Page 1 CS710S RFID Sled Handheld Reader User Manual Version 2.0 2023 October 4 CSL: The One-Stop-Shop for RFID Solutions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Contents Contents CONTENTS ..................2 RELEASE NOTES ................6 REGULATORY REGIONS ..............7 FCC S IC S ............8 TATEMENT AND TATEMENT CE .................. 9 UROPEAN OFCA ................
Page 3 Charging CS710S via its USB Port ...................... 33 5.9.2 Charging CS710S using a charging cradle CS108D ................35 5.9.3 Taking the battery inside CS710S out and charge it using an external charger CS108C ....36 5.10 ..............37 ATTERY EVEL NDICATION 5.11...
Page 4 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.8 Save as Text File and/or Send to Cloud ...................161 6.4.9 Share with Other Applications on Phone ..................162 6.4.10 RFID Read and Write memory banks ....................164 6.4.11...
Page 5 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 APPENDIX I – MODELS & REGULATORY REGIONS ......234 APPENDIX J – CRC TABLE/COMPUTE CODES........235 APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........... 238 Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 6: Release Notes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Release Notes Dates Release Description 2023 01 11 Initial Release 2023 10 04 Updated with UI of new Apps Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 7: Regulatory Regions
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Regulatory Regions CS710S is offered as various models, using the format of CS710S-N where N is of various values, each covering one or more different regulatory regions. For example, CS710S-2 covers the regulatory region of FCC, which includes USA, Canada, Mexico and other Latin America Countries that use the FCC frequency range.
Page 8: Fcc Statement And Ic Statement
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Some regulatory regions require the CS710S User Manual to contain some statement. Here are those statements. FCC Statement and IC Statement FCC STATEMENT 1. 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.
Page 9: European Ce
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 IC Notice to Canadian Users This device complies with industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 10: Australia As
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Australia AS Australia Government requires the frequency of operation to be limited to within the frequency band allocated in Hong Kong: 920-926 MHz. New Zealand NZ New Zealand Government requires the frequency of operation to be limited to within the frequency band allocated in Hong Kong: 920-928 MHz.
Page 11: Introduction
Below photo shows the smart phone and CS710S working together during operation: Note: The Smart phone App directly searches and pairs with CS710S. There is no need to first pair with the CS710S via the normal Bluetooth Device connection page of the OS. Therefore, install the App on your smart device first and then search and connect the CS710S from inside the App.
Page 12 Linux Operating System: The CS710S can also be controlled via its USB connection by a PC (tethered). In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on the PC.
Page 13 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 In summary, the following, are the various host platforms and connection combinations. Note that all of them require Bluetooth 5.x Host Platform Interface Physical Media Protocol of Host Platform Apple iPhone Bluetooth 5.x...
Page 14 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Linux PC or Laptop or Tablet Bluetooth 5.x with Bluetooth 5.x Windows PC or Laptop USB cable Linux PC or Laptop USB cable Android Phone with OTG...
Page 15: Product Packaging
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Product Packaging 4.2.1 Package Contents The reader package contains 5 items: CS710S: Sled Handheld RFID Reader CS710S USBC to USBC Cable: USB cable, USB Type C, 1 pc...
Page 16: Product Specifications
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Product Specifications Figure 4-1 CS710S Reader Features:  – ISO 18000-6C EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including dense reader mode ...
Page 17 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Specifications: Length: 16.1 cm (6.3”); Width: 9.0 cm (3.5”); Physical Characteristics: Height: 16.1 cm (6.3”); Weight: 650 grams (22.9oz) Weight includes battery Operating Temp: -20 C to 50...
Page 18 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 depending on country legislation and may change without notice Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 19: Product Accessories
There are 4 accessories for the CS710S RFID sled handheld reader: 1) CS108B Spare Battery Each CS710S comes with 1 battery in the product shipment box. Additional batteries are available for purchase. P/N: CS710SB 2) CS710S USBC to USBC Cable Each CS710S comes with 1 cable in the product shipment box.
Page 21: Software Sdk
7) Swift for iOS 8) CocoaPods for iOS *Wedge application is a background application that controls the CS710S via Bluetooth 5.x to read RFID tag or barcode and then transparently insert that into the keyboard input buffer of another active application. The tag or barcode then appears as if entered by keyboard into that other active application.
