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  • Page 1 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader For CP Series/8 Series/Universal Version 1.04...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Europe

    FOR EUROPE This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009 Safety of Information Technology Equipment - EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 5 - EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - EN50371 : 2002 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 7: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Modified: 1.5 – Command Beep is disabled by default 1.04 Nov. 19, 2014 Modified: 4.3.3 – #@rf_sepc1 corrected to #@rf_sepcl (example code) Modified: 4.6.1 – default Q value for 1862 added Modified: 4.6.2 – default Output Power level for 1862 added Modified: 5.2.3 Section...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................- 3 - For USA ............................- 3 - For Europe ............................. - 4 - Safety Precautions ........................- 6 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 6 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 7 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiar with RFID Reader....................
  • Page 10 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3.3 Alternate Mode.........................36 1.4 LED Indicators........................... 37 1.4.1 General Mode........................37 1.4.2 Function Key Mode ......................39 1.4.3 Bluetooth Pairing Mode ....................39 ® 1.5 Beeper ............................40 1.6 Vibrator............................44 1.7 RTC ............................45 1.8 Event............................
  • Page 11 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme.....................99 4.3.2 Affected Tag of Included/Excluded EPC Filter..............101 4.3.3 Included EPC ........................102 4.3.4 Excluded EPC........................106 4.4 Multi-Tag..........................110 4.4.1 Counter ...........................110 4.4.2 Counter Reload ......................112 4.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep .......................113 4.5 Access Tag ..........................114 4.5.1 Tag Memory ........................114...
  • Page 12 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ASCII TABLE .............................159 SCAN CODE............................161 STATUS CODE ..........................163...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1800 Series RFID Reader is designed to be the most flexible and reliable rugged RFID gun with ergonomic form factor on the market. In terms of hardware specifically designed to work as lightweight, ergonomic design, user-friendly LED display, easy...

  • Page 14: Getting Familiar With Rfid Reader

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIAR WITH RFID READER OVERVIEW Icon Function Power ® Bluetooth Communication RFID Tag Access Data Transmission Reader Indicator/Memory Low...

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    Introduction INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1) This RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collection, we suggest it is better to purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation. 2) Turn the battery latch to unlock position. 3) Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual CHARGING THE BATTERY New batteries are not fully charged. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the RFID Reader. For RFID Reader, use the adapter to charger the battery.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery Via Charger

    Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER Batteries may also be charged through the battery charger rather than in the reader itself, allowing the user to continue using the reader at all times. 1) Connect the power supply cord to the power port located on the back of the charger. 2) Insert the battery to the end.

  • Page 18: Inside The Package

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship device. 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader...

  • Page 19: Quick Start

    QUICK START POWER ON RFID READER Be sure the battery is fully charged before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the trigger for 2 seconds to power on the RFID Reader. The reader will respond with a long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off. Note: The LED2 will flash blue when you power on the RFID Reader successfully.

  • Page 20: Issuing Commands Via Usb Connection

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION USB connection can be used for configuring the Reader and to upload data to host computer. Below are the procedures to create a USB connection before using RFID Reader.
  • Page 21 Quick Start 2) Use a terminal emulation program, e.g. HyperTerminal, to confirm the connection between host computer and RFID Reader. Open the HyperTerminal on the host computer. 3) Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection. Click “OK” to continue. 4) According to the information of Step 1, select the proper connected COM port, e.g.
  • Page 22 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5) Click “OK”. 6) In the COM3 Properties window, you can click the “Restore Defaults” to use default values for connection. Then, click “OK”. Note: After finishing the COM Properties configuration, the connected icon on the HyperTerminal will be changed from automatically.
  • Page 23 Quick Start 7) In the HyperTerminal window, click on the tool bar to open Properties configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab. 8) Click [ASCII Setup] to open ASCII Setup window and some check boxes need to be selected for normalized issuing commands, see below. Click “OK”.

  • Page 24: Confirming The Usb Connection

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click “OK”. CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION Now, you can begin to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is...
  • Page 25 Quick Start Note: If the connection fails, check whether the USB Interface type is configured correctly. The default value is ‘127’ for virtual COM CDC. Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.

  • Page 26: Default Settings

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the RFID Reader to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must issue “#@sys_svusrtbl” command. Note: After issuing the command, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.

  • Page 27: Reader Switch

    Quick Start READER SWITCH RFID Reader supports a switch that is used to toggle between RFID Reader and Alternate trigger scan. Shift the switch to the right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger. Make sure the reader switch is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode. For more Alternate mode information, please refer to Alternate Mode.

