CipherLab 1862 User Manual

1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader

For CP Series/8 Series/Universal

Version 1.04

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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

1.04 Nov. 13, 2014

1.03 Oct. 07, 2013

1.02 May. 27, 2013

1.01 Dec. 17, 2012

1.00 Sep. 18, 2012

 Modified: 1.5 – Command Beep is disabled by default  Modified: 4.3.3 – #@rf_sepc1 corrected to #@rf_sepcl (example

 Modified: 4.6.1 – default Q value for 1862 added  Modified: 4.6.2 – default Output Power level for 1862 added  Modified: 5.2.3 EPC Tag Section – descriptions for

 Modified: Specifications – 1862 added  Modification: 1.1.4 Low Battery Alarm – Charging status

 Modification: 1.8 Event events sent via USB & bit 9 definition  Modification: Appendix IV Status Code – code table updated

 Modification: 1.2.1 Transmit Buffer –

 Modification: 1.2.2 Memory Mode -  New: 1.8 Event added (SYS_EVT command)

 Modification: 4.5.2 Read/Write Tag – “RF_RWIDX” memory  New: 4.6.1 Applications in Multiple Tags Environment –  New: 4.6.2 Adjustment for Output Power Level of the  New: 5.4 Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM DAT_2USB  Modification: Ch. 6 Alternate Mode -

Revised according TC manual

Initial Release

code)

“#@dat_rfspr=” added

definition added to SYS_BATTERY command

added to SYS_EVT command

commands revised/added SYS_TXBCLR)

revised

bank value revised

command added

Reader – RF_PLV command added

command added

(SYS_TXBEN, SYS_TXBUP,

#@dat_ostr=1,#@iOSKBD

Transmission Buffer

SYS_MEMUP command

RF_Q

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Europe ..................................................................................................................................... - 4 -

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

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

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

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

Getting Familiar with RFID Reader................................................................................................... 2

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

Installing the Battery.................................................................................................................... 3

Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................... 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................................................................................................12

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

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

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

Reader Switch .................................................................................................................................15

Combining with a Mobile Computer............................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................................................27

1.3 Function Keys ...........................................................................................................................31

1.3.1 RFID Mode ........................................................................................................................ 32

1.3.2 Bluetooth

Pairing Mode ................................................................................................. 35

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

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................... 37

1.4.1 General Mode...................................................................................................................37

1.4.2 Function Key Mode .......................................................................................................... 39

1.4.3 Bluetooth

Pairing Mode ................................................................................................. 39

1.5 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 40

1.6 Vibrator......................................................................................................................................44

1.7 RTC ............................................................................................................................................45

1.8 Event..........................................................................................................................................46

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE........................................................................................................... 47

2.1 USB Interface............................................................................................................................ 48

2.2 Bluetooth

2.3 Bluetooth

2.4 Bluetooth

2.4.1 Activate Bluetooth

2.5 Bluetooth

2.5.1 Activate Bluetooth

Connection Type.................................................................................................... 49

SPP Slave...............................................................................................................50

SPP Master ............................................................................................................ 51

SPP Master Mode...........................................................................51

HID..........................................................................................................................52

HID & Select Keyboard Type.......................................................... 52

2.5.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 55

2.5.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 60

2.5.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 60

2.5.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 60

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610 ..................................................................................................61

2.6.1 Activate USB VCOM and HID & Select Keyboard Type...................................................62

2.6.2 HID Keyboard Settings..................................................................................................... 65

2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 70

2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 70

2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 70

SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION ..................................................................................................71

3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth

Dongle .......................................................................................... 72

3.1.1 Change Interface..............................................................................................................72

3.1.2 Configure Related Settings.............................................................................................. 73

3.1.3 Bluetooth

3.1.4 Bluetooth

HID and SPP Slave........................................................................................ 77

SPP Master....................................................................................................85

3.2 Connecting via 3610................................................................................................................ 89

3.2.1 Connect to 3610 ..............................................................................................................89

3.2.2 USB HID via 3610 Connection ........................................................................................ 89

3.2.3 USB VCOM via 3610 Connection ....................................................................................91

3.3 Disconnection ...........................................................................................................................92

