Andea Electronics RL865 User manual

RL865 Micro-power Multi-protocol
Reader
User Manual
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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. Description Of Indicator Light..................................................... 3
4. Device Connection Instructions................................................... 3
4.1. Device Connection Instructions............................................... 3
4.2. Configuration Description Of Parameters................................ 5
4.2.1. Communication Interface............................................. 5
4.2.2. Buzzer Default Parameters........................................... 6
4.2.3. RF Parameters.............................................................. 6
4.2.4. Inventory Parameters................................................... 8
4.2.5. System Work Mode...................................................... 9
4.3. Testing.................................................................................... 10
4.3.1. Multi-tags Inventory Testing...................................... 10
4.3.2. Single Tag Operation Testing......................................11
5. Technical Support ...................................................................... 13

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1. Product Overview
1.1. Introduction
RL865 is a micro-power multi-protocol reader with high sensitivity reading and
writing performance and fast anti-collision processing algorithm which supports reading
multiple electronic tags of various protocols at the same time.
This product is widely used in desktop card issuance, access control, electronic
bills, Libraries and other fields.
1.2. Product Features
➢Operating frequency: 13.56MHz;
➢Support ISO 15693,ISO 14443A and ISO 18000-3M3 standard;
➢Support ISO 14443A protocol multi-card simultaneous reading;
➢Support ISO 15693 protocol multi-card simultaneous reading;
➢Support anti-collision treatment;
➢Communication interface: USB;
➢Power supply:150mA /5V.
1.3. Pictures
Figure 1 Front and back view of the product

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1.4. Main Parameter
The technical parameters of the reader are as follows:
Table 1 Description of main technical parameters of the product
Parameter
Description
Operating Frequency
13.56Mhz
Support Standard
ISO 15693、ISO 14443A、ISO 18000-3M3
Communication
Interface
USB
Voltage
150mA /5V
Maximum Recognition
Distance
ISO 15693：11cm
ISO 14443A：7cm
Standard Sizes
54×34.5mm
Maximum Operating
Temperature
50℃
Note: 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.
2. Hardware Interface Description
Figure 2 Product dimension (unit: mm)

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3. Description Of Indicator Light
Tag detection indicator light
Working light
Figure 3 Schematic diagram of product indicators and interfaces
Table 2 Product indicator description
Type
Name
Functional Description
Device
indicator light
Working light
After the device is powered on and the
performance is normal, the light flashes red (slow
flashing), and the light is not bright when it is
abnormal; when the device is performing
inventory work, the light flashes red quickly.
Tag detection
indicator light
When a tag is detected, this light flashes blue,
otherwise this light does not light.
4. Device Connection Instructions
4.1. Device Connection Instructions
USB cable
Figure 4 Connection diagram
After the device is connected and powered on normally, open the R-Tool folder of

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the configuration tool and find the file in the folder directory.
Double-click this file to open the configuration tool, as shown below:
Figure 5 R-Tool connection interface
Since the device is connected via USB, you need to select "USB" in the
[Communication Interface] item under [Search Parameters]. The search steps are as
follows:
①Select “USB” for the
communication interface
②Click the "Search"
button to search devices
③Select the searched device
④Click the start button to enter the
device configuration and test interface
Figure 6 Connection steps

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Figure 7 Enter the device configuration and test interface
4.2. Configuration Description Of Parameters
4.2.1.Communication Interface
Figure 8 Configuration interface for communication interface
⚫Bus Address: between 1-255
⚫Baud: baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400
⚫Parity: parity check type: None, Odd, Even

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4.2.2.Buzzer Default Parameters
Figure 9 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.
Note: The device V00.02 and above (including V00.02 version) supports this function
(buzzer is required).
4.2.3.RF Parameters
Figure 10 Configuration interface for RF parameters
⚫Basic options
1)Auto close RF when RF is free for specified time：in the host control mode, the

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device will automatically close the RF if it does not receive a command of card
reading or opening the RF.
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%
⚫Receiver Gain: set according to the default value, it is not recommended to
modify.

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4.2.4.Inventory Parameters
Figure 11 Configuration interface for inventory parameters
⚫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.

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⚫ISO14443B
1) AFI: 00-FF.Note: 00 means not to enable.
2) Slot Number: 1,2,4,8,16.
4.2.5.System Work Mode
Figure 12 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).

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③Output format of block’s data:
A. Format as hex string.
B. Format as ASCII.
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 parameters listed here are commonly used parameter configurations.
For other parameter settings, please consult our technicians for configuration.
4.3. Testing
4.3.1.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:

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Figure 13 Multi-Tag inventory test steps
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.
4.3.2.Single Tag Operation Testing
In 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 14 Single tag operation test steps

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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;
①
② ③
The green area represents
the set operating area
Figure 15 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.

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5. 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] 2712 4253
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.
FCC& IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC and Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Déclaration d’IC sur l’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations définies par le
Canada pour des environnements non contrôlés. Cet équipement doit être installé et
utilisé à une distance minimum de 20 cm entre l’antenne et votre corps.
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être installé au même endroit ni utilisé avec une autre antenne
ou un autre émetteur.

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