  • Page 28: Combining With A Mobile Computer

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual COMBINING WITH A MOBILE COMPUTER If you wish to combine the RFID Reader with a mobile computer, please remove the mounting plate cover and then install the mobile computer mount. Follow the steps below to remove the mounting plate cover: 1) Place the RFID Reader on a flat and clean surface.

  • Page 29: 1800 Configuration

    As a normal command event, it will respond with “OK” or “ERR”. About “ERR”, please refer to Status Code for more information. 1800Configuration Utility: ® CipherLab supports a Windows -based Software Utility to allow you to configure RFID Reader easily. For more information, please refer to 1800Configuration User Guide.
  • Page 30 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: Understanding Rfid Reader

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING RFID READER This chapter explains the features and usage of RFID Reader. Before configuring RFID Reader, we will detail the information received when “#@sys_info?” command is issued. Command: #@sys_info?\r Purpose Get System Information Response OK,[m]\r[n]\r[o]\r[p]\r[Q]\r [m]: string that indicates model name “1861E”...
  • Page 32 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ..............21 1.2 Memory..............24 1.3 Function Key ............. 31 1.4 LED Indicators............37 1.5 Beeper ..............40 1.6 Vibrator..............44 1.7 RTC ................. 45 1.8 Event ............... 46...

  • Page 33: Power

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.1 POWER RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 3.7V/2500mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it via charger or adapter. During normal operation, the RFID Reader can work for up to 10 hours. Warning: The battery cover must be in position.

  • Page 34: Power Saving Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to force the RFID Reader to shut down. Alternatively you can also issue command on the host computer described below to power off the RFID Reader.

  • Page 35: Low Battery Alarm

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Issue “#@sys_kalive” command to keep system active for a further period of time. Each time with this command issued, the delay time for system shutdown and power saving mode will be reset. Command: #@sys_kalive\r Purpose Keep the System Alive Response OK\r...

  • Page 36: Memory

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® Warning: Using Bluetooth connection will substantially reduce battery power. ® Disable the Bluetooth function when it is not in use. 1.2 MEMORY Memory Mode 4MB flash for Memory Mode data access. Transmit Buffer Memory 2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN) ®...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Command: #@sys_txben?\r Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Status Response OK,[m],[n]\r ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txben=[m] {,[n]}\r Purpose Enable Transmit Buffer [m]: ‘0’ – Disable (default) ‘1’ – Enable ‘2’ – Enable passive transmit buffer [n]: ‘0’ – Keep data until getting “clear buffer” command ‘1’...
  • Page 38 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@sys_txbup\r Purpose Inquire Data from Transmit Buffer Response OK\r //command received [m]\r //data string EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count in buffer. ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txbclr\r Purpose Clear Transmit Buffer Response...

  • Page 39: Memory Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The RFID Reader includes 4MB flash memory for data storage when the reader operates in memory mode. When the RFID Reader gets into memory mode, the current ® Bluetooth connection with the host is disabled. ®...
  • Page 40 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual DATA DELAY You may set a delay time between each data record while transmitting data back to the host computer. Command: #@sys_memdly?\r Purpose Get Data Transmission Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’~’7’...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader SEND DATA To transmit the data to the host immediately, use the following command “#@sys_memup”. Command: #@sys_memup\r Purpose Upload Memory Data Response OK\r //command received [m]\r //data string EOT,[n]\r //End of Transmit. [n] indicates the total data count. ERR,[code]\r CLEAR MEMORY Even though data has been sent back to the host, the flash memory is still occupied with the...
  • Page 42 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command #@sys_memsize? → get current memory size Response (s) OK, 4072 Command #@sys_memen=1 → enter memory mode Response (s) Command #@sys_memdly=4 → set the delay time of data transmission to 2 sec.

  • Page 43: Function Keys

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.3 FUNCTION KEYS The function keys serve as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent. Keys Action Mode <Trigger> Scan Tag RFID ® Select number 1~5 Bluetooth Pairing Send string Alternate <F1>...

