Savi MobileReader 410R Quick Reference Guide Version 1.
First edition January, 1999 Order number DOC-2003 Part number 805-01467-001 Rev. A Copyright © Savi Technology Incorporated 1999. All rights reserved. First edition published in January, 1999. Printed in the United States of America.
* Warning Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by Savi Technology could void the authority to operate this equipment. Using this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protection that the equipment provides. Savi Technology is not responsible for radio/TV interference caused by using unauthorized cable or by making unauthorized changes to this equipment.
You are hereby granted permission to develop derivative products that use or incorporate all or part of the SOFTWARE and to use the derivative products on one computer. Permission to use derivative products on more than one computer, or to distribute any derivative products, may be obtained by either purchase of additional copies of the SOFTWARE or by separate written agreement between you and SAVI covering such use or distribution.
Software-Restricted rights at FAR 52.227-19 as applicable. The contractor and manufacturer is Savi Technology Incorporated, 450 National Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-2238. REGULATORY APPROVALS The SMR-410R is UL listed (UL 1950), when powered by the NiCad battery or the external AC adapter (P/N 042684) operating through the Interface Adapter. LASER COMPLIANCE AND CAUTION This device is a Class II laser product (CFR 21, Subpart J) and has a maximum output of 2-5 mw at 670 mm.
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Contents Checking the Contents .............................................................................. 1 Using the SMR-410R ................................................................................ 2 Using The Keypad ............................................................................... 2 Installing the SMR-410R .......................................................................... 4 Charging the battery .............................................................................
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Savi MobileReader 410R Quick Reference Guide The Savi MobileReader 410R (SMR-410R) is a hand-held computer that communicates with Savi RF tags (SealTag II and SaviTag 410) and functions as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Hand Held Interrogator (HHI). This guide includes installation and usage of the SMR-410R, the features of SMR-410R, and the RFID software application. The SMR-410R is a combination hand-held bar code reader, computer and RFID interrogator.
Using the SMR-410R • RS232 null modem cable Optical Interface Adapter AC adapter NiCad battery Savi MobileReader 410R RS232 cable (optional) PMCIA card (optional) Using the SMR-410R Using The Keypad The following figure shows the alphanumeric keypad for the SMR-410R. The keys generate characters and perform functions similar to a standard PC keyboard.
Using the SMR-410R Suspend/ Resume key F6 F8 F7 F2 F1 _ ~ + G " { I N O < S T K U L > , ? Function key R Q . V Alt key ; P \ Control key F E ] J | M , I/ O : D [ H F5 } C = - F10 F4 F3 B A ' F9 / W X Caps Y Z home + 7 _ Ctrl ( 8 ^ % 4 5 enter end ins 3 num lock del ) space Viewport key # 2 1 6 pg dn @ ! Shift key Esc 9 / * $ f pg up * & Alt > 0 .
Installing the SMR-410R Installing the SMR-410R Charging the battery Use either of the following methods to charge the NiCad battery. • Optical Link Method 1. Place the battery in the reader. 2. Attach the Optical Interface Adapter to the reader as described in the section Installing the Optical Interface Adapter, later on this page. 3. Connect the AC adapter to the Optical Interface Adapter. 4. Wait at least 15 hours for the battery to charge. • Battery Charger Method 1.
Installing the SMR-410R Upper slots Upper tabs Unlock symbol location Lower slots Lock symbol location 9 pin RS-232 connector Lock mechanism AC adapter connector Installing the Optical Interface Adapter 1. Verify that the reader is turned off. 2. Insert the two lower tabs of the adapter into the lower slots on the back of the SMR-410R. 3. Place the two upper tabs into the upper slots. 4. Slide the locking mechanism towards the SMR-410R until the closed lock symbol is completely visible.
Installing the SMR-410R f Boot Loader Reboot Password Dump Load Resume Storage Off Can Not Resume Please Reboot 2. Press enter to cold boot the SMR-410R. For further information, see the section “Cold Booting the SMR-410R” on page 13. Note: If after 60 seconds no key is pressed, the SMR-410R enters Suspend Mode and the display disappears. Press I /O to resume booting. The DOS prompt (C:) appears when the SMR-410R finishes booting.
