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CipherLab UHF RFID Reader
(works with EZConfig & EZEdit)
For Android 7, Android 9, Android 10
RK25
RS35
Version 1.00

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  • Page 1 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader (works with EZConfig & EZEdit) For Android 7, Android 9, Android 10 RK25 RS35 Version 1.00...
  • Page 2 The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement. CIPHERLAB logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All other brands, products and services, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTICES 382 (109...

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Statement

    INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes  1.00 March 3 , 2022 Initial release...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ........................ - 3 - Industry Canada statement ......................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................5 INTRODUCTION ..........................9 Features ............................10 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID READER ....................11 Overview ......................... 12 1.1.1 RK25 UHF RFID Reader ..................12 1.1.2 RS35 UHF RFID Reader ..................14 Installation &...
  • Page 7 Release Notes Filter........................65 3.4.1 EPC Encoding Scheme ..................66 3.4.2 Pre Filter ......................... 68 3.4.3 Repeated Tags Ignored & Clear the Data of Repeated Tags ......72 Scan Settings ......................73 3.5.1 Trigger Key ......................73 3.5.2 Power Level ......................75 3.5.3 Perferences ......................
  • Page 8 10.2.3 Untraceable Option ....................157 10.3 Authenticate & Modify the UCODE DNA Chip ............. 159 10.3.1 Authenticate Verification ..................159 10.3.2 Untraceable Option ....................162 SPECIFICATION ..........................165 RK25 UHF RFID Reader ........................ 165 RS355 UHF RFID Reader ......................168...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION CipherLab RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader, which works with RK25/ RS35 mobile computer built-in with the UHF RFID applications & , uses Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) EZConig EZEdit range to read and write RFID tags. High performance and excellent reliability.

  • Page 10: Features

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide FEATURES ▪ Supports CipherLab RK25 mobile computer (for RK25 UHF RFID Reader) and RS35 mobile computer (for RS35 UHF RFID Reader). ▪ Supports importing and exporting settings to configuration files. ▪ High performance and accurate RFID tag captures.

  • Page 11: Rk25/ Rs35 Uhf Rfid Reader

    RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Chapter 1 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID READER This chapter gives the introduction about the RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Overview ................12 1.2 Installation & Remove ............16 1.3 Battery .................. 24 1.4 Charging ................

  • Page 12: Overview

    , a pistol-shaped handle with a trigger button, is used for RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader working with RK25/ RS35 mobile computer to read UHF RFID tags. 1.1.1 RK25 UHF RFID READER The appearance of RK25 UHF RFID Reader is as below:...
  • Page 13 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW...

  • Page 14: Rs35 Uhf Rfid Reader

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.1.2 RS35 UHF RFID READER The appearance of RS35 UHF RFID Reader is as below: SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 15 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW...

  • Page 16: Installation & Remove

    RS35 UHF RFID Reader 1.2.1 RK25 UHF RFID READER INSTALL Loosen the 2 screws in the back side of the RK25 mobile computer to remove the Step 1. hand strap hole cover which covers the contact pins. If a hand strap is attached, remove it from the RK25 mobile computer as well.
  • Page 17 With the back side of the RK25 mobile computer downwards, insert its top side Step 2. into the top shell of the RK25 UHF RFID Reader first, and then press down the bottom side of the RK25 mobile computer to fasten it till you hear a “...
  • Page 18 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide REMOVE Step 1. Place the RK25 UHF RFID Reader with the RK25 mobile computer mounted on it on a horizontal flat surface. Step 2. With your both hands holding the two side of the top shell, slightly pull aside the two sides...
  • Page 19 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Step 3. While thetop shell sides are pulled aside by your thumbs, use other fingers to push out the RK25 mobile computer from its back side to make it apart with the RK25 UHF RFID Reader.

  • Page 20: Rs35 Uhf Rfid Reader

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.2.2 RS35 UHF RFID READER INSTALL Step 1. Loosen the 2 screws in the back side of the RS35 mobile computer to remove the hand strap hole cover which covers the contact pins. If a hand strap is attached, remove it from the RS35 mobile computer as well.
  • Page 21 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Step 2. With the back side of the RS35 mobile computer downwards, insert its top side into the top shell of the RS35 UHF RFID Reader first, and then press down the bottom side of the RS35 mobile computer to fasten it till you hear a “...
  • Page 22 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide REMOVE Step 1. As the figure shows, place the RS35 UHF RFID Reader with the RS35 mobile computer mounted on it on a horizontal flat surface. Step 2. Keep holding the top shell with both hands, and slightly pull aside the top shell sides of the...
  • Page 23 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Step 3. While the top shell sides are pulled aside by your thumbs, use other fingers to push out the RS35 mobile computer from its back side to make it apart with the RS35 UHF RFID Reader.

  • Page 24: Battery

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide BATTERY The battery chamber is inside the handle part of the RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader. The following is the instruction about battery installation & removing, and how to charge the battery by the battery charger.
  • Page 25 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Step 2. Put the battery into the battery chamber from the contact pins end. Step 3. Close the lid and twist the captive screw clockwise to lock it. Remove: To remove the battery, simply twist the captive screw anticlockwise and take the battery...
  • Page 26 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide RS35 UHF RFID READER To install the battery of RS35 UHF RFID Reader: Pull up the captive screw and twist it anticlockwise to open the lid. Step 1. Put the battery into the battery chamber from the contact pins end.
  • Page 27 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader Step 3. Close the lid and twist the captive screw clockwise to lock it. Remove: To remove the battery, simply twist the captive screw anticlockwise and take the battery out.

