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Nordic ID EXA51 and Nordic ID EXA51e
User Guide
Version 1.7
NOTE!
Bluetooth Low Energy needs to be supported by host device
NOTE!
When the Nordic ID EXA51 is configured for HID mode: remember that you will
need to reconnect the Nordic ID EXA51 after using non-HID applications (such as Nordic
ID RFID Demo). This will enable the HID mode again. The easiest way to do this is turn
off/on Bluetooth of host device.
NOTE!
XXXXX is a serial number of the Nordic ID EXA51
1.10.
CONNECTIONS
The Nordic ID EXA51 supports only Bluetooth Low Energy Class 2 connection for host devices.
Supported Bluetooth Low Energy versions are 4.0
–
4.2 and supported profiles are GATT and HID.
CONNECTING WITH HOST DEVICE VIA HID MODE
In this mode, the Nordic ID EXA51 functions and communicates in a similar manner as a keyboard.
Therefore, the device will work with any application that supports an active cursor on input fields, for
example web browser applications. When operating in HID mode, the Nordic ID EXA51 needs to be
paired with the host device and configured for the HID mode.
PAIRING NORDIC ID EXA51 WITH A HOST DEVICE
1.
Turn Bluetooth of the host device ON.
NOTE: Android 6.0 or newer needs location to be enabled also
2.
Power on the Nordic ID EXA51 by pressing the power button for 2...3 seconds
3.
Open Bluetooth connection settings of host device and you should see “EXA51 XXXXXX” in the list
4.
Select “EXA51 XXXXXX” from the list in order pair your host device with the Nordic ID EXA51
CONFIGURING HID MODE WITH BARCODE
Read barcode below to configure the Nordic ID EXA51 to desired HID mode. Make sure device is not
connected with Bluetooth while configuring with barcodes.
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HIDMODE0 = All HID modes disabled
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HIDMODE1 = HID barcode enabled
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HIDMODE2 = HID RFID enabled
