CipherLab 1861 Handheld RFID Reader User Manual

CipherLab Co., Ltd. Handheld RFID Reader

User Manual

Download:
Mirror Download [FCC.gov]
Document ID	1740510
Application ID	Ibmmob3WqGKfnfzDHLAFwQ==
Document Description	User Manual
Short Term Confidential	No
Permanent Confidential	No
Supercede	No
Document Type	User Manual
Display Format	Adobe Acrobat PDF - pdf
Filesize	372.18kB (4652257 bits)
Date Submitted	2012-07-10 00:00:00
Date Available	2012-07-10 00:00:00
Creation Date	2012-07-10 11:49:53
Producing Software	Acrobat Distiller 7.0 (Windows)
Document Lastmod	2012-07-10 11:49:53
Document Title	Microsoft Word - 1800 Reference Manual_v1.00_20120627.docx
Document Creator	PScript5.dll Version 5.2
Document Author:	gary.lin

1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader
CP50/9600/8400/Universal
Version 1.00
Copyright © 2012 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
All rights reserved
The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under
a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by
copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.
Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The
information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB
and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any
problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not
warrant that this document is error-free.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise
without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
For product consultancy and technical support, please contact your local sales
representative. Also, you may visit our web site for more information.
The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
All brand, product and service, and trademark names are the property of their registered
owners.
The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners,
with no intention of infringement.
CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
Website: http://www.cipherlab.com
IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
FOR EUROPE
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity
with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
- EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
- EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),
Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks; Part
1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering
essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1: 2011
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),
Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks; Part
1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering
essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements
- EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 2002
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions
for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
- EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 2009
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions
for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
- EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission
systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread
spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 302 208-1 V1.4.1: 2011
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency
Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to
2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement
- EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency
Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to
2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive
- EN50371 : 2002
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical
apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
(10 MHz - 300 GHz) -- General public
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
 The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human
body or the product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the reader or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that battery should be recycled in a proper
way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the
reader or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
 This reader is intended for industrial use. The reader is rated IP64, however, it may do
damage to the reader when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.
 DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to move any cover that is included on the
reader.
 If you want to put away the reader for a period of time, download the collected data to
a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the reader and battery pack
separately.
 When the reader resumes its work, the battery will take a certain time to become fully
charged.
 If you shall find the reader malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult
your local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version
Date
Notes
Initial Release
1.00
0.76
Jun. 29, 2012
Modify: Modify default value of command indicating beep to disable
Modify: Modify default value of EPC tag type to “SGTIN96”
0.75
Jun. 26, 2012
Modify: The sequences of Introduce and Quick Start
Delete: Reader switcher – wrong switcher confgiuration related
information
Delete: USB charging & communication about “charging” wording
Modify: 186xconfiguration about HyperTerminal descriptions
Modify: 1.1.3 Remove bt_ps related command and descriptions to BT
chapter
Modify: 1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm: modify batter voltage value with
persent specified.
Delete: 1.2 Memory – “flash” wording
Delete: 1.2.1 Bluttooth connection
Modify: 1.2.3 Memory Mode – clear memory
Modify: 1.3 Function Key action and PIN code form
Modify: 1.4.1 Normal mode – LED form : LED5-Memory status
Modify: 1.4.2 Temporary mode – Note descriptions
Modify: chapter 2 and 2.2 topic
Modify: Remove 3.1 USB Connection to Quick Start
Modify: Remove 3.4.3 Restore to default to Quick Start
Add: 4.2 descriptions to output data format
Remove: 4.3 illustrations
Remove: 4.3 Press “Space” key (character) to clear the inputted data
description
Modify: 4.3.2 RFID power on to UHF Power on and default value=0
Modify: 4.4 Descriptions to Prefix/Suffix Code and delete example 3
Modify: Remove 4.6 Alternate Mode to Chapter 6
Modify: 5.1 Multi-Tag description
Delete: 5.2.1 “operation time will not be refreshed when a new timeout
is configured.” description.
Delete: 5.3 RFID Host Mode
Modify: 5.3 selected / eliminated to included/excluded
Modify: 5.3 Length Max. value to 256
Remove 5.4.3 EPC Encoding Scheme to 5.4.1
Add: 2.3.4 and 2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay, 2.3.5 and 2.6.5 HID
Character Transmit Mode
0.70
Jun. 12, 2012
Draft Version
0.60
May. 25, 2012
Draft Version
0.55
May. 10, 2012
Draft Version
0.50
Apr. 20, 2012
Draft Version
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 2 For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Europe ..................................................................................................................................... - 1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 2 Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 2 RELEASE NOTES .............................................................................................................................. - 3 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Familiarized with RFID Reader ............................................................................................ 1
Installing Battery to RFID Reader ................................................................................................ 1
Charging the Battery for RFID Reader ........................................................................................ 2
Charging the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................ 3
Inside the Package ............................................................................................................................ 5
Features ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 5
QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 7
Power on RFID Reader ...................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting USB Cable ...................................................................................................................... 8
Issuing Commands via USB Connection .......................................................................................... 9
Using HyperTerminal .................................................................................................................... 9
Confirming the USB Connection ................................................................................................ 14
Default Settings ............................................................................................................................... 15
Save User Settings as Defaults ................................................................................................. 15
Restore User/Factory Defaults .................................................................................................. 15
Reader Switcher .............................................................................................................................. 16
Combining with a Terminal ............................................................................................................. 16
186xConfiguration .......................................................................................................................... 18
UNDERSTANDING RFID READER....................................................................................................... 19
1.1 Power ......................................................................................................................................... 21
1.1.1 Power ON .......................................................................................................................... 21
1.1.2 Power OFF ......................................................................................................................... 21
1.1.3 Power Saving Mode ......................................................................................................... 22
1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 23
1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 24
1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................ 25
1.2.2 Memory Mode .................................................................................................................. 27
1.3 Function Key ............................................................................................................................. 31
1.4 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 33
1.4.1 Normal Mode .................................................................................................................... 33
1.4.2 Temporary Mode .............................................................................................................. 34
1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode................................................................................................ 37
1.5 Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................ 38
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
1.6 Vibrator ...................................................................................................................................... 42
1.7 RTC ............................................................................................................................................ 43
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ........................................................................................................... 45
2.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................................................ 46
2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type .................................................................................................... 46
2.3 Bluetooth® HID.......................................................................................................................... 48
2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type .......................................................... 48
2.3.2 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 51
2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 55
2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 56
2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ......................................................................................... 56
2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave ............................................................................................................... 57
2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................................................................................ 58
2.5.1 Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode ........................................................................... 58
2.6 USB HID via 3610..................................................................................................................... 59
2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 60
2.6.2 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 63
2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 67
2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 68
2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ......................................................................................... 68
2.7 USB VCOM via 3610................................................................................................................. 69
SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION .......................................................................................................... 71
3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle .......................................................................................... 72
3.1.1 Change Interface .............................................................................................................. 72
3.1.2 Configure Related Settings .............................................................................................. 73
3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave ........................................................................................ 75
3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master .................................................................................................... 84
3.2 Connecting via 3610 ................................................................................................................ 88
3.2.1 USB HID via 3610 Connection ........................................................................................ 89
3.2.2 USB VCOM via 3610 Connection .................................................................................... 90
3.3 Disconnection ........................................................................................................................... 92
3.3.1 Break a Connection.......................................................................................................... 92
3.3.2 Reset a Connection .......................................................................................................... 92
3.4 Bluetooth® Power Saving ......................................................................................................... 92
DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT .................................................................................................................. 95
4.1 Letter Case (HID Mode Only).................................................................................................... 96
4.2 Output Format........................................................................................................................... 96
4.3 Data Output............................................................................................................................... 97
4.3.1 Time stamp Section ......................................................................................................... 98
4.3.2 Data Count Section ........................................................................................................103
4.3.3 Data Section ...................................................................................................................106
4.4 Prefix/Suffix Code ...................................................................................................................110
4.5 Section Sequence...................................................................................................................113
