Technology Solutions 2128 2128 Bluetooth Handheld RFID Reader User Manual

Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2128 Bluetooth Handheld RFID Reader

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USER GUIDE:2128 BLUETOOTH® UHF RFID READERwww.tsl.comDesign • Development • Manufacture
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2TERMS & CONDITIONS© 2018 TSL®. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means,without permission in writing from Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. This includes electronic or mechanical means,such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (TSL®) reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design. TSL® does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination,system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which TSL® products might be used. An impliedlicense exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in TSL® products. TSL® and the TSL® logo areregistered trademarks of TSL®. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.All software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is ona licensed basis. TSL® grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software orfirmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not beassigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of TSL®. No right tocopy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shallnot modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, createa derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permissionfrom TSL®. The user agrees to maintain TSL’s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, andto include the same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user agrees not to decompile,disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof.iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registeredin the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designedto connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meetApple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance withsafety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affectwireless performance.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use ofsuch marks by Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those oftheir respective owners.www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 3CONTENTIntroduction 4Parts of the 2128 UHF Reader 4Alternative Configuration of the 2128 UHF Reader 5Using the 2128 UHF RFID Reader 6Battery Installation or Removal 6Antenna Installation or Removal 10Locking the Antenna 11Charging 12Attaching Devices via the ePop-Loq® Mount 13Button Operation 14Reading Transponders 15Status LED 16Connections 17USB Connection 17Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Connection 19Comparison of Bluetooth® Operating Modes 20Changing the Bluetooth® Operating Mode 21Setting up a Bluetooth® Connection with an Apple Product 23Micro SD Card 28Installation and Removal 28Auto Run File (AUTO.TXT) 28Log File (LOG.TXT) 29Software Development 30Troubleshooting and Maintenance 31Maintenance 31Troubleshooting 31Regulatory Information 32Information to the User – FCC 32RF Exposure Guidelines 32Canadian Warning Statements 32Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE 33Laser Warning 34Health and Safety Recommendations 35Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 36Warranty 36About TSL® 38About 38Contact 38www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 4The TSL® 2128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used in batch mode using an optional Micro SD card, or can be connected via USB through the ePop-Loq® socket, or connected to a host device via Bluetooth®. The 2128 can read and write to EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID transponders.INTRODUCTIONPARTS OF THE 2128 UHF READERAntenna release latchDocking connectorStatus LEDsTrigger ButtonUHF AntennaFigure 1: Parts of the 2128 UHF ReaderePop-Loq® socketTrigger HandleMain Bodywww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 5ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OF THE 2128 UHF READERUHF Antenna with 2D ImagerFigure 2: Parts of the 2128 UHF ReaderINTRODUCTIONWARNING!LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.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, 1mWwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 6BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVALThe battery is charged using a docking station and therefore is unlikely to need to be changed onceinstalled. To access the battery compartment the grip handle must first be removed.Handle release sliderFigure 3: Remove handleThe battery compartment has a release latch. The direction to push is shown in the diagram below.Figure 4: Handle release latch operationUSING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 7USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERFigure 5: Slide handle offFigure 6: Remove battery coverwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 8USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERThe battery contacts need to be face down at the top of the battery to meet the contacts shown in the image below.Figure 7: Battery placementFigure 8: Battery in positionwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 9USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READEROnce the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are: ●Align the battery cover using the indents in the cover to the pips on the case ●Push the battery cover down into position ●Slide the grip handle back onto the main unit ●The release latches will audibly ‘click’ to indicate the grip handle is securely in placeFigure 