Psion RD7950 Users Manual

RD7950

Integrated UHF RFID Reader

Quick Start Guide

February 24, 2005 PN 8100056.A

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© Copyright 2005 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Return-To-Factory Warranty

Psion T eklo gix warrants a return -to-f actory warran ty for a per iod of on e year.
In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local
Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, refer to “Support Ser-

vices & Worldwide Offices” on page 13. The warranty on Psion Teklogix

manufactured equipment does not extend to any product that has been tam­pered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an employee of an
authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix terms
and conditions of sale for full details.

Service

When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature
of the failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the fail­ure occurred. Type, model, and serial number should also be provided.
Before returning any products to Psion Teklogix, please call the Customer
Services Group for a Return A utho rization number.

Support Services

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its
customers. For detailed information, please refer to “Support Services &

Wo rldwide Offices” on page 13.

Disclaimer

Every effort has b een made to make this material complete, accurate, and up­to-date. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice
and shall not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to
consequential damages, caused by relian ce on the materi al pr es ented, includ­ing but not limited to typographical errors.

Tabl e Of Contents

FCC Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 Flexibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Ruggedness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1 Enabling The RD7950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.2 Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.3 Programming Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.4 RFID Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4.5 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5. Support Services & Worldwide Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.1 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.2 Product Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.3 Worldwide Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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FCC Interference Statement

This equipment complies with Class B, Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmf ul interf e rence, a nd

2. This device must accept any int e r fer enc e r e ce i ved, including
interference that may caus e und es ired op er a tion.

Changes or modifications not expressl y approved by Psion T eklog ix,
the party responsible for compliance, may void the user's authority
to operate the e qui pm ent.

1. FCC Information to Users

For Class B Unintentional Radiators:
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 instruc­tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil l not oc cur
in a particular instal lation . If th is eq uipm ent do es ca use harm ful 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 of more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation betw ee n the equipment and receive r

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a c ircuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an expe rienc ed ra dio/TV tec hnic ian
for help .

2. Warning to Users

Changes or modifications not e xpress ly approv ed by Psio n Teklogix
Inc. could void the user's au thor ity to ope rate th e e quipm ent.

Emissions In f ormation For C a nada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Warning:
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Safety

The RD7950 Integrated UHF RFID Reader is intended for use with
the Psion Teklogix 7535 Hand-Held Computer.

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1. Introduction

The RD7950 Integrated UHF RFID Reader is an EPC-compliant
900MHz RFID reader available for use with the Psion Teklogix 7535
Hand-Held Computer. The RD7950 meets the EPC-compliance
requirements of Wal-Mart and the U.S. Department of Defense, while
leveraging existing hardware infrastructures. Multimedia data capture
capabilities are de liv ere d by c ombin in g RF ID wi th e xistin g t ech nol o­gies such as laser bar code scanning or imaging.

2. Features

2.1 Flexibility

Compatible with EPC Class 0, 0+, and Class 1, as well as the ISO
18000-6 B protocol, the RD7950 delivers outstanding flexibility.
Delivers multimedia data capture capabilities since the RD7950, and
laser bar code scanning or imaging capabilities, can be integrated
into a single hand-held devic e.

2.2 Ruggedness

The rugged design of the RD 7950 delivers overall system up- time
for increased produc tivity eve n in hars h environm ents. Th e RD795 0
is rated at IP54, protected agains t du st a nd w ater sp raye d fr om all
directions. Combined with a 1.22 m (4 ft.) drop rating to concrete,
26 times, the RD7950 will keep working even when subjected to
harsh impacts.

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2.3 Ergonomics

W e ll bala nc ed, lig htweigh t, and with an easy-to-handle pist ol grip,
the RD7950 is easy to use for a full shift.

3. Installation

To ins tall the RD79 50 Inte gr a ted UH F RFID R eade r to the 7535
Hand-Held Computer, first attach the pistol grip.

Pistol Grip 7535 Hand-Held

Plug

Long Screw

Figure 3.1 RD7950 Installation Components

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RD7950

Attaching The Pistol Grip

Notes: A Phillips head screwdriver is r equired. Do not use adhe-

sives such as Loctite to secure the screws on carrying acces­sories. These chemicals ma y damage the plas tic casing.

The pistol grip is attached to the b ac k of the 75 35 H an d-Hel d
Computer using the four threade d in se rts in the upper part of the
7535 casing.

Four black #4-40 Phillips head screws are provided with this acces­sory: two for insertion into the bottom holes, and two for insertion
into the top holes through the RD7950 when attach ing it to the 75 35/
pistol grip assembly (see page 7).

Note: Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is

securely snapped into the pistol grip body and that the
trigger operates properly.

• Position the pistol grip so that it fits snugly ove r the back of the
unit and the inserts on the back of the 7535 align with the holes
in the pistol grip.

