TAGSYS RFID Wi-Fi Inventory Reader User manual

WiFi Inventory Reader
User's Guide
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June 2007

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Read This First
Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This range of
products is used to implement high-quality RFID systems for demanding applications.
This document provides information about how to install and use the Medio P101-WIFI reader.
Audience
This document requires familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in charge of
installing and using the product.
Conventions
Symbol Meaning
CAUTION: A note that advises users that a specific action could result in the loss of data or
damage the hardware.
WARNING: A note that advises users that a specific action may result in physical harm.
A note that provides additional information that helps the user perform a task or obtain the
best performance from the product.
If you need assistance
Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at:
Telephone: [phone]
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E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tagsysrfid.com
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Please remember to quote the Document Reference Number DOC12225A1,your job title and your
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Quality Issues
TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process. However,
should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality Service
representative using the dedicated Product Return Form.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Table of Contents
PUBLISHING INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 2
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY__________________________________________________ 2
READ THIS FIRST ____________________________________________________________________ 3
AUDIENCE ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
CONVENTIONS _________________________________________________________________________ 3
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE________________________________________________________________ 3
CONTACT FOR COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________ 3
QUALITY ISSUES _______________________________________________________________________ 4
1FOR YOUR SAFETY _______________________________________________________________ 7
1.1 GENERAL USE ____________________________________________________________________ 7
1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________ 7
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 8
1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ________________________________________________________ 8
2CERTIFICATION___________________________________________________________________ 9
2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ____________________________________________________________ 9
2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _____________________________________________________________ 9
2.2.1 IN EUROPE (CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES)_____________________________________________ 9
2.2.2 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE)_________________________________________________________ 10
2.2.3 IN CANADA _____________________________________________________________________ 11
2.3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES _____________________________________________________ 11
2.3.1 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF THE USES OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)_______________ 11
2.3.2 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)____________________________ 11
3INTRODUCTION__________________________________________________________________ 12
3.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 DELIVERY _______________________________________________________________________ 13
4USING THE WIFI INVENTORY READER ____________________________________________ 14
4.1 USING THE BATTERY PACKS ________________________________________________________ 14
4.2 WIFI COMMUNICATION INTERFACE___________________________________________________ 15
4.2.1 DEFAULT READER NETWORK SETTINGS _____________________________________________ 16
4.2.2 CONFIGURING THE READER NETWORK PARAMETERS __________________________________ 17
4.2.3 RESETTING THE WIFI COMMUNICATION INTERFACE____________________________________ 19
4.3 USING THE WIFI INVENTORY READER ________________________________________________ 20
5INVENTORY DEMO SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________ 22
5.1 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION __________________________________________________________ 22
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5.2 CONFIGURING THE POCKET PC _____________________________________________________ 22
5.3 INSTALLING THE DEMO SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________ 22
5.3.1 FILE DESCRIPTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 22
5.3.2 DATABASE.TXT FILE______________________________________________________________ 23
5.3.3 SEARCHLIST.TXT FILE ____________________________________________________________ 23
5.4 USING THE DEMO SOFTWARE _______________________________________________________ 24
5.4.1 STARTING A SIMPLE INVENTORY____________________________________________________ 24
5.4.2 INVENTORY WITH ITEM SEARCH ____________________________________________________ 25
5.4.3 INVENTORY WITH MISPLACED ITEM DETECTION _______________________________________ 26
5.4.4 SAVING INVENTORY RESULTS _____________________________________________________ 27
6PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________________ 28
6.1 INSTALLING PX EXPLORER _________________________________________________________ 28
6.2 RUNNING PX EXPLORER ___________________________________________________________ 30
6.3 READING AND WRITING A TAG ______________________________________________________ 30
6.4 DOWNLOADING A FIRMWARE________________________________________________________ 31
7TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 33
8WARRANTY CONDITIONS ________________________________________________________ 34
8.1 WARRANTY______________________________________________________________________ 34
8.2 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS __________________________________________________________ 34
8.2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ___________________________________________________________ 35
8.2.2 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS ____________________________________________ 35
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1 For Your Safety
1.1 General Use
The WiFi Inventory Reader is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service.
Please observe the following general tips:
Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device,
use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.
This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme
conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device in a
windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it away from
heaters and other heat sources.
Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes soiled,
clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.
1.2 Care and Maintenance
This device is a product of superior design and should be handled with care. The suggestions
below will further increase the lifetime of this device.
•Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
•Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
•Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.
•Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,
damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
•Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture
can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.
•Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may damage it.
•Handle the device with care. Shocks may break internal circuit boards.
•Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.
Gently wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.
•Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.
•If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified
TAGSYS representative.
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1.3 Important Safety Information
1.3.1 Operating Environment
When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating position.
