Invengo Information Technology XC2900-F6C Handheld RFID Reader with WiFi transmitter User Manual XCRF 500

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Thank you for using
Invengo XC2900-F6C Handheld RFID Reader!
Preface
This manual applies to the XC2900-F6C Handheld RFID Reader
manufactured by Invengo.
This manual provides the information on the XC2900-F6C’s
installation, operation, maintenance and repair and other features, to
the personnel for installation, operation and maintenance of this
XC2900-F6C.
The word Invengo and
are either trademark or registered
trademark of Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd.
The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose
of allowing users to operate and service Invengo-manufactured
XC2900-F6C, and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any
other purpose without written permission of Invengo Information
Technology Co., Ltd.
Information and specifications contained in this document are
subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a
commitment on the part of Invengo.
The features offered by the XC2900-F6C may vary depending on
the configurations.
Main Contents
Overview
Features
Dimensions & Weight
Structure Characteristics & Operation Principle
Frequently Used Functions & Settings
Introducing Optional Modules
Introducing RFID Modules
Notes
Maintaining & Troubleshooting the XC2900-F6C
Transport and storage
Package & Unpacking the XC2900-F6C
After Sale Service
Safety Instructions
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in
this document before handling and operating Invengo equipment. You can be
seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow
the cautions.
Warning
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement
that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons
operating on the equipment.
Notice
A Note either provides: extra information about a topic or alerts to an operating
procedure, practice, condition, or statement or corruption or loss of data, or
contains special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.
Contents
1.
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 1
1.1.
Introducing the XC2900-F6C ......................................................... 1
1.2.
Model information .......................................................................... 1
1.3.
Applications.................................................................................... 1
1.4.
General requirements .................................................................... 2
1.5.
Safety and precautions .................................................................. 2
2.
Features ..................................................................................................... 3
3.
Dimensions & Weight ................................................................................ 4
4.
3.1.
Dimensions .................................................................................... 4
3.2.
Weight ............................................................................................ 4
Structure & Operating Principles ............................................................... 6
4.1.
Components & Operating Principles ............................................. 6
4.1.1. Components................................................................................... 6
4.1.2. Understanding the panel ............................................................... 8
4.1.3. Understanding the LEDs ............................................................... 9
4.1.4. Understanding the keys ............................................................... 10
5.
6.
Configuring the XC2900-F6C .................................................................. 11
5.1.
Screen Calibration ....................................................................... 11
5.2.
Query battery power Info & backlight control .............................. 11
5.3.
Volume & sound .......................................................................... 12
5.4.
Install USB driver and synchronize data ..................................... 13
5.5.
Understanding the keypad........................................................... 16
5.6.
Configuring power management scheme.................................... 17
5.7.
Modules power control................................................................. 18
5.8.
Set auto start................................................................................ 20
5.9.
Set “quick launch program” ......................................................... 20
5.10.
Power-down protection ................................................................ 21
Introducing Optional Modules .................................................................. 22
6.1.
Wi-Fi modules .............................................................................. 22
6.2.
Barcode module ........................................................................... 24
6.2.1. Barcode engine specs & supported formats ............................... 24
6.2.2. Read barcode with module .......................................................... 24
6.2.3. Read barcode with Demo ............................................................ 26
7.
Introducing RFID Module......................................................................... 29
7.1.
Understanding RFID module ....................................................... 29
7.1.1. Brief introduction .......................................................................... 29
7.1.2. Specifications ............................................................................... 29
7.2.
Introducing Demo ........................................................................ 29
7.2.1. Demo application environment .................................................... 29
7.2.2. Installing & launching Demo ........................................................ 29
7.2.3. Running demo.............................................................................. 30
7.3.
Demo operation ........................................................................... 31
7.3.1. Scan tag ....................................................................................... 31
7.3.2. Read and write EPC number ....................................................... 33
7.3.3. Read and write user data ............................................................ 35
7.3.4. Setting .......................................................................................... 37
7.3.5. Operating frequency .................................................................... 38
7.3.6. Setting power ............................................................................... 40
7.3.7. RFID module version ................................................................... 41
7.3.8. Tag security ................................................................................. 42
7.3.9. About Version .............................................................................. 43
7.4.
8.
9.
About APIs ................................................................................... 44
Notes........................................................................................................ 45
8.1.
Installing battery........................................................................... 45
8.2.
Power supply management ......................................................... 45
8.3.
Recommended USB storage device models............................... 46
8.4.
Abnormal power-down ................................................................. 47
8.5.
Replace the battery...................................................................... 47
8.6.
Install TF/SIM card ....................................................................... 48
Maintenance & Troubleshooting.............................................................. 49
9.1.
Daily Maintenance ....................................................................... 49
9.2.
Troubleshooting the XC2900-F6C ............................................... 49
9.3.
Optimizing RF communication..................................................... 52
9.3.1. Signal interference ....................................................................... 53
9.3.2. Signal Attenuation/Reflection ...................................................... 53
10. Transportation & Storage ........................................................................ 56
10.1.
Transportation .............................................................................. 56
10.2.
Storage ........................................................................................ 56
10.3.
Package of the XC2900-F6C ....................................................... 56
10.4.
Unpacking the XC2900-F6C ........................................................ 56
11. After sale service ..................................................................................... 57
11.1.
After sale Service......................................................................... 57
11.2.
Additional Information .................................................................. 57
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1. Before You Begin
1.1.
