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  • Page 1 ™ CF RFID Reader Card ™ CF RFID Reader-Scan Card Series 6 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Please refrain from any applications of the CF RFID Reader Card or CF RFID Reader- Scan Card that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION About the Software Package Contents System Compatibility Requirements Accessory Product Registration ® 2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s) STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in STEP 3: Insert the Card STEP 4: Open Your Application STEP 5: Read Data into Your Application 3 | SETUP FOR NON-SOMO PDA...
  • Page 4 ISO14443 C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES E LASER DECODE ZONE F TROUBLESHOOTING G TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 | Introduction The Socket CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 enables you to can add high frequency RFID ® read/write capability to your Socket SoMo handheld computer or other Windows Mobile based device. For applications that require both RFID and barcode reading functionality, the series includes the dual-function CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, which offers both capabilities in the same compact form factor.

  • Page 6: About The Software

    RFID tags, including tag ID, tag memory, tag types, tag type prefix, etc. Socket RFID Demo allows you to read memory blocks of selected RFID tags in range in either Inventory Mode or a continuous Loop Mode. Advanced users can write data to the RFID memory.

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive priority technical support and can opt to receive product updates, and special offers. Register online at: http://support.socketmobile.com/ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: Setup For The Somo

    STEP 3: Insert the card. STEP 4: Read tag IDs into your program. Note: No software installation is required to use the CF RFID Reader Card on the SoMo. However, you may choose to upgrade the SocketScan Plug-in software. The latest...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assign Trigger Button(S)

    STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s) You must set up a mechanism for triggering the CF RFID Reader Card. Hardware button(s) are the best triggering method from a handheld device. Note: If you do not want to assign a hardware button, you use SocketScan Trigger software, which enables you to tap on a software icon to trigger SocketScan Plug-in and the RFID reader/barcode scanner.
  • Page 10 3. CF RFID Reader Card 6E: Tap LEFT or RIGHT in the first set of links. The SoMo will automatically set up the trigger button and send a confirmation message to your inbox. CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P • In the second set of links, tap LEFT or RIGHT for your barcode scanner trigger.
  • Page 11 What happens when you press a button assigned to this program? If SocketScan Plug-in is not open, SocketScan Plug-in will launch. If SocketScan Plug-in is open and you have the CF RFID Reader Card 6E, the RFID reader will activate.
  • Page 12 1. Tap Start | Settings | Buttons. 2. In the Button list, select a button. In the drop-down menu, select the program. If desired, repeat to assign additional trigger buttons. When done, tap ok. Note: For best ergonomics, choose the left or right buttons.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Start Socketscan Plug-In

    STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in 1. If you assigned a hardware button to SocketScan Plug-in, you can press the button to quickly launch the program. Otherwise, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Plug-in folder | SocketScan Plug-in. 2. An icon will appear in the task tray of the Today screen indicating that the system does not detect the RFID reader.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Open Your Application

    Windows Mobile 5: If you have the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, and you did not assign buttons to Trigger ISC or Trigger RFID, make sure the card is in the correct mode you wish to use. The SocketScan Plug-in icon at the bottom of the Today screen indicates your current mode.

  • Page 15: Step 5: Read Data Into Your Application

    STEP 5: Read Data into Your Application Please note that the correct positions for RFID reading and barcode scanning are very different! CORRECT RFID POSITION: Hold the card parallel to and directly above the tag, at most 3.0 inches above the tag. Parallel, 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) maximum...
  • Page 16 WRONG RFID POSITION: DO NOT direct the RFID Reader-Scan Card at an angle towards the tag. WRONG RFID POSITION: DO NOT hold the RFID Reader-ScanCard perpendicular to the tag.
  • Page 17 When data is read, a beep should sound indicating a good read, and data should appear in your application. For example, in an Excel Mobile spreadsheet, data should appear in the cell you highlighted. The next cell should now be highlighted, ready for the next scan/read. If the card fails to read data within a few seconds, you must try again.

  • Page 18: Setup For Non-Somo Pda

    3 | Setup for Non-SoMo PDA This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 on a Windows Mobile powered device. Setup Summary STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install the software.

