Andea Electronics RL863 User manual

RL863 Micro-power Multi-protocol
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Contents
1. Product Overview...........................................................................1
1.1. Introduction.........................................................................1
1.2. Product Features..................................................................1
1.3. Pictures...............................................................................1
1.4. Main Parameter ...................................................................2
2. Hardware Interface Description.......................................................2
3. Product Dimension .........................................................................3
4. Device Connection..........................................................................3
5. Instructions Of Configuration Tools.................................................4
5.1. Configuration Description Of Parameters..............................5
5.1.1. Communication Interface..........................................5
5.1.2. Buzzer Default Parameters........................................6
5.1.3. RF Parameters..........................................................6
5.1.4. Inventory Parameters................................................7
5.1.5. System Work Mode ..................................................9
5.2. Testing..............................................................................10
5.2.1. Multi-tags Inventory Testing ...................................10
5.2.2. Single Tag Operation Testing................................... 11
6. Troubleshooting Of FAQs .............................................................12
7. Technical Support.........................................................................13

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1. Product Overview
1.1. Introduction
This product complies with ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3M3 and ISO 14443A protocol
standards, it has high sensitivity reading and writing performance and fast anti-collision
processing algorithm which supports reading electronic tags of each protocol at the
same time.
This product is widely used in desktop card issuance, access control systems,
electronic bills, libraries, finance and other fields.
1.2. Product Features
➢Operating frequency: 13.56MHz;
➢Support ISO 15693,ISO 18000-3M3 and ISO 14443A standard;
➢Support ISO 14443A protocol multi-card simultaneous reading;
➢Support ISO 15693 protocol multi-card simultaneous reading;
➢Support ISO 18000-3M3 protocol multi-card simultaneous reading;(Support zero
distance overlap reading of tags);
➢Recognition distance：0~16cm;
➢Communication interface:USB；
➢Power supply:USB 5V。
1.3. Pictures
RL863

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1.4. Main Parameter
Table 1 Description of main technical parameters of the product
Parameter
Description
Operating Frequency
13.56MHz
Support Standard
ISO 15693、ISO 18000-3M3 and ISO 14443A
Recognition
Distance
ISO 15693
16 cm
ISO14443A
10 cm
ISO 18000-3M3
6 cm
Communication
Interface
USB
Voltage
5V（USB powered）
Maximum Power
0.65W
Standard Sizes
105×70×10mm
Maximum Operating
Temperature
35℃
2. Hardware Interface Description
The product uses USB communication interface, as shown in the following figure:
①Product specifications are approximate, please refer to the actual size;
②Due to continuous improvement of our products, technical parameters are
subject to change without notice.

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Mini USB Interface
Figure 1 Communication interface
3. Product Dimension
The external dimensions of the product are shown in the following figure (unit:
mm):
Figure 2 Product dimension
4. Device Connection
Before using the reader, connect the reader to the computer with the supplied "USB
cable", as shown in the following figure:

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USB
Figure 3 Connection diagram
5. Instructions Of Configuration Tools
After the device is connected and powered on normally, open the R-Tool folder of
the configuration tool and find the file in the folder directory.
Double-click this file to open the configuration tool, as shown below:
Figure 4 R-Tool connection interface
Select the corresponding communication method according to the actual interface
type used by the device.
Since the communication interface of the device is a USB interface, select "USB
Communication" in [Communication Interface] under [Search Parameters]. click the
[Search] button to find the device. When the device is found, the device information
will be automatically displayed in the "Discovered Devices" list as follows:

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①
②
③
④
Figure 5 Connection steps
As shown above (Step ④), click the "Start" button to enter the main interface of
the test software.
5.1. Configuration Description Of Parameters
5.1.1.Communication Interface
Figure 6 Configuration interface for communication interface
⚫Bus address: between 1-255
⚫Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400
⚫Parity check type: None, Odd, Even

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5.1.2.Buzzer Default Parameters
Figure 7 Configuration interface for buzzer default parameters
⚫Type: Unchanged, On, Off, Flash.
⚫Frequency: value range from 0 to 255, only applicable for the Flash type.
⚫Active time: the frequency of buzzer, only applicable for the Flash type.
5.1.3.RF Parameters
Figure 8 Configuration interface for RF parameters
⚫Basic options
1)Auto close RF when RF is free for specified time：In the host control mode, the
device will automatically close the RF if it does not receive a command of card
reading or opening the RF.

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2)Timing for Auto Close RF：Value range: 0-256, the RF enters the idle mode if
no operation in a specified time.
⚫Air protocol selection
1) ISO15693: Enable to count tags of ISO15693 air protocol.
2) ISO14443A: Enable to count tags of ISO14443A air protocol.
3) ISO18000p3m3: Enable to count tags of ISO18000p3m3 air protocol.
4) ISO14443B: Enable to count tags of ISO14443B air protocol.
⚫ISO15693
1) Data coding: 1/4, 1/256.
2) Subcarrier: single negative carrier, double negative carrier.
3) ASK 10%: ASK modulation depth setting takes effect after the button is ticked.
Otherwise, it is ASK 100%.
4) ASK modulation depth: 0.5% -60%
⚫ISO18000p3m3
1)M: Manchester 2,Manchester 4
2) DR:FC/16847khz, FC/32424khz
3) Modulation depth:0.5%-29%
5.1.4.Inventory Parameters
Figure 9 Configuration interface for inventory parameters