Introducing the XC2900-F6C
The XC2900-F6C handheld reader from Invengo is an RFID reader that
provides connectivity between tag data and an RFID reader system. The
XC2900-F6C supports the RF Air Protocol ISO18000-6C. The robust design
combines with an impressive array of integrated features and functionality to
enable highly cost-effective mobile RFID solutions that allows you to bring the
read/write device to the tagged product rather than moving tagged products past
a fixed reader.
Figure 1-1 XC2900-F6C
1.2.
Model information
This XC2900-F6C provides a variety of functional modules to suit your
applications requirements. The model and functions as outlined below:
Basic Model: includes Host PDA and RFID module.
Optional modules: one/two-dimensional bar code imager, Wi-Fi module and
other modules. The XC2900-F6C equipped with desired module/s is tested at
factory before shipment.
1.3.
Applications
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The Invengo’s ultra high frequency (UHF) handheld reader XC2900-F6C
provides all the RFID and control functions required to communicate with a
variety of UHF transponders which are ISO 18000-6C (EPCglobal Class 1Gen 2)
compliant.
The XC2900-F6C are well suited for a variety of applications including but
not limited to: warehousing, retail, logistics, enterprise transportation and
woke-in-process.
1.4.
General requirements
A, Operation temperature: -10
B, Storage temperature: -20
~ +50
~ +70
C, Humidity: 5% ~ 80%, non-condensing
D, Battery: 3.7V (DC)
E, Power adapter:
Input: 100V ~ 240VAC, 50 ~ 60Hz
Output: DC5V/4A
F, 20 days standby time, 8 hours battery operation(read 10 times / minute)
1.5.
Safety and precautions
Avoid long-term exposure to RFID when operating the XC2900-F6C.
Read and understand Safety Instructions before operating the XC2900-
F6C.
Any radio transmission equipment, including the XC2900-F6C, may cause
RF interference to medical devices without appropriate protection measure. The
XC2900-F6C may cause interference to other electronic devices.
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2. Features
High-performance embedded CPU, 320X240 pixels, 3.5-inch color touch
screen;
Indicator showing the reader’s operation status;
Data exchange via USB interface with PC terminals / specified models of U
disks;
.Net SDK and standard environments for secondary development;
Embedded self-test programs assist with equipment debugging and some of
the test functions;
Optional TF card slot, expandable up to 2G;
Adaptive mainstream one/two-dimensional bar code (optional feature);
Network connection via Wi-Fi wireless communication module, APs (optional
feature).
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3. Dimensions & Weight
3.1.
Dimensions
Length×Width×Height = 235.9mm×98.5mm×187mm/9.23in×3.88in×7.36in
Figure 3-1 Dimensions
3.2.
Weight
0.9Kg/1.98lb (configuration dependent)
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4. Structure & Operating Principles
This section introduces the components, internal structure, operating
principles of modules, and interfaces of the XC2900-F6C.
4.1.
Components & Operating Principles
4.1.1. Components
Figure 4-1 shows the front view of the XC2900-F6C:
Figure 4-1 XC2900-F6C front view
- barcode lens;
Typically, the barcode imager window is black and in “off” state. The X
C2900-F6C equipped with barcode module from Invengo enables 1/2D adapt
ive barcode functionalities.
- antenna;
The antenna features excellent stability, and robust read/write range.
The rear view of the XC2900-F6C shows in Figure 4-2:
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Figure 4-2 XC2900-F6C rear view
——Power socket
Power socket: Use DC5V / 4A power adapter for charging on the
XC2900-F6C. The power indicator blinks while charging; charging indicator is
on when the XC2900-F6C is full charged;
——USB host USB Host
USB Host port: used to connect the USB devices, for example, the specified
USB storage devices and SD card reader;
——USB slave port
USB Slave
USB Slave port: used to connect the host PC, and to exchange data with
host via synchronization software.
The right view of XC2900-F6C shows in Figure 4-3:
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Figure 4-3 XC2900-F6C right view
1——battery compartment
The XC2900-F6C features a 5400mAh battery, which can be taken out of the
battery compartment by removing the battery door.
There is a “Reset” hole in the battery compartment. The Windows CE system
can be rebooted by pressing the hole.
2——Handle and trigger
The XC2900-F6C is equipped with a handle and a trigger.
3——RFID pod
The XC2900-F6C features a high performance RFID module.
4——Stylus
5——Headphone jack
4.1.2. Understanding the panel
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Figure 4-4 XC2900-F6C front panel
There are 4 LEDs and a keypad on the front panel of the XC2900-F6C.
4.1.3. Understanding the LEDs
Power LED
Power LED is on when the battery is sufficient;
Power LED blinks when charging the XC2900-F6C;
Power LED rapidly blinks when the power of XC2900-F6C is low, and
the XC2900-F6C is not charged;
Power LED remains off when the XC2900-F6C is automatically or
manually set to hibernating mode, or has no power.
Wi-Fi LED
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Wi-Fi LED remains on when the Wi-Fi module is in operation and
remains off when the Wi-Fi module is deactivated.
Understanding the LEDs:
Power LED (charging LED, power low alarm LED)
Wi-Fi LED
4.1.4.
Understanding the keys
Backlight key
Volume key
Backspace
Key types:
Blue function key
Yellow function key
Special function keys
Numeric keys
Letter keys
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5. Configuring the XC2900-F6C
5.1.
