RFID DEMO
APPLICATIONS
User Guide
72E-160038-08
RFID DEMO APPLICATIONS
USER GUIDE
72E-160038-08
Revision A
February 2020
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 5/2012 Initial release
-02 Rev A 2/2014 Add features and update figures in PowerSession chapter.
-03 Rev A 4/2015 Zebra Re-branding
-04 Rev A 3/2017 Add FX7500; removed references to the Registration window in chapters 4 and 5.
-05 Rev A 12/2017 Add FX9600
-06 Rev A 10/2018 Add ATR7000
-07 Rev A 4/2019 Add Beam Configuration Info for ATR7000
-08 Rev A 2/2020 Updated ATR7000 Antenna Configuration section.
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Table of Contents
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 3
For Australia Only ....................................................................................................................... 3
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 3
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 4
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter Descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 8
Notational Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 8
Related Documents .......................................................................................................................... 9
Service Information ........................................................................................................................... 9
Getting Started
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 10
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 10
RFID Sample Application
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Launching the RFID Sample Application ........................................................................................ 13
Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Capabilities ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration Menu Options ........................................................................................................... 16
Tag Storage Settings ................................................................................................................ 16
Antenna ..................................................................................................................................... 17
RF Mode ................................................................................................................................... 18
Singulation ................................................................................................................................ 18
Power On/Off Radio .................................................................................................................. 20
Reset to Factory Default ........................................................................................................... 20
Operations Menu Options ............................................................................................................... 21
Antenna Info .............................................................................................................................. 21
Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Access ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Triggers ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Management Menu Options ............................................................................................................ 35
Help Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 35
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Exit .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Tag Locator
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Tag Locator ........................................................................................................................... 37
Locating Tags Using a .csv File ...................................................................................................... 38
SessionOne
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Connecting to the RFID Reader ...................................................................................................... 41
Reading Tags .................................................................................................................................. 43
Main Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Tag Reads ................................................................................................................................. 45
Reader ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 46
Tag Details ................................................................................................................................ 46
RSSI / Direction / Zone ............................................................................................................. 46
Settings Tab .................................................................................................................................... 46
Appearance ............................................................................................................................... 48
Antenna Colors ......................................................................................................................... 48
RSSI Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 48
Read Settings ............................................................................................................................ 48
Autosave ................................................................................................................................... 48
Product Picture .......................................................................................................................... 49
Filters ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Tag Match Settings ................................................................................................................... 49
Tag Direction ............................................................................................................................. 49
RF Modes .................................................................................................................................. 49
Start Reading When .................................................................................................................. 50
Stop Reading After .................................................................................................................... 50
Low Level Stuff .......................................................................................................................... 50
Device Discovery ...................................................................................................................... 50
Autologin ................................................................................................................................... 50
PowerSession
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 51
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Connecting to the RFID Reader ...................................................................................................... 52
Reading Tags .................................................................................................................................. 54
Main Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 55
General Tag Reads Info ............................................................................................................ 55
Tag Reads Details ..................................................................................................................... 56
Reader Management ................................................................................................................ 57
Reader Info ............................................................................................................................... 57
Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Application Settings ................................................................................................................... 58
Optimization Mode .................................................................................................................... 60
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Reader Settings ........................................................................................................................ 60
Software Update for Multiple Readers ............................................................................................ 64
Utilizing PowerSession with ATR7000 ............................................................................................ 66
Reading Tags with an ATR7000 Using PowerSession ............................................................. 66
Custom Application of ATR7000 Antenna Sequence Settings ................................................. 69
RapidRead
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 71
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Options ............................................................................................................................................ 74
RapidRead Tag File ........................................................................................................................ 76
Using RapidRead ............................................................................................................................ 77
RapidRead Lite ............................................................................................................................... 78
Summary Screen ...................................................................................................................... 78
Detail Screen ............................................................................................................................. 79
RapidRead Full ............................................................................................................................... 80
Summary Screen ...................................................................................................................... 80
Detail Screen ............................................................................................................................. 81
Gieger Counter .......................................................................................................................... 82
RapidRead Scan ............................................................................................................................. 84
Summary Screen ...................................................................................................................... 84
Detail Screen ............................................................................................................................. 85
RapidRead Write ............................................................................................................................. 86
RFID Demo Application for Android
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 89
RFID Demo Application for iOS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 90
Index ......................................................................................................................................................91
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About This Guide
Introduction
The
RFID Demo Applications User Guide
demonstrate the capabilities of Zebra fixed and hand-held RFID readers and how these features can be used in
everyday applications.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
provides general instructions for using sample applications which
• Getting Started introduces the
and hand-held RFID readers.
