RD5000 RFID Reader
Integrator Guide
RD5000 RFID Integrator Guide
72E-109786-02
Rev A
May 2016
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 10/2006 Initial Release
1/2008 Added External Antenna
Software Update Version 1.1
Updated Chapter 5, Wireless Applications
Added new Demo Application in Chapter 7
Replaced Chapter 8, Bluetooth Setup
-02 Rev A
5/2016 Rebranding
Table of Contents
Warranty............................................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History.................................................................................................................................... ii
About This Guide
Introduction........................................................................................................................................... xi
Documentation Set ......................................................................................................................... xi
Configurations....................................................................................................................................... xii
Chapter Descriptions............................................................................................................................ xiii
Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... xiii
Related Documents and Software........................................................................................................ xiv
Service Information............................................................................................................................... xiv
Support Information ........................................................................................................................ xiv
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Reader ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Connections and Ports ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Installing and Removing the Battery .................................................................................................... 1-5
Installing the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Removing/Replacing the Main Battery ........................................................................................... 1-6
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................................ 1-7
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ............................................................... 1-7
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
Serial Communications .................................................................................................................. 1-8
Charging Spare Batteries .................................................................................................................... 1-9
Connect a USB Cable .......................................................................................................................... 1-10
Connect an External Antenna .............................................................................................................. 1-11
Starting the Reader .............................................................................................................................. 1-13
Host Computer Display Setup ........................................................................................................ 1-13
Checking Battery Status ...................................................................................................................... 1-13
Battery Management ........................................................................................................................... 1-13
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Battery Saving Tips ........................................................................................................................ 1-13
Status Icons (Windows CE 5.0) ........................................................................................................... 1-14
Resetting the Reader ........................................................................................................................... 1-15
Performing a Warm Boot ............................................................................................................... 1-15
Performing a Cold Boot .................................................................................................................. 1-16
Chapter 2: Installation
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
RD5000 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Mounting Location .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing The Mounting Brackets ................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing The Shock Isolators on The Mounting Brackets ............................................................. 2-6
Locally Fabricated Mounting Platform ............................................................................................ 2-7
Mounting Platform Fabrication ................................................................................................. 2-7
Installing The Shock Isolators on The Locally Fabricated Mounting Platform ............................... 2-8
Mounting The Reader .................................................................................................................... 2-9
Mounting on The Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................... 2-9
External Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3: Accessories
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Spare Battery Charging with the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ............................................... 3-4
Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter ........................................................................................... 3-5
Inserting and Removing a Battery .................................................................................................. 3-5
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 3-6
Charging Cable .................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Charging Cable With Serial Communications ...................................................................................... 3-8
USB Communications Cable ............................................................................................................... 3-9
USB Connection Setup (Windows CE 5.0) .................................................................................... 3-9
USB Connection Setup (Windows CE 5.0) .................................................................................... 3-10
External Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 3-11
Chapter 4: ActiveSync
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Installing ActiveSync ............................................................................................................................ 4-1
Connect the RD5000 USB Communications Cable ............................................................................. 4-2
Setting Up an ActiveSync Connection (with no Partnership) on the Host Computer ........................... 4-2
Setting up a Partnership ................................................................................................................ 4-6
RFID Reader Setup ............................................................................................................................. 4-11
USB Connection Setup (Windows CE 5.0) .................................................................................... 4-11
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Chapter 5: Wireless Applications
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Signal Strength Icon ............................................................................................................................ 5-2
Turning the WLAN Radio On and Off .................................................................................................. 5-3
Windows CE 5.0 with Fusion 2.4 and Higher ................................................................................. 5-3
Find WLANs Application ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Profile Editor Wizard ............................................................................................................................ 5-5
Profile ID ........................................................................................................................................ 5-5
Operating Mode ............................................................................................................................. 5-6
Ad-Hoc ........................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Authentication ................................................................................................................................ 5-9
Tunneled Authentication ................................................................................................................ 5-9
User Certificate Selection .............................................................................................................. 5-11
User Certificate Installation ...................................................................................................... 5-11
Server Certificate Selection ........................................................................................................... 5-12
Credential Cache Options .............................................................................................................. 5-13
User Name ............................................................................................................................... 5-15
Password ....................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Advanced Identity .......................................................................................................................... 5-16
Encryption ...................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Key Entry Page ........................................................................................................................ 5-18
Passkey Dialog ........................................................................................................................ 5-18
IP Address Entry ............................................................................................................................ 5-19