  • Page 44: Rfid Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3.1 RFID MODE 1.3.1.1 FUNCTION KEY FOR POWER OFF Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to power off the RFID Reader. 1.3.1.2 FUNCTIONS Note: Press <F1>+<F2>...
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Group1 System Status (Green LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press ® <F1> to switch among Battery Status, Bluetooth Signal Quality, and Data Memory Space. After idling for 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode. Power Level (Red LED) Battery Empty Full Battery...
  • Page 46 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Executing: Function Key Operation LEDs Status Command1 <F1>+<F2> <F 1: Executing> → Command2 <F1>+<F2> <F2> < F 1: Executing> → → Group3 Others (Yellow LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4 commands.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth ® Pairing Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.3.2 BLUETOOTH PAIRING MODE ® ® For Bluetooth connection requiring PIN code input, you can use Function key and <Trigger> combination to input numeric codes. Various numeric input will show you different LED status illustrated below: No.1~5 No.6~0 ®...

  • Page 48: Alternate Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE This mode is only used for sending key signal to host. For more information, please refer Chapter 6 Alternate Mode. Note: You can press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds to power off RFID reader in...

  • Page 49: Led Indicators

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.4 LED INDICATORS The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to users about the behavior of the RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on.
  • Page 50 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Note: You can configure the good read LED3 status (disable/enable) and duration (ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds) by command. When you set the LED3 feedback as disable, the LED3 will always be off.

  • Page 51: Function Key Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY MODE LEDs indicate the corresponding functions according to function key combinations. Please refer to 1.3.1.2 Function. 1.4.3 BLUETOOTH PAIRING MODE ® ® LEDs indicate the number which are input by function keys during Bluetooth pairing.

  • Page 52: Beeper

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.5 BEEPER The RFID Reader has a beeper to provide feedback in various operating conditions. Function Beeping Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off One long beep, high tone Good read, with Green LED3 on-off...
  • Page 53 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader The commands below describe the beeper related configurations: VOLUME There are four volume levels defined to beeping setting. Command: #@sys_bpvol?\r Purpose Get Beeper Volume Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘High’) [m]: Volume ‘0’ Mute ‘1’ ‘2’ Medium ‘3’...
  • Page 54 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual GOOD READ You have to enable the beeping function when you want to get audio feedback from RFID Reader. Command: #@sys_grdbp?\r Purpose Get Status of Good-Read Beep Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’...
  • Page 55 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader DURATION You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is available when Good-Read beep is enabled. Command: #@sys_grdbdu?\r Purpose Get Beeper Duration Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘Shortest’ [m]: Duration ‘0’...

  • Page 56: Vibrator

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.6 VIBRATOR The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments. For good read/write, the vibrator will vibrate for 1 second then stop. The vibration and duration are programmable.

  • Page 57: Rtc

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader #@sys_vibdu=[m]\r Purpose Set Vibrator Duration Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 1.7 RTC RFID Reader supports a Real Time Clock to keep track of the current time. Command: #@sys_time?\r Purpose Get System Clock Response OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r [Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’ [M]: ‘01’...

  • Page 58: Event

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.8 EVENT Users can retrieve the current event settings and set them by purpose. Command: #@sys_evt?\r Purpose Get Current Event Settings Response OK,[m],[n]\r m: The event setting is shown in 4-digit hexadecimal. Refer to the Event table below.

  • Page 59: Communication Interface

    Chapter 2 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish USB and WPAN connection with RFID Reader. Refer to the table as below: 1800 Communication Interface: Interface Configuration RFID Data Out Upload Memory Data ® Bluetooth SPP Slave SPP Master 3610 Virtual COM...

  • Page 60: Usb Interface

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.1 USB INTERFACE Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the available USB interface type by the “#@usb_type=” command. You can also use the function keys to switch between the USB interface types, refer to 1.3.1.2 Functions.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth ® Connection Type

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TYPE ® ® 1800 RFID reader is capable of various Bluetooth connection for different target requirements. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”. Command: #@bt_type?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth Interface Type Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’) ®...

  • Page 62: Bluetooth ® Spp Slave

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.3 BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE ® ® For Bluetooth SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface. Then, refer to Setting Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default, RFID Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”.

  • Page 63: Bluetooth ® Spp Master

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.4 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® As a SPP master device, RFID Reader will be able to resume connection with the host computer upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If RFID Reader fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host computer unless you issue the “#@bt_reset”...

  • Page 64: Bluetooth ® Hid

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.5 BLUETOOTH ® ® For Bluetooth HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command with parameter ‘5’. Refer to U sing HyperTerminal for related connection settings. To capture the data, run any text editor on host computer and the scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_hididx?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth HID Parameter Index Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter Index Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ HID KBD Type ‘64’~ ‘77’ (Default m=‘64’) ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’...
  • Page 66 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_hidpr?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth HID Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r #@bt_hidpr=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth HID Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: Command #@bt_type=5 → change connected interface to BT HID Response (s)

  • Page 67: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.5.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M"...
  • Page 68 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting. Lower Row ‘1’...
  • Page 70 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the numeric keypad. Options Parameter Description Alphanumeric ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Keypad (Default) Numeric Keypad ‘1’...

