caenrfid Tile R1250I Technical document

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 5 –22 September 2022
R1250I
Tile
Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader

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Scope of the Manual
The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the Tile R1250I Compact UHF RFID
Desktop Reader.
This manual refers to:
•Tile R1250I firmware revision ≥ 2.0.0
•SDK (Software Development Kit) revision ≥ 4.7.0
Change Document Record
Date
Revision
Changes
Pages
24 Nov 2015
01
First release
-
25 May 2018
02
Modified Startup RF Power paragraph
17
Modified Regulatory Compliance chapter
33
Modified Description paragraph
6
Modified Radiation Patterns paragraph
29
09 Apr 2019
03
Modified reader photo
1, 6
Modified Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the
EasyController paragraph
13
Modified CE Compliance paragraph
33
09 Oct 2019
04
Modified Ordering Options paragraph
10
22 Sep 2022
05
Graphic Restyling
all pages
Added HID inter-line delay and HID filter time in the Configuration
Menu chapter
17
Modified CE Compliance paragraph
33
Added EASY2READ Profile chapter
19
Added Reader Reset chapter
24
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 –2022
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
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.
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
1Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Description.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................................7
Installation Notice.....................................................................................................................................................................7
External Interface Description................................................................................................................................................9
Front Panel LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................................9
Ordering Options ....................................................................................................................................................................10
2Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................11
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................11
Serial Port Emulator................................................................................................................................................................11
Driver installation.......................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController.........................................................................................13
3Configuration Menu......................................................................................................................................................15
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................15
Reader Configuration Menu..................................................................................................................................................15
Active Profile...............................................................................................................................................................16
Startup RF Power........................................................................................................................................................17
HID Keyboard ..............................................................................................................................................................17
HID format...................................................................................................................................................................17
HID inter-line delay.....................................................................................................................................................17
HID scan delay.............................................................................................................................................................18
HID filter time .............................................................................................................................................................18
4EASY2READ Profile ......................................................................................................................................................19
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................19
Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController.........................................................................................19
5HID Profile......................................................................................................................................................................22
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................22
Making Inventory ....................................................................................................................................................................22
6Reader Reset .................................................................................................................................................................24
7Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................25
8Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................28
Technical Specifications Table ..............................................................................................................................................28
Reader –Tag Link Profiles .....................................................................................................................................................29
Radiation Patterns ..................................................................................................................................................................29
Technical Drawings .................................................................................................................................................................31
9Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................33
CE Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................................33
FCC Compliance.......................................................................................................................................................................33
RoHS EU Directive...................................................................................................................................................................34
Tile R1250I CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..............................................................................................................35
Tile R1250I FCC Grant............................................................................................................................................................36

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List of Figures
Fig. 1.1: Tile R1250I Reader.................................................................................................................................................................6
Fig. 1.2: Tile R1250I Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader –Black Flanged .................................................................................7
Fig. 1.3: Tile R1250I Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 1.4: Tile R1250I (standard enclosure) mechanical drawing ....................................................................................................8
Fig. 1.5: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing ......................................................................................................9
Fig. 1.6: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs.............................................................................................................................................10
Fig. 8.1: Tile R1250IE Radiation pattern H plane...........................................................................................................................29
Fig. 8.2: Tile R1250IE Radiation pattern V plane ...........................................................................................................................29
Fig. 8.3: Tile R1250IU Radiation pattern H plane ..........................................................................................................................30
Fig. 8.4: Tile R1250IU Radiation pattern V plane...........................................................................................................................30
Fig. 8.5: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing ....................................................................................................31
Fig. 8.6: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing ....................................................................................................32
List of Tables
Tab. 1.1: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs..............................................................................................................................................9
Tab. 8.1: Tile R1250I Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................28
Tab. 8.2: Tile R1250I Reader to tag link profiles............................................................................................................................29

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1INTRODUCTION
Description
The Tile (model R1250I), desktop reader of the easy2read©family, is a RAIN RFID reader with integrated
antenna for short to medium range applications.
The reader is powered and controlled directly by an USB cable, thus allowing to read RAIN RFID tags in an
easy desktop environment.
Thanks to its compact size, the Tile reader is the perfect choice for various applications such as point-of-
sales, document tracking, tag programming stations, access control and so on. It can also be used as a
building block for smart shelves and smart displays.
The Tile reader supports the HID profile (native keyboard emulation) allowing to interact directly with
legacy application, office automation SW or any other generic solution requiring manual input.
Being compliant with both European and US regulatory environments, the Tile reader allows installations in
various countries worldwide as needed by retailers, forwarders, warehouses and other global
organizations.
The core components of the Tile reader are the CAEN RFID QuarkUp module, a top performing ultra-
compact UHF RFID module, and the Quad, a compact circular polarized antenna designed by CAEN RFID.
Fig. 1.1: Tile R1250I Reader

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Fig. 1.2: Tile R1250I Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader –Black Flanged
Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below:
No. 1 Y USB cable
Fig. 1.3: Tile R1250I Accessories
Installation Notice
The Tile R1250I can be easily placed on a table for desktop applications, or it is possible to hang it on the
wall (only for the model with flanged enclosure).

