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DUR 120 USB DUR 120 ETHERNET Desktop UHF RFID reader User Guide Ver. 1.3 04/2016 TSS COMPANY s.r.o., Pod Rovnicami 41, 84104 Bratislava, Slovakia web: www.tsscompany.eu email: info@tsscompany.eu...
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1 Introduction The desktop UHF RFID reader DUR 120 allows solution developers to use applications that require desktop reading and writing of EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 tags. The DUR 120 reader is controlled by and powered from a host PC or laptop through a USB interface. In case of DUR 120 ETHERNET the ethernet interface can be used for communication purpose.
5 Technical specifications DUR 120 USB: Frequency Band: 865 ÷ 868 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Number Of Channels: 4 (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) RF Power Output – e.r.p.: max. 14 dBm Modulation: DSB-ASK...
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DUR 120 ETHERNET: Frequency Band: 865 ÷ 868 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Number Of Channels: 4 (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) RF Power Output – e.r.p.: max. 14 dBm Modulation: DSB-ASK Antenna Gain: 5 dBic Antenna Polarization: Integrated circular polarized antenna Air Interface Protocol:...
6 TSSTagger The user interface of TSSTagger is split into five sections, or tabs: Inventory Tab: This is the main tab of the application used to connect and disconnect the reader and to start and stop the HID emulation. This tab also contains the inventory list where EPC numbers are stored.
Inventory Tab a. Connect reader: This button serves to connect and disconnect the reader. To ensure the reader will connect properly, the user should wait until Windows USB drivers have properly installed (this can be confirmed in the lower right corner of the screen in the Windows task bar notification area).
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b. Clear inventory list: This button clears the inventory list. c. Inventory list: This is where read counts of tags and EPC numbers are listed, sorted by time stamp. The maximum number of tags to be displayed in the inventory list can be set in the “Settings Tab”.
Read/Write Tab a. Tag selection: These radio buttons allow the user to select between working with the first tag responding to the reader and the tag specified by the EPC number.
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b. Memory Bank Selection: Read and Write operations take place in one of the four memory banks (RESERVED, EPC, TID, USER). This combo box selects the memory bank to be used. c. Read Section: This section is used to read data from one of the four memory banks of the tag. The read operation is specified by an address (a decimal number representing the word starting address) and length (a decimal number representing the word count to be read).
Kill/Lock Tab a. Tag selection: These radio buttons allow the user to select between working with the first tag responding to the reader and the tag specified by the EPC number.
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b. Access Password: If the tag is password protected, it is necessary to check the Use Access password and enter the password into the access password field. c. Write Kill/Access Password: These fields are used to write the kill or access passwords. d.
EPC Tab a. Tag selection: These radio buttons allow the user to select between working with the first tag responding to the reader and the tag specified by the EPC number.
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b. EPC Edit: After the “Read EPC” button is clicked, this field shows the tag’s EPC number. After editing, the new EPC number can be written to the tag by pressing the “Write EPC” button. The EPC number can be edited in the Write section as well, but the PC number is not automatically calculated.
Reader Settings RF Transmitter Power (a) Here you can set the RF Transmitter power output to values from 0 to 14 dBm. Higher values translate to longer reading distances, but also higher possibility of reading other tags in the proximity. Inventory Inventory (b) The inventory size defines the maximum number of EPC numbers listed in the inventory list.
In case of any problems, the automatic COM port selection can be overridden, enabling the user to choose from the list of available devices manually. If there is more than one TSS Company Reader connected to the computer, please select the COM Port manually.
Device Search (j) This section is used to search for devices connected to network. When device is found a MAC address appears on found devices list. These devices can be configured in the “Device Network Settings” section. Found Devices List (k) List of found devices identified by MAC Address.
Device Network Settings (q) After selecting device in “Found Devices” list selected device configuration is displayed in this section Device MAC (s) This field shows the selected device MAC Address. Configure IPv4 Address (t) This field is used to change the reader IP address. Subnet Mask (u) This field is used to change the device Subnet Mask.
7 TSSUpdater Installation Extract the contents of TSSUpdater.zip into the program directory. Double-click vcredist_x86.exe to begin the setup of Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Redistributable software package The setup program guides you through the installation. Wait until Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Redistributable software package has been successfully installed.
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(Optional) If you want to update the firmware of mURM module in other device than HUR120, DUR120, or mURM Evaluation Board, please select the device from combo box menu. Click the Update firmware button. The firmware file selection dialog will appear.
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Select the desired firmware file and click Open. The Update firmware dialog will appear. Click OK in Update firmware dialog. The firmware update process will start shortly.
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Wait until the “Firmware update Successful” message appears in the status bar.
Troubleshooting System Error This error can occur if one of the required DLLs is missing from the program directory, or when the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable software package is not installed. Extract the contents of TSSUpdater.zip into the program directory and install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable software package.
9 Revision History Version Date Description 1.7.2014 Initial version 13.8.2014 Added TSSUpdater 4.10.2015 Added DUR 120 ETHERNET 20.4.2016 Added some default configurations of DUR 120 ETHERNET Disposal of the product Do not dispose of the product in municipal or household waste. Please check your local regulations for proper disposal and/or recycling of electronic products.
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