Zebra RFD4031 Product Reference Guide

RFD4031 RFID Premium/Premium+ Sled

Product Reference Guide

MN-004373-02EN Rev A

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About this Document...................................................................................................................................... 5

Related Documents................................................................................................................................ 5

Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... 5

Service Information................................................................................................................................. 6

Getting Started with the RFD4031................................................................................................................ 7

Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................. 7

Adaptor Installation................................................................................................................................. 8

Device Installation..................................................................................................................................10

Device Removal..............................................................................................................................12

Battery Replacement.............................................................................................................................13

Battery Removal............................................................................................................................. 14

Pairing the Sled with a Mobile Computer.......................................................................................15

Using theRubber Locking Foot.........................................................................................................16

Charging....................................................................................................................................................17

UI Indicators.............................................................................................................................................18

LED Definitions............................................................................................................................... 18

Beeper Indications........................................................................................................................20

Trigger Modes.................................................................................................................................21

Basic Data Formatting.........................................................................................................................22

123RFID Mobile Application for Android................................................................................................... 26

Installing the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android...............................................................26

Using the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android.................................................................... 26

Navigating 123RFID Mobile........................................................................................................ 27

Contents

Readers List (Available vs. Connected)..........................................................................................28

Connect a Reader..................................................................................................................................31

Connect to Reader Directly Using USB/Common IO................................................................. 32

Connect to Reader Using Bluetooth...............................................................................................32

Pair Reader Using NFC Tag (Tap and Pair)...........................................................................32

Scan and Pair - RFD40................................................................................................................34

RFID Operations............................................................................................................................ 38

123RFID Desktop Application......................................................................................................................86

Application Features............................................................................................................................ 86

Connect............................................................................................................................................ 87

Read.................................................................................................................................................. 88

Reader Configuration...................................................................................................................89

Parameter Settings....................................................................................................................... 92

Firmware Management..............................................................................................................100

Bluetooth Settings........................................................................................................................101

Connecting to the Multi-Slot Cradle.......................................................................................104

Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................108

Harmful Ingredients............................................................................................................................ 108

Approved Cleaners.............................................................................................................................109

Cleaning the Sled................................................................................................................................109

Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 111

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................ 112

About this Document

This guide provides information about setting up and using the RFD4031 UHF FRID Premium/Premium+ sled.Some screens shown in this guide may differ from the actual screens shown on the device.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Dialog box, window, and screen names.

• Drop-down list and list box names.

• Checkbox and radio button names.

• Checkbox and radio button names • Icons on a screen.

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen

Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• List of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

Sequential lists (for example, those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your region. Contact information is available at: zebra.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

• Serial number of the unit

• Model number or product name

• Software type and version number

Zebra responds to calls by email, telephone, or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer 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 Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.

About this Document

Getting Started with the RFD4031

The RFD4031 UHF RFID Premium sled provides RAIN Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reading, writing, and locating capability to supported Zebra mobile computers and other host devices.

To use the RFD4031 sled for the first time with a mobile computer:

1. Insert the battery into the device.

2. Charge the RFD4031 sled using the charging cradle, charging cup, or USB-C cable.

3. Replace the cover with the adaptor that is specific to the mobile computer to be used with the sled.

4. Place the mobile computer into the adaptor headfirst.

5. Secure the mobile computer into the adaptor by pressing down on the bottom of the mobile computer.

6. Set the region using 123RFID Desktop or 123RFID Mobile.

For the latest versions of guides and software, go to: zebra.com/support.

Unpacking

For detailed information, refer to the Product Reference Guide at: zebra.com/support.

This chapter provides information on RFD4031 RFID Premium sled parts, battery installation, mobile device attachment, LED indications, and charging. Carefully remove all protective material from the RFD4031 RFID Premium sled and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.

Verify the following items are in the box:

• RFD4031 RFD Premium or Premium Plus Sled

• Battery

• Lanyard

• Quick Start Guide

Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Zebra Support Center immediately.

For a full list of accessories that can be used with the RFD4031 Premium/Premium Plus sled, refer to the product specific Technical Accessory Guide available at zebra.com/support.

Adaptor Installation

RFD4031 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID sleds can be used with various mobile devices by using an adaptor to mount the device onto the sled.

To install the adaptor:

1. Remove the cover of the sled by pulling up on the lip.

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2. Ensure that the pogo pins are aligned and insert the adaptor into the sled.

NOTE: When installing the adaptor, use caution and ensure that the pogo pins are lined up

directly prior to insertion into the sled.

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3. Secure the adaptor onto the RFD4031 by fastening the four coin screws into the sled.

Device Installation

To secure a mobile computer to the RFD4031 sled, place the top of the device fully forward into the RFD4031 sled adaptor and push down on the bottom of the mobile computer.

NOTE: Refer to the installation visual aide on the adaptor to view the correct device orientation for installation. For additional installation information, scan the QR code on the label to view the installation video.

NOTE: Use caution while installing the mobile computer into the adaptor and do not collide with the eConnex Communication Port.

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Figure 1Device Insertion

Device Removal

To remove the mobile computer from the RFD4031 sled, firmly hold the sled handle and lift the device off of the sled adaptor.

Figure 2Device Removal

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Battery Replacement

The following section outlines the procedure for replacing the battery in the RFD4031.

To install the battery:

Figure 3Battery Insertion

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1. Align the battery with the notch facing the back of the device

2. Slide the battery into the handle of the device.

3. Snap the battery into the place.

Battery Removal

To remove the battery:

Figure 4Battery Removal

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1. Pinch the clips on the battery to unlock.

2. Slide downwards to remove the battery from the device.

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Pairing the Sled with a Mobile Computer

Pair the sled with a mobile computer by connecting directly with the communication port, scanning the barcode on the device, or by using the NFC feature on the RFD4031 to activate NFC Bluetooth pairing and facilitate Bluetooth communication between the sled and the mobile computer.

• To connect via scan, scan the code on the sled using the mobile computer to obtain the Bluetooth MAC address to pair the device to the sled.

Figure 5Scan Bluetooth MAC Address

• To connect via NFC, align the NFC area behind the handle of the sled with the NFC area on the back of the mobile computer to pair.

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Figure 6Scan NFC Area to Pair Device

Once the sled has paired with a mobile computer, the sled recognizes the device going forward and automatically connects using the 123RFID Mobile or 123RFID Desktop Reader Discovery feature.

