Invengo XC2903 User manual

User’s Manual
XC2903 Handheld Reader
Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Foreword
XC2903 Handheld Reader
This manual provides information on product application, maintenance,
repair and other features for users and maintenance personnel of the
products.
All introduction and descriptions written in this manual, in respect of
the product’s features, functions and other relevant information, are the
latest. All information provided is accurate during the time of printing.
The company retains all rights to make any correction or amendment
to this manual without prior notice and shall bear no responsibility for
these actions.
Some of the product functions may vary due to different conguration
upon special requests from client.

Main content
Product overview
Performance parameters
Size and weight
Structural features and working principals
Common functions and settings
Product accessories
Product certication32 – Procurement code
Routine maintenance and FAQs
Transport and storage
Packaging and inspection
After-sales

Safety Instructions
Warning sign
If operate improperly, it may result in damage to your equipment(s).
Attention
If ignored, it may result in unsuccessful operation
If ignored, it may cause undesirable effect

Content
1. Product overview.........................................................................1
1.1 Product introduction......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Main usage and applicable range .................................................................... 2
1.3 Operating conditions ........................................................................................ 2
1.4 Safety and protective measures ...................................................................... 2
2. Performance parameters ............................................................ 3
2.1 Main functions ................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Technical parameter.......................................................................................... 3
3. Size and weight............................................................................7
3.1 Weight................................................................................................................. 7
4. Structural features and working principals .............................. 8
4.1 Overall structure and working principals........................................................ 8
4.1.1 Appearance description .......................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 LED indicator......................................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Keyboard.............................................................................................................. 10
4.1.4 Battery installation and dismount......................................................................... 11
4.1.5 Shutdown/Standby/Restart................................................................................... 11
4.1.6 Application management...................................................................................... 12
5. Commonly use functions and settings ................................... 13
5.1 Screen calibration ........................................................................................... 13
5.2 Battery level, charging status inquiries and backlight adjustment............ 13
5.3 Volume and sounds......................................................................................... 15
5.4 USB driver installation and data synchronization (with PC)....................... 15

5.5 Installation of Display Software ..................................................................... 16
5.5.1 Software installation and initialization................................................................. 16
5.6 Camera functions ............................................................................................ 17
5.7 Instructions on Wi-Fi module ........................................................................ 18
5.8 Instructions on UHF-RFID module................................................................. 21
5.8.1 Module introduction............................................................................................. 21
5.8.2 UHF-RFID module technical parameters ............................................................ 21
5.8.3 Software operation ............................................................................................... 22
5.9 Description on API interface program........................................................... 23
5.9.1 Barcode collection display software .................................................................... 23
5.10 GPRS Module Application Overview (Optional module) ........................... 25
5.10.1 GPRS module technical parameters................................................................... 25
5.10.2 GRPS module application.................................................................................. 25
6. Accessories description ...........................................................27
6.1 Multifunctional cradle (Optional product)..................................................... 27
7. Product Certication.................................................................29
8. Procurement Code ....................................................................30
9. Routine maintenance, FAQs and troubleshooting ................. 31
9.1 Routine maintenance ...................................................................................... 31
9.2 FAQs and troubleshooting ............................................................................. 32
9.3 RF Communication optimization ................................................................... 34
9.3.1 Signal Interference ............................................................................................... 34
9.3.2 Signal attenuation/reection................................................................................. 34
10. Transportation and storage .................................................... 36
10.1 Transport requirements ................................................................................ 36
10.2 Storage requirements ................................................................................... 36

11. Packaging and Unpacking...................................................... 37
11.1 Packaging...................................................................................................... 37
11.2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................... 37
12. After-sales ................................................................................38
12.1 After-sales service......................................................................................... 38
12.2 Other matters................................................................................................. 38

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1. Product overview
1. Product overview
1.1 Product introduction
Thank you for using XC2903 Handheld reader. XC2903 is our company latest
model of handheld reader. It is a smart multipurpose UHF-RFID tag reader
equipped with fast processing speed, great portability and high functionality.
Figure 1 XC2903 Handheld Reader
XC2903 has multiple functional modules for different types of applications (as
described below in table 1):
Table 1 – XC2903 handheld reader functional modules
Conguration type Module name
Standard conguration Wi-Fi module/UHF-RFID module
Optional conguration GPRS module/PSAM card module/camera/1D-2D barcode
reader module/multifunctional cradle
If the user wishes to add on additional conguration modules, please hand in
your initial request and allow our professional staff to run installation and testing
prior to delivery.

