FS Reader
User & Service manu al
Contact
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contact.priva@priva.nl
Article number 3791526
Version 00.010
Date 4-12-2015
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Contents
About this manual .................................................................. 6
Aim and scope .................................................................................................... 6
Availability of the manual ..................................................................................... 6
Symbols in this ma nual ........................................................................................ 6
Terms and abbreviations ...................................................................................... 7
Safety ............................................................................................................... 7
Product description ................................................................. 8
Functions and intended use .................................................................................. 8
Installation ......................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 8
Operating software ................................................................. 9
Operation ............................................................................ 10
FS Reader User Interfa c e methods ...................................................................... 10
Commissioning: l ink FS Reader to the cu stomer system ......................................... 10
Scanning of basic tags ....................................................................................... 11
Employee ...................................................................................................... 11
Activity ......................................................................................................... 12
Location ........................................................................................................ 12
Container ...................................................................................................... 12
The start of a break ........................................................................................ 12
The end of a break ......................................................................................... 12
Scanning of number tags ................................................................................... 13
Scanning of spec ia l s ituations ............................................................................. 14
Location marked uncompleted ......................................................................... 14
Container marked unc ompleted ........................................................................ 14
Combined tag: activity + location ..................................................................... 14
Combined tag: container + quantity ................................................................. 14
Store Registrations ............................................................................................ 15
Diagnostic infor m ation ....................................................................................... 16
Warning messages ............................................................................................ 17
Battery Low ................................................................................................... 17
Battery Critical ly Low ...................................................................................... 17
Could not upload for a long time ...................................................................... 17
FS Reader in FS Cradle ...................................................................................... 18
Service ................................................................................ 19
Replace battery ................................................................................................ 19
Reset for usage at other location ......................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting – general .................................................................................. 20
Appendices .......................................................................... 21
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Technical specifications ...................................................................................... 21
EC Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................. 22
FCC Statement ................................................................................................. 24
IC Statement .................................................................................................... 24
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About this manual
Aim and scope
This manual concerns the FS Reader, a handheld device for registrati on of labour for the
horticulture industry.
This manual contains all of the infor m ation required to safely and correctly tr ansport,
install, commission and maintain the handheld device for registr a tion of labour. This
manual will also allow you to effectively observe and re s olve any malfunctions.
For the sake of sim plicity this manu a l uses the term "unit", to refer to "handheld device
for registration of labour".
Availability of the manual
This manual is intended for end-users of the FS Reader.
Make sure that for employees who operate and monitor the unit, this manual and any
other relevant manuals (such as the software manual of the registration system) are
made available at the workplace.
Symbols in this manual
Danger. Instruction to prevent physical injury, damage to health, or damage to the
environment
Note. Instruction to prevent proble m s or mater ial damage
Additional information or explanation
Tip
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Terms and abbreviations
The list below states the abbreviations and terms rela ting to the Priv a labour and
production registration units of FS Perfor ma nce. The refore, abbreviations and terms
that do not apply to your specific unit and as a result are not used in this manual may
still be found in the list below.
Abbreviation / term
Explanation
FS Reader
handheld device for registration of labo ur
FS Cradle
storage/charger for the handheld dev ice for regis tration of labour
FS Tag
electronic label for the labour registratio n sys te m
FS Concentrator
Wireless access point for the labour registr ation system
FS Router
Wireless repeater for the labour registra tio n syste m
FS Reader Software
Supporting software for handheld devices for registration of labour
Safety
No special safety tips a pply to the usage of this product.
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Product description
The FS Reader is a handheld device that is used for the registration of labour, as a part of
the labour and production registra tion system of Priva FS Performance.
Functions and intended use
The FS Reader is a device used for regis tra tions done both in the greenhouse and packhouse.
• It is a portable device that is carried w ith the greenhouse employee.
• In can also be used as a stationary registration device in the pack house. It is
then mounted or placed in a central place. M ultiple employees use the same
device.
