Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 User instructions 1.1 CE Declaration of Conformity and user safety 1.2 Scope of delivery 1.3 About this manual 1.4 Structure of the manual Typographical conventions 1.6 Symbols 1.7 Abbreviations Safety 2.1 Intended use 2.2 General safety notes 2.3 Notes on using and returning rechargeable batteries...
AC adapter – Operating instructions in printed form (GER/ENG) 1.3 About this This manual describes operation of the BIS U-870 Identification System together with the manual „Workabout Pro“ handheld computer made by PSION Teklogix GmbH. This manual does not describe: –...
Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 User instructions 1.5 Typographical The following conventions are used in this manual. conventions Enumerations Enumerations are shown as a list with an en-dash. – Entry 1, – Entry 2. Actions Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated by an arrow.
Safety 2.1 Intended use The BIS U-870 Handheld Programmer is a component of the BIS U Identification System. Within the Identification System it checks, corrects, or initializes data carriers. The Handheld Programmer may only be used for this purpose in an industrial environment corresponding to Class A of the EMC Law.
Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Safety Note 2.5 Safety distance The International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP) has specified limit between values for the exposure of humans to RF fields. These limit values are also recommen- transmitter ded by the ICNIRP (International Commission of Non Ionizing Radiological Protection).
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. 1: 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.
BIS U-870 Getting started 3.2 Overview of WORKABOUT BIS U-870 Figure 2: BIS U-870-1-008-X-000 Handheld Programmer Read/write head for BIS U data carrier Active surface BIS U data carrier Note Hold elongated data carriers to the antenna of the Handheld Programmer sideways so that they can be detected by the Handheld Programmer .
Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started Attention! This is a Class A product. When using this product indoors, the device may cause RF interference, requiring the user to take appropriate measures. ► Turning on Hold down <Power> for at least 1 second.
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Getting started 3.8 Starting the RFID On the Windows CE desktop, tap on application „Start > Programs > BALLUFF RFID > BIS U RFID“ (depending on the Windows CE® version, tap on the four-color Windows® logo instead of „Start“). (See Fig.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started „Reader“ This tab is divided into three submenus: „Reader“, „Read ID“ and „R/W“. submenu The following settings can be made under the „Reader“ menu: Protocol EPC C1G2 is set by default. RF Regulation Select the RF regulation applicable in the given region. Select either „ETSI_302208“ or „FCC_ US“.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started „Read ID“ submenu Figure 7: „Configuration“ tab, „Read ID“ submenu Display Select the display mode. The display in the Read ID window can be either ASCII or hexadecimal. Read ID Options The following settings are possible: Continuous Continuous reading.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started „R/W (Read/ Write)“ submenu Figure 8: „Configuration“ tab, „R/W“submenu R/W (Read/Write) Options Select the display mode The display in the R/W window can be either ASCII or hexadecimal. Bank memory Defines for the R/W window which memory bank of the data carrier is to be read and written.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started „Read ID“ tab You can read the ID of a data carrier on the „Read ID“ tab. Figure 9: „Read ID“ tab [Read] The [Read] button can be used to start the read operation.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started Getting started „R/W“ tab On the „R/W“ tab, you can read information from the memory of a data carrier or write informa- tion to the memory. Figure 10: „R/W“ tab Operate Status indicator. As soon as reading or writing begins, the status indicator flashes yellow.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Getting started „File Browser“ On the „File Browser“ tab, you can save the read data, load existing data or export Read-ID and „About“ tabs data. On the „About“ tab, information on the software version and the manufacturer details are displa- yed.
– In warehousing for monitoring stock movement and levels, – In transporting and conveying, – In waste disposal for quantity-based fee assessment. 4.2 Product Handheld Programmer BIS U-870: description – Plastic housing, – Reading/writing using built-in antenna, – Power for system components provided by 3.7 V lithium-ion battery pack, –...
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03 0C 00 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4.5 Data carrier Only data carriers that satisfy standard EPC C1G2 can be used with the BIS U-870. You can types obtain more detailed information upon request.
The operating manual can be found on the included CD or on the Internet at: http://www.psion- concept teklogix.com/ ► 5.2 Reading data Start Balluff RFID Reader. ► carriers Make the desired settings on the "Configu- ration" tab in the "Reader", "Read ID"...
Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Operation ► Read memory of To read the memory of a data carrier, hold the data carrier the sensing surface of the Handheld Programmer to the data carrier you wish to read. ► Click the [Read] button.
Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Operation Read or write Note error If reading a data carrier or writing to the memory of a data carrier was not successful, the „Operate“ field illuminates red. Make certain that there are no objects between the handheld device and the data carrier and restart the read or write operation.
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Operation 5.5 Connecting the The Handheld Programmer can optionally be connected to a PC/laptop using Bluetooth, WLAN, Handheld or USB (docking station). Programmer to a Files can be sent between the Handheld Programmer and PC/laptop using the „ActiveSync“...
Series U Read/Write System Hardware type 870 = Portable reader with integrated read/write head interface 1 = Bluetooth Software type 008 = Balluff software for BIS _-87x-... Langu- X = Multilingual Additional features 000 = Standard 001 = WLAN Module: –...
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 Appendix Handheld Features Programmer – Consisting of charger/power supply with 2.5 mm jack plug, charger – Primary connector EURO, UK, US interchangeable (included), accessory – CE, UL approvals. Technical data Primary voltage U 100-240 V primary Secondary voltage U ±...
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Handheld Programmer BIS U-870 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...