Technology Solutions 1128 User Manual
1128 UHF Reader User Guide
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Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader ....................................................................................................... 4
3 Alternative configuration of the 1128 UHF Reader ....................................................................... 5
4 Using the UHF Reader ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Battery Installation or Removal............................................................................................... 6
4.2 Antenna Installation or Removal.......................................................................................... 10
4.3 Locking the Antenna ............................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Charging and Micro USB Connection .................................................................................. 12
4.4.1 Connecting the Micro USB cable ................................................................................. 12
4.4.2 Reader orientation when using Micro USB Cable ....................................................... 13
4.5 Button Operation .................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.1 Primary Button Click and Hold - UHF Transponder Read ........................................... 14
4.5.2 Secondary Button Double Click and Hold – Barcode Scan ........................................ 14
4.6 Reading Transponders ......................................................................................................... 15
4.7 Status LED............................................................................................................................. 16
5 Bluetooth Connection ................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Compatible Apple product models: ...................................................................................... 17
5.2 Other compatible products: ................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Setting up a Bluetooth connection with an Apple product ................................................. 18
5.4 View list of Bluetooth Devices (iOS 5).................................................................................. 18
5.5 View list of Bluetooth Devices (iOS 6).................................................................................. 20
5.6 Pair with TSL Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................ 21
6 Software Development ................................................................................................................. 24
7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 25
7.1 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 25
7.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 25
8 Regulatory information ................................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Information to the user – FCC .............................................................................................. 26
8.2 Information to the user – Industry Canada ......................................................................... 26
9 Health and Safety Recommendations ......................................................................................... 27
10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ............................................................... 28
11 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 28
History
Version
Date
Modifications
1.00
20/02/13
Document Creation
1.02
01/03/13
General revisions to content
1.03
11/03/13
General revisions to content
1.04
02/04/13
Approvals information added, LED functions updated
1.05
01/05/13
Formatting revisions
1.06
20/05/13
Regulatory information updated.
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1 Introduction
Technology Solutions’ 1128 UHF Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand
alone or paired with a Bluetooth host. It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC
Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders.
2 Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader
Figure 1: Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader
LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASER
PRODUCT. LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN.
LASER KLASSE 2. LUMIÈRE
LASER NE PAS REGARDER
DANS LE FAISCEAU. APPAREIL
À LASER DE CLASSE 2.
630-670nm 1mW
Status LEDs
Trigger Button
UHF Antenna with
2D Imager
Micro USB connector
Antenna release latch
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3 Alternative configuration of the 1128 UHF Reader
Figure 2: Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader
Status LEDs
Trigger Button
Micro USB connector
Antenna release latch
UHF Antenna
Slimline Grip
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4 Using the UHF Reader
4.1 Battery Installation or Removal
The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB lead and therefore is unlikely to need to be
changed once installed. To access the battery compartment the grip handle must first be removed.
Figure 3: Remove handle
The battery compartment has a release latch. The direction to push is shown in the diagram below.
Figure 4: Handle release latch operation
Handle release slider
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Figure 5: Slide handle off
Figure 6: Remove Battery Cover
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The battery contacts need to be face down at the top of the battery to meet the contacts
shown in the image below.
Figure 7: Battery Placement
Figure 8: Battery in position
Battery
contacts
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Once the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are:
Align the battery cover using the indents in the cover to the pips on the case
Push the battery cover down into position
Slide the grip handle back onto the main unit
The release latches will audibly ‘click’ to indicate the grip handle is securely in place
Figure 9: Replace Battery Cover
Figure 10: Slide handle on
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