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CipherLab 1861E Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader CP Series/8 Series/Universal Version 1.00...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Europe

    FOR EUROPE This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009 Safety of Information Technology Equipment - EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 5 - EN 302 208-2 V1.3.1: 2010 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - EN50371 : 2002 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any battery or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 7: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Initial Release 1.00 Aug.13, 2012...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................- 3 - For USA ............................- 3 - For Europe ............................. - 4 - Safety Precautions ........................- 6 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 6 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 7 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with RFID Reader ....................
  • Page 9 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3.3 Alternate Mode.........................35 1.4 LED Indicators........................... 36 1.4.1 System Status ........................36 1.4.2 Function Key Status......................38 1.4.3 Bluetooth Pairing Status....................38 ® 1.5 Buzzer............................39 1.6 Vibrator............................43 1.7 RTC ............................44 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE......................45 2.1 USB Interface ..........................
  • Page 10 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3.1 EPC Encoding Scheme.....................99 4.3.2 Included EPC ........................101 4.3.3 Excluded EPC........................105 4.3.4 Affected Tag of Included/Excluded EPC Filter..............109 4.4 Multi-Tag..........................110 4.4.1 Counter ...........................110 4.4.2 Counter Reload ......................112 4.4.3 Multi-Tag Beep .......................113 4.5 Access Tag ..........................114 4.5.1 Tag Memory ........................114 4.5.2 Read/Write Tag ......................116 DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT ........................121...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Refer to the following documents to get more information about UHF RFID and EPC standards. Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for Communications at 860 MHz-960MHz Version1.2.0. Tag Data Standards Version1.6.9, September, 2011. They are available on GS1 organization, http://www.gs1.org. Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

  • Page 12: Getting Familiarized With Rfid Reader

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH RFID READER OVERVIEW Icon Meaning Power ® Bluetooth Communication RFID Tag Access Data Transmission Reader Indicator/Memory Low...

  • Page 13: Installing Battery To Rfid Reader

    Introduction INSTALLING BATTERY TO RFID READER 1) This RFID Reader is powered by a removable 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collection, we suggest it is better to purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation. 2) Turn the battery latch to unlock position. 3) Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery For Rfid Reader

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR RFID READER The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the RFID Reader. For RFID Reader, use the adapter to charger the battery.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Via Charger

    Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER Instead of direct charging with adapter, you may use a charger to charge the battery. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. 1) Connect the power supply cord to the power port located on the back of the charger. 2) Insert the battery to the end.

  • Page 16: Inside The Package

    Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial standard IP64 CipherLab Proprietary operating system 4MB flash memory for Memory Mode operation Provides up to 2KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a wireless...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    QUICK START POWER ON RFID READER Be sure the battery is full charging before you power on the RFID Reader. Press the <Trigger> for 2 seconds to power on the RFID Reader. The reader will respond with a long beep (high tone), and LED1 will become solid red for 1 second and go off. Note: The LED2 will flash blue when you power on the RFID Reader successfully.

  • Page 18: Issuing Commands Via Usb Connection

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ISSUING COMMANDS VIA USB CONNECTION USB connection can be used for issuing commands and upload data to host computer. Below are the procedures to create a USB connection before using RFID Reader. USING HYPERTERMINAL On the host computer: 1) Go to the “Device Manager”...
  • Page 19 Quick Start 2) Use a test application to confirm the connection between host computer and RFID Reader. E.g. HyperTerminal. Open the HyperTerminal on the host computer. 3) Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection. Click “OK” to continue. 4) According to Step 1 to select the proper connected COM port, e.g.
  • Page 20 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5) Click “OK”. 6) In the COM3 Properties window, you can click the “Restore Defaults” to use default values for connection. Then, click “OK”.
  • Page 21 Quick Start Note: After finishing the COM Properties configuration, the connected icon on the HyperTerminal will be changed from automatically. 7) In the HyperTerminal window, click on the tool bar to open Properties configuration window, see below. Click “Settings” tab.
  • Page 22 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 8) Click [ASCII Setup] to open ASCII Setup window and some check boxes need to be selected for normalized issuing commands, see below. Click “OK”. 9) After finishing ASCII Setup, in the Properties configuration window, click “OK”.

  • Page 23: Confirming The Usb Connection

    Quick Start CONFIRMING THE USB CONNECTION Now, it begins to issue commands between the host computer and RFID Reader. For example, you can issue “#@sys_info?” command for testing. If the connection is successfully, the HyperTerminal will take a response. Note: If the connection fails, check the USB Interface type whether configured correctly, the default value is ‘127’...

  • Page 24: Default Settings

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the RFID Reader to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must issue “#@sys_svusrtbl” command. Note: After issuing the command, the current settings will be saved as user defaults. Command: #@sys_svusrtbl\r Purpose...

  • Page 25: Reader Switcher

    Quick Start READER SWITCHER RFID Reader supports a switcher that is used to switch between RFID Reader and Alternate trigger scan. Switch to right for RFID and left for Alternate trigger. Make sure the reader switcher is set to correct location based on RFID or Alternate mode. For more Alternate mode information, please refer to Alternate Mode.