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Fig. 1.4: Tile R1250I (standard enclosure) mechanical drawing

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Fig. 1.5: Tile R1250I (flanged enclosure) mechanical drawing
External Interface Description
The Tile R1250I external connection is via USB port.
The mini USB connector is located in the front edge of the Tile. You shall use a dual USB cable and connect
the reader to two USB ports (see § Accessories page 7).
The Tile R1250I is powered through the USB host.
Front Panel LEDs
The Tile R1250I front panel houses the following LEDs (see § Fig. 1.6: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs page 10):
LED
FUNCTION
TYPE
PWR
Power ON
Red LED
TAG-ID
Tag detection
Blinking Green
LED
Tab. 1.1: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs

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Fig. 1.6: Tile R1250I Front Panel LEDs
Ordering Options
Code
Description
Reader
WR1250IEXBAA
R1250IE - Tile - Black - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader (ETSI)
WR1250IEXBFL
R1250IE - Tile - Black Flanged - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader
(ETSI)
WR1250IUXBAA
R1250IU - Tile - Black - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader (FCC)
WR1250IUXBFL
R1250IU - Tile - Black Flanged - Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader
(FCC)

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2GETTING STARTED
Introduction
This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your Tile R1250I reader.
The reader can be configured in two different profiles:
•EASY2READ (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read
communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID
Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. For details on the
use with the EASY2RD profile please refer to this quickstart guide.
•HID: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use on
the HID profile please refer to § HID Profile chapter page 22.
The reader is sold with the factory profile set to EASY2READ. This guide helps you to getting started with
your reader using the EASY2READ profile.
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 Tile R1250I reader can be connected to a PC using the provided Y USB cable (the reader is powered
through the USB host.) and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. To correctly operate with
the reader, you need to install the CAEN RFID driver.
Driver installation
You can download the required driver from the CAEN RFID Web Site at Tile R1250I web page or in the
SW/FW area.
The procedure to install the USB driver is presented below:
1. Verify that the Y USB cable provided with the reader is correctly plugged into the PC
Warning: You shall use a dual USB cable and connect the pc to both USB ports.
2. Install the CAEN RFID driver (download it at Tile R1250I web page or in the SW/FW area of the CAEN
RFID web site).
3. In your Windows PC go to Windows Settings →Control Panel →Hardware and Sound →Devices and
printers and click on “Device manager”.

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4. After having installed the driver, the reader is detected by the PC as two emulated serial ports (a
Virtual COM Port and a Config COM Port):
The Config COM Port (in the example COM5) is used to configure the reader profile (for more
information please refer to § Configuration Menu page 15).
The Virtual COM Port (in the example COM4) is the main communication interface.

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Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the
EasyController
Using the EASY2READ profile, you can connect to the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController software
via USB connection.
1. Download the latest version of the EasyController software for Windows from the Tile R1250I web
page, Downloads section and install it.
2. Verify that the Y USB cable provided with the reader is correctly plugged into the PC
3. Install the required CAEN RFID USB driver as explained in § Driver installation page 11.
4. Once the serial port connection is established, CAEN RFID EasyController software can be used to
interface the reader. Launch the EasyController by double clicking on the icon on your desktop:
5. 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 Tile (in the example COM4)
and then click on connect.
6. To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom
left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box, you can find information on reader
model, serial number and firmware release:

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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, please refer to its technical information manual (download
it at the Tile R1250I web page, Downloads section or in the Manuals & Documents web area).

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3CONFIGURATION MENU
Introduction
The Tile R1250I reader is detected by the PC as two emulated serial ports:
•Virtual COM Port
•Config COM Port
The Config COM Port is used to configure the reader profile.
The Virtual COM Port is the main communication interface.
Reader Configuration Menu
1. Verify that the Y USB cable provided with the reader is correctly plugged into the PC
2. Install the required CAEN RFID USB driver as explained in § Driver installation page 11.
3. Open a serial terminal compatible with VT100 (e.g. Hyperterminal or Teraterm).
4. Click on File-> New Connection and look for the R1250I Config Port (in the example COM5) and select
it. Press the OK button.
5. Press the “ESC” key to access the reader configuration menu:

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The Tile R1250I menu options are the following:
•Active profile
•Startup RF Power
•HID Keyboard
•HID format
•HID inter-line delay
•HID scan delay
•HID filter time
To scroll through the main menu press the arrow keys, to change the listbox values press the “-“or “+” keys
and to exit and save press “ESC”.
Active Profile
The Active Profile options are the following:
•EASY2READ (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read
communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID
Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library. For details on the
use with the EASY2READ profile please refer to § EASY2READ Profile chapter page 19.
•HID: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use on
the HID profile please refer to § HID Profile chapter page 22.
The reader is sold with the factory profile set to EASY2READ.
To activate a different profile, press the right arrow to select the EASY2READ profile (factory profile), then
use the “-“ or “+“ keys until the desired profile is displayed (EASY2READ or HID). Press the ESC key to exit
from the configuration interface and to save the new setting.
The display shows the message "Configuration Saved" to inform you that the new settings is active.
Disconnect the USB cable and connect the reader once again.