  • Page 72: Inter-Character Delay

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.5.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.

  • Page 73: Usb Vcom And Hid Via 3610

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6 USB VCOM AND HID VIA 3610 Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Refer to 2.1 USB Interface.

  • Page 74: Activate Usb Vcom And Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal Numeric Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM AND HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB VCOM and HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard type from parameters ‘097’...
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_aclidx?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth 3610 Parameter Index Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter Index Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’ ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ ‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’...
  • Page 76 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_aclpr=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth 3610 Parameter Value Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@bt_aclact\r ® Purpose Activate Bluetooth 3610 Setting Request #@bt_aclact\r [m]: Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r...

  • Page 77: Hid Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6.2 HID KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M"...
  • Page 78 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row ‘1’...
  • Page 80 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Options Parameter Description Alphanumeric ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Keypad (Default) Numeric Keypad ‘1’...

  • Page 82: Inter-Character Delay

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.

  • Page 83: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION RFID Reader can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the ® Bluetooth and 3610. Upon powering up, RFID Reader will be ready to establish a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via Bluetooth dongle after pairing…...

  • Page 84: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE ® Before establishing a WPAN connection, you can configure the Bluetooth connection interface via the USB port. In the HyperTerminal window, issue “#@bt_type=” command to change the connected interface and issue “#@bt_type?”...

  • Page 85: Configure Related Settings

    Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Bluetooth Discoverable ® RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computers.
  • Page 86 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ERR,[code]\r ® Note: When connecting more than two devices to a notebook computer with Bluetooth ® wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the Bluetooth Power Saving function for a more reliable connection.
  • Page 87 Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection Purpose Get Bluetooth® PIN Code Response OK,[m],[n]\r (Default m= ‘0000’, n= ‘4’) [m]: length of PIN ‘0’ ~ ‘16’, ‘0’ means no PIN [n]: PIN, 1~16 characters, only exists when [m]!= ‘0’ (m≠0) ERR,[code]\r #@bt_pin=[m],[n]\r ®...
  • Page 88 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual SSP (Secure Simple Pairing ) Command: #@bt_ssp?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth SSP Status Response OK,[m]\r [m]:SSP Mode ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable (Default) ERR, [code]\r #@bt_ssp=[m]\r ® Purpose Enable/Disable Bluetooth Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: SSP feature is available only for iOS-based devices currently.

  • Page 89: Bluetooth ® Hid And Spp Slave

    Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.3 BLUETOOTH HID AND SPP SLAVE ® The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ®...
  • Page 90 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® Turn on RFID Reader with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth SPP Slave or HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc if you want to use a passkey. Select “My device is set up and ready to be found” check box on the “Add ®...
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection See SPP Slave connection below, click [Next]. See BT HID connection below, click [Next].
  • Page 92 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for RFID Reader. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey.
  • Page 93 Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish]. RFID Reader as ® Bluetooth SPP Slave See BT HID connection below, click [Finish].
  • Page 94 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, the random PIN code is supported. Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, ®...
  • Page 95 Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection ® See the comparisons between Bluetooth SPP and HyperTerminal below, for HyperTerminal configurations; refer to Using HyperTerminal. ® Bluetooth SPP Connected ® Bluetooth SPP Disconnected...
  • Page 96 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® See the comparisons between Bluetooth HID and Notepad below: ® Bluetooth HID Connected ® Bluetooth HID Disconnected...

  • Page 97: Bluetooth ® Spp Master

    Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.4 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® ® Enable the Bluetooth function on the host computer. ® Double-click the Bluetooth icon located on the lower right of the taskbar. Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. Select Hardware tab and click [Properties].
  • Page 98 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® ® In the Generic Bluetooth Radio Properties window, select Advanced tab to see the Bluetooth MACID of host computer. Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure the variables required for ®...
  • Page 99 Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection ® In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you have entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next]. Click [Finish].
  • Page 100 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® In the Bluetooth Devices configured window will show you connected Device. Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, ® or you want to change to use Bluetooth...