Transmit Power .............................................................................................................................. 5-21
Battery Usage ................................................................................................................................ 5-22
Manage Profiles Application .......................................................................................................... 5-22
Changing Profiles ..................................................................................................................... 5-23
Editing a Profile ........................................................................................................................ 5-24
Creating a New Profile ............................................................................................................. 5-24
Deleting a Profile ...................................................................................................................... 5-24
Ordering Profiles ...................................................................................................................... 5-25
Export a Profile ........................................................................................................................ 5-25
Wireless Status Application ................................................................................................................. 5-25
Signal Strength Window ................................................................................................................. 5-26
Current Profile Window .................................................................................................................. 5-27
IPv4 Status Window ....................................................................................................................... 5-28
Wireless Log Window .................................................................................................................... 5-30
Saving a Log .................................................................................................................. .......... 5-30
Clearing the Log ....................................................................................................................... 5-30
Versions Window ........................................................................................................................... 5-30
Wireless Diagnostics Application ......................................................................................................... 5-31
ICMP Ping Window ........................................................................................................................ 5-32
Trace Route Window ..................................................................................................................... 5-33
Known APs Window .............................................................................................................. ......... 5-33
Options ................................................................................................................................................ 5-34
Operating Mode Filtering ............................................................................................................... 5-34
Regulatory Options ........................................................................................................................ 5-35
Band Selection ............................................................................................................................... 5-36
System Options .............................................................................................................................. 5-36
Change Password .......................................................................................................................... 5-37
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Export ............................................................................................................................................. 5-38
Persistence .......................................................................................................................................... 5-39
Registry Settings .................................................................................................................................. 5-39
Log On/Off Application ......................................................................................................................... 5-40
User Already Logged In ................................................................................................................. 5-40
No User Logged In ......................................................................................................................... 5-40
Chapter 6: Application Deployment for WinCE 5.0
Software Installation on Development PC ........................................................................................... 6-1
Required System Configurations ................................................................................................... 6-2
DCP for RD5000 ............................................................................................................................ 6-2
To install the DCP for RD5000: ................................................................................................ 6-3
Components ............................................................................................................................. 6-3
Platform SDK ................................................................................................................................. 6-4
Symbol Mobility Developer Kits ..................................................................................................... 6-5
SMDK for C Contents and Locations ....................................................................................... 6-6
SMDK Patch for RD5000 ............................................................................................................... 6-6
Installing Other Development Software ......................................................................................... 6-6
Software Updates .......................................................................................................................... 6-6
Deployment .......................................................................................................................................... 6-7
ActiveSync ..................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Adding Programs ................................................................................................................................. 6-9
Adding a Program from the Internet ............................................................................................... 6-9
Creating Hex Images ........................................................................................................................... 6-10
Starting Terminal Configuration Manager ...................................................................................... 6-11
Defining Script Properties .............................................................................................................. 6-13
Creating The Script For The Hex Image ........................................................................................ 6-14
Opening a New or Existing Script ............................................................................................ 6-14
Copying Components to the Script .......................................................................................... 6-15
Saving the Script ...................................................................................................................... 6-15
Building the Image ......................................................................................................................... 6-15
Downloading Partitions to the RFID Reader ........................................................................................ 6-16
Software Upgrade Using The OSUpdate Utility ................................................................................... 6-16
Flash Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 6-17
FFS Partitions ................................................................................................................................ 6-17
Working with FFS Partitions ........................................................................................................... 6-17
RegMerge.dll ............................................................................................................................ 6-17
CopyFiles ................................................................................................................................. 6-18
Non-FFS Partitions ........................................................................................................................ 6-18
AirBEAM Smart .................................................................................................................................... 6-19
AirBEAM Package Builder ............................................................................................................. 6-19
AirBEAM Smart Client .................................................................................................................... 6-19
AirBEAM License ..................................................................................................................... 6-20
Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client .................................................................................... 6-20
Packages(1) Tab ...................................................................................................................... 6-20
Packages(2) Tab ...................................................................................................................... 6-21
Server Tab ............................................................................................................................... 6-21
Misc(1) Tab .............................................................................................................................. 6-22
Misc(2) Tab ...................................................................................................................