Page 22: Getting Started
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Getting Started Introduction This chapter explains how to set up CS710S for the first time. Unpacking Open the box, removing all protective plastic bags and save the shipping container for later storage or shipment.
Page 23: Features
The CSL CS710S RFID sled handheld Reader is an EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 compliant product. Below is the front view of the CS710S reader. The 2D barcode module is located at the top. The RFID reader module is in the front, with a forward facing embedded patch antenna..
Page 24 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Below is the left side view of the CS710S reader. There are 5 LEDs on this side, from left to right, respectively: 1) RFID Power On...
Page 25 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Below is a view of the right side of the CS710S reader. There are 2 combination button/LED on this side. The right button/LED is for the main power and the LED lights up...
Page 26 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Below is the rear view of the CS710S reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect the CS710S to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS710S.
Page 27 PC, Laptop, Tablet, Android Phone, Android Pad For USB connection to older PC and Laptop with lower USB port power, it is best to connect CS710S reader via a powered USB C Hub to the PC/Laptop. Older PC, Laptop with lower USB...
Page 28: Setting Up Cs710S
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Setting up CS710S To use the CS710S for the first time, carry out the steps described in the following sections. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 29: Installing The Battery
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Installing the battery To install the battery, Rotate the two silver latches at the back of the top cover. Slide back the cover. Install the battery by inserting the front battery teeth in the corresponding slots at the front of the battery compartment and aligning the copper connectors at the bottom right section of the battery with its counter-connectors.
Page 31: Removing The Battery
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Removing the battery Rotate fully backwards the two silver latches at the back of the top cover. Slide back the cover. Press down on the blue locking mechanism at the back to pop out the battery.
Page 32: Bluetooth Pairing With Mobile Devices
With the Bluetooth LED flashing, you can search, discover and connect the CS710S to the CSL Demo App or customer written app. NOTE that you can only connect to the CS710S via the CSL Demo App or customer written application.
Page 33: Charging Cs710S
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Charging CS710S 5.9.1 Charging CS710S via its USB Port The CS710S can be directly charged by inserting the USB C cable and connecting that to a USB C USB PD charger: USB C Charger or USB Charging...
Page 34 The purpose of this is to protect the battery. 7) Note that when you are plugging in USB and charging the CS710S, if you connect to the CS710S at that moment via Bluetooth or USB, the battery level is NOT relevant. Battery level is only relevant IF CS710S IS NOT PLUGGED IN at its USB port.
Page 35: Charging Cs710S Using A Charging Cradle Cs108D
Charging CS710S using a charging cradle CS108D A charging cradle is available where one can simply put the CS710S on top of it to charge. The CS108D charging cradle has a protective mechanism for deeply depleted battery. If the battery is fully depleted, when you first mount the CS710S, the green charging light will be very dim.
Page 36: Taking The Battery Inside Cs710S Out And Charge It Using An External Charger Cs108C
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 5.9.3 Taking the battery inside CS710S out and charge it using an external charger CS108C For intensive operations, one can purchase the optional CS108C external charger. With this charger, you can charge 2 CS108B batteries simultaneously: The green charging LED will light up when you plug in the battery, and will turn off when charging is done.
Page 37: Battery Level Indication
Battery level is displayed in our Android or iPhone demo apps as either absolute value or %. When you connect to CS710S via Bluetooth, the demo app will display the battery level. You can configure it to either be in absolute value in unit of Volt, or in %.
Page 38: Downloading Applications
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 5.11 Downloading Applications To download the C# Demo application software for iPhone, please go to the Apple App Store and search for “CS710S rfid reader”. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 39 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 To download the C# Android App, please go to Google Play to download: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 40 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 To download Android Java App, please go to Google Play to download. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 41 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 “Downloads and Support” For Linux and Windows App, please go to www.convergence.com.hk then “CS710S Sled Handheld” to download the respective software and documentation. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 42: Downloading Application Software Source Codes (Sdk)
Downloads & Support section of www.convergence.com.hk and then choose the reader CS710S Sled Handheld. There you can download all the source codes, reference manuals and other information for use. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 43: Trigger Button Vs Touch Screen Usage
RFID inventory or barcode scanning will stop. If you do not use the Trigger, you can use the Start/Stop button on the CSL Demo App via the LCD touch screen of your smart device. When you press the Start button, the CSL Demo App will start continuous RFID inventory or barcode reading.
