Page 1 CS108 RFID Sled Handheld Reader User Manual 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 9 Contents CONTENTS ..............................2 REGULATORY REGIONS ..........................5 FCC S IC S ....................... 5 TATEMENT AND TATEMENT CE ............................. 7 UROPEAN OFCA ............................7 AS ............................. 7 USTRALIA NZ ............................
Page 3 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.1.1 ......................34 NSTALLING FROM OOGLE 5.1.1.1.2 ....................... 35 OWNLOAD FROM WEBSITE 5.1.1.2 ..................38 TARTING THE NDROID OFTWARE 5.1.1.3 CS108 ..............40 EARCHING AND ONNECTING TO AIRING WITH 5.1.1.4...
Page 4 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.20 ...........................126 OURCE ODES PC – USB ....................127 OFTWARE ON A CONNECTING VIA APPENDIX A. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE ............128 APPENDIX B: READER MODES (LINK PROFILES) ......................129 APPENDIX C: SESSIONS ............................130...
Page 5: Regulatory Regions
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Regulatory Regions CS108 is offered as various models, using the format of CS108-N where N is of various values, each covering one or more different regulatory regions. For example, CS108-2 covers the regulatory region of FCC, which includes USA, Canada, Mexico and other Latin America Countries that use the FCC frequency range.
Page 6 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Page 7: European Ce
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003(Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada).
Page 8: Introduction
4.0/4.1/4.2) connection, where the application on the smart phone/laptop/tablet would control the CS108 reader to perform RFID tag reading or barcode scanning. The tag data is collected in the smart phone or laptop/tablet and can then be manipulated or transferred to other locations on the Internet Cloud for further processing.
Page 9: Csl Cs101-2 Epc Class 1 Gen 2 Rfid Handheld Reader User's Manual, Version
Linux Operating System: The CS108 can also be controlled via its USB connection by a PC (tethered). In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on the PC.
Page 10 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 In summary, the following, are the various host platforms and connections combinations. (BLE is Bluetooth Low Energy, including Bluetooth 4.0, 4.1, 4.2) Host Platform Interface Physical Media Protocol of Host Platform Apple iPhone Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 or 4.2...
Page 11: Product Packaging
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Product Packaging 3.2.1 Package Contents The reader package contains 5 items: CS108: Sled Handheld RFID Reader CS108USBCtoACable: USB cable, USB Type C to Type A, 1 pc...
Page 12: Product Specifications
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Product Specifications Figure 3-1 CS108 Reader Features:  – ISO 18000-6C EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including dense reader mode ...
Page 13 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Specifications: Length: 16.1 cm (6.3”); Width: 9.0 cm (3.5”); Physical Characteristics: Height: 16.1 cm (6.3”); Weight: 650 grams (22.9oz) Weight includes battery Operating Temp: -20 C to 50...
Page 14: Product Accessories
Each CS108 comes with 1 battery in the product shipment box. Additional batteries are available for purchase. P/N: CS108B 2) CS108 USB C to A Cable Each CS108 comes with 1 cable in the product shipment box. Additional cbles are available for purchase. P/N: CS108USBCtoACable. 3) CS108C Charger A dual slot external battery charger is available for charging additional spare CS108 batteries.
Page 15: Getting Started
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Getting Started Introduction This chapter explains how to set up CS108 for the first time. Unpacking Open the box, removing all protective plastic bags and save the shipping container for later storage or shipment.
Page 16: Features
The CSL CS108 RFID sled handheld Reader is an EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 compliant product. Below is the front view of the CS108 reader. The 2D barcode module is located at the top. The RFID reader module is in the front, with a forward facing embedded patch antenna..
Page 17 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Below is the left side view of the CS108 reader. There are 5 LEDs on this side, from left to right, respectively: 1) RFID Power On...
Page 18 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Below is a view of the right side of the CS108 reader. There are 2 combination button/LED on this side. The right button/LED is for the main power and the LED lights up...
Page 19 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Below is the rear view of the CS108 reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect the CS108 to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS108.
Page 20 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 One can connect the CS108 to either a smart phone or other smart device, including laptop PC via Bluetooth for control and data collection, or to a PC via USB cable for control and data collection.
Page 21: Setting Up Cs108
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Setting up CS108 To use the CS108 for the first time, carry out the steps described in the following sections. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 22: Installing The Battery
