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- Page 1 2020-02-03 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1.1 NORDIC ID EXA21 USER GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.7. CONNECTIONS..................................8 CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE ......................8 SECURE PAIRING ..............................9 UNPAIRING ................................9 CONNECTING WITH NORDIC ID SMART PAIR FEATURE ..............9 1.8. USING THE READER................................ 10 POWER BUTTON .............................. 10 SCAN BUTTON ..............................10 TOF SENSOR ..............................11 STATUS LED ............................... - Page 3 2020-02-03 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1.1 NUR API IN GENERAL ............................ 16 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT KIT ......................16 2.3. FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................... 17 REGIONAL SETTINGS ..................................17 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ................................... 18 WARRANTY ......................................18 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND CONTENT ............................ 18 ABOUT NORDIC ID .....................................
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Page 4: General
Version 1.1 GENERAL Nordic ID EXA21 provides UHF RFID reader capabilities for host devices, such as smartphones, tablets or computers; Android, iOS or Windows 10. Nordic ID EXA21 is used with the host devices via Bluetooth® Low Energy wireless technology. 1.1. -
Page 5: Features Overview
Version 1.1 1.4. FEATURES OVERVIEW Picture 1. Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 (back cover) Picture 2. Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 (front cover) NOTE! When holding the Nordic ID EXA21 device, please avoid covering it with the hand. -
Page 6: Charging
CHARGING Nordic ID EXA21 can be charged via USB charger. Charging time from 0 to 100 % is about 2 hours, and 70-80 % is reached after only 1 hour. The USB charger needs to have a USB-C connector and the recommended charging power is at least 2.5 W (5 V @ 500 mA). -
Page 7: Fastening
Lock web pages for more information about different adapters. Fastening of Nordic ID EXA21 with the Quad Lock is easy. The first step is to attach a Quad Lock adapter on the back cover (black side) of Nordic ID EXA21. The second step is to fasten Nordic ID EXA21 with Quad Lock mount wherever needed. -
Page 8: Connections
NOTE! Bluetooth Low Energy needs to be supported by host device CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE There are four ways to connect Nordic ID EXA with host device, being the third one (Nordic ID Smart Pair) the most advanced and easiest way to connect wirelessly. -
Page 9: Secure Pairing
Version 1.1 SECURE PAIRING By default, pairing support is disabled from the Nordic ID EXA21 settings. To enable pairing support using Nordic ID RFID demo, connect the Nordic ID EXA21 to host device and go to Settings Reader Host device connection check “Enable pairing”... -
Page 10: Using The Reader
Quick press of power button turns reader On/Off when no host connection. The power button is disabled when Nordic ID EXA21 has an active connection with the host device. In that case, only key notifications will be sent to host. -
Page 11: Tof Sensor
Once the item disappears from the sensor line of sight, UHF RFID scanning stops. Enable and play with ToF sensor using Nordic ID RFID Demo in Android Settings Sensor →... -
Page 12: Status Led
Charging DFU (firmware update) mode BUZZER The Nordic ID EXA21 includes a buzzer which can be used to give an audible indication to user. By default, the buzzer beeps in the following situations: The reader is turned On/Off •... -
Page 13: Factory Defaults
USB. Practical usage is to bring tag over the EXA21 ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensor for activating reading. The Nordic ID EXA21 emits beep sound after successful read and push result (EPC of tag) into the HID channel as keystrokes. -
Page 14: Hid Mode Via Usb
NOTE: If you had previously installed any Nordic ID software or drivers in your computer, the Nordic ID EXA21 could be not detected as a keyboard in the PC, but as “NUR” in “Other devices”. In this case, you will need to uninstall the NUR driver (Device manager -> Ports (COM & LPT)). After this, unplug the cable from EXA21, connect it again and it will appear as a keyboard. -
Page 15: Software
Version 1.1 SOFTWARE Nordic ID has taken an open source SW development approach in use with Nordic ID EXA21. Nordic ID provides the SDK along with the examples through the GitHub. Nordic ID EXA21 supports powerful NUR API so developers can use familiar NUR API for application development. -
Page 16: Application Development
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT NUR API IN GENERAL NUR API is an application programming interface for Nordic ID UHF RFID module. It provides control for all Nordic ID UHF RFID readers. The NUR API provides compatibility between Nordic ID UHF RFID reader from RFID functions perspective. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
UHF RFID readers to comply local regional requirements. See variants in section 1.2. Nordic ID has created set of regional settings in order to fulfil local regulations. Nordic ID is required to ensure compliance of Nordic ID products will remain after production. Solution for this is products including UHF RFID functionality will be set and locked in production based on customer order e.g. -
Page 18: Service And Support
Together with partners Nordic ID serves customers globally. When your Nordic ID device needs repair, always use Nordic ID Service or our authorized service partners. We want to make sure that your Nordic ID product serves you the best possible way, and by using our preferred service partners the quality of the service is trustworthy and the spare parts are original. -
Page 19: About Nordic Id
Version 1.1 ABOUT NORDIC ID Nordic ID is at the centre of today’s real-time item tracking and reliable RFID technology. We help organizations fight the damaging effects of item loss, facilitate streamlined business procedures, and stay ahead of the competition.
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