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DataTerminal

and

DataSeal

System

User's Manual

UM4714Ver. 6.03

DataTerminal System

Table of Contents Page

1. Introduction

1.1 About this product

1.2. DataTerminal System Components

1.2.1. DataSeal Mounting Fixture

1.2.2. The DataSeal

1.2.3. Seal Wire

1.2.4. The DataTerminal

1.2.5. Communication Cable

1.2.6. Application Software

1.3.System Requirements

2. DataSeal Installation

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9 10 10 12 12

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2.1. Seal Installation

3. DataTerminal: Operating Instructions:

3.1. Battery Installation/Replacement

3.2. Initial Steps

3.3. Screen Contrast

3.4. Keypad Buttons

3.5. SET Procedure

3.5.1. Basic SET Procedure

3.5.2. SET Procedure with Badge ID

3.6. READ Procedure

3.6.1. Basic READ Procedure

3.6.2. READ Procedure with Badge ID

3.7. VRF Data

3.8. RDT Data

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3.9. Menu Options

3.9.1. View Data

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3.9.1.1. View From List

4. Software Utility Operating Instructions

3.9.2. Clear Data

3.9.3. Statistics

3.9.4. Set-up Date

3.9.5. Set-up Time

3.9.6. Set-up Zone

3.9.7. Display Version

3.9.8. Configuration

3.9.9. View Org. ID List

3.9.10. View Reader ID

3.9.11. Synchronize Time

4.1. Software Installation

4.2. Connecting to the PC

4.3. Software Setup and Operation

4.4. First Time Operation

4.4.1. System Administration

4.4.2. Setting Your Configuration Port

4.4.3. Setting Time Zone

3.9.1.2. View by ID

3.9.2.1 Clear All

3.9.2.2. Clear From List

3.9.2.3. Clear by ID

3.9.8.1. Set Password

3.9.8.2. Set Clear Data Password

3.9.8.3. Date Format

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4.5. File Upload

4.6. Viewing Data Files

4.7. DataTerminal Software Upgrade

5. Troubleshooting

5.1. Low Voltage

5.2. Terminal Failure

5.3. RF Communication Failure

5.4. Seal Failure

5.5. System Setup

6. Technical Specifications

6.1.DataTerminal 125 kHz IG-MA-31/32

6.2. DataSeal IG-RS-40-916/433/318/315

6.3. Magnetic DataSeal IG-RS-40M-916/433/318/315

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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1.1. About the Product

Thank you for choosing Hi-G-Tek quality products.

The Hi-G-Tek range of products provides a highly reliable and secure cargo and asset monitoring system utilising state-of-the-art RFID technologies.

Cost-effective, more reliable and more secure than their mechanical

counterparts, the Hi-G-Tek product range will constantly

monitor your assets and alert you to any potential problems at all times.

The Hi-G-Tek system was developed in order to fill the requirement

of fast, automatic processing of secured cargoes and to provide real

time monitoring of cargoes both in transit and in storage.

The reusable electronic seal automates the processing of secured

cargoes enabling the organization to effectively and economically

process the increasing numbers of containers' traffic in the ports

The DataSeal is a sophisticated device, which includes a

transmitter/ receiver unit, real-time clock, processor, memory

and sensing circuitry for sealing verification. The Sealing Wire

prevents any attempt of opening, bypassing or tampering with the

seal without alerting the system and recording of the event. The

system combines the technological and operational advantages of

both low frequency close-range data management AND high

frequency long range sealing verification and automatic data

Introduction

and between inland destinations.

collection.

DataSeal's ability to log data and communicate it through a

Handheld DataTerminal is best used In low frequency/short range

applications. This way the electronic manifest of the sealed cargo

can be written into the DataSeal's memory. The information includes

Vehicle ID, container and invoice numbers, cargo description,

quantities, destination, etc. Capable of logging up to 55 events, the

information can be downloaded into a computerised database for

storage and processing.

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When used in high frequency/long range applications, the DataSeal

is capable of communicating its ID and status to a distance of up to

30 meters. The DataSeal transmits the information in reply to an

interrogation by the DataReader. The ability of the DataSeal to

communicate with the DataReader at long range enables the use

of the DataSeal in applications such as: tracking and sealing

verification of containers in transit, protection of containers in storage,

remote, automatic data collection from secured cargoes as they pass

The handheld DataTerminal is used for writing information into the

DataSeal's memory at the departure point and retrieving the

information at the destination. Events, logged in the DataSeal's

memory are also downloaded into the DataTerminal.

