Technology Solutions 2166 User Manual

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USER GUIDE:
2166 BLUETOOTH
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UHF RFID READER
www.tsl.com
Design • Development • Manufacture

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE: 2166 BLUETOOTH ® UHF RFID READER www.tsl.com Design • Development • Manufacture...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of ® such marks by Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT Introduction Parts of the 2166 UHF Reader Technical Specifications Using the 2166 UHF Reader Removing/Installing the Battery Charging and USB Connection Button Operation Reading Transponders Status LEDs Connections USB Connection Bluetooth wireless technology connection ® Comparison of Bluetooth Operating Modes ®...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 2166 UHF Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand alone or paired with a Bluetooth ® wireless technology enabled host device. It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders.
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    INTRODUCTION www.tsl.com 2166 SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *These specifications only apply to TSL 2166 Readers with serial numbers higher than 7000. Physical and Environmental Characteristics Field: 110-degree forward facing (approx.) Dimensions: 178.7 x 107.3 x 173.1 mm (LxWxH). measured from front of device.
  • Page 6: Using The 2166 Uhf Reader

    Remove the ‘Battery Cover’ using the finger holes and then pull on the ‘Battery Pull Tab’ to slide the battery out ‘Battery Pull Tab’ Battery Cover Figure 2: Battery Removal Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 7 To install the battery, first orientate the battery so that the electrical contacts on the battery line up with the contacts inside the 2166 battery cavity. Slide the battery into the battery cavity, then replace the Battery Cover. Make sure that the ‘Battery Pull Tab’...
  • Page 8 Locate ‘Battery Cover Screw’ Lightly rotate the ‘Battery Cover Screw’ clockwise until the padlock symbol meets the arrow. Do not over- tighten or you will risk damaging the seal. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 9: Charging And Usb Connection

    Kit includes the dock, a power supply unit and a Mini USB cable. A separately purchased IEC mains cable is also required. The Mini USB cable and power cable are inserted into the 2166 Docking Station in the orientation shown below.
  • Page 10: Button Operation

    BUTTON OPERATION The 2166 UHF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action which can be initiated by different button clicks: By default, the Primary action scans for UHF transponders, whilst the Secondary action initiates the barcode scanner (Barcode scanning is only available with the 2D Imager Antenna variant). Which operation is performed depends on the way in which the button is pressed.
  • Page 11: Reading Transponders

    RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 2166 UHF Reader. The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, and the number of transponders in the field.
  • Page 12: Status Leds

    Off - The reader is not awake Flashing - Reader is awake but there is no connection On - Reader is awake and connected to a host Figure 7: Location of Status LEDs Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 13: Connections

    USB. ● If the 2166 UHF RFID READER is placed into the charge cradle whilst a device is attached to the ePop-Loq, the USB data connection will be disconnected, and both the 2166 and the attached device will charge. ePop-Loq provides USB data and ®...
  • Page 14 ® ensure the mode required is correctly configured. ● Charge-Only mode: Both the 2166 UHF Reader and the mounted device will be charged when docked in the charging cradle, but will never use the USB data connection. ● Charge-and-Data mode: Compatible devices will use the USB data connection when not in the charging cradle.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Connection

    Handheld UHF RFID Reader is compatible with many other Bluetooth wireless ® ® technology enabled host devices running Android, Windows CE, Windows Mobile 5/6.1/6.5 or Windows 10/8/7/ Vista/XP. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 16: Comparison Of Bluetooth ® Operating Modes

    All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-Card is fitted. SD-card is fitted. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 17: Changing The Bluetooth ® Operating Mode

    Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. ● The driver should install automatically (*) ● The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn arrived”) Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 18 The serial number of the UHF Reader ● The Firmware version of the UHF Reader ● The step at which the procedure failed ● A description of the fault that occurred Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 19: Setting Up A Bluetooth ® Connection With An Apple Product

    SETTING UP A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT ® Awaken the 2166 UHF Reader by squeezing the trigger, which is confirmed by the flashing of the blue LED. To pair with your iOS device, navigate to the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 20 Pair with TSL Bluetooth Device ® In the list of Bluetooth ® devices, the 2166 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number (2166-xxxxxx). Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader. iPad ® iPod ®...
  • Page 21 Explorer app. Press the + sign presented in the top right corner of the Select Reader section/screen. iPad iPod / iPhone ® ® ® Figure 16: No devices are available Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 22 ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.com This will open a ‘Select An Accessory’ dialog box. There may be a small delay in loading available readers. Once the available readers have loaded select the 2166 UHF reader. iPad ® iPod / iPhone ®...
  • Page 23 Write’, ‘Commands’ and ‘Find a Tag’ features can now be explored. To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 2166 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth connection if the reader is not to be used for a significant period ®...
  • Page 24: Embedded Sd Card

    ‘.iv’ will use the modified output power. The Auto Run file can be manually created on the card before it is inserted into the 2166 or the ASCII 2 command Write Command to Auto Run File ‘.wa’ can be used. The Read Auto Run File ‘.ra’ can be used to read back the contents of the Auto Run file or delete the file from the card.
  • Page 25 DT: 2013-11-18T09:19:22 EV: Sleep DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42 EV: Wake up DT: 2013-11-18T10:07:42 EV: Connected USB CS: .al –dlon CS: .iv LCMD 000000 -qss0 –qta EP: 330DE29525C0210005F5F8F2 EP: 221001500000000000000027 Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 26: Software Development

    SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT To make full use of the functionality of the 2166 UHF Reader, a customised software application will be required. The new 2166 Bluetooth UHF RFID reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol for faster and easier ® application development. This sophisticated parameterised ASCII protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    For trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 2166 UHF Reader: ● Protect the 2166 UHF Reader from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heat sources.
  • Page 28: Regulatory Information

    Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product is kept as far as possible from the user body or the device is set to a lower output power if such function is available. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 29: Canadian Warning Statements

    être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l’utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 30: Battery Information

    There are limits on how long a battery can operate or be in storage before replacement is required. The life cycle of a battery can be affected by factors such as heat, cold, harsh environments and impacts or drops. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 31: Health And Safety Recommendations

    Power Supply Use only TSL -approved cradles, chargers and power supplies with the 2166 UHF Reader. Use of an alternative ® power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device, void the warranty for the product and may be dangerous.
  • Page 32: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    ® any software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by TSL during manufacture of the Product. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 33 TSL ® from any claim arising from any loss suffered by any third party. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2166 UHF Reader User Guide V2.00...
  • Page 34: About

    100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit www.hidglobal.com. Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd reserves the right to change its products, specifications and services at any time without notice. Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd...

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