IDBLUE R8.HF User manual

IDBLUE Support
06/17/2011
IDBLUE R8.HF
Users Guide

Contents
Change Record .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents...................................................................................................................................... 6
Device Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Components:............................................................................................................................................. 7
Identifying the device name ..................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Charging the IDBLUE R8.HF Device ........................................................................................................... 9
Using IDBLUE R8.HF .................................................................................................................................. 9
Turning the device on ........................................................................................................................... 9
Turning the device off........................................................................................................................... 9
Reading and Writing RFID Tags........................................................................................................... 10
Scanning a tag .....................................................................................................................................10
Device Communication ............................................................................................................................... 12
Physical Connections...............................................................................................................................12
Logical Connections ................................................................................................................................12
Bluetooth Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................12
Bluetooth Name and PIN Code ............................................................................................................... 13
Device Configuration...................................................................................................................................13
IDBLUE Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................. 13
Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................... 15
Disconnected Operating Mode...........................................................................................................15
Connected Operating Mode ...............................................................................................................15
Power Saving Settings............................................................................................................................. 16
Device Timeout ................................................................................................................................... 16
RFID Operation Timeout .....................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Timeout.............................................................................................................................. 16
RFID Protocols.........................................................................................................................................16

General Settings...................................................................................................................................... 16
Audio Buzzer ....................................................................................................................................... 17
On-board Clock ................................................................................................................................... 17
Performing a device reset....................................................................................................................... 17
User Feedback............................................................................................................................................. 17
Device Status LED.................................................................................................................................... 17
Not Charging .......................................................................................................................................17
Charging ..............................................................................................................................................18
Bluetooth Discoverable....................................................................................................................... 19
RFID Status LED ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Audio Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Events...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Demo Applications......................................................................................................................................21
FCC Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Contact Information....................................................................................................................................24

Change Record
Version
Date
Author
Comments
1.7
1.6
June 17, 2011
February 3, 2010
CBP
DMB
Update FCC dislaimer
Updates for RTM5
1.5
June 18, 2009
DMB
Updates for RTM2
1.4
1.3
March 16, 2009
February 19, 2009
CBP
DMB
RTM1
Updates for RTM
1.2
Sept. 11, 2008
DAR
FCC Disclaimer added
Back label updated
1.1
January 17, 2008
CBP
1.0
October 4, 2007
CBP
Initial Draft

Disclaimer
Copyright© 2010 Cathexis Innovations Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Cathexis Innovations Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document,
reserves the right to change systems or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice, and
does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. No licenses to patents or
other intellectual property of Cathexis are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of
Cathexis products, expressly or by implication.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cathexis, IDBLUE, CathexisWEB, and Powered by Cathexis RFID Engine are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Cathexis Innovations Inc. in Canada and/or other countries.
Trademarks
IDBLUE® is a registered trademark of Cathexis Innovations Inc. (www.cathexis.com/)
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG (http://www.bluetooth.com/).
Microsoft, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, PocketPC,
Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
(http://www.microsoft.com/) in the United States and/or other countries.

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new IDBLUE R8.HF Device. This guide will help you to
familiarize yourself with the new device and learn how it works.
To help you get the most benefit from IDBLUE R8.HF, please make sure that you download and
install the latest version of IDBLUE Manager that will allow you to configure your device and
allow you to get up and running as quickly as possible. If you do not already have this software
package installed on your machine please visit:
http://www.idblue.com/support/downloads.aspx
Package Contents
Upon receiving your IDBLUE package, please ensure that it contains the following items:
IDBLUE R8.HF RFID Device
Mini-B USB Cable
IDBLUE Quick Start Guide w/ Sample RFID Tag

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Device Overview
Please take a moment to examine IDBLUE R8.HF, and familiarize yourself with its components.
Components:
1. USB Port
2. Stylus Tip
3. RFID Status LED
4. Action Button
5. Device Status LED
6. Power Button
7. Lanyard Loop
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Identifying the device name
The device name is printed on the back label of the device. The default name is a combination
of the hardware revision (Revision 8 in the example below), and the last 4 digits of the
Bluetooth® address (DC:33 in the example above).
Device Name

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Getting Started
This section covers how to get up and running with your new IDBLUE R8.HF, including charging,
device usage, and Bluetooth configuration.
Charging the IDBLUE R8.HF Device
Please ensure that IDBLUE R8.HF is fully charged before each use. Before initial use, the device
must be charged for at least 2 hours. Subsequent recharging should take a maximum of 1 to 1.5
hours typically.
Use the supplied USB cable to charge IDBLUE R8.HF, making sure to use a high power USB port
on a laptop/PC/hub.
IDBLUE R8.HF will not charge with a 100mA USB charge source when it is turned on as the
device draws more current than is provided.
Although a dedicated USB wall charger is not provided, any USB 2.0 compliant charger is
compatible.
Using IDBLUE R8.HF
This section covers the basic operations for using IDBLUE R8.HF, including turning the device on
and off, and how to use the device’s user interface to read RFID tags.
Turning the device on
Turn on IDBLUE R8.HF by pressing and holding the power button for approximately 2 seconds.
When the device is powered on, the rear LED will turn green. At this point you can release the
rear button while the device finishes powering up. Once the device has powered up, the device
will emit two high tones and both the device status LED and the RFID Status LED will display
two green flashes. Please refer to Table 5 : User Feedback on Events to review all LED feedback.
Turning the device off
There are a number of methods with which to shut down IDBLUE R8.HF.
1. The device may be manually shut down by pressing and holding the power button,
found on the rear of the device for at least 2 seconds. This is the recommended method
IMPORTANT
You must install the IDBLUE R8.HF USB driver in order for your device to charge properly.
Please download the driver at:
http://www.idblue.com/media/10176/idbluehf.inf

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to shut down the device. In this case, the device will emit two high tones and the device
status LED will display two green flashes before shutting down.
2. Each IDBLUE R8.HF has a Device Timeout setting that causes the device to automatically
power down after a period of inactivity (where inactivity is defined as a period of time
with no button press or commands sent to the device from a connected application). Set
your device timeout to a suitable value for your application. The device timeout can be
set under the ‘Basic Device Settings’ using IDBLUE Manager.
3. IDBLUE R8.HF may be shut down via a command sent from a connected application,
such as IDBLUE Manager.
For more information about IDBLUE Manager, the standard configuration and
management application for IDBLUE R8.HF, please refer to IDBLUE Manager User’s
Guide.
Reading and Writing RFID Tags
IDBLUE R8.HF can perform a wide range of RFID related operations, including scanning tags,
reading and writing data to/from RFID tags, etc. All of these operations are typically driven by
pressing and releasing the action button.
By default, IDBLUE R8.HF is shipped to you in Tag Verify mode (Please see Table 1 :
Disconnected Mode Options for different operating modes). This mode will allow you to
become more familiar with the device, ensure it is working properly, and check tag
compatibility.
Scanning a tag
1. Ensure that the device is powered on and
ready for use.
2. Press and release the action button on
IDBLUE R8.HF.
3. The RFID Status LED will change to
blue to indicate that the device is “busy”
(i.e. attempting to scan RFID tags).
4. Move the tip of the IDBLUE device
close to the tag –the optimal read range
for most tags will be 2-3 cm.