The DataReader is used in long range applications to interrogate the

DataSeals over the high frequency channel for their ID and Status.

The DataReader is also used for writing information into the DataSeal

and retrieving logged information from the DataSeal. Each

DataReader can communicate with numerous DataSeals

simultaneously and verify their presence and status. The DataReaders

can be chained to allow coverage and protection for secured cargoes

in large storage yards and ports. The DataReader has an optional

communication modem which allows the system to transmit the

collected information through available communication channels to

the Control Center. The DataReader is available in both outdoor and

Introduction

through check points, etc.

indoor models.

A set of Mounting Fixtures has been developed for the DataSeal

system which allow convenient mounting and removal of the

DataSeal whenever required. The various Mounting Fixtures differ

in the level of protection they provide to the DataSeal as may be

required in various environments.

This User's manual includes all the information required for installing and operating Hi-G-Tek Electronic Seals and DataTerminals.

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Introduction

Software License Agreement

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and

does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. The

software described in this document is furnished under license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. It is against the law to copy

the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license

or nondisclosure agreement. The purchaser may make one copy of the

software for backup purposes. No part of this manual may be reproduced

or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval, for any purpose other than for the purchaser's personal use, without written permission.

DataSeal is a tradmark of Hi-G-Tek. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

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Introduction

1.2

DataSeal System Components

1.2.1. The Mounting Fixture

The DataSeal Mounting Fixture is used to mount the DataSeal on the container's keeper bar or other surface.

1.2.2. The Seal

The DataSeal unit contains the electronic circuitry of the DataSeal including a battery, a transceiver, a processor and memory to record and store the events and the relevant information

about the cargo.

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1.2.3. Seal Wire

The DataSeal Wire serves

to seal the cargo.

Any tampering with the DataSeal Wire at any

point during transport is

recorded and reported at

once.

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1.2.4. DataTerminal

The DataTerminal is a hand-held terminal used to enter data into the system.

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Introduction

Display Screen

All information is displayed on the screen in alpha-numeric format.

Indicators

On/Off

Key Pad

Green LED: Power is on and system is OK

Red LED: Power is on, there

is a problem with the unit.

The terminal is sending data

The terminal is receiving data

The keypad is used to enter alpha-numeric data into the Hand-Held Terminal

On/Off

F1 F2

SHIFT

SLEEP

LIGHT

A B

K L MN

U V

F3 F4 F5

8 9

ESC

DEL

C D

E F

WX Y Z

G H

OFF ON

READ

SET

ENTER

I J

The DataTerminal connects to the computer via a RS-232

communication cable. The cable links theTerminal to the computer. It is connected to the RS-232 port located on the base of the DataTermianl and to the RS-232 port on the

computer.

RS-232 communication cable port

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1.2.5. Communication Cable

The RS232

communication cable supplied with the system connects the DataTerminal to the PC.

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1.2.6. Application Software

The Application

Software is used to store and retrieve

event information.

DataTerminal

Application Software

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1.3. Minimum System Requirements

An IBM PC or compatible with Pentium CPU, running at 200 MHz or faster.

Minimum 32 MB RAM

Screen resolution: Display set at 800X600 pixels, 16 bit colors

Minimum of 8 MB free on your hard drive.

Free communication port (COM1....COM4)

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This equipment (FCC ID: OB6-IGMA31) 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 device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. 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: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules. Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields: A distance of at least 20cm. between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during the operation of the equipment.

The FCC Wants You to Know

FCC Warning

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Chapter 2

Installation

DataSeal

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DataSeal Installation

2.1 DataSeal Installation

step 1.

Fig. 1

To install the DataSeal Mounting Fixture, attach the fixture to the keeper bar at the back of the container (fig.1). A fixture is in place.

The two side slots may be used to secure the mounting fixture to the container using a plastic

strap(fig.2)

click indicates that

the

Fig. 2

step 2.

To install the DataSeal, hold the unit at a 45

angle as illustrated and snap it into place in its cradle on the DataSeal Mounting Fixture. (fig. 3)

Fig. 3

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step 3.

