USER GUIDE: 1153 WEARABLE BLUETOOTH UHF RFID READER ® www.tsl.uk.
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www.tsl.uk.com INTRODUCTION Technology Solutions’ 1153 UHF Reader provides Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional barcode scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand alone or paired with a Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled host device. It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders. PARTS OF THE 1153 UHF READER WARNING LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.
www.tsl.uk.com USING THE 1153 UHF READER BATTERY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB lead and therefore is unlikely to need to be changed once installed. To access the battery compartment a slider switch must be moved. The battery compartment cover has a release latch. To access the battery compartment, move the battery cover release slider to the position shown in the diagram below.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com Once the battery cover release slider has been moved to the unlocked position, the battery cover can be removed by simply pulling away from the 1153 body: FIGURE 4: Removeable battery cover FIGURE 5: Remove battery cover in this direction © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 6 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com The battery contacts need to be face down at the top of the battery to meet the contacts shown in the image below. Battery contacts FIGURE 6: Battery placement FIGURE 7: Battery in position © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 7 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com Once the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are: ●●Align the top edge of battery cover with the 1153 body ●●Push the battery cover down into position ●●Slide the locking switch into position FIGURE 8: Replace battery cover FIGURE 9: Move battery cover release slider to locked position © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 8 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com LOCKING THE BATTERY COVER (OPTIONAL) The battery cover can be locked into position using two M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screws. M1.6x6mm Torx pan head screw. FIGURE 10: Battery cover locking screw location FIGURE 11: Battery cover fully locked © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 9 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com CHARGING AND MICRO USB CONNECTION CONNECTING THE MICRO USB CABLE The 1153 UHF Reader kit is supplied with a micro USB lead for charging and synchronisation. A USB PSU is also supplied for independent charging of the 1153 UHF Reader. The Micro USB connector is inserted into the 1153 UHF Reader as shown below. FIGURE 12: Location of Micro USB socket FIGURE 13: Attaching the Micro USB cable © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 10 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com BUTTON OPERATION The 1153 UHF Reader has a Primary button action and a Secondary button action, which can be initiated by pressing the Primary or Secondary buttons on the top of the 1153 UHF Reader. By default, the Primary button action scans for UHF transponders, whilst the Secondary button action initiates the laser barcode scanner (requires 2D Imager). The button actions are also programmable for custom applications.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com READING TRANSPONDERS RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna. The antenna is located on the front of the 1153 UHF Reader. The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size, and the number of transponders in the field. The UHF reader reads transponders in front of the antenna FIGURE 15: Antenna read direction © Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2014 12 1153 UHF Reader User Guide V1.
USING THE 1153 UHF READER www.tsl.uk.com STATUS LED The status LEDs on the top of the 1153 UHF Reader provides an indication of the operating status of the 1153 UHF Reader.
www.tsl.uk.com CONNECTIONS The connection to the 1153 is either via Bluetooth or USB. Bluetooth connections use either a Virtual Com Port (VCP) or via the iAP protocol for Apple devices. Over USB only VCP is available. For VCP the connection is established at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and RTS/CTS (hardware) flow control.
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.uk.com VIEW LIST OF BLUETOOTH ® DEVICES (iOS 7) iPad® : ●●Go to the Settings App. ●●Select the Bluetooth® settings in the left hand column. FIGURE 18: List of devices in Bluetooth® settings iPod® / iPhone® : ●●Go to the Settings App.
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.uk.com PAIR WITH TSL BLUETOOTH ® DEVICE In the list of Bluetooth® devices, the 1153 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number (xxxxxx-xx-1153). Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader. iPad® iPod® / iPhone® FIGURE 21: Identify device After successfully pairing with the 1153 UHF Reader the device will be shown as ‘connected’.
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.uk.com If the app is starting up for the first time, no reader will be selected. To select a reader, tap on ‘Change Reader’ in the menu to the left (iPad®) or ‘Paired Readers’ (iPod®/iPhone®). iPad® iPod® / iPhone® FIGURE 24: TSL RFID explorer App on first load - no reader selected If you have a reader selected from your device’s Bluetooth® settings as previously shown, continue from Figure 28.
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.uk.com This will open a ‘Select An Accessory’ dialog box. There may be a small delay in loading available readers. Once the available readers have loaded select the 1153 UHF reader. iPad® iPod® / iPhone® FIGURE 26: Select the Reader to use A list of compatible and currently paired Bluetooth® devices will appear. Select the device to be used with the RFID Explorer App.
BLUETOOTH ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION www.tsl.uk.com The selected device’s image will appear, accompanied by relevant device information. The ‘Inventory’, ‘Read/ Write’, ‘Commands’ and ‘Find a Tag’ features can now be explored. To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 1153 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth® connection if the reader is not to be used for a significant period of time.
www.tsl.uk.com MICRO SD CARD LOCATION AND INSTALLATION A Micro SD card can be installed in to the 1153 reader. The card should be SD/SDHC compatible, FAT16 or FAT32 up to 32 GB. The MicroSD card slot is located inside the battery compartment.
MICRO SD CARD www.tsl.uk.com AUTO RUN FILE (AUTO.TXT) Once an SD card is installed an Auto Run file can be created on the SD card. The Auto Run file contains a list of ASCII 2 commands that are executed as the 1153 powers up. The file should be located at the root of the card and called “AUTO.TXT”.
www.tsl.uk.com SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT To make full use of the functionality of the 1153 UHF Reader, a customised software application will be required. The new 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol for faster and easier application development. This sophisticated parameterised ASCII protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the Bluetooth® reader.
www.tsl.uk.com TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE For trouble-free service please observe the following tips when using the 1153 UHF Reader: ●●Protect the 1153 UHF Reader from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heat sources. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible cause Action Nothing happens when the yellow button is pressed. If the LEDs are not on then the battery may be flat. Charge the 1153 UHF Reader.
www.tsl.uk.com REGULATORY INFORMATION INFORMATION TO THE USER – FCC FCC warning statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
www.tsl.uk.com HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury, follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.
www.tsl.uk.com WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL for recycling. For information on how to return product please contact TSL.
WARRANTY www.tsl.uk.com (E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repaired component arising from a repair service as provided in Section C above, the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or replaced by TSL.
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