9: Replace battery coverFigure 10: Slide handle into positionwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 10USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERANTENNA INSTALLATION OR REMOVALThe antenna can be detached from the main body of the reader. To remove the antenna, ensure that the reader ispowered off, then move the release latch and antenna in the directions indicated in the diagrams below.Figure 11: Antenna release latch operationAntenna release latch Detach antenna in this directionFigure 12: Antenna release latch locationwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 11USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERLOCKING THE ANTENNAThe antenna can be locked into position using an M2.5x5mm Torx pan head screw.Insert antenna locking screw hereFigure 13: Antenna locking screw locationwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 12USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERCHARGINGTo comply with international shipping regulations, all batteries included with TSL® products are discharged to less than 30% of their maximum capacity when shipped. It is therefore important that the unit is fully charged before using your 2128 UHF Reader for the first time.The 2128 UHF Reader can be charged using the dedicated 2128 Docking Station. The Docking Station has an input for power and a Mini USB connector for data communications. Figure 14: Charging the 2128 UHF Readerwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 13USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERATTACHING DEVICES VIA THE EPOP-LOQ® MOUNTCustom ePop-Loq® cases from TSL® allow smartphones and mobile terminals to be physically attached to the 2128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader and share direct electrical connections between the two devices.Figure 15: ePop-Loq® component partsFigure 16: Attaching/Detaching an ePop-Loq® casePress in this direction to fitTO FIT A DEVICE WITH AN EPOP-LOQ® CASE TO A TSL® READER:1. Ensure the phone / mobile terminal is fitted into its ePop-Loq® case before attaching the case to the 2128 UHF RFID Reader. This prevents over-flexing of the case.2. Make sure all of the contacts - on both the ePop-Loq® socket and stud - are clean and free from dirt or debris.3. Align the ePop-Loq® stud with the ePop-Loq® socket - ensuring that the front of the host device is pointing towards the antenna - and press the two parts together until they click into place.4. To remove the ePop-Loq® case, pull in the opposite direction. Do not twist the devices when separating.ePop-Loq® studePop-Loq® socketPull in this direction to releaseEnsure contacts are clean and free from dirt or debrisePop-Loq® caseFront of the host devicewww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 14USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERBUTTON OPERATIONThe 2128 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 2128 UHF Reader scans for UHF transponders as the primary function. The 2128UHF 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 Antenna 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 2128 UHF Reader scans for barcodes as the secondary function. The 2128 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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 15USING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERREADING TRANSPONDERSThe 2128 UHF Reader can read and write to UHF RFID transponders when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 2128 UHF Reader and the read zone is in front of the antenna.The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, and the number of transponders in the field.The UHF reader readstransponders in frontof the antennaFigure 17: Antenna location and read directionwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 16STATUS LEDThe status LEDs on the top of the 2128 UHF Reader provides an indication of the operating status of the 2128UHF Reader.LED StatusBlue slow flash (50% on, 50% off) The reader is awake but there is no connectionBlue constant The reader is awake and connected to a hostShort green flash The reader has successfully read a tag or barcode or executed the alert commandGreen slow flash (50% on, 50% off) Antenna errorOrange slow flash (50% on, 50% off) Battery low warning (<10% capacity remaining), please recharge immediatelyOrange short single slow flash Battery charging with battery level less than 33%Orange short double flash Battery charging with battery level less than or equal to 66%Orange short triple flash Battery charging with battery level greater than 66%Orange rapid flash There is a charge error / battery faultOrange constant The reader is fully chargedAll off The reader is off and not chargingUSING THE 2128 UHF RFID READERCharge statusCharge status Read indicatorBluetooth® statusFigure 18: Location of status LEDswww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 17USB CONNECTIONOVERVIEWCONNECTIONSThe connection to the 2128 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.The 2128 UHF RFID Reader has an ePop-Loq® mount which allows compatible devices with custom applications to communicate with the reader via USB instead of Bluetooth®. ●USB connection will be passed through ePop-Loq® to the attached device (via a custom ePop-Loq® case). ●The factory default mode for the 2128 ePop-Loq USB connection is charge-only. ●USB data connection to the 2128 requires a custom application that supports the TSL® ASCII protocol over USB. ●If the 2128 UHF RFID READER is placed into the charge cradle whilst a device is attached to the ePop-Loq, the USB data connection will be disconnected, and both the 2128 and the attached device will charge.ePop-Loq® provides USB data and