Fig. 4

DataSeal Installation

To connect the DataSeal Wire, simply attach one end of the seal wire conectors to either of the sockets at the base of the DataSeal (fig 4).

Loop the wire through the container locking ring and the keeper bar, then insert the end into the other socket (fig. 5).

Fig. 5

Alternatively, you may loop the wire through both

keeper bars then insert the end into the

other socket (fig. 6).

Fig. 6

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Step 4: Setting the Seal using the DataTerminal

Press the ON key and verify that the green light is on. Place the

DataTerminal between 5 and 40cm from the seal and press the SET key.

Step 5: Reading the Seal with the DataTerminal

DataSeal Installation

procedure This is carried out at

Place the DataTerminal between 5 and 40cm from the Seal and press

the READ key. The appearance of the OK notation on the units display screen and two beeps indicate that everything is in order and no mishaps have occurred during transport. The TAMPERED notation, appearing together with a single audible beep indicates that the seal was tampered with during transport.

destination.

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Chapter 3

DataTerminal

Operating

Instructions

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WARNING !

RISC OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.1 Battery Installation/Replacement:

Side View of DataTerminal

Battery compartment

1) The battery compartment is located at the rear of the terminal behind the terminal screen.

2) Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver.

3) Use Only "AA" size alkaline batteries!

4) Remove the used baterries if required. Insert 4 new alkaline size "AA" batteries into the compartment ensuring that polarity matches that indicated.

5) Screw the battery compartment lid back into place.

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3.2. Initial Steps

Activate the unit by pressing the ON key and verify that the green indicator lights up.The following notice appears on the screen, followed by the initialization reading

Program memory

testing!

PLEASE WAit

Dataseal

dataterminal

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

PLEASE WAit

After a few seconds, the screen reads:

Dataseal dataterminal date: 03/05/01

TIME 14:03

hlp rdt vrf

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

3.3. Screen Contrast

The screen contrast may be changed using the up and down arrow keys.

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3.4. Keypad Buttons

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

SHIFT

To operate the color coded function keys or the numerical keys, press the <shift> button

and then the required key.

SLEEP

LIGHT

ESC

DEL

Sets the seal to SLEEP mode

Used for lighting the screen panel in dimly lit

areas or at night. The backlight function is activated by pressing the button. To conserve energy, the light automatically switches off 15 seconds after the button has been released.

OK key and direction arrows

Press the ESC key to return to the previous

menu or to exit the application

Press DEL to delete characters on the terminal screen

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Note: Ensure the seal you are reading is at least 60 cm. (2 ft.) from

any other seal in the vicinity.

3.5. Set Procedure

3.5.1. Basic Set Procedure

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

The Alphanumeric keyboard, situated in the center and at the bottom of the keypad panel,

is used for entering alphanumeric data.

The SET key is located on the right hand side of

SET

the panel, below the arrow keys. To begin a SET sequence, press the SET key. The seal must be closed before performing the SET sequence. If

the seal is open, a warning message appears

on the screen. .

A SET sequence may be entered with or without cargo manifest information. When the SET key

is pressed, the following screen appears:

CID...................

Cont................

Dest................

Point dataterminal at seal press ok to confirm

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To avoid entering cargo manifest data, press

ESC. The following screen appears:

User data abort data entry?

No yes

To continue setting the seal, scroll to the YES

option. Press OK while pointing the DataTerminal at the seal. The following screen appears:

ID..................

ORG ID..........

Stamp: 1516953 seal is set

set at:

03/05/2001 11:53 press ok to continue

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3.5.2. Set Procedure with Badge ID

Point the bottom of the terminal at the inspector ID badge and press the READ BADGE key to

enter inspector's information into the terminal.

The following screen appears:

Point hht at

your badge and press

read badge (f5)

BDG

Welcome inspector 123

press ok to continue

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3.6. READ Procedure

3.6.1. Basic READ Procedure

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READ

The READ operation allows the User to retrieve events stored in the seal.

Press on READ to receive information

regarding data stored in the seal. The screen then reads:

Dataseal

read seal

in progress

please wait!

After a short period, one of four possible events will be displayed:

The seal is not in the terminal database. The following will be displayed on the screen:

ID: 123456789

not exist. continue?

