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Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started .......................................................................... 10 Unpacking the XE2000................................................................................ 10 Equipment Checklist and Inspection ........................................................... 10 Components Included.............................................................................. 11 Reporting Damage...............................
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Getting Started Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 1 - Getting Started Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 is designed to be an integral part of your asset management and tracking system. The XE2000 is easy to use right out of the box, and works with a variety of RFID Smart Labels and thermal transfer printers. Unpacking the XE2000 Take a few moments to read over this documentation and inventory the contents of your shipment.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Getting Started Components Included Item Description Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 (including Mounting Base, Foam Spacer, Feet, Post, Bolt, Adjustment Knob, Spring, and Retaining Ring) Encodes RFID Smart Labels after the labels are imaged by a thermal transfer printer. 2 12V DC Power Adapter Provides power to the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000. 3 RS-232 Cable Connects the XE2000 to a host computer.
Getting Started Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Reporting Damage Inspect the XE2000 for possible damage incurred during shipment. If you discover shipping damage upon inspection, do the following: 1. Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage. 2. Retain all packaging material for shipping company inspection. 3. File a Damage Report with the shipping company and notify your local distributor and Brady Worldwide, Inc. of the damage. Brady Worldwide, Inc.
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XE2000 Specifications Brady RFID XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 2 - XE2000 Specifications Consider the following product specifications when setting up or working with the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000: Input Voltage +12V DC Nominal Input Current While Activated Standby 150 mA 20 mA Frequency of Operation 13.
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System Requirements Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 3 - System Requirements The Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 requires the following hardware and software components: 16 • Pentium processor-based personal computer running Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 (or later) as the operating system. • 16 MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Free Serial Port • 50 MB of (free) hard drive space Copyright © 2000, Brady Worldwide, Inc.
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Product Description Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 4 - Product Description The Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 is an encoding device for RFID Smart Labels, generally used with label creation software. The XE2000 provides a peripheral approach to programming RFID Smart Labels. This external approach allows various label configurations to be used with existing thermal transfer printers.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Product Description XE2000 Components The following components make up the total Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 unit. 1 2 3 6 5 4 Figure 4-1 XE2000 Components 1. Encoder Module 2. Post 3. Power & Serial Cable Coil Copyright © 2000, Brady Worldwide, Inc. 4. Serial & Power Connection 5. Mounting Base 6.
Product Description Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Figure 4-2 Encoder Module The Encoder Module is the portion of the XE2000 that reads and writes to RFID Smart Labels. The Encoder Module is placed adjacent to the exit bay of the printer so labels are encoded as they rest over it after being printed. The Encoder Module contains three LEDs to indicate the operation status of the XE2000 (see Chapter 5 for more information).
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Product Description The post also allows the Encoder Module to swing out of the way so the user can gain access to the printer or the printed labels. The physical construction of the base, post, and spring loaded retaining ring precludes—for the most part—accidental movement of the XE2000. This is extremely helpful in averting possible alignment issues during encoding.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 5 - XE2000 Setup and Positioning Setting up the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 is remarkably simple. Right out of the box, all you need to do is connect the power and serial cables, and install the software. Correctly positioning the XE2000 with respect to your thermal transfer printer—although equally simple—may require a bit of trial and error. Following is a summary of the steps necessary to setup and position the XE2000.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning Software Installation The CD that accompanies the XE2000 contains software necessary for XE2000-enabled programs to interface with the module. The software also contains a test program. Use the auto-run CD to install the software on the PC that will serve as the host. The XE2000-enabling software should not be confused with your label design and/or creation software application.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Power Connection Plug one end of the 12V DC power connection into an outlet and the other end into the power port on the back of the mounting base (near the post). When properly connected, the amber LED on the XE2000 is activated, indicating it is receiving power. Serial Connection Plug one end of the DB9 serial cable into the host PC, and the other end into the DB9 connector next to the power connection on the XE2000.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning XE2000 Positioning Positioning of the XE2000 is crucial to operational effectiveness in reading and encoding RFID Smart Labels. Exact positioning will differ depending on the printer and labels being used. Deleted: , Deleted: an Deleted: de The padded portion of the mounting base (mounting base arm) is designed to go under the printer.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Encoder Module Height Adjustment The Encoder Module height can be adjusted by loosening the adjustment knob on the back of the post and sliding the module up or down. The height of the Encoder Module should be such that the Encoder Module sits just beneath the label exit area of the printer (approximately 1/8 inch below the horizontal exit plane of the labels).