  • Page 28: Charge The Battery Through Battery Charger

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.3.2 CHARGE THE BATTERY THROUGH BATTERY CHARGER To charge the battery through the battery charger: Connect the battery charger to the external power source. Step 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. Step 2.
  • Page 29 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader IMPORTANT INFORMATION The below table lists the important charging information of the battery charger: 5V/2A output Power Supply CipherLab approved 3.6V, 3000mAh Li-ion Battery Pack CipherLab proprietary Charging Time Approx. 5 hours LED INDICATOR ON BATTERY CHARGER...

  • Page 30: Check The Battery Power

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.3.3 CHECK THE BATTERY POWER After successfully installing the RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader with your RK25/ RS35 mobile computer, the UHF RFID Reader’s battery power status can be checked on the device: ON LOCK SCREEN You can check on the lock screen for the battery status of the UHF RFID Reader: ▪...
  • Page 31 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader To disable the battery notification on lock screen, please access from: ▪ RK25 with Android Nougat App Drawer (All Applications) Settings Notifications Setting , and select “ ”. the lock screen Don’t show notifications at all ▪...
  • Page 32 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide ▪ Charging The battery of the UHF RFID Reader is in charging status. ▪ ／ ／ ／ ／ ／ Battery Power Level: The remaining battery power level.
  • Page 33 Battery Status Note: The battery iocn shown on the RK25/RS35 mobile computer varies as the battery power of the UHF RFID Reader changes every 10% to indicate the battery status: : No battery, or the voltage is 0, or battery fault for charging status.

  • Page 34: Low Battery Alert

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.3.4 LOW BATTERY ALERT will prompt you when the battery power of the UHF RFID Reader is getting low. EZConfig You can set the notification in “ ” on the main screen. Notification Settings...

  • Page 35: Charging

    RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader CHARGING By charging the mobile computer mounted on the UHF RFID Reader, the UHF RFID Reader can be charged at the same time. The charging time is approximate 6 hours. You can charge the device by: SNAP-ON CHARGING &...
  • Page 36 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide CHARGING & COMM. CRADLE ▪ RK25 ▪ RS35...
  • Page 37 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader USB CABLE ▪ RK25: Micro USB Cable ▪ RS35: USB Type-C Cable...
  • Page 38 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Warning: (1) For charging the UHF RFID Reader through the mounted mobile computer, be sure to connect to the AC adapter, but not PC. (2) The UHF RFID Reader stops working during charging period.

  • Page 39: Led Indicator

    RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader LED INDICATOR The LED Indicator on the UHF RFID Reader gives status indications as below: ▪ ▪ RK25: RS35: LED Indicator Status Description Blue, blink In working mode Green, blink Tag is detected. Red, solid...

  • Page 40: How To Scan

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide HOW TO SCAN After properly installing your mobile computer onto the UHF RFID Reader, you can start to scan the UHF RFID tags: ▪ RK25: ▪ RS35: on your mobile computer. Step 1. Launch the application “EZConfig”...

  • Page 41: Switch Between Uhf Rfid Reader And Barcode Reader

    SWITCH BETWEEN UHF RFID READER AND BARCODE READER To quickly switch between UHF RFID Reader and barcode reader, you can set a key through the built-in app “ ” , or turn on “ ” of “ ”. Button Assignment Fast Switching Mode EZConfig 1.7.1 HOW TO SET THE HOT KEY BY BUTTON ASSIGNMENT...
  • Page 42 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 2) Tap on the system profile (or a profile to be assigned as the system profile) to list all the keys it contains, and tap to select a key to be the hot key for switching between UHF RFID Reader and barcode reader.
  • Page 43 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader 4) Input the key code “ ” in the dialog and tap to set the selected key to be UHFSWITCH the hot key. Once the hot key is set, you can switch UHF RFID Reader Barcode Reader just one key press.

  • Page 44: Fast Switching Mode In Ezconfig

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.7.2 FAST SWITCHING MODE IN EZCONFIG The function “ ” of EZConfig is to rapidly change bwtween Fast Switching Mode UHF RFID , and Reader Barcode Reader UHF RFID + Barcode Reader To turn on “...
  • Page 45 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader By enabling “ ”, you can switch the modes by continuously pressing the Fast Switching Mode trigger key 5 times. The three modes to be fast switched are: ▪ UHF RFID Reader: Use UHF RFID reader to read tags.

  • Page 46: How To Check The Mode

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1.7.3 HOW TO CHECK THE MODE You can check the mode you are using from: STATUS BAR Check the status bar to see whether a icon icon UHF RFID Reader Barcode Reader is displayed on it to know which mode is on.
  • Page 47 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader NOTIFICATION DRAWER Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification drawer to check the RFID Service notification: ▪ ▪ UHF RFID Reader is on. Barcode Reader is on. Switch the mode by Pressing the Hot Key “Fast Switching Mode”.
  • Page 48 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide LOCK SCREEN If lock screen notification is enabled, you can check the mode you are using from device lock screen. ▪ ▪ UHF RFID Reader is on. Barcode Reader is on. Switch the mode by Pressing the Hot Key “Fast Switching Mode”.
  • Page 49 RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader To enable or disable the notification on lock screen, please access from: ▪ RK25 with Android Nougat App Drawer (All Applications) Settings Notifications Setting , and select whether to show notification or not. the lock screen ▪...

