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RFID ICODE Handheld Interface User Manual

1. Tap the arrow next to the drop down menu labeled Mode and select ASCII from the list Double tap the UID field and type in 0 using the keypad This allows the RFID application to write to any ICODE compatible tag If there is a non zero UID in the field the application will only write to that specific tag If the checkbox labeled Continuous is unchecked the RFID application is in Single Read Write mode and will only read write the first tag If the checkbox is checked tap the box with the stylus to clear it If the speaker symbol in the center of the bottom bar is blue the sound is on If it is grey tap it with the stylus to turn the sound on Tap on cell 0 using the stylus Use the keypad to enter Rockwell in cells 0 7 Place an ICODE compatible tag in range of the RFID module typically 0 25 3 in 6 35 76 2 mm away depending on tag size Tap the Write button with the stylus A pop up window will appear asking you to choose between Write from Screen and Write from File Figure 11 Application Screen Shot 3 reer ty NEN RGR EEE mitt to Contindous UID AE ve Aso f pr O oie poon Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 2 10 Tap the radio button next to Screen Figure 12 Application Screen Shot 4 11 Tap OK The handheld will beep and Rockwell will be written to the tag incelleO lt 12 To check t
2. 1 Di 3 Click the arrows on the calendar to select the previous next month Double click the month or year to select it from a list Click a day to select it To adjust the clock automatically for daylight savings check the corresponding box Click Apply to have your setting take effect Click OK to close the Date Time Properties dialog box and return to the Control Panel Click OK to exit the Control Panel From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools gt SaveReg To change the Taskbar and Start Menu settings Select Start gt Settings gt Taskbar amp Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box opens Select the General tab Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Check Always on Top to ensure that the taskbar is always visible even when a program appears in a full window maximized Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 41 Chapter 5 42 Check Auto hide to display the taskbar just when you point to the taskbar area 5 Check Show Clock to display the time of day in the taskbar Select the Advanced tab Taskbar and Start Menu Properties General Advanced J ees T Expand Control Panel Click the Clear button to remove the contents of the documents menu Check the Expand Control Panel box to display the contents of the Control Panel as items on the Settings Control Panel menu Click OK to save the settings
3. Chapter Software Screen Elements Start ne Continuous UID E 4EA6 ype 15 oy E Ep a NEAN OOMaA amp 1 Device Menu Use the device menu to change settings minimize or exit the program 2 Data Menu Use the data menu to access additional functions such as Erase Clear Tag History Tag Properties and ASCII characters 3 Help Menu Access error codes version information and technical support 4 Column Headers Column headers correspond to the byte numbers of the cells in the top row 0 7 5 Row Headers Row headers correspond to the byte number of the cell in the first column 6 Scroll Bar Use to scroll up and down to view tag data displayed on the screen 7 Data The screen displays the data from the last read write operation For decimal hex and ASCII mode eight bytes are shown in each row and four rows can be displayed on the screen at a time If data is displayed in Binary mode each row will show 1 byte of data Individual cells can be edited by selecting the cell and typing new data using the keypad Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 73 Chapter 7 74 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Read Button Push to read tag data Write Button Push to write to tag s 10 Continuous Read Write Check Box Select for continuous read or continuous write Deselect
4. Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge that can cause AN internal damage and affect normal operation Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment e Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static e Wear an approved grounding wrist strap e Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards e Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment e Use a static safe workstation if available e Store the equipment in appropriate static safe packaging when not IN use About this Manual This manual describes the standard features and operation of the RFID ICODE handheld interface Unless otherwise stated the operational characteristics described herein correspond to factory default configurations and settings as shipped from Allen Bradley Wherever used herein the terms RFID ICODE handheld interface or handheld applies to all models except as noted Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 3 Preface About RFID About the RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Additional Resources RFID Radio Frequency IDentification is a wireless communication technology that uses the RF portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to transmit and receive information from EPC Electronic Product Code tags The tags can come in many shapes and sizes such as disks cards or paper labels s
