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  • Page 1 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide...
  • Page 3 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 72E-125046-02 Revision A September 2010...
  • Page 4 Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 12/2009 Initial release -02 Rev A 9/2010 Add information for Configure Region and Tag Locator application.
  • Page 6 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........................1-1 RFID Technology Overview ..................1-1 RFID Components ....................1-2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer ................1-3 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Parts ..............1-4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer LEDs ..............1-5 Reading Tags ....................... 1-5 Chapter 2: Updating the Mobile Computer Introduction ........................
  • Page 8 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Chapter 3: LLRP Functionality Introduction ........................3-1 LLRP Icons ........................3-2 LLRP Menu ........................3-2 Configure Region ....................3-3 Configure LLRP ...................... 3-7 Version Information ....................3-7 Exit LLRP ........................ 3-8 LLRP Registry Entries ....................3-8 Chapter 4: RFID Sample Application Introduction ........................

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction This MC3090Z RFID Integrator Guide provides the unique set up and operating procedures for the MC3090Z RFID mobile computers. This guide is intended as a supplement to the MC3000 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-68900-xx. Procedures common to MC3000 products are addressed in the MC3000 Integrator Guide.

  • Page 10: Chapter Descriptions

    RFID APIs. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “Mobile computer” or “reader” refers to the MC3090Z RFID mobile computer. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents •...

  • Page 11: Related Documents And Software

    Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
  • Page 12 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the MC3090Z RFID mobile computer and its features. RFID Technology Overview RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items.

  • Page 14: Rfid Components

    MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a high read rate. These features provide real time end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. The MC3090Z RFID system consists of the following components: •...

  • Page 15: Mc3090Z Rfid Mobile Computer

    1 - 3 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer The Motorola MC3090Z RFID mobile computer includes an intelligent C1G2 UHF RFID reader with RFID read performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. MC3090Z RFID mobile computers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications, and can host third-party, customer-driven embedded applications.

  • Page 16: Mc3090Z Rfid Mobile Computer Parts

    1 - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide The MC3090Z RFID mobile computer provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, intelligent RFID solutions. The MC3090Z RFID mobile computer supports a 2x battery only; do not use a 1x battery.

  • Page 17: Mc3090Z Rfid Mobile Computer Leds

    Getting Started 1 - 5 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer LEDs The mobile computer LEDs indicate charging and reader status as described in Table 1-1. LED Status Indicators Table 1-1 Indication Charging Indicators Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle; cable not connected correctly;...
  • Page 18 1 - 6 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Updating The Mobile Computer

    This chapter describes how to update the device image and radio firmware. Updating the Device Image Windows Mobile contains an Image Update feature that updates all operating system components. Motorola distributes all updates as update packages on the Support Central Web Site http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support.

  • Page 20: Updating Images Via Airbeam

    \Application\LLRP\ and tap the MobileLLRP.exe application. Updating the RFID Firmware Use the RFID_FLASH utility to update the firmware for the RFID radio. Motorola distributes the firmware and OEM update files on the Support Central Web Site http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support. When upgrading the firmware, Motorola recommends placing the mobile computer in a cradle with CAUTION external AC power connected.

  • Page 21: Updating The Firmware And Oem Data Using The Rfid_Flash Utility

    Updating the Mobile Computer 2 - 3 Updating the Firmware and OEM Data Using the RFID_FLASH Utility On the mobile computer, navigate to the folder and tap the program \Application RFID_FLASH RFID_FLASH Window Figure 2-1 in the section of the window. Browse Firmware In the...
  • Page 22 2 - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide and wait until the progress bar completes. Update Firmware Starting Firmware Update Figure 2-3 NOTE When updating the firmware data file, the mobile computer displays a progress bar. This bar may indicate some progress, then move quickly to complete.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Llrp Functionality

    Chapter 3 LLRP Functionality Introduction Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) is an RFID server application that runs in the background on the mobile computer. The LS icon in the system tray represents LLRP. This chapter includes information on using and configuring the LLRP Server Module.

