Operation 5.1 Keyboard, display and operating concept 5.2 Reading data carriers 5.3 Writing to data carriers 5.4 Editing data 5.5 Initializing data carriers 5.6 Working with files 5.7 Connecting the Handheld Programmer to a PC/laptop Technical Data Appendix Index www.balluff.com...
Installation and operation of accessories and expansion devices, – Docking station and device interfaces. The newest information for the product can be found on the internet at “www.balluff.de”. 1.4 Structure of the The manual is organized so that the sections build on each other.
Keys are set in angle brackets, e.g. confirm by pressing <Enter>. 1.6 Symbols Caution! This symbol indicates a security notice which must be observed. Note, tip This symbol indicates general notes. Balluff Identification System 1.7 Abbreviations Cyclic Redundancy Check EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Electromagnetic Compatibility...
You can also return the included batteries to the following address (with sufficient postage) after using them: Balluff GmbH, Schurwaldstraße 9, 73765 Neuhausen a.d.F., Germany Caution! Use only Balluff-approved power supplies.
The system components of the Handheld Programmer are powered by a 3.7 V rechargeable battery pack (Li-Ion). ► Please charge rechargeable batteries provided by Balluff before using them for the first time! Fig. 3: Connecting the power supply – Charging the battery pack Changing A high-capacity rechargeable battery has a battery life of up to 48 hours after a full charge.
Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Getting Started 3.2 Overview of WORKABOUT PRO C BIS M-870-1- 0_ _-X-001 Fig. 4: Handheld Programmer BIS M-870-1-0_ _-X-001 Ø ≥ 20 mm Read/write head for BIS U data carrier with round coil Active surface (underside) BIS M-871-1- 0_ _-X-001 Fig.
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BIS M-870-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-870-1- 0_ _-X-005 Fig. 7: Handheld Programmer BIS M-870-1-0_ _X-004 / BIS M-870-1-0_ _-X-005 Ø ≥ 20 mm Read/write head for BIS M data carrier with round coil Barcode scanner Active surface (underside) www.balluff.com...
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Getting Started BIS M-871-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-871-1- 0_ _-X-005 Fig. 8 : Handheld Programmer BIS M-871-1-0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-871-1-0_ _-X-005 Read/write head for BIS M-15_-XX data carrier Barcode scanner Active surface (underside) BIS M-873-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-873-1- 0_ _-X-005...
The user's guide is available on the internet at: www.zebra.com/workaboutpro4 concept 3.6 Creating your Note own operating The BALLUFF.dll has been created as a discrete software solution for creating a interface custom user interface. The order number for this software is available on request. www.balluff.com...
Getting Started ► On the Windows CE desktop, tap on 3.7 Starting the RFID application “Start > Programs > BALLUFF RFID > BIS M RFID” (depending on the Windows CE version, instead of “Start” tap on the 4-color Windows logo.
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Processes all Balluff-supported data carrier types (default setting). Mifare All Balluff supported Mifare data carriers are processed. ISO15693 All Balluff supported ISO 15693 data carriers are processed. Note BIS M-87_-1-008-00_ : All, Mifare & ISO15693 data carriers BIS M-87_-1-010-00_ : ISO15693 data carriers Use CRC Check Uses the CRC checksum.
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Getting Started Hardware types BIS M-870-… : Portable reader with integrated read/write head for BIS M- data carriers with round coil Ø ≥ 20 mm BIS M-871-… : Portable reader with integrated read/write head for BIS M- data carriers with rod type antenna (BIS M-15_ ...) BIS M-873-…...
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⇒ The data can be chan- ged using the keyboard. ► Confirm the change with [OK]. ⇒ The entry field is closed, the changed data are displayed on the “RW Data” tab. Fig. 16: Example - Editing data www.balluff.com...
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Getting Started “File Browser” “File Browser” can be used to load or save files. Fig. 17: “File Browser” tab [Open] Opens the “Open file…” dialog. A saved file can be selected and opened. The data are displayed on the “RW Data” tab. [Save] Opens the “Save file as…”...
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Getting Started “About” tab Display of the software version and manufacturer information. Fig. 18: “About” tab www.balluff.com...
Saving/loading files. Creating your Note own operating The BALLUFF.dll has been created as a discrete software solution for creating a interface custom user interface. The order number for this software is available on request. 4.3 Control function The Handheld Programmer is the link between data carrier and controlling system. The Handheld Programmer can be used to check, correct or initialize data carriers.
