Advantech TREK120ANR User Manual

User Manual

TREK-120ANR

NFC reader

TREK-120 User Manual

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2019 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permissio n of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.

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Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.

Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For outof-warranty repairs, you will be billed accor ding to the co st of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU

speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,

and any helpful information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize

authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a

Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid

to your dealer.

Part No. Edition 1

fully-completed

Repair and Replacement

Jan 2019

TREK-120 User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

his product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions

T for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.

FCC Class B

e: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

Not 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 c ommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisio n 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

his device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules.

T Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) The device must accept any interference received, includi

nterference may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution :

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement :

This device meets

This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for

exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications

Commission of the U.S. Government.

the government`s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

TREK-120 User Manual

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user`s authority to operate the equipment.

Technical Support and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech web site at

he latest information about the product.

2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service

center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have th f

ollowing information ready before you call:

– Product name and serial number – Description of your peripheral attachments – Description of your software (operating system, version, application software

c.)

– A complete description of the problem – The exact wording of any error messages

http://support.advantech.com

where you can find

TREK-120 User Manual

Description

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TREK-120ANR

USB Cable

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal

injury!

Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing

data. e.g. There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.

Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's

Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

instructions.

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To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advantech.com

Packing List

Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer immediately.

Ordering Information

Part Number

Description

TREK-120-ANR000A00

Cold Chain NFC reader

Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from fire.

6. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, it may damage the

equipment. Operating temperature: -20°C~70°C.

8. Do not operate this equipment in an environment temperature may over

70°C(149° F). The surface temperature of plastic chassis may be hot.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, stop recording by setting utility.

13. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be

opened only by qualified service personnel.

15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel:

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The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's manual.

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The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

16. CAUTION: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock cir- cuit.

There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

17. 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.

18. CAUTION: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis

whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.

19. CAUTION: Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the

motherboard, backplane, or add-on cards. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.

20. CAUTION: Any unverified component could cause unexpected damage. To ensure

the correct installation, please always use the components (ex. screws) provided with the accessory box.

Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage.

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To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis

before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the mainboard or other cards while the system is on.

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Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush

of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.

This product is intended to be supplied by an AA wide temperature battery, if need further assistance with purchasing the battery, please contact Advantech for further information.

Chapter 1

1 General Info rmati on

This chapter gives background information on the TREK-120 Cold chain Sensor

Sections include:

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Introduction

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General Specifications

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Dimensions

Chapter 1

General Information

RF Operating Frequency

13.56MHz +/- 7kHz (nominal)

RF Output Power

200 mW

RF Output Impendence

50 Ohm

Host Interface

Micro USB

Input Voltage

DC 5V

Operating Temperature

0 ~ 70°C (32 ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature

-25 ~ 85°C (13 ~ 185°F)

Dimensions

121.63 x 74.18 x 15.6 mm (4.79 x 2.92 x 0.61 in)

Weight

52g (0.11 Ib)

Certifications

CE/FCC/NCC

1.1 Introduction

TREK-120 LoRa temperature and humidity sensors aimed at cold chain logistics and supermarket

applications. In response to industry demands for rugged cold chain fleet management solutions, Advantech developed its TREK-120 wireless temperature and humidity sensors that can be integrated with an NFC reader and LoRa gateway for wireless data collection and transmissions. Functioning like a data logger, TREK-120 sensors are designed to collect and log all temperature and humidity data accurately and precisely without data losses. The collected data can then be downloaded using an NFC reader (or any handheld device with NFC capabilities) or wirelessly transmitted to the cloud via a LoRa gateway to enable real-time monitoring. The inclusion of LoRa technology not only enables long-distance (up to 50 meters) wireless transmissions with excellent signal penetration, but also reduces the sensor’s overall power consumption. However, even with the use of NFC and LoRa technology, the sensor battery supports at least 1 year of operation (depending on operating environment) and can be easily replaced for convenient management.

To withstand operation in refrigerated vehicles and cold chain logistics fleets, the TREK-120 sensors are

IP65 rated for protection from water and dust ingress and support a wide operating temperature range (20 ~ 65 °C/-4 ~ 149 °F). Moreover, the sensor design is compact, lightweight (108 g), and cableless, and can be easily installed using magnets or an adhesive backing, eliminating the need for additional cables and invasive vehicle modifications. The TREK-120 sensors are also equipped with a drop detection sensor that facilitates product tracking and traceability monitoring. Furthermore, in terms of development potential, Advantech also provides specific software APIs and SDKs that enable customization and cloudbased applications for centralized fleet management.

For operation in diverse usage environments, TREK-120 sensors can be paired with a LoRa gateway or NFC

reader. Additionally, TREK-120 sensors support management using mobile devices that feature Windows or Android operating systems to enable uninterrupted cold chain management. Finally, to facilitate development, Advantech offers software APIs and SDKs (for Windows/Android) that allow system integrators to develop unique applications and cold chain application software aimed at optimizing vehicle diagnostics and facilitating cloud-based centralized management.

1.2 General Specifications

NFC Reader

Chapter 1

General Information

1.3 Dimensions

NFC reader

Figure 1.1 TREK-120 dimensions

Chapter 2

2 System Setup

This chapter details system setup on TREK-120

Sections include:

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A Quick Tour of TREK-120

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Installation Procedures

Chapter 2

System Setup

2.1 A Quick Tour of TREK-120

Installation Procedures

2.2.1 Setup TREK-120 NFC reader

a. Connect NFC reader to a PC or notebook USB port.

b. Download Cold Chain SDK from the website :

c. Unzip SDK file (Password is the same as the file name) and Launch coldchain_demo.exe.

d. Go to “Setting”, and then select COM port which NFC reader connected then press “Open”.

2.2.2 Setup TREK-120 Temperature/humidity sensor

reader 4 LED area to ensure better transmission quality.)

a. Put TREK-120 on the NFC reader. (Note : Please check NFC logo on TREK-120 close to NFC

b. Go to “ Configure” to setup TREK-120. When you finish all the setting. Please press “Configure Loggers”. All the setting will be written into TREK-120. Press “ Start logger” , then the TREK-120 will start record temperature/humidity. Press “ Stop logger”, then the TREK-120 will be stopped record.

c. Go to “Check” to check the configuration of the TREK-120.

d. Go to “Download” to download all data in the TREK-120. When you press “ Download data”, all

data will be shown on the screen. You also can export to .CSV file to save in other disk.

Chapter 3

6 Cold Chain API

This chapter explains the software API for TREK-120