Installing the SMR-410R Demonstration software, called HHIM.EXE comes with the SMR-410R and with it you can verify that the reader works properly. Starting HHIM.EXE To start the program: 1. Enter HHIM at the C: prompt. 2. Press enter. The main menu screen appears which contains the following commands: • • • • • • Collect Tags Enter Current Tag Select Current Tag MobileReader Status Background Noise Exit To select a command, press command.
Installing the SMR-410R When the process is finished, the screen shows the number of tags collected and the IDs of each tag. An asterisk (*) to the left of a tag indicates a low battery. The symbol ✹ to the right of a tag identifies a SaviTag 410; others are SealTags. Press Esc to return to the main menu.
Installing the SMR-410R Locating Tags To find a specific tag you might need to activate its beeper. The beeper emits a sound that can be used to locate an individual tag. Follow the sound to the tag’s location and deactivate the beeper. Activating the Beeper The Beeper On command remotely activates a tag’s beeper. The beeper remains on for 90 seconds or until deactivated by the Beeper Off command. To activate a beeper: 1. Select a current tag. 2. Select Beeper On from the Tag menu. 3.
Checking the Batteries To check the status: 1. Scroll to MobileReader Status in the main menu using the Viewport key. 2. Press enter. Exiting HHIM.EXE To exit the program: 1. Scroll to Exit in the main menu using the Viewport key. 2. Press enter. This ends the current session. Checking the Batteries There are two batteries in the SMR-410R, the NiCad battery and the internal Lithium Bridge Battery. The NiCad battery is the main power source for the SMR-410R.
Checking the Batteries Usage Action Explanation The SMR-410R is used at least once a week. Place the SMR-410R in Suspend Mode (see “Placing the SMR-410R in Suspend Mode” on page 12). Suspend Mode saves the NiCad battery’s The SMR-410R is not used for a week or longer. • Place the SMR-410R in Storage Mode (see “Placing the SMR-410R in Storage Mode” on page 12) and remove the NiCad battery. • Remove any PC cards. Storage Mode conserves the Lithium Bridge Battery’s power.
Checking the Batteries Placing the SMR-410R in Suspend Mode To place the SMR-410R in Suspend Mode, press I /O . Once in the Suspend Mode the SMR-410R saves all memory and cuts power to the hardware.When you want to use the unit again, press I /O and the unit begins functioning from the point from exactly where it was when placed in Suspend Mode. Placing the SMR-410R in Storage Mode If you do not plan to use the SMR-410R for seven days or longer, place the unit in Storage Mode.
Transferring Files between the SMR-410R and a PC Cold Booting the SMR-410R Before setting up the unit for the first time or after having system problems you should cold boot the SMR-410R. To cold boot the unit: I/ O 1. Press to turn off the SMR-410R. 2. Press and hold F3 2 and in that order. Then release the keys. 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press enter. The Boot Loader menu appears. 6. Press enter to activate the Reboot command, and the SMR-410R reboots. 7.
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A Savi MobileReader410 R Specifications The following table shows specifications of the 433.92 MHz SMR410R. Integrated radio module Frequency: 433.92 MHz Output Power: 4mW Data Speed: 9600 bps/27.
A Memory size 4 MB battery-backed RAM 512 Flash Drive 2 MB Drive D Physical Characteristics Width: 3.3” (8.4 cm) Length: 8.0” (20.3 cm) Depth: 3.25 “(8.25 cm) Weight: 2 lb. 2.7 oz. (excluding battery pack) Data communications Infrared serial communications interface RS-232C, RS-422, RS-485 Protocols: PC Standard, Point-to-Point, Polling D mode, Multi-drop, User-defined Interfaces Infrared D89 via optical link adapter Power Primary: 6.0VDC, 1500 mAhr NiCad battery pack Backup: 3.
A Optical parameters Depth of Field: 7.5 mil code (3 to 7.
