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2020-02-03

Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide

Version 1.1

GENERAL

Nordic ID EXA21 provides UHF RFID reader capabilities for host devices, such as smartphones, tablets or
computers; Android, iOS or Windows 10. Nordic ID EXA21 is used with the host devices via Bluetooth®
Low Energy wireless technology.

1.1.

AVAILABLE VARIANTS

Nordic ID EXA21 is available in 2 different variants:

CODE

FREQUENCY

IWC00001

868MHz (ETSI)

IWC00002

915MHz (FCC)

1.2.

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

CODE

DESCRIPTION

ACN00183

Wall adapter QuickCharge3 USB Type-C Kit EU_UK_US

ACN00185

Nordic ID EXA21 Wrist Strap S-size

ACN00187

Nordic ID EXA21 Wrist Strap L-size

ACN00196

Nordic ID EXA21 4-Bay Desktop Charger Kit EU

ACN00197

Nordic ID EXA21 4-Bay Desktop Charger Kit UK

ACN00198

Nordic ID EXA21 4-Bay Desktop Charger Kit US

ACP00097

Quad Lock Universal Adaptor v1

1.3.

PACKAGE CONTENT

Nordic ID EXA21 package contains following items

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Nordic ID EXA21

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Safety and regulations guide

Summary of Contents for EXA21

Page 1: ...2020 02 03 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1 1 NORDIC ID EXA21 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...8 CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE 8 SECURE PAIRING 9 UNPAIRING 9 CONNECTING WITH NORDIC ID SMART PAIR FEATURE 9 1 8 USING THE READER 10 POWER BUTTON 10 SCAN BUTTON 10 TOF SENSOR 11 STATUS LED 12 BUZZER 12 ANTENNA 12 FACTORY DEFAULTS 13 HARDWARE RESET 13 1 9 HID RFID MODE 13 1 9 1 1 HID MODE VIA BLUETOOTH 13 1 9 1 2 HID MODE VIA USB 14 1 9 1 3 READING RFID TAGS 14 SOFTWARE 15 2 1 NORDIC ID RFID DEMO AP...

Page 3: ... 727 7720 info nordicid com 3 19 2020 02 03 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1 1 NUR API IN GENERAL 16 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT KIT 16 2 3 FIRMWARE UPDATE 17 REGIONAL SETTINGS 17 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 18 WARRANTY 18 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND CONTENT 18 ABOUT NORDIC ID 19 VERSION HISTORY 19 ...

Page 4: ...RIANTS Nordic ID EXA21 is available in 2 different variants CODE FREQUENCY IWC00001 868MHz ETSI IWC00002 915MHz FCC 1 2 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES CODE DESCRIPTION ACN00183 Wall adapter QuickCharge3 USB Type C Kit EU_UK_US ACN00185 Nordic ID EXA21 Wrist Strap S size ACN00187 Nordic ID EXA21 Wrist Strap L size ACN00196 Nordic ID EXA21 4 Bay Desktop Charger Kit EU ACN00197 Nordic ID EXA21 4 Bay Desktop C...

Page 5: ...7720 info nordicid com 5 19 2020 02 03 Nordic ID EXA21 User Guide Version 1 1 NOTE When holding the Nordic ID EXA21 device please avoid covering it with the hand 1 4 FEATURES OVERVIEW Picture 1 Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 back cover Picture 2 Key features of Nordic ID EXA21 front cover ...

Page 6: ...B charger Charging time from 0 to 100 is about 2 hours and 70 80 is reached after only 1 hour The USB charger needs to have a USB C connector and the recommended charging power is at least 2 5 W 5 V 500 mA The Nordic ID EXA21 desktop charger can also be used to charge up to 4 Nordic ID EXA21 devices simultaneously Charging state is indicated by blinking green LED Please see section 1 8 4 for infor...

Page 7: ...stem provides strong and secure fastening and is suitable for different kind of host devices Please visit Quad Lock web pages for more information about different adapters Fastening of Nordic ID EXA21 with the Quad Lock is easy The first step is to attach a Quad Lock adapter on the back cover black side of Nordic ID EXA21 The second step is to fasten Nordic ID EXA21 with Quad Lock mount wherever n...

Page 8: ...o any host device which can see its advertisement When Nordic ID EXA21 disconnects from host device other host devices are available to connect as long advertisement is seeing from the Nordic ID EXA21 2 Connect with secure pairing via Bluetooth Pairing Nordic ID EXA21 with a specific host device increases security by preventing other hosts to connect to the paired Nordic ID EXA21 When paired appli...

Page 9: ...ng manually from EXA21 Press Scan button down and then Power button down and keep at least 3 second until device beeps three times Then pairing is cleared and device reboots Remember to clear pairing information from the host device too Settings Bluetooth Paired devices iOS devices typically prompt pairing request message box if pairing is enabled in Nordic ID EXA21 as explained in 1 7 2 In case p...

Page 10: ... 6 Location of the buttons POWER BUTTON Quick press of power button turns reader On Off when no host connection The power button is disabled when Nordic ID EXA21 has an active connection with the host device In that case only key notifications will be sent to host Reader can be restored to factory defaults by keeping power button down at least 5 seconds when no active host connection See section 1...

Page 11: ... to trigger UHF RFID scanning instead of using the Scan button ToF mode is disabled by default When enabled the ToF sensor sends an artificial light signal UHF RFID scanning is automatically performed while any item interrupts this signal e g an object or your finger is placed in front of the sensor Once the item disappears from the sensor line of sight UHF RFID scanning stops Enable and play with...

Page 12: ...lue blinking fast Paired no BLE connection Blue stable Host connection via BLE or USB Green blinking Charging Blue and red blinking in between Low battery 15 Red blinking fast Critical battery 5 Green RFID scanning Orange DFU firmware update mode BUZZER The Nordic ID EXA21 includes a buzzer which can be used to give an audible indication to user By default the buzzer beeps in the following situati...

Page 13: ...hen connecting to host via Bluetooth or when connecting via USB Practical usage is to bring tag over the EXA21 ToF Time of Flight sensor for activating reading The Nordic ID EXA21 emits beep sound after successful read and push result EPC of tag into the HID channel as keystrokes Enable RFID HID mode using Nordic ID RFID Demo Settings HID RFID support Enable HID RFID Enable ToF sensor using Nordic...

Page 14: ...ic ID EXA21 could be not detected as a keyboard in the PC but as NUR in Other devices In this case you will need to uninstall the NUR driver Device manager Ports COM LPT After this unplug the cable from EXA21 connect it again and it will appear as a keyboard 1 9 1 3 READING RFID TAGS The reading process is triggered by pressing Scan button or bringing tag over ToF sensor Green led indicates readin...

Page 15: ... ID RFID DEMO FOR ANDROID Nordic ID RFID demo application for Android supports Android 5 0 and newer versions The Nordic ID RFID demo application is available from the Google Play store NORDIC ID RFID DEMO FOR IOS Nordic ID RFID demo application for iOS supports iOS 9 and newer versions The Nordic ID RFID demo application is available from the Apple App store NORDIC ID KEYBOARD AND WEDGE SERVICE N...

Page 16: ...and Windows 10 https github com NordicID The Software Development Kits provide development basics for Nordic ID EXA21 Samples utilizing the Android iOS and Windows 10 specific accessory extension used with Nordic ID EXA21 are available from GitHub as well includes e g RFID HID Samples utilizing NUR API in general are available for Android iOS and Windows 10 includes RFID generic operations such as...

Page 17: ...two sub bands that are 868 ETSI band 865 6 867 6 MHz and 915 FCC band 902 928 MHz Regional organizations as ETSI and FCC have set rules and requirements for operating frequencies output power and other RF parameters for the UHF RFID readers to comply local regional requirements See variants in section 1 2 Nordic ID has created set of regional settings in order to fulfil local regulations Nordic ID...

Page 18: ...partners Full support partners can handle both warranty and non warranty repairs on behalf of Nordic ID in their own regions In addition Nordic ID has a network of smaller repair centres primary support partners who offer the first line of support to their customers locally For any enquiries about Nordic ID repair service please contact E mail service nordicid com Telephone 358 2 727 7791 WARRANTY...

Page 19: ... procedures and stay ahead of the competition We are ready to help you take advantage of our wide range of products and services designed to fit your needs Contact us now and we will help you to tackle your challenges and get your business to the next level Nordic ID Group Salo IoT center Joensuunkatu 7 FI 24100 Salo FINLAND tel 358 2 727 7700 fax 358 2 727 7720 www www nordicid com E mail info no...

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