  • Page 50: Getting Started With Ezconfig

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED WITH EZCONFIG This chapter guides to the launch of and the user interface of EZConfig EZConfig IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Launch EZConfig ..............51 2.2 User Interface Overview ............53...

  • Page 51: Launch Ezconfig

    Getting Started with EZConfig LAUNCH EZCONFIG is an application which works with the UHF RFID Reader for reading UHF RFID tags. EZConfig Make sure that you install the UHF RFID Reader properly as describes in so that Install can work. EZConfig LAUNCH THE APP To launch the built-in application “...
  • Page 52 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide ▪ Detached: The UHF RFID Reader is properly installed. ▪ Attached: The UHF RFID Reader is successfully installed.

  • Page 53: User Interface Overview

    Getting Started with EZConfig USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW The user interface of is divided into three parts: main screen, option menu, and EZConfig more settings menu. ▪ ▪ ▪ Option Menu Mian Screen More Settings Menu...

  • Page 54: Mian Screen

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 2.2.1 MIAN SCREEN The functions listed on main menu are: EZConfig ▪ Device Information The information about the UHF RFID Reader. ▪ Power Information The battery power level, the pistol temperature, the temperature to trigger protection, and the power mode of the UHF RFID Reader.
  • Page 55 Getting Started with EZConfig ▪ Filter To allows RFID reader to accept various types of tag by EPC encoding scheme, and pick the target tags and bypass those beyond your criteria by “ ”. Pre Filter ▪ Scan Settings Settings for “Trigger Key”, “Power level”, “Preferences”, and “Data Output”.

  • Page 56: More Settings Menu

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 2.2.2 MORE SETTINGS MENU To open “ ”, please tap on the more button on the action bar: More Settings Menu Item Description Import To import the saved settings. Export To export the settings and saved it in the internal storage.

  • Page 57: Option Menu

    Please refer to for details. Option Menu Item Description Scan Test A page for scan testing. Factory Default To restore EZConfig to the default settings. Update Firmware To update the firmware of CipherLab UHF RFID Reader.

  • Page 58: Ezconfig Main Screen

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 3 EZCONFIG MAIN SCREEN This chapter introduce about the Main Screen of EZConfig IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Device Information ............... 59 3.2 Power Information ............... 60 3.3 Notification ................63 3.4 Filter ..................65...

  • Page 59: Device Information

    EZConfig Main Screen DEVICE INFORMATION “ ” shows the information about the UHF RFID Reader. Device Information Item Description Showing whether the UHF RFID Reader is properly connected Connect Status with the mobile computer. Serial Number Showing the serial number of the UHF RFID Reader. Region Showing the region.

  • Page 60: Power Information

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide POWER INFORMATION You can check the battery power and the temperature of the UHF RFID Reader on “ Power ” page. Information The items shown on “ ” page are: Power Information BATTERY Showing the battery power of the UHF RFID Reader.
  • Page 61 EZConfig Main Screen PISTOL TEMPERATURE PROTECT When the UHF RFID Reader reaches the temperature you set, the protection is triggered and the the speed of reading tags is decelerated. POWER MODE Select the power mode for the UHF RFID Reader.
  • Page 62 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide The options are: Item Description The mode that saves the battery power. Its speed of reading Power Save Mode multiple tags is 30% slower than “Normal Mode”, but it improves 7% operating time compared with “Normal Mode”.

  • Page 63: Notification

    EZConfig Main Screen NOTIFICATION On “ ” page, you can set the notification of good read, low battery, and Notification temperature: Item Description To enable or disable the LED indicator for low battery Low Battery LED notification which occurs when the UHF RFID Reader’s battery power level is 0%.
  • Page 64 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Once you enable “ ” and the temperature of your UHF RFID Reader Temperature Warning reaches the temperature limit ( ), the notification of high temperature will be displayed 65 ℃ on the status bar and the notification drawer.

  • Page 65: Filter

    EZConfig Main Screen FILTER The Flow Chart below is the procedure of scanning tags: Scan Flow Chart...

  • Page 66: Epc Encoding Scheme

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 3.4.1 EPC ENCODING SCHEME Select the (Electronic Product Code) to decide which kind of tags can Encoding Scheme be read. By tapping on the more button on the action bar, a menu is opened for checking all EPC...
  • Page 67 EZConfig Main Screen For more details about EPC scheme, please refer to: https://www.gs1.org/sites/default/files/docs/epc/GS1_EPC_TDS_i1_10.pdf...

  • Page 68: Pre Filter

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 3.4.2 PRE FILTER The UHF RFID reader accepts various types of tag. However, through the function “ ”, you can set the limits to regulate the type of tags to be read and bypass those tags Filter beyond your constraint.
  • Page 69 EZConfig Main Screen SCOPE OF ACTION By setting “ ” as “ ” or “ ”, you are now able to define the Filter Type Include EPC Exclude EPC restraint on your target tags. And at first, set “ ” to limit the field for tags to Scope of action be decoded.
  • Page 70 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide OFFSET & LENGTH After setting “ ” or “ ” as “ ”, you are able to set “ ” Include EPC Exclude EPC Filter Type Offset and “ ” for further restricting by dragging the sliders.
  • Page 71 EZConfig Main Screen If you set “ ” for “ ”, you have to set the range by specifying Pattern 1 Scope Scope of action and Pattern 2 (both in hexadecimal character) to limit the range to be decoded.

