Summary of Contents for Slate R1260U
- Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 2.2 - 20 December 2016 R1260U RFID UHF Desktop Reader...
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Page 2: Scope Of Manual
Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the SLATE R1260U UHF Desktop Reader. Change Document Record Date Revision Changes Pages 11 Apr 2011 First release Modified Driver installation paragraph Added SLATE GETTING STARTED chapter... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fig. 5.1: Slate R1260U Radiation pattern H plane ..........................16 Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260U Radiation pattern V plane ..........................16 List of Tables Tab. 3.1: Slate R1260U Front Panel LEDs ...............................12 Tab. 5.1: Slate R1260U Technical Specifications ............................14 Tab. 5.2: Slate R1260U Reader to tag link profiles ..........................15... -
Page 4: Introduction
Family, is an UHF multiregional RFID reader with integrated antenna for short to medium range applications. The Slate Reader is powered and controlled directly by an USB cable, thus allowing to read EPC Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID tags in an easy desktop environment. -
Page 5: Accessories
No.2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) +screws Installation Notice The Slate R1260U 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 Technical drawings: top view INTRODUCTION - Slate Technical Information Manual... -
Page 6: Ordering Options
First of all, use the two small screws (ø 3 mm) to fix the 2 hooks on the Slate. Then, to hang the Slate on the wall, fix the hooks to the wall using the 2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) + screws at a distance of 146 mm each other. -
Page 7: Slate Getting Started
Driver installation The Slate reader is based on a FTDI chip. To connect it 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 at... - Page 8 Select Install from a list or specific location and click on next. Select Include this location in the search and browse the folder where you have downloaded the VCP drivers then click on next. SLATE GETTING STARTED - Slate Technical Information Manual...
- Page 9 When the installation is successfully terminated, press on Finish. Now the driver installation procedure is completed. SLATE GETTING STARTED - Slate Technical Information Manual...
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Page 10: Connecting The Slate R1260U Reader
Connecting the Slate R1260U Reader You can connect to the Slate R1260U Reader using the EasyController software via USB connection. Connecting the Slate using the EasyController Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the EasyController software and install it. - Page 11 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 COM4) and then click on connect.
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Page 12: Slate External Interfaces Description
The external connection is via USB port. The USB cable is located in the back side of the Slate. You can pass the USB cable through the opening at the bottom or at the top of the Slate back side. The mechanical specification of the USB Port is as follows: ... -
Page 13: Slate Reader Upgrade
4 SLATE READER UPGRADE Firmware Upgrade The Slate R1260U 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 - Open the FW upgrade program - Select the COM port - Select the image file by clicking on “Open”... -
Page 14: Slate 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. SLATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Slate Technical Information Manual... -
Page 15: Reader - Tag Link Profiles
Reader – Tag Link Profiles Slate R1260U reader supports different modulation 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 regulation. Link profile #... -
Page 16: Radiation Patterns
Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of Slate R1260U are shown in the following figures. Fig. 5.1: Slate R1260U Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260U Radiation pattern V plane SLATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Slate Technical Information Manual... -
Page 17: Slate Regulatory Compliance
6 SLATE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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