caenrfid Slate R1260E Technical document

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 4 –23 January 2018
R1260E/EB
RFID UHF Desktop Reader

Scope of Manual
The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the SLATE R1260E/EB UHF Desktop Reader.
Change Document Record
Date
Revision
Changes
Pages
11 Apr 11
01
First release
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19 Jun 12 02
Modified Driver installation paragraph
8
Added Getting Started chapter
8÷12
Renamed Slate R1260E Functional Description chapter into Slate R1260E
External Interfaces Description
14
Moved Firmware Upgrade paragraph into the Reader Upgrade chapter
15
Modified CE Compliance paragraph
19
Modified R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity
20
28 Jul 16 03
Modified RoHS EU Directive
19
Modified R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity
20
23 Jan 2018 04
Updated Getting Started chapter
8
Modified Product Description and Ordering Options paragraph
5, 6
Modified R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity
20
Reference Document
[RD1] EPCglobal: EPC Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for
Communications at 860 MHz –960 MHz, Version 2.0.1 (April, 2015).
CAEN RFID srl
Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) - ITALY
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
[email protected]
www.caenrfid.com
© CAEN RFID srl –2017
Disclaimer
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of CAEN RFID.
The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any
notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com.
Visit Slate R1260 web page, you will find the latest revision
of data sheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, software and firmware.
All you need to start using your tag in a few clicks!

Disposal of the product
Do not dispose the product in municipal or household waste. Please check your local regulations for
disposal/recycle of electronic products.

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Index
Scope of Manual...........................................................................................................................................................................2
Change Document Record............................................................................................................................................................2
Reference Document....................................................................................................................................................................2
Index ...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
List of Figures.................................................................................................................................................................................4
List of Tables..................................................................................................................................................................................4
1INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................5
Product Description......................................................................................................................................................................5
Ordering Options ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Notice ........................................................................................................................................................................6
2GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................................................................8
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Serial Port Emulator .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Driver installation ............................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Slate Reader using the EasyController ..............................................................................................................12
3EXTERNAL INTERFACES DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................14
External Connection ...................................................................................................................................................................14
Front Panel LEDs.........................................................................................................................................................................14
4READER UPGRADE.............................................................................................................................................................15
Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................15
5TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................16
Technical Specification ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Reader –Tag Link Profiles...........................................................................................................................................................17
Radiation Patterns......................................................................................................................................................................18
6REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...............................................................................................................................................19
CE Compliance............................................................................................................................................................................19
RoHS EU Directive.......................................................................................................................................................................19
R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................................20
List of Figures
Fig. 1.1: Slate reader (Model R1260E) .....................................................................................................................................................5
Fig. 1.2: Slate reader (Model R1260EB) ...................................................................................................................................................5
Fig. 1.3: Slate R1260E/EB Technical drawings: top view..........................................................................................................................6
Fig. 1.4: Slate R1260E/EB Wall mounting ................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 3.1: Slate R1260E/EB Front Panel LEDs ...........................................................................................................................................14
Fig. 5.1: Slate R1260E/EB Radiation pattern H plane.............................................................................................................................18
Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260E/EB Radiation pattern V plane.............................................................................................................................18
List of Tables
Tab. 3.1: Slate R1260E/EB Front Panel LEDs..........................................................................................................................................14
Tab. 5.1: Slate R1260E/EB Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................................16
Tab. 5.2: Slate R1260E/EB Reader to tag link profiles ...........................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION –R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 5
1INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The Slate (Model R1260E, R1260EB), the new desktop reader of the easy2read©Family, is an UHF multiregional RFID
reader with integrated antenna for short to medium range applications.
The Slate Reader is powered and controlled directly by an USB cable, thus allowing to read EPC Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID
tags in an easy desktop environment.
Thanks to its low profile (15 mm) and its size (approximately an A4 page), the Slate reader is the perfect choice for
various applications such as point-of-sales, document tracking, RFID programming stations, access control and so on. It
can be used as a building block for smart shelves and smart displays.
The core component of the Slate reader is the CAEN RFID Quark module, the lowest power consuming module
available on the market.
The reader is compliant with European regulation (ETSI EN 302-208).
Fig. 1.1: Slate reader (Model R1260E)
Fig. 1.2: Slate reader (Model R1260EB)

