Socket CF RFID User manual

CF RFID Reader Card™

CF RFID Reader-Scan Card™

Series 6

User’s Guide

10/2008 Document # 6410-00266 H

Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered

trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. CF RFID Reader Card, CF RFID

Reader-Scan Card, SoMo, RFID Demo, SocketScan, and

SocketScan Trigger are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are

trademarks of their respective holders.

The CF RFID Reader Card and CF RFID Reader-Scan Card contains

technology licensed under United States Patent No. 5,902,991

and 7,003,627.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the

permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be

aware that the products described in this manual may change

without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive

Newark, CA 94560-4808

USA

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no

responsibility for anything resulting from the application of

information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the CF RFID Reader Card

or CF RFID Reader-Scan Card that are not described in this

manual. Please refrain from disassembling the device.

Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and

technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:

www.socketmobile.com.

Table of Contents

1 | INTRODUCTION 4

About the Software 4

Package Contents 5

System Compatibility Requirements 5

Accessories 5

Product Registration 6

2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 7

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 8

STEP 2: Install the Software 9

STEP 3: Assign Trigger Button(s) 11

STEP 4: Start SocketScan 13

STEP 5: Insert the Card 14

STEP 6: Verify Card Mode 15

STEP 7: Open Application 15

STEP 8: Read Data 16

RFID Settings 19

Symbology Selector 22

SocketScan Trigger 23

Dual Device Support 25

3 | RFID DEMO 26

Read an RFID Tag 27

Enable Inventory and Loop Modes 29

Select Tag Type 30

ADVANCED: Write to Tag 31

APPENDICES

A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 34

B HF RFID STANDARDS AND TAG DESCRIPTIONS 36

C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 45

D CLASS 1 VS. CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS 46

E ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 49

F LASER DECODE ZONE 51

G TROUBLESHOOTING 53

H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 54

LIMITED WARRANTY 55

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 57

1 | Introduction

Now you can add high frequency RFID

read/write capability to your Windows Mobile

based data collection application with the CF

RFID Reader Card Series 6. The series includes

the dual function CF RFID Reader-Card 6M and

6P, which offer both RFID and linear bar code

scanning functionality. All three versions read

and write to all ISO 15693 and many

proprietary 13.56 MHz RFID tags.

The CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 includes three versions:

•CF RFID Reader Card 6E: CompactFlash RFID Reader/Writer

•CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6M: CompactFlash dual-function

RFID Reader/Writer and Class 1 laser bar code scanner

•CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P: CompactFlash dual-function

RFID Reader/Writer and Class 2 laser bar code scanner

The CF RFID Reader Cards feature a sleek designed with no

cables or batteries – they draw minimal power from the Pocket

PC. Plus, the card is designed to withstand repeated three-foot

drops to concrete – even when inserted into the Pocket PC.

About the Software

SocketScan™ software enters the RFID tag ID or bar

coded data directly into any open Windows

program, as if the data were manually typed. You

can configure various settings, like Prefix/Suffix,

symbologies, etc.

The RFID Setup utility allows you configure what kinds

of data are returned after reading RFID tags, including

tag ID, tag memory, tag types, tag type prefix, etc.

Socket RFID Demo allows you to read memory blocks

of selected RFID tags in range in either Inventory

Mode or a continuous Loop Mode. Advanced users

can write data to the RFID memory.

SocketScan Trigger places a software trigger on your

screen that you can tap to trigger the RFID reader or

bar code scanner. Installation is optional.

The Socket Trigger Select program allows you to

press a button to quickly switch between the RFID

and laser scanning modes of the CF RFID Reader-

Scan Card.

The Read Bar Code program allows you to assign a

button on your device to triggering the bar code

laser scanner.

The Read RFID program allows you to assign a

button on your device to trigger the RFID reader.

For software updates, visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

Package Contents

•CF RFID Reader Card

•Extra rubber collar for use with non SoMo devices

•SocketScan Installation CD

•Booklet with copyright and warranty information

System Compatibility Requirements

•Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

−Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC

−Windows Mobile 6.0/6.1 Classic

•Available CompactFlash slot

•Software installation requires a host PC with the appropriate

synchronization software (ActiveSync or Windows Mobile

Device Center), both available from the Microsoft website

Accessories

If you plan to use the CF RFID Reader Card with the Socket SoMo

650 handheld computer, Socket offers a FlexGuard silicone cover

that protects both the RFID reader and the handheld computer.

For more information, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their

products. Registered users receive priority for technical support

and can choose to receive product updates, and special offers.

2 | Setup for Windows Mobile

This chapter shows how to install, configure, and

use the CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 on a device

running Windows Mobile.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software.

STEP 2: Install the software.

STEP 3: Insert the card.

STEP 4: Start SocketScan.

STEP 5: Assign a trigger button.

STEP 6: Read tag IDs into a Windows program.

Application Features

RFID settings

Symbology selector

SocketScan Trigger.

Version information.

Note: The Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer comes pre-

loaded with the SocketScan software suite, so steps 1 and 2 are

not required. The SocketScan software pre-loaded on the SoMo

650 cannot be uninstalled but can be upgraded.

CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 7

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

Uninstall any bar code scanning software already in your

computer, including previous versions of SocketScan™ software.

SoMo 650: The pre-installed SocketScan software cannot be

uninstalled, but it can be upgraded.

1. Make sure the software is not running.

2. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs.

3. Use the utility to delete the software.

STEP 2: Install the Software

ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB file

installation instructions..

Note: If you are using the SoMo 650, software installation is not

necessary. SocketScan is pre-loaded on the device.

Follow these instructions to install SocketScan. Afterwards, you

can use the same process to install RFID Demo and/or Floating

Trigger.

4. Use a serial/USB cable or cradle and the appropriate Microsoft

synchronization software to make an active connection

between your device and a host PC.

5. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.

6. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-

ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

7. The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser.

Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin.

8. In the SocketScan Installation page, in the Windows CE

section, click Install In the first paragraph.

CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 9

9. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs.

Internet Explorer:

•In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run.

•In the second warning dialog, click Run.

•Internet Explorer will download the file.

Firefox:

•In the file opening dialog, click Save File.

•Firefox will download the file.

•In the Downloads list, next to SocketScanCE.exe, click Open.

•In the warning dialog, click OK to continue.

10.The InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software will

automatically launch. Follow the wizard to install the software.

11.If your device warns that the software comes from an

unknown publisher, tap Yes to continue installation.

12.When software installation is complete, remove the device

from the cradle. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset

button.

Note: After software installation, several new icons will appear in

the Programs screen.

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