Using theRubber Locking Foot

The RFD4031 comes with a standard rubber foot on the bottom of the sled.An optional locking foot that is used in place of the standard locking foot and secures the battery of the sled is available as a purchasable accessory.For a full list of accessories that can be used with the RFD4031 RFID Premium sled, refer to the product specific Technical Accessory Guide available at: zebra.com/support.

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Figure 7Rubber Locking Foot

Charging

1 Rubber Locking Foot

Before using the RFD4031 for the first time, fully charge the battery by placing it in the charging cradle until the LED Power/Charging Indicator turns solid green. The RFD40 RFID sled and mobile computer may be charged in the charging cradle individually or attached together.

When an RFD4031 RFID sled is removed from a charging cradle, it is automatically powered on. If a reader is not used for a duration of thirty minutes, the reader enters Off mode.

NOTE: The cradle does not charge the device if the battery is completely deplete

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Figure 8Single-SlotCharging Cradle

NOTE: The cradle does not charge the device if the battery is completely depleted.

UI Indicators

The sled presents multiple forms of feedback to inform the user of various device states. The sled provides LED definitions for decode and battery status as well as beeper indications to indicate battery charge progress.

LED Definitions

The sled provides user feedback in the form of LED indications for decode, battery, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi states.

Decode LED Definitions

The following table outlines the context in which decode LED feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a given device state.

NOTE: The LED indicators on the sled differ from the LED indicators on the mobile computer being used with the sled.

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Table 1Decode LED Indicators

Condition Indication

Good Scan Green

Scan Error Red

RFID Rag Read Indicator Enabled Green

Read Error Red

Battery LED Definitions

The following table outlines the context in which battery LED feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a given device state.

Table 2Battery LED Definitions While Charging

Conditions Indications

Pre-charging Amber (Fast, Fast, Slow)

Charging Amber (Blinking)

Fully Charged Green (Stays On)

Charging Error Amber (Fast Blinking)

Bluetooth LED Definitions

The following table outlines the context in which Bluetooth LED feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a given device state.

Table 3Bluetooth LED Definitions

Condition Indication

Looking to Pair Blue (Blinking)

Pairing Blue (Stays On)

Paired/Connected Blue (Stays On)

Error Red (Stays On)

Wi-Fi LED Definitions

The following table outlines the context in which Wi-Fi LED feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a given device state.

Table 4Wi-Fi LED Definitions

Condition Indication

Connecting Green (Blinking)

Connected Green (Stays On)

Transmission Error/Out of Range Red (Stays On)

Beeper Indications

The sled provides user feedback in the form of beeper tones for decode, battery, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi states.

Decode Beeper Indications

The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a specific decode event

Table 5Decode Beeper Indications

Good Decode Short high tone

Decode Transmission Error No beep

Good RFID Decode Short medium tone

RFID Error No beep

Error Message (Other) No beep

Sled Memory Full (Batch Mode) Long tones for 5 seconds

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Condition Tone

Battery Beeper Indications

The following table outlines the context in which decode LED feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a given device state.

Table 6Battery Beeper Indications

Condition Tone

Low Battery (20%) Medium-length tones

Lower Battery (10%) Short tones - repeat

Suspend High/Medium/Low

Charging Short tone when the charger is connected.

Fully Charged One beep

Charging Error Three beeps (single occurrence)

Power On Low/Medium/High beep

Bluetooth Beeper Indications

The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for a specific Bluetooth state.

Table 7Bluetooth Beeper Indications

Condition Tone

On/Not Connected No beep

On/Pairing in Process No beep

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Table 7Bluetooth Beeper Indications(Continued)

Condition Tone

On/Connected Short/Low/High

Out of Range Short/High/Low

Pairing Error No beep

Off No beep

Wi-Fi Beeper Indications

The following table outlines the context in which beeper feedback is provided and the indication that is presented for specific Wi-Fi states.

Table 8Wi-Fi Beeper Indications

Condition Tone

On/Not Connected No beep

On/Pairing in Process No beep

On/Connected Short/Low/High

Out of Range Short/High/Low

Pairing Error No beep

Off No beep

Trigger Modes

The following table outlines the supported trigger functions of the RFID sled.

NOTE: By default, the device assumes the upper trigger as the RFID decode trigger and the lower trigger as the mobile computer decode trigger.

Table 9Trigger Modes

Condition Upper Trigger Lower Trigger Both Triggers Description

RFID Start/Stop X - - User

Barcode Start/ Stop

Configurable/ Signal Intent to Mobile Device

Programmable

- X - User Programmable

- - X Feature support is determined by the mobile computer being used with the device.

Basic Data Formatting

This section provides the steps necessary to do basic data formatting for barcode scan data.The 123Scan tool is used to create parameter barcodes that perform basic data formatting. Advanced-Data formatting is not supported.

NOTE: Do not use 123Scan and 123RFID Desktop simultaneously.

Download the latest 123Scan software (version 5.3 or higher), available at: zebra.com/us/en/support-

downloads/software/utilities/123scan-utility.html

1. Start by disabling passthrough mode by scanning the following parameter barcode:

2. Next,create a parameter barcode using 123Scan.

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3. Create a new configuration file.

4. Select My Scanner is not connected.

NOTE: 123scan is used to create offline parameter configuration for basic data formatting only.

123Scan is not used for any of the other online/offlineconfigurations.

5. Choose the PL5000 Imager, and select PL5000 -COMMON Models.

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6. Select Step 4 in the configuration wizard, Modify Data.

NOTE: 123scan is used to create offline parameter configuration for basic data formatting only.

As a result, Cable connection and Symbologies steps are not required for this procedure.

7. Select the Program complex data modifications or select a rule from your Data Formatting Library radio button to view Basic and Advanced options.

8. Select Basic to view or edit formatting or create a rule.

9. Click view/edit to add a new rule or edit an existing rule, and click INSERT when finished.

10. Observe that the intended values for prefix or suffix are added and click Done.

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11. If the configuration file summary is correct, click Print bar code.

12. Users can save or print the generated parameter barcode.

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13. Scan the barcode below to re-enable passthrough mode:

123RFID Mobile Application for Android

This application runs on Android mobile devices and demonstrates capability and tag operation functionality.

