www.tsl.com CONTENT Introduction Parts of the 1119 UHF Reader Attaching to an MC55/65 Detaching from an MC55/65 Battery Installation or Removal Charge and ActiveSync Connection Reading Transponders Antenna location and read direction Antenna location and read direction Transponder orientation Read and Write range Status LED Software Driver installation...
www.tsl.com INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 1119 UHF Reader provides the Motorola MC55/65 with UHF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) functionality. The unit attaches as a snap on to the MC55/65. The mechanical design of the unit allows it to be quickly and easily removed. The 1119 UHF reader is powered from its own internal battery and draws minimal power from the MC55/65.
www.tsl.com ATTACHING TO AN MC55/65 1) Align the slots on the side of the terminal with the guides on the fixing clips of the 1119 UHF Reader. 2) Slide the 1119 UHF Reader on to the terminal ensuring the alignment pillar aligns with the holes in the bottom of the terminal.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL www.tsl.com As an option a battery cover locking plate may be fitted to the battery cover. This is designed to prevent the two battery cover locking clips from being moved. The battery cover locking plate is fixed in place with a single screw and should be removed to allow the battery cover locking clips to be moved and the battery cover removed.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL www.tsl.com When inserting the battery, ensure the contacts line up with the contacts on the reader. Slide the battery in to place. Slide battery in Battery contacts must align with reader contacts Refit the cover by reversing the removal procedure: ●...
www.tsl.com CHARGE AND ACTIVESYNC CONNECTION The 1119 reader is designed to fit into a standard MC55/65 desktop charge cradle or cradle cup. When docked into a cradle the 1119 internal battery is charged. Power is also passed through the 1119 so that the host terminal can charge at the same time.
READING TRANSPONDERS www.tsl.com TRANSPONDER ORIENTATION The 1119 UHF RFID reader has a circularly polarised antenna. This means that the alignment of the transponder relative to the reader is unimportant. In many cases a transponder will only be sensitive along two of its three axes.
READING TRANSPONDERS www.tsl.com READ AND WRITE RANGE The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type, size and location. Generally; ● larger transponders can be read at greater distances ● moving transponders closer to each other reduces read distance ●...
www.tsl.com SOFTWARE The latest firmware, drivers, user guides, SDKs and examples can all be downloaded from the “Product Downloads” section of the product page. Please note a free registration is required to access this content. http://www.tsl.uk.com/products/1119-uhf-rfid-reader-for-the-motorola-mc55-65/ DRIVER INSTALLATION Please note the driver is only required for the MC55. The MC65 and MC67 has the driver already installed as part of the operating system.
SOFTWARE www.tsl.com SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT There are two hardware variants of the 1119 UHF reader please refer to the firmware section of the Product Downloads page for the 1119 UHF reader to identify the hardware version you have and load the most recent firmware into the product.
www.tsl.com TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE For trouble-free service treat the 1119 UHF Reader in the same way as you would the MC55/65 and observe the following tips when using the 1119 UHF Reader: ● Do not store or use the 1119 UHF Reader in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet. ●...
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE www.tsl.com TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause Action The Application on the The MC55/65 is not firmly seated into Remove and re-insert the MC55/65 MC55/65 cannot communicate the 1119 UHF Reader. from the 1119 UHF Reader, ensuring it with the 1119 UHF Reader. is firmly seated.
www.tsl.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS The following table summarises the 1119 UHF Reader’s intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications: UHF RFID reader Frequency 865 – 868 MHz (ETSI version) 902 – 928 MHz (FCC version) RF Power 10 - 800 mW (10 dBm to 29 dBm) (software controlled) Antenna Circularly polarised radiating from the back plane of the reader and host terminal...
www.tsl.com REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
www.tsl.com HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury, follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.
www.tsl.com WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL for recycling. For information on how to return product please contact TSL. WARRANTY (A) Warranty TSL’s hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by TSL in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
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WARRANTY www.tsl.com (F) Warranty Provisions The above warranty provisions shall not apply to any Product: (i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, except by TSL’s authorized service personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage, water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by TSL, or failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by TSL;...
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