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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 6 – 17 April 2020
R1170I
Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader
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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 6 – 17 April 2020 R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader...
  • Page 2 All you need to start using your reader in a few clicks! Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the qIDmini R1170I Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader. This manual refers to: ...
  • Page 3 The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device was tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Disposal of the product Do not dispose the product in municipal or household waste. Please check your local regulations for disposal/recycle of electronic products.
  • Page 5 Index Scope of Manual ..................................2 Change Document Record ...............................2 Reference Document ................................3 Index ......................................5 List of Figures .................................... 6 List of Tables ....................................6 INTRODUCTION................................7 Product Description ..................................7 Front panel ..................................9 Charging ..................................10 USB connector ................................10 Accessories ....................................11 Ordering Options ..................................12 GETTING STARTED ...............................

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fig. 10.4: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern V plane .........................67 List of Tables Tab. 1.1: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons............................9 Tab. 1.2: qIDmini R1170I Power LED Status Table ..........................9 Tab. 1.3: Bluetooth LED status table ..............................9 Tab. 1.4: Compatibility table between the Apple/HID models and different OS..............12 Tab.

  • Page 7: Fig. 1.1: Qidmini R1170I Reader

    SW or any other generic solution requiring manual input. Fig. 1.1: qIDmini R1170I Reader The qIDminiNF (model R1170INF) version is specifically designed to optimize the reading performances with near field miniaturized tags like the Murata Magicstrap and Hitachi USPT.
  • Page 8 The reader is available in ETSI, FCC, ARIB or SRRC version (see § Ordering Options page 12):  865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1) (Mod. R1170IEHIDP, R1170IEAPLP and R1170IENFHP)  902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1170IUHIDP, R1170IUAPLP and R1170IUNFHP) ...

  • Page 9: Fig. 1.3: Front Panel

    Front panel The qIDmini R1170I front panel houses the following LEDs and buttons (see figure below): Fig. 1.3: Front Panel Name Description Display LCD Alphanumeric (8 chars x 2 lines) Indicates the Bluetooth and USB/charger connection (see § Tab. 1.3: Bluetooth...
  • Page 10 USB cable again. USB connector A micro USB Type B socket connector is located in the bottom side of qIDmini R1170I and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger.

  • Page 11: Fig. 1.4: Accessories

    Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below: No. 1 USB cable No. 1 Power supply No. 1 Lanyard No. 1 Retractable Roller Fig. 1.4: Accessories Optional Accessories (not available for qIDminiNF version): RA0005 qDock - qIDmini docking station INTRODUCTION - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 12: Tab. 1.4: Compatibility Table Between The Apple/Hid Models And Different Os

    Ordering Options Code Description R1170IEAPLP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID WR1170IEAPLP Reader (ETSI) with Apple profile R1170IEHIDP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID WR1170IEHIDP Reader (ETSI) with HID profile R1170IUAPLP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID WR1170IUAPLP Reader (FCC) with Apple profile R1170IUHIDP - qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID...
  • Page 13 This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your qIDmini (Model R1170I) reader. The qIDmini R1170I has two communication interfaces: USB and Bluetooth. The last one is the preferred communication interface using the SPP profile (Serial Port Profile).
  • Page 14 Click on “Add reader”: Click on “Bluetooth” in the “Connection Type” window: GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 15 Click on “yes” to confirm the Bluetooth permission request: Select the qIDmini R1170I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices: GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 16 Confirm the passkey: Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. To start using your qIDmini R1170I, click on the reader line: GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 17 10. Click on “Start Inventory”: 11. A list of the read tags is shown: GETTING STARTED - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 18: Tab. 3.1: Compatibility Table Between The Apple/Hid Models And Different Os In The Easy2Rd Profile

