Convergence Systems CS101C1GEN2 User Manual

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Appendix 9:

User Manual

FCCID: UB4CS101C1GEN2

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CSL CS101-2 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Handheld Reader User’s Manual

Version 1.0

CSL: The One-Stop-Shop for RFID Solutions

CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHE LD READ ER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 1.0

1 Content

1 CONTENT .......................................................................................................................... 2

2 FCC STATEMENT ............................................................................................................ 6

3 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................7

3.1 CS101-2 HANDHELD RFID READER.............................................................................7

3.2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..........................................................................................7

3.3 PRODUCT PACKAGE.......................................................................................................8

3.3.1 Basic Package Content.........................................................................................8

3.3.2 Unpacking Instructions........................................................................................8

3.4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................. 9

4 INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................. 11

4.1 DEVICES...................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.1 Reader ................................................................................................................ 11

4.1.2 Charger .............................................................................................................. 14

4.2 POWER UP SEQUENCE .................................................................................................15

4.3 USAGE RECOMMENDATION .........................................................................................17

4.3.1 Strap: Wrist Strap and Shoulder Strap...............................................................17

4.3.2 IO Connection....................................................................................................17

4.4 VERIFICA TION AND VALIDATION..................................................................................18

4.5 C

AUTIONS ...................................................................................................................20

5 QUICK START ................................................................................................................ 21

5.1 READER LOGIN ...........................................................................................................21

5.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION............................................................................................ 22

5.3 S

ETUP RFID CONFIGURATION..................................................................................... 23

5.4 READ TAGS .................................................................................................................24

6 DEMO APPLICATION ...................................................................................................25

6.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 25

6.2 SPLASH SCREEN ..........................................................................................................26

6.3 ID AND PASSWORD PAGE.............................................................................................27

6.4 APPLICATIONS SELECTOR SCREEN ..............................................................................28

6.4.1 Tag Read............................................................................................................. 30

6.4.2 Tag Write ............................................................................................................ 31

6.4.3 Tag Inventory......................................................................................................34

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6.4.4 Tag Ranging ....................................................................................................... 35

6.4.5 Tag Search..........................................................................................................36

6.4.6 Tag Commissioning............................................................................................ 37

6.4.7 Tag Authentication .............................................................................................38

6.4.8 Database Management.......................................................................................39

6.4.9 RFID Configuration...........................................................................................40

6.4.10 Scan Barcode......................................................................................................46

6.4.11 Tag Security........................................................................................................47

6.4.12 System Configuration.........................................................................................49

6.4.13 Factory Defaults.................................................................................................54

7 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT............................................................................. 55

7.1 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................56

7.1.1 CS101-2 RFID Libraries....................................................................................56

7.1.2 CS101-2 Demonstration Application.................................................................56

7.1.3 CS101-2 Keep Alive Monitor ............................................................................. 57

7.1.4 CS101-2 Server Side Application.......................................................................57

7.2 BLOCK DIAGRAMS ...................................................................................................... 58

7.3 APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API) DEFINITIONS .................................... 63

7.4 APPLICATION SCENARIOS WITH PROGRAM SOURCE CODES.......................................155

7.5 UNIT TESTS...............................................................................................................156

7.6 BUILD ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................................................157

7.7 DEBUG METHODS ..................................................................................................... 158

7.7.1 Log File

............................................................................................................158

7.7.2 Error Message List........................................................................................... 158

8 PC SIDE DEMO PROGRAMS .................................................................................... 159

8.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 159

8.2 DATABASE FILES MANIPULATION DEMO ...................................................................159

8.2.1 Installing D

emo Program.................................................................................159

8.2.2 Using Demo Program ......................................................................................159

9 USAGE TIPS FOR CS101-2 .........................................................................................160

9.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 160

9.2 GENERAL TIPS...........................................................................................................160

9.3 SYSTEM TIPS.............................................................................................................160

9.4 WRITE TAG TIPS........................................................................................................ 160

