Atid RF-PRISMA User manual

RF-PRISMA USER GUIDE
ATID Co.,Ltd
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Contents
BEFORE THE BEGINNING .......................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 4
KEY FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 6
CONFIGURATION OF THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................... 7
1. PRODUCT COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................................7
2. PRODUCT APPEARANCE .....................................................................................................................................................7
3. BARCODE OPTION...............................................................................................................................................................8
4. SMARTPHONE HOLDER ......................................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT................................................................................................................ 9
1. THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE BUTTONS...........................................................................................................9
2. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OF LED...................................................................................................................9
3. BATTERY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 10
4. BATTERY CHARGING......................................................................................................................................................... 10
ATTACHING THE SMARTPHONE HOLER .............................................................................................. 11
1. INSTALLATION OF STANDARD OPTION SMARTPHONE HOLDER ................................................................................. 11
2. INSTALLATION SMARTPHONE HOLDER WITH BARCODE MODULE.............................................................................. 12
USING THE ANDROID DEMO APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 13
1. CONNECTING THE ANDROID DEMO APPLICATION .................................................................................................... 13
WINDOWS HOST BLUETOOTH CONNECTION SETTINGS ................................................................. 15
1. BLUETOOTH CONNECTING.............................................................................................................................................. 15
USING THE WINDOWS HOST DEMO APPLICATION.......................................................................... 18
USING THE IOS HOST DEMO APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 19
FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................. 20
1. FIRMWARE UPDATE PREPARATION................................................................................................................................. 20
2. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................... 20
SDK (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT).................................................................................................. 23
PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 24
1. RF-PRISMA PRODUCT DETAILS ..................................................................................................................................... 24
2. SDK DOWNLOAD ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

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3. WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................ 24
4. CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

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Before the Beginning
The objective of user guide is to pass the basic contents related with RF-Prisma`s maintenance
and smooth uses. User guide inclusive of text, images, logos, product name may not be
distributed, modified, displayed, reproduced (in whole or in part) without the prior written
permission of ATID Co,.Ltd. Furthermore, the described contents in this document are subject to
change without notice for improving or maintaining the product and we inform the user that
some material can be different with the described contents due to the firmware changes of
product.
Ownership of text, images, logos, product name in user guide is included in writer and some parts
of text, images, logos, product name in the user guide were borrowed for user`s understanding at
random. if there is a legal restriction such as a copyright law, it will be redistributed after
adjustment.
Product Overview
RF-Prisma is a combined Barcode/RFID reader product. This product is equipped with a linear
antenna to improve tag reading performance. RF-Prisma has a beautiful design with vivid red and
soft curves and a light weight to enhance usability.
This product provides 1D/2D barcode reading function as an option, and the collected data can
be transmitted to the host device through Bluetooth or USB interface. SDK is supported so that
the collected data can be easily processed on the host device equipped with Windows, Android,
or iOS.

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Key Features
1) Linear antenna is applied to provide long tag reading performance compared to circular
antenna products.
2) The Impinj’s high performance R2000 Module is equipped, allowing the UHF RFID Tag to be
read/write at high speed.
3) Barcode reading function equipped with Zebra's high-performance Barcode Engine SE4710 is
provided as an option.
4) It can be connected to a PC through Micro USB and can be charged simultaneously with data
transmission.
5) Even without a charging adapter, it can be charged using a regular smartphone charger.

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Product Specifications
Performance
Processor
ARM7 Core
Supported Platforms
Windows, Android, iOS
Internal Storage
1M Byte Flash Memory
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (W x L x H)
171 x 117 x 40 mm
Weight
230g
Power
2,600mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
USB Interface
1 USB Port / Micro USB
Notification
LED Indicator, Buzzer
Data Collection
RFID
(UHF)
Protocol
EPC GEN2, ISO/IEC 18000-6C
Reading Range
~ 7m (Depending on environment and tag type)
Writing Range
~ 0.5m
RF Output
1W (MAX)
Frequency Range
US / FCC
EU / CE
KR / KC
JP / TELEC
: 902MHz ~ 928MHz
: 865MHz ~ 868MHz
: 917MHz ~ 921MHz
: 916MHz ~ 921MHz (1W)
: 916MHz ~ 924MHz (0.25W / Optional)
Antenna
Linear Antenna / 4dBi
Barcode
2D Engine (Support to read 1D & 2D Barcode / Optional)
Communication
Bluetooth
BT V2.1+EDR / BLE V4.1 (MFi Certified)
User Environment
Operating Temp
-10°C to 45°C
Storage Temp
-30°C to 60°C
Humidity
5~95% (non-condensing, +25°C
Drop Spec
1.2m

