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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 1 – 1 February 2021
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R1280I
Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader
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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 1 – 1 February 2021 skID R1280I Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader...

  • Page 2: Scope Of Manual

    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 skID R1280I Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader. This manual refers to: ...
  • Page 3 No responsibility is assumed by CAEN RFID for the use of this information, including use of this information as the basis for manufacture or sale of any items, or for infringement of patents or other rights of third parties.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BLE and BT Communication Setup ..........................76 Windows PCs ....................................80 BT Communication Setup ............................80 iOS devices ....................................84 BLE Communication Setup ............................84 BT-BLE SWITCHING ..............................89 Switching the reader from BT to BLE ...........................90 Switching the reader from BLE to BT ...........................92 Index- skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 5: List Of Figures

    Tab. 9.3: Reader to tag link profiles – FCC Regulation .........................97 Tab. 9.4: skID R1280I Battery Life ..............................102 Tab. 9.5: skID R1280I Battery Life – Intensive Use – Scenario A ....................102 Tab. 9.6: skID R1280I Battery Life – Intensive Use – Scenario B ....................102 Tab.
  • Page 6 Tab. 9.8: skID R1280I Battery Life – Moderate Use – Scenario D ....................103 Tab. 9.9: skID R1280I Battery Life – Light Use – Scenario E .......................103 Tab. 9.10: skID R1280I Battery Life – Light Use – Scenario F .....................103 Index- skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    HID profile for keyboard emulation. The skID can be easily fixed to the smartphone using 3 different methods: magnets, 3M Dual Lock, or SP-Connect. Designed for mobile operators, the skID is ideal for inventory management, mobile workers, service and maintenance applications.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front panel The skID R1280I front panel houses the following buttons and icon (see figure below): Fig. 1.3: Front Panel Name Description Inventory mode: press to perform an inventory cycle (hold down the button to Trigger button repeat inventory cycles)

  • Page 9: Fig. 1.4: Skid R1280I Reader - Grip

    Fig. 1.4: skID R1280I Reader - Grip INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 10: Bottom Panel

    Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table Status Description No connection established Orange USB cable connected (both to a PC or to the AC power adapter) Blue Bluetooth connected Green Configuration mode Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    USB connector A USB Type C socket connector is located in the bottom side of the skid R1280I (see § Fig. 1.5: Bottom Panel page 10) and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the skID R1280I reader: No. 1 USB cable USB Type C No. 1 3M Dual Lock No. 1 SP Connect No. 2 magnets Fig. 1.7: Supplied Accessories The following is a list of the optional accessories you can purchase (see § Ordering Options page 19):...

  • Page 13: Installation Notice

    Fixing the reader to the smartphone using the magnets is recommended only for indoor environments, because for prolonged outdoor uses the magnets can oxidize. Fig. 1.9: Magnets Position Parameter Value Material NdFeB Size 20x20x1 mm Force of attraction:1kg Adhesive Material: 3M 467MP Tab. 1.6: Magnets Specifications INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 14: Fig. 1.10: Installation Notice - Magnets

    Follow the steps below for fixing the reader to your phone cover using the magnets: Fig. 1.10: Installation Notice - Magnets Warning: To detach the phone from the reader, slide the skID parallel to the phone and not perpendicularly INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 15: Dual Lock Tm

    Fig. 1.11: 3M Dual Lock Position Parameter Value Thickness 5.8mm (coupled tape) Opening and closing cycles before 1000 losing 50% of the attractive force Tab. 1.7: 3M Dual Lock Specifications INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 16: Fig. 1.12: Installation Notice - 3M Dual Lock Tm

    Follow the steps below for fixing the reader to your phone cover using the 3M Dual Lock Fig. 1.12: Installation Notice - 3M Dual Lock INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 17: Sp Connect Tm

    Fixing the reader to the smartphone using the SP Connect is recommended especially for outdoor environments. Fig. 1.13: SP Connect Position Follow the steps below for fixing the reader to your phone cover using the SP Connect INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 18: Fig. 1.14: Installation Notice - Sp Connect Tm

    Fig. 1.14: Installation Notice - SP Connect INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 19: Ordering Options

    Ordering Options The reader is available in ETSI or FCC version: Code Description WR1280IXUSAA R1280I - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader FCC Reader WR1280IXEUAA R1280I - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader ETSI WALIM0000004 AC-DC power supply 5V 1A...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    2 GETTING STARTED Introduction This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your skID (Model R1280I) reader using an Android or iOS device. The reader can be configured in two different profiles:  EASY2READ (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol.
  • Page 21 Click on “Add reader”: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 22 Click on “BLE” in the “Connection Type” window: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 23 Select the skID R1280I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices available (in this example the skID with serial number 20400008): Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue LED of the reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10).
  • Page 24 To start using your skID R1280I, click on the reader line: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 25 Click on “Start Inventory”: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 26 A list of the read tags is shown: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 27: Ios Devices

    BLE Communication Setup and the Easy Controller for iOS Follow the steps below to connect your iOS device to the skID reader using the BLE connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using an Apple iphone XR model.
  • Page 28 Click on Menu: Connect. GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 29 Click on icon: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 30 The available devices are shown, click on the icon in the skID R1280I reader line (in this example skID s.n. 20400008): GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 31 Into the Reader Information box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 32 Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue LED on the skID R1280I reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10) and you can start using your reader  Come back and click on the Menu...
  • Page 33 Click on icon to start the inventory. A list of the read tags is shown: GETTING STARTED- skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 34: Configuration Menu

    R1280I Configuration Tool. With the reader switched off, connect the R1280I skID reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for about two seconds, until you hear a beep.
  • Page 35 Select the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM15 in the example): Click on Connect. If the connection is not successful, the message “connection error” appears. The skID R1280I menu options are the following:  RFID ...

