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Description
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Commissioning
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Operation
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Description................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Field of application and features...............................................................................................9
3.2 Keyboard overview .................................................................................................................11
3.3 Antenna and antenna field......................................................................................................12
4 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Power supply ..........................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Inserting the battery ................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Connecting the charging/docking station................................................................................16
4.1.3 Charging the device................................................................................................................17
4.1.4 The backup battery .................................................................................................................18
4.2 Scope of delivery handheld ....................................................................................................18
4.3 Components of the charging/docking station .........................................................................19
4.4 Switching the device On and Off ............................................................................................19
4.5 Basic settings in the operating system ...................................................................................20
4.5.1 Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................20
4.5.1.1 Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................20
4.5.1.2 Accessing the Control Panel...................................................................................................20
4.5.1.3 Opening/closing applets .........................................................................................................20
4.5.1.4 Closing the Control Panel .......................................................................................................21
4.5.1.5 Control Panel applets .............................................................................................................21
4.5.1.6 Power Management (PM).......................................................................................................31
5 Operation................................................................................................................................................. 35
5.1 The keypad .............................................................................................................................35
5.1.1 Activator key (OK)...................................................................................................................36
5.1.2 Cursor keys.............................................................................................................................36
5.1.3 Tab key .................................................................................................................
5.1.4 Alt key .....................................................................................................................................36
5.1.5 Delete key ...............................................................................................................................36
5.1.6 Cancel / Esc key .....................................................................................................................36
5.1.7 Scan key .................................................................................................................................37
5.1.8 Alphanumeric keypad / function keys .....................................................................................37
5.1.9 On / Off key.............................................................................................................................37
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5.2 The touchscreen .....................................................................................................................39
5.2.1 Stylus and touchscreen ..........................................................................................................39
5.2.2 Screen keypad........................................................................................................................40
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6 "RF350M" software.................................................................................................................................. 41
6.1 Starting "RF350M" software................................................................................................... 41
6.2 Menu overview and functions ................................................................................................ 42
6.3 The functions in the "Inventory" menu ................................................................................... 43
6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu ................................................................................. 45
6.5 The functions in the "Tag Info" menu..................................................................................... 49
6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu..................................................................................... 50
6.7 The "Help" menu.................................................................................................................... 54
7 Advanced functions ................................................................................................................................. 55
7.1 Saving identified transponders............................................................................................... 55
7.2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader ................................................................. 56
7.2.1 Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................... 56
7.2.2 Windows Mobile Device Center............................................................................................. 56
8 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 57
9 Ordering data........................................................................................................................................... 59
A Appendix.................................................................................................................................................. 61
A.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................... 61
A.2 Service & Support .................................................................................................................. 66
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Purpose of this document
These operating instructions contain information required for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC RF350M device.
The documentation is intended for commissioning engineers and machine operators who
start up the application themselves and it describes the functions of the software.
Scope of validity of this document
This documentation is valid for the SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader and describes the
delivery status as of 11/2015.
Registered trademarks
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC NET®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ® are registered trademarks of
Siemens AG.
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Naming conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Mobile reader Reader, read/write device (SLG), hand terminal, handheld
Transponder Tag, mobile data storage (MDS), data carrier
History
Previous editions of these operating instructions:
Edition Note
11/2015 First edition
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Safety notes
SIMATIC RFID products comply with the salient safety specifications to VDE/DIN, IEC, EN,
UL and CSA. If you have questions about the validity of the installation in the planned
environment, please contact your service representative.
Repairs
NOTICE
Forfeiture of approvals and guarantees
Alterations to the devices are not permitted.
Failure to observe this requirement shall constitute a revocation of the radio equipment
approval, CE approval and manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs only by authorized qualified personnel
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WARNING
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or danger. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized qualified
personnel.
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SIMATIC RF350M expands the RF200 and RF600 identification systems with a powerful
mobile reader for applications in the areas of production and service. In addition, it is an
indispensable aid for startup and testing.
3.1 Field of application and features
Device variants for different frequency ranges
The SIMATIC RF350M device is available in the following variants:
● with internal antenna
● with connector for external antennas
Implementation environment, field of application and features
● Field of application
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The SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader can be used in a harsh environment. The device is
extremely rugged and protected against spray water. The backlit display is easy to read
even under unfavorable lighting conditions.
● RFID system
The SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader is intended specifically for the SIMATIC RF200 and
RF300 RFID systems. The device can be used to process all RF300 transponders and
ISO transponders compatible with it.
● Transponder standards
The device supports the following transponder standards
– RF300
– ISO 15693
● Software
The "RF350M" software is stored in non-volatile memory on an integrated flash disk and
permits user-friendly, distributed reading and writing of all transponders named above.
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3.1 Field of application and features
Functions of the RF350M
You can perform the following functions with the SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader:
● Read tag ID (UID)
● Read data from the transponder
● Write data to the transponder
● Represent and edit the data in hexadecimal and ASCII format
● Save and load transponder data to and from a file
● Inventory log file for UID
● Menu prompting in English and German (switchable)
● Password protection for writing transponders and ending the program (parameters can be
assigned)
For more information, refer to the section "The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
(Page 45)".
Accessories
The charging station for recharging the batteries and the connection to PCs via a USB
interface or Ethernet must be ordered separately. This station has a charging bay for an
additional spare battery. You will find more information on this subject in the section
"Ordering data (Page 59)".
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3.2 Keyboard overview
3.2 Keyboard overview
Table 3- 1 Keypad overview of the SIMATIC RF350M
SIMATIC RF350M Pos. Key label
LED charge indicator
①
Activator key (OK)
②
Tab key
③
Circle key
④
123 key
⑤
Shift key
⑥
Alt key
⑦
Scan key
⑧
Delete key
⑨
Cancel / Esc key
⑩
Cursor keys
⑪
Screen key
⑫
F key
⑬
Abc key
⑭
Alphanumeric keypad / function keys
⑮
On / Off key
⑯
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3.3 Antenna and antenna field
3.3 Antenna and antenna field
Read head with integrated antenna (6GT2803-1BA00)
The antenna is housed in the read head ① under a cover.
Figure 3-1 Read head with integrated antenna
Direction of propagation of the radio frequency field
The figure below show the direction of propagation of the RF field with internal antenna
Figure 3-2 Propagation of the RF field with integrated antenna
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3.3 Antenna and antenna field
Read head with the option of connecting an external antenna (6GT2803-1BA10)
The external antenna is connected via the antenna connector ② on the read head ①.
Figure 3-3 Read head with the option of connecting an external antenna
Direction of propagation of the radio frequency field
The figure below show the direction of propagation of the RF field with external antenna
Figure 3-4 Propagation of the RF field with external antenna
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3.3 Antenna and antenna field
The following antennas can be connected to the RF350M reader with integrated RFID
write/read unit and external antenna connector using an antenna connecting cable:
● ANT 3
● ANT 8
● ANT 12
● ANT 18
● ANT 30
You will find detailed information on the antennas and the write/read ranges of the antennas
in the RF300 system manual.
Figure in below shows correct ergonomics when operate the device.
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4.1 Power supply
4.1.1 Inserting the battery
The battery of the SIMATIC RF350M is located on the rear of the device. The following
instructions describe inserting the battery in the device
Table 4- 1 Inserting the battery
Step Picture Description
1. Release the hook and loop fastener on the battery
2. Raise the battery cover on the screw side and remove
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cover on the rear of the device and open the screw
below.
the cover.