  • Page 24: Llrp Icons

    3 - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide LLRP Icons The LLRP icon indicates radio status as described in Table 3-1. LLRP Icon Indicators Table 3-1 Icon Icon State Indication Green LLRP is enabled. Crossed icon No radio connection or radio disconnected.

  • Page 25: Configure Region

    LLRP Functionality 3 - 3 Configure Region Upon Startup After upgrading the mobile computer, the following window appears on startup. Country Not Set Window Figure 3-3 . When no country is selected, the window appears. Configure regions settings Configure Region Settings Window Figure 3-4...
  • Page 26 3 - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Select the region of operation and communication standard as allowed by the regulatory standards of that country/region from the drop-down menus. The following warning message appears. Region Selection Warning Message Figure 3-5 to confirm.
  • Page 27 LLRP Functionality 3 - 5 After Startup If not done at startup, set the regulatory region using the LLRP icon menu: Tap the LLRP icon, then tap Configure Region Configure Region Option Figure 3-7 Select a region from the drop-down in the following window. Region of Operation Configure Region Settings Window Figure 3-8...
  • Page 28 3 - 6 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide on the warning window that appears. A confirmation window appears. Region Selection Success Window Figure 3-9...

  • Page 29: Configure Llrp

    LLRP Functionality 3 - 7 Configure LLRP LLRP is in Server Mode by default. To configure LLRP to operate in Client Mode: Tap the LLRP icon, then tap Configure LLRP LLRP Configuration Window Figure 3-10 Select the check box. Client Mode In the field, enter the port number on which the server waits for the LLRP client to communicate.

  • Page 30: Exit Llrp

    \Application\LLRP executable (MobileLLRP.exe). LLRP Registry Entries RFID (LLRP) does not run when the MC3090Z is charging. Developers who require using the cradle with RFID enabled can select Developer Mode by modifying a registry entry. • - In this default mode, placing the mobile computer in the cradle (with charging on) disables LLRP User Mode and the LLRP icon indicates that it is disconnected.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Rfid Sample Application

    Chapter 4 RFID Sample Application Introduction Application developers can use the RFID sample application RFIDSample3Plus.exe for an overview of how the application works and to assist in custom application development. The mobile computer can read, write, lock, kill, and program Gen2 tags. Each tag contains the EPC number (64 or 96 bits), CRC, and kill code.

  • Page 32: Launching The Rfid Sample Application

    4 - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Launching the RFID Sample Application Remove the mobile computer from AC power and enable LLRP, then use on the mobile computer to File Explorer navigate to the folder. Select to start the sample application.

  • Page 33: Sample Application Menu Options

    RFID Sample Application 4 - 3 Sample Application Menu Options options include: Menu • Configuration options • Operations options • Reader management options • About Sample Application Menu Figure 4-2 Configuration Menu Options menu includes the following options: Config • Connection information •...
  • Page 34 4 - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Connection Select to display the reader IP and port number. Config > Connection Connection Window Figure 4-4 Select to disconnect the reader. Disconnect Antenna Select to configure the antenna. Config > Configuration > Antenna...
  • Page 35 RFID Sample Application 4 - 5 Singulation Select to set the options for identifying an individual tag in a multiple-tag Config > Configuration > Singulation environment. Singulation Window Figure 4-6 This window includes the following fields: • - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. Antenna •...

  • Page 36: Operations Menu Options

    4 - 6 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reset Factory Defaults Select to restore the default reader configuration. Config > Reset Factory Defaults Operations Menu Options menu options include: Operations • Tag Storage Settings • Filter options • Access options •...
  • Page 37 RFID Sample Application 4 - 7 • - Storage to allocate for the memory bank's data. Max size of memory bank • - Select to apply the configuration changes. Apply Filter Settings Use the sample application’s filter settings to set filters for tag reading. The application supports up to two pre-filters and two post-filters.
  • Page 38 4 - 8 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Post-Filter To select post-filter settings, select Operations > Filter > Post-Filter Post Filter Window Figure 4-11 This window includes the following fields: • - Select the tag pattern to match (A, B, both, or neither).
  • Page 39 RFID Sample Application 4 - 9 Access Select to select from a menu of access parameters to set for tags, or tap and hold a tag in the Operations > Access list to open a context menu with similar options in order to set operation parameters for that tag. Access and Context Menus Figure 4-13 Selecting an option from the context menu applies the operation to the single tag selected.
  • Page 40 4 - 10 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide • - Tag/data length. Length • - The data to write to the selected tag ( window only). Write Data Write • - Access options for the selected tag ( window only):...