• RFID Sample Application provides an overview of the RFID application CS_RFID3Sample6.exe which
assists application developers in developing custom applications for hand-held RFID devices.
• Tag Locator describes the Tag Locator application which is used on hand-held RFID devices to detect the
relative position of tags.
• SessionOne describes the SessionOne PC-based application used to discover and connect to Zebra fixed
and hand-held RFID readers, specifically the FX7400,
MC9x90-Z.
• PowerSession describes PowerSession, a multi-reader, PC-based application used to discover and
connect to Zebra fixed and hand-held RFID readers, specifically the FX7400,
MC3x90-Z, MC9x90-Z, and ATR7000.
• RapidRead describes RapidRead, an application used on hand-held readers to demonstrate inventory,
asset counting, tag writing and item locating, specifically the MC3x90-Z, and MC9x90-Z.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics
are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
RFID demo applications which demonstrate the capabilities of Zebra fixed
FX7500, FX9500, FX9600, MC3x90-Z, and
FX7500, FX9500, FX9600,
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• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
• bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.
* Indicates Default
Related Documents
Refer to the
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Product Reference Guide
Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:
www.zebra.com/support.
When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number
*Baud Rate 9600
for the fixed or hand-held RFID reader for product-specific information.
Feature/Option
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will
be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved
shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for
support.
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Getting Started
Introduction
The RFID demo applications demonstrate the capabilities of Zebra fixed and hand-held readers. This guide
provides specific information about the following applications:
• RFID Sample Application
• Tag Locator
• SessionOne
• PowerSession
• RapidRead
System Requirements
Table 1 includes system requirements for the RFID demo applications.
Table 1 RFID Demo Application Requirements
Demo Application Devices Supported Application Type OS Requirement
RFID Sample
Application
Tag Locator MC3090-Z,
SessionOne FX7400,
MC3090-Z,
MC3190-Z,
MC9090-Z, MC9190-Z
MC3190-Z,
MC9090-Z, MC9190-Z
FX7500,
FX9500, FX9600,
MC3090-Z,
MC3190-Z,
MC9090-Z, MC9190-Z
Hand-held application Windows Mobile 6.x
Hand-held application Windows Mobile 6.x
Single reader application Windows XP 32-bit, 64-bit;
Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
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Getting Started
Table 1 RFID Demo Application Requirements
Demo Application Devices Supported Application Type OS Requirement
PowerSession FX7400,
FX9500, FX9600,
MC3090-Z,
MC3190-Z,
MC9090-Z, MC9190-Z
ATR7000
RapidRead MC3090-Z,
MC3190-Z,
MC9090-Z, MC9190-Z
FX7500
,
Multi-reader application Windows XP 32-bit, 64-bit;
Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
Hand-held application Windows Mobile 6.x
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RFID Sample Application
Introduction
The RFID Application CS_RFID3Sample6.exe provides an overview of how the application works and assists
application developers in developing custom applications.
The RFID hand-held reader can read, write, lock, kill, and program Gen2 tags. Each tag contains the EPC number
(64 or 96 bits), CRC, and kill code. The hand-held reader can also collect data by decoding in-range EPC Gen2
RFID tags.
Initiating the read command within the sample application causes the hand-held reader to interrogate all RFID tags
within the radio frequency (RF) field of view. The reader captures data from each new tag and adds it to the list box
in the
EPC ID window. Select Stop Read to stop interrogating tags.
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RFID Sample Application
Launching the RFID Sample Application
Select RFID Demo in the Start menu to start the RFID sample application.
Figure 1 RFID Demo Icon
Figure 2 RFID Sample Application Window
In the sample application window:
• Tap the Start Reading button to initiate the tag read. Tap Stop Reading to terminate tag reading.
• Use the Mem Bank drop-down to select a tag memory bank to read. The default memory bank is EPC
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(None). Other options are TID, Reserved, and User.
Connection
Tap Connection to display the reader IP and port number.
Figure 3 Connection Window
RFID Sample Application
Select
Disconnect to disconnect the reader.
Capabilities
Select Menu > Capabilities to view the capabilities of the connected reader.
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Figure 4 Capabilities Window
RFID Sample Application
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RFID Sample Application
Configuration Menu Options
The Configuration menu includes the following options:
• Tag Storage Settings
• Antenna
• RF Mode
• Singulation
• Power On/Off Radio
• Reset to Factory Defaults
Tag Storage Settings
Select Menu > Config > Tag Storage Settings to view/configure tag storage settings.
Figure 5 Tag Storage Settings Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Maximum Tag Count - The maximum number of tags to store in the DLL.
• Max Tag ID Length - The maximum tag length.
• Max Size of Memory Bank - Storage to allocate for the memory bank's data.
• Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes.
