IP2L Snap-On LF/UHF RFID Reader User Guide
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1. Center scan button O Scanner RFID Basic Reader Interface O Camera Left side upper button KCD 3 In RFID handle trigger or Center scan button select RFID 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved Configure the RFID Reader Wedge Settings Configure the RFID Reader Wedge settings so the computer can display the tag data in a specific way when the tag is read 1 Start Intermec Settings 22 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L 2 Tap Virtual Wedge gt RFID Reader Wedge RFID Reader Wedge Read Command User Defined Read Command Date YYYY MM DD Time HH_MM_SS Tag Separator READ REPORT EVENT zl SP space H User Defined Tag Separator Kec 3 Configure the RFID Reader Wedge Settings 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved RFID Reader Wedge Settings When you use the RFID Reader Wedge you can configure these settings RFID Reader Wedge Settings Setting Read Command Date YYYY MM DD Time HH_MM_SS Tag Separator End of Message IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Description Controls how tag information is collected and reported when a tag is read Displays the date in YYYY MM DD format when a tag is read Displays the time in HH_MM_SS format when a tag is read Sets the character used for separating fields in tag data Select space tab2. LF tags at 134 2 kHz half duplex e UHF tags at 902 to 928 MHz Read and write range e Up to 45 1 cm 18 in for UHF tags typical maximum e Up to 2 2 cm 1 in for LF tags RF output power 6 to 25 dBm Antenna orientation Forward facing linear directional radiating from the back plane of the reader Maximum output power and operating frequency varies from country to country based on regulations Read and write range varies based on tag performance reader antenna gain reader output power and environmental conditions IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 37 Appendix A Specifications 38 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Intermec Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com 2013 Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide P N 934 084 001
3. About the IP2L Features About the IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader The IP2L RFID reader snaps on to the bottom of your CN70 CN70e mobile computer and provides a high performance mobile RFID solution that provides dual LF and UHF capability without compromising the features of the computer The IP2L is available with the following features e UHF RFID protocol support for EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2 902 928 MHz tags e LF RFID protocol support for TI TIRIS 134 2 kHz tags e Adds RFID functionality to the CN70 CN70e without compromising any features such as wireless networking options e Pass through connection enables you to charge the CN70 CN70e without removing the IP2L e No additional battery required to use the IP2L e Includes long support screws to permanently attach the IP2L to the CN70 CN70e 2 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features The IP2L Connected to the CN70 Download the IP2L Software Files Before you can read and write to RFID tags using the IP2L make sure these items are installed on the computer e Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 5 ver 1 50 19 0013 or later e The RFID Cx70 Update and IP2L Support ver 1 xxx zip file the Intermec RFID Demo application not necessary if you have a custom application to read and write to RFID tags 1 Visit the Intermec website at www intermec com 2 Click the Products tab and select Support gt Downloads The Downloads page appea
4. To understand the warranty for your Intermec product visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com and click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Warranty Disclaimer of warranties The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only The code does not necessarily represent complete tested programs The code is provided as is with all faults All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Web Support Visit the Intermec website at www intermec com to download our current manuals in PDF Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at www intermec com and click Support gt Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide v Before You Begin Send Feedback Your feedback is crucial to the continual improvement of our documentation To provide feedback about this manual please contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly at TechnicalCommunications intermec com Telephone Support In the U S A and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click About Us gt Contact Us Who Should Read This Manual This IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide
5. CRLF or user defined Sets the character used for the end of message in tag data Select space tab CRLF or user defined 23 Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L RFID Reader Wedge Settings continued Setting Description RFID Reader Grid Edits the RFID data after a tag is read The RFID Reader Grid allows you to e split the label into fields and extracting fields for processing e rearrange or delete fields e add text to the data e strip extraneous data For more information about the RFID Reader Grid or how to create a grid go to www intermec com gt Products gt Applications and Software gt Development Tools gt Developer Resource Kits Enable or Disable the RFID Service When enabled the RFID Service allows an application to communicate with the reader You can disable the service if your computer requires more processes or if you are not using RFID 1 Start Intermec Settings 2 Tap RFID gt Enable RFID Service Intermec Settings a KE 1 26 Enable RFID Service Enable RFID Service 3 Select Enable RFID Service to enable the service or clear it to disable the service 24 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved Configure the BRI Server Settings Configure the BRI Server to handle communications between your application and the RFID module 1 Start I