3.3.1 Break a Connection..........................................................................................................92

3.3.2 Reset a Connection..........................................................................................................92

SCANNING UHF RFID TAG .................................................................................................................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 Affected Tag of Included/Excluded EPC Filter..............................................................101

4.3.3 Included EPC ..................................................................................................................102

4.3.4 Excluded EPC..................................................................................................................106

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

4.6 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................................121

4.6.1 Applications in Multiple Tags Environment ..................................................................121

4.6.2 Adjustment for Output Power Level of The Reader......................................................122

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................123

5.1 Output Format.........................................................................................................................124

5.2 Format Editing for Hexadecimal and Raw Data....................................................................126

5.2.1 Data Counter Section.....................................................................................................128

5.2.2 Time stamp Section .......................................................................................................131

5.2.3 EPC Tag Section .............................................................................................................137

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................142

5.4 Output EPC Data via USB Virtual COM ..................................................................................145

ALTERNATE MODE...........................................................................................................................147

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................151

System ...........................................................................................................................................151

Communications ...........................................................................................................................151

Reader............................................................................................................................................151

Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................152

Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................152

Environmental Characteristics .....................................................................................................153

Programming Support...................................................................................................................153

Accessories....................................................................................................................................153

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................155

Before Upgrading ..........................................................................................................................155

How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................156

Use USB Virtual COM ...............................................................................................................156

Use Bluetooth

Dongle ............................................................................................................157

Use 3610..................................................................................................................................157

Use <F2>+<Trigger>................................................................................................................157

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ASCII TABLE .....................................................................................................................................

159

SCAN CODE......................................................................................................................................161

STATUS CODE ..................................................................................................................................163

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 when combined with mobile computers using custom mount.

The Reader is easily integrated with mobile computers through Bluetooth

PC through USB. 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 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.

and with host

Refer to the following documents to get more information about UHF RFID and EPC standards.

 EPC

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

Communications at 860 MHz-960MHz Version1.2.0

 EPC

Tag Data Standards Version1.6 (September 9, 2011)

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

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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GETTING FAMILIAR WITH RFID READER

OVERVIEW

Icon Function

LED

Power

Bluetooth

RFID Tag Access

Data Transmission

Reader Indicator/Memory Low

Communication

Introduction

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1) This RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 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 so that the metal contacts on the

battery meet with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure that the battery fits snugly into the compartment.

5) Replace and turn the battery cover until it locks into place.

6) After the battery is charged successfully, press the trigger to power on the RFID

Reader. If you cannot power on the RFID Reader, please check that the battery is charged and that it has been inserted correctly.

Note: (1) Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.

(2) When the main battery capacity becomes low, you need to charge the battery as soon as possible or replace it with a charged one. Before replacing the battery, make sure the power is turned off.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

New batteries are not fully charged. 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 in RFID Reader.

2) Remove the cover to the power jack.

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. If 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

Batteries may also be charged through the battery charger rather than in the reader itself, allowing the user to continue using the reader at all times.

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 securely.

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 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

Function

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  Built tough to survive multiple drops and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial

standard IP64

 CipherLab Proprietary operating system  4MB flash 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 including beeper and vibrator  Support user-friendly LED1~5 display with 3 colors  Up to 100cm reading performance and 50cm writing ability.  Programming support includes System and .NET 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 fully charged 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) The RFID Reader has a built-in USB port enabling its connection to host computers for

configuration and data transmission.

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 configuring the Reader and to 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 the used COM port. For

example below, the USB Virtual COM_CDC - COM3 is being used.

Note: By default the USB Interface type set on 1800 RFID Reader is Virtual COM CDC

(CDC and Silicon USB interfaces available). And users are supposed to install the corresponding driver on host computer before beginning to use RFID Reader. Refer

2.1 USB Interface or 1.3.1.2 Functions used for selecting USB type during

to operation.

Quick Start

2) Use a terminal emulation program, e.g. HyperTerminal, to confirm the connection

between host computer and RFID Reader. 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 the information of Step 1, 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”.

Note: After finishing the COM Properties configuration, the connected icon on the

HyperTerminal will be changed from to automatically.

Quick Start

7) In the HyperTerminal window, click on the tool bar to open Properties

configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab.

