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Wireless UHF RFID Pocket Reader

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Page 2 Add frequency 2017/09/15 Update Drop durability 2018/1/24 Update output power 2018/2/27 Update 3.5.2 & 3.6.3 information 2018/10/09 Update contents 2019/01/08 Update SPEC © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd...
Page 3: Preface
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 4 Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 5 European Conformity Statement unitech Electronics co., Ltd herewith declares that the unitech product is in compliance with the essential requirements and all other provisions of the RED 2014/53/EU directive, the EMC 2014/30/EU directive and the Low Voltage 2014/35/EU directive. The declaration of conformity is available for download at : https://portal.unitech.eu/public/Safetyregulatorystatement...
Page 6 Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) unitech has set up a policy and process to meet the EU directive 2002/96/EC and update 2003/108/EC concerning electronic waste disposal. For more detailed information of the electronic waste disposal of the products you have purchased from unitech directly or via unitech’s resellers, you shall either...
Page 7 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條：經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條：低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。注意事項: 1. 使用過度恐傷害視力。 2. 使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘；2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕，2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過 1小時。 3. 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 SAR 標準值 2.0W/Kg，送測產品實測值為 w/Kg © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 8: Laser Information
Laser Information The unitech product is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The unitech product contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
Page 9: Battery Notice
It may not be functional anymore. Please only use the original battery from unitech. Using a third party battery can damage our products. Please note that when such damage occurs, it is not covered by unitech’s warranty policy.
Page 10 Please follow the limitation of suggested temperature conditions to avoid failure, damage or malfunction. *For applicable temperature conditions, please refer to the specification of each product. viii © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 11: Adapter Notice
Please remove the power adapter when the battery is fully recharged. The bundled power adapter that comes with your unitech product is not meant to be used outdoors. An adapter exposed to water or rain, or a very humid environment can cause damage to both the adapter and the product.
Page 12: Worldwide Support
Worldwide Support unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or assist with technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest unitech regional service representative. For complete contact information please visit the Web sites listed below: Taipei, Taiwan –...
Page 13: Warranty Policy
The warranty period is varied from each country. Please consult with your supplier or unitech local office for actual length of warranty period to your purchased product. Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.
Page 14: Table Of Contents
3.9 USB-HID and BT-HID Communication Interface Options ..... 54 3.10 Data Terminator .................. 56 3.11 Sleep Mode /Timer ................57 3.12 Buzzer ....................58 3.13 Vibrator....................59 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 15 4.3 Tools ..................... 65 Chapter 5 – Updating Firmware ............66 5.1 Entering Firmware Update Mode............66 5.2 Executing Firmware Update ..............68 xiii © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 16: Chapter 1 - Overview
RP901 User Manual Chapter 1 - Overview 1.1 Package Please make sure the following contents are in the RP901 gift box. If something is missing or damaged, please contact your unitech representative. The standard package contents:  RP901 Wireless UHF RFID Reader ...
Page 17: Scanner Detail
RP901 User Manual 1.2 Scanner Detail Trigger Button Function Button Blue/Green/ Red LED Indicator Reset Button © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 18: Specifications
RP901 User Manual 1.3 Specifications The RP901 can support the EPC protocols Generation 2 of RFID tags. Both EPC Code and TID data of GS1 standard are readable. System & Performance Frequency 8652MHz~928MHz (US/EU/JP/TW/CN) RFID Protocol EPC Generation-2, ISO 180000-6C...
Page 19 CE, FCC, NCC, SRRC ,TELEC Radio type / Description Transmitter Frequency Maximum Output Power ® ® Bluetooth 2400-2483.5MHz 4.6dBm Bluetooth 865~868MHz and 20dBm RFID 902~928MHz © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 20: Getting Started
1.4 Getting Started 1.4.1 Power Up Press the Trigger Button for 2 seconds without releasing. RP901 will emit one long beep and light the LED red. When the sound then stops and the light goes off, the reader successfully powers up.
