Dialoc ID MCQ-PRO User manual

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Table of Contents
Publishing Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability -----------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Important to know--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
If you need assistance-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Contact for Comments-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Quality Issues----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.1 Minimum System Configuration-------------------------------------------------------------------------11
2.2 Installation Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
3.1 Using DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Wizard -------------------------------------------------------------------14
3.1.1 Selecting a Device -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
3.1.2 Setting up the Device ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
3.2 Examples of Read/Write Operations ------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.2.1 Reading UID of ISO 15693 Tags-------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.2.2 Reading or Writing ISO 15693 Tag Memory ----------------------------------------------------19
4DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro’s Workspace--------------------------------------------------- 22
4.1 Workspace Panel Arrangement-------------------------------------------------------------------------22
4.1.1 Moving panels-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
4.1.2 Minimizing panels --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
4.1.3 Closing panels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
4.1.4 Restoring default panel layout ----------------------------------------------------------------------24
4.1.5 Switching workspace to full screen ----------------------------------------------------------------24
5Managing your RFID devices----------------------------------------------------------- 25
5.1 How to Manage your Favorite Devices----------------------------------------------------------------25
5.1.1 Adding a Favorite Device Using Device Discovery --------------------------------------------25
5.1.2 Manually Adding or Editing a Favorite Device --------------------------------------------------28
5.1.3 Connecting, Disconnecting and Rebooting a Device------------------------------------------28
5.1.4 Getting Device Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------29
5.1.5 Upgrading Firmwares ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
5.1.6 Managing Default Radio Configuration -----------------------------------------------------------33
5.1.7 Saving/Loading Device Configuration to/from Disk --------------------------------------------34
6Core Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37
6.1 System Configuration--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
6.1.1 General Tab ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
6.1.2 Tests Tab ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
6.2 Communication Interfaces Configuration-------------------------------------------------------------39
6.2.1 Serial Port Tab 6.2.1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
6.2.2 USB Tab--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
6.2.3 Ethernet Tab---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
6.3 Services Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
6.3.1 Heartbeat Tab-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
6.3.2 StxNG Tab-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
7RF Channels Configuration------------------------------------------------------------- 42
7.1 RF Channels Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
7.1.1 Default RF configuration------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
7.1.2 Multiplexer Configuration-----------------------------------------------------------------------------43
8Default Read-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
8.1 Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46
8.2 Default Read Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------46
8.2.1 General ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46

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8.2.2 Reference List-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48
8.2.3 Events-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
8.2.4 Read Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
8.3 Radio Event Panels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
8.3.1 Tag Read Events---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
8.3.2 New Tag Events----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------53
8.3.3 Tag In/Tag Out Events--------------------------------------------------------------------------------53
8.3.4 Raw Events----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------54
8.4 Statistics panel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------55
9Tag Parameters and Commands------------------------------------------------------ 56
9.1 C210-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56
9.1.1 Parameters tab -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56
9.2 C220-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------57
9.2.1 Parameters tab -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------57
9.2.2 EAS and State tab -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58
9.2.3 Memory tab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------59
9.3 I-Code 1 (C270)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------60
9.3.1 Parameters tab -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------60
9.3.2 Memory and State tab --------------------------------------------------------------------------------61
9.4 ISO 15693----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63
9.4.1 Parameters Tab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63
9.4.2 Information and State Tab ---------------------------------------------------------------------------65
9.4.3 Memory tab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------67
9.4.4 Custom tab-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------68
9.5 I-Code ePC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------69
9.5.1 Parameters tab -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------69
9.5.2 Memory tab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------70
9.5.3 Destruction tab------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------71
9.6 I-Code UID ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------72
9.6.1 Parameters Tab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------72
9.6.2 Memory Tab---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------73
9.6.3 Destruction Tab-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------73
9.7 I-Code SLI (C370)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------75
9.7.1 Parameters Tab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------75
9.7.2 EAS tab---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------76
9.8 I-Code SLI-L/S (C370-L/S)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------76
9.8.1 Parameters Tab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------76
9.8.2 Password tab--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------77
9.8.3 EAS tab---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------79
9.8.4 Security tab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------80
9.8.5 ePC tab---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------81
10 Using IO Sets------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
10.1 IO Sets Configuration--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------83
10.1.1 ISO Set Status------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------83
10.2 Input trigger and Output feedback----------------------------------------------------------------------83
11 Standalone Mode-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 84
11.1 Standalone mode configuration-------------------------------------------------------------------------84
11.1.1 Message format ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------84
11.1.2 Miscellaneous Parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------86
11.2 Enabling standalone mode-------------------------------------------------------------------------------86
12 Other Topics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87
12.1 General Settings--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------87
Application------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------87
Communication------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------87
Device discovery----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------87
12.2 Analog signal capture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------88
12.2.1 Capturing signal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------88