charge connection between host device and UHF RFID ReaderFigure 19: The ePop-Loq® systemwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 18CONNECTIONSCHANGING THE USB OPERATING MODEThe factory default mode for the 2128 ePop-Loq is charge-only. It is planned to release configuration applications to switch the USB operating mode in an easy manner, but for now the USB operating mode may be changed by adding commands to an AUTO.TXT file placed in the root directory of a Micro SD card in the reader.Set USB mode to Charge-and-Data: 1. Create a blank AUTO.TXT file.2. Add the following command to the AUTO.TXT file (without quotation marks):“.fd -ep cd”3. Place the AUTO.TXT within the the root directory of a Micro SD card in the reader.4. Restart the readerN.B. The ePop-Loq USB mode is non-volatile and the command may be safely removed from the AUTO.TXT file after it has been run once.USB OPERATING MODESThe ePop-Loq on the 2128 can be configured in one of two modes – Charge-Only or Charge-and-Data. Please ensure the mode required is correctly configured. ●Charge-Only mode: Both the 2128 UHF Reader and the mounted device will be charged when docked in the charging cradle, but will never use the USB data connection. ●Charge-and-Data mode: Compatible devices will use the USB data connection when not in the charging cradle. Note that USB data connection to the 2128 requires a custom application that supports the TSL® ASCII protocol over USB.N.B. The USB connector on the charging cradle is always available when the 2128 is docked.Set USB mode to Charge-Only: 1. Create a blank AUTO.TXT file.2. Add the following command to the AUTO.TXT file (without quotation marks):“.fd -ep co”3. Place the AUTO.TXT within the the root directory of a Micro SD card in the reader.4. Restart the readerwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 19BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONCOMPATIBLE APPLE PRODUCT MODELSOTHER COMPATIBLE PRODUCTSThe 2128 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 XP/Vista/7/8/10.Figure 20: Compatible Apple ProductsCONNECTIONS www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 20CONNECTIONSCOMPARISON OF BLUETOOTH® OPERATING MODESOur UHF RFID Bluetooth® readers support two modes of operation over Bluetooth®. When connected via USB the reader always supports the TSL® ASCII 2 protocol, but when connected over Bluetooth® the reader can either be set to use the TSL® ASCII 2 protocol (Bluetooth® SPP Mode) or it can appear as a Bluetooth® keyboard (Bluetooth® HID Mode).The comparison chart below is designed to help you understand the differences between the two operating modes:Bluetooth® SPP ModeBluetooth® HID ModeApps need to be written with specific support for the ReaderApps can use the Reader without modificationThe Reader can be discovered and paired in the Bluetooth Settings or from within the App but the App controls the connection ●Connects when instructed by the App ●Disconnects when instructed by the App ●The reader powers off when no longer connected and idle ●The App needs to connect to restoreReader is discovered and paired in the Host Bluetooth Settings (often appears as a Keyboard) ●After pairing the reader connects automatically ●If idle the reader sleeps and the connection is dropped ●The reader, when woken, automatically reconnects to the host device Apps receive and interpret TSL® ASCII 2 Protocol responses when the user triggers a UHF or barcode scanApps receive input as Key strokes from the reader including Tab and Return/Enter keysThe App can respond and react intelligently to responses e.g. ●duplicate responses can be ignored or counted ●incoming tag data can be truncated, stripped or transformed into alternative representations: Hex, ASCII, GS1 EPC URI, etc…The reader types text for each barcode/UHF scan received ●The tag values can be returned in Hex or ASCII representations ●Up to 2 Additional characters can be inserted before and after the text sent ●The reader cannot truncate or strip values from tag dataThe App can change the Reader’s behaviour The Reader can only send scanned data to the host, the host cannot change the reader’s behaviourThe Reader’s behaviour and command parameters are controlled in real time by the App e.g. the trigger action can change to suit the task that the User is performing; the App can allow the User to specify Inventory output powerThe Reader’s behaviour, such as the action of the reader’s trigger switch, the inventory output power, the idle sleep timeout and other command parameters can be configured only once at start-up.Configuration is held within the App (any configuration in the AUTO.TXT is likely to be overridden by the App settings)All configuration is held in an AUTO.TXT file stored on the (optional) SD card. Removing the SD card or deleting the AUTO.TXT and power-cycling the unit restores default settings.All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-Card is fitted.All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-card is fitted.www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 21CONNECTIONSCHANGING THE BLUETOOTH® OPERATING MODETSL® Bluetooth® UHF RFID Readers can be operated in SPP mode where the Reader is controlled by a custom-written application or in HID mode, where the Reader behaves like a Bluetooth® Keyboard. The HID mode has two variantsi :1. HID mode Compatible with Android, Windows and Apple devices2. HID Apple mode Compatible only with Apple devices providing an on-screen keyboard toggleThe Bluetooth® operating mode of a TSL® UHF RFID Reader can be changed using the steps detailed below.PREPARATION:Download and install the “TSL® PC Firmware Downloader” from the Reader product download page (free, one