Screen Calibration
To calibrate the screen, navigate “My device”
“Stylus”
“Control Panel”
“Calibrate”. Click “Recalibrate” and save configuration as shown in
Figure 5-1:
Figure 5-1 Control panel
5.2.
Stylus
Query battery power Info & backlight control
[Battery capacity, Charge status query] To query the current overall power,
click "Power Update" on the screen.
When the battery status bar shows:
"No battery" indicates the XC2900-F6C is powered with a charger;
"Battery" indicates the XC2900-F6C is battery-powered; "The battery is charging."
indicates the battery is charging. "Battery charging completed." indicates that the
battery is fully charged. It appears in Figure 5-2.
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Figure 5-2 Control panel
Power and LCD control
[Backlight Control] Navigate "Desktop"
"Local Modules"
" Power and
LCD Control". Move slide bar icon or click the buttons on both sides to adjust the
brightness of the LCD. User can also press
to adjust the backlight
brightness.
5.3.
Volume & sound
Navigate "My Device"
"Control Panel"
"Volume & Sound". Move the
slide bar icon or click the buttons on both sides to adjust the speaker volume as
shown in Figure 5-3a.
To turn the XC2900-F6C to "mute" state, press
state, press
. To cancel “mute”
and "Speaker Setup" dialog box appears as shown in Figure
5-3b. Select "Yes" button to turn on the speaker, and select "No" to turn off the
speaker.
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Figure 5-3a Control panel
volume & sound
Figure 5-3b Speaker Setup
5.4.
Install USB driver and synchronize data
1. Connect the XC2900-F6C to a PC with the enclosed USB cable.
If the system status bar shows "New equipment can be used.", installing
the USB driver is not required.
If "new equipment required to install the driver file" dialog box is promoted,
navigate "Browse"
"XC2900-F6C CD-ROM"
Driver" folder. As shown in Figure 5-4:
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"Software Packages"
"USB
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Figure 5-4 Install USB driver
2. Install the synchronization software
Navigate "XC2900-F6C CD-ROM"
"Software Packages"
"Sync"
"ActiveSync4.5_CN_setup.msi"; and follow the prompts to install the software.
3. Reboot XC2900-F6C after the synchronization software installation is
completed. Click on "System Power - Reboot". PC devices will prompt a message
indicating that the connection is completed.
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Figure 5-5 Set up a partnership
4. If the synchronization software does not respond after connecting the PC
with the XC2900-F6C, search for the XC2900-F6C with the synchronization
software. As follows:
As shown Figure 5-6, navigate "File"
"Connect"
"Next";
Wait until "port search" process is completed. Enter "your device not
detected" screen as shown Figure 5-7. Click "Cancel" button, the
synchronization software will search for the XC2900-F6C.
Figure 5-6 ActiveSync screen
Figure 5-7 Port search screen
5. When synchronizing connection is successful, Navigate "Explorer"
"Mobile Equipment" for file transfer or software development.
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Figure 5-8 My computer mobile device
Figure 5-9 Icon and content
Remarks:
<1>USB driver supported by Windows XP, Windows Server 2000 and Windows
Server 2003;
<2> Do not reverse the order of the above steps, install the USB driver and then
install the synchronization software;
<3> If the above two steps are completed and the system does not respond, try
the following steps:
1, wait for some more time, let the computer to find the USB drive.
2, press "ENTER" key to enable the XC2900-F6C to enter "standby"
mode and then press "ENTER" key to awake the XC2900-F6C.
3, press the trigger + ENTER to reboot the XC2900-F6C.
5.5.
Understanding the keypad
Keys on the XC2900-F6C are categorized into functional, numeric, and
letter keys and LEDs.
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Figure 5-10 Keypad layout
1. Numeric keys and letter keys are used to input numbers and letters.
2.
Backlight
Mute
Backspace
3.
When clicked one time, the left blue characters keys will be enabled
once; when clicked two times, and the left keys will remain enabled until the user
click any key.
4.
When clicked one time, the right yellow characters keys will be
enabled once; when clicked two times, the keys will remain enabled until the user
click any key.
5.
Shift is case key. Click the key and input an upper case letter. Click
twice, the upper case letter input mode enabled until the key is clicked.
6.
Long press this key to enable the XC2900-F6C enter standby
mode; click this key once to return to normal working condition.
5.6.
Configuring power management scheme
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When the XC2900-F6C is battery powered or charging, different power
management schemes are used with an aim to improve the battery navigation.
Navigate “My Device”
“Control Panel”
”Power”
“Scheme”; in “Scheme”, user
can configure “Power Use Scheme” as shown in Figure 5-11.
"System Idle": the system
application is not
running. When the set-up
time arrives, the system
will power off the module,
and stop working. The user
are required to manually
power on the module to
operate.
"AC Power": charging the
XC2900.
"Battery Power":
battery-powered state.
"User Idle": The user
doses not operate the
reader. When the set up
time arrives, the LCD
screen will
automatically enter a
low power state and the
screen becomes black.
Each module is still
running. Click on the
screen or press any key,
and the system will
return to normal state.
"Suspending": the reader
is not operating. When the
setup time arrives, all the
modules will be powered
off, including the LCD
screen. Long press on
"Enter" key to bring the
system back to normal
state, and to power on the
module to operate.
Figure 5-11 Power schemes
5.7.