The application allows for navigating to all screens at any time, however, some actions are not permitted while the device is charging. These actions include any operation that involves Tag reading or writing (for example: Rapid Read, Inventory, Locate Tag, etc.).

Navigate to all screens when the inventory/locate operation is in progress. When the operation is in progress, the device displays Operation in Progress if additional operations are initiated.

Installing the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android

Install the 123RFID Mobile Application on the mobile computer from zebra.com/support or from the Google Play Store. The procedure to install the software on an Android device is dependent upon the Android version.

To install the software:

1. Connect the Android device to your computer. It is connected as MTP Device and shown as a drive on

the computer.

For information on transferring files using Media Transfer Protocol, refer to the Mobile Computer Integrator Guide at: zebra.com/support.

2. Navigate to Device Settings > Security and check Unknown Sources to allow installation of applications

from unknown sources.

3. Copy the 123RFID_Mobile_1.0.x.x.apk file to the mobile device.

4. Go to Settings > Security and select Unknown sources.

5. Use the File Manager to locate the 123RFID_Mobile_1.0.x.x.apk file in the folder to which it is copied in

Step 3 and select it.

6. In the pop-up window, select the Android App installer to begin installation.

Using the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android

To use the application for RFID operations:

1. Launch the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android on the mobile device.

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2. From the Readers list, tap on the available device listed under Available Readers to connect and view

the Rapid Read screen.

3. Tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Antenna.

Power Level is set to 27.0 dBm by default.However, it is shown as 270 dbm because the value used is in units of tens of dBm. Japan units are set to a different default power level depending on the SKU type.

4. Tap the Back button and select Regulatory to set the region in which the device is operating.

NOTE: By default, the fastest read profile is selected and configures the reader for the maximum

power allowed based on the read profile. However, the dBm can be limited due to the regulatory requirements of the specified region in which the sled is being used.

Navigating 123RFID Mobile

Navigate using the Home screen, menu, or bottom navigation bar.Switch between the Inventory screen and the Locate screen or the Inventory screen and the Rapid Read screen with a single tap of the appropriate icon.

Navigation Bar

The Navigation Bar consists of the following tabs:

• Readers - displays a list ofconnected readers and available readers. Upon initial launch of the

application, this is the tab that displays, unless the connection to the reader is over USB/CommonIO.

• RFID -select from RFID Settings, Locate Tag, Pre Filters, and Tag Write.This is thetab that displays

most of the time when launching the application. If the reader has been previously connected to the app or the reader is connected over USB/Common IO.

• Scan -scan barcodes, view the list of scanned barcodes, or clear the scanned list.

NOTE: Available only on RFD40 Premium+ and RFD90 devices with a built-in scanner.

• Settings - configure General, RFID, Application, and Scan settings.

Readers List (Available vs. Connected)

The Readers list displays connected readers and available readers. After accessing 123RFID Mobile application for the first time, when no readers are available or connected, the following screen displays.

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• Connected Readers - Lists the readers that are already connected and ready for use. Available options

include:

• Disconnect

• Perform a firmware update

• View reader details for a connected reader.

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IMPORTANT: You can only connect to one device at a time.

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• Available Readers - Lists the already paired devices that the user can choose to connect from.

Available options include:

• Connect

• Unpair

• View reader details for an available reader.

NOTE: The model name and description display under the reader name.To see the serial number, tap Show Serial No.

Connect a Reader

NOTE: A reader can be connected directly to the 8 pin common IO port (RFD40/RFD90 sleds

only) or by using one of the three Bluetooth options.

To connect a reader:

1. From the bottom navigation bar, tap the Readers icon.

2. Tap a reader name from the Available Readers list to establish a session with the selected reader.

3. Tap again to terminate the session.

To obtain additional information about the device, tap Reader Details within Connected Readers or Available Readers.

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See Also

Connect to Reader Directly Using USB Connect to Reader Using Bluetooth

Connect to Reader Directly Using USB/Common IO

There is no need to go through any manual steps or pairing.When connecting the RFD40 using USB, it connects directly.

NOTE: Use a USB eConnex pin if using the RFD40, or USB Serialconnection if using the RFD2000.

1. Connect the RFD40 to USB.

2. Launch 123RFID Mobile App.

The RFID Rapid Read screen displays.

The RFD40 is directly connected.

Connect to Reader Using Bluetooth

Using Bluetooth, you can pair and connect to a reader in the following ways:

• Tap and Pair

• Scan and Pair

• Pair using Barcode

Pair Reader Using NFC Tag (Tap and Pair)

NOTE: Available only on RFD40 Premium and Premium +.

To pair a reader using the NFC tag:

1. From the bottom Navigation Bar, tap Readers.

2. Tap + icon.

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3. To connect via NFC, align the NFC area behind the handle of the sled with the NFC area on the back of

the mobile computer to pair.

4. On the Pair with screen:

a) (Optional)Check Allow access to your contacts and call history.

b) Tap PAIR.

The reader is paired with the mobile computer and the reader displays in the Available Readers list..

Once the sled has paired with a mobile computer, the sled recognizes the device going forward and automatically connects using the 123RFID Mobile Reader Discovery feature.

From the Readers list, select the checkbox for the paired reader and tap UNPAIR to unpair the reader from the mobile computer.

Scan and Pair - RFD40

NOTE: Available only for Zebra Enterprise Mobile Computing devices and not third party Android

devices.

The RFD40 Premium + can connect to a host device over Bluetooth via Scan & Pair.

1. From the bottom Navigation Bar, tap Readers.

2. Tap + icon > Scan.

3. To connect via scan, scan the code on the sled using the mobile computer to obtain the Bluetooth MAC

address to pair the device to the sled or you can scan the serial number of the device.

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4. Tap PAIR.

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5. On the Pair with screen:

a) (Optional)Check Allow access to your contacts and call history.

b) Tap PAIR.

The reader is paired with the mobile computer and the reader displays in the Available Readers list..

Once the sled has paired with a mobile computer, the sled recognizes the device going forward and automatically connects using the 123RFID Mobile Reader Discovery feature.

From the Readers list, select the checkbox for the paired reader and tap UNPAIR to unpair the reader from the mobile computer.

Pair Reader By Scanning a Barcode

NOTE: Available only on RFD40 Premium +.