Page 44: Software Sdk
For Windows and Linux, you can download the Linux and Windows 10 App, installer and source codes from www.convergence.com.hk All of the above source codes are now also available from Github. The CSL Github link is: https://github.com/cslrfid https://cslrfid.github.io/ Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 45 Microsoft Windows Demo App using USB, the Microsoft Windows 10/11 Wedge* Demo App using Bluetooth. *Wedge application is a background application that controls the CS710S via Bluetooth to read RFID tag or barcode and then transparently insert that into the keyboard input buffer of another...
Page 46 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 active application. The tag or barcode then appears as if entered by keyboard into that other active application. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 47: Software Sdk Download
The API is from a document: CS710S Handheld Sled RFID Reader Bluetooth and USB Byte Stream API Specifications An example of its filename is as follows, note the version and date stamp at the end of the file name: CS710S Handheld Sled RFID Reader Bluetooth and USB Byte Stream API Specifications V0.102 2023 07 31.pdf...
Page 48: Demo Java Software For Android Via Bluetooth
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 DEMO JAVA SOFTWARE FOR ANDROID VIA Bluetooth 5.x 6.3.1 Installing the Demo Android Java Software There are many ways to install the Demo Android Java App: 1) Install directly from Google Play 2) Download the APK from Convergence website and install.
Page 50 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.1.2 Download APK from CSL website Download the APK from Convergence website. Save the .apk file to the Download folder. You can directly download that to your Android phone as long as your Android phone is connected to the Internet.
Page 51 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select and press the APK and start the installation process: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 52 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Once installed, start the App and you should see the following: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 53: Starting The Android Java Demo Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.2 Starting the Android Java Demo Software The CS710S Android Java Demo App icon should appear on your Android device screen as “CS710S Java” Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 54 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Open the Android Java Demo App and you should see the following screen: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 55: Searching And Connecting To (Pairing With) The Cs710S
To start searching and connecting to (pairing with) a CS710S nearby, press the Connect button at the bottom of the menu. Please make sure that you have powered ON the CS710S you are trying to connect with and the blue Bluetooth LED is blinking. Also make sure the Bluetooth on your Android phone is turned on.
Page 56 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 After a few seconds, you should see on the Demo App screen all the CS710S units nearby available for pairing. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 57 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select the one you want to connect to by pressing on the row of the screen corresponding to the reader you want to connect with. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 59: Settings
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.4 Settings 7.3.4 Once connected to the reader, set up the reader’s parameters in the Settings page: 8.3.4 Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 60 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 9.3.4 The Settings/Operation menu, has configuration for the Regulatory Region, Frequency Order, Fixed Channel, Power, Tag Population, Q (override), Session, Target, Query Algorithm, and Reader Mode/ Link Profile 10.3.4...
Page 61 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 11.3.4 Please refer to Appendix B, C, D, E, F, for the definitions and uses of Reader Modes/Link Profiles, Sessions, Tag Population and Q, Query Algorithms, and Target.
Page 62: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 15.3.4 6.3.5 RFID Inventory To do an inventory of RFID tags, select the “Inventory” button: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 64 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Press the Start button or Press the Trigger to start the inventory and then the ID(s) of the RFID tags will be listed as shown below. The first column is the number of reads of that tag ID, second column is the RFID tag EPC ID, the last column is the RSSI of the tag.
Page 65 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 If you stop inventory and start again, the previous list will remain and new tags are added at the top of the list. If you want to start a new list, press the Clear button to clear the list.
Page 66: Barcode Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.6 Barcode Inventory To scan a Barcode press the Inventory button: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 67 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Then press the BARCODE SCAN button on the upper right hand of the screen: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 68 Press the START button on the touch screen or Pull the Trigger. The red LED of the barcode reader will light to help you aim the CS710S barcode scanner to the barcode. A focused circular aiming dot will appear. This indicates the optimal reading distance between the CS710S and the barcode.