3. Insert the battery. Make sure that you insert the battery
at an angle so that the contact side of the battery is
inserted into the battery compartment first.
4. Hook the battery cover and close it. Secure the the
battery cover with the screw and close the hook and
loop fastener.
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4.1 Power supply
4.1.2 Connecting the charging/docking station
Close the charging/docking station as shown in the following figure.
① Power supply (5 VDC)
② Ethernet
③ Mini-USB
Figure 4-1 Connecting the charging station of the RF350M
You can use charging/docking station to:
● charge the SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader,
● charge a spare battery and
● connect the reader to the PC.
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4.1.3 Charging the device
Complete charging of an empty battery takes approximately 5 hours.
Starting the charging operation
The charging operation is started as soon as you insert the mobile reader into the charging
station.
WARNING
Explosion hazard when using a different charging station
Use only the original charging station. Use of another charging station can result in
explosions and serious personal injury.
Detecting the level of charge
When the mobile reader is in the charging station, the charging status of the device is
indicated by the LED charging display of the reader:
① LED charge indicator
Figure 4-2 LED display of the reader
Table 4- 2 LED charge indicator
LED color Meaning
With the charging station, you can also charge a spare battery.
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Orange Charge level ≥ 90%; charging active
Green Charge level = 100%
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4.2 Scope of delivery handheld
The LED charging display of the charging station indicates the charge status of the spare
battery.
① LED charge indicator
Figure 4-3 LED display of the charging station
4.1.4 The backup battery
The backup battery in the SIMATIC RF350M is used to retain the application data when the
main battery is empty. It is a rechargeable battery that is charged along with the main
battery.
Please note that the backup battery (in the case of an empty or removed main battery) can
only retain the data for a few minutes. It cannot be replaced because it is permanently
connected to the device.
4.2 Scope of delivery handheld
When supplied, the SIMATIC RF350M comprises the following components:
● SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader
● Battery
● Hand strap
● Input stylus as an aid to navigation on the touchscreen
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4.3 Components of the charging/docking station
4.3 Components of the charging/docking station
The charging and docking station is made up of the following components:
● Charging and docking station
● Power supply unit including various connecting cables for EU / UK / US
● USB cable
4.4 Switching the device On and Off
Requirements for startup
The battery of the reader is charged and inserted as described in the section "Power supply
(Page 15)".
Note
Keep to the minimum charging time
Before switching the device on for the first time, you must insert the reader into the charging
unit and charge it for approximately five hours.
Switching the device on/off
To switch the reader on or off, press the On/Off button . After switching on, the power-up
takes a few seconds.
Automatic shutdown of the device
The RF350M mobile reader has an automatic suspend mode to save energy. With this, the
reader is changed to the following power statuses step-by-step:
Table 4- 3 Factory settings: Power statuses of the reader
Power status Mains power operation: Battery operation
User Idle 1 minute 1 minute
System Idle 5 minutes 2 minutes
Suspend -- 5 minutes
After being switched on again, the reader starts in the last active menu entry.
You can manage the energy statuses with "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power". For a
detailed description of the power statuses, refer to the section "Power Management (PM)
(Page 31)".
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4.5 Basic settings in the operating system
4.5 Basic settings in the operating system
As the operating system the RF350M mobile reader uses "Microsoft Windows CE V6.0". The
following sections describe the setting options of the operating system.
4.5.1 Control Panel
4.5.1.1 Control Panel
The Control Panel contains a collection of applets to be able to access the settings of
various system properties, to configure these properties, to change their performance
characteristics and to enable or disable them.
4.5.1.2 Accessing the Control Panel
You can access the Control Panel either via the keyboard or using the touchscreen. The
following instructions relate to access via the keyboard. Before you begin close all
application windows on the screen.
To open the Control Panel, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Tab key so that the input focus is set on the start menu symbol to the left in the
taskbar in the lower left area of the screen.
2. Press the Activator button to open the start menu.
3. Select the menu command "Settings" with the cursor keys.
4. Press the right arrow of the cursor keys ring to open the "Settings" submenu.
5. Select the menu command "Control Panel" with the cursor keys.
6. Press the Activator key to open the Control Panel.
4.5.1.3 Opening/closing applets
Opening applets
To open applets, follow the steps below:
1. Select the required applet using the cursor keys.
2. Press the activator button to open the applet.
Closing applets
To close the applet and its window, you have two options:
● If you want to discard changes made to the configuration, press the Cancel/Esc key.
● If you want to adopt changes you have made, press the activator key.
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Note
Exceptions when closing applets
There are exceptions to the procedure outlined, such as the applet for network connections.
4.5.1.4 Closing the Control Panel
Follow the steps below to close the Control Panel:
1. Press the F / Mode key and then the Alt key. Following this, the "File" menu is opened in
the Control Panel.
2. Using the arrow down cursor key select the menu entry "Close".
3. Press the activator key to close the Control Panel.
4.5.1.5 Control Panel applets
Display
Owner
ClearType
With the Display applet, you can change the representation of the window elements on the
screen and the desktop background picture.
This applet is mainly for information in conjunction with user identification. To enter user
information, the following tabs are available.
● Identification
Here you can specify general information (name, company and address) about the owner
of the device.
● Network ID
This user information is required for access to network resources.
Windows Embedded CE supports three types of text display technology. On of these is
ClearType. A ClearType applet refers to the text display technologies as "font antialiasing".
One of the font anti-aliasing methods is a ‘No Anti-Aliasing’. With the ClearType applet, from
these three text display technologies you can select the best possible look for a font on the
display. In addition, the applet gives you the option of fine-tuning the rendering method to
improve the rendering of your chosen font even further.
Note that the font rendering technology of your choice is enabled for all fonts in the system,
the look of one font may improve but the look of another on the display may not when text is
rendered using different fonts with the same text display technology.
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4.5 Basic settings in the operating system
Date/Time
In addition to the date and time settings, with the Date/Time applet you can change to time
zone of your device and enable or disable the automatic daylight saving time switchover.
Input area
With this applet you can change the appearance of the screen keyboard.
Error Reporting
Windows Embedded CE provides numerous technologies for calling up device status
information at the time of a program crash. You can enable or disable this system property
with the Error Reporting applet. You can also choose how much memory the Error Reporting
system may use for the report file.
Internet Options
This is a utility for configuration of the Internet Explorer. The Internet options can also be
called up using the "View" menu in the Internet Explorer.
Password
If you want to protect the reader from unauthorized access to the background system of the
RF350M mobile reader by third parties, you can protect the device with a password using the
Password applet. Password protection is enabled when the system is turned on or the blank
screen is reactivated. Both situations relate to the transition from a status with low power
consumption to the status with the highest possible power consumption; in other words the
"On" status. If you "enable password protection for screen saver" in the Password applet and
the blank screen (or the entire device) is turned on again due to user or system activity, you
will be prompted to enter your password to be able to use the system again.
To enter your password use the screen keypad to be sure of the characters that make up
your password. Entering the password using the keypad may prove difficult if, for example
you mix numbers, lowercase and uppercase characters. Note that you can also enter the
password when you log on using the screen keypad.
