADE 3610 FIRMWARE Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer after installing its driver. UPGRADE 3610 CPU FIRMWARE 1) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 2) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 3) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the host computer.
153 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade Kernel Program User Program K3610_V*.shx STD3610_V*.shx  For the communication settings, select “RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file e.g. STD3610_V*.SHX for firmware update.  Click [OK]. 4) The 3610 will automatically restart when upgrading firmware is completed successfully. UPGRADE 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 2) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 3) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the host computer. Kernel Program User Program K3610Bridge_V*.shx STD3610Bridge_V*.shx
154 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual  For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update.  Click [OK]. 4) The 3610 will automatically restart when upgrading firmware is completed successfully.
155 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 DLE SP 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r 3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s 4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t 5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u 6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v 7 BEL ETB ' 7 G W g w 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x 9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y A LF SUB * : J Z j z B VT ESC + ; K [ k { C FF FS , < L \ l | D CR GS - = M ] m } E SO RS . > N ^ n ~ F SI US / ? O _ o DEL Appendix II ASCII TABLE
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ppendix III SCAN CODE
159 value Meaning 0xFF Invalid op code for command without “?” or “=” 0xFE Reserved 0xFD Invalid parameter 0xEF RFID Fail (Unable to configure RFID module upon Q value and Module Power Level Command configurations.) 0xEE Conflict in Scan Mode and RFID Function (Write Tag Memory function is only available in Test Mode.) 0xDF Fail to set system time (Real Time Clock cannot be configured.) 0xDE Incorrect Bluetooth® type (The parameter of Bluetooth® type is not consistent with connected device.) 0xDD Fail to configure the parameter of USB HID via 3610 Appendix IV STATUS CODE You must restart the GSM/GPRS power for the

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