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72E-125046-02 - Revision A - September 2010

Motorola, Inc.
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Summary of Contents for MC3090Z

Page 1: ...MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide ...

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Page 3: ...MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 72E 125046 02 Revision A September 2010 ...

Page 4: ...a The user agrees to maintain Motorola s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include the same on any authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile disassemble decode or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve...

Page 5: ...i Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below Change Date Description 01 Rev A 12 2009 Initial release 02 Rev A 9 2010 Add information for Configure Region and Tag Locator application ...

Page 6: ...iv MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide ...

Page 7: ...mponents 1 2 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer 1 3 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Parts 1 4 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer LEDs 1 5 Reading Tags 1 5 Chapter 2 Updating the Mobile Computer Introduction 2 1 Updating the Device Image 2 1 Downloading an Update Loader Package 2 1 Updating Images via ActiveSync 2 1 Updating Images via AirBEAM 2 2 Updating the RFID Firmware 2 2 Downloading Firmware Files 2 2 Upda...

Page 8: ... Introduction 4 1 Launching the RFID Sample Application 4 2 Sample Application Menu Options 4 3 Configuration Menu Options 4 3 Operations Menu Options 4 6 Management Menu Options 4 11 About 4 13 Reading Tags 4 14 Chapter 5 Tag Locator Introduction 5 1 Using Tag Locator 5 2 Locating Tags Using a csv File 5 3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Introduction 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 1 Appendix A Technical Specifi...

Page 9: ... guide covers the following configuration NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens Configuration Radios Display Memory Data Capture Operating System Keypad MC3090Z LC48HBAQE1 US only WLAN 802 11a b g WPAN Bluetooth Color 128 MB RAM 1 GB Flash Laser RFID Windows Mobile 6 1 Classic 48 alpha numeric keys MC3090Z LC48HBAQE2 Canada and other countri...

Page 10: ...ions includes the technical specifications for the reader Appendix B RFID APIs provides a reference for information on supported RFID APIs Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document Mobile computer or reader refers to the MC3090Z RFID mobile computer Italics are used to highlight the following Chapters and sections in this and related documents Dialog box window lin...

Page 11: ...y manuals Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region Contact information is available at http www motorola com enterprisemobility contactsupport When contacting Enterprise Mobility support please have the following information available Serial number of the unit Model number or product name Software type and version nu...

Page 12: ...x MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide ...

Page 13: ...ay be pre encoded or can be encoded in the field The tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes To read a tag the mobile computer sends out radio frequency waves using its integrated antenna This RF field powers and charges the tags which are tuned to receive radio waves The tags use this power to modulate the carrier signal The reader interprets the modulated signal and converts the data to a for...

Page 14: ...s tags often called transponders receive and respond to data requests Tags require power to send data There are several categories of tags based on the protocol they support read write memory and power options Active RFID tags are powered by internal light weight batteries and also use these batteries to broadcast radio waves to the reader Semi passive RFID tags are also powered by internal light ...

Page 15: ...ations Features include ISO 18000 6C standard EPC Class 1 Gen 2 Read write kill lock block write block erase permalock and perma tag functionality 48 key alphanumeric keypad 3 color display Orientation insensitive integrated external antenna Laser based bar code reader reads 1D bar codes Windows Mobile 6 1 WLAN 802 11 a b g wireless connectivity Application specific setup for ease of installation ...

Page 16: ... computer supports a 2x battery only do not use a 1x battery The Four Slot Cradle does not accommodate the MC3090Z RFID mobile computer Due to component tolerances some users may experience undesired behavior when using battery part number 55 060112 xx If the unit turns off without proper warning messages during heavy use use battery 55 002152 xx p n 82 127909 xx Keypad RFID Module Display Power S...

Page 17: ...ess the trigger or tap the on screen Read command within the application to interrogate all RFID tags within the radio frequency RF field of view and capture data from each new tag found Release the trigger or tap the Stop Read command to stop interrogating tags Table 1 1 LED Status Indicators LED Indication Charging Indicators Off Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle cable not conne...

