Motion C5 Easy Connect, F5 Easy Connect, C5-, F5-, EasyConnect C5 User Manual

C5/F5-Series EasyConnect

RFID Long Range Reader

User’s Guide

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not attempt to open the C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range
Reader.

• Do not tamper with your C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long
Range Reader; it does not contain serviceable components.

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 inter ference 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.
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this

document in compliance with FCC regulations:
C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader: UHF-001 and UHF 002
Company name: Motion Computing, Incorporated
8601 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg 2

Austin, TX 78730
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Maximum measured SAR levels for the Motion RFID Reader were:

Mode Frequency

EU 865-868 MHz 2.0 mW/kg 0.105 mW/kg

US/Canada/
AU/NZ

Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IC notice (Canada only)

Intentional Emitter per ICES-003
The Motion C5/F5-Series EasyConnec t RFID Long Range Reader is classified by

the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-

003) as a Class B digital device. This classification is located on the label inside
your Motion C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader. Look for a
statement on the label similar to the following: Canada ICES-003, Class/Classe
B.

This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital
apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Conformité Européne (CE) European Union Intentional Emitter

The Conformité Européne symbol found on the Motion Computing C5/F5­Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader indicates compliance to the
R&TTE Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. This
means that the Motion Computing C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long
Range Reader meets the following technical standards:

• EN60950-1

• EN 301 489-1

• EN 301 489-3

• EN 302 208-2

• IEC62209-2
The CE mark shown here is a device ID, which means the product complies

with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with
essential test suites. Embedded in your Motion Computing C5/F5-Series
EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader is a Radio Frequency (RF) radio device.

Band

(MHz)

902-928 MHz 1.42 mW/10 kg 1.6 mW/10 kg

FCC SAR Limit
For Mobile/
Portable
Equipment

Reported SAR

FCC ID:
Q3QUHFRFID

Manufacturer name: Sinbon Electronics Co., Ltd.
4F-13, No 79, Sec. 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd.
Hsi-Chih Dist., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

This device meets the body SAR limits for uncontrolled exposure.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

Operation of this wireless communication device is subject to the following
two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation

FCC CAUTION: This device was tested for SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) in a
mobile configuration.

PN 024-02-0420-A01

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tools/supplies needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Overview of the C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Attaching the C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Clip-on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Semi-permanent installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2 Using your RFID

Long Range Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Motion RFID Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using Motion RFID Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Reader(s) Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tag Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enable Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exit Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mute Confirmation Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mute Timeout Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Change Language and Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the C5/F5-Series EasyConnect

RFID Long Range Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Motion RFID Wedge APIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Contents iii

Getting Started

TheC5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader is designed specifically for Motion
Computing’s C5/F5-Series Tablet PCs. This solution delivers the mobility and productivity of
a handheld RFID Reader device with the flexibility and functionality of a powerful PC. With
the 3G connectivity of our C5/F5-series Tablet PCs, the RFID Long Range Reader provides
scanning capabilities in even the most remote locations.

The C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader includes these features:

• Adds UHF RFID functionality to the Motion C5/F5-Series Tablet PC

• Green LED to indicate RF activity

• Lightweight

• No external power supply required

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• Two attachment options—clip-on or semi-permanent installation

• Compatible with Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit) and Windows® 8 Pro 64-bit

• APIs available for custom software development

• Read range up to 3m (tag-dependent)

• Two available models—one that supports frequency ranges of 865-868MHz(EMEA)

andone that supports frequency ranges of 902-928MHz (US/Canada/AU/NZ)

• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)

• Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

• Device peak power consumption: 4w RF max power: .05w

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1

Package contents

1. C5/F5-Series EasyConnect RFID Long Range Reader

2. One set of rubber feet for the clip-on installation option

3. One set of plastic feet for the semi-permanent installation option

4. Two M2 x 18 Phillips-head screws for semi-permanent installation of feet

Tools/supplies needed

You’ll need a Phillips-head screwdriver for attaching the screws if you choose the semi­permanent installation option.

Chapter 1 Getting Started 2