  • Page 26: Combining With A Terminal

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual COMBINING WITH A TERMINAL If you wish to combine with a terminal, you have to remove the mounting plate cover and install the mobile computer mount, follow these steps to remove the mounting plate cover: 1) Place the RFID Reader erectly on a flat and clean surface.

  • Page 27: 1800 Configuration

    As a normal command event, it will response with “OK” or “ERR”. About “ERR”, please refer to Status Code for more information. 1800Configuration Utility: ® CipherLab supports a Windows -based Software Utility to allow you to configure RFID Reader easily. For more information, refer to 1800Configuration User Guide.
  • Page 28 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Understanding Rfid Reader

    Get System Information Response OK,[m]\r[n]\r[o]\r[p]\r[Q]\r [m]: string that indicates model name “1861E” – Basic UHF type Europe Band “1861U” – Basic UHF type US Band “1861J” – Basic UHF type Japan Band [n]: string that indicates serial number [o]: string that indicates kernel version...
  • Page 30 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ..............21 1.2 Memory..............24 1.3 Function Key ............. 30 1.4 LED Indicators............36 1.5 Buzzer ..............39 1.6 Vibrator..............43 1.7 RTC ................. 44...

  • Page 31: Power

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.1 POWER RFID Reader is powered by a rechargeable 3.7V/2500mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it via charger or adapter. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. During normal operation, the RFID Reader can work for up to 10 hours.

  • Page 32: Power Saving Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to force power off the RFID Reader. Alternatively you can also issue command on the host computer described below to power off the RFID Reader. Command: #@sys_off\r Purpose...

  • Page 33: Low Battery Alarm

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader If you want to keep system always alive, you can issue “#@sys_kalive” command. If the delay time for system shutdown and power saving mode are not zero, this command will re-count time for 1800 RFID Reader from entering the power saving mode or shutting down itself.

  • Page 34: Memory

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.2 MEMORY Memory Mode 4MB memory for Memory Mode data access. Transmit Buffer Memory 2KB buffer while getting out of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN) ® The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the Bluetooth connection or stored in memory when RFID Reader is set to Memory mode.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Command: #@sys_txben?\r Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Status Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’ – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txben=[m]\r Purpose Set Transmit Buffer Status Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@sys_txbdly?\r Purpose Get Transmit Buffer Data Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m] Send TX Buffer Delay...

  • Page 36: Memory Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The RFID Reader keeps 4MB memory for memory mode operation. When the RFID Reader is in memory mode with green LED5 flashing and blue LED2 off that means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader DATA DELAY You may set a delay time between each data record while transmitting data back to the host computer. Command: #@sys_memdly?\r Purpose Get Data Transmission Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’~’7’ Data Transmission Delay Value Delay ‘0’...
  • Page 38 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual SEND DATA You are advised to send data to the host computer immediately by issuing “#@sys_memup” command. The RFID Reader will restore the previous connection with the host computer temporarily so that you can transmit data to the host computer. Command: #@sys_memup\r Purpose...
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Example: Command → get current memory size #@sys_memsize? Response (s) OK, 4072 Command → enter memory mode #@sys_memen=1 Response (s) Command → set the delay time of data transmission to 2 sec. #@sys_memdly=4 Response (s) Command →...

  • Page 40: Function Keys

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3 FUNCTION KEYS The function keys serve as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent. Keys Action Mode <Trigger> Scan Tag Normal ® Select number 1~5 Bluetooth Pairing Send string Alternate <F1>...

  • Page 41: Normal Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.3.1 NORMAL MODE 1.3.1.1 FUNCTION KEY FOR POWER OFF Press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds with two short beeps, high tone and then release both keys to power off the RFID Reader. 1.3.1.2 FUNCTIONS Note: Press <F1>+<F2> to switch Group1, Group2 or Group3. The 3 Groups function key commands are only available upon RFID mode.
  • Page 42 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Group1 System Status (Green LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to enter Group1 with Green LED1. In the Group1, you can press ® <F1> to switch among Battery Status, Bluetooth Signal Quality and Data Memory Space. After idling 3-seconds timeout, the LED status will return to normal mode. Power Level (Red LED) Exhaustion Low Battery...
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Executing: Function Key Operation LEDs Status Command1 <F1>+<F2> <F 1: Executing> → Command2 <F1>+<F2> <F2> < F 1: Executing> → → Group3 Others (Yellow LED1): Press <F1>+<F2> to switch to Group3 with Yellow LED1. The Group3 is defined to 4 commands.

  • Page 44: Bluetooth ® Pairing Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.3.2 BLUETOOTH PAIRING MODE ® ® For Bluetooth connection or numeric input required situations; you have to combine Function key and <Trigger> to input numeric code. Various numeric input will show you different LED status illustrated below: No.1~5 No.6~0 ®...

  • Page 45: Alternate Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.3.3 ALTERNATE MODE In this mode is only used for sending key signal to host. For more information, please refer to Chapter 6 Alternate Mode. Note: You can press <F1>+<F2> keys for 3 seconds to power off RFID reader upon alternate mode.