Modules power control
In order to facilitate operation on the modules, the operating system
provides multiple power interfaces to control the modules (e.g. RFID, bar code,
Wi-Fi), which can be located in “Desktop”
Module Power Control”
“Local Module”
“Bar Code and
“Module Power Configuration”. Change the module
power supply mode by clicking the icons as shown in Figure 5-12b. For
information of "power and LCD control" see section 5.2. The "Build Time" on
information bar is the software version setup time. Version is the software version
number. Click "Module Power Setup" to navigate to "Barcode Test and Module
Power Setup" screen. The current power status of each module will be displayed.
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Click on the button to change the power state of each module as shown in Figure
5-12c:
Figure 5-12a
Figure 5-12b
Figure 5-12c Module power setup
Button 1, 2, 3 and 4 shown in Figure 5-12c are used in a one-dimensional bar
code operation (described in detail in 6.2.2). Button 5 is the RFID module power
control button; Button 7 is the barcode imager module power control button;
Button 8 is the Wi-Fi module power control button.
Check the module is powered on before operation.
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5.8.
Set auto start
After cold booting or removing the battery, the XC2900-F6C will restore the
factory configuration, and the user settings will not be saved. To facilitate the
operation, the XC2900-F6C offers the auto-start function, which enables the auto
start of the desired configuration programs. Configure as follows:
, and then copy to [my device]
Create a text file called "startup.txt"
[InvengoFlash] directory with the PC synchronization software, ActiveSync. Write
following data on the “startup.txt”:
1. Users can set up the auto launch program of Windows directory after
booting the system, as follows: Open the “startup.txt”, Enter [program full
name.Extension name]. For example, just type [locMods.exe] in the file to start
the " locMods" program in the Windows directory when booting the XC2900-F6C.
The program will be automatically started when booting the XC2900-F6C.
2 Users can set up the launch of the program in [InvengoFlash], as follows:
Open the “startup.txt”, enter [the process name. Extension name]. For example,
just type [locMods.exe] in the file to start the " locMods" program in the
“InvengoFlash” when booting the XC2900-F6C.
The program will be automatically started when booting the XC2900-F6C.
5.9.
Set “quick launch program”
When the XC2900-F6C is “cold-booted” or the battery is removed, the
XC2900-F6C will restore the default configuration. The XC2900-F6C features
“Quick Launch Program” function. Double-click the icon “Configurable Quick
Launch” to configure the programs as follows:
Navigate “My Device”
and create or save a file named “Launch.txt” in the
directory of “InvengoFlash” with ActiveSync.
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1. User can set the “Quick Launch Programs” on “InvengoFlash” as follows: input
the [program complete name.extension name] in the “launch.txt”, and click the
desktop icon/s. For example: input [demo.exe] in the “launch.txt”, and click the
desktop icon to run the “demo” program.
2. The program/s installed in SD card can be set to be as “Quick Launch
Program/s” as follows: open “launch.txt”, input [program complete
name.extension name]. For example: input [demo.exe] in the “launch.txt” and the
desktop icon will appear.
Note: Input Only one program name in a separate line in the
“launch.txt’.
5.10. Power-down protection
To save the settings before battery replacement, strictly operate as follows:
When the battery power is low, Set the XC2900-F6C to standby mode, and then
replace the battery (The XC2900-F6C in standby mode can maintain standby
within 15 seconds after power-down) within 15 seconds. Rebooting the
XC2900-F6C is not required when the battery replacement is completed within 15
seconds. Press the Enter key to wake up system, and the system parameters
configuration and user data remains unchanged.
If the battery replacement takes more than 15 seconds, reboot the
XC2900-F6C. (Press the trigger + Enter key to reset the 2900).
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6. Introducing Optional Modules
The XC2900-F6C is equipped with WINCE5.0 operating system, offering a
robust scalability. The user can flexibly use optional modules, including "one /
two-dimensional bar code" module, "Wi-Fi" module and other modules to meet
application requirements.
6.1.
Wi-Fi modules
The optional Wi-Fi module extends the wireless LAN transmission function.
Common operations are introduced as follows:
Power setting: click “Local Modules”, click “Modules Power Control” and click
“Wi-Fi Close” to power on the Wi-Fi module as shown in Figure 6-1:
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Figure 6-1 Power on Wi-Fi module
Connection settings: when the system pops up the following screen, select a host
in "AP host list", and then click "Connect." When the network connection is
completed, a network icon appears in the status bar. Double-click this icon to see
the relevant IP information. As shown in Figure 6-2.
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AP host list
Connect
6-2:
Figure 6-2 Wi-Fi module setting
6.2.
Barcode module
6.2.1. Barcode engine specs & supported formats
Two-dimensional bar code:
Resolution: 752 X 480 pixels
Scan Mode: Trigger mode and interrupt mode
Supported symbologies:
One- dimensional symbologies: Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN,
ITF25, RSS, Code 93, Code block
Two- dimensional symbologies:: PDF 417, MicroPDF417, Maxi Code, Data
matrix, QR Code, Aztec, Aztec Mesa, Code 49, UCC Composite
6.2.2. Read barcode with module
Click on the desktop "Local Modules" icon as shown Figure 6-3. In the
pop-up dialog box, click the "Module Power Control" button, as shown in Figure
6-3b. A "Module Power Setup" dialog box appears as shown in Figure 6-3c. Click
the "Barcode open" button once. Then click [BCRead] button once and click the
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[BCRead] button once to read a barcode supporting the one-dimensional bar
code (IS4823) placed within the effective range. Barcode data appears in the
“Data column”.