........... 6-23
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Misc(3) Tab .............................................................................................................................. 6-24
Synchronizing with the Server ....................................................................................................... 6-25
Manual Synchronization ........................................................................................................... 6-25
Automatic Synchronization ...................................................................................................... 6-25
AirBEAM Staging ........................................................................................................................... 6-26
Chapter 7: RFID Applications
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
RFIDSocketBridge ............................................................................................................................... 7-2
RFIDSocketBridge Registry File .............................................................................................. 7-2
RFIDDemo Application ........................................................................................................................ 7-3
Using RFIDDemo to Read Tags From a Remote Reader ............................................................. 7-3
Using RFIDDemo to Forward/Log Tags to Remote Device ........................................................... 7-4
Launching the RFIDDemo Application ................................................................................................. 7-5
File Menu Options .......................................................................................................................... 7-6
About .............................................................................................................................................. 7-6
Device Settings .............................................................................................................................. 7-7
Reader Device Settings: .......................................................................................................... 7-7
Tag Logging ............................................................................................................................. 7-7
Registry Settings Description ................................................................................................... 7-8
MPS Settings ................................................................................................................................. 7-12
Reader MPS Settings: ............................................................................................................. 7-12
Proximity Initiated Tag Read .......................................................................................................... 7-13
Motion Initiated Tag Read .............................................................................................................. 7-13
Tag Access Parameters ................................................................................................................. 7-14
Reader Settings: ...................................................................................................................... 7-14
Program Tag .................................................................................................................................. 7-16
Reader Program Tag Settings: ................................................................................................ 7-16
Lock Options .................................................................................................................................. 7-18
Reader Lock Option Settings: .................................................................................................. 7-18
Tag Locking ............................................................................................................................. 7-19
Read Tags ..................................................................................................................................... 7-21
Test Applications and Utilities .............................................................................................................. 7-22
Host Computer Display Setup ........................................................................................................ 7-22
Launching the RFID Test Utilities .................................................................................................. 7-22
RFIDFlash Utility .................................................................................................................................. 7-24
AtmelFlasher Utility .............................................................................................................................. 7-26
Launching the GeminiRFID Demo Application .................................................................................... 7-28
Reading Tags ................................................................................................................................. 7-29
Selecting Tags ............................................................................................................................... 7-30
Clearing the Display ....................................................................................................................... 7-30
Saving Tag Data ............................................................................................................................ 7-31
File Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 7-31
About ........................................................................................................................................ 7-32
Log ........................................................................................................................................... 7-32
Reboot ..................................................................................................................................... 7-32
Settings .................................................................................................................................... 7-33
Gen2 Operational Settings ....................................................................................................... 7-34
Exit ........................................................................................................................................... 7-34
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Mode Menu .................................................................................................................................... 7-35
Inventory .................................................................................................................................. 7-35
Locate Tag ............................................................................................................................... 7-35
Program Tag ............................................................................................................................ 7-36
Chapter 8: Bluetooth Setup
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Adaptive Frequency Hopping .............................................................................................................. 8-2
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 8-2
Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off ................................................................................... 8-3
Disable Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 8-3
Enable Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................ 8-3
Bluetooth Power States ................................................................................................................. 8-4
Cold Boot ................................................................................................................................. 8-4
Warm Boot ............................................................................................................................... 8-4
Suspend ................................................................................................................................... 8-4
Bluetooth Profiles ................................................................................................................................. 8-5
Modes .................................................................................................................................................. 8-6
Wizard Mode .................................................................................................................................. 8-6
Explorer Mode ................................................................................................................................ 8-9
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) .......................................................................................................... 8-10
Bonding with Discovered Device(s) ......................................................................................... 8-11
Renaming a Bonded Device .................................................................................................... 8-12
Deleting a Bonded Device ....................................................................................................... 8-13
Accepting a Bond ..................................................................................................................... 8-14
