caenrfid R1210I Technical document

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
Revision 0.1 –25 November 2021
R1210I
trID
RAIN RFID Smart Tray Reader

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Scope of Manual
The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the trID R1210I RAIN RFID Smart Tray
Reader.
Change Document Record
Date
Revision
Changes
Pages
14 Oct 2021
0.0
Preliminary release
-
25 Nov 2021
0.1
Updated FCC compliance paragraph
12
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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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.
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 (Express or implied). You are advised to obtain the latest version of relevant
information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete. All products
are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgement, including
those pertaining to warranty, patent infringement, and limitation of liability. No responsibility is assumed by CAEN
RFID for the use of this information, including use of this information as the basis for manufacture or sale of any
items, or for infringement of patents or other rights of third parties.

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.
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
Front panel .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Bottom panel..................................................................................................................................................................7
Charging.........................................................................................................................................................................8
USB connector ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Ordering Options .......................................................................................................................................................................8
2Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications Table.................................................................................................................................................9
Technical Drawings .................................................................................................................................................................10
3Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................................................................12
FCC Compliance......................................................................................................................................................................12
RoHS EU Directive...................................................................................................................................................................12

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List of Figures
Fig. 1.1: trID R1210I Reader ................................................................................................................................................................6
Fig. 1.2: Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 1.3: Bottom Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 2.1: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –3D view.......................................................................................................................10
Fig. 2.2: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –Front panel view........................................................................................................10
Fig. 2.3: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –Back panel view ........................................................................................................11
List of Tables
Tab. 1.1: Bottom Panel LEDs and Buttons.........................................................................................................................................7
Tab. 1.2: Charge LED Status Table ....................................................................................................................................................7
Tab. 1.3: Bluetooth LED status table ..................................................................................................................................................8
Tab. 2.1: trID R1210I Technical Specifications Table.......................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION - trID R1210I - Technical Information Manual 6
1INTRODUCTION
Description
The trID (Model R1210I) is a slim RAIN RFID reader of the easy2read©product line with integrated antenna
for short range applications.
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 trID can be connected to any Bluetooth®enabled host
such as a PC, a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet for RAIN RFID readings. The reader is compatible with
Windows 8/10, Windows CE/Mobile, Android and iOS operating systems. The device supports both Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth classic communication to provide the maximum usage flexibility, including
the HID profile for keyboard emulation.
The trID slim form factor permits to embed the reader in jewelry trays or to use it on a desk for document
tracking or in healthcare environment to track surgery or dental tools.
Fig. 1.1: trID R1210I Reader

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Front panel
The trID R1210I front panel houses the following buttons and icon (see figure below):
Fig. 1.2: Front Panel
Bottom panel
Fig. 1.3: Bottom Panel
No.
Name
Description
1
Reset
A Hardware Reset can be achieved via the Reset hole
2
Power button
Press the button to switch on the reader, press for at least 2 seconds to switch it
off
3
Bluetooth LED
Indicates the Bluetooth connection (see § Tab. 1.3: Bluetooth LED status table
page 8)
4
Charge LED
Indicates the battery level (see § Tab. 1.2: Charge LED Status Table page 7)
5
USB-C
USB port type C (see § USB connector page 8)
Tab. 1.1: Bottom Panel LEDs and Buttons
Status
Description
Green
Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 35÷100%
Orange
Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 15÷35%
Red
Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 0÷15%
Tab. 1.2: Charge LED Status Table

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Status
Description
OFF
No connection established
Orange
USB cable connected (both to a PC or to the AC power adapter)
Blue
Bluetooth connected
Green
Configuration mode
Tab. 1.3: Bluetooth LED status table
Charging
The trID R1210I is supplied with an USB cable while the power supply for charging is an optional accessory
(see § Accessories page 11).
When you charge the reader, the charge LED (see § Tab. 1.1: Bottom Panel LEDs and page 7) lights up
orange.
When the reader is on, the charge LED (see § Tab. 1.1: Bottom Panel LEDs and page 7) indicates the battery
level according to table Tab. 1.2: Charge LED Status Table page 7.
Y
Warning: EMPTY BATTERY CONDITION: When the reader is completely discharged, it is
recommended to fully charge it.
USB connector
A USB Type C socket connector is located in the bottom side of the trID R1210I (see § Fig. 1.3: Bottom Panel
page 7) and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger.
Ordering Options
The reader is available in ETSI or FCC version:
Code
Description
Reader
WR1210IXEUAA
trID - RAIN RFID smart tray reader - ETSI
WR1210IXUSAA
trID - RAIN RFID smart tray reader - FCC

INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS –trID R1210I - Technical Information Manual 9
2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications Table
Frequency Range
865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1) (Mod. R1210IE)
902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1210IU)
RF Power
Configurable from 4 dBm ERP to 21 dBm ERP (Mod. R1210IE)
Configurable from 6 dBm EIRP to 23 dBm EIRP (Mod. R1210IU)
Number of Channels
4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1) (Mod. R1210IE)
50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1210IU)
Standard Compliance
EPC C1G2 - ISO 18000-63
Antenna Gain
-4dBi
Antenna Type
Near Field UHF Antenna
Read Range
up to 15 cm (typical; depending on tag)
USB Interface
USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) via USB Type-C connector
Bluetooth Interface
–Bluetooth 4.1 Smart Ready compliant
–12dBm EIRP output power BR/EDR
–8dBm EIRP output power BLE
–HID and Serial over GATT (BLE)
–HID and SPP profiles (Bluetooth classic)
User Interface
–Power button
–Power and battery status LED
–Communication and operation result LED
–Bi-tonal buzzer element for event signalling
Battery Type
Li-ion 3.7V, 2150mAh
Battery Life
Operating: > 18 h (with 60,000 tag readings)
Standby: > 15 days (powered off, no LED blinking)
Battery Charging Time
–6h connected to a PC USB port
–2h 40min with 1A AC/DC power supply
IP Rating
IP30
Dimensions
–trID: 217 x 146 x 14 mm3 (8.54 x 5.75 x 0.55 inches3)
Length of USB cable
1.5 m
Operating
Temperature
-10 °C to +55 °C
Weight
–trID: 375 g
Tab. 2.1: trID R1210I Technical Specifications Table
Y
Warning: The RF settings must match the operating country/region 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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Technical Drawings
The following drawings show the R1210I trID from different points of view.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Fig. 2.1: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –3D view
Fig. 2.2: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –Front panel view

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Fig. 2.3: trID R1210I Technical Drawings –Back panel view

INTRODUCTION
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE –trID R1210I - Technical Information Manual 12
3REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
FCC Compliance
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.
A minimum separation distance of 20cm shall be maintained between the device and user's/nearby people's
body.
RoHS EU Directive
The trID R1210I Reader is compliant with the EU Directive 2015/863/EU on the Restriction of the Use of
certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS3).