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Baracoda TagRunners – User Guide v1.1 

 

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Data Capture 

for Workforce 

in Motion 

How to Read / W

How to Read / W

How to Read / W

How to Read / Write

rite

rite

rite 

 

 

 TAG Memory

TAG Memory

TAG Memory

TAG Memory 

 

 

 

All  RFID  tags  have  an  unique  identifier  (Tag  ID),  and  some  of  them  have  also  a  non-volatile  memory  (TAG 

Memory) in which it is possible to read and write (with or without security).  

Note

: the TAG ID of a RFID tag is different from its TAG MEMORY.

  

Unlike reading a tag ID, the read / write memory (TAG MEMORY) operation is only possible in real time. As a 

consequence, the Host has to be connected the TagRunners.  This is the host that sends commands to read / 

write in the memory. 

During  this  read/  write  operation,  the  RSL  led  will  be  orange  (solid).  When  there  is  a  lack  of  data  exchanges 

between the tag and the TagRunners (ie : interrogator), it will emit a “Tic” sound. In that case, approach it to 

the tag in order to complete successfully the ‘read / write’ operation. 

 

The different usage mode

The different usage mode

The different usage mode

The different usage mode 

 

 

 

Real Time mode

 

In real time mode, the data is decoded and transmitted to the remote host without any delay. If the reader is 

not connected, the data is lost (Status RSL Led: red flash). 

Real Time mode with No Data Loss option

 

If the No Data Loss option is activated and if the reader is not connected or out of Bluetooth range, the reader 

will store the data. It can memorise up to 10 000 Tag id and later automatically upload them to the remote host 

when a Bluetooth connection is established to the host.  

Every data sent to the host must be acknowledged by the host. If the host fails to send an acknowledgement, 
the reader will continue to transmit the barcode until the host does send an acknowledgement. 

This  acknowledgment  is  disabled  in  the  default  settings.  It  is  strongly  recommended  to  set  the  No  Data  Loss 
mode to ON. This configuration can be set with the BaracodaManager software. 

Additionally, this protocol acknowledgment allows an end user to set an audio acknowledgment indicating that 
the data has been successfully transmitted to the host.  

Batch mode

 

Datas  are  always  stored  in  the  reader.  Once  the  batch  mode  is  selected,  the  BCL  led  (right)  emits  an  orange 

flash. In batch mode, the reader can read up to 10 000 Tag id and store them into its non-volatile memory for 

later transmission to the host. When the internal memory is full, both Leds will be full orange (no blinking). 

To  upload  datas  from  the  reader,  connect  it  to  the  host  computer  via  Bluetooth.  The  BaracodaManager 

software  is  used  to  configure  the  location  where  the  datas  are  sent  once  the  datas  are  extracted  from  the 

reader.  

Once connected, the reader will wait for the appropriate command in order to start uploading the datas: this 

command can come from the BaracodaManager software. The user has to click on the button “Upload”. 

 

Be aware that with BaracodaManager software, two (2) different ways to upload datas are possible:  

 

To  an  application  window:  In  this  case  always  double  check  before  starting  the  upload 
procedure that the cursor in your text window is active. Otherwise you will loose all the data 
saved into your reader. 

 

To  a  .txt  file  (default  option).  The  BaracodaManager  software  gives  you  the  possibility  to 
modify the name of the file in which you may want to save the data. 

 

The reader can be configured to automatically reconnect with the BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min).

  

Summary of Contents for TagRunners

Page 1: ...Data Capture for Workforce in Motion TagRunners User Guide Baracoda TM January 2009 ...

Page 2: ... READER 9 RESET YOUR READER 9 SECURITY 9 RFID PROTOCOLS LIST 9 DATA FORMAT 10 BARACODA HEADER 10 TIMESTAMP 10 DATA PREFIX SUFFIX 10 RFID PROTOCOL IDENTIFIER 11 BEEPS AND LEDS 11 POWER MANAGEMENT 11 LOW BATTERY 11 QUICK START UP GUIDE 12 HOW TO READ TAGS 12 HOW TO READ WRITE TAG MEMORY 13 THE DIFFERENT USAGE MODE 13 THE DIFFERENT CONNECTION METHODS 14 THE DIFFERENT READING MODES 14 THE DIFFERENT WA...

Page 3: ...or Workforce in Motion Revision History Revision History Revision History Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below Document Date Description 1 0 16 Oct 08 Initial release 1 1 05 Jan 09 Add How to read write tag memory data section ...

Page 4: ...successfully Acknowledgement of a completed read is configurable by the user Tags data are transmitted in Real Time to the remote host devices terminals using Bluetooth wireless technology or Tags data can be stored in the reader and later uploaded to a remote device terminal using Bluetooth wireless technology You can download software updates as well as additional documentation from http www bar...