  • Page 72: Repeated Tags Ignored & Clear The Data Of Repeated Tags

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 3.4.3 REPEATED TAGS IGNORED & CLEAR THE DATA OF REPEATED TAGS “ ” is to avoid repeated reading of tags. By switching on “ Repeated Tags Ignored Repeated ”, once a tag is identified as having already been read, its data will not be Tags Ignored received by the UHF RFID Reader again.

  • Page 73: Scan Settings

    EZConfig Main Screen SCAN SETTINGS Depending on your need, select “ ” and the default mode for “ ”. And Power Level Trigger Key in “ ” and “ ”, you can set further configurations if needed. Preference Data Output 3.5.1 TRIGGER KEY DEFAULT MODE Set the default mode of “...
  • Page 74 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Select “ ” or “ ” for the reading mode when pressing the trigger once. Once Continuous Once Continuous “ ” is the mode which “ ” and “ ” are performed one after the other...

  • Page 75: Power Level

    EZConfig Main Screen 3.5.2 POWER LEVEL Select the power level for reading distance. The available power level varies according to your region. Frequence Region Power 902 - 928 EUROPE 865 - 868 TAIWAN 922 - 928 CHINA 920 - 924 New Zealand 920 - 926 Australia...
  • Page 76 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Frequence Region Power RUSSIA 865 - 868 INDIA 865 - 867 JAPAN 916 - 923 902 – 907 BRAZIL 915 - 928 Malaysia 919 - 923 Philippines 918 - 920 KOREA 917 - 923 Morocco 867.7 &...

  • Page 77: Perferences

    EZConfig Main Screen 3.5.3 PERFERENCES “ ” is configurable as the followings: Preferences...
  • Page 78 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide WORK MODE The options listed on menu differ based on your UHF RFID Reader edition. Work Mode Select from “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, Comprehensive mode Multi-tag mode User define 1 User define 2 “...
  • Page 79 EZConfig Main Screen Note: (1) “Multi-tag mode” is unavailable for Japan and European edition. (2) The UHF RFID Reader enters “Power Saving Mode” as the mobile computer suspends. RF LINK Depending on your UHF RFID Reader edition, the RF Link menu options may be slightly different.
  • Page 80 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide RF LINK FOR JAPAN & EUROPEAN EDITION For the UHF RFID Reader Japan and European edition, the available RF Link selections are , and PR_ASK Miller4 250KHz PR_ASK Miller2 250KHz PR_ASK FM0 250kHz Transmitter...
  • Page 81 EZConfig Main Screen SESSION 4 sessions are used for reading tags, and every session has 2 target states A and B. A tag is in state A if it is not read, and once it is read, its state flips from “A” to “B” and stops replying to readers.
  • Page 82 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Q VALUE 0-15 (two scenario: a. Fix Q , b. Dynamic Q value is effected by the number of tags from 0 to 15, and the tag population is based on 2^Qvalue. For example, if the tag quantity is 50, it is suggested to set the Q value as 6.
  • Page 83 EZConfig Main Screen FREQUENCY CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL FOR USA & EUROPE Tap to expand the region menu and scroll the drop-down menu to select your region. ▪ USA Edition ▪ European Edition...
  • Page 84 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide FREQUENCY CHANNEL FOR JAPAN Simply tick the checkboxes of the frequency to be read to narrow down the target tag range. This function is only available for Japan.

  • Page 85: Data Output

    EZConfig Main Screen 3.5.4 DATA OUTPUT allows users to set the way to output decoded data. Data Output Please note that are operative when Keyboard Emulation Inter-Character Delay Default is set as “ ”. Mode of Trigger Key Once...
  • Page 86 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide KEYBOARD EMULATION is to treat the decoded data as typed text and outputs it to the active Keyboard Emulation application on the mobile computer. Tick the checkbox to enable Keyboard Emulation On a web page or in an application, tap a text input field and press the trigger of the UHF RFID reader to read the tags, and the decoded data will be output to the text input field.
  • Page 87 EZConfig Main Screen INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
  • Page 88 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide PREFIX & SUFFIX “ ” is to affixes 0 to 20 characters to the left of the output data whereas “ ” is to Prefix Suffix affixes 0 to 20 characters to the right of the output data. Tap to open a character table for entering the prefix or suffix.
  • Page 89 EZConfig Main Screen Tap the button on the action bar to switch between the character table and keyboard input field. Tap to open the more menu, and you can save the input prefix/ suffix, or clear all the input characters.

  • Page 90: Ezconfig: More Settings

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 4 EZCONFIG: MORE SETTINGS This chapter gives the instruction about the functions on EZConfig More Settings Menu which delivers advanced settings including exporting and importing settings to/ from your device internal storage, setting password, enabling log, and the application version.

  • Page 91: Overview

    EZConfig: More Settings OVERVIEW Tap on the more button on the action bar to open “ ”: More Menu Item Description Import a .json file which contains EZConfig settings to apply the Import configuration. Export Export your EZConfig settings as a .json file. Security Set the password and the passwrod-protected features.