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Ordering Options
Code
Description
Reader
WR1260EZAAAA
R1260E - RFID UHF Desktop Reader (ETSI 302-208)
WR1260EZBAAA
R1260EB - RFID UHF Desktop Reader (ETSI 302-208) Black version
Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below:
No.2 wall hooks
No. 4 rubber feet
No.2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) +screws
No. 2 small screws (ø 3 mm)
Installation Notice
The Slate R1260E/EB can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications or it is possible to hang it on the wall.
Fig. 1.3: Slate R1260E/EB Technical drawings: top view

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Horizontal Installation:
The Slate can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications affixing the 4 rubber feet to the bottom of the Slate
R1260E/EB to prevent it from sliding.
Vertical Installation:
The Slate can be hanged on the wall (see Fig. 1.4: Slate R1260E/EB Wall mounting).
First of all, use the two small screws (ø 3 mm) to fix the 2 hooks on the Slate.
Then, to hang the Slate on the wall, fix the hooks to the wall using the 2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) + screws at a distance of
146 mm each other.
If you want to hang the Slate on a wood panelling, fix the hooks to the wall just using the 2 screws.
Fig. 1.4: Slate R1260E/EB Wall mounting

GETTING STARTED –R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 8
2GETTING STARTED
Introduction
This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your Slate R1260E/EB reader.
For more detailed information on reader configuration, connections and setup options please refer to the next
chapters.
To begin, you need first to download and install the .NET framework 2.0 (only required if .NET is not already installed
on your PC).
Serial Port Emulator
The SLATE R1260E/EB can be connected to a PC via USB connection. The RFID reader emulates a serial port. In the next
paragraph the procedure to install the required driver is presented.
Driver installation
The Slate reader is based on a FTDI chip. To connect it to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers
for your operating system.
The procedure to install the USB driver is presented below:
1. Connect the Slate to your pc using the USB connection.
2. Download VCP drivers for Windows based systems at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
3. Open the System properties (right click on My computer icon)→ Device Manager.
4. Double click on “USB Serial Port”:

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5. Click on Driver->Update Driver

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6. Click on “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the VCP drivers folder:

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7. Now the driver installation procedure is completed:

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Connecting the Slate Reader using the EasyController
Once the driver installation procedure has completed, you can connect your PC to the Slate R1260E/EB Reader via USB
connection using the EasyController software:
1. Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the EasyController software and install it:
2. Connect the Slate to your pc using the USB connection.
3. Open the System properties (right click on My computer icon)→ Device Manager.
4. See the emulated serial port in the “USB serial port (COM X)”, in the case below COM3.
5. Launch the EasyController by double clicking on the icon on your desktop.
6. Click on File →Connect, select the RS232 Connection Type and select from the pull-down menu the COM port
number where the driver has mapped the virtual port for the Slate (in the example COM3) and then click on
connect:

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7. Place a tag on the reader, click on start inventory and see the tag information displayed on the main window.
For more info on the use of the EasyController Software, please refer to the manual Easy Controller Software Technical
Information Manual.

EXTERNAL INTERFACES DESCRIPTION –R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 14
3EXTERNAL INTERFACES DESCRIPTION
External Connection
The external connection is via USB port.
The USB cable is located in the back side of the Slate. You can pass the USB cable through the opening at the bottom or
at the top of the Slate back side. The mechanical specification of the USB Port is as follows:
USB Port: USB Type A plug connector
The Slate R1260E/EB is powered through the USB host.
Front Panel LEDs
The Slate R1260E/EB front panel houses the following LEDs (see figure below):
LED
FUNCTION
TYPE
POWER
Power ON
Green LED
TAG-ID
Tag detection
Blinking Red LED
TX/RX
USB communication activity
Blinking Yellow LED
Tab. 3.1: Slate R1260E/EB Front Panel LEDs
Fig. 3.1: Slate R1260E/EB Front Panel LEDs