Yes no

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

If a seal's internal database is identical to that of the terminal, the following appears on the screen:

ID: 123456789

seal has no new

events

press ok to continue

If the terminal's database memory is full, the

following will appear on the screen:

memory is full!

delete unused

seals

press ok to continue

To delete seals, follow the CLEAR DATA

procedure described in section 3.10.2. of this

manual. The READ process can not be completed unless the seal has been deleted.

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The seal has not been tampered with in any

way. The following will be displayed on the screen:

ID: org. Id: seal #: 123456789 stamp: 11231234 seal is: ok. set at:

14/12/01 1 1:29

press ok to continue

The terminal will sound two confirmation beeps.

The seal has been tampered with. A TAMP

message will be displayed on the screen:

Id: org id: seal #: 123456789 stamp: 11231234 seal is: tamp. set at:

14/12/01 1 1:29

press ok to continue

The terminal will sound one long beep.

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3.6.2. Read Procedure with Badge ID

Point the terminal at the inspector's ID badge

and press the READ BADGE key to enter

inspector's information into the terminal.

The screem reads:

Point hht at

your badge and press

read badge (F5)

BDG

Welcome inspector 123

point dataterminal at

seal and press ok

to read seal

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3.7. VRF DATA

3.8. RDT DATA

Click on the F4 function key to verify seal

status. This function displays current SEAL

and TAMP status.

Click on the F3 function key to READ DATA. The following screen appears:

Cid: ecge9999999 cont: 8888 dest: 7777

press ok to continue

If there is no data stored, all values will appear as blanks.

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3.9. Menu Options

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

You may scroll through these functions using the arrow up and down keys. Pressing the OK key activates the selected function. Pressing the ESC key will restore the previous reading on the screen.

Data Structure

Before going into details, it is important to understand the basic structure of the events data organization.

Pressing on the menu button displays the

following range of options on the screen:

1 > View Data 2 > Clear Data 3 > Statistics 4 > Setup Date 5 > Setup Time 6 > Setup Zone 7 > Display version 8 > Configuration 9 > View Org. ID List 10> View Reader ID

11> Synchronize Time

Occurrences that cause an event are: SET (setting the seal), OPEN (opening the wire) or CLOSE (closing the wire), TAMP (tampering with the seal i.e. changing the seal resistance) and LOW BAT - low battery

warning, S.SET (seal is soft set), RTC (Date/Time data in RAM and

EEPRPOM is corrupted), DB (Database is corrupted), TIME (time has been changed) and C.SET (Seal is conditional SET).

Every event that occurs is written and stored in the seal's event memory. A page can contain up to 55 events. For example, after a

new seal SET occurrence, the page will contain the SET event. If a tampering event occurs, the next READ operation will show the SET event and the TAMP event.

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If the seal is then opened and closed, the next READ operation will show four events: SET, TAMP, OPEN, CLOSE.

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.9.1. > View Data

3.9.1.1.

> view from list

Selecting the >View Data function opens a screen

allowing the user a choice of two EVENT display modes. A function is selected by scrolling through the list using the up/down arrow keys and then pressing OK.

view data

> view from list View by id

The > view from list procedure also includes an

event counter (ev. cnt) for each seal on the list. When the counter shows 0000, the seal must be replaced.

Selecting > view from list displays a list of seal IDs from which the User can choose.

view from list seal id. ev. cnt 1610616835 2198 1610616836 1075 1610616837 2020 1610616838 0978 >1610616839 1843

In this example, seal # 1610616839 has 1843 events left.

To select a seal ID, use the arrow keys to scroll up or down.

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Choosing seal 1610616839 shown in the previous example, displays the following screen:

seal # 1610616839 page #001 of 041 set 03/12 15:20 open: 14 clse: 14 tamp: 03 lb

The first two rows of the screen are displayed alternately.

The screen above shows the first of 41 pages,

meaning seal #1 out of 41.

There are 32 events in that page: 14 OPEN

events, 14 CLOSE events, one SET event and 3

TAMP events. There is also a Low Battery warning

for that seal. Click on OK or ENTER to move on to

the next screen which shows the full event list:

Tamp 25/03 09:11

close 24/03 12:52 open 24/03 11:40 set 24/03 11:29

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

The DataTerminal records the following events:

Event

SET

TAMP

LOW BAT OPEN CLOSE

S.SET

RTC

DB READ TIME C.SET

For a detailed description of a specific event, scroll

up or down the screen to the event and press ENTER. A detailed event window such as the one below will be displayed:

Seal is Soft Set Date/Time data in RAM and

Description

Seal is SET

Tampering with the seal - i.e. changing seal resistance Low battery warning Seal wire opened

Seal wire closed

EEPRPOM is corrupted

Database corrupted Seal was read Time was changed Seal is conditional SET

ID: 1610616839 stamp: 9876543210 TAMP at: 16/12/2000 17:19

The above screen shows a TAMP event recorded by seal 1610616839 on 16/12/2000 at 17:19 hours

Press ENTER to return to the events screen.

