Intermec IP30 User manual

Handheld RFID Reader
IP30
User’s
Guide

ii IP30 Handheld RFID Reader User’s Guide
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Document Change Record
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originally released as Revision 001.
Version
Number Date Description of Change
002 4/2008 Revised to include correct part numbers
for the CK61 power supply.

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Contents
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Contents
Document Change Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning About the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator . . . . . 5
Understanding the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging and Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attaching the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the IP30 to the CN3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the IP30 to the CK61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Establishing a Connection with the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Creating and Using RFID Applications. . . . 15
RFID Applications and the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the RFID Resource Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Creating Applications for the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Contents
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Configuring RFID Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring the BRI Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Upgrading and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upgrading Firmware Using a Media Card . . . . . . . . 22
Upgrading Using the SmartSystems Console . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting the IP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Problems While Working With RFID . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Problems With Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calling Intermec Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IP30 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RFID Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Serial Port (COM1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adapter Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Before You Begin
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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). To order printed versions of the
Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or
distributor.
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.
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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Telephone Support
In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.
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, 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: [e-mail] 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
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 Support > Manuals.
3In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose
documentation you want to download.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your
local Intermec representative or distributor.
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.
Document Title Part Number
Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference
Manual
937-000-xxx
Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual 073529-xxx

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1
1Getting 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
•Charging and Installing the Battery
•Attaching the IP30
•Establishing a Connection with the IP30

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Introducing the IP30
The Intermec IP30 RFID Handle is designed for either the CN3,
CN3e, CK61, and CK61ex Mobile Computers. The IP30 allows
you to connect via Bluetooth or USB. Together, the IP30 and
your mobile computer provides 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 Bluetooth version of the IP30 attached to the CN3
Unpacking the IP30
When you unpack the IP30, these items are included:
•IP30 RFID Handle
•Battery
•Product Documentation
The IP30 for the CK61 Series Mobile Computer comes with
mounting plates so that you will be able to attach the IP30 to
your CK61 or CK61ex.
Note: The screen captures used in this document are from the
Windows Mobile platform. If you are using Windows CE, the
screens may look different than what are shown in this guide.

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What You Need
To use the IP30, you need these items:
•CN3 or CK61 Series Mobile Computer
•A custom application to read and write tags. For help, see
“RFID Applications and the IP30” on page 16.
You will also need to upgrade your Windows operating system
and SmartSystems Platform Bundle (SSPB) before you can
connect the IP30 to your mobile computer.
•For CN3 Series Mobile Computers you will need:
•Windows Mobile 5.0 Version 3.21 or later.
•SSPB Version 5.50 or later.
•For CK61 Series Mobile Computers you will need:
•Windows Mobile 5.0 Version 3.30, or Windows CE 5.0
Version 3.31 or later.
•SSPB Version 5.50 or later.
For more information on downloading and installing system
software, see For help, see “Upgrading Firmware” on page 22.

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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-Work IndicatorTM 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 after 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.
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 bottom of the IP30 adapter, remove the port cover by
peeling away from the right side of the port cover.
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 or connected to the
mobile computer.
Steady A connection has been established between the
IP30 and the mobile computer.
Power port
COM 1

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Charging and Installing the Battery
To charge the IP30 battery, you need to have power supply (P/N
851-082-103), a country specific power cord, and one of these
chargers:
•AC6 2-Bay Charger (P/N 852-907-001)
•AC7 4-Bay Charger (P/N 852-908-001)
The IP30 does not ship with any of these accessories. For more
information on these accessories, contact your local Intermec
sales representative.
IP30 USB Adapter Port Descriptions
Port Description
Power Connect the CK61 to an external source 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.
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.

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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 3
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.
Battery release 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 via Bluetooth or USB to these mobile
computers:
•CN3 Series Mobile Computers including the CN3, and
CN3e.
•CK61 Series Mobile Computers including the CK61, and
CK61 ex.
The next sections describe how to connect the IP30 to your
mobile computer.
Attaching the IP30 to the CN3
This section explains how to attach the Bluetooth and USB
versions of the IP30 to your CN3.
To attach the IP30 to the CN3
1Remove the CN3 handstrap and insert it into the IP30
handle.
2Insert the CN3 into the IP30 as shown in the illustration on
the next page.
Note: Charging the IP30 battery does not charge the mobile
computer that it is connected to. For help, see the mobile
computer user’s manual.

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3Lock the CN3 into place by lowering it into the IP30’s
locking bracket.
4If you are using the Bluetooth version of the IP30, go to
page 12 to establish a connection between your mobile
computer and the IP30.
If you are using the USB version of the IP30, insert the IP30
USB adapter into the docking connector until it snaps into
place.
Once you have secured the USB adapter into place, you can
configure your device. For help, see “Configuring RFID
Settings” on page 17.
USB adapter

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Attaching the IP30 to the CK61
This section explains how to attach the Bluetooth and USB
versions of the IP30 to your CK61.
Before you attach the IP30, make sure you are using the correct
mounting plates.
CK61 and CK61ex mounting plates
To attach the IP30 to the CK61
1Remove the CK61 handstrap, by turning the quarter screw
counterclockwise.
CK61 mounting plate
CK61ex mounting plate
Note: The illustrations in this section show the CK61
mounting plate. If you have a CK61ex, use the CK61ex
mounting plate to attach the IP30 to the mobile computer.