Users Manual
PWD100
UHF RFID Reader
User Guide
TM970212
Appil, 2017
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GIGA-TMS INC.
Printed in Taiwan
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Certifications .......................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 4
Hardware ............................................................................................................................ 5
PWD100 Overview ............................................................................................................. 6
Set up PWD100 .................................................................................................................. 7
LED / BUZZER Indicators .................................................................................................. 8
Contact Us .......................................................................................................................... 9
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Introduction
A Gun Type Ultra High Frequency RFID Reader
PWD100 Reader is a compact RFID reader with the antenna and has a reading range up to
300 centimeters.
The reader is ideal for inventory control, cargo tracking, warehouse management, class
management and other applications.
The utility software is supplied with the reader for configuration and demo operation.
This guide is for easy installation, configuration and demo operation of the PWD100
Reader.
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Safety Certifications
Has been tested in accordance to essential protection requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Radio
Spectrum Matters and found the test results indeed meet the limitation of the relevant test
standard(s) listed below:
EMC Radio Spectrum Safety
EN 301 489 - 1: V1.8.1 (2008) EN 302 208 - 2: V1.3.1 : 2010 EN 60950 - 1: 2006+A11 : 2009+A1 : 2010
EN 301 489 - 3: V1.4.1 (2002) EN 302 208 - 1: V1.3.1 : 2010
Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart C 15.247 (2015)
Test Result: No deviations from the technical specification(s) were ascertained in the
course of the tests performed.
Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart B
Test Result: Radiated Emission. FCC Part 15. 109 Class B. Test passed.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
. 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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
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Package Contents
PWD100 Reader standard package:
No. ITEM QUANTITY
1 PWD100 UHF RFID Reader 1
2 User guide 1
3 Power cable 1
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Hardware
Specification :
CURRENT CONSUMPTION 65 mA AVG @ Standby mode
500mA AVG @ Scan mode
RFID PROTOCOL SUPPORT EPC Class 1 Gen 2, ISO18000-6C
SUPPORT EPC DRM YES
FREQUENCY US: 902~928 MHz
EU: 865~868 MHz
DEMODULATION ASK or PRASK
DATA ENCODING FM0 or Miller code
BACKSCATTERING LINK
FREQUENCY Supports uplink data rate of 40, 80,160,256, 320, 640 Kbps
OUTPUT POWER 10~27dBm
ANTENNA POLARIZATION RHCP
Battery LI-on 2500mAh
HOST INTERFACE Bluetooth (Virtual COM port settings: 115200 bps,N,8,1)
DIMENSIONS 180 x 75 x 70 mm
WEIGHT 220 gm
ENVIRONMENT Operating Temp : -0 ~ +50℃℃
Humidity : 10 ~ 90 % Non-condensing
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PWD100 Overview
Scan Key
Antenna Area
LED Indicatior
DC Jack
Power On/Off Key
Buzzer Indicatior
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Set up PWD100
To use PWD100 with your computer, you need a PC with a Bluetooth and one of the
following operating systems:
Wi‧ndows 7 / 8 / 8.1/10
Charge :
Use USB power cable connecter to PWD100 DC power jack and PC USB port.
Link :
Finish make a pair with Bluetooth, Open the DEMO software and select corresponds to
the communication port.
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LED / BUZZER Indicators
Charge:
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
GREEN LED RED LED BUZZER
Charge ON OFF OFF
Charge OK OFF OFF OFF
Charge NG OFF ON OFF
Bluetooth:
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
GREEN LED RED LED BUZZER
Standby Continuous
Slow blink
OFF OFF
Link OK Continuous
Blink twice
OFF OFF
Scan:
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
GREEN LED RED LED BUZZER
Standby OFF OFF OFF
Scanning Blink OFF OFF
Search:
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
GREEN LED RED LED BUZZER
Searching
(No Detect Tag)
OFF OFF OFF
Search OK Blink 1 time OFF Beep one time
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Contact Us
ADDRESS:
8F, NO.31, Lane 169, Kang-Ning Street,
Hsi-Chih Dist, New Taipei City,
Taiwan
TEL:
886-2-26954214
FAX:
886-2-26954213
WEBSITE:
www.gigatms.com.tw
EMAIL:
Sales & Product Inquiries - promag@gigatms.com.tw
Product & Technical Support - support@gigatms.com.tw