Most registrations are done th r ough an RFID tag. Tags are used to register the employee,
activity, location and cart or container.
The FS Reader automatically transmits registration data when a wireless cover a ge is
available.
Installation
Labour managers are allowed to take the FS Reader into operation.
The FS Reader is packaged at production almost ready for use; the remaining steps to
make the FS Reader operational ar e:
1. First, register the FS Reader in the FS Reader software
1
; use the serial number of
the FS Reader that is printed on the s tic k er a t the back side of the FS Reader.
2. Then, place the FS Reader in th e FS Cradle, which triggers the FS Rea der to:
a) Awake from its ‘transport mode’.
b) Pick up wireless commu nication that can be understood; this all ows the
FS Reader to switch to the c orrect frequency that is used for the wireless
communication.
c) Switch to the ‘Linked’ sta tus.
d) Synchronise the internal clock .
e) The la test firmware version will be loaded if th is is different from the pr e-
loaded firmware version in th e FS Reader.
The FS Reader reports information about its status regularly to the server; this
can be inspected by means of the FS Reader Software.
3. Finally, leave the FS Reader in the FS Cradle to get its battery fu lly c harged. The
led on the FS Reader turns blue w hen the battery is fully charged.
Troubleshooting
In case of problems, a message w ill be gen erated. This manual desc r ibes the problems
you might be able to resolve yourself.
1
For further instructions, please refer to the “FS Reader Software - User Manual”.
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Operating software
The functionality of the FS Reader is in its firmware.
The FS Reader is delive r ed with the most r ec e nt version of this f irmware that was
available at the mom e nt of production.
A new version of this FS Reader firmware can be loaded into th e F S Reader over the
wireless network. Please refer to the “FS Reader Softwa re – User Manual” for more
information.
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Operation
FS Reader User Interface methods
The FS Reader has the following ways to interact with the user:
• The display shows the user information.
• Soft key A, B and C: the left, middle and right soft keys
are used to activate fu nctions in the display menu.
• Soft key D: the scan button is used to scan the RFID
tag.
• Led: in the upper right corner just above the display.
• Buzzer: makes a sound to attract the attention of th e
user.
• Vibration motor: ma kes the FS Reader vibrate to give
the user extra feedback.
Commissioning: link FS Reader to the customer system
This screen indicates that the FS Reader has not been
registered yet or has been ‘unlinked’ since. The FS Reader
cannot scan at that time.
Please refer to the ‘FS Reader Software User Manual’ how to
register or link the FS Reader to the customer system.
Please be aware that the FS Reader needs to communicate through the wirele s s
network with the Server in order to be able to receive the ‘Link’ status mess a ge and to
synchronize the internal clock.
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When the FS Reader is linked to the system for the first time,
this screen shows that no employee and no activity has been
scanned yet.
When the FS Reader has been us ed before, it will remember the
employee number and activity number that were m ost recently
scanned.
Is this example, the most recent employee #124 performed
#25 as most recent activity.
This display is shown continuously when the FS Reader is
scanning in search for an RFID tag.
When the FS Reader is waiting for a n action from the user, the
icon is blinking on a nd off.
After 20 seconds the display is less bright and after 30 seconds
the display switches to power save mode.
Scanning of basic tags
Pressing the large scan button scans the RFID tag held in front of the FS Reader. If
scanned, the screen will dis pla y the type and number of the tag scanned and the FS
Reader provides haptic (bu zzer and vibration) feedback.
The following basic tag types can be scanned:
Employee #124 has been scanned.
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Activity #37 has been scanned.
Location #5006 has been scanned.
Container #37 has been scanned.
The start of a break has been scanned.
The end of a break has been scanned.
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Scanning of number tags
When an employee scans a nu m ber tag, that number will be
shown on the display next to the quantity ic on.