    3 EASY2RD PROFILE Introduction Choosing the EASY2RD profile option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the (Software Development Kit) library. For details on the available profiles and on the activation method please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page Note that the APPLE model reader (see §...
  • Page 19 Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android Download the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App from the qIDmini R1170I web page, by clicking on the Android App on Google Play icon. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App.
  • Page 20 Click on “Bluetooth” in the “Connection Type” window: Click on “yes” to confirm the Bluetooth permission request: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 21 Select the qIDmini R1170I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices: Confirm the passkey: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 22 Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. To start using your qIDmini R1170I, click on the reader line: 10. Click on “Start Inventory”: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 23 11. A list of the read tags is shown: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 24 Bluetooth Communication Setup In case of Windows 8 Operating System: Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Add a Bluetooth Device: Select the qIDmini R1170I reader and click on “Pair”: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 25 Warning: Note that in the EASY2RD profile holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from qIDmini R1170I web page, Documents section).
  • Page 26 In order to connect the qIDmini reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site from the qIDmini R1170I web page, Downloads section or from the Software and Firmware download area.
  • Page 27 Warning: Note that in the EASY2RD profile holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from qIDmini R1170I web page, Documents section).
  • Page 28 Connecting the qIDmini using the Easy Controller for Windows Both USB and Bluetooth interface creates virtual COM ports on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. The activation of the EASY2RD profile is required to connect the qIDmini using the Easy Controller application for Windows.
  • Page 29 Look for the emulated serial port in the “Bluetooth Settings”: Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. On the main application window click on File → Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box.
  • Page 30 For more information on the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows application usage, please refer to the relevant user manual: you can download it from the qIDmini R1170I web page, Downloads section or in the Manual and Documents web area.
  • Page 31 iOS devices Bluetooth Communication Setup On your iOS device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth: A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 32 Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. Download the CAEN RFID qID Start App from the qIDmini R1170I web page, by clicking on the App Store icon.
  • Page 33 Now you can start the tag inventory just clicking on button. You can see the EPC of the tags displayed on the screen: EASY2RD PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 34: Tab. 4.1: Compatibility Table Between The Apple/Hid Models And Different Os In The Hid Profile

    4 HID PROFILE Introduction Choosing the HID profile option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the available profiles and on the activation method please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page Note that the APPLE model reader (see § Ordering Options page 12) does not implement the Bluetooth HID profile, while the HID model reader can be connected through the HID profile to all the devices, including the iOS ones.
  • Page 35 DISPLAY Hold down the trigger button to enter the Display Option: 1. SCROLL: The EPC code is shown on the display and, if longer than the maximum display length, the flowing text permits to show the entire code. To enable/disable the display scroll, hold down the trigger button for a few seconds.
  • Page 36 On your Android device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth. A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown: Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 37 Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags: Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the qIDmini will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (qIDmini switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host).
  • Page 38 Bluetooth Communication Setup In case of Windows 8 Operating System: Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Add a Bluetooth Device: Select the qIDmini R1170I reader and click on “Pair”: HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 39 Click on “yes” to confirm the passcode: In case of Windows XP Operating System, when discovered by the host, the qIDmini reader can be identified by its Bluetooth device name and paired using the pass-key; both parameters are provided below: ...
  • Page 40 Example with Microsoft Excel: Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the qIDmini will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (qIDmini switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host). You can verify this behaviour looking at the blue LED that, in this case, turns ON automatically as soon as you switch on the qIDmini.
  • Page 41 In order to connect the qIDmini reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site from the qIDmini R1170I web page, SW/FW section or from the Software and Firmware download area.
  • Page 42 After having installed the driver, the reader is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port (VCP): Warning: Note that, when configured in the HID profile, the qIDmini reader cannot be controlled using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application. The qIDmini reader, when configured in the HID profile and connected via USB to a PC, sends the EPCs of the detected tags on the serial port as ASCII characters.
  • Page 43 iOS devices Bluetooth Communication Setup On your iOS device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth: A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown: HID PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 44 Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing is completed: Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button.
  • Page 45 5 OFFLINE PROFILE Introduction In case of missing communication link, the reader can work in offline mode. The operator goes around collecting codes and then connects the reader to the cable or, better, to the docking station in order to download the data.
  • Page 46 ERASE Hold down the trigger button to enter this option and to delete the stored data. The text “Erase” on the display starts blinking. Once the data is deleted, the device returns to the main menu. VIEWTAG This option shows the list of the read tags during the last scan. Hold down the trigger button to enter this option.
  • Page 47 6 BUFFER PROFILE Introduction For details on the available profiles and on the activation method please refer to § PROFILE paragraph page In the BUFFER mode the reader is connected via Bluetooth to the host, executes inventories of tags by pressing the trigger button and stores the EPCs into the internal buffer, even in case of temporary missing of Bluetooth communication.
  • Page 48 Click on the qIDmini R1170I reader and wait while the pairing process is completed: Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. BUFFER PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 49 Bluetooth Communication Setup In case of Windows 8 Operating System: Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar -> Add a Bluetooth Device: Select the qIDmini R1170I reader and click on “Pair”: BUFFER PROFILE - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 50 Click on “yes” to confirm the passcode: In case of Windows XP Operating System, when discovered by the host, the qIDmini reader can be identified by its Bluetooth device name and paired using the pass-key; both parameters are provided below: ...
  • Page 51 In order to connect the qIDmini reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site from the qIDmini R1170I web page, SW/FW section or from the Software and Firmware download area.
  • Page 52 After having installed the driver, the reader is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port (VCP): Download When the reader is connected to the USB or Bluetooth to a PC or Android devices, it is possible to download buffered data using the CAEN RFID SDK (Software Development Kit). In detail, it is possible to download data and manage the reader buffer using the following methods: ...

