Feig Electronic ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE User manual

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USER GUIDE
ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE
solid NFC Booster with BLE Interface

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Contents
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Contents
Contents
1Safety Instructions 5
1.1 Battery................................................................................................................................ 5
2Revision History of Documentation 6
3Scope of delivery 6
4Product Description 7
5Operation 9
5.1 Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Switch On/Off..................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 USB –Interface................................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Device Hardware Reset ................................................................................................... 10
6Project Notes 11
6.1 RFID/NFC transponder detection ................................................................................... 11
6.2 Bluetooth LE connection ................................................................................................ 13
6.3 BLE Reader profile .......................................................................................................... 14
7Bluetooth LE Connection with iOS mobile devices 15
8Bluetooth LE Connection with Android mobile devices 16
9Connection with WIN10 PC 17
9.1 ISOStart+ Configuration and Test Tool.......................................................................... 17
9.2 Connection by USB ......................................................................................................... 17
9.3 ID BLE.USB Dongle ......................................................................................................... 18
9.4 Connection by Bluetooth LE (BLE) ................................................................................ 19
10 Reader configuration 20

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11 Firmware Update 20
12 Radio Approvals 21
12.1 Europe Declaration of Conformity (CE) ......................................................................... 21
12.2 USA (FCC) and Canada (IC) ............................................................................................ 21
13 Technical data 22
14 Disposal 23
15 Maintenance and Cleaning 23
15.1 Cleaning the Housing...................................................................................................... 23
16 Warranty 24
17 Annex 25
17.1 Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 25
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Safety Instructions
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1 Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
►The device may only be used for the intended purpose designed by the manufacturer.
►The operation manual should be conveniently kept available at all times for each user.
►Unauthorized changes and the use of spare parts and additional devices which have not been sold or
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shocks or injuries. Such unauthorized
measures shall exclude any liability by the manufacturer.
►The liability-prescriptions of the manufacturer in the issue valid at the time of purchase are valid for the
device. The manufacturer shall not be held legally responsible for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in
the manual or automatically set parameters for a device or for an incorrect application of a device.
►Repairs may only be executed by the manufacturer.
►Installation, operation and maintenance procedures should only be carried out by qualified personnel.
►Use of the device and its installation must be in accordance with national legal requirements and local
electrical codes.
►When working on devices the valid safety regulations must be observed.
►To avoid damage, do not drop the device and do not expose it to strong shocks.
►The device is not waterproof! Due to its IP64 protection class certification it is dust- and splash proof.
However, avoid exposing the device to heavy rain.
►Special advice for carriers of cardiac pacemakers:
Although this device doesn’t exceed the valid limits for electromagnetic fields you should keep a
minimum distance of 25 cm between the device or the antenna and your cardiac pacemaker.
1.1 Battery
The rechargeable battery for the ID ECCO Smart is a Lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion and burns:
Do not crush, puncture, short circuit the battery or place it in fire or water!
Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery!
Only charge the battery with the provided USB cable from FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH
Do not deep discharge the battery!
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F)!
Do not charge the battery below 0 °C (32 °F)!

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Revision History of Documentation
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2 Revision History of Documentation
Revision History of Documentation
Revision
Date
Description
0e
15.04.2021
Initial version
1e
15.06.2021
Add some installation hits USB driver, Virtual COM Port., LiPo battery
2e
01.07.2021
FCC & IC information update
3 Scope of delivery
Mobile Reader ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE
USB charging cable (USB connection cable)
Quick Start ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE

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Product Description
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4 Product Description
The ID ECCO Smart captures RFID data for a variety of uses and transmits those to a host via USB
connection or Bluetooth LE.
The ID ECCO Smart is used wherever the read range of an NFC smartphone is insufficient for efficient work
with RFID transponders or the ambient conditions require a more robust device. The read data are
transmitted directly via Bluetooth LE interface to a host such as a smartphone, tablet PC, laptop or Bluetooth
LE capable Computer.
This document provides a basic instruction for starting the reader and connect the reader to iOS, Android
and Windows 10 computers
Fig. 1: ID ECCO Smart device overview
Label
Description
Function
1
Green LED
Lights up green if a RFID tag was read successfully.
2
Red LED
Lights up red if an Error was detected
When the battery level is low, it flashes every 2 sec.
3
Yellow LED
Lights up red if connected to a battery charger (USB or power adapter).
Red = Battery charging
Off = Battery fully charged
4
Blue LED
Flashing fast when the ID ECCO Smart isn’t connected via Bluetooth LE
Flashing slowly when the ID ECCO Smart is connected via Bluetooth LE
5
Key 1 (trigger button)
Triggers the RFID reader for reading a transponder (optional)
6
Key 2 (custom)
Not used
7
Key 3
Press the keys 7 and 8 for 8 sec. to perform a Hardware Reset
8
Power ON/OFF button
Power key to turn the unit ON.
Pressing this key for 3 sec. turns the unit OFF.