time, registration required): www.tsl.com/2128-downloads TO SWITCH TO BLUETOOTH® HID MODE: ●First delete existing pairings to the UHF reader ●Launch the Firmware Downloader (Desktop Firmware Loader) ●Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. ●The driver should install automatically (*) ●The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn arrived”) ●Select Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID mode or Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID Apple mode (wait for the process to complete) ●Disconnect the UHF reader from the computer (unplug USB) ●Wake the UHF reader (pull trigger, blue flashing LED) ●Pair to the reader on the device (it typically appears as a keyboard icon and connects automatically) ●Scanned data should now be typed into the current application on the deviceTO SWITCH TO BLUETOOTH® SPP MODE: ●First delete existing pairings to the UHF reader ●Launch the downloader (Desktop Firmware Loader) ●Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. ●The driver should install automatically (*) ●The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn arrived”) ●Select Action>Reset Bluetooth to SPP mode (wait for the process to complete) ●Disconnect the UHF reader from the computer (unplug USB) ●Wake the UHF reader (pull trigger, blue flashing LED) ●Pair to the reader on the device ●Launch an Application (e.g. RFID Explorer) to use the reader(*) if not download from here http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htmwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 22CONNECTIONSFURTHER INFORMATION Further information can be found from the Reader Download pages (free, one-time, registration required - see links above) Application Note – Bluetooth® HID mode: Provides further examples for configuring HID modeApplication Note – Using the Micro SD log and auto-run files: Describes using the AUTO.TXTTSL® ASCII Protocol 2.4 Rev B : Details all the commands including for HID .st,.hs,.hc, and .hdIf you encounter any issue while following the above procedure please contact support@tsl.com providing the following information: ● The serial number of the UHF Reader ● The Firmware version of the UHF Reader ● The step at which the procedure failed ● A description of the fault that occurred iFirmware requirements: 1128 - v4.2.7 or greater; 1153 – v2.1.7 or greater; 1166 – v1.1.6 or greaterwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 23VIEW LIST OF BLUETOOTH® DEVICES (iOS 7)BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONiPad® : ●Go to the Settings App.Figure 22: Select Bluetooth® settingsFigure 23: List of devices in Bluetooth® settings ●Go to the Settings App. ●Select the Bluetooth® settings in the left hand column.Figure 21: List of devices in Bluetooth® settingsiPod® / iPhone® : ●Tap on the Bluetooth® row to be taken to the Bluetooth® settingsSETTING UP A BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCTAwaken the 2128 UHF Reader by squeezing the trigger, which is confirmed by the flashing of the blue LED. To pair with your iOS device, navigate to the Bluetooth® option within the Settings menu on your iOS device.www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 24iPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 24: Identify deviceAfter successfully pairing with the 2128 UHF Reader the device will be shown as ‘connected’. iPod® / iPhone®Figure 25: Device connectediPad®Open TSL’s RFID Explorer App. The RFID Explorer App can be downloaded from the App Store. PAIR WITH TSL® BLUETOOTH® DEVICEBLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONIn the list of Bluetooth® devices, the 2128 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number (2128-xxxxxx). Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader. If RFID Explorer is installed on your device then a prompt will appear requesting a connection to the newly addedreader. Choose ‘Allow’ to launch RFID Explorer or ‘Ignore’ if the device is to be used with a different App.iPod® / iPhone®Figure 26: Allow connectioniPad®www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 25BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONIf the app is starting up for the first time, no reader will be selected. To select a reader, tap on ‘Change Reader’ in the menu to the left (iPad®) or ‘Paired Readers’ (iPod®/iPhone®).iPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 27: TSL® RFID Explorer App on first load - no reader selectedIf you have a reader selected from your device’s Bluetooth® settings as previously shown, continue from Figure 28. If the ‘No devices are available’ message in Figure 25 appears, you can also connect to a device through the RFID Explorer app. Press the + sign presented in the top right corner of the Select Reader section/screen.iPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 28: No devices are availablewww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 26BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONiPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 29: Select the Reader to useThis will open a ‘Select An Accessory’ dialog box. There may be a small delay in loading available readers.Once the available readers have loaded select the 2128 UHF reader.A list of compatible and currently paired Bluetooth® devices will appear. Select the device to be used with the RFID Explorer App. iPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 30: List of paired Bluetooth® deviceswww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 27The selected device’s image will appear, accompanied by relevant device information. The ‘Inventory’, ‘Read/ Write’, ‘Commands’ and ‘Find a Tag’ features can now be explored. To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 