2REGULATORY REGIONS ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1FCCSTATEMENT AND ICSTATEMENT ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2EUROPEAN CE ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3HONG KONG OFCA ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4AUSTRALIA AS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
4GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4SETTING UP CS108 .................................................................................................................................... 21
4.5INSTALLING THE BATTERY .............................................................................................................................. 22
4.6REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.7POWER UP THE READER .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.8BLUETOOTH PAIRING WITH MOBILE DEVICES ................................................................................................... 25
4.9CHARGING THE CS108................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1.1.12REGISTER TAG ....................................................................................................................................... 76
5.1.1.14EXITING THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................... 82
5.1.1.15TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................. 83
5.1.2DEMOC#SOFTWAREFOR IPHONE AND ANDROID .................................................................................... 85
5.1.2.1INSTALLING THE IPHONE AND ANDROID SOFTWARE ...................................................................................... 85
5.1.2.1.1INSTALLING IPHONE APP FROM APP STORE ................................................................................................. 86
5.1.2.1.2INSTALLING ANDROID APP FROM GOOGLE PLAY .......................................................................................... 87
5.1.2.2STARTING THE IPHONE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 88
5.1.2.3MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 90
5.1.2.4SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO CS108(PAIRING) .................................................................................... 91
5.1.2.18EXITING THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................124
5.1.2.19TRULY EXITING THE SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................................125
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
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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 aniPhone or Android phone) or laptop/tablet via aBluetooth 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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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4.8 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 GreenLED 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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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.