When another number tag is scanned within one minute, while
no other tag was scanned in between, the sum of the previous
amount and the new tag value will be shown. This can be
repeated as long as required.
The FS Reader also supports scanning of tags with negative
values.
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Scanning of special situations
Location marked uncompleted
This is achieved by scanning the same loc a tion tag twice within
1 minute, without any other tag being scanned in betw een.
It indicates that th e s canned location wa s not yet completed
when the employee stopped his activ ity.
Container marked uncompleted
This is achieved by scanning the same container tag twice
within 1 minute, without any other tag being scanned in
between.
It indicates that th e s canned container w a s not yet completed
when the employee stopped his activ ity.
Combined tag: activity + location
An example of an activity tag with locati on is used at a weighing
station at a tomato sorting machine.
Combined tag: container + quantity
A container tag with quantity is for exam ple u s ed when a
container is always filled with a fixed number of box es.
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Store Registrations
After finishing one or more registrat ions, the user of the FS R ea der can trigger the
storage of the regis tr ations in the c entral system; this can be triggered either m anually,
or in some cases automatically.
Manual trigger:
The employee starts the store-function by pressing the middle soft button at a chosen
moment.
Automatic trigger:
When the FS Reader is put into the cradle the s ystem automatically triggers storage of all
registrations.
When pressing the store button , the FS Reader transmits all
scans over the wire less network to the central server an d waits
to receive a confirmation message that indicates that all
information has been recei ved correctly.
The checkmark indicates that the confirmation message has
been received by the FS Reader, indicating that all information
has been saved on the central server and that the FS Reader is
not required anymore to keep th e information av a ilable.
The display will show when the registrati ons are pending.
As soon as a connection can be established, the FS Reader will
upload automatica lly. There is no ne ed to r e-scan the tags or
upload again.
In the diagnostic screen #4 (see next section) the user can see
when all registrations ha ve been transferred.
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Diagnostic information
Pressing the left s oft button repeatedly will cycle through five diagnostic screens. This
cycle will be ended by pressing a ny other button.
Latest user:
The last person tag scanned with the FS Reader.
Latest activity:
The last activity tag scanned by the FS Reader.
Wireless Network Quality:
The quality of th e s ig nal to the current access point (FS Router
or FS Concentra tor ) to w hich the FS Reader is connected.
Battery charged:
The percentage of power in the battery, compared to the
maximum power capacity of the battery.
Battery condition:
The portion of the original charge cap a c ity the battery is
capable of charging now.
Times Charged:
Number of times the F S Reader battery has been charged.
2
Last charge dur:
Duration of the las t charging time of the FS R ea der .
Memory usage:
Percentage of the memory of the FS Reader currently in u s e.
Registrations in m e m ory:
Number of registrations in the FS Reader th a t h a ve not yet been
stored in the centra l s erver.
2
This number will reset to zero when the battery is disconnected from the FS Reader.
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Product version:
Version of the electronics of the FS Rea der .
Serial nr:
Serial number that identifies the FS Reader.
Firmware version:
Version of the fir m ware currently ins ta lled in the FS Reader.
Warning messages
The FS Reader can show several wa r ning messages on the display; when these appear,
the FS Reader will also attract the attention of the user by generating two beeps w ith the
buzzer, shortly activating t he vibration motor and blinking the led red continuously.
Battery Low
This icon is shown on the display when the battery capacity is
lower than 15% of its full capacity. The user is warned that the
FS Reader should be placed into the FS Cradle soon.
Under normal conditions, the FS Reader can be used for at least
one day from the moment this warnin g is sh own for the first
time.
Battery Critically Low
This icon is shown on the display when the battery capacity is
lower than 10% of its full capacity. The user is warned that the
FS Reader should be placed into the FS Cradle immediately.
When the capacity is lower than 5%, the FS Reader switches
itself off and ca n only be activated again b y placing it into the
FS Cradle. No data will be lost. The led will turn blue when a
button is pressed.