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1.2 Main usage and applicable range
XC2903 has rich features and can be used widely in various elds, such as
food safety industry, warehouse logistics management, retail logistics center
management, transportation management and automated production line
management, etc.
1.3 Operating conditions
XC2903 needs the following operating conditions:
Temperature range: -10oC – 60oC
Storage temperature: -20oC - +70oC
Operating humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Storage humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
1.4 Safety and protective measures
Please refer to the following important statement before use!
Any radio transmitting equipment, including this equipment, may cause
interference with medical equipment that is not properly protected. Should any
problem occur, in respect of the aforementioned, please consult your medical
equipment manufacturer. The operation of this equipment may also cause
interference with other electronic devices.
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2. Performance parameters
2.1 Main functions
●Support mainstream 1D, 2D barcode reading
●Support Wi-Fi, GPRS wireless data transmission
●Support EPC C1G2 (ISO 18000-6C)/ISO 18000-6B
●Support PSAM card reading operation
●Simple user interface, users are able to learn to operate the device easily
●Support touch screen, support Chinese character data input
●Support large capacity TF card (maximum 32G)
●Provide client with .Net SDK and standard environment for secondary
development
2.2 Technical parameter
Table 2-1 Function parameter
Processor 806MHz PXA320 processor
Memory System internal memory: 256MB
Flash memory: 256MB
Operating system Windows CE 6.0
Power source Lithium battery:
Standard Removable 3800mAh/3.7 V rechargeable lithium battery
Optional Removable 5700mAh/3.7V rechargeable lithium battery
Adaptor:
AC input: 100V - 240V/50Hz - 60Hz
DC output: DC5V/4A
Working time: Standby - Not less than 30 days; operating duration -
not less than 8hrs (30s reading interval)
Work Status: Real-time monitoring of battery voltage, remaining
battery and charging status
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Software
development
environment
HTML, XML
Software device development kit
Net Compact Framework 2.0 / 3.5
C#
Standard Windows CE application protocol interface (APIs)
SQL CE database engine
Application
software
Microsoft ActiveSync
RFID handheld generic demo software
Barcode demo software
Serial debugging tool
UHF-RFID
module
Supported protocols: EPC C1G2 (ISO 18000-6C)/ISO 18000-6B
Operating frequency: 920MHz—925MHz/840MHz—
845MHz/902MHz—928MHz Optional
Output power: 9—27dBm, stepping 3dBm
Debug mode: PR-ASK
Reading distance: (XCTF-8030B-C07 type tag)
Tag reading: 0—5.0m,tag writing: 0--1.5m
Maximum tag capacity:
• Maximum 62 bytes for EPC
• Maximum 16 bytes for TID
• Maximum 8K bytes for user data
Wi-Fi module Supported protocols: IEEE802.11b/g (2.4G band)
Communication speed:
• 802.11b, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps
• 802.11g, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps,
48Mbps, 54Mbps
Communication security:
• WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit
• WPA/WPA2
• AES-CCMP
Transmission distance:
• Indoor 20m
• Outdoor 50m
PSAM card
module
(Optional)
Support ISO7816 Standard T=0/T=1 format
3.3V operating voltage
9600bps communication rate
Support transparent transmission mode
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Camera module
(Optional)
3 mega pixels
JPEG format (default)
Only support static photography
GSM module
(Optional)
Working frequency: EGSM900, GSM1800, GSM850, GSM1900
Supported protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3
Communication security:
• Support all GSM/GPRS authentication, encryption algorithm
• Support frequency hopping technology
Barcode engine
(Optional)
To choose between Honeywell 5100SR barcode engine and Motorola
SE4500 barcode engine
5100SR barcode scanning engine focuses on 2D barcode;
SE4500 barcode scanning engine focuses on 1D barcode;
SE4500 is recommended.
Resolution: 752 X 480 pixels
Scanning angle: ±40°
Scan mode: Trigger mode, interrupt mode
Support code system:
• 1D code: Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN, ITF 25, RSS,
Code 93, Code block
• 2D code: PDF 417, MicroPDF417, Maxi Code, Data matrix, QR
Code, Aztec, Aztec Mesa, Code 49, UCC Composite
User interface LCD Screen:
• Bright white backlight with manually adjustable backlight
brightness
• 240×320 resolution, QVGA TFT colour display
Touch screen:
• 4-wire resistive touch screen
• Equipped with a stylus
Keyboard:
• Multifunctional multiplexing keys
• 4 custom keys
• Key life of 300,000 times or more
• Blue LED backlit keyboard
Speakers and light:
• Built-in 0.5W mono speaker
• Network indicator (blue), power status indicator (red)
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Internal expansion Support Micro SD / TF card expansion up to 32GB
Support Integrated Circuits (IC) card
Support contact PSAM card
External ports RS-232 serial port
USB1.1device port
5V DC power input port
Working
environment
Temperature range: -10oC – +60oC
Storage temperature: -20oC - +70oC
Operating humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Storage humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Protective level: IP65
Anti-drop capability: 1.2m
Shock resistance: GB/T 2423.10-2008/IEC 60068 -2 -6:1995;
Acceleration: 4.9m/s2, Frequency range: 5Hz-100Hz; Drive
amplitude (Peak mm) 25/f(f=5Hz-10Hz), 250/f2(f=10Hz-100Hz)
SRRC
Certication
Radio Frequency Transmission Equipment Model Approved
Accessories ①Power adaptor
② USB data cable
③ Stylus
④ Wristband
⑤ Screen protective lm
⑥ Multifunctional cradle
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3. Size and weight
XC 2903 is visually appealing and elegantly designed, as shown in Figure 3-1
Figure 3-1 XC2903 size illustration
3.1 Weight
The overall weight of XC2903 is 560g.
