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R1240I
Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader
Technical Information Manual
Revision n. 02
10/12/2013

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  • Page 1 R1240I Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Technical Information Manual Revision n. 02 10/12/2013...
  • Page 2: Scope Of Manual

    Visit qID R1240I web page and you will find the latest revision of data sheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, software and firmware. All you need to start using your reader in a few clicks! Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader.
  • Page 3: Reference Document

    The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Index … Scope of Manual ...................................2 Change Document Record ................................2 Reference Document ..................................3 Index … ......................................4 List of Figures ....................................4 List of Tables ....................................5 Introduction ..................................6 Product Description ..................................7 Front panel..................................8 USB connector .................................9 Accessories ....................................9 Installation Notice ..................................10 Development Kit ..................................11 Ordering Options ..................................11...
  • Page 5: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Tab. 1.1: qID R1240I Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ..........................8 Tab. 1.2: qID R1240I Power LED Status Table ............................8 Tab. 1.3: qID R1240I USB/Bluetooth LED status table ..........................8 Tab. 4.1: qID R1240I Technical Specifications Table ..........................24 Tab. 4.2: qID R1240I Reader to tag link profiles ............................25 qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction This Chapter gives general information about the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics:  Product Description  Accessories  Installation Notice  Development Kit  Ordering Options qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product Description © The qID (Model R1240I), mobile reader of the easy2read Family, is an UHF multiregional RFID reader with integrated antenna for short to medium range applications. It is compliant with ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 standards. The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can operate both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode through the Bluetooth®...
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front panel The qID R1240I front panel houses the following LEDs and buttons (see figure below): Fig. 1.3: qID R1240I Front Panel Name Description Indicates the reader status and battery level (see § Tab. 1.2: qID Power LED R1240I Power LED Status Table) Indicates the USB/Bluetooth communication status (see §...
  • Page 9: Usb Connector

    USB connector A micro USB Type B socket connector is located in the bottom side of qID R1240I and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger. In case the reader is connected to a standard USB port the battery charge is performed at 500mA max. (slow charge mode), in case it is connected to the AC/DC adapter charge current is 1A max.
  • Page 10: Installation Notice

    Installation Notice To insert the strap in the qID, please follow the instructions shown in the figures: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Fig. 1.5: qID R1240I – Inserting the strap qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 11: Development Kit

    Development Kit R1240IDK – qID Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Development Kit is available: Fig. 1.6: R1240IDK – qID Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Development Kit The R1240I qID reader development kit is a complete RFID set up, for a quick implementation of RFID solutions. It includes: ...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started This chapter provides simple steps to quickly start using the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics:  Introduction  Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver  Configuration file (only for firmware revision ≥ 2.0.0)  Scripting capability (only for firmware revision ≥...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    In order to connect the qID reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site at the...
  • Page 14: Configuration File (Only For Firmware Revision ≥ 2.0.0)

    DATA directory. If you want to test a different CAEN RFID script, simply assign its name to the tcl_script variable defined in the qID.cfg file. To refresh the new script, unplug the cable, power off the reader and power it on again: the new qID.cfg file is active.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Qid Reader

    Both USB and Bluetooth interface creates virtual COM ports on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. Connecting the qID using the Easy Controller for Windows Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows software and install it.
  • Page 16 Manual and Documents web area. A CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android application is also available. For more information please refer to the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android web page. qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 17: Barcode Reader

    In the qID R1240I device the barcode reader and the UHF antennas are seen, from the logical and programming point of view, in the same way. All of them are considered as readpoint (antennas in the CAEN RFID terminology) which, associated to a Logical Source, provide the basic source of information generated by the reader.
  • Page 18: Qid R1240I Firmware Upgrade

    3 qID R1240I Firmware Upgrade This Chapter describes the qID R1240I Reader firmware upgrade procedure. qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 19: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade The qID R1240I Upgrade Tool is available for free at qID R1240I page or in the Software and Firmware Area of the CAEN RFID Web Site (download the R1240I Suite zip file). The qID R1240I firmware upgrade can be managed via Bluetooth. In order to upgrade the firmware, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 20 4. Launch the program Flash Loader Demonstrator; select once again the reader port to be updated, and press the Next button: 5. At the next screen, press on the Next button again. 6. Select as target the STM32F2_256K item and press the Next button: qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 21 7. Select the firmware upgrade image and press on the Next button: Wait until the programming and verification phases are complete. 8. Press the Close button. 9. Return to the R1240I Upgrade program and press the OK button. 10. Wait a few tens of seconds. A beep emitted by the reader notifies the reset of the device as a result that the upgrade process is successfully complete.
  • Page 22: Fig. 3.1: Qid R1240I Directory Structure

    Fig. 3.1: qID R1240I directory structure qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 23: Qid R1240I Technical Specifications

    4 qID R1240I Technical Specifications This Chapter introduces the technical specifications of the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics:  Technical Specifications Table  Readable Barcodes  Reader – Tag Link Profiles  Radiation Patterns qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications Table

    Technical Specifications Table 865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Frequency Band 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Number of Channels 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) Programmable in 8 levels from 10dBm (10mW) e.r.p. to 27dBm (500mW) RF Power e.r.p.
  • Page 25: Readable Barcodes

    Readable Barcodes The following table shows the supported symbologies (only in Mod. WR1240IXBAAA): Symbologies UPC Add-on 2 UPC Add-on 5 EAN Add-on 2 EAN Add-on 5 EAN-13 EAN-13 Add-on 2 EAN-13 Add-on 5 EAN-8 EAN-8 Add-on 2 EAN-8 Add-on 5 Code 39 Tri-Optic Codabar...
  • Page 26: Radiation Patterns

    Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of qID R1240I are shown in the following figures. Fig. 4.1: qID R1240I Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 4.2: qID R1240I Radiation pattern V plane qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 27: Qid R1240I Regulatory Compliance

    5 qID R1240I Regulatory Compliance This Chapter gives information on the qID R1240I Reader Regulatory Compliance. It contains these topics:  FCC Compliance  CE Compliance  RoHS EU Directive  CE Declaration of Conformity  FCC GRANT qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
  • Page 28: Fcc Compliance

    Any changes or modification not approved by CAEN RFID could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The device shall be used such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the reader and user's/nearby people's body.
  • Page 29: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration of Conformity CAEN RFID Srl Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) Italy Tel.: +39.0584.388.398 Fax: +39.0584.388.959 Mail: info@caenrfid.com Web site: www.caenrfid.com herewith declare under our own responsibility that the products: Code: WR1240IXAAAA Description: R1240I - qID – Wearable Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader...
  • Page 30: Fcc Grant

    UVECAENRFID014 FCC IDENTIFIER: CAEN RFID srl N am e of Gr an t e e: Equ ip m e nt Cl as s: Pa rt 15 Cl as s B Co m p ut in g Dev ic e Pe r ip he ra l...