CipherLab 1861E, 1800 Series Reference Manual

1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader

CP Series/8 Series/Universal

Version 1.00

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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

 - 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 -

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 6 -

Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 6 -

RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 7 -

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting Familiarized with RFID Reader ............................................................................................ 2

Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Installing Battery to RFID Reader................................................................................................ 3

Charging the Battery for RFID Reader ........................................................................................ 4

Charging the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................ 5

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 6

Features............................................................................................................................................. 6

Accessories........................................................................................................................................ 6

QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Power on RFID Reader...................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting USB Cable ...................................................................................................................... 7

Issuing Commands via USB Connection.......................................................................................... 8

Using HyperTerminal.................................................................................................................... 8

Confirming the USB Connection................................................................................................13

Default Settings............................................................................................................................... 14

Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................. 14

Restore User/Factory Defaults.................................................................................................. 14

Reader Switcher ..............................................................................................................................15

Combining with a Terminal ............................................................................................................. 16

1800 Configuration.........................................................................................................................17

UNDERSTANDING RFID READER....................................................................................................... 19

1.1 Power......................................................................................................................................... 21

1.1.1 Power ON ..........................................................................................................................21

1.1.2 Power OFF......................................................................................................................... 21

1.1.3 Power Saving Mode .........................................................................................................22

1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 23

1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................24

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................24

1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................26

1.3 Function Keys ...........................................................................................................................30

1.3.1 Normal Mode....................................................................................................................31

1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode ................................................................................................. 34

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1.3.3 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................... 36

1.4.1 System Status ..................................................................................................................36

1.4.2 Function Key Status......................................................................................................... 38

1.4.3 Bluetooth® Pairing Status................................................................................................38

1.5 Buzzer........................................................................................................................................ 39

1.6 Vibrator......................................................................................................................................43

1.7 RTC ............................................................................................................................................44

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE........................................................................................................... 45

2.1 USB Interface............................................................................................................................ 46

2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type.................................................................................................... 47

2.3 Bluetooth® HID..........................................................................................................................48

2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth® HID & Select Keyboard Type.......................................................... 48

2.3.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 51

2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 56

2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 56

2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 56

2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave...............................................................................................................57

2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................................................................................ 58

2.5.1 Activate Bluetooth® SPP Master Mode...........................................................................58

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 ..................................................................................................59

2.6.1 Activate USB VCOM and HID & Select Keyboard Type...................................................60

2.6.2 HID Keyboard Settings..................................................................................................... 63

2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 68

2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 68

2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 68

SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION ..........................................................................................................69

3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle .......................................................................................... 70

3.1.1 Change Interface..............................................................................................................70

3.1.2 Configure Related Settings.............................................................................................. 71

3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave........................................................................................ 75

3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master....................................................................................................83

3.2 Connecting via 3610................................................................................................................ 87

3.2.1 Connect to 3610 ..............................................................................................................87

3.2.2 USB HID via 3610 Connection ........................................................................................ 87

3.2.3 USB VCOM via 3610 Connection ....................................................................................89

3.2.4 configure Related Setting ................................................................................................90

3.3 Disconnection ...........................................................................................................................91

3.3.1 Break a Connection..........................................................................................................91

3.3.2 Reset a Connection..........................................................................................................91

RFID SCAN ......................................................................................................................................... 93

4.1 Scan Mode ................................................................................................................................94

4.2 Scan Time .................................................................................................................................96

4.2.1 Timeout............................................................................................................................. 96

4.2.2 Delay Time ........................................................................................................................97

4.3 Filter...........................................................................................................................................98

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4.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme.....................................................................................................

4.3.2 Included EPC ..................................................................................................................101

4.3.3 Excluded EPC..................................................................................................................105

4.3.4 Affected Tag of Included/Excluded EPC Filter..............................................................109

4.4 Multi-Tag..................................................................................................................................110

4.4.1 Counter ...........................................................................................................................110

4.4.2 Counter Reload ..............................................................................................................112

4.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep ...............................................................................................................113

4.5 Access Tag ..............................................................................................................................114

4.5.1 Tag Memory ....................................................................................................................114

4.5.2 Read/Write Tag ..............................................................................................................116

DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT ................................................................................................................121

5.1 Output Format.........................................................................................................................122

5.2 Format Editing for Hexadecimal and Raw Data....................................................................124

5.2.1 Data Count Section ........................................................................................................126

5.2.2 Time stamp Section .......................................................................................................129

5.2.3 UHF Data Section ...........................................................................................................135

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................140

ALTERNATE MODE...........................................................................................................................143

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................147

System ...........................................................................................................................................147

Communications ...........................................................................................................................147

Reader............................................................................................................................................147

Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................148

Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................148

Environmental Characteristics .....................................................................................................149

Programming Support...................................................................................................................149

Accessories....................................................................................................................................149

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................151

Before Upgrading ..........................................................................................................................151

How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................152

Use USB Virtual COM ...............................................................................................................152

Use Bluetooth® Dongle ............................................................................................................153

Use 3610..................................................................................................................................154

Use <F2>+<Trigger>................................................................................................................154

How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware ..................................................................................................155

Upgrade 3610 CPU Firmware .................................................................................................155

Upgrade 3610 USB Bridge Firmware......................................................................................156

ASCII TABLE .....................................................................................................................................157

SCAN CODE......................................................................................................................................159

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

They are available on GS1 organization, http://www.gs1.org.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for

Communications at 860 MHz-960MHz Version1.2.0.