10 RFID COOKBOOK................................................................................................... 161

10.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 161

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10.2 APPLICATION DETAILS ..............................................................................................164

10.2.1 Business Process Analysis................................................................................164

10.2.2 Technology Selection........................................................................................167

10.2.3 Customer Expectation Management ................................................................ 168

10.2.4 Hardware Configuration.................................................................................. 169

10.2.5 Software Configuration.................................................................................... 170

10.2.6 System Integration............................................................................................ 172

10.2.7 Pilot Test........................................................................................................... 173

10.2.8 Optimization..................................................................................................... 175

10.2.9 Customization................................................................................................... 176

10.2.10 Training........................................................................................................177

10.2.11 Test & Commissioning......................................................................................178

10.2.12 Maintenance & Statistics..............................................................................179

10.3 READERS FOR DIFFERENT BUSINESS APPLICATIONS.................................................. 180

10.4 ANTENNAS FOR DIFFERENT BUSINESS APPLICATIONS ...............................................181

11 RFID BEST PRACTICES............................................................................................. 182

11.1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................182

11.2 INTEGRATION PROCESS DETAILS ...............................................................................184

11.2.1 Familiarization Process...................................................................................184

11.2.1.1 Familiarizing with Browser Interface.......................................................... 184

11.2.1.2 Familiarizing with Programming Interface.................................................184

11.2.1.3 Full Scale Programming and Integration....................................................185

11.2.1.4 Reader Capability Envelope Discovery

.......................................................185

11.2.2 Integration Process..........................................................................................187

11.2.2.1 Use Cases and Requirements Gathering......................................................187

11.2.2.2 Draft Solution and In-House Testing............................................................187

11.2.2.3 API Programming........................................................................................ 187

11.2.2.4 Pilot Testing..................................................................................................187

11.2.2.5 Middlewar

e Testing ......................................................................................188

11.2.2.6 Finalizing Solution.......................................................................................188

11.2.2.7 Scaling..........................................................................................................188

12 RFID USE CASES ..................................................................................................... 190

12.1 WAREHOUSE REAL TIME INVENTORY TRACKING ...................................................... 190

12.2 HIGH TRAFFIC HUMAN ACCESS CONTROL ................................................................191

12.3 REUSABLE PALLET TRACKING................................................................................... 192

12.4 WORK-IN-PROGRESS MONITORING........................................................................... 193

12.5 HUMAN ACCESS CONTROL BY AUTONOMOUS TAG GROUPS IN READER.................... 194

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12.6 PALLET/CARTON TAGGING VERIFICATION .................................................................195

12.7 BLOOD BAG TRACKING............................................................................................. 196

12.8 PHARMACEUTICAL BOTTLES TRACKING AND ANTI-COUNTERFEIT ............................197

12.9 VEHICLE TRACKING IN MAINTENANCE DEPOT..........................................................198

12.10 VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEM ...........................................................................199

12.11 DOCUMENT TRACKING..........................................................................................200

APPENDIX A. RFID BASICS......................................................................................... 201

APPENDIX B. GLOSSARY............................................................................................ 202

APPENDIX C.FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSIONS COMPLIANCE..... 208

APPENDIX D. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE ......................................... 209

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2 FCC Statement

FCC NOTICE: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use of the system in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.

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3 Introduction

3.1 CS101-2 Handheld RFID Reader

The CS101-2 handheld RFID reader is a ruggedized reader designed from the drawing board to have extremely long read range and high read rate – in that it is designed to replace fixed reader in many applications where fixed reader is a non-portable and therefore non-viable option. In fact it is nicknamed “Fixed Reader in Your Hand”. CS101-2 is a product that arises out of popular requests for applications such as:

1. Dock Door applications where the handheld reader is used to complement fixed reader

when tags are not 100% read by the fixed reader.

2. Loading Bay applications where the fixed reader is not allowed because there is no place

to put a permanent reader stand.

3. Warehouse applications where the handheld is used to do long read range inventory of all

the shelves – apparently not a good idea to use a fixed reader and move it around up and down.

