Opticon Sensors Europe 1989 Handheld RF-ID Tag Reader User Manual PHLIDTBO

Opticon Sensors Europe BV Handheld RF-ID Tag Reader PHLIDTBO

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User manual supplement

SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE1The changes for PHL2700 RF-ID in comparison to the standard PHL2700, (displayed in bold text) concerns:Chapter 1 added RF-ID technolgyChapter 2 updated details of terminalChapter 3 use different softwareChapter 4 added scanning instructions for RF-IDChapter 5 unchangedChapter 6 added RF-ID specificationsupdated batteryspecificationsChapter 7 added troubleshooting for RF-ID scanningChapter 8 new terminal article codenew software article codePHL2700-rf-id-ver1-00 / printed 01 03This supplement should be used togetherwith the user’s manual for PHL2700.This supplement describes the RF-ID feature of the PHL2700 and providesadditional information or changes of thegeneral functioning of PHL2700-RFID terminal in comparison to the standardPHL2700 terminal.The exact behavior of the terminaldepends on the installed user application.For instructions about applications pleaseconsult the documentation of that software.Read this supplement for RF-ID and theuser’s manual for PHL2700 carefullybefore using the terminal, to maximise the efficiency of this terminal.CAUTION: This user’s manual is preliminary and may berevised or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.Laser Terminal PHL 2700with RF - IdentificationfeatureRF-ID SUPPLEMENTCopyright 2003, Opticon Sensors Europe B.V.All rights reserved.
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATUREThe terminal is a compact, programmablehandheld terminal, and is well suited for avariety of indoor portable applications. It has abuilt-in laser scanner that can scan all popularbar code labels at varying distances. In addition, the terminal is equipped withRF-ID technology and has RF read/writecapability for various types of RF-ID tags. RF-IDSUPPLEMENTINTRODUCTION1123564789101211131415RF-IDSUPPLEMENTINSTALLATION221. Reading window- laser beam for barcode reading will be emitted from here- antenna for RF-ID reading / writingis located here
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE3The functionality of the terminal is determinedby software, the so-called user application,that is running on the terminal.A tool for developing a user application onthe PC for use on the terminal, as suppliedby Opticon is:C language, consisting of:- Microtec ANSI-C compiler- C library for handheld terminals- RF-ID addon libraryNote!An additional C-library for the PHL2700 with RF-ID feature has been developed,that needs to be used together with the C-compiler and C-library for handheld terminals.Application Generator Potstar will soonsupport Opticon handheld terminals with RF-ID technology.(Contact Opticon for availability)RF-IDSUPPLEMENTOPERATION OF THE TERMINAL32. LCD Displayfor displaying information3. LED indicatorcan be used to indicate results, for examplebar code reading / status of communication4. Power keyfor switching power On/Off5. Trigger key definable by user’s applicationtypical use: dual read key- switches laser beam on for barcode reading- switches RF-ID module on for RF-ID reading/writing6. Quick keys definable by user’s applicationtypical use: menu scroll keys or yes/no input 7. Control keys definable by user’s applicationfor controlling basic functionstypical use as below:CLR : Cancel inputBS : Back spaceS : Shift key“S”on the LCD display indicates the terminal is in the shift mode8. Character keys definable by user’s applicationtypical use: for input of alpha-numeric and punctuation characters9. ENT key definable by user’s applicationtypical use: for confirming input10. Function keys definable by user’s applicationuser programmable keys, to be used together with shift key.typical use as shown on next page11. Battery case coverfor housing main battery12. Optical interface windowfor infra red communication13. Hand strap pillarfor attaching hand strap14. Electrical contactsfor power supply from the cradle IRU2700to terminal 15. RS-232C connectorfor connecting external device, or for systemexpansion, through Opticon RS232 cable
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE4RF-IDSUPPLEMENTSCANNING4Depending on the user application that is running, the terminal can use the RF-ID technology for reading a RF-ID tag or for acombination of reading and writing.The terminal will detect, read, and write the RF-ID tag in the way as defined by theuser.- How to position the terminalThe read direction must be perpendicularto the plane surface of the tag, as shown inthe scan position illustration.- How to read the RF-ID tagPoint the nose of the terminal on the tag.Note that the maximum reading distancedepends on the type of tag. When a tag is not responding to the terminal move the nose to another locationof the tag.- How to write the RF-ID tagMake sure the tag will not move and holdthe terminal stable for the time that it iswriting. If the tag moves out of the antennafield before the writing is completed, thewriting operation will fail.- RF-ID tag reading/writing problemsReduce the distance between the tag and the terminal.Point the terminal to the edge of the tag.Make sure there is only one tag in thereading range.ca. 90ºscan position
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE56.1.1 Electrical specificationsMain battery rechargeable pack: Ni-MHdry cell: Alkaline penliteoptional: other 2 x AA-size penliteMain battery Ni-MH: When having every 10operating time seconds on: 1 sec laser, 0.4 sec. green LED, 0.4 sec. buzzer, 1 sec. RFIDtag reading,0,2 sec. RFIDtag writing, operating time is: approx.22 hoursAlkaline: When having every 10 seconds on: 1 sec laser,0.4 sec. green LED, 0.4 sec. buzzer, 1 sec. RFIDtag reading,0,2 sec. RFIDtag writing,operating time is: approx. 43 hoursDifferent operation conditions affect the operating timeUse of other penlite batteries affect the operating timeBackup battery Lithium (CR2032)Backup battery If fully charged: 30 days backup operating time timeBattery Low voltage indicated on themanagement terminal display.When battery is low the terminal switches off automatically.Charging method Rechargeable Ni-MH pack in terminal via cradleRF-IDSUPPLEMENTSPECIFICATIONS66.1 SPECIFICATIONS TERMINAL6.1.5 Environmental specificationsEmission According to EN50081, part 1Immunity According to EN50082, part 1R&TTE conform I-ETS 300-330Additional specificationsSpecifications RF-ID module (RF-ID tag reading)Reading range up to 15 mm,dependent on type of RF-ID tag.Supported RF Tags at 13.56 MHzPhilips I-CodeTexas Instruments Tag-ItISO 15693Supported RF Tags at 134.2 kHzTexas Instruments TIRIS
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE6RF-IDSUPPLEMENTTROUBLESHOOTING7General checks:Make sure everything is installed properlyCheck the power supply of all devices Is the reading window of the terminal clean?Is the optical window of the cradle clean?Is the RF-ID tag readable,eg. not damaged?Has the terminal been configured toread the type of RF-ID tag? Consultyour application.When the terminal has a problem withreading/writing the RF-ID tag:A metal object is placed direct above or below the RF-ID tag.Remove the metal object or move the tag to an other area.The RF-ID tag is not readDecrease the distance between the tagand the terminal.Point the terminal to the edge of the tag.Make sure there is only one tag in thereading range.Place the nose of the terminal in perpendicular direction with the tag.The RF-ID tag is not recognizedWhen using I-code tag, possibly the tag is in “quiet” mode. Enable the terminal to send a “reset quiet mode” command. (consult docu-mentation of user application)Check if the type of RF-ID tag issupported by the user’s application. If not, enable it. (consult documentationof user application)???7.2 READ OPERATION PROBLEMS
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE7Article CodeTerminal PHL 2700-RFID-13.56 A73800R0045PHL 2700-RFID-134.2 A73800R0110Software development toolsMicrotecANSI-C cross compiler O8010000010C-library for handheld terminals D4030000020including addon PHL2700 - RFID RF-IDSUPPLEMENTORDERINGINFORMATION8
SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE8Opticon Article Code

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