Datalogic DLR-DK001-EU, DLR-DK001-US Product Reference Manual

DLR-DK001-XX Family

RFID UHF Desktop Reader EU/US

Product Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Description ....................................................................................... 1

Models P/N ..................................................................................... 1

General Features ............................................................................. 2

Using the DLR-DK001-XX ..............................................................2

The DLR-DK001-XX Top Panel ...................................................... 3

Acoustic ............................................................................................ 3

Accessories ...................................................................................... 3

Technical Specifications ........................................................4

Reader-Tag Link Profiles ................................................................ 5

Radiation Patterns ..........................................................................6

Getting Started ................................................................................ 7

Driver Installation for Serial Port Emulator ........................7

Connecting to the DLR-DK001-XX .....................................10

Firmware Upgrade ...............................................................10

Mechanical Specification ..............................................................11

Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty ...........................................12

Services and Support ....................................................................15

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Product Reference Guide 1

RFID Reader DLR-DK001-XX

Description

The DLR-DK001-XX is a multipurpose desktop UHF RFID
reader. It is offered in two different models to fit the
different frequency standards in the EU and US regions.

It is compliant with UHF RFID ISO 18000-63 and EPC Class
1 Gen 2 standards. The Reference Document is:

“EPC Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1
Generation-2 UHF RFID”, Protocol for Communications at
860 MHz – 960 MHz, Version 2.0.1 (April 23, 2015).

The DLR-DK001-XX has an integrated antenna suited for
short to medium range applications. This reader is
powered and controlled by a USB cable that allows it to
read EPC codes tags in an easy desktop environment.

Thanks to its low profile and size, the DLR-DK001-XX
reader is the right choice for various applications such as
point-of-sales, document tracking, RFID Tag programming
and control stations.

It can be used as a building block for smart shelves and
displays. The two versions are covering most of the RFID
needs worldwide (retailers, forwarders, warehouses, etc).

Models P/N

Model P/N RF carrier frequency range

DLR-DK001-EU 865.6 ÷ 867.6 MHz

DLR-DK001-US 902.0 ÷ 928.0 MHz

General Features

2DLR-DK001-xx

General Features

The DLR-DK001-XX is mainly dedicated to fixed Desktop
setups, but a fixed wall-mount point-of-access is possible
as well. The Desktop configuration allows it to interact
directly with legacy application, office automation SW and
many other generic service and maintenance applications.

The integrated circular antenna makes the radiation
pattern a good compromise in terms of directivity. This
means practically no orientation problems will be
experienced for a population of UHF Tags being located in
its proximity.

Special attention has been given to minimizing the mean
current consumption by limiting the active read time.

The USB 2.0 is seen as a serial Virtual Com Port (VCP). All
machines with Windows OS versions, Linux vers. 2.40 and
greater, having proper VCP drivers could be interfaced. The
port is used for powering, too, so it must be connected to
500 mA rated USB Ports.

Using the DLR-DK001-XX

The DLR-DK001-XX normal behavior is to capture all the
sensed identification codes associated to the reachable
UHF Tags. The reader’s Top Panel is the User Interface. All
the commands are issued from the host’s application.

Figure 1. DLR-DK001-XX Top Panel