Convergence Systems CS108C1GEN2 Users Manual

CS108-2 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Sled Handheld Reader User’s Manual

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1 Content

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

2 FCC AND IC STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 4

3 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 CS108-2 RFID SLED HANDHELD RFID READER ................................................................................................ 6

3.2 PRODUCT PACKAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 Basic Package Content ........................................................................................................................ 9

3.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 10

4 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1 BASIC HARDWARE ...................................................................................................................................... 12

4.2 POWER UP SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................................ 16

4.3 BLUETOOTH TURN ON FOR DISCOVERY SEQUENCE ............................................................................................ 17

4.4 CHARGING THE CS108................................................................................................................................ 18

4.5 SOFTWARE ON SMART PHONES ..................................................................................................................... 19

4.5.1 SOFTWARE ON ANDROID PHONE ................................................................................................................... 19

4.5.1.1 INSTALLING THE ANDROID SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................ 19

4.5.1.2 STARTING THE ANDROID SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................... 21

4.5.1.3 SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO (PAIRING WITH) CS108 ............................................................................ 23

4.5.1.4 RFID INVENTORY .................................................................................................................................. 27

4.5.1.5 BARCODE INVENTORY ............................................................................................................................. 30

4.5.1.6 RFID READ AND WRITE MEMORY BANKS ................................................................................................... 32

4.5.1.7 GEIGER SEARCH .................................................................................................................................... 35

4.5.1.8 SETUP ................................................................................................................................................. 39

4.5.1.9 FILTER: PRE FILTER ................................................................................................................................. 45

4.5.1.10 FILTER: POST FILTER ............................................................................................................................... 48

4.5.1.11 SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................. 51

4.5.1.12 REGISTER TAGS ..................................................................................................................................... 55

4.5.1.13 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 56

4.5.1.14 EXITING THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................... 57

4.5.1.15 TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................. 58

4.5.1.16 SOURCE CODES ..................................................................................................................................... 59

4.5.2 SOFTWARE ON IPHONE ................................................................................................................................60

4.5.2.1 INSTALLING THE IPHONE SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................60

4.5.2.2 STARTING THE IPHONE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 62

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4.5.2.3 SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO (PAIRING WITH) CS108 ............................................................................ 63

4.5.2.4 RFID INVENTORY .................................................................................................................................. 66

4.5.2.5 BARCODE INVENTORY ............................................................................................................................. 68

4.5.2.6 RFID READ AND WRITE MEMORY BANKS ................................................................................................... 70

4.5.2.7 GEIGER SEARCH ................................................................................................................................... 71

4.5.2.8 SETUP ................................................................................................................................................. 73

4.5.2.9 FILTER: PRE FILTER .................................................................................................................................77

4.5.2.10 FILTER: POST FILTER ............................................................................................................................... 78

4.5.2.11 SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................. 79

4.5.2.12 REGISTER TAGS ..................................................................................................................................... 80

4.5.2.13 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 81

4.5.2.14 EXITING THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................... 82

4.5.2.15 TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................. 83

4.5.2.16 SOURCE CODES ..................................................................................................................................... 84

4.6 SOFTWARE ON PC ...................................................................................................................................... 85

APPENDIX A. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE ................................................... 86

APPENDIX B. LINK PROFILES OF CS108 RFID READING ................................................................................ 87

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2 FCC and IC Statement

FCC STATEMENT

1. 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.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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

IC STATEMENT

IC Notice to Canadian Users

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The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 4.0W/kg averaged over ten gram of tissue. Device types CS108 Sled Handheld for RFID/2D Barcode (FCC ID:UB4CS108C1GEN2 ) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the hand and is 0.707W/kg . This device was tested for typical handheld operations kept 0mm from the hand. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 0mm separation distance between the user's hand. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.

This device complies with industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-247 of industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this

device does not cause harmful interference.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003(Cet appareil numérique de classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada).

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipmen

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

t should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 5mm between the radiator and

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3 Introduction

3.1 CS108-2 RFID Sled Handheld RFID Reader

The CS108-2 Sled handheld RFID reader is a reader designed to work with an off-the-shelf smart phone (such as iPhone or Android phone) via Bluetooth connection, where the application on the smart phone would control the CS108-2 reader to perform RFID tag reading or barcode reading.

CS108-2 is a handle product. It is NOT a body worn product. User holds it using the handle as shown in below photo. Holding it by the handle is the only way of usage.

Below photo shows the smart phone separately handled by the user during operation:

Note: Smart phone and CS108 can only be paired via the App provided. They DO NOT pair via the normal Bluetooth Device connection page of the OS. Therefore, install the App first and pair the CS108 from inside the App.

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Below photo shows the smart phone mounted (detachable) on top of the CS108-2 reader during operation:

CS108-2 can also be controlled via the USB connection by a PC. In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on a PC.

Below photo show the CS108-2 handheld reader connected via USB cable to (and controlled by) a PC.