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”.

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9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click “OK”.

CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION

Now, you can begin to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is successful, the HyperTerminal will display the following response from the reader.

Quick Start

Note: If the connection fails, check whether the USB Interface type is 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 the “#@sys_ldstbl=1” command. Alternatively, you can also issue the “#@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: Restoring factory defaults may reset any active Bluetooth

connections and erase

the MAC address information of the connected device.

Quick Start

READER SWITCH

RFID Reader supports a switch that is used to toggle between RFID Reader and Alternate trigger scan. Shift the switch to the right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger.

Make sure the reader switch 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 MOBILE COMPUTER

If you wish to combine the RFID Reader with a mobile computer, please remove the mounting plate cover and then install the mobile computer mount. Follow the steps below to remove the mounting plate cover:

1) Place the RFID Reader on a flat and clean surface.

2) Slide the mounting plate cover latch to unlock position.

3) Slide the mounting plate cover smoothly out of the RFID reader.

4) Align the mobile computer mount, which may vary depending on the mobile computer

you plan to use, with the reader and slide along the guide slots of the reader.

5) Install the mobile computer in the mobile computer mount.

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.

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 respond 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, please 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, we will detail the information received when “#@sys_info?” command is issued.

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

[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 → model name

S/N: DZ25DV042 → serial number

KNL_VER: V1.00 → kernel version

STD_VER: V1:00 → user version BT_MACID: 00:d0:17:a8:ff:d5 → Bluetooth

MAC address

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IN THIS CHAPTER

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

1.2 Memory....................................................................

1.3 Function Key............................................................. 31

1.4 LED Indicators........................................................... 37

1.5 Beeper ..................................................................... 40

1.6 Vibrator.................................................................... 44

1.7 RTC ......................................................................... 45

1.8 Event ....................................................................... 46

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. 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 battery, 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 the RFID Reader to shut down. 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.

Note: 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 being configured by the 1800 Configuration Utility. (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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Issue “#@sys_kalive” command to keep system active for a further period of time. Each time with this command issued, the delay time for system shutdown and power saving mode will be reset.

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 Remaining Capacity of Battery

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

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

[n]: charging status

‘0’ – not charging

‘1’ – being charged

‘2’ – fully charged 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

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Warning: Using Bluetooth

Disable the Bluetooth

connection will substantially reduce battery power.

function when it is not in use.

1.2 MEMORY

 Memory Mode

4MB flash for Memory Mode data access.

 Transmit Buffer Memory

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

The RFID reader has 2 modes online through Bluetooth

, or memory mode where scans

are stored and transmitted at a later stage through USB.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

By default, transmit buffer is enabled and used 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. When the reader gets out of range, the transmit buffer is used to stored scanned tags until the buffer is full or until its back within range.

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 within 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 within range.

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Command:

#@sys_txben?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Status

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

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txben=[m] {,[n]}\r

Purpose Enable Transmit Buffer

[m]: ‘0’ – Disable (default)

‘1’ – Enable

‘2’ – Enable passive transmit buffer

[n]: ‘0’ – Keep data until getting “clear buffer” command

‘1’ – Automatically clear the buffer after data sent (default)

[n] exists only when [m] is set to 2. When [m] is set to 0 or 1, [n] will be reset

to default.

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly?\r

Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Delay

Response OK,[m]\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbdly=[m]\r

Purpose Set Transmit Buffer Delay

Request [m] Send TX Buffer Delay

‘0’ 0 (default)

‘1’ 250 ms

‘2’ 500 ms

‘3’ 1 sec

‘4’ 2 sec

‘5’ 3 sec

‘6’ 5 sec

‘7’ 8 sec

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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#@sys_txbup\r

Purpose Inquire Data from Transmit Buffer

Response OK\r //command received

[m]\r //data string

EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count in buffer.

ERR,[code]\r

#@sys_txbclr\r

Purpose Clear Transmit Buffer

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The RFID Reader includes 4MB flash memory for data storage when the reader operates in memory mode. When the RFID Reader gets into memory mode, the current

Bluetooth

connection with the host is disabled.

Warning: Bluetooth

connection is not available in the memory mode.