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Configuration of the product
1. Product Components
2. Product Appearance
RF-Prisma
Smartphone Holder
Battery Pack
Hand Strap
Micro USB Cable
Adaptor
Charging LED
Power Button
버튼ㄹㅇ안테나
RFID Antenna
Bluetooth LED
Data LED
Reading Toggle
Button
USB Connector
Strap Anchor
Battery Release Button
Reset Button
Battery Pack

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3. Barcode Option
You can select the barcode option when ordering products. The barcode module is applied to the
product in the form below.
4. Smartphone Holder
A smartphone holder for attaching a smartphone to the product is included with the product.
Smartphone holders are provided with different types of brackets as shown below depending on
whether or not the barcode option is selected. For a detailed guide on attaching to the bracket,
please refer to the ‘Attaching the Smartphone Holder’ section.
Standard Option
Barcode Module Option

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Operation of the product
1. The purpose and function of the buttons
1) Power Button : Press and hold for more than 1 second to turn the power on/off.
2) Reading Toggle Button : Reading starts when it is pressed once, and reading execution and
stop are alternated each time it is pressed. In case of reading, the reading state is
maintained even if the button is not pressed. If RF-Prisma is not connected to the host, this
button does not work.
2. Configuration and Operation of LED
1) Charging LED : The three states are displayed as follows.
States
LED Operations
Charging
Red LED is turned on.
Charging is Done
Green LED is turned on.
Low Battery Alarm
When the device needs to be charged, a buzzer sounds
and a Red LED is blinking.
2) Bluetooth LED : While waiting for connection with the host device, the blue LED is blinking.
When the connection with the host device is completed, the blue LED stays on.
3) Data LED : During data reading, the blue LED is turned on while the red LED is turned on.
Power Button
Reading Toggle
Button
Charging LED
Bluetooth LED
Data LED

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3. Battery Replacement
1) Pull the battery release button in the direction ①and hold it..
2) Remove the battery in direction ②.
3) To combine the battery, press the battery after combining the groove on the top of the
battery to the main body..
4. Battery Charging
User can charge the battery by connecting the adapter included with the product to a power
source and connecting the USB cable to the Micro USB connector at the bottom of the handle of
the product. User can check the charging status through the charging LED on the top of the
product.
•It is recommended to charge using the included adapter. Charging with an
unkonwn adapter may cause malfunction of the device.
•The device is charged even when a USB cable is connected for data communication
with a PC. In this case, it will charge at a low rate.

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Attaching the Smartphone Holer
This product provides a smartphone holder for helping to use when linked with a smartphone.
Depending on whether or not the barcode reading option is applied, different types of bracket
products are provided, and each attaching method is different, so refer to the guide below and
use it in combination with the product.
1. Installation of standard option smartphone holder
1) Open the product fixing structure of the
smartphone holder and position the
product as shown in the picture.
2) Covers the product fixing structure.
3) Flip the smart holder fixing clip upward
for fixing the smartphone holder.

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2. Installation smartphone holder with barcode module
1) Remove the protective cap shown below at
the bottom of the product.
2) Screw off the bolts located under the
protective cap.
3. Push the protective part down to separate
them.
4. Place the smartphone holder on the
exposed position by separating the
protective part. After that, tighten the
screw, and cover the protective cap for
fixing it.

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Using the Android Demo Application
1. Connecting the Android Demo Application
1) Install the Demo App with the APK file included in the SDK.
2) When the installation is complete, the icon below will be created.
3) When running the Demo App, it starts
with the screen like the one below..
4) Turn on the reader and click the icon
at the top right of the app to scan the
IDs of connectable devices as shown
below.
5. Depending on whether the reader is registered in the host device, select the registration
menu.
•Connect to last Bluetooth device : Connect with the last registered device in the Host.
•Connect to new Bluetooth device : User can select and connect among the RF-Prismas
that are turned on around user.
6. If you click ‘Connect to new Bluetooth
device’, RF-Prisma that is turned on
nearby will be searched and displayed.
7. If user click the reader user wants to
connect to, the Host device will ask you to
approve the paring. Click ‘Pair’ button
connect with the device.