  • Page 92: Export & Import

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide EXPORT & IMPORT EXPORT By tapping on “ ”, you can export all your settings of to your device internal Export EZConfig storage (the default path is /storage/emulated/0 To expert your settings: Tap on “...
  • Page 93 EZConfig: More Settings IMPORT To import the settings, tap on the more button on the right side of the action bar then tap on “ ”. The “ ” page shows up, select the .json file that contains your Import Import settings to import.

  • Page 94: Security

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide SECURITY By setting your password, you can restrict other users of this mobile computer from changing certain configurations or accessing certain functions in EZConfig On “ ” page, enter and confirm a password (up to 32 characters), and check the Security items that will be protected by this password.
  • Page 95 EZConfig: More Settings Item Description Check All To check all the items to be protected by password. Clear All To clear the password and untick all the checked items. After setting the password, the “ ” menu changes: More Settings ▪...
  • Page 96 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide The selected items to be protected by the password and “ ” on more settings menu Security will become unavailable after logging out. ▪ ▪ ▪ Option Menu Mian Screen More Menu To access the protected functions, please log in with your password.
  • Page 97 EZConfig: More Settings Simply clear your password on “ ” page to disable the password protection function, Security or “ ” to restore all the settings of “ ”. Clear All Security...

  • Page 98: Log

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide With “ ” enabled, the daily log will be recorded and saved in /storage/emulated/0/CL_Settings/EZConfig...

  • Page 99: About

    EZConfig: More Settings ABOUT Tap on “ ” to show the version information of About EZConfig.

  • Page 100: Ezconfig: Option Menu

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 5 EZCONFIG: OPTION MENU contains a scan test page, the restoring settings function, and the EZConfig Option Menu firmware updating function. IN THIS CHAPTER Overview ................101 Test 5.2 Scan ................102 5.3 Factory Default ..............104...

  • Page 101: Overview

    EZConfig: Option Menu OVERVIEW To open , you can tap on the menu button or swipe from the leftmost side Option Meun of the screen to the right side. offers the following functions: Option Meun Item Description Scan Test A page for test scanning. Factory Default Reset all the EZConfig settings to factory default.

  • Page 102: Scan Test

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide SCAN TEST Tap “ ” in the option menu, and a page opens for test scanning. Scan Test By tapping on the more button on the action bar of the “ ” page to open the...
  • Page 103 EZConfig: Option Menu Enter the “ ” page, and then aim the RFID Antenna at the UHF RFID tag and pull the Scan Test trigger on the handle to read. The tag information will be shown on the “ ” page. Scan Test The following figures take RS35 UHF RFID Reader as example: Please refer to...

  • Page 104: Factory Default

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide FACTORY DEFAULT Tap on “ ” to restore the default settings. Confirm by tapping on “ ” in the Reset to Default pop-up window:...

  • Page 105: Update Firmware

    EZConfig: Option Menu UPDATE FIRMWARE To update the firmware, tap on “ ” and select the file from the internal Update Firmware storage for update. Please pay attention to the prerequisite as below for updating firmware: 1) The version of the selected firmware should not be the same with the current one. 2) The battery power level of the UHF RFID Reader should be over 3) The battery power level of the mobile computer should be over .
  • Page 106 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Please note that do not turn off the mobile computer or remove the UHF RFID Reader before completing updating firmware.

  • Page 107: Overview Of Ezedit

    Overview of EZEdit Chapter 6 OVERVIEW OF EZEDIT is an application to work with the UHF RFID Reader for reading from and writing onto EZEdit a Gen2 RFID tag. This chapter gives the introduction about EZEdit user interface. IN THIS CHAPTER Launch EZEdit ..............

  • Page 108: Launch Ezedit

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide LAUNCH EZEDIT , a built-in application to work with the UHF RFID Reader, allows user to check or EZEdit make changes to the 4 memory banks ( , and ) of the captured tags.

  • Page 109: User Interface Introduction

    Overview of EZEdit USER INTERFACE INTRODUCTION , tap on the more button on the action bar and the EZEdit Main Screen More reveals. Options Menu More Options Menu Main Screen...

  • Page 110: Main Screen

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 6.2.1 MAIN SCREEN The functions listed on are: Main Screen ▪ Inventory To check the captured tag information and perform functions on the selected read tag. ▪ Tag Detail To read/ write the 4 memory banks of the tag.

  • Page 111: More Option Menu

    Overview of EZEdit 6.2.2 MORE OPTION MENU , tap on the more button on the action bar to reveal EZEdit Main Screen More Options Menu The functions on are as below: More Options Menu Item Description Tick the checkbox to enable “Log” to save the daily log in /storage/emulated/0/CL_Settings/EZEZEdit About Show the version information of EZEdit.
  • Page 112 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide “ ” is to record the daily log of EZEdit. By ticking the checkbox to enable “ ”, the daily log will be saved in /storage/emulated/0/CL_Settings/EZEZEdit ABOUT “ ” shows the version information of...

  • Page 113: Ezedit: Inventory

    EZEdit: Inventory Chapter 7 EZEDIT: INVENTORY This chapter specifies the functions of “ ” Inventory IN THIS CHAPTER Overview ................114 Main Page ................115 More Menu ................. 121...

