i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT SensorSMART™ Mobile Reader User Guide
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE Proprietary Notice This document contains confidential information proprietary to IDENTEC SOLUTIONS and may not be used or disclosed to other parties in whole or in part without the prior written authorization from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE Radio Frequency Compliance Statement IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is the responsible party for the compliance of the following devices: MODEL: Region/Country EUROPE: USA: Organization EC FCC Canada: Industry Canada i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT Marking CE FCC ID OO4-ILR-IPUBT Contains FCC ID X3ZBTMOD5 IC:3538A-IPUBT Contains 8828A-MOD5 The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance, by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE This product contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Please observe the special instructions for their protection. Incorrect handling can damage the unit and cause the invalidation of the warranty. Minimum safety precautions against electrostatic discharge: · Establish earth contact before you touch the unit. (For example, touch the earthing screw on the unit.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE CONTENTS CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................5 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................6 2. PREFACE .......................................................................................................................7 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 3. PREPARATIONS ............................
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The system described in this manual is for exclusive operation of trained employees. Only qualified personnel that have knowledge of the potential dangers involved should perform the installation, settings, maintenance and repair of the units used.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE accept any responsibility for materials used, work carried out or possible consequences from unauthorized third party vendors. Electrostatic Discharge Semi-conductors of the type MOS or CMOS as well as two-pin types and precision resistance are sensitive to ESD. All components, printed circuit boards and auxiliary systems should therefore always be classed as sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 2.2. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT This document is the hardware description of the i-PORT 350/250. This document is intended only for mechanical and electrical installation of these central units. 2.3. RESPONSIBILITY IDENTEC SOLUTIONS reserves the right to make changes and updates to the content contained herein. It is the user’s responsibility to contact the service department for any possible changes or updates to operating and maintenance procedures. 2.4.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 3.2. COMPONENT OVERVIEW The SensorSMART Platform infrastructure features mobile readers (i-CARD), fixed readers (i-PORT) and exciters (i-MARK). Network sensors offer the highest functionality within the SensorSMART Platform. Robust and reliable, SMARTsensors monitor temperature, humidity, light, shock, tilt, motion, push button, digital input, Hall sensor, etc.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE The battery powered mobile reader with Bluetooth and USB interface communicates with a wide spectrum of handheld devices and tablet computers. It is ideally suited for mobile applications such as laydown yards or personnel safety. With its integrated Bluetooth interface, the mobile reader can communicate to a wide range of mobile devices independent from platform or operating system.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 3.4. TAGS – I-Q350 The brand new i-Q350 series of Tags combines the features of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ well-established i-Q and i-B series. In addition the i-Q350 series sensors provide an even larger communication range of up to 500 m (1640 ft). Using advanced UHF radio frequency technology, i-Q350 Tags transmit and receive data at distances of up to 250 m (820 feet).
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 3.5. TAGS – I-B350 IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' i-B350 Tags are designed to be cost effective, easy to implement while offering maximum flexibility. The beacon sensors continually send out their ID at pre-programmed intervals. They do not need to be interrogated in order for them to send their information—they do it automatically. The Marker technology allows the selective locating of a transponder (for example in adjacent car tracks).
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE The Tags are available with different options: · Marker technology for locating i.e. goods, vehicles, etc. The Marker technology allows selective locating of a transponder in adjacent car tracks. In this application, the inductive Marker field informs the transponder about its current location or lane.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 4. USING THE READER The reader can communicate to a host device via USB or via built in Bluetooth functionality. The following chapters explain how to establish a connection with either USB or Bluetooth. 4.1. CHECK CONTENT The mobile reader is packaged together with a power supply plug and a USB cable. 4.2. GET FAMILIAR The reader is packaged together with a power supply plug and a USB cable. UHF Sending a command: As long as wake up is sent, the UHF Led is green.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 4.3. ACTIVATE THE READER AND DISABLE FLIGHT MODE All mobile readers are shipped in flight mode. Before first usage, flight mode has to be disabled by simply connect the mobile reader to a PC or power source via USB. Both connection methods will also charge the internal battery. 4.4. CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH Make sure you are running the latest SensorSMART Tools version on a Bluetooth enabled device.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE Click on “Add a device” in the “Devices and Printers” window. A wizard appears and scans automatically for wireless Bluetooth devices. Note that the Bluetooth reader is detectable by default. Select the Bluetooth reader and click “next”. Windows will automatically detect the device and download the drivers1. 4.5. START SENSEORSMART TOOLS TO SCAN FOR TAGS After the connection is established SensorSMART Tools can be started.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE Note: it’s recommended to configure the “time before sleep” in the readers configuration mask to 60 minutes. This time defines the period between the last valid command the Bluetooth Reader has received and the time before it turns into a “sleep mode” where Bluetooth is disconnected. If the reader is not continuously in use, expand the time to avoid that the software handling the reader needs to reconnect for each command. VISIBILITY DELIVERED.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 4.6. CONNECT VIA USB Connecting the Reader via USB switches off the BT module until the USB cable is physically unplugged. The device will be charged via the USB connection and work on a different COM-port if the device has been used with Bluetooth before. Windows will detect a new device that is connected through USB and install the drivers automatically.2 SensorSMART Tools will connect automatically at start up.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 4.7. CHARGING THE READER The i-PORT 350/250 X USB BT can be charged by using a standard mini USB cable or the optional DC power plug. A suitable USB charger is part of the shipment package. Use Case for the DC power plug: The DC power plug can be used when a permanent connection is required. For instance can the plug be used to share a power supply for simultaneous charging a tablet pc and the reader.
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i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE IP Rating Weight IP 65 150gr Order Code i-PORT 350 USB -BT 455404 VISIBILITY DELIVERED.
i-PORT 350/250 USB - BT USER GUIDE 6. SPECIFICATIONS I-PORT 250 USB- BT Communication Broadcast 250 Operation Mode Receiving Tag ID's and Data Read Range up to 100m (330ft) Compatibility i-B250 and i-B2 series of Tags Operating Frequency 868 MHz (EU) or 920 MHz (NA) Antennas Broadcast/Response Internal Performance Multiple Sensor Handling Up to 1000 Tags Interfaces Bluetooth USB Integration Bluetooth-version 3.0 Mini USB 2.0 i-SHARE, SensorSMART Tools, .