Data column
Barcode data
Read one-dimensional
barcode
Figure 6-3
Understanding the buttons:
Closeport button is used to close or open the barcode imager
Clear Display button is used to empty the data in the box
BCAim button is used to open aiming light for the imager.
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6.2.3. Read barcode with Demo
Navigate the main interface of RFID Demo software, and click the title bar
and a drop-down menu pops up:
Figure 6-4
Then click on the "Barcode" menu item and pop up the read barcode
interface:
Figure 6-5
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Select the appropriate barcode imager types: Symbol 1D/2D barcode imager,
Honeywell 1D barcode imager, and Honeywell 1D/2D barcode imager:
Figure 6-6
Click "Scan Barcode" or pull the trigger to read barcode/s:
Figure 6-7
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For info on barcode module development methods see 2.7 Read
barcode on " XC2900-F6C Handheld RFID Reader Programmer's Reference
Manual".
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7. Introducing RFID Module
7.1.
Understanding RFID module
7.1.1. Brief introduction
The RFID module operates the ISO18000-6C compliant tags manufactured
by different vendors located within an average read/write distance of 3 meters,
especially for long-distance tagging application.
7.1.2. Specifications
Frequency: 902 MHz ~ 928MHz
RF output power: 21dBm, 24dBm, 27dBm
Modulation: PR-ASK
Mode: Trigger operation, The XC2900 performs one read operation when the
trigger on the XC2900-F6C is pulled for one time; Scan operation, the
XC2900-F6C keeps continuous read operation until the trigger is released.
Read distance: 0-3m (configuration dependent)
Write distance: 0-1.2m (configuration dependent)
Supported tag data capacity: up to 62 bytes EPC numbers, up to 14 bytes
TIDs, and up to 510 bytes user data.
7.2.
Introducing Demo
Demo offers the functionalities for controlling XC2900-F6C reader system,
setting parameter, querying parameter, and reading data and writing data on the
tags.
7.2.1. Demo application environment
Windows CE 5.0 and .Net Compact Framework 2.0
7.2.2. Installing & launching Demo
1). Installation: First, install the XC2900-F6C synchronization software
“Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5”, and establish communication between the
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XC2900-F6C and the PC. The users can locate the installation files ActiveSync in
the directory on the XC2900-F6C.
Copy the folder of “Demo" in the XC2900-F6C CD-ROM to the directory
on Flash memory card (InvengoFlash) on "the XC2900-F6C". Then doubleclick "XC2900DEMO.exe" file to launch the Demo program.
2). Launch the demo: Double-click the "XC2900Demo" icon to launch the
Demo program. This shortcut points to the application software on the Flash
memory card and Demo folder. The screen appears as follows:
Figure 7-1 XC2900-F6C main screen
7.2.3. Running demo
Running demo until the interface appears, as shown:
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Close app
Click on
the title bar
popup
menu
Minimize
program
Figure 7-2 Demo main screen
Note: Navigate "Input panel" on the drop-down menu to open or close
the soft keyboard.
7.3.
Demo operation
7.3.1. Scan tag
After launching Demo, the scan tag screen appears:
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Figure 7-3 Scan tag
Users can perform scan TIDs or EPC numbers operation. Click the "Single
read" button to command the reader to read a TID or an EPC number. Click on
"Scan" button to continuously read the TIDs or EPC numbers which will show in
the text box as shown below:
Figure 7-4 Read TID
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Click the "Clear" button to delete all the data in the text box. Operating
results information will be displayed in the information column.
Note: before reading user data or filtering tag/s operations, select a TID in
the text box.
7.3.2. Read and write EPC number
On “Read and write data” screen, select the tag data type “EPC” as follows:
The drop-down box for
selecting TID / EPC
Figure 7-5 Read EPC number
The selected TIDs/EPC will be automatically added to the drop-down box
for selecting TID / EPC. Click “Read” button to acquire the tag's EPC number.
The acquired EPC number will be displayed in the text box (to change the
data length will not affect the length of EPC number to read, valid only for
reading user data).
Select a tag for EPC write operation, and then enter the tag access
password (the default is "00000000"), and enter the EPC data to be written
(the user can enter their own data, but also it can be achieved by adjusting
the length of the data to enable the program randomly generate EPC number.
The input data must be of an even number), and finally click the “Write” button
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to complete the write operation. operating results information will be displayed
in the information column.
Figure 7-6 Write EPC number
Figure 7-7 Write EPC completed
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7.3.3. Read and write user data
The write data screen appears. Select the data tag type “Userdata” as
follows:
The drop-down box for
selecting TID / EPC
Figure 7-8 Read and write data
In the "scan tag" screen, user can acquire the TIDs/EPC which will be
automatically added the drop-down box for selecting TID / EPC when navigating
the write data screen. Set the data bank’s starting address and the data length,
and then enter the tag access password (the default is "00000000". Operation will
fail if the password is not entered or an incorrect password is entered). Click the
"read" button to command the reader to read the user data bank on the target tag.
Operating results information will be displayed in the information column:
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Figure 7-9 Read user data
Select the TIDs, select the starting address and data length, write the desired
data in the bank, enter the tag access password (the default is "00000000"), click
the “write” button, and click the "yes" button in the pop-up box. As shown:
Figure 7-10 Write user data
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Figure 7-11 Write data completed
7.3.4. Setting
Select the "Settings" screen for setting the read rate.
Continuous scan interval: refers to the interval between two reads in the
"scanning" mode. Decreasing the value enables faster scanning.
