microsensys iID POCKETwork Series Operator's manual

microsensys 2014
RFID
INTERFACES
Documentation
iID
®
POCKETwork
RFID read write unit
13.56 MHz closed coupling RFID
RFID read write unit HF or UHF
with Bluetooth(TM) interface

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Table of contents
Introduction 04
Device alternatives 05
Method of operation 06
Handling 07
Display 08
Modes of operation 10
Operation mode 12
Setting up a Bluetooth connection 13
Reading the COM port 15
Software 16
DEMOsoft 16
TELID®soft 16
iID®CONNECTIONtool 16
iID®INTERFACE config tool 16
iID®MPCdataload 20
Resetting the settings 21
Order information 22

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Introduction
The iID®POCKETwork is a wireless RFID reading / writing device, which
can be connected via its integrated BluetoothTM-Interface to a phone, tablet
computer or PC without an integrated RFID support, thus extending this
device to RFID functionality. Alternatively, the iID®POCKETwork be
connected via the USB interface.
In addition to use with a host device, the POCKETwork can be used as a
data collector without additional device due to its internal clock and
memory.
This document briefly describes the basic operation and handling of the
iID®POCKETwork (Hereinafter referred to as POCKET). Please read this
document carefully to avoid mistakes or problems with the product.
With the new iID®POCKETwork microsensys extends the range of
POCKET RFID readers with BluetoothTM-Interface to an advanced and
smart device.
Compared to the iID®Pocket Mini, iID®POCKETwork is waiting with
some technical and user-friendly extensions:
RFID communication: use an advanced RFID front end with all the
features for current HF and UHF communications
Sensors and safety: POCKETwork provides access to interesting
TELID sensor transponders and LEGIC
human interface: You will learn the clear user information on the
integrated matrix display regarding the acoustic signals, and the big
SCAN button
Parameterization: configure your POCKET according to your wishes
Host-connection: You can use the latest energy-saving BluetoothTM
Technology with clean connection management
Drivers and tools: You can still work with your usual microsensys
software environment
Battery: use a lithium-ion battery of the latest technology and
optionally upload your POCKET directly via the USB port of your PC
or handheld

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Industrial performance: operate your RFID applications in industrial
environments
Device alternatives
HF standard
HF LEGIC
UHF EU-Band
UHF closed coupling
Antenna
P07 or K3
P07U
P07U
ISO-Standard
ISO 15693
ISO 14443
ISO 18000-3
ISO 15693
ISO 14443
RF LEGIC
ISO18000-6 Type 3 (EPC C1 G2)
Operation
Distance
1…5 cm
3…50 cm
0…1 cm
Typical tags
D14-TAG
LABEL1836sp
QUIN-TAGsp
TELID-Sensors
TELID-Logger
LEGIC chip card
Q70 U-TAG
Q50 U-TAG
TELID412
MINI-TAGsp U8.5
MAGICSTRAPTM
Application
Maintenance
Servicing
Inventory
Sensors
Security-
Applications with
LEGIC
Logistic
Transport
Bulk capture
Reading of
miniaturized UHF-tags

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Method of operation
The iID®POCKETwork is connected to a host device (phone, tablet
computer, PC) via BluetoothTMInterface. Please make sure that your used
host device supports the "Serial Port Profile" (SPP). This emulates a serial
connection between POCKET and HOST device and is used for
subsequent communication.
For a more detailed description, at this point the BluetoothTM-Standard
documents is referred to.
Your POCKET is a battery-powered device with lithium-ion battery. The
POCKET is charged via the micro-USB cable which is delivered. The
charging process is shown in the status bar on the display.
The wireless connection between the host and POCKET shall be set up
and parameterised only once. The default mode "server mode" needs no
further parameterisation. The so-called "Client mode" for the automatic
connection set-up through the POCKET requires some settings via the
separately available iID®INTERFACE Config Tool.
Your POCKET serves as the read or write communication with HF
transponders of the standards ISO14443 and ISO15693 or UHF
transponders in accordance with ISO 18000-6c. In addition, sensor-
transponder and data logger of the type TELID®are supported for detecting
physical quantities, for example, for reading the temperature. To
operate LEGIC transponders, a special device version is available.
For the actual transponder communication, microsensys offers its RFID
driver iID®engine driver, and demo applications, keyboard-emulation and
other tools. Installation of these components is described in the software
CD-ROM which can be found in the delivery package.