  • Page 101: Connecting Via 3610

    Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610 3.2.1 CONNECT TO 3610 To configure 3610 connection parameters, the RFID reader must have established a ® Bluetooth connection with 3610. Thus please carry out “#@bt_target=1,xxxxxxxxx\r” command to establish the connection between them. Once connected, the RFID Reader will respond with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high), and the LED2 flashes blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).
  • Page 102 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command #@bt_aclidx=0 → enter 3610 type configuration Response (s) Command #@bt_aclpr=97 → set to 3610 PCAT US Response (s) Command #@bt_aclidx=4 → enter inter-character delay setting Response (s) Command #@bt_aclpr=10 → set keyboard inter-character delay time to 10ms...

  • Page 103: Usb Vcom Via 3610 Connection

    Chapter 3 Setting Up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION If you want to change the USB VCOM via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected devices.

  • Page 104: Disconnection

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.3 DISCONNECTION You can follow the methods below to break a connection between RFID Reader and host computer: 1) Issue #@bt_disc” to disconnect from current connected device. 2) Issue “#@bt_type” to change the connection type. Current connection will be broken.

  • Page 105: Scanning Uhf Rfid Tag

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID TAG Equipped with a switch in the handle, the RFID Reader allows you to toggle between RFID and Alternate modes. Make sure the switch is well-positioned before taking on RFID scanning tasks. You can also get the status between RFID and Alternate modes by issuing the “#@rf_switch?”...

  • Page 106: Scan Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.1 SCAN MODE RFID Reader scan modes are divided into Single, Multi-Tag and Test Modes. These are described below. Scan Mode Description Single Read Tag by pressing <Trigger> key. Mode 1. Condition to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 3. Scan Session Timeout, Scanning Delay, Multi-Tag Counter and EPC filter parameters have no effect in this mode. 4. If RFID Function=Write Tag Memory, the RFID Reader can not be set to Test Mode. Command: #@rf_scan?\r Purpose...

  • Page 108: Scan Time

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.2 SCAN TIME 4.2.1 TIMEOUT You have to specify the scanning timeout interval (0~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to Single Mode. Operation will stop if the operation time = Scan Session Timeout and No Tag data is received.

  • Page 109: Delay Time

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 4.2.2 DELAY TIME You can specify the scanning delay time when the scan mode is set to Multi-Tag Mode. Command: #@rf_scandly?\r Purpose Get Scan Delay Response OK,[m]\r ‘0’ (Default m= [m]: Scan Delay ‘0’ 100ms ‘1’...

  • Page 110: Filter

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3 FILTER The Flow Chart below is the procedure of scanning tags: 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.4 4.3.3 4.3.4 Scan Flow Chart...

  • Page 111: Epc Encoding Scheme

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 4.3.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME This function will decide which kind of tags can be read. Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme – Group 1 Command: #@rf_epctype1?\r Purpose Get EPC Scheme – Group1 Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ ) [m]: EPC Scheme –...
  • Page 112 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual disable the tag type. enable the tag type. Character Tag Type 1 (Left) GID96 SGTIN198 GRAI170 GIAI202 SGLN195 GDTI113 8(Right) Reserved Always read and write as 1 ERR,[code]\r #@rf_epctype2=[m]\r Purpose Set EPC Scheme – Group2...

  • Page 113: Affected Tag Of Included/Excluded Epc Filter

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 4.3.2 AFFECTED TAG OF INCLUDED/EXCLUDED EPC FILTER Note: The EPC encoding scheme described in Section 4.3.1 allows RFID reader to accept various types of tag. However, the EPC filter can pick only one type of tag from those EPC tags;...

  • Page 114: Included Epc

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.3 INCLUDED EPC EPC filter is designed to check the contents of the EPC tag with the specified tag type to determine whether the scanned record is accepted or ignored. Besides configuring the tag type (refer to Section 4.3.2) to be filtered, users are supposed to specify start bits,...
  • Page 115 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag EPC Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_sepcpt?\r Purpose Get Included EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcpt=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r...
  • Page 116 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@rf_sepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC State Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data and accept it.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag Example: Command #@rf_sepcsb=64 → set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC Response (s) Command #@rf_sepcl=8 → set filter length to 8 bits Response (s) Command #@rf_sepcpt=06 → set filter pattern as 0x06 Response (s) Command #@rf_epcfcode=31...