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Press the keys 7 and 8 for 8 sec. to perform a Hardware Reset
9
USB protection clip
Mini-USB interface
Rubber clip to protect the Mini USB port.
Main communication and battery charging interface.
10
Scanning window 1 RFID
antenna
Protection glass for the RFID reader. Antenna 1 for RFID reader/writer
11
Scanning window 2 RFID
antenna
Antenna 2 for RFID reader/writer
12
Int. LiPo battery
Rechargeable Lithium Polymear battery 1300 mAh

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5 Operation
Operation
5.1 Charging the Battery
Before the first operation, the battery should be fully charged by using the included USB charging cable. As
long as the battery is charging the yellow LED will light solid yellow. After the battery is fully charged the
yellow LED turns off. A full recharge of the battery takes approx. 3 to 4 hours.
To charge the battery via USB follow the instructions below:
Remove the USB protection clip from the device.
Connect the device to the USB port of a computer or to the USB power adapter (accessories).
As long as the battery is charging, the yellow LED lights solid yellow.
After the battery is fully charged the yellow LED turns off.
If a low state of charge of the battery is reached, the red LED flashes briefly every 2 seconds.
At not used devices, the reader switch to sleep mode. A full charged battery will be discharged after about
80- 90 days
5.2 Switch On/Off
To turn ON the Reader press Power key 8 for minimum 3 seconds. Pressing this key for 3 seconds, again,
turns the unit OFF.
Fig. 2: Switch ON/OFF

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5.3 USB –Interface
There is a Mini USB-socket 9 on the base for the connection of the USB-Interface. The pin out is
standardized. The data rate is reduced to 12 Mbit (USB full speed). A standard USB-cable can be used.
Fig. 3: 9 - USB-Interface
Note:
The length of the USB-cable can be a max. of 5 meter. It isn’t allowed to use longer cables!
5.4 Device Hardware Reset
Fig. 4: Hardware reset: Press button no. 7 and 8
To perform a hardware reset of the ID ECCO Smart press and hold the keys 7 and 8 for minimum 10
seconds.
NOTE:
Specific configuration settings and data will not be lost by the reset.

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Project Notes
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6 Project Notes
6.1 RFID/NFC transponder detection
By sending an ISO 15693 command the reader read RFID/NFC data of the ISO 15693 compatible
transponder.
The reader ID ECCO Smart has an integrated antenna and two main detection areas (green) to read tags in
different orientations.
Also in the area between the detection areas (yellow), tags could be read in angular tag orientations.
Because of the physical rules, to read or write on tags, a minimum strength of field lines has to go through
the antenna coil of a transponder
Fig. 5: RFID detection areas (bottom & front) of the reader
The read range depends on different parameter like type of the tag IC, the size of the tag (antenna), quality
of tag, orientation of the tag vs. antenna and the environment of the tags.
Typical values of the maximal read range are about 10mm for very small tags and about 90mm for ISO Card
sized tags
The ideal reading distance and conditions are in case the tag orientation is parallel to plane of the two
antennas in the reader.
Metal between the reader antenna and the tag or metal near the tag and reader antenna can reduce the
read range.

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Fig. 6: Read NFC tag in a LED driver with the bottom antenna
Fig. 7: Read NFC tag in a LED driver with the front antenna

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6.2 Bluetooth LE connection
The mobile reader ID ECCO Smart can be connected via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface to a device
which is compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy Version 4.2 or higher such as a computer or smartphone.
The BLE interface of the ID ECCO Smart is according the standard Bluetooth Low Energy Version 4.2 und
5.0 compatible.
The ID ECCO Smart act as a “Peripheral” and send Advertising data after reboot or a lost connection with
the “Central”. After connection process, the reader communicate with a central via the ID ECCO Smart BLE
profile.
The Advertising include the UUID of the supported services, the “Shortened Local Name” ECCOSmar of the
reader.