5. handheld interface my settings are gone e You must save the registry after making any system or configuration changes See Manually Saving the Persistent Registry on page 36 I transferred files to the RFID ICODE handheld interface from my host computer but when I turn on the RFID ICODE handheld interface my transferred files are missing e To store transferred files permanently you must file copy the files into internal flash memory or a compact flash card Occasionally transferred files can be hidden from view double click My Computer select Options from the View menu and clear all boxes I cannot connect to the development system using ActiveSync e Did you install ActiveSync using the Administrator account e Check the cable connections e Check the serial communications configuration e Make sure the correct COM port is available e In ActiveSync check the Connection Settings for the connection type you are using USB Serial or Ethernet The screen is too light or too dark e Adjust the brightness via the brightness control in the Control Panel The stylus is not responding properly e The screen is not calibrated correctly to interpret the screen taps You need to recalibrate the screen Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 95 Chapter 8 Error Codes 96 The RFID ICODE handheld interface acts slowly e The unit may be short of program memory or storage memory e
6. A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 E004010019DC4EA6 SLI 128 8 4 Rock Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 EOO401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Multiple Lines Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only The program will search the file for the Tag UID that matches with the tag that is currently being scanned The corresponding data will be written to the tag If the file does not contain a Tag UID that matches with the tag currently being scanned the data corresponding with the top line will be written to the tag Example A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 0 SLI 128 8 4 Rock D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Multiple Lines No Specified Tag UIDs The top line will be written to the tag Example A 2 6 2011 13455939 0 SLI 128 3 4 Rock D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 0 SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2 6 2011 137 557533 0 5LIT 126 6 4 61 75 74 Or B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 0 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 IMPORTANT Ifthe tag is read in binary mode each set of 8 bits will be reversed in the text file compared with the data displayed in the RFID application Thi
7. HotKey 1 C Auto run in the task bar View following capture Store screen captures in folder By default the Screen Capture program is set to take a picture by pressing HotKey after a five second delay Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 2 To change the wait time before the Screen Capture program takes a picture press the up or down scroll bars under Capture Delay sec The default value is five seconds 3 To change the Keyboard Hot Key assignment you must access the Hot Key applet in the Control Panel The default value is HotKey1 4 To have the Screen Capture program take a picture when you click its icon in the System Tray check Auto run in the task bar Note To deselect this option after making it active press and hold the icon until the Screen Capture program appears 5 To view the picture immediately following the screen capture check View following capture 6 To change the default folder My Documents where the pictures are stored select the button under Store screen capture in folder Capture Folder er EE a 2 ok x AJ My Documents ED Shortcut to Office Templates Name imam Type EMP Files 7 Select a new location and click OK 8 By default the Screen Capture program automatically assigns a number to each screen capture The numbering scheme starts at JET00000 and increments by one after each capture To set this number
8. Hide Details amp Information Type Status Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 43 Chapter 6 3 On the ActiveSync menu bar select Connection Settings from the File menu The Connection Settings dialog box opens Connection Settings xi gt w for device to connect on Show status icon in taskbar I7 Allow USB connections fv Allow connections to one of the following som This computer is connected to automatic V Open ActiveSync when my device connects FP Allow wireless connection on device when connected to the desktop __ reo x owm 4 Ifusing the serial interface cable check the Allow connections to one of the following box and assign the number of the available COM port typically COM1 If using the USB cable check the Allow USB connections box 5 Click OK to exit 6 On the ActiveSync menu bar select Get Connected from the File menu ActiveSync will then start the Get Connected wizard Get Connected To connect your device to this PC 1 Connect the cable to the PC 2 Turn on the device 3 Connect the device to the cable ActiveSync should automatically detect your device f your device is not automatically detected click Next f you are using infrared IR or Bluetooth click Help 44 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 7 Click Next ActiveSync will start att
9. September 2011 Powering up the RFID Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide will give basic instructions on how to use your new RFID ICODE handheld interface 1 Charge the unit for a minimum of three hours prior to first use ICODE Handheld Interface a If you are using the wall charger and serial cable 57 RF HH 56IN 57RF HH 56US2 i Plug the power jack of the battery charger power supply into the corresponding cable connector as shown below Figure 1 Power Jack Power Supply Battery Charger o VE To Unit EV 5 ii Remove the rubber cover from the RS 232 connector on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface Plug the interface cable into the connector iii Plug the battery charger power supply into a power outlet The Charge LED should turn on indicating that the batteries are charging Figure 2 Power Outlet b If you are using the charging cradle 57RF HH 56US1 i Plug the two pin connector of the power supply into the back of the charging cradle as shown below if TT NN Figure 3 Charging Cradle Power Supply Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 1 Chapter 2 ii Plug one end of the detachable AC cord into the power supply and the other end into a power outlet as shown below Figure 4 Power Supply Cord iii Remove the rubber cover from the RS 232 connector on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface iv Place the RFI
