Unitech RS700 User Manual

RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader

User’s Manual

400682G Version 2.0

Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the RS700 Smart RFID
Fixed Reader.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical
or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer, which
includes but is not limited to photocopying, recording, or information storage and
retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

© Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Unitech America Web site: http:\\www.unitech-adc.com

Unitech is a member of the Windows Embedded Partner
Program.

Unitech is a member of the Oracle Embedded Software
Licensing Program.

Unitech RFID readers support Microsoft BizTalk
Server for data collection.

All product and company names are trademarks, service marks or registered trade­marks of their respective owners.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 of the following
measures:

• Relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the con­nected receiver.

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

FCC Caution:

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

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 device and its antenna(s) must not be cohabited or operate in conjunction with
any other antenna(s) or transmitter(s).

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon­trolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satis­fying RF exposure compliance. Please follow the operation instructions in this manual
to main compliant with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. This fixed RFID
Terminal meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in fixed RFID operation.

RoHS Statement

This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of Hazardous Sub­stances) European Union regulations that set maximum concen­tration limits on hazardous materials used in electrical and
electronic equipment.

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About This Manual

Battery Notices

The RS700 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. However, the RS700 may not
start without an external power source due to battery discharge after extended stor­age periods. To charge the battery to full capacity, connect the RS700 with the AC
Adapter and charge the RS700 for at least 20 hours. To prevent data loss, do not
leave the battery uncharged for an extended period.

NOTE: Press the RS700 Backup Battery Switch before initially using the device.

NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are advised to replace every year or when 500

charge/discharge cycles achieved to guarantee optimal performance. It
is normal that the battery balloons or expands beyond one year or the
maximum of 500 cycles. Although it does not cause harm, it can not be
used again and must be disposed of according to the location's safe bat­tery disposal procedures.
If the performance decrease of greater than 20% in a Lithium-Ion bat­tery, the battery is at the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and
ensure the battery is disposed of properly.

The length of time that a battery power lasts depends on the battery type and how the
device is used. Conserve the battery life through the following:

• Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the bat­tery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a deep
one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-Ion battery does not cause harm
because there is no memory.

• Keep the lithium-Ion battery cool. Avoid a hot room. For prolonged storage,
keep the battery at a 40% charge level.

• Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an extended
period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be
at least shorter than half of the one with frequent recharges.

Battery Charge Notice

It is important to consider the environmental temperature whenever the Lithium-Ion
battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at room temperature or in a slightly
cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the temperature
range of 0°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F). Charging batteries outside of this specified tem­perature range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C, which will

increase the internal resistance to cause heat and make the batteries
unstable and unsafe. Please use a battery temperature detecting
device for a charger to ensure a safe charging temperature range.

Storage and Safety Notice

Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their
capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they
will require recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at tempera­tures between -20°C to 60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher
temperature ranges. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temper­ature ranges.

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Warranty

Unitech limited Warranty covers the following items:

• RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader - 1-year limited warranty.

• Please contact a regional Unitech office for further information regarding
Unitech’s extended warranty package.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. ii

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ................................................ ii

FCC Caution: ........................................................................................................................... ii

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement........................................................................................ ii

RoHS Statement...................................................................................................................... ii

Battery Notices ..................................................................................................................... iii

Battery Charge Notice ............................................................................................................ iii

Storage and Safety Notice...................................................................................................... iii

Warranty .................................................................................................................................. iv

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the RS700....................................................................................................... 1

Features................................................................................................................................... 1

Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 2

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A Tour of the RS700............................................................................................................ 3

Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 3

Top Panel ............................................................................................................................... 4

Bottom Panel .......................................................................................................................... 4

Connect Power ..................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

Installing Wi-Fi Antenna.................................................................................................... 6

Installing RFID Antenna (Optional)............................................................................... 7

Using the GPIO Interface .................................................................................................. 8

GPIO Pin Assignment............................................................................................................. 8

Mounting the RS700 ........................................................................................................... 9

Performing a Hardware Reset ...................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3

Making RFID Applications

Using Smart-Reader Server........................................................................................... 11

Opening Smart-Reader Server............................................................................................. 11

Controlling Smart-Reader Server Remotely ........................................................... 12

Installing Microsoft .NET Framework.................................................................................... 12

Installing the SRSRC Program ............................................................................................. 12

Using the Smart-Reader Server Remote Control ................................................................. 13

Configuring Antenna Port ..................................................................................................... 14

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Defining Smart Reader Behavior .......................................................................................... 15

Creating a New EC Spec................................................................................................. 16

Specifying Report Criteria................................................................................................ 17

Setting up Filter Rules ..................................................................................................... 18

Defining the EC Spec ........................................................................................................... 18

Subscribing the EC Spec...................................................................................................... 19

Redefining the Subscription.................................................................................................. 20

Viewing Data Collection Report ............................................................................................ 21