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Installing the battery To install the battery, Rotate the two silver latches at the back of the top cover. Slide back the cover. Install the battery by inserting the front battery teeth in the corresponding slots at the front of the battery compartment and aligning the copper connectors at the bottom right section of the battery with its counter-connectors.
Page 24: Removing The Battery
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Removing the battery Rotate fully backwards the two silver latches at the back of the top cover. Slide back the cover. Press down on the blue locking mechanism at the back to pop out the battery.
Page 25: Bluetooth Pairing With Mobile Devices
Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, therefore smart devices must have Bluetooth 4.0/4.1/4.2 to be able to connect to the CS108. 2. With the Bluetooth LED flashing, you can search, discover and connect the CS108 to the CSL Demo App or customer written app. NOTE that you can only connect to the CS108 via the CSL Demo App or customer written application.
Page 26: Charging Cs108B Battery Using An External Charger Cs108C
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 USB Charger or Charging 4.9.2 Charging CS108B battery using an external charger CS108C For intensive operations, one can purchase the optional CS108C external charger. With this charger, you can charge 2 CS108B batteries simultaneously: Copyright 2017 ©...
Page 27: Downloading Application Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 4.10 Downloading Application Software To download the C# Demo application software for iPhone, please go to the Apple App Store and search for “cs108 rfid reader”.
Page 28 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 To download the C# Android App, please go to Google Play to download: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 29 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 To download Android Java App, please go to Google Play to download. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 30 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 “Downloads and Support” For Linux and Windows App, please go to www.convergence.com.hk then “CS108 Sled Handheld” to download the respective software and documentation. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 31: Downloading Application Software Source Codes
Downloads & Support section of www.convergence.com.hk and then choose the reader CS108 Sled Handheld. There you can download all the source codes, reference manuals and other information for use. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 32: Trigger Button Vs Touch Screen Usage
RFID inventory or barcode scanning will stop. If you do not use the Trigger, you can use the Start/Stop button on the CSL Demo App via the LCD touch screen of your smart device. When you press the Start button, the CSL Demo App will start continuous RFID inventory or barcode reading.
Page 33: Introduction
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Introduction Software Applications The CS108 offers standard demo applications with source codes freely downloadable from Convergence website (www.convergence.com.hk ) for iPhone, iPAD, Android Phone, Android Tablet, Linux Tablet and Windows 10 PC/laptop. For iPhone and iPAD, you can install the application from Apple’s App Store.
Page 34: Demo Java Software For Android
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1 DEMO JAVA SOFTWARE FOR ANDROID 5.1.1.1 Installing the Demo Android Java Software There are 2 ways to install the Demo Android Java App: 1) Install directly from Google Play 2) Download the APK from Convergence website.
Page 35: Download Apk From Csl Website
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.1.2 Download APK from CSL website Download the APK from Convergence website. Save the .apk file to the Download folder. You can directly download that to your Android phone as long as your Android phone is connected to the Internet.
Page 37 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Once installed, start the App and you should see the following: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 38: Starting The Android Java Demo Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.2 Starting the Android Java Demo Software The CS108 Android Java Demo App icon should appear on your Android device screen as “CS108ADemo” Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 39 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Open the Android Java Demo App and you should see the following screen: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 40: Searching And Connecting To
To start searching and connecting to (pairing with) a CS108 nearby, press the Connect button at the bottom of the menu. Please make sure that you have powered ON the CS108 you are trying to connect with and the blue Bluetooth LED is blinking. Also make sure the Bluetooth on your Android phone is turned on.
Page 41 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 After a few seconds, you should see on the Demo App screen all the CS108 units nearby available for pairing. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 42 After that you should see the check box to the right of the reader name ticked. Press on the screen again to connect to the chosen reader. If you have multiple CS108 readers they should be set to different names. (see Settings)
Page 43: Settings