Page 21 RP901 User Manual 1.4.3 Connecting to a PC/ Notebook Step 1: Press and hold the Trigger Button for 2 seconds to power up RP901, after that the blue indicator LED will flash continuously. (If the blue LED does not flash, it ®...
Page 22 Step 5: Launch an application program that can accept HID keyboard input, such as Notepad. RFID Tag data read by the RP901 will output to that application program. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 23 Press and hold the Trigger Button for 2 seconds to boot the unit, after which the blue LED indicator will flash continuously. (If the blue LED indicator does ® not flash, it means RP901 is not currently in Bluetooth Mode. Please refer to 3.7 Communication Interface.
Page 24 RP901 User Manual Step 4: Upon establishing connection the RP901 will emit two short beeps and turn off its blue LED indicator. Also, the UHF RFID Reader in the Apple iOS device’s ® Bluetooth devices list will list as “Connected”.
Page 25 RP901 User Manual Step 6: If a virtual keyboard is required, please press the Function Button once. At this moment the RP901 will emit one short beep, and the Apple iOS device’s virtual keyboard will pop out. ...
Page 27 RP901 User Manual Step 4: Upon establishing connection the RP901 will emit two short beeps and turn off its blue LED indicator. Also, the UHF RFID Reader in the Android device’s ® Bluetooth devices list will list as “Connected”. ...
Page 29 RP901 User Manual 1.4.6 Reading RFID Tags RP901’s RFID antenna is located at its front. When reading, hold the unit, aim at the RFID tag, and press the Trigger button. If reading is successful (Good Read), the RP901 will emit one beep and the green LED indicator will simultaneously lit for one second.
Page 30 RP901 might be requested for a pincode, which is unable to be input from RP901 (as it does not have a numeric keypad). To fix this, redo Step 1 & 2, restart your Host device and try establishing new connection with RP901 again.
Page 31 When the Communication Interface is set to Memory (refer to Communication Interface), data obtained from RFID Tag read operations will be stored in RP901’s memory. The following steps will store or delete the data within. A. Retrieving the Data in Memory...
Page 32 Step 5: Open TAGDATA.TXT using Excel. In the Text Import Wizard, Step 1 of 3 dialogue box, choose Delimited, and click Next. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 33 Step 7: In the Text Import Wizard - Step 3 of 3 dialogue box, if there are no special requirements, directly click Finish. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 34 The Memory data will appear in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. If required to change the data format, please refer to sub-section Memory Communication Interface. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 35 RP901 User Manual B. Deleting the Data in Memory To delete the data on RP901’s Memory, please directly delete the file TAGDATA.TXT in the removable storage device “MiniScan”. In about 5 seconds the RP901 will emit 2 short beeps, indicating a successful delete.
Page 36: Led Indicator / Beeper Sequence
** It can be that an obstacle between RP901 and host device has interfered with the data transmission , or RP901 is too far away from the host device. To fix this, please get back in effective transmission range.
Page 37: Chapter 2 -Configuration General
The following steps will switch the RP901 to Configuration Mode and connect it to the Host PC’s RFID Utility. Step 1: Use a micro USB cable and connect the RP901 to the Host PC. Step 2: Press and hold RP901’s Function button first without releasing, then press and hold the Trigger button.
Page 38: Canceling / Exiting Configuration Mode
Step 4: Open the RFID Utility from the Host PC and complete the connection. The above steps will switch the RP901 to Configuration Mode and connect it to the Host PC’s RFID Utility. The User may begin setting parameters on the RP901.
Page 39: Operating The Rfid Utility
COM port to connect with, and click the “Link” button. Once connected, you will enter the Program’s Main Window. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 40 5. Status Bar (lower-most area): shows RP901’s current connection state. Exit: Exit the Utility program and inform RP901 as to the program termination. The RP901 will return to Normal Operation Mode. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 41: Chapter 3 - Command Setting
Choose the item to configure, then double click the left mouse button or press Enter to enter the desired parameters setting window. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 42 <A> The Auto Mode follows the same rules of operation as the Trigger Mode, except that scan operation start automatically, without pressing the Trigger button. <B> Scan Operation is repeated and do not terminate unless the RP901 enters Sleep Mode. <C> In Sleep Mode, Pressing the Trigger button will automatically reactivate Auto Mode.
Page 43 RP901 User Manual 3.1.2 Read Mode RP901 supports Single-Tag Read mode or Multi-Tag Read mode. Different Memory Bank can be read according to Read mode selected. Session and Target can be set for determining how often a tag will respond to a query from the reader.