Discovering Services ........................................................................................................................... 8-15
File Transfer Services .................................................................................................................... 8-16
Create New File or Folder ........................................................................................................ 8-16
Delete File ................................................................................................................................ 8-17
Get File .................................................................................................................................... 8-17
Put File ..................................................................................................................................... 8-17
Connect to Internet Using Access Point ........................................................................................ 8-17
OBEX Object Push Services .......................................................................................................... 8-18
Send a Picture ......................................................................................................................... 8-18
Headset Services ........................................................................................................................... 8-19
Serial Port Services ....................................................................................................................... 8-20
Personal Area Network Services ................................................................................................... 8-20
Bluetooth Settings ................................................................................................................................ 8-21
Device Info Tab .............................................................................................................................. 8-21
Services Tab ................................................................................................................................. 8-22
Dial-Up Networking Service ..................................................................................................... 8-22
File Transfer Service ................................................................................................................ 8-23
OBEX Object Push Service ..................................................................................................... 8-24
................................................................................................................................................. 8-24
Personal Area Networking Service .......................................................................................... 8-24
Serial Port Service ................................................................................................................... 8-25
Headset Service ....................................................................................................................... 8-25
Security Tab ................................................................................................................................... 8-26
Discovery Tab ................................................................................................................................ 8-27
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Virtual COM Port Tab ..................................................................................................................... 8-28
Miscellaneous Tab ......................................................................................................................... 8-29
Tag Logging Setup Using RFID Demo Example ................................................................................. 8-30
Chapter 9: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Maintaining the RFID reader ................................................................................................................ 9-1
Battery Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 9-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 9-2
RFID Reader .................................................................................................................................. 9-2
Bluetooth Connection ..................................................................................................................... 9-4
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ................................................................................................... 9-4
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... A-1
RFID Reader .................................................................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B: Motion Sensor Parameters
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... B-1
API Calls .............................................................................................................................................. B-1
Possible Extensions ............................................................................................................................. B-2
Parameter Details ................................................................................................................................ B-3
Index
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about settin g up and con fig u rin g RD5 000 RFID reader and accessories.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens.
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the RD5000 RFID reader is divided into guides that prov ide information for specific user
needs.
•
Microsoft Application Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.
•
Symbol Application Guide - describes how to use Zebra developed applications.
•
RD5000 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) - describes how to use the RD5000 RFID reader and provides the
regulatory information.
•
RD5000 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the RD5000 RFID reader and the accessories.
•
SMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications.
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NOTE The RD5000 User Guide information is presented in the Quick Start Guide.
Configurations
This guide covers the following configurations:
Configuration Radios Memory
RD5000 WLAN: 802.11a/b/g
WPAN: Bluetooth
64 MB RAM
64 MB Flash
Data
Capture
RFID
Operating
System
Windows
CE 5.0
Other
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides information on charging the RFID reader battery and resetting.
•
Chapter 2, Installation, provides information on installing and setting up the reader.
•
Chapter 3, Accessories, describes the accessories available for the RFID reader and how to set up power
connections and battery charging capabilities, where applicable.
•
Chapter 4, ActiveSync, provides instructions on installing ActiveSync and setting up a partnership between
the RFID reader and a host computer.
•
Chapter 5, Wireless Applications, provides instructions using and configuring the reader on a wireless
network.
•
Chapter 6, Application Deployment for WinCE 5.0, describes the application deployment for WinCE 5.0.
•
Chapter 7, RFID Applications, describes RFID applications, and procedures for deploying applications.
•
Chapter 8, Bluetooth Setup, describes Bluetooth setup procedures and features.
About This Guide xiii
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Chapter 9, Maintenance & Troubleshooting, includes instructions on cleaning and storing the RFID reader,
and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during RFID reader operation.
•
Chapter A, Technical Specifications, includes the technical specifications for the RFID reader
•
Chapter B, Motion Sensor Parameters, describes the Motion/Proximity sensor setting for the RFID reader.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
•
“RFID Reader”, “reader” or “mobile computer” refers to the Zebra RD5000 RFID reader.
•
Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this guide
• Related documents and links
•
Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• 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 seq ue nt ial.
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
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Related Documents and Software
The following documents provide more information about the RD5000 RFID reader.
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RD5000 Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-89955-xx
•
RD5000 Integrator Guide, p/n 72-89956-xx
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Symbol Application Guide for Symbol Devices, p/n 72E-68901-xx
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Microsoft Applications for Mobile and WinCE 5.0 User Guide, p/n 72E-78456-xx
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Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) Help File, p/n 72E-38880-03
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Symbol Mobility Developer Kits, available at: http://support.symbol.com
•
RD5000 RFID Reader DCP Update, available at: http://support.symbol.com.
•
Device Configuration Package and Platform SDK for 9090c50 (for RD5000 with Windows CE 5.0), available
at: http://support.symbol.com.
•
ActiveSync software, available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://support.symbol.com.