  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.4 LED INDICATORS The five LEDs on the RFID Reader are used to provide a feedback to user about the behavior comes from RFID Reader. For example, the LED1 becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on.
  • Page 47 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader Note: You can configure the good read LED3 status (disable/enable) and duration (ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds) by command. When you set the LED3 feedback as disable, the LED3 will always off for each good read. GOOD READ LED STATUS You may configure the LED3 status for a feedback about good read.

  • Page 48: Function Key Status

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 1.4.2 FUNCTION KEY STATUS Combine with five LEDs and function keys, the LED status can be classified into 3 Groups refer to 1.3.1.2 Function. 1.4.3 BLUETOOTH PAIRING STATUS ® ® The LED status can be specified for Bluetooth pairing status, refer to 1.3.2 Bluetooth®...

  • Page 49: Buzzer

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.5 BUZZER The RFID Reader has a buzzer to provide feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with Red LED1 on (1 second) and off Good read, with Green LED3 on-off One short beep, high tone Enter PIN code Programmable, default to 4KHz...
  • Page 50 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual The commands below describe the buzzer related configurations: VOLUME There are four volume levels defined to beeping setting. Command: #@sys_bpvol?\r Purpose Get Beeper Volume Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘High’) [m]: Volume ‘0’ Mute ‘1’...
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader GOOD READ You have to enable the buzzer beeping function when you want to get a feedback from RFID Reader. Command: #@sys_grdbp?\r Purpose Get Status of Good-Read Beep Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: ‘0’ – Disable ‘1’...
  • Page 52 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual DURATION You can configure the beeping duration to shortest, short, longer or longest. This function is upon Good-Read beep is enabled. Command: #@sys_grdbdu?\r Purpose Get Beeper Duration Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘Shortest’ [m]: Duration ‘0’...

  • Page 53: Vibrator

    Chapter 1 Understanding RFID Reader 1.6 VIBRATOR The RFID Reader has a built-in vibrator, which can be issued command for feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments. For good read/write, the vibrator will make the duration of 1 second feedback with on-off vibrating.

  • Page 54: Rtc

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@sys_vibdu=[m]\r Purpose Set Vibrator Duration Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r 1.7 RTC RFID Reader supports a system clock to keep track of the current time. Command: #@sys_time?\r Purpose Get System Clock Response OK,[Y],[M],[D],[h],[m],[s]\r [Y]: ‘00’ ~ ‘99’ [M]: ‘01’...

  • Page 55: Communication Interface

    Chapter 2 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Follow the sections below for output interfaces supported to establish USB and WPAN connection with RFID Reader. Refer to the table as below: 1800 Communication Interface: Interface Configuration RFID Data Out Upload Memory Data ® Bluetooth SPP Slave SPP Master 3610 Virtual COM...

  • Page 56: Usb Interface

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.1 USB INTERFACE Create a connection between RFID Reader and host computer; you have to select the available USB interface type by “#@usb_type=” command. Wrong USB interface type setting will make disconnection. You can also use the function key to switch the USB interface type, refer to 1.3.1.2 Functions.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth ® Connection Type

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TYPE ® ® Based on the connection type, you have to select the proper Bluetooth type. By default, the connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”. Command: #@bt_type?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth Interface Type Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ’0’) ®...

  • Page 58: Hid

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.3 BLUETOOTH ® ® For Bluetooth HID connection, issue the “#@bt_type=” command to parameter ‘5’ on ® the HyperTerminal to change the output interface to Bluetooth HID. Refer to U sing HyperTerminal for related connection settings. To capture the data run any text editor on host computer and the scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_hididx?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth HID Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ HID KBD Type ‘64’~ ‘77’ (Default m=‘64’) ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘5’...
  • Page 60 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_hidpr?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth HID Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter ERR,[code]\r #@bt_hidpr=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth HID Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example: Command → change connected interface to BT HID #@bt_type=5 Response (s) Command →...

  • Page 61: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M"...
  • Page 62 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depend on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting. Lower Row ‘1’...
  • Page 64 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numeric. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the numeric keypad. Options Parameter Description Alphanumeric ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Keypad (Default) Numeric Keypad ‘1’...

  • Page 66: Inter-Character Delay

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted.

  • Page 67: Bluetooth ® Spp Slave

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.4 BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE ® ® For Bluetooth SPP Slave, issue the “#@bt_type=” to parameter ‘0’ for output interface. Then, refer to S et Up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. By default, RFID Reader connection type is configured to “SPP Slave”. Example: Command ®...

  • Page 68: Bluetooth ® Spp Master

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.5 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® As a SPP master device, RFID Reader will be able to resume connection with the host computer upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If RFID Reader fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host computer unless you issue the “#@bt_reset”...

  • Page 69: Usb Vcom And Hid Via 3610

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6 USB VCOM AND HID VIA 3610 For USB VCOM and HID via 3610, connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer, and ® then connect RFID Reader to 3610 via Bluetooth . Configure the interface to USB VCOM and HID via 3610 by issuing the “#@bt_type=”...