6. Download the Intermec RFID Demo Appltcagon 0 0 cee cece eee eee ee 20 About the Basic Reader Interface Mode 21 Enable the Basic Reader Interface Mode 21 About the RFID Reader Wedge 0 hara EES E cece ence ek 21 Enable the RFID Reader Wedge 22 Configure the RFID Reader Wedge Senge 22 RFID Reader Wedge Settings 00 eee eee EEEE ee 23 Enable or Disable the RFID Service 24 Configure the BRI Server Senge 25 BRI Server Settings is csi eee enh AE ET Sd wie Rk ok aed Wied 8 25 Configure the RFID Module Senge 26 RFID Module Settings 2000000000000 27 d Troubleshoot the RFID Reader 31 Gall Product Suppor 53 VR eas Bo O V ee ee oo 32 Troubleshoot the IP21 353558558 SE Ee a ke Ae deed 33 A Specifications ne Gusta oz Gell ee OR dn Bb ny 35 El EE 36 Environmental Specifications sss essart RAR Wee ee tee MVEA WAR ETS DERE es AEN OS 36 REID Ree 37 iv IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Information This section explains how to identify and understand notes that are in this document special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain circumstances Global Services and Support Warranty Information
7. USB cable 3 On your desktop PC find the installation cab file and copy it to a folder on your mobile computer 4 On your mobile computer tap the cab file to install the software file you downloaded Install Software with SmartSystems SmartSystems is software application that allows you to easily deploy and manage multiple Intermec devices Use SmartSystems to install the IP2L software onto multiple computers For more information go to www intermec com SmartSystems 1 Download and install IP2L software onto your desktop PC 2 Follow the installation wizard to load the software on the SmartSystems console 3 From the console drag the software to each computer in your network or to a group of computers in a folder IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 5 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Connect the IP2L Connect the IP2L to the computer as a semi permanent or permanent attachment before you start reading and writing to RFID tags 1 Connect the IP2L to the bottom of your mobile computer The IP2L snaps into place 2 Optional Permanently attach the IP2L to the computer a Make sure the computer is in Hibernate mode or turned off b Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws from the IP2L 6 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features c Secure the IP2L with the long support screws provided in the box The longer screws prevent the latching arms
8. accessed from the Application Connection screen within Intermec Settings The BRI Server controls the reader by issuing various BRI commands About the RFID Resource Kit The Intermec Developer Library RFID Resource Kits includes Java and NET tools you can use to develop applications that control the IP2L and data management The resource kit is available as part of the Intermec Developer Library IDL To learn more about the RFID Resource Kit go to www intermec com gt Products gt Applications and Software gt Development Tools gt Developer Resource Kits How to Create Applications for the IP2L You must create an application for the reader before it can read and write tags Intermec recommends this general outline for developing your RFID application e Write your application on a development workstation your desktop PC e Install and test the application on your mobile computer Download the Intermec RFID Demo Application If you do not have an application but want to verify that your IP2L can read and write RFID tags download the Intermec RFID Demo application from the Intermec website 1 Go to www intermec com gt Products gt RFID gt Reader Software Demo Kits gt Handheld Reader Software Demo Kit 2 Download and install the RFID Mobile Demo Kit onto your mobile computer For more information on how to install applications see the mobile computer user manual 20 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guid
9. from moving and releasing the IP2L Enable the IP2L Enable the IP2L by scanning a bar code or through Intermec Settings Enable the IP2L By Scanning a Bar Code If your mobile computer has an imager installed you can easily enable the IP2L by scanning a bar code 1 Connect the IP2L to the mobile computer 2 Scan this bar code 1 1 i U u F H i j The IP2L and the LF TIRIS tag type is enabled IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 7 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Enable the IP2L Through Intermec Settings Enable the IP2L through Intermec Settings to start reading and writing to RFID tags 1 Tap the Start icon gt Settings gt System gt Intermec Settings Intermec Settings Main Menu Data Collection A gt d Communications gt Device Settings gt Printers gt Printer gt Core Messaging Service 2 Tap RFID gt Enable RFID Service and select Enable RFID Service Intermec Settings Enable RFID Service wl Enable RFID Service CK NGS 3 Tap OK to save your changes 8 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features 4 Tap Reader Model Intermec Settings Er e T 9 46 Reader Model Reader Model IP30 IP30 USB 70 Series RFID IM11 O1v7 IP2L Snap on LF UHF Cx Es 5 Select IP2L Snap on LF UHF 6 Tap OK to save your changes How to Read and Write to RFI