Page 44 RP901. Default Setting: S0 ￭ Target There are two Targets: Single Target and Dual Target. RP901 will read flag A if Single Target is selected, and will read A first then read B if Dual Target is selected.
Page 45 TagList Counter will decide how many tags can be read within the Scan Period. The same tag data will be only outputted once within one Scan Period. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 46 Up to 8 digits of hexadecimal value can be entered if Access Password is required. Configuration Method: Set Access Password, once confirmed then click to send the new parameter to the RP901. Default Setting: None ￭ Starting Pointer and Data Length...
Page 47 CAUTION ! The result of Multi-Tag Read mode operation will vary because of the different placement of tags as well as the type of tags. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 48: Scan Operation And Delay Time
Configuration Method: Select a value (0 ~ 1500ms) then click to transfer the new parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 49: Scheme And Filter
RP901. Default Setting: Disable Start Bit of EPC Code: 0 Pattern 1 :”” Pattern 2 :”” © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 50 Note: The Accepted Filter will be processed first when both Accepted Filter and Rejected Filter are enabled at the same time. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 51 Filter and Rejected Filter according to the EPC Scheme of tags. Configuration Method: Select one EPC Scheme then click to send the new parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: SGTIN-96 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 52: Rf Parameters
RP901 User Manual 3.4 RF Parameters 3.4.1 RF Output Power This function will set the RF output power of RP901. Lower output power will result in shorter reading distance as well as more power saving. Configuration Method: Select one RF output power...
Page 53: Data Output Format
Each parameter of data output can be set: simply choose one of either Disable or Enable then click to send the new parameter values to the RP901. There are two output formats available, one Full Description another Simple Cascade. In Simple Cascade format, the caption is neglected even it is enabled.
Page 54 Select the Simple Cascade format or Full Description format. Configuration Method: Choose one of the two formats then click send the new parameter values to the RP901. Default Setting: Simple Cascade Format 3.5.2 Data Content Whether to output UHF tag data in hexadecimal format or character format.
Page 55 If Output Time Log is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.3.1 Output Time Log’s caption “Time Log:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 56 If Output RSSI is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.4.1 Output RSSI 's caption “RSSI: ” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 57 If Output EPC Scheme is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.5.1 Output EPC Scheme caption “EPC Scheme:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 58 If Output EPC Code is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.6.1 Output EPC Code’s caption “EPC Code:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 59 If Output PC data is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.7.1 Output PC data's caption “PC:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 60 If Output CRC value is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.8.1 Output CRC value's caption “CRC:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 61 If Output TID data is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.9.1 Output TID data's caption “TID:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 62 If output User memory is enabled, the following may also be configured: 3.5.10.1 Output User memory 's caption “USER memory:” Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 63 Error-Message: 0A Error-Message is applicable only for Trigger Mode and Single-Tag Read Mode. Configuration Method: Choose Disable or Enable. Default Setting: Disable © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 64: Other Parameters Setup
RP901 User Manual 3.6 Other Parameters Setup RP901 has other parameters not related to RFID, such as Date Format, Time Format, Communication Interface, Sleep Mode etc. 3.6.1 Date Format Date format of memory data’s date mark. Set how date format is arranged: D means Date, M means Month, Y means Year.
Page 65 Choose one of the two then click transfer the parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: HH:MM:SS 3.6.3 Communication Interface Set the communication interface between the RP901 and the Host PC, meaning the communication interface for RP901’s data output. Five choices are available. Configuration Method: Choose one of the five then click transfer parameter values to the RP901.
