Marson MR11A7 User manual

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marson
MR11A7
Mobile UHF RFID Reader
User Manual
V1.8
2018 / 8 / 7

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‐Table of Contents ‐
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1‐1. Product Features..........................................................................................................................................4
1‐2. Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................5
1‐3. Product Characteristics and Specifications....................................................................................................5
1‐3‐1. RFID Tag Supported by the MR11A7.................................................................................................. 5
1‐3‐2. MR11A7 Product Specifications......................................................................................................... 6
1‐3‐3. MR11A7 Indicator Lights and Sounds.................................................................................................7
1‐4. Operating Instructions................................................................................................................................. 8
1‐4‐1. Power Up...........................................................................................................................................8
1‐4‐2. Shut Down......................................................................................................................................... 8
1‐4‐3. Quickly Switching Between BT HID and BT SPP................................................................................ 9
1‐4‐4. Connecting to a PC/ Notebook......................................................................................................... 10
1‐4‐5. Connecting to an Apple iOS Device.................................................................................................. 13
1‐4‐6. Connecting to an Android Device..................................................................................................... 16
1‐4‐7. Reading RFID Tags........................................................................................................................... 19
1‐4‐8. Clearing the Bluetooth Pairing Record............................................................................................ 20
1‐4‐9. Retrieving/Deleting Memory Data................................................................................................. 21
2. Configuration Mode...............................................................................................................................................25
2‐1. Entering Configuration Mode...................................................................................................................... 25
2‐2. Canceling / Exiting Configuration Mode..................................................................................................... 26
3. Operating the RFID Utility......................................................................................................................................27
3‐1. Introduction to Main Window.................................................................................................................... 27
4. RFID Parameters Setup.......................................................................................................................................... 29
4‐1. Operation Mode......................................................................................................................................... 29
4‐2. Read Mode...................................................................................................................................................30
4‐2‐1. Single‐Tag Read or Multi‐Tag Read.................................................................................................. 30
4‐2‐2‐1. Session.......................................................................................................................................... 31
4‐2‐2‐2. Target............................................................................................................................................ 31
4‐2‐3. Tag Info ‐Memory Banks in Single‐Tag Read mode:........................................................................31
4‐2‐4. CRC Value......................................................................................................................................... 32
4‐2‐5. User Memory ‐Memory Bank in Single‐Tag Read mode:................................................................ 32
4‐2‐5‐1. Access Password................................................................................................................... 32
4‐2‐5‐2. Starting Pointer and Data Length..........................................................................................32
4‐2‐6. Tag Info ‐Memory Bank in Multi‐Tag Read mode:.......................................................................... 33
4‐2‐7. Tag‐List Counter............................................................................................................................... 33
4‐3. Scan Period and Delay Time........................................................................................................................ 33
4‐3‐1. Scan Period..................................................................................................................................... 33
4‐3‐2. Delay Time........................................................................................................................................34
4‐4. Scheme and Filter......................................................................................................................................... 35
4‐4‐1. EPC Scheme....................................................................................................................................... 35
4‐4‐2. Accepted Filter................................................................................................................................. 35
4‐4‐3. Rejected Filter.................................................................................................................................. 36
4‐4‐4. Affected Scheme of Filters............................................................................................................... 36
4‐5. RF Parameters.............................................................................................................................................. 37
4‐5‐1. RF Output Power............................................................................................................................... 37
4‐6. Data Output Format................................................................................................................................... 38
4‐6‐1. Output Format.............................................................................................................................. 39
4‐6‐2. Data Content.................................................................................................................................39
4‐6‐3. Time Log........................................................................................................................................... 39
4‐6‐3‐1. Output Time Log’s caption “Time Log:”.............................................................................. 40

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4‐6‐4. RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator)........................................................................................ 40
4‐6‐4‐1. Output RSSI 's caption “RSSI: ”.............................................................................................. 40
4‐6‐5. EPC Scheme...................................................................................................................................... 41
4‐6‐5‐1. Output EPC Scheme caption “EPC Scheme:”........................................................................41
4‐6‐6. EPC Code...........................................................................................................................................41
4‐6‐6‐1. Output EPC Code’s caption “EPC Code:”...............................................................................42
4‐6‐7. PC (Protocol Control)....................................................................................................................... 42
4‐6‐7‐1. Output PC data's caption “PC:”............................................................................................ 42
4‐6‐8. CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)....................................................................................................... 43
4‐6‐8‐1. Output CRC value's caption “CRC:”...................................................................................... 43
4‐6‐9. TID data.............................................................................................................................................43
4‐6‐9‐1. Output TID data's caption “TID:”.......................................................................................... 44
4‐6‐10. User Memory.................................................................................................................................. 44
4‐6‐10‐1. Output User Memory 's caption “USER memory:”.............................................................44
4‐6‐11. Error Message................................................................................................................................ 45
4‐6‐12. No Tag Message............................................................................................................................. 45
5. Other Parameters Setup........................................................................................................................................ 46
5‐1. Date Format................................................................................................................................................46
5‐2. Time Format....................................................................................................................................... 47
5‐3. Communication Interface................................................................................................................... 48
5‐4. Memory Communication Interface Options................................................................................................ 49
5‐4‐1. Field Separator................................................................................................................................ 49
5‐5. BT‐HID and BT‐SPP Communication Interface Options................................................................................ 49
5‐5‐1. BT‐ID................................................................................................................................................. 49
5‐5‐2. BT‐Pin‐Code...................................................................................................................................... 49
5‐6. USB‐HID and BT‐HID Communication Interface Options..............................................................................50
5‐6‐1. Keyboard Layout.............................................................................................................................. 50
5‐6‐2. Key Numeric..................................................................................................................................... 51
5‐6‐3. Key Caps Lock................................................................................................................................... 51
5‐6‐4. Inter‐block Interval Time................................................................................................................. 51
5‐6‐5. Inter‐character Interval Time.......................................................................................................... 51
5‐7. Data Terminator.......................................................................................................................................... 52
5‐8. Sleep Mode / Timer....................................................................................................................................52
5‐8‐1. Enter Sleep Mode............................................................................................................................. 52
5‐8‐2. Timer of Sleep Mode........................................................................................................................52
5‐9. Buzzer......................................................................................................................................................... 53
5‐9‐1. Beep Tone.........................................................................................................................................53
5‐9‐2. Beep Time........................................................................................................................................ 53
5‐10. Vibrator.................................................................................................................................................... 53
5‐11. Wait Time................................................................................................................................................. 54
5‐12. System Time............................................................................................................................................. 54
6. Additional Functions.............................................................................................................................................. 55
6‐1. System......................................................................................................................................................... 55
6‐2. Operation....................................................................................................................................................57
6‐3. Tools.............................................................................................................................................................58
7. Updating Firmware on MR11A7............................................................................................................................ 59
7‐1. Entering Firmware Update Mode...............................................................................................................59
7‐2. Executing Firmware Update....................................................................................................................... 60

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1. Introduction
The MR11A7 is a Mobile UHF RFID Reader that uses Bluetooth as the communication interface. It can quickly
connect mobile devices such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc. through the HID (Human Interface
Device) interface, without installing additional device drivers, and can complete an array of operations by
integrating its Apps with the Cloud. With a streamlined contemporary styling and a fresh, simple, two color
design, it is ergonomic and easily fits in one hand. With a 1.5 meters Drop‐protection rating, it is also suitable
for outdoorsy use in various harsh environments. The MR11A7 has an 1100mAh internal battery and 2MB of
internal memory, enough for 10,000 offline scans.
1‐1. Product Features
Light and Easy to Carry
Using Bluetooth as the communication inter
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ace, the MR11A7 avoids wiring limitations and enables users to
trans
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er and sync data without changing their work style. Weighing in at
j
ust 70g, the product is easily held in
one hand and is shaped ergonomically.
Novel Exterior Design
The two‐color exterior design is
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resh, simple and clean. The plastic shell is curved,
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ashionably shaped, and in
harmony with mobile phones and tablet usage.
Industry Level Protection
The MR11A7 is a Mobile UHF RFID Reader
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eaturing a 1.5 meters drop protection rating. It is suitable
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or
outdoorsy use in extremely harsh environments.
High Performance Reading
The MR11A7 can read multiple UHF RFID tags at the same time. The 100 cm Read Distance also enhances its
mobility and practicality.
Excellent Compatibility
Featuring Secure Simple Paring (SSP), the MR11A7 is compatible with the various mobile phones and tablets
in the market. User simply taps on the screen to connect devices via Bluetooth HID interface while no pin‐code is
required.
Long Battery Life
The 1100mA internal lithium battery powers up to 6,000 scans on a full charge, eliminating the need
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or
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requent battery changes, ensuring employee efficiency.
Human Centered Design
Streamlined, simple button and light indicator design saves users
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rom spending time fumbling. The unique light
indicator and vibrator communicates read status to the user even in noisy surroundings. A detachable hand
strap is also included, so the device may be tied to the waist or hung on the neck, making it easy to reach
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or
anytime use, and hard to lose.

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1‐2. Package Contents
Each MR11A7 package includes the following items:
1. One MR11A7 Mobile UHF RFID Reader
2. One (1) Hand Strap
3. One (1) Micro USB cable
4. One (1) Battery
5. One (1) Quick Guide
6. One (1) Regulatory Compliance Statement
1‐3. Product Characteristics and Specifications
1‐3‐1. RFID Tag Supported by the MR11A7
The MR11A7 can support the EPC protocols Generation 2 o
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RFID tags. Both EPC Code and
TID data o
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GS1 standard are readable.

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1‐3‐2. MR11A7 Product Specifications
Performance
Frequency
902MHz ~ 928 MHz (US)
865MHz ~ 868 MHz (EU)
916.8MHz ‐923.4 MHz (JP)
(Factory Configured)
Standard EPC Generation‐2, ISO 180000‐6C
Memory 2MB
Read Mode Single read or Multiple read
Reading Distance 100 cm
(Depends on the tag and environment)
Physical Characteristics
Dimension W51.4×L109.3×H28.1 mm
Weight 106g
Color White & Gray
Material PC
Cable 1.5 M (Micro USB cable)
Button Trigger button, Function button
Indicator Buzzer, LED, Vibrator
Power
Operation Voltage 3.7 VDC
Working Current <450mA
Standby Current < 120mA
Idle Current < 100uA
Battery 3.7V, 1100mAh, Lithium Battery
Number of Scan
(per full charge)
> 6,000 scans
(1 scan/ 5 sec, Bluetooth connected)
Connectivity
Radio Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Class2)
Range 10M (line of sight)
Interface/ Profile
BT (SPP)
BT (HID)
USB (HID)
USB (VCP)
User Environment
Operating
Temperature ‐10~50˚C
Storage Temperature ‐20~60˚C
Humidity 0%~95%RH (Non‐condensing)
Drop Durability 1.5M
Sealing IP42
Regulatory
ESD Functional after 4KV contact, 8KV air
discharge
EMC CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC
RF CE, FCC, NCC, SRRC
Table 1‐1: MR11A7 Specifications

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1‐3‐3. MR11A7 Indicator Lights and Sounds
MR11A7’s LED indicators use three colors: blue, green and red, as per Figure 1‐1. In
combination with the buzzer they indicate dif
f
erent conditions in Configuration Mode.
Status Blue LED Green LED Red LED Buzzer
Power up lit 1 second 1 long beep
Good Read lit 1 second 1shortbeep*
Bluetooth Disconnected (Discoverable) flashing
Bluetooth Connected 2flashes 2 short beeps
Deletes Pairing Record 3flashes 3 short beeps
Data Transfer Failure (Offline) lit 1 second 3 short bee
p
s
Data Storage Failure (Memory Full) 1flash 3 short beeps
Data Transfer Failure
(Poor Connection Quality**) lit 1 second 4 short beeps
(
Hi‐L
o
‐Hi‐L
o)
Enters Configuration Mode
(BT Disconnected/USB/Memory Mode)
stay on 2 short beeps
Enters Configuration Mode
(BT Connected)
stay on 3 short beeps
Exits Configuration Mode 2 short beeps
Low Power flashing
Charging stays on
Table 1‐2: MR11A7’s LED Indicators and Buzzer
*Please refer to 5‐9‐2. Beep Time for beep length configuration.
**It can be that an obstacle between MR11A7 and host device has interfered with the
data transmission, or MR11A7 is too far away from the host device. To fix this, please get
back in effective transmission range.

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1‐4. Operating Instructions
1‐4‐1. Power Up
Press the Trigger Button
f
or 2 seconds without releasing, as per Figure 1‐1. MR11A7 will emit one long
beep and light the LED red. When the sound then stops and the light goes of
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, the reader successfully
powers up.
Tri
gg
er Button Function Button
Blue/Green/Red
LED Indicator
Figure 1‐1: Trigger Button and Function Button
1‐4‐2. Shut Down
Method 1:
By de
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ault, MR11A7 shuts down automatically a
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ter 5 minutes o
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inactivity. To ad
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ust the auto
power‐o
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timeout, please re
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er to Chapter 5‐8. Enter Sleep Mode / Timer
Method 2:
Using a needle or paper clip, press the Reset Button located at the bottom o
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the MR11A7 once, as
per Figure 1‐2. This will
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orce a shut down.
Figure 1‐2: Reset Button
Reset Button

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1‐4‐3. Quickly Switching Between BT HID and BT SPP
When in BT HID or BT SPP mode, do the following:
1. Press and release Function Button once
2. Press and release Trigger Button once
3. Quickly repeat 1 and 2 for 5 cycles
Afterwards the LED indicators o
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MR11A7 will be blinking in either o
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the below 2 colors, each representing
different result:
1. Blue LED blinks 12 times ‐MR11A7 enters BT HID mode
2. Green LED blinks 12 times ‐MR11A7 enters BT SPP mode

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1‐4‐4. Connecting to a PC/ Notebook
Step 1:
Press and hold the Trigger Button
f
or 2 seconds to power up MR11A7, a
f
ter that the blue
indicator LED will flash continuously. (I
f
the blue LED does not flash, it means MR11A7 is not
currently in Bluetooth Mode. Please re
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er to Section 5‐3. Communication Interface,and
change the Communication Inter
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ace to BT‐HID.)
Step 2:
Enter the PC/Notebook’s Bluetooth application, as per Figure 1‐3, and click Add a Device.
Figure 1‐3: PC/NB Bluetooth application Main Window

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Step 3:
In the Add a device window, double click UHF RFID Reader to connect, as per
Figure 1‐4.
Figure 1‐4: Select Bluetooth Device window

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Step 4:
When successfully connected the MR11A7 will emit two short beeps, and the blue LED
indicator will shut of
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. The PC/NB will show a message window like in Figure 1‐5, and a
f
ter
clicking Close the PC/NB Bluetooth application Main Window will show UHF RFID Reader as
a connected device, as per Figure 1‐6.
Figure 1‐5: Connection Successful message window
Figure 1‐6: PC/NB Bluetooth application Main Window
Step 5:
Launch an application program that can accept HID keyboard input, such as Notepad. RFID
Tag data read by the MR11A7 will output to that application program.

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1‐4‐5. Connecting to an Apple iOS Device
Step 1:
Press and hold the Trigger Button
f
or 2 seconds to boot the unit, a
f
terwhichtheblueLED
indicator will flash continuously. (I
f
the blue LED indicator does not flash, it means MR11A7 is
not currently in Bluetooth Mode. Please re
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er to Section 5‐3. Communication Interface,and
change the Communication Inter
f
ace to BT‐HID.)
Step 2:
On the Apple iOS device, go to Settings > Bluetooth, and turn on Bluetooth, as per Figure 1‐8.
Figure 1‐8: Bluetooth Settings screen

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Step 3:
In the discoverable devices list, select UHF RFID Reader, as per Figure 1‐9
Figure 1‐9: Select UHF RFID Reader
f
rom the discoverable device list.
Step 4:
Upon establishing connection the MR11A7 will emit two short beeps and turn o
f
f
its blue LED
indicator. Also, the UHF RFID Reader in the Apple iOS device’s Bluetooth devices list will list as
“Connected”, as per Figure 1‐10.
Figure 1‐10: The UHF RFID Reader now lists as “Connected”
in the discoverable devices list.

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Step 5:
Launch an app that can accept HID keyboard input, such as Notes. RFID Tag data read by MR11A7
will output to that app, as per Figure 1‐11.
Figure 1‐11: UHF RFID Tag data will output to an app.
Step 6:
I
f
a virtual keyboard is required, please press the Function Button once, as per Figure 1‐12. At this
moment the MR11A7 will emit one short beep, and the Apple iOS device’s virtual keyboard will pop
out.
Tri
gg
er Button Function Button
Figure 1‐12: Trigger Button and Function Button

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1‐4‐6. Connecting to an Android Device
Step 1:
Press and hold the Trigger Button
f
or 2 seconds to boot the unit, a
f
terwhichtheblueLED
indicator will flash continuously. (I
f
the blue LED does not flash, it means the unit is not currently
in Bluetooth Mode. Please re
f
er to Section 5‐3. Communication Interface,andchangethe
Communication Inter
f
ace to BT‐HID.)
Step 2:
On the Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth, and turn on Bluetooth, as per Figure 1‐13.
Figure 1‐13: Bluetooth Settings screen
Step 3:
In the available devices list, select UHF RFID Reader, as per Figure 1‐14.
Figure 1‐14: Select UHF RFID Reader from the Bluetooth Settings screen.

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Step 4:
Upon establishing connection the MR11A7willemittwoshortbeepsandturno
f
f
its blue LED
indicator. Also, the UHF RFID Reader in the Android device’s Bluetooth devices list will list as
“Connected”, as per Figure 1‐15.
Figure 1‐15: The UHF RFID Reader now lists as
“Connected” in the Bluetooth setup screen.
Step 5:
Launch an app that can accept HID keyboard input, such as ColorNote. RFID Tag data read by the
MR11A7 will output to that app, as shown in Figure 1‐16.
Figure 1‐16: RFID Tag data outputs to an app.

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Step 6:
I
f
a virtual keyboard is required, please go to Settings > Language and Input > Default,andturn
o
f
f
the physical keyboard (or in some cases, turn on the on‐screen keyboard) in the Select Input
Method screen, as shown in Figure 1‐17. At this time the virtual keyboard will resume normal
operation.
Figure 1‐17: Turn on the on‐screen keyboard.

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1‐4‐7. Reading RFID Tags
MR11A7’s RFID antenna is located at its
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ront (as per Figure 1‐18). When reading, hold the unit, aim
at the RFID tag (as per Figure 1‐19), and press the Trigger button. I
f
reading is successful (Good
Read), the MR11A7 will emit one beep and the green LED indicator will simultaneously lit
f
or one
second. Reading Distance varies based on RFID tag's specifications and the different placement of
tags.
Antenna
Blue/Green/Red LED indicator
Figure 1‐18: Antenna, LED, Trigger Button and Function Button
Figure 1‐19: Aiming at a RFID Tag and Reading Distance
CAUTION ! Reading distance may be impacted by the type of tag and environmental conditions. Figure 1‐19
is based on Alien 964X Higgs‐3tagandtestedinanofficeenvironment(25˚C).
Trigger Button Function Button
MR11A7

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1‐4‐8. Clearing the Bluetooth Pairing Record
The MR11A7 will save its Bluetooth pairing records and, when disconnected, will automatically
attempt to restore previous connections. The
f
ollowing methods will clear MR11A7’s Bluetooth
pairing record,
f
acilitating new connections. A
f
ter clearing its Bluetooth pairing record the MR11A7
will break o
f
f
all Bluetooth connections, entering Bluetooth Disconnected status.
Step 1:
To clear the pairing record from Host, please enter Bluetooth application, and remove/forget the “UHF
RFID reader” in the device list.
Step 2:
To clear the pairing record from MR11A7, press and hold the MR11A7’s Function button without
releasing for about 5 seconds and the MR11A7 will emit 3 short beeps and its Blue LED will start
flashing as confirmation that it has cleared its Bluetooth pairing record.
Blue/Green/Red LED
indicators
Figure 1‐20: Trigger Button and Function Button
CAUTION !
1 . Please make sure both Step 1 & 2 are done as instructed before establishing new connection
with MR11A7 from the new/old Host. If either of Step 1 or 2 is skipped, your new connection
with MR11A7 might be requested for a pincode, which is unable to be input from MR11A7 (as it
does not have a numeric keypad). To fix this, redo Step 1 & 2, restart your Host device and try
establishing new connection with MR11A7 again.
2 . After clearing the Bluetooth connection record the MR11A7 will enter Bluetooth
Disconnected status and continuously flash its blue LED indicator. If the blue LED indicator does
notflash,itmeansMR11A7'sCommunicationInterface is not in Bluetooth Mode. Please refer to
Section 5‐3. Communication Interface.
Trigger Button Function Button