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IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA
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. 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:
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.
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.
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
FOR EUROPE
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of
conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
- EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
- EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),
Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks;
Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering
essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1: 2011
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS),
Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks;
Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering
essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common
technical requirements
- EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 2002
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific
conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and
40 GHz
- EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 2009
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific
conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance
RLAN equipment
- EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband
Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band
and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- EN 302 208-1 V1.4.1: 2011
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency
Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up
to 2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement
- EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency
Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up
to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive
- EN50371 : 2002
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical
apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
(10 MHz - 300 GHz) -- General public
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to
human body or the product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the reader or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that battery should be recycled in a
proper way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for
the reader or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
This reader is intended for industrial use. The reader is rated IP64, however, it may
do damage to the reader when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked
wet.
DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to move any cover that is included on the
reader.
If you want to put away the reader for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the reader and battery
pack separately.
When the reader resumes its work, the battery will take a certain time to become
fully charged.
If you shall find the reader malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version Date Notes
1.00 Aug.13, 2012
Initial Release
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Europe ..................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
STATUS CODE ..................................................................................................................................161
INTRODUCTION
1800 Series RFID Reader is designed to be the most flexible and reliable rugged RFID
gun with ergonomic form factor on the market. In terms of hardware specifically
designed to work as lightweight, ergonomic design, user-friendly LED display, easy
snap-on structure, storage capability and aggressive read-and-write range, 1800 Series
RFID Reader provides an efficient and complete solution for various applications upon
combine with the terminals via mobile computer mount.
Integrated with terminals’ functions via USB or Bluetooth to collect a larger data than
general reader, you may take diversification application for different user demands or
environment. For the environment, 1800 Series RFID Reader is also equipped with IP64
and 1.5m drop resistance features.
This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate 1800
Series RFID Reader. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for
quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation,
please read the manual thoroughly before use.
Refer to the following documents to get more information about UHF RFID and EPC
standards.
EPC
EPC
They are available on GS1 organization, http://www.gs1.org.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
TM
Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for
Communications at 860 MHz-960MHz Version1.2.0.
TM
Tag Data Standards Version1.6.9, September, 2011.
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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH RFID READER
OVERVIEW
Icon Meaning
LED
1
2
3
4
5
Power
Bluetooth
RFID Tag Access
Data Transmission
Reader Indicator/Memory Low
®
Communication
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INSTALLING BATTERY TO RFID READER
1) This RFID Reader is powered by a removable 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive
data collection, we suggest it is better to purchase a spare battery for non-stop
operation.
2) Turn the battery latch to unlock position.
3) Remove the battery cover.
4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment directly so that the metal contacts on
the battery are met with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure
that the battery is snugly fit into the compartment.
5) Shut the battery cover back to the RFID Reader until it clicks into place.
6) If the battery is charged successfully, press the <Trigger>, RFID Reader will be
powered on. If you can not power on the RFID Reader, maybe one of the issues
comes from battery.
Note: (1) Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.
(2) When the main battery charge becomes low, you need to charge the battery as
soon as possible or replace it with a charged one. While replacing the battery,
make sure the power is turned off.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR RFID READER
The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package,
you will need to charge the battery to full before using the RFID Reader. For RFID
Reader, use the adapter to charger the battery. It takes approximately 4 hours to charge
the battery to full.
1) Install the battery to RFID Reader.
2) Remove the power cover.
3) Connect the power cord to the power jack.
4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
5) The RFID Reader LED1 will be flashing red during charging. When the charging is
done, the LED1 will flash green. When charging error occurs, the LED1 will turn solid
red. For example, a bad or missing battery.
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It
is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for
optimal performance.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER
Instead of direct charging with adapter, you may use a charger to charge the battery.
However, the charging time may vary by working condition.
1) Connect the power supply cord to the power port located on the back of the charger.
2) Insert the battery to the end.
3) Confirm the lock bolt locks the battery certainly.
4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
5) Once the power and battery are ready, the LED indicator lights.
6) After finishing charge, press down the lock bolt directly to pull out the battery.
Status LED
Blue, Solid Charger power ON
Red, Solid Charging battery
Green, Solid Charging done
Blue/Red Ratio 0.5s:0.5s Error
Meaning
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It
is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for
optimal performance.
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for
future use in case you need to store or ship device.
1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Direct USB Cable
Power Adapter
Product CD
Quick Guide
Test Tags
FEATURES
Ergonomic design - ruggedized yet streamlined, with ergonomics handheld
Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial
standard IP64
CipherLab Proprietary operating system
4MB flash memory for Memory Mode operation
Provides up to 2KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a wireless
personal area network (WPAN)
UHF RFID Reader (ISO-18000-6C/EPC Class1 Gen2 Standard)
Ambidextrous friendly Trigger
Connectivity includes Bluetooth
®
and USB
Programmable feedback includes beeper and vibrator
Support user-friendly LED1~5 display with 3 colors
Support distance scan up to 100cm reading performance and 50cm writing ability.
Programming support includes System API, 8/9 and CP Series (LIB and DLL)
Accessory for single-split-type battery charger
ACCESSORIES
Rich choices of optional accessories are available for you to enhance the total
performance of the RFID Reader.
Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
External Battery Charger
Direct USB Cable
Power Cable
Mobile Computer Mount
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QUICK START
POWER ON RFID READER
Be sure the battery is full charging before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the
<Trigger> for 2 seconds to power on the RFID Reader. The reader will respond with a
long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off.
Note: The LED2 will flash blue when you power on the RFID Reader successfully.
CONNECTING USB CABLE
1) RFID Reader supports a USB port for connecting to the host computer. You can issue
commands via an available USB cable.
2) Remove the USB port cover.
3) Connect the USB communication cable to USB port. (USB logo shall face down)
4) Connect the other end of USB cable to the host computer.
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ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION
USB connection can be used for issuing commands and upload data to host computer.
Below are the procedures to create a USB connection before using RFID Reader.
USING HYPERTERMINAL
On the host computer:
1) Go to the “Device Manager” on the host computer to confirm used COM port. For
example below, the USB Virtual COM_CDC - COM3 is used.
Note: For USB Interface type, the default value is VCOM CDC. Refer to
or Function Key used for selecting USB type during operation. Before beginning to
use RFID Reader, you have to install the available driver on the host computer
firstly. The USB virtual COM driver (CDC or Silicon) between RFID Reader and host
computer must be the same.
2.1 USB Interface
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Quick Start
2) Use a test application to confirm the connection between host computer and RFID
Reader. E.g. HyperTerminal. Open the HyperTerminal on the host computer.
3) Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection. Click “OK” to continue.
4) According to Step 1 to select the proper connected COM port, e.g. COM3.
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5) Click “OK”.
6) In the COM3 Properties window, you can click the “Restore Defaults” to use default
values for connection. Then, click “OK”.
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Note: After finishing the COM Properties configuration, the connected icon on the
HyperTerminal will be changed from to automatically.
7) In the HyperTerminal window, click on the tool bar to open Properties
configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab.
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8) Click [ASCII Setup] to open ASCII Setup window and some check boxes need to be
selected for normalized issuing commands, see below. Click “OK”.
9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click “OK”.
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CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION
Now, it begins to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For
example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is
successfully, the HyperTerminal will take a response.
Note: If the connection fails, check the USB Interface type whether configured correctly,
the default value is ‘127’ for virtual COM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the RFID Reader to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must issue
“#@sys_svusrtbl” command.
Note: After issuing the command, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
Command:
#@sys_svusrtbl\r
Purpose Save User Defined Setting
Response OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
RESTORE USER/FACTORY DEFAULTS
For the RFID Reader to restore the User Defaults, which you have saved earlier, you
must issue “#@sys_ldstbl=1” command. Alternatively, you can also issue
“#@sys_ldstbl=0” command to restore Factory Default.
Command:
#@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r
Purpose Load Default Setting
Request #@sys_ldstbl=[m]\r
[m]: ‘0’ – Factory Default
‘1’ – User Default
Response OK\r
ERR,[code]\r
Note: Restore the default values will discount the Bluetooth® connection and erase all
connected devices.
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READER SWITCHER
RFID Reader supports a switcher that is used to switch between RFID Reader and
Alternate trigger scan. Switch to right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger.
Make sure the reader switcher is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode.
For more Alternate mode information, please refer to
Alternate Mode.
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COMBINING WITH A TERMINAL
If you wish to combine with a terminal, you have to remove the mounting plate cover
and install the mobile computer mount, follow these steps to remove the mounting plate
cover:
1) Place the RFID Reader erectly on a flat and clean surface.
2) Slide the mounting plate cover latch to unlock position.
3) Remove the mounting plate cover.
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1800 CONFIGURATION
You can configure the RFID Reader by issuing commands or 1800Configuration Utility.
Serial Command:
You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send commands to RFID
Reader via USB virtual COM or Bluetooth
®
SPP. The commands are not case sensitive.
The example command common format is showed as below:
Example:
#@sys_time?<CR>
Get the system time information.→
#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]<CR>
Set the system time. →[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s] are the parameters of system time.
Note: A serial command consists of Prefix, Text and Suffix. The prefix consists of “#” and
“@”. “?” or “=” is specified to suffix. \r or <CR> is specified for the “Enter” of your
keyboard. As a normal command event, it will response with “OK” or “ERR”. About
“ERR”, please refer to
Status Code for more information.
1800Configuration Utility:
CipherLab supports a Windows
®
-based Software Utility to allow you to configure RFID
Reader easily. For more information, refer to 1800Configuration User Guide.
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UNDERSTANDING RFID READER
This chapter explains the features and usage of RFID Reader. Before configuring RFID
Reader, you have to understand the information by issuing “#@sys_info?” command
firstly.
Command:
#@sys_info?\r
Purpose Get System Information
Response OK,[m]\r[n]\r[o]\r[p]\r[Q]\r
[m]: string that indicates model name
“1861E” – Basic UHF type Europe Band
“1861U” – Basic UHF type US Band
“1861J” – Basic UHF type Japan Band
[n]: string that indicates serial number
[o]: string that indicates kernel version
[p]: string that indicates user version
[q]: string that indicates BTMACID
ERR,[code]\r
Example:
Command
#@sys_info?
Response (s)
OK,
MODEL: 1861E
S/N: DZ25DV042
KNL_VER: V1.00
STD_VER: V1:00
BT_MACID: 00:d0:17:a8:ff:d5
→ model name
→ serial number
→ kernel version
→ user version
→ Bluetooth® MAC address
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IN THIS CHAPTER
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