Technology Solutions 1166 1166 Bluetooth Rugged UHF RFID Reader. Models 1166-AS1 and 1166-AX1 User Manual User guide

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USER GUIDE:1166 BLUETOOTH® UHF RFID READERwww.tsl.comDesign • Development • Manufacture

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 3HistoryVersion Date Modiﬁcations1.00 29/03/2016 Document creationCONTENTIntroduction 4Parts of the 1166 UHF Reader 4Using the 1166 UHF Reader 5Battery Installation or Removal 5Charging and USB Connection 6Setting up the 1166 Docking Station Kit 6Using the 1166 Docking Station 6Button Operation 7Primary button Click and Hold 7Secondary Button Double Click and Hold 7Reading Transponders 8Status LEDs 9Connections 10Bluetooth® wireless technology connection 10Embedded SD Card 11Summary 11Auto Run File (AUTO.TXT) 11Log File (LOG.TXT) 11Software Development 13Troubleshooting and Maintenance 14Maintenance 14Troubleshooting 14Regulatory information 15Information to the user – FCC 15RF Exposure Guidelines 15Canadian Warning Statements 15Laser Warning 17Health and Safety Recommendations 18Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 19Warranty 19About TSL 21www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 4Technology Solutions’ 1166 UHF Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand alone or paired with a Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled host device. It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders.INTRODUCTIONPARTS OF THE 1166 UHF READERPop-Loq ConnectorStatus LEDsTrigger ButtonUHF AntennaFIGURE 1: Parts of the 1166 UHF ReaderWARNINGLASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASERPRODUCT.LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN. LASER KLASSE 2. LUMIÈRE LASER - NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU. APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2. 630-680nm, 1mWBattery coverLanyard loopConnection Status LEDPower ButtonLaser Warning Labelwww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 5USING THE 1166 UHF READERBATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVALTo access the battery, ﬁrst remove the battery cover by squeezing together the sliders as shown in ﬁgure 3. The battery can them be removed by pulling on the battery tab and sliding it out.FIGURE 2: Releasing the battery coverFIGURE 3: Battery RemovalBattery pull tabwww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 6USING THE 1166 UHF READERCHARGING AND USB CONNECTIONSETTING UP THE 1166 DOCKING STATION KITThe 1166 UHF Reader kit uses a dedicated Docking Station for charging and synchronisation. The Docking Station Kit includes the dock, a power supply unit and a Mini USB cable. A separately purchased IEC mains cable is also required. The Mini USB cable and power cable are inserted into the 1166 Docking Station in the orientation shown below. Note that both cables plug into the back of the docking station at a slight upwards angle.FIGURE 5: Attaching the Micro USB cableUSING THE 1166 DOCKING STATIONTo dock the 1166 UHF Reader, slide it into the docking station in the direction shown:1166-CRD-01-KIT:65W Power SupplyMini USB Cable1166 Docking StationFIGURE 4: Components required for charging the 1166 UHF Reader IEC Mains Cable(region speciﬁc)www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 7USING THE 1166 UHF READERBUTTON OPERATIONThe 1166 UHF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action which can be initiated bydifferent button clicks: By default, the Primary action scans for UHF transponders, whilst the Secondary actioninitiates the laser barcode scanner (Barcode scanning is only available with the 2D Imager Antenna variant). Whichoperation is performed depends on the way in which the button is pressed. The Single and Double press buttonoptions are also programmable.PRIMARY BUTTON CLICK AND HOLD - UHF Transponder ReadThe primary button click is a standard button action: ●To initiate a primary button click press and hold the trigger button. ●To terminate a primary button click release the trigger button.In the default conﬁguration the 1166 UHF Reader scans for UHF transponders as the primary function. The 1166UHF Reader will continue to scan for UHF transponders while the button is pressed. It will stop scanning once thebutton is released (and the current operation completes).SECONDARY BUTTON DOUBLE CLICK AND HOLD – Barcode Scan (2D Imager Variant only)The secondary button click is a single click quickly followed by a second press (press-release-press). ●To initiate a secondary button click press then release then press and hold the trigger button. ●To terminate a secondary button click release the trigger button.In the default conﬁguration the 1166 UHF Reader scans for barcodes as the secondary function. The 1166 UHFReader will continue to scan for a barcode while the button is pressed. It will stop scanning when any of thefollowing conditions are met: ●A barcode is scanned. ●The button is released. ●The barcode engine times out.