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  • Page 1 Nano documentation User manual uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.1.3 Wi-Fi configuration ....................19 6.1.4 Xbee configuration ....................20 6.1.5 Satellite configuration ....................20 Menu ..........................21 6.2.1 Reader ........................21 6.2.2 Messages ........................23 6.2.3 Explorer ........................23 Settings menu ........................ 24 6.3.1 Nano identity ......................24 uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 3 6.4.5 Satellite menu ......................40 6.4.6 Encoder ........................40 Configuration files ......................... 43 Global configuration file ....................43 7.1.1 Nano identity ......................43 7.1.2 General settings ......................44 7.1.3 Encoding ........................44 7.1.4 Power management ....................44 7.1.5 Modem configuration ....................45 7.1.6 Wi-Fi configuration ....................
  • Page 4 8.2.3 Starting the NanoStation for PC ................52 8.2.4 Nano XBee protocol ....................54 GPRS data post & consultation ..................56 8.3.1 Definitions of the identifiers..................56 8.3.2 Incremental data post ....................57 8.3.3 Request of the last received tag ................57 8.3.4 Instant Messages .......................

  • Page 5: Table Of Figures

    Figure 12 : MicroSD Card Slot ......................13 Figure 13 : MicroSD internal card Slot ................... 14 Figure 14 : A Nano without its back cover ..................14 Figure 15 : A Nano without its back cover ..................14 Figure 16 : Battery replacement ....................15 Figure 17 : USB connection ......................
  • Page 6 Figure 72 : Flip installation ......................64 Figure 73 : Device manager with an uninstalled Nano ..............65 Figure 74 : Latest Nano software release to be downloaded on the support website ....67 Figure 75 : Nano update window ....................68 Figure 76 : Advanced menu ......................
  • Page 7 Figure 90 : New version with Wi-Fi module .................. 76 Figure 91 : Satellite module on old hardware version ..............77 Figure 92 : Satellite module on new hardware version ..............77 Figure 93 : Nano with satellite antenna ..................78 uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    3 Introduction The uRTime Nano is a handheld RFID reader made for trail and other outdoor races. It is the perfect solution to scan runners at remote checkpoints, without electrical supply. The touchscreen and intuitive software allow you to easily read and program RFID chips. Data is saved on a micro SD card and can be directly sent to your computer or your website, using GPRS, XBEE wireless communication, Wi-Fi or satellite transmission.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Note: the Nano doesn’t start if there is no SD card in it. 4.1.2 Battery Turn the Nano over and remove the cover to access to the battery. The battery lifetime is about 3 hours in normal use. To preserve the battery lifetime, please charge the battery only if it is completely empty.

  • Page 10: Red Button

    • Reader always on: the button is disabled. The reader is always on. 4.1.4 Screen When turned on, the screen of the Nano displays some important information. Figure 4 : Important information on the screen Date and time...

  • Page 11: Reading Chips

    4.2 Reading chips When switched on, the Nano displays the below window (reader mode). Press the button and place the Nano next to a chip to scan it. The last three reads (or manual inputs) are displayed. Figure 5 : Reader mode To signal that a runner has dropped out of a race, scan his chip and then press the Stop icon.

  • Page 12: Programming Chips

    You can enter the chip number by typing (a numeric keypad will appear if you press the number) or using the arrows. Figure 8 : Writer mode To program a chip, place the Nano close to a chip, and press the pencil icon. Wait until the chip number background turns green (Figure 9). uRTime...
  • Page 13 Figure 9 : Encoder mode after encoding successfully If the Nano doesn’t detect any chip to program, an error message appears (“No tag in field. Approach tag and try again“). Press “ok” to close the error message box. The desired number will be written on an orange background, as shown on Figure 10.

  • Page 14: Gear

    Please note that the Nano doesn’t start if there is no SD card inserted. A micro SD card is provided by RF Conception with each Nano. You are free to use a SD card of your choice, but it must be a micro SD card. RF Conception is not liable in case of damage when another SD card is used.

  • Page 15: Bottom Cover

    Figure 13 : MicroSD internal card Slot 5.3 Bottom cover The back cover of the Nano can be easily removed to access to the battery and the SIM card (and SD card in latest version Nanos). SIM card Battery Figure 14 : A Nano without its back cover...