STATUS

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 (Max. 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

To transmit the data to the host immediately, use the following command “#@sys_memup”.

Command:

#@sys_memup\r

Purpose Upload Memory Data

Response OK\r //command received

[m]\r //data string

EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count.

ERR,[code]\r

CLEAR MEMORY

Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied with the scanned data which can be uploaded repeatedly 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? → get current memory size

Response (s)

OK, 4072

Command

#@sys_memen=1 → enter memory mode

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memdly=4 → set the delay time of data transmission to 2 sec.

Response (s)

Command

#@sys_memup → upload memory data

Response (s)

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Command

#@sys_memclr → clear memory size

Response (s)

] 2sec.→

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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 RFID Select number 1~5 Bluetooth

Send string Alternate

<F1> Execute special function RFID

Switch the LED status between power level, BT

RFID

signal level, data memory space level

Send string Alternate

<F2> Select special function RFID

Send string Alternate Put selected number to PIN Code buffer Bluetooth

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

Switch among special command group RFID Erase PIN Code Bluetooth <F1>+<Trigger> Select number 6~0 Bluetooth

Send string Alternate <F2>+<Trigger> Send PIN Code to paired BT device Bluetooth

Send string Alternate

Firmware Upgrade

Cancel the pairing Bluetooth

Refer to Firmware

Upgrade

Reader Switcher Used to switch the RFID and Alternate mode

Pairing

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1.3.1 RFID 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 between Group1, Group2 or Group3. The 3 groups of

function key commands are only available in RFID mode. In 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

Signal Quality, and Data Memory

Space. After idling for 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode.

 Power Level (Red LED)

Battery Empty Full Battery

 Bluetooth

Signal Strength (RSSI) (Blue LED)

Poor Very Good

 Available Memory Capacity (Green LED)

Memory Full Memory Empty

Note: You must have an active Bluetooth

strength.

connection to display the Bluetooth

signal

Group2 RFID Assistance (White LED1):

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

 Command1: Set Single or Multi-Tag Scan Mode. With F1 pressed, two beeps with

tones ascend from low to high.

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

 Command2: Clear the tag list for Multi-Tag Scan Mode. With F1 pressed, two beeps

with tones ascend from low to high. (As serial command: “#@rf_mtagcnt=”)

Press <F2> to switch between Command 1 and 2 (each press two beeps with tones ascending from low to high).

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: Enable/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: By default, the value of the reader for USB Virtual COM driver is CDC (usb

type=127). Press <F1> one time upon command3 to switch to SiliconLab type if you are using SiliconLab driver as a Virtual COM connection. Wrong VCOM type selection will cause disconnection to the host.

 Command4:

a. Breaks the current connection if Bluetooth

b. If there’s no Bluetooth

connection, resets the connection type to default –

SPP slave.

(depending on the Bluetooth

connection status, it is to run the serial command

“#@bt_disc” or “#@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

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

connection exists.

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1.3.2 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

For Bluetooth

connection requiring PIN code input, you can use Function key and

<Trigger> combination to input numeric codes.

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> →

Key Operation LEDs Status

Pairing:

Number 4 <Trigger> four times <F2> →

Number 5 <Trigger> five times <F2> →

Number 6 <F1+Trigger> once <F2> →

Number 7 <F1+Trigger> twice <F2>→

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

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 in

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 users about the behavior of the RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on.

The status of LED indicators may vary depending on working modes ─ General, Function

Key and Bluetooth

Pairing Modes.

1.4.1 GENERAL MODE

In General mode LEDs show you normal system 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 (With F1+F2 pressed to

power off, it remains solid red 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 indicates the RFID Reader is waiting for connection

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 be off.

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 MODE

LEDs indicate the corresponding functions according to function key combinations. Please refer to

1.3.1.2 Function.

1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

LEDs indicate the number which are input by function keys during Bluetooth

Please refer to

1.3.2 Bluetooth®

Pairing Mode.

pairing.

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1.5 BEEPER

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

Function

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

 Good read, with Green LED3 on-off

Beeping

One short beep, high tone

 Enter PIN code  Switch among status LED mode  Programmable, default to 4KHz  Select PIN code

One short beep, low tone

 Multi_Tag Mode: Get a repeated tag

(Default: Disable)

 Fail to send data or response

- Transmit buffer full

- Transmit buffer is disabled while Bluetooth

is not connected or out of range.