Read tag(TID/EPC) timeout: refers to the maximum time required to wait for
the data returned from the RFID module when performing read TID/EPC number
operation.
Read user data timeout: refers to the maximum time required to wait for the
data returned from the RFID module when performing read user data operation.
Read the tag’s Q value: the number of tags located in the effective reader
field should be less than 2Q -1, ranging from 0 to 15. The default is 3. Set as 0
when reading one tag.
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Figure 7-12 Settings
7.3.5. Operating frequency
In the main screen click on the title bar, a drop-down menu pops up. Select
menu "Parameter setting" as shown:
Figure 7-13 Main screen
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Figure 7-14 Operating frequency
Band: switch between FCC and CN operating frequency band;
Mode: the frequency point can be queried and set. Click “Query” to query the
frequency point as shown:
Figure 7-15 Query frequency point
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Select “FH“ in “Mode”
select the desired frequency, and click “>” to add the
desired frequency or “>>” to add all frequencies available. Click “Set”. The screen
appears:
Figure 7-16 Setting frequency completed
7.3.6. Setting power
Select “Parameter setting” and the screen appears:
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Figure 7-17 Setting power
Antenna power mainly affects read and write distance; the greater the power,
the longer the read/write distance. When entering the page, the screen displays
the current antenna power. Users can select the desired power level in the
drop-down list, and click "Set" button.
7.3.7. RFID module version
Select the "Version" screen to view the model of RFID, the software version,
the hardware version of the RFID module.
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Figure 7-18 Version info
7.3.8. Tag security
In the main screen, click the title bar and a drop-down menu pops up. Select
“Tag settings”. Following functionalities can be performed: modify tag’s access
password, and lock or unlock data bank/s. Select a TID, and enter the access
password. Select the desired operations, input the relevant data, and click “set”.
Setting options include:
Access password: to modify the current access password. Enter the
hexadecimal characters, 4 bytes length;
Tag Lock: to lock or unlock banks on tag, including: TID, EPC, user data,
access password, and all the banks. Select the desired lock or unlock operation;
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Figure 7-19 Tag security
Note that the new access password will take effect only if the operation of
lock tag data is completed after the access password is changed.
7.3.9. About Version
Click the title bar in the main screen and a drop-down menu appears. Select
"About" menu to view the demo version info and the dynamic library version info
and company information.
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Figure 7-20 About
7.4.
About APIs
The APIs are the middleware of the XC2900-F6C and the application
software, which provides the interfaces for secondary software development for
the system integrator or end-user.
For more information view [CD-ROM] - [RFID module] - [RFID-F6C].
For information on API calling and application software dev
elopment, refer to the XC2900-F6C Handheld RFID Reader Programmer'
s Reference Manual.
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8. Notes
8.1.
Installing battery
Remove the battery compartment door, and install the battery as follows:
Correct installation:
Position the right contact points of battery to contact the corresponding
contact points in the battery compartment, and apply force on the other side of
battery to push the battery into the compartment as shown in Figure 10-1
Figure 8-1
Incorrect installation:
1) Vertically apply force on the battery and insert the battery into the battery
compartment, which may result in insufficient contact or damage to the power
supply component.
2) Position the left contact points of battery to contact the corresponding contact
points in the battery compartment, and apply force on the other side of battery to
attach the battery into the compartment, which may result in insufficient contact or
damage to the power supply component.
8.2.
Power supply management
To increase the XC2900-F6C‘s battery power navigation time, the XC2900-F6C
uses a flexible power management method as follows.
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1) Power control: The reader system in default configuration will not automatically
switch to the standby mode. There are two ways to switch to the power-saving
standby mode.
A) Press Enter key for about 2s, the system will switch to standby mode.
M) According to the methods in [3.7 Configuring Power Management
Scheme], set and switch the system to the different power-saving mode.
2) Module Control: in standby mode all modules are powered off; the system
switches to low power consumption mode. However, due to the module’s
characteristics, when the XC2900-F6C switches from the standby mode to normal
operation, rebooting the Wi-Fi module is required.
Note: to maximize the batter navigation time, charge the XC2900-F6C in
time.
8.3.
Recommended USB storage device models
Memory
Model
2G
Max. 1G
Kingston
-DataTravele
Kingston101
KingMax
aigo
L8266/8206/8298
unis
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4G
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Apida
EAGET
SD Reader
Notes: Use the recommended models for optimum performance and
compatibility.
8.4.
Abnormal power-down
A sudden power-down occurs and four status LEDs incorrectly
indicate the current conditions. After re-installing the battery, the problem still
exists. Reboot then the XC2900-F6C. The best way to reboot the XC2900-F6C is
to use the key combination reset (trigger + Enter). The XC2900-F6C can also be
reset by pressing the reset button on the XC2900-F6C. After rebooting the
XC2900-F6C, the XC2900-F6C will be restored to the factory settings.
Do not press the trigger and the Enter key when resetting the
XC2900-F6C is not required.
8.5.
Replace the battery
Set the XC2900-F6C to standby mode, and then replace the battery (The
XC2900-F6C in standby mode can maintain standby within 15 seconds after
power-down) within 15 seconds. Rebooting the XC2900-F6C is not required
when the battery replacement is completed within 15 seconds. Press the Enter
key to wake up system.
If the battery replacement takes more than 15 seconds, reboot the
XC2900-F6C. (Press the trigger + Enter key to reset the 2900).
