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  • Page 1 RU224 
 UHF RFID Reader User Guide...
  • Page 2 Scannel RU224 UHF RFID Reader User Guide VERSION: 1.0 REVISION DATE: 03/11/2019 All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RU224 Initial Startup ......................Software Initial Startup ...................... Connectivity Setup ....................... Bluetooth ........................WiFi ..........................Ethernet ........................Configuring your RU224 IP Address ................Browser ........................File Manager ........................ Terminal ........................Reboot, Logout, Shutdown ..................RU224 Software ................... RU224 ReaderTool User Manual ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction To Ru224

    Introduction to RU224 The RU224 is part of the Next Generation UHF RFID Reader Series from Scannel. It is developed using the best high performance hardware technology in order to quickly adapt with the fast-evolving technological advances in the age of Internet of Things / Industrial Internet of Things.

  • Page 5: Ru224 Specifications

    RU224 Specifications Technical Specifications / Features Technical Specifications
 RF Specifications Air Interface Protocol EPC global UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C / ISO 18000-6B UHF Frequency 865Mhz - 928Mhz (ETSI/FCC) Output Power 0 - 30dBm (1W) (Configurable) Peak Inventory Speed >700 tags/sec...

  • Page 6: Key Features

    GS1 EPC Gen2 Protocol Follows the globally accepted air interface protocol. Multi-Connectivty Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth(BLE) Built-in Micro-computer The RU224 can work independently without the need for a separate computer. Storage Drive 16GB storage capable to save scanned data for long periods. HDMI Ready Allows easy connection for a display screen.

  • Page 7: Hardware Introduction

    Hardware Introduction 
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  • Page 8 
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  • Page 9: Operating System Introduction

    The RU224 has a built-in Linux operating system based on the Debian distribution. The main function of the operating system in the RU224 is to run the UHF RFID software locally without the need of a separate computer. This differentiates the RU224 from the traditional UHF RFID readers which requires a controller or computer to transfer the data it scans to the user.

  • Page 10: Ru224 Readertool Software Introduction

    The RU224 comes with pre-installed UHF RFID Reader software called ReaderTool. The software was developed to provide users with a fast and easy way to integrate the RU224 UHF RFID Reader into their system. The features incorporated in the software were gathered from the vast experience of the Scannel RFID Solutions team in various RFID projects.

  • Page 11: Ru224 Settings

    
 RU224 Settings Hardware Configuration Output Power USB 2.0 Ethernet HDMI Input Power GPIO 1. Connectivity: 1.1. Ethernet 1.2. WiFi 1.3. Bluetooth 2. USB 2.0 x 4 3. HDMI for Display 4. GPIO 4.1. 4 Input 4.2. 4 Output 5. Output Power - 12V for external devices (E.g. LED Status Light, Sensor, Switch, Etc.) 6.
  • Page 12 PIN 2 I/O Input 2 *Customized I/O Control: Can be controlled PIN 3 I/O Input 3 using various programming language. (Please contact Scannel for more information.) PIN 4 I/O Input 4 PIN 5 I/O Output 1 *ReaderTool Demo Software: I/O Output settings can be configured in the “Digital I/O”...

  • Page 13: Ru224 Initial Startup

    RU224 Initial Startup 1. Connect HDMI cable, Ethernet Cable (if necessary), GPIO Connectors (If Necessary), keyboard and mouse to the RU224. 2. Power the Reader 2.1. Plug the power cable to the reader, there will be a short beep sound which indicates that the reader is on.

  • Page 14: Software Initial Startup

    Software Initial Startup Once you hear the short beep, the RU224 Operating System Desktop will be displayed on your screen. Connectivity Setup The RU224 has Bluetooth, WiFi, and Ethernet connectivity. You can use the Bluetooth connectivity to pair and interact with external devices (Compatibility may depend on external devices).
  • Page 15 Pairing will start to create a connection and a message will show that pairing is successful. Note: You must have a working bluetooth software application on the RU224 for your external device in order to successfully use the Bluetooth function.
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  • Page 16: Wifi

    Right click on the WiFi icon to select which WiFi network you want to join and input the password to join your WiFi network. Ethernet For ethernet connection, simply plug in your ethernet cable to the RU224 and connection will be automatically be established. Page !

