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2017-04-26
Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide
Version 1.3
NORDIC ID EXA51
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 NORDIC ID EXA51 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.9. CONNECTIONS ....................................14 1.9.1. CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE VIA HID MODE ......................14 1.9.2. PAIRING NORDIC ID EXA51 WITH A HOST DEVICE ......................15 1.9.3. CONFIGURING HID MODE WITH BARCODE ........................15 1.9.4. CONFIGURING HID MODE VIA APPLICATION........................16 1.10.
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    1.1. GENERAL Nordic ID EXA51 provides UHF RFID reader capabilities and optional 1D/2D barcode scanning ® functionalities for host devices. The Nordic ID EXA51 is used with the host devices via Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology. 1.2. AVAILABLE VARIANTS The Nordic ID EXA51 is available in 8 different variants that are ®...
  • Page 4: Inbox Content

    2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 1.4. INBOX CONTENT The Nordic ID EXA51 inbox contains following items • The Nordic ID EXA51 • Battery (installed) • Counter parts of magnets for magnet fastening of host device • Screws for screw fastening •...
  • Page 5 2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 Picture 2 Key features of Quad Lock variant...
  • Page 6: Installing Battery

    2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 1.6. INSTALLING BATTERY Picture 3 Installing battery...
  • Page 7: Charging

    1.7.1. NORDIC ID EXA51 CHARGING The Nordic ID EXA51 can be charged via cradle and USB charger. Maximum charging power via the cradle is 10W (5V @ 2A). Charging time from 0 – 100% via the cradle is about 5h. The USB charger needs to have a micro USB connector and recommended charging power is 10W (5V @ 2A).
  • Page 8: Host Device Charging

    NOTE! The cradle is sold separately by Nordic ID. The USB charger is not included in the Nordic ID EXA51 inbox and is not sold by Nordic ID. 1.7.2. HOST DEVICE CHARGING Host device attached on the Nordic ID EXA51 can be charged via wireless charging or USB from the cradle. 1.7.2.1.
  • Page 9: Charging Via Usb

    2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 charging when the Nordic ID EXA51 is not charged is 2.5W 5W (wireless charging power is delivered from the battery of the Nordic ID EXA51). Picture 6 Wireless charging of host device NOTE! Host device needs to support Qi based inductive wireless charging technology in order to charge from the Nordic ID EXA51.
  • Page 10 2017-04-26 Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 Picture 7 USB charging of host device...
  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    Version 1.3 1.7.3. BATTERY CHARGING The battery or spare battery of the Nordic ID EXA51 can be charged in the cradle. Please note that when USB charging from the cradle is used, spare battery charging of the cradle is disabled. Please find more information about charging from the Picture 8 Battery charging in cradle.
  • Page 12: Fastening

    Fastening of the host device on the Nordic ID EXA51 with the Quad Lock fastening system is easy. The first step is to attach a Quad Lock adapter on the host device. Second step is to fasten the host device on the Nordic ID EXA51 by attaching and locking the Quad Lock fastening system.
  • Page 13: Magnet Fastening

    Nordic ID EXA51). The second step is to remove protective tape from the counter parts of magnets. The third step is to place the host device on top of the Nordic ID EXA51 and ensure that the magnet counter parts are securely attached to the host device.
  • Page 14: Connections

    1.9.1. CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE VIA HID MODE In this mode, the Nordic ID EXA51 functions and communicates in a similar manner as a keyboard. Therefore, the device will work with any application that supports an active cursor fields, for example web browser applications.
  • Page 15: Pairing Nordic Id Exa51 With A Host Device

    3. Open Bluetooth connection settings of host device and you should see “EXA51 XXXXXX” in the list 4. Select “EXA51 XXXXXX” from the list in order pair your host device with the Nordic ID EXA51 NOTE! XXXXX is a serial number of the Nordic ID EXA51 1.9.3.
  • Page 16: Configuring Hid Mode Via Application

    1.10. USING THE READER 1.10.1. KEYS AND BUTTONS The Nordic ID EXA51 includes two capacitive buttons and one physical button for user interactions. Location of the keys can be seen in the Picture 12. Picture 12 Location of capacitive keys 1.10.1.1.
  • Page 17: Unpair A Bluetooth Device Key

    Bluetooth connection with host device 1.10.1.3. UNPAIR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE KEY If the Nordic ID EXA51 is paired to the host device, it stores information about the paired devices and tries to connect automatically when turned on. Using the “Unpair a Bluetooth device”-key clears paired device from the Nordic ID EXA51 memory.
  • Page 18: Power Led

    Power LED. 1.10.3. ANTENNAS The Nordic ID EXA51 includes Adaptive Cross Dipole antenna that includes four SW controllable (via Nordic ID RFID demo application and NUR API) antenna modes that are • Linear with horizontal polarization mode (nominal reading distance about 7m/22ft) •...
  • Page 19: Applications And Application Development

    Picture 15 Tags in random alignment 2. APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Nordic ID has taken an open source SW development approach in use with the Nordic ID EXA51. Nordic ID provides the SDK along with the examples through the GitHub. The Nordic ID EXA51 supports powerful NUR API so developers can use familiar NUR API for application development.
  • Page 20: Nordic Id Rfid Demo For Ios

    Nordic ID EXA51 User Guide Version 1.3 2.1.2. NORDIC ID RFID DEMO FOR IOS Nordic ID RFID demo application for iOS supports iOS 9 and newer versions. The Nordic ID RFID demo application is available from the Apple App store. 2.2. APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 2.2.1.
  • Page 21: Application Development

    Nordic ID device needs repair, always use only our Nordic ID Service or our authorized service partners. We want to make sure that your Nordic ID product serves you the best possible way, and by using our preferred service partners the quality of the service is trustworthy and the spare parts...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Telephone: +358 2 727 7791 4. WARRANTY Nordic ID warrants that the Products are at the time of delivery free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the Products remain unmodified and are operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty period is the longer of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery in case the Customer is end-customer or twenty-seven (27) months from the date of manufacture in case the Customer is reseller.
  • Page 23: About Nordic Id

    Version 1.3 6. ABOUT NORDIC ID Nordic ID is at the centre of today’s real-time item tracking and reliable RFID technology. We help organizations fight the damaging effects of item loss, facilitate streamlined business procedures, and stay ahead of the competition.

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