  • Page 16: Battery

    5.3.2 SIM card The Nano has an internal GPRS Modem used to send data via 2G or 3G. To use this GPRS modem, please insert a SIM card. RF Conception can provide the SIM card if needed. To know how to configure the modem, see 6.4.2 Modem menu and 7.1.5 Modem configuration.

  • Page 17: Usb Connector

    Figure 17 : USB connection The USB connection is used to charge the Nano or power it with an external source. The USB connection can also be used to communicate with a PC. The USB connector is IP65 certified when used with the cable provided.

  • Page 18: Red Button

    • Press to enable / Press to disable: the user first presses the button to enable the reader, and then press it again to disable. • Reader always on: the button is disabled. The reader is always on. You can change the mode in the settings menu (see 7.1.4 Power management). uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 19: Screen

    Date & Time o This is the Nano’s current date and time. o The clock is also running when the Nano is off. o The date and the time are automatically synchronized using the modem. However, please note that the year is not synchronized.

  • Page 20: Gsm Configuration

    Registration (RED): The GSM module can’t register on the network. (forbidden network) • Not Connected (BLUE): The GSM module is not connected on the network. If the Nano stays on this status for a long time, check the APN. •...

  • Page 21: Xbee Configuration

    Module (RED): The satellite module is not connected. • Ok (GREEN): The satellite module is ready. Satellite information: • Red when the Nano is not connected to a satellite. • Green when the Nano is connected to a satellite. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 22: Menu

    Go back to the home menu by pressing the home icon. 6.2.1 Reader Place the Nano next to a chip to scan it. Depending on the scan mode selected (see 6.3.2 Power management), you may have to press the red button first to activate RFID reading. The last three reads (or manual insertions) are shown.
  • Page 23 Enter the chip number with the numeric keypad. Check “DNF” to signal a runner dropping out. If the box “on valid” is ticked, the manual insertion will be registered with the current time of the Nano. For instance, on Figure 28 above, the time of the insertion is 15:17:55. If the box had not been ticked, the time saved would be 15:17:30.

  • Page 24: Messages

    6.2.2 Messages Messages can be sent to the Nano by the race organiser. This can be useful when staff using the Nano must be contacted quickly. When the Nano receives a new message, an “I” icon appears in the top left corner of the screen.

  • Page 25: Settings Menu

    • The Timer code is a number specific to the company using the Nano. If the filter is enabled, the Nano will only scan chips with the specified timer number. • The Event code is a number specific to the race. If the filter is enabled, the Nano will only scan the chips with the specified event number.

  • Page 26: Power Management

    6.3.2 Power management Figure 33 : Power menu Press “Vibrate” to enable or disable the vibration of the Nano. If enabled, the Nano will vibrate every time you press the touchscreen (thus confirming it is recording your finger actions). Press “Screensaver” to set the display standby delay (Once the screen is in standby mode, press it to reactive it).

  • Page 27: Clock

    6.3.4 Flip Screen It can be useful to flip the screen for left-handed people. Press the icon “Flip Screen” to activate Figure 37 : Left-hander screen (on the left) and right-hander screen (on the right) uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 28: Load Settings

    Cancel with the red cross icon: you will go back to the Settings menu. Note that if you change the current parameters, it will edit the “nano.conf” file but not your prepared files.

  • Page 29: Advanced

    A confirmation window will appear (it may take a while) but it is required to turn off and on the Nano for the change to be effective. 6.3.7 Advanced...

  • Page 30: Apps Menu

    (GC864 – 2G and HE910 – 3G) and two types of RFID readers (Quark and RS500). 6.4 Apps menu The Apps menu changes depending on the communication type selected. You can check the Nano type in the advanced settings menu (see 6.3.7 Advanced).
  • Page 31 Figure 43 : Apps menu – Wi-Fi Figure 44 : Apps menu - XBee Figure 45 : Apps menu – Satellite uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 32: Urlive Menu

    5. If you are using a satellite Nano (see 6.3.7 Advanced to know your Nano type), the Nano will wait a pre-set amount of time or number of lines to broadcast, to reduce the amount of data used.
  • Page 33 [uRLPortSkt] is given by uRLive or LiveTrail. If not checked, the Post (HTTP) parameter must be used and the Nano will send detections using HTTP protocol (much heavier but simpler). In general, the port [uRlPortDataPost] is 80.