  • Page 53: Reset The Qidmini Reader

    7 RESET THE qIDmini READER To reset the reader, press the power and the trigger buttons (see § Fig. 1.3: Front Panel page 9) simultaneously for about six seconds and then release the buttons. The reader restarts by itself. Warning: Note that the reader SHALL NOT be connected to the USB port or to the battery charger during the reset, otherwise the reader enters in the firmware upgrade state.

  • Page 54: Configuration Menu

    § PINCODE paragraph page 59 for more information). To scroll through the main menu, press quickly the trigger button. The qIDmini R1170I menu options are the following:  PROFILE ...

  • Page 55: Tab. 8.1: Configuration Menu

    The complete structure of the qIDmini R1170I menu is the following: EASY2RD PROFILE OFFLINE BUFFER PWR UP BEEP PWR DOWN SCAN TAG PWR UP VIBRATE PWR DOWN SCAN TAG 25 mW 50 mW POWER 100 mW 200 mW 500 mW...
  • Page 56 Warning: Note that if the reader is in the HID profile you must disconnect it from any connected device before to select another profile. HID profile is not available for qIDmini R1170I with APPLE profile (models: R1170IEAPLP, R1170IUAPLP, R1170IDKEAP, R1170IDKUAP, R1170IJAPLP)
  • Page 57 BEEP Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 54. To scroll through the menu options, press quickly the trigger button. The BEEP menu is the second option of the configuration menu. To select it, hold down the trigger button. The BEEP submenu options are the following: ...

  • Page 58: Tab. 8.2: Conducted Power- Radiated Power

    POWER Through the POWER menu you can set the power level emitted by the reader. Note that, when the reader is configured in the EASY2RD profile, to set the power you can also use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SetPower function of the SDK (Software Development Kit) library.
  • Page 59 down the trigger button to save the month and pass to the year value. Press quickly the trigger button to change the year value. Then hold down the trigger button to save the year and hold down again to save the complete date. The date begins to flash and the reader returns to the main menu.

  • Page 60: Firmware Upgrade

    9 FIRMWARE UPGRADE Firmware Upgrade The qIDmini R1170I firmware upgrade can be performed via USB by using the SW upgrade application. The qIDmini Upgrade Tool is available for free at the qIDmini R1170I web page of the CAEN RFID Web Site, SW/FW section.
  • Page 61 Select the FW image file by clicking on the “Browse” button: Click on the “Upgrade Firmware” button and wait for the upgrade process to be completed. At the end of procedure, if the upgrade has been successfully performed, you will see the messages reported in the image below and the module is ready for normal operation.

