Socket Mobile CF6V2 Users Manual

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SoMo 655 RFID w/ NFC Reader Card

SoMo 655 RFID w/ NFC Reader-Scan Card

Series 6

User’s Guide

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4/2014 Document # 6410-00266 N

Copyright Notice

Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card, SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card, SoMo, RFID Demo, SocketScan Plug-in, and SocketScan Trigger are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card and SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card contains technology licensed under United States Patent No. 5,902,991 and 7,003,627.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card or SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the device. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at: http://www.

socketmobile.com/

Table of Contents

1 | INTRODUCTION 5

About the Software 6 Package Contents 6 System Compatibility Requirements 6 Accessory 7 Product Registration 7

2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO

STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s) 9 STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in 13 STEP 3: Insert the Card 13 STEP 4: Open Your Application 14 STEP 5: Read Data into Your Application 15

3 | SOCKETSCAN PLUG-IN SOFTWARE 18

RFID Settings 19 Symbology Selector 22 SocketScan Trigger 23 DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT 25

4 | RFID DEMO 26

Read an RFID Tag 27 Enable Inventory and Loop Modes 29 Select Tag Type 30 ADVANCED: Write to Tag 31

APPENDICES A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 34

B HF RFID STANDARDS AND TAG DESCRIPTIONS36

ISO15693 36 Tag-it HF 40 I·Code1 41 PicoTag 42

ISO14443 43

C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 46

D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 47

E LASER DECODE ZONE 49

F TROUBLESHOOTING 50

G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 51

LIMITED WARRANTY 52

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 54

1 | Introduction

The Socket Mobile SoMo 655 RFID Reader Card Series 6 enables you to can add high frequency RFID read/write capability to your Socket SoMo other Windows Mobile based device.

For applications that require both RFID and barcode reading functionality, the series includes the dual-function SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2, which offers both capabilities in the same compact form factor.

All three versions read and write to all ISO 15693 and many proprietary 13.56 MHz RFID tags.

handheld computer or

The SoMo 655 RFID Reader Card Series 6 includes three versions:

Model SKU# RFID Reader/Writer Barcode Scanner SoMo 655 RFID w/ NFC

RF5407-1548 Yes Not included Reader 6E2 SoMo 655 RFID w/ NFC

RF5408-1549 Yes Class 2 laser (2D) Reader 6P2 SoMo 655Rx RFID w/

RF5409-1572 Yes Not included NFC Reader 6E2Rx SoMo 655Rx RFID w/

RF5410-1573 Yes Class 2 laser (2D) NFC Reader 6P2Rx

The SOMO 655 RFID Reader Cards feature a sleek design with no cables or batteries. The Battery Friendly

product draws minimal power from the host device, allowing

long-lasting operation.

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About the Software

SocketScan Plug-in ™ software enters the RFID tag ID or barcode data directly into any open Windows program, as if the data were manually typed. Includes configuration utility.

The RFID Setup utility allows you configure what kinds of data are returned after reading RFID tags, including tag ID, tag memory, tag types, tag type prefix, etc.

Socket Mobile RFID Demo allows you to read memory blocks of selected RFID tags in range in either Inventory Mode or a continuous Loop Mode. Advanced users can write data to the RFID memory.

SocketScan Trigger places a software trigger on your screen that you can tap to trigger the RFID reader or barcode scanner. Installation is optional.

The Socket Mobile Trigger Select program allows you to press a button to quickly switch between the RFID and laser scanning modes of the SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card.

The Read Barcode program allows you to assign a button on your device to triggering the barcode laser scanner.

The Read RFID program allows you to assign a button on your device to trigger the RFID reader.

For software updates, please visit: http://www.

socketmobile.com/support/downloads

Package Contents

 SoMo 655 RFID Reader Card  SocketScan Plug-in Installation (download)  Booklet with copyright and warranty information

System Compatibility Requirements

 Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

 Windows Embedded Handheld  Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC

 Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional  Available CompactFlash slot  Software installation requires a host PC with Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows

Mobile Device Center software

Accessory

DuraCase is a protective silicone cover for the SoMo handheld computer and RFID card.

http://www. card/

socketmobile.com/products/handheld-computer/accessories/flexguard-SoMo 655-

Product Registration

Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive priority technical support and can opt to receive product updates, and special offers. Register online at: http://support.

socketmobile.com/

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2 | Setup for the SoMo®

This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card Series 6 on any version of the Socket Mobile SoMo handheld computer.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Assign a trigger button. STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in. STEP 3: Insert the card. STEP 4: Read tag IDs into your program.

Note: No software installation is required to use the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card on the SoMo. However, you may choose to upgrade the SocketScan Plug-in software. The latest software is available online at:

http://www.

socketmobile.com/support/downloads

STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s)

You must set up a mechanism for triggering the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card. Hardware button(s) are the best triggering method from a handheld device.

Note: If you do not want to assign a hardware button, you use SocketScan Trigger software, which enables you to tap on a software icon to trigger SocketScan Plug-in and the RFID reader/barcode scanner.

Windows Mobile 6

1. In the Today screen, tap Getting Started.

2. In the list, tap on Set up Data Capture triggers.

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3. SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card 6E2/6E2Rx

: Tap LEFT or RIGHT in the first set of links. The SoMo will automatically set up the trigger button and send a confirmation message to your inbox.

SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2

 In the second set of links, tap LEFT or RIGHT for your barcode scanner trigger.

oMo will automatically set up the trigger button and send a confirmation

The S message to your inbox.

 You will return to the list of Getting Started tutorials. Tap Set up Data

Capture triggers.

 For the RFID reader trigger, tap on the link for the side you did not choose for

the barcode scanner trigger. The SoMo will automatically set up the trigger button and send a confirmation message to your inbox.

Windows Mobile 5

Please refer to the chart below to determine which SocketScan Plug-in functions you would like to assign to buttons on your device.

Note: If you have the SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2, SocketScan Plug-in allows you to configure up to four buttons for launching SocketScan Plug-in and/or triggering the RFID reader or barcode scanner.

Program

What happens when you press a button assigned to this program?

If SocketScan Plug-in is not open, SocketScan Plug-in will launch.

If SocketScan Plug-in is open and you have the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card 6E2/6E2Rx, the RFID reader will activate.

If SocketScan Plug-in is open and you have the SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2, either the RFID reader or the laser scanner will activate, depending on which mode the card is in.

If you assign only one hardware button for use with the SOMO 655 RFID Reader Card, this is the program that should be assigned.

If you do not assign a button to SocketScan Plug-in, you can only start SocketScan Plug-in by manually tapping through menus.

If you are using the SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2, this program will switch the device from RFID mode to barcode scanning mode, or vice versa. This is designed to be used with a trigger button assigned to SocketScan Plug-in. You can also use Socket Trigger Select to toggle to other Socket Mobile barcode scanners that use a software trigger.

The laser bar ode scanner will activate. SocketScan Plug-in must be running.

The RFID reader will activate. SocketScan Plug-in must be running.

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1. Tap Start | Settings | Buttons.

2. In the Button list, select a button. In the drop-down menu, select the program. If

desired, repeat to assign additional trigger buttons. When done, tap ok.

Note: For best ergonomics, choose the left or right buttons.

STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in

1. If you assigned a hardware button to SocketScan Plug-in, you can

press the button to quickly launch the program. Otherwise, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Plug-in folder | SocketScan Plug-in.

2. An icon will appear in the task tray of the Today screen indicating that the

system does not detect the RFID reader.

When SocketScan Plug-in is running, any of the following icons will appear in the task tray of the Today screen:

Icon Meaning.

Card detected, RFID mode. SocketScan Plug-in detects the card and is ready to read RFID tags.

Card detected, scanning mode. SocketScan Plug-in detects the card and is ready to read barcodes.

No RFID Reader Card detected. The reader card is either missing or improperly inserted.

STEP 3: Insert the Card

1. Open the card slot cover on top of the SoMo.

2. Insert the card into the CompactFlash slot. Make sure the card is right-side up,

with the blue label on top. Push the card all the way into the slot.

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Windows Mobile 5

: If you have the SOMO 655 RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P2, and you did not assign buttons to Trigger ISC or Trigger RFID, make sure the card is in the correct mode you wish to use. The SocketScan Plug-in icon at the bottom of the Today screen indicates your current mode.

To switch modes, do either of the following:

 If you assigned a button to Trigger Select, press the button.

 Tap on the SocketScan Plug-in icon. In the pop-up menu, tap to select the

card mode you want.

STEP 4: Open Your Application

Open the application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.). Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

Note: If reading RFID tags into Excel, you may want to widen the cells to fit the full tag ID, which may exceed 20 characters.

STEP 5: Read Data into Your Application

Please note that the correct positions for RFID reading and barcode scanning are very different!

CORRECT RFID POSITION:

Hold the card parallel to and directly above the tag, at most

3.0 inches above the tag.

Parallel,

3.0 inches (7.6 cm) imum

max

ote: The LED will turn amber to indicate that the card is reading tag IDs.

CORRECT BARCODE SCANNING POSITION:

Hold the card so that the lens is angled about 45° to the barcode and at least 2.0 inches away from the barcode. The red laser line should cover the entire width of the barcode.

Note: The proper scanning distance and angle vary depending on the size, type, quality, and print surface of the barcode.

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WRONG RFID POSITION:

DO NOT direct the RFID Reader-Scan Card at an angle towards the tag.

WRONG RFID POSITION:

DO NOT hold the RFID Reader-ScanCard perpendicular to the tag.

When data is read, a beep should sound indicating a good read, and data should appear in your application.

For example, in an Excel Mobile spreadsheet, data should appear in the cell you highlighted. The next cell should now be highlighted, ready for the next scan/read.

If the card fails to read data within a few seconds, you must try again.

Note: By default, the RFID reader will return the tag ID. The RFID Setup utility can be used so that the RFID Reader-Scan Card returns only the tag data, or the tag ID plus the tag data. (See the next page for instructions.)

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