Caen RFID Tile R1250I Technical Information Manual

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 5 – 22 September 2022
R1250I
Tile
Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 5 – 22 September 2022 R1250I Tile Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader...
  • Page 2 All you need to start using your reader in a few clicks! Scope of the Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the Tile R1250I Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader. This manual refers to: •...
  • Page 3 The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com.
  • Page 4 Ordering Options ..................................10 Getting Started ................................11 Introduction .....................................11 Serial Port Emulator................................11 Driver installation ...............................11 Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController ..................13 Configuration Menu ..............................15 Introduction .....................................15 Reader Configuration Menu ..............................15 Active Profile ................................16 Startup RF Power ................................17 HID Keyboard ................................17...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    List of Figures Fig. 1.1: Tile R1250I Reader.................................6 Fig. 1.2: Tile R1250I Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader – Black Flanged .................7 Fig. 1.3: Tile R1250I Accessories ................................7 Fig. 1.4: Tile R1250I (standard enclosure) mechanical drawing ....................8 Fig. 1.5: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing ......................9 Fig.
  • Page 6: Fig. 1.1: Tile R1250I Reader

    The core components of the Tile reader are the CAEN RFID QuarkUp module, a top performing ultra- compact UHF RFID module, and the Quad, a compact circular polarized antenna designed by CAEN RFID.
  • Page 7: Fig. 1.2: Tile R1250I Compact Uhf Rfid Desktop Reader - Black Flanged

    Fig. 1.3: Tile R1250I Accessories Installation Notice The Tile R1250I can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications, or it is possible to hang it on the wall (only for the model with flanged enclosure). INTRODUCTION - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 8: Fig. 1.4: Tile R1250I (Standard Enclosure) Mechanical Drawing

    Fig. 1.4: Tile R1250I (standard enclosure) mechanical drawing INTRODUCTION - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 9: Fig. 1.5: Tile R1250I (Flanged Enclosure) Mechanical Drawing

    USB ports (see § Accessories page 7). The Tile R1250I is powered through the USB host. Front Panel LEDs The Tile R1250I front panel houses the following LEDs (see § Fig. 1.6: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs page 10): FUNCTION TYPE...
  • Page 10: Fig. 1.6: Tile R1250I Front Panel Leds

    R1250IE - Tile - Black Flanged - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader WR1250IEXBFL (ETSI) Reader WR1250IUXBAA R1250IU - Tile - Black - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader (FCC) R1250IU - Tile - Black Flanged - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader WR1250IUXBFL (FCC) INTRODUCTION - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 11 Serial Port Emulator The Tile R1250I reader can be connected to a PC using the provided Y USB cable (the reader is powered through the USB host.) and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. To correctly operate with the reader, you need to install the CAEN RFID driver.
  • Page 12 The Config COM Port (in the example COM5) is used to configure the reader profile (for more information please refer to § Configuration Menu page 15). The Virtual COM Port (in the example COM4) is the main communication interface. GETTING STARTED - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 13 Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController Using the EASY2READ profile, you can connect to the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController software via USB connection. Download the latest version of the EasyController software for Windows from the Tile R1250I page, Downloads section and install it.
  • Page 14 For more info on the use of the EasyController, please refer to its technical information manual (download it at the Tile R1250I web page, Downloads section or in the Manuals & Documents web area). GETTING STARTED - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 15 3 CONFIGURATION MENU Introduction The Tile R1250I reader is detected by the PC as two emulated serial ports: • Virtual COM Port • Config COM Port The Config COM Port is used to configure the reader profile. The Virtual COM Port is the main communication interface.
  • Page 16 Active Profile The Active Profile options are the following: • EASY2READ (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application...
  • Page 17 To set a different Inter-line delay, press the down arrow until “HID Inter-line delay” is displayed and then the right arrow to select the current value. Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert the desired Inter-line delay in the range 0÷31999. CONFIGURATION MENU - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 18 Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert the desired HID filter time in the range 0÷1000000. All values are expressed in ms. CONFIGURATION MENU - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 19 Profile paragraph page 16. Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController Using the EASY2READ profile, you can connect to the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController software via USB connection. Download the latest version of the EasyController software for Windows from the Tile R1250I page, Downloads section and install it.
  • Page 20 Into the READER INFORMATION box, you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release: Place a tag on the reader, click on start inventory and see the tag information displayed on the main window. EASY2READ PROFILE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 21 For more info on the use of the EasyController, please refer to its technical information manual (download it at the Tile R1250I web page, Downloads section or in the Manuals & Documents web area). EASY2READ PROFILE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 22 16. Making Inventory If the reader is in the EASY2READ profile (factory profile), you need to install the CAEN RFID driver (refer to § Driver installation page 11) and then access the reader configuration menu to set the HID reader profile (refer to §...
  • Page 23 Note that if you want to change the active profile or access the reader configuration menu, you must remove the tags in the read range of the reader to stop the reader editing activity! HID PROFILE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 24 6 READER RESET With the Tile R1250I reader connected to a PC using the supplied Y USB cable (the reader is powered via the USB host), to reset the reader, unplug the Y USB cable and then plug it back in: the reader restarts by itself.
  • Page 25 7 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The Tile R1250I firmware upgrade can be managed via USB. You need the Tile Upgrade Tool and the R1250I firmware image available for free at the Tile R1250I web page, Downloads section or in Software & Firmware area.
  • Page 26 3, 4, 5 and 6). 10. Select the FW image file by clicking on “Browse” button. 11. Click on “Upgrade Firmware” button and wait for the upgrade to be completed. FIRMWARE UPGRADE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 27 12. At the end of procedure, if the upgrade has been successfully performed, you will see the messages reported in the image below and the module is ready for normal operation: FIRMWARE UPGRADE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 28: Tab. 8.1: Tile R1250I Technical Specifications

    Warning: The RF settings must match the operating country/region to comply with local laws and regulations. The usage of the reader in different countries/regions from the one in which the device has been sold is not allowed. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 29: Fig. 8.1: Tile R1250Ie Radiation Pattern H Plane

    Reader – Tag Link Profiles The Tile R1250I reader supports different modulations and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol. In the following table are reported all profiles that have been tested for the compliance with ETSI and FCC regulations.
  • Page 30: Fig. 8.3: Tile R1250Iu Radiation Pattern H Plane

    The radiation patterns of the Tile R1250IU are shown in the following figures: Fig. 8.3: Tile R1250IU Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 8.4: Tile R1250IU Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 31: Fig. 8.5: Tile R1250I (Flanged Enclosure) Mechanical Drawing

    Technical Drawings The following drawings show the R1250I Tile from different points of view. All dimensions are in millimeters. Fig. 8.5: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 32: Fig. 8.6: Tile R1250I (Flanged Enclosure) Mechanical Drawing

    Fig. 8.6: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 33 CEI EN IEC 62368-1:2020 CEI EN 50364:2011 See § Tile R1250I CE Declaration of Conformity page 35 for the Tile R1250I CE Compliance Certificate. Warning: The CE compliance is guaranteed only if the reader is used as described in this...
  • Page 34 RoHS EU Directive The Tile R1250I Reader is compliant with the EU Directive 2015/863/EU on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS3). REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - Tile R1250I - Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 35 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2015/863/EU (RoHS3) Date: 23/03/2022 Adriano Bigongiari (Chief Executive Officer) On the basis of this declaration, this product will bear the following mark: The compliance is guaranteed only if the reader is used as described in the Tile R1250I Technical Information Manual.
  • Page 36 Tile R1250I FCC GRANT...

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