To pair a reader by scanning a barcode:

1. From the bottom Navigation Bar, tap Readers.

2. Tap + icon > Barcode.

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3. The very first time after you install the application, you will need to provide the Bluetooth address of the

mobile computer. Navigate to Settings > About Phone > Status > Bluetooth Address or click the click here link on the Please Enter Your Bluetooth Address screen.

 

The Settings screen displays where you can locate the Bluetooth address.

4. Tap Bluetooth address and tap Copy.

5. Paste the Bluetooth address in the Bluetooth Address field on the Please Enter Your Bluetooth

Address screen.

6. Tap Continue.

Once you do that, it sets the Bluetooth address barcode for you.

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7. Scan the barcode using the sled.

8. Tap PAIR.

9. On the Pair with screen:

a) (Optional)Check Allow access to your contacts and call history.

b) Tap PAIR.

The reader is paired with the mobile computer and the reader displays in the Available Readers list..

Once the sled has paired with a mobile computer, the sled recognizes the device going forward and automatically connects using the 123RFID Mobile Reader Discovery feature.

From the Readers list, select the checkbox for the paired reader and tap UNPAIR to unpair the reader from the mobile computer.

Pair Reader Manually

If you do not use the Tap and Pair, Scan and Pair, or Scan a Barcode method to pair the reader, you can pair it manually.

1. Enable Bluetooth.

2. Discover Bluetooth devices.

3. Connect to a Bluetooth device.

See Also

Enabling Bluetooth Discovering Bluetooth Devices Connecting to a Bluetooth Device

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RFID Operations

AccessRFID operations for the following:

• Rapid Read - Displays a view of the inventory operation on the reader, including total reads, unique tag

count, tag read rate, and read time.

• Inventory- Displays tag details, once tag reading begins.

• Locate Tag- Locates a single tag or multiple tags.Can be accessed from the Inventory screen.

• Tag Write- Allows you to write data to specified tags. Can be accessed from the Inventory screen.

• Pre-Filters - Allows you to set filters for tag data.Can be accessed from the Inventory screen.

• RFID Settings - Allows you to configure specific reader and antenna settings.Can be accessed from the

Rapid Read and Inventory screens, as well as from Settings.

Rapid Read

The Rapid Read screen displays the following data:

• Total Reads

• Unique tag count

• Read time (mm:ss)

• Tag read rate (tags/sec).

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The Rapid Read and Inventory screens present two different views of the inventory operation on the reader. The Start/Stop functionality can be used interchangeably on both screens. For example, when operation starts on the Rapid Read screen and you navigate to the Inventory screen, the button available on the Inventory screen is Stop. The same is true when the operation starts on the Inventory screen. During the rapid read process, you can navigate to the Inventory screen to view tag details along with tag counts for each tag. The statistics displayed are maintained on the Rapid Read and Inventory screens regardless of the screen used to start the process.

See Also

Inventory

Once tags begin reading, the tag details populate the Inventory screen.Tag reading is started and stopped on this screen as well as on the Rapid Read screen. When the process starts, tag information displays on the screen.

NOTE: When the tag does not have printable ASCII data when in ASCII mode, a yellow highlighted background displays on the Inventory screen.

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View Inventory Results

To view Inventory results:

1. Tap Inventory from the Home or Menu screen.

2. Tap Start to start the rapid read inventory operation.

The Start button changes to Stop.

3. Tap Stop to stop the read inventory operation.

NOTE: Thescan trigger on the device can also start and stop the inventory operation. Press

the trigger to start, continue to hold and release to stop.

4. To filter information by type, tap the Memory Bank dropdown menu and select User, Reserved, TID, or

EPC.

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The tag ID selected can be used to locate, set pre-filters and tag write.After selecting a tag, tap and select Locate Tag, Pre Filters, or Tag Write.

Progressing to another screen does not halt the operation. However, attempting to make changes or perform another operation while this operation is in process results in an error.

NOTE: Tags are fullyconvertible to ASCII format. ASCII mode may be enabled by selecting Settings > Application Settings > ASCII Mode.

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See Also

Rapid Read

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Inventory Screen Features

The following table provides information on various metrics that can be captured using the Inventory feature.

Table 10Inventory Screen Features

Item Description

Tag List Match Mode Operation

When Tag List Match Mode is checked on the Application Settings screen, the application identifies tags from a given set of tags in csv tag list format (comma separated values file). Browse to choose the csv file.The contents of the csv file displays on the Inventory screen. By default, the application displays friendly names from csv files, if Tag List Match Mode is enabled.If you do not want to show friendly names, the setting can be disabled in Settings to show only EPC.

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Before the inventory starts, the count is zero. The tag list can be sorted using the drop-down menu choices. Select an option to display the type of tags to show when the inventory starts.

• All

• Matching

• Missing

• Unknown

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Figure 9Tag List Match Mode Option Menu

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Figure 10Tag List Match Mode Enabled with Friendly Names

If Tag List Match Mode is enabled, the text color changes accordingly:

• Matching = Green

• Missing/Expected = Red

• Unknown = Gray

NOTE: While running the inventory, you can re-import the csv file from the Inventory screen, by clicking on the Re-import Tag list match mode csv file icon.

See Also

Sample 1 Inventory List: Tag List Enabled; Matching Tag Option Selected Sample 2 Inventory List: Tag List Enabled; Missed Tag Option Selected Sample 3 Inventory List: Tag List Enabled; Unknown Tag Option Selected Sample 4 Inventory List: Tag List Enabled; All Tag Option Selected

Locate Tag

Use Locate Tag to locate a single tag or multiple tags (Multi Tag). From the Inventory screen, tap and select Locate Tag.

Locate a Single Tag

To locate a single tag:

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1. Tap Locate Tag from the Home or Menu screen.

2. Enter the Tag ID in the text area or select a tag from the Inventory screen to pre-populate the Tag ID to

search.

3. Tap Start to start the locate tag operation.

4. Tap Stop to stop the locate tag operation.

NOTE: Thescan trigger on the device can also start and stop the locate tag operation. Press

the trigger to start, continue to hold and release to stop.

The Locate Tag screen displays a color bar graph showing the proximity % (relative distance) of the tag. The%gives the relative distance, for example,from 0% to 100% where the tag is very far or very close respectively

Progressing to another screen does not halt the operation, until Stop is selected. However, attempting to make changes or perform another operation while the locate tag operation is in process results in an error.

