Nordic ID EXA21 User Manual

Nordic ID EXA21 User Manual

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2019-04-02
Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide
Version 1.0
NORDIC ID EXA21
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 2019-04-02 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1.0 NORDIC ID EXA21 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTIONS ..............................7 CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE ....................7 1.8.1.1. PAIRING NORDIC ID EXA21 WITH A HOST DEVICE .............. 7 1.8.1.2. CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE VIA HID MODE ............. 8 1.8.1.3. CONNECTING WITH NORDIC ID SMART PAIR FEATURE ............ 8 CONFIGURING HID MODE WITH APPLICATION ...............
  • Page 3 2019-04-02 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1.0 SERVICE AND SUPPORT..............................15 WARRANTY ................................... 15 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND CONTENT ........................15 ABOUT NORDIC ID ................................15 VERSION HISTORY ................................16 Nordic ID Group | Joensuunkatu 7 | FI-24100 Salo |Finland Office +358 2 727 7700 | Fax + 358 2 727 7720 | info@nordicid.com...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1.1. GENERAL Nordic ID EXA21 provides UHF RFID reader capabilities for host devices, such as smartphones, tablets or computers; Android, iOS or Windows 10. Nordic ID EXA21 is used with the host devices via Bluetooth® Low Energy wireless technology. 1.2. AVAILABLE VARIANTS...
  • Page 5: Features Overview

    Picture 1. Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 (back cover) Picture 2. Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 (front cover) When holding the Nordic ID EXA21 device, please avoid covering it with the hand. Nordic ID Group | Joensuunkatu 7 | FI-24100 Salo |Finland Office +358 2 727 7700 | Fax + 358 2 727 7720 | info@nordicid.com...
  • Page 6: Charging

    1.6. CHARGING Nordic ID EXA21 can be charged via USB charger. Charging time from 0 to 100 % is about 2 hours, and 70-80 % is reached after only 1 hour. The USB charger needs to have a USB-C connector and the recommended charging power is at least 2.5 W (5 V @ 500 mA).
  • Page 7: Connections

    Before Nordic ID EXA21 can be paired with the host device, pairing support needs to be enabled. This can be done using Nordic ID RFID demo. Connect Nordic ID EXA21 to host device and go to Settings -> Reader -> Host device connection -> check Pairing enabled tick box Nordic ID EXA21 can be paired based on the instructions below once pairing has been enabled.
  • Page 8: Connecting With Host Device Via Hid Mode

    In this mode, the Nordic ID EXA21 keeps connected to host device only when it is located nearby it, but if you want to wear your EXA21 and use your mobile device separated from it, then you can disable the “Auto disconnect from EXA21/EXA51e”...
  • Page 9: Unpair A Bluetooth Device

    Version 1.0 UNPAIR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE If Nordic ID EXA21 is paired to the host device, it stores information about the paired devices and tries to connect automatically when turned on. Unpairing process clears the paired device from the memory of Nordic ID EXA21.
  • Page 10: Tof Sensor

    Power button turns reader On/Off. The power button needs to be pressed for about 1…2 seconds until red LED turns to green before it triggers. The power button is disabled when Nordic ID EXA21 has an active Bluetooth connection with the host device.
  • Page 11: Status Led

      Critical battery (<5%) BUZZER The Nordic ID EXA21 includes a buzzer which can be used to give an audible indication to user. By default, the buzzer beeps in the following situations: The reader is turned On/Off • Bluetooth unpair done •...
  • Page 12: Software

    Version 1.0 SOFTWARE Nordic ID has taken an open source SW development approach in use with Nordic ID EXA21. Nordic ID provides the SDK along with the examples through the GitHub. Nordic ID EXA21 supports powerful NUR API so developers can use familiar NUR API for application development.
  • Page 13: Application Development

    2.2. APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT NUR API IN GENERAL NUR API is an application programming interface for Nordic ID UHF RFID module. It provides control for all Nordic ID UHF RFID readers. The NUR API provides compatibility between Nordic ID UHF RFID reader from RFID functions perspective.
  • Page 14: Firmware Update

    UHF RFID readers to comply local regional requirements. See variants in section 1.2. Nordic ID has created set of regional settings in order to fulfill local regulations. Nordic ID is required to ensure compliance of Nordic ID products will remain after production. Solution for this is products including UHF RFID functionality will be set and locked in production based on customer order e.g.
  • Page 15: Service And Support

    Together with partners Nordic ID serves customers globally. When your Nordic ID device needs repair, always use Nordic ID Service or our authorized service partners. We want to make sure that your Nordic ID product serves you the best possible way, and by using our preferred service partners the quality of the service is trustworthy and the spare parts are original.
  • Page 16: Version History

    2019-04-02 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1.0 We are ready to help you take advantage of our wide range of products and services designed to fit your needs. Contact us now, and we will help you to tackle your challenges and get your business to the next level.

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