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12.2.2 Capture and Display settings------------------------------------------------------------------------89

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Important to know
Welcome to the DIALOC ID RFID System. This is designed to help you get up and
running quickly using this high-quality Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system.
It describes all you need to know about how to install and use the DIALOC ID system
and its associated applications.
It provides a step-by-step guide for the following procedures:
Installation of DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Software
Using DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Software with your RFID reader

This guide is designed for all DIALOC ID certified Business Partners.
This document requires familiarity with RFID technology.
Conventions
Symbol
Meaning
CAUTION: A note that advises users that a specific action could result in loss of
data or damage the hardware.
WARNING: Anote that advises users that a specific action may result in physical
harm.
A note that provides additional information that helps the user to perform a task or
to obtain the best performance from the product.
If you need assistance
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Quality Issues
DIALOC ID implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing
process. However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify us using the
RMA form on our website www.dialocid.com.
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1 Overview
DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro software is a Windows application that demonstrates all the features
of the new MCQ-Pro reader. It also permits you to easily setup the reader, test it and perform
RFID reading and writing operations.
This document provides a step-by-step guide for the following procedures:
Installing MCQ-Pro software on your PC
Configuring and using MCQ-Pro software
Managing your RFID devices and upgrading their firmware
Performing RFID reading operations
Sending specific tag commands

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2 Installation
2.1 Minimum System Configuration
MCQ-Pro software is based on Microsoft’s .NET technology which requires the following
minimum system configuration:
IBM-PC compatible computer with a 400 MHz or higher processor (1 GHz
recommended) ;
Microsoft®Windows 2000 SP 3, Windows XP SP 2, Windows Vista or Windows
Seven operating system recommended. Microsoft®Windows 98 SE, Windows ME
legacy operating system supported but not recommended ;
Microsoft®.NET Framework version 2.0 or later ;
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM (256 MB recommended) ;
300 MB of free hard disk space. This includes .NET Framework requirements ;
1024x768 16-bits display (1280x1024 32-bits display recommended) ;
CD-ROM drive ;
1 serial port and/or 1 USB port and/or 1 Ethernet port.
2.2 Installation Procedure
To install the DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro software on your PC:
1. Insert the product CD-ROM into the disk drive on your PC.
2. In Windows, open the CD-ROM drive window and run “Dialoc ID MCQ-Pro vX.X.X
Installer.msi” in “Dialoc ID MCQ-Pro” folder.
Figure 1: Setup Welcome window

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1. Click “Next >” to view terms of the license agreement, then click “Next >” again if
you agree.
Figure 2: Select Installation Folder window
2. Select the folder where MCQ-Pro software will be installed then click “Next >”.
Figure 3: Confirm Installation window
3. Click “Next >” to start the installation process. A shortcut will be created on your
desktop and a program group will be created in the start menu.

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3 Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro software and configure
it.
Before running DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro, connect your RFID reader to the serial/USB port of
the PC or to your TCP/IP network. Connect one or more antennas to the reader.
Once the reader is ready, run DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro program and the main window will be
displayed.
Figure 4: DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro window
The “DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Wizard” opens automatically when DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro is
started for the first time.
Menu bar
Tool bar
Status bar

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3.1 Using DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Wizard
This wizard allows you to quickly set up DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro to perform basic tasks such
as configuring your RFID device and read/write operations.
If the “DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Wizard” did not automatically open, click on the
“Wizard” icon in the toolbar or select “Wizard…” in the “MCQ-Pro” menu.
Read instructions given by the wizard and click “Next >” to continue.
Figure 5: DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro Wizard

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3.1.1 Selecting a Device
MCQ-Pro software can automatically discover and display RFID devices connected to your
computer’s serial port, USB port or connected to a TCP/IP network.
Discovered devices are displayed under “Discovered Devices” group. A same device can be
displayed one or more times depending on the number of communication interfaces
(Serial/USB, Ethernet) this device is available on. Prefer “Ethernet” interface when available
as it is the fastest communication interface.
You can refresh the “Discovered devices” at any time by clicking on “Discover Devices”.
Devices that have been already registered in MCQ-Pro software will appear under “Favorite
Devices” group. Favorite Devices are shortcuts to devices you are working often with and can
be managed using “Favorite Devices” panel. See Section 5 for more information.
Figure 6: Device Selection page
Select the device to use and click “Next >”. If necessary, this device will automatically be
added to your “Favorite Devices”.

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If a device with same interface details appears both in “Favorite Devices” and in
“Discovered Devices” groups, it does not matters in which group you select this
device.
3.1.2 Setting up the Device
To change device’s description or communication settings, check “I want to configure
device’s system, interfaces or services”.
To perform read/write operations and send tag specific commands, check “I want to read or
write tags on”, then select the radio that should be used to perform RFID related operation.
Note that most RFID devices have only one radio.
In “Radio Parameters” section, select settings to use for radio communication.
Figure 7: Task Selection page
To test your RFID device, select the same settings as in previous figure. Then, click “Next >”.

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Figure 8: Wizard Summary page
Check Wizard settings and click on “Finish” to confirm
DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro software will automatically open panels you need and set the radio
configuration.

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Figure 9: DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro workspace configured
3.2 Examples of Read/Write Operations
This following sections show two examples of read/write operations.
For each of them, make sure you have configured your device using DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro
wizard as explained in section 3.1.
3.2.1 Reading UID of ISO 15693 Tags
This section shows how to read asynchronously the UID of ISO 15693 tags (see section 8 for
more information about asynchronous read)
To start reading operation with current wizard configuration:
1. Click button in the toolbar.
CAUTION: Make sure an antenna is connected to the channel in use before
turning the radio field on; otherwise it may severely damage the device.
2. Click button in the toolbar.
RF/Reading controls
Read Events panel
Read and RF Channels
Configuration panels
ISO 15693 Tag
Parameters and
Commands

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If the radio field is turned off, DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro will ask you to turn it on;
click “OK” to accept. Again, make sure an antenna is connected to the channel
before accepting.
3. Place ISO 15693 tags in the radio field of channel #1 antenna.
Tags appear in the “Read Events” panel as they are read. A counter indicates how
many times they have been read on each device’s channel since read session started.
Figure 10: DIALOC ID MCQ-Pro reading ISO 15693 tags
4. Click button in the toolbar when you are finished reading. You may
turn the radio field off as well clicking button.
3.2.2 Reading or Writing ISO 15693 Tag Memory
This section shows how to send an ISO 15693 command such as a write single block
command. To send a command to a specific type of tag, use the “Tag parameters and
commands” panel with the same tag name (see section 9 for more information).
1. To send commands to tags, the radio field must be turned on. Click
button in the toolbar.
2. Click the “Memory” tab of the ISO 15693 panel that contains all memory-related
commands.
Figure 11: ISO 15693 panel (Memory tab)

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3. In the “Single Block Operations” box, select the block you want to write and enter its
data as hexadecimal bytes. You can pad bytes with whitespaces if you wish, but this is
not mandatory.
Figure 12: Single Block Operations
The length (in bytes) of a single block depends on the manufacturer, but most
ISO 15693 tags use four bytes blocks.
4. Place a single ISO 15693 tag in the radio field of channel #1 antenna.