Honeywell LXERFID2 User Manual

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RX2 User’s Guide

(Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET Equipped)

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Language: English

Notices

LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Further, LXE Incorporated, reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes.

This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from LXE Inc.

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Trademarks:

LXE® is a registered trademark of LXE Inc. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Java and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries, and are used under license. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. When this guide is in PDF format: “Acrobat ® Reader Copyright © 1987-2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.” applies.

The user is strongly encouraged to read Appendix A, “Regulatory Notices and Safety Information”. Important safety cautions, warnings and regulatory information is contained in Appendix A.

Important: This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) appropriately, per Directive 2002-96-EC. In most areas, this product can be recycled, reclaimed and re-used when properly discarded. Do not discard labeled units with trash. For information about proper disposal, contact LXE through your local sales representative, or visit www lxe com.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION	1
Overview....................................................................................................................	1
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................	2
RX2 Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................	2
Battery Charger Environmental Specifications ........................................................................	2
Components ..............................................................................................................	3
Quick Start.................................................................................................................	3
RFID Introduction......................................................................................................	4
RFID Reader Scan Range.........................................................................................................	4
RFID Tag Data Collection........................................................................................................	4
Getting Help...............................................................................................................	5
Manuals.....................................................................................................................................	5
Accessories ...............................................................................................................................	5
INSTALLATION	7
Introduction ...............................................................................................................	7
Mounting the RX2 .....................................................................................................	7
Mounting RX2 Accessories......................................................................................	8
Bracket for Coupler (Internal Battery and Charger or External Battery) .................................	8
Bracket for Terminal Block (DC to DC Power Supply)...........................................................	8
DC to DC Power Supply...........................................................................................................	8
Connect Power Source.............................................................................................	9
Internal Battery Pack (Optional)...............................................................................................	9
External Battery Pack .............................................................................................................	10
Vehicle 12VDC Power Connection........................................................................................	12
DC to DC Power Supply.........................................................................................................	14
The RX2 Battery Charger........................................................................................	15
OPERATION	17
The Power Switch ...................................................................................................	17
The Power LED........................................................................................................	18
Additional Low Power Warning.............................................................................................	18
Tag Orientation and the RX2..................................................................................	19

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APPENDIX A REGULATORY NOTICES AND SAFETY INFORMATION	21
Approvals ................................................................................................................	22
INDEX	23

Illustrations
Figure 1 RX2 Connector Panel ............................................................................................................................		3
Figure 2 RX2 Components ..................................................................................................................................		3
Figure 3 RFID Tag Reading Ranges....................................................................................................................		4
Figure 4 Mounting Provisions..............................................................................................................................		7
Figure 5	Battery Charger and Cable.....................................................................................................................	9
Figure 6	External Battery, Connection to RX2 ..................................................................................................	10
Figure 7	External Battery, Connection to Charger.............................................................................................	10
Figure 8 Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)..........................................................................		12
Figure 9 Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle ........................................................................................		12
Figure 10 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes ..........................................................................................		13
Figure 11 DC to DC Power Supply Cabling ......................................................................................................		14
Figure 12 RX2 Battery Charger .........................................................................................................................		15
Figure 13	RX2 Battery Charger and Internal Battery ........................................................................................	15
Figure 14	RX2 Battery Charger and External Battery .......................................................................................	15
Figure 15	Power Switch.....................................................................................................................................	17
Figure 16	Power LED ........................................................................................................................................	18
Figure 17	Tag Rotation, Example 1 ...................................................................................................................	19
Figure 18	Tag Rotation, Example 2 ...................................................................................................................	19

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Introduction

Overview

The LXE RX2 is a rugged, vehicle mounted Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications and equipped with an RFID module. The mobile device can transmit information using its 2.4 GHz 802.11 radio with integrated antenna.

The RX2 does not feature a display or keypad. Configuration is performed via the USB port using Microsoft ActiveSync and other utilities. Please refer to your system administrator for details on configuration and application operation.