Could not upload for a long time
The scans did not reach FS Performance server for more than
24 hours. It is advised to place the reader into the cradle and/or
check the data connection.
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FS Reader in FS Cradle
When the FS Reader is not being used it should be placed in the FS Cradle to recharge
the battery.
3
Once in the cradle, the FS Reader uploads any available registrations to the FS
Performance central server. When that has been completed, the FS Reader will check
whether a new firmware version is a vailable on the server to download.
In case the FS Reader cannot communicate with the FS Concentrator while pla c e d in the
FS Cradle, it will listen to all six pre-con figured frequencies for wireless c om m unication to
detect whether the network has switched to a different frequ ency. If the FS Reader
detects a new fr e quency, the unit will continue to work nor m a lly, without loss of a ny
registrations.
While in the FS Cradle, the led on the FS Reader w ill turn red while ch a r ging the battery
and turn blue when the battery has been charged completely.
If a new version of the firmware is available, the FS Reader will
automatically download it into th e d evice.
When the download has been completed, the new version will
be installed while showing th e ‘ updating’-icon on the dis pla y.
If the FS Reader is removed from the FS Cradle before
completing the download or installation, the action is cancelled
and will be repeated the next time the FS Reader is put into the
FS Cradle.
While placed in the FS Cradle, the FS Reader will show the
charging icon, showing five steps of the charging progress.
The led will turn red as long as the FS Reader is charging and
blue when the batte r y is full.
3
However, when the FS Reader is expected not to be used for a long period of time, then it would be better for
durability of the battery to set the FS Reader in “Transport Mod e ” .
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Service
Replace battery
To avoid loss of data, make sure to do a final upload with the FS Reader.
After replacing the battery, fully charge the battery for the best performance.
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Upload registrations.
To avoid loss of data, m a ke sure to do a fina l upload with the FS R eader by
pushing the middle soft key. Wait until all registrations have been tr a nsferred
from the FS Reader (see section “Store Registration s”).
2. Replace the battery:
a. Open the FS Reader by unscrewing the four screws at the backside,
using a Torx T10 screwdriver.
b. Take out the old battery and position the new battery.
See section “Technical specifications” on page 21 for the correc t type of
battery.
c. Close the FS Reader and fasten the four screws again.
3. Place the FS Reader in the FS Cradle.
The FS Reader will restart automatically. Fully ch arge the new battery for the
best performance.
Reset for usage at other location
1. Upload all registra tions from the FS R e a de r .
2. Unlink the FS Reader in the FS Reader Software.
3. Enter the FS Reader Service menu, select the “Factory reset” option and confirm
by pressing the indicated ‘Y es ’ key.
The FS Reader is now ready to move it to a diff erent location and take it into operati on in
accordance with the normal procedure for a new FS Reader.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions for the mos t freque nt prob lems w ith the eq uipment. If
you have a problem that cannot be resolved using the informatio n in this c hapter,
please contact Priva.
Troubleshooting – general
Certain activities may only be performed by authorised installers/service engineer s
because they require specialist knowledge and skills . The se activities are indicated by
"Installer" in the table below.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution(s)
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Appendices
Technical specifications
• Dimensions:
o Length: 133 mm (incl. leash)
o Width: 60 mm
o Depth: 30 mm (incl. clip)
o Weight: 122 gram
• Battery:
o Type: Li-ion battery EB494358VU
o Cell Model No: 454354AR 1350 mAh
o Voltage: 3.7 V (typical; min 3 V, max 4. 23 V )
• Supported frequencies for th e wireless communication:
o Europe and Africa: 869.5 MHz and 868.3 MHz
o America: 915.0 MHz and 916.0 MHz
o Asia and Oceania: 920.0 MHz and 921.0 MHz
• Wireless communic ation sending powe r :
o EIRP: 9.02 mW (max)
• Transport / storage conditions:
o Temperature: -40 .. 70 °C
o Relative humidity 10 .. 95 %
o Ambient pressure 70 .. 105 kPa
• Operating conditions:
o Temperature (ambient) 0 .. 50 °C
o Temperature change max 30 °C / day
o Relative humidity 20 .. 95 %
• RFID scanning:
o Supported type: Hitag S 2048
o Frequency: 125 kHz
• Approvals / certifications tha t are pending:
o CE
o C-Tick
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EC Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer:
Name manufacturer Priva B.V.
