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WiFi Inventory Reader
User's Guide
Revision 1.1c
June 2007

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  • Page 1 WiFi Inventory Reader User's Guide Revision 1.1c June 2007...

  • Page 2: Publishing Information

    WiFi Inventory Reader Publishing Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability All information herein is either public information or is the property of and owned solely by TAGSYS who shall have and keep the sole right to file patent applications or any other kind of intellectual property protection in connection with such information.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    WiFi Inventory Reader Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications. This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio P101-WIFI reader. Audience This document requires familiarity with RFID technology.

  • Page 4: Q Uality I Ssues

    WiFi Inventory Reader Quality Issues TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form. Telephone: +33 (0)4 91 27 57 36 Fax: +33 (0)4 91 27 57 02...
  • Page 5 WiFi Inventory Reader Table of Contents PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2 __________________________________________________ 2 ISCLAIMER AND IMITATION OF IABILITY READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 UDIENCE _________________________________________________________________________ 3 ONVENTIONS ________________________________________________________________ 3 F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE _______________________________________________________________ 3 ONTACT FOR OMMENTS _______________________________________________________________________ 4 UALITY SSUES 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 7...
  • Page 6 WiFi Inventory Reader 5.2 C PC _____________________________________________________ 22 ONFIGURING THE OCKET 5.3 I ___________________________________________________ 22 NSTALLING THE DEMO SOFTWARE 5.3.1 F ILE DESCRIPTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 22 5.3.2 D ATABASE TXT FILE ______________________________________________________________ 23 5.3.3 S EARCHLIST TXT FILE ____________________________________________________________ 23 5.4 U _______________________________________________________ 24 SING THE DEMO SOFTWARE 5.4.1 S...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    WiFi Inventory Reader 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The WiFi Inventory Reader is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.
  • Page 8 WiFi Inventory Reader 1.3 Important Safety Information 1.3.1 Operating Environment When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal operating position.

  • Page 9: Certification

    WiFi Inventory Reader 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health TAGSYS WiFi Inventory Reader has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications”...
  • Page 10 WiFi Inventory Reader 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) WiFi Inventory Reader WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b) 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.
  • Page 11 WiFi Inventory Reader 2.2.3 In Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. 2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives 2.3.1 RoHS (Restriction of the uses of certain Hazardous Substances) TAGSYS certifies that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC for the restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments (RoHS) of the use of the following hazardous...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    WiFi Inventory Reader 3 Introduction 3.1 Product Description The WiFi Inventory Reader is specifically designed for RFID inventory operations in libraries providing maximum ergonomics: • The product consists of 2 parts; the RFID reader that can be worn on a belt or shoulder strap and the inventory antenna (L-W1).
  • Page 13 WiFi Inventory Reader 3.2 Delivery The WiFi Inventory Reader kit contains the following items: Table 1: Package Contents Quantity Item WiFi RFID reader Wand antenna Battery packs Battery charger CD-ROM including: • WiFi Inventory Reader User’s Guide • TAGSYS Software Development Kits including Medio STX DLL package Library SDK including DLLs and ActiveX control Java Package...

  • Page 14: Using The Wifi Inventory Reader

    WiFi Inventory Reader 4 Using the WiFi Inventory Reader This section describes how to install the WiFi Inventory Reader. 4.1 Using the battery packs Before use, the battery packs must be recharged. A pack can only be recharged once it is removed from the reader.
  • Page 15 WiFi Inventory Reader To recharge the pack, connect the battery charger to the battery pack connector as shown in the picture below. Figure 3: Connecting the battery charger Follow the instructions supplied with the battery charger to verify that the pack is completely recharged.
  • Page 16 WiFi Inventory Reader 4.2.1 Default Reader Network Settings You will not be able to configure any network setting before the reader is not engaged with your access point. You need first to setup your access point in order to establish the wireless connection with the WiFi Inventory Reader.

  • Page 17: N Etwork P Arameters

    WiFi Inventory Reader 4.2.2 Configuring the Reader Network Parameters There are several ways to setup the WiFi communication interface. The simplest one is to use the default Web interface. To open the default web interface you can either: • Enter the WiFi URL in a Web browser and log on to the device •...
  • Page 18 WiFi Inventory Reader Select the correct Static IP, Subnet mask and Default Gateway or check the automatic setting in case a DHCP protocol is available on your network. Then, click “Save”. The reader reboots and the window closes. Back to the main window, double-click once again on the device. The web interface opens in the Internet Explorer browser (caution to the proxy settings of your Internet browser connection, it must be set to allow access to this device).

  • Page 19: Ommunication I Nterface

    WiFi Inventory Reader 4.2.3 Resetting the WiFi Communication Interface To reset the WiFi module 2 procedures are available: Reboot the device: it is used to reinitialize the communication with the access point. Reset the device to TAGSYS default factory settings: it is used when you can no more communicate with the reader due to incorrect WiFi settings.