2128 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth® connection if the reader is not to be used for a significant period of time.BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONiPod® / iPhone®iPad®Figure 31: 2128 UHF Reader selected and ready to usewww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 28An optional Micro SD card can be installed in to the 2128 reader. The card should be SD/SDHC compatible, FAT16 or FAT32, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB.The card is inserted into the marked slot in the battery compartment. The Micro SD card slot is spring loaded. After inserting the card into the slot, push and release the card once to lock the card into the holder. Once locked in a further push and release a will eject the card and it can then be removed from the slot.MICRO SD CARDINSTALLATION AND REMOVALFigure 32: Micro SD Card Insertion and RemovalOnce 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 2128 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 2128 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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 29MICRO SD CARDOnce 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: 2013-11-18T09:18:21EV: 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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 30SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTTo make full use of the functionality of the 2128 UHF Reader, a customised software application will be required.The new 2128 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 www.tsl.com/2128-downloads.www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 31MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTINGFor trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 2128 UHF Reader: ●Protect the 2128 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 yellow button is pressed.If the LEDs are not on then the battery may be flat.Charge the 2128 UHF Reader. The 2128 UHF Reader may have button actions disabled.Check the 2128 UHF Reader configuration and restore to defaults if unsure. Other. Work through Troubleshooting Guide on TSL® WebsiteThe 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 2128 UHF Reader. The 2128 UHF Reader has powered off.Press the yellow button and ensure the blue LED is flashing.The 2128 UHF Reader is out of range.Move the 2128 UHF Reader closer to the host.The Bluetooth® friendly name of the 2128 UHF Reader has been changed.Check the Bluetooth® friendly name or restore the 2128 UHF Reader to factory defaults if unsure.Opening the Bluetooth® virtual com port does not connect to the 2128 UHF Reader.The host has paired to a different Bluetooth® device.Pair to the required 2128 UHF Reader.The host Bluetooth® function has an error.Warm boot the host. If this does not help, delete the 2128 UHF Reader from the favourites list and re-pair.Bluetooth® pairing fails. The PIN on the 2128 UHF Reader has been changedSet the Bluetooth® PIN to a known valueOther symptoms. Other fault. Run ASCII Remote Diagnostic and email result to support@tsl.com along with a description of the problem.www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 32INFORMATION 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.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 an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.”“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject 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 undesired operation of the device.”French“Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’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)www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 33l’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.”KOREA WARNING STATEMENT FOR CLASS B ITEREGULATORY INFORMATION www.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 34LASER 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 emitted from the barcode reader.Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.Caution: Viewing the illumination from the barcode reader with optical instruments may result in increased hazard.REGULATORY INFORMATIONWARNING!LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.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, 1mWwww.tsl.com
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 35Ergonomic 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 2128 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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 36For 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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 37(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
2128 UHF RFID Reader User Guide V1.10Copyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 38ABOUT TSL®ABOUT CONTACTISO 9001: 2015Technology Solutions UK Ltd (TSL®) is a leading manufacturer of high performance mobile RFID readers used to identify and track products, assets, data or personnel.For over two decades, TSL® has delivered innovative data capture solutions to Fortune 500 companies around the world using a global network of distributors and system integrators. Specialist in-house teams design all aspects of the finished products and software ecosystems, including electronics, firmware, application development tools, RF design and injection mould tooling.TSL® is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.TSL®Address: Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd, 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.comCopyright © 2018 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. 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

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