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Summary of Contents for IDBLUE R8.HF
- Page 1 IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide IDBLUE Support 06/17/2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Device Overview ............................7 Components: ............................. 7 Identifying the device name ........................8 Getting Started .............................. 9 Charging the IDBLUE R8.HF Device ......................9 Using IDBLUE R8.HF ..........................9 Turning the device on ........................... 9 Turning the device off ........................... 9 Reading and Writing RFID Tags ...................... - Page 3 General Settings ............................16 Audio Buzzer ............................17 On-board Clock ........................... 17 Performing a device reset ........................17 User Feedback ............................. 17 Device Status LED ............................ 17 Not Charging ............................17 Charging .............................. 18 Bluetooth Discoverable ........................19 RFID Status LED ............................19 Audio Buzzer ............................
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Page 4: Change Record
Change Record Version Date Author Comments June 17, 2011 Update FCC dislaimer February 3, 2010 Updates for RTM5 June 18, 2009 Updates for RTM2 March 16, 2009 RTM1 February 19, 2009 Updates for RTM Sept. 11, 2008 FCC Disclaimer added Back label updated January 17, 2008 October 4, 2007... -
Page 5: Disclaimer
Cathexis are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Cathexis products, expressly or by implication. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Cathexis, IDBLUE, CathexisWEB, and Powered by Cathexis RFID Engine are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Cathexis Innovations Inc. in Canada and/or other countries. Trademarks IDBLUE®... -
Page 6: Introduction
To help you get the most benefit from IDBLUE R8.HF, please make sure that you download and install the latest version of IDBLUE Manager that will allow you to configure your device and allow you to get up and running as quickly as possible. -
Page 7: Device Overview
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide Device Overview Device Overview Please take a moment to examine IDBLUE R8.HF, and familiarize yourself with its components. Components: USB Port Stylus Tip RFID Status LED Action Button Device Status LED Power Button Lanyard Loop... -
Page 8: Identifying The Device Name
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide Device Overview Identifying the device name The device name is printed on the back label of the device. The default name is a combination of the hardware revision (Revision 8 in the example below), and the last 4 digits of the Bluetooth®... -
Page 9: Getting Started
2 hours. Subsequent recharging should take a maximum of 1 to 1.5 hours typically. Use the supplied USB cable to charge IDBLUE R8.HF, making sure to use a high power USB port on a laptop/PC/hub. -
Page 10: Reading And Writing Rfid Tags
LED will display two green flashes before shutting down. 2. Each IDBLUE R8.HF has a Device Timeout setting that causes the device to automatically power down after a period of inactivity (where inactivity is defined as a period of time with no button press or commands sent to the device from a connected application). - Page 11 LED will flash red. Note: the default RFID timeout value is four (4) seconds. This value can be configured using IDBLUE Manager. NOTE: Unless specifically noted otherwise, to “press” the button on the IDBLUE device means to press and release the button.
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Page 12: Device Communication
When attempting to first configure IDBLUE R8.HF to connect to a host, Bluetooth Discoverable Mode must be used. In this mode, IDBLUE R8.HF broadcasts its available services so that a host computer can discover and connect to it. To place the IDBLUE R8.HF device in Bluetooth Discoverable mode, press and release the power button of the device when the device is in connectable mode (Flashing Magenta). -
Page 13: Bluetooth Name And Pin Code
It also comes pre-configured with a PIN code (sometimes referred to as a “pass code”); this is a security feature that will only allow you to connect to IDBLUE R8.HF if the PIN code is known. Note: The default factory pin code is ‘0000’... - Page 14 IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide Device Configuration IDBLUE Name = IDBLUE_R8<last 4 digits of Bluetooth MAC address> RFID Protocol = ISO15693 RFID Timeout = 4 seconds Timestamp Required = True...
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Page 15: Operating Modes
IDBLUE Manager or other equivalent software. Table 1 : Disconnected Mode Options Note: IDBLUE will only read tags in Tag Store mode if the device’s on-board clock has been set. The IDBLUE clock will be set from the factory, however if the IDBLUE battery is completely drained, the device will lose its clock. -
Page 16: Power Saving Settings
The default value for this option is zero (0) minutes, meaning that the Bluetooth module on- board IDBLUE R8.HF will not timeout and shutdown, but should be adjusted to 1 minute if the device is primarily used in disconnected mode RFID Protocols Firmware version 4.1.0.98 will support only ISO15693... -
Page 17: Audio Buzzer
IDBLUE Manager. On-board Clock IDBLUE R8.HF has an internal real time clock to allow time stamping of each tag scan. This clock is set from the factory and under normal use does not need to be reset. However, in the case where the battery on IDBLUE R8.HF is completely drained, the device will lose its clock setting... -
Page 18: Charging
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide User Feedback second communication. The color of each of these flashes will indicate the various states as shown below: Device Status Power Color Communication Color Comms Disabled – Good Battery Green None Comms Disabled – Medium Battery... -
Page 19: Bluetooth Discoverable
Table 4 : Device Status LED When Charging Bluetooth Discoverable When IDBLUE R8.HF is in Bluetooth Discoverable mode, the device status LED pattern will flash blue to indicate this unique state. The LED pattern will return to either the charging or not charging states after the Discovery timeout (60 seconds) or if IDBLUE R8.HF is connected via... - Page 20 IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide User Feedback Event Audio Buzzer RFID Status LED Device Status LED Power On (Startup) None None Solid Green Power On (Ready) Two High Tones Two Green Flashes Two Green Flashes Power Off Two High Tones None...
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Page 21: Demo Applications
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide Demo Applications Demo Applications Please visit http://www.idblue.com/support/downloads.aspx for a list of available demo applications. -
Page 22: Fcc Disclaimer
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide FCC Disclaimer FCC Disclaimer English This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
IDBLUE R8.HF Users Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For the most up-to-date FAQ and other support information, please consult IDBLUE R8.HF support website at: http://www.idblue.com/support.aspx When contacting IDBLUE Support, please ensure that you have the following information available in order to streamline the resolution process: ... -
Page 24: Contact Information
Cathexis are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Cathexis products, expressly or by implication. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Cathexis, IDBLUE, and Mobile.RFID.Solutions are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Cathexis Innovations Inc. in Canada and/or other countries.