10. 2011 37 Chapter 4 Notes 38 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 5 Configuration Co ntrol Panel The table below lists the available control panel functions on the RFID ICODE handheld interface Icon Function Description Aux CF Card This function enables you to enable disable power to CF cards installed in the internal CF Card slot which is not user accessible Aux Switch For units with a second COM that supplies 5V DC output use this function to set the default power state on or off and test the connected devices Backlight Use this function to adjust the backlight setting for the following conditions Line Active Line Active Inactive Battery Active and Battery Inactive Battery Select select one of the following options to calibrate the power status icons for proper use NIMH AC Line or Alkaline Beep Select Use this function to change the frequency volume and duration properties of the beep Certificates Use this function to import view or remove certificates which protect your personal information on the Internet and protect your computer from unsafe software CPU Speed Use this function to determine the current CPU and cold boot up speed Allowable selections are 312 MHz and 624 MHz Date Time Use this function to adjust the date time and time zone Dialing Use this function to adjust the dialing location settings and dialing patterns when using a mo
11. 3 3 Choose any of the settings as needed then click Finish The Mail Service Setup wizard closes and the Options dialog box reappears Note Receiving entire messages consumes storage memory Close the Options dialog box to return to the Inbox Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 55 Chapter 6 Bluetooth Connections 56 Setup and Configuration Introduction This chapter discusses how to e Enable and disable the Bluetooth transmitter e Make the unit accessible e Configure Bluetooth services Before You Start Before you start make sure that you enable the Bluetooth device you wish to connect to and set it to discoverable mode You may also need to configure the services you will use on the device for authentication encryption and COM port assignment If you are using authentication make sure you have any PIN codes or passkeys handy at both devices Bluetooth Icon The Bluetooth icon in the system tray provides access to the Bluetooth Control Center It also indicates the state of the Bluetooth transmitter When the transmitter is active on the Bluetooth icon is blue When the transmitter is inactive off the Bluetooth icon is grey with a red X next to it Figure 33 Bluetooth Enabled ysm a Figure 34 Bluetooth Disabled Em Dl Bluetooth Control Center The Bluetooth Control Center BCC application manages Bluetooth operation accessibility and services You c
12. Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens Select the Services tab BCC OK x General Accessibility Services about Enable File transfer service Settings gt gt Authentication Enable Push service Settings gt gt Enable Generic Serial service Settings gt gt Click the Settings link that appears next to the Enable Push service box The Push server settings dialog box opens Push server settings Inbox The default Inbox for object push is set to SystemCF Bluetooth Inbox Objects received will be saved here Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 4 Click Browse to select a business card SystemCF Name JETT XL Type vCard File 5 Click OK to return to the Push server settings dialog box Inbox The default Inbox f r object push is set to SystermcF Bluetooth Inbox Objects received will be saved here My Business card PeTT AL Browse _OK_ Cancel 6 Click OK to return to the BCC Services dialog box 7 Check Enable Push service Configuring Generic Serial Service The Generic Serial service enables a remote device to connect to the unit for RS 232 based serial communications To enable generic Serial service 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens 2 Select the Servic
13. ERIE E ae Pel 3 f d fm EO eA caps a fs AAF ioh Eik fs gi Rene T45 ES Sht 2 Rx hciwebintmg i Lf ISpacefatl gt el v fe Transcriber Microsoft Transcriber is a natural handwriting recognition software program that interprets pen movement across the screen as handwriting cursive print or mixed input For more information please refer to Microsoft Transcriber Help on the RFID ICODE handheld interface To run Microsoft Transcriber select Programs gt Tools gt Transcriber from the Start menu Figure 27 Transcriber Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 31 Chapter 4 Wi ndows CE 5 0 Desktop This section provides a brief overview of the functions that appear on the Windows CE 5 0 desktop For information on how to change desktop settings refer to Windows CE help Start gt Help Figure 28 Windows CE 5 0 Desktop F EJ My Device Internet My Explorer Documents Inbox Microsoft WordPad Windows CE 5 0 Desktop Functions You can access the following applications functions and utilities from the Windows CE 5 0 desktop p Recycle Bin Used to restore deleted files or empty the bin to 2 create more disk space My Device Used to navigate and view the folders and files stored A on the RFID ICODE handheld interface Inbox Used to send and receive e mail by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server My Documents Used as the default storage location for documen
