Summary of Contents for Datamars Textile ID R-PO-UHF-BT
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BLUETOOTH UHF RFID READER R-PO-UHF-BT Portable UHF Reading solution with Bluetooth connectivity USER MANUAL Version 1.0 textile-id@datamars.com www.textile.datamars.com...
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Table of contents Introduction ..............................3 Location of controls ..........................3 Getting started with the reader ........................4 Battery installation or removal ....................... 4 Antenna installation or removal ......................6 Battery charging ............................7 Reading Transponders ............................
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Introduction This manual is intended to give a brief introduction to the portable UHF reader with its different operating modes. Location of controls Figure 1 - Location of controls UM001371 Page 3 / 17 Rev.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Getting started with the reader Battery installation or removal The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB cable. In the unlikely event that the battery need to be replaced, proceed as follow: 1. Pull up the handle release latch; Figure 2 - Handle release latch 2.
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Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual 3. Remove the battery cover; Figure 4 - Battery cover off 4. Place the battery into the compartment (make sure to place the battery in the right position by checking the contacts position); Figure 5 - Battery insertion 5.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Antenna installation or removal To detach the antenna from the main body of the reader please proceed as follows: 1. Pull the antenna release latch; Figure 6 - Antenna release latch 2. Lift down the antenna. Figure 7 - Antenna off UM001371 Page 6 / 17...
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Battery charging The battery is supplied with less than 30% charge therefore it is very important to fully charge it before using your portable reader for the first time. To charge your device, connect the supplied micro USB cable to the micro USB connector placed at the back of the unit and to a wall power outlet.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Reading Transponders The reader can read and write UHF RFID transponders when they are in range of the antenna which is located on the front of the reader. The reading range depends on the transponder type, size and quantity in the field. Figure 9 - Reading Area UM001371 Page 8 / 17...
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Status indicators The are four LEDs located on the two sides of the reader which provide an indication of the operating status of the reader. Configuration commands Status Blue slow flash The reader is awake but not connected. Solid blue The reader is awake and connected to a host.
Note: When connected via USB cable, the reader only supports the TSL ASCII 2 protocol. It is nevertheless possible to convert the ASCII 2 stream into an HID/Keyboard interface using the SmartWedge software. For further information, please contact support-tid@datamars.com. Differences between the operating modes In SPP mode, once the reader has been paired with the PC/smartphone, it can be controlled using any Bluetooth terminal App (already existing or custom-written) that supports Serial Port Profile (SPP) communication.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual Change operating mode To change the operating mode please follow the steps below. 1. Connect to this link to start the “Desktop Firmware Loader” download and then install it; 2. Delete existing BT pairings the reader (from your smartphone and/or PC); 3.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual 5.2.1 HID Mode To connect the reader to your PC in “HID mode” proceed as follows (example made with Windows 10): 1. Delete existing pairings to the reader (from your smartphone and/or PC); 2. Double click on the reader’s trigger button; 3.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual 5.2.2 SPP Mode To connect the reader to your PC in “SPP mode” proceed as follows (example made with Windows 10): 1. Delete existing pairings to the reader (from your smartphone and/or PC); 2. Double click on the reader’s trigger button; 3.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual 5.2.3 Use with smartphone To connect the reader to your smartphone proceed as follows (example made with IOS): 1. Download the app “RFID explorer” on your smartphone; 2. Delete existing pairings to the reader (from your smartphone and/or PC); 3.
The Autorun file should be located at the root folder of the card and called AUTO.txt. If no card is inserted or no Autorun file is created, the reader will automatically use the default parameters. To set-up your customized AUTO.txt file, please contact support-tid@datamars.com. Log file (LOG.txt) If a SD-card is installed, a log file is created on its root folder.
Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader User Manual SD-card installation or removal To insert a SD-card proceed as follows: 1. Remove the battery as explained before (chapter 2.1); 2. Place a SD-card into the compartment; 3. Push down the SD-card. Figure 22 - SD-card insertion To remove the SD-card proceed as follows: 1.
The SD-card or Autorun file is not Make sure your SD-card with the always restored to defaults. read. Autorun file is correctly inserted. Contact DM service at Other symptoms. Other fault. support-tid@datamars.com UM001371 Page 17 / 17 Rev. 1.0 – 04.12.2019...
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