Intermec IP30 User manual

IP30
Handheld RFID Reader
IP30, IP30NI
User’s Guide

ii IP30 Handheld RFID Reader User’s Guide
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as Revision 001.
Version
Number Date Description of Change
006 4/2010 This document was revised to include:
•new operating temperature specifications.
•new CN4NI and CK61 information.
005 6/2009 Revised specifications for new read and write ranges.
004 2/2009 Revised specifications for new 865 MHz EU
standard.
003 8/2008 Revised to support the CK3 Mobile Computer.
002 4/2008 Revised to include correct part numbers for the CK61
power supply.

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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introducing the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning About the IP30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Understanding the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging and Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the IP30 to the CN3B or CN3F Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the IP30 to the CN4 Series Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Attaching the IP30 to the CK3 Series Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attaching the IP30 to the CK61 Series Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Establishing a Connection With the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2 Creating and Using RFID Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RFID Applications and the IP30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the RFID Resource Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Creating Applications for the IP30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Configuring RFID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Configuring the BRI Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3 Upgrading and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Upgrading the IP30 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Upgrading the IP30 Firmware Using a Media Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Upgrading the IP30 Using SmartSystems Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Calling Intermec Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Troubleshooting the IP30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Problems While Working With RFID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Problems With Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
IP30 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
RFID Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Port Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Serial Port (COM1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adapter Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
This section explains how to identify notes that are in this document.
Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support >
Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily
represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with
all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals (in PDF).
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to
review technical information or to request technical support for your
Intermec product.
Telephone Support
In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.

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Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the
Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.
Service Location Support
For the most current listing of service locations, go to
www.intermec.com and click Support >Returns and Repairs >
Repair Locations.
For technical support in South Korea, use the after service locations
listed below:
AWOO Systems
102-1304 SK Ventium
522 Dangjung-dong
Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do Korea, South 435-776
Contact: Mr. Sinbum Kang
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
IN Information System PTD LTD
6th Floor
Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95
Shinchun 3 Dong
Donggu, Daegu City, Korea
E-mail: [email protected] or [e-mail]
Who Should Read This Manual
This document is for the person who is responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining the IP30.
This document provides you with information about the features of
the IP30, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot it.

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Related Documents
Here are some related Intermec documents that you might find
useful:
•Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual
•Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual
The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as .pdf files) that you can download for free.
To download documents
1Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2Click the Products tab.
3Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For
example, to find the CN3 computer product page, click
Computers >Handheld Computers >CN3.
4Click the Manuals tab.
5If your product does not have its own product page, click Support
> Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family
field, and the Product field to help you locate the documentation
for your product.
Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
4864158, 4888591, 4999636, 5030807, 5055659, 5280159, 5504485,
5521601, 5550547, 5673037, 5763867, 5777561, 5825045, 5828318,
5828693, 5850181, 5850187, 5942987, 5995019, 6078251, 6121878,
6122329, 6172596, 6195053, 6249227, 6280544, 6286762, 6286763,
6288629, 6360208, 6384712, 6404325, 6429775, 6486769, 6501807,
6525648, 6639509, 6645327, 6677852, 6768414, 6784789, 6816063,
6919793, 7039359, 7103087, 7117374, 7121467, 7158046, 7207486,
7298268
There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Getting Started
Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the IP30 Portable
RFID Reader. This chapter covers these topics:
•Introducing the IP30
•Learning About the IP30
•Using the Battery
•Attaching the IP30
•Establishing a Connection With the IP30

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Introducing the IP30
The IP30 allows you to connect via Bluetooth or USB. Together, the
IP30 and your mobile computer provide a high-performance mobile
RFID solution that allows you to bring the read/write device to the
tagged product rather than moving tagged products past a fixed
reader.
The IP30 supports the following mobile computers:
•CN3B and CN3F Mobile Computers. CN3 WAN configurations
are not supported with the IP30.
•CN4 Series Mobile Computer.
•CK3 Series Mobile Computer.
•CK61 and CK61ex Series Mobile Computers.
The Bluetooth Version of the IP30 Attached to the CN3
Note: When paired with CN4NI and CN4ENI products, the IP30
supports North America NI, Division 2, Class I, II and III as defined in
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 for operation in environments where flammable
and explosive gases and vapors may be present.

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Unpacking the IP30
When you unpack the IP30, these items are included:
•IP30 RFID Handle
•Product documentation
•Mounting plates (for CK3 and CK61 Series Mobile Computers
only)
What You Need
To use the IP30, you need these items:
•Battery (Model AB3 or AB19)
•Battery charger or dock with power supply
•CN3B, CN3F, CN4, CK3, or CK61 Series Mobile Computer
•A custom application to read and write tags. For help, see “RFID
Applications and the IP30” on page 26.
You may also need to upgrade your Windows operating system and
SmartSystems Platform Bundle (SSPB) before you can connect the
IP30 to your mobile computer.
For more information on how to upgrade your Windows operating
system and SmartSystems Platform Bundle (SSPB), see your mobile
computer user’s manual.
Microsoft Windows Mobile and SmartSystems Platform Bundle Versions Needed
Mobile
Computer
Windows Mobile Version SmartSystems Platform
Bundle Version
CK3 Windows Mobile 6.1 or later. SSPB version 6.20 or later.
CK61 •Windows Mobile 5.0 version 3.21 or later.
•Windows CE version 5.0 or later.
SSPB version 5.50 or later.
CN3B, CN3F •Windows Mobile 5.0 version 3.21 or later.
•Windows Mobile 6.1 version 4.41.32 or
later.
•SSPB version 5.50 or later for
Windows Mobile 5.0.
•SSPB version 7.00.36 or later
for Windows Mobile 6.1.
CN4 Windows Mobile 6.1 version 4.41.32 or later. SSPB version 7.00.36 or later.

