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1800 Series Handheld RFID Reade

CP50/9600/8400/Universal

Version 1.00

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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

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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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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QUICK START

Quick Start

OVERVIEW

LED Icon Meaning

Power

Bluetooth® Communication

RFID Tag Access

Data Transmission

Reader Indicator/Memory Low

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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.

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.

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4) According to Step 1 to select the proper connected COM port, e.g. COM3.

5) Click “OK”.

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.

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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”.

Quick Start

9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click OK.

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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.

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.

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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.

Quick Start

3) Remove the mounting plate cover.

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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.

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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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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:

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#@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

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Example:

Note: You can disable the COM port or disconnect the USB cable to end the data

transmission upon memory mode.

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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)

 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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).

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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

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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

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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

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#@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

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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.

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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

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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:

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”.

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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:

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#@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

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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)

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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]

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#@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:

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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

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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)

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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

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ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclact\r

Purpose Activate Bluetooth® 3610 Setting

Request #@bt_aclact\r

[m]: Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 72

3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 88

3.3 Disconnection ............................................................ 92

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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:

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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.

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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

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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.

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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].

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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].

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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].

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9) Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey.

10) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish].

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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.

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Bluetooth® SPP Slave

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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.

Sele

nd Remove

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth® HID and Notepad below:

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PP Connected

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PP Disconnected

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ID Connected

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ID Disconnected

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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.

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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

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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].

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9) In the Bluetooth® Devices configured window will show you connected Device.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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4.2 Output Format........................................................... 96

4.3 Data Output .............................................................. 97

4.4 Prefix/Suffix Code ..................................................... 110

4.5 Section Sequence ..................................................... 113

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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:

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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.

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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’

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[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’ (‘ ’)

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[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:

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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:

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#@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

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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

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[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

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(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:

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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

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Purpose Set the Sequence of Each Field in RFID Section

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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):

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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

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Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

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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

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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

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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

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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’)

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[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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Example:

Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data

and accept it.

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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

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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

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ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data

and eliminate it.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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.

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ALTERNATE MODE

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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

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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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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

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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)

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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

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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’ –

‘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.

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FIRMWARE UPGRADE

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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

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 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.

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ASCII TABLE

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00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0

00 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0

01 01 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1

02 02 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92 A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2

03 03 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93 A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3

04 04 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 84 94 A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4

05 05 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 A5 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5

06 06 16 26 36 46 56 66 76 86 96 A6 B6 C6 D6 E6 F6

07 07 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 A7 B7 C7 D7 E7 F7

08 08 18 28 38 48 58 68 78 88 98 A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 F8

09 09 19 29 39 49 59 69 79 89 99 A9 B9 C9 D9 E9 F9

0A 0A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A AA BA CA DA EA FA

0B 0B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B AB BB CB DB EB FB

0C 0C 1C 2C 3C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C 9C AC BC CC DC EC FC

0D 0D 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D AD BD CD DD ED FD

0E 0E 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E AE BE CE DE EE FE

0F 0F 1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F 9F AF BF CF DF EF FF

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SCAN CODE

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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

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