  • Page 19: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software Uninstall any barcode scanning software already in your computer, including previous versions of SocketScan Plug-in ™ software. 1. Make sure the software is not running. 2. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs. 3.
  • Page 20 6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. • Internet Explorer will download the file. Firefox: • In the file opening dialog, click Save File. •...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Assign Trigger Button(S)

    STEP 3: Assign Trigger Button(s) You must set up a mechanism for triggering the CF RFID Reader Card. Hardware button(s) are the best triggering method from a handheld device. If you have the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, SocketScan Plug-in allows you to configure up to four buttons for launching SocketScan Plug-in and/or triggering the RFID reader or barcode scanner.
  • Page 22 Refer to your device manual for specific instructions. 1. Tap Start | Settings | Personal | Buttons. 2. In the Button list, select a button. In the drop-down menu, select the program. If desired, repeat to assign additional trigger buttons. When done, tap ok. Note: For best ergonomics, choose a button located beneath your thumb or forefinger when you hold the device.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Start Socketscan Plug-In

    STEP 4: Start SocketScan Plug-in 1. If you assigned a hardware button to SocketScan Plug-in, you can press the button to quickly launch the program. Otherwise, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Plug-in folder | SocketScan Plug-in. 2. An icon will appear in the task tray of the Today screen indicating that the system does not detect the RFID reader.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Open Application

    STEP 7: Open Application Start the application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. Note: If reading RFID tags into Excel Mobile, you may want to widen the cells to fit the full tag ID, which may exceed 20 characters.

  • Page 25: Step 8: Read Data

    STEP 8: Read Data Please note that the correct positions for RFID reading and barcode scanning are very different! CORRECT RFID POSITION: Hold the card parallel to and directly above the tag, at most 3.0 inches above the tag. Parallel, 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) maximum Note: The LED will turn amber to indicate that the card is reading tag IDs.
  • Page 26 WRONG RFID POSITION: DO NOT direct the RFID Reader-Scan Card at an angle towards the tag. WRONG RFID POSITION: DO NOT hold the RFID Reader-ScanCard perpendicular to the tag.
  • Page 27 When data is read, a beep should sound indicating a good read, and data should appear in your application. For example, in an Excel Mobile spreadsheet, data should appear in the cell you highlighted. The next cell should now be highlighted, ready for the next scan/read. If the card fails to read data within a few seconds, you must try again.

  • Page 28: Socketscan Plug-In Software

    4 | SocketScan Plug-in Software This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 on a Windows Mobile powered device. Application Features RFID settings Symbology selector SocketScan Trigger. Version information.

  • Page 29: Rfid Settings

    RFID Settings Note: These settings are only used with the SocketScan Plug-in keyboard wedge programs and Scan Demo. 1. Tap on the SocketScan Plug-in icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2. In the Prefix/Suffix screen, enter the characters you would like added to each read/scan of data (128 character maximum).
  • Page 30 4. In the Sound screen, select which sound you would like SocketScan Plug-in to make to indicate a good read. To you want to play a .WAV file, after selecting Play .wav file, you can search through files by tapping the browse box. In the Open screen, tap on the file you want: Note: You can only select a WAV file from the My Documents folder.
  • Page 31 Starting block: If you selected a Read Data option, enter the number of the first block you want to begin reading. Number of blocks: If you selected a Read Data option, enter the number of blocks you want to read. Read error string: Enter the string you want your application to display in case the RFID reader cannot read the tag data.

  • Page 32: Symbology Selector

    Symbology Selector If you have the dual-function CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, SocketScan Plug-in provides an applet that makes it easy to modify which barcode symbologies the scanner will recognize and attempt to decode. By default, the scanner is set to recognize several of the most common symbologies.

  • Page 33: Socketscan Trigger

    SocketScan Plug-in. • Start SocketScan. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Plug-in. • Insert the CF RFID Reader Card into your device. • Open the application that you want to receive data. 2. Start SocketScan Trigger. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Trigger.
  • Page 34 4. A SocketScan Trigger icon will also appear in the menu bar of the Today screen. Tap on this icon to reveal a pop-up menu with the following options: • Tap Scan Now to activate the scanner as if you had tapped the trigger button.

  • Page 35: Dual Device Support

    EVICE UPPORT SocketScan v7.2.4.0 and later supports the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices with the same computer. This enables you to use the CF RFID Reader Card with a Socket Bluetooth barcode scanner on the same computer.