14. Write Time Reading Tags Single lag Read to Screen Deselect the check box marked Continuous for single tag read Specify the start byte and the length of data you want to read Enter a length of 0 to read the entire tag Select the data mode or radix binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII using the drop down menu Position the tag and push the Read button IMPORTANT Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes depending on block size Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 75 Chapter 7 76 Figure 37 Single Tag Read to Screen Device Data Help Data Device Data Help Length Sar C continuous u so Foose a 5 59 12 7 19 2011 When the handheld interface is reading the tag the Read button will turn blue and the status message at the bottom of the screen will say Reading The data will populate on the screen After the read operation is complete the Read button will return to its original grey color Single Tag Read to File If the Save read tags to file option is selected in Read Settings see Read Settings on page 87 section each read tag will be individually saved to a text file in the following tab delimited format lt Mode Radix gt lt Date and Time Stamp gt lt Tag UID gt lt Tag Type gt lt Start gt lt Length gt lt Data gt CR LF The individual data bytes in the data field are separated from one another by a tab except in A
15. approximately once per second when either the battery voltage and or temperature of the battery assembly are not within acceptable limits LOW BAT With the power supply disconnected the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will indicate one of the following conditions e Batteries are low the LED will blink red once per second when there Is approximately 30 minutes of power remaining e Batteries are very low the LED will turn solid red when there is approximately 10 minutes of power remaining Power Suspend Switch The On Off switch is located above the keypad Its function depends on the state of the RFID ICODE handheld interface at the time the switch is pressed and on the length of time that the switch is depressed Operations that the power switch can initiate are e Power on e Power off e Suspend Figure 19 Power Suspend Switch Power On To power on the RFID ICODE handheld interface 1 Press and hold the ON OFF switch for one second 2 The unit should turn on and begin displaying the boot up process 3 After approximately 15 seconds the Windows CE 5 0 desktop should appear Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 23 Chapter 4 24 However because there is no outward indication such as a flashing LED that the RFID ICODE handheld interface is powered off or in Suspend mode the handheld may resume an active application it if is indeed in a suspended state If the unit does not power up or
16. are available Ee EEE ee ed re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eS While searching for wireless networks the handheld computer will display the following icons in the system tray to indicate the wireless network connection status Double click the WLAN Status icon to access the Wireless Network Connection interface at any time Table 13 WLAN Connection Status Icons Icon Status 3 Connected to VVLAN Disconnected from WLAN Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 Wi Fi Companion If you have the Go Wi Fi P500 CF card then you will have the Wi Fi Companion software installed on your handheld computer Double click any Connection Status icon as shown in the Connection Status Icons table above to open the Wi Fi Companian dialog box Wi Fi Companion performs a variety of utility functions such as finding available networks power management certificate management and network troubleshooting Figure 32 Wi Fi Companion Screen Quality Very good 00 07 40 f2 4a b8 The following icons will appear in the system tray to indicate the connection status Double click a Connection Status icon to access Wi Fi Companion Table 14 Connection Status Icons Icon Status Excellent connection Good connection Marginal connection Poor connection Searching for networks Networks available Networks out of range but configured Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P Septe
17. back to JET00000 check Reset Counter IMPORTANT Screen captures stored in folders other than the SystemCF folder will be lost If you remove power from the unit Warm Boot Occasionally a program may encounter an error from which it cannot recover In these cases you can perform a warm boot which will reinitialize the unit without affecting the contents store in virtual memory To perform a warm boot 1 Select Programs gt Tools gt Warm Boot the Are you sure prompt appears Warm Boot 2 Click Yes to warm boot the unit Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 35 Chapter 4 36 Manually Saving the Persistent Registry The RFID ICODE handheld interface internal memory consists of SDRAM and Flash Typically any changes made to the RFID ICODE handheld interface including file creation are temporarily stored in the units SDRAM You must then copy the files from SDRAM to internal flash memory or a removable compact flash card to store the information permanently Consequently if you do not store the information to flash memory and the unit loses power all information stored in SDRAM will be lost However whenever you make changes that affect the registry such and changing settings in the Control Panel or installing software you can permanently store registry changes without writing to flash memory by using the Persistent Registry IMPORTANT The RFID ICODE handheld interface will also store