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Learning About the IP30
This section explains the LEDs and ports on the IP30.
Understanding the LEDs
The IP30 has five LEDs that show you the operating status of the
reader.
LED Icon Descriptions
LED Icon LED Name Description
Intermec Ready-to
WorkTM indicator
Blue LED remains on when an the IP30
is connected to the mobile computer.
For more information, see the next
section.
Data Communications Flashes when there is data
communications between the reader
and the mobile computer.
RFID Transmit Flashes when the IP30 RFID reader is
transmitting data.
Tag ID Flashes when an RFID tag ID is
successfully read or written to.
Battery This LED indicates the status of the
battery:
•Green: The battery is fully charged
(more than 80% capacity).
•Orange: The battery is charged (from
20% to 80% capacity).
•Red: The battery is low (less than 20%
capacity).

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About the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator
The blue Ready-to-WorkTM indicator shows when a connection is
established between your mobile computer and IP30. The next table
explains the different states of the Ready-to-Work indicator.
The IP30 enters low power mode if there is no host activity after 5
minutes. The IP30 will remain Ready-to-Work as long as the mobile
computer maintains a a communications link. To determine if the
IP30 is ready to work, pull the trigger.
Ready-To-Work Indicator Descriptions
LED Description
Off The IP30 is not yet ready for operation, or the IP30 is in low
power mode.
Blinking The IP30 is not associated with or connected to the mobile
computer.
Steady A connection has been established between the IP30 and the
mobile computer.

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Understanding the Ports
The USB version of the IP30 for the CK61 has two ports located on
the IP30 adapter. To access these ports, you must remove the port
cover.
To remove the port cover
•On the bottom of the IP30 adapter, remove the port cover by
pulling it away from the right side of the IP30.
IP30 USB Adapter Port Descriptions
Port Description
Power Connect a power supply to the CK61 to power and charge
the CK61. Use power supply P/N 851-065-005. For North
America use power supply P/N 851-065-105.
Note that this does not charge the IP30. To charge the IP30
battery see the next section.
COM 1 Connect other RS-232 devices such as printers to the
CK61.
COM 1
Power
port

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Using the Battery
The IP30 uses the Model AB3 and Model AB19 batteries as a main
power source.
Disposed of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
Contact your Intermec representative for replacement batteries.
Charging and Installing the Battery
To charge the IP30 battery you need to have a power supply
(P/N 851-082-103), a country specific power cord, and one of these
chargers or accessories:
•AC6 2-Bay Charger (P/N 852-907-001)
•AC7 4-Bay Charger (P/N 852-908-001)
•AC20 Quad Charger with IP30 Battery Pack Adapter
(P/N 871-233-001)
•AD20 Single Charger with IP30 Battery Pack Adapter
(P/N 871-233-001)
The IP30 does not ship with any of these accessories. For more
information on these accessories, contact your local Intermec sales
representative.
You must use the Model AB19 (P/N 318-037-001) battery for NI
environments where flammable and explosive gases and vapors
may be present.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical
burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disassemble it, heat it,
above 100C (212F), or incinerate it.

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To charge the IP30 battery
•Insert the battery into a slot on the battery charger. A fully
discharged battery charges to full capacity in approximately 4
hours.
To install the battery
1Insert the battery into the IP30.
2Once the battery is in the IP30, push the battery release button
and slide the battery in until the battery is secure.
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button

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To remove the battery
•Push the battery release button on the bottom of the IP30 battery
to remove it.
Attaching the IP30
You can connect the IP30 using a Bluetooth connection, a USB
connection, or a USB connection connected to a common access card
reader. The IP30 can connect to the following mobile computers:
•CN3B, and CN3F Mobile Computers
•CN4 Series Mobile Computers
•CK3 Series Mobile Computers
•CK61 Series Mobile Computers
The next sections describe how to connect the IP30 to your mobile
computer.
Attaching the IP30 to the CN3B or CN3F Mobile Computer
This section explains how to connect the IP30 to the CN3 using a
Bluetooth connection, a USB connection, or a USB connection
connected to the Model AR6 Common Access Card Reader.
To attach the IP30 to the CN3
1Remove the CN3 handstrap and insert it into the IP30 handle.
Note: Charging the IP30 battery does not charge the mobile
computer that it is connected to. See the mobile computer user’s
manual for charging options.

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2Insert the CN3 into the IP30.
3Lock the CN3 into place by lowering it into the IP30 locking
bracket.
4If you are using the Bluetooth version of the IP30, go to
“Establishing a Connection With the IP30” on page 22.
Otherwise, continue to the next step.
If you are using the USB version of the IP30, insert the IP30 USB
adapter into the docking connector until it snaps into place.