Service Information
If an equipment problem occurs, contact the appropriate regional Support Center for contact information. Before
calling, locate the model number and serial number.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk
through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the
Support Center will request samples of bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the equipment may need to be returned for servicing. If that is
necessary, specific directions will be provided.
NOTE 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.
Support Information
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Support Center. Contact
information is provided on the Zebra contact web site go to: http://www.zebra.com/support
If the Zebra product was purchased from a Zebra Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the RD5000 RFID reader, explains how to charge the battery and how to start
the reader.
Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 provides the reader parts location and Fig ure 1-2 on page 1- 3 provides the locations of the
reader ports and connectors. Table 1-1 lists the reader ports and connectors.
A list of the accessories is provided in Table 1-2.
Unpacking the Reader
Carefully remove all protective material from around the reader and save the shipping container for later use.
Verify that all equipment was received:
•
RD5000 RFID reader
•
Lithium-ion battery
•
Shock Isolators and mounting hardware
•
QRG (Quick Reference Guide)
Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or if any equipment is damaged, contact the
Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See Service Information on page xiv for contact information.
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Door
Latch
Proximity
Sensor
Battery
Door
Battery
LED
Power
Button
Error
LED
RFID
Antenna
Figure 1-1
RD5000 RFID Reader
Connections and Ports
The RD5000 RFID reader has connections for:
•
Power input (battery charging) and serial communication
•
USB communication
•
External antenna
Getting Started 1 - 3
LAN Antenna
USB Port Cover
External Power,
Battery Charging and
Serial Communications
External Antenna
Connector
mini-USB Port
Termination
Resistor/Cover
Figure 1-2
Table 1-1
Port/Connectors Description
RD5000 RFID Reader Ports/Connectors and Antenna Locations
RD5000 RFID Reader Ports/Connections
Power/Serial Connection for external power, battery charging and serial communications.
USB Client USB client connection.
External Antenna Supports one external antenna.
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Accessories
Table 1-2 lists the RD5000 accessories.
Table 1-2
Power Supply Provides battery charging power and external power.
Spare lithium-ion battery Replacement battery.
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Charges up to four spare batteries.
Universal Battery Charger
Adapter
Charging Cable Connects to the power supply to provide battery charging power.
Charging Cable with Serial
Communications
USB Communications Cable Connects to the USB mini connector to provide USB communications.
External Antenna Provides a remotely mounted antenna location.
Software Symbol Mobility Developer Kits available at: http://support.symbol.com.
RD5000 Accessories
Accessory Description
Adapts the UBC for use with the reader batteries.
Connects to the power supply and the battery charging and serial
communications connector to provide battery charging power. This cable
also has a 9-pin serial connector.
RD5000 RFID Reader DCP Update, available at:
http://support.symbol.com.
Device Configuration Package and Platform SDK for 9090c50 (for
RD5000 with Windows CE 5.0), available at:
http://support.symbol.com.
Getting Started
In order to start using the reader for the first time:
•
Install the main battery
•
Charge the main battery and backup battery
•
Start the reader
•
Configure the reader
The main battery can be charged before or after it is installed. Use one of the spare battery chargers to charge the
main battery (out of the reader) or the Power Supply and Charging cable to charge the main battery installed in the
reader.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery
Door
Battery Door
Switch
Battery
Battery
Release
Installing the Battery
Before using the reader, install the battery into the reader . If the battery was fully charged be fore installation the unit
is ready to use. If the battery is not charged when it was installed then it must be charged in the unit prior to use.
1. Rotate the door latch (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) counterclockwise 1/4 turn to disengage the battery door
latch and open the battery door.
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 1-5. Ensure the battery is fully inserted,
the battery release engages the battery when it is fully inserted.
3. Close the battery door and rotate the door latch clockwise 1/4 turn to engage the battery door latch.
4. If the battery was not fully charged before it was installed, then the battery must be charged before the unit can
be used. To charge the battery proceed to Charging the Battery on page 1-7.
When a charged battery is fully inserted in the reader and the battery door is locked, the reader can be turned on.
Getting Started 1 - 5
Figure 1-3
Installing the Main Battery
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Battery
Door
Battery Door
Switch
Battery
Battery
Release
Removing/Replacing the Main Battery
The main battery may be periodically replaced with a charged battery as an alternative to conn ecting the unit to the
external battery charger.
Prior to removing the main battery, press the Power button to place the reader in suspend mode (off). The Battery
LED must be off.