18. for single read or single write Start User can specify the start byte for read write operations Most tags either have 4 bytes block or 8 bytes block Read write operations may only start at the beginning of a block Check Data gt Tag Properties for information about a specific tag Length User can specify the length of bytes for read write operations Enter 0 to read write the entire tag Most tags either have 4 bytes block or 8 bytes block Read write operations may only be performed on whole blocks Check Data gt Tag Properties for information about a specific tag Mode This is a pull down menu that allows the user to select the data from four 4 modes also known as radices binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII Tag ID This shows the Universally Unique Identifier UUID of the tag The user is able to enter a specific UID or 0 in this box Type This shows the type and memory size of the last tag read such as SLI 128 SLI S 256 SLI L 64 or FRAM 2K Scan Number The scan number shows the current tag displayed on the screen and the total number of tags as Scan Current of Total Scan 1 will always be the oldest tag in the history and the highest number will be the newest tag Use the down arrow to view older tags and the up arrow to view newer tags The user can also tap the number field and type ina number to view the corresponding tag Read Write History R denotes that
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20. settings window without making changes Push OK to save changes close the window and return to the Write from pop up window See Write Settings on page 88 for more information Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 79 Chapter 7 80 Grid History Read Write Select File for Write From File Select the File radio button and press OK to begin the Write from File operation The following five data organization formats are allowed e Single Line Unspecified Tag UID e Single Line Specified Tag UID e Multiple Lines Each Line Specifies a Tag UID e Multiple Lines Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only e Multiple Lines No Specified Tag UIDs Single Line Unspecified Tag UID Data from the file can be written to any tag Example H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 0 SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f Single Line Specified Tag UID Data from the file will only be written to the tag that matches the specified Tag UID Attempting to write the data to a tag with a different Tag UID will result in an error message Example H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f Multiple Lines Each Line Specifies a Tag UID The program will search the file for the Tag UID that matches with the tag that is currently being scanned The corresponding data will be written to the tag If the file does not contain a Tag UID that matches with the tag currently being scanned an error message will pop up Example
21. temporary Guest partnership to copy files and install programs or you can opt to create a partnership and subsequently have the PC automatically recognize the device and synchronize information Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 67 Chapter 6 68 To make an ActiveSync connection 1 On the PC determine the COM port used for Bluetooth serial communication for example COM4 In most cases this information is viewable in the Bluetooth Configuration window If you are unsure on how to access this information consult the documentation for the Bluetooth device connected to your PC ax General Accessiblity Discovery Local Services Chent Applications Hardware Select the services that this computer wil provide to other Bluetooth devices Double click a service name to set its security start up options and properties Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port coma Status COM port is available WM Allow USB connection with this desktop computer Status USB is available M Allow network Ethemet and Remote Access Service RAS server connection with this desktop computer Status Network is available Status icon I Show status icon in Taskbar eT cen tae 3 Ifnot enabled check the Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port box and sele
22. the record is of a read tag W denotes that the record is of a written tag Sound The handheld can beep upon successful read write operation Push the speaker icon to toggle sound on or off Sound is on when the icon is blue Sound is off when the icon is grey Status Bar The status bar describes operations currently being performed by the handheld such as Reading or Writing It also displays the error code of non fatal errors Date and Time The date and time reflects the system date and time Time can be displayed in 12 hr or 24 hr mode Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 Working with Tags Navigation There are multiple ways to navigate inside the RFID software Tap on any text field such as Start Length or UID using the stylus to edit it Double tap a text field to highlight the text Use the scroll bar to view the contents of the data grid Additionally users can tap anywhere within the data grid and use the arrow keys to move up down left and right within the grid Figure 35 Arrow Keys 52 Key Keypad i Pa iy Pai a hy on S fit 4 M fi I 1 d 1 z Mi F1 A F2 f A F3 IN F4 a mi a hee RE e n Ma _ C a for ane VA WA DAN rs F Fa z S x j a a e i a em 3 n I J Aa Fi x Figure 36 Arrow Key 45 Key Keypad Read Write Times Refer to the following table for tag read write times Tag Type User Memory Read Time