Locate Multiple Tags (Multi Tag)

Locate multiple tags by importing a csv file.

NOTE: Multi Tag Locate supports ASCII mode. Enable ASCII mode from Settings > Application > Global Settings > Enable ASCII Mode.

To locate and track multiple tags:

1. Tap Locate Tag from the Home or Menu screen.

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2. Select the Import csv file on the Multi Tag panel.

The csv file holds the EPC ID and RSSI value. The default RSSI for the EPC will be -33.

3. Select the file containing the specific tag information from the file manager to bring the file into the application.

4. Tap the Reset Data icon to reset the tag count and RSSI proximity %.

5. Tap the Add Tag ID icon to add the EPC value of interest to the dynamic list of EPC's. It can only add

the value which is present in the imported csv file.

6. Tap the Remove Tag ID icon to remove the EPC value of non-interest from the dynamic list of EPC's. It can only remove the value which is present in the csv file.

NOTE: Once you re-access the MultiTag Locate screen, the entire tag list from the csv file displays, if values were deleted dynamically.

Pre Filters

From the Inventory screen, tap and select Pre Filters.

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2. Select Basic or Advanced.

3. Complete the following:

a) Memory Bank - EPC, TID and USER.

b) Offset (words) - Offset in the memory bank is specified in words.

c) Length (octets) - pattern length.

d) Select non matching TAGs - Inventory shows tags which are not matching with Tag pattern entered.

e) Action:

• INV A NOT INV B or ASRT_SL_NOT_DSRT_SL

• INV A or ASRT SL

• NOT INV B or NOT DSRT SL

• INV A2BB2A NOT INV A or NEG SL NOT ASRT SL

• INV B NOT INV A or DSRT SL NOT ASRT SL

• INV B or DSRT SL

• NOT INV A or NOT ASRT SL

• NOT INV A2BB2A or NOT NEG SL

f) Target - SESSION S0, SESSION S1, SESSION S2, SESSION S3 & SL FLAG.

NOTE: Up to two pre-filters can be enabled.

Tag Write

2. Select Read/Write tags, Lock, Kill.

Read/Write

The Tag Pattern area is automatically filled in when a tag is selected in the Inventory screen. The Read/ Write access operation is simplified with offset and length fields are hidden. The user can tap the more/ advanced options icon to see offset and length fields. Tap the icon again to hide the advanced options.

Memory Bank options now have extended menu options to choose directly interested area of memory bank. This avoids typing of offset and length etc.

NOTE: SDK 2.0.49 enabled with the Write + 1 retry feature, improves the efficiency during the Tag Write operation.

Read/Write options are:

• Tag ID and Password values are in hex. Tag ID is edited.

• Memory Bank options - EPC, TID, USER, PC and CRC, Access Password, Kill Password.

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From the Inventory screen, tap and select Tag Write.

• Offset and Length values are in 16-bit words. This is only available after tapping the Advanced Options icon. To toggle visibility, tap AdvancedOptions again.

• Access operation screen maintains edited tag ID.

NOTE: The user can read/write to/from tags in ASCII mode.

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Figure 11Read/Write Basic

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Figure 12Read/Write Advanced

Lock

NOTE: U9 NXP tags are not supported.

Lock privilege options are as follows:

• Read and Write

• Permanent Lock

• Permanent Unlock

• Unlock

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Kill

Permanently renders the tag unusable. A Kill Password must be provided.

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General Settings

To accessGeneral Settings, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General or tap > Settings > General.The General Settings screen options include:

• Firmware Update -Update the firmware on the reader.

• Factory Reset -Reset file settings on the reader to factory defaults.

• Enable Logging -Enable the logging of tag reads.

• Device Info -View information such as friendly name, serial number, and RFID/scan settings.

• Share File - Share a file with a paired device.

• Trigger Mapping -Change the mapping for the upper and lower trigger and designate the Upper Trigger for RFID decode and the Lower Trigger for Host Scan or the Upper Trigger for Host Scan and the Lower Trigger for RFID decode.

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See Also

Firmware Update Factory Reset Enable Logging Device Info Share File Trigger Mapping

Update the Device Firmware

NOTE: Available only on RFD40.

To update device firmware:

1. To access Firmware Update, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General > Firmware Update or tap > Settings > General > Firmware Update.

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2. Select the firmware version to be loaded onto the device.

a) Copy the correct .DAT file to /SDcard/download.

b) Make sure the terminal is connected to the device.

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3. Tap Update Firmware.

Factory Reset

Performing a factory reset will clear any saved settings and restart the reader. Region needs to be set again.

1. To reset to factory defaults, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General > Factory Reset or tap > Settings > General > Factory Reset.

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2. Select one of the following:

a) FactoryReset to perform a factory reset.

b) DeviceReset to perform a device reset, which reboots the RFDXX device.

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3. Tap RESET.

Enable Logging

1. To enable logging, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General > Enable Logging or tap

> Settings > General > Enable Logging.All the enabled logs are captured in logcat which can be

retrieved through RxLogger for EMC devices.

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2. Specify the following:

• Tap Enable real time Logs to toggle on or off.

• Tap Enable NGE Error Logs to select.

• Tap Enable NGE Event Logs to select.

• Tap NGE packet Logs to select.

• Tap RETRIEVE LOGS FROM RAM or RETRIEVE LOGS FROM FLASH.

• Tap Enable Debug logs to toggle on or off.

Device Info

To access Device Into, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General > Device Info or tap > Settings > General > Device Info.

Device Info displays the following:

• Model Number

• Serial Number

• Firmware

• Manufacture Date

• Application Version

• SDK Version

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Share File

To share a file, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > General > Share File or tap > Settings > General > Share File.

File Explorer opens.

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2. Select a single file or multiple files.

User has an option to share the file(s) to a nearby device via Bluetooth or any other file sharing supported app.

3. Select from the provided options.

Trigger Remapping

To perform a Trigger-remapping operation using RFID3 API, start by creating a new project in Android Studio. For additional information, refer to the Android Studio tutorial. To learn more about preparing the basic environment to work with an RFID reader, refer to Hello RFID before following the steps in this section.

NOTE: The following remapping functionality in the RFID SDK is supported for Android 2.0 and later.

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The RFID SDK allows users to configure the upper trigger and the lower trigger with the following options.