  • Page 20: Reader

    WiFi Inventory Reader 4.3 Using the WiFi Inventory Reader Attach the belt clip or shoulder strap. The belt clip can be easily removed by pressing the lock tab as shown in the picture below. Figure 6: Belt clip Lock tab The strap is attached to the reader at the location shown in the picture below.
  • Page 21 WiFi Inventory Reader Connect the L-W1 antenna, insert a recharged battery pack and turn on the WiFi Inventory Reader. The blue LED at the center of the switch should be on. Check the WiFi connection indicator light (Photo 4). As long as the light is blinking, the reader is not connected to the WiFi access point.

  • Page 22: Inventory Demo Software

    WiFi Inventory Reader 5 Inventory Demo Software 5.1 Software description The demo software and its associated source code are designed to provide a simple example for using the WiFi Inventory Reader to perform the following operations: • Inventory items • Search for items •...

  • Page 23: June

    WiFi Inventory Reader 5.3.2 Database.txt file This file associates the item ID encoded in the Folio 370 memory with the title and shelf location. During inventory, the IDs decoded by the WiFi Inventory Reader are displayed as well as the title of the item if listed in the database.txt file.
  • Page 24 WiFi Inventory Reader 5.4 Using the demo software Turn on the WiFi Inventory Reader and wait until the WiFi connection is confirmed (Photo 4, WiFi connection indicator). Start the inventory.exe application. The Pocket PC displays the following window. WiFi Inventory Reader Status Inventory Data Save inventory data...
  • Page 25 WiFi Inventory Reader 5.4.2 Inventory with Item Search To perform an inventory and search for specific items, the first step is to define the list of searched items. The Inventory Demo Software uses the searchlist.txt file to define the items searched for during the inventory.

  • Page 26: I Tem D Etection

    WiFi Inventory Reader Before starting the inventory, verify that “Search Items” option is activated on the main screen. Once the inventory is started, each time the reader detects an item in the search list, the “Item Found” audio message is issued. The Pocket PC also displays “Found”...
  • Page 27 WiFi Inventory Reader 5.4.4 Saving Inventory Results To save the results of the inventory, click Save on the main screen to record inventory data in the InventoryResult.txt file in the following format: {ID#1}{Title}{Search_Status}{ Location_Status} {ID#2}{Title}{Search_Status}{ Location_Status} … … {ID#n}{Title}{Search_Status}{ Location_Status} Where, 16 digits (first 64 bits of the C370 user memory) ID#n:...

  • Page 28: Px Explorer

    WiFi Inventory Reader 6 Px Explorer All Tagsys readers are delivered with Explorer software tools to quickly and easily test a reader. The WiFi Inventory Reader can be tested using Px Explorer. This utility can perform reading and writing operations, firmware update and display additional information such as Product Reference, firmware version.
  • Page 29 WiFi Inventory Reader Once the correct folder is selected, click “Next” Click “Next” to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your desktop and a program group will be created in the start menu. June 2007 Revision 1.1c 29/36...

  • Page 30: Running Px Explorer

    WiFi Inventory Reader 6.2 Running Px Explorer Before running Px Explorer, be sure that the WIFI Inventory Reader is powered up and correctly engaged with the WIFI access point (or router) connected to the host system network. Open the communication setting window (CRTL+C) and check that the media type is selected to Ethernet/WIFI as shown below.

  • Page 31: Downloading A Firmware

    WiFi Inventory Reader Select the type of chip from the drop–down menu or place the tag on the antenna and click the “Detect “button to automatically detect the tag type. Select the desired operation (Read or Write) and then click OK. All the necessary windows to perform the desired action will be automatically displayed on the screen.
  • Page 32 WiFi Inventory Reader Verify the Key of the firmware to be able to download it. Click on Download button and wait until the download is complete. 32/36 Revision 1.1c June 2007...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    WiFi Inventory Reader 7 Technical Specifications Table 2: WiFi Inventory Reader Technical Specifications Reference WiFi Inventory Reader Size (L x W x H) 19 x 11 x 6 cm Weight 700 g DC power NiMH batteries, 12 VDC 2500 mAh C220 (Folio 20) Chip compatibility (depending on C320 (Folio 320)

  • Page 34: Warranty Conditions

    WiFi Inventory Reader 8 Warranty Conditions 8.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that this Product shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.

  • Page 35: G Eneral P Rovisions

    WiFi Inventory Reader 8.2.1 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.

  • Page 36: June

    WiFi Inventory Reader Product Return Form Customer Profile: Contact Name: ............Company: ..............Contact e-mail: ............Address: ..............................Contact Phone: ............................Contact Fax: ............City & State:............. Zip Code: ..............Country: ..............Order identification: Invoice Number: ............. Product Name:............Return Quantity: ............

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