  • Page 70: Activate Usb Vcom And Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal Numeric Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM AND HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB VCOM and HID via 3610 interface is activated, you have to select a keyboard type from parameter ‘097’...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Communication Interface Command: #@bt_aclidx?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth 3610 Parameter Response OK,[m]\r [m]: Parameter Description Valid Parameters ‘0’ 3610 Type ‘096’ ~ ‘110’ ‘3’ Inter-function Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ (Default m=‘0’) ‘4’ Inter-character Delay ‘0’ ~ ‘254’ ‘5’ Caps Lock State ‘0’...
  • Page 72 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_aclpr=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth 3610 Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r #@bt_aclact\r ® Purpose Activate Bluetooth 3610 Setting Request #@bt_aclact\r [m]: Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r...

  • Page 73: Hid Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Communication Interface 2.6.2 HID KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Numeric Transmission ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. RFID Reader will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M"...
  • Page 74 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual US KEYBOARD STYLE – NORMAL QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. FRENCH KEYBOARD STYLE – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. RFID Reader will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Parameter Description Normal (Default) ‘0’ Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row ‘1’...
  • Page 76 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Communication Interface NUMERIC TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Options Parameter Description Alphanumeric ‘0’ Alphanumeric Keypad will be used for transmitting numeric. Keypad (Default) Numeric Keypad ‘1’...

  • Page 78: Inter-Character Delay

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted.

  • Page 79: Set Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION RFID Reader can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the ® Bluetooth and 3610. Upon powering up, RFID Reader will be ready to establish a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via Bluetooth dongle after pairing…...

  • Page 80: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.1 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.1.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Once the USB connection between host computer and RFID Reader is successfully, you have to change the connected interface type before establishing a WPAN connection via ®...

  • Page 81: Configure Related Settings

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS BROADCASTING ® RFID Reader can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computer.
  • Page 82 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@bt_ps=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth Power Saving Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r ® Note: When connecting more than two devices to a notebook computer with Bluetooth ® wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the Bluetooth Power Saving function for a more reliable connection.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection [n]: PIN, 1~16 characters, only exists when [m]!= ‘0’ (m≠0) ERR,[code]\r #@bt_pin=[m],[n]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth PIN Code Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Use random PIN No PIN required ® Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
  • Page 84 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ‘1’ – Enable (Default) ERR, [code]\r #@bt_ssp=[m]\r ® Purpose Set Bluetooth Parameter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: SSP feature is only available for iOS currently. We suggest it is better to enable SSP function when using iOS.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth ® Hid And Spp Slave

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.3 BLUETOOTH HID AND SPP SLAVE ® The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ®...
  • Page 86 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® Turn on RFID Reader with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth SPP Slave or HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc if you want to use a passkey. Select “My device is set up and ready to be found” check box on the “Add ®...
  • Page 87 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection See SPP Slave connection below, click [Next]. See BT HID connection below, click [Next].
  • Page 88 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for RFID Reader. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to confirm the Passkey.
  • Page 89 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection See SPP Slave connection below, click [Finish]. RFID Reader as ® Bluetooth SPP Slave See BT HID connection below, click [Finish].
  • Page 90 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, the random of PIN code is supported. Now the RFID Reader will be listed as shown below. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, ®...
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection ® See the comparisons between Bluetooth SPP and HyperTerminal below, for HyperTerminal configurations; refer to Using HyperTerminal. ® Bluetooth SPP Connected ® Bluetooth SPP Disconnected...
  • Page 92 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® See the comparisons between Bluetooth HID and Notepad below: ® Bluetooth HID Connected ® Bluetooth HID Disconnected...

  • Page 93: Bluetooth ® Spp Master

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.1.4 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® ® Enable the Bluetooth function on the host computer. ® Double-click the Bluetooth icon located on the lower right of the taskbar. Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. Select Hardware tab and click [Properties].
  • Page 94 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® ® In the Generic Bluetooth Radio Properties window, select Advanced tab to see the Bluetooth MACID of host computer. ® Enable HyperTerminal on the host computer and configure all the pre-processing about Bluetooth SPP Master connection.
  • Page 95 Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection ® In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window, key in the passkey that is the same as you have entered on the RFID Reader. The default value is 0000. Click [Next]. Click [Finish].
  • Page 96 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ® In the Bluetooth Devices configured window will show you connected Device. Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the RFID Reader, ® or you want to change to use Bluetooth HID, it is suggested to remove the connected RFID Reader from the paired device list (called unpairing) firstly and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.

  • Page 97: Connecting Via 3610

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA 3610 Before 3610 connection, you have to configure the pre-processing about 3610 relative configurations by issuing command firstly. Refer to 2.6 USB VCOM and HID via 3610. Note: If you are using USB VCOM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
  • Page 98 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command → enter 3610 type configuration #@bt_aclidx=0 Response (s) Command → set to 3610 PCAT US #@bt_aclpr=97 Response (s) Command → enter inter-character delay setting #@bt_aclidx=4 Response (s) Command → set keyboard inter-character delay time to 10ms #@bt_aclpr=10 Response (s) Command...