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Page 19: ...e 1 Download the appropriate update loader package from the Motorola Support Central web site http www motorola com enterprisemobility support to a host computer 2 Locate the update loader package file on the host computer and un compress the file into a separate directory 30XXw61RFIDSCxxxxx zip for updating via ActiveSync 30XXw61RFIDABxxxxx zip for updating via AirBEAM Updating Images via ActiveS...

Page 20: ...on which takes approximately 7 10 seconds Refer to the MC3000 Integrator Guide for more information on AirBEAM Updating the RFID Firmware Use the RFID_FLASH utility to update the firmware for the RFID radio Motorola distributes the firmware and OEM update files on the Support Central Web Site http www motorola com enterprisemobility support Downloading Firmware Files 1 Download the firmware update...

Page 21: ...he RFID_FLASH Utility 1 On the mobile computer navigate to the Application folder and tap the program RFID_FLASH Figure 2 1 RFID_FLASH Window 2 Tap Browse in the Firmware section of the window 3 In the Open window select the firmware file Figure 2 2 Selecting the Firmware File ...

Page 22: ...section of the window 6 In the Open window select the OEM data file Figure 2 4 Selecting the OEM File 7 Tap Update OEM to start the update Wait until the progress bar completes and OEM LOADED appears Figure 2 5 Updating OEM NOTE When updating the firmware data file the mobile computer displays a progress bar This bar may indicate some progress then move quickly to complete ...

Page 23: ...Protocol LLRP is an RFID server application that runs in the background on the mobile computer The LS icon in the system tray represents LLRP This chapter includes information on using and configuring the LLRP Server Module Figure 3 1 LLRP Icon LLRP Server Icon ...

Page 24: ...e option menu shown in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 LLRP Menu Table 3 1 LLRP Icon Indicators Icon Icon State Indication Green LLRP is enabled Crossed icon No radio connection or radio disconnected Yellow Radio is reading at a reduced power level than set due to a cold or degraded battery Red Radio is unable to read even at a reduced power level due to a battery condition ...

Page 25: ... Startup After upgrading the mobile computer the following window appears on startup Figure 3 3 Country Not Set Window 1 Tap ok When no country is selected the Configure regions settings window appears Figure 3 4 Configure Region Settings Window ...

Page 26: ...ommunication standard as allowed by the regulatory standards of that country region from the drop down menus The following warning message appears Figure 3 5 Region Selection Warning Message 3 Tap Yes to confirm A window appears indicating success Figure 3 6 Region Selection Success Window ...

Page 27: ...up set the regulatory region using the LLRP icon menu 1 Tap the LLRP icon then tap Configure Region Figure 3 7 Configure Region Option 2 Select a region from the Region of Operation drop down in the following window Figure 3 8 Configure Region Settings Window ...

Page 28: ...3 6 MC3090Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 3 Tap Yes on the warning window that appears A confirmation window appears Figure 3 9 Region Selection Success Window 4 Tap ok ...

Page 29: ...r IP for the remote host to which LLRP communicates as a client 5 Tap Apply 6 Tap ok to close the window Version Information To view software version information for the LLRP application tap the LLRP icon then tap Version Info Figure 3 11 LLRP Versions Window This window displays the LLRP server application version RFID library version radio firmware version and radio OEM data version NOTE The ver...

Page 30: ...ects LLRP Developer Mode Selecting Developer Mode disables charging and the developer can place the mobile computer in the cradle for debugging and development The device remains in Developer Mode regardless of whether it is charging until re enabling User Mode To select Developer Mode via registry 1 Edit the file params reg in the Application folder To do this copy the file to the PC or use a wor...

Page 31: ...l and program Gen2 tags Each tag contains the EPC number 64 or 96 bits CRC and kill code The mobile computer can also collect data by decoding in range EPC Gen2 RFID tags Initiating the read command within the sample application causes the mobile computer to interrogate all RFID tags within the radio frequency RF field of view The reader captures data from each new tag and adds it to the list box ...

Page 32: ...tions See Sample Application Menu Options on page 4 3 Tap the Start Read button to initiate the tag read Tap Stop Read to terminate tag reading See Reading Tags on page 4 14 Use the Mem Bank drop down to select a tag memory bank to read The default memory bank is EPC None Other options are TID Reserved and User Tap the note icon to generate an audio notification beep when the reader finds a new ta...