Page 69: Save As Text File And/Or Send To Cloud
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.7 Save as Text File and/or Send to Cloud Press the Save to save the inventory result as test file and the file will be saved to location shown on pop up window as below Copyright 2023 ©...
Page 70 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 If you need to save inventory result to Cloud, you must enable it and key in the Cloud address on Setting page as shown below. Then do the same to press the Save as described on previous section Copyright 2023 ©...
Page 71: Share With Other Applications On Phone
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.8 Share with Other Applications on Phone Press the Share button Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 73: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.9 RFID Read and Write memory banks To read and write specific memory banks of an RFID tag. Press the Read/Write button: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 74 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 The screen below appears displaying Bank 0 (Reserved), Bank 1 (EPC), Bank 2 (TID Memory) and Bank 3 (User Memory) of the EPC tag. Select at least one bank to read or write. Note that Bank 2, TID bank, can only be read and cannot be written, as defined by EPC Global Standard.
Page 75 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Enter a Tag Pattern to select a specific tag for Read/Write operations. If you do not input anything, in the Tag Pattern input box, (see circle) the reader will read whatever tag it sees.
Page 76 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Alternatively, a Tag Pattern for a Read/Write operation can be selected from the Inventory page. Select a tag by pressing the line of the tag desired, and it will be highlighted.
Page 77 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Return to the Main Menu and select the Read/Write function. The selected Tag ID will be displayed in the Tag Pattern field. You can now Read or Write any specific memory banks.
Page 78: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.10 Geiger Search A tag search is done with the Geiger Search function: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 79 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select a tag from the Inventory function or manually enter the tag ID to be searched. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 80 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Press Start. Continuous reading will begin showing the RSSI, as well as, a beeping a tone if the Tone box is selected. The Threshold can be adjusted to limit the tone.
Page 81 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 The tag can now be searched for using the beeping sound. If the Tone box is enabled, it will become faster and faster as the RSSI increases. When you are really close to the tag a long beep will replace the tone.
Page 82 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Then, return to Main Menu and enter the Geiger Search function, the ID will already be in the Input field, and you can start the Geiger Search: To stop, press the Stop button, and the search will end.
Page 83: Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.11 Filter: Pre Filter A Pre-Filter, i.e. a select filter, to have only a certain group of tags respond to the reader’s query can be added. To implement this, select the Filters function:...
Page 84 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 On the Pre-Filter page, enter the Tag Pattern used to filter the desired tag(s) population. The tag pattern does not need to be from the beginning of the EPC bank. An Offset can be entered, the default offset is 0.
Page 86: Filter: Post Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.12 Filter: Post Filter Inventoried tags can be further selected using the Post Filter: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 87 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 On the Post-Filter page, enter the Tag Pattern used to filter the desired tag(s) population. The tag pattern does not need to be from the beginning of the EPC bank. An Offset can be entered, the default offset is 0.
Page 89: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.13 Security Security features, such as Locking or Killing can be added to the EPC of tags. To enable these features, go to Security page: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 90 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You can either Lock or Kill a tag. Here is the procedure for locking a tag: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 91 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 For locking a tag there are 5 possible actions to choose from, 1) Unchanged (no action) 2) Unlock 3) Permanent Unlock 4) Lock 5) Permanent Lock...
Page 92 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You can lock, unlock, permanently lock, and permanently unlock a memory bank of the tag. The detailed definitions of these 4 operations can be found in the EPC Global standards document which can be found at the EPC Global website: https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1.
Page 94 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 After a successful operation, the following screen is displayed. Reminder: The Lock password must be non-zero for you to be able to implement any security action. This is an EPC Global Standards definition and requirement.
Page 95 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Pressing KILL at the top of the screen presents the feature for killing a tag. Note it asks you to enter the Kill password immediately: After entering the correct password, press KILL button at the bottom of the screen, the tag will be killed.
Page 96: Register Tag
6.3.14 Register Tag Register Tag is a section of the CS710S Demo Application page allowing the user to scan a barcode, and then write that information into a specific memory bank of an RFID tag. That information is often saved in a certain section of the EPC memory bank, or in the USER memory bank.
