Caen RFID Slate R1260U Technical Information Manual

Caen RFID Slate R1260U Technical Information Manual

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 5 – 09 October 2019
R1260U/UB
RFID UHF Desktop Reader

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 5 – 09 October 2019 R1260U/UB RFID UHF Desktop Reader...
  • Page 2 All you need to start using your tag in a few clicks! Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the SLATE R1260U/UB UHF Desktop Reader. Change Document Record Date...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260U/UB Radiation pattern V plane ........................19 List of Tables Tab. 3.1: Slate R1260U/UB Front Panel LEDs ..........................15 Tab. 5.1: Slate R1260U/UB Technical Specifications ........................17 Tab. 5.2: Slate R1260U/UB Reader to tag link profiles ........................18...
  • Page 5: Product Description

    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 reader is the CAEN RFID Quark module, the lowest power consuming module available on the market.
  • Page 6: Ordering Options

    No.2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) +screws Installation Notice The Slate R1260U/UB can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications or it is possible to hang it on the wall. Fig. 1.2: Slate R1260U/UB Technical drawings: top view INTRODUCTION – Slate Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 7: Fig. 1.4: Slate R1260U/Ub Wall Mounting

    R1260U/UB to prevent it from sliding. Vertical Installation: The Slate can be hanged on the wall (see Fig. 1.3: Slate R1260U/UB Wall mounting). First of all, use the two small screws (ø 3 mm) to fix the 2 hooks on the Slate.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    PC). Serial Port Emulator The SLATE R1260U/UB 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 Slate reader is based on a FTDI chip.
  • Page 9 Click on Driver->Update Driver GETTING STARTED – Slate Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 10 Click on “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the VCP drivers folder: GETTING STARTED – Slate Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 11 Now the driver installation procedure is completed: GETTING STARTED – Slate Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 12: Connecting The Slate Reader Using The Easycontroller

    Once the driver installation procedure has completed, you can connect your PC to the Slate R1260E/EB Reader via USB connection using the EasyController software: Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the EasyController software and install it: Connect the Slate to your pc using the USB connection.
  • Page 13 Click on File → Connect, select the RS232 Connection Type and select from the pull-down menu the COM port number where the driver has mapped the virtual port for the Slate (in the example COM3) and then click on connect: GETTING STARTED –...
  • Page 14 Place a tag on the reader, click on start inventory and see the tag information displayed on the main window. For more info on the use of the EasyController Software, please refer to the manual Easy Controller Software Technical Information Manual.
  • Page 15: External Interfaces Description

    Slate back side. The mechanical specification of the USB Port is as follows:  USB Port: USB Type A plug connector The Slate R1260U/UB is powered through the USB host. Front Panel LEDs The Slate R1260U/UB front panel houses the following LEDs (see figure below): FUNCTION TYPE POWER Power ON...
  • Page 16: Reader Upgrade

    The Slate Upgrade Tool is available for free at Slate R1260 page of the CAEN RFID Web Site. The Slate R1260U/UB 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...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    525 g Length of USB cable 1.5 m Tab. 5.1: Slate R1260U/UB Technical Specifications Warning: The RF settings must match the country/region of operating 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 18: Reader - Tag Link Profiles

    Reader – Tag Link Profiles Slate R1260U/UB reader supports different modulations 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 regulations. Link profile #...
  • Page 19: Radiation Patterns

    Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of Slate R1260U/UB are shown in the following figures. Fig. 5.1: Slate R1260U/UB Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260U/UB Radiation pattern V plane TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – Slate Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 20: Reference Document

    See § Slate R1260UB SRRC Type Approval Certificate page 22 for the Slate R1260UB SRRC Certificate. RoHS EU Directive Slate R1260U/UB - RFID UHF Desktop Reader is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/CE on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS2).
  • Page 21: Slate R1260U/Ub Fcc Grant

    R1260U/UB FCC GRANT Slate R1260U/UB FCC Grant...
  • Page 22: Slate R1260Ub Srrc Type Approval Certificate

    R1260UB SRRC TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Slate R1260UB SRRC Type Approval Certificate...

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