CipherLab RK25 User manual

CipherLab UHF RFID Reader
(works with EZConfig & EZEdit)
For Android 7, Android 9, Android 10
RK25
RS35
Version 1.00

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
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INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne
doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage
reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20m from body/SAR needed)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF
exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the
user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
Dé claration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les
Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Le produit est sû r pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux
expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible
du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible
si une telle fonction est disponible.

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Version
Date
Notes
1.00
March 3rd, 2022
Initial release
RELEASE NOTES

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES.....................................................................................................................- 3 -
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Industry Canada statement .......................................................................................................... - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 9
Features...........................................................................................................................................10
RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID READER .................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................12
1.1.1 RK25 UHF RFID Reader ........................................................................................12
1.1.2 RS35 UHF RFID Reader ........................................................................................14
1.2 Installation & Remove...........................................................................................16
1.2.1 RK25 UHF RFID Reader ........................................................................................16
1.2.2 RS35 UHF RFID Reader ........................................................................................20
1.3 Battery....................................................................................................................24
1.3.1 Install & Remove the Battery................................................................................24
1.3.2 Charge the Battery through Battery Charger .......................................................28
1.3.3 Check the Battery Power.......................................................................................30
1.3.4 Low Battery Alert....................................................................................................34
1.4 Charging .................................................................................................................35
1.5 LED Indicator .........................................................................................................39
1.6 How to Scan...........................................................................................................40
1.7 Switch between UHF RFID Reader and Barcode Reader....................................41
1.7.1 How to Set the Hot Key by Button Assignment....................................................41
1.7.2 Fast Switching Mode in EZConfig .........................................................................44
1.7.3 How to Check the Mode ........................................................................................46
GETTING STARTED WITH EZCONFIG ............................................................................................... 50
2.1 Launch EZConfig....................................................................................................51
2.2 User Interface Overview ........................................................................................53
2.2.1 Mian Screen...........................................................................................................54
2.2.2 More Settings Menu .............................................................................................. 56
2.2.3 Option Menu ..........................................................................................................57
EZCONFIG MAIN SCREEN ............................................................................................................... 58
3.1 Device Information ................................................................................................59
3.2 Power Information .................................................................................................60
3.3 Notification.............................................................................................................63

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Release Notes
3.4 Filter........................................................................................................................65
3.4.1 EPC Encoding Scheme ..........................................................................................66
3.4.2 Pre Filter.................................................................................................................68
3.4.3 Repeated Tags Ignored & Clear the Data of Repeated Tags ..............................72
3.5 Scan Settings.........................................................................................................73
3.5.1 Trigger Key .............................................................................................................73
3.5.2 Power Level............................................................................................................75
3.5.3 Perferences............................................................................................................77
3.5.4 Data Output............................................................................................................85
EZCONFIG: MORE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 90
4.1 Overview.................................................................................................................91
4.2 Export & Import......................................................................................................92
4.3 Security...................................................................................................................94
4.4 Log ..........................................................................................................................98
4.5 About ......................................................................................................................99
EZCONFIG: OPTION MENU ............................................................................................................100
5.1 Overview...............................................................................................................101
5.2 Scan Test..............................................................................................................102
5.3 Factory Default ....................................................................................................104
5.4 Update Firmware .................................................................................................105
OVERVIEW OF EZEDIT................................................................................................................... 107
6.1 Launch EZEdit......................................................................................................108
6.2 User Interface Introduction .................................................................................109
6.2.1 Main Screen.........................................................................................................110
6.2.2 More Option Menu...............................................................................................111
EZEDIT: INVENTORY......................................................................................................................113
7.1 Overview...............................................................................................................114
7.2 Main Page ............................................................................................................115
7.2.1 How to Read the Tags .........................................................................................116
7.2.2 Option Menu of Read Tag ...................................................................................117
7.3 More Menu...........................................................................................................121
7.3.1 Trigger Key ...........................................................................................................122
7.3.2 Reset Count .........................................................................................................123
7.3.3 Save......................................................................................................................124
EZEDIT: TAG DETAIL......................................................................................................................125
8.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................126
8.2 EPC .......................................................................................................................127
8.2.1 Read .....................................................................................................................128