Page 97: Special Functions
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.15 Special Functions This section of the CS710S Demo Application offers user some additional special functions available with the CS710S. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 98 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 The following is the Special Function page with many special functions: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 99 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.15.1 Multibank Inventory Multibank inventory is a special function that allows the RFID inventory of multiple tag memory banks at the same time. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 100 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select the bank, offset and size (in words) that you want to inventory. You can choose up to 2 extra banks. Now you can press the START button:...
Page 101 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You will now see the RFID tags’ EPC bank, TID bank and User bank as well as the phase and frequency channel of reading: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 102: Simple Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.15.2 Simple Inventory After inventory was stopped, you can press “Show Tags List” to show all tags Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 106 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select particular model of Impinj tag to work on Configuration page as shown below Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 107 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 All read tag of selected model will show on Scan page, then click the tag to select it for further process Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 108 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You can configure the selected tag to different mode such as protected mode to make the tag EPC invisible, on here. You need to do the “Config. Read” one time (it is grey out before read as shown below) before write the configuration to the tag.
Page 128 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 12.3.15.11 Select the tag 13.3.15.11 14.3.15.11 TAM1 and TAM2 Authenticate result Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 134: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.16 Exiting the Software By pressing the Home button, middle CIRCLE icon on the LCD touch screen at the bottom, one can exit the software. Note that using this method for exiting the demo application does not completely stop the application, the application is placed in a sleep mode.
Page 135: Truly Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.17 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, press the SQUARE button, and then you will see the following screen: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 136 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At this point, you can truly exit the software by pressing the ‘X’ to close the app. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 137: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.3.18 Source Codes Source code for this application, tools and manuals are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.hk Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 138: Demo C# Software For Iphone And Android Via Ble
The iPhone version App can be installed from the Apple App Store. The Android version App can be installed from Google Play. The Android software can also be installed by downloading the APK file from the CSL website. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 139 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.1.1 Installing iPhone App from App Store The released CS710S C# iPhone App can be installed from the Apple’s App Store: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 140 Installing Android App from Google Play The CS710S C# Android App can be installed from Google Play: The CS710S C# Android App can also be installed by downloading the APK installer from the CSL website and then copied to the Android phone for installation.
Page 142: Starting The Software
6.4.2 Starting the Software The User Interface is the same for C# Demo App on iPhone and Android With the CS710S App for installed, you will see the following icon on your phone: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 145: Main Menu
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.3 Main Menu The Main Menu will launch when you start the CS710S App. There are 8 function buttons and 1 connection button. The text color on the connection button indicates whether a CS710S reader is connected (blue text) or disconnected (red text).
Page 147: Searching And Connecting To Cs710S (Pairing)
6.4.4 Searching and Connecting to CS710S (Pairing) The search and connect screen will search for CS710Ss nearby and list them. Please make sure the CS710S Blue LED Bluetooth button is flashing, meaning the CS710S is ready for discovery by the Phone.
Page 148 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Once you select a particular reader by pressing your finger onto that selection, then a pop up window will ask you if you want to connect to that reader. Press “Ok” to connect.
Page 149 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 After successfully connecting a CS710S, the red text in the connection button will change to blue text and shows the connected reader name. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 151: Settings
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.5 Settings After connecting, the Settings page allows you to edit the RFID operation parameters and administration parameters. Operation Settings: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 152 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Regulatory Region is the specific area/country where the unit is to be used. Frequency Order is how the frequency channels are to be traversed: Hopping, Fixed or Agile.
Page 154 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 3. Battery Level Format defines how you want to view the battery level, either in absolute voltage or in percentage. 4. Inventory Alert Sound enables or disables the sound during inventory. During inventory, there are 2 different pitches of sound: high pitch means a new unique tag has been read.
Page 155: Rfid Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.6 RFID Inventory From the Main Menu press the Inventory button to go to the demo Inventory screen. At the screen you can select RFID Inventory or Barcode Scan, RFID Inventory is the default.
Page 156 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Elapsed Time (sec) Read Rate Total Unique Tags A high frequency tone will be heard when a new RFID tag is read and a low frequency tone will be heard when a tag is read again.