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2 Certification
2.1 Occupational Health
TAGSYS WiFi Inventory Reader has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the
European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and
similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to
evaluate the exposure level. The WiFi Inventory Reader has been also designed and tested to be
in conformity with Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) standards FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C:
(2001-01) and EN 50392:2004
2.2 Regulatory Notices
An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the WIFI Inventory Reader
connected to an antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country.
One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a distance of
10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA/m in Europe and 38 dBµA/m in US.
The WiFi Inventory Reader meets these limits.
2.2.1 In Europe (CE and RTTE Directives)
The WIFI Inventory Reader complies with the European EMC directive. (CE Declaration of
Conformity granted)
The WIFI Inventory Reader complies with the requirements of the Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/CE.
It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the WIFI Inventory Reader as described in
this User’s Guide or TAGSYS Documentation.
Any modification of the WIFI Inventory Reader is prohibited without the written consent of
TAGSYS. Unauthorized modification may void the conformity of the equipment to CE and RTTE
Directives and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
It is the responsibility of the CIT (Certified Integrators by TAGSYS) to install the WiFi
Inventory Reader as described in this User’s Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.
If the WiFi Inventory Reader is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility
of the manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this
product.
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2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive)
WiFi Inventory Reader
WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.105(b)
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 to that to which the receiver is
connected.
▪Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
47 CFR Section 15.21
CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed
written permission from TAGSYS SA. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment
authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
ANTENNA REQUIREMENT
47 CFR Section 15.203
CAUTION: Installation of the equipment with an improper antenna may void the equipment
authorization from the FCC and will void the TAGSYS warranty.
WARNING
FCC radiation exposure statement:
This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment has shown compliance with FCC’s Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. To maintain compliance follow the instructions below:
1/ this transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any or other antenna or
transmitter
2/ the WIFI Inventory Reader should only be worn against the body with the supplied accessories
(shoulder strap and belt clip) which were part of the SAR measurements.
The WiFi Inventory Reader has been designed to comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The system devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) The library system devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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2.2.3 In Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
2.3 RoHS and WEEE Directives
2.3.1 RoHS (Restriction of the uses of certain Hazardous Substances)
TAGSYS certifies that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC for the
restriction in Electric and Electronic Equipments (RoHS) of the use of the following hazardous
substances:
•Lead
•Mercury
•Cadmium
•Hexavalent Chromium
•Polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants
•Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants
This declaration is based on information provided by our suppliers and subcontractors.
2.3.2 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional
authorities.
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3 Introduction
3.1 Product Description
The WiFi Inventory Reader is specifically designed for RFID inventory operations in libraries
providing maximum ergonomics:
•The product consists of 2 parts; the RFID reader that can be worn on a belt or shoulder
strap and the inventory antenna (L-W1). This configuration guarantees minimal weight
when held at arm's length.
•The inventory antenna (L-W1) is designed to inventory articles on high or low shelves
without the user having to twist himself or bend over, eliminating all back stress. Its flexible
antenna makes it easy to slide over books, hugging unaligned items on the shelf.
•The reader exchanges data with the host application through a wireless connection using
the WiFi interface, providing the user complete freedom of movement.
The WiFi Inventory Reader is supplied power by a rechargeable battery pack providing a minimum
of 2 hours autonomous use in continuous operation. A second battery pack is also supplied
making it possible to recharge the first battery pack while the second one is in use. Switching
battery packs is a simple operation.
The reader's On/Off switch includes a light that lets the user know when the reader is switched on.
This light blinks when the batteries need recharging.
The WiFi Inventory Reader can be worn on a belt or shoulder strap. A belt clip and strap are
supplied with the reader for this use.
Figure 1: WiFi Inventory Reader
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3.2 Delivery
The WiFi Inventory Reader kit contains the following items:
Table 1: Package Contents
Quantity Item
1 WiFi RFID reader
1 Wand antenna
2 Battery packs
1 Battery charger
1 CD-ROM including:
•WiFi Inventory Reader User’s Guide
•TAGSYS Software Development Kits including
oMedio STX DLL package
oLibrary SDK including DLLs and ActiveX control
oJava Package
oInventory demo software with VC++ source code
•User-friendly Px Explorer software provided for test and debug operations on
Windows® 9x, NT®, 2000 and XP platforms
•Digiconnect WiFi module integration kit
•Adobe Acrobat reader
1 Welcome Letter / Product Return Form
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4 Using the WiFi Inventory Reader
This section describes how to install the WiFi Inventory Reader.
4.1 Using the battery packs
Before use, the battery packs must be recharged. A pack can only be recharged once it is removed
from the reader. To remove the pack from the reader, slide the battery pack release button and
remove the pack as shown in the picture below.