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3.9.1.2.

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> view by id

view by id

enter seal id

--------------------------------

This function allows the user to type in a specific seal ID. The seal's events are then displayed on the screen.

After entering the seal ID and pressing OK, the seal ID screen is on. If an incorrect seal ID has

been entered, the following appears on the screen:

id: ______________

does not exist press enter

press ok to continue

Information is obtained in the same manner when

choosing the > view by id option except for the initial procedure for reaching the desired seal.

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3.9.2. > clear Data

3.9.2.1. > clear all

Selecting the > clear Data function opens a

screen that allows the User a choice of three

functions to be selected scrolling through the list using the up/down arrow keys and then pressing OK.

clear data

> clear all clear from list clear by id

Selecting the >clear all option erases all seal data from memory.

Prior to erasing the data, a confirmation request

appears:

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clear all data

yes

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3.9.2.2. > clear from list

Selecting the > clear from list option displays the followingon the screen:

clear from list

seal id 00000001029 00000001027

Select seal to be deleted and press ENTER. The following request for confirmation appears on the screen:

ID: 00000001029

clear?

yes

Scroll through the options using the up/down scrolling keys. Press ENTER to select your option.

3.9.2.3. > clear by id

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Selecting the >clear by id option allows you to

enter the ID number of the seal to be deleted.

clear by id enter seal id

--------------press ok to confirm

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Enter seal ID to be deleted and press ENTER. Prior to deleting the data, a confirmation request

appears on the screen:

clear all data

yes

Select the option required and press ENTER.

In case a specific ID requested from either > view data or > clear data menu screens does not exist in the DataTermianl database, the

screen reads:

ID: _____________

does not exist

press enter

press ok to continue

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3.9.3. > statistics

3.9.4

> setup date

The STATISTICS function advises the User

regarding the amount of memory left.

Dataseal

dataterminal

free memory for 125 seals

press ok to continue

Selecting the SETUP DATE function is displayed on the screen as follows:

setup date

date: 25/03/01

enter new date: __/__/__

The date may be entered in either European (DD/MM/YY) or US (MM/DD/YY) format, depending on your configuration function choice.

See section 3.9.8.3. of this manual for information

regarding configuration procedures.

Enter the new date and press ENTER to set.

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.9.5.

> setup time

3.9.6.

> setup zone

Selecting the SETUP TIME function is displayed on the screen as follows:

setup time

current time: 14:27.

enter new time:

To change the time, enter digits in HH/MM format. Press ENTER to set the new time.

By default, seal time zone settings are set to

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). If the User is

located in a different time zone, an offset based

on the time difference must be entered into the

system. For example, the difference in Great

Britain(GMT) is 0, in Egypt +2 and on the East

Coast of the United States -5. When entering the

offset time during the summer months, daylight saving time should be included in the calculation.

: .

Selecting the SETUP ZONE function brings the following on the screen:

set time zone

offset hr.: +00

Use the up/down scrolling arrows to set the desired offset. Press ENTER to set the offset.

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3.9.7.

> Display version

3.9.8. > configuration

Selecting the DISPLAY VERSION function

displays software version information.

dataseal

dataterminal

version 2.0

press ok to continue

Selecting the CONFIGURATION function displays the User configuration menu:

configuration

set password set clear data password date format

Use the up/down scrolling keys to scroll the options. Pressing the ENTER key selects the option.

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.9.8.1

> set password

This option allows the user to decide whether to use a password for seal SET protection, or

to change an existing password.

Selecting the set password option displays the following on the screen:

password setting

no yes

If the password is not to be used in the SET operation, select the NO option. To create a

password or to change an existing one, select YES. The following appears on the screen:

password setting

enter new password

----------------

Press ok to confirm

Enter the new password (up to 6 digits) and

press ENTER.