  • Page 36: Rfid

    EASY2READ (factory default) is the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol that permits to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. For details on the use of the EASY2READ profile please refer to §...

  • Page 37: Rf Power Up (Mw)

    (S0/S1/S2/S3) and inventories tags within that session. For more information on SESSION parameter refer to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol specification [RD1]. Default value is SESSION = S0. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 38: Easy2Read Parameters

    When the reader is configured in the EASY2READ profile, to set the EPCC1G2 Parameters you can also use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. Note that using the SDK or the Easy Controller only the current values are set, therefore when the reader is turned off, the parameters assume the values set via the configuration interface again.

  • Page 39: Hid Parameters

    Scan Delay (ms): Scan Delay is an editable field and the value is expressed in ms. By default, the Scan Delay is 200 ms. The scan delay is the time between two inventories when the inventory is performed in HW trigger START/STOP mode. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 40: Epc Code Parameters

     SUFFIX: The SUFFIX option permits to specify a string to add after the EPC when a tag is read. The following list shows the accepted characters for the postfix: CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 41: Bank Parameters

    On the main application window click on File  Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 42: System

    SYSTEM Bluetooth and USB communication Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 34. The skID R1280I menu options are the following:  RFID  SYSTEM Click on SYSTEM: Use this section in order to set the communication interface: ...

  • Page 43: Bluetooth Low Energy Options

    On the main application window click on File  Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 44: Buzzer

    On the main application window click on File  Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 45: Easy2Read Profile

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic) to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BLE connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device.
  • Page 46 Click on “Add reader”: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 47 Click on “BLE” in the “Connection Type” window: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 48 Select the skID R1280I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices available (in this example the skID with serial number 20400008): Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue LED of the reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10).
  • Page 49 To start using your skID R1280I, click on the reader line: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 50 Click on “Start Inventory”: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 51 A list of the read tags is shown: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 52: Bt Communication Setup And The Easy Controller For Android

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to BT (Bluetooth Classic). Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BT connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device.
  • Page 53 Click on “Add reader”: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 54 Click on “Bluetooth” in the “Connection Type” window: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 55 Select the skID R1280I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices available (in this example the skID with serial number 20400008): Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue LED of the reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10).
  • Page 56 To start using your skID R1280I, click on the reader line: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 57 Click on “Start Inventory”: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 58 A list of the read tags is shown: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 59: Windows Pcs

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to BT (Bluetooth Classic). Follow the steps below to connect your Windows PC to the skID reader using the BT connection and the Easy Controller Application. All the images below were generated using the Windows 10 Operating System.
  • Page 60 Click on Bluetooth: Select the skID R1280I reader (in this example the skID with serial number 20400011): The message on the screen “Your device is ready to go!” informs you that the connection is established. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 61 This COM port is used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. Follow the steps below to connect the skID reader using the Easy Controller for Windows via Bluetooth: Connect the skID reader to your PC using the Bluetooth connection as explained in previous paragraph (§...
  • Page 62 Look for the COM port in the Bluetooth Settings (COM 13 in the example below): Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application: On the main application window click on File → Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 63 To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 64 10. Place tags in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main window: 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...

  • Page 65: Usb Communication Setup And The Easy Controller For Windows

    § Bluetooth and USB communication page 42 to select the USB communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool. The skID R1280I reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port.
  • Page 66 To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 67 10. Place tags in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main window: 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...

  • Page 68: Ios Devices

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic) to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Follow the steps below to connect your iOS device to the skID reader using the BLE connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using an Apple iphone XR model.
  • Page 69 Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for iOS App: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 70 Click on Menu: Connect. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 71 Click on icon: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 72 The available devices are shown, click on the icon in the skID R1280I reader line (in this example skID s.n. 20400008): EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 73 Into the Reader Information box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 74 Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue LED on the skID R1280I reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10) and you can start using your reader  Come back and click on the Menu...
  • Page 75 Click on icon to start the inventory. A list of the read tags is shown: EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 76: Hid Profile

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to BT (Bluetooth Classic) or vice-versa. Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BT or BLE connection. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device.
  • Page 77 HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 78 Bluetooth pairing and wait until the pairing is complete: Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue LED on the skID R1280I reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10) and you can start using your reader.
  • Page 79 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 the HID profile and paired to a device, the skID R1280I reader will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (skID R1280I switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host).