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning LED Functions Once the XE2000 is positioned adjacent to the printer, and the power and serial connections are made, refer to the LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on the front of the XE2000 to check its status and help determine its optimal positioning. Figure 5-4 LED Display XE2000 Status The following list indicates the XE2000 state to which each LED corresponds.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Positioning the XE2000 for Use with RFID Smart Labels There is no size standard for RFID Smart Labels, so the optimal placement of various labels cannot be specified exactly.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning The XE2000 was also intentionally designed to have a very large "RF Inactive Area" next to the RF Active Area. When a label is completely within this RF Inactive Area, there is no energy transferred between the XE2000 and the label. This functionality provides additional protection against encoding unnecessary or undesired labels that may be adjacent to labels actually being encoded.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide The following illustrations show examples of good and bad RFID Smart Label positioning over the XE2000: Figure 5-6 Good XE2000 & Label Positioning Figure 5-7 Bad XE2000 & Label Positioning 30 Copyright © 2000, Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning Using the XE2000 Utilities Program for Positioning Options Use the XE2000 Utilities Program to familiarize yourself with label positioning that falls within the acceptable placement range. 1. Double-click the XE2000 Utilities Program icon located on your desktop (installed from XE2000 CD). 2.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Figure 5-9 Bad Placement Zone 4. Click the Close (X) button in the upper right corner of the window to close the XE2000 Utilities Program. 32 Copyright © 2000, Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning Testing XE2000 Connectivity and Positioning After the XE2000 is in position and the software is installed, you should test both the connectivity and positioning using the XE2000 Utilities Program. Testing XE2000 Connectivity Prior to loading your thermal transfer printer with RFID Smart Labels, run the following test using one label to ensure your XE2000 has power and is communicating with the host PC. 1.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide At this point, the amber LED on the front of the XE2000 should be continually displayed (with no blinking), indicating the XE2000 is receiving power The red LED should be blinking, indicating it is communicating with the host PC and is reading/writing (or attempting to) labels.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning Testing XE2000 Positioning Once you've confirmed the XE2000 is communicating with the host PC, load RFID Smart Labels into your thermal transfer printer and use the same XE2000 Utilities Program to check the positioning of the XE2000. You will probably need to calibrate the printer (the procedure for which depends on the specific printer being used). 1. Double-click the XE2000 Utilities Program icon located on your desktop. 2.
XE2000 Setup and Positioning Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide 5. As each label is read, its serial number should be displayed on the Reader Output window. If a serial number is not displayed, either the RF Active Areas are not aligned properly or the RFID Smart Label could be damaged. 6. Advance (or feed) labels—one at a time—through the printer and over the XE2000 to ensure its horizontal and vertical position is correct.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide XE2000 Setup and Positioning Troubleshooting XE2000 Setup .Use the following flowchart to troubleshoot problems encountered when setting up your XE2000. For further troubleshooting assistance, contact Brady Support. Refer to Technical Support on page 6 of this document for contact numbers. 1 2 No 3 No 4 Yes 5 6 No 7 No 9 Yes 8 Yes 12 10 No 11 Yes 13 No 1. XE2000 appears to be dead. 2. Is Amber LED on? 3. Is the +12V DC power supply connected? 4.