Page 66 SPP (BT Virtual COM) as communication interface. During BT-SPP connection, RP901 can be programmed via command strings sent from the Host. RP901 also can be triggered to start/stop scanning tags via BT-SPP connection without using the physical trigger button. The details are described in the RP901 BT-SPP Command Manual, please download the manual from: http://w3.tw.ute.com/pub/cs/manual/rp901/RP901_BT_SPP_Commands_...
Page 67: Memory Communication Interface Options
Directly input the symbol, maximum 1 Byte in size then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: Comma (,) © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 68: Bt-Hid And Bt-Spp Communication Interface Options
Configuration Method: Enter the Pin-Code value, maximum 8 Bytes. Once chosen, click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: 1234 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 69: Usb-Hid And Bt-Hid Communication Interface Options
These include Key Layout, Key Numeric, Key Caps lock, Inter-block, and Inter-character. 3.9.1 Keyboard Layout Set the language used for RP901’s data output to the Host- PC. 24 choices are available. Configuration Method: Choose one of 24, then click transfer the parameter setting to the RP901.
Page 70 Configuration Method: Choose one (value range 0 ~ 500 ms), then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901. Default Setting: 0 ms 3.9.5 Inter-character Interval Time Set the Interval Time between one character and the next within each packet of data.
Page 71: Data Terminator
RP901 User Manual 3.10 Data Terminator Set the terminator symbol used when uploading RP901’s data to the Host-PC. It can be 1 or 2 Bytes depending on the Communication Interface. Configuration Method: Choose or type in a symbol using the special keyboard shown in photo.
Page 72: Sleep Mode /Timer
3.11 Sleep Mode /Timer Set the activation status for Sleep Mode and the Timer value used for entering Sleep Mode. The RP901 will enter Sleep Mode to conserve power if there is no successful Tag scanned after a period of time.
Page 73: Buzzer
Choose a value between 50 ~ 500 ms, using 10 ms intervals. Then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901. Default Setting: 150 ms © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 74: Vibrator
RP901. Default Setting: Disable (deactivated) *Note: The duration of vibration is fixed at 200 ms. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 75: Wait Time
Host PC within a Wait Time, it will automatically exit Configuration Mode and return to Normal Operation Mode. Or, while within Wait Time, if the RP901’s Function button is pressed, followed by the Trigger button, and both buttons are held for about 5 seconds, it will also exit Configuration Mode.
Page 76: System Time
Default Setting: Synchronized as Host-PC’s System Time CAUTION ! Removal of battery or full drain of battery may cause the reader’s System Time to desynchronize. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 77: Chapter 4 - Additional Function
A> Communication: When connected, you may click “Stop” to get disconnected then change COM port and initiate another connection CAUTION ! When terminating a connection, the system will force RP901 to terminate the configuration process. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 78 CAUTION ! When exiting from the RFID Utility is confirmed, the system will instruct the RP901 to terminate the configuration process. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 79: Operation
* Only when connected to an RP901 may Retrieve and Update be used. Reset: Restore all parameters to their Default settings. When the RP901 is connected to the Host-PC, User can restore all parameter inside the RP901 to their factory Default settings (Reset Reader’s Parameter to Default).
Page 80: Tools
<A> Language: Set the display language. <B> : Update the firmware on RP901. Please refer to Chapter 5. Updating Firmware on RP901. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 81: Chapter 5 - Updating Firmware
5.1 Entering Firmware Update Mode Under normal circumstances, the RP901 boots into the Normal Operation Mode. The following steps will move the RP901 to Firmware Update Mode and connect it to the Host PC’s RFID Utility to facilitate firmware upgrade through USB Virtual COM communication.
Page 82 Still holding down the Function button and Trigger button, check the Device Manager on the Host PC to see if a USB Virtual COM has appeared. Now release the Function button and the Trigger button. The RP901 will automatically change its Communication Interface to USB Virtual COM.
Page 83: Executing Firmware Update
Cancel Connection Step 2: Choose and execute Please refer to 4.3 Tools Step 3: Choose the COM port. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
Page 84 CAUTION ! While the RP901 is updating its firmware , please avoid unnecessary errors and do not unplug the cable. Incomplete firmware update may cause damage to RP901. Step 6: When update is complete, click “OK”to finish the update program. The RP901 will reboot and return to Normal Operation Mode automatically.

Unitech RP901 User Manual

Preface

Chapter 1 - Overview

Chapter 2 -Configuration General

Chapter 3 - Command Setting

Chapter 4 - Additional Function

Chapter 5 - Updating Firmware

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