>>>>>www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 8USING THE 1166 UHF READERREADING TRANSPONDERSRFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the1166 UHF Reader. The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, andthe number of transponders in the ﬁeld.The UHF reader readstransponders in frontof the antennaFIGURE 6: Antenna location and read directionwww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 9LED INDICATING CONNECTION STATUSSTATUS LEDSUSING THE 1166 UHF READERFIGURE 7: Location of Status LEDsLEDS INDICATINGCHARGING STATUSLEDS INDICATING TAG/BARCODE READBattery Charging, battery level less than 25%Battery Charging, battery level between 75 and 99%Battery Charging, battery level between 25 and 50%Battery Charging, battery level between 50 and 75%Battery Fully ChargedAll off - Not ChargingOff - The reader is not awakeFlashing - Reader is awake but there is no connectionOn - Reader is awake and connected to a hostTag/barcode successfully readAll off - nothing readwww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 10BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONThe 1166 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID Reader is compatible with many other Bluetooth® wireless technologyenabled host devices including Android, Windows CE, Windows Mobile 5/6.1/6.5 and Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XPCONNECTIONSThe connection to the 1166 is either via Bluetooth or USB. Bluetooth connections use either a Virtual Com Port (VCP) or via the iAP protocol for Apple devices. Over USB only VCP is available. For VCP the connection is established at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and RTS/CTS (hardware) ﬂow control.www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 11EMBEDDED SD CARDThe 1166 Rugged Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader is factory ﬁtted with an embedded 2GB internal NAND storage SD card, allowing millions of tags to be stored with time and date stamping.By default the SD card is presented as a mass storage device when the 1166 is docked into a cradle connected over USB to a host computer. This allows rapid download of log data and editing of the Auto Run File. The standard ASCII 2 SD card commands can still be used, but only when the SD card is not in mass storage mode.SUMMARYOnce an SD card is installed and logging is enabled a log ﬁle is created on the SD card. The ﬁle is located at the root of the card and called “LOG.TXT”. All the lines from every response to every command that is executed by the reader (including those performed from trigger actions) are appended to the end of the ﬁle. Events such as Power up are also appended to the ﬁle. The ASCII 2 Read Log File command (‘.rl’) is provided to enable or disable logging, to read the log ﬁle from the card or to delete the log ﬁle from the card.Please note that the log ﬁle can quickly become large relative to the speed at which it can be downloaded using the Read Log File Command. Start of a sample log output:LOG FILE (LOG.TXT)DT: 2013-11-15T16:46:58EV: Log File createdCS: .ws -sa4 -sbepc -sd300833B2DDD9014000000000 -sl06 -so0002 -sts2 -dbepc -da330DE29525C0210005F5F88A -dl06 -do0002WW: 0ME: No Transponder foundER:005DT: 2013-11-15T17:58:28EV: DisconnectedDT: 2013-11-15T17:59:28EV: SleepDT: 2013-11-18T09:18:21Once an SD card is installed an Auto Run ﬁle can be created on the SD card. The Auto Run ﬁle contains a list of ASCII 2 commands that are executed as the 1166 powers up. The ﬁle should be located at the root of the card and called “AUTO.TXT”. Although the ﬁle can contain any valid ASCII 2 commands, one per line, it is intended that these have the take no action ‘-x’ ﬂag speciﬁed to allow the default parameters for any command to be changed from the ﬁrmware defaults as the unit boots without actually executing the command.For example to change the carrier power of the inventory command from 29dBm to 20dBm‘.iv -o20 -x’ would be appended to the Auto Run ﬁle. As is the behaviour with command parameters this will set the output power for the inventory command until a new value is sent with this command. Therefore the inventories executed by the trigger, which executes ‘.iv’ will use the modiﬁed output power.The Auto Run ﬁle can be manually created on the card before it is inserted into the 1166 or the ASCII 2 command Write Command to Auto Run File ‘.wa’ can be used. The Read Auto Run File ‘.ra’ can be used to read back the contents of the Auto Run ﬁle or delete the ﬁle from the card.AUTO RUN FILE (AUTO.TXT)www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 12EMBEDDED SD CARDEV: Wake upCS: .al –dlonOK:DT: 2013-11-18T09:19:22EV: SleepDT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42EV: Wake upDT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42EV: Connected USBCS: .al –dlonOK:CS: .iv LCMD 000000 -qss0 –qtaEP: 330DE29525C0210005F5F8F2EP: 221001500000000000000027OK:www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 13SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTTo make full use of the functionality of the 1166 UHF Reader, a customised software application will be required.The new 1166 Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol for faster and easierapplication development. This sophisticated parameterised ASCII protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the Bluetooth® reader. This approach enables multiple tag operations executed using simple pre-conﬁgured ASCII commands which not only speeds integration of the reader into applications but also abstracts the developer from some of the complexities of the underlying Native API. Simple, text based commands are sent to the reader and responses are returned as text. This allows straightforward access to RFID tag functions such as inventory, read and write. Details of the ASCII command mode are available for download from https://www.tsl.com/1166-downloads/ .www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 14MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTINGFor trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 1166 UHF Reader: ●Protect the 1166 UHF Reader from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hotday, and keep it away from heat sources.TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCESymptoms Possible cause ActionNothing happens when the trigger button is pressed.If the LEDs are not on then the battery may be ﬂat.Charge the 1166 UHF Reader. The 1166 UHF Reader may have button actions disabled.Check the 1166 UHF Reader conﬁguration and restore to defaults if unsure. The orange LED ﬂashes rapidly when charging. There is a battery fault. Replace the battery pack.The battery pack temperature is outside recommended limits.Ensure that charging only occurs between 5°C and 40°C. The host Bluetooth® discovery does not ﬁnd the 1166 UHF Reader. The 1166 UHF Reader has powered off.Press the trigger button and ensure the blue LED is ﬂashing.The 1166 UHF Reader is out of range.Move the 1166 UHF Reader closer to the host.The Bluetooth® friendly name of the 1166 UHF Reader has been changed.Check the Bluetooth® friendly name or restore the 1166 UHF Reader to factory defaults if unsure.Opening the Bluetooth® virtual com port does not connect to the 1166 UHF Reader.The host has paired to a different Bluetooth® device.Pair to the required 1166 UHF Reader.The host Bluetooth® function has an error.Warm boot the host. If this does not help, delete the 1166 UHF Reader from the favourites list and re-pair.Bluetooth® pairing fails. The PIN on the 1166 UHF Reader has been changedSet the Bluetooth® PIN to a known valuewww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 15INFORMATION TO THE USER – FCCFCC warning statement: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.To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this unit must be operated in the hand with aminimum separation of 20cm from the body and other persons. Other operating conﬁgurations should be avoided.This unit must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter / antenna except thosealready approved in this ﬁling. Handheld conﬁgurations that provide no belt-clips or other body-worn accessoriesand only transmit while in the hand and that maintain 20cm from the body, excluding hands, wrists, feet andankles, are allowed.Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipmentREGULATORY INFORMATIONRF EXPOSURE GUIDELINESSafety information – To reduce RF exposure only use the device in accordance with the instructions supplied.CANADIAN WARNING STATEMENTSEnglish“Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using anantenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by IndustryCanada.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain shouldbe so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than thatnecessary for successful communication.”“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.”French“Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pourl’émetteur par Industrie Canada.Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autreswww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 16utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotroperayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissementd’une communication satisfaisante.”“Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareilsradio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit acceptertout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.”REGULATORY INFORMATION www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 17LASER WARNINGA warning label is also shown on the back of the antenna when a barcode reader is ﬁtted.The barcode reader module complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to LaserNotice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, EN60825-1:2007 and IEC60825-1:2001 (Ed.1.2)Avoid unnecessary exposure to the laser light.Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speciﬁed herein may resultin hazardous laser light exposure.Caution: Viewing the illumination from the barcode reader with optical instruments may result in increased hazard.REGULATORY INFORMATION www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 18Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury, follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury. ●Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion ●Maintain a natural position ●Reduce or eliminate excessive force ●Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach Perform tasks at correct heights ●Reduce or eliminate vibration ●Reduce or eliminate direct pressure ●Provide adjustable workstations ●Provide adequate clearance ●Provide a suitable working environment ●Improve work procedures. For vehicle installation and use An air bag inﬂates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inﬂates, serious injury could result. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (including safety systems). Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.Power Supply Use only TSL-approved cradles, chargers and power supplies with the 1166 UHF Reader. Use of an alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device, void the warranty for the product and may be dangerous. HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONSwww.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 19For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL for recycling. For information onhow to return product please contact TSL.WARRANTYWASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)(A) WarrantyTSL’s hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by TSL in writing, provided the Product remains unmodiﬁed and is operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product modiﬁed or designed to meet speciﬁc customer speciﬁcations (“Custom Products”), remanufactured products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as provided in the applicable Product speciﬁcation in effect at the time of purchase or in the accompanying software license. (B) Spare PartsSpare parts (i.e. parts, components, or subassemblies sold by TSL for use in the service and maintenance of Products) are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Spare parts may be new or originate from returned units under the conditions set forth in subsection D below.(C) Repair of TSL branded hardware For repairs on TSL branded hardware Products under this Agreement, including repairs covered by warranty, the repair services provided are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of the Product for a period of thirty (30) days from the shipment date of the repaired Product, or until the end of the original warranty period, whichever is longer. Any such defects shall be notiﬁed to TSL in writing within 7 days of the same becoming apparent.(D) Product Service Products may be serviced or manufactured with parts, components, or subassemblies that originate from returned products and that have been tested as meeting applicable speciﬁcations for equivalent new material and Products. The sole obligation of TSL for defective hardware Products is limited to repair or replacement (at TSL’s option) on a “return to base (RTB)” basis with prior TSL authorisation.Customer is responsible for prompt shipment to TSL and assumes all costs and risks associated with this transportation; return shipment to the Customer will be at TSL’s expense. Customer shall be responsible for return shipment charges for product returned where TSL determines there is no defect (“No Defect Found”), or for product returned that TSL determines is not eligible for warranty repair. No charge will be made to Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repairs. TSL is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or reinstallation of any software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by TSL during manufacture of the Product.www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 20(E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repaired component arising from a repair service as provided in Section C above, the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or replaced by TSL. (F) Warranty ProvisionsThe above warranty provisions shall not apply to any Product:(i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modiﬁed, except by TSL’s authorized service personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage, water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by TSL, or failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by TSL;(iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond normal use within the speciﬁed operational and environmental parameters set forth in the applicable Product speciﬁcation; nor shall the above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such as batteries, supplied with the Product.EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE, TSL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of TSL for damages, including but not limited to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the Product or service. TSL’s liability for damages to Buyer or others resulting from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.TSL is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact your local distributor or TSL to have another sent to you.TSL shall not be responsible for any injury, damage or loss of whatever kind caused directly or indirectly by the goods whether as a result of their manufacture, operation, use or otherwise and the customer shall indemnify TSL from any claim arising from any loss suffered by any third party.WARRANTY www.tsl.com

1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.00© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016 21ABOUT TSLTSL designs and manufactures both standard and custom embedded, snap on and standalone peripherals for handheld computer terminals. Embedded technologies include: ●RFID - Low Frequency, High Frequency & UHF ●Bluetooth® wireless technology ●Contact Smartcard ●Fingerprint Biometrics ●1D and 2D Barcode Scanning ●Magnetic Card Readers ●OCR-B and ePassportUtilizing class leading Industrial design, TSL develops products from concept through to high volume manufacture for Blue Chip companies around the world. Using the above technologies TSL develops innovative products in a timely and cost effective manner for a broad range of handheld devices.ABOUT Address: Technology Solutions (UK) Limited, Suite A,Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way,Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GE.United Kingdom.Telephone: +44 1509 238248Fax: +44 1509 214144Email: enquiries@tsl.comWebsite: www.tsl.comCONTACTISO 9001: 2008© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2016. All rights reserved. Technology Solutions (UK) Limited reserves the right to change its products, speciﬁcations and services at any time without notice.www.tsl.com