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FCC lD: FIH 1101053340]
§2.983 (d)(8) Operation Manual
Please see next page for Operation Manual.
lmermec Technologies Corporation Amtech Model AH] IOI»010
Amtech Systems Division Assembly. 05334-0I
8600 Jefferson St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87] 13
AHIJOI Handheld Reader {3
User Guide
October 1998
PRELIMINARY
DRAFT
Amtech Systems Division
fntermec
Techno/wits Como/align
A m Company { “
Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on
the part of Intermec Corporation.
Copyright ° 1998 AMTECH Corporation. All rights reserved. No portion of this
publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without prior
written permission of Interrnec Corporation.
Intermec. Amtech, and SmartPass are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies
Corporation in the United States and in certain other countries.
All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
For further intonation, contact:
Interrnec Technologies Corporation
Amwch Systems Division
Amtech Response Center
19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA
Phone: (972) 733-6600
Fax: (972) 733-6695
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WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
47 CFR §15.105(a)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates.
uses. and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and may cause harmful interference to
radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual.
Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfitl interference. in
which case, depending on the laws in effect. the users may be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
47 CFR §15.21
CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without
pemiission from Lntermec Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized modification may void
the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the Intermec warranty.
USE OF SHIELDED CABLES IS REQUIRED
47 CFR §15.27(a)
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations.
A license issued by the FCC is required to operate this RF identification device in the United
States. Contact Intermec Corporation for additional information concerning licensing
requirements for specific devices.
Intermec Technologies Corporation
USA
AH] 107 Handheld Reader User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapterl Introduction 1-
Proper Use of Handheld Reader . . b
Who Should Use This Guide? ........................... i . . 1-
Brief Summary of Information Covered in User Guide . . . 1-
Low Power Versus High Power Reader ................................ [-
Setting Up for Field Operation .............................................. 1
Checking For All Parts ................ 1
Charging the Battery .................. 1
Computer and Cabling Requirements ......................................... 2
Chapter 3 Operating the AHllOl Handheld Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Switching the Unit On and Off .............................................. 3-1
Reading a Tag .............. . 3-1
Screen Display ........................... . 3—4
Power Requirements ................................................ 3—4
4-1
4-1
Chapter4 Maintenance
Precautions and Periodic Maintenance Information ..............................
AppendixAPCInterfaceDescription.............................A-1
AppendixBProductProfile.....................................B-l
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 »
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Proper Use of Handheld Reader
This guide explains how to set up the handheld reader and successfully
read tags‘ This guide also covers field operations and periodic
maintenance of the reader.
Who Should Use This Guide?
This guide is designed to be used by personnel that will be reading tags
or verifying a tag’s operation.
Brief Summary of Information Covered in User Guide
The user guide presents the distinction between the low-power and
high-power units (Chapter 1.0); instructions for properly setting up the
reader, charging the batteries. connecting reader to a personal
computer, and installing sample software on a PC (Chapter 2.0);
operating the handheld reader and reading a tag (Chapter 3.0);
maintaining the handheld reader (Chapter 4.0); and technical
specification information (Appendixes A and B).
Low Power Versus High Power Reader
The handheld reader comes in two models: low power and high power,
The low power unit has a read distance of one foot (ft) and does not
require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to
operate. The high power unit has a read distance of 8 ft and requires an
FCC license to operate. The low and high power units are marked with
a power rating label on the reverse side (Figures 141 and 12).
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INTRODUC‘HON
FCC ID: FIH11010533402 =
AMTECH I
MADE IN USA.
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 interiereme,
(2) This device must accept
any interierenoe that
may cause undesired
operation.
MODEL' AH1101-001 "
ASSEMBLY: 0536402
SERIAL N01:
DATE:
Figure 1-1 AH1101 Label Designating Low Power Unit
FCC ID: FIH11010533401
AMT ECH
MADE IN USA.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subiect to the
condition that this device
does not cause harmful
interference.
MODEL: AH1 101-010
ASSEMBLY: 0533401
SERIAL No.1
DATE:
Figure 1-2 AH! 101 Label Designating High Power Unit
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Chapter 2
Setting Up for First Use
Setting Up for Field Operation
Before checking tags with the handheld reader. ensure that the reader
battery pack is charged.
Checking For All Parts
Ensure you have all the components of the handheld reader. These are
AH l 101 Handheld Reader
Test tag
Battery charger
15-inch diskette with sample software
The handheld reader kit components are shown in Figure 24.
(Photo to be supplied for final draft.)
Charging the Battery
Remove battery charger from carrying case and plug into Standard llO/
120 V AC outlet. Remove the red rubber cover from the charger port
(see Figure 2-2) and plug cord into port. The battery must be charged
for at least 2 hours prior to the first use.
(Photo to be supplied for final draft.)
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SE'rnNG UP FOR FIRST USE
Computer and Cab/big Flequimmenls
Computer and Cabling Requirements
reader screen. This information can also be displayed on the user's
computer. This is done by connecting die reader to the R5232 port of a
The tag intonation read by the handheld reader is displayed on the I
palmtop computer or host computer via a standard D89 cable. I
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Chapter 3
Operating the AH1101 Handheld
Reader
Switching the Unit On and Off
Turn the reader on and off by pressing the red scan button on top of the
unit. Figure 3-1 shows the initial screen display.
Amtech TDT
VERSION -- 2.00
Figure 34 Initial Screen Display
Reading a Tag
Note A lcw-power handheld reader has a maximum read range of 1 it. A
high-power handheld reader has a maximum read range of 8 h.