Page 158: Barcode Inventory
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.7 Barcode Inventory To inventory Barcodes, select Barcode Scan at the bottom of the screen. Pull the sled trigger or press Start on the application screen to activate the scanner.
Page 161: Save As Text File And/Or Send To Cloud
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.8 Save as Text File and/or Send to Cloud Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 162: Share With Other Applications On Phone
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.9 Share with Other Applications on Phone Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 164: Rfid Read And Write Memory Banks
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.10 RFID Read and Write memory banks The Read / Write functions allows read/write of specific memory bank inside an RFID tag. You should be knowledgeable about these functions prior to using them.
Page 165 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 When reading and writing, the status character “R”eading or “W”riting will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 166 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At the end of the operation, you can see result “OK” or “Er”ror on the right hand side: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 167: Geiger Search
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.11 Geiger Search The Geiger Search function enables ‘searching for’ and ‘homing in on’ a tag. . First, go to the Inventory page and inventory the tag, then select that tag. A pop up window asks if you want to select that tag for subsequent Read/Write operation or Geiger Search operation.
Page 168 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Now return to Main Menu and then enter the Geiger Search menu. The tag ID will already be displayed. Press Start to begin Geiger Search. You can also directly type in the tag ID into the Selected EPC box.
Page 169 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 After pressing the “Start” button, you can see the RSSI and hear an audible beep when the tag is within range. The beep will become faster as you get closer to the tag. When you are very close to the tag, the beep becomes very long.
Page 170: Rfid Filter: Pre Filter
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.12 RFID Filter: Pre Filter The RFID Filter function pre-filter. Pre-filter creates a pre-filter Tag Pattern that will be used to “select” the tags that you want to display in the Inventory page.
Page 172: Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.13 Security Security involves implementing memory lock on certain banks of the tag. You need to be careful administrating a lock function to a tag. If you lock a memory bank and forget the password to unlock it, then the specific part of the memory cannot be read or written anymore.
Page 173 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Touching the select box with the “UNCHANGED” text will display 5 choices on the screen: UNLOCK, PERM_UNLOCK, LOCK, PERM_LOCK, UNCHANGED. These are the 5 actions you can choose for each of the memory banks inside the RFID tag.
Page 174 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You can lock, unlock, permanently lock, and permanently unlock a memory bank of the tag. The detailed definitions of these 4 operations can be found in the EPC Global document which can be found on the EPC Global website: https://www.gs1.org/epcrfid/epc-rfid-uhf-air-interface-protocol/2-0-1.
Page 176 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 After Applying the changes, the resulting Success or Fail message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 177: Register Tags
6.4.14 Register Tags Register Tag is a section of the CS710S Demo Application page allowing the user to scan a barcode, and then write that information into a specific memory bank of an RFID tag. That information is often saved in a certain section of the EPC memory bank, or in the USER memory bank.
Page 178: Special Functions
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.15 Special Functions Special functions for specific application scenarios are provided in this page. Two special functions are available at this time. More will be added in the future.
Page 179 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.15.1 Multi Bank Inventory This is a special feature. You can inventory one or two additional banks in inventory, as well as the EPC data. Select the bank, offset and count (in words: 1 word is 2 bytes; 1 byte is 8 bits; 1 byte can be represented by 2 hex numbers) that you want displayed in the inventory.
Page 182 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.15.2 Impinj Special Features Select the Impinj Special Feature then run Start Inventory to search Impinj tags. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 183 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Click the respective tag to select it for further process such as Authenticate or Protected Mode in next page Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 184 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select Authenticate as below to enter Authentication page then click Authenticated Read with correct Access password to do the Authentication Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 186 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Select Protected Mode to enter protected mode page then click Mode to show all available mode Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 187 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Click Write Config Word to save the changing to the tag Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 188 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 If any tags was written with mode 0x0002 or 0x0012 to become invisible, you can use below feature “Resume Invisible Tag to Normal” to make all tags back to normal state (visible again) if correct Access password was provided Copyright 2023 ©...
Page 189: Exiting The Software
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.16 Exiting the Software The user can exit the software by simply pressing the Home button. However, this is only sending the App to the background. See the next section on how to exit the application.