  • Page 99: Usb Vcom Via 3610 Connection

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 USB VCOM VIA 3610 CONNECTION If you want to change the USB VCOM via 3610 interface, use one of the connected RFID Reader to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected devices.

  • Page 100: Configure Related Setting

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 3.2.4 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTING BT POWER SAVING By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the RFID Reader will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. Command: #@bt_ps?\r ® Purpose Get Bluetooth Power Saving Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’)

  • Page 101: Disconnection

    Chapter 3 Set Up a WPAN Connection 3.3 DISCONNECTION You can follow the methods as below to break a connection between RFID Reader and host computer: 1) Issue #@bt_disc” to disconnect from current connected deivce. 2) Issue “#@bt_type” to change the connection type. Current connection will be broken. 3) Issue “#@bt_reset”...
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  • Page 103: Rfid Scan

    Chapter 4 RFID SCAN RFID Reader supports a switcher allows you to switch between RFID and Alternate Mode. You can get the status between RFID and Alternated mode by issuing “#@rf_switch?” command. Command: #@rf_switch?\r Purpose Get the Status between RFID and Alternate Mode OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) Response [m]: Status of RFID/EXT Switch...

  • Page 104: Scan Mode

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.1 SCAN MODE RFID Reader scan modes are divided into Single, Test and Multi-Tag mode described below. Scan Mode Description Single Read Tag by pressing <Trigger> key. Mode 1. Condition to start the operation: Press and hold the <Trigger> key. 2.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4. If RFID Function=Write Tag Memory, the RFID Reader can not be set to Test Mode. Command: #@rf_scan?\r Purpose Get Scan Mode OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘6’) Response [m]: Scan Mode ‘6’ – Single Mode ‘7’ – Test Mode ‘9’...

  • Page 106: Scan Time

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.2 SCAN TIME 4.2.1 TIMEOUT You have to specify the scanning timeout interval (0~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to Single Mode. Operation will stop if the operation time = Scan Session Timeout and No Tag data is received.

  • Page 107: Delay Time

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.2.2 DELAY TIME You can set the RFID Reader always scanning or make an interval between each decoding. Specify the scanning delay time when the scan mode is set to Multi-Tag Mode: Command: #@rf_scandly?\r Purpose Get Scan Delay Response OK,[m]\r (Default m=...

  • Page 108: Filter

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.3 FILTER The Flow Chart as below is the procedure of scanning tag about EPC: 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.4 4.3.3 4.3.4 Scan Flow Chart...

  • Page 109: Epc Encoding Scheme

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.3.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME This function will decide which kind of tags can be read. Accepted EPC Encoding Scheme – Group 1 Command: #@rf_epctype1?\r Purpose Get EPC Scheme – Group1 Response OK,[m]\r (Default = ‘11111111’ ) [m]: EPC Scheme –...
  • Page 110 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual [m]: EPC Scheme – Group2 8 character series composed by value 0 and 1 indicating the state of supported EPC Schemes. to deny the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. to accept the tag which EPC is encoded by this scheme. Character EPC encoding scheme 1 (Left)

  • Page 111: Included Epc

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.3.2 INCLUDED EPC Filter is used in order to define a pattern of the tag where should the same as selected part of EPC. The selected part of EPC that have to fit for the requirements then can be accepted.
  • Page 112 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@rf_sepcl=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC Length Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_sepcpt?\r Purpose Get Included EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcpt=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4 RFID Scan Command: #@rf_sepcen?\r Purpose Get Included EPC State Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – disable, ‘1’ – enable, ‘2’ – enable range filter ERR,[code]\r #@rf_sepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Included EPC State Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data and accept it.
  • Page 114 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command → set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC #@rf_sepcsb=64 Response (s) Command → set filter length to 8 bits #@rf_sepc1=8 Response (s) Command → set filter pattern as 0x06 #@rf_sepcpt=06 Response (s) Command...

  • Page 115: Excluded Epc

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.3.3 EXCLUDED EPC For an excluded EPC filter, it is unacceptable once the selected part of EPC is fitted for the requirements. Note: Tags that fit to the defined configurations will not be accepted. Start Define the unacceptable start bit of EPC that you want to filter. Command: #@rf_xepcsb?\r Purpose...
  • Page 116 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@rf_xepcl=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC Length Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Pattern Define the hexadecimal pattern that is used to be compared. Command: #@rf_xepcpt?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC Pattern Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘00’) [m]: EPC pattern in hexadecimal value ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcpt=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 RFID Scan Command: #@rf_xepcen?\r Purpose Get Excluded EPC State Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: ‘0’ – disable, ‘1’ – enable, ‘2’ – enable range filter ERR,[code]\r #@rf_xepcen=[m]\r Purpose Set Excluded EPC State Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: The pattern must be consistent with length so that you can filter the transmitted data and eliminate it.
  • Page 118 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command → set filter started from bit 64 of the EPC #@rf_xepcsb=64 Response (s) Command → set filter length to 8 bits #@rf_xepc1=8 Response (s) Command → set filter pattern as 0x06 #@rf_xepcpt=06 Response (s) Command...