10. provides you with information about the features of the IP2L and how to install configure operate maintain and troubleshoot it Before you work with the IP2L you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms such as IP address Related Documents vi Here are some related Intermec documents you may find useful Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual e Basic Reader Interface Programmer Reference Manual The Intermec web site at www intermec com contains our documents as pdf files that you can download for free To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com 2 Click the Products tab 3 Using the Products menu navigate to your product page For example to find the IP2L computer product page click RFID gt Handheld Readers gt IP2L 4 Click the Manuals tab IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Before You Begin If your product does not have its own product page click Support gt Manuals Use the Product Category the Product Family and Product to find your documentation Patent Information For patent information please refer to www honeywellaidc com patents IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide vii viii IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 1 About the IP2L Features This chapter introduces the IP2L for the CN70 and CN70e Use this chapter to learn about the basic features and functions of the IP2L RFID reader Chapter 1
11. D Default is enabled This setting is equivalent to the IDREPORT BRI attribute 27 Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L RFID Module Settings Descriptions continued Setting No Tag Report Report Timeout Timeout Mode ID Tries Antenna Tries Read Tries 28 Description Enables or disables a NOTAG message which is sent when no tags are found during execution ofa Read Write or Lock command Default is disabled This setting is equivalent to the NOTAGRPT BRI attribute Sets the timeout in ms for delays in tag reporting when the RFID reader is in continuous read mode Valid range is 0 to 65534 Default is 0 This setting is equivalent to the RPTTIMEOUT BRI attribute Establishes whether to use the Timeout or Tries attributes Default is off This setting is equivalent to the TMEOUTMODE BRI attribute Sets the maximum number of times the reader executes the identify algorithm before a response is returned to a Read or Write command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 1 In practice this is the number of times a tag ID attempt is made for the antenna This setting is equivalent to the IDTRIES BRI attribute Sets the number of times the antenna is used for a Read and Write command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 1 This setting is equivalent to the ANTTRIES BRI attribute Sets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is
12. D Tags Read and write to RFID tags by pressing the Scan button or scan handle trigger 1 Start an RFID application 2 Press the and hold Scan button or scan handle trigger The Notification LED turns on and the computer scans for RFID tags in the area closer or farther from the tag Environmental factors can reduce Note If you are having trouble reading the tag move slightly the read range or create dead spots When the computer successfully or writes to an RFID tag you hear a high beep and the Good Read LED turns on briefly 3 Release the Scan button to stop reading and writing to tags IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features How to Hold the IP2L The reader can read UHF tags up 45 1 cm 18 in away and LF tags at 2 2 cm 1 in away The read range for UHF tags depends on the way you hold the computer when you attempt to read or write to a tag Use this section to learn how to optimally hold the IP2 when you read or write to tags Note When reading and writing to tags make sure you hold the computer instead of the IP2L for optimal performance Up to 45 7 cm 18 in Read Range When Held in this Position 10 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features UHF tag Up to 30 cm 12 in Read Range When Held in this Position UHF tag Up to 22 8 cm 9 in Read Range When Held In this Position IP2L Snap On LF UHF
13. N70 Battery If you permanently attach the reader to your CN70 using the long support screws you need to remove the long screws and the reader to remove or replace the CN70 battery 1 Make sure the computer is in Hibernate mode or turned off 2 Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver back the two long support screws out by 8 mm 0 25 in 3 Remove or replace the battery About the Status LEDs When the reader is connected and enabled the status LEDs turn on turn off or blink to indicate RFID activity on your computer Location of the Status LEDs 16 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Status LED Descriptions Callout LED 1 Notification 2 Good Read 3 Battery Status IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Color Amber Blinking green Blinking red Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Description The computer is searching for an RFID tag The computer successfully read or wrote to a tag The computer unsuccessfully writes to a tag 17 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features 18 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L This chapter explains how you can use RFID applications and configure the IP2L Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L About RFID Applications and the IP2L The reader communicates with the computer through the Basic Reader Interface BRI Server which can be
