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1800 Series Handheld RFID Reade

For CP Series/8 Series/Universal

Version 1.04

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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

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does not warrant that this document is error-free.

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Website: http://www.cipherlab.com

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR EUROPE

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of

conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

 - EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

 - EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),

Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks;

Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering

essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

 - EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1: 2011

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),

Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks;

Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering

essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

 - EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common

technical requirements

 - EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 2002

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific

conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and

40 GHz

 - EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 2009

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific

conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance

RLAN equipment

 - EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband

Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band

and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential

requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

 - EN 302 208-1 V1.4.1: 2011

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency

Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up

to 2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement

 - EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency

Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up

to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the

R&TTE Directive

 - EN50371 : 2002

Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical

apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields

(10 MHz - 300 GHz) -- General public

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to

human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.

 DO NOT expose the reader or the battery to any flammable sources.

 For green-environment issue, it's important that battery should be recycled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.

 The charging uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for

the reader or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 This reader is intended for industrial use. The reader is rated IP64, however, it may

do damage to the reader when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked

wet.

 DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to move any cover that is included on the

reader.

 If you want to put away the reader for a period of time, download the collected data

to a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the reader and battery

pack separately.

 When the reader resumes its work, the battery will take a certain time to become

fully charged.

 If you shall find the reader malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and

consult your local sales representative.

Version Date Notes

1.04 Nov. 13, 2014  Modified: 1.5 – Command Beep is disabled by default

 Modified: 4.3.3 – #@rf_sepc1 corrected to #@rf_sepcl (example

code)

 Modified: 4.6.1 – default Q value for 1862 added

 Modified: 4.6.2 – default Output Power level for 1862 added

 Modified: 5.2.3 EPC Tag Section – descriptions for

“#@dat_rfspr=” added

 Modified: Specifications – 1862 added

1.03 Oct. 07, 2013  Modification: 1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm – Charging status

definition added to SYS_BATTERY command

 Modification: 1.8 Event events sent via USB & bit 9 definition

added to SYS_EVT command

 Modification: Appendix IV Status Code – code table updated

1.02 May. 27, 2013  Modification: 1.2.1 Transmit Buffer –

Transmission Buffer

commands revised/added

(SYS_TXBEN, SYS_TXBUP,

SYS_TXBCLR)

 Modification: 1.2.2 Memory Mode -

SYS_MEMUP command

revised

 New: 1.8 Event added (SYS_EVT command)

 Modification: 4.5.2 Read/Write Tag – “RF_RWIDX” memory

bank value revised

 New: 4.6.1 Applications in Multiple Tags Environment –

RF_Q

command added

 New: 4.6.2 Adjustment for Output Power Level of the

Reader – RF_PLV command added

 New: 5.4 Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM DAT_2USB

command added

 Modification: Ch. 6 Alternate Mode -

#@dat_ostr=1,#@iOSKBD

command added

1.01 Dec. 17, 2012 Revised according TC manual

1.00 Sep. 18, 2012 Initial Release

RELEASE NOTES

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Europe ..................................................................................................................................... - 4 -

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 6 -

Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 6 -

RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 7 -

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting Familiar with RFID Reader................................................................................................... 2

Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Installing the Battery.................................................................................................................... 3

Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................... 4

Charging the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................ 5

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 6

Features............................................................................................................................................. 6

Accessories........................................................................................................................................ 6

QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Power on RFID Reader...................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting USB Cable ...................................................................................................................... 7

Issuing Commands via USB Connection.......................................................................................... 8

Using HyperTerminal.................................................................................................................... 8

Confirming the USB Connection................................................................................................12

Default Settings...............................................................................................................................14

Save User Settings as Defaults.................................................................................................14

Restore User/Factory Defaults..................................................................................................14

Reader Switch .................................................................................................................................15

Combining with a Mobile Computer...............................................................................................16

1800 Configuration.........................................................................................................................17

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 ................................................................................................................24

1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................27

1.3 Function Keys ...........................................................................................................................31

1.3.1 RFID Mode ........................................................................................................................32

1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode .................................................................................................35

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1.3.3 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................36

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................... 37

1.4.1 General Mode...................................................................................................................37

1.4.2 Function Key Mode ..........................................................................................................39

1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode .................................................................................................39

1.5 Beeper.......................................................................................................................................40

1.6 Vibrator......................................................................................................................................44

1.7 RTC ............................................................................................................................................45

1.8 Event..........................................................................................................................................46

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE...........................................................................................................47

2.1 USB Interface............................................................................................................................48

2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type....................................................................................................49

2.3 Bluetooth® SPP Slave...............................................................................................................50

2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................................................................................51

2.4.1 Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode...........................................................................51

2.5 Bluetooth® HID..........................................................................................................................52

2.5.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type..........................................................52

2.5.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................55

2.5.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................60

2.5.4 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................60

2.5.5 HID Character Transmit Mode.........................................................................................60

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 .................................................................................................. 61

2.6.1 Activate USB VCOM and HID & Select Keyboard Type...................................................62

2.6.2 HID Keyboard Settings.....................................................................................................65

2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................70

2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................70

2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode.........................................................................................70

SETTING 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........................................................................................77

3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master....................................................................................................85

3.2 Connecting via 3610................................................................................................................89

3.2.1 Connect to 3610 ..............................................................................................................89

3.2.2 USB HID via 3610 Connection ........................................................................................89

3.2.3 USB VCOM via 3610 Connection ....................................................................................91

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

3.3.1 Break a Connection..........................................................................................................92

3.3.2 Reset a Connection..........................................................................................................92

SCANNING UHF RFID TAG .................................................................................................................93

4.1 Scan Mode ................................................................................................................................94

4.2 Scan Time .................................................................................................................................96

4.2.1 Timeout.............................................................................................................................96

4.2.2 Delay Time ........................................................................................................................97

4.3 Filter...........................................................................................................................................98

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4.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme.....................................................................................................99

4.3.2 Affected Tag of Included/Excluded EPC Filter..............................................................101

4.3.3 Included EPC ..................................................................................................................102

4.3.4 Excluded EPC..................................................................................................................106

4.4 Multi-Tag..................................................................................................................................110

4.4.1 Counter ...........................................................................................................................110

4.4.2 Counter Reload ..............................................................................................................112

4.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep ...............................................................................................................113

4.5 Access Tag ..............................................................................................................................114

4.5.1 Tag Memory ....................................................................................................................114

4.5.2 Read/Write Tag ..............................................................................................................116

4.6 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................................121

4.6.1 Applications in Multiple Tags Environment ..................................................................121

4.6.2 Adjustment for Output Power Level of The Reader......................................................122

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................123

5.1 Output Format.........................................................................................................................124

5.2 Format Editing for Hexadecimal and Raw Data....................................................................126

5.2.1 Data Counter Section.....................................................................................................128

5.2.2 Time stamp Section .......................................................................................................131

5.2.3 EPC Tag Section .............................................................................................................137

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................142

5.4 Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM ..................................................................................145

ALTERNATE MODE...........................................................................................................................147

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................151

System ...........................................................................................................................................151

Communications ...........................................................................................................................151

Reader............................................................................................................................................151

Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................152

Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................152

Environmental Characteristics .....................................................................................................153

Programming Support...................................................................................................................153

Accessories....................................................................................................................................153

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................155

Before Upgrading ..........................................................................................................................155

How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................156

Use USB Virtual COM ...............................................................................................................156

Use Bluetooth® Dongle ............................................................................................................157

Use 3610..................................................................................................................................157

Use <F2>+<Trigger>................................................................................................................157

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ASCII TABLE .....................................................................................................................................159

SCAN CODE......................................................................................................................................161

STATUS CODE ..................................................................................................................................163

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 when

combined with mobile computers using custom mount.

The Reader is easily integrated with mobile computers through Bluetooth® and with host

PC through USB. 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 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.

Refer to the following documents to get more information about UHF RFID and EPC

standards.

 EPCTM Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for

Communications at 860 MHz-960MHz Version1.2.0

 EPCTM Tag Data Standards Version1.6 (September 9, 2011)

They are available through GS1 organization, http://www.gs1.org.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

INTRODUCTION

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GETTING FAMILIAR WITH RFID READER

OVERVIEW

LED Icon Function

1 Power

2 Bluetooth® Communication

3 RFID Tag Access

4 Data Transmission

5 Reader Indicator/Memory Low

Introduction

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1) This RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. For

intensive data collection, we suggest it is better to purchase a spare battery for

non-stop operation.

2) Turn the battery latch to unlock position.

3) Remove the battery cover.

4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment so that the metal contacts on the

battery meet with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure that the

battery fits snugly into the compartment.

5) Replace and turn the battery cover until it locks into place.

6) After the battery is charged successfully, press the trigger to power on the RFID

Reader. If you cannot power on the RFID Reader, please check that the battery is

charged and that it has been inserted correctly.

Note: (1) Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.

(2) When the main battery capacity becomes low, you need to charge the battery

as soon as possible or replace it with a charged one. Before replacing the battery,

make sure the power is turned off.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

New batteries are not fully charged. 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 4 hours to charge the battery to

full.

1) Install the battery in RFID Reader.

2) Remove the cover to the power jack.

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 flash green. If charging error occurs, the LED1 will turn solid red.

For example, a bad or missing battery.

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

CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

Batteries may also be charged through the battery charger rather than in the reader

itself, allowing the user to continue using the reader at all times.

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 securely.

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 to pull out the battery.

Status LED Function

Blue, Solid Charger power ON

Red, Solid Charging battery

Green, Solid Charging done

Blue/Red Ratio 0.5s:0.5s Error

Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It

is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for

optimal performance.

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INSIDE THE PACKAGE

The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for

future use in case you need to store or ship device.

 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader

 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

 Direct USB Cable

 Power Adapter

 Product CD

 Quick Guide

 Test Tags

FEATURES

 Ergonomic design - ruggedized yet streamlined

 Built tough to survive multiple drops and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial

standard IP64

 CipherLab Proprietary operating system

 4MB flash 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 (ISO-18000-6C/EPC Class1 Gen2 Standard)

 Ambidextrous friendly Trigger

 Connectivity includes Bluetooth® and USB

 Programmable feedback including beeper and vibrator

 Support user-friendly LED1~5 display with 3 colors

 Up to 100cm reading performance and 50cm writing ability.

 Programming support includes System and .NET 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

POWER ON RFID READER

Be sure the battery is fully charged before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the

trigger for 2 seconds to power on the RFID Reader. The reader will respond with a long

beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off.

Note: The LED2 will flash blue when you power on the RFID Reader successfully.

CONNECTING USB CABLE

1) The RFID Reader has a built-in USB port enabling its connection to host computers for

configuration and data transmission.

2) Remove the USB port cover.

3) Connect the USB communication cable to USB port. (USB logo shall face down)

4) Connect the other end of USB cable to the host computer.

