Csl CS108 User Manual

CS108 RFID Sled Handheld Reader
User Manual
CSL: The One-Stop-Shop for RFID Solutions
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1 Contents
1 CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 REGULATORY REGIONS ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 FCC STATEMENT AND IC STATEMENT ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2 EUROPEAN CE ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 HONG KONG OFCA ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 AUSTRALIA AS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 NEW ZEALAND NZ ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 CS108 RFID SLED HANDHELD READER ............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 PRODUCT PACKAGING ................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................... 14
4 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 UNPACKING .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4 SETTING UP CS108 .................................................................................................................................... 21
4.5 INSTALLING THE BATTERY .............................................................................................................................. 22
4.6 REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.7 POWER UP THE READER .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.8 BLUETOOTH PAIRING WITH MOBILE DEVICES ................................................................................................... 25
4.9 CHARGING THE CS108................................................................................................................................ 25
4.9.1 DIRECT CHARGING CS108 ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.9.2 CHARGING CS108B BATTERY USING AN EXTERNAL CHARGER CS108C .................................................................. 26
4.10 DOWNLOADING APPLICATION SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................... 27
4.11 DOWNLOADING APPLICATION SOFTWARE SOURCE CODES .................................................................................. 31
4.12 TRIGGER BUTTON VS TOUCH SCREEN USAGE ................................................................................................... 32
5 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 33
5.1.1 DEMO JAVA SOFTWARE FOR ANDROID.................................................................................................. 34
5.1.1.1 INSTALLING THE DEMO ANDROID JAVA SOFTWARE ....................................................................................... 34
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5.1.1.1.1 INSTALLING FROM GOOGLE PLAY .............................................................................................................. 34
5.1.1.1.2 DOWNLOAD APK FROM CSL WEBSITE ....................................................................................................... 35
5.1.1.2 STARTING THE ANDROID JAVA DEMO SOFTWARE ......................................................................................... 38
5.1.1.3 SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO (PAIRING WITH) THE CS108 .................................................................... 40
5.1.1.4 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 43
5.1.1.5 RFID INVENTORY .................................................................................................................................. 46
5.1.1.6 BARCODE INVENTORY ............................................................................................................................. 49
5.1.1.7 RFID READ AND WRITE MEMORY BANKS ................................................................................................... 52
5.1.1.8 GEIGER SEARCH .................................................................................................................................... 57
5.1.1.9 FILTER: PRE FILTER ................................................................................................................................. 62
5.1.1.10 FILTER: POST FILTER ............................................................................................................................... 66
5.1.1.11 SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................. 70
5.1.1.12 REGISTER TAG ....................................................................................................................................... 76
5.1.1.13 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 77
5.1.1.14 EXITING THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................... 82
5.1.1.15 TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................. 83
5.1.1.16 SOURCE CODES ..................................................................................................................................... 84
5.1.2 DEMO C# SOFTWARE FOR IPHONE AND ANDROID .................................................................................... 85
5.1.2.1 INSTALLING THE IPHONE AND ANDROID SOFTWARE ...................................................................................... 85
5.1.2.1.1 INSTALLING IPHONE APP FROM APP STORE ................................................................................................. 86
5.1.2.1.2 INSTALLING ANDROID APP FROM GOOGLE PLAY .......................................................................................... 87
5.1.2.2 STARTING THE IPHONE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 88
5.1.2.3 MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 90
5.1.2.4 SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO CS108 (PAIRING) .................................................................................... 91
5.1.2.5 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 94
5.1.2.6 RFID INVENTORY .................................................................................................................................. 98
5.1.2.7 BARCODE INVENTORY ...........................................................................................................................100
5.1.2.8 RFID READ AND WRITE MEMORY BANKS .................................................................................................102
5.1.2.9 GEIGER SEARCH ..................................................................................................................................106
5.1.2.10 RFID FILTER: PRE FILTER .......................................................................................................................109
5.1.2.11 RFID FILTER: POST FILTER .....................................................................................................................110
5.1.2.12 SECURITY ...........................................................................................................................................111
5.1.2.13 REGISTER TAGS ...................................................................................................................................115
5.1.2.14 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................116
5.1.2.15 MULTI BANK INVENTORY.......................................................................................................................117
5.1.2.16 PHASE AND CHANNEL INVENTORY ...........................................................................................................120
5.1.2.17 PERIODIC READ ...................................................................................................................................122
5.1.2.18 EXITING THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................124
5.1.2.19 TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................................125
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5.1.2.20 SOURCE CODES ...................................................................................................................................126
5.2 SOFTWARE ON A PC CONNECTING VIA USB ................................................................................................127
APPENDIX A. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE ......................................................128
APPENDIX B: READER MODES (LINK PROFILES) ......................................................................................................129
APPENDIX C: SESSIONS ...........................................................................................................................................130
APPENDIX D: TAG POPULATION AND Q ..................................................................................................................131
APPENDIX E: QUERY ALGORITHM ..........................................................................................................................132
APPENDIX F: TARGET ..............................................................................................................................................133
APPENDIX G: SECURITY ..........................................................................................................................................134
APPENDIX H: MODELS & REGULATORY REGION.....................................................................................................136
APPENDIX I: TECHNICAL SUPPORT .........................................................................................................................137
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2 Regulatory Regions
CS108 is offered as various models, using the format of CS108-N where N is of various values, each covering one or more different regulatory regions.