4. Special applications where long read range is a MUST because the operator does not

want to go near the tagged item, example police inspecting the electronic license plate of a suspect vehicle with a suspicious driver inside.

5. Retail shop inventory applications where high read rate is most useful – workers can go

home earlier!!

3.2 How to Use this Manual

This manual provides a comprehensive introduction to the CSL CS101-2 EPC Class1 Gen 2 handheld RFID reader (chapter 1), Installation Guide (chapter 2), Quick Start Guide (chapter 3), Applications Interface (chapter 4), CSL Demo Programs (chapter 5), Software Development Environment (chapter 6), Usage Tips for CS101-2(chapter 7), and Troubleshooting Guide (chapter 11). Some other information such as RFID Cook Book (chapter 8), RFID Best Practices (chapter 9) and RFID Use Cases (chapter 10) are also provided for reference.

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3.3 Product Package

3.3.1 Basic Package Content

The reader package contains:

• Handheld reader

• Charger with power adapter and country specific power cord

• Batteries – 2 pieces

• Wrist strap

• Shoulder strap

• Sample tags

• User Manual (in CD format)

3.3.2 Unpacking Instructions

Unpacking of the reader is very simple. Just open up the box and take out the content to a table. The charger should be connected and the 2 batteries charged for a

minimum of 10 hours before first use.

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3.4 Product Specification

Figure 3-1 CS101-2Reader

Features:

 ISO 18000-6C and EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including

dense reader mode

 Ultra long read range – peak at 5 to 7 meters for Banjole tag  Ultra high read rate – peak at 200 tags per second  Sophisticated data handling for efficient management of large streams of tag data.  Highly configurable buffering and tag filtering modes to eliminate the redundant tag data

so as to reduce wireless LAN traffic and server loading

 400 kbps tag-to-reader data rate profile  Robust performance in dense-reader environments  Excellent in transmit and receive mode – generates a different combination of unique

reader-to-tag command rate, tag-to-reader backscatter rate, modulation format, and backscatter type

 Configurable parameters offer maximum throughput and optimal performance  Supports all Gen 2 commands, including write, lock and kill

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Specifications:

Physical Characteristics:

Environment:

Antenna:

Power:

RFID Frequency Ranges:

Interfaces

Operating System:

Maximum Tag Read Rate:

Maximum Speed of Tag:

Length: 20 cm; Width: 12.5 cm; Height: 22.5 cm; Weight: 1.2 Kg Operating Temp: 00C to 500C Storage Temp: -400C to 850C Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Enclosure: IP-63 Linear with excellent polarization diversity

14.8 Volt 1400 mAh Lithium Polymer battery 902-928 MHz band Wi Fi 802.11b/g with WPA Configurable to use fixed IP address or DHCP USB RS-232 Maximum 2GB SD card storage WinCE Profession 5.0 200 tag/sec. 660 ft/min

Accessories:

Order Code:

Restrictions on Use:

Charger, batteries, wrist strap, shoulder strap CS101-2 Approvals, features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice

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4 Installation

4.1 Devices

4.1.1 Reader

The CSL CS101-2 handheld RFID Reader is an EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 handheld reader product.

LCD Touch

Screen

58 Keys

Keyboard

Status

LED

Programmable

LED

Figure 1-2 CS101-2Reader front view

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Handle and

SD Card Slot

Battery

Figure 1-3 CS101-2Reader side view

Barcode

Reader

RFID Antenna

Figure 1-4 CS101-2Reader plan view

Inside

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The reader is connected to the network via Wi Fi. The reader can have a static IP address or can obtain an IP address using DHCP. Normally, a static IP address is more convenient to use because it does not change when the reader reboots, but the user has to make sure there is no collision with other network devices in the network. If the reader is configured to be DHCP, then a separate discovery program that runs on the PC side can help the user find all readers in the same local area network.