  • Page 34: Modem Menu

    Security: If the Nano have a satellite module, a security can be used. In GSM and Wi-Fi, if the security is enabled, the Nano check every 10 min if he can ping the server set in “Host”, the Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) and the uRTime server.
  • Page 35 SIM PIN: pin code error. Please try to disable pin code or set it into the config file • NO SIM: please insert a sim card APN: configured APN. IP: IP address obtained by the module. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 36 It might not exist by default.). Navigate the list with the arrows and confirm your choice with the green tick icon. Cancel and go back to APN settings by pressing the red cross. By default, the APN for RF Conception SIM card is always present in the list. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 37 Force GSM onto the selected operator Figure 55 : Operator's scan The scan looks for any operator. It can take up to 5 minutes. When you select an operator and accept, the operator is automatically used. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Menu

    6.4.3 Wi-Fi menu This menu shows the Wi-Fi status. For instance, on Figure 56, the Nano his connected to the “Livebox-E522” Wi-Fi network, as specified by the “Status” field. Wi-Fi settings Refresh Back to apps menu Figure 56 : Wi-Fi status You can modify the settings by pressing the gear icon.
  • Page 39 You can choose the encryption type (Open, WPA, WPA2 or WEP) type by pressing the padlock icon. Figure 59 : Wi-Fi encryption type Once the Nano correctly connected to the Wi-Fi, the status will be “ready” and the name of the Wi-Fi network will be written in green (see Figure 60 below). uRTime...

  • Page 40: Xbee Menu

    Figure 60 : Nano correctly connected to Wi-Fi 6.4.4 XBee menu This menu only exists if your Nano type is “XBee” (please see 6.3.7 Advanced). The XBee protocol is used when the Nano is connected to a NanoStation. You can select the channel used by the XBee protocol. It is useful when you need to use several Nanos with several NanoStations: in this case, it indicates to which NanoStation the Nano is connected.

  • Page 41: Satellite Menu

    Program a chip Figure 63 : Encoder mode To program a chip, place the Nano close to a chip, and press the pencil icon. Wait until the chip number is written on a green background. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 42 Figure 64 : Encoder after encoding successfully If the Nano doesn’t detect any chip to program, an error message will appear (“No tag in field. Approach tag and try again “). Press “ok” to close the error message box. The desired number will be written on an orange background, as shown on Figure 65 below.
  • Page 43 Add credit Remaining credit Figure 66 : Remaining credit in writer mode Reset the reload Back Submit the key Figure 67 : Reload credit in Encoder mode uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 44: Configuration Files

    All the parameters set up from the user interface are saved on the SD card, into the folder “\conf\nano.conf”. You can modify or create the configuration file on a computer, and then load it onto the Nano, in the Settings menu, submenu Load Settings (see 6.3.5 Load Settings). Note that the order of the parameters has no importance, and that a missing parameter will take its default value and be added to the file.

  • Page 45: General Settings

    Indicates which time will be saved when doing a manual markTimeNow insertion. If enabled (value 1), the Nano’s current time will 0 or 1 be saved. If disabled, the input time will be saved Indicates if the settings menu and the apps menu are...

  • Page 46: Modem Configuration

    This functionality is not available yet. If your using a multi-operator SIM card, it will allow modemNetwork you to choose a specific operator. Leave blank for auto. Enabled if you want force the nano to connect à modemForceOpertator 0 or 1 specify operator modemOperatorName...

  • Page 47: Xbee Configuration

    Indicates the protocol used to send data. 0 – GSM / 1 - Wi-Fi / 2 – XBEE / 3 - Satellite uRLRoute If you choose a bad protocol, where do the nano don’t 0 to 3 have the module, the nano select automatically the...

  • Page 48: Example File

    7.2 Example file Nano identity General settings Encoding Power management Modem configuration Wi-Fi configuration XBee configuration uRLive service uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 49: Apn List

    One APN is written per line. The line is composed of the following fields delimited by one semicolon “;”. • APN • User • Password • Roaming enabled (take the value 1 or 0) The following box is an example file. websfr;;;0 orange.fr;;;0 ebouygtel.com;;;0 gprs.swisscom.ch;;;1 speedidata.com;;;1 maxroam.com;;;1 roamline;;;1 uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 50: Connections

    The output file format of the Nano is the same as those of all uRTime devices, except for certain fields that remain empty or constant. Like the output file of the uRTime, the output file of the Nano is composed of the following fields separated by semicolons “;”. This format is fully compatible with “.csv”...

