“Preliminary” product information describes products that are ready for production, but for which full characterization data is not yet available. CAEN RFID believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind (Express or implied).
Index … Scope of Manual ...................................2 Change Document Record ................................2 Reference Document ..................................2 Index … ......................................3 List of Figures ....................................3 List of Tables ....................................3 INTRODUCTION ................................... 4 Product Description ..................................4 Accessories ....................................5 Installation Notice ..................................5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..............................7 Main Features....................................7 External Connection ..................................7 Front Panel LEDs ...................................7...
RFID programming stations, access control and so on. It can be used as a building block for smart shelves and smart displays. The core component of the Slate is the new CAEN RFID Quark module, the smallest and lowest power consuming module available on the market.
Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below: No. 4 rubber feet No.2 wall hooks No. 2 small screws (ø 3 mm) No.2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) +screws Installation Notice The Slate R1260UB can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications or it is possible to hang it on the wall. Fig.
Horizontal Installation: The Slate can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications affixing the 4 rubber feet to the bottom of the Slate R1260UB to prevent it from sliding. Vertical Installation: The Slate can be hanged on the wall (see Fig. 1.3: Slate R1260UB Wall mounting). First of all, use the two small screws (ø...
2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Main Features FCC part 15 compliant SRRC RFID national standards compliant EPC C1 G2/ISO18000-6C compliant Integrated circular polarized antenna Programmable output RF power Powered by USB Low profile External Connection The external connection is via USB port.
Serial Port Emulator The SLATE R1260UB can be connected to a PC via USB connection. The RFID reader emulates a serial port. In the next paragraph the procedure to install the required driver is presented. Driver installation The procedure to install the USB driver is presented below: Verify that the USB cable is correctly plugged into the PC.
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Select “Search removable media” and click on next. When the installation is successfully terminated, press on Finish. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION - Slate R1260UB Technical Information Manual...
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Now the driver installation procedure is completed. Open the System properties (right click on “My computer” icon) → Hardware → Device Manager. See the emulated serial port in the “USB serial port(COM X)”, in the case below COM4. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION - Slate R1260UB Technical Information Manual...
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Once the serial port connection is established, CAEN RFID Show software can be used to interface the reader: Open CAEN RFID Show Click on File -> Connect Type the COM port the reader is using (in the example COM4) and click on Connect button.
Firmware Upgrade The Slate R1260UB firmware upgrade can be managed via USB. In order to upgrade the firmware follow the steps below: - Verify the virtual COM port associated to the reader - Open the FW upgrade program - Select the COM port - Select the image file by clicking on “Open”...
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Table 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15) Frequency Band 920.625÷924.375 MHz (SRRC RFID national standards) Programmable in 15 levels (1dB step) from 4dBm ERP to 18dBm ERP (from RF Power 2.5mW ERP to 67mW ERP) Antenna Integrated Circular Polarized Antenna 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247).
Reader – Tag Link Profiles Slate R1260UB reader supports different modulation and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol. In the following table are reported all profiles that have been tested for the compliance with FCC regulation. Link profile # Regulation Modulation Return Link...
Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of Slate R1260UB are shown in the following figures. Fig. 3.1: Slate R1260UB Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 3.2: Slate R1260UB Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Slate R1260UB Technical Information Manual...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modification not approved by CAEN RFID could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The device shall be used such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the reader and user's/nearby people's body.