Tagsys WIFILIBINVREAD User Manual

WiFi Inventory Reader

User's Guide

Revision 1.1c

June 2007

WiFi Inventory Reader

Publishing Information

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standards in force on the date of their design, security mechanisms' resistance necessarily evolves according to the
state-of-the-art in security and notably under the emergence of new attacks. Under no circumstances shall TAGSYS be
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incorporating TAGSYS products.

TAGSYS disclaims any liability with respect to security for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that result
from any use of its products. It is further stressed that independent testing and verification by the person using the
product is particularly encouraged, especially in any application in which defective, incorrect, or insecure functioning
could result in damage to persons or property, denial of service, or loss of privacy.

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Read This First

Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of
products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications.

This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio P101-WIFI reader.

Audience

This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of
installing and using the product.

Conventions

Symbol Meaning

CAUTION: A note that advises users that a specific action could result in the loss of data or

damage the hardware.

WARNING: A note that advises users that a specific action may result in physical harm.

A note that provides additional information that helps the user perform a task or obtain the
best performance from the product.

If you need assistance

Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at:

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.tagsysrfid.com

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Contact for Comments

We welcome your feedback to help us provide high quality documentation.

For technical comments, please contact our welcome desk:

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Please remember to quote the Document Reference Number DOC12225A1, your job title and your
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Quality Issues

TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However,
should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service
representative using the dedicated Product Return Form.

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Table of Contents

PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY__________________________________________________ 2

READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3

AUDIENCE ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE________________________________________________________________ 3
CONTACT FOR COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________3
QUALITY ISSUES _______________________________________________________________________ 4

1 FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 7

1.1 GENERAL USE ____________________________________________________________________ 7

1.2 CARE AN D MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________ 7

1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 8

1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ________________________________________________________ 8

2 CERTIFICATION___________________________________________________________________ 9

2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH____________________________________________________________ 9

2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _____________________________________________________________ 9

2.2.1 IN EUROPE (CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES) _____________________________________________ 9

2.2.2 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE)_________________________________________________________ 10

2.2.3 IN CANADA _____________________________________________________________________ 11

2.3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES _____________________________________________________ 11

2.3.1 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF THE USES OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES) _______________ 11

2.3.2 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) ____________________________ 11

3 INTRODUCTION__________________________________________________________________ 12

3.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________ 12

3.2 DELIVERY _______________________________________________________________________ 13

4 USING THE WIFI INVENTORY READER ____________________________________________ 14

4.1 USING THE BATTERY PACKS ________________________________________________________ 14

4.2 WIFI COMMUNICATION INTERFACE___________________________________________________ 15

4.2.1 DEFAULT READER NETWORK SETTINGS _____________________________________________ 16

4.2.2 CONFIGURING THE READER NETWORK PARAMETERS __________________________________ 17

4.2.3 RESETTING THE WIFI COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ____________________________________ 19

4.3 USING THE WIFI INVENTORY READER ________________________________________________ 20

5 INVENTORY DEMO SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________ 22

5.1 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION __________________________________________________________ 22

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5.2 CONFIGURING THE POCKET PC _____________________________________________________ 22

5.3 INSTALLING THE DEMO SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________ 22

5.3.1 FILE DESCRIPTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 22

5.3.2 DATABASE.TXT FILE______________________________________________________________ 23

5.3.3 SEARCHLIST.TXT FILE ____________________________________________________________ 23

5.4 USING THE DEMO SOFTWARE _______________________________________________________ 24

5.4.1 STARTING A SIMPLE INVENTORY____________________________________________________ 24

5.4.2 INVENTORY WITH ITEM SEARCH ____________________________________________________ 25

5.4.3 INVENTORY WITH MISPLACED ITEM DETECTION _______________________________________ 26

5.4.4 SAVING INVENTORY RESULTS _____________________________________________________ 27

6 PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________________ 28

6.1 INSTALLING PX EXPLORER _________________________________________________________ 28

6.2 RUNNING PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________ 30

6.3 READING AND WRITING A TAG ______________________________________________________ 30

6.4 DOWNLOADING A FIRMWARE________________________________________________________ 31

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 33

8 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ________________________________________________________ 34

8.1 WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 34

8.2 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS __________________________________________________________ 34

8.2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ___________________________________________________________ 35

8.2.2 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS ____________________________________________ 35

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1 For Y our Safety

1.1 General Use

The WiFi Inventory Reader is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.
Please observe the following general tips:

 Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device,

use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.

 This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme

conditions, water may enter the circuitry.

 Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device in a

windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it away from
heaters and other heat sources.

 Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.

 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes soiled,

clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

1.2 Care and Maintenance

This device is a product of superior design and should be handled with care. The suggestions
below will further increase the lifetime of this device.

• Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode

electronic circuits.

• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.

• Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,

damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

• Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture
can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.

• Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may damage it.

• Handle the device with care. Shocks may break internal circuit boards.

• Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

Gently wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.

• Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.

• If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified
TAGSYS representative.

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1.3 Important Safety Information

1.3.1 Operating Environment

When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating position.

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2 Certification

2.1 Occupational Health

TAGSYS WiFi Inventory Reader has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the
European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and
similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to
evaluate the exposure level. The WiFi Inventory Reader has been also designed and tested to be
in conformity with Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) standards FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C:
(2001-01) and EN 50392:2004

2.2 Regulatory Notices

An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the WIFI Inventory Reader
connected to an antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country.

One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a distance of
10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA/m in Europe and 38 dBµA/m in US.

The WiFi Inventory Reader meets these limits.

2.2.1 In Europe (CE and RTTE Directives)

The WIFI Inventory Reader complies with the European EMC directive. (CE Declaration of
Conformity granted)

The WIFI Inventory Reader complies with the requirements of the Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/CE.

It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the WIFI Inventory Reader as described in
this User’s Guide or TAGSYS Documentation.

Any modification of the WIFI Inventory Reader is prohibited without the written consent of
TAGSYS. Unauthorized modification may void the conformity of the equipment to CE and RTTE
Directives and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

It is the responsibility of the CIT (Certified Integrators by TAGSYS) to install the WiFi

Inventory Reader as described in this User’s Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.

If the WiFi Inventory Reader is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility
of the manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this
product.

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2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive)

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WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b)

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 to that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS

47 CFR Section 15.21

CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed

written permission from TAGSYS SA. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment
authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

ANTENNA REQUIREMENT

47 CFR Section 15.203

CAUTION: Installation of the equipment with an improper antenna may void the equipment

authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

WARNING
FCC radiation exposure statement:

This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment has shown compliance with FCC’s Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. To maintain compliance follow the instructions below:

1/ this transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any or other antenna or
transmitter

2/ the WIFI Inventory Reader should only be worn against the body with the supplied accessories
(shoulder strap and belt clip) which were part of the SAR measurements.

The WiFi Inventory Reader has been designed to comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The system devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) The library system devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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2.2.3 In Canada

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

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

2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives

2.3.1 RoHS (Restriction of the uses of certain Hazardous Substances)

TAGSYS certifies that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC for the
restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments (RoHS) of the use of the following hazardous
substances:

• Lead

• Mercury

• Cadmium

• Hexavalent Chromium

• Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants

• Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants

This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors.

2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional
authorities.

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