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Contents: 1 Description ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 2.2 3 Power on the R-PO7470........................................................................................................... 5 Read a transponder .................................
9.4.6 9.4.7 9.4.8 9.4.9 9.4.10 9.4.11 9.4.12 9.4.13 9.4.14 9.4.15 9.4.16 9.4.17 9.4.18 9.4.19 9.4.20 9.4.21 9.4.22 9.4.23 9.4.24 9.4.25 9.4.26 9.4.27 9.4.28 9.4.29 9.4.30 9.4.31 9.4.32 9.4.33 9.4.34 9.4.35 9.4.36 Sets the date’s day of the week....................................................................................... 25 Sets the current date format ............................................................................................ 26 Gets the current date format.......................
1 Description R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
2 Operation Although the R-PO7470 has been designed to plug and play, we recommend you read this manual carefully in order to take advantage of all its features and functions. 2.1 Power on the R-PO7470 Slide your hand between the base unit and the handle. Use your thumb to press the START button which is located on the upper left corner of the panel. The display shows the following start-up figure: R-PO7470 V1.0 Under the Datamars logo you can see the name of the reader and the firmware version.
2.2 Read a transponder Place the R-PO7470 near the item to be read then press the START button to activate the reading mode. Reading mode During reading mode; move the reader along the item to scan the transponder ID. To stop the reading mode press the START button again. The following figure shows the result of a successful reading session: 1. Transponder type PSK Type 85% D0060BAFF5 2. ID code Thu 07.02.08 14:48:22 1.
3 Managing the menu 3.1 Navigating the menu Power up the reader by pressing the STRAT button (please refer to chapter 2.1). Press the ENTER button which is the round button in the center of the arrows pad. The display shows the following figure: You can scroll through the menu by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons which are the arrows around the central ENTER button. The arrows located on the right of the display means that this menu contains a sub menu.
3.3 Memory functions In the ‘memory functions’ menu you will find various features and functions. The following figure shows the ‘memory functions’ menu: You can scroll through the ‘memory functions’ by pressing the UP or DOWN button. You can change the parameter highlighted by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button 3.3.1 Store in memory The ‘store in memory’ function enables or disables the function to store ID codes read into the memory.
3.3.3 Selected hit The ‘selected hit’ function checks and displays the current ID code read is present in the memory. This function is useful to identify a specific item in a large group of items. When this function is OFF, the reader does not show anything. While it is ON, it shows the message “TAG ID FOUND” when the tag read match the selected ID, or the selected tag ID to be found when the tag ID does not match.
3.3.4 Clear all memory This function clears the memory’s contents. Press the LEFT button to highlight the Yes answer. Then press the ENTER button to confirm the action to clear the memory. Are you sure you want to clear the memory? Yes 3.3.5 Cancel Data download This function downloads the data stored in memory through the USB or Bluetooth interface. First plug the reader to a PC with the USB cable (refer to chapter 4). Then run the HyperTerminal session to receive data on this program.
3.5 Set-up There are various features in the ‘set-up’ menu. The following figure shows the ‘set-up’ menu: SET-UP READING BEEPS OFF KEY BEEP OFF READING TIMEOUT 10s SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT 2m SERIAL BAUD RATE 115k You can scroll through the ‘set-up’ features by pressing the UP or DOWN button. You can change the highlighted parameter by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT button. 3.5.1 Reading beeps The reading beep features enable or disable the acoustic signal when a TAG is found.
3.6.1 Act as a server This command sets the default server profile. The default server profile is the profile that other devices can connect to when the Serial Port Adapter is in data mode. 3.6.2 Act as a client This command sets the default client profile. The default client profile is the profile that the Serial Port Adapter uses when it establishes a connection, in data mode, to the default remote peer. 4 4.
Found New Hardware Click Next CD ROM Click Next R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
Wizard Found a Driver Click Next Completing Click Finish R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
Welcome to the found new hardware wizard Click Next 4.2 USB driver installation guide for MAC OS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert the CD in the computer. Click on the CD volume Double click on the ”R-PO7470.HTML” Double click on the MAC OSX or OS8/9 (according for your operating system). Install the extracted data to the System Folder / Extention folder Please refer to your Operating system manual Note: To test the application it is possible to use a Terminal emulator such as Zterm.
4.3 Bluetooth installation guide for Windows XP OS In order to connect the R-PO7470 reader to a host PC through Bluetooth, a PC equipped with Bluetooth hardware as well as the R-PO7470 equipped with the Bluetooth module are needed. 4.3.1 Configure R-PO7470 for the Bluetooth connection During the Bluetooth discovery process done by the PC, it is important that the R-PO7470 reader keeps itself ON. Therefore it is suggested to set the shutdown timeout to 5 minutes (Menu -> Setup -> Shutdown timeout).