Tag Data Standards Version1.6.9, September, 2011.

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH RFID READER

OVERVIEW

Icon Meaning

LED

Power

Bluetooth

RFID Tag Access

Data Transmission

Reader Indicator/Memory Low

Communication

Introduction

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.

Introduction

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

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

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”.

Quick Start

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”.

Quick Start

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.

Quick Start

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.

Quick Start

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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Chapter 1

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

1.1 Power ...................................................................... 21

1.2 Memory.................................................................... 24

1.3 Function Key............................................................. 30

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................... 36

1.5 Buzzer ..................................................................... 39

1.6 Vibrator.................................................................... 43

1.7 RTC ......................................................................... 44

Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader

1.1 POWER

RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 3.7V/2500mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it via charger or adapter. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. During normal operation, the RFID Reader can work for up to 10 hours.

Warning: The battery cover must be in position. If not, the RFID Reader cannot turn on. For a new battery, make sure it is fully charged before you begin to use it. Always prepare a spare batter, especially when you are working on a non-stop operation.

1.1.1 POWER ON

After installing the battery, press the <Trigger> for 2 seconds. The RFID Reader will respond with a long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off.

1.1.2 POWER OFF

The RFID Reader will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).

Auto Power Off (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to automatically shut down after idling 10 minutes. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0.

Command:

#@sys_tpoff?\r

Purpose Get the Delay Time of System Shutdown

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘10’)

[m]: ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Unit=minute)

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_tpoff=[m]\r

Purpose Set the Delay Time of System Shutdown

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to force power off the RFID Reader. Alternatively you can also issue command on the host computer described below to power off the RFID Reader.

Command:

#@sys_off\r

Purpose System Shutdown

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.1.3 POWER SAVING MODE

Power Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to idle at full-speed for 2 minutes before it enters power saving mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0. However, the Power Saving setting will not take effect when data is transmitting via

Bluetooth

HID or SPP.

Command:

#@sys_tps?\r

Purpose Get the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘2’)

[m]: ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Unit=minute)

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_tps=[m]\r

Purpose Set the Delay Time of Power Saving Mode

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: Power Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met: (1) RFID Reader is in the configuration mode. (2) The scanning mode is set to Test Mode. (3) The setting value of Power Saving is greater than Auto Power Off.

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If you want to keep system always alive, you can issue “#@sys_kalive” command. If the delay time for system shutdown and power saving mode are not zero, this command will re-count time for 1800 RFID Reader from entering the power saving mode or shutting down itself.

Command:

#@sys_kalive\r

Purpose Keep the System Alive

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.1.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM

By default, the battery alarm will beep when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short beeps (high tone).

Command:

#@sys_battery?\r

Purpose Get Voltage of Battery

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: battery voltage. (e.g. 100%)

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_lbalarm?\r

Purpose Get Low Battery Alarm

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_lbalarm=[m]\r

Purpose Set Low Battery Alarm

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Warning: Using Bluetooth® connection will substantially reduce battery power.

Disable the Bluetooth® function when it is uselessly.

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1.2 MEMORY

 Memory Mode

4MB memory for Memory Mode data access.

 Transmit Buffer Memory

2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN)

The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the Bluetooth

connection or stored in memory when RFID Reader is set to Memory mode.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

By default, transmit buffer is enabled for using when the RFID Reader is out of range. Upon reading a tag successfully within range, the RFID Reader responds with one short beep (high tone) and LED3 indicator becomes solid green and goes off. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 2KB transmit buffer, the RFID Reader can ignore the transmission range and keep on reading tags until the buffer is full.

When transmit buffer is enabled…

If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading a tag successfully.

When transmit buffer is full, the RFID Reader will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are advised to get back to range.

When transmit buffer is disabled…

If the RFID Reader is out of range, it will respond with one long beep (low tone). You are advised to get back to range.

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Command:

#@sys_txben?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txben=[m]\r

Purpose Set Transmit Buffer Status

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Data Delay

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m] Send TX Buffer Delay

‘0’ 0 ms

‘1’ 250 ms

‘2’ 500 ms

‘3’ 1 sec

‘4’ 2 sec

‘5’ 3 sec

‘6’ 5 sec

‘7’ 8 sec

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly=[m]\r

Purpose Set Transmit Buffer Data Delay

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The RFID Reader keeps 4MB memory for memory mode operation. When the RFID Reader is in memory mode with green LED5 flashing and blue LED2 off that means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled.

Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.

STATUS

You have to disable the memory mode to allow a real-time connection. And confirm the memory size by issuing “#@sys_memsize?” command.

Command:

#@sys_memen?\r

Purpose Get Memory Mode Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_memen=[m]\r

Purpose Set Memory Mode

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: You can also enter/exit memory mode by pressing function keys. Refer to 1.3.1.2

Functions.

#@sys_memsize?\r

Purpose Get Free Memory Size

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m is 4072)

[m]: Free Memory Size string in KB

ERR,[code]\r

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DATA DELAY

You may set a delay time between each data record while transmitting data back to the host computer.

Command:

#@sys_memdly?\r

Purpose Get Data Transmission Delay

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’~’7’

Data Transmission Delay

Value Delay

‘0’ 0 ms

‘1’ 250 ms

‘2’ 500 ms

‘3’ 1 sec

‘4’ 2 sec

‘5’ 3 sec

‘6’ 5 sec

‘7’ 8 sec

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_memdly=[m]\r

Purpose Set Data Transmission Delay

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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SEND DATA

You are advised to send data to the host computer immediately by issuing “#@sys_memup” command. The RFID Reader will restore the previous connection with the host computer temporarily so that you can transmit data to the host computer.