23. with RA WINGS Signal Strength Very Low C Notify when new networks are available Click OK to exit the Wireless Configuration dialog box To verify that you have a successful network connection launch Internet Explorer and type in a known web address That page should appear on your display For example Eile Edit view Favorites OL x Ame http www sockwellautomation com BE Rockwell gt Automation uniterstates About Us News amp Events Praducts Latest News LISTEN THI Done of la internet Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 Setting Up Identification for Remote Networks To set up identification for remote networks 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click Owner The Owner Properties dialog box appears 3 In the Network ID tab enter the user name password and domain name you use to log on to the remote network Owner Properties Windows CE uses this information to gain access to 4 Click OK to exit Connecting to a Mail Server You can send and receive e mail by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server Inbox contains an e mail service for each method you use For either service you must establish a connection to your Internet service provider ISP or to the appropriate mail server in your local area network In addition to creating this connection you must also create the e mail service Pri
24. your network administrator informs you that you have to type in a key clear The key is provided automatically checkbox and continue to the next step iii Enter the Network Key For 40 64 bit keys use either 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters For 128 bit keys use either 26 hex digits or 13 ASCII characters Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 51 Chapter 6 52 iv Enter the Key index number if different than 1 v Ifyou are utilizing the 802 1x authentication method in a WEP Open network you will have to checkmark the Enable 802 1x authentication checkbox vi Clear the Enable 802 1x authentication checkbox if you are not utilizing the 802 1x authentication method IMPORTANT In addition if you are using WPA as your authentication method you may need an additional 802 1x authentication configuration 6 Click OK to save the settings and exit The Wireless Information dialog window will reappear and the handheld computer will attempt to make a connection to that network Ifthe connection was successful a blue halo will appear on the icon next to the connected wireless network name as shown below P5001 IP Information IPv6 Information Wireless Information Select a network and press connect or right click for more options To add anew network double click TY Add New i bosgeneral LANDET RA WINGS preferred Advanced Associated
25. 0 Physical Characteristics Wireless Card e Operating Temperature 32 158 F 0 70 C Specifications e Storage Temperature 5 185 F 20 85 C Power Consumption 3 3 V Supply e Idle lt 20 mA Transmission 265 mA peak Transmit Power e CCK 17 dBm typical e OFDM 14 dBm typical Standards Conformance e Wi Fi Certified e Meets 802 1x requirements e WPA2 Enterprise e CCX v4 e IEEE 802 11b and 802 11g e CompactFlash Spec 2 0 802 119 e Data rate dynamically shifts between 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbps based on signal strength for maximum availability and reliability of connection OFDM with BPSK QPSK 16 QAM and 54 QAM at 6 9 12 18 24 36 and 48 54 Mbps respectively 802 11b e Data rate dynamically shifts between 11 5 2 and 1 Mbps based on signal strength for maximum availability and reliability of connection DSSS with BPSK QPSK and CCK at 1 2 and 5 11 Mbps respectively Frequency Range e North America 2 412 2 462 GHz channels 1 11 e Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz channels 1 13 e Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz channels 1 14 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 103 Appendix A 104 Indoor Range e Approx 300 ft 100 m typical office environment Access Protocol e Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol CSMA CA Certification Compliance e FCC Part 15 Class C e CE EN 300 328 EN 301 489 17
26. 040100190C4EA6 lype SLI 128 A confirmation dialogue will pop up Selecting Cancel or the X button will cancel the write operation Select the radio button next to Screen and push OK to write to the tag from the screen Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 Start T continuous up r 3 EF Rest seas raison The Write button will turn blue and the status bar will say Writing After the write operation is complete the Write button will return to its original grey color Single Tag Write from File To write to a tag from a file ensure that the file is a text txt file in the following tab delimited format with a new line denoting a new tag lt Mode gt lt Date and Time Stamp gt lt Tag UID gt lt Tag Type gt lt Start gt lt Length gt lt Data gt CR LF The individual data bytes in the data field are separated from one another by a tab except in ASCII mode Deselect the Continuous box for Single Write Push the Write button A confirmation dialogue will pop up Selecting Cancel or the X button will cancel the write operation To change or verify the file from which data will be written push Settings continous uro T TE E ee ee This will bring up the Write Settings tab and allow users to select a file for write from file Push the button to open the File Browser window and select a text file Push Cancel to close the
27. 128 3 2 Rock D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 0 SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 0 BLI 128 3 4 61 75 74 GE B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 0 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Single Line Unspecified Tag UID In this format the file contains only one line and the Tag UID is unspecified for example 0 The data from the file is written to each tag that is scanned during the Continuous Write operation Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Device Menu Chapter 7 Example H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 0 SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f IMPORTANT fthe tag is read in binary mode each set of 8 bits will be reversed in the text file compared with the data displayed in the RFID application This is because the application grid is little endian least significant bit first and the text file is big endian most significant bit first Settings Push the Device menu button and choose Settings from the drop down menu This will open up a pop up window with configurable settings for the handheld device General Settings Detect Tag Timeout seconds 3 C Use 24 hour time The Settings menu always opens on the General tab The General tab has the following options Detect Tag Timeout This setting specifies the amount of time in seconds that the handheld will wait to detect a tag on Single Read or Single Write mode If no tag is detected within the allotted time the read write operation wi