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6.3 BLE Reader profile
The ID ECCO Smart BLE profile of the reader supports 6 different BLE services with 16 different BLE
characteristics. The Service “NFC Reader Service” is a part of the standard Zhaga “Book 25”. For further
information contact the Zhaga Consortium at https://zhaga.org/
Table 1: Bluetooth Low Energy Services of ID ECCO Smart BLE profile
The FEIG UART Service is used to transmit the FEIG Advanced Protocol. This BLE Service is used at the
FEIG SDK’s and DLL and is compatible with the FEIG serial Interface.
Also the product ID BLE.USB Dongle support this Services
The Bluetooth Low Energy specifications and listed services see https://www.bluetooth.com
See “Book 25”from the Zhaga database (Available for Zhaga Members, only)
Service Name Characteristic Name
Service UUID Supported Properties
Generic Access
0x1800
Device Name
READ
WRITE
Appearance
READ
Peripheral Preferred
Connection Parameters
READ
Device Information
0x180A
Manufacturer Name String READ
Model Number String READ
Serial Number String READ
Hardware Revision String READ
Firmware Revision String READ
Generic Attribute 0x1801
Service Changed INDICATE
Battery Service 0x180F
Battery Level
READ
NOTIFY
FEIG UART Service 2d8f4660-8acb-11ea-ab12-0800200c9a66
FEIG Reader input
WRITE
WRITE without response
FEIG Reader output
READ
NOTIFY
INDICATE

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Bluetooth LE Connection with iOS
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7 Bluetooth LE Connection with iOS mobile devices
To connect the mobile reader ID ECCO Smart via BLE to an iOS mobile device a customer specific APP for
iOS is necessary.
For first tests one of the different Apps for BLE in the iOS App Store could be used.
In this example, FEIG ELECTRONIC use BLE App of LightBlue®. (iOS Version 11.00 or higher is required)
1. If the ECCO Smart is on, please switch it off.
2. Load the LightBlue® App from the App Store
3. Switch on the mobile reader ID ECCO Smart.
a. The blue LED flashes with a frequency of about 1 Hz
4. Start the LightBlue® App
5. The ECCO Smart HF-BLE should be shown in the list of
“Peripherals Nearby”
6. Select ECCO Smart HF-BLE to connect to the device
a. The blue LED flashes slower with a frequency of about 2 Hz
7. The App show:
a. The Advertising data by select the function “show”
b. The Generic Access Service (UUID: 0x1800)
c. The Generic Attribute Service (UUID: 0x1801)
d. The Device Information Service (UUID: 0x180A)
e. The Zhaga Book 25 NFC Reader Service (UUID: 3CC30001-CB91-4947-BD12-80D2F0535A30)
f. The Battery Service (UUID: 0x180F)
g. The FEIG ELECTRONIC serial communication service (UUID: 2D8F4660-8ACB-11EA-AB12-
0800200C9A66)
8. By Select the NFC Reader Input Service and select “Write new values” you can send a command to the
reader
9. By Select the NFC Reader Output Service and by use the property “Read”you can see the answer of the
reader.

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Bluetooth LE Connection with
Android mobile devices
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8 Bluetooth LE Connection with Android mobile devices
To connect the mobile reader ID ECCO Smart via BLE to an Android mobile device a customer specific APP
for Android is necessary.
For first tests one of the different App in the App Store “Google Play” could be used.
In this example, FEIG ELECTRONIC use the App BLE Debugger
1. If the ECCO Smart is on, please switch it off.
2. Load the “BLE Debugger” App from the App Store
3. Switch on the mobile reader ID ECCO Smart.
a. The blue LED flashes with a frequency of about 1 Hz
4. Start the BLE Debugger App
5. The ECCO Smart HF-BLE should be shown in the list
6. Select ECCO Smart HF-BLE to connect to the device
a. The blue LED flashes slower with a frequency of about 2 Hz
7. The App show:
a. The Generic Access Service (UUID: 0x1800)
b. The Generic Attribute Service (UUID: 0x1801)
c. The Device Information Service (UUID: 0x180A)
d. The Zhaga Book 25 NFC Reader Service (UUID: 3CC30001-CB91-4947-BD12-80D2F0535A30)
e. The Battery Service (UUID: 0x180F)
f. The FEIG ELECTRONIC serial communication service (UUID: 2D8F4660-8ACB-11EA-AB12-
0800200C9A66)
Fig. 8: List of ECCO Smart BLE Services at the App BLE Debugger