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.4 Settings Once connected to the reader, set up the reader’s parameters in the Settings page: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 44 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 The Settings/Operation menu, has configuration for the Regulatory Region, Frequency Order, Fixed Channel, Power, Tag Population, Q (override), Session, Target, Query Algorithm, and Reader Mode/ Link Profile Please refer to Appendix B, C, D, E, F, for the definitions and uses of Reader Modes/Link Profiles, Sessions, Tag Population and Q, Query Algorithms, and Target.
Page 45 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 which one provides best results. After making changes to the Settings page you must press the SAVE button to apply the changes. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 46: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.5 RFID Inventory To do an inventory of RFID tags, select the “Inventory” button: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 47 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Press the Start button or Press the Trigger to start the inventory and then the ID(s) of the RFID tags will be listed as shown below. The first column is the number of reads of that tag ID, second column is the RFID tag EPC ID, the last column is the RSSI of the tag.
Page 48 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 If you stop inventory and start again, the previous list will remain and new tags are added at the top of the list. If you want to start a new list, press the Clear button at the bottom to clear the list.
Page 49: Barcode Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.6 Barcode Inventory To scan a Barcode press the Inventory button: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 50 Press the START button on the touch screen or Pull the Trigger. The red LED of the barcode reader will light to help you aim the CS108 barcode scanner to the barcode. A focused circular aiming dot will appear. This indicates the optimal reading distance between the CS108 and the barcode.
Page 51 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Once the barcode is read, you can press the Stop button or release the Trigger. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 52: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.7 RFID Read and Write memory banks To read and write specific memory banks of an RFID tag. Press the Read/Write button: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 53 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 The screen below appears displaying Bank 0 (Reserved), Bank 1 (EPC), Bank 2 (TID Memory) and Bank 3 (User Memory) of the EPC tag. Select at least one bank to read or write. Note that Bank 2, TID bank, can only be read and cannot be written, as defined by EPC Global Standard.
Page 54 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Enter a Tag Pattern to select a specific tag for Read/Write operations. If you do not input anything, in the Tag Pattern input box, (see circle) the reader will read whatever tag it sees.
Page 55 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Alternatively, a Tag Pattern for a Read/Write operation can be selected from the Inventory page. Select a tag by pressing the line of the tag desired, and it will be highlighted.
Page 56 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Return to the Main Menu and select the Read/Write function. The selected Tag ID will be displayed in the Tag Pattern field. You can now Read or Write any specific memory banks.
Page 57: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.8 Geiger Search A tag search is done with the Geiger Search function: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 58 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Select a tag from the Inventory function or manually enter the tag ID to be searched. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 59 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Press Start. Continuous reading will begin showing the RSSI, as well as, a beeping a tone if the Tone box is selected. The Threshold can be adjusted to limit the tone.
Page 60 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Another way to home in on a tag is to first do an inventory of the whole area, without knowing the exact location of the tag. Then select the tag with the ID you are looking for by selecting that line.
Page 61 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 To stop, press the Stop button, and the search will end. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 62: Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.9 Filter: Pre Filter A Pre-Filter, i.e. a select filter, to have only a certain group of tags respond to the reader’s query can be added. To implement this, select the Filters function:...
Page 63 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 On the Pre-Filter page, enter the Tag Pattern used to filter the desired tag(s) population. The tag pattern does not need to be from the beginning of the EPC bank. An Offset can be entered, the default offset is 0.
Page 66: Filter: Post Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.10 Filter: Post Filter Inventoried tags can be further selected using the Post Filter: On the Post-Filter page, enter the Tag Pattern used to filter the desired tag(s) population. The tag pattern does not need to be from the beginning of the EPC bank.