RFID SCAN ....................................................................................................................................... 117
5.1 Scan Mode ..............................................................................................................................117
5.2 Scan Time ...............................................................................................................................119
5.2.1 Timeout ...........................................................................................................................119
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
5.2.2 Delay Time ......................................................................................................................121
5.3 Filter.........................................................................................................................................122
5.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme ...................................................................................................122
5.3.2 Included EPC ..................................................................................................................124
5.3.3 Excluded EPC ..................................................................................................................127
5.3.4 EPC Encoding .................................................................................................................129
5.4 Multi-Tag..................................................................................................................................131
5.4.1 Counter ...........................................................................................................................131
5.4.2 Counter Reload ..............................................................................................................132
5.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep ...............................................................................................................133
5.5 Access Tag ..............................................................................................................................134
5.5.1 Tag Memory ....................................................................................................................134
5.5.2 Read/Write Tag ..............................................................................................................136
ALTERNATE MODE ........................................................................................................................... 141
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 145
System ...........................................................................................................................................145
Communications ...........................................................................................................................145
Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................146
Physical Characteristics ................................................................................................................146
Environmental Characteristics .....................................................................................................147
Programming Support ...................................................................................................................147
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................147
FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...................................................................................................................... 149
Before Upgrading ..........................................................................................................................149
How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................149
Use 3610 ..................................................................................................................................149
Use Direct USB Virtual COM ....................................................................................................150
Use Bluetooth® Dongle ............................................................................................................151
Use + ................................................................................................................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
INTRODUCTION
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.
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
4) Shut the battery cover back to the RFID Reader until it clicks into place.
5) If the battery is charged successfully, press the , 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.
Introduction
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is
recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal
performance.
CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER
Instead of direct charging with adapter, you may use a charger to charge the battery.
However, the charging time may vary by working condition.
1) Connect the power supply cord to the power port located on the back of the charger.
2) Insert the battery to the end.
3) Confirm the lock bolt locks the battery certainly.
4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
5) Once the power and battery are ready, the LED indicator lights.
6) After finishing charge, press down the lock bolt directly to pull out the battery.
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Status LED
Meaning
Blue, Solid
Charger power ON
Red, Solid
Charging battery
Green, Solid
Charging done
Blue/Red Ratio 0.5s:0.5s
Error
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is
recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal
performance.
Introduction
INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for
future use in case you need to store or ship device.
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Direct USB Cable
Power Adapter
Product CD
Quick Guide
Test Tags
FEATURES
 Ergonomic design - ruggedized yet streamlined, with ergonomics handheld
 Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial standard
IP64
CipherLab Proprietary operating system
4MB flash memory for Memory Mode operation
Provides up to 2KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a wireless
personal area network (WPAN)
UHF RFID Reader
Ambidextrous friendly Trigger
Connectivity includes Bluetooth® and USB
Programmable feedback includes beeper and vibrator
Support user-friendly LED1~5 display with 3 colors
Support distance scan up to 100cm reading performance and 50cm writing ability.
Programming support includes System API, 8/9 and CP Series (LIB and DLL).
Accessory for single-split-type battery charger
ACCESSORIES
Rich choices of optional accessories are available for you to enhance the total performance
of the RFID Reader.
Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
External Battery Charger
Direct USB Cable
Power Cable
Mobile Computer Mount
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
QUICK START
Quick Start
OVERVIEW
LED Icon
Meaning
Power
Bluetooth® Communication
RFID Tag Access
Data Transmission
Reader Indicator/Memory Low
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
POWER ON RFID READER
Be sure the battery is full charging before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the
 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.
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
4) According to Step 1 to select the proper connected COM port, e.g. COM3.
5) Click “OK”.
10
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.
11
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
7) In the HyperTerminal window, click
on the tool bar to open Properties
configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab.
8) Click [ASCII Setup] to open ASCII Setup window and some check boxes need to be
selected for normalized issuing commands, see below. Click “OK”.
12
Quick Start
9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click OK.
13
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION
Now, it begins to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For
example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is
successfully, the HyperTerminal will take a response.
Note: If the connection fails, check the USB Interface type whether configured correctly,
the default value is ‘127’ for virtual COM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.
14
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
Request
Load Default Setting
#@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.
15
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
READER SWITCHER
RFID Reader supports a switcher that is used to switch between RFID Reader and Alternate
trigger scan. Switch to right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger.
Make sure the reader switcher is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode.
For more Alternate mode information, please refer to Alternate Mode.
COMBINING WITH A TERMINAL
If you wish to combine with a terminal, you have to remove the mounting plate cover and
install the mobile computer mount, follow these steps to remove the mounting plate cover:
1) Place the RFID Reader erectly on a flat and clean surface.
2) Slide the mounting plate cover latch to unlock position.
16
Quick Start
3) Remove the mounting plate cover.
17
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
186XCONFIGURATION
You can configure the RFID Reader by issuing commands or 186xConfiguration Utility.
For HyperTerminal:
You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send commands to RFID Reader
via USB Cable. The commands are not case sensitive. The example command common
format is showed as below:
Example:
#@sys_time?
→ Get the system time information.
#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]
→ 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  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.
18
Chapter 1
UNDERSTANDING RFID READER
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
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Power ......................................................................
Memory ....................................................................
Function Key .............................................................
LED Indicators ...........................................................
Buzzer .....................................................................
Vibrator ....................................................................
RTC .........................................................................
21
24
31
33
38
42
43
19
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
20
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  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 + 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.
21
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@sys_kalive\r
Purpose
Keep the System Alive
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
1.1.3 POWER SAVING MODE
Power Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to idle at full-speed for 2
minutes before it enters power saving mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0.
However, the Power Saving setting will not take effect when data is transmitting via
Bluetooth® HID or SPP.
Command:
#@sys_tps?\r
Purpose
22
Get the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘2’)
[m]: ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Unit=minute)
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_tps=[m]\r
Purpose
Set the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: Power Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met:
(1) RFID Reader is in the configuration mode.
(2) The scanning mode is set to Test Mode.
(3) The setting value of Power Saving is greater than Auto Power Off.
1.1.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM
By default, the battery alarm will beep when the battery charge gets low. In order to
prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short
beeps (high tone).
Command:
#@sys_battery?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Voltage of Battery
OK,[m]\r
[m]: battery voltage. (e.g. 100%)
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_lbalarm?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Low Battery Alarm
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_lbalarm=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Low Battery Alarm
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Warning:
Using Bluetooth® connection will substantially reduce battery power. Disable
the Bluetooth® function when it is uselessly.
23
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
1.2 MEMORY
 Memory Mode
4MB memory for Memory Mode data access.
 Transmit Buffer Memory
2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN)
The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the Bluetooth®
connection or stored in memory when RFID Reader is set to Memory mode.
24
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER
By default, transmit buffer is enabled for using when the RFID Reader is out of range. Upon
reading a tag successfully within range, the RFID Reader responds with one short beep
(high tone) and LED3 indicator becomes solid green and goes off. However, the host
computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 2KB
transmit buffer, the RFID Reader can ignore the transmission range and keep on reading
tags until the buffer is full.
When transmit buffer is enabled…
If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading
a tag successfully.
When transmit buffer is full, the RFID Reader will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are
advised to get back to range.
When transmit buffer is disabled…
If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are advised to
get back to range.
25
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@sys_txben?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Transmission Buffer Status
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_txben=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Transmission Buffer Status
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
Response
Set Transmission Buffer Delay
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
26
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
1.2.2 MEMORY MODE
The RFID Reader keeps 4MB memory for memory mode operation. When the RFID Reader
is in memory mode with green LED5 flashing and blue LED2 off that means any real-time
connection established with the host is disabled.
Warning:
No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
STATUS
You have to disable the memory mode to allow a real-time connection. And confirm the memory size
by issuing “#@sys_memsize?” command.
Command:
#@sys_memen?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Memory Mode Status
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_memen=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Memory Mode
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.
27
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@sys_memdly?\r
Purpose
Get Data Transmission Delay
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: ‘0’~’7’
Data Transmission Delay
Value
Delay
‘0’
0 ms
‘1’
250 ms
‘2’
500 ms
‘3’
1 sec
‘4’
2 sec
‘5’
3 sec
‘6’
5 sec
‘7’
8 sec
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_memdly=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Data Transmission Delay
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
SEND DATA
The RFID Reader will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning when sending data.
You are advised to send data to the host computer immediately by issuing “#@sys_memup”
command. The RFID Reader will restore the previous connection with the host computer temporarily
so that you can transmit data to the host computer.
Command:
28
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
#@sys_memup\r
Purpose
Upload Memory Data
Request
#@sys_memup\r
OK,[m]\r
[m]: Data string
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
CLEAR MEMORY
Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied unless you erase
the memory by issuing “#@sys_memclr” command to clear memory.
Note: The bluetooth® connection will be broken once entering the memory mode.
Command:
#@sys_memclr\r
Purpose
Response
Clear Memory
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
29
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Example:
Note: You can disable the COM port or disconnect the USB cable to end the data
transmission upon memory mode.
30
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
1.3 FUNCTION KEY
The function key serves as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is
application-dependent.
Keys or Combination
Action