  • Page 80: Windows Pcs

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to BT (Bluetooth Classic). Follow the steps below to connect your Windows PC to the skID reader using the BT connection. All the images below were generated using the Windows 10 Operating System.
  • Page 81 Select the skID R1280I reader (in this example the skID with serial number 20400011): HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 82 The message on the screen “Your device is ready to go!” informs you that the connection is established: The Bluetooth blue LED on the skID R1280I reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10) and you can start using your reader.
  • Page 83 EPCs of the tags (example using Notepad App): Note that, when configured in the HID profile and paired to a device, the skID R1280I reader will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (skID R1280I switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host).

  • Page 84: Ios Devices

    § BT-BLE switching page 89 to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic) to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Follow the steps below to connect your iOS device to the skID reader using the BLE connection. All the images below were generated using an Apple iphone XR model.
  • Page 85 HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 86 Confirm the Bluetooth pairing and wait until the pairing is complete: HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 87 Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue LED on the skID R1280I reader turns on (see § Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 10) and you can start using your reader. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input).
  • Page 88 Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags (example using Note App): HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 89: Bt-Ble Switching

    6 BT-BLE SWITCHING In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the skID R1280I reader profiles and BT/BLE/USB connection for different Operating Systems (Android, Windows and iOS): Profile ANDROID devices WINDOWS PC iOS devices EASY2READ ۷ ۷ ۷...

  • Page 90: Switching The Reader From Bt To Ble

    Hold down the trigger button, power on the reader and release both power and trigger buttons when the reader beeps. The communication LED should turn green. Run the skID R1280I Image Loader Tool available at the skID R1280I web page and click on next.
  • Page 91 Filename text box upload the R1280I_skID_BLE_firmware.bin file (available at the skID R1280I web page): Press the Load Image button When requested by the tool, power off the reader then press the OK button BT-BLE SWITCH- skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 92: Switching The Reader From Ble To Bt

    Hold down the trigger button, power on the reader and release both power and trigger buttons when the reader beeps. The communication LED should turn green. Run the skID R1280I Image Loader Tool available at the skID R1280I web page In the Module combo box select the BLUETOOTH option, in the COM Port the reader's COM Port and in the Filename text box upload the R1280I_skID_BT_firmware.bin file (available at the...

  • Page 93: Reader Reset

    If, by mistake, you entered in the firmware upgrade state, in order to restore the normal reader operation, disconnect the USB cable and repeat the reset procedure. READER RESET - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 94: Firmware Upgrade

    In order to upgrade the firmware follow the steps described below: With the reader switched off, connect the R1280I skID reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for at least 10 seconds and then release them.
  • Page 95 At the end of procedure, if the upgrade has been successfully performed, you will see the messages reported in the image below: Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader again: the reader is ready for normal operation. FIRMWARE UPGRADE - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 96: Technical Specifications

    Temperature Weight 110 g Tab. 9.1: skID R1280I Technical Specifications Table 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.

  • Page 97: Reader - Tag Link Profiles

    PR–ASK; f=40kHz Miller (M=4); f = 250kHz DSB–ASK; f=160kHz FM0; f = 400kHz DSB–ASK; f=40kHz FM0; f = 40kHz Tab. 9.3: Reader to tag link profiles – FCC Regulation Default value. Default value. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 98: Radiation Patterns

    Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of skID R1280I reader are shown in the following figures. Model WR1280IXEUAA (ETSI version) Fig. 9.1: skID Mod. WR1280IXEUAA Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 9.2: skID Mod. WR1280IXEUAA Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 99: Model Wr1280Ixusaa (Fcc Version)

    Model WR1280IXUSAA (FCC version) Fig. 9.3: skID Mod. WR1280IXUSAA Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 9.4: skID Mod. WR1280IXUSAA Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 100: Technical Drawings

    Technical Drawings The following drawings show the R1280I skID from different points of view. All dimensions are in millimeters. Fig. 9.5: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Fig. 9.6: skID R1280I Technical Drawings – Front panel view TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 101: Fig. 9.7: Skid R1280I Technical Drawings - Back Panel View

    Fig. 9.7: skID R1280I Technical Drawings – Back panel view Fig. 9.8: skID R1280I Technical Drawings – Bottom panel view TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 102: Battery Life

    Battery Life The following table shows the values of the battery life of the SKID R1280I reader in three different operating states: Status Property Battery Life Not discoverable by BT Power down 50 days Not indication status battery Discoverable by BT...

  • Page 103: Tab. 9.7: Skid R1280I Battery Life - Moderate Use - Scenario C

    8 hours  No vibration  No sound Tab. 9.7: skID R1280I Battery Life – Moderate Use – Scenario C Scenario D: Clothing store inventory In this scenario the reader is switch off between one inventory and another: Configuration...

  • Page 104: 10 Regulatory Compliance

    Warning: The CE compliance is guaranteed only if the reader is used as described in this manual RoHS EU Directive The skID R1280I 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). REGULATORY COMPLIANCE – skID Technical Information Manual...

  • Page 105: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Code: WR1280IXEUAA Description: R1280I - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader ETSI corresponds in the submitted version to the following standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1...

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