Zonar Systems 2010HH Handheld RFID Tag Reader User Manual Manual

Zonar Systems Inc Handheld RFID Tag Reader Manual

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REV: 9/04FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)WARNING:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Warning (Part 15.21)Caution: Any change or modification not expressly approved by Zonar Systems could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.19518 INTERNATIONAL BLVD.SEATTLE, WA 98188.5493877.THE.EVIR • FAX: 206.878.3082www.zonarsystems.com© 2004 Zonar Systems, LLC • is a registered trademark of Zonar Systems, LLC
1TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT IT IS...............................................................................................................................3HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS...................................................................................................3WHY IT MATTERS ...................................................................................................................3EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................4KEYPAD & NAVIGATION .........................................................................................................5SCHEMATIC OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................6HOW TO USE......................................................................................................................7-10INDEX OF FUNCTION ......................................................................................................11-12
LIMITED WARRANTYZonar does not represent or warrant that the hardware and software are free of bugs or errors andshall not be liable for any losses (financial or non-financial) occurring as a result of such bugs orerrors. No other warranty express or implied, including any warranties of merchantability or particularpurpose, is provided for any hardware or software provided pursuant to this contract. Zonar shallnot be liable to customer, or any third-party for any general, special, punitive, incidental, indirect orconsequential damages, or any loss of profits or business, arising out of this agreement. In no eventshall Zonar’s liability exceed the value of one month’s subscription paid by customer to Zonar, notto exceed one thousand dollars, under this agreement.Zonar warrants that the hardware and software comprise a verified safety inspection system which,when used according to Zonar's instructions, will allow the customer the ability to verify that safetyinspections have occurred. However, Zonar disclaims any liability arising as a result of operatorerror (whether willful, negligent, or intentional) or misuse of the hardware or software. Customershall have no other liability and customer shall have no other remedy, except as specifically providedin this paragraph; and in no event shall Zonar be liable for any consequential damages. The termsand conditions of this agreement shall apply to any replacement hardware and software furnished.2
WHAT IT ISThe Zonar 2010 Replaces Paper Forms ForSafety InspectionsThe Zonar 2010 replaces all the paperwork that’srequired by Federal and State regulations for yourpre and post-trip inspections. It’s a handheld readerfor radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. TheRFID tags have been placed around the vehicleyou drive in critical inspection areas or zones. Sonow as you go around the vehicle checkingcomponents, instead of paper forms, you’ll use theZonar 2010.HOW THE ZONAR SYSTEM WORKSThe Zonar 2010’s Part of An Electronic SafetyInspection SystemThe Zonar System is a paperless, electronic safetyinspection system. In other words, the power ofcomputers and the Internet eliminate the hasslesof dealing with paperwork. Recording, reviewing,storing, and managing vehicle inspections becomeseasier and faster. And most importantly, the ZonarSystem helps make sure that you’re always drivinga safe vehicle.Specially Programmed Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID) TagsRFID tags have been put on the vehicle in criticalinspection areas or zones. The RFID tags, whichare weather-resistant—they can withstand mud,grease, and even ice—contain information abouttheir location on the vehicle, fleet numbers, andthe components you need to inspect.The Zonar 2010 reads the tags and then promptsyou to indicate whether the components in aparticular zone are OK or BAD. When you findproblems with components, you’ll select descriptionsof their defective conditions from a list. Then, you’lldecide whether or not it’s safe to operate the vehiclewith the defective conditions.If you’re driving and stopped by a state trooper orpolice officer, you’ll use the Zonar 2010 to provideon-road inspection verification.Safety Inspection Information Stored In AComputer Instead of BoxesThe information about safety inspections that yourecord in the Zonar 2010 gets transmitted tocomputers at Zonar Systems via the Internet. How?You’ll place the Zonar 2010 into a ReaderDownloading Station (RDS) that’s been installedwhere you work.Management, safety, and maintenance personnelaccess the pre and post trip inspection reports fromtheir computers. No more passing of paper,complaints about lost reports and illegible handwriting,and unnecessary delays in getting repairs made.WHY IT MATTERSThe Zonar 2010 reads the tags and then promptsyou to indicate whether the components in a particularzone are OK or BAD. When you find problems withcomponents, you’ll select descriptions of theirdefective conditions from a list. Then, you’ll decidewhether or not it’s safe to operate the vehicle withthe defective conditions. If you’re driving and stoppedby a state trooper or police officer, you’ll use theZonar 2010 to provide on-road inspection verification.Safety Inspection Information Stored In AComputer Instead of BoxesThe information about safety inspections that yourecord in the Zonar 2010 gets transmitted tocomputers at Zonar Systems via the Internet. How?You’ll place the Zonar 2010 into a ReaderDownloading Station (RDS) that’s been installedwhere you work.Management, safety, and maintenance personnelaccess the pre and post trip inspection reports fromtheir computers. No more passing of paper,complaints about lost reports and illegible handwriting,and unnecessary delays in getting repairs made.3
06/15/02 08:30REPORT HISTORYCURRENT REPORT >MANUAL INSPSET CONTRASTVERSIONSTORE CURR RPT SELECT ITEM4EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONDate/Time;Spotlight Indicator;Battery Level;(Title Line)Instruction LineInfo button for mainmenuLEFT arrowRed N (no) buttonPower button forturning Zonar 2010ON/OFFCharging indicatorLightPower/DataConnectorSpotlights> Cursor characterDisplay WindowUP arrowLight (for spotlights) buttonRIGHT arrowREAD/ENTER buttonDOWN arrowGreen Y (yes) button
5KEYPAD & NAVIGATIONUSE: TO:Power button • Turn the Zonar 2010 on/offInfo button • Return to the main menu at any time (except when you’re being prompted to enter a value or answer a question)READ/ENTER button • Read a card or tag• Enter mileage/hoursLight button • Turn the spotlights on/offUP arrow • Scroll up• Add by increments of 1 (e.g. for mileage or screen contrast)• Accelerate adding increments up to 10,000: hold after pressingDOWN arrow • Scroll down• Decrease by increments of 1 • Accelerate decreasing increments: hold after pressingRIGHT arrow • View the next screen for an item that has the cursor character > displayed• Add by increments of 10• Accelerate adding increments up to 10,000: hold after pressingLEFT arrow • Go back to previous screen• Decrease by increments of 10• Accelerate decreasing increments: hold after pressingRed N (no button) • Answer “No” to questions• Enter a “Red” condition (for components that are BAD)Green Y (yes button) • Answer “Yes” to questions• Enter a “Green” condition (for components that are OK)Charging indicator light • Check for a steady green light when the battery is charging• Check for a flashing green light when the batteries are fully charged
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7HOW TO USE THE ZONAR 2010 FOR SAFETY INSPECTIONSComplete Pre/Post-trip Inspections• Turn on the Zonar 2010- Remove the Zonar 2010 from its vehicle mount- Press Power button• Log in- Press READ/ENTER button- Place your Zonar ID Card within 2 inches of the Zonar 2010’s spotlights- Press any button after reviewing System Info screen- Select inspection configuration using the Right button on the desired inspection. (Multi configuration only)- Wait for Report History screen to appear• Review previous inspection report (located at top of the list on Report History screen)• Read the Asset tag- Position the Zonar 2010’s spotlights within 2 inches of Asset tag; press READ/ENTER button- Verify that vehicle number appears on screen- Enter vehicle’s mileageIF THE PREVIOUS THEN: REPORT IS:OK Press Info to go to main menuBAD • Press RIGHT arrow to go to BAD report screen• Press RIGHT arrow to go to ZONES screen to view which zones have defective components• Use the UP/DOWN arrows to go to a defective zone (R or Y)Note: Green = OK; Yellow = defective condition but safe to operate;Red = defective condition—not safe to operate• Press RIGHT arrow to view display that lists defective components’ conditions• Press Info to go to main menu
8TO: THEN:Add increments of 1 Press the UP arrowDecrease increments of 1 Press the DOWN arrowAdd increments of 10 Press the RIGHT arrowDecrease increments of 10 Press the DOWN arrowRecord the mileage in the report Press READ/ENTERNote: Holding the arrow buttons accelerates adding or decreasing increments.• Inspect all the components in a zone- Go to a zone (following the order you’ve been given)- Position the Zonar 2010’s spotlights within 2 inches of RFID tag- Press READ/ENTER- Inspect each component listed- Determine if each component is OK—no defectsIF THE CONDITION OF: THEN:All the components are OK • Press the green Y (yes) button• Verify that there’s a G for a green condition (OK) by the zone• Inspect the next zoneOne or more of the components aren’t OK Press the red N (no) button- Identify the defective condition(s) for each component that isn’t OKTO: THEN:View a list of defective conditions for a Highlight the component with the defectivecomponent condition (by scrolling with the UP and DOWNarrows); press the RIGHT arrowSelect a defective condition from the list of Highlight the defective condition from the listdefective conditions for a component (by scrolling with the UP and DOWN arrows);press the RIGHT arrow
9- Decide whether the vehicle is safe to operate with the defective condition(s)IF: THEN:The vehicle is safe to operate with the Press the green Y (yes) button to flag the defectdefective condition as YellowThe vehicle isn’t safe to operate with the Press the red N (no) button to flag the defect defective condition as RedNote: If you need to enter a component that’s not listed:1) Scroll to OTHER2) Press the RIGHT arrow to go to the next screen3) Use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT arrows to select the character you want4) Press READ/ENTER to highlight the character (the maximum number of characters you canenter is 18)5) Erase text or add a space using “<” or “>” characters6) Press the Info button when you’ve completed entering text for the “OTHER” component. (A screen titled “OTHER” will be displayed with a list of defective conditions.)7) Highlight the defective condition for this “OTHER” component (by scrolling with the UP and DOWN arrows); press the RIGHT arrow8) Decide if the vehicle is safe to operate with this defective condition; press the red N (no) button if it isn’t OR press the green Y (yes) button if the vehicle is safe to operate with this defective condition.Note: If you need to enter a description of a condition that’s not listed:1) Scroll to OTHER2) Press the RIGHT arrow to go to the next screen3) Use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT arrows to select the character you want4) Press READ/ENTER to highlight the character (the maximum number of characters you canenter is 18)5) Erase text or add a space using “<” or “>” characters6) Press the Info button when you’ve completed entering text for the “OTHER” condition7) Decide if the vehicle is safe to operate with this defective condition; press the red N (no) button if it isn’t OR press the green Y (yes) button if the vehicle is safe to operate with this defective condition- Continue inspecting the zones until the question mark in front of each zone on the ZONES screen has been replaced with a G, Y, or RWHEN: THEN:You’re ready to inspect the next zone • Go to the next zone • Position the Zonar 2010 within 2 inches of RFID tag; press READ/ENTER• Follow the directions above for inspecting a zone
10• Turn off the Zonar 2010’s power- Press Power button• Return the Zonar 2010 to its vehicle mount between trip inspections- Transmit Completed Pre/Post-trip Inspections To Zonar Systems• Place Zonar 2010 into Reader Downloading Station (RDS)WHEN: THEN:The inspections reports are being transmitted • The light on the cradle changes from green to red• The screen shows: ‘Downloading…’The light on the cradle is red Don’t remove the Zonar 2010 from the cradleThe light on the cradle changes from red to green The transmission is complete and you canremove the Zonar 2010 from the cradleCharge The Zonar 2010’s BatteriesPlace the Zonar 2010 into its vehicle mount (connected to the 12V power using a cigaretteighter adapter or wired directly to the electrical system)Note: While the Zonar 2010 is in its vehicle mount or RDS, the CHARGING indicator light will bea steady green. When the batteries are fully charged, the CHARGING light flashes green. Whilethe time to fully charge the batteries varies depending upon the beginning battery level, it typicallytakes four hours to fully charge the batteries.The Store Report screenappears after you’ve inspectedall the zonesThe Store Report screenappears after you’ve inspectedall the zonesThe Incomplete Report screenappears after selecting StoreCurr Report from the Main MenuThe Incomplete Report screenappears after selecting StoreCurr Report from the Main MenuPress the green Y (yes) buttonPress the red N (no) buttonNote: You’ll return to the Zonesscreen and can make changes• Press the red N (no) button• Go back and inspect the missing components• Follow directions for storing the current reportPress the green Y (yes) button tomake a permanent record of theincomplete reportNote: An incomplete report isrecorded as BAD on the ReportHistory screenYou’re ready to make apermanent record of theinspection reportYou’re not ready to make apermanent record of theinspection reportYou want to go back andcomplete inspecting the missinglisted zone(s)You don’t want to go back andcomplete inspecting the missinglisted zone(s)• Store the current reportIF: AND: THEN:
INDEX of FUNCTIONSTO: THEN:Activate the RFID tags so they can be read Position the Zonar 2010’s spotlights within 2 inches of tag; press READ/ENTERAdd incremental values of 1 Press the UP arrowAdd incremental values of 10 Press the RIGHT arrowAccelerate adding/decreasing values Hold the (UP/RIGHT/DOWN/LEFT) arrowafter pressingAnswer “No” to questions Press the red N (no) buttonAnswer “Yes” to questions Press the green Y (yes) buttonCharge the batteries Place the Zonar 2010 into its vehicle mount,10x charger or RDSDarken the text on screens • Highlight SET CONTRAST from main menu by scrolling the cursor with the DOWN arrow; press the RIGHT arrow• Press the UP arrow to increase the percentage• Press READ/ENTER to set contrastDecrease incremental values by 1 Press the DOWN arrowDecrease incremental values by 10 Press the LEFT arrowDelete text Use the “<” characterDetermine the battery level of the main menu Locate the drawing of a battery on the title lineNote: Completely black = fully chargedDetermine operator who stored previous report • Press the RIGHT arrow after REPORT HISTORY on the main menu• Press the RIGHT arrow after the first report in the list on the REPORT HISTORY screen (to go to the next screen)• Highlight OPERATOREnter a “Green” condition(for components that are OK) Press the green Y (yes) buttonEnter mileage • Position the Zonar 2010’s spotlights within 2 inches of Asset tag; press READ/ENTER button• Use the UP/RIGHT arrows to add increments; hold to accelerate adding increments • Press READ/ENTER11
12INDEX of FUNCTIONSTO: THEN:Enter text for an “OTHER” component orcondition that’s not listed • Use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT arrows to select the character you want (use the “>” character for a space; to erase text use the “<” character)• Press READ/ENTER• Press the Info button when you’ve completed entering textNote: The maximum number of characters you can select is 18.Enter a “Red” condition (for componentsthat are BAD) Press the red R (no) buttonHighlight your selection from a list Scroll the UP/DOWN arrows to make your selectionLighten the text on screens • Highlight SET CONTRAST from main menu by scrolling the cursor with the DOWN arrow• Press the RIGHT arrow• Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the percentage• Press READ/ENTER to set contrastLog in • Press READ/ENTER button• Place your Zonar ID Card within 2 inches of the Zonar 2010’s spotlightsRead a RFID tag • Position the Zonar 2010’s spotlights within 2 inches of tag• Press READ/ENTERReview most recent inspection report • Press the RIGHT arrow after REPORT HISTORY on the main menu• Press the RIGHT arrow after the first report in the list on the REPORT HISTORY screenStore the current report Press the green Y (yes) button when the Store Report screen appearsTransmit completed pre and post inspection Place Zonar 2010 into Reader Downloading reports to Zonar Systems Station (RDS) Turn the Zonar 2010 on/off • Press the Power button once to turn the Zonar 2010 on or offTurn the spotlights on/off Press the Light buttonView the next screen for an item that has thecharacter > displayed Press the RIGHT arrow

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