Datamars Textile ID R-PO-UHF-BT User manual

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BLUETOOTH UHF RFID READER
R-PO-UHF-BT
Portable UHF Reading solution with Bluetooth connectivity
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Location of controls ................................................................................................................................ 3
2 Getting started with the reader...................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Battery installation or removal ............................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Antenna installation or removal ............................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Battery charging...................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Reading Transponders ....................................................................................................................................8
4 Status indicators.............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Configuration commands........................................................................................................................9
5 Bluetooth operating modes..........................................................................................................................10
5.1 Differences between the operating modes..........................................................................................10
5.2 Change operating mode........................................................................................................................11
5.2.1 HID Mode ......................................................................................................................................12
5.2.2 SPP Mode ......................................................................................................................................13
5.2.3 Use with smartphone....................................................................................................................14
6 Micro SD-card................................................................................................................................................15
6.1 Autorun file (AUTO.txt)......................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Log file (LOG.txt) ...................................................................................................................................15
6.3 SD-card installation or removal ............................................................................................................16
7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................17

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1Introduction
This manual is intended to give a brief introduction to the portable UHF reader with its different operating
modes.
1.1 Location of controls
Figure 1 - Location of controls

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2Getting started with the reader
2.1 Battery installation or removal
The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB cable.
In the unlikely event that the battery need to be replaced, proceed as follow:
1. Pull up the handle release latch;
Figure 2 - Handle release latch
2. Slide the handle off;
Figure 3 - Handle off

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3. Remove the battery cover;
Figure 4 - Battery cover off
4. Place the battery into the compartment (make sure to place the battery in the right position by checking
the contacts position);
Figure 5 - Battery insertion
5. Re-place the battery cover;
6. Slide the handle into position.

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2.2 Antenna installation or removal
To detach the antenna from the main body of the reader please proceed as follows:
1. Pull the antenna release latch;
Figure 6 - Antenna release latch
2. Lift down the antenna.
Figure 7 - Antenna off

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2.3 Battery charging
The battery is supplied with less than 30% charge therefore it is very important to fully charge it before using
your portable reader for the first time.
To charge your device, connect the supplied micro USB cable to the micro USB connector placed at the back of
the unit and to a wall power outlet.
When charging the reader it is important to rest the device in an orientation that does not put pressure on the
cable or port.
Figure 8 - Charging position

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3Reading Transponders
The reader can read and write UHF RFID transponders when they are in range of the antenna which is located
on the front of the reader. The reading range depends on the transponder type, size and quantity in the field.
Figure 9 - Reading Area

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4Status indicators
The are four LEDs located on the two sides of the reader which provide an indication of the operating status of
the reader.
4.1 Configuration commands
LED
Status
Blue slow flash
The reader is awake but not connected.
Solid blue
The reader is awake and connected to a host.
Short green flash
The reader has successfully read a transponder/barcode or executed the alert
command.
Green slow flash
Antenna error.
Orange slow flash
Battery low warning (battery level < 10%)
Orange short single slow flash
Battery charging (battery level < 33%)
Orange short double flash
Battery charging (battery level ≤ 66%)
Orange short triple flash
Battery charging (level > 66%)
Orange rapid flash
There is a charge error / battery fault
Solid orange
The reader is fully charged
All off
The reader is off and not charging
Figure 10 –Status LEDs location

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5Bluetooth operating modes
When connected over Bluetooth the reader can either be set to use the TSL ASCII 2 protocol (SPP mode - Serial
Port Profile) or it can appear as a Bluetooth keyboard (HID mode - Human Interface Device).
Note: When connected via USB cable, the reader only supports the TSL ASCII 2 protocol. It is nevertheless
possible to convert the ASCII 2 stream into an HID/Keyboard interface using the SmartWedge software. For
further information, please contact [email protected]om.
5.1 Differences between the operating modes
In SPP mode, once the reader has been paired with the PC/smartphone, it can be controlled using any Bluetooth
terminal App (already existing or custom-written) that supports Serial Port Profile (SPP) communication.
In HID mode the reader behaves like a Bluetooth keyboard and the data read by the reader is sent to the host
as if it were typed on the host’s keyboard. This mode has the advantage that the reader can be used with existing
software (for example MS Excel), but it also has the disadvantage that the data throughput is typically around
40 characters per second, this makes the reading of large transponder populations slow.
The HID mode has two variants: HID mode which is compatible with Android, Windows and Apple devices and
HID Apple mode which is compatible only with Apple devices.
The following table should help you understanding the differences between the two operating modes.
SPP Mode
HID Mode
Apps need to be written with specific support for the
Reader.
Apps can use the Reader without modification.
The reader can be paired in the Bluetooth settings or directly
from the App (the app controls the connection/disconnection).
Reader can be paired in the Host Bluetooth settings (often
appears as a keyboard).
Apps receive and interpret TSL ACII 2 Protocol responses when
the user triggers a transponder or barcode scan.
App receive input as key strokes from the reader including Tab
and Return/Enter keys.
The app can respond and react intelligently to responses.
The reader types text for each transponder/barcode scan
received.
The app can change the reader’s behaviour.
The reader can only send scanned data to the host, the host
cannot change the reader’s behaviour.
The reader’s behaviour and command parameters are
controlled in real time by the app.
The reader’s behaviour can be configured only once at start-up.
Configuration is held within the app (any configuration in the
AUTO.txt is likely to be overridden by the app settings)
Configuration is held in AUTO.txt file stored on the optional SD
card.
All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-card is
fitted.
All reader activity, by default, is saved to a log file if an SD-card is
fitted.