QUICK START

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ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION

USB connection can be used for configuring the Reader and to 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 the used COM port. For

example below, the USB Virtual COM_CDC - COM3 is being used.

Note: By default the USB Interface type set on 1800 RFID Reader is Virtual COM CDC

(CDC and Silicon USB interfaces available). And users are supposed to install the

corresponding driver on host computer before beginning to use RFID Reader. Refer

to 2.1 USB Interface or 1.3.1.2 Functions used for selecting USB type during

operation.

Quick Start

2) Use a terminal emulation program, e.g. HyperTerminal, to confirm the connection

between host computer and RFID Reader. Open the HyperTerminal on the host

computer.

3) Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection. Click “OK” to continue.

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

COM3.

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5) Click “OK”.

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.

Quick Start

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”.

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

CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION

Now, you can begin to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader.

For example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is

successful, the HyperTerminal will display the following response from the reader.

Quick Start

Note: If the connection fails, check whether the USB Interface type is configured

correctly. The default value is ‘127’ for virtual COM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB

Interface.

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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 the “#@sys_ldstbl=1” command. Alternatively, you can also issue the

“#@sys_ldstbl=0” command to restore Factory Default.

Command:

#@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r

Purpose Load Default Setting

Request #@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r

[m]: ‘0’ – Factory Default

‘1’ – User Default

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Restoring factory defaults may reset any active Bluetooth® connections and erase

the MAC address information of the connected device.

Quick Start

READER SWITCH

RFID Reader supports a switch that is used to toggle between RFID Reader and Alternate

trigger scan. Shift the switch to the right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger.

Make sure the reader switch is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode.

For more Alternate mode information, please refer to Alternate Mode.

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COMBINING WITH A MOBILE COMPUTER

If you wish to combine the RFID Reader with a mobile computer, please remove the

mounting plate cover and then install the mobile computer mount. Follow the steps below

to remove the mounting plate cover:

1) Place the RFID Reader on a flat and clean surface.

2) Slide the mounting plate cover latch to unlock position.

3) Slide the mounting plate cover smoothly out of the RFID reader.

4) Align the mobile computer mount, which may vary depending on the mobile computer

you plan to use, with the reader and slide along the guide slots of the reader.

5) Install the mobile computer in the mobile computer mount.

Quick Start

1800 CONFIGURATION

You can configure the RFID Reader by issuing commands or 1800Configuration Utility.

Serial Command:

You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send commands to RFID

Reader via USB virtual COM or Bluetooth® SPP. The commands are not case sensitive.

Example:

#@sys_time?<CR>

Get the system time information.→

#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]<CR>

Set the system time. →[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s] are the parameters of system time.

Note: A Serial Command consists of Prefix, Text, and Suffix. The prefix consists of “#”

and “@”. “?” or “=” is specified to suffix. \r or <CR> is specified for the “Enter” of

your keyboard. As a normal command event, it will respond with “OK” or “ERR”.

About “ERR”, please refer to Status Code for more information.

1800Configuration Utility:

CipherLab supports a Windows®-based Software Utility to allow you to configure RFID

Reader easily. For more information, please refer to 1800Configuration User Guide.

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This chapter explains the features and usage of RFID Reader. Before configuring RFID

Reader, we will detail the information received when “#@sys_info?” command is issued.

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

[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:

Command

#@sys_info?

Response (s)

OK,

MODEL: 1861E →model name

S/N: DZ25DV042 →serial number

KNL_VER: V1.00 →kernel version

STD_VER: V1:00 →user version

BT_MACID: 00:d0:17:a8:ff:d5 →Bluetooth® MAC address

Chapter 1

UNDERSTANDING RFID READER

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IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Power ...................................................................... 21

1.2 Memory.................................................................... 24

1.3 Function Key ............................................................. 31

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................... 37

1.5 Beeper ..................................................................... 40

1.6 Vibrator.................................................................... 44

1.7 RTC ......................................................................... 45

1.8 Event ....................................................................... 46

Chapter 1

Understandin

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. 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 battery, especially when you are working on a non-stop

operation.

1.1.1 POWER ON

After installing the battery, press the trigger for 2 seconds. The RFID Reader will respond

with a long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off.

1.1.2 POWER OFF

The RFID Reader will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from

full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).

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_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

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Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release

both keys to force the RFID Reader to shut down. Alternatively you can also issue

command on the host computer described below to power off the RFID Reader.

Command:

#@sys_off\r

Purpose System Shutdown

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.

Note: The Power Saving setting will not take effect when data is transmitting via

Bluetooth® HID or SPP.

Command:

#@sys_tps?\r

Purpose Get the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode

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 being configured by the 1800 Configuration Utility.

(2) The scanning mode is set to Test Mode.

(3) The setting value of Power Saving is greater than Auto Power Off.

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Issue “#@sys_kalive” command to keep system active for a further period of time. Each

time with this command issued, the delay time for system shutdown and power saving

mode will be reset.

Command:

#@sys_kalive\r

Purpose Keep the System Alive

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.1.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM

By default, the battery alarm will beep when the battery charge gets low. In order to

prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two

short beeps (high tone).

Command:

#@sys_battery?\r

Purpose Get Remaining Capacity of Battery

Response OK,[m],[n]\r

[m]: remaining battery capacity. (e.g. 100%)

[n]: charging status

‘0’ – not charging

‘1’ – being charged

‘2’ – fully charged

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_lbalarm?\r

Purpose Get Low Battery Alarm

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_lbalarm=[m]\r

Purpose Set Low Battery Alarm

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Warning: Using Bluetooth® connection will substantially reduce battery power.

Disable the Bluetooth® function when it is not in use.

1.2 MEMORY

 Memory Mode

4MB flash for Memory Mode data access.

 Transmit Buffer Memory

2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN)

The RFID reader has 2 modes online through Bluetooth®, or memory mode where scans

are stored and transmitted at a later stage through USB.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

By default, transmit buffer is enabled and used 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. When the reader

gets out of range, the transmit buffer is used to stored scanned tags until the buffer is

full or until its back within range.

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 within 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 within range.

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Command:

#@sys_txben?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Status

Response OK,[m],[n]\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txben=[m] {,[n]}\r

Purpose Enable Transmit Buffer

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable (default)

‘1’ – Enable

‘2’ – Enable passive transmit buffer

[n]: ‘0’ – Keep data until getting “clear buffer” command

‘1’ – Automatically clear the buffer after data sent (default)

[n] exists only when [m] is set to 2. When [m] is set to 0 or 1, [n] will be reset

to default.

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Delay

Response OK,[m]\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly=[m]\r

Purpose Set Transmit Buffer Delay

Request [m] Send TX Buffer Delay

‘0’ 0 (default)

‘1’ 250 ms

‘2’ 500 ms

‘3’ 1 sec

‘4’ 2 sec

‘5’ 3 sec

‘6’ 5 sec

‘7’ 8 sec

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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#@sys_txbup\r

Purpose Inquire Data from Transmit Buffer

Response OK\r //command received

[m]\r //data string

EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count in buffer.

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbclr\r

Purpose Clear Transmit Buffer

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The RFID Reader includes 4MB flash memory for data storage when the reader operates

in memory mode. When the RFID Reader gets into memory mode, the current

Bluetooth® connection with the host is disabled.

Warning: Bluetooth® connection is not available in the memory mode.

STATUS

Confirm the memory size by issuing “#@sys_memsize?” command.

Command:

#@sys_memen?\r

Purpose Get Memory Mode Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_memen=[m]\r

Purpose Set Memory Mode

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: You can also enter/exit memory mode by pressing function keys. Refer to 1.3.1.2

Functions.

#@sys_memsize?\r

Purpose Get Free Memory Size

Response OK,[m]\r (Max. 4072)

[m]: Free Memory Size string in KB

ERR,[code]\r

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DATA DELAY

You may set a delay time between each data record while transmitting data back to the host

computer.

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

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SEND DATA

To transmit the data to the host immediately, use the following command “#@sys_memup”.

Command:

#@sys_memup\r

Purpose Upload Memory Data

Response OK\r //command received

[m]\r //data string

EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count.

ERR,[code]\r

CLEAR MEMORY

Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied with the

scanned data which can be uploaded repeatedly unless you erase the memory by issuing

“#@sys_memclr” command to clear memory.

Command:

#@sys_memclr\r

Purpose Clear Memory

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Example:

Command

#@sys_memsize? →get current memory size

Response (s)

OK, 4072

Command

#@sys_memen=1 →enter memory mode

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memdly=4 →set the delay time of data transmission to 2 sec.

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memup →upload memory data

Response (s)

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Command

#@sys_memclr →clear memory size

Response (s)

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1.3 FUNCTION KEYS

The function keys serve as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination

is application-dependent.

Keys Action Mode

<Trigger> Scan Tag RFID

Select number 1~5 Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

<F1> Execute special function RFID

Switch the LED status between power level, BT

signal level, data memory space level

RFID

Send string Alternate

<F2> Select special function RFID

Send string Alternate

Put selected number to PIN Code buffer Bluetooth® Pairing

<F1>+<F2> Power off the system RFID, Alternate

Switch among special command group RFID

Erase PIN Code Bluetooth® Pairing

<F1>+<Trigger> Select number 6~0 Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

<F2>+<Trigger> Send PIN Code to paired BT device Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

Firmware Upgrade Refer to Firmware

Upgrade

Cancel the pairing Bluetooth® Pairing

Reader Switcher Used to switch the RFID and Alternate mode

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1.3.1 RFID MODE

1.3.1.1 FUNCTION KEY FOR POWER OFF

Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release

both keys to power off the RFID Reader.

1.3.1.2 FUNCTIONS

Note: Press <F1>+<F2> to switch between Group1, Group2 or Group3. The 3 groups of

function key commands are only available in RFID mode. In Alternate mode, the

function keys are only used for keypad output strings.

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Group1 System Status (Green LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press

<F1> to switch among Battery Status, Bluetooth® Signal Quality, and Data Memory

Space. After idling for 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode.

 Power Level (Red LED)

Battery Empty Full Battery

 Bluetooth® Signal Strength (RSSI) (Blue LED)

Poor Very Good

 Available Memory Capacity (Green LED)

Memory Full Memory Empty

Note: You must have an active Bluetooth® connection to display the Bluetooth® signal

strength.

Group2 RFID Assistance (White LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group2 with White LED1. The Group2 includes two

defined commands (Command1 and 2). Press <F2> to switch between Command1 and

Command2; press <F1> to execute the command. The LED status will return to normal

mode when you idle for about 3 seconds during configuration.

 Command1: Set Single or Multi-Tag Scan Mode. With F1 pressed, two beeps with

tones ascend from low to high.

(As serial commands: “#@rf_scan=6” or “#@rf_scan=9”)

 Command2: Clear the tag list for Multi-Tag Scan Mode. With F1 pressed, two beeps

with tones ascend from low to high.

