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USER MANUAL:
iRFID500 handheld Bluetooth
passive UHF RFID tag reader
Revision 2.1
Updated 08/12/2016
Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287
Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU
Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web:
www.extronics.com
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  • Page 1 Revision 2.1 Updated 08/12/2016 Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11.1.6 DISPLAY ......................... 22 Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 3 Revision control ........................31 Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions For Hazardous Area Units

    Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Instructions For Met Certified Units

    3. Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the iRFID500 Bluetooth UHF RFID reader. •...

  • Page 6: Product Description

    The HID mode supports native keyboard emulation allowing it to interact directly with applications, office automation SW or any other generic solution requiring manual input. Designed for use by mobile operators in indoor or outdoor areas, the iRFID500 is ideal for inventory management, service and maintenance applications.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Reader is active and the battery is below 15% charged Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 8: Usb Charger/Cable

    A micro USB type B socket is located on the bottom side of the iRFID500 and can be used to connect the reader to a USB host port or to an AC/DC plug top charger.

  • Page 9: Demonstration Kit

    7. Demonstration kit To test the iRFID500 in your own environment, a demonstration kit is available. This includes: • iRFID500 (variant of your choice) • USB charger/cable • Wrist strap lanyard • A selection of Extronics iTAG500 passive tags The demonstration kit also gives you access to the CAEN easy2read app and the Software Development Kits (SDKs) for Windows or Android, so you can try potential integrations with your systems.

  • Page 10: Ordering Options

    * USB charger/cable is identical for all models. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    9. Getting Started The IRFID500 has two communication interfaces: Bluetooth and USB. The Bluetooth interface is the preferred communication using the SPP profile (Serial Port Profile). After powering on the reader, the Bluetooth interface is available to accept incoming connection requests (discoverable) from Bluetooth enabled hosts like PCs, PDAs, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Page 12 7. Confirm the passkey LED turns blue Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 13 Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 14: Hid Mode

    Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 15 Note that when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the iRFID500 will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (iRFID500 switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host).

  • Page 16: Windows Devices

    “Pair” Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 17 Note that when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the iRFID500 will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (iRFID500 switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host).

  • Page 18: Apple Devices

    Bluetooth devices is shown Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 19 Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 20: Usb Communication Setup

    1. Power ON the reader and plug the USB charger/cable into the iRFID500USB port. 2. In order to connect the iRFID500 reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site, SW/FW section or from the Software and Firmware download area.

  • Page 21: Irfid500 Offline Mode

    OFFLINE profile. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 22: Erase

    If display scroll is disabled, the display shows the last 8 characters of the tag ID number. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 23: Irfid500 Configuration Menu

    200 mW DATE CLOCK TIME Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 24: Profile

    Once activated, the device returns to the main menu. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 25: Vibrate

    To scroll through the POWER options, press the trigger button. To return to the main menu, press the power button. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 26: Clock

    Time Stamp option. Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...

  • Page 27: Irfid500 Technical Specification

    Windows, Android, HID profile, Virtual com port Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. CW10 0HU Tel: +44 (0) 845 277 5000 Fax: +44 (0)845 277 4000 E-mail: info@extronics.com Web: www.extronics.com...
  • Page 28 Warning: The industrial only versions of the iRFID500 must not be operated within the hazardous area under any circumstances. Attention: The RF frequency must match the country/region of operation 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.

  • Page 29: Irfid500 Regulatory Compliance

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modification not approved by Extronics Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 30: Ce Compliance

    Reference documents: 16721A 14.3 RoHS EU Directive compliance The iRFID500 is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/EU on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Extronics Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 03076287 Registered office 1 Dalton Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK.

  • Page 31: Revision Control

    Revision control © This document is copyright Extronics Limited 2016. Extronics reserve the right to change this document and its content without notice. The latest version applies. Issued By: Pete Ruddock Issue Date : 08/12/2016 Approved By: Nick Saunders Approval Date :...

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