  • Page 118: Excluded Epc

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.4 EXCLUDED EPC The following commands are used to "exclude" tags matching the criteria set by the filter. Start Define the start bit of EPC that you want to filter. Command: #@rf_xepcsb?\r Purpose...
  • Page 119 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag EPC Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_xepcpt?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcpt=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC Pattern Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r...
  • Page 120 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@rf_xepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC State Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data.
  • Page 121 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag Example: Command #@rf_xepcsb=64 → set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC Response (s) Command #@rf_xepc1=8 → set filter length to 8 bits Response (s) Command #@rf_xepcpt=06 → set filter pattern as 0x06 Response (s) Command #@rf_epcfcode=31...

  • Page 122: Multi-Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.4 MULTI-TAG 4.4.1 COUNTER In order to prevent sending redundant tags to PC or mobile computer, the RFID reader creates a tag list to compare the scanned tags, discard redundant tags, and output/store new (unique) tags.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag Counter Command: #@rf_mtagcnt?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag Counter Value Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘128’) [m]: Multi-Tag Counter value: ‘0’ (disable the counter), ‘1’ ~‘128’ ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r Purpose Set Multi-Tag Counter Request #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r [m]: Multi-Tag Counter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r...

  • Page 124: Counter Reload

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.4.2 COUNTER RELOAD When the tag list is full, please issue "#@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r" command again to reset the counter. Once reset, the tag list is cleared and scanning tasks can be continued.

  • Page 125: Multi-Tag Beep

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 4.4.3 MULTI-TAG BEEP In order to differentiate between tags read, the reader will beep in the following sequence: Get a new tag: one short beep with high tone denoting that a tag is scanned successfully.

  • Page 126: Access Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.5 ACCESS TAG 4.5.1 TAG MEMORY A tag memory is divided into 4 banks as below: Reserved Memory: This area of memory holds the tag’s passwords: A 32-bit “Kill” password that allows a Tag to be permanently silenced.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag TID Memory: This memory includes: An 8-bit ISO 15963 allocation class identifier - For EPCglobal Tags as 0xE2. A 12-bit Tag mask-designer ID A 12-bit Tag model number Allow to add other information if required e.g. Tag serial number User Memory: This optional area of memory contains user-specific data.

  • Page 128: Read/Write Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.5.2 READ/WRITE TAG By default, the RFID Reader access mode is set to Inventory to get EPC of a Tag. If you want to read all data stored in a Tag, you would issue the “#@rf_func=1” command that allows you to read Reserved, EPC, TID or User bank.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag ‘1’ – EPC ‘2’ – TID ‘3’ – User Bank Default= ‘1’ ‘2’ Start Byte Only even numbers (‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’) are valid for the start byte. Default= ‘0’ ‘3’ Data Length Byte(s) Only even numbers (‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’...
  • Page 130 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ERR,[code]\r #@rf_wbuf=[m]\r Purpose Store Data into Reader Buffer Request #@rf_wbuf=[m]\r [m]: Data to be stored in buffer Buffer size = 32 bytes Input data shown in hexadecimal. The length of data must be an even number.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag Command #@rf_rwpr=0 → to read the whole bank Response (s) Command #@rf_func=0 → inventory Response (s) 1. 12-09-07 10:22 07.91 → after pressing the trigger 30003515fd8560082350000000066d36 Command #@rf_func=1 → set function to read Tag memory Response (s) →...
  • Page 132 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@rf_rwpr=0 → start from byte 0 of User Bank Response (s) Command #@rf_rwidx=3 Response (s) Command #@rf_rwpr=8 → to write 8 bytes data Response (s) Command → store 8 bytes data into reader buffer before writing...

  • Page 133: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 4 SCANNING UHF RFID Tag 4.6 ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.6.1 APPLICATIONS IN MULTIPLE TAGS ENVIRONMENT In an energizing RF field, Tags implement a slot counter into which a random value involving the Q-parameter is loaded and Readers use the slot counter to regulate the probability of a Tag responding to commands of the Inventory operation.

  • Page 134: Adjustment For Output Power Level Of The Reader

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.6.2 ADJUSTMENT FOR OUTPUT POWER LEVEL OF THE READER Reading distance of the Reader varies according to its output power level. The output power level is set to the maximum value by default. Users can decrease the power level...

  • Page 135: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure the format of the collected data being output to the host computer. Data transmission of the tags read can have various formats. The following sections will describe the available options. 1) Decide the output format. 2) Define the data fields for Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections.

  • Page 136: Output Format

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.1 OUTPUT FORMAT Before transmitting data captured by the reader you can edit, add and re-order the sequence of the final transmitted data. There are standard formats for the specified interfaces described below.
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Hexadecimal: The output data consists of 16 unique symbols, the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. Specified for every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier for users to read hexadecimal numbers than binary numbers.