Page 5: ...ng status The right one is the Bluetooth connection LED BCL and the left one is the Reading status LED RSL The function of the BCL is to give The Bluetooth status of the device connected or not connected The communication mode of the scanner Real Time mode or Batch mode The function of the RSL is to give The information whether or not a Tag data has been read The status of the battery If battery l...

Page 6: ...d a Tag Trigger mode The Led Colour is blinking Orange The reader is trying to read a Tag Smart Autoscan mode The Led Colour is Orange solid The reader is trying to read a Tag Autoscan mode or the reader is trying to read write the TAG Memory Double fast Blinks Red Battery level is low Please recharge the battery immediately One Single long Blink Red Green solid The reader is charging Green solid ...

Page 7: ...charging Recharging Recharging the battery the battery the battery the battery Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter or the charging cradle optional The Adapter rating is 5V 500mA When the scanner is charging the RSL led left has the following status one single long blink red green solid When the scanner is fully charged the RSL led left is green solid A full recharge from...

Page 8: ...lock underneath the reader to a horizontal position 2 Insert the battery lid downwards 3 Plug the small battery cable into the battery connector Zone A in Fig 2 4 Insert the Baracoda Battery in its location Pay attention also to well position the battery connector 5 Slide the cover up and lock it into place Switching on the reader Switching on the reader Switching on the reader Switching on the re...

Page 9: ...on You can configure security enable disable change PIN code through BaracodaManager software v3 35 min The Security is enabling by default default PIN code is 0000 RFID Protocols RFID Protocols RFID Protocols RFID Protocols list list list list You can enable disable any type of RFID protocols supported by the reader with the BaracodaManager software v3 35 min RFID Protocols supported TagRunners P...

Page 10: ...he No data loss mode You can configure Baracoda Header through BaracodaManager software v3 35 min The Baracoda header is enabled in default settings Timestamp Timestamp Timestamp Timestamp Timestamp can be configured ON OFF synchronise new time with the BaracodaManager software v3 35 min Timestamp will be in the following format YYMMDDhhmmss YY YEAR MM MONTH DD DAY hh Hours mm Minutes ss Seconds D...

Page 11: ...e g TI Tag it or NXP ICODE SLI D NXP ICODE 1 E Inside Contactless PicoTAG F S T MicroElectronics SR G ASK CTS256B CTS512B Z Unknown Beeps and LEDs Beeps and LEDs Beeps and LEDs Beeps and LEDs You can enable disable Beeps LED Lightening with the BaracodaManager software v3 35 min Power management Power management Power management Power management Mutliple parameters exist to optimize the battery au...

Page 12: ...w to read Tag How to read Tag How to read Tags s s s In order to switch on the reader please press the trigger button The reader will emit a beep when the read is successful The TagRunners is a contact RFID Reader Encoder and the RFID antenna is fixed on the top of the device Proper reading position 40 to 130 Correct Correct Correct Not correct RFID Tag RFID Tag RFID Tag RFID Tag ...

Page 13: ...the host If the host fails to send an acknowledgement the reader will continue to transmit the barcode until the host does send an acknowledgement This acknowledgment is disabled in the default settings It is strongly recommended to set the No Data Loss mode to ON This configuration can be set with the BaracodaManager software Additionally this protocol acknowledgment allows an end user to set an ...

Page 14: ...erent reading modes s s s TagRunners has three 3 reading modes These modes can be changed with the BaracodaManager software v3 35 min Trigger mode default setting Simply press the trigger when you want to read a RFID Tag Autoscan mode This mode enables to read continuously In Autoscan mode the RFID antenna is continuously on Smart Autoscan mode For a battery power consumption optimisation issue in...

Page 15: ...ur Bluetooth software is not compatible you can test your scanner with Hyperterminal or Kemul Refer to Communication Protocol documentation Download on http www baracoda com download 3 Configure the BaracodaManager software Start the BaracodaManager software by selecting Start Programs BaracodaManager BaracodaManager The application automatically searches for wireless products Place the reader in ...

Page 16: ... an abstraction layer allowing developers to integrate Baracoda products into their own application very rapidly Moreover these libraries will deal with all the low level routines timeouts connections and configuration management These libraries are available to developers for free www baracoda com for more information ...

Page 17: ...nterference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 1 or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Co...

Page 18: ...ciated with the return shipment to buyer The method of shipment will be at Manufacturer s discretion Repair or replacement of any parts or equipment does not extend the period of warranty provided for herein THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER S ONLY WARRANTY MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE To take advantage of this warra...

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