For example, CS108-2 covers the regulatory region of FCC, which includes USA, Canada, Mexico and other Latin America Countries that use the FCC frequency range.
The following is a model table with N as index, for CS108-N, and the corresponding frequency band and regulatory regions:
N=1: 865-868 MHz for Europe ETSI, Russia, Mid-East countries,
865-867 MHz for India
N=2: 902-928 MHz, FCC, for USA, Canada and Mexico. Hopping frequencies locked N=2 AS: 920-926 MHz, Australia. Hopping frequencies locked N=2 NZ: 921.5-928 MHz, New Zealand. Hopping frequencies locked N=2 OFCA: 920-925 MHz, Hong Kong. Hopping frequencies locked N=2 RW: 920-928 MHz, Rest of the World, e.g. Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, and
any other countries that use sub or partial sections of the FCC frequency range
N=4: 922-928 MHz, Taiwan N=7: 920-925 MHz, China N=8: 916.7-920.9 MHz, Japan N=9: 915-921 MHz, Europe Upper Band
Some regulatory regions require the CS108 User Manual to contain some statement. Here are those statements.
2.1 FCC Statement and IC Statement
FCC STATEMENT
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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(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
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
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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 equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 5mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2.2 European CE
In Europe, 865-868 MHz band is allowed in all countries. The upper band of 915-921 MHz is however only ratified in a subset of the EU countries.
2.3 Hong Kong OFCA
Hong Kong Government requires the frequency of operation to be limited to within the frequency band allocated in Hong Kong: 920-925 MHz.
2.4 Australia AS
Australia Government requires the frequency of operation to be limited to within the frequency band allocated in Hong Kong: 920-926 MHz.
2.5 New Zealand NZ
New Zealand Government requires the frequency of operation to be limited to within the frequency band allocated in Hong Kong: 921.5-928 MHz.
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3 Introduction
3.1 CS108 RFID Sled Handheld Reader
The CS108 RFID sled handheld reader is designed to work with an off-the-shelf smart phone (such as an iPhone or Android phone) or laptop/tablet via a Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth
4.0/4.1/4.2) connection, where the application on the smart phone/laptop/tablet would control the CS108 reader to perform RFID tag reading or barcode scanning. The tag data is collected in the smart phone or laptop/tablet and can then be manipulated or transferred to other locations on the Internet Cloud for further processing.
Below photo shows the smart phone and CS108 working together during operation:
Note: The Smart phone App directly searches and pairs with CS108. There is no need to first pair with the CS108 via the normal Bluetooth Device connection page of the OS. Therefore, install the App on your smart device first and then search and connect the CS108 from inside the App.
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The CS108 can be controlled via Bluetooth 4.0/4.1/4.2 from a laptop or tablet. Below is an example where it is accessed from a tablet running Linux Operating System:
The CS108 can also be controlled via its USB connection by a PC (tethered). In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on the PC.
Photo below shows the CS108 handheld reader connected via USB cable to (and controlled by) a PC.