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8.6.
Install TF/SIM card
Install TF & SIM card:
Figure 8-2 Install SD card & SIM card
Install the SD card and SIM card as shown in Figure 8-2.
Recommended models of SIM card & TF card
SIM card: Please use the second generation SIM card. 3G SIM cards are not
supported.
TF card: ScanDisk 1G, TransFlash card (max. 2G) is recommended.
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9. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
9.1.
Daily Maintenance
The XC2900-F6C is stored in a cool dry location with the temperature range of ¬
10
between 40
, and kept away from fire and heat (for details see 12.2
Storage Requirements).
The lithium battery characterizes self-discharge characteristics. Remove
the battery from the XC2900-F6C when the XC2900-F6C is not in use for a
period of more than a month. The batter is to be appropriately stored. (The
battery with 40% power level is in the best condition for long-term storage.
Discharge battery every three month if possible).
Notes for battery
1. Do not directly connect the anode to the cathode.
2. Do not submerge the battery in water, and keep the batter in a dry
location.
3. Do not use or store the battery in a location near any heat source (for
example, fire or heater);
4. Using the original charger is recommended;
5. Do not reverse the polarity of battery;
6. Do not connect the battery directly to a wall outlet or in-car cigarette
lighter-type socket;
7. Do not throw batteries into fire or heat the battery; avoid battery
short-circuits;
8. The battery should be appropriately packed for the transport and storage;
9. Do not disassemble the battery or cause the battery short-circuits;
10. Avoid any impact to the battery and hitting the battery with sharp object.
9.2.
Troubleshooting the XC2900-F6C
Many common problems you may encounter when operating with your RFID
system can be solved by carefully checking the RFID settings and changing them
accordingly.
What is a "reboot" operation? How to "reboot" the XC2900-F6C?
"Reboot" the XC2900-F6C, the XC2900-F6C will restore the factory
settings.
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Click the menu on lower left corner in the main screen of the XC29
00-F6C. Click the Start menu, click "System", and "Reboot" button.
Press the RESET key to reboot the XC2900-F6C.
Pull the trigger and press the Enter key simultaneously to reboot the
XC2900-F6C.
Why are the installed applications and settings missing after rebooting the
XC2900-F6C? How to solve it?
There are two common ways to reboot the XC2900-F6C, including
"reboot the XC2900-F6C" and "hot start the XC2900-F6C". "Reboot the
XC2900-F6C" corresponds to "cold start the XC2900-F6C."
[Rebooting]
is
hardware
reset
process.
After
rebooting,
the
XC2900-F6C will be fully restored to factory settings.
[Hot start] is a software reset process during which the registry will be
refreshed mainly for the import and export registry information. [Hot start]
does not reset the hardware.
The XC2900-F6C currently support [Rebooting] only. Click the "System"
– click "Reboot" button or "unplug battery" will reboot the XC2900-F6C.
The power consumption will be minimized when the XC2900-F6C enters
“Standby” mode. To keep settings or install applications, do not reboot
the XC2900-F6C or remove the battery from the XC2900-F6C.
Long press the red "Enter" key to enable the system to enter "Standby"
mode.
Backlight is off
Check the backlight is turned down to a minimum.
Check the pending button “Enter” is clicked.
No sound
Check the “Mute” button is on.
Check the system volume is turned down to a minimum.
Click on black screen, and the XC2900-F6C does not respond.
Check if the standby mode is enabled: Click “Enter” to activate the
system.
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Check the battery is correctly attached.
When charging the XC2900-F6C, the LED remains off.
It is normal. The modules installed on the XC2900-F6C are powered off to
in-crease the navigation time and standby time.
When charging the XC2900-F6C of which the “Standby” mode is not
enabled, the LED blinks evenly.
The XC2900-F6C is unable to read data.
Check the transponder is placed within the reader field.
Check if RF signal interference occurs.
The XC2900-F6C is unable to write data on the transponder.
Check the transponder is placed within reader field.
Make sure data banks on tags are locked.
Make sure the write command parameter is correctly set.
Check if the RF signal interference occurs
Write distance is shorter than read distance.
This is technically normal. Writing data on tags require more power than
reading transponders do.
For different transponders, read distance significantly varies.
This is technically normal. The transponders with different transponder
chips and packaging material have different sensitivities, thus the read/write
distance and power might be different.
When the XC2900-F6C is synchronizing with PC, the system
crashes or halts during file transfer.
Remove the battery, and reboot the XC2900-F6C.
If the problem remains, proceed the following steps:
Navigate to “Control Panel” - “Storage Device Manager”- Select storage
device (flash or SD storage card) in drop-down box
Select “Remove” - “Format” - “New Storage Device”, and input storage
device name
After formatting, data on Mirco TF card will be lost.
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The XC2900-F6C system crashes when user attempts to operate
Flash card or SD card.
Complete following steps:
Navigate to “Control panel ” --“Storage Device management” – select
storage device (Flask card or TF card) in the drop-down box.
Select “Remove”- “Format” - “New Storage Device”, and input the storage
device name.
After formatting, data on Mirco TF card will be lost.
When the power adaptor or battery is attached to or on the
XC2900-F6C, the XC2900-F6C is not booted. (Black screen or system
halt occurs.)
Black screen:
a) Make sure USB cable is connected to the XC2900-F6C. If connected,
remove the USB cable, and reboot the XC2900-F6C.
b) Check if power adaptor is well connected, and battery is correctly
attached.