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Handling
Before the POCKET can be used, it must be ensured that the battery is
sufficiently charged. Below the controls and other components of the device
are shown:
If your PC does not have an integrated Bluetooth™ module, we
recommend establishing the following Bluetooth™ expansion modules
for Bluetooth-connection:
Manufacture
Device
GIGABYTE
GN-BTD02
GIGABYTE
BTD01
Edimax
EBDGC183MD01800
Delock
USB Bluetooth Adapter EDR
(1) Function Button F1
ON-/OFF-Button
(2) Function Button
F2
(3) SCAN-Button / OK
Graphical Display
Planar and/or focusing
RFID-Antenna
Micro-USB
Interface

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Display
The iID®POCKETwork equipped has a graphic display. You get status
information about the device itself in the top line of display.
Structure of the status bar (left to right):
Operation mode
State of charge
Antenna icon
Bluetooth icon
Description of symbols:
Symbol
Description
Operation mode DOC
Operation mode DOC, USB-charging process
Operation mode SPC
Operation mode SPC, USB-charging process
Different state of charge
Antenna symbol without active RF-
communication
Antenna symbol with active RF-
communication
Bluetooth-symbol without active Bluetooth-
connection
Bluetooth-symbol with active Bluetooth-
connection
Furthermore, the display shows information on the read transponder. In DOC
mode, the successful reading of a transponder with symbol ""
is acknowledged. In the SPC mode you can display various information
which has been read by a transponder. For example, you can indicate the
UID of the transponder or other memory contents important for you directly
on the display. Using the configuration tool, you can specify which
information should be displayed. A description of the configuration tools can
be found in the documentation.
In addition to the display, specific actions of the POCKET are also
acoustically confirmed to you.

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The actions being executed by the POCKET are signalled on the display of
the POCKET. The following table shows the possible actions with the
corresponding indications on the display according to the factory setting:
Action
Indications on the display
Press the button (1) to turn
on the POCKET
microsensys-logo
Mode (DOC or SPC)
Frequency (HF or UHF)
Serial number
Version number of the firmware
Releasing the button (1) of
the POCKET
Display status bar
Bluetooth connection
should be established
Bluetooth icon without lines
Bluetooth connection is
established
Bluetooth icon with lines
Executing a host
command without TAG
communication
No further indication
Executing a host
command with tag
communication
Status display "Success" or "Fail",
In addition, the antenna symbol indicates the
status of the antenna.
Battery strength
The battery icon shows the current charge
status
Charging via USB
The battery icon continues to be visible in the
status bar
Separating the Bluetooth
connection through the
host device
Display "Bluetooth disconnected"
Press the button (1) to turn
off the POCKET
Display "device off"

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Modes of operation
The iID®POCKETwork can be operated in two modes DOC and SPC. The
DOC mode generally requires a host device; this can be a PC, tablet PC,
laptop or even a mobile phone. The POCKET is connected to the host here
via BluetoothTM or USB cable. Instructions on how to establish a Bluetooth
TM connection with the POCKET are given in the
section "BluetoothTM connection ". If you have connected the POCKET to a
host, the control takes place directly in DOC mode through the host. This
means, for example, that you control the reading of the UID of a
transponder through the software in the host. Successful reading the UID
will appear briefly on the display of the POCKET. The read UID can
be seen, however, only on the host device. The "SCAN button'' (3) has no
function in this mode.
In the SPC mode, however, you can operate the Pocket Work, either with
or without host device. You have the choice whether to store the data
directly in the internal memory of the POCKET, display it on the screen or
send it via Bluetooth to a host. The difference to the DOC mode is that you
now control the actions from the POCKET. You can trigger the reading of a
transponder by pressing the "SCAN" button (3), and the read data will
be transmitted to the host. Another option is to store the data directly to the
internal memory of the POCKET. That way you can use the device
completely independently. Then you can transfer the collected data via
USB or BluetoothTM connection to a host. There is also the option in the
SPC mode to display the transponder data directly on the display of the
POCKET. So you can choose whether you want to see, for example, the
UID of the transponder, another memory content or the sensor data of a
TELID, for example the temperature.
The functions in the SPC mode are based on a script. In a script, one or
more functions are described, which are ultimately performed by the
device. This means to make the functions available on your Pocket Work, a