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4.5 Basic settings in the operating system
Country and language settings
The "Regional Settings" applet includes the settings for supporting the national language
(NLS) in Windows Embedded CE and in particular the NLS implementation on the RF350M
mobile reader. NLS is responsible for date, time, calendar, numerical and currency formats.
The applet also provides options for selecting the user interface and input language. Support
of these functions by the mobile reader may be restricted.
Note
Saving changes permanently on the reader
To save changes to the regional settings permanently on the reader so that any changes
made are still active when you restart the device, you need to make a "Registry Backup"
("Start > Programs > Advanced settings > Registry Backup").
Volume and Sounds
Windows Embedded CE uses sound effects to make the user aware of certain events.
These events are divided into five categories:
● Application sounds
● System events and warnings
● Alarms and reminders
● Key strokes
● Touchscreen actions
The "Volume & Sounds" applet describes system events and warnings as "events" and
alarms and reminders as "notifications". Keystrokes are referred to as "key clicks". Using the
applet, you can allow or prevent the sound effects depending on the source. The sound
effects of the keystrokes and touchscreen taps have a control for setting three volume levels.
If you disable the sound effects, you mute the sound.
The "Volume & Sounds" applet also provides the option for volume control of a loudspeaker
that affects all sounds generated by the system. In the "Sound" tab you can enable or
disable the event sources and the sound effects assigned to them. The tab also supports
you when selecting a sound effect for a particular event by allowing you to listen to the
available sounds using the relevant option. When you have selected the enabled event
sources and their corresponding sounds, you can save your selection as a scheme file.
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4.5 Basic settings in the operating system
Network connections
The applet lists all communications methods that can either establish a connection or that
have already established a connection. As default, the applet shows the symbols "USB" and
"NXPWLAN1" that stand for the USB interface or for the 802.11b/c compliant wireless
receiver in the RF350M mobile reader. When you place the device in the charging station,
the symbol "AX887721" is displayed in the applet window. This stands for the Ethernet
interface of the charging station. Apart from the symbols mentioned above, the symbol
"COM6" is also displayed if the USB cable of the charging station is connected to a PC,
assuming that the PC is turned on.
Note
Display of the interface symbols
Note that the interface symbols "AX887721" and "COM6" are only displayed in the applet
window when the charging station is connected to the power line.
The configuration options that provide various media symbols by tapping on them twice
apply to IP network information with the exception of the "USB" symbol. The symbol begins
either when a connection is established or allows this connection to be terminated assuming
it is connected. If you select the USB symbol and then select the menu element "Properties"
in the "Connection" menu of the applet window, you obtain access to its properties.
In practice, where you require the "Network Connections" applet to assign static IP address
information to the interfaces "NXPWLAN1" and "AX887721", DHCP is set as default on the
interfaces. With the "New..." option, the applet also provides the option of establishing a new
connection (e.g. VPN or a point-to-point connection).
Note
Access to the submenu
Note that you can also access this applet using the "Settings" submenu in the "Start" menu.
NID AutoStartSettings
Using this applet, you can enable or disable the service that controls the system when the
device is started up after being switched on. The purpose of the service is to start your
business application after the network connection has been established and to maintain
user-friendliness by both hiding unnecessary information on the screen and by preventing
the user from interfering in the connection establishment phase by pressing keys or touching
the screen. The applet has a help that informs you about the use of the applet.
NID Backlight
Using the applet for the NID Backlight, you can set the brightness of the screen and the
keyboard background lighting in different power statuses.
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NID Indicators
A NID indicator provides two measuring bars on the screen. One bar shows the charge
remaining in the battery. The other bar displays the signal strength with which the mobile
reader communicates with the connected wireless LAN access point. The applet also
provides for options for arranging the bars on the display.
NID Keypad
With the NID Keypad applet, you can assign functions to certain keys:
● Changing a key function
● Enabling/disabling the scan key
● Default mode of the alphanumeric keypad, in other words numeric mode, lowercase or
uppercase writing
● Enabling/disabling the keylock
NID Link Watchdog
With this applet, you can put a service into operation for monitoring connectivity via wireless
LAN (WLAN) or by USB. This service informs the user about an interruption of the
connection by sounding a warning signal and displaying a corresponding message on the
screen. As soon as a functional communications channel is available again, the message
window disappears from the screen and a connected signal sounds.
The purpose of this service is to improve the user-friendliness of the device particularly in the
WLAN environment where an interruption of the connection can occur daily. One reason for
this may be that the device is outside the range of the WLAN coverage or there is a longer
bad signal transmission. The user therefore receives information about an interruption of the
WLAN connection that may be difficult to recognize when there are other problems. This
allows suitable measures to be taken immediately after interruption of the WLAN connection.
The Link Watchdog service can only be used when the computer can be reached via the
cable backbone network of the WLAN infrastructure. The monitoring does not require any
special software on this computer. Only its IP address and the TCP port number for sending
"polls" need to be set in the applet. Polling does, however, require an open TCP port on the
computer. In addition to this, the computer must also react to TCP connection initiations. An
alternative to the end device for monitoring connectivity is a Web server running on the
computer.
NOTICE
Blocking by firewall and NAT device
If there is a firewall, a NAT device or both between the RF350M mobile reader and the
computer sending the polls, it is possible that the service for monitoring the NAT connection
does not work if no changes to the configuration are made on the NAT device and on the
firewall.
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NID Menu
The NID Menu is a support application that helps you with your work. With the NID Menu, a
number of applications can be selected and added to a menu displayed via the desktop. The
NID Menu provides the option of completely blocking access to the Windows desktop when
necessary.
In the "Settings" tab, you can specify the content of the NID Menu, add new programs and
delete programs that are not required. You can change the order in which the programs in
the NID Menu are displayed using the cursor keys.
Select the "Enable Startup Menu" check box to start the NID Menu after starting up. You can
also specify an "Unlock Password" that is required by the user to exit the NID Menu. With
these settings, following startup the user only has access to the NID Menu and the programs
it contains.
You can add new programs with the "Add" button. The "New Entry" tab is opened. In this
tab, you can search for and name the exe file for starting the program. You can also assign
arguments for the program and specify a picture for the start button. The picture must exist in
png format and can have a maximum size of 48 x 48 pixels.
"Search" tab
Table 4- 4 Setting options of the "Search" tab
Characteristic Description
Program Path Path of the program file
Programm Argu-
ments
Menu Title Title of the menu
Picture Path Path of the symbol graphic
Dependent on
Network Connection
Program has Custom Keymap
Program Customizes Scanner
Config
Force Fullscreen This option is only intended for applications that do not have integrated full-
AutoStart Program Select this check box to start the selected program automatically after the device
Start Topmost Select this check box to place the application window in the foreground in front
Path of the argument
Select this check box to only allow the application to start when a network connection exists. Select this option only when a network connection is absolutely
necessary (e.g. browser-based applications).
If the application has an offline mode, this option should not be selected.
Select this check box if the keyboard is adapted for the specific user using the
MHL (Multiple Hardware Layer service / Nordic ID API) in your application.
This setting saves the current key assignment for all open applications. This
allows the correct use of the application at all times. If the program uses a userspecific key assignment and this check box is not selected, problems will occur
in other applications.
Select this check box when the application sets up scanner applications for a
specific user using the MHL (Multiple Hardware Layer service / Nordic ID API).