Switch status LED or Process configuration

Save the PIN CODE (Bluetooth® pairing)
+
Switch among status LED modes
+
Power off system

+
Select number 6~0 (Bluetooth® pairing)
+
++
Cancel the Pairing (Bluetooth® pairing)
Reader Switcher
Used to switch between RFID Reader and External Reader
(terminal)
Press  once to scan
Select Number 1~5 (Bluetooth® pairing)
Send the PIN code (Bluetooth® pairing)
Firmware upgrade, press + for 3
seconds to power off system
PIN CODE Input for Bluetooth® Pairing:
Number Input
Key Operation
LEDs Status
31
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Number 1
 once → 
Number 2
 twice → 
Number 3
 three times → 
Number 4
 four times → 
Number 5
 five times → 
Number 6
 once → 
Number 7
 twice → 
Number 8
 three times → 
Number 9
 four times → 
Number 0
 five times → 
Send PIN Code
+
Erase the PIN Code
+
Cancel the Pairing
++
Note: Here  is specified for saving the PIN CODE. + is specified as
Enter to send the PIN CODE for pairing.
32
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
1.4 LED INDICATORS
The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to user about the behavior
comes from RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon
powering on.
The LED indicators status can be divided into 3 parts ─ Normal, Temporary Status and
Bluetooth® Pairing Modes.
1.4.1 NORMAL MODE
Normal mode shows you the normal LED status without any advanced configuration.
LED
Color
Status
Description
LED1-Power
Red
On-Off
Power on, with one long beeps (high tone,
LED1 on for 1 second and then off.)
Red
On
Red
Flashing
Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)
Green
Flashing
Charging Done (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)
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.
LED2-Bluetooth®
Communication
Charging Fail
Power Off (Press F1+F2 to power off
simultaneously, until both of the function
keys are released)
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.
33
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
GOOD READ LED STATUS
You may configure the LED3 status for a feedback about good read.
Command:
#@sys_leden?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Good Read LED Status
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_leden=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set LED Good Read Status
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.
34
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
Note: Press + 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 + to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press 
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)
35
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Poor
Very good
 Free Memory Size (Green LED)
Empty
Full
Note: Press  to switch to Bluetooth® Strength showing upon a Bluetooth® connection
successfully.
Group2 (White LED1):
Press + to switch to Group2 with White LED1. The Group2 is defined to 2
commands (Command1 and 2). Press  to switch between Command1 and Command2
or press  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  to switch between Command 1 and 2
Command1
Command2
Executing:
Function
Key Operation
Command1
+ → 
Command2
+ →  → < F1: Executing>
LEDs Status
Group3 (Yellow LED1):
Press + to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4
commands. Press  to switch among the Commands or press  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).
36
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
Note: Power on RFID Reader, the default value for USB Virtual COM driver is CDC. Press
 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  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  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
37
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
1.5 BUZZER
The RFID Reader has a buzzer to provide feedback in various operating conditions.
Beeping
Meaning
One long beep, high tone
Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off
One short beep, high tone
Good read, with Green LED3 on-off
Enter PIN code
Switch among status LED mode
One long beep, low tone
Command fail
Two short beeps, high-low tone
Programmable, default to 4KHz
One short beep, low tone
Two short beeps, low-high tone
Two short beeps, high tone
Three short beeps, tone ascending
from low to high
Select PIN code
Multi_Tag Mode: Get a repeated tag (Default: Disable)
Fail to send data or response
- Transmit buffer full
- Transmit buffer is disabled while Bluetooth® is not
connected or out of range.
Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled and
the RFID Reader is out of range
Memory Mode: Memory full
Command success
Send PIN code
Running out of transmit buffer
Low battery alarm
Clear PIN code
Power off
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,
Multi_Tag Mode: Tag list is full (scan session completes)
low-mid-high-low-mid-high
(Default: Disable)
Continual beeps
38
Low voltage (under 5%) with warning continual beeps
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
The battery is removed during charging
When the battery voltage is under 5%, it will continual beeps. We suggest it is better to
charge the battery immediately before the RFID Reader is powered off. You can get the
voltage information by issue “sys_battery?” command.
The commands below describe the buzzer related configurations:
VOLUME
There are four volume levels defined to beeping setting.
Command:
#@sys_bpvol?\r
Purpose
Get Beeper Volume
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘High’)
[m]: Volume
‘0’
Mute
‘1’
Low
‘2’
Medium
‘3’
High
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_bpvol=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Beeper Volume
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
COMMAND BEEP
By default, this function is enabled.
Command:
#@sys_cmdbp?\r
Purpose
Get Status of Command Indicating Beep
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
39
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
#@sys_cmdbp=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Command indicating Beep
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
GOOD READ
You have to enable the buzzer beeping function when you want to get a feedback from RFID Reader.
Command:
#@sys_grdbp?\r
Purpose
Get Status of Good-Read Beep
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: ‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_grdbp=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Status of Good-Read Beep
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
FREQUENCY
By default, the frequency for a buzzer is configured to 4KHz. This function is upon Good-Read beep is
enabled.
Command:
#@sys_grdbf?\r
Purpose
Get Beeper Frequency
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: Frequency
‘0’
8 kHz
‘1’
4 kHz
‘2’
2 kHz
‘3’
1 kHz
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_grdbf=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Beeper Frequency
Response
OK\r
40
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
ERR,[code]\r
DURATION
You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is upon
Good-Read beep is enabled.
Command:
#@sys_grdbdu?\r
Purpose
Get Beeper Duration
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘Shortest’)
[m]: Duration
‘0’
Shortest
‘1’
Short
‘2’
Longer
‘3’
Longest
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_grdbdu=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Beeper Duration
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: When you set the volume of beeper to mute, the feedback from RFID Reader will be
mute.
41
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
1.6 VIBRATOR
The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This
can be helpful when working in noisy environments.
For good read/write, the vibrator will make the duration of 1 second feedback with on-off
vibrating. The vibrating and duration are programmable.
STATUS
RFID Reader supports a good feedback with mute vibrator, you can enable/disable by issuing
“#@sys_viben=” command.
Command:
#@sys_viben?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Vibrator Status
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
Response
Get Vibrator Duration
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
42
Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader
1.7 RTC
RFID Reader supports a system clock to keep track of the current time.
Command:
#@sys_time?\r
Purpose
Get System Clock
Response
OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r
[Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’
[M]: ‘01’ ~ ‘12’
[D]: ‘01’ ~ ‘31’
[h]: ‘00’ ~ ‘23’
[m]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’
[s]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’
ERR,[code]\r
#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r
Purpose
Response
Set System Clock
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
43
Chapter 2
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish a WPAN connection
with RFID Reader.
IN THIS CHAPTER
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
USB Interface ..........................................................
Bluetooth® Connection Type ........................................
Bluetooth® HID .........................................................
Bluetooth® SPP Slave .................................................
Bluetooth® SPP Master ...............................................
USB HID via 3610 ......................................................
USB VCOM via 3610 ...................................................
46
46
48
57
58
59
69
Note: By default, the output interface is set to “SPP Slave”.
45
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
2.1 USB INTERFACE
Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the
available USB interface type by “#@usb_type=” command. Wrong USB interface type
setting will make disconnection. You can also use the function key to switch the USB
interface type, refer to 1.4.2 Temporary Mode.
Command:
#@usb_type?\r
Purpose
Get USB Interface Type
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m=‘127’)
[m]: USB Type
‘127’ – Virtual COM CDC
‘128’ – Virtual COM (Silicon Lab driver)
ERR,[code]\r
#@usb_type=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set USB Interface
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:
46
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
#@bt_type?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Interface Type
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’)
[m]: Bluetooth® TYPE
Bluetooth® Type
Description
Read only / R/W
‘0’
SPP Slave
R/W
‘3’
SPP Master
R/W
‘5’
HID
R/W
‘6’
3610
Read only
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_type=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Bluetooth® Interface Type
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
47
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
2.3 BLUETOOTH® HID
For Bluetooth® HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘5’ on the
HyperTerminal to change the output interface to Bluetooth® HID. Refer to Using
HyperTerminal for related connection settings. To capture the data run any text editor on
host computer and the scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer.
HID Settings
Defaults
Keyboard Type
PCAT (US)
Alphabets Layout
Normal
Numeric Layout
Normal
Capital Lock Type
Normal
Capital Lock State
Off
Alphabets Transmission
Case-sensitive
Numeric Transmission
Alphanumeric keypad
Inter-Character Delay
0 (ms)
2.3.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When Bluetooth® HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to
complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth® HID is activated with PCAT (US) type on the
RFID Reader.
Bluetooth® HID
The following keyboard types are supported —
No.
Keyboard Type
No.
Keyboard Type
64
PCAT (US) (Default)
71
PCAT (Belgium)
65
PCAT (French)
72
PCAT (Spanish)
66
PCAT (German)
73
PCAT (Portuguese)
67
PCAT (Italy)
74
PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
