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Page 1 CS108-2 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Sled Handheld Reader User’s Manual Version 5.0 CSL: The One-Stop-Shop for RFID Solutions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Content CONTENT..............................2 FCC AND IC STATEMENT ..........................4 INTRODUCTION ............................5 CS108-2 RFID S RFID R ....................5 ANDHELD EADER ............................8 RODUCT ACKAGE 3.2.1 Basic Package Content ........................
Page 3 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.3 ) CS108 ................62 EARCHING AND ONNECTING TO AIRING WITH 4.5.2.4 RFID I ..........................65 NVENTORY 4.5.2.5 ..........................67 ARCODE NVENTORY 4.5.2.6 RFID R ....................69...
Page 4: Fcc And Ic Statement
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 FCC and IC Statement FCC NOTICE: To comply with FCC Parts 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Parts 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States.
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction CS108-2 RFID Sled Handheld RFID Reader The CS108-2 Sled handheld RFID reader is a reader designed to work with an off-the-shelf smart phone (such as iPhone or Android phone) via Bluetooth connection, where the application on the smart phone would control the CS108-2 reader to perform RFID tag reading or barcode reading.
Page 6 Below photo shows the smart phone mounted (detachable) on top of the CS108-2 reader during operation: CS108-2 can also be controlled via the USB connection by a PC. In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on a PC.
Page 8: Product Package
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Product Package 3.2.1 Basic Package Content The reader package contains: • Handheld reader • USB cable • Battery – 1 piece, inside the reader Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 9: Product Specification
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Product Specification Figure 3-1 CS108-2 Reader Features:  ISO 18000-6C and EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including dense reader mode  Ultra long read range – peak at more than 18 meters for Monza R6 Dogbone tag ...
Page 10 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Specifications: Length: 16.1 cm; Width: 9.0 cm; Height: 16.1 cm; Physical Characteristics: Weight: 595 grams Operating Temp: -20 C to 50 Environment: Storage Temp: C to 85...
Page 11: Introduction
The CSL CS108-2 handheld RFID Reader is an EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 handheld reader product. Below is the front view of the CS108-2 reader. The barcode lies in a compartment at the top. The RFID reader is in the front box, with the embedded patch antenna inside the cover facing forward.
Page 12 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below is the left side view of the CS108-2 reader. There are 5 LEDs on this side, from left to right, representing respectively: 1) RFID Power On...
Page 13 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below is the right side of the CS108-2 reader. There are 2 buttons/LEDs here. The left button/LED is for Bluetooth pairing, and the LED lighting up meaning Bluetooth is connected.
Page 14 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below is the rear view of the CS108-2 reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect CS108-2 to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS108-2.
Page 15: Power Up Sequence
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Power Up Sequence The reader can be turned on to run RFID and Barcode operation in a most simple manner: 1. Insert battery into the body of the handheld reader with the top plastic cover removed.
Page 16: Bluetooth Turn On For Discovery Sequence
Because of that, press the button in a way such that the LED is not obstructed by your pressing finger. 2. The reader is now discoverable by smart phone App. Note that only the CSL App can connect to the CS108. The generic Bluetooth Device Search of the OS cannot connect to CS108.
Page 17: Charging The Cs108
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Charging the CS108 The CS108 can be charged by inserting a USB cable with the following plugs: 1) USB Type C plug on one side 2) USB Type A plug on the other side...
Page 18: Software On Smart Phones
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Software on Smart Phones The reader comes with standard demo application for iPhone and Android Phone, install the application from App Store or Google Play correspondingly, then double click the icon “CS108 Demo App”...
Page 19 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Once installed, start the App and you should see the following: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 20: Starting The Android Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.2 Starting the Android Software The CS108 Android App icon is as follows. Open the Android App and you should see the following screen: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 22: Searching And Connecting To (Pairing With ) Cs108
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.3 Searching and Connecting to (Pairing with) CS108 To start searching and connecting to (pairing with) a CS108 nearby, use the finger to SWIPE the screen from the LEFT edge to invoke the menu:...
Page 23 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Note the Search icon to the upper right of the page, press that icon: Then you should see all the available CS108 nearby: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 24 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Select the one you want to connect to and press it first to select it and then press it again to start the connection process (IN OTHER WORDS, YOU NEED TO PRESS 2 TIMES): After that you should see “Connected”...
Page 25 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Note: If you have multiple CS108, you should set them to different names to distinguish one from another. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 26: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.4 RFID Inventory To do an inventory of RFID tags, select the “Inventory” button: Click the “enable continuous mode” box for continuous inventory: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 27 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Wait for the CS108 to start inventory and then you should see the RFID tags ID as shown below. The first column is the number of reads of that tag ID, second column is the RFID tag EPC ID, last column is the RSSI of the tag return.
Page 29: Barcode Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.5 Barcode Inventory To do a barcode inventory, go to Inventory button: Then press the BARCODE button: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 30 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Press the START button. At this point, the red LED of the barcode reader should lit up to help you aim your CS108 barcode reader onto the barcode. A focused circular dot should appear.
Page 31: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.6 RFID Read and Write memory banks You can also read and write specific memory banks of an RFID tag. Press the Read/Write button: You will now see this. You see the Bank 0, 1, 2, 3 of the EPC tag.
Page 32 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 On the Tag Pattern input box, if you do not input anything, the reader will simply read whatever tag that it sees. You can input a string of hex number to select the pattern. You can either input the whole EPC ID, or part of it to denote a pattern, with the remaining being wild card.
Page 33 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 After that, return to Main Menu and then go to Read/Write page. Then you will see that particular selected ID already in the Tag Pattern box: At this point you can read or write any specific banks.
Page 34: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.7 Geiger Search One can do a tag search by going to the Geiger Search page: Input the tag ID on the line: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 35 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Press Start. It will then keep reading that tag and show the RSSI, as well as beeping a tone by selecting the Tone box and also setting the Threshold to emit sound.
Page 36 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 After that, return to Main Menu and then enter the Geiger Search page, now that ID will already be in the Input space, and you can start the Geiger Search:...
Page 37 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 To Stop, just press the location of the Start button, here covered by “7949”, and the search will stop. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 38: Setup
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.8 Setup One can set up the reader’s parameters in the Settings page: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 39 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 In the Antenna menu, one can define the Antenna Cycle (65535 means continuous read), Antenna Dwell Time (2000 means 2 seconds). Antenna Power (300 means 30 dBm).
Page 40 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 In the Query menu, one can define the Query Target, Query Session, Query Select, Q Algorithm, and Link Profile (See Appendix B). For definitions of the above, please read the EPC Air Interface Protocol document.
Page 41 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 The Dynamic Algo menu contains the setting for Dynamic Q algorithm. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 42 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 The Fixed Algo menu contains the parameters for Fixed Q algorithm: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 43 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Whatever changes one has made, one must press the SAVE button. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 44: Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.9 Filter: Pre Filter One can add a pre-filter, i.e., a Select Filter, to only have a certain group of tags respond to the reader’s query. To implement this, go to the Filters page:...
Page 47: Filter: Post Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.10 Filter: Post Filter One can filter the inventoried tags further using the Post Filter: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 50: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.11 Security One can add security action, such as Locking or Killing, to the EPC tags. Go to Security page: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 51 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 You can either lock or kill a tag. Here is locking a tag: Here is killing a tag. Note it asks you for the Kill password immediately:...
Page 53 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 After a successful operation, here is the screen pop up. Command End means successful implementation of the lock command. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 56: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.14 Exiting the Software By pressing the Home button, middle icon of the menu at the bottom, one can exit the software. Note that the software is not really completely stopped, as is well known by smart phone users.
Page 57: Truly Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.15 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, press the lower right hand side button (folder view), and then you will see the following screen: At this point, you can truly exit the software by pressing your finger on the software and drag it out of the smart phone.
Page 58: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.16 Source Codes Source codes of this application are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.hk Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 59: Software On Iphone
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2 Software on iPhone 4.5.2.1 Installing the iPhone Software Formal CS108 App: The formal CS108 iPhone App can be downloaded from App Store. However, at this point, since the software is still in beta stage, it is not available on App Store yet.
Page 60 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 needs to be in the iPhone in order to immediately “view in TestFlight”. 5) After that the new beta software will appear inside TestFlight. Open TestFlight to find out this application is there.
Page 61: Starting The Iphone Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.2 Starting the iPhone Software With the CS108 App for iPhone installed, you will see an icon in your iPhone: Now press that icon to start the CS108 iPhone App.
Page 62: Searching And Connecting To (Pairing With ) Cs108
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.3 Searching and Connecting to (Pairing with) CS108 The first thing you will see when you start the CS108 iPhone App is the search and connect screen.
Page 63 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Once you select a particular reader, then a pop up window will ask you if you want to connect to that reader. Type “Ok” to connect.
Page 65: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.4 RFID Inventory Press the Inventory button to go to the Inventory page. You can either read RFID tag or barcode, selected at the bottom of the App.
Page 69: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.6 RFID Read and Write memory banks Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 70: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.7 Geiger Search One can search and home in onto a tag using the Geiger Search page. First you go to Inventory page and inventory the tag, then select that tag. A pop up window asks if you want to select that tag for subsequent Read/Write operation or Geiger Search operation.
Page 71 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Now return to Main Menu and then enter the Geiger Search menu. The tag ID would already be there. Press Start to begin Geiger Search. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 72: Setup
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.8 Setup One can go to Setup page to edit the operation parameters. In Antenna page, Inventory Delay Time is a smart phone specific Bluetooth operation parameters.
Page 73 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Query page contains all the query setting. Refer to EPC Air Interface protocol document for details. Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 74 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Dynamic Algo contains the parameters for Dynamic Q algorithm: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 75 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Fixed Algo contains the parameters for Fixed Q algorithm: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 76: Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.9 Filter: Pre Filter Pre-filter page contains the settings for Select Filter: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 77: Filter: Post Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.10 Filter: Post Filter Post Filter contains parameters for filtering AFTER the tags are inventoried by the reader: Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 81: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.14 Exiting the Software One can exit the software by simply pressing the Home button. However, as smart phone users know, this is only sending the App to sleep.
Page 82: Truly Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.15 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, one needs to double click the Home button, and then the CS108 demo App will show as one of the pages piled. Select that page and then use finger to drag it out of the phone to truly exit the software.
Page 83: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.16 Source Codes Source codes of this application are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.hk Copyright © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 84: Software On Pc
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Software on PC The CS108-2 can also be controlled via the USB cable. In this case the mobile phone is not required and Bluetooth is not turned on. Below is the screen capture of an application on PC controlling CS108-2. Everything is self-explanatory in the application: Figure 4-5 PC Application Screen –...
Page 85: Appendix A. Federal Communications Commission Compliance
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Appendix A. Federal Communications Commission Compliance 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 86: Appendix B. Link Profiles Of Cs108 Rfid Reading
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Appendix B. Link Profiles of CS108 RFID Reading Link Profile R-T Modulation DSB-ASK PR-ASK PR-ASK DSB-ASK Tari (μs) 25.00 25.00 25.00 6.25 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 PW (Pulse Width in usec) 12.50...

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