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8.2.2 Write .....................................................................................................................129
8.3 TID ........................................................................................................................131
8.4 Reserved ..............................................................................................................133
8.4.1 Read .....................................................................................................................134
8.4.2 Access Password .................................................................................................136
8.4.3 Kill Password........................................................................................................137
8.4.4 User-defined.........................................................................................................138
8.4.5 Write .....................................................................................................................139
8.5 User ......................................................................................................................141
8.5.1 Read .....................................................................................................................141
8.5.2 Write .....................................................................................................................143
EZEDIT: TAG LOCATING, LOCK, & UNLOCK................................................................................... 145
9.1 Tag Locating.........................................................................................................146
9.2 Lock/ Unlock........................................................................................................148
EZEDIT: AUTHENTICATE TAG.........................................................................................................151
10.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................152
10.2 Setting Encryption Key for UCODE DNA Chip.....................................................152
10.2.1 Authenticate Key .................................................................................................153
10.2.2 Authenticate Verification.....................................................................................155
10.2.3 Untraceable Option..............................................................................................157
10.3 Authenticate & Modify the UCODE DNA Chip.....................................................159
10.3.1 Authenticate Verification.....................................................................................159
10.3.2 Untraceable Option..............................................................................................162
SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................................165
RK25 UHF RFID Reader................................................................................................................165
RS355 UHF RFID Reader..............................................................................................................168

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Introduction
CipherLab RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader, which works with RK25/ RS35 mobile computer
built-in with the UHF RFID applications EZConig & EZEdit, uses Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)
range to read and write RFID tags. High performance and excellent reliability.
INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES
▪Supports CipherLab RK25 mobile computer (for RK25 UHF RFID Reader) and RS35
mobile computer (for RS35 UHF RFID Reader).
▪Supports importing and exporting settings to configuration files.
▪High performance and accurate RFID tag captures.
▪Ability to access and modify the tag’s memory banks.

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RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader
This chapter gives the introduction about the RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Overview .............................................................................. 12
1.2 Installation & Remove .......................................................... 16
1.3 Battery .................................................................................. 24
1.4 Charging ................................................................................ 35
1.5 LED Indicator ........................................................................ 39
1.6 How to Scan .......................................................................... 40
1.7 Switch between UHF RFID Reader and Barcode Reader ....... 41
Chapter 1
RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID READER

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1.1 OVERVIEW
RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader, a pistol-shaped handle with a trigger button, is used for
working with RK25/ RS35 mobile computer to read UHF RFID tags.
1.1.1 RK25 UHF RFID READER
The appearance of RK25 UHF RFID Reader is as below:
SIDE VIEW

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RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW

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1.1.2 RS35 UHF RFID READER
The appearance of RS35 UHF RFID Reader is as below:
SIDE VIEW

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RK25/ RS35 UHF RFID Reader
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW

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1.2 INSTALLATION & REMOVE
Please follow the below steps to mount the RK25/ RS35 mobile computer onto the RK25/
RS35 UHF RFID Reader or remove the device from the UHF RFID Reader:
1.2.1 RK25 UHF RFID READER
INSTALL
Step 1. Loosen the 2 screws in the back side of the RK25 mobile computer to remove the
hand strap hole cover which covers the contact pins.
If a hand strap is attached, remove it from the RK25 mobile computer as well.

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Step 2. With the back side of the RK25 mobile computer downwards, insert its top side
into the top shell of the RK25 UHF RFID Reader first, and then press down the
bottom side of the RK25 mobile computer to fasten it till you hear a “click” sound.

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REMOVE
Step 1.
Place the RK25 UHF RFID Reader with the
RK25 mobile computer mounted on it on a
horizontal flat surface.
Step 2.
With your both hands holding the two side of the top shell, slightly pull aside the two sides
of the top shell by thumbs.

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Step 3.
While thetop shell sides are pulled aside by your thumbs, use other fingers to push out the
RK25 mobile computer from its back side to make it apart with the RK25 UHF RFID Reader.

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1.2.2 RS35 UHF RFID READER
INSTALL
Step 1.
Loosen the 2 screws in the back side of the RS35 mobile computer to remove the hand strap
hole cover which covers the contact pins.
If a hand strap is attached, remove it from the RS35 mobile computer as well.