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4. Structural features and working principals
This chapter describes XC2903’s composition, internal structure, and the
working principal and interface of each module in details.
4.1 Overall structure and working principals
4.1.1 Appearance description
Front view of XC2903 is shown in gure 4.1:
Figure 4.1 - Front view of reader
Barcode engine (Optional)
Optional module; our barcode scanning engines allow the functioning of both
1D and 2D barcode for users’ benet; please refer to table 2-1 for details.
To choose between Honeywell 5100SR barcode engine and Motorola SE4500
barcode engine
5100SR barcode scanning engine focuses on 2D barcode;
SE4500 barcode scanning engine focuses on 1D barcode
Recommending the usage of SE4500 barcode scanning engine
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RFID module
XC2903 uses an external UHF-RFID module
Battery
Battery integrated with rear cover; TF card, PSAM card, SIM card all located
below the battery deck
USB port
Capable of connecting to PC and other main devices and conducting data
communication through synchronization software available in the device
Power adapter
Connect to an external 5V DC power adapter. Power indicator stays lit up after
being attached to external power supply
Side buttons
Soft keys that are generally used for UHF-RFID reader control or barcode
scanning function keys
4.1.2 LED indicator
Power indicator (red)
●The power indicator blinks evenly when device has enough battery power;
●The power indicator stays lit up when device is being charged;
● The power indicator ashes rapidly when device is running out of battery;
●The power indicator switches off when device enters hibernation mode
Network indicator (blue)
When Wi-Fi/GPRS module (optional module) is activated, the network indicator
lights up; when Wi-FI/GPRS module is turned off, the network indicator
switches off
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4.1.3 Keyboard
Keypad is shown in gure 4.2
Figure 4.2 Keypad
1 Softkeys 6 Enter
2 Scan 7 Switch
3 Navigator 8 Power
4 Delete 9 Number, alphabets, symbols
5 Return to main page
The keys on XC2903 keyboard are multiplexing keys. One button can represent
multiple values. For example, pressing button once to key in “2”.
Press the button again after 1 second to key in “a”. Press the button again after
1 second for “b”. Press the button again after 1 second for “c”. Press the button
again after 1 second for “2”. When time’s up, it returns to the initial state. It
works the same for every other key.
Multiplexing relationship between numeric keys and alphabet keys is shown in
table 4-1:
Table 4-1 Multiplexing keys table
Numeric key Alphabets
2 a,b,c
3 d,e,f
4 g,h,i
5 j,k,l
6 m,n,o
7 p,q,r,s
8 t,u,v
9 w,x,y,z
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4.1.4 Battery installation and dismount
Battery installation
Place the battery into battery slot located on the battery compartment.
Press the bottom of the battery slowly to insert the battery.
Push the battery lock to the left (←) until the lock is xed
The following illustration demonstrates the step-by-step installation procedures:
Figure 4-3 Battery installation step
Battery removal
Disconnect all external cable and press the power button to turn off screen
display.
Push the battery compartment lock to the right (→) and remove the battery.
4.1.5 Shutdown/Standby/Restart
Turn on/Standby
Press the red button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 longer (3 seconds)
under shutdown mode. The boot screen will appear and the system will start
operating.
Press the red button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 for 3 seconds under
standby mode. The screen will turn on and the system will start operating.
Shutdown/Standby/Restart
Press the red button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 for 3 seconds. Select
“Shutdown /Standby/Restart” from the menu; if “Standby” or “Shutdown” is
selected, the system will be switched off completely. If “Restart” is selected, the
screen will be switched off briey and enter into boot screen.
Explanation: The device is completely power off when it is shut down.
The device enters into low-power state if it is under standby mode and
all programs will stop running temporarily.
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Restart
If the device crashes and there is no response after pressing any buttons, you
may need to restart and reboot the device.
Procedure: Please press the RST button (right bottom corner of the keyboard)
rmly with the tip of XC2903’s stylus. Release it once the screen turned black
and turn on/standby the device following the procedures.
4.1.6 Application management
[Turn on application]
You can open the application by clicking on the shortcut key appeared on the
touch screen.
[Exit application]
Click on the “x” (Close) button at the top right corner of the current program
interface to quit the application.
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5. Commonly use functions and settings
5.1 Screen calibration
When using the device, if deviation is found on touch screen input, use “screen
calibration” function to adjust it. This function is located in “My Device”
→ “Control Panel” → “Stylus” → “Calibration”. Click on “Recalibration”,
complete the operation according to the page and save, as shown in gure 5-1:
Figure 5-1 Control Panel → Stylus
5.2 Battery level, charging status inquiries and backlight
adjustment
If you need to check the current battery charge, click on “Native Module” →
“System Power and LCD Backlight”, the current battery information will be
available on screen. If “external power” appears on the screen, it indicates that
the device is plugged directly to the charger and the lithium battery is being
charged. “Powered by battery” indicates that the device is currently powered by
battery; if the battery status shows “Battery is fully charged”, it indicates that the
battery is currently fully charged, as shown in gure 5-2 (a):
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