SATO Argox RA-7120 User manual

RA-7120
RFID Scanner
User Guide
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Date: May 13, 2020
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About this Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and
maintain the RA 7120 UHF RFID scanner.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or
used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical
means, without permission in writing from the
manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical
means, such as photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval systems. The
material in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
© Copyright 2020 Argox Information Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved.
Argox global website address: www.argox.com

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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RF exposure warning
The product complies with the FCC portable RF expo
sure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and are safe for intended operation as described in this
manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be
achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible
from the user body or set the device to lower output
power if such function is available.
These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg aver
aged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value
reported under this standard during product certifica
tion for use when properly worn on the body is 0.632
W/kg.
Information for the OEMs and Integrators
The following statement must be included with all
versions of this document supplied to an OEM or
integrator, but should not be distributed to the end
user.
1) This device is intended for OEM integrators
only.
2) Please see the full Grant of Equipment document
for other restrictions.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les
exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
European Conformity Statement
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the
R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC
directives.

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RoHS Statement
This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of
Hazardous Substances) European Union regulations
that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous
materials used in electrical and electronic equipment.
TaiwanNCC Warning Statement
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、
商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變
更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不
得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現
象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使
用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無
線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、
科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Laser Information
The Argox RA 7120 is certified in the U.S. to
conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH
21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC
825 1. Class II and Class 2 products are not
considered to be hazardous. The device contains
internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose
emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set
forth in the above regulations. Its scanner is designed
so that there is no human access to harmful laser light
during normal operation, user maintenance or during
prescribed service operations.

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CAUTION!
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical
instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard.
Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes,
and magnifying glasses. This does not include
eyeglasses worn by the user.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum distance of 1.5cm
between the radiator and the user's body.
Battery Notices
The Argox RA 7120 is equipped with a Lithium Ion
Battery Pack. However, because the RA 7120 may
not start without an external power source due to
battery discharge after extended storage periods to
charge the battery to full capacity, connect the
RA 7120 to an external power source with a USB
charging cable. Initially charge the RA 7120 for at
least 12 hours.
NOTE: For
the first time use, determine that the
main battery pack is loaded into the new
RA 7120, and then connect the unit to
the external power source.

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The length of time that a battery power lasts
depends on the battery type and how the device
is used. Conserve the battery life through the
following:
 Avoid frequent full discharges because this
places additional strain on the battery.
Several partial discharges with frequent
recharges are better than a deep one.
Recharging a partially charged lithium Ion
battery does not cause harm because there is
no memory.
 Keep the lithium Ion battery cool. Avoid a
hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the
battery at a 40% charge level.
 Do not leave the lithium Ion battery
discharged and unused for an extended
period because the battery will wear out and
the longevity of the battery will be at least
shorter than half of the one with frequent
recharges.
Battery Charge Notice
It is important to consider the environment
temperature when charging the Lithium Ion
Battery Pack. Charging is most efficient at room
temperature or in a slightly cooler environment.
It is essential that batteries are charged within
the temperature ranges of 32º F 104ºF (0°C
40°C). Charging batteries outside of the
specified temperature range could damage the
batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

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CAUTION!
Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower
than 0°C, which will increase the internal
resistance to cause heat and make the batteries
unstable and unsafe. Please use a battery
temperature detecting device for a charger to
ensure a safe charging temperature range.
Battery Storage and Safety Notice
Although charged Lithium Ion batteries may be
left unused for several months, their capacity
may deplete due to buildup of internal resistance.
But the batteries may deplete more rapidly at the
warmer end of this range. It is recommended to
store batteries at room temperature.

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Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................... III
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS .............. IV
FCC WARNING STATEMENT ......................................... IV
CANADIAN COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .............................. V
EUROPEAN CONFORMITY STATEMENT ............................. V
ROHS STATEMENT ..................................................... VI
LASER INFORMATION .................................................. VI
BATTERY NOTICES ................................................ VII
BATTERY CHARGE NOTICE .......................................... VIII
BATTERY STORAGE AND SAFETY NOTICE ......................... IX
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 1
UNPACKING ........................................................... 1
RA-7120 FEATURES ................................................ 2
TOP VIEW ................................................................ 2
FRONT AND REAR VIEWS ............................................. 3
SETTING UP THE RA-7120 ....................................... 3
CHARGING THE BATTERY IN THE READER ........................ 4

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Introduction
The RA 7120 provides Radio Frequency Identification
(UHF RFID), with optional bar code scanning
functionality. The unit can be used stand alone or paired
with a BT wireless technology enabled host device
(such as Android devices).
NOTES: Some screens or windows shown in this guide
may differ from the actual screens shown on the
device. This guide refers to screens and features
from the Argox UHF RFID mobile unit and
Argox scanner control applications.
Unpacking
Carefully take all the items out of the packing box
and save the shipping box for later storage and
shipping. Verify the following items are in the box:
 RA 7120 reader
 2600 mAh Lithium ion battery (loaded into the
terminal before shipped)
 USB cable
 Quick start guide
※ Inspect the items for damage. If any item is missing
or damaged, contact the Argox Support Center
immediately.

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RA-7120 Features
Top View
No.
Component
Description
1
Power Button /
Power Indicator /
RFID Power Switch
 Power Button:
Hold and press this button for at least
2 seconds to power on or off the
reader.
 Power Indicator:
The indicator stays solid green when
the reader is powered ON, while the
indicator stays solid orange when the
reader is in the charging mode.
 RFID Power Switch:
In the RFID mode, after the reader is
powered ON, press this button to
change a first user defined RF power
to a second user defined RF power of
the reader and vice versa.
2 Mode Switch /
Mode Indicator
 Mode Switch:
 Press to toggle between UHF RFID
and barcode modes. The default
mode is UHF RFID. This switch
controls whether pressing the scan
trigger button enables UHF RFID
or barcode function.
 Press at least 2 seconds to turn on
or off the BT discover function.
 BT Indicator:
When the function is turned on, the
LED lights up; when the function’s
off, the
LED, off.
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3 Barcode Scan
Indicator
When the reader has a good read, its
LED indicator blinks in green along
with an optional vibration signal.
4 UHF RFID
Indicator
UHF RFID reader emission power high
(Green)
/
low
(Red) LED indication
Front and Rear Views
No.
Component
Description
1 Imager
Window
Scan/read window
2 UHF RFID
Antenna
Houses UHF RFID antenna
3 USB Port USB type C port, designed for power
charging and
doing
settings
4
Scan Trigger
Press to scan bar
codes or read tags.
5 Battery
Compartment
Houses a rechargeable Lithium Ion
b
attery
p
ack
Setting up the RA-7120
To start using the RA 7120 for the first time, you
need to implement the following steps:
1. Charging the RA 7120,
2. Powering on the RA 7120,
3. Installing the appropriate applications: Falcon
Utility (for Microsoft Windows 8 or above),
RFID Explorer (Android), Scanner Control
(Android), ScanWrite Tool (Android), and Argox
RFInventory (Android), and
4. Pairing the RA 7120 over Bluetooth with a
mobile device.
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Charging the Battery in the Reader
Before charging, ensure that you follow the
guidelines for battery safety. Before using the
RA 7120 for the first time, charge the battery until
the LED indicator of the power button turns solid
green. To charge the reader, connect the reader to a
desktop PC or laptop PC with a USB cable or with an
optional power adapter (DC output: 5V, 1.5A).
or
Charge the RA 7120 for at least 12 hours before
initial use.