• Using a Phillips screwdriver, securely fasten the pistol grip to
the two bottom holes on the back of th e 75 35. Tighten the
screws to a torque of 3kgf-cm (3 lbs-in), or until finger-tight, to
secure the pistol grip in place.

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Top Sc rew s
(to be inserted through

the RD7950)

Bottom Screws

Figure 3.2 Pistol Grip Attachment To 7535 Hand-Held Computer

Attaching The RD7950

• Push the plug through the pisto l grip, w ith the hole in the plug
towards the front.

Figure 3.3

• Attach the RD7950 to the 7535/pist ol grip a sse mbly by s cre w­ing it on with the top screws.

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• Screw the long screw throug h the pis tol gr ip.

Figure 3.4

• Plug the RD7950 into the tether port.

Figure 3.5

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Figure 3.6 RD7950 Installed On 7535 Hand-Held Computer

3.1 Enabling The RD7950

• In the 7535 unit, when the trigger source is selected for
RFID usage, pulling the trigger causes a Scanning icon
to appear. While that icon is displayed, the RD7950 is
powered on and actively probing for RFID tags.

• When the trigger is released, the image will disappear, and the
RD7950 is powered down.

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4. Product Specifications

*Specifications subject to change.

4.1 Standards Compliance

EPC Class 0, 0+ and Class 1
ISO 18000-6 Type B (U -Co de , HSL)
Software upgradeable to UHF Ge n 2
BiStar, EM, Impinj Zuma

4.2 Terminal Interface

7535 Hand-Held Computer

4.3 Programming Environment

Windows® Win32 File API

4.4 RFID Applications

Psion T e klog ix RFI D F ile Syst em

4.5 Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 902 to 928MHz
Transmitter Power

Output: 1Watt (30dBm)
Channel Spacing: 500kHz
Channel Bandwidth: Class 0: 205kHz

Class 1: 300kHz
ISO18000-6: 70kHz

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Number of Hops: 50
Data Rate: 57600
Input Voltage: 5V
Current Rating: 1.5A

Read Distance

Class 0, 2x2 tag: 0 - 2.5 m (0 - 8 ft.)
Class 0, l1020: 0 - 3 m (0 - 10 ft.)
Class 0+ 4x4: 0 - 3.5 m (0 - 11 ft.)
Class 1 9238 Squiggle : 0 - 2.5 m (0 - 8 ft.)
Class 1 9338: 0 - 3.5 m (0 - 11 ft.)

Read distance is highly dependant upon tag configuration, material to
which the tag is applied, and the presence of metal and water around
the tag. Metal and water will decrease read ranges significantly.

Write Distance

Write dista nc e for C las s 0 + a nd C la ss 1 ta gs is a ppr ox ima tely 50%
of the read distance referenced above.

Weight

Less than 1400g
7535 is approximately 775g (27o z.) with pis t ol grip.
Integrated Reader is appr oxim ate ly 600 g (21oz.).

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Environmental

Operating temp: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temp: -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Humidity: 5 - 95% RH, non-condensing
Rain/Dust: IEC 529, classification IP54
Shock: 1.22 m (4 ft.) drop to polished concrete

multiple times

Cradle vibration: 1.5g RMS PSD (4 Hz - 500 Hz)

Approvals

Industry Canada RSS-210
FCC Part 15
Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No950, LVD EN60950
EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B, EMC Directive Class B

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5. Support Services & Worldwide Offices

Psion Teklogix provides a complete r a nge of pr od uct s up port s er­vices to its customers worldwide. These services include technical
support and product repair s .

5.1 Technical Support

Te chnical Sup port for Mob ile Computing Products is provided via
e-mail through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner e xtranets.
To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com and click on the
appropriate Teknet link on the home page. Then click on the
“Log-in” button or the “Register” button, dep ending on whether you
have previously register ed for Teknet. Once you have logged in,
search for the “Support R equ es t Form” .

5.2 Product Repairs

International

For technical support outside of Canada or the U.S.A., please c ontact
your local Psion Teklogix office listed on our worldwide website:

http://www.psionteklog ix.co m

Click on the heading labelle d “Conta cts” to choose a Psio n Teklogix
technical support repr es en tative clos es t to y ou.

Canada/U.S.A

Canadian and U.S. customers can receive access to repair services,
by calling the toll-free number below, or via our secure website (see
T e ch nical Suppor t, abo ve) .

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Note: Customers calling the toll-free number should have their

Psion Teklogix customer number or trouble tick et nu mber
available.

Voice: 1 800 387-8898 (press op tion “ 2” )
Fax: [phone]

5.3 Worldwide Offices

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Inc.

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 7J9
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Corp.

1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard
Suite 500
Erlanger, Kentucky
USA 41018
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES (SEE ALSO WWW.PSIONTEKLOGIX.COM)

Psion Teklogix S.A.

La Duranne
135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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