68
PCAT (Swedish)
75
User-defined table
69
PCAT (Norwegian)
76
PCAT (Turkish)
70
PCAT (UK)
77
PCAT (Hungarian)
48
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Command:
#@bt_hididx?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter
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
Response
Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter
OK\r\r
ERR,[code]
49
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
#@bt_hidpr?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter
Response
OK,[m]\r
[m]: Parameter
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_hidpr=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
50
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Alphabets Layout
Numeric Layout
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Numeric Transmission
ALPHABETS LAYOUT
By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The RFID Reader will make adjustments when
sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.
Options
Parameter Description
Normal (Default)
‘0’
US keyboard.
AZERTY
‘1’
French keyboard.
QWERTZ
‘2’
German keyboard.
Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as
PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match your
keyboard.
US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL
51
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY
French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.
Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.
GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ
German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
NUMERIC LAYOUT
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments
according to this setting.
52
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Options
Parameter Description
Normal (Default)
‘0’
Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting.
Lower Row
‘1’
For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard.
Upper Row
‘2’
For AZERTY keyboard.
Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to
certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
CAPITAL LOCK SETTING
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps
Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being
transmitted.
Options
Parameter
Description
Capital Lock OFF
‘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).
‘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).
(Default)
Capital Lock ON
Auto Detection
‘2’
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
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.
53
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Options
Parameter Description
Case Sensitive
‘0’
Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.
‘1’
Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock
on the keyboard only.
(Default)
Ignore Case
NUMERIC TRANSMISSION
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you
wish to use the numeric keypad.
54
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Options
Parameter Description
Alphanumeric
Keypad (Default)
‘0’
Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.
Numeric Keypad
‘1’
Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.
2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such
delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time
is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Options
Parameter Description
‘0’ (Default)
‘0’~‘254’
The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
55
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such
delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The
longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Options
Parameter Description
‘0’ (Default)
‘0’~‘254’
The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE
By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID
Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.
Options
Batch
(Default)
Parameter Description
Processing ‘0’
By Character
‘1’
Process data by Batch.
Process data by Character
Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.
56
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
2.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE
For Bluetooth® SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface.
Then, refer to Set Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default, RFID
Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.
Example:
57
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
2.5 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER
As a SPP master device, RFID Reader will be able to resume connection with the host
computer upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If RFID Reader
fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host computer
unless you issue the “#@bt_reset” or “#@sys_ldstbl=” command.
For Bluetooth® SPP Master Connection, refer to 3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master.
Note: In SPP Master Mode, RFID Reader has to connect within the specified period of time (2
minutes by default). During the connection, the RFID Reader will enter to Power
Saving Mode to save power. It will automatically power off when the time is up. Refer
to 1.1 Power.
2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE
Configure the output interface to SPP Master by issuing the “bt_type=” and to parameter ‘3’.
How to connect with the target machine?
There are two parameters for “#@bt_target=” command to SPP Master target machine. One is
Bluetooth® targe – SPP Master and another is the symbolical No. of target machine.
Command:
#@bt_target?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Target Machine
Response
OK,[m],[n]\r
[m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610
[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_target=[m],[n]\r
Purpose
Set Bluetooth® Target Machine
Response
OK
ERR,[code]
Exit SPP Master Mode
To stop such re-connection, you can issue the “#@bt_reset” or “#@sys_ldstbl=” command so that
the current connection record (= MACID) will be cleared. Then, the RFID Reader will restart itself
automatically. Go through the whole process in Set Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new WPAN
connection.
58
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
2.6 USB HID VIA 3610
For USB HID via 3610, connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and then connect
RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth®. Configure the interface to USB HID via 3610 by issuing
the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘6’.
To capture the data run any text editor on host computer. The scanned data will be
transmitted to the host computer.
Note: As above for a read only interface, you can not issue “#@BT_TYPE=” command to
change the Bluetooth® interface to 3610 directly by command.
How to connect with the 3610?
There are two parameters for “#@bt_target” command to 3610. One is Bluetooth® target – 3610 and
another is the serial No. of 3610.
Command:
#@bt_target?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Target Machine
Response
OK,[m],[n]\r
[m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610
[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_target=[m],[N]\r
Purpose
Set Bluetooth® Target Machine
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
HID Settings
Defaults
Keyboard Type
PCAT (US)
Alphabets Layout
Normal
59
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Numeric Layout
Normal
Capital Lock Type
Normal
Capital Lock State
Off
Alphabets Transmission
Case-sensitive
Numeric Transmission
Alphanumeric keypad
Inter-Character Delay
0 (ms)
2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When USB HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard type from
parameter ‘097’ to ‘110’ so that you can complete this setting. Parameter ‘096’ is for USB
VCOM via 3610 connection.
USB HID via 3610 TYPE
The following keyboard types are supported —
No.
Keyboard Type
No.
Keyboard Type
096
USB VCOM via 3610
104
3610 PCAT (Belgium)
097
3610 PCAT (US)
105
3610 PCAT (Spanish)
098
3610 PCAT (French)
106
3610 PCAT (Portuguese)
099
3610 PCAT (German)
107
3610 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
100
3610 PCAT (Italy)
108
3610 User-defined table
101
3610 PCAT (Swedish)
109
3610 PCAT (Turkish)
102
3610 PCAT (Norwegian)
110
3610 PCAT (Hungarian)
103
3610 PCAT (UK)
60
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Command:
#@bt_aclidx?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter
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
Response
Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_aclpr?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter
OK,[m]\r
[m]: Parameter
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_aclpr=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter
Response
OK\r
61
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_aclact\r
Purpose
Request
Activate Bluetooth® 3610 Setting
#@bt_aclact\r
[m]: Parameter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
62
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Alphabets Layout
Numeric Layout
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Numeric Transmission
ALPHABETS LAYOUT
By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when
sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.
Options
Parameter Description
Normal (Default)
‘0’
US Keyboard Style
AZERTY
‘1’
French Keyboard Style
QWERTZ
‘2’
German Keyboard Style
Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as
PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your
keyboard.
63
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL
QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY
French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.
Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.
GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ
German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
NUMERIC LAYOUT
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments
according to this setting.
64
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Options
Parameter Description
Normal (Default)
‘0’
Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row
‘1’
For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard
Upper Row
‘2’
For AZERTY keyboard
Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to
certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
CAPITAL LOCK SETTING
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps Lock
on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
Status Options
Parameter Description
Capital Lock OFF
‘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).
‘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).
(Default)
Capital Lock ON
Auto Detection
‘2’
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
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.
65
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Options
Parameter Description
Case Sensitive
‘0’
Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.
‘1’
Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock
on the keyboard only.
(Default)
Ignore Case
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
66
Parameter Description
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
Alphanumeric
Keypad (Default)
‘0’
Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.
Numeric Keypad
‘1’
Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.
2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such
delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time
is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Options
Parameter Description
‘0’ (Default)
‘0’~‘254’
The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
67
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such
delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The
longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Options
Parameter Description
‘0’ (Default)
‘0’~‘254’
The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.
2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE
By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID
Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.
Options
Batch
(Default)
Parameter Description
Processing ‘0’
By Character
‘1’
Process data by Batch.
Process data by Character
Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.
68
Chapter 2 Communication Interface
2.7 USB VCOM VIA 3610
Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via
Bluetooth®. Configure the output interface to USB VCOM via 3610 by issuing the
“#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘6’. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host
computer to view and capture the data transmission from RFID Reader.
Note: As above for a read only interface, you can not issue “#@bt_type=” command to
change the Bluetooth® interface to 3610 directly by command.
How to connect with the 3610?
There are two parameters for “#@bt_target” command to 3610. One is Bluetooth® type and another
is the serial No. of 3610.
Command:
#@bt_target?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Target Machine
Response
OK,[m],[n]\r
[m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610
[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_target=[m],[N]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Bluetooth® Target Machine
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.
69
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Options
Parameter Description
VCOM - CDC
‘127’
Use CDC for a virtual com output interface.
‘128’
Use Silicon for a virtual com output interface.
(Default)
VCOM - Silicon
70
Chapter 3
SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION
RFID Reader can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the
Bluetooth® and 3610. Upon powering up, RFID Reader will be ready to establish a WPAN
connection.
To establish a connection via Bluetooth® dongle after pairing…
Interface Option
Reference
Bluetooth® HID
2.3 Bluetooth® HID
®
Bluetooth
SPP (Slave/Master)
2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave, 2.5 Bluetooth® SPP
Master
To establish a connection via 3610 after finishing relative configurations…
Interface Option
Reference
USB HID via 3610
2.6 USB HID via 3610
USB VCOM via 3610
2.7 USB VCOM via 3610
IN THIS CHAPTER
3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 72
3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 88
3.3 Disconnection ............................................................ 92
71
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE
3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE
Once the USB connection between host computer and RFID Reader is successfully, you
have to change the connected interface type before establishing a WPAN connection via
Bluetooth® dongle.
In the HyperTerminal window, issue “#@bt_type=” command to change the connected
interface and issue “#@bt_type?” command to confirm the used interface at present.
 “Activate Bluetooth® HID”, the parameter is ‘5’.
 “Activate Bluetooth® SPP Slave Mode”, the parameter is ‘0’.
 “Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode”, the parameter is ‘3’.
For example, if you want to use SPP Slave for a connection type, see below:
72
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS
BROADCASTING
RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless
technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any
other computer. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial connection with
RFID Reader. For example, disable device name broadcasting after successfully connecting RFID
Reader to one WorkStation. Such connection will be maintained automatically unless RFID Reader is
removed from the paired device list (called unpairing) by the WorkStation or any changes made to
authentication and the PIN code. If you want another WorkStation to connect to RFID Reader, you
have to enable device name broadcasting firstly.
Command:
#@bt_visible?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Parameter
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: Discoverable
‘0’ – Disable
‘1’ – Enable
ERR,[code]\r
#@bt_visible=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Bluetooth® Parameter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial
connection).
AUTHENTICATION
When the authentication and PIN code are changed on the RFID Reader, you have to remove the RFID
Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish
the connection.
73
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@bt_secure?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Bluetooth® Authentication
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
Response
Set Bluetooth® PIN Code
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Use random PIN
74
No PIN required
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
Note: When using Bluetooth® HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN
code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have RFID Reader set to “No PIN
or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed
on the host computer. Have RFID Reader to input the matching PIN code for
connection. Refer to 1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode.
Bluetooth Simple Security Pairing Mode
Command:
#@bt_ssp?\r
Purpose
Get Bluetooth® Parameter
Response
OK,[m]\r
[m]:SSP Mode
‘0’ – Didable
‘1’ – Enable (Default)
ERR, [code]\r
#@bt_ssp=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Bluetooth® Parameter
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.
75
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Refer to steps 1~11 below for a Bluetooth® connection.
BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE
1)
2)
Enable the Bluetooth® function on host computer. (Windows® XP only)
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].
76
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
6)
Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby.
All available devices will appear on the search window. Select the device (e.g. RFID Reader) that
you want to connect.
If the target device does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. The RFID
Reader might enter power-saving mode during an idling time (=discoverable), and you can
press the  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].
77
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
See BT HID connection below, click [Next].
8)
78
Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for RFID
Reader. Click [Next].
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
9)
Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey.
10)
See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish].
79
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
RFID Reader as
Bluetooth® SPP Slave
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.
80
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
11)
Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below.
Select and Remove
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
HyperTerminal configurations; refer to Using HyperTerminal.
below,
for
81
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Bluetooth® SPP Connected
Bluetooth® SPP Disconnected
See the comparisons between Bluetooth® HID and Notepad below:
82
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
Bluetooth® HID Connected
Bluetooth® HID Disconnected
83
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
3.1.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER
BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER
1)
2)
Enable the Bluetooth® function on the host computer.
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.
84
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
5)
Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure all the pre-processing about
Bluetooth® SPP Master connection.
Note: When any changes are made to Bluetooth® type, it is suggested to reset the
Bluetooth® connection by “#@bt_reset” command. Refer to 3.3.2 Reset a
85
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Connection.
6)
On the host computer, a Bluetooth® connection information box will pop-up on the lower right of
the taskbar. Click it.
7)
In the Add Bluetooth® Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you have
entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next].
8)
Click [Finish].
86
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
9)
In the Bluetooth® Devices configured window will show you connected Device.
87
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, or
you want to change to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to remove the connected
RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the
whole process to re-establish the connection.
10)
Run the desired application on host computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using Bluetooth®
SPP or Notepad.exe if using Bluetooth® HID.
Once the desired application is configured completely, the status of the RFID Reader listed on
the device list will be showed as “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established
successfully.
3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610
Before 3610 connection, you have to configure the pre-processing about 3610 relative
configurations by issuing command firstly. Refer to 2.6 USB HID via 3610 or 2.7 USB VCOM
via 3610.
Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the
CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Refer
to 2.1 USB Interface.
88
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
After configuring, the RFID Reader will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes
by default) trying to connect to the 3610 while the LED2 is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s:
0.5 s). Once connected, the RFID Reader will respond with three beeps (tone ascending
from low to high), and the LED2 flashes blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). When out of range,
the RFID Reader will respond with three short beeps (tone descending from high to low).
Note: The 3610 settings will overwrite the interface-related settings on RFID Reader that
are currently connected to 3610.
3.2.1 USB HID VIA 3610 CONNECTION
If you want to change the USB HID via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID
Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610,
which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected device.
1) Power on RFID Reader.
2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable.
3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands.
4) Follow Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer and
RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth® type to 3610.
5) Within two minutes, follow 2.6 USB HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of
host computer.
6) Configure related settings as below.
7) For USB HID via 3610 connection, you can capture the data run any text editor e.g.
NotePad on host computer.
8) Once the connection successfully, the scanned data will be transmitted to the NotePad.
89
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
3.2.2 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION
If you want to change the USB VCOM via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID
Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610,
which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected devices.
1) Power on RFID Reader
2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable.
3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands.
4) Follow Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer and
RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth® type to 3610.
5) Within two minutes, follow 2.6 USB HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of
host computer. For USB VCOM, you need to install its driver first! Refer to 2.1 USB
Interface.
6) Configure related settings as below.
90
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
7) After the RFID Reader resumes connection with 3610, it will pass the interface-related