Encoding Smart Labels with the EPM Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Chapter 6 - Encoding Smart Labels with the XE2000 Using the Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 to encode RFID Smart Labels is typically done in conjunction with label creation software and a thermal transfer printer. Due to the variety of both software and printer products that may suit your needs, specifics on using either are not covered in this manual.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Encoding Smart Labels with the XE2000 Delay for Encoding A delay is required during the printing process in order for the XE2000 to encode the label. The label creation software sends a print job to the printer and is aware when the printer is finished accepting the job. However, the label creation software is not aware of when the label is actually printed and has come to a stop.
Appendix A – Replacement Information Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Appendix A – Replacement Information There is no maintenance required for the XE2000. If replacement parts are needed, contact Brady, using the following part numbers.
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Appendix B – Delay for Encoding Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Appendix B – Delay for Encoding A delay is required during the printing process in order for the XE2000 to encode the label. This required minimum delay is an estimate based on the overall printing and encoding process. The label creation software sends a print job to the printer and is aware when the printer is finished accepting the job.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Appendix B – Delay for Encoding Approximating the Delay for Encoding Calculate the following to determine the encoding delay based on the label and printer parameters. Examples are given below: Setting Value Description Backfeed Speed 2 in/sec Backfeed Amount 0.
Appendix B – Delay for Encoding Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide The delay should not be reduced below the minimum required value, as below this value there is a significant chance the label might still be moving from the printing process. Since alignment of the XE2000 and label RF active areas is critical, lowering the delay could negatively affect the encoding process.
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Appendix C – Working with Printers Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Appendix C – Working with Printers Some printer settings can have an impact on the XE2000's ability to encode RFID Smart Labels. For example, if the printhead pressure is too high, the chip can be damaged.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 EPM User's Guide Appendix C – Working with Printers Temperature Settings for Thermal Transfer Printers The temperature setting for thermal transfer printers refers to the temperature at which the resin is transferred to the label surface. Increasing the temperature when printing labels causes the amount of resin transferred to the label to increase. This may cause printed images to appear blotchy, which can severely affect barcode quality.
Appendix C – Working with Printers Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Print Speed for Thermal Transfer Printers Print speed refers to the speed at which the label is printed. Reducing print speed will usually increase print quality. Print quality is usually determined by print head pressure, print speed, and printing temperature. Backfeed Some printers have the ability to backfeed the label so that it is easier to tear off the last label printed.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 EPM User's Guide Appendix C – Working with Printers Printhead Pressure Adjustment (for Zebra Printers) The following procedure is specific to Zebra printers, but can be used to help determine how to adjust the printhead pressure on other types of printers.
Appendix D – Smart Label Demo Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Appendix D – Using the Brady RFID Smart Label Demo From time to time you may have a need to verify encoding results, and the Brady RFID Smart Label Demo provides you visual verification, quickly and easily. 1. Double-click the Label Demo icon on your desktop (installed from XE2000 CD). 2. When the Brady RFID Smart Label Demo opens, position a label on the XE2000 and click the Repeatedly Read Labels button: 3.
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 EPM User's Guide Appendix D – Smart Label Demo The demo program recognizes unprogrammed labels, as shown here: 4. When you finish reading labels, click the Stop Reading button on the Brady RFID Smart Label Demo dialog and close all windows related to this program. Copyright © 2000, Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Index Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 User's Guide Index 1 G 12V DC Power Adapter .........12, 22 Getting Started............................ 11 B I Backfeed .....................................49 amount.....................................44 speed .......................................44 Brady RFID External Programming Module .....................................19 description ...............................19 XE2000 ....................................19 Brady RFID Smart Labels............
Brady WavePoint™ XE2000 EPM User's Guide R Reordering Information................41 Replacement Parts ordering....................................41 Reporting Damage from shipping ...........................13 RFID Smart Label Demo .............51 RFID Smart Labels ......................19 encoding ..................................39 RS-232 serial cable...............................22 RS-232 Cable..............................12 RS-232 Communications.............15 S Serial Cable.......................