  • Page 51: Xbee Connection

    The XBee is a radio communication protocol based on the 802.15.4-2003 standard, working at 2.4GHz. It offers a good communication distance (50m) with reduced power consumption. The XBee link is used to create a serial link between one NanoStation and one or more Nano. Radio link...

  • Page 52: Software Installation

    Then, install the driver, by following the instructions corresponding to your operating system: .\installNanoStation\AN_119_FTDI_Drivers_Installation_Guide_for_Windows7.pdf .\installNanoStation\AN_103_FTDI_Drivers_Installation_Guide_for_VISTA(FT_000080).pdf .\installNanoStation\AN_104_FTDI_Drivers_Installation_Guide_for_WindowsXP(FT_000093).pdf 8.2.2 Software installation Download latest version NanoStation from website (http://support.rfconception.com/uRTime/nanoStation/). Unzip it in a directory of your choice. (Ex: “C:\nano\nanoStation\”). uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 53: Starting The Nanostation For Pc

    Read count List of connected List of tags get Time offset added to the time nano from the nano from the Nano Configure the XBee connection Clear database and output file Progress bar Socket Client connection status URL to post the full file...
  • Page 54 Path of written / sent file Event ID Check point ID Check point RND Resend all the data from the first line Directly go to the end. Discard all tags. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 55: Nano Xbee Protocol

    8.2.4 Nano XBee protocol Tag Transmission The XBee connection works according to this algorithm (Figure 69): Start Read next Tag if exist Send Tag ACK OK 1 sec Figure 69 : XBee algorithm Tags are automatically sent through to the station if XBee is activated.
  • Page 56 ACK 88 ACK 8865 ACK 412 If the Nano correctly received the ACK, it directly sends the next tag if present. If not, the same tag will be sent after a delay of 1 second. Synchronization In order to avoid transmitting all detection after rebooting the Nano, the following command can be used to set the XBee transmission to a specific tag.

  • Page 57: Gprs Data Post & Consultation

    Set the time You can set the time of the Nano from the NanoStation. This action is initiated by the Host software using the following command: setTime HH mm ss\r\n • “HH”: Hour in 24H format • “mm”: minutes on 2 digits •...

  • Page 58: Incremental Data Post

    561;20120611;174021;18;5; 463328;0 8.3.3 Request of the last received tag Introduction The Nano can ask the last received tag to the server in one of the following cases: • Start: an initial synchronization is done to avoid sending all the data again.

  • Page 59: Instant Messages

    The Nano can be used to display short messages. This can be useful when people don’t have their mobile phone on the pocket but are still using the Nano and must be contacted quickly. The Nano then displays the message in a message box with yes/no answer options.
  • Page 60 Server response The message is transmitted from the server to the Nano as an additional line into the standard response of Incremental data post (see 8.3.2 Incremental data post) and Request of the last received tag (see 8.3.3 Request of the last received tag).

  • Page 61: Consultation

    8.3.5 Consultation Introduction The Nano can also act as a terminal to consult data which are provided by the server. The same address is used with different parameters to get the following information: • List of the run in this event •...
  • Page 62 10. Next point time estimation Fields are separated by the pipe character “|” Example: 1|746|V1 H|SHERPA|Dachhiri Dawa|Vallo|L-14:32|0||\r\n 2|16|V1 H|REY|JEAN YVES|Vallo|Me-17:02|0||\r\n 3|139|V1 H|VILBERT|Fabien|Vallo|D-13:00|0||\r\n 4|334|SE H|BRUN|Christophe|Vallo|D-13:01|0||\r\n 5|4|SE H|RANCHIN|Emmanuel|Vallo|L-18:00|0||\r\n 6|15|V1 H|GIGUET|Pascal|Tour|L-11:47|0|Posett.|L-12:38\r\n 7|14|SE H|BAUMANN|Ryan|Tour|L-11:53|0|Posett.|L-12:44\r\n 8|94|ES H|BRIGNON|MATTHIEU|Tour|L-12:06|0|Posett.|L-12:56\r\n 9|580|SE H|DUSSEX|Eric|Tour|L-12:06|0|Posett.|L-12:56\r\n 10|728|V4 H|RIGHELE|MIRKO |Tour|L-12:11|0|Posett.|L-12:55\r\n uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 63 The %searchStr% can be a string representing a piece of the name or the number. Example: The nano make a GET HTTP request to the address: For a search based on a part of the name: www.rfconception.com/pdaInfos.php?rech=gab for a search based on the number: www.rfconception.com/pdaInfos.php?rech=123...