Manufacturer’s address Zijlweg 3
2678 LC De Lier
Postbus 18
2678 ZG De Lier
Nederland
declares that the product:
Product name FS Reader
Function handheld device for registration of la b our
is in conformity with the essential requirem ents of the following European Directives :
• Low Voltage Directiv e 2014/35/EU
• R&TTE Directive 199 9/ 5/ EC
• Electromagn etic Compatibi lity Directive 2004/108/EC
and conforms to the following harmonized European Standards:
EN 60950-1:2006
Information technology equipmen t - Safety
EN 300 220-1 V2.4.1
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);
Short Range Devices (SRD); R a dio equ ipment to be used in the 25
MHz to 1 000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to
500 mW; Part 2: Harmonized EN cov er ing essential requirements
under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 300 220-2 V2.4.1
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);
Short Range Devices (SRD); R a dio equ ipment to be used in the 25
MHz to 1 000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to
500 mW; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods
EN 300 330-1 V1.8.1
Electromagnetic c ompatibility an d R a d io s p ectrum Matters (ER M);
Short Range Devices (SRD); R a dio equ ipment in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and inductive loop s ystems in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part 1: Techn ic a l ch aracteristics and test
methods
EN 300 330-2 V1.6.1
Electromagnetic c ompatibility an d R a d io s p ectrum Matters (ER M);
Short Range Devices (SRD); R a dio equ ipment in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and inductive loop s ystems in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part 2: Harmon iz ed EN covering the
essential requir em e nts of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic c ompatibility (E MC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards
- Immunity for in d ustrial environments
EN 301 489-01 V1.9.2
Electromagnetic com p atibility and R a d io s p ec trum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-03 V1.4.1
Electromagnetic c ompatibility an d R a d io s p ectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices
(SRD) operating on frequen c ies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
EN 62311:2008
Assessment of elec tr onic and electrical equipment related to h uman
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exposure restrictions for electroma gnetic fields (0 H z-300 G Hz)
The technical file was compiled by the department Product Developm ent of Priva B.V.
The Netherlands, De Lier, December 2015
M. Prins
Managing Director
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FCC Statement
This equipment h a s b ee n tested and found to c om p ly with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are design ed to provide
reasonable protection against h a r m ful interference in a r e s id ential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequ ency 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 equ ipm e nt does cause harm ful interference to r a d io or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encoura g ed to try to correct the interference by one of the following meas ures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving a ntenna.
• Increase the separation betw een the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipm e nt into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or a n experienced radio/TV tech nician for help.
To assure contin ued compliance, an y c hanges or modifications not expressly ap proved by
the party responsib le for compliance c ould void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when con necting to computer or
peripheral devices).
This device compli es with Part 15 of the F CC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that ma y
cause undesired operation.
IC Statement
This device compli es with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subj ect to the following two c onditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer ence that may cause
undesired operation of th e device
Le présent appareil est conf orm e a ux CNR d'Industrie Canada a pplic a bles a ux appareils
radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation es t a utorisée aux deux conditions suiv antes :
1) l'appareil ne doit pas produ ire de br ouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l' a p pareil doit accepter tout brouilla ge r a d ioélectrique subi, m ê me si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Zijlweg 3
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P.O. Box 18
2678 ZG
De Lier
Nederland
T +31 174 52 26 00
F +31 174 52 27 00
www.priva.nl
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