No. of bytes Data carrier data data carrier 4 bytes 4 bytes Max. 184 bytes Example: Data carrier file starting at Address 75 with 16 bytes of data in ASCII format. Data: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP Contents of data carrier file: 00750016ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP www.balluff.com...
Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Basic Knowledge 4.6 Data carrier The following data carrier types are compatible with the BIS M-87 Handheld Programmer. types Depending on the selection all or only a particular data carrier (Mifare or ISO 15653) can be processed.
The checksum is written to the data carrier as 2 bytes of information. 2 bytes per block are lost. This leaves 14 bytes per block available. The usable number of bytes can be found in the follow- ing table. Balluff data carrier type Memory capacity Usable bytes for CRC_16...
The user's guide is available on the internet at: www.zebra.com/workaboutpro4 concept 5.2 Reading data carriers ► Start Balluff RFID Reader. ► Make desired settings. ► Activate read/write head by tapping [Open reader]. ⇒ The settings are grayed out and the button changes to [Close reader].
Read error Fig. 21: Write operation successful Fig. 22: 5.3 Writing to data carriers ► Start Balluff RFID Reader. ► Make desired settings. ► Activate read/write head by tapping [Open reader]. ⇒ The settings are grayed out and the button changes to [Close reader].
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BIS M-87_ Operation ► Switch to the “RW Data” tab Writing to data carriers, cont. ► Start Balluff RFID Reader. ► Make desired settings. ► Activate read/write head by tapping [Open reader]. ⇒ The settings are grayed out and the button changes to [Close reader].
► Edit data using the keyboard and confirm with [OK]. ⇒ The editor is closed and the changed data are displayed. Fig. 27: Editing data carriers The data carrier is programmed with 00 and thereby prepared for operation with a CRC data check. www.balluff.com...
BIS M-87_ Operation ► Switch to the “Settings” tab 5.5 Initializing data carriers ► Start Balluff RFID Reader. ► Activate“Use CRC Check” . ► Activate read/write head by tapping [Open reader]. ⇒ The settings are grayed out and the button changes to [Close reader].
Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Operation ► Switch to the “File Browser” tab. Loading files ► Tap on [Open]. ⇒ The “Open” dialog opens. ► Select file and confirm with [OK]. ⇒ The saved data are read and displayed on the “RW Data” tab.
Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Technical Data Dimensions Fig. 32: Dimensions BIS M-870-1-0_ _-X-001 (in mm) Fig. 33: Dimensions BIS M-871-1-0_ _-X-001 (in mm) Ø 14,5 Fig. 34: Dimensions BIS M-873-1-0_ _-X-001 (in mm) www.balluff.com...
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Technical Data Fig. 35: Handheld Programmer BIS M-870-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-870-1- 0_ _-X-005 (in mm) Fig. 36: Dimensions BIS M-871-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-871-1- 0_ _-X-005 (in mm) Fig. 37: Dimensions BIS M-873-1- 0_ _-X-004 / BIS M-873-1- 0_ _-X-005 (in mm)
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4000 mAh Max. charging voltage Charging current 0.9 A Charging time Battery life Operating Ambient temperature -10 °C…+50 °C conditions – EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6 – Severity level 3A/3A/–/–/– – EN 55011 – Size 1, Cl. A Vibration/shock EN 60068 Part 2-6/27/29/64/32 www.balluff.com...
Ø ≤ 19 mm Interface 1 = Bluetooth Software type 008 = Standard Balluff Software for BIS _-87x-... 010 = Fast Read/Write Balluff Software for BIS _-87x-... Language X = Multilingual Additional features 001 = WLAN...
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Primary voltage U 100-240 V primary Secondary voltage U ± 5 % Input frequency F 50-60 Hz primary Secondary current I 800 mA Ambient temperature T −40 °C ... +70 °C Material PPE-V1-125 °C Color black Material number 11023834 Color black www.balluff.com...
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Handheld Programmer BIS M-87_ Appendix ASCII table Decimal Control ASCII Decimal ASCII Decimal ASCII Code Ctrl @ Ctrl A Ctrl B Ctrl C Ctrl D Ctrl E Ctrl F Ctrl G Ctrl H Ctrl I Ctrl J Ctrl K Ctrl L Ctrl M Ctrl N Ctrl O...