  • Page 119: Affected Tag Of Included/Excluded Epc Filter

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.3.4 AFFECTED TAG OF INCLUDED/EXCLUDED EPC FILTER Command: #@rf_epcfcode?\r Purpose Get Tag type that EPC filter works on Response OK,[m]\r (Default=’30’) [m]: Acted Scheme for EPC Filter* Tag encoding type EPC Encoding Scheme ‘2C’ GDTI-96 ‘2D’ GSRN-96 ‘2F’...

  • Page 120: Multi-Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.4 MULTI-TAG 4.4.1 COUNTER The scanned data of Multi-Tag mode will be kept for a fast compared process. Set a non-zero Multi-Tag Counter will create a tag list in the RFID Reader. If the scan mode is Multi-Tag, any received individual tag will be compared and stored to the counter of the list (up to 128 counters can be configured to a tag list).
  • Page 121 Chapter 4 RFID Scan Counter Command: #@rf_mtagcnt?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag Counter Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘128’) [m]: Multi-Tag Counter, ‘0’, ‘1’ ~‘128’ ERR,[code]\r #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r Purpose Set Multi-Tag Counter Request #@rf_mtagcnt=[m]\r [m]: Multi-Tag Counter Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Multi-Tag List Type Command: #@rf_mtaglist?\r Purpose Get Multi-Tag List Type...

  • Page 122: Counter Reload

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.4.2 COUNTER RELOAD You have to clear a full tags list upon Multi-tag mode by issuing “#@rf_mtagcnt=” command with the same counter value again so that you can start another new scan session.

  • Page 123: Multi-Tag Beep

    Chapter 4 RFID Scan 4.4.3 MULTI-TAG BEEP For any behavior about Multi-Tag counter, RFID Reader supports you beep feedback to know the status. Get a new tag: one short beep, high tone Get a repeated tag: one short beep, low tone Full Tag List (Scan Session Completed): six short bee, low-mid-high-low-mid-high Beeping Status There are two parameters will be specified here.

  • Page 124: Access Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.5 ACCESS TAG 4.5.1 TAG MEMORY A tag memory is divided into 4 banks as below: Reserved Memory: This area of memory holds the tag’s passwords: A 32-bit “Kill” password that allows a Tag to be permanently silenced. - The default Kill password value is zero.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4 RFID Scan TID Memory: This memory includes: An 8 bits ISO 15963 allocation class identifier - For EPCglobal Tags as 0xE2. A 12 bits Tag mask-designer ID A 12 bits Tag model number Allow to add other information if required e.g. Tag serial number User Memory: This optional area of memory contains user specific data.

  • Page 126: Read/Write Tag

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 4.5.2 READ/WRITE TAG By default, the RFID Reader access mode is set to Inventory to get EPC of a tag. If you want to read all data stored in a tag, you would issue “#@rf_func=1” command that allows you to read reserved, EPC, TID or User bank.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4 RFID Scan ‘1’ – TID ‘2’ – User Default= ‘0’ ‘2’ Starting Address ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’ Only even number is valid. Default= ‘0’ ‘3’ Data Length ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘4’ … ‘32’ Only even number is valid. Default= ‘0’...
  • Page 128 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual To clear the buffer, [m]= ‘0000’ e.g. ‘41’=>0x41= ‘A’ (2 Bytes NULL) The length of data must be even number. ERR,[code]\r #@rf_wbuf=[m]\r Purpose Set Data in Buffer Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Example (Read Tag Memory): Command #@rf_rwidx=1 Response (s)
  • Page 129 Chapter 4 RFID Scan Command → to read the whole bank #@rf_rwpr=0 Response (s) Command → set scan function to read tag memory #@rf_func=1 Response (s) Example (Write Tag Memory): Command #@rf_rwidx=1 Response (s) Command → to write User bank #@rf_rwpr=3 Response (s) Command...
  • Page 130 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Command → to write 8 bytes data #@rf_rwpr=8 Response (s) Command #@rf_wbuf=3132333435363738 Response (s) Command → set scan function to write tag memory #@rf_func=2 Response (s)

  • Page 131: Define Output Format

    Chapter 5 DEFINE OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure the format of the collected data output to the host computer. Tags read by the RFID Reader can be configured below – 1) Decide the output format. 2) Define the data fields for Time stamp, Data Count and Data sections. 3) Set the separators to each section.

  • Page 132: Output Format

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.1 OUTPUT FORMAT You have to define the output data format firstly before capturing the data transmission ® from RFID Reader. There are three output formats specified to various Bluetooth interface. BT SPP/USB VCOM via 3610 ®...
  • Page 133 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Example: Packet Data: In order to reduce the data loss during transmission, Header and checksum are added before transmitting. This is normal used for Terminal API. Hexadecimal: The output data is consisted of 16 unique symbols, the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.

  • Page 134: Format Editing For Hexadecimal And Raw Data

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.2 FORMAT EDITING FOR HEXADECIMAL AND RAW DATA When the data format is specified for Hexadecimal or Raw Data, you can configure the data sections described as below: Each section can be enabled or disabled. Each section has individual prefix and suffix.
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Example 1: Sequence 1 : Counter Section Sequence 2 : Timestamp Section Sequence 3 : UHF Data Section Command → get output data sequence #@dat_seq? default sequence: Counter, Timestamp, UHF data Response (s) OK,1,2,3 Example 2: Sequence 1 : UHF Data Section Sequence 2 : Disabled Sequence 3 : Disabled...

