Blade Reader (BR10) User Manual
Publication date: April.16.2012
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1 Contents
2 Safety instruction and Warnings ................................................................................................................... 1
3 Device Application ......................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................... 1
5 Physical characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 1
6 Charging the unit ........................................................................................................................................... 2
7 On the screen indicators ............................................................................................................................... 2
8 Read range .................................................................................................................................................... 2
9 Communication and command set ............................................................................................................... 3
10 Approvals ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
10.1 Approval for United States of America, FCC ......................................................................................... 4
10.2 Approval for Industry Canada, IC .......................................................................................................... 4
10.3 Labeling................................................................................................................................................. 4
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Model Number
BR10
Frequency
13.56MHz
Baud Rate
115200bps
User interface
4 switches, buzzer and a 102x64 LCD with back light
RF Power
1/4W
Battery Pack
17Wh, 7.2V Lithium Ion, 8 hours of full scanning operation
Charger adaptor
9 Volt 1Amp DC adaptor (2.1mm center positive Jack)
Weight
0.345 KG
Color
Gray and Purple or Black and Gray
Tag support
ISO 15693, ISO 14443A/B, HF EPC, Tag-it™, FeliCa™
Dimensions
9cmx22cmx29cm (WxHxD)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1/2.0/1.2/1.1 compliant, read range up to 10 meters
Compliance
FCC, ICS, CE and RoHS
Operating Temperature
0 up to +40 centigrade
Storage Temperature
-15 up to +50 Centigrade
Enclosure
ABS
2 Safety instruction and Warnings
Use this documentation to familiarize yourself with all necessary steps and considerations that must be
considered before using this device. This device must strictly be used in accordance with the guild lines explain
in this documentation and any changes or use of parts and additional devices which is not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause harmful injuries and the manufacturer is not liable for such cases.
Users must consult with the most recent documentation available at the time of purchase. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the use of outdated or unsuitable documentation that may lead to incorrect use of the
device.
Any modification and/or repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer or its qualified representative.
3 Device Application
Blade Reader is a RFID Bluetooth reader designed for the purpose of reading passive RFID-tags. Blade Reader
operates at 13.56 MHz and is suitable for applications that require RFID read in a short to medium range.
Blade reader is equipped with a flexible antenna, a display, buzzer and 4 user buttons. Blade Reader thin and
flexible antenna allows the device to be used for reading RFID tags attached to books without a need to move
the books off the shelf.
4 Technical Data
5 Physical characteristics
Following figure 1 shows the Blade Reader physical dimensions and location of important parts.
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1- Loop antenna
2- Battery pack location
3- LCD display
4- Keypad
5- Buzzer & Bluetooth antenna location
6- Charger input
7- Location of made in label
6 Charging the unit
Blade reader is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack. To re-charge your unit you must use the adaptor
shipped with the device. A blue led indicator located on keypad turns on while the unit is charging and turns
off when the unit is fully charged. Please note the unit must be charged before using for the first time.
Charging process for a discharged unit to become fully charged takes about 4 to 6 hours.
7 On the screen indicators
Following figure shows the indicators for Bluetooth status (connected and not connected), battery status (full,
good, low) and firmware version loaded. This information is visible to user at all time. The rest of display
shows messages depending to controller application software being used.
8 Read range
The RFID tag read range depends on type of tags being used. Following figure show the nominal read range
when 50mm square tags are being used.
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Command
Code
Sub Command
Description
10 Set RFID protocol, turn RF on or off
F0 Set AGC
F1 Set receive mode (AM/PM)
14 Inventory command
18
20
Read RFID single block
18
23
Read RFID multiple blocks
18
27
Write AFI
18
2B
Get system info
18
A3
SET security on RFID tag (EAS) off
18
A2
SET security on RFID tag (EAS) on
18
A5
Check security alarm
21
2, 3,4...7
Write a line of characters on LCD display
21 0 Update battery status
21 1 Clear display
22 Read last button status
23 Beep
9 Communication
Blade Reader accepts commands over air (i.e. Bluetooth SPP connection). As soon as Blade Reader receives a
command from inquiring device it executes the command and sends back a full or partial respond. It is up to
inquiring device to recognize the end of response based on command/reply protocol. A Bluetooth device
needs to turn the RF on and set the protocol before issuing any RFID command.
Issuing an inventory command returns all unique identifiers of tags (UID) in the proximity of the Blade Reader.
Bluetooth device further can issue read command using the UIDs received from inventory command to read
data block of each tag. Bluetooth device also can issue commands to send visual and audible feedback to user
(Display command or Beep command). For further information on command protocol please refer to
programming manual. Following commands are allowed:
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FCC ID: X7X-BR10
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTICE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.”
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.
10 Approvals
10.1 Approval for United States of America, FCC
10.2 Approval for Industry Canada, IC
IC: 8859A-BR10
This device complies with Industry Canada emission requirement and bears the ID on the made in label to
indicate the compliance.
10.3 Labeling
Each device bears a made in sticker showing the device model, a unique serial number and FCC and IC
numbers. See following Figure for a sample of made in sticker.
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