  • Page 138: Format Editing For Hexadecimal And Raw Data

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.2 FORMAT EDITING FOR HEXADECIMAL AND RAW DATA When the data format is specified for Hexadecimal or Raw Data, you can configure the data sections described as below: Each section can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 139 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Example 1: Sequence 1 : Counter Section Sequence 2 : Timestamp Section Sequence 3 : UHF Data Section Command → get output data sequence #@dat_seq? default sequence: Counter, Timestamp, UHF data Response (s) OK,1,2,3 Example 2: Sequence 1 : EPC tag Section Sequence 2 : Disabled Sequence 3 : Disabled...

  • Page 140: Data Counter Section

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.2.1 DATA COUNTER SECTION Define a serial number to output data. The serial number would be specified in 6 digits beginning from 000001. When the counter is up to 999999, it will be reset to 000001.
  • Page 141 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Example: Command #@dat_rstcnt? → get the values of reset counter events Response (s) OK,1,1,1 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command #@dat_rstcnt → run the reset counter command Response (s) 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 → re-count 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221...
  • Page 142 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Counter Padding For data display alignment purposes, you can define padding characters to show the counter value with fixed 6-digit. Characters to be padded or retrieved are shown in Hexadecimal. Please refer to ASCII Table.

  • Page 143: Time Stamp Section

    Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format 5.2.2 TIME STAMP SECTION Time Stamp section is divided into 7 fields as year, month, day, weekday, hour, minute and second. Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. Up to 6 separators can be specified to Time Stamp section. Default Format: Time Stamp Sequence Issue “#@dat_tseq=”...
  • Page 144 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Purpose Set the Sequences of Field in Time Stamp Section Response OK\r [m]: Time Data Type in Field 1. Default = ‘1’ [n]: Time Data Type in Field 2. Default = ‘2’ [o]: Time Data Type in Field 3. Default = ‘3’...
  • Page 145 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Time Stamp Separators You can configure the separator between fields. The separator to be configured or retrieved can present in ASCII characters or hexadecimal numbers. Refer to ASCII Table Command: #@dat_tsprh?\r, #@dat_tspr?\r Purpose Get the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section Request #@dat_tsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value.
  • Page 146 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command #@dat_tseq=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 → enable all fields Response (s) 2012-04-12 Thu 23:04 08.34 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command #@dat_tsprh? → get the separators with hexadecimal format Response (s) OK,2d,2d,20,20,3a,20 Command #@dat_tspr? → get the separators with character format...
  • Page 147 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Year For year output field, you can define it as 2 digits or 4 digits. Command: #@dat_tyear?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Year Field Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’.) [m]: Year format. 0 – 2 digits, 1 – 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’). ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tyear=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 148 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Time You can enable this function to display time in seconds with the scale of two digits to the right of the decimal point if second field is enabled. Command: #@dat_tms?\r Purpose Get Time Format Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

  • Page 149: Epc Tag Section

    Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format 5.2.3 EPC TAG SECTION The EPC tag section is divided into 5 fields as PC, EPC, CRC, Memory Data and Data Length. Separators can be defined among fields for clarity. Up to 4 separators can be specified for this section.
  • Page 150 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Default is inventory Response (s) OK,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command → get the sequence of RFID Data #@dat_rfseq? Default sequence is PC, EPC and then CRC Response (s) OK,2,3,1,4,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000 343033313030313230303030 4221...
  • Page 151 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Purpose Set the Separators of Each field in EPC Tag Data Section Request #@dat_ rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r [m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character [n]: separator between field1 and field2 [o]: separator between field2 and field3 [p]: separator between field3 and field4 [q]: separator between field4 and field5 Response...
  • Page 152 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Data Length Enable the Data Length function to show the length for UHF Data, EPC and memory data. Command: #@dat_rflen?\r Purpose Get the Setting of UHF Data Length Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Data Length Type ‘0’- Total UHF Data Length.
  • Page 153 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Command #@dat_rflen? → get the RFID data length setting Response (s) OK,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3430333130303132303030303000422116 → display total data length Command #@dat_rflen=1 → change the value to 1 displaying the EPC length only Response (s) OK,2,3,1,4,5 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000343033313030313230303030422112...