  • Page 136: Data Count Section

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.2.1 DATA COUNT SECTION Define a serial number to output data. The serial number would be specified into 6 digits beginning from 000001. When the counter is up to 999999, it will be renewed from 000001.
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Example: Command → get the values of reset counter events #@dat_rstcnt? Response (s) OK,1,1,1 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command → reset counter command #@dat_rstcnt Response (s) 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 → re-count 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221 04-13-2012 30003430333130303132303030304221...
  • Page 138 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Counter Padding You can define the padded character as a prefixed counter. Characters to be padded before data counter, shown in Hexadecimal value. Refer to ASCII Table. The default value is 0x20 (space) for 20. Command: #@dat_cntpad?\r Purpose...

  • Page 139: Time Stamp Section

    Chapter 5 Define Output Format 5.2.2 TIME STAMP SECTION You can specify individual field to each section. Time Stamp section is divided into 7 fields as year, month, day, weekday, hour, minute and second. Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 6 separators can be specified to Time Stamp section.
  • Page 140 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual #@dat_tseq=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q],[r],[s]\r Purpose Set the Sequences of Field in Time Stamp Section Response OK\r [m]: Time Data Type in Field 1. Default = ‘1’ [n]: Time Data Type in Field 2. Default = ‘2’ [o]: Time Data Type in Field 3.
  • Page 141 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Time Stamp Separators You can configure the separator between field and field with hexadecimal or character. Refer to ASCII Table. Command: #@dat_tsprh?\r, #@dat_tspr?\r Purpose Get the Separators of Field in Time Stamp Section Request #@dat_tsprh?\r //Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value. #@dat_tspr?\r //Response data will be shown in character.
  • Page 142 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command → enable all fields #@dat_tseq=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Response (s) 2012-04-12 Thu 23:04 08.34 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command → get the separators with hexadecimal format #@dat_tsprh? Response (s) OK,2d,2d,20,20,3a,20 Command → get the separators with character format #@dat_tspr? Response (s) OK,-,-, , ,:,...
  • Page 143 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Year For year output field, you can define it as 2 digits or 4 digits. Command: #@dat_tyear?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Year Field Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’.) [m]: Year format. 0 – 2 digits, 1 – 4 digits (shown as ‘20xx’). ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tyear=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 144 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Millisecond Enable this function to show the millisecond when second field is enabled. Command: #@dat_tms?\r Purpose Get the Setting of Millisecond Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: Show millisecond in second field. 0 – Disable, 1 – Enable ERR,[code]\r #@dat_tms=[m]\r Purpose...

  • Page 145: Uhf Data Section

    Chapter 5 Define Output Format 5.2.3 UHF DATA SECTION UHF Data Section is divided into 5 fields as CRC, PC, EPC, Memory Data and Data Length. Separators can be defined among fields to make more clear presentation. It is up to 4 separators can be specified to Data section.
  • Page 146 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command → get RFID function #@rf_func? Default is inventory, memory data will disappear. Response (s) OK,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 30003430333130303132303030304221 Command → get the sequence of RFID Data #@dat_rfseq? Default sequence is PC, EPC and then CRC Response (s) OK,2,3,1,4,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000 343033313030313230303030 4221...
  • Page 147 Chapter 5 Define Output Format [p]: separator follows field4 ERR,[code]\r #@dat_rfspr=[m],[n],[o],[p],[q]\r Purpose Set the Separators of Each field in UFH Data Section Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Note: Input ‘00’ (hexadecimal) to clear the inputted data. Example: Command → get the separators with character format #@dat_rfspr? Response (s) Command...
  • Page 148 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Data Length Enable the Data Length function to show the length for UHF Data, EPC and memory data. Command: #@dat_rflen?\r Purpose Get the Setting of UHF Data Length Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘0’) [m]: Data Length Type ‘0’- Total UHF Data Length.
  • Page 149 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Command → get the total RFID Data length #@dat_rflen? Response (s) OK,0 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3430333130303132303030303000422116 Command → reset the value to 1 for showing EPC Length #@dat_rflen=1 Response (s) OK,2,3,1,4,5 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000343033313030313230303030422112 Command →...

  • Page 150: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code configured to Counter and UHF Data Section, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code for UHF Data Section. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Tag_Test”, and you will have the string appeared in front of the tag read, like this –...
  • Page 151 Chapter 5 Define Output Format Prefix/Suffix Command: #@dat_pfxh?\r, #@dat_pfx?\r Purpose Get Prefix/Suffix Request #@dat_pfxh?\r Response data will be shown in Hexadecimal value #@dat_pfx?\r Response data will be shown in character Response OK,[m]\r [m]: input data format, ‘0’- in Hexadecimal, ‘1’- in character [n]: data to be stored in Prefix / Suffix buffer ERR,[code]\r #@dat_pfxh= [m]\r, #@dat_pfx=[n]\r...
  • Page 152 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example1 (Prefix): Command → set index to the counter with hexadecimal format #@dat_pfx=0,23 e.g. 23 is specified for ‘#’ Response (s) 2012-04-12 Fri 04:00 55.95 3000343033313030313230303030422112 Command → if the index is longer than 8 bytes, it will be truncated #@dat_pfx=0.23436f756e74657223 e.g.

