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Summary of Contents for HID Technology Solutions 2173
- Page 1 USER GUIDE: 2173 WEARABLE BLUETOOTH ® HF/LF RFID READER www.tsl.com Design • Development • Manufacture...
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Page 2: Terms And Conditions
www.tsl.com TERMS & CONDITIONS Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Information to the User – FCC Health and Safety Recommendations Battery Safety Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (wEEE) Warranty About About TSL ® Contact About HID Global Copyright © 2022 Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2173 HF/LF RFID Reader User Guide V2.01 - 2 Decmeber 2022... -
Page 4: Introduction
www.tsl.com INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 2173 HF/LF Reader provides High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) 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. ®... -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Additional Supported Prox II, HID Micro Prox, HID ProxKey (-4°F to 140°F). Transponders: III, HID Prox, HID Prox II, Indala, ioProx, Less than 3 months at -20°C to +45°C Nexwatch, HID iCLASS, HID iCLASS (-4°F to 113°F). SE/SR/Elite, HID iCLASS SEOS (Facility Less than 1 year at -20°C to +30°C (-4°F... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications (Continued)
Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 4.2. ® ® Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz. ® Range: Bluetooth Profiles: SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP2, ® Bluetooth Low Energy. ® Bluetooth Range Up to 100m. ® Bluetooth Pairing: Simple Secure Pairing, NFC OOB ®... -
Page 7: Using The 2173 Hf/Lf Reader
www.tsl.com USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB lead and therefore is unlikely to need to be changed once installed. To access the battery compartment a slider switch must be moved. The battery compartment cover has a release latch. - Page 8 USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com Once the battery cover release slider has been moved to the unlocked position, the battery cover can be removed by simply pulling away from the 2173 body: Figure 4: Removeable battery cover Figure 5: Remove battery cover in this direction Copyright ©...
- Page 9 USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com The battery contacts need to be face down at the top of the battery to meet the contacts shown in the image below. Battery contacts Battery CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
- Page 10 USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com Once the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are: ● Align the top edge of battery cover with the 2173 body ● Push the battery cover down into position ● Slide the locking switch into position Figure 8: Replace battery cover Figure 9:...
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Page 11: Locking The Battery Cover (Optional)
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com LOCKING THE BATTERY COVER (OPTIONAL) The battery cover can be locked into position using two M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screws. M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screw. Figure 10: Battery cover locking screw location Figure 11: Battery cover fully locked Copyright ©... -
Page 12: Charging And Micro Usb Connection
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com CHARGING AND MICRO USB CONNECTION CONNECTING THE MICRO USB CABLE The 2173 HF/LF Reader is supplied with a micro USB lead for charging and synchronisation. A USB PSU is also supplied for independent charging of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. The Micro USB connector is inserted into the 2173 HF/LF Reader as shown below. -
Page 13: Button Operation
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com BUTTON OPERATION The 2173 HF/LF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action, which can be initiated by pressing the Primary or Secondary buttons on the top of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. By default, the Primary button action scans for HF/LF transponders, whilst the Secondary button action initiates the barcode scanner (requires 2D Imager). -
Page 14: Reading Transponders
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com READING TRANSPONDERS An RFID transponder can be read when it is in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. Maximum read/write range is up to 100mm - the range at which a transponder can be read can vary depending on the transponder type and size, as well as the environment. -
Page 15: Status Led
USING THE 2173 HF/LF READER www.tsl.com STATUS LED The status LEDs on the top of the 2173 HF/LF Reader provides an indication of the operating status of the 2173 HF/LF Reader. Status Blue slow flash (50% on, 50% off) The reader is awake but there is no connection Blue constant The reader is awake and connected to a host Short green flash... -
Page 16: Connections
www.tsl.com CONNECTIONS The connection to the 2173 is either via Bluetooth or USB. Bluetooth connections use either a Virtual Com Port ® ® (VCP) or via the iAP protocol for Apple devices. Over USB only VCP is available. For VCP the connection is established at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and RTS/CTS (hardware) flow control. -
Page 17: Comparison Of Bluetooth ® Operating Modes
The comparison chart below is designed to help you understand the differences between the two operating modes: Bluetooth Bluetooth SPP Mode HID Mode ® ® Apps need to be written with specific support for the Apps can use the Reader without modification... -
Page 18: Changing The Bluetooth ® Operating Mode
The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“COMn arrived”) ● Select Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID mode or Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID Apple mode (wait for the process to complete) ● Disconnect the HF/LF reader from the computer (unplug USB) ●... -
Page 19: Further Information
Describes using the AUTO.TXT Application Note – Using the Micro SD log and auto-run files : Details all the commands including for HID .st,.hs,.hc, and .hd TSL ASCII Protocol 2.5 Rev A If you encounter any issue while following the above procedure please contact providing the support@tsl.com... -
Page 20: Setting Up A Bluetooth ® Connection With An Apple Product
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.com SETTING UP A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT ® Awaken the 2173 HF/LF 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 option within the Settings menu on your iOS device. - Page 21 BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.com PAIR WITH TSL BLUETOOTH DEVICE ® In the list of Bluetooth devices, the 2173 HF/LF reader will be identified by its serial number (in the format ® 2173-xxxxxx or xxxxxx-2173). Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader. iPad ®...
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Page 22: Micro Sd Card
www.tsl.com MICRO SD CARD A Micro SD card can be installed in to the 2173 reader. The card should be SD/SDHC compatible, formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 and with a capacity of no more than 32 GB. LOCATION The Micro SD Card Holder is located inside the battery compartment, and can be accessed by removing both the Battery Cover and Battery. - Page 23 MICRO SD CARD www.tsl.com Please note: ● There is only a small difference between the locked and unlocked postions, so extra care must be taken to ensure the top cover of the Micro SD Card Holder is properly locked in position before replacing the battery. ●...
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Page 24: Auto Run File (Auto.txt)
MICRO SD CARD www.tsl.com AUTO RUN FILE (AUTO.TXT) Once an SD card is installed an Auto Run file can be created on the SD card. The Auto Run file contains a list of ASCII 2 commands that are executed as the 2173 powers up. The file should be located at the root of the card and called “AUTO.TXT”. -
Page 25: Software Development
www.tsl.com SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT To make full use of the functionality of the 2173 HF/LF Reader, a customised software application will be required. The new 2173 Bluetooth HF/LF 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 reader. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
www.tsl.com TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE For trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 2173 HF/LF Reader: ● Protect the 2173 HF/LF 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 27: Regulatory Information
www.tsl.com REGULATORY INFORMATION INFORMATION TO THE USER – FCC Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 28: Health And Safety Recommendations
www.tsl.com HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury, follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury. -
Page 29: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
www.tsl.com WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL for recycling. For information on how to return product please contact TSL. WARRANTY (A) Warranty TSL’s hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by TSL in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. - Page 30 WARRANTY www.tsl.com (E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repaired component arising from a repair service as provided in Section C above, the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or replaced by TSL.
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Page 31: About
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