  • Page 154: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE Prefix/Suffix codes can be utilized for applications like data section prompt string, separating string, carriage return or other auxiliary data-identification. Each data section has its own individual prefix/suffix codes up to 8 bytes.
  • Page 155 Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format Prefix/Suffix Command: #@dat_pfxh?\r, #@dat_pfx?\r Purpose Get Prefix/Suffix Request #@dat_pfxh?\r Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value #@dat_pfx?\r Response data will be shown in character Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Prefix/Suffix stored in the index-specified buffer ERR,[code]\r #@dat_pfx= [m],[n]\r Purpose Set Prefix/Suffix...
  • Page 156 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example1 (Prefix of the Counter Section): Command #@dat_pfx=0,23 → set prefix to 0x23 (‘#’) Response (s) 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000343033313030313230303030422112 Command → set prefix to 0x23 0x43 0x6f 0x75 0x6e 0x74 0x65...

  • Page 157: Output Epc Data Via Usb Virtual Com

    Chapter 5 DefinING Output Format 5.4 OUTPUT EPC DATA VIA USB VIRTUAL COM Users can decide whether to output data via the USB Virtual COM port. Once the ‘m’ parameter of this command is set to ‘1’, the EPC data originally transmitted by ®...
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  • Page 159: Alternate Mode

    Chapter 6 ALTERNATE MODE Shift the reader switch to the EXT. position to have 1800 RFID reader enter Alternate mode. In Alternate mode, 1800 RFID reader won’t read tags with the trigger being pressed. Function keys described in 1.3.1 RFID Mode are also not available.
  • Page 160 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Output String Define the string first before defining the action to be executed. Command: #@dat_ostridx?\r Purpose Get Output String index Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: String Buffer Parameter 1~6 ERR,[code]\r #@dat_ostridx=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 161 Chapter 6 Alternate Mode #@dat_ostrkey=[m]\r Purpose Set Key Action of Output String, refer to Table 6.1 Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Output String Data Output strings have a maximum length of 10 characters and can be defined in Hexadecimal or in ASCII characters. Strings longer than 10 characters will be truncated. Command: #@dat_ostrh?\r, #@dat_ostr?\r Purpose...
  • Page 162 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command #@dat_ostridx=3 → set to string 3 Response (s) Command #@dat_ostrkey=3 → set to use key action ‘3’ (press F1) Response (s) Command #@dat_ostr=1,F1_ON → define the output string 3 data using character format...

  • Page 163: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Model Designation 1861 1862 Operating System & CPU Operating System CipherLab Proprietary Operation System ARM Cortex-M3 Memory Memory Mode Transmit Buffer Clock Operating tolerance: +10sec./30 days ® Calibrated by PC application via USB or Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS Micro USB 2.0 (full-speed); Virtual COM (CDC / SiliconLab driver) ®...

  • Page 164: Electrical Characteristics

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Read Range Up to 100cm 300 ~ 500cm (depending tags environments) Write Range Up to 50cm Up to 150cm (depending tags environments) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 2500mAh Charging Time...

  • Page 165: Environmental Characteristics

    C Programming for 8 Series .NET SDK for Windows and Windows Mobile development Software & Utilities 1800Configuration Utility for PC Cipherlab software package CP series Configuration Utility EZConfig Utility for PC (.NET environment) EZEdit Utility for PC 8 Series Configuration Utility...
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  • Page 167: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE BEFORE UPGRADING Ensure the RFID reader has a fully charged battery prior to attempting a firmware upgrade. In order to avoid the data loss during firmware upgrade. Please save or upload all the data from the flash memory before beginning firmware upgrade. Command: Purpose Download Firmware...

  • Page 168: How To Upgrade Firmware

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE USE USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect RFID Reader to the USB port of host computer. You will need to install USB cable driver first.

  • Page 169: Use Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USE BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® ® Please refer to 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave for the connection with Bluetooth dongle, and go through steps 3 (run “#@sys_dlfw=0” or “#@sys_dlfw=1” command) to 6 described in the Use USB Virtual COM section. USE 3610 Please refer to 3.2 Connecting via 3610...
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  • Page 171: Ascii Table

    Appendix II ASCII TABLE " & < >...
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  • Page 173: Scan Code

    Appendix III SCAN CODE...
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  • Page 175: Status Code

    Appendix IV STATUS CODE value Meaning 0xDD Fail to configure the parameter of USB HID via 3610 ® 0xDE Incorrect Bluetooth type ® (The parameter of Bluetooth type is not consistent with connected device.) 0xDF Fail to set system time (Real Time Clock cannot be configured.) 0xED Unsupported UHF command (UHF module firmware needs to be upgraded)

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