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- Page 1 USER GUIDE: 1166 BLUETOOTH ® UHF RFID READER www.tsl.com Design • Development • Manufacture...
- Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of ® such marks by Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT Introduction Parts of the 1166 UHF Reader Using the 1166 UHF Reader Removing/Installing the Battery Charging and USB Connection Button Operation Reading Transponders Status LEDs Connections Bluetooth wireless technology connection ® Comparison of Bluetooth Operating Modes ® Changing the Bluetooth Operating Mode ®... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 1166 UHF Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand alone or paired with a Bluetooth ® wireless technology enabled host device. It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders. -
Page 5: Using The 1166 Uhf Reader
Remove the ‘Battery Cover’ using the finger holes and then pull on the ‘Battery Pull Tab’ to slide the battery out ‘Battery Pull Tab’ Battery Cover Figure 2: Battery Removal Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... - Page 6 To install the battery, first orientate the battery so that the electrical contacts on the battery line up with the contacts inside the 1166 battery cavity. Slide the battery into the battery cavity, then replace the Battery Cover. Make sure that the ‘Battery Pull Tab’...
- Page 7 Locate ‘Battery Cover Screw’ Lightly rotate the ‘Battery Cover Screw’ clockwise until the padlock symbol meets the arrow. Do not over- tighten or you will risk damaging the seal. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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Page 8: Charging And Usb Connection
Kit includes the dock, a power supply unit and a Mini USB cable. A separately purchased IEC mains cable is also required. The Mini USB cable and power cable are inserted into the 1166 Docking Station in the orientation shown below. -
Page 9: Button Operation
BUTTON OPERATION The 1166 UHF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action which can be initiated by different button clicks: By default, the Primary action scans for UHF transponders, whilst the Secondary action initiates the laser barcode scanner (Barcode scanning is only available with the 2D Imager Antenna variant). Which operation is performed depends on the way in which the button is pressed. -
Page 10: Reading Transponders
RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 1166 UHF Reader. The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, and the number of transponders in the field. -
Page 11: Status Leds
Off - The reader is not awake Flashing - Reader is awake but there is no connection On - Reader is awake and connected to a host Figure 7: Location of Status LEDs Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... -
Page 12: Connections
CONNECTIONS The connection to the 1166 is either via Bluetooth or USB. Bluetooth connections use either a Virtual Com Port (VCP) or via the iAP protocol for Apple devices. Over USB only VCP is available. For VCP the connection is established at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and RTS/CTS (hardware) flow control. -
Page 13: Comparison Of Bluetooth ® Operating Modes
All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-Card is fitted. SD-card is fitted. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... -
Page 14: Changing The Bluetooth ® Operating Mode
Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. ● The driver should install automatically (*) ● The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... - Page 15 The step at which the procedure failed ● A description of the fault that occurred Firmware requirements: 1128 - v4.2.7 or greater; 1153 – v2.1.7 or greater; 1166 – v1.1.6 or greater Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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Page 16: Setting Up A Bluetooth ® Connection With An Apple Product
SETTING UP A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT ® Awaken the 1166 UHF Reader by squeezing the trigger, which is confirmed by the flashing of the blue LED. To pair with your iOS device, navigate to the Bluetooth ®... - Page 17 PAIR WITH TSL BLUETOOTH DEVICE ® In the list of Bluetooth ® devices, the 1166 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number (1166-xxxxxx). Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader. iPad ® iPod ®...
- Page 18 Explorer app. Press the + sign presented in the top right corner of the Select Reader section/screen. iPad iPod / iPhone ® ® ® Figure 16: No devices are available Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
- Page 19 ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.com This will open a ‘Select An Accessory’ dialog box. There may be a small delay in loading available readers. Once the available readers have loaded select the 1166 UHF reader. iPad ® iPod / iPhone ®...
- Page 20 Write’, ‘Commands’ and ‘Find a Tag’ features can now be explored. To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 1166 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth connection if the reader is not to be used for a significant period ®...
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Page 21: Embedded Sd Card
‘.iv’ will use the modified output power. The Auto Run file can be manually created on the card before it is inserted into the 1166 or the ASCII 2 command Write Command to Auto Run File ‘.wa’ can be used. The Read Auto Run File ‘.ra’ can be used to read back the contents of the Auto Run file or delete the file from the card. - Page 22 DT: 2013-11-18T09:19:22 EV: Sleep DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42 EV: Wake up DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42 EV: Connected USB CS: .al –dlon CS: .iv LCMD 000000 -qss0 –qta EP: 330DE29525C0210005F5F8F2 EP: 221001500000000000000027 Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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Page 23: Software Development
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT To make full use of the functionality of the 1166 UHF Reader, a customised software application will be required. The new 1166 Bluetooth UHF RFID reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol for faster and easier ® application development. This sophisticated parameterised ASCII protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the Bluetooth ®... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
For trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 1166 UHF Reader: ● Protect the 1166 UHF Reader from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heat sources. -
Page 25: Regulatory Information
équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.” Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... - Page 26 (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.” Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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Page 27: Laser Warning
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Caution: Viewing the illumination from the barcode reader with optical instruments may result in increased hazard. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... -
Page 28: Health And Safety Recommendations
Power Supply Use only TSL -approved cradles, chargers and power supplies with the 1166 UHF Reader. Use of an alternative ® power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device, void the warranty for the product and may be dangerous. -
Page 29: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
® any software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by TSL during manufacture of the Product. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07... - Page 30 TSL ® from any claim arising from any loss suffered by any third party. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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Page 31: About Tsl
Website: www.tsl.com Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. Technology Solutions (UK) Limited reserves the right to change its products, specifications and services at any time without notice. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07...
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