settings to 3610.
8) Upon receipt of the new settings, 3610 will initialize itself.
9) Updated with new settings, 3610 will pass the settings to other connected devices.
91
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
3.3 DISCONNECTION
You can break a connection between RFID Reader and host computer by pressing  +
 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
Response
Break Current Bluetooth® Connection
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
92
Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection
Once the Bluetooth® is connected upon no data transmitted, The RFID Reader will have
LED2 flashing blue to wait data transmitting. Once enabling the Bluetooth® power saving
function, Bluetooth® connection will be disconnected and the LED2 will go off. Press the
 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
Response
Get Bluetooth® Power Saving
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.
93
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
94
Chapter 4
DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT
You may configure the format of the collected data output to the host computer. Tags read
by the RFID Reader can be configured below –
1) Decide the output format.
2) Define the data fields for Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections.
3) Set the separators to each section.
4) Define output length to the data.
5) Add Prefix Code and Suffix Code before transmission.
6) Decide the output sequence of Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections.
IN THIS CHAPTER
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Letter Case (HID Mode Only) ....................................... 96
Output Format........................................................... 96
Data Output .............................................................. 97
Prefix/Suffix Code ..................................................... 110
Section Sequence ..................................................... 113
95
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
4.1 LETTER CASE (HID MODE ONLY)
By default, the alphabetic transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be
transmitted according to their original case. Ignoring the original letter case, select [Upper
Case] to output data in upper case only; otherwise, select [Lower Case] to output data in
lower case only. Refer to 2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type or 2.6.1
Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type.
4.2 OUTPUT FORMAT
You have to define the output data format firstly before capturing the data transmission
from RFID Reader. There are three output formats specified to various Bluetooth® interface.
BT SPP/USB VCOM via 3610
The output formats for Bluetooth® SPP/USB VCOM via 3610 are specified to Packet Data,
Hexadecimal and Raw Data. The default value is Packet Data.
BT HID/USB HID via 3610
The output formats for Bluetooth® HID/USB HID via 3610 are specified to Hexadecimal and
Raw Data. The default value is Hexadecimal.
Note: Bluetooth® HID or USB HID via 3610 interface does not support Packet Data as an
output format.
Command:
#@dat_fmt?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Current Output Data Format
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
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_fmt=[m]\r
Purpose
Set New Output Data Format
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
Packet Data:
96
Raw Data
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
In order to transmit data quickly, the system may break the data into small chunks as
packet data. This data will be presented as below format.
Hexadecimal:
The output data is consisted of 16 unique symbols, the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to
F. Specified for every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier for
users to read hexadecimal numbers than binary numbers.
Raw Data:
This is as know as source data without processing in order to be displayed in any sort of
presentable form. Just like binary code, sometime it can be nothing more than a series of
numbers specified for important information. Host computer may interpret this information
and give a readout that then may make sense to the RFID Reader.
4.3 DATA OUTPUT
A data output would be divided into three sections:
 Each section can be enabled or disabled.
 Each section has individual prefix and suffix.
 The sequence for each section can be adjusted.
97
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
4.3.1 TIME STAMP SECTION
You can specify individual field to each section. Time Stamp section is divided into 7 fields
as year, month, day, weekday, hour, minute and second. Separators can be defined among
fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 6 separators can be specified to Time
Stamp section.
Time Stamp Sequence
Issue “#@dat_tseq=” command to configure the fields of Time Stamp section. You can set
the parameter to ‘0’ to disable the field.
Command:
#@dat_tseq?\r
Purpose
Get the Sequence Settings of Time Stamp Section
Response
OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r (Default m= ‘1’, n= ‘2’’, o= ‘3’, p= ‘0’, q= ‘5’, r= ‘6’, s=
‘7’)
[m]: Time Data Type in Field 1
[n]: Time Data Type in Field 2
[o]: Time Data Type in Field 3
[p]: Time Data Type in Field 4
[q]: Time Data Type in Field 5
[r]: Time Data Type in Field 6
[s]: Time Data Type in Field 7
[m]~[s]
Field
‘0’
Disable this Field
‘1’
Year
‘2’
month
‘3’
day
‘4’
weekday
‘5’
Hour
‘6’
Minute
‘7’
second
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_tseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r
Purpose
Set the Sequences of Field in Time Stamp Section
Response
OK\r
[m]: Time Data Type in Field 1. Default = ‘1’
[n]: Time Data Type in Field 2. Default = ‘2’
[o]: Time Data Type in Field 3. Default = ‘3’
[p]: Time Data Type in Field 4. Default = ‘0’
98
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
[q]: Time Data Type in Field 5. Default = ‘5’
[r]: Time Data Type in Field 6. Default = ‘6’
[s]: Time Data Type in Field 7. Default = ‘7’
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
Note: If the parameter for field is set to ‘0’, the separator will also be ignored.
Time Stamp Separators
You can configure the separator between field and field with hexadecimal or character. Refer
to ASCII Table.
Command:
#@dat_tsprh?\r, #@dat_tspr?\r
Purpose
Request
Get the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section
#@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’ (‘ ’)
99
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
[p]: separator between field4 and field5. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’)
[q]: separator between field5 and field6. Default= ‘3A’ (‘:’)
[r]: separator between field6 and field7. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’)
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_tspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r
Purpose
Set the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section
Request
#@dat_tspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r
[m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character
[n]: separator between field1 and field2
[o]: separator between field2 and field3
[p]: separator between field3 and field4
[q]: separator between field4 and field5
[r]: separator between field5 and field6
[s]: separator between field6 and field7
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data.
Example:
100
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
Note: There will be 7 fields for a Time stamp data output and 6 separators will be defined.
The default value for weekday field is disabled; remember enabling it before you
begin to configure the separators to all fields clearly.
Year
For year output field, you can define it as 2 digits or 4 digits.
Command:
101
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
#@dat_tyear?\r
Purpose
Get the Setting of Year Field
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’.)
[m]: Year format. 0 – 2 digits, 1 – 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’).
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_tyear=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set the Year Field
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
102
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_tms=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set to Display Millisecond
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
103
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
[m]
Get Reset Counter Command
‘1’
‘0’
[n]
UHF Power On
‘1’
‘0’
[o]
New Bluetooth® connection
‘1’
‘0’
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_rstcnt=[m],[n.],[o]\r
Purpose
Set Counter Reset Event
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_rstcnt\r
Purpose
Reset Data Counter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: Data Counter will always be reset when system power up.
Example:
Counter Padding
You can define the padded character as a prefixed counter. Characters to be padded before
data counter, shown in Hexadecimal value. Refer to ASCII Table. The default value is 0x20
104
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
(space) for 20.
Command:
#@dat_cntpad?\r
Purpose
Response
Get the Setting of Pad Counter Character
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:
105
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
4.3.3 DATA SECTION
Data section is divided into 5 fields as CRC, PC, EPC, Memory Data and Data Length.
Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 4
separators can be specified to Data section.
Data Sequence
By default, data sequence is PC, EPC, CRC, Memory Data and Data Length. Just because the
Data Length parameter is set to ‘0’, it will not be appeared during data output.
Command:
#@dat_rfseq?\r
Purpose
Get the Sequence Setting of RFID Data Section
Response
OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r (Default m= ‘2’, n= ‘3’, o= ‘1’, p= ‘4’, q= ‘0’)
[m]: RFID Data in Field 1
[n]: RFID Data in Field 2
[o]: RFID Data in Field 3
[p]: RFID Data in Field 4
[q]: RFID Data in Field 5
[m]~[q]
Description
‘0’
Disable this Field
‘1’
CRC
‘2’
PC
‘3’
EPC
‘4’
Memory Data
This field only appears when RFID function is set to
“Read Tag Memory”
‘5’
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_rfseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r
106
Data Length
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
Purpose
Response
Set the Sequence of Each Field in RFID Section
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
107
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Data Separators
You can configure the separator between field and field with hexadecimal or character. Refer
to ASCII Table.
Command:
#@dat_rfsprh?\r, #@dat_rfspr?\r
Purpose
Get the Separators of Each field in RFID Data Section
Request
#@dat_rfsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value
#@dat_rfspr?\r //Response data will be shown in character
Response
OK,[m],[n],[o],[p]\r (Default m= ‘00’, n= ‘00’, o= ‘00’, p= ‘00’, ‘00’ is for NULL)
[m]: separator between field1 and field2
[n]: separator between field2 and field3
[o]: separator between field3 and field4
[p]: separator between field4 and field5
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r
Purpose
Set the Separators of Each field in RFID Data Section
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
If field n (n=1~4) is disabled, separator n is also ignored.
Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data.
Example:
108
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
Note: If the parameter for field is set to ‘0’, the separator will also be ignored.
Data Length
Enable the Data Length function to show the length for RFID Data, EPC and memory data.
Command:
#@dat_rflen?\r
Purpose
Get the Setting of RFID Data Length
109
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Data Length Type
‘0’- Total RFID Data Length. Separators are not included.
