caenrfid qDock RA0005 Technical document

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 00 – 01 March 2016
RA0005
qIDmini docking station

Sco e of Manual
The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the RA0005 - qDock - qIDmini docking station
Change Document Record
Date Revision Changes Pages
01 Mar 2016 00 Preliminary release -
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)
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Preliminary Product Information
This document contains information for a new product CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify this product without
notice
“Preliminary” product information describes products that are ready for production, but for which full characterization
data is not yet available CAEN RFID believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable
However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (Preliminary)
This device was tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to
the following 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 These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, the product may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this product in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user is required to correct the interference
at their own expense The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications
be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by CAEN RFID
Dis osal of the roduct
Do not dispose the product in municipal or household waste Please check your local regulations for
disposal/recycle of electronic products

Index…
Scope of Manual 2
Change Document Record 2
Reference Document 2
Index…...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
List of Figures.................................................................................................................................................................................4
List of Tables..................................................................................................................................................................................4
1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................5
Product Description 5
Accessories 6
Ordering Options 6
2 qDock TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................7
Technical Specifications Table 7
3 qDock REGULATORY COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................................8
FCC Compliance 8
RoHS EU Directive 8
List of Figures
Fig 1 1: qDock RA0005 qIDmini docking station 5
Fig 1 2: qDock RA0005 Accessories 6
List of Tables
Tab 2 1: qDock RA0005 Technical Specifications Table 7
4

1 INTRODUCTION
Product Descri tion
The qDock RA0005 is a low cost, Multiple Charging Docking Station & USB 2 0 Hub that allows to charge and connect
for Data & Firmware upgrade up to three qIDmini R1170I readers directly thought their micro USB connector and
without cables
The docking station is provided together with its External Power Supply to be connected to a power socket for
charging When connected to the power supply, the docking station can charge up to three qIDmini Readers in parallel
with a full current rate (500 mA)
The USB device port allows to connect the docking station to a PC to upgrade the firmware of the readers when
needed The USB port alone (without the Power supply) allows to charge a single Reader (due to the input USB current
limitation) To this purpose, insert the Reader into the slot in the center
The docking station can be also wall mounted using the provided hooks
Two LEDs positioned near the side power jack and the USB connector indicate respectively the charging status (green
when charging), and the communication status (orange when connected)
Fig. 1.1: qDock RA0005 qIDmini docking station
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Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below:
No 1 USB cable No 1 Power supply No 4 rubber feet
Wall mounting kit:
No 2 wall hooks No 2 rawlplugs (ø 4 mm) +screws No 2 small screws (ø 3 mm)
Fig. 1.2: qDock RA0005 Accessories
Ordering O tions
Code Descri tion
Accessories WRA0005XAAAA RA0005 - qDock - qIDmini docking station – White
WRA0005XGAAA RA0005 - qDock - qIDmini docking station – Gray
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2 qDock TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical S ecifications Table
Function Docking Station
USB Interface USB 2 0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s)
USB Connector to Reader Micro type B
USB Connector to PC - Cable Type B
User Interface Green LED ON: external Supply active
Orange LED ON: USB Communication ON
Power Su ly In ut 5 V dc ± 5% @ 2A max
Power Su ly Connector Power Jack - Negative Central Pin
Battery Charging Time 2h (typical)
O erating Tem erature -10°C to +55°C
IP Rating IP 40
Dimensions (W)288 x (L)140 x (H)34 mm3 max
(11 3 x 5 5 x 1 3 in3)
Enclosure ABS
Tab. 2.1: qDock RA0005 Technical S ecifications Table
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3 qDock REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
FCC Com liance
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 of the following measures:
a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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
Any changes or modification not approved by CAEN RFID could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
RoHS EU Directive
qDock RA0005 docking station is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/CE on the Restriction of the Use of certain
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
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