Otherwise the scanner may not function correctly for the other NID Menu applications.
screen functions. Select the check box to remove the bar of the NID Menu from
the screen when the application starts.
starts up.
of any other open windows.
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NID OTF Backup
The "NID-OTF-Backup" applet was developed to ensure the persistency of registry settings.
In this applet, you can specify intervals at which the device makes an automatic backup of
the registry.
NID Power Button
Using the "NID On/Off button" you can assign the various on/off functions to key of the virtual
keypad.
As default, when you press the On/Off button, the "Reboot.exe" file executes. You can save
changes to the keypad assignment in profiles.
NID SNTP Service
If your business application requires that the RF350M mobile reader is synchronized with the
time of day of your server, you can use the "NID SNTP Service" applet to make an SNTP
client (Simple Network Time Protocol) available on the mobile reader. The SNTP client can
obtain a time value from a source. Apart from the address of a time server, you can specify a
destination port on which the service is available when necessary.
To implement the SNTP client, polling parameters are also necessary. On the "Settings" tab
of the applet, you can adapt the following parameters:
● Update Interval
Specifies how often the client checks the time (in minutes or hours).
● Timeout
Specifies how long the client waits for a server response before sending the time check
request again.
● Retries
Specifies how often the attempt is repeated per update interval.
This applet also provides the option of adjusting the system time of the device. For time
queries, you can link the user dialog utility "AskTime" to the SNTP queries. To customize
(localize) text boxes of the user interface of AskTime, there are two tabs in the applet.
Apart from using AskTime, you are also instructed to start the SNTP client in the "Settings"
tab.
NOTICE
Saving the system time
The mobile reader is equipped with a real-time clock chip. This is supplied by the
rechargeable backup battery so that the system time is not lost during a restart.
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NID Touch Screen
With this applet you can activate/deactivate the touchscreen.
PC Connection
With this applet you can enable or disable the PC connection that is based on the Microsoft
ActiveSync technology. The ActiveSync connection via USB is the standard medium on the
RF350M mobile reader.
The ActiveSync connection is only possible if you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync and
the USB driver for the ActiveSync connection provided by Siemens on your Windows PC.
The PC connection established via USB should then run in plug and play mode. Remember
that you cannot connect the USB cable directly to the device. Instead, connect the USB
cable to the charging station of the mobile reader (you will find more information on the
charging station and USB connection in the operating instructions of the charging station).
Power
This applet is for the control of power status changes of the system from maximum to
minimum power consumption. The actual control is based on the adaptation of three timeout
periods. With all periods, the system must remain idle until the transition to a power status
with lower power consumption is possible. After three successive idle periods, the system
stops itself. Apart from controlling the power management of the device, the "Power" applet
provides information on the battery status and the power status of subsystems (e.g. the
wireless LAN adapter, audio system, barcode scanner).
Storage Manager
Stylus
The power statuses are described in the section "Power Management (PM) (Page 31)".
This applet is used to manage the non-volatile memory ("DSK1:") on the device. The storage
space can be repartitioned using the applet. You can also format the entire volume after
dismounting it and delete all the existing partitions. Or you delete just one partition in
permanent storage.
As the name "Stylus" implies, the applet makes the interfaces available for adapting your
interaction with the touchscreen. You can calibrate the touchscreen so that it not only
processes the double tap interaction, but also when you touch the screen with the stylus.
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System
The "System" applet has two informative tabs. "General" and "Copyright". As well as these
informative tabs, the applet also has two further tabs "Memory" and "Device Name". In the
"Memory" tab, there is a trackbar slider that regulates the usage of the RAM memory
between program execution and storage capacity of the RAM-based file system on the
device. The default position of the slider is suitable in normal operation. Nevertheless,
situations may occur in which certain maintenance operations fail unexpectedly. In this case,
adjusting the use of the RAM between the storage space of the file system and the execution
storage space can help.
Windows Embedded CE supports dynamic name registration on a WINS server (Windows
Internet Naming Service). For the registration, the device needs to have a unique name in
the network. You can specify the device name in the "Device Name" tab.
Keypad
With the help of this applet, the auto-repeat property of the keys on the keyboard can be
enabled or disabled. You can also adjust the following parameters of the auto-repeat
function: Auto-repeat delay and auto-repeat rate.
USB Profile
The "USB Profile" applet can be considered as a selector with which you can choose an
operating mode of the device via the USB connection. You can put the RF350M mobile
reader into operation via USB as follows:
● ActiveSync
● Mass Storage
● RNDIS
● Serial Port
● Disable
ActiveSync
As default, the mobile reader is operated via the USB cable in ActiveSync mode. This mode
is used to synchronize data between a local Windows desktop PC and a Windows CE device
via a USB connection. The mode also depends on the enable/disable parameter that you
can specify in the "PC Connection" applet of the Control Panel.
Note that data synchronization on computers with Windows Vista is not known as
"ActiveSync", however this data synchronization technology is part of a WMDC software
package (Windows Mobile Device Center) of Windows Vista systems.
Mass Storage
If you select the "Mass Storage" option, the mobile reader is treated as a USB mass storage
device by Windows when the reader is connected to the USB port of the computer. On the
Windows computer, the "Flash" folder of the root directory of the Windows CE file system of
the mobile reader is displayed. In this mode you can use the device or the flash folder of the
device as a USB drive.
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RNDIS
RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) is the protocol on which ActiveSync
communication is based since publication of version 4.0. The RNDIS mode on the device
combined with ActiveSync on the local Windows PC allow an IP connection via the serial
USB port.
Serial Port
If you select the option "Serial Port", the computer recognizes the device as a virtual serial
port.
Disable
The USB function of the device is disabled.
If you require a cable IP connection to synchronize data between the application host system
and the mobile reader, the use of the Ethernet interface on the charging station of the mobile
reader is recommended instead of the USB interface and your own synchronization software
instead of the RNDIS option of the mobile reader. One reason for this is the complexity of the
ActiveSync technology and that its remote synchronization function can conceal security
risks.
USB switch
Dialing
With the aid of the "USB Switch" applet, you can set the mode of the USB interface. We
recommend that you do not change the setting. The following modes exist:
● Automatic
● Force client
● Force host
● Disable
Due to the current communications options of the RF350M mobile reader , the "Dialing"
applet is not necessary. The applet may be useful with future models. Currently, however, it
is not possible to set dialing properties for the communications options of the device.
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Certificates
Windows Embedded CE provides a certificate store (this means three logical stores) for
keeping and managing certificates. With the aid of the store and its application programming
interface, Embedded CE applications can verify, list, call up, save and delete certificates. For
example a configuration-free wireless subsystem when acting as supplicant uses the store
when EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method for wireless access. This means
that the Certificate applet is an instrument for the following:
● Viewing certificates and their contents in the store
● Deleting certificates from the store
● Adding certificates to the store
4.5.1.6 Power Management (PM)
In the RF350M mobile reader, settings relevant to power are controlled by the power
management. (PM). One of the tasks of the PM is to save battery power by reducing the
power consumption. The reason for reducing power consumption is the inactivity of the user
or the system. For example as default, the PM reduces the screen brightness when there is
neither input by pressing keys or using the stylus on the screen for a specified period of time.
When, however, there is user action the PM activates the system. If, for example, if the
screen is turned off, the PM instructs the system to turn on the screen with the adjusted
maximum brightness if a key is pressed or the screen is touched.