One long beep, low tone

 Command fail  Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is

enabled and the RFID Reader is out of range

Two short beeps, high-low tone

 Memory Mode: Memory full  Command success

Two short beeps, low-high tone

 Send PIN code  Running out of transmit buffer  Low battery alarm

Two short beeps, high tone

 Clear PIN code  Power off  Bluetooth  Bluetooth

flashing blue

Bluetooth

connection is established

connection is resumed, with LED2

connection out of range or suspended Three short beeps, tone ascending from

Three short beeps, tone ascending from low to high

high to low

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

(Default: Disable)

 Low voltage (under 5%) with warning

continual beeps

Six short beeps,

low-mid-high-low-mid-high

Continual beeps

 The battery is removed during charging

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

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The commands below describe the beeper 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 disabled.

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 beeping function when you want to get audio 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 beeper is configured to 4KHz. This function is available when 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 available when 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, there will be no audio feedback.

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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 vibrate for 1 second then stop. The vibration and duration are programmable.

STATUS

RFID Reader supports a vibration option that 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, a good read vibration 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 Real Time 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? → get current system time

Response (s)

OK,12,05,10,10,36,05 → date=2012/5/10, time=10:36 05

Command

#@sys_time=12,06,20,12,50,00 → set system date and time to 2012/6/20 12:50 00

Response (s)

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1.8 EVENT

Users can retrieve the current event settings and set them by purpose.

Command:

#@sys_evt?\r

Purpose Get Current Event Settings

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

m: The event setting is shown in 4-digit hexadecimal. Refer to the Event table below.

n: ‘0’ – Disable (default)

‘1’ – Enable that events can be sent via USB if BT is not connected.

Bit Default Meaning

0 1 System will enter PS mode after this event.

1 1 System will shut down after this event.

2 1 Bluetooth will be disconnected after this event.

System setting is changed (by command via USB or FN key),

3 1

4 0

5 1 Mode switching between Alternate and RFID.

6 1 RFID failure (initial failure or no response during operating)

7 0 No tag is found when scan session times out in single mode

8 0

9 0 Memory Mode/BT Mode switched

15~10 0 Reserved

ERR,[code]\r

Remark For example, Event code 001C (0000 0000 0001 1100) means “Low Battery” alarm,

“System Setting Changed” and “Bluetooth Will Be Disconnected” events occur.

which is indicated by sending the Group Code and Command Code in the Event packet.

Low Battery Alarm. 1800 sends this event every 30 seconds if battery voltage is lower than 3.6V.

scan session completes in multi-tag mode

(new tag amount is equal to multi-tag counter)

#@sys_evt=[m]{,[n]}\r

Purpose Set Event Settings

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@evt[m]{,[n]}\r

Response m: event code

n: command code which appears only when bit 3 of the event code is set.

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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 (*) v

Driver/SiliconLab Driver

Note: ‘*’ means that RFID data can be output via USB Virtual COM only when users have carried out the “#@dat_2usb=1” command. Please refer to 5.4 Output EPC Data via USB

Virtual COM

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 USB Interface .......................................................... 48

2.2 Bluetooth

2.3 Bluetooth

2.4 Bluetooth

2.5 Bluetooth

2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610....................................... 61

Connection Type........................................ 49

SPP Slave ................................................. 50

SPP Master ............................................... 50

HID ......................................................... 51

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 the “#@usb_type=” command. You can also use the function keys to switch between the USB interface types, 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

#@usb_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set USB Interface

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

1.3.1.2 Functions.

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2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE

1800 RFID reader is capable of various Bluetooth

connection for different target

requirements. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Command:

#@bt_type?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’)

[m]: Bluetooth

Bluetooth

‘0’ SPP Slave R/W

‘3’ SPP Master R/W

‘5’ HID R/W

‘6’ 3610 Read only

ERR,[code]\r

Interface Type

TYPE

Type

Description Read only / R/W

#@bt_type=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Interface Type

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2.3 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

For Bluetooth

Then, refer to

SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface.

Setting Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default,

RFID Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

Example:

Command

#@bt_type? → get current Bluetooth

Response (s)

OK,0 → default Bluetooth

Command

#@bt_type=0 → set Bluetooth

Response (s)

type is ‘0’ for SPP Slave

type to SPP Slave

type

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2.4 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 Power Saving Mode. It will automatically power off when the Auto Shutdown time is reached. Refer to

1.1 Power.

2.4.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

How to connect with the target machine?

Two parameters are necessary using “#@bt_target=” command for SPP Master connection. One is to configure connection type as SPP Master; the other is MAC ID of the target machine.

Command:

#@bt_target?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

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

[m]: Bluetooth

[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610 ERR,[code]\r

Target Machine

Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610

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

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK

ERR,[code]

Target Machine

Exit SPP Master Mode

To stop such re-connection, you can issue the “#@bt_reset” command so that the current connection record (= MAC ID) will be cleared. Connection type will also be restored to default (SPP Slave). Go through the whole process in connection.

Setting Up a WPAN Connection to establish a new WPAN

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2.5 BLUETOOTH® HID

For Bluetooth

Refer to

HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command with parameter ‘5’.

1Using HyperTerminal for related connection settings. To capture the data, run

any text editor on 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

2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When Bluetooth complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth

RFID Reader.

HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to

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

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter Index

[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)

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive (Default)

‘8’ Digits Transmission ‘0’ – Alpha Numeric Keypad (Default)

HID Parameter Index

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘1’– Numeric Keypad

‘9’ Digits Position ‘0’ – Normal (Default)

‘10’ Keyboard Layout ‘0’ – Normal (Default)

‘12’ HID Character Transmit Mode

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hididx=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r\r

ERR,[code]

HID Parameter Index

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ ‘0’ – Batch Processing (Default)

‘1’ – By Character

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#@bt_hidpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_hidpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Example:

Command

#@bt_type=5 → change connected interface to BT HID

Response (s)

HID Parameter

Command

#@bt_hididx=0 → enter HID KBD type configuration

Response (s)

Command

#@bt_hidpr=64 → set PCAT (US) for KBD type

Response (s)

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2.5.2 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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2.5.3 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

2.5.4 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

2.5.5 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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2.6 USB VCOM AND HID VIA 3610

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.

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

. Before the Bluetooth

connection between 1800 and 3610 is able to be established, users have to connect a USB cable between them to tell 1800 the information about 3610 via the “bt_target” command.

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

How to connect with the 3610?

Two parameters are necessary using “#@bt_target” command to make a connection with 3610. One is to configure connect type as 3610; and the other is serial No. of the target machine.

Command:

#@bt_target?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

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

[m]: Bluetooth

[n]: MACID of target Machine or S/N of 3610 ERR,[code]\r

Target Machine

Type, ‘0’ – SPP Master, ‘1’ – 3610

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

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Target Machine

Example:

Command

#@bt_target=1,BS9001346 → set target to 3610 with S/N:BS9001346

Response (s)

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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 parameters ‘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

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter Index

[m] Description Valid Parameters

‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’

‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’

‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’

‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’ – OFF

‘7’ Alphabets Transmission ‘0’ – Case Sensitive

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

3610 Parameter Index

‘1’ – ON

‘2’ – Auto

‘1’ – Ignore Case

‘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

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclpr?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r

3610 Parameter Index

3610 Parameter Value

‘1’– Lower Row

‘2’– Upper Row

‘1’ – AZERTY

‘2’ – QWERTZ

‘1’– By Character

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#@bt_aclpr=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

#@bt_aclact\r

Purpose Activate Bluetooth

Request #@bt_aclact\r

[m]: Parameter

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

3610 Parameter Value

3610 Setting

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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.

Note: When connecting to an iOS-based device, this parameter must be set to ‘1’.

SETTING 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 Bluetooth® SPP (Slave/Master) 2.3 Bluetooth® SPP Slave, 2.4 Bluetooth®

HID 2.5 Bluetooth® HID

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

3.2 Connecting via 3610 .................................................. 89

3.3 Disconnection............................................................ 92

Dongle ................................ 72

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3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE

Before establishing a WPAN connection, you can configure the Bluetooth

connection

interface via the USB port.