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script on the device must be loaded. The script files are provided by
microsensys and can be downloaded to the device by the customer using
the iID®INTERFACE Config Tool. Details on how the script files are
downloaded to the device are given in the section "iID®INTERFACE Config
Tool".
Scripts can, in the simplest case, consist of a single command, for
example, displaying the UID of the transponder. It can also connect multiple
commands in a script. If this is the case, the various commands are
displayed in a menu on the POCKETwork. In the menu, using the arrow
buttons (1,2) you can navigate and the selection is confirmed by pressing
the SCAN button (3). A script can solve complex tasks. Below you will find
the most important actions that a script contains:
Example of scripts:
Script
Description
HF UID
- after pressing the SCAN button, the
POCKET is in read mode
- the machine scans until a transponder
is read successfully or the SCAN button was
pressed again
- If a transponder has been read successfully,
then this will be confirmed by a beep sound
- Indication of the UID of the transponder on
the display
- by pressing the SCAN button, the indication
is cleared and the POCKET is again in read
mode
HF temperature +
pressure +
TAG Number
- Indication of pressure and temperature
value, TAG number and placing the values
with time stamp in the memory
UHF EPC
Indication of EPC codes on the display and
stored with time stamp in memory

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For individual advice on the subject of script and POCKETwork
contact the microsensys support team.
Operation mode
The POCKET has essentially three modes, which are described below:
- Flight mode: The POCKET is switched off by pressing the button (1),
the device is currentless
- Standby mode: the POCKET was turned on, it now waits for an
incoming Bluetooth connection, or establishes it itself. If no Bluetooth
connection is established within a time of about two minutes, the
POCKET goes into flight mode
- Scan mode: the RF antenna of the POCKET is turned on, the POCKET
can communicate with a transponder
The activation of POCKET from the flight mode is done by pressing the
button (1) and is signalled through the indication of the microsensys - Logo
on the display. After releasing the button, the logo goes away and on the
top half of the screen, the status bar is displayed.
Depending on the fixed Bluetooth operation mode, POCKET now waits for
a connection from a host device (server mode) or automatically attempts to
establish one (client mode).
The establishment of the connection to a POCKET in the server mode is
described below. The optional configuration of the client mode can
be found within the description of the configuration tool.
In delivered condition, the POCKET in server mode is configured for
incoming connections from any other BluetoothTM device such as PC, PDA,
tablet or phone. An external device can connect to the POCKET; the
procedure required for this is explained below using the example of a
laptop with built-in Bluetooth module and Windows 8 operating system.
Note: The search for bluetooth devices is different depending on the
platforms (Android, Windows, Windows Mobile) and partly depending on
the bluetooth components, but include basically always identical steps.

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Setting up a Bluetooth connection
In PC settings, select "Devices". Turn the POCKET on and start searching
for Bluetooth devices by clicking on "Add Device".
Choose from the list of available Bluetooth devices, the entry "iID®
POCKETwork".

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You will now be prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN. It reads in the
delivered condition of POCKET "1111". Confirm this with "Continue". The
Bluetooth connection with the POCKET is now established.

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Reading the COM port
The COM port is the interface through which you can communicate with the
POCKET from the software side in some cases, you need to know which
COM port has been occupied by the POCKET. To find out which port has
the POCKET occupied, select on the desktop "Bluetooth-device" and in the
context menu "Open settings".
In the Bluetooth settings, please switch to the tab "COM ports". Here you
will be shown which incoming and outgoing COM port is being used by the
POCKET.