Power statuses
The PM is controlled by the Control Panel applet "Power (Page 28)".
The RF350M mobile reader has two essential power statuses; in other words it is either on
or off. It can also be operated with alternating current or with a battery. From the user's point
of view, the system has four different power statuses:
● On
● User Idle (display is darkened)
● System Idle (power saving mode)
● Suspend (standby)
NOTICE
Definition of the "Off" status
In this manual, "Suspend" and "Idle" relate to the "Off" status of the device; in other words
when the mobile reader is turned off.
When the mobile reader is in the idle status for a longer period of time, as default it changes
via "User Idle" and "System Idle" to the "Suspend" status. For the transition from the "On"
status to the "Suspend" status, the PM uses three inactivity timers. As soon as all three
timers have expired, the PM stops the mobile reader. The device can therefore not only be
stopped using the "Shutdown" dialog window that is called with the On/Off button. By default,
the PM tends to change the device to the "Suspend" status to save power when it is running
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on the battery. If the battery cover is removed, the mobile reader changes automatically to
the "Suspend" status. You can also turn off the Mobile reader using the "Shutdown" dialog
window regardless of the active power status; in other words, it does not matter whether the
device is in the "On" status or in a transitional status.
Power status "On"
When you use the mobile reader actively, it is in the "On" status. If the device is in a different
status from the "On" status, the PM changes the system to the "On" status as soon as you
start to use the device and, for example turn on the stopped device. You can recognize the
"On" status because the screen is turned on with the adjusted maximum brightness.
The device exits this status if you turn it off or a "User Idle" timer expires. When the timer
expires, the system changes to the power status "User Idle". If the setting "Never" is
enabled, the timer does not expire. The device remains in the "On" status until it is turned off.
Power status "User Idle"
"User Idle" is a transitional status. This status serves only to reduce power consumption. At
the same time, the device gives the impression of being still turned on. Normally the
transition to the "Idle" status can be recognized because the screen brightness is reduced.
You can return the device to the "On" status by touching the screen or pressing a key.
Otherwise, after a specified timeout the device changes to the "System Idle" status in which
the device uses less power because it switches off the screen. If, however, an application is
running on the device for which the system needs to remain in the current power status, PM
does not change the power status to "System Idle".
Power status "System Idle"
"System Idle" is a transitional status. Changing to this status is only possible when the
system idle timer has expired. The system idle timer also has the setting "Never". If this is
set, the system does not change to the "System Idle" status but remains in the "User Idle"
status until the user performs an action on the device.
Under certain circumstances, the statuses "System Idle" and "Suspend" may be difficult to
distinguish since the power statuses appear similar from the outside. If the device appears to
be turned off, the best thing is to press the On/Off button to change it to the "On" status. If
the "Shutdown" dialog window appears on the screen, press the On/Off button to close the
window. When the dialog window "Shutdown" is displayed, this indicates that the device was
in the "System Idle" power status.
The device remains in the "System Idle" power status and waits for the timeout of the
Suspend timer as long as no system or user activity occurs. As soon as the Suspend timer
expires, the device is stopped by the PM.
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Power status "Suspend"
When the reader is switched off, it is suspended. This is for the simple reason that the device
cannot be turned off completely. Instead, the critical parts of the system's electronics remain
powered after turning off the device. If the device changes via the "Shutdown" dialog window
to "Sleep", it is suspended.
The PM stops the device as soon as the "System Idle" status is reached and a Suspend
timer has expired. If you set the value "Never" for the suspend timer the PM does not stop
the mobile reader.
You can recognize the suspended status by the blank screen and that the device does not
react when a key is pressed. The exception to this is pressing the En/Off button that turns on
the screen. The device therefore only exits this status when the On/Off button is pressed.
When the device is operated with alternating current, it cannot be changed to the suspended
status.
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Table 5- 1 Keypad overview of the SIMATIC RF350M
SIMATIC RF350M Pos. Key label
LED charge indicator
①
Activator key (OK)
②
Tab key
③
Circle key
④
123 key
⑤
Shift key
⑥
Alt key
⑦
Scan key
⑧
Delete key
⑨
Cancel / Esc key
⑩
Cursor keys
⑪
Screen key
⑫
F key
⑬
Abc key
⑭
Alphanumeric keypad / function keys
⑮
On / Off key
⑯
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Basic functions when navigating with the keypad
Using the keypad or the touchscreen, you can navigate within the operating system and the
"RF350" software.
The following keys handle the most important basic functions when navigating in the user
interface:
● With the Activator key, you open the selected menu or program.
● With the Tab key, you change between the taskbar and desktop in the operating system.
● You can assign the circle key individually with the NID keypad.
● With the Screen key, you hide or show the screen keyboard.
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● With the cursor keys you navigate through the user interface.
● With the Cancel / Esc key you return to the higher-level menu/menu command.
The following sections describe the functions of all keys in detail.
5.1.1 Activator key (OK)
With the Activator key, an operation is accepted or activated. In the conventional sense it
provides the same function as the Enter key. For example, the key moves the cursor to the
next line when writing.
5.1.2 Cursor keys
The cursor keys control cursor movements in editing mode and control the selection of
entries grouped together by window elements (e.g. menus, lists or desktop icons
representing applications or utilities). The function of the four keys can be compared to that
of the arrow keys on a PC keyboard.
5.1.3 Tab key
Normally, the Tab key moves the cursor a preset number of spaces or to the next tab stop in
text to be edited. The Tab key also has navigation properties by controlling the input focus
movements in window elements. Input focus means that the window element with the input
focus is enabled to receive messages from the user pressing the keys.
5.1.4 Alt key
The Alt key is often pressed in combination with other keys (Alt + key combination) and the
action that results depends on the application. By pressing the Alt key various window
menus can be called up.
5.1.5 Delete key
By pressing the Delete key, the character directly in front of the cursor is deleted. If you hold
down the Delete key, several characters are deleted. Note that the key retains its delete
function regardless of the mode of the alphanumeric keypad.
5.1.6 Cancel / Esc key
In general, the Cancel / Esc key cancels the selection or the currently running operation like
an Esc key on a conventional PC keyboard.
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5.1.7 Scan key
Pressing the Scan key enables the scan function of the reader. All the transponders in the
antenna field are scanned and displayed.
5.1.8 Alphanumeric keypad / function keys
Alphanumeric keypad
Modes of the alphanumeric keypad
An alphanumeric keypad can be used in four different modes: You can change between the
keypad modes by pressing the 123 key, the Abc key or the F key. The key of the currently
selected mode is lit white.
In the table below, the key combinations for changing between the modes are listed.
Keypad mode Key combination
Numeric mode 123 key
Lower-case letter mode Abc key
Upper-case letter mode 1) Abc key (press twice)
Function key mode F key
1)
The Abc key is lit brighter when the upper-case letter mode is active.
Function keys
On the keypad of the RF350M mobile reader there are the function keys F1 to F12. After
pressing the F key, every key of the alphanumeric keypad functions as a function key. The
function keys can be accessed regardless of the mode of the alphanumeric keypad.
5.1.9 On / Off key
Turning the device on
To turn the device on, press the On/Off button. The system is ready for operation without
rebooting. The first time the device is uses is, however, an exception to the turn on
procedure described here since the mobile reader initially runs a system start after pressing
the On/Off button.