14. RFID Reader User Guide 11 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features 4 2 2cm 1in LF tag 2 2 cm 1in Read Range When Held in this Position 12 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Remove the IP2L When you are done using RFID remove the IP2L from the computer e Press the two side release buttons and pull the away from the computer to remove the IP2L If you permanently attached the IP2L a Remove the long screws from the computer IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 13 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features b Attach the two short screws to the IP2L c Press the two side release buttons and pull the away from the computer to remove the IP2L How to Charge the Computer Battery The reader is powered by the computer battery and can easily be charged when the reader is connected to computer Use one of the following charging accessories to charge the computer battery when the reader is connected 14 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features CN70 CN70e Charging Accessories Charging Accessory DX1 DX2 or DX4 dock Up to 6 hours CN70 and CN70e Vehicle Power Adapter Up to 6 hours Snap On Adapters Charging Time Up to 6 hours Charging the Computer Battery IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 15 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Remove or Replace the C
15. ardware matches the original configuration repairing or replacing the computer RFID Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The IP2L is unable to read RFID tags or Make sure the IP2L is connected and enabled For seems to read tags slowly or help see Connect the IP2L on page 6 inconsistently e Make sure the tag is oriented in the same way as the IP2L antenna A tag is oriented correctly if the antenna element is horizontal relative to the horizontal edges of the computer e Move slightly closer or farther from the tag Environmental factors can reduce the read range or create dead spots e Make sure there are no metal objects or other objects on or near the antenna Large rings or hand jewelry can affect the performance of the IP2L e Make sure the computer is working properly The IP2L will not work well if there are too many applications running e Make sure the computer battery is not low it may affect the performance of the IP2L The IP2L does not respond to my RFID Make sure your application is communicating with application the IP2L the BRI server on your computer or both e You may need to change BRI Server settings to communicate with your application For help see Configure the BRI Server Settings on page 25 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 33 Chapter 3 Troubleshoot the RFID Reader 34 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide A Specifications This appendix contains sp
16. e Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L About the Basic Reader Interface Mode The Basic Reader Interface BRI mode allows applications written using the Intermec RFID Resource Kits to control the configuration and behavior of the Scan button or scan handle trigger on the computer Enable the Basic Reader Interface Mode Enable the BRI mode by remapping the Scan button or the scan handle trigger 1 Start Intermec Settings 2 Tap Device Settings gt Keypad gt Button Remapping e k Gi 1 47 Button Remapping RFID handle trigger RFID Basic Reader Interface Center scan button O Scanner RFID Basic Reader Interface Camera Left side upper button Se Kc 3 In RFID handle trigger or Center scan button select Basic Reader Interface 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved About the RFID Reader Wedge The RFID Reader Wedge reads the data on a tag and displays it ina text field on the computer when you press the Scan button or scan handle trigger on the computer IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 21 Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L Enable the RFID Reader Wedge Enable the RFID Reader Wedge by remapping the Scan button or the scan handle trigger 1 Start Intermec Settings 2 Tap Device Settings gt Keypad gt Button Remapping Button Remapping RFID handle trigger RFID Basic Reader Interface
17. e Me Ee dow Eege eg gets v Global Services and Support v Warranty Informations EE v Web Supports ege Eder EE v Send Feed LEE vi Telephone Support NENNEN EEN EEN NENNEN ENEE ENEE ee vi Who Should Read This Manual vi Related D Oct ents See acs EA tee awl elds die Caw AE d dE 8 8 vi Patent Information are hein hehehe dz eba ob Batibo abit ebe vil 1 About the IP2L Features 1 About the IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader 2 Download the IP2L Software Dies 3 Install the HE Etape 3 4 Zeg boa AE od BR o oa vid E 4 Install Software With ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center 5 Install Software with SmartSystems 0 cece eee eee eee es 5 Connect the EENEG 6 Enable the WEE 353 Aere Seed rg Set d ted can ciate hanes EE ene 7 Enable the IP2L By Scanning a Bar Code 7 Enable the IP2L Through Intermec Settings 00 c cece eee eee 8 How to Read and Write to RFID Tags iaoa enee EANA EEF cence neces 9 How to Hold theIP2D teg e EE EA E Wk oh ea cro Pach bebe ee hoes 10 Remove the 1 SA ege Sud dein Sunda abc ee eee a a Set oh cies 13 How to Charge the Computer Batter 14 Remove or Replace the CN70 Barten 16 About the Status Lis 16 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide iii Contents 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L 19 About RFID Applications and the ID3I een ees 20 About the RFID Resource Kr 20 How to Create Applications for the ID3IL eens 20