Page 70: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.11 Security Security features, such as Locking or Killing can be added to the EPC of tags. To enable these features, go to Security page: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 71 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 You can either Lock or Kill a tag. Here is the procedure for locking a tag: For locking a tag there are 5 possible actions to choose from,...
Page 72 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 You can lock, unlock, permanently lock, and permanently unlock a memory bank of the tag. The detailed definitions of these 4 operations can be found in the EPC Global standards document which can be found at the EPC Global website: https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1.
Page 74 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 After a successful operation, the following screen is diplayed. Reminder: The Lock password must be non-zero for you to be able to implement any security action. This is an EPC Global Standards definition and requirement.
Page 75 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Pressing KILL at the top of the screen presents the feature for killing a tag. Note it asks you to enter the Kill password immediately: After entering the correct password, press KILL button at the bottom of the screen, the tag will be killed.
Page 76: Register Tag
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.12 Register Tag Register Tag is a section of the CS108 Demo Application page allowing the user to scan a barcode, and then write that information into a specific memory bank of an RFID tag. That information is often saved in a certain section of the EPC memory bank, or in the USER memory bank.
Page 77: Special Functions
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.13 Special Functions This section of the CS108 Demo Application offers user some additional special functions available with the CS108. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 78 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Multibank inventory is a special function that allows the RFID inventory of multiple tag memory banks at the same time. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 79 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Select the bank, offset and size (in words) that you want to inventory. You can choose up to 2 extra banks. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 81 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 You will now see the RFID tags’ EPC bank, TID bank, as well as the phase and frequency channel of reading: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 82: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.14 Exiting the Software By pressing the Home button, middle CIRCLE icon on the LCD touch screen at the bottom, one can exit the software. Note that using this method for exiting the demo application does not completely stop the application, the application is placed in a sleep mode.
Page 83: Truly Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.15 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, press the SQUARE button, and then you will see the following screen: At this point, you can truly exit the software by pressing the ‘X’ to close the app.
Page 84: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.1.16 Source Codes Source code for this application, tools and manuals are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.hk Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 85: Demo C# Software For Iphone And Android
The iPhone version App can be installed from the Apple App Store. The Android version App can be installed from Google Play. The Android software can also be installed by downloading the APK file from the CSL website. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 86: Installing Iphone App From App Store
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.1.1 Installing iPhone App from App Store The released CS108 C# iPhone App can be installed from the Apple’s App Store: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 87: Installing Android App From Google Play
Installing Android App from Google Play The CS108 C# Android App can be installed from Google Play: The CS108 C# Android App can also be installed by downloading the APK installer from the CSL website and then copied to the Android phone for installation.
Page 88: Starting The Iphone Software
Since the User Interface is the same for C# Demo App on iPhone and Android, here we will only focus on the iPhone version: With the CS108 App for iPhone installed, you will see the following icon on your iPhone: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 90: Main Menu
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.3 Main Menu The Main Menu will launch when you start the CS108 iPhone App. There are 8 function buttons and 1 connection button. The text color on the connection button indicates whether a CS108 reader is connected (blue text) or disconnected (red text).
Page 91: Searching And Connecting To Cs108 (Pairing)
5.1.2.4 Searching and Connecting to CS108 (Pairing) The search and connect screen will search for CS108s nearby and list them. Please make sure the CS108 Blue LED Bluetooth button is flashing, meaning the CS108 is ready for discovery by the iPhone.
Page 92 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Once you select a particular reader by pressing your finger onto that selection, then a pop up window will ask you if you want to connect to that reader. Press “Ok” to connect.