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Host Platform
Interface Physical Media
Protocol of Host Platform
Apple iPhone
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Apple iPad
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Apple iPod Touch
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1
Android Phone
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Android Tablet
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Windows 10* Laptop with BLE
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Windows 10* Tablet with BLE
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Windows 10* Mobile Phone
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Linux PC or Laptop or Tablet
Air
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2
Windows PC or Laptop
USB cable
USB
Linux PC or Laptop
USB cable
USB
Android Phone with OTG
OTG USB cable
USB
Android Tablet with OTG
OTG USB cable
USB
In summary, the following, are the various host platforms and connections combinations. (BLE is Bluetooth Low Energy, including Bluetooth 4.0, 4.1, 4.2)
*Note that for Microsoft Windows OS platforms, to connect, using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), it needs to be Windows 10 (or later) because the BLE native driver is only available beginning with Windows 10.
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3.2 Product Packaging
3.2.1 Package Contents
The reader package contains 5 items:
1) CS108: Sled Handheld RFID Reader
2) CS108USBCtoACable: USB cable, USB Type C to Type A, 1 pc
3) CS108B: Battery, 3400 mAh, 1 pc
4) CS108QSG: Quick Start Guide
5) CS108RG Regulatory Guide
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3.3 Product Specifications
Figure 3-1 CS108 Reader
Features:
ISO 18000-6CEPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including
dense reader mode
Ultra-long read range – Best in Class up to 18 meters for Monza R6 Dogbone tag (read
range dependent on tag model, tag IC, reader antenna and environmental conditions)
Robust performance in dense-reading environments Multiple reader modes (link profiles) with different reader to tag data rate and
tag-to-reader backscatter rate, modulation format, and backscatter type for different business scenario and physical environment.
Highly Configurable for 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 (6.3”); Width: 9.0 cm (3.5”); Height: 16.1 cm (6.3”); Weight: 650 grams (22.9oz) Weight includes battery
Environment:
Operating Temp: -200C to 500C (-40F to + 1220F) Storage Temp: -400C to 850C (-400F to + 1850F) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Enclosure: IP-54
Antenna:
2.7 dBi Gain internal patch antenna
RF Power:
Internal conducted power 0 - 30 dBm in 0.1 dB increments.
EIRP Power:
32.7 dBm
RFID Frequency Ranges:
902-928 MHz band and subset 865-868 MHz band and subset
Interfaces
Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) USB
Accessories:
USB cable
Restrictions on Use:
Approvals, features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice
Specifications:
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3.4 Product Accessories
There are 3 accessories for the CS108 RFID sled handheld reader:
1) CS108 Spare Battery
Each CS108 comes with 1 battery in the product shipment box. Additional batteries are available for purchase. P/N: CS108B
2) CS108 USB C to A Cable
Each CS108 comes with 1 cable in the product shipment box. Additional cbles are available for purchase. P/N: CS108USBCtoACable.
3) CS108C Charger
A dual slot external battery charger is available for charging additional spare CS108 batteries. P/N: CS108C
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4 Getting Started
4.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to set up CS108 for the first time.
4.2 Unpacking
Open the box, removing all protective plastic bags and save the shipping container for later storage or shipment.
Check that the following items are in the box:
1. CS108 RFID Sled Handheld Reader
2. CS108B 3400 mAh battery
3. USB Type C to Type A cable
4. Quick Start Guide
5. Regulatory Guide
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Barcode Scanner
RFID Reader Antenna Inside
4.3 Features
The CSL CS108 RFID sled handheld Reader is an EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 compliant product.
Below is the front view of the CS108 reader. The 2D barcode module is located at the top. The RFID reader module is in the front, with a forward facing embedded patch antenna..
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Figure 4-1 CS108 Reader Front View
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RFID Reader and Antenna in this box
RFID Power On
Status
Barcode Power On
Charging
External Power
Trigger Button to Read RFID tag or Barcode
Below is the left side view of the CS108 reader. There are 5 LEDs on this side, from left to right, respectively:
1) RFID Power On
2) Status
3) Barcode Power On
4) Charging
5) External Power connected
On the sled handle, there is a trigger used by the operator to start and stop the reading of RFID tags or barcodes.
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Figure 4-2 CS108 Reader Left Side View
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Bluetooth Pairing
Main Power
Below is a view of the right side of the CS108 reader. There are 2 combination button/LED on this side.