(As serial command: “#@rf_mtagcnt=”)

Press <F2> to switch between Command 1 and 2 (each press two beeps with tones

ascending from low to high).

Command1 Command2

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Executing:

Function Key Operation LEDs Status

Command1 <F1>+<F2> <F→1: Executing>

Command2 <F1>+<F2> <F2> < F→→1: Executing>

Group3 Others (Yellow LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4

commands. Press <F2> to switch among the Commands or press <F1> to execute the

command. The LED status will return to normal mode when you idle about 3 seconds

during configuration.

 Command1: Enable/Disable memory mode.

(As serial command: “#@sys_memen=1/0” )

 Command2: Clear data memory.

(As serial command: #@sys_memclr)

 Command3: Select USB virtual COM driver (Switch between CDC and SiliconLab).

(As serial command: #@usb_type=127/128)

Note: By default, the value of the reader for USB Virtual COM driver is CDC (usb

type=127). Press <F1> one time upon command3 to switch to SiliconLab type if

you are using SiliconLab driver as a Virtual COM connection. Wrong VCOM type

selection will cause disconnection to the host.

 Command4:

a. Breaks the current connection if Bluetooth® connection exists.

b. If there’s no Bluetooth® connection, resets the connection type to default –

SPP slave.

(depending on the Bluetooth® connection status, it is to run the serial command

“#@bt_disc” or “#@bt_reset”)

Press <F2> to switch between Command 1, 2, 3 and 4

Command1 Command2 Command3 Command4

Note: Except for function keys, you can also issue command to break or reset the

Bluetooth® connection. Refer to 3.3.1 Break a Connection and 3.3.2 Reset a

Connection.

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1.3.2 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

For Bluetooth® connection requiring PIN code input, you can use Function key and

<Trigger> combination to input numeric codes.

Various numeric input will show you different LED status illustrated below:

No.1~5 No.6~0

PIN CODE Input for Bluetooth® Pairing:

Number Input Key Operation LEDs Status

Number 1 <Trigger> once <F2> →

Number 2 <Trigger> twice <F2> →

Number 3 <Trigger> three times <F2> →

Number 4 <Trigger> four times <F2> →

Number 5 <Trigger> five times <F2> →

Number 6 <F1+Trigger> once <F2> →

Number 7 <F1+Trigger> twice <F2>→

Number 8 <F1+Trigger> three times <F2> →

Number 9 <F1+Trigger> four times <F2> →

Number 0 <F1+Trigger> five times <F2> →

Send PIN Code <F2>+<Trigger>

Erase the PIN Code <F1>+<F2>

Cancel the Pairing <F1>+<F2>+<Trigger>

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1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE

This mode is only used for sending key signal to host. For more information, please refer

to Chapter 6 Alternate Mode.

Note: You can press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds to power off RFID reader in

alternate mode.

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1.4 LED INDICATORS

The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to users about the

behavior of the RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off

upon powering on.

The status of LED indicators may vary depending on working modes ─General, Function

Key and Bluetooth® Pairing Modes.

1.4.1 GENERAL MODE

In General mode LEDs show you normal system status without any advanced

configuration.

LED Color Status Description

Red On-Off Power on, with one long beeps (high tone,

LED1 on for 1 second and then off.)

Red On  Charging Fail

 Power Off (With F1+F2 pressed to

power off, it remains solid red until both

of the function keys are released)

Red Flashing Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)

LED1-Power

Green Flashing Charging Done (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)

On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s indicates the RFID

Reader is waiting for connection

On/Off ratio 0.1s:0.1s indicates the RFID

Reader receives a PIN code request from

host (flashing more quickly than waiting

connection)

LED2-Bluetooth®

Communication

Blue Flashing

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.

Green Flashing Flashing ((On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates

Free memory size > 10%

** Only for memory mode

LED5-Memory Status

Red Flashing Flashing (On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates

memory under 10%

** Only for memory mode

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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 be off.

GOOD READ LED STATUS

You may configure the LED3 status for a feedback about good read.

Command:

#@sys_leden?\r

Purpose Get Good Read LED Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_leden=[m]\r

Purpose Set LED Good Read Status

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

GOOD READ LED DURATION

For a good read for LED3, you may configure the duration time.

Command:

#@sys_leddu?\r

Purpose Get Good Read LED Duration

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘4’)

[m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_leddu=[m]\r

Purpose Set LED Duration

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY MODE

LEDs indicate the corresponding functions according to function key combinations. Please

refer to 1.3.1.2 Function.

1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

LEDs indicate the number which are input by function keys during Bluetooth® pairing.

Please refer to 1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode.

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1.5 BEEPER

The RFID Reader has a beeper to provide feedback in various operating conditions.

Function Beeping

Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off One long beep, high tone

 Good read, with Green LED3 on-off

 Enter PIN code

 Switch among status LED mode

 Programmable, default to 4KHz

One short beep, high tone

 Select PIN code

 Multi_Tag Mode: Get a repeated tag

(Default: Disable)

One short beep, low tone

 Fail to send data or response

- Transmit buffer full

- Transmit buffer is disabled while Bluetooth®

is not connected or out of range.

 Command fail

One long beep, low tone

 Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is

enabled and the RFID Reader is out of range

 Memory Mode: Memory full

Two short beeps, high-low tone

 Command success

 Send PIN code

 Running out of transmit buffer

Two short beeps, low-high tone

 Low battery alarm

 Clear PIN code

 Power off

Two short beeps, high tone

 Bluetooth® connection is established

 Bluetooth® connection is resumed, with LED2

flashing blue

Three short beeps, tone ascending from

low to high

Bluetooth® connection out of range or suspended

Three short beeps, tone ascending from

high to low

Multi_Tag Mode: Tag list is full (scan session

completes)

(Default: Disable)

Six short beeps,

low-mid-high-low-mid-high

 Low voltage (under 5%) with warning

continual beeps

 The battery is removed during charging

Continual beeps

When the battery voltage is under 5%, the reader will beep continuously. We suggest it

is better to charge the battery immediately before the RFID Reader is powered off. You

can get the voltage information by issuing “sys_battery?” command.

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The commands below describe the beeper 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 disabled.

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

#@sys_cmdbp=[m]\r

Purpose Set Command indicating Beep

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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GOOD READ

You have to enable the beeping function when you want to get audio 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 beeper is configured to 4KHz. This function is available when

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

ERR,[code]\r

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DURATION

You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is

available when 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, there will be no audio feedback.

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1.6 VIBRATOR

The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This

can be helpful when working in noisy environments.

For good read/write, the vibrator will vibrate for 1 second then stop. The vibration and

duration are programmable.

STATUS

RFID Reader supports a vibration option that you can enable/disable by issuing “#@sys_viben=”

command.

Command:

#@sys_viben?\r

Purpose Get Vibrator Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_viben=[m]\r

Purpose Set Vibrator Status

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

DURATION

By default, a good read vibration stays on for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in

units of 100 milliseconds.

Command:

#@sys_vibdu?\r

Purpose Get Vibrator Duration

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘10’)

[m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’

ERR,[code]\r

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#@sys_vibdu=[m]\r

Purpose Set Vibrator Duration

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.7 RTC

RFID Reader supports a Real Time Clock to keep track of the current time.

Command:

#@sys_time?\r

Purpose Get System Clock

Response OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r

[Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’

[M]: ‘01’ ~ ‘12’

[D]: ‘01’ ~ ‘31’

[h]: ‘00’ ~ ‘23’

[m]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’

[s]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r

Purpose Set System Clock

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@sys_time? →get current system time

Response (s)

OK,12,05,10,10,36,05 →date=2012/5/10, time=10:36 05

Command

#@sys_time=12,06,20,12,50,00 →set system date and time to 2012/6/20 12:50 00

Response (s)

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1.8 EVENT

Users can retrieve the current event settings and set them by purpose.

Command:

#@sys_evt?\r

Purpose Get Current Event Settings

Response OK,[m],[n]\r

m: The event setting is shown in 4-digit hexadecimal. Refer to the Event table

below.

n: ‘0’ – Disable (default)

‘1’ – Enable that events can be sent via USB if BT is not connected.

Bit Default Meaning

0 1 System will enter PS mode after this event.

1 1 System will shut down after this event.

2 1 Bluetooth will be disconnected after this event.

3 1

System setting is changed (by command via USB or FN key),

which is indicated by sending the Group Code and Command

Code in the Event packet.

4 0

Low Battery Alarm. 1800 sends this event every 30 seconds

if battery voltage is lower than 3.6V.

5 1 Mode switching between Alternate and RFID.

6 1 RFID failure (initial failure or no response during operating)

7 0 No tag is found when scan session times out in single mode

8 0

scan session completes in multi-tag mode

(new tag amount is equal to multi-tag counter)

9 0 Memory Mode/BT Mode switched

15~10 0 Reserved

ERR,[code]\r

Remark For example, Event code 001C (0000 0000 0001 1100) means “Low Battery” alarm,

“System Setting Changed” and “Bluetooth Will Be Disconnected” events occur.

#@sys_evt=[m]{,[n]}\r

Purpose Set Event Settings

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@evt[m]{,[n]}\r

Response m: event code

n: command code which appears only when bit 3 of the event code is set.

Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish USB and WPAN

connection with RFID Reader. Refer to the table as below:

1800 Communication Interface:

Interface Configuration RFID Data Out

Upload Memory Data

SPP Slave v v v

SPP Master v v v

HID v

3610 Virtual COM v v v

Bluetooth®

3610 HID v

USB Virtual COM

Windows CDC

Driver/SiliconLab Driver

v V (*) v

Note: ‘*’ means that RFID data can be output via USB Virtual COM only when users have

carried out the “#@dat_2usb=1” command. Please refer to 5.4 Output EPC Data via USB

Virtual COM.

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2.1 USB Interface .......................................................... 48

2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type........................................ 49

2.3 Bluetooth® SPP Slave ................................................. 50

2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................... 50

2.5 Bluetooth® HID ......................................................... 51

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610....................................... 61

Note: By default, the output interface is set to “SPP Slave”.

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2.1 USB INTERFACE

Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the

available USB interface type by the “#@usb_type=” command. You can also use the

function keys to switch between the USB interface types, refer to 1.3.1.2 Functions.

Command:

#@usb_type?\r

Purpose Get USB Interface Type

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m=‘127’)

[m]: USB Type

‘127’ – Virtual COM CDC

‘128’ – Virtual COM (Silicon Lab driver)

ERR,[code]\r

#@usb_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set USB Interface

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE

1800 RFID reader is capable of various Bluetooth® connection for different target

requirements. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Command:

#@bt_type?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Interface Type

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’)

[m]: Bluetooth® TYPE

Bluetooth® Type Description Read only / R/W

‘0’ SPP Slave R/W

‘3’ SPP Master R/W

‘5’ HID R/W

‘6’ 3610 Read only

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Interface Type

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.3 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

For Bluetooth® SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface.