18. ecifications for the IP2L RFID reader Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications This section lists the supported computers physical specifications and electrical rating for the IP2L Supported computers Length Width Depth Weight Attachment Charging and docking Electrical rating Intermec CN70 CN70e CN70NI and CN70eNI all options 6 38 cm 2 51 in 7 95 cm 3 13 in 3 40 cm 1 34 in 112 6 gm 4 oz Snaps on to the computer with latching arms Maintains docking capability with the FlexDock for charging and Ethernet capabilities 437V2A 48V15A For NI environments you must use both the NI rated version of the IP2L and the CN70NI or CN70eNI Environmental Specifications This section lists the environmental specifications for the IP2L Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity non condensing Enclosure Drop test 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F 10 to 95 IP54 compliant MIL Std 810F Withstands 1 3 m 4 ft drops 26 times to concrete Non Incendive NI option Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D 36 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Appendix A Specifications RFID Specifications This section lists the RFID specifications for the IP2L Supported LF tag types Texas Instruments TIRIS read only Supported UHF tag types Class 1 Gen 2 EPC ISO 18000 6C read and write Frequency range
19. flatermec Ha Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader 1000AA09 1000AA09 NI Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2013 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech Beverage Routebook CrossBar dcBrowser Duratherm EasyADC EasyCoder EasySet Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license Intellitag Intellitag Gen2 JANUS LabelShop MobileLAN Picolink Ready to Work RoutePower Sabre ScanPlus ShopScan Smart Mobile Computing SmartSystems TE 2000 Trakker Antares and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation There are U S and foreign patents as well as U S and foreign patents pending ii IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Contents Contents Before Vou Begin tet dain boy fatale vitaliel Ota EA balk NEE v Safety Information A 584 das EE ots salads A Se
20. leshoot the RFID Reader This chapter explains how to troubleshoot the IP2L RFID reader Chapter 3 Troubleshoot the RFID Reader Call Product Support If you are having trouble using the IP2L or computer you can e use the troubleshooting tables in this manual to find your problem and possible solutions e visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at intermec custhelp com If you still need help you can call Intermec Product Support at 1 800 755 5505 Before you Call Product Support have this information ready e Configuration number CN and serial number SN e Operating system version e Power management settings e Wireless security settings e SmartSystems Platform Bundle SSPB version e Intermec Terminal Emulation ITE version and protocol available from the ITE main screen Or programming language of your custom applications and tools used to create it Most information is available in Intermec Settings on the computer For more information see the 70 Series Mobile Computer User Manual 32 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshoot the RFID Reader Troubleshoot the IP2L The following table may help you fix some common problems you may experience while using the IP2L Note If you send the IP2L or computer in for service it is your O responsibility to save the computer data and its configuration Intermec is only responsible for ensuring that the h
21. ntermec Settings 2 Tap RFID gt Application Connection Intermec Settings B Biet Application Connection v Allow External BRI Connections BRI TCP Port 2189 L Enable Logging 3 Configure the BRI Server settings 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved BRI Server Settings You can configure these BRI Server settings to handle communications between your application and the RFID module BRI Server Settings Setting Description Allow BRI External BRI Allows an external application to establish a Connections BRI connection to the RFID Data Collection Engine instead of the RFID reader wedge IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 25 Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L BRI Server Settings continued Setting Description BRI TCP Port Allows the Data Collection Engine BRI port to collect data from the RFID reader Set the TCP port to something else if the default is already being used Enable Logging Logs all RFID activities when you are troubleshooting the RFID reader Configure the RFID Module Settings Configure the RFID Module settings to control how the reader operates and reads tags 1 Go to Intermec Settings 2 Tap RFID gt Reader 1 gt RFID Module Intermec Settings ae 9 21 RFID Module Tag Type A Dense Reader Mode On LBT Channel 5 LBT Scan Enable On Field Separator Space ID Report On Q pC KCHK Ks 3 C