Command:

#@sys_memup\r

Purpose Upload Memory Data

Response #@sys_memup\r

[m]\r

[m]: Data string

ERR,[code]\r

CLEAR MEMORY

Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied unless you erase the memory by issuing “#@sys_memclr” command to clear memory.

Command:

#@sys_memclr\r

Purpose Clear Memory

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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Example:

Command

#@sys_memsize?

Response (s)

OK, 4072

Command

#@sys_memen=1

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memdly=4

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memup

Response (s)

→ get current memory size

→ enter memory mode

→ set the delay time of data transmission to 2 sec.

→ upload memory data

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Command

#@sys_memclr

Response (s)

→ clear memory size

] → 2sec.

Note: You can disable the COM port or disconnect the USB cable to end the data

transmission upon memory mode.

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1.3 FUNCTION KEYS

The function keys serve as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent.

Keys Action Mode

<Trigger> Scan Tag Normal

Select number 1~5 Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

<F1> Execute special function Normal

Switch the LED status between power level, BT

signal level, data memory space level

Send string Alternate

<F2> Select special function Normal

Send string Alternate

Put selected number to PIN Code buffer Bluetooth® Pairing

<F1>+<F2> Power off the system Normal, Alternate

Switch among special command group Normal

Erase PIN Code Bluetooth® Pairing

<F1>+<Trigger> Select number 6~0 Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

<F2>+<Trigger> Send PIN Code to paired BT device Bluetooth® Pairing

Send string Alternate

<F1>+<F2>+<Trigger> Cancel the pairing Bluetooth® Pairing

Reader Switcher Used to switch the RFID and Alternate mode

Firmware Upgrade

Normal

Refer to Firmware

Upgrade

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1.3.1 NORMAL MODE

1.3.1.1 FUNCTION KEY FOR POWER OFF

Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to power off the RFID Reader.

1.3.1.2 FUNCTIONS

Note: Press <F1>+<F2> to switch Group1, Group2 or Group3. The 3 Groups function

key commands are only available upon RFID mode. In the Alternate mode, the function keys are only used for keypad output strings.

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Group1 System Status (Green LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press <F1> to switch among Battery Status, Bluetooth Space. After idling 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode.

Signal Quality and Data Memory

 Power Level (Red LED)

Exhaustion Low Battery Full Battery

 Bluetooth

Poor Very good

Strength (RSSI) (Blue LED)

 Free Memory Size (Green LED)

Empty Full

Note: Press <F1> to switch to Bluetooth

connection successfully.

Strength showing upon a Bluetooth®

Group2 RFID Assistance (White LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group2 with White LED1. The Group2 is defined to 2 commands (Command1 and 2). Press <F2> to switch between Command1 and Command2 or press <F1> to execute the command directly. The LED status will return to normal mode when you idle about 3 seconds during configuration.

 Command1: Set Single or Multi-Tag Scan Mode.

(As serial commands: “#@rf_scan=6” and “#@rf_scan=9”)

 Command2: Reload Counter for Multi-Tag Scan Mode.

(As serial command: “#@rf_mtagcnt=”)

Press <F2> to switch between Command 1 and 2

Command1 Command2

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Executing:

Function

Command1 <F1>+<F2> <F→ 1: Executing>

Command2 <F1>+<F2> <F2> < F→→1: Executing>

Key Operation LEDs Status

Group3 Others (Yellow LED1):

Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4 commands. Press <F2> to switch among the Commands or press <F1> to execute the command. The LED status will return to normal mode when you idle about 3 seconds during configuration.

 Command1: Enabel/Disable memory mode.

(As serial command: “#@sys_memen=1/0” )

 Command2: Clear data memory.

(As serial command: #@sys_memclr)

 Command3: Select USB virtual COM driver (Switch between CDC and SiliconLab).

(As serial command: #@usb_type=127/128)

Note: Power on RFID Reader, the default value for USB Virtual COM driver is CDC. Press

<F1> one time upon command3 to switch to SiliconLab type if you are using SiliconLab drive as a Virtual COM connection. Wrong VCOM type selection will make disconnection.

 Command4:

a. Break the current connection when Bluetooth b. Reset the connection type to default – SPP slave when Bluetooth (As serial commands: “#@bt_disc and #@bt_reset”)

Press <F2> to switch between Command 1, 2, 3 and 4

Command1 Command2 Command3 Command4

Note: Except for function keys, you can also issue command to break or reset the

Bluetooth® connection. Refer to 3.3.1 Break a Connection and 3.3.2 Reset a

Connection

is connected.

is not connected.

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1.3.2 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

For Bluetooth® connection or numeric input required situations; you have to combine Function key and <Trigger> to input numeric code.

Various numeric input will show you different LED status illustrated below:

No.1~5 No.6~0

PIN CODE Input for Bluetooth

Number Input

Number 1 <Trigger> once <F2> →

Number 2 <Trigger> twice <F2> →

Number 3 <Trigger> three times <F2> →

Number 4 <Trigger> four times <F2> →

Number 5 <Trigger> five times <F2> →

Number 6 <F1+Trigger> once <F2> →

Number 7 <F1+Trigger> twice <F2>→

Key Operation LEDs Status

Pairing:

Number 8 <F1+Trigger> three times <F2> →

Number 9 <F1+Trigger> four times <F2> →

Number 0 <F1+Trigger> five times <F2> →

Send PIN Code <F2>+<Trigger>

Erase the PIN Code <F1>+<F2>

Cancel the Pairing <F1>+<F2>+<Trigger>

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1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE

In this mode is only used for sending key signal to host. For more information, please refer to Chapter 6

Note: You can press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds to power off RFID reader upon

alternate mode.