28. 1A EN P September 2011 1 Table of Contents 8 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Features Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 1 RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Features Operating System The RFID ICODE handheld interface uses Windows CE 5 0 as its operating system Rechargeable Battery Pack The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that can provide up to six hours of operating time on a full charge depending on power management and use The NIMH technology used in the RFID ICODE handheld interface has exceptional charge 23 life without the charge memory characteristic of conventional nickel cadmium batteries Partially discharged batteries or extended periods with the charger left connected will not adversely affect battery life or performance The RFID ICODE handheld interface can also run on six AA alkaline batteries Processor The RFID ICODE handheld interface utilizes an Intel PXA270 processor designed specifically for high performance low power portable handheld devices It incorporates Intel XScale technology with on the fly voltage frequency scaling and sophisticated power management It also complies with the ARM Architecture V5TE instruction set Memory and Mass Storage The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes standard with 128 MB of SDRAM approximately 30 MB u
29. 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 97 Chapter 8 Value Description 309 Could not validate tag ID 310 Could not authorize tag key 311 Tag not authorized 3172 Could not write tag keys 313 Could not get firmware revision 314 Extended function failed 315 Tag type not supported in current firmware 316 Tag does not support this function 317 Sleep Wake command failed 98 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Handheld Specifications Appendix A Specifications Power e Recharge Line Power 11 18V DC 1 2 A e Standard Input at 11 18V DC via serial interface for line power or battery charging operations e Rechargeable Battery Type Nickel Metal Hydride or six AA alkaline batteries Current Rating 2 A Max Voltage 7 2 V Capacity 2500 mAh Display e Supertwist Nematic Liquid Crystal TFT Touch Screen with white LED backlight e Resolution 320 x 240 pixels QVGA color CPU e Type Intel PXA270 XScale processor e Speed up to 624 MHz e Operating System Windows CE 5 0 Memory and Mass Storage e SDRAM 128 MB e Compact Flash 512 MB internal compact flash memory Compact Flash card slot User Input e Touch Screen e Key Pad Choice of 52 key joystick style elastomeric keypad or 45 key elastomeric keypad includes modifier keys e Feedback Tactile and audible Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 99 Appendix A 100 Indi
30. 7 14 2011 Rockwell Automation contact information Business Phone 440 646 5800 Support Phone 440 646 3434 http support rockwellautomation com rE E bss faan Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 91 Chapter 7 This section assumes that an ActiveSync connection has been made between the Microsoft Excel PC and the handheld device If not please read the ActiveSync section on Importi ng Exporti ng page 43 for instructions on how to set up ActiveSync This example uses Microsoft Excel 2007 The sequence may differ slightly depending on the Excel version used and the configuration of the PC Open the RFID software on the handheld device Go to the Read tab under Device gt Settings and check the Single read to file box Specify file name as testfile Enter 0 as the Start byte 4 as the Length and Hex as the Mode Perform a single read to file See Single Tag Read to File on page 76 section for more details The data from the tag will populate on the screen and simultaneously be saved to a text file Open the ActiveSync window on the PC and click on Explore Microsoft ActiveSync Sync Stop Details Explore Options JETT XL_eye Connected Synchronized Navigate to the SystemCF RFID ICODE Data folder Copy the file testfile1 txt to the desktop of the PC Start Excel on the PC Drag and drop the testfile1 txt icon from
31. 8 Click Next gt gt to continue The Bluetooth Connection Manager will prompt you to Add to Favorites To change the connection name simply type the new connection name in the connection name box Bluetooth Explorer OK x Fi Uo dies ou Services Step 4 Add to Favorites You can add this connection configuration to Bluetooth favorites to access later from Bluetooth Favorites application Se AnA VATE ACTIVESYNC ON VA Add this configuration to favorites lt lt Back Cancel Next gt gt 9 Ifyou wish to add this connection to your list of Bluetooth favorites check the Add this configuration to favorites checkbox and click Next gt gt to continue 10 Click Connect to continue The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then attempt to make a connection BT Serial Binding to Bluetooth Port COM6 00 04 34 50 E7 B9 Ea VAIO Status Connection in progress 11 In some cases an Authorization dialog box may appear on the PC For example Bluetooth Service Authorization i 21 xi XR Bluetooth device WindowsCE is attempting to establish a serial Click OK to allow this action Always allow this device to access this service EE Ce 12 Select your options as needed and continue If ActiveSync successfully establishes communications the ActiveSync dialog will briefly reappear on the PC and start the New Partnership dialog wizard 70 Rockwell Automation Publication 57R
