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USER GUIDE:
2128 BLUETOOTH
UHF RFID READER
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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CONTENT
Introduction
Parts of the 2128 UHF Reader
Alternative Configuration of the 2128 UHF Reader
Using the 2128 UHF RFID Reader
Battery Installation or Removal
Antenna Installation or Removal
Locking the Antenna
Charging
Attaching Devices via the ePop-Loq® Mount
Button Operation
Reading Transponders
Status LED
Connections
USB Connection
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Connection
Comparison of Bluetooth® Operating Modes
Changing the Bluetooth® Operating Mode
Setting up a Bluetooth ® Connection with an Apple Product
Micro SD Card
Installation and Removal
Auto Run File (AUTO.TXT)
Log File (LOG.TXT)
Software Development
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Information
Information to the User – FCC
RF Exposure Guidelines
Canadian Warning Statements
Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE
Laser Warning
Health and Safety Recommendations
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Warranty
About TSL®
About 
Contact
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INTRODUCTION
The 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.
PARTS OF THE 2128 UHF READER
Docking connector
Antenna release latch
ePop-Loq socket
®
Main Body
Status LEDs
Trigger Button
Trigger Handle
UHF Antenna
Figure 1: Parts of the 2128 UHF Reader
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ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OF THE 2128 UHF READER
WARNING!
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, 1mW
UHF Antenna with 2D Imager
Figure 2: Parts of the 2128 UHF Reader
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BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL
The battery is charged using a docking station and therefore is unlikely to need to be changed once
installed. To access the battery compartment the grip handle must first be removed.
Handle release slider
Figure 3: Remove handle
The battery compartment has a release latch. The direction to push is shown in the diagram below.
Figure 4: Handle release latch operation
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Figure 5: Slide handle off
Figure 6: Remove battery cover
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The 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 placement
Figure 8: Battery in position
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Once 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 place
Figure 9: Replace battery cover
Figure 10: Slide handle into position
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ANTENNA INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL
The antenna can be detached from the main body of the reader. To remove the antenna, ensure that the reader is
powered off, then move the release latch and antenna in the directions indicated in the diagrams below.
Figure 11: Antenna release latch operation
Detach antenna
in this direction
Antenna release latch
Figure 12: Antenna release latch location
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LOCKING THE ANTENNA
The antenna can be locked into position using an M2.5x5mm Torx pan head screw.
Insert antenna
locking screw here
Figure 13: Antenna locking screw location
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CHARGING
To 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 Reader
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ATTACHING DEVICES VIA THE EPOP-LOQ® MOUNT
Custom 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.
ePop-Loq® stud
ePop-Loq® case
ePop-Loq® socket
Figure 15: ePop-Loq® component parts
TO 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.
Press in this direction to fit
Pull in this direction to release
Front of the host device
Ensure contacts
are clean and free
from dirt or debris
Figure 16: Attaching/Detaching an ePop-Loq® case
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BUTTON OPERATION
The 2128 UHF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action which can be initiated by
different button clicks: By default, the Primary action scans for UHF transponders, whilst the Secondary action
initiates the laser barcode scanner (Barcode scanning is only available with the 2D Imager Antenna variant). Which
operation is performed depends on the way in which the button is pressed. The Single and Double press button
options are also programmable.
PRIMARY BUTTON CLICK AND HOLD
- UHF Transponder Read
The 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 2128
UHF Reader will continue to scan for UHF transponders while the button is pressed. It will stop scanning once the
button 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 UHF
Reader will continue to scan for a barcode while the button is pressed. It will stop scanning when any of the
following conditions are met:
●●A barcode is scanned.
●●The button is released.
●●The barcode engine times out.
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READING TRANSPONDERS
The 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 reads
transponders in front
of the antenna
Figure 17: Antenna location and read direction
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STATUS LED
The status LEDs on the top of the 2128 UHF Reader provides an indication of the operating status of the 2128
UHF Reader.
LED
Status
Blue slow flash (50% on, 50% off)
The reader is awake but there is no connection
Blue constant
The reader is awake and connected to a host
Short green flash
The reader has successfully read a tag or barcode or executed
the alert command
Green slow flash (50% on, 50% off)
Antenna error
Orange slow flash (50% on, 50% off)
Battery low warning (<10% capacity remaining), please recharge
immediately
Orange 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 fault
Orange constant
The reader is fully charged
All off
The reader is off and not charging
Bluetooth ® status
Charge status
Charge status
Read indicator
Figure 18: Location of status LEDs
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CONNECTIONS
The 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.
USB CONNECTION
OVERVIEW
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 Reader
Figure 19: The ePop-Loq® system
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USB OPERATING MODES
The 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.
CHANGING THE USB OPERATING MODE
The 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-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 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 reader
N.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.
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BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION
COMPATIBLE APPLE PRODUCT MODELS
Figure 20: Compatible Apple Products
OTHER COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
The 2128 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID Reader is compatible with many other Bluetooth® wireless technology
enabled host devices including Android, Windows CE, Windows Mobile 5/6.1/6.5 and Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.
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COMPARISON OF BLUETOOTH® OPERATING MODES
Our 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 Mode
Bluetooth® HID Mode
Apps need to be written with specific support for the
Reader
Apps can use the Reader without modification
The Reader can be discovered and paired in the
Bluetooth Settings or from within the App but the App
controls the connection
Reader 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
●●Connects when instructed by the App
●●Disconnects when instructed by the App
●●The reader powers off when no longer connected and
dropped
●●The reader, when woken, automatically reconnects to
idle
the host device
●●The App needs to connect to restore
Apps receive and interpret TSL® ASCII 2 Protocol
responses when the user triggers a UHF or barcode scan
Apps receive input as Key strokes from the reader
including Tab and Return/Enter keys
The App can respond and react intelligently to responses
e.g.