• RFID_SCAN

• SLED_SCAN

• TERMINAL_SCAN

• SCAN_NOTIFICATION

• NO_ACTION

NOTE: Terminal scan refers to the scanner on the EMC terminal, not on the RFID sled. In this example, the RFID SDK or the application does not get involved. Terminal scan enables EMC terminal scan trigger. Each hardware trigger can be independently configured with the options listed above.

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The user receives a scan notification through a trigger HANDHELD_TRIGGER_EVENT notification. The trigger event has an extra field for trigger type to indicate whether it is an RFID trigger press or a scan trigger press.

Trigger Type: 0 RFID Trigger

Trigger Type: 1 Scan Trigger

RFID_SCAN Configures the hardware trigger to initiate RFID

tag reads.

SLED SCAN For Premium+ devices to configure the hardware

trigger to simulate a barcode scan using the imager inside the RFID sled.

SCAN_NOTIFICATION Posts the scan trigger notification to the user,

but does not initiate barcode decode or RFID tag reads.

TERMINAL_SCAN Configures the hardware trigger to initiate

barcode scanning on the terminal. This is applicable only for mobile computers connected to the RFID sled through the eConnex connector.

NO_ACTION Mutes the hardware trigger functionality.

RFID Settings

To access RFID Settings, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID or tap > Settings > RFID or from the Rapid Read or Inventory screens, tap > RFID Settings.RFID Settings options include:

• Profiles -Displays Fastest Read, Cycle Count, Dense Readers, Optimal Battery, Balanced Performance, User Defined and Reader Defined profiles.

• Advanced Reader Settings -Antenna, Singulation Control, Start/Stop Triggers, Tag Reporting, Power Management and Save Configuration.

• Regulatory -Allows selection of region and available channels.

• Beeper -Provides the option to change the volume of both the host and sled device.

• LED -Enables/Disables Terminal/Host tag read LED for inventory indications.

NOTE: Available only on RFD8500 and MC33.

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Profiles

To display the list of profiles, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Profiles.

• The currently selected profile is highlighted in orange.

• Tap profile item to expand the profile and view applicable configurations.

• Profiles can be selected or disabled by using the slider switch to the right of the profile name.

NOTE: If Power Level, Link Profile, Session, or Dynamic Power are modified from each respective screen, then the currently selected profile changes to User Defined profile and profile item values are modified with same values.

Profile setting options include:

• Fastest Read - Read as many tags as fast as possible.

• Cycle Count - Read as many unique tags as possible.

• Dense Readers - Use when there are multiple readers within close proximity.

• Optimal Battery - Provides optimal battery life.

• Balanced Performance - Maintains balance between performance and battery life.

• User Defined - Custom profile used for custom requirements.

• Reader Defined - Maintains reader configurations.

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Advanced Reader Options

To set advanced reader options, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options.Advanced Reader Options include:

• Antenna

• Singulation Control

• Start/Stop Triggers

• Tag Reporting

• Save Configuration

• Power Management

See Also

Antenna Singulation Control Start/Stop Triggers Tag Reporting Save Configuration Power Management

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Antenna

To access the Antenna screen, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Antenna.The Antenna screen displays the following:

• Power Level - Displays the current selection and a text box for available power levels (as reported by thedevice). The default setting is 27.0 dBm (shown as 270; the value displayed is in units of tens of dBm). Japan units are set to a different default power level depending on the SKU type. The minimum power level when DPO is enabled is 3.1 dBm. When DPO is disabled, the minimum power level is 0 dBm.

• Link Profile - Displays the current selection and includes a drop-down list of available link profiles (reported by thedevice). Link Profile display format is as follows: Return link bit data rate in bis per second (e.g., 60000 -> 60 Kbs); Miller Value (e.g., MV_4 -> Miller 4); thus profile name M4 240K (240K becomes BLF) modulation type (PR ASK is the only one supported).

• PIE value has no units and is either 1500 and 2000 minimum.

• Tari applicable Tari value in thousands of micro seconds (e.g., 6250 -> 6.25 microseconds).

NOTE: By default, the fastest read profile is selected and configures the reader for the maximum power level allowed based on the read profile. However, the dBm can be limited due to the regulatory requirements of the specified region in which the sled is being used.

NOTE: The Power Level and Link Profile are blank when there is no connection to the reader.

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Singulation Control

To access Singulation Control,from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Singulation Control.View or configure the singulation control settings for each antenna.

• Session - The drop-down list includes the available session options (S0, S1, S2, S3).

• Tag Population - A numeric value of the estimated number of tags in the Field of View (FOV). Values shown are 30, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600.

• Inventory State - State A, State B, AB Flip.

• SL flag - ALL, DEASSERTED, ASSERTED.

Start and Stop Triggers

To access the Start and Stop Triggers screen, fromthe bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Start/Stop Triggers.

The Start Trigger Periodic displays the Period input box (in milliseconds).

The Stop Trigger Duration, Tag Observation and N attempts display numeric value input boxes.

All time entries are in milliseconds All the required details for saving triggers to the reader must be entered or the application does not save the trigger settings to the reader.

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Required input for Start/Stop Trigger settings are as follows:

• Start Trigger

• Immediate (default)

• Handheld - Select either the Trigger Pressed or Trigger Released check box.

• Periodic - Enter the period of time in milliseconds.

• Stop Trigger

• Immediate (default)

• Hand-held - Select either the Trigger Pressed or Trigger Released check box along withTimeoutin

milliseconds.

• Duration - Enter duration in milliseconds.

• Tag Observation - Enter the tag count along with timeout in milliseconds.

• N Attempts - Enter the number of attempts along with timeout in milliseconds.

If the start trigger type is set to Hand-held trigger (pressed or released), the application sets the repeat for the operation to ensure the use case if repeated operations can be demonstrated.

If any trigger is defined as Hand-held, the application does not act on immediate trigger type for a Handheld trigger action.

Tag Reporting

To access Tag Reporting,from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Tag Reporting.

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Tag Reporting screen options include:

• Channel Index -Select to indicate whether or not the Regulatory Channel Index is reported as part of the Tag Data.

• Tag Seen Count -Select to indicate whether or not the Tag Seen Count is reported as part of the Tag Data.

• Report Unique Tags -When this option is enabled, the reader reports only unique tag reads. The Unique Tag reporting feature can be enabled when using Tag List Match mode.

• Check BrandID -Check box to enable the Brand ID option.

