Chainway R5 User manual

SHENZHEN CHAINWAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Wearable BT RFID Reader
R5 User Manual

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Content
Content..........................................................................................1
Statement..........................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Product intro..................................................................... 3
1.1 Intro.....................................................................................3
1.2 Precaution before using battery...........................................4
1.3 Charger...............................................................................5
1.4 Notes................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Installation instructions......................................................7
2.1 Appearance.............................................................................7
2.3 Battery charge ......................................................................... 8
2.4 Buttons and function area display............................................9
Chapter 3 Demo Test........................................................................9
3.1 Install demo-uhf-bt (1.0.8)...................................................... 10
3.2 Pairing Device................................................................... 11
3.3 UHF Scan Function........................................................... 13
3.4 UHF Configuration............................................................. 14
3.5 UHF Tag Reading and Writing........................................... 15
3.6UHF Tag Lock and Kill....................................................... 16
3.7 Barcode Scan Test............................................................ 18
Chapter 4 Device characteristic....................................................... 19
Declaration...................................................................................... 20

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Statement
2013 by ShenZhen Chainway Information Technology Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or
by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission written
from Chainway. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such
as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval
systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software,
including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis.
Chainway grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive
license to use each software or firmware program delivered
hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license
may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the
user without prior written consent of Chainway. No right to copy a
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under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate
any form or portion of a licensed program with other program
material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a
licensed program in a network without written permission from
Chainway.
Chainway reserves the right to make changes to any software or
product to improve reliability, function, or design.
Chainway does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in
connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or
application described herein.
No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or
otherwise under any Chainway intellectual property rights. An implied
license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained
in Chainway products.

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Chapter 1 Product intro
1.1 Intro
Chainway R5 is a newly-developed wearable UHF reader that
enables read distance of 9m. Connected with wristband by magnetic
buckle, it features removable battery, performs data transmission via
Type C USB, and enables user information interaction via Bluetooth
coordinated with APP or SDK. And it also can be paired with
Android/IOS device to expand RFID capability. This RFID reader can
be suitable for warehousing, power inspection, asset management,
retail, etc., which provides users with more flexibility to efficiently
finish their tasks at hand.

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1.2 Precaution before using battery
➢Do not leave battery unused for long time, no matter it is in
device or inventory. If battery has been used for 6 months
already, it should be check for charging function or it should be
disposed correctly.
➢The lifespan of Li-ion battery is around 2 to 3 years, it can be
circularly charged for 300 to 500 times. (One full battery charge
period means completely charged and completely discharged.)
➢When Li-ion battery is not in used, it will continue discharge
slowly. Therefore, battery charging status should be checked
frequently and take reference of the related battery charging
information on the manuals.
➢Observe and record the information of a new unused and non-
fully charged battery. On the basis of operating time of new
battery and compare with a battery that has been used for long
time. According to product configuration and application
program, the operating time of battery would be different.
➢Check battery charging status at regular intervals.
➢When battery operating time drops below about 80%, charging
time will be increased remarkably.
➢If a battery is stored or otherwise unused for an extended
period, be sure to follow the storage instructions in this
document. If you do not follow the instructions, and the battery
has no charge remaining when you check it, consider it to be
damaged. Do not attempt to recharge it or to use it. Replace it
with a new battery.
➢Store the battery at temperatures between 5 °C and 20 °C
(41 °F and 68 °F).

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1.3 Charger
The charger type is GME10D-050200FGu, output voltage/current is
5V DC/2A. The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.

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1.4 Notes
Note:
Using the incorrect type battery has danger of explosion.
Please dispose the used battery according to instructions.
Note:
Due to the used enclosure material, the product shall only be
connected to a USB Interface of version 2.0 or higher. The
connection to so called power USB is prohibited.
Note:
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Note:
The suitable temperature for the product and accessories is 0-10℃
to 50℃.
Note:
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Chapter 2 Installation instructions
2.1 Appearance
R5 appearances are showing as follows:
Indicating Lamps instruction
Lamps
Description
Indicating
Lamps
Power
Red lamp lights up constantly (charging status)
Green lamp lights up constantly (battery fully charged)
Blue lamp lights up constantly (battery level higher than 20%)
Blue lamp flashing (battery level lower than 20%)
Bluetooth
Constant light up (Bluetooth connected)
Work
Flash when read UHF tags

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2.3 Battery charge
By using USB contact, the original adaptor should be used for
charging the device. Make sure not to use other adaptors to charge
the device.

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2.4 Buttons and function area display
R5 Sled reader has 1 power button and 1 Type-C port, 1 SCAN
button.
UHF Signal Area
Power
Button
SCAN
Button
Type-C
Port

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Chapter 3 Demo Test
3.1 Install demo-uhf-bt (1.0.8)
1. Copy demo-uhf-bt (1.0.8) into internal storage of smart phone
or C7x device.
2. Click to install.
3. Click icon to open demo.

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3.2 Pairing Device
1. Switch on Bluetooth function of smartphone or C7x device.
2. Power on R6.
3. Click BLUETOOTH in the demo.
4. Click SEARCH to search for Nordic_UART_CW.
5. Click Nordic_UART_CW to connect.

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6. After connecting successfully, user could click 3 dots on top
right to check UHF version, battery percentage and UHF
module temperature.

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3.3 UHF Scan Function
1. Click START in demo or pull the trigger on R6, the UHF tags
could be read.
2. Click STOP in demo to stop reading of UHF tags.
3. Click CLEAR to clean all EPC information.

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3.4 UHF Configuration
1. Click CONFIG in demo to adjust working mode and output
power.

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3.5 UHF Tag Reading and Writing
1. The storage of one tag has 4 zones: RESERVED, EPC, TID
and USER. Normally, the default password is 00000000. And
TID zone can only be read, other zones can be read and
written.

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3.6 UHF Tag Lock and Kill
1. Lock Function:
For example. User could try to lock down EPC zone.

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2. Kill Function:
Kill function can be used to kill the tag permanently. Input the
correct access password and click kill.

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3.7 Barcode Scan Test
Select BARCODE SCAN in the demo and click SCAN button on
the screen to scan barcodes.

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Chapter 4 Device characteristic
Physical characteristics
Size
108 mm × 78 mm × 18 mm
Weight
200 g / 7.05 oz.
Color
Black
Appearance
material
Plastic
Product
material
Plastic
Battery
specification
2000 mAh (removable)
Indicator LED
Power, Work, Bluetooth
Buzzer
NULL
Interfaces
Type-C
User environment
Operating
temp.
-20℃to 50℃
Storage Temp.
-40℃to 70℃
Humidity
5%RH - 95%RH non condensing
UHF
Antenna
Circular Polarized Antenna (3dBic)
Frequency
920-925MHz/902-928MHz/865-868MHz
Protocol
EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C
Module power
1W (30dBm, support +5~+30dBm adjustable)
2W Optional (33dBm, for Lati America, etc.)
R/W range
> 9 m (open outdoors, Impinj MR6 tag)
Reading rate
>200tags/s
* Ranges and rates depend on tags and
environment