Then, refer to Setting Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default,

RFID Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Example:

Command

#@bt_type? →get current Bluetooth® type

Response (s)

OK,0 →default Bluetooth® type is ‘0’ for SPP Slave

Command

#@bt_type=0 →set Bluetooth® type to SPP Slave

Response (s)

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2.4 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 Power

Saving Mode. It will automatically power off when the Auto Shutdown time is

reached. Refer to 1.1 Power.

2.4.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

How to connect with the target machine?

Two parameters are necessary using “#@bt_target=” command for SPP Master connection. One is

to configure connection type as SPP Master; the other is MAC ID of the 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” command so that the current

connection record (= MAC ID) will be cleared. Connection type will also be restored to default (SPP

Slave). Go through the whole process in Setting Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new WPAN

connection.

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2.5 BLUETOOTH® HID

For Bluetooth® HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command with parameter ‘5’.

Refer to 1Using 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)

2.5.1 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 Reserved

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

70 PCAT (UK) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)

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Command:

#@bt_hididx?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter Index

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter Index

[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)

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive (Default)

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad (Default)

‘1’– Numeric Keypad

‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal (Default)

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal (Default)

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ

‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode

‘0’ – Batch Processing (Default)

‘1’ – By Character

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hididx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter Index

Response OK\r\r

ERR,[code]

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#@bt_hidpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hidpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@bt_type=5 →change connected interface to BT HID

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_hididx=0 →enter HID KBD type configuration

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_hidpr=64 →set PCAT (US) for KBD type

Response (s)

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2.5.2 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.

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US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special

characters.

GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

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NUMERIC LAYOUT

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments

according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting.

Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard.

Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard.

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

CAPITAL LOCK SETTING

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the RFID Reader needs to know the status of

Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

transmitted.

Options Parameter Description

Capital Lock OFF

(Default)

‘0’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is

OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the

tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets

Transmission).

Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is

ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the

tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets

Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection ‘2’ The RFID Reader will

automatically detect the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when

"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

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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.

Options Parameter Description

Case Sensitive

(Default)

‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.

Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard only.

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NUMERIC TRANSMISSION

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if

you wish to use the numeric keypad.

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.

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2.5.3 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.

2.5.4 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.

2.5.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID

Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.

Options Parameter Description

Batch Processing

(Default)

‘0’ Process data by Batch.

By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character

Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.

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2.6 USB VCOM AND HID 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.

For USB VCOM and HID via 3610, connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and

then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth®. Before the Bluetooth® connection

between 1800 and 3610 is able to be established, users have to connect a USB cable

between them to tell 1800 the information about 3610 via the “bt_target” command.

To capture the data, run any text editor on host computer. The scanned data will be

transmitted to the host computer.

How to connect with the 3610?

Two parameters are necessary using “#@bt_target” command to make a connection with 3610.

One is to configure connect type as 3610; and the other is serial No. of the 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\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@bt_target=1,BS9001346 →set target to 3610 with S/N:BS9001346

Response (s)

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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)

2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM AND HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When USB VCOM and HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard

type from parameters ‘097’ to ‘110’ so that you can complete this setting. Parameter

‘096’ is for USB VCOM via 3610 connection.

USB VCOM and 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

Reserved

101 3610 PCAT (Swedish) 109

3610 PCAT (Turkish)

102 3610 PCAT (Norwegian) 110

3610 PCAT (Hungarian)

103 3610 PCAT (UK)

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Command:

#@bt_aclidx?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Index

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter Index

[m] Description Valid Parameters

‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’

‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’

‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’

‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad

‘1’– Numeric Keypad

‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ

‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode ‘0’– Batch Processing

‘1’– By Character

ERR,[code]

#@bt_aclidx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Index

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Value

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

ERR,[code]\r

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#@bt_aclpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter Value

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclact\r

Purpose Activate Bluetooth® 3610 Setting

Request #@bt_aclact\r

[m]: Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.6.2 HID KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabets Layout

 Numeric Layout

 Capital Lock Setting

 Alphabets Transmission

 Numeric Transmission

ALPHABETS LAYOUT

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when

sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ US Keyboard Style

AZERTY ‘1’ French Keyboard Style

QWERTZ ‘2’ German Keyboard Style

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your

keyboard.

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US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special

characters.

GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

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NUMERIC LAYOUT

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments

according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting

Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

CAPITAL LOCK SETTING

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

transmitted.

Status Options Parameter Description

Capital Lock OFF

(Default)

‘0’ Assuming

that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,

transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when

"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON,

transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when

"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection ‘2’ RFID Reader

will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock

on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when

"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

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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.

Options Parameter Description

Case Sensitive

(Default)

‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.

Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard only.

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NUMERIC TRANSMISSION

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you

wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Options Parameter Description

Alphanumeric

Keypad (Default)

‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

Numeric Keypad ‘1’ Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

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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.

2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254

in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.

Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.

The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Options Parameter Description

‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.

2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID

Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.

Options Parameter Description

Batch Processing

(Default)

‘0’ Process data by Batch.

By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character

Note: When connecting to an iOS-based device, this parameter must be set to ‘1’.

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 2.5 Bluetooth® HID

Bluetooth® SPP (Slave/Master) 2.3 Bluetooth® SPP Slave, 2.4 Bluetooth®

SPP Master

To establish a connection via 3610 after finishing relative configurations…

Interface Option Reference

USB VCOM and HID via 3610 2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610

IN THIS CHAPTER

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

3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 89

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

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3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE

Before establishing a WPAN connection, you can configure the Bluetooth® connection

interface via the USB port.

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:

Command

#@bt_type=0 →set connected interface to ‘0’ for SPP Slave Mode

Response (s)

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3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

Bluetooth Discoverable

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 computers.

Command:

#@bt_visible?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Discoverable Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Discoverable

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_visible=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Discoverable Property

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial

connection).

BT POWER SAVING

By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the RFID Reader will listen to the wireless network at a

reduced rate.

Command:

#@bt_ps?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Power Saving

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Power Saving

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_ps=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Power Saving

Response OK\r

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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.

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.

Command:

#@bt_secure?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Authentication

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Authentication

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_secure=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Authentication

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

With 1800 authentication disabled, the 1800 reader can pair with multiple Bluetooth® devices.

Successful pairing records will be kept for future re-connection without authentication process.

With 1800 authentication enabled, the reader can keep only one pairing record. If the reader pairs

with device A and then pairs with device B, the pairing record of device B will be kept. If device A

wants to connect to the reader, the pairing process must be made again.

If the pairing record on a paired device is cleared, the paired device won’t be able again to pair

with the reader whose authentication is enabled; to solve this problem, users are supposed to

manually clear the pairing record on the reader by issuing “#@BT_RESET” command or using the

function key combination.

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

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Purpose Get Bluetooth® PIN Code

Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0000’, n= ‘4’)

[m]: length of PIN ‘0’ ~ ‘16’, ‘0’ means no PIN

[n]: PIN, 1~16 characters, only exists when [m]!= ‘0’ (m≠0)

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_pin=[m],[n]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® PIN Code

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: When using Bluetooth® HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN

code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the RFID Reader set to

“No PIN required” or “User-specified PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host

PIN code will be displayed on the host computer. Have the RFID Reader to input

the matching PIN code for connection. Refer to 1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode.

User-specified PIN

No PIN re

uired

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SSP (Secure Simple Pairing )

Command:

#@bt_ssp?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® SSP Status

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]:SSP Mode

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable (Default)

ERR, [code]\r

#@bt_ssp=[m]\r

Purpose Enable/Disable Bluetooth® SSP

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: SSP feature is available only for iOS-based devices currently. We suggest it is

better to enable SSP function when using an iOS-based device.

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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 2.5.1 Activate

Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type.

Refer to steps 1~11 below for a Bluetooth® connection.

BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on host computer. (Windows® XP only)

2) Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Click [Add] to search devices nearby.

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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].

6) Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby.

All available devices will appear on the search window. Select the device (e.g. RFID Reader)

that you want to connect.

If the target device does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. The

RFID Reader might enter power-saving mode during an idling time (=discoverable), and you

can press the <Trigger> to have it active again. It will then stay active for a specified period

of time (2 minutes by default) and wait for the host computer to establish a connection.

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7) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Next].

See BT HID connection below, click [Next].

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8) Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for

RFID Reader. Click [Next].

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

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

See BT HID connection below, click [Finish].

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Note: When Bluetooth® security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, the

random PIN code is supported.

11) Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below.

Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader,

or you want to change RFID Reader to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to

remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing)

first 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.

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth® SPP and HyperTerminal below, for

HyperTerminal configurations; refer to Using HyperTerminal.

luetooth

PP Connected

luetooth

SPP Disconnected

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth® HID and Notepad below:

luetooth

ID Connected

luetooth

HID Disconnected

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3.1.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on the host computer.

2) Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Select Hardware tab and click [Properties].

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4) In the Generic Bluetooth® Radio Properties window, select Advanced tab to see the Bluetooth®

MACID of host computer.

5) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure the variables required for

Bluetooth® SPP Master connection.

Command

#@bt_target=0,0015834fbe42 →configure the type and MACID of connected device

Response (s)

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

Connection.

6) On the host computer, a Bluetooth® connection information box will pop-up on the lower right

of the taskbar. Click it.

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7) In the Add Bluetooth® Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you

have entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next].

8) Click [Finish].

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

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) first 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.

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3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610

3.2.1 CONNECT TO 3610

To configure 3610 connection parameters, the RFID reader must have established a

Bluetooth® connection with 3610. Thus please carry out “#@bt_target=1,xxxxxxxxx\r”

command to establish the connection between them. 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).

3.2.2 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.

5) Follow 2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of host

computer. And then make a connection between RFID Reader and 3610.

6) After the connection between RFID Reader and 3610 is established, configure related

settings as below.

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Command

#@bt_aclidx=0 →enter 3610 type configuration

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=97 →set to 3610 PCAT US

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclidx=4 →enter inter-character delay setting

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=10 →set keyboard inter-character delay time to 10ms

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclact →activate the settings

Response (s)

7) After the “#@bt_aclact” command is performed, the connection between RFID Reader

and 3610 will disconnect for a while. Once the connection resumes, the interface of

3610 is updated to USB HID.

8) For USB HID via 3610 connection, you can capture the data by running any text

editor, e.g. NotePad on host computer.

9) Once the connection is successful, the scanned data will be transmitted to the

NotePad.

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3.2.3 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.

5) Before using USB VCOM via 3610, you need to install USB VCOM driver. Follow 2.6

USB VCOM and HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer. And

then make a connection between RFID Reader and 3610.

6) After the connection between RFID Reader and 3610 is established, configure related

settings as below.