• Brand ID -Perform NXP BrandID check (supported only on NXP U-Code 8 and above tags that supports this functionality). Brand ID check can be initiated by enabling BrandID. Reader performs an inventory operation with additional verification on whether or not thetag inventoried matches the BrandID and reports.

• EPC Length -The EPC length provided will consider the length of EPC data to be matched for Brand ID tags from offset 0.

• PC -Select to allow reporting the PC as part of the Tag Data.

• RSSI -Selection indicates whether or not the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) is reported as part of the Tag Data.

• Phase -Select to indicate whether or not the Phase is reported as part of the Tag Data.

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Save Configuration

To access Save Configuration, from the bottom navigation bar,tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Save Configuration.This screen is used to save the settings and displays the current settings

on the device.

The settings are saved on the device until a reset to factory defaults is performed on the unit (see Settings).

The Tag Pattern form field is automatically populated with tag data when a tag is selected from the Inventory Screen.

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Power Management

To access Power Management, from the bottom navigation bar,tap Settings > RFID > Advanced Reader Options > Power Management. This screen provides an option to enable Dynamic Power Optimization

(DPO) in the reader. Enabling DPO enhances battery life during inventory operations.

If Dynamic Power is On, a green battery icon appears in the title bar of the application. Tapping on this opens the Battery Status screen.

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Regulatory

1. To set regulatory options, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Regulatory.

WARNING: Select only the country in which you are using the reader.

2. Select the region from the drop-down list.

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3. Select from the available channels.

Beeper

1. To set beeper options, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > Beeper.

2. Enable/disable the beeper on the sled.

3. Enable/disable the beeper on the host.

4. Select the volume:

• High

• Medium

• Low

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LED

1. To set LED options, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > RFID > LED.

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2. Enable/disable the LED on the host.

Application Settings

To access Application Settings, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > Application or tap > Settings > Application.

The Application Settings screen includes:

• Auto Reconnect Reader -When checked, the device connects to the RFID service which manages the connection to the reader.

• Reader Connection Notification -When checked, the application notifies the user when the reader is connected or disconnected.

• Reader Battery Status Notification -When checked, the application notifies the user when the battery has reached specific critical states.

• Export Data -When checked, the application writes the inventoried RFID data to a file when the inventory operation stops. On Android platforms the file is saved in a fixed directory. Check the files in file browsing in the Inventory directory (Sdcard/inventory/<files>). The files may be copied to a PC.

When Profile is set to Cycle Count and Export Data is enabled:If you start/stop inventory multiple times from the same screen, it will append cycle count data to existing data and generate a csv file (delete old csv) rather that creating a new csv file on each start/stop.

• Tag List Match Mode -Check to enable matching mode.

• Show Friendly Names -Check to show the tag's friendly names instead of EPC ID. Show friendly names is only available when Tag List Match Mode is enabled.

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• ASCII Mode -Displays tag ID in ASCII format. If the full tag ID or memory bank data is convertible to ASCII format, then the application only shows the same. Inventory, Locate, Access, and Pre Filters show ASCII mode represented data in respective sections.

Scan Settings

To access Scan Settings, from the bottom navigation bar, tap Settings > SCAN or tap > Settings > SCAN. Scan Settings options include:

• Beeper - allows you to change the beeper volume.

NOTE: Available only on hand-held devices with a scanner (RFD40 Premium and Premium+

and RFD8500 with imager).

-Provides the option to change the scanner beeper volume to high, medium, or low.

• Symbologies -Allows users to select/enable specific barcode types. Supported symbologies include UPC-A,UPC-E,UPC-E1,EAN-8/JAN8,EAN-13/JAN13,Bookland EAN,Code 128,GS1-128,Code 39,Code 93,Code 11,Interleaved 2 of 5,Discrete 2 of 5,Chinese 2 of 5,Codabar,MSI,Code 32, Data Matrix, PDF417,ISBN,UCC Coupon Extended Code,ISSN EAN,ISBT 128,Trioptic Code 39, Matrix 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5,GS1 DataBar-14,GS1 DataBar Limited,GS1 DataBar Expanded,MicroPDF417, Maxicode, QR Code, Aztec,Han Xin Code, Australian Post, US PLANET, US POSTNET, Netherlands KIX, USPS 4CB, UK Postal, Japan Post, UPU FICS, MicroQR, Composite C, Composite AB, TLC39, Dot Code.

• Picklist Mode - Toggle to turn picklist mode on or off. Default is Off.

• Aim Guide - Provides an aimer light which can be switched on or off.

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Getting Help

On-screen help is available within 123RFID Mobile Application.

To access the Help screen, tap > Settings > Help or when available, tap the ? icon in the upper right hand screen.

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123RFID Desktop Application

123RFID Desktop is a setup and optimization tool for RFID sleds. This section describes the application and its features.

Application Features

• Connect-allows users to search for readers on the local subnet, USB port, or Bluetooth.

• Read-allows users to start an inventory, view summary metrics on tag reads, and sort, filter, and export tag data. Select an antenna and set the power level to begin building an inventory.

• Configure-allows users to configure reader and scanner settings. Settings can be saved to a file or as a printed report.

• Firmware -allows users to update the firmware on up to five devices.

Connect

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Users can locate readers on the local subnet or via USB port by clicking the Find Readers button or by entering the IP, hostname, COM port, or by Bluetooth and clicking Connect.

To discover readers on the network, view the Available Readers section of the application and click Connect on one of the associated rows to connect to the specified reader.

Read

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The read feature allows users to start an inventory. Users can view summary metrics on tag reads by the reader, sort, filter, and export tag data to a file. Select antenna and set the power level to do inventory.

Click the Start button to start reading tags and recording an inventory.

To download the inventory data for offline viewing,click the Export button to export tag data to excel.

• Export Summary - save a snapshot of all the tag reads displayed on the Read screen in excel.

• Export History – save timeline data for tags read in excel.

Right-click on a specific tag row to edit access operation information on the tag.

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To access specific tag location details, click the Tag Locate tab.

Reader Configuration

The Reader Configuration wizard configures the reader and antenna settings and saves them instantly. Users can also save settings to a file on the PC or print a report.

Click Edit Configuration on Reader to edit the reader’s settings and use the wizard to do the following.

• Assign names to the reader and its connected antennas.

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• Set reader settings or reset them to factory defaults.