‘1’- EPC Length
‘2’- Memory Data Length
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_rflen=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set the RFID Data Length
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
110
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
Counter, Time Stamp or RFID Data) you want to define firstly.
Command:
#@dat_pfxidx?\r
Purpose
Get Prefix/Suffix Parameter
Response
OK,[m]\r
[m]: Prefix / Suffix Parameter
[m]
Description
‘1’
Prefix of Data Counter Section
‘2’
Suffix of Data Counter Section
‘3’
Prefix of Time Stamp Section
‘4’
Suffix of time Stamp Section
‘5’
Prefix of RFID Data Section
‘6’
Suffix of RFID Data Section
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_pfxidx=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Prefix Parameter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Prefix/Suffix PARAMETER
Command:
#@dat_pfxh?\r, #@dat_pfx?\r
Purpose
Get Prefix/Suffix
Request
#@dat_pfxh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value
#@dat_pfx?\r //Response data will be shown in character
Response
OK,[m]\r
[m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character
[n]: data to be stored in Prefix / Suffix buffer
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_pfxh= [m]\r, #@dat_pfx=[n]\r
111
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Purpose
Response
Set Prefix/Suffix
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):
112
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
4.5 SECTION SEQUENCE
After finishing all section configurations, you can adjust the sequence or disable the section.
Command:
#@dat_seq?\r
Purpose
Get the Setting of Output Data Sequence
Response
OK,[m],[n],[o]\r (Default m= ‘1’, n= ‘2’, o= ‘3’)
[m]: Section in sequence 1
[n]: Section in sequence 2
[o]: Section in sequence 3
Data section will be one of the following:
[m]/[n]/[o]
Section
‘0’
Disable this section
‘1’
Count section
‘2’
Time Stamp section
‘3’
RFID Data section
ERR,[code]\r
#@dat_seq=[m],[n],[o]\r
Purpose
Set Output Data Sequence
113
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
114
Chapter 4 Define Output Format
115
Chapter 5
RFID SCAN
RFID Reader supports a switcher allows you to switch between RFID and Alternate Mode.
You can get the status between RFID and Alternated mode by issuing “#@rf_switch?”
command.
Command:
#@rf_switch?\r
Purpose
Get the Status between RFID and Alternate Mode
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)
[m]: Status of RFID/EXT Switch
‘0’ – EXT Mode (Alternate Mode)
‘1’ – RFID Mode
ERR,[code]\r
IN THIS CHAPTER
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Scan Mode ............................................................... 117
Scan Time ............................................................... 119
Filter ....................................................................... 122
Multi-Tag ................................................................. 131
Access Tag ............................................................. 134
5.1 SCAN MODE
117
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
RFID Reader scan modes are divided into Single, Test and Multi-Tag mode described below.
Scan Mode
Description
Single Mode
Read Tag by pressing  key.
1. Condition to start the operation: Press and hold the  key.
2. Condition to stop the operation:
(1) A tag is read
(2)  key is released.
(3) “Scan Session Timeout” expires while no Tag data is received
(4) New scan mode is set.
3. Release  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  key to read Tag continuously. Repeated
Tags will be accepted.
1. Conditions to start the operation: Press and hold the  key.
2. Conditions to stop the operation:
(1)  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  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
 key.
2. Conditions to suspend the operation:
(1) Release  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  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
118
Get Scan Mode
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘6’)
[m]: Scan Mode
‘6’ – Single Mode
‘7’ – Test Mode
‘9’ – Multi – Tag Mode
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_scan=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Scan Mode
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
5.2 SCAN TIME
5.2.1 TIMEOUT
You have to specify the scanning timeout interval (0~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan
mode is set to Single Mode.
 Operation will stop if the operation time = Scan Session Timeout and No Tag data is
received.
 The range of timeout is 0~254 second. When the timeout is set to ‘0’, the operation will
not stop.
Command:
#@rf_tscan?\r
Purpose
Get Scan Session Timeout
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
119
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
[m]: Timeout, ‘0’ ~ ‘254’
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_tscan=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Scan Section Timeout
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: This command is available for Single Mode. If you set the “#@rf_tscan” value to 5,
the waiting time is over to 5 sec. upon pressing . And no tag data is received, the
operation will stop.
120
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
5.2.2 DELAY TIME
You can set the RFID Reader always scanning or make an interval between each decoding.
Specify the scanning delay time when the scan mode is set to Multi-Tag Mode:
Command:
#@rf_scandly?\r
Purpose
Get Scan Delay
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Scan Delay
‘0’
100ms
‘1’
200ms
‘2’
400ms
‘3’
800ms
‘4’
1 sec
‘5’
2 sec
‘6’
3 sec
‘7’
5 sec
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_scandly=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Scan Delay
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
121
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
5.3 FILTER
5.3.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME
Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme - Parameter 1
Command:
#@rf_epctype1?\r
Purpose
Get EPC Scheme Parameter 1
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ )
[m]: EPC Scheme parameter 1.
8 character series composed by value 0 and 1 indicating the state of supported 8 EPC
Schemes.
‘0’ – to deny the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme.
‘1’ – to accept the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme.
Character
EPC encoding scheme
1 (Left)
GDTI96
GSRN96
DoD96S
SGTIN96
SSCC96
GLN96
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
122
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
Schemes.
0 Æto deny the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme.
1 Æto accept the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme.
Character
EPC encoding scheme
1 (Left)
GID96
SGTIN198
GRAI170
GIAI202
SGLN195
GDTI113
ADI
8(Right)
Reserved
Always read and write as 1
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_epctype2=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set EPC Scheme Parameter 2
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.
123
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
5.3.2 INCLUDED EPC
Filter is used in order to define a pattern of the tag where should the same as selected part
of EPC. The selected part of EPC that have to fit for the requirements then can be accepted.
Note: Tags that fit to the defined configurations will be accepted.
Start
Define the acceptable start bit of EPC that you want to filter.
Command:
#@rf_sepcsb?\r
Purpose
Get Included EPC Start Bit
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Start bit of EPC. Max 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more
than 256.
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_sepcsb=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Included EPC Start Bit
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
Response
Get Included EPC Length
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
Response
Set Included EPC Length
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
124
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
Pattern
Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared.
Command:
#@rf_sepcpt?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Included EPC Pattern
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)
[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value.
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_sepcpt=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Included EPC Pattern
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
Response
Set Included EPC State
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
125
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Example:
Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data
and accept it.
126
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
5.3.3 EXCLUDED EPC
For an excluded EPC filter, it is unacceptable once the selected part of EPC is fitted for the
requirements.
Note: Tags that fit to the defined configurations will not be accepted.
Start
Define the unacceptable start bit of EPC that you want to filter.
Command:
#@rf_xepcsb?\r
Purpose
Get Excluded EPC Start Bit
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Start bit of EPC. Max 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be more
than 256.
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_xepcsb=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Excluded EPC Start Bit
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
Response
Get Excluded EPC Length
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
127
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
ERR,[code]\r
Pattern
Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared.
Command:
#@rf_xepcpt?\r
Purpose
Get Excluded EPC Pattern
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)
[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_xepcpt=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Excluded EPC Pattern
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
Response
Get Excluded EPC State
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
128
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data
and eliminate it.
5.3.4 EPC ENCODING
129
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Acted Encoding Scheme for Included/Excluded EPC Filter
Command:
#@rf_epcfcode?\r
Purpose
Get Acted Scheme for EPC Filter
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default=’2C’)
[m]: Acted Scheme for EPC Filter*
[m]
EPC Encoding Scheme
‘2C’
GDTI-96(Default)
‘2D’
GSRN-96
‘2F’
USDoD-96
‘30’
SGTIN-96
‘31’
SSCC-96
‘32’
SGLN-96
‘33’
GRAI-96
‘34’
GIAI-96
‘35’
GID-96
‘36’
SGTIN-198
‘37’
GRAI-170
‘38’
GIAI-202
‘39’
SGLN-195
‘3A’
GDTI-113
‘3B’
ADI
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_epcfcode=[m]\r
Purpose
Set Acted Scheme for EPC Filter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
130
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
5.4 MULTI-TAG
5.4.1 COUNTER
The scanned data of Multi-Tag mode will be saved in On-chip RAM for a fast compared
process. Set a non-zero Multi-Tag Counter will create a tag list in the RFID Reader. If the
scan mode is Multi-Tag, any received individual tag will be compared and stored to the
counter of the list (up to 128 counters can be configured to a tag list). Any repeated EPC tag
will not be accepted and stored to the list. Instead of that, it will be ignored. When a tag list
is full, the scan action will stop and no any respond by pressing . 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
131
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Purpose
Response
Get Multi-Tag Counter
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Multi-Tag Counter, ‘0’, ‘1’ ~‘128’
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r
Purpose
Request
Set Multi-Tag Counter
#@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r
[m]: Multi-Tag Counter
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_mtagbeep?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Multi-Tag Beeping
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
Response
Get Multi-Tag List Type
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)
[m]: Multi-Tag List Type
‘0’ – EPC
‘1’ TID
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_mtaglist=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Multi-Tag List Type
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.
132
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
5.4.3 MULTI-TAG BEEP
For any behavior about Multi-Tag counter, RFID Reader supports you beep feedback to
know the status.
 Get a new tag: one short beep, high tone
 Get a repeated tag: one short beep, low tone
 Full Tag List (Scan Session Completed): six short bee, low-mid-high-low-mid-high
Beeping Status
There are two parameters will be specified here. One is the repeated tag beeping another is the full Tag
List beeping.
133
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@rf_mtagbeep?\r
Purpose
Get Multi-Tag Beeping
Response
OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0’, n= ‘1’)
[m]: Repeated Tag Beeping
[n]: Tag List Full Beeping
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_mtagbeep=[m],[n]\r
Purpose
Set Multi-Tag Beeping
Request
#@rf_mtagbeep=[m],[n]\r
[m]: Repeated Tag Beeping. ‘0’ – Disable, ‘1’ – Enable
[n]: Tag List Full Beeping. ‘0’ – Disable, ‘1’ – Enable
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
5.5 ACCESS TAG
5.5.1 TAG MEMORY
A tag memory is divided into 4 banks as below:
134
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
Generally speaking, RFID Reader allows you to configure the access password, memory
bank, starting address and data length of a accessed tag.
Reserved Memory:
An EPC GEN 2 tag has two separate passwords – a Kill Password and an Access Password.
Each password is 32 bits and is stored in the reserved bank (bank 00) of a tag memory.
For security, the target between Kill Password and Access Password are different. Active Kill
Password will erase all the functions to make security for limiting access. The RFID Reader
then can not read the tag. Use Access Password will make the tag to enter secure mode for
accessing.
EPC Memory:
This memory includes three partitions:
 A 16-bit CRC
- The actual data is the 1’s complement of the published CRC-16 definition.
 A 16-bit Protocol Control (PC)
- 5 bits is for the length of PC + EPC.
- 2 bits is RFU (002).
- 9 bits is for a numbering system ID (NSI), which may contain an EPCglobalTM header
or an AFI as defined in ISO 15961.
 An EPC (includes Header, General Manager Number, Object Class and Serial Number)
- The electronic product code of the object to which the Tag is attached.
TID Memory:
This memory includes:
 An 8 bits ISO 15963 allocation class identifier
- For EPCglobalTM Tags as 0xE2.
 A 12 bits Tag mask-designer ID
 A 12 bits Tag model number
 Allow to add other information if required e.g. Tag serial number
User Memory:
This optional area of memory contains user specific data.
135
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
5.5.2 READ/WRITE TAG
By default, the RFID Reader access mode is set to Inventory to get EPC of a tag. If you want
to read all data stored in a tag, you would issue “#@rf_func=1” command that allows you
to read reserved, EPC, TID or User bank.
RFID Function
Command:
#@rf_func?\r
Purpose
Response
Get RFID Function
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
136
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
Command:
#@rf_rwidx?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Access Parameter
OK,[m]\r
[m]: Access Parameter
[m]
Meaning
‘0’
Access Password
Value Parameters
‘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
Response
Get Access Parameter
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00000000’)
[m]: Access Parameter
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_rwpr=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Access Parameter
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Write
137
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
You can configure RFID Reader to write data into tag memory by issuing “#@rf=wbuf” command.
Command:
#@rf_wbuf?\r
Purpose
Get Data in Buffer
Response
OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0000’) [m]: Data in buffer. Shown in hexadecimal value
[m]: Data will be stored into buffer.
Buffer size = 32 Bytes
Input data in hexadecimal value.
The length of data must be even number.
To clear the buffer, [m]= ‘0000’
e.g. ‘41’=>0x41= ‘A’ (2 Bytes NULL)
The length of data must be even number.
ERR,[code]\r
#@rf_wbuf=[m]\r
Purpose
Response
Set Data in Buffer
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
138
Chapter 5 RFID Scan
139
Chapter 6
ALTERNATE MODE
Here you can define up to 6 output strings to terminal for noticing upon alternate mode.
Combine with Function Key and ; 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.
141
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
Command:
#@dat_ostridx?\r
Purpose
Response
Get Output String Parameter
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
Response
Get Key Action of Output String
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
142
Chapter 6 Alternate Mode
than 10 bytes, it will be truncated.
Command:
#@dat_ostrh?\r, #@dat_ostr?\r
Purpose
Request
Get Output String
#@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
Response
Set Output String
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:
143
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
144
SPECIFICATIONS
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
Read Range
Write Range
Antenna Module Type
Output Power
865 – 868MHz ETSI (Europe)
902 – 928MHz US, Canada, South America , include 908.5 – 914MHz
Korea
952 – 954MHz Japan
Tuning for fitting the regions individually
Max. 28dbm (Europe)
Max. 20.05dbm (US)
Up to 100cm
Depend on the tag and environment; the read range will be changed.
Up to 50cm
Depend on the tag and environment; the read range will be changed.
145
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 2500mAh
Charging Time
3hrs by adapter.
Working Time
10 hours, 5 sec./scan, one tag at 1m distance
Consumption
Standby
90mW
Power Off
100uW
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Notifications
Status LED
LED – Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / White
Beeper
Vibrator
0.5G
85 db at 10cm, 4KHz
Enclosures
Materials
Plastic
Dimensions
163.5 mm (L) 83.3 mm (W) 142.85 mm (H)
146
Specifications
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Temperature
Operating
-20 °C to 60 °C
Storage
-30 °C to 70 °C
Humidity
10% to 95%, non-condensing
Resistance
Impact Resistance
1.5 m (Single Reader)
Tumble Test
500 times at 100 cm
Splash/Dust Resistance
IP64
Electrostatic Discharge
± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Development Environment & Tools
Integrated Development
Environment
Visual Studio 2008
Software Development Kit
RFID Reader SDK
C#/.Net Porgramming for 9 Series
C Programming for 8 Series
186xConfiguration Utility
8 Series Configuration Utility
9 Series Configuration Utility
Visual Studio 2005
Software & Utilities
Cipherlab software package
ACCESSORIES
Accessory Options
Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
External Battery Charger
Direct USB Cable
Power Cable
Mobile Computer Mount
147
Appendix I
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
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
Request
Load Default Setting
#@sys_dlfw=[m]\r
[m]: ‘0’ – Current interface
‘1’ – BT
‘2’ – USB
Response
OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE
USE 3610
7) Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer after installing its driver.
8) Refer to 3.2 Connecting via 3610 for connecting to 3610.
149
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
9) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader.
10) Press + 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 + 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.
150
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade
For the communication settings, select
“RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for
Direct USB Virtual COM interface.
Ignore the baud rate setting.
For the file option, click [Browse] to select the
target file e.g. U1860V*.SHX for firmware
update.
Click [OK].
6) After upgrading, RFID Reader will restart automatically.
USE BLUETOOTH® DONGLE
1) Refer to 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave for the connection with Bluetooth® dongle.
2) After making a connection between Bluetooth® dongle and RFID Reader. Power off RFID
Reader.
3) Press + for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1
flashing red, continual beeping.
4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on host computer.
151
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
For the communication settings, select
“RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for
Bluetooth® SPP interface.
Ignore the baud rate setting.
For the file option, click [Browse] to select the
target file e.g. U1860V*.SHX for firmware
update.
Click [OK].
5) After upgrading, RFID Reader will restart automatically.
USE +
1) Power Off RFID Reader.
2) Press and hold the + 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: + 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 + 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.
152
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade
Kernel Program
User Program
K3610_V*.shx
STD3610_V*.shx
For the communication settings, select
“RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for
USB Virtual COM interface.
Ignore the baud rate setting.
For the file option, click [Browse] to select the
target file e.g. STD3610_V*.SHX for
firmware update.
Click [OK].
4) The 3610 will automatically restart when upgrading firmware is completed successfully.
UPGRADE 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE
1) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader.
2) Press + 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
153
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
For the communication settings, select
“RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB
Virtual COM interface.
Ignore the baud rate setting.
For the file option, click [Browse] to select the
target file for firmware update.
Click [OK].
4) The 3610 will automatically restart when upgrading firmware is completed successfully.
154
Appendix II
ASCII TABLE
DLE
SP
SOH
DC1
STX
DC2
ETX
DC3
EOT
DC4
ENQ
NAK
ACK
SYN
BEL
ETB
BS
CAN
HT
EM
LF
SUB
VT
ESC
FF
FS
CR
GS
SO
RS
SI
US
DEL
155
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual
156
Appendix III
SCAN CODE
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
157
You must
restart
the
GSM/GPRS
power for
the
Appendix IV
STATUS CODE
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
159

Source Exif Data:

File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.4
Linearized                      : Yes
XMP Toolkit                     : 3.1-701
Producer                        : Acrobat Distiller 7.0 (Windows)
Creator Tool                    : PScript5.dll Version 5.2
Modify Date                     : 2012:07:10 11:49:53+08:00
Create Date                     : 2012:07:10 11:49:53+08:00
Format                          : application/pdf
Title                           : Microsoft Word - 1800 Reference Manual_v1.00_20120627.docx
Creator                         : gary.lin
Document ID                     : uuid:4166b4b5-dbe7-4a9b-93d2-fb9457c54063
Instance ID                     : uuid:0d93aeab-0207-40ed-9069-ddd341e00a98
Page Count                      : 171
Author                          : gary.lin

EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools

CipherLab 1861 Handheld RFID Reader User Manual

CipherLab Co., Ltd. Handheld RFID Reader

User Manual

FCC ID Filing: Q3N-1861

Navigation menu

Namespaces

Views

Navigation