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8. When the pairing is completed without problems, the menus are activated as below.
.
•Inventory : Read UHF tag data.
•Filter Inventory : Store inventory tags in the internal memory of the device, compares
data, and performs inventory without duplication.
•Stored Tag : Read the tag data stored in the internal memory of the device or to store or
delete an arbitrary tag in the memory.
•Read Memory : Read the tag data under the conditions specified by the user.
•Write Memory : Write the contents designated by the user to the tag.
•Lock memory (Tag Access) : Protect tag information by setting the Lock / Unlock function
to the tag.
•RFID Option : Set options related to the RFID function.
•Barcode Demo : This is a menu that is activated when a barcode module is installed and
reads barcode data.
•Barcode Option : Set options related to the barcode function.
For details on how to use the demo app, refer to the ‘RF Prisma SDK Demo Guide for
Android Developer’ document included in the SDK.

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Windows Host Bluetooth Connection Settings
To send/receive data with a Windows platform device using Bluetooth, the RF-Prisma requires a
PC with built-in Bluetooth functionality or a dedicated Bluetooth dongle. This chapter describes
the Bluetooth connection method for Windows 10, which are representative Windows platforms.
•For details related to the Bluetooth function of the host device, please check with the
place of purchase of the PC or the person in charge of product installation.
•In this chapter, it is assumed that the Bluetooth-related driver is installed normally.
•For any problems that occur while using the product or during the installation process,
please contact the reseller or manufacturer where you purchased the product.
•If the Bluetooth driver is not installed normally, or if you use a special driver that is
separately supported by Windows 10 OS, the contents of this manual may not match
each other.
1. Bluetooth Connecting
1) Enter the Windows Settings menu through ‘Start →Settings’of Windows.
2) Select ‘Device’ menu in Windows settings.
3) Check that the Bluetooth function is turned on. If it is off, turn on the Bluetooth function.
4) Select ‘Add Bluetooth or other device’ menu.

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5) Turn on RF-Prisma and select Bluetooth as the device type to add. Select to start searching
for Bluetooth devices requesting pairing in the vicinity.
6) If user clicks the device user wants to connect among the searched Bluetooth devices, the
pairing information screen of the target device is activated. Check if it matches the pairing
information of the RF-Prisma you want to connect, and if it matches, click the ‘Connect’
button.
The 4 digits after the device name to be searched are the last 4 digits of the
Bluetooth Module MAC Address. This 4 digit value is entered as a different value for
all devices.

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7) When pairing is completed normally, ‘Your device is ready to go!’ message is displayed.
Click the Done button to complete the pairing process.
8) When the device is added successfully, the device will be registered with the message ‘Paired’.

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Using the Windows Host Demo Application
1) When the Demo App for Windows Host included in the SDK is executed on the host device,
it is executed as follows.
2) Select and connect the connection method (USB or Bluetooth) between RF-Prisma and the
Windows Host device.
For details on how to use the demo app, refer to the ‘RF Prisma SDK Demo Guide for
Windows Developer’ document included in the SDK.

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Using the iOS Host Demo Application
1) User can download the demo app through the ‘App Store’.
•The demo application is available from iOS version 10.2 or later.
•데For details on how to use the demo app, refer to the ‘ATID Reader Demo Guide
for iOS’ document included in the SDK.

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Firmware Update
This product may be updated in the future to enhance its functionality and performance. If there
is a problem during Firmware's update operation, the product may not be recoverable. So if you
don't have knowledge of software and hardware, please contact your place of purchase or
manufacturer for updates.
1. Firmware Update Preparation
1) PC with Windows 7 or higher version (USB 2.0 Port)
2) RF-Prisma
3) Micro USB Cable
4) Firmware ( xxxx.bin )
5) Firmware Update Tool (Included in the SDK)
2. Firmware Update Procedure
1) Save the firmware file in a specific folder on your PC.
2) Execute the firmware update program.
3) ‘After clicking the ‘Load Binary File’ button, move to the folder where the firmware file was
saved earlier and select the image to update.