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    (W)99 x (L)54 x (H)20 mm max. Dimensions (3.9 x 2.1 x 0.8 in Length of USB cable 1.5 m Operating -10 °C to +55 °C Temperature Weight 57 g Tab. 10.1: qIDmini R1170I Technical Specifications Table TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 63 Warning: The RF settings must match the operating country/region to comply with local laws and regulations. The usage of the reader in different countries/regions from the one in which the device has been sold is not allowed. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 64: Tab. 10.2: Qidmininf R1170Inf Technical Specifications Table

    Technical Specifications Table (Mod. R1170IENFHD and R1170IUNFHD) 865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1) (Mod. R1170IENFHD) 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1170IUNFHD) Frequency Band 920.625÷924.375 MHz (SRRC RFID national standards) (Mod. R1170IUNFHD with opt. WPE1170NFACN) Programmable in 18 levels from 0dBm e.r.p. (1mW e.r.p.) to 17dBm e.r.p. RF Power (50mW e.r.p.) Antenna...

  • Page 65: Reader - Tag Link Profiles

    Reader - Tag Link Profiles The qIDmini R1170I reader supports different modulations and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol [RD1]. All profiles that have been tested for the compliance with ETSI and FCC regulations are reported in the...

  • Page 66: Radiation Patterns

    Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of qIDmini R1170I are shown in the following figures. Model R1170IEHIDP and R1170IEAPLP (ETSI version) Fig. 10.1: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 10.2: qIDmini R1170IE Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 67: Model R1170Iuhidp And R1170Iuaplp (Fcc Version)

    Model R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP (FCC version) Fig. 10.3: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 10.4: qIDmini R1170IU Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - qIDmini Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 68: Regulatory Compliance

    Mod. R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP: Reference document: Test report n. FCC-17337 [RD1]and n. FCC-17337B [RD2] See § qIDmini FCC Grant part B and qIDmini FCC Grant part C page 71 and 72 for the qIDmini R1170I FCC Compliance Certificate. Mod. R1170IUNFHD: Reference document: Test report n.

  • Page 69: Ce Compliance

    See § qIDminiNF SRRC Type Approval Certificate page 76 for the qIDmini NF R1170I SRRC Certificate. RoHS EU Directive qIDmini R1170I Reader is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/EU on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS2).

  • Page 70: Qidmini Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CAEN RFID Srl Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) Italy Tel.: +39.0584.388.398 Fax: +39.0584.388.959 Mail: info@caenrfid.com Web site: www.caenrfid.com herewith declare under our own responsibility that the products: Code: WR1170IEAPLP Description: R1170IEAPLP - qIDmi Keyfob Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader (ETSI) with...

  • Page 71: Qidmini Fcc Grant Part B

    R1170I FCC GRANT PART B qIDmini FCC Grant part B...

  • Page 72: Qidmini Fcc Grant Part C

    R1170I FCC GRANT PART C qIDmini FCC Grant part C...

  • Page 73: Qidmininf Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) Italy Tel.: +39.0584.388.398 Fax: +39.0584.388.959 Mail: info@caenrfid.com Web site: www.caenrfid.com herewith declare under our own responsibility that the product: Code: R1170IENFHD Description: qIDmini - Keyfob Bluetooth UHF NF RFID Reader (ETSI) with HID profile corresponds in the submitted version to the following standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0:2017...

  • Page 74: Qidmininf Fcc Grant Part B

    R1170INF FCC GRANT PART B qIDminiNF FCC Grant part B...

  • Page 75: Qidmininf Fcc Grant Part C

    R1170INF FCC GRANT PART C qIDminiNF FCC Grant part C...

  • Page 76: Qidmininf Srrc Type Approval Certificate

    R1170INF SRRC TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE qIDminiNF SRRC Type Approval Certificate...

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