1. Rotate the door latch (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) counterclockwise 1/4 turn to disengage the battery door
latch and open the battery door.
2. The battery door switch detects the door opening and initiates a battery remova l shutdown. Pause 3-4 seconds
while the reader performs battery removal shutdown.
3. Hold the battery release up and pull the battery out.
4. If a replacement battery is being used, insert the battery into the battery slot as shown in Figure 1-3 on page
1-5. Ensure the battery is fully inserted, the battery release engages the battery when it is fully inserted. If no
battery is being inserted the unit can maintain the configuration settings for approximately 1/2 hour (with a fully
charged internal backup battery).
5. Close the battery door and rotate the door latch clockwise 1/4 turn to engage the battery door latch.
Figure 1-4
Removing the Main Battery
NOTE When main battery door is opened and closed or if the battery is replaced, RD5000 RFID reader may not
properly power itself back on. To power up the reader, manually initiate a cold boot (see Performing a
Cold Boot on page 1-16) or momentarily apply external power to initiate a cold boot.
The device recovery method is a cold boot, see Performing a Cold Boot on page 1-16. All user data that
was not stored in persistent memory (\Application and \Platform) will have to be manually restored.
Charging the Battery
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Before using the reader for the first time, connect the reader to the optional power supply (see Figure 1-5 on page
1-8) and charge the battery until the amber charge indicator light remains lit (see Table 1-3 on page 1-5) for charge
status indications). After the initial charge cycle, charge time is less than four hours.
The reader is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main
battery. When the reader is used for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 15 hours to fully
charge. This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is
removed for several hours. The backup battery retains data in memory for at least 30 minutes when the main
battery is removed. When the reader reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup
battery retains data in memory for at least 72 hours.
NOTE Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the
backup battery is fully charged, data may be lost.
Use the following to charge the main battery:
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•
Accessories: The reader charging cable provides charging capability.
- Power supply and a charging cable
•
The reader charging accessories are used to charge batteries that are removed from the reader.
- Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
- Universal Battery Charger (UBC)
Charging the Battery
After the initial charging, charge the battery in the reader using the charging cable with the appropriate power
supply. Or the battery may be removed and charged in a spare battery charger (see Charging Spare Batteries on
page 1-9). The battery fully charges in less than four hours.
1. Ensure the power supply is connected to the appropriate power source (see Chapter 3, Accessories for setup
information).
2. Connect the power supply to the reader.
3. The reader starts to charge automatically. The amber Battery LED, lights to show the charge status. See Table
1-3 for charging indications.
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Power
Supply
Charging
Cable
Battery Charging and
Serial Communications
Serial Communications
Serial communications are connected in the same way that the battery charging is connected. Except that the
Charging Cable with Serial Communications (see Figure 3-7 on page 3-8) is used instead of the Charging Cable.
Serial communication is only used for software de-bugging and for image uploading.
Figure 1-5
Power Supply Connection
Table 1-3
LED Indication Description
RD5000 LED Indicators
BATTERY LED
Green Reader is on, battery charge is greater than 80%.
Green-Red Flash Reader is on, green LED flashes red when charge is less than 80%.
Duration of the red flash increases as the battery charge drops. At 79%
very short red fl ash, at 41% longer red flash.
Solid Red Battery charge is less than 40%, at 20% a beeper sounds every ½
second, at 13% the unit turns off.
Off Reader is off.
Slow Blinking Amber Reader is charging.
Solid Amber Charging complete.
Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check the reader.
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Table 1-3
LED Indication Description
ERROR LED
Green Normal operation.
Green-Flash Red Indicates a momentary error condition.
Red Blinking Service the reader.
RD5000 LED Indicators (Continued)
Charging Spare Batteries
Use the following accessories to charge spare batteries (outside of the reader):
•
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
•
Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter.
To charge a spare battery:
1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the spare battery is connected to the appropriate power source (see
Chapter 3, Accessories for setup information).
2. Insert the spare battery into the spare battery charging slot with the charging contacts facing down (over the
charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
3. The battery starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED on the accessory lights to show the charge
status. See Chapter 3, Accessories for charging indications for the accessory.
The battery usually fully charges in less than four hours.
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Phillips
Head
Screws (2)
USB
Connector
USB Port
Cover
USB
Connector
USB
Cable
Connect a USB Cable
The USB port is protected by the USB port cover. To access the USB port, remove the USB port cover.