The reader types text for each barcode/UHF scan
received
●●duplicate responses can be ignored or counted
●●incoming tag data can be truncated, stripped or
●●The tag values can be returned in Hex or ASCII
representations
●●Up to 2 Additional characters can be inserted before
transformed into alternative representations: Hex,
ASCII, GS1 EPC URI, etc…
and after the text sent
●●The reader cannot truncate or strip values from tag
data
The App can change the Reader’s behaviour
The Reader can only send scanned data to the host, the
host cannot change the reader’s behaviour
The 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
power
The 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.
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CHANGING THE BLUETOOTH® OPERATING MODE
TSL® Bluetooth® UHF RFID Readers can be operated in SPP mode where the Reader is controlled by a customwritten 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 devices
2. HID Apple mode		
Compatible only with Apple devices providing an on-screen keyboard toggle
The 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 device
TO 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.htm
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FURTHER 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 mode
Application Note – Using the Micro SD log and auto-run files: Describes using the AUTO.TXT
TSL® ASCII Protocol 2.4 Rev B : Details all the commands including for HID .st,.hs,.hc, and .hd
If 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
Firmware requirements: 1128 - v4.2.7 or greater; 1153 – v2.1.7 or greater; 1166 – v1.1.6 or greater
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SETTING UP A BLUETOOTH ® CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT
Awaken 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.
VIEW LIST OF BLUETOOTH® DEVICES (iOS 7)
iPad® :
●●Go to the Settings App.
●●Select the Bluetooth® settings in the left hand
column.
Figure 21: List of devices in Bluetooth® settings
iPod® / iPhone® :
●●Go to the Settings App.
Figure 22: Select Bluetooth® settings
●●Tap on the Bluetooth® row to be taken to the
Bluetooth® settings
Figure 23: List of devices in Bluetooth® settings
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PAIR WITH TSL® BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
In 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.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 24: Identify device
After successfully pairing with the 2128 UHF Reader the device will be shown as ‘connected’.
iPod® / iPhone®
iPad®
Figure 25: Device connected
If RFID Explorer is installed on your device then a prompt will appear requesting a connection to the newly added
reader. Choose ‘Allow’ to launch RFID Explorer or ‘Ignore’ if the device is to be used with a different App.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 26: Allow connection
Open TSL’s RFID Explorer App.
The RFID Explorer App can be downloaded from the App Store.
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If 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®).
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 27: TSL® RFID Explorer App on first load - no reader selected
If 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.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 28: No devices are available
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This 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.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 29: Select the Reader to use
A list of compatible and currently paired Bluetooth® devices will appear. Select the device to be used with the
RFID Explorer App.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 30: List of paired Bluetooth® devices
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The 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.
iPad®
iPod® / iPhone®
Figure 31: 2128 UHF Reader selected and ready to use
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MICRO SD CARD
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
An 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.
Figure 32: Micro SD Card Insertion and Removal
AUTO RUN FILE (AUTO.TXT)
Once 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.
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LOG FILE (LOG.TXT)
Once 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:
DT: 2013-11-15T16:46:58
EV: Log File created
CS: .ws -sa4 -sbepc -sd300833B2DDD9014000000000 -sl06 -so0002 -sts2 -dbepc -da330DE29525C0210005F5F88A
-dl06 -do0002
WW: 0
ME: No Transponder found
ER:005
DT: 2013-11-15T17:58:28
EV: Disconnected
DT: 2013-11-15T17:59:28
EV: Sleep
DT: 2013-11-18T09:18:21
EV: Wake up
CS: .al –dlon
OK:
DT: 2013-11-18T09:19:22
EV: Sleep
DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42
EV: Wake up
DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42
EV: Connected USB
CS: .al –dlon
OK:
CS: .iv LCMD 000000 -qss0 –qta
EP: 330DE29525C0210005F5F8F2
EP: 221001500000000000000027
OK:
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
To 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 easier
application 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
For 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 hot
day, and keep it away from heat sources.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
Possible cause
Action
Nothing 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® Website
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 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 changed
Set the Bluetooth® PIN to a known
value
Other symptoms.
Other fault.
Run ASCII Remote Diagnostic
and email result to support@tsl.
com along with a description of the
problem.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
INFORMATION TO THE USER – FCC
FCC 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’s
authority to operate the equipment
RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Safety information – To reduce RF exposure only use the device in accordance with the instructions supplied.
CANADIAN WARNING STATEMENTS
English
“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 appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
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l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.”
KOREA WARNING STATEMENT FOR CLASS B ITE
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LASER WARNING
WARNING!
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, 1mW
A 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 Laser
Notice 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.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Ergonomic 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.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL® for recycling. For information on
how to return product please contact TSL.
WARRANTY
(A) Warranty
TSL’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 Parts
Spare 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.
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(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 Provisions
The 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.
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ABOUT TSL®
ABOUT
TSL®
Technology 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.
ISO 9001: 2015
CONTACT
Address:
Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd, Suite A, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way,
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GE, United Kingdom.
Telephone:
+44 1509 238248
Fax:
+44 1509 214144
Email:
enquiries@tsl.com
Website:
www.tsl.com
Copyright © 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.
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