Page 33: ...guration options Operations options Reader management options About Figure 4 2 Sample Application Menu Configuration Menu Options The Config menu includes the following options Connection information Configuration options Capabilities Reset Factory defaults Exit Figure 4 3 Configuration Menu ...

Page 34: ...the antenna Figure 4 5 Antenna Configuration Window This window includes the following fields Antenna Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields Receive Sensitivity dB Lists the reader supported values for the selected antenna Transmit Power Lists the reader supported values for the selected antenna Hop Index Updates the Hop Frequency list with its corresponding f...

Page 35: ...e other fields Session The session number for the inventory operation Tag Transmit Time The time in milliseconds that the tag typically remains in the RF field of the antenna Tag Population The approximate tag population in the RF field of the antenna Inventory State Select a tag of state A or B SL Flag Apply Select to apply the configuration changes Capabilities Select Config Capabilities to retr...

Page 36: ...options include Tag Storage Settings Filter options Access options Trigger settings Antenna information Figure 4 8 Operations Menu Tag Storage Settings Select Operations Tag Storage Settings to change the tag storage settings Figure 4 9 Tag Storage Window This window includes the following fields Max tag count The maximum number of tags to store in the DLL Max tag ID length The maximum tag length ...

Page 37: ...ing Use Filter Pre Filter To select pre filter settings select Operations Filter Pre Filter Figure 4 10 Pre Filter Window This window includes the following fields Antenna Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields Memory Bank Select the memory bank Offset The first msb bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask Tag Mask The pa...

Page 38: ...attern to match A B both or neither Memory Bank Select the memory bank Offset The first msb bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask Bank Data Tag Mask The pattern against which to compare the specified memory bank Access Filter To select filter settings to apply to tags select Operations Filter Access Filter Figure 4 12 Post Filter Window See Post Filter for...

Page 39: ... for multiple tags in the main window Select an option from the Access or context menu to set access parameters and the access filter Figure 4 14 Read and Access Filter Windows Windows are similar to the Read window in Figure 4 14 for the menu options Write Lock Kill Block Write and Block Erase Set options as required in the various parameter windows Not all windows include all options Tag ID The ...

Page 40: ...ck Permanent lock Perma_Unlock Permanent unlock Unlock The user can unlock the tag for writing Access Filter Select this tab to set access filter parameters See Post Filter on page 4 8 for more information Triggers Select Operations Triggers to set start and stop triggers Selecting the type of trigger from the Trigger drop down menu updates the window with that trigger s applicable parameters Figu...

Page 41: ...e 4 17 Management Menu Login Logout Settings The Reader Management functionality requires login authentication Select Mgmt Login Logout to log in or out of this functionality Figure 4 18 Login Window This window includes the following fields Reader Type MC indicates the MC3090Z User name Enter the user name used to gain access to reader management functionality Password Enter the password used to ...

Page 42: ...nfiguration file Figure 4 19 OEM Update Window Enter the Path Name indicating the location and name of the configuration file and select Start Update Software Firmware Update Select Mgmt Software Firmware Update to update the reader firmware software Figure 4 20 OEM Update Window Enter the Path Name indicating the location and name of the update file and select Start Update ...

Page 43: ...t The About window displays the sample application version information Figure 4 21 About Window NOTE The version numbers displayed in this window are examples Actual version numbers are based on the versions of the files on the device ...

Page 44: ...gate all RFID tags within the radio frequency RF field of view and capture data from each new tag found Figure 4 23 RFID Tag List The sample application lists the following information for each tag read EPC ID The data content of the tag RSSI Received Signal Strength for the tag Count The number of times the mobile computer read the tag Data Memory Bank The memory bank data if you selected Reserve...

Page 45: ...uter back and forth to obtain the location of the tag as indicated by the beep frequency and a vertical progress bar showing the relative position of the tag The Tag Locater application requires the following components DLLs on the device RFIDAPI32 dll Version 5 1 15 or higher Symbol RFID3 Device dll Assembly version 1 1 0 1 File version 1 1 0 7 or higher Symbol Audio dll Symbol dll Symbol Notific...