22. onfigure the RFID Module settings 4 Tap OK Your settings are saved 26 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L RFID Module Settings You can configure these RFID Module settings to to control how the reader operates and reads tags RFID Module Settings Descriptions Setting Tag Type Dense Reader Mode LBT Scan Enable Field Separator ID Report IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Description Select the tag types you want the RFID reader to read This setting is equivalent to the TAGTYPE BRI attribute Allows the reader to hop between channels within a certain frequency spectrum to prevent other readers in the area form interfering with one another Default is enabled This setting is equivalent to the DENSEREADERMODE or DRM BRI attribute When LBT scanning is enabled the algorithm scans the available ETSI 302 208 channels for a free transmit channel This setting is equivalent to the LBTSCANENABLE BRI attribute Sets the character used for separating fields in tag data Choose from space comma colon semicolon tab caret 4 or tilde Default is space This setting is equivalent to the FIELDSEP BRI attribute Enables or disables tag ID reporting after a Read Write or Lock command is executed For ISO tags the tag identifier corresponds to TAGID For EPC tags the identifier corresponds to EPCI
23. returned to a Read command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 3 In practice this is the number of times an identified tag is read until the Read is successful This setting is equivalent to the RDTRIES BRI attribute IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L RFID Module Settings Descriptions continued Setting Write Tries Initialization Tries Lock Tries Select Tries Unselect Tries Initial Q IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Description Sets the maximum number of times the read algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Write command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 5 In practice this is the number of times an identified tag is read until the Write is successful This setting is equivalent to the WRTIES BRI attribute Sets the maximum number of times the reader attempts to initialize a tag Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 1 This setting is equivalent to the INITTRIES BRI attribute Sets the maximum number of times the lock algorithm is executed before a response is returned to a Lock command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the LOCKTRIES BRI attribute Not supported by EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags Sets the number of times a group select is attempted A group select is the command that starts the identity process Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 1 Thi
24. rs 3 Using the Products menu navigate to your computer product page For example to find the CN70 computer product page click Computers gt Handheld Computers gt CN70 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 3 Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features 4 Click the Downloads tab 5 Find and download the software files you need 6 Double click the software files and follow the instructions to install the software on your desktop PC Install the IP2L Software Install software files by copying them to your mobile computer user one of these software applications e Microsoft ActiveSync Windows XP or earlier e Windows Mobile Device Center Windows Vista or later SmartSystems M ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center are available from the Microsoft website at www microsoft com and SmartSystems is available from the Intermec website at www intermec com 4 IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide Chapter 1 About the IP2L Features Install Software With ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center To install the IP2L software files with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center you need e adesktop PC with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center installed e acommunications dock e a USB cable connecting your desktop PC to the communications dock 1 Download and install the software files you need on your Desktop PC 2 Connect the mobile computer to your desktop Pc using the communications dock and
25. s setting is equivalent to the SELTRIES BRI attribute Not supported by EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags Sets the number of times a group unselect is attempted Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 1 This setting is equivalent to the UNSELTRIES BRI attribute EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags only Sets the initial Q parameter value used by the Query command Valid range is 1 to 254 Default is 4 If you know there is only one tag in the field set this attribute to 0 for best performance This setting is equivalent to the INITIALQ BRI attribute 29 Chapter 2 Create RFID Applications and Configure the IP2L 30 RFID Module Settings Descriptions continued Setting Field Strength dB Session Enable Antenna Port 1 Description Sets the RF power level in dBm Valid range is 15 to 30 Default is 25 Use this setting to attenuate the antenna field strength In some situations full output power can cause unnecessary interference For example if the tag is close to the antenna full output power might overload the tag and cause unreliable behavior This setting is equivalent to the FIELDSTRENGTH BRI attribute Sets the command session parameter to a corresponding EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 air protocol command Valid range is 0 to 3 Default is 3 This setting is equivalent to the SESSION BRI attribute Enable the reader antenna port Default is enabled IP2L Snap On LF UHF RFID Reader User Guide 3 Troub
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