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Turning the device off
Requirements: The mobile reader is battery-operated and the operating system is running.
Follow the steps below to turn the device off:
1. Press the On/Off button.
However, do not hold the button pressed down. The "Shutdown" dialog window is then
displayed on the screen of the device.
2. Press the Activator key. The system changes to the idle mode.
The "Shutdown" window provides more options than simply shutting down the device. The
default option changes the mobile reader to a status in which power consumption is at its
lowest (idle mode). The key sequence "On/Off button" and "Activator key" is adequate to turn
off the device.
Table 5- 2 Shutdown options of the reader
Options Description Remark
Sleep 1) The device changes to the idle
mode. After exiting the idle mode, the
reader starts in the last active menu
entry before the On/Off button was
pressed.
Warm Boot 2) The content of memory and unsaved
registry contents are retained (including RAM memory). All unsaved data
in all running programs is lost.
Cold Boot The content of the RAM memory is
deleted and the device is reset to its
initial status. All unsaved registry
entries are lost.
Note 1:
The power management in the Control Panel influences the depth of the
idle mode. For more information,
refer to the section "Power Management (PM) (Page 31)".
Note 2:
The device does not change to the
idle mode when it is in the docking
station.
Note 1:
The device retains all settings also
those that have not been saved.
Windows CE is simply restarted.
Note 2:
Some applications/functionalities
need to be restarted so that the new
settings are valid.
Note 3:
Do not reopen the PAK files.
Note 1:
Restart Windows CE and delete all
the settings that have not been
saved.
Note 2:
Open all PAK files.
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Options Description Remark
Reload Windows CE RAM is deleted and the device is
reset to its initial status. All unsaved
registry entries are lost. The device
loads Windows CE from the flash
memory into RAM.
Power Off The device is completely turned off.
Select this option if you need to store
the device for a longer period of time
without loading it.
1)
Default when the mobile reader is not in the charging station.
2)
Default when the mobile reader is in the charging station.
Note 1:
Load Windows from the flash and
then perform a "Cold Boot".
Note 1:
Mode for long-term storage to protect
the battery from total drainage.
Note 2:
Wakes up "Reload Windows CE".
5.2 The touchscreen
The display of the SIMATIC RF350M is designed as a touchscreen. You can easily enter
commands by touching it with the stylus.
5.2.1 Stylus and touchscreen
The simplest option for navigating through the Windows CE desktop and the window of the
auxiliary programs is to navigate using the touchscreen. To allow you to navigate using the
touchscreen, the RF350M mobile reader is equipped with a stylus.
The stylus and touchscreen can be used in much the same way as a mouse. By pressing the
stylus on the touchscreen, the same result is achieved as when clicking with the left mouse
button on a Windows PC. Clicking with the right mouse button, on the other hand, is not as
obvious. In the Windows CE desktop window, you click with the right mouse button by
tapping and holding with the stylus. This procedure does not have the same effect with the
taskbar. To "right click" the taskbar, you need to hold down the "Alt" key and tap on the
taskbar at the same time. It therefore depends on the Windows CE application which
sequence is selected for a right click.
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5.2.2 Screen keypad
Windows CE provides a control element that simulates the keypad on the touchscreen. With
the key sequence F / Mode key and the Activator key, the screen keypad is displayed (and
hidden). Characters are entered by tapping on the screen keys and appear in the input box
in just the same way as when entering using the alphanumeric keypad.
Note
Enabling/disabling the screen keypad
Note that the availability of the screen keypad is indicated by a corresponding icon in the
taskbar. By tapping on the icon, the screen keypad is turned on or off.
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6.1 Starting "RF350M" software
After you turn on the RF350M mobile reader the first time, the "RF350M" software is started
automatically. When you exit the "RF350M" software, you can call it up again via the desktop
or the Start menu.
You can access the software either using the keypad or the touchscreen. The following
instructions relate to access via the keyboard.
Starting the software using the desktop
Follow the steps below to start the "RF350M" software using the desktop:
1. Press the Tab key so that the input focus is set on one of the desktop icons.
2. Select the icon the RF350M with the cursor keys.
3. Press the activator key to start the software.
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Starting the software using the Start menu
Follow the steps below to start the "RF350M" software using the Start menu:
1. Press the Alt key so that the input focus is set on the start menu symbol to the left in the
taskbar in the lower left area of the screen.
2. Press the Activator button to open the start menu.
3. Select the menu item "Programs" with the cursor keys.
4. Press the right arrow of the cursor keys ring to open the "Programs" submenu.
5. Select the menu command "RFID" with the cursor keys.
6. Press the right arrow of the cursor keys to open the "RFID" submenu.
7. Press the right arrow of the cursor keys to select the menu entry "RF350M".
8. Press the activator key to start the software.
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6.2 Menu overview and functions
6.2 Menu overview and functions
After the "RF350M" software has been started, the "Main Menu 1" is displayed. The main
menu is divided into "Main Menu 1" and "Main Menu 2".
Figure 6-1 "Main Menu 1" and "Main Menu 2"
Table 6- 1 The menus of the "RF350M" software
Menu Description
Inventory
Tag Editor
Tag Info
Settings
Help
• Starting/stopping scanning
• Overview of the identified transponders
• Starting/stopping scanning
• Reading and writing transponder data
• Setting the OTP function (only for RF300 transponders)
• Initializing transponders
• Starting/stopping scanning
• Information on the memory configuration and content of the transponder and
the transponder type
• Adaptations and settings for the "RF350M" software
• Contact data for Siemens Support
• Reference to the manual in the device
Click the "Select" button to open the selected menu. Click on "Exit" to end the "RF350M"
software and to return to the operating system.
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6.3 The functions in the "Inventory" menu
In the "Inventory" menu, transponders can be identified in the antenna field of the RF350M
and when necessary also saved in a file.
Tag Data
The "Tag Data" tab shows you the identified transponders.
Figure 6-2 "Tag Data" tab in the "Inventory" menu
Table 6- 2 Properties of the tag list
Characteristic Description
# Numbering of the transponders in the order in which the transponders were
Protocol Differentiation of transponder families/protocols
UID Unique identifier of the transponder
Buttons of the menu
The "Inventory" menu contains the following buttons:
● Options
● Scan
identified.
• RF300
• RF200 / ISO 15693
Opens the Options menu.
Starts/stops scanning.
● Back
Returns to the main menu.
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6.3 The functions in the "Inventory" menu
Options
Figure 6-3 Options in the "Inventory" menu
Table 6- 3 Options of the "Inventory" menu
Options Description
Start / Stop Scan-
ning
Clear the tag list Deletes all the transponders in the transponder list.
Log file Opens the "Log file" submenu.
Inventory mode Specifies the inventory mode.
Tag Info Direct link to the "Tag Info" menu
Tag Editor Direct link to the "Tag Editor" menu
Cancel Closes the Options menu.
Starts/stops scanning.
In the submenu, you can specify the properties for saving the log files.
• Normal: Counting the transponders always starts at "0".
• Incremental: Counting the transponders starts continuing from the last count
action.
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6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
In the "Tag Editor" menu, you can read data from a target transponder, change this and write
to the target transponder. With RF300 transponders the configuration memory area can also
be read and the OTP function used.