Page 190: Truly Exiting The Software
To fully exit the software, double click the Home button, and then the CS710S demo App will show as one of the Applications in the background, select the CS710S App and then use a finger to drag/swipe it upward and out of the phone to truly exit the software.
Page 191: Source Codes
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.4.18 Source Codes Source code for this demo application, other files and documents are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: http://www.convergence.com.hk/downloads-support-2/CS710S/ Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 192: Demo C# Software On Pc Via Usb
USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 DEMO C# Software on PC via USB The CS710S can also be controlled via the USB cable. In this case the mobile phone is not required and Bluetooth is not turned on. Below is the screen capture of an application on a PC controlling CS710S. Everything is self-explanatory in the application: Figure 6-1 PC Application Screen –...
Page 193 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Source code of the PC App for the CS710S is also available for download from Convergence website: www.convergence.com.hk Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 194: Demo C# Uwp Software On Pc Via Ble
Platform. Details: Step 1: Download the package from Convergence website. Go to Download section of CS710S, go to section on Microsoft Windows: C# UWP Demo App. Download the installer. Step 2: Unzip the package. You should see the following files:...
Page 196 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Step 3: Enable PC “ Install apps from any source” Go to windows setting for developer page Go to Update & Security: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 197 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Press the “For developers” Change option to turn on “Install apps from any source” mode Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 198 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Step 4: Install Digital Certificate Double click the certificate file "CS710SRFIDReaderApp.UWP_1.0.1.0_x64.cer" and initiate the process to install the digital certificate: Select the Trusted Root Certification Authorities then click OK button...
Page 200 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Press Finish button. Press OK button. Your company now contains the Digital Certificate. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 202 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Step 6: Install the CS710S C# UWP demo app Double click "CS710S-C-Sharp-App-for-iOS-ANDROID-UMP" Please press the Install button. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 204 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 You are now done with installation. Make sure your Bluetooth is turned on (enabled) and make sure it is Bluetooth 5.0. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 205: Installation Of C# Software Source Code
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6.6.2 Installation of C# Software Source Code 1) Go to Convergence Systems Limited web download page https://www.convergence.com.hk/downloads/ then select GitHub on CS710S reader as below: It will direct you to right GitHub page Click the Code on GitHub as below Copyright 2023 ©...
Page 207: Operation Of C# Uwp Software
1) Make sure your PC Bluetooth is turned on (enabled) and make sure it is Bluetooth 5.0 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or later versions .\ 2) Turn on the CS710S reader 3) Click the “Press to Scan/Connect Reader” to find CS710S readers nearby. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 208 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 4) Select one by using the mouse to click it. 5) Press the “OK” button to connect to the CS710S. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 210 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 6) Then select Inventory then you can do barcode or RFID by selecting page for barcode or RFID below Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 211 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At this point, press the BLUE TRIGGER BUTTON on the handle of CS710S or click Start Inventory on below. The first RFID tag will then appear on your application 7) Likewise you can also select barcode: Copyright 2023 ©...
Page 212 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 8) Disconnecting from the CS710S: you can now disconnect from the CS710S by pressing the “Connected to CS710Sreader…/Select Another” button again. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 213: Firmware Upgrade
1. Charge up battery of CS710S to at least 90% 2. Connect USBC cable from CS710S to PC 3. Run CS710S USB PC Demo App (CS710S PC Demo App.exe). You should see a device connectable. 4. Press the “Connect” button to connect:...
Page 214 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 The greyed out buttons now appear black and active: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 215 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Atmel firmware upgrade , press the “Upgrade Image” button in the Atmel 5. For Firmware Upgrade box. A file opening window will pop out. Select the Silicon Lab image file with a .bin...
Page 216 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At the end, a message FW Upload Success will pop up and asking you to wait 5 seconds. Please wait 5 seconds and press the “OK” button:...
Page 217 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At this point, press the “Connect” button again to connect to the reader: Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 218 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 upgrade Bluetooth firmware , press the “Upgrade Image” button in the 6. To Bluetooth Firmware Upgrade box. A file open window will pop up. Select the and press the “Open”...
Page 219 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 At the end, a window will pop up asking you to reboot the reader. Please press the “OK” button and reboot reader: After that, the Bluetooth firmware upgrade is completed.