Viewing Server Log............................................................................................................... 22

Using the Application Programming Interface...................................................... 22

Connecting to BizTalk Server....................................................................................... 22

Connecting to Oracle Sensor Edge Server............................................................. 30

Chapter 4

Advanced Settings

Connecting to a LAN Network...................................................................................... 35

Obtaining an IP Address....................................................................................................... 35

Setting the System Time....................................................................................................... 36

Setting up Ethernet connection............................................................................................. 37

Connecting to a WLAN Network.................................................................................. 38

Managing your Wireless Profiles .......................................................................................... 41

Establishing Terminal-PC Connection...................................................................... 44

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................. 44

Additional Capabilities .......................................................................................................... 44

Connecting the terminal to Your Computer .......................................................................... 45

Using Microsoft ActiveSync to Exchange Files..................................................................... 46

Using Remote Control ..................................................................................................... 47

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Appendix A

System Specification

Appendix B

Support

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Chapter 1

Powerful System

• Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Operat­ing System.

• 520Mhz Intel PXA270 CE CPU.

System Memory

•64 MB SDRAM.

• 64 MB Flash ROM.

Power Supply

• External Power: 12V DC, 3A.

• 3800mAh Rechargeable Lithium­Ion Battery.

• Power-over-Ethernet.

RFID UHF Reader

• EPCglobal Class1 Gen2 Compli­ant.

• UHF Frequency: 860 - 960Mhz.

• Built-in RFID Middleware.

• Four Antenna Ports (TNC Connec­tor) and Eight Channels.

• Supports Dense Reader Mode
(DRM).

Communication

• USB 1.1 Client.

• Serial RS232.

• Ethernet 10/100Base-T.

• IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN,
CCX Compatible.

• Relay Outputs (2): Control for
Siren and Stacked Lamp.

Mounting System

• IP65 Environmental Sealing.

• Operation Temperature: -20ºC ­50ºC (-4ºF - 122ºF).

• Storage Temperature: -30ºC - 70ºC
(-22ºF - 158ºF).

• Uses Din Rail for Wall Mount
Installation.

Getting Started

Introducing the RS700

Thanks for purchasing the RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader. The RS700 is designed
for inventory visibility in the warehouse.

The RS700 is a compact, Windows CE 5.0 based stationary data collection terminal
with built-in Unitech RFID middleware that provides a Windows-based environment
for remote reader control and data filtering functions.

Features

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Package Contents

Please make sure the following contents are in the RS700 box. If anything appears
missing or damaged, please contact a Unitech representative.

Main Unit. AC Adapter. Power Cord. Ethernet Cable.

Power/RS232 Cable. USB Cable. GPIO Cable. Two AS103-M-3

Wi-Fi Antennas.

Unitech CD-ROM

(User Manual,

Quick Reference Guide

Software

).

Development

(Optional).

Unitech

Kit

GPX-

026XTPR8-763

RFID Antenna

(Optional).

CFD200-NL

Antenna Cable

(Optional).

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

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A Tour of the RS700

The following sections describe the main components of the RS700:

Front Panel

No. Component Description

1. Status Indicators. Indicates the RS700’s terminal operation status (left to right):

DATA - Red LED status indicator for data collection.
RFID - Yellow LED status indicator for the Smart-

Reader Server during normal operation.
PWR - Green LED status indicator for receiving

external power. (Also dim green LED for receiving
Backup Battery power.)

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Top Panel

No. Component Description

2. Wi-Fi Antenna Ports.

3. RFID Antenna Ports.

Wi-Fi ANT1, Wi-Fi ANT2 (left to right),
connects the RS700 to Wi-Fi Antennas for
wireless signal enhancement.

ANT1, ANT2, ANT3 and ANT4 (left to right)
connects the RS700 to RFID Antennas for
reading data stored on RFID tags.

Bottom Panel

No. Component Description

4. Backup Battery Switch. Press this switch to engage the Backup Battery.

5. GPIO Port. Use the GPIO Cable to connect the RS700 to
external controls such as LED indicator lamp, LCD
or motion sensor.

6. USB Port. Use the USB Cable to connect the RS700 to a
host computer and perform Microsoft ActiveSync.

7. Ethernet Port. Use the Ethernet Cable to connect the RS700 to a
wired Ethernet network.

8. DC Input Power Port

RS232 Port.

9. Reset Button. Use a stylus to press the button and reset the

CAUTION! Pressing the Reset Button erases current configuration settings and

reboots the RS700.

Use the Power/RS232 Cable to connect the
RS700 to an external power supply or to a
computer to perform configuration updates.

RS700.

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DATA RFID PWR

PWR+RS232

RESET

G

P

I

/0

BA

CKUP
SW

X

Y

Z[

Connect Power

An internal backup battery helps prevent data loss when the RS700 disconnects from
an external power source. The backup battery stores all data and system settings for
up to seven days. Connect power to the RS700 through the following:

NOTE: To adequately charge the backup battery, connect the RS700 to an

external power source and press the Backup Battery Switch. Charge the
RS700 for at least 20 hours. The backup battery begins charging as
soon as the RS700 connects to a power source.

1. Connect the Power/RS232 Cable to the PWR + RS232 Port, and rotate the
cable cap clockwise to secure the connection.

2. Insert the AC Adapter into the power jack of the Power/RS232 Cable.

3. Insert the Power Cord into the AC Adapter.

4. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

NOTE: The PWR LED on the RS700’s front panel lights up green when the

RS700 connects to a power source.

Once the RS700 connects to an external power source the device is ready for initial
setup to make connections and read RFID tags.

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Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

The RS700 contains two Antenna Ports for wireless signal enhancement and RFID
reading points.

Installing Wi-Fi Antenna

There are two Wi-Fi Antenna Ports on the RS700 (Wi-Fi ANT1 and Wi-Fi ANT2).
Install a Wi-Fi Antenna through the following:

1. Locate the Wi-Fi Antenna Ports on the RS700’s top
panel.

2. Connect a Wi-Fi Antenna to a desired Wi-Fi Antenna
Port, and rotate the antenna cap clockwise to secure
the connection.

3. Bend the Wi-Fi Antenna(s) to a 90-degree angle.

DATA RFID PWR

GP I/0

P

CKU

BA

SW

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PWR+RS232

RESET

Chapter 2 Using the Hardware

Installing RFID Antenna (Optional)

The RS700 has four RFID Antenna Ports (ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4) and two
removable protection caps on ANT2 and ANT3.

NOTE: Only remove the protective caps for installing RFID Antennas.

Install an RFID Antenna through the following:

1. Locate the RFID Antenna Ports on the RS700’s top panel.

2. If necessary, remove the protection caps on ANT2 and ANT3.

3. Connect the Antenna Cable to the desired RFID Antenna Port, and rotate the
cable cap clockwise to secure the connection.

4. Connect the other end of the Antenna Cable to the wall mounted RFID
Antenna, and rotate the cable cap clockwise to secure the connection.

NOTE: Refer to the RFID Antenna Installation guide for mounting the RFID

Antenna(s).

WARNING! To avoid radiation exposure, the RFID Antennas should be installed

and operated with minimum distance 1000mm away from the human
body.

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Pin1 . . . . . . . . . 10

DI X-1

DI X-2

RLXC

RLXNO

RLXNC

Using the GPIO Interface

Use the GPIO Cable to connect the RS700 to several external controls such as an
LED indicator lamp, LCD or motion sensor.

GPIO Pin Assignment

Connect two relay output and digital input signals with the 10-pin GPIO cable. Con­nect external devices through the following:

Pin Name Description

10. DI1-1. DIX: Digital Input (X=1; 2).

9. DI1-2.

8. DI2-1.

7. DI2-2.

DIX-1: Input Voltage (3.3V - 12V).
DIX-2: Ground.

6. RL1C. RLX: Relay (X=1; 2).

5. RL1NC.

4. RL1NO.

3. RL2C.

2. RL2NC.

1. RL2NO.

C: Common.
NC: Normal Close.
NO: Normal Open.

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Chapter 2 Using the Hardware

Mounting
Holes

Mounting
Holes

Mounting the RS700

The RS700 comes standard with a wall mounting kit for easy installation.

Mount the RS700 to a wall through the following:

• Plastic conical anchor (4) 3x25mm.

• Self-tapping screw (4) 3.5x19mm.

1. Locate the four mounting holes on the RS700.

2. Place the RS700 on the wall. Mark the mounting hole locations with a pen.

3. Remove the RS700 and drill four 1/4-inch wide holes at least one inch deep.

4. Insert the four plastic conical anchors into the holes.

5. Secure the RS700 to the wall with the four self-tapping screws, and insert them
into the plastic conical anchors.

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Chapter 2 Using the Hardware

Performing a Hardware Reset

Perform a reset if the RS700 freezes (i.e., no longer responds).

Resetting the RS700 erases all installed records, entries and programs; returning the
RS700 to default status. (Not even the date and time settings remain.) All settings
return to default mode. However, data stored in the flash storage or in an SD Card Slot
will remain intact. Use the remote control to access the SD folder on the RS700. See
Using Remote Control on page 47.

NOTE: During the next Microsoft ActiveSync operation, lost data can be

restored that was previously synchronized on the computer, or data can
be restored from a storage card.

Reset the RS700 through one of the following:

1. Use a stylus to press the reset button on the RS700’s bottom panel.

2. Reconnect the power supply, and reset the Backup Battery Switch to the on
position.

CAUTION! Pressing the Reset Button erases current configuration settings and

reboots the RS700. The RS700 returns to default mode. All registry
settings and all files (including hidden files) are returned to their origi­nal factory defaults.

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