All transponders can be initialized. During initialization the entire memory can be preset with
value entered.
File
In the "File" tab, you can save read or set transponder data in the flash memory of the
RF350M.
Figure 6-4 "File" tab in the "Tag Editor" menu
The following options are available in the "File" tab:
● Auto-Save
● Open
● Save Tag
● Save Tag As
Auto-Save
In the "Auto-Save" tab, you can specify in which file read or set transponder data ("Memory
Editor" is saved automatically in the flash memory of the RF350M.
The file "READ.XML" is a preset XML file in which the data of every read transponder is
saved. Existing transponder data is overwritten by new read actions. If the file
"TAG_xxx.XML" is selected, a separate XML file is created for every transponder. The value
"xxx" is replaced by the UID of the transponder in question.
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6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
Open
Click the "Open" button to load an XML file. The content of the opened file is displayed in the
Memory Editor. With the aid of this function and the "Memory Editor" you can for example
transfer data from one transponder to other transponders
´Save Tag/Save Tag As
Click the button "Save Tag/Save Tag As", to save data currently displayed in the editor of the
RF350M to a directory on the RF350M. If you select "Save Tag", the current "READ.XML"
file will be replaced or a new "TAG_xxx.XML" will be created. If you select "Save Tag As",
you can select a new directory or a new file name.
Target
In the "Target" tab, you can scan the antenna field of the RF350M for transponders. If a scan
has been made, the transponder type of the identifies transponder is displayed. As an
alternative, you can select the transponder type manually. With the aid of this function and
the "Memory Editor" you can for example transfer data from one transponder to other
transponders
All the functions/setting described in the following tabs only affect the transponders of the
transponder type selected here.
Note: The memory size of the transponder memory is shown in hexadecimal or decimal in
the "User Memory" box. Click in front of the rectangular box to change the displayed format.
Figure 6-5 "Target" tab in the "Tag Editor" menu
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Memory Editor
In the "Memory Editor" tab, you can read and write the memory area of the transponder.
Figure 6-6 "Memory Editor" tab in the "Tag Editor" menu
Note: You can have the "Address" and "Length" displayed in hexadecimal or decimal
notation. Click in front of the relevant rectangular box or on the box title, to change the
displayed format. You can display the "Data" in hexadecimal, decimal, ASCII or binary
format. Click on the box title, the change the displayed format.
Table 6- 4 Parameters of the "Memory Editor" tab
Parameter Setting options Default value Description
ID -- -- UID of the transponder
Memory area
Complete ☐ / ☑ ☑ Check box to read or to write to the
Address 0 ... 255
Length 0 ... 65535
• USER
1)
• OTP
• CONFIG
0 ... 0xFF
0 ... 0xFFFF
1)
USER Selection of the memory area from
which data is read out or to which
data is written.
complete memory area.
0 Start address in bytes from which
data is read/written.
The maximum value depends on
the memory size of the transponder.
2)
Number of bytes to be read or
written starting at the start address.
The maximum value depends on
the memory size of the transponder.
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6.4 The functions in the "Tag Editor" menu
Parameter Setting options Default value Description
Data
Write -- -- Writes the displayed data to the
Read -- -- Reads the data from the trans-
Back -- -- Returns to the main menu.
1)
Only with RF300 transponders
2)
Depends on the read transponder type.
• Hex
• Dec
• ASCII
• Binary
Hex Representation of the data in
hexadecimal, decimal, ASCII or
binary format.
transponder located in the antenna
field.
ponder located in the antenna field.
Init Tag
In the "Init Tag" tab, you can specify a value with which the entire transponder memory can
be written.
Figure 6-7 "Init Tag" tab in the "Tag Editor" menu
Note: You can enter "Fill characters" in hexadecimal, decimal, ASCII or binary format. Click
on the bracket above the rectangular box to change the display format.
Parameter Setting options Default value Description
Fill characters 0 ... 65535
0 ... 0xFFFF
Initialize -- -- Execution of the Init command.
Back -- -- Returns to the main menu.
00 Byte value in hexadecimal, deci-
mal, ASCII or binary format.
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6.5 The functions in the "Tag Info" menu
6.5 The functions in the "Tag Info" menu
The "Tag Info" menu reads and displays information on the memory configuration and
content of the transponder and the transponder type. Since the reading all memory areas
can take several seconds, you must make sure that the transponder remains permanently in
the antenna field of the reader while reading. Make sure that during scanning, only one
transponder is located in the antenna field.
The data read out and its meaning are displayed.
Figure 6-8 "Tag Info" menu
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6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu
6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu
In the "Settings" menu, you can adapt and make settings for the "RF350M" software.
Inventory
In the "Inventory" tab, you can preselect which transponder families will be identified by the
SIMATIC RF350M reader. This function makes it easier for you to work if you use both
transponder families, but currently only want tp process one transponder of a protocol type.
Figure 6-9 "Inventory" tab in the "Settings" menu
Click on one of the check boxes if you want to enable or disable the corresponding protocol
type.
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6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu
Editor
In the "Editor"tab you can specify the display formats in which the data is displayed in the tag
editor.
Figure 6-10 "Editor" tab in the "Settings" menu
Table 6- 5 Parameters of the "Editor" tab
Parameter Setting options Default value Description
Data
Address
Length
Auto-Save
• Hex
• Dec
• ASCII
• Binary
• Hex
• Dec
• Hex
• Dec
• READ.XML
• TAG_xxx.XML
Hex Default format for representing the
transponder data
Hex Default format for representing the
address information
Hex Default format for representing the
length information
READ.XML Default of the Auto-Save function
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6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu
Misc
In the "Misc" tab, you can set a password. adapt settings for acoustic signals and specify the
language of the "RF350M" software.
Figure 6-11 "Misc" tab in the "Settings" menu
Table 6- 6 Parameters of the "Misc" tab
Options / parameters
Passwort der
Applikation
Volume
Language
Setting options Default value Description
-- -- Assigning a password
• High
• Mid
• Low
• Off
• English
• German
If a password is assigned, you
need to enter this to write data, to
initialize the transponder and to
exit the "RF350M2 software.
To disable the password, enter the
previous password in the "Old
Password" box and leave the
boxes "New Password" and "Confirm Password" empty.
Mid Selection of the volume of the
generated acoustic signal.
English Selection of the user interface
language of the "RF350M" software.
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6.6 The functions in the "Settings" menu
About
The "About" tab contains information about the versions of the "RF350M" firmware and
software.
Figure 6-12 "About" tab in the "Settings" menu
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6.7 The "Help" menu
6.7 The "Help" menu
In the "Help" menu, you will find further information about Siemens Support and the manual
of the RF350M.
Figure 6-13 "Help" menu
The operating instructions of the RF350M mobile reader are stored on the reader in PDF
format. Note that you cannot display the manual via the mobile reader.
To open the manual, you require a computer with Acrobat Reader. You can download the
manual via the "Siemens Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21696/man
connected to the computer via the docking station, you can also copy the manual to your
computer (path: "SIMATIC RF350M\Flash\Manuals").
)". If the mobile reader is
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Advanced functions
7.1 Saving identified transponders
Storage of the identified transponders in the "Inventory" menu
You can save the transponders identified in the "Inventory" menu and the inventory statistics
in a file. In the options menu under "Log file", you can specify the file name and location of
the file.