Page 220 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 7. To upgrade RFID firmware, press the “Upgrade Image” button in the RFID Firmware Upgrade box. Then press the “Upgrade Image” button, a file open window pops up. Select the RFID and press the “Open”...
Page 221 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 A progress bar appears: When it is completed, it asks you to reboot the reader. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 222: Appendix A: Federal Communications Commission
Appendix A: Federal Communications Commission Compliance The CS710S-2 model has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 223 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...
Page 224: Appendix B - How To Choose Reader
There are 11 reader modes in CS710S and are enumerated as in following table. Only 1 profile is active at any time in CS710S. The purpose of each reader mode is explained below. These purposes correspond to different business case and physical scenarios. The user should try out each profile to see which one gives best performance.
Page 227: Appendix C - Session
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix C – Session Session is a concept of EPC to allow a tag to respond to multiple readers inventorying it at the same time, each using a different session number.
Page 228: Appendix D - Tag Population And Q
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix D – Tag Population and Q Tag Population is the RFID tag population that is to be inventoried. To be more precise, it is the population of tags that can be “seen” by the RFID reader.
Page 229: Appendix E - Query Algorithm
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix E – Query Algorithm There are 2 types of Query Algorithm: Fixed Q and Dynamic Q. For Fixed Q, the Q value does not change. In other words, the expected Tag Population does not change.
Page 230: Appendix F - Target
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix F – Target Target here actually refers to the target flag that the reader wants to inventory. There are 2 possible flags of an RFID tag: State A and State B.
Page 231: Appendix G - Security
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix G – Security There are 4 actions you can apply on the memory inside an RFID tag: Lock Unlock Permanent Lock Permanent Unlock You can obtain an EPC Global document which can be downloaded from the EPC GLobal...
Page 232 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 For the Access Password and Kill Password the security locking affects both reading and writing. For the EPC memory bank and the User memory bank, the security locking affects only writing.
Page 233: Appendix H - Tag Focus
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix H – Tag Focus Tag Focus is a special feature of Impinj tag IC. When enabled, and when the reader is using Session S1 and Target A to query the tag, the tag will, once inventoried, remain in Flag B until the inventory is completed.
Page 234: Appendix I - Models & Regulatory
Appendix I – Models & Regulatory Regions There are various models, denoted by the alphanumeric key to the right of the dash after the “CS710S-“, here denoted by “N”. The applicable regulatory regions for each model are described below: N=1:...
Page 235: Appendix J - Crc Table/Compute
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix J – CRC Table/Compute Codes The following is the CRC lookup table and compute code. const unsigned int xdata crc_lookup_table[256] = 0x0000,0x1189,0x2312,0x329b,0x4624,0x57ad,0x6536,0x74bf, 0x8c48,0x9dc1,0xaf5a,0xbed3,0xca6c,0xdbe5,0xe97e,0xf8f7, 0x1081,0x0108,0x3393,0x221a,0x56a5,0x472c,0x75b7,0x643e, 0x9cc9,0x8d40,0xbfdb,0xae52,0xdaed,0xcb64,0xf9ff,0xe876,...
Page 236 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 0x6b46,0x7acf,0x4854,0x59dd,0x2d62,0x3ceb,0x0e70,0x1ff9, 0xf78f,0xe606,0xd49d,0xc514,0xb1ab,0xa022,0x92b9,0x8330, 0x7bc7,0x6a4e,0x58d5,0x495c,0x3de3,0x2c6a,0x1ef1,0x0f78 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // ComputeCRC // This function computes the CRC returns the 16-bit CRC // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int ComputeCRC(unsigned char* input, unsigned int length, unsigned int init) unsigned int CRC;...
Page 237 CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 unsigned short index; unsigned short table_value; index = (crc ^ newbyte) & 0xff ; table_value = crc_lookup_table[index]; retval = (crc >> 8) ^ table_value; return retval;...
Page 238: Appendix K: Technical Support
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 2.0 Appendix K: Technical Support All technical support should be sent to the following email: info@convergence.com.hk Copyright 2023 © Convergence Systems Limited, All Rights Reserved...

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