Caen RFID skID, Technical Information Manual

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GETTING STARTED - skID Technical Information Manual 20
2 GETTING STARTED
Introduction
This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your skID (Model R1280I) reader using an Android or
iOS device.
The reader can be configured in two different profiles:

EASY2READ (factory default): choosing this option you select the CAEN RFID easy2read
communication protocol. Select this option in order to control the reader using the CAEN RFID
Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kits) library.

HID: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use of
the HID profile please refer to § HID profile chapter page 76.
The reader is sold with the factory profile set to EASY2READ and the BLE is activated.
For more detailed information on reader configuration, connections and setup options please refer to the
next chapters.
Android devices
BLE Communication Setup and the Easy Controller for Android
Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BLE connection and
the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device.
1. Download on your Android device the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App (available link at the
skID R1280I web page , by clicking on the Android App on Google Play icon).
2. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App.