READER

Static IP Address

Wi Fi

OR

DHCP Granted IP Address

Any Server/PC in the network

READER

USB

READER

RS232

READER

PC

(Running Active Syn -

Explore)

PC

(Running Active Syn -

Explore)

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4.1.2 Charger

Figure 4-1 CS101-2Charger with AC Adaptor

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4.2 Power Up Sequence

The reader can be turned on to run RFID operation in a most simple manner:

1. Insert battery into the handle of the handheld reader with the metal contact inward. Also,

make sure it is in the correct direction in terms of front and back. If the front-back direction is reversed, the battery cannot go in – in that case do not force it in, just reverse the battery and it should slide in effortlessly.

2. Press the power button on the upper right corner of the keypad continuously until LCD

screen display appears.

3. Wait till WinCE screen shows up.

4. On the WinCE screen, there is an application called CS101. Double click it to start the

application.

5. A screen will show up asking for ID and password. For ID, input root, for password,

input root. (You can change that later, either setting it to NO ID/PASSWORD mode so that the software will not ask for ID and password, or change to ID and password to whatever name you want)

Figure 4-2 User Login

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6. After that, the screen will enter the application selection page and you can start reading and

writing tags, inventory of tags, search of tags, etc.

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4.3 Usage Recommendation

4.3.1 Strap: Wrist Strap and Shoulder Strap

The wrist strap and shoulder strap should be attached to the handheld reader to allow additional weight support during use.

4.3.2 IO Connection

The IO connector consists of one USB connector (mini-USB) and an RS232 Serial connector (Firewire) with dedicated cables that come with the reader.

RS232

(Firewire

connector)

Figure 4-3 IO Interface

USB

(Mini USB

Reset

connector)

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4.4 Verification and Validation

The reader comes with standard demo application to read tag and write tag:

Double click the application CS101:

Figure 4-4 WinCE Screen

Figure 4-5 Main Menu page 1

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Figure 4-6 Main Menu page 2

Take the sample tags and put them in front of the handheld reader:

Figure 4-7 Tag Inventory

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4.5 Cautions

The reader default IP address is printed on the reader label. To change this IP address,

please go to System Configuration page of the demo application to do that:

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5 Quick Start

5.1 Reader Login

• Press the power button to power up the reader.

• To login, input the “User Name” and “Password”, then click the “Login” button. The

default administrator login name and password are as follows:

Login: root Password: root

Figure 5-1 Login Screen

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5.2 System Configuration

System configuration allows user to set basic properties of the overall system, such as identity of the reader (reader name), authentication requirement of the application (ID and password), etc.

Figure 5-2 System Configuration Screen

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5.3 Setup RFID Configuration

One can set up operation profile of the RFID reading and writing operation by going to the RFID Configuration screen.

Please set above parameters to default operation profile.

• Please open page “Link Profile” as shown in Figure 5-3. You can reach the page by

clicking “RFID Config -> Link Profile”.

• Select correct values and then click “Apply” button.

Figure 5-3 Reader Configuration Screen

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5.4 Read Tags

To read tags one can use the Tag Read demo application. Firstly, select “Tag Read” in the main menu, then select “Scan First”, all Tag’s EPC ID within the readable range can be read into the handheld reader.

Figure 5-4 Tag Read Operation

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6 Demo Application

6.1 Introduction

The WinCE screen contains a short cut called CSL 101 Demo App, as shown in Figure 4-1. Please double click that short cut to start the application.

Figure 6-1 WinCE Screen

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6.2 Splash Screen

The splash screen will display, wait until the application start up.

Figure 6-2 Splash Screen

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6.3 ID and Password Page

The ID and Password page, as shown in Figure 4-3, allows controlled access to this application.

Figure 6-3 ID and Password Page

Figure 6-4 ID and Password Page

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6.4 Applications Selector Screen

The Applications Selector Screen contains buttons that carry out different CS101-2functions. This is a multiple screen interface, where user can navigate to the next screen using the “More…” button.

Figure 6-5 Applications Selector Screen 1

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Figure 6-6 Applications Selector Screen 2

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