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Summary of Contents for TSL 2173
- Page 1 USER GUIDE: 2173 WEARABLE BLUETOOTH ® HF/LF RFID READER www.tsl.com Design • Development • Manufacture...
- Page 2 TSL . The user agrees to maintain TSL’s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, and ® to include the same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Regulatory information Information to the User – FCC Laser Warning Health and Safety Recommendations Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (wEEE) Warranty About TSL ® About Contact Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 2173 HF/LF Reader provides High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) 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. -
Page 5: Using The 2173 Hf/Lf Reader
Battery cover release slider Figure 2: Battery cover release slider in locked position ‘Unlocked’ warning label Figure 3: Battery cover release slider in unlocked position Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01... - Page 6 USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com Once the battery cover release slider has been moved to the unlocked position, the battery cover can be removed by simply pulling away from the 2173 body: Figure 4: Removeable battery cover Figure 5: Remove battery cover in this direction Copyright ©...
- Page 7 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Figure 6: Battery placement Figure 7: Battery in position Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01...
- Page 8 USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com Once the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are: ● Align the top edge of battery cover with the 2173 body ● Push the battery cover down into position ● Slide the locking switch into position...
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Page 9: Locking The Battery Cover (Optional)
The battery cover can be locked into position using two M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screws. M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screw. Figure 10: Battery cover locking screw location Figure 11: Battery cover fully locked Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01... - Page 10 CONNECTING THE MICRO USB CABLE The 2173 HF/LF Reader is supplied with a micro USB lead for charging and synchronisation. A USB PSU is also supplied for independent charging of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. The Micro USB connector is inserted into the 2173 HF/LF Reader as shown below.
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Page 11: Button Operation
BUTTON OPERATION The 2173 HF/LF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action, which can be initiated by pressing the Primary or Secondary buttons on the top of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. By default, the Primary button action scans for HF/LF transponders, whilst the Secondary button action initiates the laser barcode scanner (requires 2D Imager). -
Page 12: Reading Transponders
RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, the number of transponders in the field. -
Page 13: Status Led
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com STATUS LED The status LEDs on the top of the 2173 HF/LF Reader provides an indication of the operating status of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. Status Blue slow flash (50% on, 50% off) The reader is awake but there is no connection... -
Page 14: Connections
CONNECTIONS The connection to the 2173 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 15: Comparison Of Bluetooth ® Operating Modes
Bluetooth . When connected via USB the ® ® reader always supports the TSL ASCII 2 protocol, but when connected over Bluetooth the reader can either be set ® to use the TSL ASCII 2 protocol ( Bluetooth... -
Page 16: Changing The Bluetooth ® Operating Mode
● The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn arrived”) (*) if not download from here http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01... - Page 17 The serial number of the HF/LF Reader ● The Firmware version of the HF/LF Reader ● The step at which the procedure failed ● A description of the fault that occurred Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01...
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Page 18: Setting Up A Bluetooth ® Connection With An Apple Product
CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT ® Awaken the 2173 HF/LF 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 option within the Settings menu on your iOS device. - Page 19 ® Figure 22: Device connected You may also need to set up an additional connection to the 2173 HF/LF Reader within the application you are using. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01...
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Page 20: Micro Sd Card
MICRO SD CARD LOCATION AND INSTALLATION A Micro SD card can be installed in to the 2173 reader. The card should be SD/SDHC compatible, FAT16 or FAT32 up to 32 GB. The MicroSD card slot is located inside the battery compartment. -
Page 21: Auto Run File (Auto.txt)
Once an SD card is installed an Auto Run file can be created on the SD card. The Auto Run file contains a list of ASCII 2 commands that are executed as the 2173 powers up. The file should be located at the root of the card and called “AUTO.TXT”. -
Page 22: Software Development
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT To make full use of the functionality of the 2173 HF/LF Reader, a customised software application will be required. The new 2173 Bluetooth HF/LF 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 reader. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
For trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 2173 HF/LF Reader: ● Protect the 2173 HF/LF 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 24: Regulatory Information
FAISCEAU. APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2. Caution: Viewing the illumination from the barcode reader with optical 630-680nm, 1mW instruments may result in increased hazard. Copyright © 2019 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01... -
Page 25: Health And Safety Recommendations
Power Supply Use only TSL-approved cradles, chargers and power supplies with the 2173 HF/LF 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 26: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
Products. The sole obligation of TSL for defective hardware Products is limited to repair or replacement (at TSL’s option) on a “return to base (RTB)” basis with prior TSL authorisation. - Page 27 LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of TSL for damages, including but not limited to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the Product or service.
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Page 28: About Tsl
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 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader - User Guide V1.01...
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