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R1240I
Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader
Technical Information Manual
Revision n. 01
13/09/2013

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Scope of Manual
The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth
Reader.
Change Document Record
Date
Revision
Changes
Pages
15 Nov 2012
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Preliminary release
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13 Sep 2013
01
Changed Product Description paragraph
6
Added Radiation Patterns paragraph
22
Added qID R1240I Regulatory Compliance chapter
23
Modified RF Power and Antenna Gain in the Technical
Specifications Table
20
Added Made for iPhone and iPad logo
1
Added information about R1240I qID Web Page
2
Added Fig. 1.2: qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader with
silicone cover
6
Modified Ordering Options
10
Added R1240I Development kit
10
Modified ETSI version in the Technical Specifications Table
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 1.1.0 (December 17, 2005).
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Preliminary Product Information
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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......................................................................................................................................................................6
Front panel.......................................................................................................................................................................7
USB connector .................................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Installation Notice ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Development kit .........................................................................................................................................................................10
Ordering Options........................................................................................................................................................................10
2Getting Started..................................................................................................................................................................11
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................12
Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver.................................................................................................................................12
Bluetooth communication setup................................................................................................................................................12
Connecting the qID reader .........................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the qID using the Easy Controller for Windows ..........................................................................................13
3qID R1240I Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................................................................15
Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................16
4qID R1240I Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................... 19
Technical Specifications Table ....................................................................................................................................................20
Readable Barcodes .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Reader –Tag Link Profiles...........................................................................................................................................................21
Radiation Patterns......................................................................................................................................................................22
5qID R1240I Regulatory Compliance....................................................................................................................................23
FCC Compliance..........................................................................................................................................................................24
RoHS EU Directive.......................................................................................................................................................................24
List of Figures
Fig. 1.1: qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader.............................................................................................................................6
Fig. 1.2: qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader with silicone cover..............................................................................................6
Fig. 1.3: qID R1240I Front Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 1.4: qID R1240I Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Fig. 1.5: qID R1240I –Inserting the strap.................................................................................................................................................9
Fig. 1.6: R1240IDK –qID Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Development Kit .............................................................10
Fig. 4.1: qID R1240I Radiation pattern H plane .....................................................................................................................................22
Fig. 4.2: qID R1240I Radiation pattern V plane......................................................................................................................................22
List of Tables
Tab. 1.1: qID R1240I Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ................................................................................................................................7
Tab. 1.2: qID R1240I Power LED Status Table..........................................................................................................................................7
Tab. 1.3: qID R1240I USB/Bluetooth LED status table .............................................................................................................................7
Tab. 4.1: qID R1240I Technical Specifications Table ..............................................................................................................................20
Tab. 4.2: qID R1240I Reader to tag link profiles ....................................................................................................................................21

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1Introduction
This Chapter gives general information about the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these
topics:
Product Description
Accessories
Installation Notice
Development kit
Ordering Options

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Product Description
The qID (Model R1240I), mobile reader of the easy2read© Family, is an UHF multiregional RFID reader with integrated
antenna for short to medium range applications. It is compliant with ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 standards.
The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can operate both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in
wireless mode through the Bluetooth® interface.
Thanks to the Bluetooth® communication interface, the R1240I is a perfect add-on for any Bluetooth® enabled host
such as a PC, a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet for UHF RFID readings. The reader is compatible with Windows XP/7,
Windows CE/Mobile, Android, iPhone and iPad.
The reader can also operate in “Batch Mode”, allowing to store up to 500.000 EPC codes into the internal memory
when the communication links (USB or Bluetooth®) are not available.
An optional 1D/2D barcode imager enables the qID to read most of the barcode standards. This enables the qID to be
the perfect identification device in mixed barcode/RFID labels environment.
When paired to a smartphone or a tablet, the qID is a cost effective alternative to more expensive handheld devices.
Designed for mobile operators in indoor or outdoor areas, the qID is ideal for inventory management, field sales
mobility, service and maintenance applications.
Fig. 1.1: qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader
Fig. 1.2: qID R1240I UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader with silicone cover