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RFID Sample Application
Antenna
Select Menu > Config > Antenna to view/configure the antenna.
Figure 6 Antenna Configuration Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields.
• Receive Sensitivity (dB) - Lists the reader-supported values for the selected antenna.
• Transmit Power (dBm) - Lists the reader-supported values for the selected antenna.
• Hop Table Index - Updates the Hop Frequency list with its corresponding frequencies.
• Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes.
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RFID Sample Application
RF Mode
Select Menu > Config > RF Mode to view/configure the RF mode for each antenna.
Figure 7 RF Mode Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields.
• Tari Value - TARI specified in nsec.
• RF Mode Table - RF mode table configured for the current antenna.
• Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes.
Singulation
Select Menu > Config > Singulation to view/configure the singulation control settings for each antenna.
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RFID Sample Application
Figure 8 Singulation Control Settings Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields.
• Session - The session number for the inventory operation.
• Tag Population - The approximate tag population in the RF field of the antenna.
• Tag Transit Time - The time in milliseconds that the tag typically remains in the RF field of the antenna.
• State Aware - Indicates if the antenna performs state aware or state unaware singulation.
• Inventory State - Select a tag of state A or B. Valid only for State Aware singulation
• SL Flag - Valid only for State Aware singulation
• Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes.
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RFID Sample Application
Power On/Off Radio
Select Menu > Config > Power On/Off Radio to change the power settings of the RFID radio.
Figure 9 Radio Power Settings Menu
Reset to Factory Default
Select Menu > Config > Reset to Factory Default to restore the default reader configuration.
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Operations Menu Options
The Operations menu includes the following options:
• Antenna Info
• Filter
• Access
• Triggers
Antenna Info
Select Menu > Operations > Antenna Info to view/configure the list of antennas that can be used for
inventory/access operations.
Figure 10 Antenna Info Window
RFID Sample Application
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RFID Sample Application
Filter
Select Menu > Operations > Filter to view/configure the following filters:
• Pre-Filter
• Post-Filter
• Access-Filter
Pre-Filter
Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Pre-Filter to view/configure pre-filters.
Figure 11 PreFilter Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields.
• Memory Bank - Memory bank on which the filter is applied.
• Offset - The first (msb) bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask.
• Tag Pattern - The pattern against which to compare the specified memory bank.
• Filter Action - Select the required filter action. For more information, refer to the Gen2 specification
available at: www.epcglobalinc.org/standards/.
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RFID Sample Application
Post-Filter
Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Post-Filter to view/configure post-filters.
Figure 12 PostFilter Window
This window includes the following fields:
• Memory Bank - Memory bank on which the filter is applied.
• Offset - The first (msb) bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask.
• Tag Pattern - The pattern against which to compare the specified memory bank.
• Tag Mask - The bit mask to facilitate bit wise filtering.
• Match Pattern - Select the tag pattern to match (A, B, both, or neither).
Access-Filter
Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Access-Filter to view/configure the access-filters.
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Figure 13 AccessFilter Window
RFID Sample Application
See Post-Filter on page 23 for field descriptions.
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RFID Sample Application
Access
Select Menu > Operations > Access to perform the following access operations.
Figure 14 Access Menu
The
Access menu includes the following options:
• Read
• Write
• Lock
• Kill
• Block Write
• Block Erase
To perform an access option on a single tag, right-click the tag in the list of read tags on the main window to invoke
the tag’s context menu.
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Figure 15 Tag Context Menu
RFID Sample Application
Access Operation Windows
The access operation windows include the following fields. Set options as required in the various parameter
windows. Not all windows include all options.
• Tag ID - The name of the selected tag.
• Password - Set a password before performing any access operation (except Kill).
• Memory Bank - Select the memory bank (Reserved, EPC, TID, User)
• Offset - Offset of the first word to read from the selected memory bank.
• Length - Tag/data length.
• Write Data - The data to write to the selected tag (Write window only).
• Lock Privilege - Access options for the selected tag (Write window only):
• None - The can not change the lock privilege of the particular memory bank.
• Read_Write - The user can read and write to the tag.
• Perma_Lock - Permanent lock.
• Perma_Unlock - Permanent unlock.
• Unlock - The user can unlock the tag for writing.
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RFID Sample Application
Figure 16 Read Access Operation Window
Figure 17 Write / Block-Write Access Operation Window
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RFID Sample Application
Figure 18 Lock Access Operation Window
Figure 19 Kill Access Operation Window
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RFID Sample Application
Figure 20 Block Erase Access Operation Window
Triggers
Select Menu > Operations > Trigger to view/configure the following triggers:
• Start Trigger
• Stop Trigger
• Report Trigger
Start Trigger
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