  • Page 41: Management Menu Options

    - Enter the user name used to gain access to reader management functionality. User name • - Enter the password used to gain access to reader management functionality. Password • - IP address of the host. For MC3090Z, the default is 127.0.0.1 localhost...
  • Page 42 4 - 12 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reboot Settings This feature is not supported by handheld readers. OEM Update Select to update the reader configuration file. Mgmt > OEM Update OEM Update Window Figure 4-19 Enter the indicating the location and name of the configuration file, and select...

  • Page 43: About

    RFID Sample Application 4 - 13 About window displays the sample application version information About About Window Figure 4-21 NOTE The version numbers displayed in this window are examples. Actual version numbers are based on the versions of the files on the device.

  • Page 44: Reading Tags

    4 - 14 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reading Tags To use the sample application to read tags: Aim the mobile computer at the tag in any orientation (horizontally or vertically). The distance between the tag and the antenna is the approximate read range.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Tag Locator

    Chapter 5 Tag Locator Introduction Use Tag Locater to detect the location of a tag. By providing the TagID of an item, this application can find the relative position of the tag with respect to the mobile computer. Move the mobile computer back and forth to obtain the location of the tag as indicated by the beep frequency and a vertical progress bar showing the relative position of the tag.

  • Page 46: Using Tag Locator

    5 - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Using Tag Locator To use the Tag Locator application: in the folder on the mobile computer to open the Tag Locater application. TagLocator Application Tag Locator Figure 5-1 Enter the tag ID in one of three ways: •...

  • Page 47: Locating Tags Using A .Csv File

    Tag Locator 5 - 3 Locating Tags Using a .csv File Select the button to import a list of saved tags from a .csv file. The following window appears. Import Tags Opening a .csv File Figure 5-2 Select the desired .csv file to import the tags to the list. Tag List Figure 5-3 Select a tag from the list to search.
  • Page 48 5 - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Select the button or press and hold the trigger. Move the mobile computer in all directions to get the Locate relative position of the tag, indicated by a beep, the vertical progress bar, or both.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Introduction Table 6-1 on page 6-1 provides troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Mobile computer does not turn on. Lithium-ion battery not Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery. charged. Lithium-ion battery not Ensure battery is installed properly.
  • Page 50 6 - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 6-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Tapping the window buttons or LCD screen not aligned Re-calibrate the screen. icons does not activate the correctly. corresponding feature. Battery is not inserted Insert the battery properly.

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. Technical Specifications Table A-1 Item MC3090Z RFID Physical and Environmental Characteristics Dimensions 9.1 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 7.6 in. H 23.1 cm L x 9.1 cm H x 19.3 cm H Weight 23 oz.
  • Page 52 A - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item MC3090Z RFID Laser Decode Capability Code 39 Code 128 Code 93 Codabar Code 11 Discrete 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN-8 EAN-13 UPCA...
  • Page 53 Technical Specifications A - 3 Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item MC3090Z RFID Wireless Data Communications WLAN 802.11a/b/g Output Power 100mW U.S. and International Data Rate 802.11a: 54Mb per second 802.11b: 11Mb per second 802.11g: 54Mb per second Antenna Internal Frequency Range: 802.11a: 5 GHz;...
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  • Page 55: Appendix B Rfid Apis

    RFID APIs are available in C and .NET. For information on supported RFID APIs, refer to the Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK), available at http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support. For C, refer to the EMDK for C v2.1 or later. For .Net, refer to the EMDK for .NET v2.2 or later.
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  • Page 57 Index management ......4-11 menu ........4-3 activesync .
  • Page 58 Index - 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide RFID demo reading tags ......4-14 keypad .
  • Page 59 Index - 3 volume ........6-1 weight .
  • Page 60 Index - 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide...
  • Page 62 1-800-927-9626 http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their registered owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2010...

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