READER UPGRADE –R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 15
4READER UPGRADE
Firmware Upgrade
The Slate Upgrade Tool is available for free at Slate R1260 page of the CAEN RFID Web Site.
The Slate R1260E/EB firmware upgrade can be managed via USB.
In order to upgrade the firmware follow the steps below:
- Verify the virtual COM port associated to the reader (in this example COM4)
- Open the FW upgrade program
- Select the COM port
- Select the image file by clicking on “Open” button
- Click on “Upgrade” button
- Wait for the upgrade to be completed
- Disconnect the USB cable
- Connect again the USB cable: now the reader is ready

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS –R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 16
5TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specification
Frequency Band
865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208)
RF Power
Programmable in 15 levels (1dB step) from 4dBm ERP to 18dBm ERP (from
2.5mW ERP to 67mW ERP)
Antenna
Integrated Circular Polarized Antenna
Number of Channels
4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v3.1.1)
Standard Compliance
EPC C1G2/ISO 18000-6C
User Interface
Green LED: Power
Blinking red LED: Tag detection
Blinking yellow LED: USB communication activity
Buzzer: user programmable event signalling
USB Device Port
USB Type A plug connector
Bus powered USB 2.0 device
Must be connected to Hight-power Port (500 mA @ VBUS)
It appears as USB serial port
Virtual Com Port (VCP) drivers for Windows XP/Vista/Seven (7), Windows
CE 4.2, Linux 2.40 and greater
Baudrate: 115200
Databits: 8
Stopbits: 1
Parity: none
Flow control: none
Dimensions
(W)297 x (L)205 x (H)15 mm3
(11.7 x 8 x 0.6 inch
3
)
Electrical Power
5 V DC bus powered (USB)
Max 400 mA
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to +55 °C
Weight
525 g
Length of USB cable
1.5 m
Tab. 5.1: Slate R1260E/EB Technical Specifications
Warning: The RF settings must match the country/region of operating to comply with local laws and regulations.
The usage of the reader in different countries/regions from the one in which the device has been sold is not allowed.

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Reader –Tag Link Profiles
Slate R1260E/EB reader supports different modulations and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol.
In the following table are reported all profiles that have been tested for the compliance with ETSI regulation.
Link profile #
Regulation
Modulation
Return Link
0
ETSI
DSB–ASK; f=40kHz
FM0; f = 40kHz
1
ETSI
DSB–ASK; f=40kHz
Miller (M=4); f = 256kHz
Tab. 5.2: Slate R1260E/EB Reader to tag link profiles

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Radiation Patterns
The radiation patterns of Slate R1260E/EB are shown in the following figures.
Fig. 5.1: Slate R1260E/EB Radiation pattern H plane
Fig. 5.2: Slate R1260E/EB Radiation pattern V plane
y
x
z

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE–R1260E/EB Technical Information Manual 19
6REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
CE Compliance
Reference standard:
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V. 1.9.2:2011
EN 55032:2012
CEI EN 55024:2013
ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1:2017
CEI EN 60950-1:2007 +/A11:2010 +/A1:2012 +/A12:2012
CEI EN 50364:2011
EN 50581:2012
See § R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity page 20 for the Slate R1260E/EB CE Compliance Certificate.
RoHS EU Directive
Slate - R1260E/EB - RFID UHF Desktop Reader is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/CE on the Restriction of the
Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS2).

R1260E/EB
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
R1260E/EB CE Declaration of Conformity
We
CAEN RFID Srl
Via Vetraia, 11
55049 Viareggio (LU)
Italy
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.caenrfid.com
herewith declare under our own responsibility that the products:
Code: WR1260EZAAAA
Description: R1260E - RFID UHF Desktop Reader (ETSI 302-208)
Code WR1260EZBAAA
Description: R1260EB –RFID UHF Desktop Reader (ETSI 302-208) Black version
correspond in the submitted version to the following standards:
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V. 1.9.2:2011
EN 55032:2012
CEI EN 55024:2013
ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1:2017
CEI EN 60950-1:2007 +/A11:2010 +/A1:2012 +/A12:2012
CEI EN 50364:2011
EN 50581:2012
and declare under our sole responsibility that the specified products meet the principle requirements and other applicable
regulations of directives 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS2)
Date: 05/09/2017
Adriano Bigongiari (Chief Executive Officer)
On the basis of this declaration, this product will bear the following mark: