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Nordic ID RF650 User’s Manual

Version 1.0

June 1st, 2004

Summary of Contents for RF650

Page 1: ...Nordic ID RF650 User s Manual Version 1 0 June 1st 2004 ...

Page 2: ...ake any commitment to update the information contained herein Updates to this manual may be checked from the Nordic ID Internet pages http www nordicid com Nordic ID products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems The WRAP is a registered trademark of Bluegiga Technologies The Bluetooth trademark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc USA and is licensed to...

Page 3: ...nd Terminal 13 4 4 Communication between the WRAP and the Host Computer 14 4 4 1 Transaction Start 14 4 4 2 The WRAP receives a message from the Hand Terminal 14 4 4 3 The HOST application receives the frame from the WRAP 14 4 4 4 The HOST application handles the frame 15 4 4 5 HOST sends an answer to the Hand Terminal via WRAP 15 4 4 6 The WRAP sends the frame to the Hand Terminal 15 4 4 7 The Ha...

Page 4: ... Basic installation of the RF650 Hand Terminal 30 7 2 Installation of the WRAP 30 8 Appendix 31 8 1 Technical specifications of the RF650 Hand Terminal 32 8 2 Technical specifications of the Desk Top Charger 33 8 3 Minimum system requirements for software installation 34 8 4 Useful links 34 8 5 Trademarks 35 8 6 Programming the RF650 laser scanner module 35 8 7 Default factory settings of the Lase...

Page 5: ...at Nordic ID RF650 wireless data collection systems have been tested according to the standards EN 300 328 2 and EN 301 489 17 The equipment conforms to the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC Salo 1 6 2004 Jorma Lalla Managing Director Nordic ID Oy ...

Page 6: ...ssion from Nordic ID by any means is strictly prohibited excluding cases where the copying is related to end customer or system integrator use In order to enhance the functionality of its products Nordic ID reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products within the scope of any existing applicable standards or regulations Nordic ID assumes no responsibility i...

Page 7: ...650 emit RF energy and may thus cause disturbances to electronic equipment when used inappropriately The radio parts of the RF650 Hand Terminal and the WRAP emit radio frequency energy Although the radio frequency energy levels normally emitted from these products comply with applicable regulations users with pacemakers are warned of possible interference to pacemaker functions Customers of system...

Page 8: ...n The RF650 has been tested according to FCC regulations 2 5 1 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ene...

Page 9: ...dio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the WRAP should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized 2 6 IC related information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must acc...

Page 10: ... from the WRAP when connecting or disconnecting serial cable connections 2 8 Restrictions on use Nordic ID products have been designed to operate on frequency ranges allocated to the use in questions by local and international laws regulations and standards The users of the products are responsible for taking care that all local and international regulations regarding EMI and electrical safety are...

Page 11: ...Top Charger contains instructions on how to start using your Desktop Charger Chapter 7 Installation and use explains the basic installation of the Hand Terminal and WRAP Chapter 8 Appendix Contains useful additional information and contact addresses 3 1 Checking for latest version of this manual You can check the latest version of this manual at our Internet pages at http www nordicid com The vers...

Page 12: ... ID RF650 Hand Terminal s Wireless Remote Access Platform s WRAP The Application Software which runs on the Host Computer Application Software and Host Computer are not delivered by Nordic ID 4 1 1 Versions of RF650 The RF650 is available in three different production versions RF650 with Laser Scanner for bar codes RF650 with RFID for RFID tags RF650 with Laser Scanner and RFID both of the above 4...

Page 13: ...Hand Terminal Nordic ID RF650 is a thin client terminal It is used as a user interface to a Software application in Host Computer The terminal cannot be utilized without an application and a host computer The initial screen of the Hand Terminal displays a prompt user configurable header text and an input field This field can be filled with data from the keyboard or by activating the Laser Scanner ...

Page 14: ...Generating a processing data text to the Hand Terminal s screen 3 Sending of the frame 4 Waiting for an answer from the HOST for a time defined by the user as the limit for the timeout NOTE It is not possible to execute any functions while waiting for the ack from the Host system 4 4 2 The WRAP receives a message from the Hand Terminal Upon receiving a message from the Hand Terminal the WRAP will ...

Page 15: ...answer to the Hand Terminal via WRAP When the HOST application has processed the Hand Terminal s frame it sends an answer to the Hand Terminal of the frame according to the command HOST RF650 protocol It is recommended that the HOST application is programmed to keep in memory the last frame sent for each Hand Terminal so that the host can answer any retransmission requests of Hand Terminals as qui...

Page 16: ...the batteries Before using the RF650 Hand Terminal you must place the rechargeable batteries into the Hand Terminal battery compartment Open the battery case cover in the back of the Hand Terminal and place the batteries in the battery holder Place the batteries according to the polarity indicators in the holder When charging the batteries from fully discharged status the charging process takes ap...

Page 17: ...isplay depending on the function SHIFTLOCK This function will be ON or OFF by pressing the shift key TRANSACTION This sign shows up when the Hand Terminal is communicating with the HOST EXTERNAL READER This sign shows up when the external reader is activated SHIFTLOCK laser button 5 6 Sound Resetting Hand Terminal 2 beeps Transaction failure 5 beeps Bad battery condition 1 beeps with low battery t...

Page 18: ...n The cursor will be moved to the next field and or the content of the field sent to the HOST if allowed by the current field definition Arrow up Scrolls display upward Moves the cursor step by step to the left Displays the previous field of the form Arrow down Scrolls display downward Moves the cursor step by step to the right Displays the next field of the form Shift SHIFTLOCK OFF SHIFTLOCK ON 7...

Page 19: ...he new text 2 By pressing an F key the string of characters is sent to the HOST 5 9 Character map The picture below contains the default character map of the RF650 Hand Terminal Nordic ID is able to add customer specific or language specific characters to the character map or provide tools for character map modification Nordic ID may charge an extra fee for the character map modification or the to...

Page 20: ...following initial display for a short time An initial display will always appear if no fields are defined This will usually occur when the Hand Terminal is activated or its RAM is cleared The initial display includes a heading which may be defined by the user The input field consists of max 18 characters 0 H E A D I N G 1 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 A string of characters in the init...

Page 21: ...ode is set using the Settings menu on the unit 1 Press SHIFT 0 from the keyboard Shift needs to be pressed down as you press 0 2 Select Settings with the arrow keys and press OK 3 Type in the password 0000 9999 or if it has not been set up just press OK 4 Select PIN code and press OK 5 Type in a PIN code between 0000 9999 and press OK After setting up the PIN code a screen that searches for the Ba...

Page 22: ...en successfully performed the Hand Terminal will beep three times quickly in succession after which it will beep separate beeps one each for a found WRAPs e g five WRAPs found five beeps The Hand Terminal is now ready to communicate with the host system The host system may have a function which allows only Hand Terminals with a certain CommID to use the system The system administrator has to see t...

Page 23: ... to the HOST 2 A field can be defined to be filled using the Laser Scanner or RFID reader but not to be sent to the HOST 3 A field can be defined not to be filled using the Laser Scanner or RFID reader NOTE If a field already contains text it will be replaced by the new text 5 16 Writing text in a field An active field is indicated by the cursor An active field can be filled with text using the ke...

Page 24: ... keys The desired item is selected by pressing the OK key You can move backwards in the Menu by pressing OK when the cursor is on the selection NOTE After choosing an item in the Menu it must be confirmed by pressing the OK key A changed setting will be signalled by a beep 5 21 Main user settings The most important settings can be changed using a password 0000 9999 The Initial setting is 0000 5 22...

Page 25: ...25 The RF650 is available in three different versions RF650 with Laser Scanner for bar codes RF650 with RFID reader writer for RFID tags and RF650 with both the Laser Scanner and the RFID reader writer ...

Page 26: ... interrupted max 10 minutes from the start of the process The Hand Terminal charging routine also checks the functioning of the Desk Top Charger and interrupts the charging process if the Desk Top Charger is found to be functioning in an abnormal way NOTE Nordic ID recommends the use of Nordic ID approved supplied rechargeable batteries The use of other brands or normal non rechargeable batteries ...

Page 27: ...See section 6 7 Charging the batteries 6 6 Battery types Type of battery 2 pcs rechargeable NiCd or NiMH type size AA batteries Charging methods Quick charge and trickle Charging current 650 mA Charging time About 1 5 h with 850 mAh capacity battery About 2 5 h with 1400 mAh capacity battery WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to property do not attempt to charge non rechargeabl...

Page 28: ...the Desk Top Charger The Charging Indicator LED will remain ON during quick charging The LED will start to blink when the battery is fully charged The light of the LED will then be reduced to indicate a trickle charge current The RF650 is placed in the Desk Top Charger by holding the Hand Terminal lightly with one hand and placing it gently on top of the Desk Top Charger The bottom part of the Han...

Page 29: ...l for the base of the charger to warm during charging 6 7 1 Audio signals and the Charging Indicator LED Charging indicator Quick charge The LED remains on Trickle charge The LED red blinks Audio signals Three successive beeps Charging not allowed the Hand Terminal does not contain rechargeable batteries Two successive beeps long short The battery is being charged ...

Page 30: ...erminal can be stored when not in use Avoid direct sunlight extreme temperatures and wet or humid surroundings The RF650 is intended for indoor use 7 2 Installation of the WRAP The WRAP should be installed according to the instructions in the product manual for the WRAP Specific instructions for use are usually provided by the System Integrator providing the Host Application solution to the custom...

Page 31: ...Appendix contains useful information contact addresses and other additional information regarding the products mentioned in this User s Manual or products otherwise useful in connection of using the RF650 WRAP or system ...

Page 32: ...237 g without barcode scanner 0 523 lbs Power supply 2 pcs AA size rechargeable batteries NiMH NiCd or normal alkaline batteries Voltage range Min 2 V typical 2 4 V max 3 3 V Display 8 x 20 characters with backlight Keyboard 22 silicone rubber keys Barcode support All common types User input By keyboard barcode scanner or RFID reader writer 13 56 MHz and 125 kHz Drop resistance From a height of 1 ...

Page 33: ...lso be used relay mode and in site survey mode Integrated barcode scanner and or RFID reader writer 8 2 Technical specifications of the Desk Top Charger Rechargeable batteries 2 pcs size AA NiCd or NiMH rechargeable battery Charging methods Quick charge and trickle charge modes Power Supply Input 100 240 VAC 50Hz 60Hz Output 7 5 VDC 1200 mA Charging current 650 mA Charging time About 1 5 h with 85...

Page 34: ...an be found from the documentation of the WRAP The RF650 Hand Terminal and the WRAP contain all the necessary software required to establish maintain and end the radio communication link between the Hand Terminal and the WRAP The connection of the WRAP into the host application depends on the host system hardware and operating system and the host application software The specifications are usually...

Page 35: ...tion of the single beam is 53 standard version and the scan frequency is 39 scans per second When the laser beam strikes a bar code the dark bars absorb most of the light while the light spaces reflect most of it Thus changes in the reflected light can be used to deduce the bar code into electronic format A photo diode is used to sense the reflected laser light and generate a current proportional ...

Page 36: ...mbient light conditions as well as the pitch and angle of the laser beam in reference to the bar code surface Further information available from Nordic ID upon request The laser engine used in the RF650 is programmed during the manufacturing process by defining certain operational parameters with default values These values may be changed by the user by first setting the unit into a special progra...

Page 37: ...m Character UPC E Preamble 0x23 System Character UPC E1 Preamble 0x24 System Character Convert UPC E to A 0x25 Disable Convert UPC E1 to A 0x26 Disable EAN 8 Zero Extend 0x27 Disable Convert EAN 8 to EAN 13 Type 0xE0 Type is EAN 13 UPC EAN Security Level 0x4D 0 UPC EAN Coupon Code 0x55 Disable USS 128 0x08 Enable UCC EAN 128 0x0E Enable ISBT 128 0x54 Enable Code 39 0x00 Enable Trioptic Code 39 0x0...

Page 38: ...Editing 0x36 Disable NOTIS Editing 0x37 Disable MSI Plessey 0x0B Disable Set Length s for MSI Plessey 0x1E 0x1F 6 55 MSI Plessey Check Digits 0x32 One Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit 0x2E Disable MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm 0x33 Mod 10 Mod 10 Transmit Code ID Character 0x2D None Table 5 Default factory settings Scanning this bar code returns all Laser engine parameters to factory default va...

Page 39: ...m memory Space for the status message is one line and 20 characters Characters sets of these languages are Latin 1 If needed a different character set like Russian Cyrillic or Hebrew may be used but this implies that the firmware of the Hand Terminal is changed 8 9 Out of Range When connection drops Out of range status appears 8 10 Searching RF650 searches for WRAPs base stations 8 11 Connecting R...

Page 40: ...Application has processed data and the Hand Terminal is waiting for an answer 8 14 No answer from Host If the Host Application doesn t answer the No answer from host message appears and error beeps are also generated 8 15 Battery low Warning is generated when a low battery status is detected ...

Page 41: ...ol laser engine in RF650 which support the most common barcodes and the reading distance is about 10 80 cm 8 17 Service and Support contacts If the Hand Terminal is not functioning properly please contact primarily the reseller supplier of the products Before contacting Nordic ID Service or Nordic ID Technical Support please note the serial number s of the Hand Terminal s and or WRAP s which seem ...

Page 42: ...the software version If your problem requires servicing of the unit s you will receive a Return Authorisation Code which must be included along with the return address invoicing information address and a description of the problem in the packing of the unit s to be serviced A form for filling in the required information can be downloaded printed from Nordic ID Support Internet page at the address ...

Page 43: ..._____________________________________________________ System Integrator ______________________________________________________ Serial number ______________________________________________________ Software version ______________________________________________________ Fault description of the device in detail if possible ____________________________________________________________________ _________...

Page 44: ... repair in such cases as the Customer cannot remedy the problem of error in the unit Each party will bear the cost of freight to the intended destination of the item to be repaired Repair service done by manufacturer after the warranty period will be charged according to the valid service price list You may continue on additional sheets if necessary but please mark all related pages with the same ...

Page 45: ...or Ch Rd Hchstr 26 Dallas 32051 Herford GA 30157 USA GERMANY Telephone 1 770 445 0095 Telephone 49 5221 101 4600 Fax 1 770 445 5185 Fax 49 5221 101 4601 Internet www nordicid com Internet www nordicid de Email us_sales nordicid com Email info nordicid de Nordic ID United Kingdom Nordic ID France Nordic ID Ltd Nordic ID Clifford Mill Clifford Chambers 30 rue Godot de Mauroy Stratford upon Avon Warw...

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