CAUTION With the USB port cover removed the reader should only be operated in a clean, dry environment (for
setup and configuration only). The USB port cover must be replaced before operating the reader
outside of a lab environment. With the USB port cover removed the reader is not properly sealed.
1. Loosen the two phillips head screws and lift off the USB port cover (see Figure 1-6).
2. Connect the USB cable to the reader as shown in Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-6
Figure 1-7
Remove the USB Port Cover
Connect the USB Cable
Connect an External Antenna
Reader
External
Antenna
Port
Termination
Resistor/Cover
Getting Started 1 - 11
The external antenna looks very similar to the RD5000 and it p
Figure 3-13 on page 3-11)
.
rovides a remotely mounted antenna location
(see
When the reader is used without an external antenna the ex ternal ant enna port is protected by t he 50 ohm te rmination
resistor/cover . Remove the externa l antenna port termination resistor /cover to access the external antenna port shown
in
Figure 1-8
page 1-12
3. Unscrew and remove the external antenna port termination resistor/cover as shown in Figure 1-8.
. The external antenna cable must be routed to the external antenna connector shown in
. See
External Antenna Installation on page 2-12
CAUTION With the external antenna port termination resistor/cover removed the reader should only be operated
in a clean, dry environment (for setup and configuration only). The external antenna port termination
resistor/cover (or an external antenna connector Reverse-Polarity N) must be used.
for external antenna installation procedures.
Figure 1-10 on
Figure 1-8
Remove the External Antenna Port Termination Resistor/Cover
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Reader
External
Antenna
Connector
External
Antenna
Connector
External Antenna
4. Connect the external antenna to the external antenna port as shown in Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-9
5. Connect the external antenna to the external antenna port as shown in Figure 1-10.
Connect an External Antenna Cable to the Reader
Figure 1-10
External Antenna Connection
Starting the Reader
Confirm that the reader has a charged battery and press the Power button to tur n on the reader. If the reader does
not power on, perform a cold boot (see Performing a Cold Boot on page 1-16).
Host Computer Display Setup
The RD5000 does not have a display. To view the system menus use an applica tion such as th e Microsoft Remote
Display Control for Pocket PC. For more information and the Remote Display Control for Pocket PC download go
to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ and search for Remote Display Control for Pocket PC. Download the
application and follow the provided installation and setup procedures.
After the remote display application has been installed on the host computer, set up an ActiveSync connection
between the host computer and the RD5000 reader (see Setting Up an ActiveSync Connection (with no
Partnership) on the Host Computer on page 4-2).
Start the remote display application to access the RD5000 RFID reader application.
Checking Battery Status
Getting Started 1 - 13
The Battery LED displays the battery status, see Table 1-3 for status indications.
Battery Management
Battery Saving Tips
•
Connect the reader to external power when not in use.
•
Turn off the reader during periods of non-use.
•
Power off the reader when charging, to charge at a faster rate.
•
Use the Motion and Proximity sensor features to control the time the RFID engine is active, see MPS
Settings on page 7-12 and Appendix B, Motion Sensor Parameters.
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Start Button
Open Programs
Status Icons
Desktop Button
Status Icons (Windows CE 5.0)
The Taskbar at the bottom of the window displays the active programs, current time, batt er y stat us and
communication status.
Figure 1-11
Taskbar
Status icons are shown in the taskbar to indicate present status of the reader. Double tapping each status icon
displays the corresponding setup window and the settings enables to be changed or adjusted.
Table 1-4
Status
Icon
Status Icons
Description
This icon indicates that the keyboard input panel is selected.
This icon indicates that the keyboard input panel is hidden.
This icon indicates that the main battery is charging or that the reader is operating on AC power.
Double tapping on this icon opens the
Power Properties
window.
This icon indicates the battery is fully charged and the reader is running on external power.
This icon indicates that the battery is fully charged (100% charged).
The battery status icons provide the battery status in 10% increments from 10% to 100%.
This icon indicates that the reader is connected to a host computer with a serial cable.
Wireless connection status icon. Indicates WLAN signal strength.
Bluetooth Enabled
The
The
Bluetooth Disabled
The
Bluetooth Communication
icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is on.
icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is off.
icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the reader is
communicating with another Bluetooth device.
The
RFIDSocketbridge
application manages incoming wireless connections, supports the TCP/IP,
or Bluetooth connections, monitors battery life, controls battery LEDs, and beeps on low battery.
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