  • Page 36: Rfid Demo

    • Enable Loop Mode. • Select Tag Type. • Advanced – Write to Tag. Before you begin using the Socket Mobile RFID Demo application, make sure you have done the following: • Installed the RFID Demo application onto your device, following the same software installation procedure described in Chapter 2.

  • Page 37: Read An Rfid Tag

    3. Hold the device in the correct position to read an RFID tag, as described in Chapter 2. Hold the device so the CF RFID Reader Card is parallel to and directly above the tag, at most 2.0 inches above the tag.
  • Page 38 6. In the Available Tags field, tap to highlight the RFID tag you wish to read, then tap Read Tag. 7. After the CF RFID Reader Card reads the tag, Tag Data will appear. If desired, check Display as hex data to view the data in hexadecimal format.

  • Page 39: Enable Inventory And Loop Modes

    Enable Inventory and Loop Modes The CF RFID Reader Card has four reading modes, based on different combinations of inventory mode and loop mode. The chart below shows the results of enabling or disabling the modes. Tag Select Loop Inventory...

  • Page 40: Select Tag Type

    Select Tag Type 1. In the main screen of Socket Mobile RFID Demo, tap RFID at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Select Tag Type. 2. In the Select Tag Type dialog box, use the drop-down menu to select the tag type.

  • Page 41: Advanced: Write To Tag

    ADVANCED: Write to Tag 1. In the main screen of Socket Mobile RFID Demo, tap RFID at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Advanced. 2. Use the next screen to read and write data in specific blocks of an RFID tag.
  • Page 42 4. RFID Demo will report any data saved to the RFID tag, as well as the type of tag and number of bytes per block. The bottom of the screen will report the read status and tag ID. 5. To write data to the tag, enter text into the bottom field. The type and amount of text that can be written varies depending on your tag type.
  • Page 43 6. After writing data to the tag, the bottom of the screen will report the write status. 7. To verify that the data was written successfully to the tag, hold the device in the correct reading/writing position, and tap Read Tag. 8.

  • Page 44: A Product Specifications

    Appendix A Product Specifications Physical Characteristics CompactFlash Card Size: 1.4 x 1.68 x 0.20 inches (36 x 42.7 x 5.0 mm) Reader/Scanner Head Size: 1.8 x 1.9 x 0.83 inches (45 x 49 x 21 mm) Weight: 6E: 1.1 oz. (31 g) 6P: 1.3 oz (37 g) Environmental: Operating Temperature: -10 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)
  • Page 45 HF RFID Tags Supported ISO15693: ICode SL2, LRI512, my-d, Tag-It HF-I Proprietary: ICode SL1, PicoTag (no anti-collision), Tag-It HF ISO14443A: Mifare (Tag ID only), Mifare Ultralight (no anti-collision) Barcode Scanner Characteristics (6P only): Symbology Support: Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS), Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, UPC/EAN Scan Repetition Rate: 100 scans/sec (bidirectional)

  • Page 46: B Hf Rfid Standards And Tag Descriptions

    Appendix B HF RFID Standards and Tag Descriptions ISO15693 The ISO/IEC 15693 standard was developed for “Contactless Vicinity Cards”. Adopted in 1998, ISO15693 has significantly enabled global acceptance of 13.56MHz RFID technology. Based on contributions by Texas Instruments and Philips, ISO/IEC 15693 is largely a superset of the features and specifications of the Tag-it HF and I·Code1 products, respectively.
  • Page 47 I·Code SLI ISO15693 (Philips) The complete I·Code SLI specification can be found in the Philips publication titled “I·Code SLI Smart Label IC SL2 ICS20 Functional Specification”. Figure 1 - Memory Structure of the I·Code SLI (version SL2 ICS20) 896 bits (112 bytes) of user memory is available for read/write. 32 bits Block # (4 bytes per block)
  • Page 48 A 64-bit ID (factory programmed) uniquely identifies each my-d SRF55V02P chip. 0x60 0x05 0x02 Unique Tag ID - 40 bits (5 bytes) Figure 4 - Memory Structure of the my-d SRF55V10P 125 blocks of 8 bytes = 1000 bytes (8000 bits) of user memory is available for read/write. 64 bits Block # (8 bytes per block)
  • Page 49 LRI512 ISO15693 (ST Microelectronics) The full LRI512 specification was included in “LRI512 Memory TAG IC 512 bit High Endurance EEPROM 13.56MHz, ISO 15693 Standard Compliant with E.A.S.” by ST Microelectronics. Figure 5 - Memory Structure of the STM LRI512 512 bits (64 bytes) of user memory is available for read/write. 32 bits Block # (4 bytes per block)

  • Page 50: Tag-It Hf

    Tag-it HF The first 13.56MHz RFID IC that Texas Instruments developed was the Tag-it HF. Still in high volume production, Tag-it HF is widely used in applications globally and has an existing installed base of millions of tags. The Tag-it HF uses a protocol air interface that is proprietary to Texas Instruments.

