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mHand H3-B User Manual Rev. 3.0
Model: mHand H3-B
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Table of Content
FCC statement..................................................................................................... 3
CE statement ....................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Introduction of mHand H3-B ............................................................. 4
1.1 Overview of mHand H3-B .............................................................4
1.2 Ports Description ...........................................................................5
1.3 Buttons in mHand H3-B ................................................................6
1.4 Indicators LEDs in mHand H3-B ...................................................8
1.5 Specification: ............................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Installation of mHand H3-B ............................................................. 12
2.1 Start-up Procedures of H3-B ....................................................... 12
2.2 Environmental Requirements ...................................................... 15
2.3 Caution ........................................................................................ 16
Chapter 3 Demonstration of RFID Applications ............................................. 17
3.1 Creating RFID Application with mHand H3-B .............................. 17
Chapter 4 Regulatory Information ................................................................... 18
4.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ......... 18
4.2 CE Compliance ........................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 Disclaimer Notice ............................................................................ 20
Chapter 6 Warranty ........................................................................................... 21
Chapter 7 Support ............................................................................................. 22
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FCC statement
FCC NOTICE:
To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be
professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is
the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only
certified systems are deployed in the United States.
The use of the system in any other combination (such as co-located antennas
transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.
CE statement
CE NOTICE:
The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety
and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark is obligatory for
products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be
allowed to sell his product in the European market.
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Chapter 1 Introduction of mHand H3-B
1.1 Overview of mHand H3-B:
mHand H3-B is an UHF EPC C1G2 mobile RFID handheld with Bluetooth
technology, the plug & play Bluetooth connectivity increases the flexible on the
RFID stock-take through Bluetooth enabled mobile device. Lightweight and OS
independent, the ergonomic design with enhanced reading sensitivity.
• The mHand H3-B Intelligent RFID Reader supports protocols, UHF
CLASS 1 GEN2 EPC C1G2/ISO 18000-6C, 902-928 MHz RFID
frequency band in United States.
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1.2 Ports Description
(1) Battery charging port
Input port of the mHand H3-B:
Items no. Name Description
1 Micro USB jack 5V/2A dc power supply input
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(3)
Battery
removable button
(2)
Power O
N B
utton
1.3 Buttons in mHand H3-B
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(5)
Read Button
(4)
Reading Lock
Key
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Items no. Name Description
2 Power ON Button Press to switch the device on
3 Battery removable button Press to unlock battery
4 Reading Lock Switch on to retain reading function
5 Read Button Press to start reading
6 Psensor Key The Psensor turn on when covering on it. Then start
reading function
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1.4 Indicators LEDs in mHand H3-B
(6) Blue LED indicates
Bluetooth is ON
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(7), (8)
The LEDs show the read
button is pressed in operation
(9) Orange LED
indicates low battery
(11) White LED indicates
the device is ready but
Bluetooth is not connected
(10) Red LED indicates battery charging
(12) Blue LED indicates the BT
of the device is connected
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The mHand H3-B has different LEDs to indicate the reader status.
Items no. Name Description
6 Blue and white LED
(LED3)
Blue LED On means the BT is connected;
White LED On means the BT is turn on and ready to
use
7 Blue LED (LED 2)
8 Blue LED (LED 1)
The read button is pressed in operation
9 Orange LED Low battery indicator
10 Red and Blue LED Battery charging; Blue is full charged
11 White LED (Power On) Bluetooth is ready but not connected
12 Blue LED (BT ON) Bluetooth is connected
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1.5 Specification:
Item Specification
Input
Red LED stand for charging
Orange LED stand for low battery
indicator
Connectivity Bluetooth module with UART interface
Battery 5000mAh standard battery
Charger 5V 2A ac to dc power adapter
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Talk/ Standby
time
Charging time Charge completion <6.5 hours
Operation
temp.
Storage temp. -20 to +60 deg C
Operating
Humidity
Features
Blue LED stand for fully charged
White LED stand for BT on but not connected
Blue LED stand for BT on and connected
1 Watt (30dBm) Tx output levels
Adjustable output Tx power levels over +5 to 30dBm
range in 1dB steps
High durability in harsh environments
Easy installation and maintenance
All-in-one compact design
Fanless Design for protection of dirt, dust, insects,
liquids
Supporting tag interface of EPC C1G2/ISO
18000-6C(UHF C1G2),
Dense Reader Mode Capability
Rechargeable
Light Weight
1 power On button
1 read button
2Hours continuous operation
0 to +40 deg C
20% to 90%
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Chapter 2 Installation of mHand H3-B
2.1 Start-up Procedure of mHand H3-B
This section explains how to set-up mHand H3-B and connect the mHand H3-B to your
computer:
I. Power On the mHand by pressing the Power On button.
Power On Button
II. White LEDs on both sides light up, which indicates the Bluetooth is ready.
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III. Search and Pair the Bluetooth with your computer:
• In startup manual, choose “Control Panel”.