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

Any requested change to the password setting brings the following on the screen:

password setting enter previous password

________________

press ok to confirm

In case a wrong password has been entered, the following appears on the screen:

password setting password incorrect

press ok to continue

If a wrong password has been entered, the entire password selection process must be repeated. If the User chooses to change the password, the following is displayed on the

screen:

password setting

enter new password

----------------

Press ok to confirm

A new 6 digit password may now be entered.

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3.9.8.2

>clear data

password

The CLEAR DATA PASSWORD option allows the User to decide whether to use a

password to protect against database erasure or to change an existing password.

The following appears on the screen:

clear data

password setting

yes

Selecting the YES option for the first time brings the following on the screen:

clear data password setting

enter new password: .

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Any requested change to the password setting is displayed on the screen as follows:

clear data password setting

enter previous

password: .

In case a wrong password has been entered, the following appears on the screen:

clear data password setting password incorrect

press ok to continue

If a wrong password has been entered, the entire

password selection process must be repeated. If the User chooses to change the password, the following appears on the screen:

clear data password setting enter new password

_________________

press ok to confirm

A new 6 digit password may now be entered.

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DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.9.8.3.

> date format

3.9.9.

> view org. id list

Selecting the > date format function brings the following on the screen:

set date format

usa format europe format

USA format is: MM/DD/YY European format is: DD/MM/YY

Choose the required format using the up/down arrow keys. Press ENTER to select the required option.

Choosing this function displays the list of organization ID nicknames on the screen.

org. List:

1. demo

3.9.10.

> view reader id

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This function displays the DataTerminal's unique

ID on the screen.

dataseal terminal id:

2621455713

press ok to continue

DataTerminal - Operating Instructions

3.9.11

> synchronize time

The seal's clock is likely to drift up to 8 minutes

per quarter. To synchronize the seal clock, select > synchronize time. If the seal has already been synchronized, the following message appears:

seal time has already

been updated this

quarter

press OK to continue

If the clock drift has not been corrected, the User is prompted to add/subtract from the seal's

current time.

set number of minutes

to update seal time

using the up/down keys

press OK to continue

After the process has terminated successfully, the following message appears:

process terminated

successfully

press OK to continue

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Chapter 4

Instructions

Software

Utility

Operating

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4.1. Software Installation

4.2. Connecting the Terminal to the PC

Software Utility Operating Instructions

It is advisable to close all open programs prior to

installation.

Insert the Hi-G-Seal Installation CD into the CD drive.

From the START menu,click on RUN and then on

[disk drive]:/setup.exe. The program will begin installing.

Follow the installation instructions as they appear on your screen

By default, the Hi-G-Seal folder will be stored in the

PROGRAM FILES folder.

The DataSeal Terminal is connected to the PC via the RS-232 cable supplied.

Connect the cable to the terminal jack at the bottom of the DataTerminal unit

Connect the cable to the PC com port

4.3. Software Setup and Operation

Create a shortcut to Hi-G-Seal.exe by dragging the Hi-G-Seal.exe icon from the program folder onto the desktop.

To run the Hi-G-Seal program, double-click on

theHi-G-Seal icon on the desktop.

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4.4. First Time Operation

Software Utility Operating Instructions

Start the program by clicking on the Hi-G-Seal icon on the desktop or in Hi-G-Seal.exe. The main program screen is then displayed.

4.4.1. System Administration

To start working with the

program for the first time,

click on the ADMIN. icon

located on the left hand side of the main program screen.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

The Administration Dialog screen appears.

New Users

Insert a new user name and click on ADD. This will insert an authorized user name into the system's data-base.

After the initial operation, every initialization will require an authorized user name.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

If an administration password is to be used, insert the password in the NEW ADMINISTRATION PASSWORD box, and click to enable the administration password.

In this case, entry to the ADMIN. section of the program will require the administration password.

Upon startup the User is required to insert an authorized user name.

Once the correct name has been inserted, the OK button becomes active and allows the User to proceed.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

Clicking on the OK button brings the User to the main

program screen.

Defining New Users.

To enter a new or additional user name, type the

required name in the NEW USERS field of the

administration dialog box and click on the ADD button.

New Users

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

Additional user names or IDs may be entered and

existing ones deleted at all times by clicking on the ADD or DELETE buttons.