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⚫Basic options
1) Disable anti-collision: whether to turn off anti-collision function.
2) Beep when discovery tags: set whether the buzzer buzzes when the tag is
detected.
3) Only read new tags: each tag is only read once, when it does not leave the
antenna sensing area.
4) Stop Trigger
Try N times when no tags: set the number of attempts if no new tags are found.
Max Timeout: set the time of stopping trigger due to timeout.
⚫ISO15693
1) AFI: 00-FF.Note: 00 means not to enable.
2)Slot Number: 1 Slot, 16 Slot.
⚫ISO18000p3m3
1) Start Q:0-15.
2) Session: session 0, session 2.
3) Use dynamic Q:whether to enable dynamic Q value.
4) Min dynamic Q: set the minimum dynamic Q value.
5) Max dynamic Q: set the maximum dynamic Q value.
⚫ISO14443B
1)AFI: 00-FF.Note: 00 means not to enable.
2) Slot Number: 1,2,4,8,16.

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5.1.5.System Work Mode
Figure 10 Configuration interface for system work mode
⚫Mode:
1) Host mode: the host software needs to send commands.
2) Scan mode: the inventory can be automatically completed, even if the host
software does not send commands; scan setting in the scan mode should be
configured in advance.
⚫Scan Mode Configuration:
1) Filtered time of duplicated tag(sec): The tag can only be counted again after
leaving the specified time.
2) Port of data output: Uart1 output, USBHID output, virtual keyboard output,
Wiegand 26, Wiegand 34.
3) Scan option
①Output UID: output the tag UID.
②Output block’s data: output the content of the data block (not including the
security status byte).
③Output format of block’s data:
A. Format as hex string.
B. Format as ASCII.

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④Output format of UID:
A. Format as hex string.
B. Format as LSB 3 bytes convert to integer string.
C. Format as LSB 4 bytes convert to integer string.
D. Format as compliant with Wiegand.
E. Format as compliant with Wiegand fix 8 bytes.
⑤UID length: 0-8, 0 for unlimited length, output of a complete UID.
4) Parameter of reading block with ISO15693
Byte offset: The offset of the first byte to be read.
Byte count: The number of bytes to be read.
Note: The above configuration is a common configuration, if you need to set other
configuration information, please consult our engineers to configure.
5.2. Testing
5.2.1.Multi-tags Inventory Testing
After entering the main interface of R-Tool test software, select "ISO Multi-Tag
Test" ,carry out the procedure as shown in the following figure ①, ②and ③for tags
inventory test:
Figure 11 Multi-Tag inventory test steps

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Note:
Step 1: Select the menu "ISO Multi-Tag Test" in the main interface of the software;
Step 2: Select the "Inventory " in the drop-down list above the "Start" button;
Step 3: Click the "Start" button to carry out the inventory testing.
5.2.2.Single Tag Operation Testing
After entering the main interface of R-Tool test software, select " Single Tag Test" ,
carry out the procedure as shown in the following figure ①,②,③,④and ⑤for tags
test:
Figure 12 Single tag operation test steps
Note:
Step 1: In the software main interface, select the menu "Single Tag Test";
Step 2: In the "Single Tag Test" interface, select the type of tag to be operated;
Step 3: mode: none address, address.
1) For a single tag, select the "none address" mode.
2) For multiple tags, select the "address" mode.
Step 4: Click the "Inventory" button to display the UID list in UID drop-down box.
Step 5: 1) For a single tag: click the "Connect" button;
2) For multiple tags: in UID drop-down box, select the tags required to be
operated, and then click the "Connect" button;

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After the above steps, you can read and write tags, as shown below:
Figure 13 Single tag reading and writing steps
Steps:
1) Set the data block of the tag to be operated in the Addr drop-down box and the
Num drop-down box. After setting, the operable data block is displayed in green
indicating that it can be operated;
2) Click [Read Block] to read the data value of the data block selected in step 1;
3) Write the value in the line (green area) of the data block whose value should be
written, and then click [Write Block];
4) After the operation is completed, click the [Disconnect] button to disconnect the
tag connection.
6. Troubleshooting Of FAQs
1. The indicator of the reader is off:
Failure analysis:
1)There is a problem or poor contact in the reader's communication interface;
2)The reader indicator is broken.
Troubleshooting method: reconnect the reader or change a USB cable to connect
the reader:
1) The indicator is off and the reader does not work. It may be the reader MCU
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2) The reader can read normally, but the light is still off, it may be the reader
indicator is broken.
2.The reader works but the tag cannot be read normally:
Failure analysis:
1)The tag is damaged;
2)The performance of the antenna board is unstable or the device has poor contact.
Troubleshooting method:
Please check whether the tag is damaged, and take another tag to test. If the new
tag can be read normally, it means that the tag is damaged; if the tag still cannot be read,
the MCU or antenna of the reader may be faulty. Please contact our company to discuss
maintenance matters.
7. Technical Support
➢Download link for development data and testing
https://www.gzandea.com/download.php
➢Call for equipment debugging and technical support
Mobile phone: [phone]
Fixed telephone: [phone]

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Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
NOTE: This equipment 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 in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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