  • Page 114: Overview

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 7.1 OVERVIEW “ ” offers a convenient and rapid way to read, write, lock or unlock, and Inventory find out the position of the captured tags. On “ ” main page, tap on the more button on the action bar to reveal “...

  • Page 115: Main Page

    EZEdit: Inventory 7.2 MAIN PAGE The main page of delivers the following functions: Inventory Item Description A Gen2 RFID tag has 4 memory banks: Reserved memory, EPC memory, TID memory, and User memory. Memory Bank Tap to select EPC type or TID type to read. Unique Tags List the amount of the read tags.

  • Page 116: How To Read The Tags

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 7.2.1 HOW TO READ THE TAGS Before start to read the tags, please make sure: ▪ The UHF RFID Reader is correctly installed to the mobile computer. ▪ The UHF RFID Reader is on.

  • Page 117: Option Menu Of Read Tag

    EZEdit: Inventory 7.2.2 OPTION MENU OF READ TAG After reading tags on , you Inventory main page can tap on a read tag to open its Option Menu execute the functions: TAG INFORMATION To check the tag information, tap to open the read tag’s and select “...
  • Page 118 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide TAG DETAIL “ ” is for checking or modifying the designated tag. Tag Detail Form the read tags list on , tap on the read tag to be checked or Inventory main page modified to open its , and select “...
  • Page 119 EZEdit: Inventory TAG LOCATING You can acquire the position of the the read tags by “ ”. Tag Locating Designate a read tag from by tapping on it, and the screen will redirect Inventory main page to “ ” page. Tag Locating Refer to for how to detect the tag position.
  • Page 120 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide LOCK / UNLOCK “ ” is to lock or unlock the tag’s memory bank to restrict or allow others to Lock / UnLock reconfigure this tag. Tap on the read tag listed on to reveal the read tag’s...

  • Page 121: More Menu

    EZEdit: Inventory 7.3 MORE MENU To open , please tap on the more button on the action bar in Inventory More Menu main page. Inventory...

  • Page 122: Trigger Key

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 7.3.1 TRIGGER KEY Tap on “ ” on the more menu to select the reading mode actuated by pressing the Trigger Key trigger key: Item Description Repeatedly perform “Once” and “Continues” one after the other.

  • Page 123: Reset Count

    EZEdit: Inventory 7.3.2 RESET COUNT will clear the tags you just captured. Reset Count...

  • Page 124: Save

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 7.3.3 SAVE Save the record of the read tags on “ ” page as a .csv file. Please choose your Inventory destination on the device internal storage.

  • Page 125: Ezedit: Tag Detail

    EZEdit: Tag Detail Chapter 8 EZEDIT: TAG DETAIL This chapter specifies how to check or modify the 4 memory banks ( bank, bank, bank, & bank). Reserved User IN THIS CHAPTER 8.1 Introduction ................ 126 8.2 EPC ..................127 8.3 TID ..................131 8.4 Reserved ................

  • Page 126: Introduction

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide INTRODUCTION “ ” page allows user to check or modify the 4 memory banks ( bank, bank, Tag Detail bank, & bank). Reserved User The function “ ” on “ ” action bar is for clearing the read tag information...

  • Page 127: Epc

    EZEdit: Tag Detail (Electronic Product Code) bank is for storing the tag’s universal identifier which contains a GS1 company identifier, a product identifier, and a unique serial number. This universal identifier is used to the object which the tag is affixed to. ALLOW WRITING TAG By checking “...

  • Page 128: Read

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 8.2.1 READ On “ ” tab page of , tap on “ ” button to read the tag, and “ Tag Detail GET EPC EPC Binary ” of the read tag is shown: Encoding (HEX) “...

  • Page 129: Write

    EZEdit: Tag Detail 8.2.2 WRITE To change the information and write onto the tag, please: Step 1. or tap on “ ” Designate a read tag from Inventory GET EPC button on “ ” page to obtain the information of the Tag Detail tag you would like to write on.
  • Page 130 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 3. Input the information in the field to be modifed, and then tap on “ ”. WRITE Step 4. Enter the and tap on “ ” to write the changed information onto the tag.

  • Page 131: Tid

    EZEdit: Tag Detail ) memory bank is where the tag’s unique manufacturer identity Tag Identification number is stored. is perma-locked when the tag is produced, and its unique tag ID number is for a reader to identify. To read the TID bank, you may and enter tag page designate a read tag from Inventory...
  • Page 132 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide ▪ TID Binary Encoding (HEX) , which is not tampered, is TID numbers in hexadecimal TID Binary Encoding (HEX) format. It interprets the tag type, its vendor, and even the serial number specified by its vendor.

  • Page 133: Reserved

    EZEdit: Tag Detail RESERVED is a memory bank which is embedded with two 32-bit value passwords, Reserved Kill , for preventing modification of the tag memory. Both Password Access Password passwords are pre-encoded with zeros in hexadecimal format.

  • Page 134: Read

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 8.4.1 READ and then enter “ ” tab page, Designate a read tag from Inventory RESERVED On “ ” tab page, tap on “ ” to retrieve the tag’s information: RESERVED GET EPC After successfully retrieving the EPC Binary Encoding , you can further fetch the “...
  • Page 135 EZEdit: Tag Detail Tap to select “ ”, or “ ”, or “ ” to read. Step 1. Kill Password Access Password User-defined Enter the and tap on “ ”. The bank data is successfully read Step 2. access password with a hint message “...

  • Page 136: Access Password

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 8.4.2 ACCESS PASSWORD , represented in 32-bit (8 hex characters), is stored in the reserved bank of Access Password the tag memory, and it is used for preventing others from changing lock or unlock status of the memory banks.

  • Page 137: Kill Password

    EZEdit: Tag Detail 8.4.3 KILL PASSWORD 00000000 ( , which is in hexadecimal format) by default, is used to deactivate Kill Password the tag permanently and irrevocably. However, a tag with its kill password remains as default (00000000) is unable to executed the kill operation till a non-zero kill password (8 hex characters) is assigned.

  • Page 138: User-Defined

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 8.4.4 USER-DEFINED Depending on the tag type, except of a 32-bit value Access password and a 32-bit value Kill password, there might be the additional free memory space inside the memory Reserved bank of a tag. For this kind of tags, the user data field in its...

  • Page 139: Write

    EZEdit: Tag Detail 8.4.5 WRITE To change the data: Kill Password Access Password User-defined and then enter “ ” tab page, Step 1. Designate a read tag from Inventory RESERVED on “ ” tab page, tap on “ ” to read the tag whose RESERVED GET EPC Kill...
  • Page 140 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Tap on “ ”. Step 3. WRITE Confirm by entering the original access password and tap “ ” to proceed. A hint Step 4. message “ ” appears to indicate data changing is completed.

  • Page 141: User

    EZEdit: Tag Detail USER Some Gen2 tags provide “ ” bank which is the User extended memory for storing more information defined by the user, and the user memory size differs depending on the tag type. 8.5.1 READ To access a tag’s “ ”...
  • Page 142 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Please note that the tag’s is required for acquiring the user data stored in Access Password memory bank. User ▪ ▪ Untick the checkbox “Default Input the original access access password” to manually password (not the one you are input the access password.

  • Page 143: Write

    EZEdit: Tag Detail 8.5.2 WRITE To write additional information onto the tag’s User memory bank: and then enter “ ” tab Step 1. Designate a read tag from Inventory USER page On “ ” tab page of “ ”, tap on “ ”...
  • Page 144 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 3. Input the information you would like to write in the field to be modified, and then tap on “ ”. WRITE ▪ Read / Write Offset (Words) The start address of the memory bank. Offset is measured in “word”...

  • Page 145: Ezedit: Tag Locating, Lock, & Unlock

    EZEdit: Tag Locating, Lock, & UnLock Chapter 9 EZEDIT: TAG LOCATING, LOCK, & UNLOCK This chapter introduce how to find your target tag, and how to lock/unlock a Gen2 tag. IN THIS CHAPTER 9.1 Tag Locating ................ 146 9.2 Lock/ Unlock ............... 148...

  • Page 146: Tag Locating

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide TAG LOCATING “ ” helps user to find out where a specific tag is. Tag Locating The functions on “ ” are: Tag Locating Item Description To clear the read tag information displayed on “Tag RESET Locating”.
  • Page 147 EZEdit: Tag Locating, Lock, & UnLock To discover the tag’s position: Step 1. Manually input the of the target tag, or EPC Binary Encoding (HEX) designate a read tag from Inventory Step 2. Keep pressing the trigger and move your position to detect the tag signal. The chart interprets the signal strength values of the target tag.

  • Page 148: Lock/ Unlock

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide LOCK/ UNLOCK A Gen2 tag is in “ ” state with its as the default setting, Secured access password 00000000 while it is in “ ” state with an assigned non-zero access password. Tags is...
  • Page 149 EZEdit: Tag Locating, Lock, & UnLock Step 2. Select the memory bank you’d like to demanded from the drop-down menu. Memory Bank Description Lock: “Kill Password” is readable and writable if the entered access password is verified. Kill Password Unlock: “Kill Password”...
  • Page 150 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 3. Tap on the button “ ” or “ ”, and enter the LOCK UNLOCK access password to continue locking or unlocking the memory bank. Step 4. A hint message “ ” shows up to indicate completing locking or unlocking Operation success the target memory bank.

  • Page 151: Ezedit: Authenticate Tag

    EZEdit: Authenticate Tag Chapter 10 EZEDIT: AUTHENTICATE TAG This chapter is about the functions for NXP UCODE DNA. IN THIS CHAPTER 10.1 Introduction ..............152 10.2 Setting Encryption Key for UCODE DNA Chip ....152 10.3 Authenticate & Modify the UCODE DNA Chip ....159...

  • Page 152: Introduction

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 10.1 INTRODUCTION “ ” is only for chips which employs AES encryption Authenticate Tag NXP UCODE DNA protection for cryptographic communication. 10.2 SETTING ENCRYPTION KEY FOR UCODE DNA CHIP Please go through the following steps to set a...

  • Page 153: Authenticate Key

    EZEdit: Authenticate Tag 10.2.1 AUTHENTICATE KEY “ ” is to set a encryption key for Authenticate Key cryptographic authentication purpose. Assigning Data is irreversible. Once “ Encryption Key Data Encryption ” is written onto the UCODE DNA tag and Key (HEX) successfully actived, it is unchangeable forever.
  • Page 154 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide A pop-up dialogue " ” appears for entering the Step 3. Write Encryption Key access of this tag. Enter the access password and tap “ ” to password UCODE DNA continue writing the Data Encryption Key ▪...