A correct user name must be entered upon initialization of the application. In the event an incorrect user name is entered, the application will reject the entry.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

ADMINISTRATION PASSWORD

This feature enables the system administrator to

create a password to prevent unauthorized downloading of the terminal softwarefrom the PC and from any unauthorized changes.

New Users

After inserting the password in the NEW ADMINISTRATION PASSWORD field, check the ENABLE ADMINISTRATION PASSWORD box to

enable the option.

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4.4.2. Setting Your Configuration Port

Software Utility Operating Instructions

To configure a

communication port, click on the CONFIGURATION

menu and then on

SETTINGS.

In the SETTING DIALOG box, choose a serial communicationport to which the DataTerminal - PC connector cable will be connected.

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4.4.3. Setting Time Zone

Software Utility Operating Instructions

Use the TIME ZONE setting to indicate the time difference in hours between Greenwich Mean Time and the zone where the reader is to be used (for example: London 0, New York -7, Rome +1, etc.).

Note: When calculating time differences, care should be taken to include daylight saving time (summer/ winter) parameters in the calculation.

Click on OK to confirm the data and to close the

SETTING DIALOG box

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4.5. File Upload

Software Utility Operating Instructions

Click on the UPLOAD icon

to upload the data from the

DataTerminal to the PC.

Connect the terminal to

the PC with the designated

RS232 communication

cable. Ensure the cable is connected to the COM port

selected in the config.

operation

Ensure the terminal is

switched on and click on the UPLOAD icon. The

SELECT A FILE FOR

SAVING dialog box appears.

Insert the a file name for the data retrieved from

the terminal and click on SAVE.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

The UPLOADING DataTerminal EVENTS status screen appears, advising the user of the uploading status.

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4.6. Viewing Data Files

Software Utility Operating Instructions

Click on FILE on the program toolbar. The drop-down list allows the User to OPEN a file

(Ctrl+O), CLOSE a file (Ctrl+C), to PRINT file data or to EXIT the

program.

In a similar manner, clicking on the OPEN icon situated on the

upper left hand side of the main menu screen

opens the SELECT FILE TO VIEW dialog box,

which allows the user to

choose the required

file.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

The View File dialog box containing the list of files

in the program's memory appears.

Click on a file name and then on OPEN to view file information.

The SELECT FILE TO VIEW dialog box appears. To obtain infomation regarding a file stored in memory,

click on a seal ID number.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

For information regarding Seal Header Paramaters, such as container ID, Destination and content of the

container, click on the More Info button. This opens

the Seal Header Parameters dialog box.

For information regarding an event occurrence on a specific seal, click on the sign to the left of a seal

ID number.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

Click on the FILE > CLOSE or Ctrl+C to close the file.

Click on VIEW to open

or close the toolbar and

status bar. The toolbar is situated beneath the menu

bar and allows the User to close or print the file with one click. The status bar is

situated on the bottom of the

program screen.

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4.7. DataTerminal Software Upgrade

Software Utility Operating Instructions

EXPORT

NOTE: The download operation erases all information stored in the terminal database. All information must be backed-up prior to beginning a download operation.

Prior to beginning this operation, ensure that the RS232 cable supplied with the system is connected to both the DataTerminal and the PC.

Click on the ADMIN. icon to open the ADMINISTRATION

DIALOG box.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

In the Administration Dialog Box, click on the

EXPORT tab to download the DataTerminal

software from the PC.

The download password must be entered in order

to proceed. Enter the factory-set password in the PASSWORD field (QPWOEI in upper case letters). Once the correct password has been entered, the

DOWNLOAD button becomes active. Click on the button to display the FILE DOWNLOAD dialog box.

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Software Utility Operating Instructions

Click on the DOWNLOAD button. Select the *.hex file you want to download from the file list in the dialog box and click on OPEN to proceed.

Verify that the downloading process is in progress.

Click on CLOSE when the process is complete.

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

and

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5.1. Low Voltage

Upon initialization:

If the DataTerminal is low on power when switched on, the

following warning message appears on the screen:

During Operation:

Troubleshooting

LOW BAT

If the DataTerminal runs low on power during operatoin, the following message appears, followed by a long beep:

error #0102 low battery replace dataterminal battery

press ok to continue

Press OK to continue and turn the DataTerminal off.

Replace the batteries as described in section 3.1.