  • Page 64: Update Procedure

    9 Update procedure 9.1 Installation of the tools The following steps need to be done on a computer that you will use to update the Nano, only once. The complete procedure is also described in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuAOvbmSp9U (French version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSikI0ePTeY&t (English version)
  • Page 65 Figure 71 : Java Runtime Environment installation Figure 72 : Flip installation uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 66: Device Installation

    3. Switch on the Nano while holding the red button down. The first time you connect your Nano to your computer, you will have to install the correct driver. Open the device manager. The Nano will be in “Other devices”.
  • Page 67 Once the driver correctly installed, the Nano will be recognized as an Atmel USB Device in the Device manager. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 68: Nano Update

    You need to see the current firmware release of the Nano (6.3.1 Nano identity). If the Nano have a firmware release less than 18.XX.XX you need to prepare the update. On the other hand, you can go to the paragraph 9.2.2 Firmware update.
  • Page 69 Connect the Nano in bootloader mode: 1. Switch off the Nano (on/off button). 2. Connect the USB cable to the PC and the Nano. 3. Switch on the Nano while holding the red button down. Execute the “flash.bat” file (by double clicking on it). A window will appear and the update start.

  • Page 70: Images Screen Update

    With the PICASO screen the file transfer can take up 5 minutes par files. With the SCE screen the file transfer can take up 40 minutes par files. In case you experience difficulties, call uRTime. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 71: Identifying The Hardware

    10 Identifying the hardware 10.1 Screen 1. Switch off the Nano (on/off button). 2. turn on the Nano while holding the red button down. SCE screen: Figure 77 : SCE screen PICASO screen: Figure 78 : PICASO screen uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 72: Rfid Reader

    10.2 RFID reader Remove the bottom cover to see inside of the Nano. Figure 79 : QUARK RFID 2G modem is visible.  RFID reader is QUARK Figure 80 : QUARK RFID New battery holder, direct sim card holder (3G) but no SD inside.

  • Page 73: Modem Type

    Figure 81 : RS500 RFID New battery holder + direct sim card holder (3G) + SD inside.  RFID reader is RS500. 10.3 Modem type 2G Modem (GC864) Figure 82 : 2G GSM module (GC864)  2G modem (GC864). uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 74 3G Modem (HE910) Figure 83 : 3G GSM module (HE910)  3G Modem (HE910). However, you need call immediately uRTime. Figure 84 : 3G GSM module (HE910)  3G modem (HE910) uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 75 Figure 85 : 3G GSM module (HE910)  3G modem (HE910) uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 76: Wi-Fi / Xbee Module

    For WIFI module, you can read “MODEL: XBEES6B” or “XB2B” on the module. XBee module Figure 88 : XBee module If the Nano, have an old hardware version, and have a satellite module, he doesn’t have a Wi-Fi or XBee module. uRTime...
  • Page 77 Figure 89 : Intermediate version Figure 90 : New version with Wi-Fi module uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 78: Satellite Module

    10.5 Satellite module Remove the bottom cover to see inside of the Nano. Satellite module Figure 91 : Satellite module on old hardware version Satellite module Figure 92 : Satellite module on new hardware version uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...
  • Page 79 Satellite antenna Figure 93 : Nano with satellite antenna If you see this module and the antenna, you have a satellite module. uRTime www.urtime.net || Email: info@urtime.net...

  • Page 80: Nv Settings

    10.6 NV Settings Some settings are stored directly into the Nano itself (not the SD card). Those settings can be overrided by adding lines into the file “\conf\nano.nv”. Name Parameter 0 – French nvLang 1 – English 0 – 2G Modem (GC864) nvModemType 1 –...

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