• Change the reader’s region configuration.

• Create rules for your GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) accessories on when to trigger inventory and output results.

• Save/print configurations to a file.

• Deploy the configuration file to a new device.

Click Open Configuration to load a saved configuration file to another connected reader from the PC.

Beeper volume, dynamic power, off mode timeout duration, and Bluetooth discovery settings are configurable for online readers.

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Reader Name

Add a description or name the reader by filling out the form fields on the name screen.

Parameter Settings

General Settings that are configurable include enabling Bluetooth Batch Mode, setting a delay before data is transmitted in Batch Mode, setting the Bluetooth Host Type, and setting the USB Host Type.

HID Keyboard Options include selecting the country code and keystroke delay. Bluetooth settings include enabling the device to attempt to reconnect automatically upon losing connection, beeper feedback when the device reconnects, setting a timeout period for the device to become discoverable, and automatically attempting to reconnect to the Bluetooth host. Beeper Settings include volume, tone, whether the sled beeps to confirm a successful decode, and the ability to suppress power-up beeps.

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RFID Configuration (Online)

Configurable options for offline readers include regulatory configuration, RFID data reporting, filter and querying options, trigger, and advanced options.

When connected via IP, Edit the configuration of the reader or load a saved configuration onto the device.

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NOTE: Ensure that the reader is configured for the correct region it is used in. Configuring the device for a different region is illegal.

Online Configurable options include

• General Settings

• Regulatory Configuration options such as setting the country of operation and enabling or disabling Channel Hooping and Channel Mask.

• Antenna

• Trigger Configuration such as defining RFID operations and the conditions in which they are initiated and stopped.

• Pre-Filtering

• Advanced

• Scanner Configuration

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RFID Configuration (Offline)

Configurable options for offline readers include regulatory configuration, RFID data reporting, filter and querying options, trigger, and advanced options.

NOTE: Ensure that the reader is configured for the correct region it is used in. Configuring the device for a different region is illegal.

Offline Configurable options include:

• Regulatory Configuration options such as setting the country of operation and enabling or disabling Channel Hooping and Channel Mask.

• RFID Data Reporting options such as first and last time seen time stamps, RSSI, phase difference, unique tag reporting, and the total amount of tags seen.

• Advanced Configuration options such as enabling Link Profile, configuring the RFID Transmit Power Level, and enabling dynamic power optimization.

• Filter Options for up to four filters, including Filter enable, target, action, memory bank, truncate, length, start position, and mask.

• Query Options such as selecting which tags, session, and target the query is applied to.

• Trigger Configuration such as defining RFID operations and the conditions in which they are initiated and stopped.

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Scanning Configuration

Configurable scanning settings include enabling or disabling specific symbologies and enabling/disabling particular settings at the system level, such as transmitting the no-read message or the device’s trigger mode.

NOTE: Scanning configuration is available on RFD4031 Premium+ UHF RFID sleds only.

• Symbology Settings – users can configure and enable/disable specific symbologies.

• System Settings – users can configure and enable/disable specific settings at the system level, such as transmitting the no-read message or the device’s trigger mode.

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Configuration Creation

The 123RFID Desktop application provides users with the ability to create, save, and deploy configurations.

To create a new configuration file:

1. Launch the 123RFID Desktop application and open the Configuration tab.

2. Select Offline configuration.

3. Select the reader that the new configuration is to be deployed on.

4. AddConfiguration Name & Notes for the new configuration file & Giga-DAT File.

5. Select the proper region information for the regulatory section.

6. For RFD40 Premium+ and RFD90 devices only, configure the scanning parameters from the Symbology

and System settings.

7. Configure Bluetooth and Beeper Settings on the General Settings panel.

8. Save the configuration file locally on the PC by clicking Save configuration.

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To create a Giga-DAT package, begin by following steps 1-8 from the procedure above.

1. Click Create Giga DAT package.

2. Click Select Firmware file in the State Configuration window.

3. Navigate to the appropriate configuration file and click Open.The firmware file name displays in the

Stage Configuration window.

4. Click Save to save the Giga DAT file.

5. Determine the location to save the new Giga-DAT File with the configuration and click Save. The new

Giga-DAT File displays in this format: - GSAAFKS00-002-R04E0.DAT

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The Stage Configuration window updates to indicate that the new Giga-DAT File is successfully saved.

Print Configuration

Load the configuration file to the PC, push the antenna settings to the reader, or reset the antenna settings to factory defaults at the end of the configuration workflow.

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Firmware Management

To update reader firmware on up to five devices simultaneously, select the devices on the table by clicking the associated checkbox and clicking the Update Firmware button.

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Next, the Reader Firmware Update window displays. Click Browse to select the firmware version to be enabled onto the selected device.

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Zebra RFD4031 Product Reference Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About this Document

Related Documents

Notational Conventions

Service Information

Getting Started with the RFD4031

Unpacking

Adaptor Installation

Device Installation

Device Removal

Battery Replacement

Battery Removal

Pairing the Sled with a Mobile Computer

Charging

UI Indicators

LED Definitions

Beeper Indications

Trigger Modes

Basic Data Formatting

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Installing the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android

Using the 123RFID Mobile Application for Android

Navigating 123RFID Mobile

Menu

Navigation Bar

Readers List (Available vs. Connected)

Connect a Reader

Connect to Reader Directly Using USB/Common IO

Connect to Reader Using Bluetooth

Pair Reader Using NFC Tag (Tap and Pair)

Scan and Pair - RFD40

Pair Reader By Scanning a Barcode

Pair Reader Manually

RFID Operations

Rapid Read

Inventory

View Inventory Results

Inventory Screen Features

Tag List Match Mode Operation

Locate Tag

Locate a Single Tag

Locate Multiple Tags (Multi Tag)

Pre Filters

Tag Write

Read/Write

Lock

Kill

General Settings

Update the Device Firmware

Factory Reset

Enable Logging

Device Info

Share File

Trigger Remapping

RFID Settings

Profiles

Advanced Reader Options

Antenna

Singulation Control

Start and Stop Triggers

Tag Reporting

Save Configuration

Power Management

Regulatory

Beeper

Application Settings

Scan Settings

Getting Help

123RFID Desktop Application

Application Features

Connect

Read

Reader Configuration

Reader Name

Parameter Settings

RFID Configuration (Online)