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Ru224 Ip Address

    Configuring your RU224 IP Address In most cases, it is recommended to provide a static IP Address for your RU224 in order to easily manage communication with your RU224. The configuration for the IP Address in Ethernet and WiFi mode are the same. You can use both connections simultaneously if necessary.
  • Page 18 On the dropdown list beside “interface” you can select “eth0” or “wlan0”, depending which connection you will be configuring. Enter the required fields and click “Apply”. Restart your RU224 to ensure that configurations are saved. Page ! of !

  • Page 19: Browser

    Browser The RU224 has a pre-installed web browser available to use when you are connected to the internet. You can also use the web browser for your web-based applications which can serve as a local monitor when a display is connected via HDMI on the RU224.

  • Page 20: File Manager

    File Manager The File Manager can be used to navigate through the various directories of the RU224. features and functions of the File Manager are the same with most operating systems. You can cut, copy, move, create, and paste files and folders to different locations within the system.

  • Page 21: Terminal

    The Terminal can be used to go into Command Line mode. You can perform various Linux- based commands on the Terminal such as navigating or browsing the folders inside the RU224, get and set your network configuration, install and update softwares, set permissions, etc.

  • Page 22: Reboot, Logout, Shutdown

    Reboot, Logout, Shutdown It is strongly advised that users do not unplug the power adapter to turn off the RU224. We recommend that users use the “Shutdown” option in the desktop prior to removing the power adapter from the RU224. In case of software updates, kindly use the “Reboot” option in the desktop to restart the RU224.
  • Page 23 
 RU224 UHF RFID Reader connected to a display monitor. Page ! of !

  • Page 24: Ru224 Software

    1. General Information
 
 RU224 ReaderTool is a software that you can use to perform basic RFID functions such as read and write a UHF RFID tag. It also has extra features to demonstrate how easy and convenient adapting UHF RFID technology using the RU224. It has the following...
  • Page 25 2.2. Read Tag
 
 The default screen of the ReaderTool is the READ tab. In this tab you can connect to the reader and perform the inventory or scan function. Page ! of !
  • Page 26 2.3. Connect to Reader
 
 Simply click the “Connect” button to connect the software to the UHF RFID Reader. If the connection is successful, the status light below the “Connect” button will turn Green. Page ! of !
  • Page 27 It is measured in dBm. Range can be set from 5dBm to 31.5dBm (increments of 0.5dBm). (2) Antenna - refers to how many antennas are plugged in the RU224. (3) Session - refers to a function in the EPC Gen2 standard for inventory of UHF RFID tags.
  • Page 28 Reader Setting:
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  • Page 29 (1) Total Quantity - displayed on the middle area (2) EPC in HEX - Electronic Product Code of the RFID Tag (3) EPC in ASCII - If written using the RU224 ReaderTool, ASCII equivalent of the EPC HEX will be displayed.
  • Page 30 ABCD123, it will write 0ABCD123 on the EPC of the RFID Tag.)
 
 The Write function can only write on one RFID Tag at a time. If the RU224 scans multiple tags, it will recognize the first RFID it scans and write data on it.
  • Page 31 The RU224 ReaderTool has a built-in function to save the scanned/inventoried RFID Tags in the local drive of RU224 and/or save the data into a remote database server. If the option “Save data in disk” is selected, the data will be saved in the folder “/ Desktop/RU224/saveData/“...
  • Page 32 “Activate DO output when tag is read” and selecting which digital output your external device is connected. (E.g. When a tag is scanned by RU224, the external device (Example: LED Light) will be triggered by the digital output to light up to notify you that a tag has been scanned,) 
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  • Page 33 2.9. Close ReaderTool
 
 To exit or close the Scannel ReaderTool, just click the close button on the top right corner of the window. We recommend you to stop inventory and disconnect from reader before closing the software. Page !

  • Page 34: Ru224 Software Development

    RU224 Software Development Customized Software Most reader functions can be operated through the demo. But in practical applications, user might need to develop their own applications. Please contact Scannel for further details. Page ! of !
  • Page 35 For more information: Scannel RFID info@scannel.net www.scannel.net +886-2-26954214 Page ! of !

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