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  “Activate Bluetooth  “Activate Bluetooth

HID”, the parameter is ‘5’.

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

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

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

Command

#@bt_type=0 → set connected interface to ‘0’ for SPP Slave Mode

Response (s)

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3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

Bluetooth Discoverable

RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computers.

Command:

#@bt_visible?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Discoverable

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r

Discoverable Status

wireless

#@bt_visible=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

Discoverable Property

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

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

[m]: Power Saving

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r

Power Saving

#@bt_ps=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

Power Saving

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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

Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’)

[m]: Authentication

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r

Authentication

#@bt_secure=[m]\r

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

With 1800 authentication disabled, the 1800 reader can pair with multiple Bluetooth Successful pairing records will be kept for future re-connection without authentication process.

With 1800 authentication enabled, the reader can keep only one pairing record. If the reader pairs with device A and then pairs with device B, the pairing record of device B will be kept. If device A wants to connect to the reader, the pairing process must be made again.

If the pairing record on a paired device is cleared, the paired device won’t be able again to pair with the reader whose authentication is enabled; to solve this problem, users are supposed to manually clear the pairing record on the reader by issuing “#@BT_RESET” command or using the function key combination.

Authentication

devices.

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

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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

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

ERR,[code]\r

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

Purpose Set Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

PIN Code

User-specified PIN

No PIN required

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Note: When using Bluetooth

HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the RFID Reader set to “No PIN required” or “User-specified PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the host computer. Have the RFID Reader to input the matching PIN code for connection. Refer to

1.3.2 Bluetooth® Pairing Mode.

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SSP (Secure Simple Pairing )

Command:

#@bt_ssp?\r

Purpose Get Bluetooth

Response OK,[m]\r

[m]:SSP Mode

‘0’ – Disable

‘1’ – Enable (Default)

ERR, [code]\r

#@bt_ssp=[m]\r

Purpose Enable/Disable Bluetooth

Response OK\r

ERR,[code]\r

SSP Status

SSP

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

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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 re-activated, you have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Refer to 2.5.1 Activate

Bluetooth®

Refer to steps 1~11 below for a Bluetooth

HID

HID & Select Keyboard Type.

connection.

HID is

BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

1) Enable the Bluetooth

Double-click the Bluetooth Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Click [Add] to search devices nearby.

function on host computer. (Windows® XP only)

icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

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4) Turn on RFID Reader with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth

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.

SPP Slave or

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].

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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].

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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 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) first 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

3.1.2 Configure Related

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See the comparisons between Bluetooth

HyperTerminal configurations; refer to

Using HyperTerminal.

SPP and HyperTerminal below, for

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

Double-click the Bluetooth Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3) Select Hardware tab and click [Properties].

function on the host computer.

icon located on the lower right of the taskbar.

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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 the variables required for

Bluetooth

Command

#@bt_target=0,0015834fbe42 → configure the type and MACID of connected device

Response (s)

Note: When any changes are made to Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Connection.

6) On the host computer, a Bluetooth

of the taskbar. Click it.

SPP Master connection.

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

type, it is suggested to reset the

connection information box will pop-up on the lower right

Chapter 3 Settin

Up a WPAN Connection

7) In the Add Bluetooth

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

8) Click [Finish].

Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you

1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual

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) first 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.

CipherLab 1862 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

FOR EUROPE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH RFID READER

OVERVIEW

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

CHARGING THE BATTERY

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 SWITCH

COMBINING WITH A MOBILE COMPUTER

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 RFID MODE

1.3.1.1 FUNCTION KEY FOR POWER OFF

1.3.1.2 FUNCTIONS

1.3.2 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE

1.4 LED INDICATORS

1.4.1 GENERAL MODE

1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY MODE

1.4.3 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

1.5 BEEPER

1.6 VIBRATOR

1.7 RTC

1.8 EVENT

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

2.1 USB INTERFACE

2.2 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION TYPE

2.3 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

2.4 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

2.4.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

2.5 BLUETOOTH® HID

2.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.5.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.5.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.5.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.5.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT 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

SETTING 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