  • Page 51: I·code1

    I·Code1 The first long range 13.56MHz RFID IC that Philips released was the I·Code1 (SL1). Still in high volume production, I·Code1 (SL1) is still widely used in applications globally and has an existing installed base of millions of tags. The I·Code1 (SL1) uses a protocol and air interface that is proprietary to Philips.

  • Page 52: Picotag

    PicoTag Inside Contactless (formerly Inside Technologies) makes a contactless RFID product series called the PicoTag. There are two different sizes of PicoTag memories, 2K and 16K. There are two different modes of operation, plain and secure. Figure 9 - Memory Structure of the PicoTag 29 blocks of 8 bytes = 232 bytes (1856 bits) of user memory is available for read/write.

  • Page 53: Iso14443

    The complete Mifare specification can be obtained from the Philips publication “Mifare Standard 4 kByte Card IC MF1 IC S70” dated October 2002. Note: Only the tag serial number can be read by the CF RFID Reader Card. APPENDIX B: HF RFID STANDARDS AND TAG DESCRIPTIONS...
  • Page 54 OTP 1 OTP 2 OTP 3 Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 44 Data 45 Data 46 Data 47 System Area User Area Note: Only the tag serial number can be read by the CF RFID Reader Card.
  • Page 55 LTO CM 14443-A (LTO) The LTO-CM is compliant with ISO14443-A air interface. Figure 12 - Memory Structure of the LTO CM 128 blocks of 32 bytes = 4096 bytes (32768 bits) of user memory is available for read/write. Note: Only the tag serial number can be read by the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card. APPENDIX B: HF RFID STANDARDS AND TAG DESCRIPTIONS...

  • Page 56: C Barcode Label Specifications

    Appendix C Barcode Label Specifications All barcode symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Background Substrate: The barcode symbol should be printed on material (media) that is reflective and has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse reflectance of at least 70% to 80% is desirable for optimum contrast.

  • Page 57: D Enabling Or Disabling Symbologies

    When scanning programming barcodes with the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, do not scan any barcodes that set communication protocols, or the card will be disabled and must be returned to Socket Mobile for reprogramming. APPENDIX D: ENABLING/DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES | 57...
  • Page 58 Table 1. Default Symbologies and Settings of the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card Length with Symbology Default Length Symbology Selector UPC-A Enabled UPC-E Enabled UPC-E1 Disabled EAN-8 Enabled EAN-13 Enabled • Supplementals Disabled • Transmit Check Digit Enabled Bookland EAN Disabled Code 128 - All Enabled Code 39...

  • Page 59: E Laser Decode Zone

    Appendix E Laser Decode Zone The decode zone for the Class 2 laser in the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P is shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or barcode “size”) is the width in thousandths of an inch (mils) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The figures shown are the typical scanning distances (depths of field) for selected barcode sizes.

  • Page 60: F Troubleshooting

    Appendix F Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan Plug-in on a Windows Mobile-based device, tap Start | Help. SYMPTOM: I get the “No Card Detected” icon in the task tray and can’t trigger the RFID reader or scan any barcodes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your device does not recognize Make sure the card is inserted properly.

  • Page 61: G Technical Support

    Appendix G Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the CF RFID Reader Card, Socket has different support options to help you. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time, day or night. http://support.socketmobile.com/faq Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team.

  • Page 62: Limited Warranty

    The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket Mobile or by an authorized Socket Mobile Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket. Socket Mobile will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States.

  • Page 63: Limited Software Warranty

    CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of SOCKET MOBILE and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the option of SOCKET MOBILE, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the SOCKET MOBILE Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET MOBILE with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.

  • Page 64: Regulatory Compliance

    The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 LASER DEVICES: The Socket barcode scanning product (version 6P) described in this User’s Guide contains a Symbol SE955 laser scan engine.
  • Page 65 1/2010 Printed in U.S.A.

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