Point Mobile RF900 Series User manual

UHF RFID SLED for PM90
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Instruction
RF900 is a UHF RFID sled for PM90. This manual provides information about basic features and using the
RF900. Please read this manual carefully before using your UHF RFID reader to ensure safe and proper
use.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
V01
29 Oct 2021
Initial release
V02
01 Nov 2021
Updated charging scenario
Added note for appending Wedge - prefix and suffix
V03
24 Nov 2021
Updated cradle (SSC) charging scenario
Related Document
Following documents are related to RF900. Download the documents on Service Portal > Download >
RFID Control Apps & Document.
RFID Control User Guide –describes how to use the RFID Control and RFID Demo applications.
RFID Control Configuration Tool User Guide –describes how to use the RFID Control
Configuration Tool.
RF900 SKUs
The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs.
SKU
Part Number
RFID Engine
Location
SKU1
RF900-00RY-2
Impinj® Indy® R2000
EU
SKU2
RF900-00RY-5
US, KR

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Table of Contents
INSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................1
Revision History.......................................................................................................................1
Related Document...................................................................................................................1
RF900 SKUs............................................................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................4
Device Parts ............................................................................................................................4
Product Standard Accessories.................................................................................................5
Charge the Device...................................................................................................................6
Charge with AC/DC adaptor.................................................................................................6
Charging with Cradle............................................................................................................7
Turn on/off the Device..............................................................................................................9
Replace the Battery ...............................................................................................................10
LED Indicator.........................................................................................................................11
Install PM90...........................................................................................................................12
CONNECTING PM90...............................................................................................13
Install the RFID Control App..................................................................................................13
Connect mode .......................................................................................................................14
Change connect mode........................................................................................................14
Wired Communication............................................................................................................15
Disconnect..........................................................................................................................16
Auto reconnect ...................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Communication......................................................................................................17
Connect methods ...............................................................................................................17
Disconnect..........................................................................................................................22
Reconnect ..........................................................................................................................22

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CONFIGURATION SETTINGS................................................................................23
Configuration Detail ...............................................................................................................23
Apply Configuration................................................................................................................25
Apply via RFID Control.......................................................................................................25
Apply via JSON file.............................................................................................................26
WEDGE SETTINGS.................................................................................................28
Wedge Detail.........................................................................................................................28
Apply Wedge .........................................................................................................................29
Apply via RFID Control.......................................................................................................29
Apply via JSON file.............................................................................................................29
FIRMWARE UPDATE..............................................................................................30
Auto Update...........................................................................................................................30
Manual Update ......................................................................................................................31
READ RFID TAG.....................................................................................................32
RFID Demo............................................................................................................................32
Read the RFID Tag................................................................................................................33
SCAN A BARCODE ................................................................................................35
ACCESSORY ..........................................................................................................36
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................38
Battery Safety Information .....................................................................................................38

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Getting Started
Device Parts
No
Name
Description
1
PM90 retention fixture
Install PM90 onto this part
2
Hand strap hole
Attach hand strap
3
USB Type C connector
USB 2.0 Type C. Plug USB cable to charge the RF900
4
Power button
Press and hold to turn on/off the RF900
5
LED indicator
Indicate the status of power, battery charging, connect
mode, trigger mode. Find more details in LED Indicator
6
Battery release button
Press to open battery cover and replace the battery
7
NFC Tag
Connect PM90 using Tap-to-Pair
8
PM90 connector
Connector for communication with PM90
9
Connect mode change button
Press and hold to change the connect mode
10
Trigger mode change button
Press and hold to change trigger mode, barcode scanning
or RFID tag reading
11
Trigger button
Read RFID tags or barcode by pressing
12
UHF RFID antenna
Read RFID tags
Figure 1 RF900 Views
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2
1
3
6
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9
10
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Product Standard Accessories
The following items are in the product box.
Accessory
Name
Battery pack
5V / 2A power adapter
AC plug
USB type C cable
Hand Strap

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Charge the Device
Caution: Always use an original charger and cable from Point Mobile. Other chargers and
cables may damage RF900. Also, make sure the connector, charger, cable is not wet.
Follow the Battery Safety Information for safety of using the battery.
Charge with AC/DC adaptor
1. Assemble the AC plug and power adapter.
2. Plug USB type C cable to the power adapter.
3. Connect the cable to USB connector of RF900.
4. Provide power by plugging the power adapter to the power outlet.
Note: If the adapter is connected to RF900 with PM90 mounted, only RF900 will be charged.
Conversely, if the adapter is connected to PM90, PM90 will be charged first, and RF900
starts charging after PM90 is fully charged.
Figure 2 Charge RF900 (Adapter)

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Charging with Cradle
SSC (Single Slot Cradle)
Charge the RF900 with PM90 mounted through the cradle (Optional accessory: PM90-SSC2,
PM90-SSC2-5). Place the device onto the cradle as shown in Figure 3.
Note: If you use the cradle to charge, PM90 and RF900 will be charged simultaneously.
Figure 3 Charging with RF900 and PM90 (SSC)

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4SBC (4 Slot Battery Cradle)
4SBC is a charging cradle for the battery of Point Mobile RFID sled models.
All RFID reader's replaceable batteries can be charged with 4SBC. And the cradle can charge up to 4
batteries at the same time.
Insert the battery into the slot with correct orientation. The LED indicator next to the slot will light up to
confirm the charging. (Red –Charging / Green –Fully charged)
Find more detail in RF851 4SBC Quick Start Guide.
Figure 4 Charge battery with 4SBC

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Turn on/off the Device
To turn on or off the RF900, press and hold the power button next to the LED indicator for 2 seconds
(Until the RF900’s LED indicator lights on/off).
Figure 5 RF900 Power button