  • Page 153: Alternate Mode

    Chapter 6 ALTERNATE MODE Switch the Reader Switcher to EXT., 1800 RFID reader will enter Alternate mode. In Alternate mode, 1800 RFID reader cannot read tags by pressing <Trigger>. Function keys described in 1.3.1 Normal Mode are useless, either. Alternatively, key signals are sent to terminal with strings.
  • Page 154 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Output String Before specifying the action to each string, you have to define which string wants to be defined firstly. Command: #@dat_ostridx?\r Purpose Get Output String index Response OK,[m]\r (Default m= ‘1’) [m]: String Buffer Parameter 1~6 ERR,[code]\r #@dat_ostridx=[m]\r Purpose...
  • Page 155 Chapter 6 Alternate Mode #@dat_ostrkey=[m]\r Purpose Set Key Action of Output String, refer to Table 6.1 Response OK\r ERR,[code]\r Output String Data There are two parameters will be specified here. One is the input data format – Hexadecimal or Character, another is the data that will be stored in buffer with 10 bytes. If the specified data are longer than 10 bytes, it will be truncated.
  • Page 156 1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual Example: Command → set to string 3 #@dat_ostridx=3 Response (s) Command → set to use key action ‘3’ (press F1) #@dat_ostrkey=3 Response (s) Command → define the output string 3 data with character format #@dat_ostr=1,F1_ON Response (s) Command...

  • Page 157: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Operating System & CPU Operating System CipherLab Proprietary Operation System ARM Cortex-M3 Memory Memory Mode Transmit Buffer Clock Operating tolerance: +10sec./30 days ® Calibrated by PC application via USB or Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS Micro USB 2.0 ® ® Bluetooth Built-in module for Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDR Class 2 connectivity...

  • Page 158: Electrical Characteristics

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 2500mAh Charging Time 4hrs by adapter. Working Time 10 hours, 5 sec./scan, one tag at 1m distance Consumption Standby 90mW Power Off 100uW PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Notifications Status LED LED –...

  • Page 159: Environmental Characteristics

    Software Development Kit RFID Reader SDK C#/.Net Porgramming for 9 Series C Programming for 8 Series Software & Utilities 186xConfiguration Utility Cipherlab software package 8 Series Configuration Utility 9 Series Configuration Utility ACCESSORIES Accessory Options Spare Rechargeable Li-ion Battery External Battery Charger...
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  • Page 161: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE Upgrade firmware to one RFID reader at a time. For example, turn off each of the rest RFID reader when there is more than one RFID reader connected to host computer. BEFORE UPGRADING Ensure the RFID reader has a fully charged battery prior to attempting a firmware upgrade.

  • Page 162: How To Upgrade Firmware

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE USE USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect RFID Reader to the USB port of host computer. You will need to install USB cable driver firstly. 2) Refer to Using HyperTerminal for connecting with USB cable.

  • Page 163: Use Bluetooth ® Dongle

    USE BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® ® 1) Refer to 3.1.3 Bluetooth® HID and SPP Slave for the connection with Bluetooth dongle. 2) Issue “#@sys_dlfw=0” command. 3) End HyperTerminal. 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on host computer. communication settings, select “RS-232/IrDA” and the correct COM port for ®...

  • Page 164: Use 3610

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual USE 3610 1) Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer after installing its driver. 2) Refer to 3.2 Connecting via 3610 for connecting to 3610. 3) Issue “#@sys_dlfw=0” command. 4) End Hyperterminal. 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe”...

  • Page 165: How To Upgrade 3610 Firmware

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade HOW TO UPGRADE 3610 FIRMWARE Connect 3610 to the USB port of host computer after installing its driver. UPGRADE 3610 CPU FIRMWARE 1) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 2) Press <F2>+<Trigger>...

  • Page 166: Upgrade 3610 Usb Bridge Firmware

    1800 Series Handheld RFID Reader Reference Manual UPGRADE 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) After making a connection between 3610 and RFID Reader. Power off RFID Reader. 2) Press <F2>+<Trigger> for 3 seconds to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode with LED1 flashing red, continual beeping. 3) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe”...

  • Page 167: Ascii Table

    Appendix II ASCII TABLE " & < >...
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  • Page 169: Scan Code

    Appendix III SCAN CODE...
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  • Page 171: Status Code

    Appendix IV STATUS CODE value Meaning 0xFF Invalid op code for command without “?” or “=” 0xFE Reserved 0xFD Invalid parameter 0xEF RFID Fail (Unable to configure RFID module upon Q value and Module Power Level Command configurations.) 0xEE Conflict in Scan Mode and RFID Function (Write Tag Memory function is only available in Test Mode.) 0xDF Fail to set system time...

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