7
Figure 7-1 "Log file" options menu
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7.2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader
Representation of the transponder data in csv format
The following table shows an example of how the stored transponder data is represented in
csv format.
Table 7- 1 Example of saved transponder data in csv format
# Date Protocol ID
1 7/30/2015 10:50:21 AM ISO15693 E00401004ABC1A33
2 7/30/2015 10:50:31 AM ISO15693 E00780ABDE528560
3 7/30/2015 10:50:38 AM ISO15693 E005000002D91E7D
4 7/30/2015 10:50:45 AM ISO15693 E00801D7E5462A6F
5 7/30/2015 10:50:50 AM RF300 0000000055A757D9
6 7/30/2015 10:50:53 AM RF300 00000000955555FF
7 7/30/2015 10:51:00 AM RF300 00000000557677FF
8 7/30/2015 10:51:06 AM RF300 0000000055766FFE
9 7/30/2015 10:51:10 AM RF300 0000000055BBDBFB
10 7/30/2015 10:51:15 AM RF300 00000000557759E9
11 7/30/2015 10:51:18 AM RF300 000000005576EA67
7.2 Data transfer between the PC and mobile reader
7.2.1 Prerequisites
If you want to access the supplied files and documentation, note the following requirements:
● The SIMATIC RF350M is connected to the computer in the charging/docking station and
via the USB cable. The USB cable ships with the charging/docking station.
7.2.2 Windows Mobile Device Center
In Windows 7, the Windows Mobile Device Center opens automatically when a connection
has been established via a USB cable between the RF350M and the computer. With older
operating systems up to and including Windows XP, you also require the "ActiveSync"
software.
In the "File Management" menu item, you can exchange files between the RF350M and the
computer.
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Technical data
Table 8- 1 Technical specifications
6GT2803-1BA00
Product type designation SIMATIC RF350M
Radio frequency
Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
Electrical data
Write/read range max. 80 mm;
Protocol for wireless transmission RF300-specific;
Product property, multitag capability No
Power supply Battery operation or line power operation via a
Battery Lithium-ion battery
Charging time
• 0 to 90%
8
6GT2803-1BA10
depending on transponder type
ISO 15693,
ISO 18000-3
power supply unit or docking station (24 VDC)
(7.4 V; 2600 mAh)
2.5 hours
• 0 ... 100%
Backup battery
• Storage time for RAM
• Storage time for real-time clock
User program RF350M.exe
Operating system Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Interfaces
Communication with PC
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200 days
• USB via charging/docking station
• LAN via charging/docking station
• WLAN integrated in the device
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6GT2803-1BA00
6GT2803-1BA10
Hardware
Processor ARM11, 532 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash memory 256 MB
Display Touchscreen 3.5 ", 240 x 320 pixels
Keypad 29 keys
Sound Loudspeaker
Mechanical specifications
Weight (incl. battery)
• Reader incl. battery
500 g
• Loading/docking station
Dimensions (L x W x H)
• Reader
• Loading/docking station
Degree of protection IP54
Material Plastic
Color Black
MTBF
Permitted ambient conditions
Ambient temperature
• During operation
• During transportation and storage
• during charging
Relative humidity 10 to 95%, non-condensing
Maximum drop height 1.0 m
375 g
250 x 90 x 47 mm
170 x 110 x 140 mm
-20 … +55 °C
-20 to +60 °C (without battery)
0 ... +40 °C
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Ordering data
Table 9- 1 Ordering data RF350M
Article number
SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader with internal antenna 6GT2803-1BA00
SIMATIC RF350M mobile reader for external antennas 6GT2803-1BA10
Table 9- 2 Ordering data for RF350M accessories
Article number
SIMATIC RF350M charging/docking station
incl. USB cable and power supply unit
Spare battery RF350M
Lithium-ion battery (7.4 V; 2600 mAh)
9
6GT2803-0BM00
6GT2803-0CA00
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A.1 Certificates and approvals
Table A- 1 Certificates and approvals for SIMATIC RF350M
Certificates and approvals Description
CE approval to R&TTE
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
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.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the hand-held 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
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
A
that to which the receiver is connected.
help.
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Certificates and approvals Description
RF
Radio frequency
This equipment complies with EU and FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following
conditions:
2. This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Certificates and approvals Description
Radio modules The device contains an approved radio module.
This module is identified below.
Module: SDC-SSD40NBT
FCC ID: TWG-SDCSSD40NBT
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IC
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for
indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande de 5 150 à 5 250 MHz
sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de
réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de
satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
High‐powerradarsareallocatedasprimaryusers(i.e.prior‐
ityusers)ofthebands5250‐5350MHzand5650‐5850MHz
andthattheseradarscouldcauseinterferenceand/or
damagetoLE‐LANdevices.
“Les radars ultraperformants sont affectés comme utilisateurs primaires (c’est-à-dire comme utili sateurs prioritaires)
des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et ces radars peuvent provoquer des interférences et/ou des dommages sur les appareils LE-LAN.
Note!
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the
maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum
gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.”
Remarque !
Ce transmetteur radio a été approuvé par Industry Canada
pour fonctionner avec les types d’antennes indiqués cidessous, avec le gain maximal autorisé indiqué. Les types
d’antennes non-inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement
interdits d’utilisation avec cet appareil.”
Ant 3 6GT2398-1CD30-0AX0
Ant 8
Ant 12 6GT2398-1CC00
Ant 18 6GT2398-1CA00
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Certificates and approvals Description
Radio modules The device contains an approved radio module.
This module is identified below.
Module: SDC-SSD40NBT
IC ID: 6616A- SDCSSD40NBT
ETL
Electrical safety listing
ETL listed, Intertek 4004039
Conforms to UL STD 60950-1
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A.2 Service & Support
Technical Support
You can reach technical support for all PD projects as follows:
● Phone: + 49 (0) 911 895 7222
● Fax: + 49 (0) 911 895 7223
● E-mail (mailto:support.automation@siemens.com
● Internet: Web form for support request
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/requests
Contacts
If you have any further questions on the use of our products, please contact one of our
representatives at your local Siemens office.
The addresses are found on the following pages:
● On the Internet (http://w3.siemens.com/aspa_app
● In Catalog CA 01
● In the catalog ID 10 specially for Industrial Identification Systems
Service & Support for Process Industries and Drives
On the Internet, on the Support home page (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/)
of Process Industries and Drives (PD), you will find various services.
There you will find the following information, for example:
● Our newsletter containing up-to-date information on your products.
● Relevant documentation for your application, which you can access via the search
function in "Product Support".
)
)
)
● A forum for global information exchange by users and specialists.
● Your local contact for PD.
● Information about on-site service, repairs, and spare parts. Much more can be found
under "Our service offer".
RFID homepage
For general information about our identification systems, visit RFID home page
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/identification-systems/
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Online catalog and ordering system
The online catalog and the online ordering system can also be found on the Industry Mall
home page (https://mall.industry.siemens.com
).
Training center
We offer appropriate courses to get you started. Please contact your local training center or
the central training center in
D-90327 Nuremberg.
Phone: +49 (0) 180 523 56 11
(€ 0.14 /min. from the German landline network, deviating mobile communications prices are
possible)
For information about courses, see the SITRAIN home page
(http://sitrain.automation.siemens.com/sitrainworld/
).
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