Alternate Mode.

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1.4 LED INDICATORS

The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to user about the behavior comes from RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on.

The LED indicators status can be divided into 3 parts ─ Normal, Temporary Status and

Bluetooth

Pairing Modes.

1.4.1 SYSTEM STATUS

Normal mode shows you the normal LED status without any advanced configuration.

LED

LED1-Power

Color Status Description

Red On-Off Power on, with one long beeps (high tone,

LED1 on for 1 second and then off.)

Red On

 Charging Fail  Power Off (Press F1+F2 to power off

simultaneously, until both of the function keys are released)

Red Flashing Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)

Green Flashing Charging Done (On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s)

LED2-Bluetooth® Communication

Blue Flashing

On/Off ratio 0.5s:0.5s for two minutes indicates the RFID Reader is waiting for connection, and goes off if no connection is established.

On/Off ratio 0.1s:0.1s indicates the RFID Reader receives a PIN code request from host (flashing more quickly than waiting connection)

On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s indicates the RFID Reader has established a Bluetooth connection successfully.

LED3-RFID Tag Access Green On-Off Good Read/Write with one short beeps (high

tone). The pitch and duration are programmable.

LED4-Data Transmission

LED5-Memory Status

Green Flashing Indicate the data is transmitted between

RFID Reader and host. The speed of flashing varies with data rate.

Green Flashing Flashing ((On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates

Free memory size > 10%

** Only for memory mode

Red Flashing Flashing (On/Off ratio 0.02s:3s) indicates

memory under 10%

** Only for memory mode

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Note: You can configure the good read LED3 status (disable/enable) and duration

(ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds) by command. When you set the LED3 feedback as disable, the LED3 will always off for each good read.

GOOD READ LED STATUS

You may configure the LED3 status for a feedback about good read.

Command:

#@sys_leden?\r

Purpose Get Good Read LED Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_leden=[m]\r

Purpose Set LED Good Read Status

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

GOOD READ LED DURATION

For a good read for LED3, you may configure the duration time.

Command:

#@sys_leddu?\r

Purpose Get Good Read LED Duration

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘4’)

[m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_leddu=[m]\r

Purpose Set LED Duration

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY STATUS

Combine with five LEDs and function keys, the LED status can be classified into 3 Groups refer to

1.3.1.2 Function.

1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING STATUS

The LED status can be specified for Bluetooth® pairing status, refer to 1.3.2 Bluetooth®

Pairing Mode.

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1.5 BUZZER

The RFID Reader has a buzzer to provide feedback in various operating conditions.

Beeping

One long beep, high tone Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off

One short beep, high tone

 Programmable, default to 4KHz

Meaning

 Good read, with Green LED3 on-off  Enter PIN code  Switch among status LED mode

One short beep, low tone

 Select PIN code  Multi_Tag Mode: Get a repeated tag (Default: Disable)

One long beep, low tone

 Fail to send data or response

- Transmit buffer full

- Transmit buffer is disabled while Bluetooth® is not connected or out of range.

 Command fail

Two short beeps, high-low tone

 Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled

and the RFID Reader is out of range

 Memory Mode: Memory full

Two short beeps, low-high tone

 Command success  Send PIN code  Running out of transmit buffer

Two short beeps, high tone

 Low battery alarm  Clear PIN code  Power off

Three short beeps, tone ascending from low to high

Three short beeps, tone ascending from high to low

 Bluetooth  Bluetooth

blue

Bluetooth® connection out of range or suspended

connection is established

connection is resumed, with LED2 flashing

Six short beeps,

low-mid-high-low-mid-high

Continual beeps

Multi_Tag Mode: Tag list is full (scan session completes)

(Default: Disable)

 Low voltage (under 5%) with warning continual beeps  The battery is removed during charging

When the battery voltage is under 5%, it will continual beeps. We suggest it is better to charge the battery immediately before the RFID Reader is powered off. You can get the voltage information by issue “sys_battery?” command.

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The commands below describe the buzzer related configurations:

VOLUME

There are four volume levels defined to beeping setting.

Command:

#@sys_bpvol?\r

Purpose Get Beeper Volume

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘High’)

[m]: Volume

‘0’ Mute

‘1’ Low

‘2’ Medium

‘3’ High

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_bpvol=[m]\r

Purpose Set Beeper Volume

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

COMMAND BEEP

By default, this function is enabled.

Command:

#@sys_cmdbp?\r

Purpose Get Status of Command Indicating Beep

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_cmdbp=[m]\r

Purpose Set Command indicating Beep

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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GOOD READ

You have to enable the buzzer beeping function when you want to get a feedback from RFID Reader.

Command:

#@sys_grdbp?\r

Purpose Get Status of Good-Read Beep

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_grdbp=[m]\r

Purpose Set Status of Good-Read Beep

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

FREQUENCY

By default, the frequency for a buzzer is configured to 4KHz. This function is upon Good-Read beep is enabled.

Command:

#@sys_grdbf?\r

Purpose Get Beeper Frequency

Response

OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Frequency

‘0’ 8 kHz

‘1’ 4 kHz

‘2’ 2 kHz

‘3’ 1 kHz

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_grdbf=[m]\r

Purpose Set Beeper Frequency

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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DURATION

You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is upon Good-Read beep is enabled.

