RU224 UHF RFID Reader User Guide
Scannel RU224 UHF RFID Reader User Guide VERSION: 1.0 REVISION DATE: 03/11/2019 All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher. Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
Table of Contents Introduction to RU224..................................................................................... 8 Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 8 RU224 Specifications ..................................................................................... 9 Technical Specifications / Features ....................................................................................9 Key Features ...........
! Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart B Test Result: Radiated Emission. FCC Part 15.109 Class B Test passed. Test standard: FCC rules Part 15 subpart C 15.247 (2018 - 10) Test Result: No deviations from the technical specification(s) were ascertained in the course of the tests performed. Warning Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference 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.
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Introduction to RU224 The RU224 is part of the Next Generation UHF RFID Reader Series from Scannel. It is developed using the best high performance hardware technology in order to quickly adapt with the fast-evolving technological advances in the age of Internet of Things / Industrial Internet of Things. Using UHF RFID Technology has never been easier with RU224 integrated with a Linuxbased micro-computer and high performance R2000 UHF RFID Chip.
RU224 Specifications Technical Specifications / Features Technical Specifications RF Specifications Air Interface Protocol EPC global UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C / ISO 18000-6B UHF Frequency 865Mhz - 928Mhz (ETSI/FCC) Output Power 0 - 30dBm (1W) (Configurable) Peak Inventory Speed >700 tags/sec Antenna Port 4 Ports (RP-TNC-Female) Max Baud Rate 115200 bps System Specifications CPU 1.2 Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 RAM 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM Storage 16GB WiFi Dual-Band 802.
Key Features Impinj R2000 Chip Top of the line, High Performance UHF RFID Reader Chip. GS1 EPC Gen2 Protocol Follows the globally accepted air interface protocol. Multi-Connectivty Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth(BLE) Built-in Micro-computer The RU224 can work independently without the need for a separate computer. Storage Drive 16GB storage capable to save scanned data for long periods. HDMI Ready Allows easy connection for a display screen.
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Operating System Introduction The RU224 has a built-in Linux operating system based on the Debian distribution. The main function of the operating system in the RU224 is to run the UHF RFID software locally without the need of a separate computer. This differentiates the RU224 from the traditional UHF RFID readers which requires a controller or computer to transfer the data it scans to the user.
RU224 ReaderTool Software Introduction The RU224 comes with pre-installed UHF RFID Reader software called ReaderTool. The software was developed to provide users with a fast and easy way to integrate the RU224 UHF RFID Reader into their system. The features incorporated in the software were gathered from the vast experience of the Scannel RFID Solutions team in various RFID projects.
RU224 Settings Hardware Configuration Output Power 12v USB 2.0 Ethernet HDMI GPIO Input Power 12V 1. Connectivity: 1.1. Ethernet 1.2. WiFi 1.3. Bluetooth 2. USB 2.0 x 4 3. HDMI for Display 4. GPIO 4.1. 4 Input 4.2. 4 Output 5. Output Power - 12V for external devices (E.g. LED Status Light, Sensor, Switch, Etc.) 6. Input Power - 12V 7.
GPIO Pin Definition Pin 1 PIN ID Function PIN 1 I/O Input 1 PIN 2 I/O Input 2 PIN 3 I/O Input 3 PIN 4 I/O Input 4 PIN 5 I/O Output 1 PIN 6 I/O Output 2 PIN 7 I/O Output 3 PIN 8 I/O Output 4 Equivalent Circuit Pin 8 Instructions *ReaderTool Demo Software: I/O Input settings can be configured in the “Digital I/O” Tab. *Customized I/O Control: Can be controlled using various programming language. (Please contact Scannel for more information.
RU224 Initial Startup 1. Connect HDMI cable, Ethernet Cable (if necessary), GPIO Connectors (If Necessary), keyboard and mouse to the RU224. Pin 1 Pin 8 2. Power the Reader 2.1. Plug the power cable to the reader, there will be a short beep sound which indicates that the reader is on. 3. Connect the Antenna(s) to the Reader 3.1. Connect your Antenna to the Antenna Port. Please note that arrangement of the Antennas start from the leftmost as Antenna 1.
Software Initial Startup Once you hear the short beep, the RU224 Operating System Desktop will be displayed on your screen. Connectivity Setup The RU224 has Bluetooth, WiFi, and Ethernet connectivity. You can use the Bluetooth connectivity to pair and interact with external devices (Compatibility may depend on external devices).
Right click again on the Bluetooth icon and click “Make discoverable” or “Add Device” to pair your device with RU224. After clicking “Add Device”, a window will pop-up and a list of nearby bluetooth devices will be shown in the same window. (Note: Please make sure that the bluetooth option of your device is enabled.) Select the name of your device to start pairing and click OK. Pairing will start to create a connection and a message will show that pairing is successful.
WiFi The WiFi can be activated/deactivated by clicking on the WiFi icon on the top right corner of the screen. When WiFi is activated, the icon will turn blue. Right click on the WiFi icon to select which WiFi network you want to join and input the password to join your WiFi network. Ethernet For ethernet connection, simply plug in your ethernet cable to the RU224 and connection will be automatically be established.