The XC2900-F6C system halts:
a) If there is a progress bar, pull the trigger and press ENTER key to reboot
the XC2900-F6C.
b) If there is no progress bar, contact your Invengo representative for more
information.
For additional information on troubleshooting the XC2900-F6C, contact your
Invengo representative.
9.3.
Optimizing RF communication
The system performance of handheld RFID reader is typically affected by
signal interference and attenuation. This section introduces tips to optimize the
RF communication between the XC2900-F6C and the transponders.
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9.3.1. Signal interference
Signal interference occurs during data exchange between the XC2900-F6C
and transponders. Signal interference significantly affects the read/write
performance on standard compliant RFID transponders.
Disturbing signals may come from:
RF system, for example: Local wireless data network (RF local-area
network), adjacent interactive identification system; or
Security gate, garage door or other device issuing RF signals; or
Other RF radiation sources
The RFID system performance reduces when signal interference occurs. The
XC2900-F6C receives one signal once, and cannot distinguish the disturbing
signals and the desired signals.
9.3.2. Signal Attenuation/Reflection
Signal attenuation indicates the decrease of signal strength along with the
increase of operation distance. When the signal encounters obstacles during
transmission, the signal attenuation also occurs. The RF signal obstacles may
include:
Cement wall, floor and ceiling of closed space
Metal application environment
Water and other liquid
Signal attenuation occurs in the RF signal transmission paths. The signal
attenuation can be minimized by adjusting the RFID antenna positioning. Signal
reflection on metallic surface could also affect the signal attenuation. In some
cases, it can slightly increase the read distance. However due to that there are
blind spot/s, the quality of communication between transponder positioned in
this/these blind spot/s and the XC2900-F6C will be low.
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Generally speaking, it is impossible to make accurate predictions of
performance of mobile RFID systems located in any given environment, which
attributes to the complexity of electromagnetic radiation, including signal source
frequency stability, antenna radiation patterns, antenna side lobe issues,
application environments, etc.). Following advices on specific environment and
application scenarios are provided with an aim to optimize the RFID system
performance:
Consider carefully the environmental factors, including building materials,
operation period, window and pipeline configuration. The RF field patterns and
read distance may be affected by the nearby metal objects, such as household
appliances, device and metal frame.
Ensuring that objects to be identified is positioned within the valid read
range of the XC2900-F6C for minimum 100ms (for XCTF-5000 series
transponder).
The packaging or embedded non-conductor materials are related to the
optimal length of antenna. The basic idea is: the transponders are embedded in
non-conductor medium which dielectric constant generally is greater than the
dielectric constant in the air, resulting in that effective wavelengths are shorter
than the valid wavelength in the air. When the effective electrical length of the
transponders is adjusted to the optimal value (the maximum read distance which
the XC2900-F6C configuration supports), the transponders should be embedded
in non conductor medium or other substrates, and the electric length of antenna
should be adjusted toward the smaller angle in order to achieve the best
performance equivalent to that of transponders positioned in the air. On the
contrary, if effective electric length of the transponder antenna is adjusted to the
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optimal length in non-conductor medium, the optimal electric length in the air
should be adjusted to achieve the maximum electric length.
Keep the transponders away from chemicals. Contacted with some
chemicals, e.g. alcohol, at room temperature, the transponders performance will
not be affected. However, when the storage or operating temperature is high, the
chemicals might erode the transponders.
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10.Transportation & Storage
10.1. Transportation
The transportation of the XC2900-F6C should meet the road transport, rail
transport, air freight, water transport, and other relevant requirements.
10.2. Storage
Choose a storage location for the XC2900-F6C that meets these
requirements:
User temperature: -10
to 40 ;
Humidity: 5% ~ 80%, non-condensing;
Avoid drastic temperature changes, acidic gas and other hazardous
gases;
Lithium battery for the XC2900-F6C is of self-discharge characteristics.
Remove the battery from the handheld devices which will not be used for a long
period. Choose a location for the battery that meets these requirements:
a User temperature: -10
to 40 ;
b Humidity: 5% ~ 80%, non-condensing;
10.3. Package of the XC2900-F6C
The XC2900-F6C is packed in a box which is suitable for turnover box
transportation.
10.4. Unpacking the XC2900-F6C
Keep the package and the packing materials in good condition after unpacking
the XC2900-F6C for future storage and transportation.
The accessories and the XC2900-F6C are contained in the package;
check that the accessories and the XC2900-F6C are complete.
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11.After sale service
11.1. After sale Service
Contact your Invengo Representative if problem/s arising in using the
XC2900-F6C can’t be solved.
Provide the following information, when you your Invengo Representative:
Model
Serial number
Modification to the reader or the Transponders
Application software information
11.2. Additional Information
To return the XC2900-F6C for repair, your Invengo representative will give
you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Please write the RMA on the
product package and put a note with the RMA inside the package in order to
ensure the returned product will be processed in time.
Carefully pack the XC2900-F6C and its accessories and put them into
the original antistatic foam package; Find a package that has equal protective
measures if the original package is unavailable;
Cover the items in the package with filling materials;
Put a note with your RMA number in the package;
Mark the RMA number and “Fragile” on the package.
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FCC Warning:
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.
NOTE: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement the
XC2900-F6C Handheld Reader has been tested for body-worn Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR
requirements and has established that these requirements. RF Exposure
Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET
65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in
CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from
radio frequency devices
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