Page 93 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 After successfully connecting a CS108, the red text in the connection button will change to blue text and shows the connected reader name. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 94: Settings
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.5 Settings After connecting, the Settings page allows you to edit the RFID operation parameters and administration parameters. Operation Settings: Regulatory Region is the specific area/country where the unit is to be used.
Page 95 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Fixed Channel is the specific frequency channel to be used when Frequency Order is set to Fixed. Power is the conducted power entering the antenna, the value is 10 times the dBm value desired.
Page 96 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Administration Settings: 1. Reader Model is the model of the reader, for example, CS108-1 for 865-868 MHz band or CS108-2 for 902-928MHz 2. Reader Name is an editable name for the reader. You can change the name of the reader for...
Page 97 CS108 units. After the name is changed, you need to power off and power on the CS108 for the name to be effective. 3. Battery Level Format defines how you want to view the battery level, either in absolute voltage or in percentage.
Page 98: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.6 RFID Inventory From the Main Menu press the Inventory button to go to the demo Inventory screen. At the bottom of the screen you can select RFID Inventory or Barcode Scan, RFID Inventory is the default.
Page 99 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Elapsed Total Read Time (sec) Rate Unique Tags A high frequency tone will be heard when a new RFID tag is read and a low frequency tone will be heard when a tag is read again.
Page 100: Barcode Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.7 Barcode Inventory To inventory Barcodes, select Barcode Scan at the bottom of the screen. Pull the sled trigger or press Start on the application screen to activate the scanner.
Page 102: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.8 RFID Read and Write memory banks The Read / Write functions allows read/write of specific memory bank inside an RFID tag. You should be knowledgeable about these functions prior to using them.
Page 103 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 When reading and writing, the status character “R”eading or “W”riting will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 104 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 At the end of the operation, you can see result “O”K or “E”rror on the right hand side: Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 106: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.9 Geiger Search The Geiger Search function enables ‘searching for’ and ‘homing in on’ a tag. . First, go to the 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 107 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Now return to Main Menu (Swipe from left) and then enter the Geiger Search menu. The tag ID will already be displayed. Press Start to begin Geiger Search.
Page 108 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 After pressing the “Start” button, you can see the RSSI and hear an audible beep when the tag is within range. The beep will become faster as you get closer to the tag. When you are very close to the tag, the beep becomes very long.
Page 109: Rfid Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.10 RFID Filter: Pre Filter The RFID Filter function includes 2 types of filter: pre-filter and post-filter. When you enter the Filter page, on the bottom you can choose to enable either the pre-filter or the post-filter, or both together.
Page 110: Rfid Filter: Post Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.11 RFID Filter: Post Filter Post Filter contains parameters for filtering AFTER the tags are inventoried by the reader: It is possible to implement both the pre-filter and post-filter functions together.
Page 111: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.12 Security Security involves implementing memory lock on certain banks of the tag. You need to be careful administrating a lock function to a tag. If you lock a memory bank and forget the password to unlock it, then the specific part of the memory cannot be read or written anymore.
Page 112 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Touching the select box with the “UNCHANGED” text will display 5 choices on the screen: UNLOCK, PERM_UNLOCK, LOCK, PERM_LOCK, UNCHANGED. These are the 5 actions you can choose for each of the memory banks inside the RFID tag.
Page 113 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 You can lock, unlock, permanently lock, and permanently unlock a memory bank of the tag. The detailed definitions of these 4 operations can be found in the EPC Global document which can be found on the EPC Global website: https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1.
Page 114 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 After Applying the changes the resulting Success or Fail message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 115: Register Tags
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.13 Register Tags Register Tag is a section of the CS108 Demo Application page allowing the user to scan a barcode, and then write that information into a specific memory bank of an RFID tag. That information is often saved in a certain section of the EPC memory bank, or in the USER memory bank.
Page 116: Special Functions
