Brady BEPM13 User Manual

Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Notices

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Trademarks

WavePoint™ is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc. Pentium™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows

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Brady Worldwide, Inc. Lindestraat 20 9240—Zele Belgium

Main Switchboard: (800) 541-1686

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FAX: (800) 292-2289 Sales/Customer

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Regulatory Statements

FCC Notice — U. S. Only

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons.

FCC ID

NUC-BEPM13

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Brady Warranty

Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or herself their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship during the period of one year from the date of purchase, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 RFID Smart Label Encoder shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY'S PART. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, BRADY'S PRODUCTS.

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License Agreement

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR A FULL REFUND.

Brady Worldwide, Inc. (hereafter "BRADY") hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software and accompanying documentation according to the following terms:

1. LICENSE GRANT: You may only use this software with the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 RFID Smart Label Encoder or other Brady WavePoint™ products.

2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS: You may not: 1) transmit the software over a network without agreeing to an additional license; 2) modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, create derivative works based on, or copy (except for one back-up copy) the software or the accompanying documentation; 3) rent, transfer, or grant any rights in the software or accompanying documentation without prior, express written consent of BRADY; or 4) remove any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the software and accompanying documentation.

3. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT: This license is not a sale. Title and copyrights to the software, and accompanying documentation remains the property of BRADY. Unauthorized copying of the software or the accompanying documentation, or failure to comply with the above restrictions, shall automatically terminate this license without further notice, and terminate your rights to use the software, and BRADY shall, in addition to its other legal remedies, be entitled to its reasonable attorney fees.

4. LIMITED WARRANTY: BRADY warrants that, for a period of one year from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt, the software, as furnished, under normal use, will perform without significant errors that make it unusable. BRADY's entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty (which is subject to you returning the software to BRADY) will be, at the option of BRADY, to attempt to correct or help you around errors, or to replace the software with functionally equivalent software or diskettes.

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EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY, BRADY MAKES AND YOU RECEIVE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR IN ANY COMMUNICATION WITH YOU, AND BRADY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BRADY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF BRADY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LICENSE FEE REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK.

Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

6. General: This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted under, the laws of the State of Wisconsin. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other communications or advertising with respect to the software and accompanying documentation. If any provision of the Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

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Technical Support

Brady Worldwide, Inc. provides severa l Brady WavePo i nt™ XE2000 system support options:

1. To speak with a Technical Support Representative, call (800) 643-8766; Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (CST), or

2. FAX your inquiry to (414) 358-6767, or

3. Contact Brady's Technical Support Team on-line at:

tech_support@bradycorp.com

Technical Support / Canada (800) 643-8766 Technical Support / Europe 32-52-457.994

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started..........................................................................10

Unpacking the XE2000................................................................................10

Equipment Checklist and Inspection...........................................................10

Components Included.............................................................................. 11

Reporting Damage...................................................................................12

Storage and Reshipping..........................................................................12

Chapter 2 - XE2000 Specifications.............................................................. 14

Power Adapter Specifications .....................................................................14

Chapter 3 - System Requirements..............................................................16

Chapter 4 - Product Description..................................................................18

Background Information...........................................................................18

XE2000 Components.................................................................................. 19

Chapter 5 - XE2000 Setup and Positioning ................................................22

XE2000 Setup.............................................................................................22

Software Installation................................................................................23

Power Connection ...................................................................................24

Serial Connection....................................................................................24

XE2000 Positioning.....................................................................................25

Encoder Module Height Adjustment........................................................26

Encoder Module Horizontal Adjustment...................................................26

LED Functions.............................................................................................27

XE2000 Status.........................................................................................27

Positioning the XE2000 for Use with RFID Smart Labels............................ 28

Using the XE2000 Utilities Program for Positioning Options.................... 31

Testing XE2000 Connectivity and Positioning.............................................33

Testing XE2000 Connectivity...................................................................33

Testing XE2000 Positioning.....................................................................35

Troubleshooting XE2000 Setup..................................................................37

Chapter 6 - Encoding Smart Labels with the XE2000................................ 38

Delay for Encoding......................................................................................39

Appendix A – Replacement Information..................................................... 40

Appendix B – Delay for Encoding............................................................... 42

Approximating the Delay for Encoding........................................................ 43

Appendix C – Working with Printers........................................................... 46

Printhead Pressure for Thermal Transfer Printers.......................................46

Temperature Settings for Thermal Transfer Printers................................... 47

Print Speed for Thermal Transfer Printers...................................................48

Backfeed.....................................................................................................48

Printhead Pressure Adjustment (for Zebra Printers) ...................................49

Appendix D – Using the Brady RFID Smart Label Demo........................... 50

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Index..............................................................................................................52

Getting Started Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 is designed to be an integral part of your asset management and tracking system. The XE2000 is easy to use right out of the box, and works with a variety of RFID Smart Labels and thermal transfer printers.

Unpacking the XE2000

Take a few moments to read over this documentation and inventory the contents of your shipment.

When unpacking the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000, use a sharp knife or razor to carefully cut along the taped seam on top of the carton, and open it. Remove the material cushioning the XE2000 and lift it from the carton.

Save all packing materials.

Equipment Checklist and Inspection

Upon receipt of your XE2000 shipment, check your packa ge contents for the items listed below, then fill out and return the enclosed product registration card.

If shortages exist, please contact your local distributor or Brady Worldwide, Inc. immediately.

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Components Included

Item Description

Encodes RFID Smart Labels after the labels are imaged by a thermal transfer printer.

The Mounting Base provides a rigid structure for the XE2000.

The Post for the XE2000 is mounted to the base, allowing the XE2000 to be positioned using the bolt, spring, and adjustment knob.

Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 (including Mounting Base, Foam Spacer, Feet, Post, Bolt, Adjustment Knob, Spring, and Retaining Ring)

12V DC Power Adapter

RS-232 Cable

XE2000 Software CD (including documentation)

XE2000 User's Guide (this manual)

Product Registration Card

Provides power to the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000.

Connects the XE2000 to a host computer.

Used to install XE2000 host library functions on the host PC. Documentation is also included on the CD, in PDF form. Explains how the XE2000 is assembled, along with setup and positioning tips, and offers suggestions for properly using the XE2000 and RFID Smart Labels.

Registers your product for support, warranty, and product updates.

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Reporting Damage

Inspect the XE2000 for possible damage incurred during shipment. If you discover shipping damage upon inspection, do the follo wing:

1. Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage.

2. Retain all packaging material for shippin g company inspection.

3. File a Damage Report with the shipping company and notify your local distributor and Brady Worldwide, Inc. of the damage. Brady Worldwide, Inc. is not responsible for any damage occurring during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ultimate monetary compensation.

Storage and Reshipping

If not operating the XE2000 immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 may be stored under the following conditions:

Temperature

-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)

Relative Humidity 20% to 85% non-condensing

Should it become necessary to ship your Brady WavePoint™ XE2000, carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, the original container from the factory should be used. If you use a different container, follow a similar procedure to that originally used to packa ge the XE2000.

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Chapter 2 - XE2000 Specifications

Consider the following product specifications when setting up or working with the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000:

Input Voltage Input Current

While Activated Standby

+12V DC Nominal 150 mA

20 mA

Frequency of Operation 13.56 MHz

Temperature Operating

Storage

to 40o C (41o to 104o F)

20% to 85% RH, non-condensing

to 60o C (-4o to 140o F)

-20 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing

RS-232 Communications 19.2kb, 8 data, 1 stop, No parity

Host Software OS Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 (or later)

Power Adapter Specifications

Consider the following product specifications with regard to the 120V AC-DC/12V DC power adapter.

Input Voltage

120VAC + (UL and CSA approvals)

Output 12V DC, 1 A

Temperature Operating

Storage

to 40o C (continuous) (32o to 104o F)

10% to 90% RH, non-condensing

-20 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing

10%, 60Hz

to 80o C (-4o to 176o F)

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System Requirements Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide

Chapter 3 - System Requirements

The Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 requires the following hardware and softwar e co mponents:

• Pentium processor-based personal computer running Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 (or later) as the operating system.

• 16 MB of RAM

• CD-ROM drive

• Free Serial Port

• 50 MB of (free) hard drive space

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