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Document Conventions

ALL CAPS		All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application
ALL CAPS		names.
		names.
Menu \| Choice		Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from the File menu”,
Menu \| Choice		this guide uses the convention “choose File \| Save”.
		this guide uses the convention “choose File \| Save”.
“Quotes”		Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for
“Quotes”		example, “Document Conventions”).
		example, “Document Conventions”).
<	>	Indicates a key on the keypad (for example, <Enter> ).
		Indicates a reference to other documentation.
ATTENTION		Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
		Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also,
		when marked on product, means to refer to the user’s guide.
		International fuse replacement symbol. When marked on the product, the
		label includes fuse ratings in volts (v) and amperes (a) for the product.
Note:		Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
Caution		Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
		avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning		Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
		avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Danger		Keyword that indicates a imminent hazardous situation which, if not
		avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

RX2 Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature
		-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) (non-condensing)

Storage Temperature		-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) (non-condensing)

Water and Dust	IEC IP66

Operating Humidity		5% to 95% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)
Vibration		Based on MIL Std 810F

ESD		8 kV air, 4kV contact

Shock		14G, 10ms, ½ Sine

Battery Charger Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) (non-condensing)

Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

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Components

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Components

1. Power Switch

2. Input Power/Battery

Charger Connector

3. USB Client Connector

Figure 1 RX2 Connector Panel

1 2

1.	RX2 Computer
2.	Fork Truck Mounting
3	Bracket
3
3.	Power LED
4.	Antenna Enclosure
4

Figure 2 RX2 Components

Quick Start

Note: The RX2 is assembled with an optional internal battery pack (if ordered) and radio card installed before shipment.

This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only a power source.

In general, the sequence of events is:

1.Provide a power source for the RX2:

•Connect a fully charged external battery pack.

-or-

•Connect an external power source to the unit (if required).

-or-

•Use the optional internal battery pack (the internal battery pack, if ordered, must be fully charged before use).

2.Flip the power switch to On.

Note: Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to a USB-C labeled port. This port cannot power a tethered scanner.

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RFID Introduction

Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify individual items. The individual items identified/read by a RFID reader contain a tag (also known as an electronic label or transponder). Unlike barcodes that must be read by a beam passing over the barcode, RFID tags do not have to be in the line of sight of the reader before the reader can collect the data from the tag but they do need to be within the established reading range of the RFID-module.

See the “RX2 Reference Guide” for further information and configuration.

RFID Reader Scan Range

Type of Tag	Scan Range

Class 0 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters

Class 1 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters

Gen2 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters

Figure 3 RFID Tag Reading Ranges

Unlike barcode scanners that require line-of-sight before successfully reading a barcode, the RFID reader does not require line-of-sight when searching for and reading tags.

The range of the RFID reader is dependent on many outside influences including the tag construction and orientation.

RFID Tag Data Collection

Generally, when the RX2 is powered on, the RFID reader is ready for use.

•While the RX2 is booting, the Power LED is lit solid. The RFID reader is not available until the Power LED beings flashing and all drivers have finished loading.

•Please consult your system administrator for application details. Although the reader is ready for use, the application may not yet have enabled the reader.

•If the battery charger is connected to the RX2, the RX2 remains Off, even if the power switch is in the On position.

The reader supports Class 0 (read only) and Class 1 (read and write) tags as well as Class 1 Gen2 (read and write) tags.

The RFID information is relayed to the network via the 802.11 radio in the RX2. Data transmission is application specific. Please refer to your system administrator for details.

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Getting Help

All LXE user guides are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD.

You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com.

Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this guide are located in the file titled “LXE Technical Glossary” on the LXE Manuals CD.

Manuals

RX2 Reference Guide

Accessories

Data Cables

Cable, USB Host D9F to USB, 6’	MX3XA069CBL09USBCLNT

DC Power Accessories

DC Adapter Cable, 12V, with Bracket	RX2A052CBLDCPWR
DC to DC Power Supply, 24-60VDC to 12V	9000A316PS24V72VBARE

Battery Chargers and Battery

Battery Charger US, with Connector Cables	RX2A381CHGRUS
Cable, Adapter, RX2 to Charger, with Bracket	RX2A051CBLRMT
Battery, External	RX2A381BATT4AHEXT

Brackets

External Battery Mounting bracket	???

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Honeywell LXERFID2 User Manual

RX2 User’s Guide

Notices

Table of Contents

Illustrations

Introduction

Overview

Document Conventions

RX2 Environmental Specifications

Battery Charger Environmental Specifications

Components

Quick Start

RFID Introduction

RFID Reader Scan Range

RFID Tag Data Collection

Getting Help

Manuals

Accessories