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Front panel
The qID R1240I front panel houses the following LEDs and buttons (see figure below):
Fig. 1.3: qID R1240I Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
1
Power LED
Indicates the reader status and battery level (see § Tab. 1.2: qID
R1240I Power LED Status Table)
2
Link LED
Indicates the USB/Bluetooth communication status (see § Tab.
1.3: qID R1240I USB/Bluetooth LED status table)
3
Trigger LED
A green blink indicates a successfully executed operation, a red
blink a failure
4
Power button
Press the button to switch on the reader, press for at least 2
seconds to switch it off
5
Trigger button
A single press of the trigger button executes an inventory cycle,
pressing for more than 1 second starts a continuous inventory
process
Tab. 1.1: qID R1240I Front Panel LEDs and Buttons
Status
Description
Steady green
Reader is active and battery if fully charged
Blinking green
Reader is in std-by and battery is fully charged
Steady orange
Reader is active and battery is discharging
Blinking orange
Reader is in std-by and battery is discharging
Steady red
Reader is active and battery is almost empty
Blinking red
Reader is in std-by and battery is almost empty
Tab. 1.2: qID R1240I Power LED Status Table
Status
Description
OFF
No connection established
Steady orange
USB cable connected (both to a PC or to the AC power adapter)
Blinking orange
USB communication on going
Steady blue
Bluetooth connected
Blinking blue
Bluetooth communication on going
Tab. 1.3: qID R1240I USB/Bluetooth LED status table

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USB connector
A micro USB Type B socket connector is located in the bottom side of qID R1240I and can be used to connect the
reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger.
In case the reader is connected to a standard USB port the battery charge is performed at 500mA max. (slow charge
mode), in case it is connected to the AC/DC adapter charge current is 1A max. (fast charge mode).
Please consider that when the reader is attached to a PC via USB cable, the battery recharge is active only with device
in stand-by mode (power LED blinking orange).
Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below:
No. 1 USB cable
No. 1 Power supply
No. 1 strap
Fig. 1.4: qID R1240I Accessories

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Installation Notice
To insert the strap in the qID, please follow the instructions shown in the figures:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Fig. 1.5: qID R1240I –Inserting the strap

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Development kit
R1240IDK –qID Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Development Kit) is available:
Fig. 1.6: R1240IDK –qID Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Development Kit
The R1240I qID reader development kit is a complete RFID set up, for a quick implementation of RFID solutions. It
includes:
n. 1 R1240I (qID) Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader
n. 1 Set of Labels
n. 1 A927Z Temperature Logger Tag
n. 1 RT0005 Temperature Logger Tag
n. 1 Silicone Cover
n. 1 Power supply
n. 1 USB cable
Ordering Options
Code
Description
Reader
WR1240IXAAAA
R1240I - qID –Wearable Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader
WR1240IXBAAA
R1240IB - qID –Wearable Bluetooth UHF RFID/BARCODE Reader
Accessories
EACCESCDRF06
R1240I Silicone Cover
Development kit
WR1240IDKAAA
R1240IDK - Development kit with R1240I reader, silicone cover
and demo tags
WR1240IDKBAA
R1240IDKB - Development kit with R1240I Barcode reader,
silicone cover and demo tags
Note: If you are interested on FCC module, please contact our sales office (e-mail: [email protected], phone number:
+39.0584.388.398).

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2Getting Started
This chapter provides simple steps to quickly start using the qID R1240I Reader. It contains
these topics:
Introduction
Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver
Bluetooth communication setup
Connecting the qID reader

qID R1240I Technical Information Manual
Introduction
This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your qID (Model R1240I/R1240IB) reader.
For more detailed information on reader configuration, connections and setup options please refer to the next
chapters.
Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver
The qID reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated
serial port. In order to correctly operate with the reader you need to install a device driver.
In order to connect the qID reader to the PC you need to install the VCP (Virtual Com Port) drivers for your operating
system. You can download VCP drivers for Windows based systems from the CAEN RFID Web Site at the Software and
Firmware download area.
Please double click on the installation executable VCP_V1.3.1_Setup.exe or VCP_V1.3.1_Setup_x64.exe (only for 64-bit
Windows systems) and follow the guided procedure.
Bluetooth communication setup
The preferred communication interface of the qID reader is the Bluetooth link using the SPP profile (Serial Port Profile).
After powering on the reader, the Bluetooth interface is available to accept incoming connection requests
(discoverable) from Bluetooth enabled hosts like PCs, PDAs, Tablets, Smartphones and so on.
When discovered by the host, the qID reader can be identified by its Bluetooth device name and paired using the pass-
key; both parameters are provided below:
Bluetooth device name: “qID-“ + device serial number
Pass-key: 0000

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Connecting the qID reader
Both USB and Bluetooth interface creates virtual COM ports on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader
with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application.
Connecting the qID using the Easy Controller for Windows
1. Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows
software and install it.
2. Connect the qID reader to your pc using the either the USB or Bluetooth connection.
3. Open the System properties (right click on My computer icon) → Hardware → Device Manager.
4. Look for the emulated serial port in the “Ports (COM & LPT)”: it can be “USB serial port (COM X)” or “BT Port
(COMX)” depending on the interface used.