• In “Control Panel”, choose “Devices and Printers”
• In “Devices and Printers”, press the button “add a device”, then select
mHand BT address to pair. In general, the mHand BT name is called
“ H3B_XXXXXXXXXXXXXX”
IV. mHand H3-B operates at UHF frequency band, ranging from FCC 902-928 MHz,
SRRC 920-925 MHz, KCC 917-920.8 MHz, ACMA 920-926MHz, MIC
916.8-923.4MHz); the setting depends on countries’ regulations.
V. When the Bluetooth is connected, LEDs turn blue.
VI. After BT is connected, then run the program or apps like
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“UniversalReaderAssistant” in the computer to control the mHand operation.
VII. Set the “COM” number in the program which is generated after paired. The “COM”
number can be found in the device manager in the computer.
VIII. Run the program.
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2.2 Environmental Requirements
The next table includes environmental requirements for the mHand H3-B. Choose a
location that meets these requirements.
Description Minimum Maximum
Operating temperature 0ºC 40ºC
Storage temperature -20ºC 60ºC
Humidity (non-condensing) 20% 90%
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2.3 Caution
Danger of Electric Shock
• Disconnect the device from the electric supply before cleaning or performing
maintenance on the machine.
• Keep this device dry.
• Turn off or unplug the machine when it is not in use.
Please read the information contained within this user manual prior to attempting
installation and operation of the RFID Reader. Failure to install and operate the RFID
Terminal (mHand H3-B) in accordance with the information contained in this manual may
result in unsatisfactory performance.
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Chapter 3 Demonstration of RFID Applications
3.1 Creating RFID Application with mHand H3-B
mHand H3-B is an intelligent reader and compliance with EPC global C1G2/ISO 18000-6C,
Users can develop own UHF RFID application on this platform.
3.1.1 Delivering Application to mHand H3-B
When the user wants to deliver applications to the mHand H3-B, they just
simply install the program in Windows and Linux platform.
3.1.2 Programming Language compatibility
Users may use several types of programming language, for examples,
C++, C#.NET, Java and Java script.
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Chapter 4 Regulatory Information
4.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
4.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
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.
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.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
YOURSELF. SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. THE MHAND H3-B IS FACTORY TUNED.
NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED. CONTACT MEGABYTE LTD.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION DEVICE.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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4.2 CE Compliance
This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the
European Union and has attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking
consisting of the letters "CE". The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain
European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark is
obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be
allowed to sell his product in the European market.
The CE Marking is not a quality-mark. Foremost, it refers to the safety rather than to the
quality of a product. Secondly, CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to,
whereas most quality markings are voluntary.
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Chapter 5 Disclaimer Notice
Disclaimer Notice
The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
material. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by
international patent applications and copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this
document may be copied, reproduced or translated without prior written consent of the
manufacturer. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of
such revisions or changes. The manufacturer also reserves the right to change the
specifications without notice.
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Chapter 6 Warranty
1. Megabyte Ltd warrants to the User that the Products sold to the User will comply with their
published specifications and will be of satisfactory quality and that Megabyte Ltd is entitled
to sell the Products to the User. Megabyte Ltd warrants that for a period of twelve (12)
months from date of purchase (“the Warranty Period”), the products will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship.
2. During the Warranty Period, Megabyte Ltd will repair, or if in Megabyte Ltd’s opinion
necessary replace, the defective product returned to Megabyte Ltd’s head office in Hong
Kong. The defective production must be returned in its original packaging and all shipping
and handling charges shall be borne by the Users.
3. The Warranty Period shall not be extended by reason of any repair or replacement.
4. Megabyte Ltd shall have no liability to the User for any damage to or defects in any of the
Products caused by fair wear and tear, improper use, negligent handling, failure to observe
this User Manual and the instructions accompanying the Products or any alterations
maintenance or repair to the Products by any person other than Megabyte Ltd, use of
non-Megabyte Ltd parts, accessories or equipment, or third party software which would
damage the Products.
5. Unless in the case of any damage to or defect in the Products which would have been
apparent on reasonable visual inspection, the User notifies Megabyte Ltd of the same in
writing within 7 days after the date of purchase thereof, or in the case of any damage to or
defects in the Products which would not have been apparent on reasonable visual inspection
the User notifies Megabyte Ltd of the same in writing 7 days after the defect becomes
apparent to the User, the User shall not be entitled to reject the Products concerned.
6. The User shall be responsible for properly storing and making backup copies of all data
which may be stored in the Products. Megabyte Ltd shall not be responsible for any lost of
data as a result of any repair or replacement.
7. Except as expressly provided in this User Manual no warranty, condition, undertaking, or
term, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, as to the condition, quality, performance,
durability or fitness for purpose of the Products is given or assumed by Megabyte Ltd and all
such warranties, conditions, undertakings and terms are hereby excluded to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
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Chapter 7 Support
Technical support/Sales Enquiry can be obtained from Megabyte Ltd.
Please email to: [email protected]
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