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3.2 Product Package

3.2.1 Basic Package Content

The reader package contains:

• Handheld reader

• USB cable

• Battery – 1 piece, inside the reader

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3.3 Product Specification

Figure 3-1 CS108-2 Reader

Features:

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

dense reader mode

 Ultra long read range – peak at more than 18 meters for Monza R6 Dogbone tag  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

 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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Physical Characteristics:

Length: 16.1 cm; Width: 9.0 cm; Height: 16.1 cm; Weight: 595 grams

Environment:

Operating Temp: -200C to 500C Storage Temp: -400C to 850C Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Enclosure: IP-54

Antenna:

2.7 dBi Gain internal patch antenna

RF Power:

Internal conducted power 30 dBm

EIRP Power:

32.7 dBm

RFID Frequency Ranges:

902-928 MHz band

Interfaces

Bluetooth 4.0 USB

Accessories:

USB cable

Order Code:

CS108-2

Restrictions on Use:

Approvals, features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice

Specifications:

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Barcode Scanner

RFID Reader Antenna Inside

4 Introduction

4.1 Basic Hardware

The CSL CS108-2 handheld RFID Reader is an EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 handheld reader product.

Below is the front view of the CS108-2 reader. The barcode lies in a compartment at the top. The RFID reader is in the front box, with the embedded patch antenna inside the cover facing forward.

Figure 4-1 CS108-2 Reader Front View

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RFID Reader and Antenna in this box

RFID Power On

Status

Barcode Power On

Charging

External Power

Push Button to Read

Below is the left side view of the CS108-2 reader. There are 5 LEDs on this side, from left to right, representing respectively:

1) RFID Power On

2) Status

3) Barcode Power On

4) Charging

5) External Power connected

Figure 4-2 CS108-2 Reader Left Side View

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Bluetooth Pairing

Main Power

Below is the right side of the CS108-2 reader. There are 2 buttons/LEDs here.

The left button/LED is for Bluetooth pairing, and the LED lighting up meaning Bluetooth is connected.

The right button/LED is for main power, with LED lighting up meaning power is on. Press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release to power on. When the reader is on, press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release to power off.

Figure 4-3 CS108-2 Reader Right SideView

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CS108 READER

Bluetooth

Smart Phones: Android

Phone or iPhone

CS108 READER

USB

PC

USB Type C Socket

Reset Button

Below is the rear view of the CS108-2 reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect CS108-2 to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS108-2. A reset button is on the right, this is for resetting the CS108-2.

Figure 4-4 CS108-2 Reader Rear SideView

Based on this, one can see the CS108-2 can be connected to either a smart phone via Bluetooth for control and data collection, or to a PC via USB cable for control and data collection.

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4.2 Power Up Sequence

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

1. Insert battery into the body of the handheld reader with the top plastic cover removed.

Also, make sure it is in the correct direction in terms of front and back. The battery connectors should be at the back of the reader. Put the cover back once battery is inserted.

2. Press the power button on the right side of the reader continuously for 3 seconds then

release.

3. After you release the finger, then the Blue LED should lit up.

4. The reader is now turned on.

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4.3 Bluetooth Turn On for Discovery Sequence

1. Press the Bluetooth button on the right side of the reader continuously until the blue LED

starts flashing. Do not release your finger, you need to press UNTIL the Blue LED lit up. Because of that, press the button in a way such that the LED is not obstructed by your pressing finger.

2. The reader is now discoverable by smart phone App. Note that only the CSL App can

connect to the CS108. The generic Bluetooth Device Search of the OS cannot connect to CS108.

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4.4 Charging the CS108

The CS108 can be charged by inserting a USB cable with the following plugs:

1) USB Type C plug on one side

2) USB Type A plug on the other side

3) The above Type A plug connecting to a USB charger with the traditional Type A socket

2 LEDs will light up:

1) “Ext. Power” LED: Blue LED. Whenever the USB is connected with power supply, this

blue LED will light up.

2) “Charging” LED: Red LED. When battery is heavily drained, this red LED will be bright.

When battery is completely recharged, this red LED will be very dim. So if you connect the USB cable and this LED is very dim, do not be alarmed. It just means the battery is pretty full already.

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4.5 Software on Smart Phones

The reader comes with standard demo application for iPhone and Android Phone, install the application from App Store or Google Play correspondingly, then double click the icon “CS108 Demo App” to start.

4.5.1 Software on Android Phone

4.5.1.1 Installing the Android Software

Download the APK from Convergence website. Save that to the Download folder.

You can directly download that to your Android phone as long as your Android phone is connected to the Internet.

See below:

Select and press the APK and start the installation process:

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Once installed, start the App and you should see the following:

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4.5.1.2 Starting the Android Software

The CS108 Android App icon is as follows.

Open the Android App and you should see the following screen:

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Swipe Right

4.5.1.3 Searching and Connecting to (Pairing with) CS108

To start searching and connecting to (pairing with) a CS108 nearby, use the finger to SWIPE the screen from the LEFT edge to invoke the menu:

Please make sure the CS108 Bluetooth button has been pressed until the Blue LED is flashing, meaning the CS108 is ready for discovery by Smart Phones nearby.

After that, select the line “Connection” to start the search and connect to CS108 process:

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Note the Search icon to the upper right of the page, press that icon:

Then you should see all the available CS108 nearby:

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Select the one you want to connect to and press it first to select it and then press it again to start the connection process (IN OTHER WORDS, YOU NEED TO PRESS 2 TIMES):

After that you should see “Connected” below the reader title:

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Note: If you have multiple CS108, you should set them to different names to distinguish one from another.

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4.5.1.4 RFID Inventory

To do an inventory of RFID tags, select the “Inventory” button:

Click the “enable continuous mode” box for continuous inventory:

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