Command

#@bt_aclidx=0 →enter 3610 type configuration

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=96 →set to 3610 VCOM

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclact →activate the settings

Response (s)

7) After the “#@bt_aclact” command is performed, the connection between RFID Reader

and 3610 will disconnect for a while. Once the connection resumes, the interface of

3610 is updated to Virtual COM.

8) Then 3610 will pass the settings to other connected devices.

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3.3 DISCONNECTION

You can follow the methods below to break a connection between RFID Reader and host

computer:

1) Issue #@bt_disc” to disconnect from current connected device.

2) Issue “#@bt_type” to change the connection type. Current connection will be broken.

3) Issue “#@bt_reset” to clear the information of remote device. Current connection will

be broken and connection type will resume to SPP slave.

4) Use Function key to break the connection, refer to 1.4.2 Function Key .

3.3.1 BREAK A CONNECTION

You can force the RFID Reader to break a Bluetooth® connection with host computer by

issuing command.

Command:

#@bt_disc\r

Purpose Break Current Bluetooth® Connection

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: The issues below will also result in

disconnection:

1) Entering power saving mode, refer to 1.1.3 Power Saving Mode.

2) System power off automatically, refer to 1.1.2 Power OFF.

3) Disconnection requirement from the connected device.

3.3.2 RESET A CONNECTION

Perform the “#@bt_reset” command to clear the current pairing record and restore the

connection type to default SPP Slave. Then go through the whole process in Setting Up a

WPAN Connection to establish a new connection.

Command:

#@bt_reset\r

Purpose Reset Bluetooth® Connection

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Equipped with a switch in the handle, the RFID Reader allows you to toggle between

RFID and Alternate modes. Make sure the switch is well-positioned before taking on RFID

scanning tasks. You can also get the status between RFID and Alternate modes by

issuing the “#@rf_switch?” command.

Command:

#@rf_switch?\r

Purpose Get the Status between RFID and Alternate Mode

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Status of RFID/EXT Switch

‘0’ – EXT Mode (Alternate Mode)

‘1’ – RFID Mode

ERR,[code]\r

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4.1 Scan Mode................................................................ 94

4.2 Scan Time ................................................................ 96

4.3 Filter........................................................................ 98

4.4 Multi-Tag.................................................................110

4.5 Access Tag .............................................................114

4.6 Advanced Settings ....................................................121

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4.1 SCAN MODE

RFID Reader scan modes are divided into Single, Multi-Tag and Test Modes. These are

described below.

Scan Mode Description

Single

Mode

Read Tag by pressing <Trigger> key.

1. Condition to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key.

2. Condition to stop the operation:

(1) A tag is read

(2) <Trigger> key is released.

(3) “Scan Session Timeout” expires while no Tag data is received

(4) New scan mode is set.

3. Release <Trigger> key and press it again to start a new operation cycle.

Scanning Timeout will be refreshed.

Multi-Tag

counter=0

Press and hold the <Trigger> key to read Tag continuously. Repeated

Tags will be accepted.

1. Conditions to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key.

2. Conditions to stop the operation:

(1) <Trigger> key is released.

(2) New scan mode is set.

3. Scanning speed is controlled by Scanning Delay.

Multi-Tag

Mode

Multi-Tag

counter≠0

Press and hold the <Trigger> key to read Tag continuously. Repeated

Tags will be ignored and new tag’s EPC will be recorded, then counter is

increased.

1. Conditions to start/continue the operation: Press and hold the

<Trigger> key.

2. Conditions to suspend the operation:

(1) Release <Trigger> key.

3. Conditions to stop the operation:

(1) The number of new tags recorded is equal to Multi-Tag counter.

(2) New Multi-Tag Counter is set.

(3) New scan mode is set.

4. The counter of read tag can be reset by command and function key.

5. Scanning speed is controlled by Scanning Delay.

Test Mode Read Tag continuously without pressing the <Trigger>. 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.

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3. Scan Session Timeout, Scanning Delay, Multi-Tag Counter and EPC filter

parameters have no effect in this mode.

4. If RFID Function=Write Tag Memory, the RFID Reader can not be set to Test

Mode.

Command:

#@rf_scan?\r

Purpose Get Scan Mode

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘6’)

[m]: Scan Mode

‘6’ – Single Mode

‘7’ – Test Mode

‘9’ – Multi – Tag Mode, refer to 4.4 Multi-Tag.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_scan=[m]\r

Purpose Set Scan Mode

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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4.2 SCAN TIME

4.2.1 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. By default the value is set to ‘0’ to disable

scanning timeout.

Command:

#@rf_tscan?\r

Purpose Get Scan Session Timeout

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[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. For example, if you set the

“#@rf_tscan” value to 5, the waiting time is set to 5 sec. upon pressing the trigger.

If no tag is scanned within that period, the operation will stop.

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4.2.2 DELAY TIME

You can specify the scanning delay time when the scan mode is set to Multi-Tag Mode.

Command:

#@rf_scandly?\r

Purpose Get Scan Delay

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Scan Delay

‘0’ 100ms

‘1’ 200ms

‘2’ 400ms

‘3’ 800ms

‘4’ 1 sec

‘5’ 2 sec

‘6’ 3 sec

‘7’ 5 sec

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_scandly=[m]\r

Purpose Set Scan Delay

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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4.3 FILTER

The Flow Chart below is the procedure of scanning tags:

Scan Flow Chart

4.3.1

4.4

4.3.2 4.3.4

4.3.3 4.3.4

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4.3.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME

This function will decide which kind of tags can be read.

Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme – Group 1

Command:

#@rf_epctype1?\r

Purpose Get EPC Scheme – Group1

Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ )

[m]: EPC Scheme – Group1

8 character series composed of "0" and "1" to enable or disable the listed tag types.

‘0’ – disable the tag type.

‘1’ – enable the tag type.

Character Tag Type

1 (Left) GDTI96

2 GSRN96

3 DoD96S

4 SGTIN96

5 SSCC96

6 GLN96

7 GRAI96

8(Right) GIAI96

e.g. [m]=“10011000” means only to enable GDTI96, SGTIN96,SSCC96

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_epctype1=[m]\r

Purpose Set EPC Scheme – Group1

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme – Group 2

Command:

#@rf_epctype2?\r

Purpose Get EPC Scheme – Group2

Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ )

[m]: EPC Scheme – Group2

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0 Æ disable the tag type.

1 Æ enable the tag type.

Character Tag Type

1 (Left) GID96

2 SGTIN198

3 GRAI170

4 GIAI202

5 SGLN195

6 GDTI113

7 ADI

8(Right) Reserved

Always read and write as 1

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_epctype2=[m]\r

Purpose Set EPC Scheme – Group2

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: If both EPC Scheme Group 1 and 2 are set to “11111111”, it means with accepting

all tags.

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4.3.2 AFFECTED TAG OF INCLUDED/EXCLUDED EPC FILTER

Note: The EPC encoding scheme described in Section 4.3.1 allows RFID reader to accept

various types of tag. However, the EPC filter can pick only one type of tag from

those EPC tags; other types will be bypassed.

Command:

#@rf_epcfcode?\r

Purpose Get Tag type that EPC filter works on

Response OK,[m]\r (Default=’30’)

[m]: Acted Scheme for EPC Filter* Tag encoding type

[m] EPC Encoding Scheme

‘2C’ GDTI-96

‘2D’ GSRN-96

‘2F’ USDoD-96

‘30’ SGTIN-96(Default)

‘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 Tag type that EPC filter is applied to

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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4.3.3 INCLUDED EPC

EPC filter is designed to check the contents of the EPC tag with the specified tag type to

determine whether the scanned record is accepted or ignored. Besides configuring the

tag type (refer to Section 4.3.2) to be filtered, users are supposed to specify start bits,

length bits, and EPC pattern when using the EPC filter.

Start Bits

Define the start bit of EPC that you want to filter.

Command:

#@rf_sepcsb?\r

Purpose Get Included EPC Start bit

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Start bit of EPC. Max. 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be

more than 256.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_sepcsb=[m]\r

Purpose Set Included EPC Start bit

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Length Bits

The Max. value is 256. Sum of star bit and pattern length bit can not be more than 256.

 A value from 0 to 256 can be specified.

 EPC filter is disabled when the length is set to ‘0’.

Command:

#@rf_sepcl?\r

Purpose Get Included EPC Length

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Pattern length bits. Max 256 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot

be more than 256.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_sepcl=[m]\r

Purpose Set Included EPC Length

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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EPC Pattern

Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared.

Command:

#@rf_sepcpt?\r

Purpose Get Included EPC Pattern

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)

[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_sepcpt=[m]\r

Purpose Set Included EPC Pattern

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_sepcpt2?\r

Purpose Get Included EPC2 Pattern

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)

[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_sepcpt2=[m]\r

Purpose Set Included EPC2 Pattern

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

State

Disable or Enable Included EPC Filter function. When the value is set to ‘1’, Tag EPC will be accepted

upon fitting the required pattern. If the value is set to ‘2’, Tag EPC will be accepted between pattern

and pattern2. (Pattern<=Tag EPC<=Pattern2).

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

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#@rf_sepcen=[m]\r

Purpose Set Included EPC State

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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

data and accept it.

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Example:

Command

#@rf_sepcsb=64 →set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_sepcl=8 →set filter length to 8 bits

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_sepcpt=06 →set filter pattern as 0x06

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_epcfcode=31 →filter works on SSCC-96

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_sepcen=1

Response (s)

Tag1 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC205000000 →reject

Tag2 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC206000000 →accept

Tag3 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC207000000 →reject

Tag4 EPC=3030AFEC2B09C44000000005 →accept. It’s not SSCC-96. Bypass!

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4.3.4 EXCLUDED EPC

The following commands are used to "exclude" tags matching the criteria set by the

filter.

Start

Define the start bit of EPC that you want to filter.

Command:

#@rf_xepcsb?\r

Purpose Get Excluded EPC Start bit

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Start bit of EPC. Max 255 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot be

more than 256.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_xepcsb=[m]\r

Purpose Set Excluded EPC Start bit

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Length

The Max. value is 256. Sum of star bit and pattern length bit can not be more than 256.

 A value from 0 to 256 can be specified.

 EPC filter is useless when the length is set to ‘0’.

Command:

#@rf_xepcl?\r

Purpose Get Excluded EPC Length

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Pattern length bits. Max 256 and sum of start bit and pattern length bit cannot

be more than 256.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_xepcl=[m]\r

Purpose Set Excluded EPC Length

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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EPC Pattern

Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared.