The right button/LED is for the main power and the LED lights up GREEN meaning power is on. Press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release to power on (must release before it powers on). To power off when the reader is on, press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release the button to power off.
The left button/LED is for the Bluetooth pairing, and the LED lights up BLUE meaning Bluetooth is connected. When first powered up, the Bluetooth LED will automatically start flashing indicating it is now discoverable by a smart device nearby. From the Application on the smart device, one can then connect to the CS108. After connection, the LED will stop blinking and remain lit.
At any time, to stop the Bluetooth connection, press the Bluetooth button continuously for 3 seconds until the LED turns off. To restart the Bluetooth and pair with a device, press the button continuously until the Bluetooth LED starts flashing and reconnect via the application.
Figure 4-3 CS108 Reader Right Side View
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USB Type C Socket
Reset Button
Below is the rear view of the CS108 reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect the CS108 to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS108. On the right side is the Reset button, at this time it has not been activated to cause a factory reset on the unit.
Figure 4-4 CS108 Reader Rear Side View
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Bluetooth
Windows 10 Mobile
USB PC, Laptop, Tablet, Android Phone,
Android Pad
One can connect the CS108 to either a smart phone or other smart device, including laptop PC via Bluetooth for control and data collection, or to a PC via USB cable for control and data collection.
Smart Phones, Tablets, Laptops, with OS
CS108 READER
such as Android, Linux, Windows 10,
CS108 READER
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4.4 Setting up CS108
To use the CS108 for the first time, carry out the steps described in the following sections.
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4.5 Installing the battery
To install the battery,
1. Rotate the two silver latches at the back of the top cover.
2. Slide back the cover.
3. Install the battery by inserting the front battery teeth in the corresponding slots at the front
of the battery compartment and aligning the copper connectors at the bottom right section of the battery with its counter-connectors. Snap it in place making sure it is underneath the blue locking mechanism.
4. Slide the cover back into place.
5. Rotate the two silver latches until fully closed.
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4.6 Removing the battery
1. Rotate fully backwards the two silver latches at the back of the top cover.
2. Slide back the cover.
3. Press down on the blue locking mechanism at the back to pop out the battery.
4.7 Power Up the Reader
1. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged..
2. Press the power button on the right side of the reader continuously for 3 seconds then
release.
3. After you release the button, the Green Power LED will light up and the Blue Bluetooth
LED will begin a slow blink.
4. The reader is now turned on and ready for Bluetooth pairing.
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4.8 Bluetooth Pairing with Mobile Devices
1. When you power up the CS108 reader, the Bluetooth LED will automatically flash blue,
meaning it is now discoverable by smart devices nearby. NOTE: the CS108 uses only the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, therefore smart devices must have Bluetooth 4.0/4.1/4.2 to be able to connect to the CS108.
2. With the Bluetooth LED flashing, you can search, discover and connect the CS108 to the
CSL Demo App or customer written app. NOTE that you can only connect to the CS108 via the CSL Demo App or customer written application. You cannot connect the CS108
Bluetooth via the standard Bluetooth pairing function of the OS of the smart device.
4.9 Charging the CS108
4.9.1 Direct Charging CS108
The CS108 can be directly 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.
The charger can be 1A or 2A.
2 LEDs will light up:
1) “Ext. Power” LED: Green LED. Whenever the CS108 is connected to an external power
supply, this Green LED will light up.
2) “Charging” LED: Red LED. When the battery is heavily drained, this red LED will be
bright. When the battery is completely recharged, this red LED will be very dim. Do not be alarmed if you connect the USB cable and this LED is very dim. It just means the battery is fully charged
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USB Charger or Charging Hub
4.9.2 Charging CS108B battery using an external charger CS108C
For intensive operations, one can purchase the optional CS108C external charger. With this charger, you can charge 2 CS108B batteries simultaneously:
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4.10 Downloading Application Software
To download the C# Demo application software for iPhone, please go to the Apple App Store and search for “cs108 rfid reader”.
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To download the C# Android App, please go to Google Play to download:
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To download Android Java App, please go to Google Play to download.
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For Linux and Windows App, please go to www.convergence.com.hk “Downloads and Support” then “CS108 Sled Handheld” to download the respective software and documentation.
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