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If you have set the HID profile, after 6 seconds the device starts making inventories and transferring the
EPC codes to the host PC through the HID interface.
You can activate only one profile at a time.
Startup RF Power
The Startup RF Power can be set in both easy2read HID profile.
The reader is sold with the factory Startup RF Power set to 200mW.
To set a different RF value, press the down arrow and then the right arrow to select the Startup RF Power
value. Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert the desired power value in the range
0-500. All values are expressed in mW.
Press the ESC key to exit from the configuration interface and to save the new setting.
The display shows the message "Configuration Saved" to inform you that the new settings is active.
Disconnect the USB cable and connect the reader once again.
You can activate only one power level at a time.
HID Keyboard
The HID Keyboard options are the following:
•QWERTY: standard keyboard.
•AZERTY: French keyboard
The reader is sold with the factory HID keyboard set to QWERTY.
To set a different keyboard, press the down arrow until “HID Keyboard” is displayed and then the right
arrow to select the QWERTY option; use the “-“ or “+“ keys to shift between QWERTY and AZERTY. Press
the ESC key to exit from the configuration interface and to save the new setting.
The display shows the message "Configuration Saved" to inform you that the new settings is active.
Disconnect the USB cable and connect the reader once again.
You can activate only one HID Keyboard at a time.
HID format
In the HID profile you can set different EPC format, while using the EASY2READ profile it is not possible to
change the HEXADECIMAL EPC format.
The HID format options are the following:
•HEXADECIMAL: The RFID EPC is represented by hexadecimal digits
•ASCII: The RFID EPC is represented by ASCII characters
•SGTIN14: This is a special option, please contact our support team for more info
The reader is sold with the factory HID format set to HEXADECIMAL.
To set a different format, press the down arrow until “HID format” is displayed and then the right arrow to
select the HEXADECIMAL option (factory format); use the “-“ or “+“ keys to select the desired format. Press
the ESC key to exit from the configuration interface and save the new setting.
The display shows the message "Configuration Saved" to inform you that the new settings is active.
Disconnect the USB cable and connect the reader once again.
You can activate only one HID format at a time.
HID inter-line delay
The Inter-line delay is the delay between printing the last character of a line and the first character of the
next line. It is expressed in ms. The default value is 0 and the reader does not introduce delay.
To set a different Inter-line delay, press the down arrow until “HID Inter-line delay” is displayed and then
the right arrow to select the current value. Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert
the desired Inter-line delay in the range 0÷31999.

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HID scan delay
The HID scan delay represents the delay between a scan and the subsequent.
The reader is sold with the factory scan delay set to 500ms.
To set a different HID scan delay, press the down arrow until “HID scan delay” is displayed and then the right
arrow to select the current value Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert the desired
scan delay in the range 0÷99999. All values are expressed in ms.
Press the ESC key to exit from the configuration interface and to save the new setting.
The display shows the message "Configuration Saved" to inform you that the new settings is active.
Disconnect the USB cable and connect the reader once again.
You can activate only one scan delay level at a time.
HID filter time
This option is useful to avoid the retransmission of the same tag for a time equal to the filter time. By
default, the Filter Time is set to 0 and the tag is transmitted at each reading. For example, if Filter Time is
set to 5s and a tag is read, it is transmitted the first time then it will be retransmitted after 5 seconds if
read again.
To set a different filter time, press the down arrow until “HID filter time” is displayed and then the right
arrow to select the current value. Using the “backspace” key, delete the current value and insert the
desired HID filter time in the range 0÷1000000. All values are expressed in ms.

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4EASY2READ PROFILE
Introduction
By default, the reader is in the easy2read profile.
With the EASY2READ profile active you will use the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol and the
reader can be controlled using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software
Development Kit) library.
If your reader is in the HID profile active, to set the EASY2READ profile, please refer to § Active
Profile paragraph page 16.
Connecting the Tile R1250I Reader using the
EasyController
Using the EASY2READ profile, you can connect to the Tile R1250I Reader using the EasyController software
via USB connection.
1. Download the latest version of the EasyController software for Windows from the Tile R1250I web
page, Downloads section and install it.
2. Verify that the Y USB cable provided with the reader is correctly plugged into the PC
3. Install the required CAEN RFID USB driver as explained in § Driver installation page 11.
4. Once the serial port connection is established, CAEN RFID EasyController software can be used to
interface the reader. Launch the EasyController by double clicking on the icon on your desktop:
5. 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 Tile (in the example COM4)
and then click on connect.

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6. To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom
left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box, you can find information on reader
model, serial number and firmware release:
7. Place a tag on the reader, click on start inventory and see the tag information displayed on the main
window.