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.14 Special Functions Special functions for specific application scenarios are provided in this page. Three special functions are available at this time. More will be added in the future.
Page 117: Multi Bank Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.15 Multi Bank Inventory This is a special feature. You can inventory one or two additional banks in inventory, as well as the EPC data. Select the bank, offset and count (in words: 1 word is 2 bytes; 1 byte is 8 bits; 1 byte can be represented by 2 hex numbers) that you want displayed in the inventory.
Page 120: Phase And Channel Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.16 Phase and Channel Inventory The page shows the inventory with RSSI, operation frequency and phase data. Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 122: Periodic Read
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.17 Periodic Read In some business scenarios, you do not do continuous reading but instead do a periodic reading of tags. You can set the read time and waiting time (no read). The Program will show you the battery level and tag rate per cycle.
Page 124: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.18 Exiting the Software The user can exit the software by simply pressing the Home button. However, this is only sending the App to the background. See the next section on how to exit the application.
Page 125: Truly Exiting The Software
To fully exit the software, double click the Home button, and then the CS108 demo App will show as one of the Applications in the background, select the CS108 App and then use a finger to drag/swipe it upward and out of the phone to truly exit the software.
Page 126: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 5.1.2.20 Source Codes Source code for this demo application, other files and documents are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: http://www.convergence.com.hk/downloads-support-2/cs108/ Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 127: Software On Apc - Connecting Via Usb
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Software on a PC – connecting via USB The CS108 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 a PC controlling CS108. Everything is self-explanatory in the application: Figure 5-1 PC Application Screen –...
Page 128: Appendix A. Federal Communications Commission Compliance
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 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 129: Appendix B: Reader Modes (Link Profiles)
Appendix B: Reader Modes (Link Profiles) There are 4 link profiles in the CS108: 0, 1, 2, 3. Only 1 profile is active at any time in the CS108. The purpose of each link profile is explained below. These definitions correspond to different application or physical scenarios.
Page 130: Appendix C: Sessions
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix C: Sessions Session is a concept of the EPC Global Standard to allow a tag to respond to multiple readers inventorying it at the same time, each using a different session number.
Page 131: Appendix D: Tag Population And Q
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix D: Tag Population and Q Tag Population is the RFID tag population that is to be inventoried. To be more precise, it is the population of tags that can be “seen” by the RFID reader.
Page 132: Appendix E: Query Algorithm
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix E: Query Algorithm There are 2 types of Query Algorithm: Fixed Q and Dynamic Q. For Fixed Q, the Q value does not change. In other words, the expected Tag Population does not change.
Page 133: Appendix F: Target
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix F: Target Target here actually refers to the target flag that the reader wants to inventory. There are 2 possible flags of an RFID tag: State A and State B.
Page 134: Appendix G: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix G: Security There are 4 actions you can apply on the memory inside an RFID tag: Lock Unlock Permanent Lock Permanent Unlock You can obtain an EPC Global document which can be downloaded from the EPC Global website that explains this: https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1.
Page 135 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 For the Access Password and Kill Password the security locking affects both reading and writing. For the EPC memory bank and the User memory bank, the security locking affects only writing.
Page 136: Appendix H: Models & Regulatory Region
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix H: Models & Regulatory Region There are various models, denoted by the alphanumeric key to the right of the dash after the “CS108-“, here denoted by “N”. The applicable regulatory regions for each model are described below: N=1:...
Page 137: Appendix I: Technical Support
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 9 Appendix I: Technical Support All technical support should be sent to the following email: info@convergence.com.hk Copyright 2017 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...

CSL CS108 User Manual

1 Contents

2 Regulatory Regions

3 Introduction

4 Getting Started

5 Introduction

Appendix A. Federal Communications Commission Compliance

Appendix B: Reader Modes (Link Profiles)

Appendix C: Sessions

Appendix D: Tag Population and Q

Appendix E: Query Algorithm

Appendix F: Target

Appendix G: Security

Appendix H: Models & Regulatory Region

Appendix I: Technical Support

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