Figure 2: Removing the battery pack
It is easier to remove the battery pack if the reader is held vertically, with the battery pack
release button facing upwards.
Battery pack
release button
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To recharge the pack, connect the battery charger to the battery pack connector as shown in the
picture below.
Figure 3: Connecting the battery charger
Follow the instructions supplied with the battery charger to verify that the pack is completely
recharged.
Only use the charger supplied with the reader or a compatible NiMH battery charger
capable of correctly recharging 10 battery cells.
The maximum capacity of the batteries is reached after several charge/discharge cycles.
4.2 WiFi Communication Interface
The embedded WiFi module is the DigiConnect Wi-ME. Any information on this module is available
on the CDROM in the directory “\DigiConnect IntegrationKit\Documentation” or on the DigiConnect
WEB pages at “www.digi.com”.
Please read the DigiConnect User’s Guide to have an overview of the module characteristics.
The following explanations will give you the first steps to run the reader. Advanced functionalities
can be found in the DigiConnect User’s Guide.
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4.2.1 Default Reader Network Settings
You will not be able to configure any network setting before the reader is not engaged with your
access point.
You need first to setup your access point in order to establish the wireless connection with the WiFi
Inventory Reader.
The mandatory information you need are the following:
-The reader is compliant with IEEE 802.11b. Please check your access point is able to
support this standard (access point configuration “b or g” or “b only”)
-SSID of the reader is TAGSYSRFID and the access point must be set accordingly
-No encryption is used to communicate with the reader
The SSID and the Encryption status can be changed afterward.
Additionally, the default settings for the reader network configuration are:
-DHCP : Off
-Static IP Address : 192.168.0.2
-Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
-Default Gateway : 0.0.0.0
-SSID : TAGSYSRFID
-Available to any wireless network
-Country : United States
-Channel : Auto-scan
-Network Authentication : Open System
-Data Encryption : Open System
Once the access point has been configured, power up the WiFi Inventory Reader and check the
network link indicator as showed in the picture below. This indicator blinks during the initialization
and stays on once a connection has been established with the WiFi access point.
Figure 4: Network link indicator
Once the first connection has been established using the default factory network parameters, you
can now modify the network parameters of the WiFi Inventory Reader
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4.2.2 Configuring the Reader Network Parameters
There are several ways to setup the WiFi communication interface. The simplest one is to use the
default Web interface.
To open the default web interface you can either:
•Enter the WiFi URL in a Web browser and log on to the device
•Use the Digi Device Discovery utility to locate the device and open the Web
interface
The Digi Device Discovery utility (dgdiscvr.exe) is located in the “\DigiConnect Integration Kit\”
folder on the product CDROM.
Run the utility and the following window is displayed.
If no reader appears in the Discovery windows, check that:
-no firewall program is running
-the reader is properly engaged with its access point
-the access point is properly linked to your PC
If the reader is not properly configured, double-click on the device. The following window pops up:
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Select the correct Static IP, Subnet mask and Default Gateway or check the automatic setting in
case a DHCP protocol is available on your network.
Then, click “Save”. The reader reboots and the window closes.
Back to the main window, double-click once again on the device. The web interface opens in the
Internet Explorer browser (caution to the proxy settings of your Internet browser connection, it must
be set to allow access to this device).
Log on to the configuration web page device:
-username : root
-password : tagsysrfid
Follow DigiConnect WI-ME user’s guide to configure the device.
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4.2.3 Resetting the WiFi Communication Interface
To reset the WiFi module 2 procedures are available:
-Reboot the device: it is used to reinitialize the communication with the access point.
-Reset the device to TAGSYS default factory settings: it is used when you can no more
communicate with the reader due to incorrect WiFi settings.
Both reset procedures are available by software via the WEB or TELNET interface.
Reset Description
Reboot While the reader is powered, push the reset button with a thin object and
release it. Wait for the reader start up.
Reset To
TAGSYS Factory
defaults
This procedure reset the entire device configuration (including network
settings) to the TAGSYS factory defaults.
-Unplug the reader power supply
-Push the reset button
-Plug the reader power supply
-Keep the reset button pressed until the yellow LED blinks once and
3 times.
-Release the reset button
-Unplug the power supply and plug it again
-Wait for reader start up.
The reset button is located underneath the WiFi Inventory Reader as shown in the picture below. A
thin object such as a paper clip must be used to push the reset switch.
Figure 5: Reset to factory default settings
.
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4.3 Using the WiFi Inventory Reader
Attach the belt clip or shoulder strap. The belt clip can be easily removed by pressing the lock tab
as shown in the picture below.
Figure 6: Belt clip
Lock tab
The strap is attached to the reader at the location shown in the picture below.
Figure 7: Shoulder strap
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