Command:

#@sys_grdbdu?\r

Purpose Get Beeper Duration

Response

OK,[m]\r (Default m=

[m]: Duration

‘0’ Shortest

‘1’ Short

‘2’ Longer

‘3’ Longest

ERR,[code]\r

‘Shortest’)

#@sys_grdbdu=[m]\r

Purpose Set Beeper Duration

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: When you set the volume of beeper to mute, the feedback from RFID Reader will

be mute.

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1.6 VIBRATOR

The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments.

For good read/write, the vibrator will make the duration of 1 second feedback with on-off vibrating. The vibrating and duration are programmable.

STATUS

RFID Reader supports a good feedback with mute vibrator, you can enable/disable by issuing “#@sys_viben=” command.

Command:

#@sys_viben?\r

Purpose Get Vibrator Status

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_viben=[m]\r

Purpose Set Vibrator Status

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

DURATION

By default, the good reader vibrator stays on for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 100 milliseconds.

Command:

#@sys_vibdu?\r

Purpose Get Vibrator Duration

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘10’)

[m]: Duration=‘1’ ~ ‘254’

ERR,[code]\r

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#@sys_vibdu=[m]\r

Purpose Set Vibrator Duration

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.7 RTC

RFID Reader supports a system clock to keep track of the current time.

Command:

#@sys_time?\r

Purpose Get System Clock

Response OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r

[Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’

[M]: ‘01’ ~ ‘12’

[D]: ‘01’ ~ ‘31’

[h]: ‘00’ ~ ‘23’

[m]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’

[s]: ‘00’ ~ ‘59’

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_time=[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r

Purpose Set System Clock

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@sys_time?

Response (s)

OK,12,05,10,10,36,05

Command

#@sys_time=12,06,20,12,50,00

Response (s)

→ get current system time

→ date=2012/5/10, time=10:36 05

→ set system date and time to 2012.6.20 12:50 00

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COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish USB and WPAN connection with RFID Reader. Refer to the table as below:

1800 Communication Interface:

Interface Configuration RFID Data Out Upload Memory Data

Bluetooth®

SPP Slave v v v

SPP Master v v v

HID v

3610 Virtual COM v v v

3610 HID v

USB

Virtual COM

Windows CDC

v v

Driver/SiliconLab Driver

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 USB Interface .......................................................... 46

2.2 Bluetooth® Connection Type........................................ 47

2.3 Bluetooth® HID ......................................................... 48

2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave ................................................. 57

2.5 Bluetooth® SPP Master ............................................... 58

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610....................................... 59

Note: By default, the output interface is set to “SPP Slave”.

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2.1 USB INTERFACE

Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the available USB interface type by “#@usb_type=” command. Wrong USB interface type setting will make disconnection. You can also use the function key to switch the USB interface type, refer to

Command:

#@usb_type?\r

Purpose Get USB Interface Type

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m=‘127’)

[m]: USB Type

‘127’ – Virtual COM CDC

‘128’ – Virtual COM (Silicon Lab driver)

ERR,[code]\r

1.3.1.2 Functions.

#@usb_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set USB Interface

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE

Based on the connection type, you have to select the proper Bluetooth® type. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Command:

#@bt_type?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Interface Type

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’)

[m]: Bluetooth® TYPE

Bluetooth® Type

‘0’ SPP Slave R/W

‘3’ SPP Master R/W

‘5’ HID R/W

‘6’ 3610 Read only

ERR,[code]\r

Description Read only / R/W

#@bt_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Interface Type

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.3 BLUETOOTH® HID

For Bluetooth® HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘5’ on the HyperTerminal to change the output interface to Bluetooth

HyperTerminal

for related connection settings. To capture the data run any text editor on

HID. Refer to 1Using

host computer and the scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer.

HID Settings

Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

Alphabets Layout Normal

Numeric Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State Off

Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive

Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad

Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)

Defaults

2.3.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When Bluetooth® HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth RFID Reader.

HID is activated with PCAT (US) type on the

Bluetooth

The following keyboard types are supported —

HID

No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type

64 PCAT (US) (Default) 71 PCAT (Belgium)

65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 Reserved

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

70 PCAT (UK) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)

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Command:

#@bt_hididx?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

[m] Description Valid Parameters

‘0’ HID KBD Type ‘64’~ ‘77’ (Default m=‘64’)

‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’)

‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’)

‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF (Default m=‘0’)

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad

‘1’– Numeric Keypad

‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal

‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal

‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode ‘0’ – Batch Processing

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hididx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK\r\r

ERR,[code]

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ

‘1’ – By Character

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#@bt_hidpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hidpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® HID Parameter

Response OK\r

Example:

Command

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_type=5

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_hididx=0

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_hidpr=64

Response (s)

→ change connected interface to BT HID

→ enter HID KBD type configuration

→ set PCAT (US) for KBD type

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2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabets Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Numeric Transmission

ALPHABETS LAYOUT

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ US keyboard.

AZERTY ‘1’ French keyboard.

QWERTZ ‘2’ German keyboard.

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special

characters.

GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

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NUMERIC LAYOUT

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting.

Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard.

Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard.

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

CAPITAL LOCK SETTING

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.

Options Parameter Description

Capital Lock OFF

(Default)

Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is

‘0’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is

OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection ‘2’ The RFID Reader will automatically detect the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

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ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION

By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Options Parameter Description

Case Sensitive

(Default)

Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps

‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.