Command:

#@rf_xepcpt?\r

Purpose Get Excluded EPC Pattern

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)

[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_xepcpt=[m]\r

Purpose Set Excluded EPC Pattern

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_xepcpt2?\r

Purpose Get Excluded EPC2 Pattern

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’)

[m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_xepcpt2=[m]\r

Purpose Set Excluded EPC2 Pattern

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

State

Disable or Enable Excluded EPC Filter function. When the value is set to ‘1’, Tag EPC will be

eliminated upon matching the required pattern. If the value is set to ‘2’, Tag EPC will be eliminated

between pattern and pattern2. (Pattern<=Tag EPC<=Pattern2).

Command:

#@rf_xepcen?\r

Purpose Get Excluded EPC State

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – disable, ‘1’ – enable, ‘2’ – enable range filter

ERR,[code]\r

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#@rf_xepcen=[m]\r

Purpose Set Excluded EPC State

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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

data.

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Example:

Command

#@rf_xepcsb=64 →set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_xepc1=8 →set filter length to 8 bits

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_xepcpt=06 →set filter pattern as 0x06

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_epcfcode=31 →filter works on SSCC-96

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_xepcen=1

Response (s)

Tag1 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC205000000 →accept

Tag2 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC206000000 →reject

Tag3 EPC=3110AFEC2B0BEBC207000000 →accept

Tag4 EPC=3030AFEC2B09C44000000005 →accept. It’s not SSCC-96. Bypass!

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4.4 MULTI-TAG

4.4.1 COUNTER

In order to prevent sending redundant tags to PC or mobile computer, the RFID reader

creates a tag list to compare the scanned tags, discard redundant tags, and output/store

new (unique) tags. The new (unique) tags will be added to the list as the comparing

patterns. To do this we use a counter for that list with the maximum count up to 128

records. When the maximum number of records is reached, the reader will not scan any

tags until the counter is reset.

Note: The Multi-Tag Counter command is used to set the counter value of a tag list. If

the value is set to ‘0’, the list is disabled and all scanned tags are recorded or sent

to PC/mobile computer.

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Counter

Command:

#@rf_mtagcnt?\r

Purpose Get Multi-Tag Counter Value

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘128’)

[m]: Multi-Tag Counter value: ‘0’ (disable the counter), ‘1’ ~‘128’

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r

Purpose Set Multi-Tag Counter

Request #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r

[m]: Multi-Tag Counter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Multi-Tag List Type

Command:

#@rf_mtaglist?\r

Purpose Get Multi-Tag List Type

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Multi-Tag List Type

‘0’ – EPC

‘1’ TID

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_mtaglist=[m]\r

Purpose Set Multi-Tag List Type

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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4.4.2 COUNTER RELOAD

When the tag list is full, please issue "#@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r" command again to reset the

counter. Once reset, the tag list is cleared and scanning tasks can be continued.

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4.4.3 MULTI-TAG BEEP

In order to differentiate between tags read, the reader will beep in the following

sequence:

 Get a new tag: one short beep with high tone denoting that a tag is scanned

successfully. Please refer to 1.5 Beeper.

 Get a repeated tag: one short beep with low tone (disabled by default)

 Full Tag List: six short beeps, low-mid-high-low-mid-high (enabled by default)

Beeping Status

Enabling the beeper for multi-tag beeping can be set using the following commands.

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

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4.5.1 TAG MEMORY

A tag memory is divided into 4 banks as below:

Reserved Memory:

This area of memory holds the tag’s passwords:

 A 32-bit “Kill” password that allows a Tag to be permanently silenced.

- The default Kill password value is zero.

- The Kill command will only execute if the password has been set, i.e. is non-zero.

 A 32-bit “Access” password that allows the Tag to transition to the Secured state.

- A Tag in the Secured state can execute all Access commands, including writing to

locked blocks.

Reserved memory can be read-locked.

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 (00

2).

- 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.

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TID Memory:

This memory includes:

 An 8-bit ISO 15963 allocation class identifier

- For EPCglobal

TM Tags as 0xE2.

 A 12-bit Tag mask-designer ID

 A 12-bit Tag model number

 Allow to add other information if required e.g. Tag serial number

User Memory:

This optional area of memory contains user-specific data.

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4.5.2 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 the “#@rf_func=1” command that

allows you to read Reserved, EPC, TID or User bank.

RFID Function

Command:

#@rf_func?\r

Purpose Get RFID Function

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: RFID Function

‘0’ – Inventory

‘1’ – Read Tag Memory

‘2’ – Write Tag Memory

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_func=[m]\r

Purpose Set RFID Function

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Access

Command:

#@rf_rwidx?\r

Purpose Get Index of Access Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Index of Access Parameter

[m] Meaning Value

‘0’ Access Password ‘xxxxxxxx’

Access Password, 4 bytes, shown in Hexadecimal

value.

e.g. String ‘30313233’ indicates 0x30, 0x31, 0x32,

0x33.

Default= ‘00000000’

‘1’ Memory Bank ‘0’ – Reserved Bank

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‘1’ – EPC

‘2’ – TID

‘3’ – User Bank

Default= ‘1’

‘2’ Start Byte Only even numbers (‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’) are valid for

the start byte.

Default= ‘0’

‘3’ Data Length Byte(s) Only even numbers (‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’) are valid for

data length bytes.

Default= ‘0’

ERR,[code]

#@rf_rwidx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Index of Access Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_rwpr?\r

Purpose Get Access Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Access Parameter

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_rwpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Access Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Write

In addition to specifying parameters mentioned above, you are supposed to store data into RFID

reader’s buffer before writing them into the tag memory.

Command:

#@rf_wbuf?\r

Purpose Get Data in Reader Buffer

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0000’)

[m]: Data stored in buffer shown in hexadecimal.

e.g. ‘41’=>0x41= ‘A’ (2 bytes NULL)

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ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_wbuf=[m]\r

Purpose Store Data into Reader Buffer

Request #@rf_wbuf=[m]\r

[m]: Data to be stored in buffer

Buffer size = 32 bytes

Input data shown in hexadecimal.

The length of data must be an even number.

To clear the buffer, [m]= ‘0000’

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example (Read Tag Memory):

Command

#@rf_rwidx=1

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwpr=2 →to read TID Bank

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwidx=2

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwpr=0 →start from byte 0 of TID Bank

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwidx=3

Response (s)

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Command

#@rf_rwpr=0 →to read the whole bank

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_func=0 →inventory

Response (s)

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30003515fd8560082350000000066d36 →after pressing the trigger

Command

#@rf_func=1 →set function to read Tag memory

Response (s)

2. 12-09-07 10:22 46.85

30003515fd8560082350000000066d36e2006001011fcdc5

→after pressing the trigger

(the ‘e2006001011fcdc5’ string is Tag

ID)

Example (Write Tag Memory):

Command

#@rf_rwidx=1

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwpr=3 →to write User Bank

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwidx=2

Response (s)

Command

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#@rf_rwpr=0 →start from byte 0 of User Bank

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwidx=3

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_rwpr=8 →to write 8 bytes data

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_wbuf=3132333435363738 →store 8 bytes data into reader buffer before writing

into Tag

Response (s)

Command

#@rf_func=2 →set function to write Tag memory

Response (s)

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4.6 ADVANCED SETTINGS

4.6.1 APPLICATIONS IN MULTIPLE TAGS ENVIRONMENT

In an energizing RF field, Tags implement a slot counter into which a random value

involving the Q-parameter is loaded and Readers use the slot counter to regulate the

probability of a Tag responding to commands of the Inventory operation.

In practical applications, the ability of the Reader to read multiple Tags is affected by the

Q value. Greater Q value allows the Reader to identify and collect information from more

Tags; however, the reading distance will thus be decreased, and vice versa. The Q value

should be set to zero in the case of a single Tag field. For the multiple Tags field, Q

should be increased depending on the amount of Tags. A valid Q value can take any

integer between 0 to 15.

Command:

#@rf_q?\r

Purpose Get the Current Q Value

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Q value

Valid integer value ranging from 0 to 15 (default=0 for 1861; default=4 for 1862)

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_q=[m]\r

Purpose Set New Q Value

Request [m]: The number of slots (Q) for the inventory round.

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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4.6.2 ADJUSTMENT FOR OUTPUT POWER LEVEL OF THE READER

Reading distance of the Reader varies according to its output power level. The output

power level is set to the maximum value by default. Users can decrease the power level

for reasons such as:

 Within the same frequency band, you may try to prevent RF interference for your own

reason or to comply with the regulations.

 For near field applications, you want to write data into the nearest Tag ensuring that

the data won’t be written into neighbouring ones.

Command:

#@rf_plv?\r

Purpose Get the Current Output Power Level of the Reader

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Output power level

For 1861, valid power level ranges from 0 to 3. Default value is set to 3.

For 1862, valid power level ranges from 0 to 19. Default value is set to 15.

ERR,[code]\r

#@rf_plv=[m]\r

Purpose Set New Output Power Level of the Reader

Request [m]: Output power level

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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You may configure the format of the collected data being output to the host computer.

Data transmission of the tags read can have various formats. The following sections will

describe the available options.

1) Decide the output format.

2) Define the data fields for Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections.

3) Set separators for each section.

4) Define output length of 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

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5.2 Format Editing for Hexadecimal and Raw Data ..............126

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code .....................................................142

5.4 Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM..........................145

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5.1 OUTPUT FORMAT

Before transmitting data captured by the reader you can edit, add and re-order the

sequence of the final transmitted data. There are standard formats for the specified

interfaces described below.

BT SPP/USB VCOM via 3610

The output formats for Bluetooth® SPP/USB VCOM via 3610 can be one of 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 can be one of Hexadecimal and

Raw Data. The default value is Hexadecimal.

Note: Bluetooth® HID or USB HID via 3610 interface does not support Packet Data as an

output format.

Command:

#@dat_fmt?\r

Purpose Get Current Output Data Format

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Output Data Format

[m] BT SPP / USB VCOM via 3610 BT HID / USB HID via 3610

‘0’ Packet Data

‘1’ Hexadecimal

Hexadecimal

‘2’ Raw Data Raw Data

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_fmt=[m]\r

Purpose Set New Output Data Format

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Packet Data:

In order to enhance data reliability during transmission, header and checksum are added

before transmitting. This is normally used for terminal application programming. Please

note that Packet data does not allow any editing features.

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Hexadecimal:

The output data consists 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.

Command

#@dat_fmt=1 →set output data format to Hexadecimal Data

Response (s)

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→ Hexadecimal Data

Raw Data:

As the name implies, raw data output will be recorded and displayed faithfully according

to the original data type. In this case, the output data type will be in Hexadecimal, but

adopting the sequence and options selected by the user.

Command

#@dat_fmt=2 →set output data format to Raw Data

Response (s)

2. 12-04-12 00:03 10.49 040310012000030B! →Raw Data

Please see the picture illustrated below for quick reference.

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5.2 FORMAT EDITING FOR HEXADECIMAL AND RAW DATA

When the data format is specified for Hexadecimal or Raw Data, you can configure the

data sections described as below:

 Each section can be enabled or disabled.