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9 Connection with WIN10 PC
9.1 ISOStart+ Configuration and Test Tool
For reader configuration and general test the Configuration and Test Tool ISOStart+ and FEIG USB driver
are available at the FEIG download area
At www.feig.de/login you can download the manual, driver and software.
Login details:
Username: eccosmart
Password: feig
9.2 Connection by USB
1. Install ISOStart+ and the FEIG USB driver on your PC
2. Check the USB driver switch is on mode “USB driver” (right mouse click on the icon in the taskbar)
3. Remove the USB protection clip from the device.
4. Connect the device to the USB port of a computer
5. If the ECCO Smart is off, please switch it on, Wait till Win10 has recognized the device
6. Start FEIG Tool ISOStart+ V11.01.00 or newer
7. Click on the “Detect” button and the Reader Detection window will open
8. Set the communication interface to USB and click on the “Detect” button in the window
9. The Reader Detection window show the ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE and the actual firmware version
Fig. 9: Detect window if ISOStart+
10. Click on button “Run without change” and the Window for the detected reader will open
11. The use of the FEIG Tool ISOStart is described in H80301-e-ID-B.pdf.

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9.3 ID BLE.USB Dongle
To connect the reader ID ECCO Smart via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with a WIN 10 computer FEIG
ELECTRONIC GmbH offer BLE –USB Dongle “ID BLE.USB”with an integrated FEIG Bluetooth LE V4.2
Data Service
This USB device allows to open a virtual COM port at the PC. In connection with the serial interface DLL
(FECOM) of the FEIG SDK a BLE a connection can be established
Order Information see: 17.1 Accessories

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9.4 Connection by Bluetooth LE (BLE)
To connect the mobile reader ID ECCO Smart via BLE to a MS Windows (WIN 10) PC a FEIG USB Stick is
necessary.
1. If the ISOStart+ not available on your PC, see chapter 9.1 ISOStart+ Configuration and Test Tool
2. If the ECCO Smart is on, please switch it off.
3. Connect the USB Stick to your PC. Wait till Win 10 has recognized to stick. Windows will generate a new
virtual COM port for every new BLE.USB stick
4. If the ECCO Smart is off, please switch on
5. Start FEIG Tool ISOStart+ V11.01.00 or newer
6. Click on the “Detect” button and the Reader Detection window will open
Fig. 10: Detect window if ISOStart+
7. Communication interface: Select the COM port (e.g. 14, in many cases, the highest available port
number). Note: Every ID BLE.USB Dongle create a new vertical COM port at your PC
8. Click on the “More” button in the window Communication Interface, line COM-Port.
9. Enable DTR and RTS in the “for Serial to TTL Converter” windows and close the window.
Fig. 11: Window Additional Options for Serial Converter
10.Click on the “Detect” button in the window. Note:
11.The Reader Detection window show the ID ECCO Smart HF-BLE and the actual firmware version.
12.Click on button “Run without change” and the Window for the detected reader will open
13.The use of the FEIG Tool ISOStart is described in H80301-e-ID-B.pdf.

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10 Reader configuration
By using the Configuration and Test tool ISOStart+ different reader configuration parameter and reader
commands are available.
The description of the reader commands and the description of the function of the parameter, the default
parameter are available at the system manual of the reader.
See: System Manual H02080-1e-ID-B.PDF or newer, available on the FEIG download area
11 Firmware Update
For firmware update, reader configuration and general test the Configuration and Test Tool ISOStart+ and
FEIG USB driver are available at the FEIG download area. See also chapter 9.1 ISOStart+ Configuration
and Test Tool
1. If the device is on, please switch it off.
2. Connect the ID ECCO Smart to a PC by using enclosed USB cable
3. Switch on the ECCO Smart
4. Start ISOStart+ and detect the reader
5. Click on Button Firmware Update
6. Follow the defined sequence of the tool (See also document: N30300-e-ID-B.pdf)
7. Switch of the device
8. After the next start, the reader will use the new firmware version
The FEIG Tools ISOStart+ V11.01.00 and USB driver can be downloaded from the download area of FEIG:
https://www.feig.de/en/login
Username: eccosmart
Password: feig
Fig. 12: Login Data, FEIG Download area
Fig. 13: Window Firmware Update Wizard of ISOStart+ or FirmwareUpdateTool