Lock on the keyboard only.

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NUMERIC TRANSMISSION

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the numeric keypad.

Options Parameter Description

Alphanumeric Keypad (Default)

Numeric Keypad ‘1’ Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

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2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Options

‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.

Parameter Description

2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Options

‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.

Parameter Description

2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.

Options

Batch Processing (Default)

By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character

Parameter Description

‘0’ Process data by Batch.

Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.

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2.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

For Bluetooth® SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface. Then, refer to Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Example:

Command

1Set Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default, RFID

#@bt_type?

Response (s)

OK,0

Command

#@bt_type=0

Response (s)

→ get current Bluetooth® type

→ default Bluetooth® type is ‘0’ for SPP Slave

→ set Bluetooth® type to SPP Slave

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2.5 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

As a SPP master device, RFID Reader will be able to resume connection with the host computer upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If RFID Reader fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host computer unless you issue the “#@bt_reset” or “#@sys_ldstbl=” command.

For Bluetooth

SPP Master Connection, refer to 3.1.4 Bluetooth® SPP Master.

Note: In SPP Master Mode, RFID Reader has to connect within the specified period of time

(2 minutes by default). During the connection, the RFID Reader will enter to Power Saving Mode to save power. It will automatically power off when the time is up. Refer to

1.1 Power.

2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

How to connect with the target machine?

There are two parameters for “#@bt_target=” command to SPP Master target machine. One is

Bluetooth® targe – SPP Master and another is the symbolical No. of target machine.

Command:

#@bt_target?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Target Machine

Response OK,[m],[n]\r

[m]: Bluetooth

[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610

ERR,[code]\r

Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610

#@bt_target=[m],[n]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Target Machine

Response OK

ERR,[code]

Exit SPP Master Mode

To stop such re-connection, you can issue the “#@bt_reset” command so that the current connection record (= MACID) will be cleared. Then, the RFID Reader will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in WPAN connection.

Set Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new

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2.6 USB VCOM AND HID VIA 3610

For USB VCOM and HID via 3610, connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth

. Configure the interface to USB VCOM

and HID via 3610 by issuing the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘6’.

To capture the data run any text editor on host computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer.

Note: As above for a read only interface, you can not issue “#@BT_TYPE=” command to

change the Bluetooth® interface to 3610 directly by command.

How to connect with the 3610?

There are two parameters for “#@bt_target” command to 3610. One is Bluetooth® target – 3610 and another is the serial No. of 3610.

Command:

#@bt_target?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Target Machine

Response OK,[m],[n]\r

[m]: Bluetooth® Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610

[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_target=[m],[N]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Target Machine

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@bt_target=1,BS9001346

Response (s)

→ set target to 3610 with S/N:BS9001346

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HID Settings Defaults

Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

Alphabets Layout Normal

Numeric Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State Off

Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive

Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad

Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)

2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM AND HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When USB VCOM and HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard type from parameter ‘097’ to ‘110’ so that you can complete this setting. Parameter ‘096’ is for USB VCOM via 3610 connection.

USB VCOM and HID via 3610 TYPE

The following keyboard types are supported —

No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type

096 USB VCOM via 3610 104 3610 PCAT (Belgium)

097 3610 PCAT (US) 105 3610 PCAT (Spanish)

098 3610 PCAT (French) 106 3610 PCAT (Portuguese)

099 3610 PCAT (German) 107 3610 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

100 3610 PCAT (Italy) 108 Reserved

101 3610 PCAT (Swedish) 109 3610 PCAT (Turkish)

102 3610 PCAT (Norwegian) 110 3610 PCAT (Hungarian)

103 3610 PCAT (UK)

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Command:

#@bt_aclidx?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

[m] Description Valid Parameters

‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’

‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’)

‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’

‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad

‘1’– Numeric Keypad

‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal

‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal

‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode ‘0’– Batch Processing

ERR,[code]

#@bt_aclidx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter

ERR,[code]\r

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ

‘1’– By Character

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#@bt_aclpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® 3610 Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclact\r

Purpose Activate Bluetooth® 3610 Setting

Request #@bt_aclact\r

[m]: Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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2.6.2 HID KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabets Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Numeric Transmission

ALPHABETS LAYOUT

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ US Keyboard Style

AZERTY ‘1’ French Keyboard Style

QWERTZ ‘2’ German Keyboard Style

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the lower row is for special

characters.

GERMAN KEYBOARD LAYOUT – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special

characters.

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NUMERIC LAYOUT

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting.

Options Parameter Description

Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting

Lower Row ‘1’ For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row ‘2’ For AZERTY keyboard

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

CAPITAL LOCK SETTING

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, RFID Reader needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.

Status Options Parameter Description

Capital Lock OFF

(Default)

Capital Lock ON ‘1’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON,

‘0’ Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,

transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection ‘2’ RFID Reader will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock

on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the tag (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

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ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION

Options Parameter Description

Case Sensitive

(Default)

Ignore Case ‘1’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the status of Caps

‘0’ Alphabets will be transmitted according to the original case.

Lock on the keyboard only.

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NUMERIC TRANSMISSION

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Options Parameter Description

Alphanumeric Keypad (Default)

Numeric Keypad ‘1’ Numeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric.

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2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Options

Parameter Description

‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.

2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Options

‘0’ (Default) ‘0’~‘254’ The range is from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond.

Parameter Description

2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may configure the RFID Reader to “By Character” to process data one character at a time.