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5.2. Terminal Failure

The Hand-Held Terminal performs an automatic self-test upon initialization. If there is any technical problem at this stage, the following message appears on the screen:

If this occurs, call an authorized service center or send the device to the manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

error #0101

terminal failed call service

press ok to continue

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Troubleshooting

5.3. RF Communication Failure

If there is a communication error between the Hand-Held

Terminal and the seal, the following message appears on

the screen:

error #2001

rf communication error

press ok to continue.

If this occurs, try the following:

Decrease the distance between DataTerminal and seal

Change the angle between the DataTerminal and the

seal (the optimum angle is when the DataTerminal is

below and parallel to the seal)

Try and communicate with another seal

Replace the batteries in the DataTerminal

If all attempts at remedying the fault(s) have failed, call an authorized service center.

5.4. Seal Failure

When the seal has reached its maximum LIFE COUNTER, the following message will appear on the screen:

the seal reached its

events limit

replace seal

press ok to continue

The seal must be replaced.

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Troubleshooting

If the seal has not been SET, the following message appears

on the screen during a READ or VERIFY operation:

id: the seal is new

press ok to continue.

If the seal cannot be read, the following message will

appear on the screen:

invalid device

press ok to continue

If the seal battery is low during the reading process, the screen will read:

id: 123456789

the seal experienced

low battery

press ok to continue

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5.5. System Setup

Some problems may occur if your computer system setup

is not compatible with program requirements. For instance,

if screen resolution is greater than the required 800*600 pixels, the program screen will appear as below:

Troubleshooting

Despite the visual incompatibility, the screen resolution will not interfere with the program.

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Chapter 6

Specifications

Technical

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Technical Specifications

6.1. DataTerminal 125 kHz IG-MA-31/IG-MA-32

DataTerminal

Physical Characteristics

Dimenisons [mm] Weight[gr] Power requirements Memory

Performance Characteristics

Interface Operating Frequency [KHz] Output power [dbuv/m] Read Range

RFID Frequency (MHz)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature [ Storage Temperature

C][

Humidity [%] Mechanical Vibration & Shock

IG-MA-31 IG-MA-32

210x100x45 500 4xAA Size 1.5V Alkaline batteires 190 Seals @55events per Seal

RS232 125 110 @ 3m 40

13.56

-20 to +70

-20 to +70 50 Non Condensing Hand carried

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Technical Specifications

6.2. DataSeal IG-RS-40-916/433/318/315

DataSeal

IG-RS-40-916 IG-RS-40-433 IG-RS-40-318 IG-RS-40-315

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (mm) Weight (gr) Housing Power Requirements (volts) User Memory (Bytes) Events Memory (events)

Performance Characteristics

Interface Operating Frequency (MHz) Read Range (m) Operating Frequency (kHz) Read Range (cm)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature ( C) Storage Temperature ( C) Humidity (%) Mechanical Vibration Mechanical Shock

49X37X85

100

Plastic reinforced with fiberglass

3.6 internal battery 2048

Mounting Cradle P.N. IG-DH-40

916.5

As per MIL-810D & SAE J1455 As per MIL-810D & SAE J1455

433.92 318 315

30 @ open space

125

-40 - +70

90 non condensing

Standards

FCC part 15

Antenna Characteristics

Omni-directional on non-metal wall.

Beam Divergence

Polarization

Hemisphere on metal wall.

Vertical

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Technical Specifications

6.3. Magnetic DataSeal IG-RS-40M-916/433/318/315

Magnetic DataSeal

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (mm) Weight (gr) Housing Power Requirements (volts) User Memory (Bytes) Events Memory (events)

Performance Characteristics

Operating Frequency (MHz) Read Range (m) Operating Frequency (kHz) Read Range (cm)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature ( C) Storage Temperature ( C) Humidity (%) Mechanical Vibration Mechanical Shock

IG-RS-40M-318IG-RS-40M-433IG-RS-40M-916

49X37X65

100

Plastic reinforced with fiberglass

3.6 internal battery 2048

916.5

433.92 318 315

30 @ open space

125

-40 - +70

90 non condensing As per MIL-810D & SAE J1455 As per MIL-810D & SAE J1455

IG-RS-40M-315

Standards

FCC part 15

Antenna Characteristics

Beam Divergence

Polarization

Omni-directional on non-metal wall. Hemisphere on metal wall.

Vertical

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Tel: 972-3-5339359

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