 Each section has individual prefix and suffix.

 The sequence of sections can be adjusted.

Default Format:

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’ UHF Data section

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_seq=[m],[n],[o]\r

Purpose Set Output Data Sequence

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Example 1:

 Sequence 1 : Counter Section

 Sequence 2 : Timestamp Section

 Sequence 3 : UHF Data Section

Command

#@dat_seq? →get output data sequence

default sequence: Counter, Timestamp, UHF data

Response (s)

OK,1,2,3

Example 2:

 Sequence 1 : EPC tag Section

 Sequence 2 : Disabled

 Sequence 3 : Disabled

Command

#@dat_seq=3,0,0 →set to show EPC tag section only

Response (s)

30003430333130303132303030304221

Example 3:

 Sequence 1 : Timestamp Section

 Sequence 2 : EPC tag Section

 Sequence 3 : Disabled

Command

#@dat_seq=2,3,0 →set to show 1. Timestamp and 2. EPC tag

Response (s)

2012-04-16 Mon 00:08 37.08 30003430333130303132303030304221

sequence 1 sequence 2

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5.2.1 DATA COUNTER SECTION

Define a serial number to output data. The serial number would be specified in 6 digits

beginning from 000001. When the counter is up to 999999, it will be reset to 000001.

Default Format:

Reset Counter Event

There are three events supported to reset the counter. With the parameter set to ‘1’, the

counter will be reset when the event occurs.

Command:

#@dat_rstcnt?\r

Purpose Get the Setting of Reset Counter Event

Response OK,[m],[n],[o]\r (Default m= ‘1’, n= ‘0’, o= ‘1’)

Reset Event Enable

Disable

[m] Reset Counter command accepted ‘1’ ‘0’

[n] UHF Power On ‘1’ ‘0’

[o] new Bluetooth® connection established ‘1’ ‘0’

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_rstcnt=[m],[n.],[o]\r

Purpose Enable/Disable Counter Reset Event

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_rstcnt\r

Purpose Reset Data Counter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Besides the configurable events above, Data Counter will also be reset when

system powers up.

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Example:

Command

#@dat_rstcnt? →get the values of reset counter events

Response (s)

OK,1,1,1

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Command

#@dat_rstcnt →run the reset counter command

Response (s)

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Counter Padding

For data display alignment purposes, you can define padding characters to show the

counter value with fixed 6-digit. Characters to be padded or retrieved are shown in

Hexadecimal. Please refer to ASCII Table. The default value is 0x20 (space) for ‘20’

displayed.

Command:

#@dat_cntpad?\r

Purpose Get the Setting of Pad Counter Character

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘20’ - 0x20 space)

[m]: Character to be padded before data counter, shown in Hexadecimal value.

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_cntpad=[m]\r

Purpose Set the Character to be Padded before Counter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@dat_cntpad? →get counter padding

Response (s)

OK,20 →20 is for ‘space’ referred to ASCII table ‘0x20’

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Command

#@dat_cntpad=2a →set counter padding to 2a as ‘*’ referred to ASCII table ‘0x2a’

Response (s)

**** 11. 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221

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5.2.2 TIME STAMP 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. Up

to 6 separators can be specified to Time Stamp section.

Default Format:

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

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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’

[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:

Command

#@dat_tseq=1,2,3,0,0,0,0 →set to show year, month and day only

Response (s)

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Command

#@dat_tseq=2,3,1,0,0,0,0 →change the sequences of year, month and day

Response (s)

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Time Stamp Separators

You can configure the separator between fields. The separator to be configured or

retrieved can present in ASCII characters or hexadecimal numbers. Refer to ASCII Table

Command:

#@dat_tsprh?\r, #@dat_tspr?\r

Purpose Get the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section

Request #@dat_tsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value.

#@dat_tspr?\r //Response data will be shown in character.

Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r]\r

[m]: separator follows field1. Default= ‘2D’ (‘-’)

[n]: separator follows field2. Default= ‘2D’ (‘-’)

[o]: separator follows field3. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’)

[p]: separator follows field4. Default= ‘20’ (‘ ’)

[q]: separator follows field5. Default= ‘3A’ (‘:’)

[r]: separator follows field6. 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 follows field1

[o]: separator follows field2

[p]: separator follows field3

[q]: separator follows field4

[r]: separator follows field5

[s]: separator follows field6

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data.

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Example:

Command

#@dat_tseq=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 →enable all fields

Response (s)

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Command

#@dat_tsprh? →get the separators with hexadecimal format

Response (s)

OK,2d,2d,20,20,3a,20

Command

#@dat_tspr? →get the separators with character format

Response (s)

OK,-,-, , ,:,

Command

#@dat_tspr=0,3a,3a,00,00,00,00 →reset the separators with hexadecimal format

Response (s)

20. 2012:04:12Thu230557.61 30003430333130303132303030304221

Command

#@dat_tspr=1,/,/, ,/,/,/ →reset the separators with character format

Response (s)

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Year

For year output field, you can define it as 2 digits or 4 digits.

Command:

#@dat_tyear?\r

Purpose Get the Setting of Year Field

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’.)

[m]: Year format. 0 – 2 digits, 1 – 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’).

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_tyear=[m]\r

Purpose Set the Year Field

Response OK\r

[m]: Year format. m= ‘0’ is for 2 digits, m= ‘1’ is for 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’).

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@dat_tyear? →default format for year is 2 digits

Response (s)

OK,0

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Command

#@dat_tyear=1 →set year format to 4 digits

Response (s)

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Time

You can enable this function to display time in seconds with the scale of two digits to the

right of the decimal point if second field is enabled.

Command:

#@dat_tms?\r

Purpose Get Time Format

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Display time in seconds with two digits after the decimal point.

0 – Disable, 1 – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_tms=[m]\r

Purpose Set to Display Time

Request #@dat_tms=[m]\r

[m]: Display time in seconds with two digits after the decimal point.

0 – Disable, 1 – Enable

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@dat_tms? →get the displaying format of seconds

Response (s)

OK,1

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display↑ time in seconds with two digits after the decimal point

Command

#@dat_tms=0 →set to display time in seconds without decimals

Response (s)

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5.2.3 EPC TAG SECTION

The EPC tag section is divided into 5 fields as PC, EPC, CRC, Memory Data and Data

Length. Separators can be defined among fields for clarity. Up to 4 separators can be

specified for this section.

Default Format:

Command:

#@dat_rfseq?\r

Purpose Get the Sequence Setting of EPC Tag Data Section

Response OK,[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r

[m]: EPC Tag Data in Field 1 (default: ‘2’ – PC)

[n]: EPC Tag Data in Field 2 (default: ‘3’ – EPC)

[o]: EPC Tag Data in Field 3 (default: ‘1’ – CRC)

[p]: EPC Tag Data in Field 4 (default: ‘4’ – Memory Data)

[q]: EPC Tag Data in Field 5 (default: ‘0’ – Disable)

[m]~[q] Description

‘0’ Disable this Field

‘1’ CRC

‘2’ PC

‘3’ EPC

‘4’ Memory Data

This field only appears when RFID function is set to

“Read Tag Memory”

‘5’ Data Length

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_rfseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r

Purpose Set the Sequence of Each Field in EPC Tag Data Section

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@rf_func? →get RFID function

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Default is inventory

Response (s)

OK,0

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Command

#@dat_rfseq? →get the sequence of RFID Data

Default sequence is PC, EPC and then CRC

Response (s)

OK,2,3,1,4,0

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PC + EPC + CRC

Command

#@dat_rfseq=3,0,0,0,0 → only show EPC

Response (s)

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EPC

UHF Data Separators

The separator to be configured or retrieved can present in ASCII characters or

hexadecimal numbers. Refer to ASCII Table.

Command:

#@dat_rfsprh?\r, #@dat_rfspr?\r

Purpose Get the Separators of Each field in EPC Tag 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

[m]: separator follows field1. Default= ‘00’ (NULL)

[n]: separator follows field2. Default= ‘00’ (NULL)

[o]: separator follows field3 . Default= ‘00’ (NULL)

[p]: separator follows field4 . Default= ‘00’ (NULL)

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r

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Purpose Set the Separators of Each field in EPC Tag Data Section

Request #@dat_ rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\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

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data.

Example:

Command

#@dat_rfspr? →get the separators in character format

Response (s)

OK,

Command

#@dat_rfsprh? →get the separators in hexadecimal format

Response (s)

OK,00,00,00,00

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Command

#@dat_rfsprh=0,2d,2d,2d,2d →reset the separators using hexadecimal format

e.g. 2d is specified for ‘-’

Response (s)

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Command

#@dat_rfsprh=1,/,/,/,/ →reset the separators using character format

Response (s)

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Data Length

Enable the Data Length function to show the length for UHF Data, EPC and memory data.

Command:

#@dat_rflen?\r

Purpose Get the Setting of UHF Data Length

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Data Length Type

‘0’- Total UHF Data Length. Separators are not included.

‘1’- EPC Length

‘2’- Memory Data Length

ERR,[code]\r

Note: UHF data length is not related to the appearance of fields. For example, when the

field is set to display EPC data only with data length set to “Total UHF Data Length”, data

length will include PC and CRC data even though the two data fields are not displayed.

#@dat_rflen=[m]\r

Purpose Set the RFID Data Length

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@dat_rfseq? →get the sequence of RFID data

Response (s)

OK,2,3,1,4,0 →default data length is ‘0’ not transmitted

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Command

#@dat_rfseq=2,3,1,4,5 →set to ‘5’ to display data length

Response (s)

OK,2,3,1,4,5

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Command

#@dat_rflen? →get the RFID data length setting

Response (s)

OK,0

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→display total data length

Command

#@dat_rflen=1 →change the value to 1 displaying the EPC length only

Response (s)

OK,2,3,1,4,5

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→EPC data length is 12 bytes

Command

#@dat_rflen=2 → change the value to 2 displaying the Memory data

length only

Response (s)

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→ fail to read the Tag Memory data so the data length is 0

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5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE

Prefix/Suffix codes can be utilized for applications like data section prompt string,

separating string, carriage return or other auxiliary data-identification. Each data section

has its own individual prefix/suffix codes up to 8 bytes.

Prefix/Suffix Index

For a prefix or suffix index, you have to specify for which section (e.g. Data Counter, Time

Stamp or EPC Tag Data) you want to apply it to.

Command:

#@dat_pfxidx?\r

Purpose Get Prefix/Suffix Buffer Index

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Prefix / Suffix Index

[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 EPC Tag Data Section

‘6’ Suffix of EPC Tag Data Section

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_pfxidx=[m]\r

Purpose Specify Prefix/Suffix Buffer Index

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Prefix/Suffix

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]: Prefix/Suffix stored in the index-specified buffer

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_pfx= [m],[n]\r

Purpose Set Prefix/Suffix

Response OK\r

[m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character

[n]: Prefix/Suffix to be stored in the index-specified buffer

ERR,[code]\r

Default

Prefix of Counter Section ‘00’ (NULL)

Prefix of Time Stamp Section ‘20’ (SPACE)

Prefix of EPC Tag Data Section ‘00’ (NULL)

Suffix of Counter Section ‘2E’ (.)

Suffix of Time Stamp Section ‘20’ (SPACE)

Suffix of EPC Tag Data Section ‘0D’ (CR)

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Example1 (Prefix of the Counter Section):

Command

#@dat_pfx=0,23 →set prefix to 0x23 (‘#’)

Response (s)

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Command

#@dat_pfx=0,23436f756e74657223

→set prefix to

0x23、0x43、0x6f、0x75、0x6e、0x74、0x65、0x72、0x23

(respective characters are: #、C、o、u、n、t、e、r、#);

the length exceeds 8 bytes so the last code 0x23 (‘#) will

be truncated.

Response (s)

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Command

#@dat_pfx=1,@ →set prefix to ‘@’

Response (s)

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Example2 (Suffix of the EPC Data Section):

Command

#@dat_pfxidx=6 →setting the prefix/suffix buffer index to 6 means to

configure the suffix of the EPC data section

Response (s)

Command

#@dat_pfx=0,454e440d →set the suffix to 0x45、0x4e、0x44、0x0d (respective

characters are: E, N, D, \r)

Response (s)

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5.4 OUTPUT EPC DATA VIA USB VIRTUAL COM

Users can decide whether to output data via the USB Virtual COM port. Once the ‘m’

parameter of this command is set to ‘1’, the EPC data originally transmitted by

Bluetooth® communications will be output by the USB Virtual COM port. Thus, Bluetooth®

communications stop outputting the EPC data.

Command:

#@dat_2usb?\r

Purpose Get the Setting Value

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM

‘0’ Disable (default)

‘1’ Enable outputting EPC Data via USB Virtual COM

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_2usb=[m]\r

Purpose Specify the Setting

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Shift the reader switch to the EXT. position to have 1800 RFID reader enter Alternate

mode. In Alternate mode, 1800 RFID reader won’t read tags with the trigger being

pressed. Function keys described in 1.3.1 RFID Mode are also not available. Instead,

defined key events are sent to the mobile computer as strings.

You can transmit the specified key actions to host via Bluetooth® in Alternate mode. The

reader supports up to 6 output strings and 8 key actions for users to select or edit.

Index Key Action String (10byte)

1 1 (Press Trigger) #@TRIG_ON\r

2 2 (Release Trigger) #@TRIG_OFF\r

3 0 (Disable) NULL

4 0 (Disable) NULL

5 0 (Disable) NULL

6 0 (Disable) NULL

Table 6.1: Default output string and key action combination table

Chapter 6

ALTERNATE MODE

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Output String

Define the string first before defining the action to be executed.

Command:

#@dat_ostridx?\r

Purpose Get Output String index

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: String Buffer Parameter 1~6

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_ostridx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Output String index

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Key Action

Command:

#@dat_ostrkey?\r

Purpose Get Key Action of Output String

Response OK,[m]\r

[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

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Mode

#@dat_ostrkey=[m]\r

Purpose Set Key Action of Output String, refer to Table 6.1

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Output String Data

Output strings have a maximum length of 10 characters and can be defined in Hexadecimal or in

ASCII characters. Strings longer than 10 characters will be truncated.

Command:

#@dat_ostrh?\r, #@dat_ostr?\r

Purpose Get Output String

Request #@dat_ostrh?\r Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value

#@dat_ostr?\r Response data will be shown in character

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Data is stored in buffer.

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_ostr=[m],[n]\r

Purpose Set Output String, refer to Table 6.1

[m]: specify the data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character

[n]: Data to be stored in buffer

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@dat_ostr=1,#@iOSKBD\r

Purpose This command is used to have the on-screen keyboard of iPad/iPhone showing up

when the Bluetooth® connection type is HID.

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Specify ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the input data.

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Example:

Command

#@dat_ostridx=3 →set to string 3

Response (s)

Command

#@dat_ostrkey=3 →set to use key action ‘3’ (press F1)

Response (s)

Command

#@dat_ostr=1,F1_ON →define the output string 3 data using character format

Response (s)

Command

#@dat_ostr?

Response (s)

OK, F1_ON →get the output string 3 data in character format

Command

#@dat_ostrh?

Response (s)

OK, 46315f4f4e →show the output string 3 data in hexadecimal format

Command

#@dat_ostridx=4 →set output string index to 4

#@dat_ostrkey=5 →set the action “F2 is pressed” to send the string

#@dat_ostr=1,#@iOSKBD →enter “#@iOSKBD” as the string to be sent

Response (s)

→when the RFID reader acts as a Bluetooth HID keyboard

connecting to iPhone/iPad, users can press the F2 button to

bring up or hide the on-screen keyboard of iPhone/iPad.

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SYSTEM

Model Designation 1861 1862

Operating System & CPU

Operating System CipherLab Proprietary Operation System

CPU ARM Cortex-M3

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 (full-speed); Virtual COM (CDC / SiliconLab driver)

Bluetooth®

version 2.1 +

EDR Class 2 connectivity

Bluetooth® version 4.0 dual mode

(2.1+EDR / BLE) Class 1

connectivity

Bluetooth®

 Antenna: Internal

 Bluetooth® Type: SPP Master/Slave, HID, 3610

READER

UHF RFID

Protocol EPC global UHF Gen2, ISO 18000-6c

Operating Frequency  865 –

868MHz ETSI

(Europe)

 902 –

928MHz US, Canada,

South America , include

908.5 – 914MHz Korea

 952 – 954MHz Japan

 865 – 868MHz ETSI

(Europe)

 902 – 928MHz US, Canada,

South America , include

908.5 – 914MHz Korea

Antenna Module Type Tuning for regions individually

Output Power 1861: Max. 24dbm

1862: Max. 30dbm

SPECIFICATIONS

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Read Range

(depending on tags and

environments)

Up to 100cm 300 ~ 500cm

Write Range

(depending on tags and

environments)

Up to 50cm Up to 150cm

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Battery

Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 2500mAh

Charging Time 4hrs by adapter

Working Time 10 hours, 5 sec./scan, one

tag at 1m distance

hours, 5 sec./scan, one tag at 1m

distance

Consumption

Standby 150mW

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Notifications

Status LED LED – Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / White

Beeper 85 db at 10cm, 4KHz

Vibrator 0.5G

Enclosures

Materials Polycarbonate

Dimensions 163.5 mm (L) 85.7 mm (W) 146.5 mm (H)

Weight (battery included) 520 g/18.3 oz.

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Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Temperature

Operating -10 °C to 60 °C

Storage -30 °C to 70 °C

Humidity

10% to 95%, non-condensing

Resistance

Impact Resistance 1.5 m

Tumble Test 500 times at 100 cm

Splash/Dust Resistance IP64

Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge

PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

Development Environment & Tools

Integrated Development

Environment

Visual Studio 2008

Visual Studio 2005

Software Development Kit  RFID Reader SDK

 C#/.Net Porgramming for 9 Series

 C Programming for 8 Series

 .NET SDK for Windows and Windows Mobile development

Software & Utilities

Cipherlab software package  1800Configuration Utility for PC

 CP series Configuration Utility

 EZConfig Utility for PC (.NET environment)

 EZEdit Utility for PC

 8 Series Configuration Utility

 9 Series Configuration Utility

ACCESSORIES

Accessory Options

 Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

 External Battery Charger

 USB Cable

 Power Cable

 Mobile Computer Mount

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BEFORE UPGRADING

 Ensure the RFID reader has a fully charged battery prior to attempting a firmware

upgrade.

 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.

Command:

Purpose Download Firmware

Request #@sys_dlfw=[m]\r

[m]: ‘0’ – Current interface

‘1’ – Bluetooth®

‘2’ – USB

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: When the ‘OK’ response is received, please end HyperTerminal and run the

ProgLoad.exe utility to begin firmware upgrade.

Appendix I

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

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HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE

USE 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 first.

2) Refer to Using HyperTerminal for connecting with USB cable.

3) Issue “#@sys_dlfw=0” or “#@sys_dlfw=2”command.

4) End HyperTerminal.

5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the host computer.

 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.

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USE BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

Please refer to 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave for the connection with Bluetooth®

dongle, and go through steps 3 (run “#@sys_dlfw=0” or “#@sys_dlfw=1” command) to

6 described in the Use USB Virtual COM section.

USE 3610

Please refer to 3.2 Connecting via 3610 for connecting to 3610, and go through steps 3

(run “#@sys_dlfw=0” or “#@sys_dlfw=1” command) to 6 described in the Use USB

Virtual COM section.

Note: Please upgrade firmware to one RFID reader at a time, while using Bluetooth®

connection. For example, turn off each of the rest RFID readers when there is

more than one RFID reader connected to host computer.

USE <F2>+<TRIGGER>

1) Power Off RFID Reader.

2) Press and hold the <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade mode.

3) Use USB cable to connect RFID Reader and host computer.

4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on host computer to upgrade the firmware.

Note: <F2>+<Trigger> firmware upgrade only supports Windows CDC Virtual COM

driver. Please refer to 2.1 USB Interface to configure USB type.

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0 DLE SP 0 @ P ` p

1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q

2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r

3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s

4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t

5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u

6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v

7 BEL ETB ' 7 G W g w

8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x

9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y

A LF SUB * : J Z j z

B VT ESC + ; K [ k {

C FF FS , < L \ l |

D CR GS - = M ] m }

E SO RS . > N ^ n ~

F SI US / ? O _ o DEL

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ASCII TABLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SCAN CODE

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value Meaning

0x00 OK

0x01 Host Mode operation finishes

0x02 Host Mode Inventory/Read/Write/Kill/Lock operation stops due to timeout or

excessive retry count

0x03 Reports the tag is locked in response to the host access command

0x04 End of Transmit in uploading Transmit buffer data or Memory mode data

0xDD Fail to configure the parameter of USB HID via 3610

0xDE Incorrect Bluetooth® type

(The parameter of Bluetooth® type is not consistent with connected device.)

0xDF Fail to set system time

(Real Time Clock cannot be configured.)

0xED Unsupported UHF command (UHF module firmware needs to be upgraded)

0xEE Conflict in Scan Mode and RFID Function

(Write Tag Memory function is not available in Continuous and Test Modes.)

0xEF RFID Fail

(Unable to configure RFID module upon Q value and Module Power Level

Command configurations.)

0xFA Invalid transmit buffer setting

0xFB The last operation is still running

0xFC Invalid mode (sending Host commands in Normal mode)

0xFD Invalid parameter in the Data field

0xFE Incorrect packet length

0xFF Invalid command or parameters

Appendix IV

STATUS CODE

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