Options

Batch Processing (Default)

By Character ‘1’ Process data by Character

Parameter Description

‘0’ Process data by Batch.

SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION

Chapter 3

RFID Reader can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the

Bluetooth

connection.

To establish a connection via Bluetooth

and 3610. Upon powering up, RFID Reader will be ready to establish a WPAN

dongle after pairing…

Interface Option Reference

Bluetooth® HID 2.3 Bluetooth® HID

Bluetooth® SPP (Slave/Master) 2.4 Bluetooth® SPP Slave, 2.5 Bluetooth®

SPP Master

To establish a connection via 3610 after finishing relative configurations…

Interface Option Reference

USB VCOM and HID via 3610 2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610

IN THIS CHAPTER

3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 70

3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 87

3.3 Disconnection............................................................ 91

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3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE

Once the USB connection between host computer and RFID Reader is successfully, you have to change the connected interface type before establishing a WPAN connection via

Bluetooth

In the HyperTerminal window, issue “#@bt_type=” command to change the connected interface and issue “#@bt_type?” command to confirm the used interface at present.

 “Activate Bluetooth

For example, if you want to use SPP Slave for a connection type, see below:

Command

dongle.

HID”, the parameter is ‘5’.

SPP Slave Mode”, the parameter is ‘0’.

SPP Master Mode”, the parameter is ‘3’.

#@bt_type=0

Response (s)

→ set connected interface to ‘0’ for SPP Slave Mode

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3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

BROADCASTING

RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computer. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial connection with RFID Reader. For example, disable device name broadcasting after successfully connecting RFID Reader to one WorkStation. Such connection will be maintained automatically unless RFID Reader is removed from the paired device list (called unpairing) by the WorkStation or any changes made to authentication and the PIN code. If you want another WorkStation to connect to RFID Reader, you have to enable device name broadcasting firstly.

Command:

#@bt_visible?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Discoverable

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_visible=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial

connection).

BT POWER SAVING

By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the RFID Reader will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate.

Command:

#@bt_ps?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Power Saving

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Power Saving

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

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#@bt_ps=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Power Saving

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: When connecting more than two devices to a notebook computer with Bluetooth®

wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the Bluetooth® Power Saving function for a more reliable connection.

AUTHENTICATION

When the authentication and PIN code are changed on the RFID Reader, you have to remove the RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.

Command:

#@bt_secure?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Authentication

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Authentication

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_secure=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Authentication

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

PIN CODE

RFID Reader allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code. If the PIN or passkey is incorrect, any connection requirement will be rejected by RFID Reader. See step 8 in

SPP Slave

. By default, the PIN code value is “0000”.

3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and

Command:

#@bt_pin?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® PIN Code

Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0000’, n= ‘4’)

[m]: length of PIN ‘0’ ~ ‘16’, ‘0’ means no PIN

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[n]: PIN, 1~16 characters, only exists when [m]!= ‘0’ (m≠0)

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_pin=[m],[n]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® PIN Code

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Use random PIN

No PIN required

Note: When using Bluetooth® HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN

code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have RFID Reader set to “No PIN or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the host computer. Have RFID Reader to input the matching PIN code for connection. Refer to

1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode.

Secure Simple Pairing

Command:

#@bt_ssp?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Parameter

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]:SSP Mode

‘0’ – Didable

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‘1’ – Enable (Default)

ERR, [code]\r

#@bt_ssp=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Note: SSP feature is only available for iOS currently. We suggest it is better to enable SSP function when using iOS.

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3.1.3 BLUETOOTH® HID AND SPP SLAVE

The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows 7, you can use the software support that Windows the driver that the device manufacturer provides. Now, let’s try using the software support that Windows

Windows® XP (SP1 to SP3), Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1) and

XP Service Pack 2 includes.

includes, or you can use

BLUETOOTH

By default, the keyboard type of Bluetooth® HID is set to PCAT (US). When Bluetooth® HID is re-activated, you have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Refer to 2.3.1 Activate

Bluetooth®

Refer to steps 1~11 below for a Bluetooth® connection.

HID

HID & Select Keyboard Type.

BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on host computer. (Windows® XP only)

2) Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Click [Add] to search devices nearby.

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4) Turn on RFID Reader with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth® SPP Slave or HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc if you want to use a passkey. Select “My device is set up and ready to be found” check box on the “Add

Bluetooth

5) Click [Next].

Device Wizard” window.

6) Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby.

All available devices will appear on the search window. Select the device (e.g. RFID Reader) that you want to connect.

If the target device does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. The RFID Reader might enter power-saving mode during an idling time (=discoverable), and you can press the <Trigger> to have it active again. It will then stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) and wait for the host computer to establish a connection.

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7) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Next].

See BT HID connection below, click [Next].

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8) Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for RFID Reader. Click [Next].

9) Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey.

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10) See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish].

See BT HID connection below, click [Finish].

RFID Reader as

Bluetooth

SPP Slave

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Select and Remove

Note: When Bluetooth® security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, the

random of PIN code is supported.

11) Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below.

Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader,

or you want to change RFID Reader to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.

12) Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using Bluetooth®

SPP or Notepad.exe if using Bluetooth

Once the desired application is configured completely, the status of the RFID Reader listed on the device list will be showed as “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using Bluetooth

HID.

SPP Slave.