To read a rag, perform the following steps‘
Step 1. Slip the safery Strap over your wrist and grasp reader from
the sides (see Figure 3-2)
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OPERATING THE AH11D1 HANDHELD READER
Headinga Tag ‘
Figure 3-2 Correct Way to Hold Reader for Tag Scanning
Step 2. Aim the handheld reader at [he rag to be read and press
(he Scan button once. You W111 hear an audible beep
mdmung that the reader is on. An initial screen is
}ed followed by the (av information, Figure 3-3
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Reading a Tag
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(low power)
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Figure 34 Distance and Orientation for Correctly Reading a Tag Using the
Low~Power Handheld Reader
Ai-mm Handheld Reader
(nigh now“)
On.
Transportanon
Tag
mum-wan:
Figure 3-5 Distance and Orientation for Correctly Reading a Tag Using the
High-Power Handheld Reader
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Reading a Tag '
Note It the tag is too far away to be read or if the reader is oriented
incorrectly it will not read the tag.
Step 3. Read tag data from the handheld reader screen.
Screen Display
Tag information is displayed on reader screen for 20 seconds. The
information can also be displayed and saved to an external device such
as a palmtop computer.
To display tag data on an external device, perform the following steps.
Step 1. Remove cover from DB9 connector at base of handheld
reader. /
Step 2. Attach cable from reader to external device. Follow steps
outlined above to read a tag‘ Use user-defined program to
record the tag information on the external device.
Power Requirements
The rechargeable battery will read 600 tags for each charge. Battery
recharging takes approximately 2 hours. The maximum duty cycle is
100 tag reads in [6 minutes.
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Chapter 4
Maintenance
Precautions and Periodic Maintenance Information
. The AH l 101 reader's electronic circuitry can be damaged by certain
extreme environmental conditions. Do not drop the unit or strike it
against hard surfaces. Do not store where temperature will exceed
150‘F(65°C). Avoid storing the unit in direct sunlight Storing the
display in direct sunlight will prevent use until the display cools enough
to operate again
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the handheld reader. Opening
the case voids Amtech's warranty because circuitry can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge
Periodic maintenance consists of cleaning the exterior case with a cloth
that is lightly dampened with glass cleaning solution Do not use
solvents to clean the reader because these will damage the case. When
cleaning the screen display, do not damage the screen surface Any
damage. such as scratching. might make the displayed information
illegible.
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Precautions and Paliodlc Maintenance Inlunnat/bn
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Appendix A
PC Interface Description . 3
The handheld reader’s PC interface complies with the RS-232 standard
for data terminal equipment and uses the following protocol settings.
—_
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—_
—_
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Figure A-l shows the pinout locations for the interface plug.
‘ 1 Unassigned
Unassmned 6 2 TxD(TransmitData)
Unassigned 7 a Unassigned
Unassigned 8 4 Unassigned
Unassigned 9 5 GND(SignalGround)
Figure A-1 Finout Locations on D59 Interface Plug
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AH1101 Handheld Reader
and vibration rated. and UV sromoe' MW
stabilized -4-r-' to +|22'F
(-20‘C to 050‘0
Power! Rsoutneusn‘rs )
Human-v
POWER Souflcs 9094 noncondenslng
Rechargeable battery pack ”5mm“ T
Barr-say Opsunm 0-25 em 20 to 200 H1
coo reads r charge
(fully magi: battery pack) 5 z
20 6,1/2 sine pulse, 11 m8.
PHYSICAL 3 ”‘s
3,25 LIP! Expectancv
7.50 x 3.88 x 156 in. 55):ch LIFE
SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Pawns uses it 9.55 x 3.96 cm) 5 years minimum
D/sPuY
“MM” ICATlONS 2 Ilnes it IS characters, WSW , .Mm“wmm b
FREQUENCV SELECTION high contrast. baddit LCD 1 ‘b “15 kg) mutiny mafia-u ammuni-
913.6. 915.0, or 916.5 MHZ' GMCOMW{RZCL‘W
CASE ENVIRONMENTAL mgmgmy in mm
READING RANGE Polycarbonate. “WW" ".‘ ‘ “m“ “m4
1 it (0.3 m) - low power unit moisture resistant, shook, OFEMTWG WWW“ Zamfim Mm
8 it (2.4 m) - high power unit
932‘F to +104‘F
(O‘C to M'C)
he
FUNCTIONS
The .-\Hl lOl Handheld Reader is
designed to meet a wxde range ofradio
frequency identification (RFlD) tag
data acquisition application require»
ments, The AP“ [01 can be used alone
to Simply display tag data. or as the
"mg reader" portion of a more com-
plex solution. it Is designed as a data
collection dent: to be attached to a
commercully umilable "palmtop" per-
sonal computer a} stems ur puruble
lfldlhlf’fli em Ironment RF data collec-
tion deuce; Applicattons tnot sup-
plied by Amtech) to store. decode.
display. or otherWtse manipulate the
data may be run on the PC allowing
Syxlfm)’ integrumrs to customize open
Jllim to miteh \pecllic customer
requiremean. The AHl lOl reads both
tull- and half-frame tags.
FEATURES
The AHI 10! kit includes the handheld
reader. battery charger, test tag. and
sample software diskette.
Serial Interface Each time the
reader is triggered it transmiu the tag
data acquired at 19.2 Kbits per second
ii: an RS-ZJZC interface.
Weather-resistant Enclosure
Durable weather-resistant case permits
use in inclement weather.
Frequency Capability Operates at
>pecified frequenCIes In the 915-MH2
band.
FlF Tag Compatibility Decades
Amtech 64- and l28-bit access control
tags such as ATSlOO and ATS 102.
These tags may be programmed with
either 10 or 20 alphanumeric
characters or Wiegand binary fomtats.
Wlegand Format Compatibility
Reads access tags formatted to a wide
range of proprietary formau. The SIA
26-bit industry standard is me default
Custom Wiegand 25- to 54
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