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Software
DEMOsoft
In order to try the extensive functions of the POCKETwork in live mode, you
can use our DEMOsoft application. Please note that you can use the
POCKET together with the DEMOsoft only in DOC mode and via Bluetooth
connection.
TELID®soft
If you want to use the POCKETwork in connection with our TELID®
products, we recommend you our TELID®soft software. This software is
specially designed for our TELID® products and allows you to evaluate the
different physical quantities. A detailed description can be found in the
documentation which is also available separately.
CAUTION: Please note that the POCKETwork must be activated
accordingly for use with the TELID®soft. For this purpose, you can
contact the microsensys support.
iID®CONNECTIONtool
With this program, you can easily set up the connection from microsensys
read / write devices to your PC. Once the connection is established, you
can use any other software.
iID®INTERFACE config tool
The configuration tool is used to adapt your POCKET to your individual
needs. This parameterisation includes the following parameter groups:
- Visualisation
oSetting the display brightness and display duration of the TAG
operation
- Switching on / off
oSetting times and parameters that affect the power management
of POCKET

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- Connection management
oConfiguring the Bluetooth connection mode and MAC address,
profile numbers etc. for client mode
To configure the POCKETwork please connect it via Bluetooth or USB
cable to your PC, using Reader Connection Tool. Now start the iID®
Interface config tool.
Note: If the POCKET was already switched from server mode to client
mode, the serial communication interface valid now is the incoming serial
port of your operating system. This can be seen in the previous section
under "Reading the COM ports".
The page with the main menu of the configuration tools now opens. In
addition, there is a status bar on the main page, where you can see the
battery status and the ID number (Reader-ID).
Now select the desired menu item. The current parameters are read from
the POCKET, which is indicated by a status bar in the menu button. Based
on your selection, the appropriate configuration dialog now opens. Below
the individual dialogues are briefly described:
Configuration of the visualisation and the one-off procedure:

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In this dialog you can set the display brightness, the display time of the
status of the TAG-operation and various timeouts. "Response after
Shutdown" determines whether the POCKET enters standby mode or flight
mode after disconnecting the Bluetooth connection.
Configuration of the connection management:
This dialog is used to set the Bluetooth-specific parameters. So you can
switch between the operating modes "server mode" and "client mode"
which are already mentioned.
To use the client mode, the POCKET requires the MAC address of the
associated hosts and the number of service ports for correct addressing
(this depends on the services activated on the Host, mostly the service
number of the SPP profile is 1). The MAC address is also located in the
Bluetooth Manager (see the following figure).

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By confirming the parameter selection in the current dialog, the parameter
set is transferred to the POCKET and you return to the home page of the
application.
Configuration of the script management:
In the script configuration menu you can switch between the modes DOC
and SPC mode. You can also, if you have selected the SPC mode,
download here the pre-made scripts in your POCKETwork. In "Current
Script" the currently active script of the device is shown to you. To load a
new script on the device, select "open file".

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In the next window you can specify the directory in which you saved your
scripts. Then all available scripts are displayed. In the description field a
brief description of the selected script is displayed. Select the desired script
and confirm the selection with "OK". This takes you back to the window
script configuration. Please confirm this with "OK" to load the script to the
device.
When you have completed the above steps, please switch off the
POCKETwork and turn it back on so that the script works properly.
Close the application when the configuration is complete and use from now
on the POCKET with your customised settings.
For further information on the program, see the documentation "iID®
INTERFACE config tool " which is separately available. There it is also
described how the firmware update can be performed.
iID®MPCdataload
With the software MPCdataload you can read the stored data from your
POCKETwork which you have collected in MPC mode.
After starting the software, the main window appears. Here in the
communication window you can see a summary of the general information
about the device. Displayed information includes the Reader ID, the
number of data sets stored on the device and the time of the last reading.