Note: Even though the RFID Reader is connected to the host with authentication disabled

(= no PIN code required), the host may still request a PIN code while the application is opening COM port. A random PIN code is supported so that you can input a matching PIN code on the RFID Reader. Refer to

Settings

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth® SPP and HyperTerminal below, for HyperTerminal configurations; refer to

Using HyperTerminal.

luetooth

PP Connected

luetooth®SPP Disconnected

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth® HID and Notepad below:

luetooth

ID Connected

luetooth®HID Disconnected

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3.1.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

1) Enable the Bluetooth® function on the host computer.

Double-click the Bluetooth® icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Select Hardware tab and click [Properties].

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4) In the Generic Bluetooth® Radio Properties window, select Advanced tab to see the Bluetooth®

MACID of host computer.

5) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure all the pre-processing about Bluetooth

SPP Master connection.

Command

#@bt_target=0,0015834fbe42

Response (s)

→ configure the type and MACID of connected device

Note: When any changes are made to Bluetooth® type, it is suggested to reset the Bluetooth®

connection by “#@bt_reset” command. Refer to 3.3.2 Reset a Connection.

6) On the host computer, a Bluetooth® connection information box will pop-up on the lower right of the

taskbar. Click it.

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7) In the Add Bluetooth® Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you have

entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next].

8) Click [Finish].

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9) In the Bluetooth® Devices configured window will show you connected Device.

Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader,

or you want to change to use Bluetooth® HID, it is suggested to remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.

10) Run the desired application on host computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using Bluetooth®

SPP or Notepad.exe if using Bluetooth

HID.

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3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610

Before 3610 connection, you have to configure the pre-processing about 3610 relative configurations by issuing command firstly. Refer to

Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the

CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Refer to

2.1 USB Interface.

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610.

3.2.1 CONNECT TO 3610

After Pre- processing, the RFID Reader will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) trying to connect to the 3610 while the LED2 is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s). Once connected, the RFID Reader will respond with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high), and the LED2 flashes blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). When out of range, the RFID Reader will respond with three short beeps (tone descending from high to low).

Note: The 3610 settings will overwrite the interface-related settings on RFID Reader that

are currently connected to 3610.

3.2.2 USB HID VIA 3610 CONNECTION

If you want to change the USB HID via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected device.

1) Power on RFID Reader.

2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable.

3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands.

4) Follow

and RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth

5) Within two minutes, follow

USB port of host computer.

6) Configure related settings as below.

Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the

type to 3610.

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Command

#@bt_aclidx=0

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=97

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclidx=4

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=10

Response (s)

→ enter 3610 type configuration

→ set to 3610 PCAT US

→ enter inter-character delay setting

→ set keyboard inter-character delay time to 10ms

Command

#@bt_aclact

Response (s)

→ make settings above effect

7) For USB HID via 3610 connection, you can capture the data run any text editor e.g.

NotePad on host computer.

8) Once the connection successfully, the scanned data will be transmitted to the

NotePad.

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3.2.3 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION

If you want to change the USB VCOM via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected devices.

1) Power on RFID Reader

2) Connect RFID Reader to host computer with a USB cable.

3) Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer for issuing commands.

4) Follow

and RFID Reader for changing Bluetooth

5) Within two minutes, follow

Using HyperTerminal to make a USB connection between the host computer

type to 3610.

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 to connect 3610 to the

USB port of host computer. For USB VCOM, you need to install its driver first! Refer to

2.1 USB Interface.

6) Configure related settings as below.

Command

#@bt_aclidx=0

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_aclpr=96

Response (s)

Command

→ enter 3610 type configuration

→ set to 3610 VCOM

#@bt_aclact

Response (s)

→ make settings above effect

7) After the RFID Reader resumes connection with 3610, it will pass the interface-related

settings to 3610.

8) Upon receipt of the new settings, 3610 will initialize itself.

9) Updated with new settings, 3610 will pass the settings to other connected devices.

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3.2.4 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTING

BT POWER SAVING

By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the RFID Reader will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate.

Command:

#@bt_ps?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth® Power Saving

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Power Saving

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_ps=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth® Power Saving

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Note: When connecting more than two devices to a notebook computer with Bluetooth®

wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the Bluetooth® Power Saving function for a more reliable connection.

CipherLab 1861E, 1800 Series Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

FOR EUROPE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH RFID READER

OVERVIEW

INSTALLING BATTERY TO RFID READER

CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR RFID READER

CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

FEATURES

ACCESSORIES

QUICK START

POWER ON RFID READER

CONNECTING USB CABLE

ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION

USING HYPERTERMINAL

CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

RESTORE USER/FACTORY DEFAULTS

READER SWITCHER

COMBINING WITH A TERMINAL

1800 CONFIGURATION

UNDERSTANDING RFID READER

1.1 POWER

1.1.1 POWER ON

1.1.2 POWER OFF

1.1.3 POWER SAVING MODE

1.1.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM

1.2 MEMORY

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

1.3 FUNCTION KEYS

1.3.1 NORMAL MODE

1.3.2 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE

1.4 LED INDICATORS

1.4.1 SYSTEM STATUS

1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY STATUS

1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING STATUS

1.5 BUZZER

1.6 VIBRATOR

1.7 RTC

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

2.1 USB INTERFACE

2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE

2.3 BLUETOOTH® HID

2.3.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

2.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

2.5 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

2.6 USB VCOM AND HID VIA 3610

2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM AND HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.6.2 HID KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION

3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE

3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

3.1.3 BLUETOOTH® HID AND SPP SLAVE

3.1.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610

3.2.1 CONNECT TO 3610

3.2.2 USB HID VIA 3610 CONNECTION

3.2.3 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION

3.2.4 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTING