Syscan ID LIVETRACK ID4 User Manual

LiveTrack V3 Reader

User Manual

January, 2008

Syscan International Inc., Montreal

NOTICE

THE POWER SUPPLY IS TO BE USED TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY AND NOT TO RUN THE READER.

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A 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 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 that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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

INFORMATION TO USER

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1. NOMENCLATURE ............................................................................................................................................................5

1.2 CHARGER/SERIAL CONNECTION ................................................................................................................ 6

1.3 INDICATOR ICONS ................................................................................................................................7

1.4 MAIN SCREEN...................................................................................................................................... 8

1.5 MENU SCREEN .....................................................................................................................................9

1.6 INFO MENU....................................................................................................................................... 11

1.7 ADVANCED MENU................................................................................................................................12

2. COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................18

2.1 BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................... 18

2.2 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ...................................................................................................................... 18

2.3 PACKET DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 19

2.4 SCALE CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................ 20

3. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................... 21

4. CONTACT .........................................................................................................................................................................22

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SPECIFICATIONS

Case: Polycarbonate ABS

Operating Frequency: 125 kHz and 134.2 kHz

RFID Compatibility: HDX ISO, FDX-B ISO and EM4002

Reading Distance : 25-35 cm, 10-14 Inches (HDX)

Memory: 30, 000 tags

Communication Ports: Serial RS232 or optional Bluetooth (Class1, 100m)

Battery: 7.4V Li-ion rechargeable

Power Input : 12 VDC for charging battery

Protection Class : IP 66

Dimensions: 65 X 10 X 3cm (26 x 4 x 1.2")

Weight : 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

Display : Graphic OLED 128 x 64 pixels

Display Languages: English, French, Spanish and German

Included in the box: Quick Start Guide, Reader, LiveTrack

Manuals (on CD), Hand Strap, Serial Cable and 12v DC
international power supply.

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1. Nomenclature

1. RFID reading zone

2. Display screen

3. ON/OFF button

4. Control buttons

5. Handle/Battery compartment

6. Battery compartment door

7. Charge/Serial connector

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1.2 Charger/serial connection

Pin 1 : 12 VDC IN
Pin 2 : RS-232 TX data to PC
Pin 3 : RS-232 Rx data from PC
Pin 4 : N/C
Pin 5 : GND

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5

3

2

1

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1.3 Indicator icons

Bluetooth icon

Connection arrows

RFID icon

Counter

Bluetooth icon: ON: The Bluetooth circuit is present and on.
OFF: The Bluetooth circuit is off.

Connection arrows: The arrows indicate that the Bluetooth is connected.

RFID icon: ON: The RFID circuit is on and ready to read.
OFF: The RFID circuit is off.

Battery icon: Indicates the battery power left in the reader.

Battery icon

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