Select the Devices tab. Double check that the R-PO7470 reader is switched on and configured to Act as a Server (Menu -> Bluetooth), then press the Add button. R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
The welcome window for the configuration guide of the new Bluetooth peripheral appears. Press Next in order to start the search and recognize procedure. The result of the search and recognize procedure shows all the Bluetooth devices which are in the nearby area. At this point select from the Bluetooth device list “R-PO7470_BT_Class2_xxx”, then press Next. R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
Select the option Let me choose my own passkey, then input the number zero (just one 0 character). Press Next to continue. Finally the R-PO7470 reader has been recognized and installed in your PC as a Bluetooth device. Press the Finish button. R-PO7470 Manual – v. 1.
At this point select the COM Ports tab and verify that two COM ports have been created: one called Outgoing and the other called Incoming. The Outgoing COMxx is needed to connect to the R-PO7470 reader when it is in Act as a Server mode, while the COMxx Ingoing is needed to connect to the R-PO7470 reader when it is in Act as a Client mode. The COM numbering depends on your host PC, this number can be different compared to this example. 4.
To open a new HyperTerminal session 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Select the Start menu Choose Programs Choose Accessories Choose Communication Launch HyperTerminal A dialog box appears Input a session name, (i.e.
6 Take care of your reader Ensure that the reader does not get damaged. Do not drop it onto a hard surface or subject it to very wet conditions. If the outer casing of the reader becomes soiled it can be cleaned with a slightly humid cloth. First ensure that it is not connected to the charger. If for any reason the reader is not working, please do not attempt to repair it, but return it for repair to your local dealer. The R-PO7470 reader is equipped with a Li-ion type battery.
8 Regulations 8.1 Equipment Modification Equipment modifications not expressly approved by Datamars SA, CH-6930 Bedano, the party responsible for FCC compliance, are forbidden. Such modifications could void the user’s warranty and authority to operate the equipment and cause hazardous conditions. 8.2 10.2. EN 300330-1/-2 (Europe) The R-PO7470 reader system is a sending and receiving equipment and is in accordance with the R & TTE directive EN 300 330-1/-2.
9 9.1 Technical supplement – Console commands Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the R-PO7470 to a personal computer (PC). The R-PO7470 can be connected to a PC in two ways: the first is a wired USB connection, while the other is a wire less Bluetooth connection (optional). Moreover it describes the console commands implemented in the R-PO7470, in order to remotely control the features and the functions of the reader. 9.
9.4.1 • • • • Get firmware version command Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.v” [CR] [CR][LF] ”R-PO7470 V1.0” [CR][LF] none none Description: this command returns the firmware version. 9.4.2 • • • • Read remotely command Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.r” [CR] [CR][LF] ”D004811B5E” [CR][LF] starts a reading session none Description: this command starts a reading session and answers the ID number.
9.4.7 • • • • Sets the current date format Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.DF#” [CR] [LF] Sets the date format #= 0 or 1. where 0=Europe, 1=USA Description: this command sets the date format. 9.4.8 • • • • Gets the current date format Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “?DF” [CR] [CR][LF] ”DF=#” [CR][LF] Gets the current date format #= 0 or 1. where 0=Europe, 1=USA Description: this command retrieves the current date format. 9.4.
9.4.13 Gets the current time • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “?TM” [CR] [CR][LF] ”TM=14.58.45” [CR][LF] Gets the current time none Description: this command retrieves the current time. 9.4.14 Clears the memory’s data • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.rX” [CR] [LF] Clears the memory’s data none. Description: this command clears the memory’s data. 9.4.
9.4.18 Sets the “store in memory” function • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.SM#” [CR] [LF] sets the “store in memory” function #= 0 or 1. Description: this command stores in memory the TAG’s ID correlated with the current date and time. 1: enable function. 0: disable function. 9.4.
9.4.23 Gets the “selected hit” function • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “?SH” [CR] [CR][LF] ”SH=#” [CR][LF] gets the “selected hit” function status #= 0 or 1. Description: this command returns the selected hit function status. 1: enable function. 0: disable function. 9.4.24 Sets the “reading beep” function • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.RB#” [CR] [LF] sets the “reading beep” function #= 0 or 1.
9.4.28 Sets the reading timeout • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.RT##”[CR] [LF] sets the reading timeout in seconds ##= 0 to 99. Description: this command sets the reading timeout in seconds. 9.4.29 Gets the reading timeout • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “?RT##”[CR] [CR][LF] ”RT=##” [CR][LF] gets the reading timeout in seconds ##= 0 to 99. Description: this command retrieves the reading timeout in seconds. 9.4.
9.4.33 Gets the VCP baud rate • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “?SB#”[CR] [CR][LF] ”SB=#” [CR][LF] gets the current VCP baud rate #= 0 to 4. Description: this command retrieves the VCP baud rate. 9.4.34 Sets the “auto shutdown” function • • • • Command syntax: Command answer: Command action: Parameter range: “.ES#” [CR] [LF] sets the “auto shutdown” function #= 0 or 1. Description: this command sets the auto shutdown function. 1: enable function.