  • Page 155: Authenticate Verification

    EZEdit: Authenticate Tag 10.2.2 AUTHENTICATE VERIFICATION After finishing the setting of , you can perform cryptographic Authenticate Key authentication communication between the UHF RFID Reader and this UCODE DNA tag by generating a random “ ” to send to the tag which will response. Authenticate Message Step 1.
  • Page 156 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 3. tag will feed back the UHF RFID Reader with a “ ” which UCODE DNA Response Message is the same with the “ ” the reader just sent. Authenticate Message Step 4.

  • Page 157: Untraceable Option

    EZEdit: Authenticate Tag 10.2.3 UNTRACEABLE OPTION “ ” is to set Untraceable Option what can be read by the readers other than the authentic ones. Step 1. Enter the tag’s in the “ ” field. access password Password Step 2. Select the data to be concealed or revealed from the drop-dowm menu of EPC Memory , and...
  • Page 158 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 3. Tap on “ ” and a hint message “ ” appears to indicate that applying APPLY Operation success successfully.

  • Page 159: Authenticate & Modify The Ucode Dna Chip

    EZEdit: Authenticate Tag 10.3 AUTHENTICATE & MODIFY THE UCODE DNA CHIP Directly enter the “ ” or “ ” page, you can Authenticate Verification Untraceable Option perform the below functions for the UCODE DNA tag with the encryption key assigned. 10.3.1 AUTHENTICATE VERIFICATION To authenticate whether a UCODE DNA tag is genuine or not, you can send a message authentication code from the UHF RFID Reader to this UCODE DNA tag.
  • Page 160 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Step 1. Manually input EPC number of the UCODE DNA tag to be authenticated in field, EPC Binary Encoding (HEX) and the encryption key into Data Encryption Key (HEX) field. Step 2. Top on “...
  • Page 161 EZEdit: Authenticate Tag Step 3. A matched string from the ▪ ▪ Authenticated Unauthenticated genuine UCODE DNA tag is received by the UHF RFID Reader while no feedback string is obtained if the tag to be authenticated is counterfeit. Please note that incorrect encryption key results in obtaining different feedback string. Incorrect encryption key The feedback string is different from the Authenticate Message.

  • Page 162: Untraceable Option

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide 10.3.2 UNTRACEABLE OPTION To access and change the data of the hidden memory banks of a UCODE DNA tag, the UHF RFID Reader needs to get the authorization with the access password of this tag beforehand.
  • Page 163 EZEdit: Authenticate Tag Step 3. Tap on “ ”, and the modification is accomplished with a hint message “ APPLY Operation ” appears. success MORE MENU Tap on the more button on the action bar to open the Untraceable Option More Menu...
  • Page 164 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide Through , you can import or export the record of the Untraceable Option More Menu UCODE DNA from/to the internal storage of the mobile computer. Note: The record is saved as a .bin file.

  • Page 165: Specification

    SPECIFICATION RK25 UHF RFID READER PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimension RK25 UHF RFID Reader: 152.4 mm x 85.3 mm x 158.8 mm RK25 UHF RFID Reader with RK25 Mobile Computer: 181.4 mm x 85.3 mm x 162.9 mm Weight RK25 UHF RFID Reader: 353.4 g RK25 UHF RFID Reader with RK25 Mobile Computer: 632.7 g...
  • Page 166 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide RFID PERFORMANCE Standard EPC Class1 Gen2 V2 RF Module Impinj R2000 high performance UHF RFID chipset solution Antenna Circularly Polarized Max Data Rate 700+ tags/sec Nominal Read Range 8+ m (26+ ft) Frequency Range...
  • Page 167 Specification USER ENVIRONMENT Drop 1.2M (with RK25 Mobile Computer) Operating Temp. -20°C to 50°C / 4°F to 122°F Storage Temp. -30°C to 70°C / -22°F to 158°F Sealing IP54 Charging time Full charged time: Approximate 6hrs. (charge with RK25 data terminal) Air discharge: ±15kV...

  • Page 168: Rs355 Uhf Rfid Reader

    CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide RS355 UHF RFID READER PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimension RS35 UHF RFID Reader: 156.2 mm x 92.8 mm x 186.3 mm RS355 UHF RFID Reader with RS35 Mobile Computer: 199.4 mm x 92.8 mm x 186.3 mm...
  • Page 169 Specification RFID PERFORMANCE Standard EPC Class1 Gen2 V2 RF Module Impinj R2000 high performance UHF RFID chipset solution Antenna Circularly Polarized Max Data Rate 700+ tags/sec Max Output Power 1 W, 30 dBm (26 steps) Nominal Read Range 8+ m (26+ ft) `Frequency Range US: 902~928 MHz EU: 865~868 MHz...
  • Page 170 CipherLab UHF RFID Reader User Guide USER ENVIRONMENT Drop 1.2M (with RS35 Mobile Computer) Operating Temp. -10°C to 50°C / 14°F to 122°F Storage Temp. -20°C to 60°C / -4°F to 140°F Sealing IP54 Charging time Full charged time approximate 6 hrs (charge with RS35 data terminal) Air discharge: ±15kV...

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