Configuring your RU224 IP Address In most cases, it is recommended to provide a static IP Address for your RU224 in order to easily manage communication with your RU224. The configuration for the IP Address in Ethernet and WiFi mode are the same. You can use both connections simultaneously if necessary. Right click on the Wifi or Ethernet icon on the top right corner of the screen and select “Wireless & Wired Network Settings”. A pop-up window will appear called “Network Preferences”.
On the dropdown list beside “interface” you can select “eth0” or “wlan0”, depending which connection you will be configuring. Enter the required fields and click “Apply”. Restart your RU224 to ensure that configurations are saved.
Browser The RU224 has a pre-installed web browser available to use when you are connected to the internet. You can also use the web browser for your web-based applications which can serve as a local monitor when a display is connected via HDMI on the RU224. On the Taskbar, click the Web Browser icon to start the program.
File Manager The File Manager can be used to navigate through the various directories of the RU224. features and functions of the File Manager are the same with most operating systems. You can cut, copy, move, create, and paste files and folders to different locations within the system. Note: Certain files and folders are restricted due to set permissions to avoid corrupting the system. On the Taskbar, click the File Manager icon to start the program.
Terminal The Terminal can be used to go into Command Line mode. You can perform various Linuxbased commands on the Terminal such as navigating or browsing the folders inside the RU224, get and set your network configuration, install and update softwares, set permissions, etc. *Note: Novice users are strongly advised not to use the Terminal or the Command Line mode. Editing or changing certain parameters or programs may cause SYSTEM FAILURE. On the Taskbar, click the Terminal icon to start the program.
Reboot, Logout, Shutdown It is strongly advised that users do not unplug the power adapter to turn off the RU224. We recommend that users use the “Shutdown” option in the desktop prior to removing the power adapter from the RU224. In case of software updates, kindly use the “Reboot” option in the desktop to restart the RU224. On the top left corner of the screen, click the “Scannel Icon” and click “Shutdown”.
RU224 UHF RFID Reader connected to a display monitor.
RU224 Software RU224 ReaderTool User Manual 1. General Information RU224 ReaderTool is a software that you can use to perform basic RFID functions such as read and write a UHF RFID tag. It also has extra features to demonstrate how easy and convenient adapting UHF RFID technology using the RU224. It has the following unique features that you can use straight out of the box without the need to develop your own program: (1) Save the scanned data on the local drive of the RU224.
2.2. Read Tag The default screen of the ReaderTool is the READ tab. In this tab you can connect to the reader and perform the inventory or scan function.
2.3. Connect to Reader Simply click the “Connect” button to connect the software to the UHF RFID Reader. If the connection is successful, the status light below the “Connect” button will turn Green.
2.4. Modify Reader Setting There are several options that you can configure in the ReaderTool which you can choose prior to starting the RFID Scanning/Inventory. You will be able to set the parameter for the following options: (1) Output Power - refers to the strength of the RF output the UHF RFID will produce. It is measured in dBm. Range can be set from 5dBm to 31.5dBm (increments of 0.5dBm). (2) Antenna - refers to how many antennas are plugged in the RU224.
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2.5. Tag Data Click “Start” to begin scanning/inventory of the RFID Tags. The following will be displayed on the screen when scanning/inventory is in process: (1) Total Quantity - displayed on the middle area (2) EPC in HEX - Electronic Product Code of the RFID Tag (3) EPC in ASCII - If written using the RU224 ReaderTool, ASCII equivalent of the EPC HEX will be displayed. (4) Read Count - The number of times a Tag is scanned during the inventory period.
2.6. Write Tag You can use the ReaderTool to perform read/write function on UHF RFID Tags. To write data on the EPC of the UHF RFID Tag, simply input the string you want to write into the EPC and click the “Write” button. You can click the “Read” button to check and verify the data in the EPC. It is important to note that the input string is converted into ASCII code before saving into the EPC bank of the UHF Tag.
2.7. Save Data The RU224 ReaderTool has a built-in function to save the scanned/inventoried RFID Tags in the local drive of RU224 and/or save the data into a remote database server. If the option “Save data in disk” is selected, the data will be saved in the folder “/ Desktop/RU224/saveData/“ and grouped by date. To save data into your remote database server, click “Save data into DB” and fill the information required to access your database server.
2.8. Setup GPIO (Digital IO) Users can use the GPIO to trigger the start/stop of scanning/inventory instead of manually click the “Start” button on the software display. Check the option “Activate DI trigger reading” and select the DI ports your External Device is connected. ReaderTool shall then start/stop the scanning/inventory based on the input signal.
2.9. Close ReaderTool To exit or close the Scannel ReaderTool, just click the close button on the top right corner of the window. We recommend you to stop inventory and disconnect from reader before closing the software.
RU224 Software Development Customized Software Most reader functions can be operated through the demo. But in practical applications, user might need to develop their own applications. Please contact Scannel for further details.
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