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5. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application.
6. On the main application window click on File →Connect; the connection dialog box will appear.
7. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo
box.
8. Click on Connect.
9. Place a tag in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main
window.
For more information on the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows application usage, please refer to the relevant
user manual: you can download it from the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows web page or in the Manual and
Documents web area.
A CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android application is also available. For more information please refer to the CAEN
RFID Easy Controller for Android web page.

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3qID R1240I
Firmware Upgrade
This Chapter describes the qID R1240I Reader firmware upgrade procedure.

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Firmware Upgrade
The qID R1240I Upgrade Tool is available for free at qID R1240I page or in the Software and Firmware Area of the CAEN
RFID Web Site (download the R1240I Suit zip file).
The qID R1240I firmware upgrade can be managed via Bluetooth.
In order to upgrade the firmware, follow the steps below:
1. Download the R1240I Suit zip file from the qID R1240I page or in the Software and Firmware Area from CAEN
RFID Web Site and unzip it. The zip file contents: the Flash Loader Demonstrator, the R1240I_Upgrade tool and
the .bin firmware upgrade image.
2. Install the Flash Loader Demonstrator.
3. Run the program R1240I_Upgrade, select the reader port to be updated (COM Bluetooth) and press Upgrade
Micro. Wait a few seconds for the appearance of the dialog box as in Figure STM32Fupdate. Please pay
attention to the fact that OK at this stage must not be pressed (it is pressed only at the end of the entire
procedure in step 8).

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4. Launch the program Flash Loader Demonstrator; select once again the reader port to be updated, and press the
Next button:
5. At the next screen, press on the Next button again.
6. Select as target the STM32F2_256K item and press the Next button:

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7. Select the firmware upgrade image and press on the Next button:
Wait until the programming and verification phases are complete.
8. Press the Close button.
9. Return to the R1240I Upgrade program and press the OK button.
10. Wait a few tens of seconds. A beep emitted by the reader notifies the reset of the device as a result that the
upgrade process is successfully complete.

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4qID R1240I
Technical Specifications
This Chapter introduces the technical specifications of the qID R1240I Reader. It contains
these topics:
Technical Specifications Table
Readable Barcodes
Reader –Tag Link Profiles
Radiation Patterns

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Technical Specifications Table
Frequency Band
865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.)
902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247)
Number of Channels
4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.)
50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247)
RF Power
Programmable in 8 levels from 10dBm (10mW) e.r.p. to 27dBm (500mW)
e.r.p.
Antenna Gain
2dBi (typical)
Antenna Polarization
Dual linear (horizontal and vertical)
Standard Compliance
ISO 180006-C/EPC C1G2
Read Range
up to 1.5m. (typical)
USB Interface
USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) device port
Bluetooth Interface
Class 1 with output power 5dBm e.i.r.p.
Virtual COM port parameters:
Baudrate: up to 921’600kbps
Databits: 8
Stopbits: 1
Parity: none
Flow control: none
User Interface
Button #1:ON/OFF
Button #2: Trigger
Led #1: power indication and battery status (green: high; red: low)
Led #2: communication activity (blue: Bluetooth; orange: USB)
Led #3: operation result (green: OK; red: not OK)
Buzzer: bitonal for events signalling
Internal Buffer Size
5MByte (equivalent to 400000 EPC codes@96bit) (TBC)
Barcode Reader
1D and 2D imager (only in Mod. WR1240IXBAAA). For more details, see §
Readable Barcodes pag. 21.
Battery Type
Li-Ion 3.7V, 2100mAh
Battery Life
Operating: > 8h
Standby: > 7 days
Battery Charging Time
7h from USB port
3h with AC/DC adapter
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to +55 °C
IP Rating
IP54
Dimensions
140 x 90 x 35 mm3 max. (5.5 x 3.6 x 1.4 in3)
Weight
180g max. (without barcode module installed)
191g max. (with barcode module installed)
Length of USB cable
1,5 m
Tab. 4.1: qID R1240I Technical Specifications Table