iControl orporated ISCAN10 Wireless barcode scanner equipped with 2.4GHz 802.14.5 radio. User Manual
iControl Incorporated Wireless barcode scanner equipped with 2.4GHz 802.14.5 radio. Users Manual
Users Manual
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iSCAN™
User’s Manual
Background.
The iSCAN™ is 2.4GHz bi-directional radio transceiver equipped with a CCD barcode scan engine and
status LCD screen. A User may configure the device to execute a number of commands based on the
type and content of Code-128 or Code-39 encoded barcodes. The iSCAN™ may interact with iControl
iTAG™ or iCHIME™ products through the Marine Asset Tag Tracking System (MATTS) communication
protocol to build a sensor network, the purpose of which is to support tracking shipping containers in a
worldwide supply chain. An iSCAN™ utilizes a low power, wireless, radio operating in the 2.4 GHz band
as its primary mode of communication. The wireless radio operates in compliance with IEEE Standard
802.15.4-2006. The iSCAN™ utilizes the same radio, processor, and User interface software as iControl’s
iTAG™ and iCHIME™ products. The iSCAN™ also supports the same command list as iControl’s iTAG™.
The iSCAN™ features two pushbuttons that cycle through and select menu options on the LCD screen, as
well as a push-and-hold trigger to initiate a barcode scan. There are no other connections except the
battery charging contacts. All iSCAN™s should use an iControl provided charger.
Figure 1 iSCAN™ and Related Device
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iSCAN™ Radio Operation.
This section intentionally blank for long-term confidentiality purposes.
Other Features.
In addition to the wireless radio, the iSCAN™ provides other features for system integration and use.
1. Various LED indicators reveal status information to a User, such as power on, low battery, active
radio communications, and good or bad barcode scan.
2. An LCD screen reveals in-depth information to a User, such as scanned device barcode ID for
verification, warehouse location, battery level, barcode scan status.
3. A push button trigger on the bottom of the iSCAN™ activates the barcode scan beam. This beam
is active as long as the trigger is held but will deactivate on successful barcode scan.
4. There is an onboard temperature sensor integrated with iSCAN™. The default iSCAN™ status
data packet includes the device temperature, radio signal strength, and battery status.
5. The iSCAN™ has non-volatile on board data storage which may collect data for later upload.
6. iSCAN™ provides date time stamps for all data. The onboard clock for the iSCAN™ is set to UTC
by readers in the network.
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Functional Block Diagram.
The iSCAN™ module integrates a low power microprocessor and a 2.4Ghz radio. The iSCAN™ includes a
software user interface for radio control and data transmission.
Please note that the iSCAN™ uses the same command list as the iTAG™ command list. For iSCAN™
command and control, please refer to the iTAG™ Command List for a complete description of commands
that control the iSCAN™ wireless barcode scanner.
The iSCAN™ is equipped with an integrated trace antenna rated at 3.5 dBi. All mobile applications will
utilize either the integral antenna provided with the iSCAN™ or an internal omni-directional antenna
rated on 4.4 dBi.
NOTE: Users may not modify the antenna or its connection in anyway or risk violating radio law.
F
igure 2 iSCAN™ Block Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings.
Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings giving in this table be violated. Stress
exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
Condition
Charger Supply Voltage 4.5 6.3 V
Users must utilize an iControl provided
charging cradle for the iSCAN™. Polarity
protected. Onboard LI controller.
Voltage on any digital pin -0.3 3.6 V N/A
Input RF level 10 dBm
Storage temperature range -50 150 C
Operating ambient temperature
-20 50 C
Figure 3 Maximum Ratings
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Module Unique Address Identification.
Each iSCAN™ is assigned a unique 8 byte MAC address by iControl Incorporated. The MAC address is
used for radio network address identification. The MAC address can not be modified by the User and is
located in protected flash memory. Figure 5 depicts the communication protocol between iControl
iSCAN™ and the iGATE™ reader. The communication protocol utilizes a unique 8 byte MAC address
defined by the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
In Figure 5,
The iSCAN™ address is (0x0035A92300000002).
The iGATE™ address is (0x0035A9230A010203)
Figure 5
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FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Troubleshooting:
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Conditions:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Markings:
To satisfy FCC exterior labeling requirements the following text must be placed on the exterior of the
product. FCC ID: FCC ID: W2E-ISCAN10
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Figure 2 iSCAN™ FCC Label Location
FCC Warnings:
Modifications: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
Radio Frequency Exposure:
Notes:
1) For mobile or fixed location transmitters the minimum separation distance is 20cm, even if calculators
indicate the MPE distance is less.
2) This equipment has been evaluated in accordance with the FCC bulletin 56 “Hazards of radio
frequency and electromagnetic fields” and bulletin 65 “ Human exposure to radio frequency and
electromagnetic fields.
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NCC 警語
- 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用
(For Reducing RF Influence, Use Properly)
- 為維護隱私權，請妥適使用
(For protect individual privacy, Use Properly)
- 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者。
(This device must be installed by expert and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail
store)
- 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變
更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
WARNING
Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices warning:
Article 12
Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not
allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original
characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio‐frequency
devices.
Article 14
The low power radio‐frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and
interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately
until no interference is achieved.
The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in
compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio‐frequency devices must be susceptible with the
interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.