Page 46: ...ter application Figure 5 1 Tag Locator 2 Enter the tag ID in one of three ways Type the tag ID in the TagID text box then select Locate or press and hold the trigger Perform a search operation by selecting the Search Tags button or by pressing and holding the trigger Select the Import Tags button to import a list of saved tags from a csv file See Locating Tags Using a csv File on page 5 3 ...

Page 47: ...lect the Import Tags button to import a list of saved tags from a csv file The following window appears Figure 5 2 Opening a csv File 2 Select the desired csv file to import the tags to the list Figure 5 3 Tag List 3 Select a tag from the list to search ...

Page 48: ...the trigger Move the mobile computer in all directions to get the relative position of the tag indicated by a beep the vertical progress bar or both Figure 5 4 Tag Search Use the Options menu to turn the beeper on and off and to display data in ASCII or hexadecimal format Figure 5 5 Options Menu ...

Page 49: ...r to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Rechargeable lithium ion battery did not charge Battery failed Replace battery If the mobile computer still does not operate try a warm boot then a cold boot Refer to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Mobile computer removed from cradle while battery was charging Insert mobile computer in cradle and begin charging The lithium ion battery r...

Page 50: ...have been installed on the RFID reader remove them to recover memory Tap Start Settings System tab Remove Programs icon Reader is not reading tags The tag is out of its read range Tags are damaged Tags are not EPCgen2 Read application is not loaded Move the tag into the read range See Reading Tags on page 1 5 Use tags of good quality Use EPCgen2 tags Verify that the unit is loaded with a read appl...

Page 51: ...x 19 3 cm H Weight 23 oz 650 g includes battery RFID scanner and radio Keypad 48 key Terminal Emulation 5250 3270 VT Display 3 in 320 x 320 pixel color Battery Extended capacity 2X battery pack Performance Characteristics CPU Intel XScale Bulverde PXA270 processor at 624MHz Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 1 Memory RAM ROM 128 MB RAM 1 GB Flash Application Development SMDKs available th...

Page 52: ...rage Temperature 25 F to 160 F 40 C to 70 C Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Drop Specification Multiple 6 ft 1 8m drops to concrete across operating temperature range Tumble 2 000 one meter tumbles at room temperature 4 000 hits Environmental Sealing IP64 ESD 15kVdc air discharge 8kVdc direct discharge 8kVdc indirect discharge RFID Standards Supported EPC Generation 2 UHF Nominal read range1 10 ft...

Page 53: ...e Printers Supports extensive line of Symbol approved printers cables and accessories Charger 4 Slot universal battery charger Other Accessories Cable Adapter Module Magnetic Stripe Reader Modem Full set of holsters In accordance with the SymbolPlus partner program Regulatory Electrical Safety Certified to UL60950 1 CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 EN60950 1 IEC 60950 1 WLAN and Bluetooth USA FCC Part 15 247 ...

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Page 55: ...and NET For information on supported RFID APIs refer to the Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit EMDK available at http www motorola com enterprisemobility support For C refer to the EMDK for C v2 1 or later For Net refer to the EMDK for NET v2 2 or later ...

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Page 57: ...ure vii A 1 demo 4 1 access parameters 4 9 antenna 4 4 4 10 configuration 4 3 connection 4 4 filtering 4 7 firmware update 4 12 launching 4 2 management 4 11 menu 4 3 OEM update 4 12 operations 4 6 reader capabilities 4 5 rebooting 4 12 singulation 4 5 tag storage 4 6 triggers 4 10 dimensions A 1 display A 1 drop specification A 2 E electrical safety A 3 F filtering 4 7 firmware update 2 2 4 12 H ...

Page 58: ...mponents 1 2 antennas 1 2 radio 1 2 tags 1 2 RFID demo reading tags 4 14 RFID firmware update 2 2 RFID overview 1 1 S sample application 4 1 4 6 4 12 access parameters 4 9 antenna 4 4 4 10 configuration 4 3 connection 4 4 filtering 4 7 launching 4 2 management 4 11 menu 4 3 operations 4 6 reader capabilities 4 5 rebooting 4 12 singulation 4 5 triggers 4 10 scan buttons 1 4 scan LED indicators 1 4 ...

Page 59: ...Index 3 V volume 6 1 W weight A 1 WLAN 802 11a b g vii ...

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