32. Add to create a new user The New User dialog box opens New user Enter username and password Username Password fe OK Cancel Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UMO001A EN P September 2011 61 Chapter 6 7 Type in the username and password and then click OK The User Settings dialog box reopens and displays the current users Following users are present for the file transfer server Tap on Add to add a new username and password Add Delete Exit 8 After entering all your user names and passwords clik Exit to return to the FTP Server dialog box FTP Server Default settings ost Share folder SystemCF Bluetooth Inbox Share folder settings Allows you to share a particular folder for use with remote devices Settings User settings Allows you to addiremove new user s to access the shared Folder 9 To change the shared folder path change the share path name or set up authentication for everyone click the Settings link that appears next to the Share folder setting box The Add share folder dialog box opens Add share folder Share path hSystemCFl one Share name ooth Authentication Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 a To change the path of the shared folder click the Browse button The Select Directory dialog box opens Select Directory Fa Select a folder to share and tap O
33. D ICODE handheld interface in the charging cradle as shown below The Charge LED should turn on indicating that the batteries are charging Figure 5 Interface into Charging Cradle ii 2 The Charge LED will blink green when the RFID ICODE handheld interface is fully charged Unplug the unit or remove it from the charging cradle 3 Press and hold the On Off switch for one second The unit should turn on and begin displaying the boot up process After approximately 15 seconds the Windows CE 5 0 desktop should appear Figure 6 On Off Switch Flip the RFID module 180 as shown below This will provide optimal tag reading performance Figure 7 RFID Module 12 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 2 Reading an RFID Tag 1 Using the stylus double tap the RFID ICODE icon on the desktop The RFID application will open Figure 8 RFID ICODE Application Icon 2 Double tap in the Start field and type in 0 using the keypad This sets the RFID application to start reading writing tags at the first byte available for user data 3 Double tap in the Length field and type in 0 using the keypad This sets the RFID application to read write the entire tag 4 Tap the arrow next to the drop down menu labeled Mode A list should open with these options BIN DEC HEX ASCII Tap HEX to set the RFID application to read in hexadecimal mode 5 Ifthe checkbox labele
34. DE handheld interface at the same time Do not mix old and new batteries mix different types or brands of batteries or dispose of the batteries in a fire These actions can cause battery rupture or leakage that result in personal injury or property damage Remove the batteries from the RFID ICODE handheld interface when not using the handheld for extended periods Store the batteries in a cool dry location at normal room temperature Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 To replace the rechargeable battery pack or change AA batteries 1 Turn the power off With the unit face down pull the battery cover retaining clip up from its recessed slot and turn the clip in a counter clockwise motion see the Changing Batteries figure below 2 Lift the cover up and remove the batteries battery pack 3 Ifthe unit contains a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack use the tab to lift up on the battery pack and then out 4 Close the battery cover and turn the battery cover retaining clip clockwise to lock the cover Figure 20 Changing Batteries Battery Pack Cover opened Akaline Batteries Battery Pack Cover closed e er NiMH Power Management Battery powered units can utilize a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that has an average operating time of six hours on a full charge with power management As with all battery powered devic
35. F UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 New Partnership x Set Up a Partnership Before you can synchronize information between your mobile device and this computer you must set up a partnership between them Would you like to set up a partnership C Yes Set up a partnership so that can synchronize information between my device and this computer dont want to synchronize information Set up my device as a quest so that can copy or move information between my device and this computer o eo coca a Ifyou do not require synchronization or plan to connect to the PC on a regular basis you can set up a guest connection to perform tasks such as copying files or installing programs To create a guest connection during your initial setup select No in the New Partnership wizard and then click Next The ActiveSync main menu will reappear A status of Connected should appear in the ActiveSync window Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help Connected b To setup a partnership select Yes Click Next and complete the wizard 13 After making the connection the Bluetooth Connection Manager will reappear An icon indicating an ActiveSync connection will appear in the system tray Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 71 Chapter 6 Notes 72 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 User Interface
36. Increase the amount of storage or program memory through the System control in the Control Panel e You can also delete any unnecessary files I get little or no sound from the RFID ICODE handheld interface e Adjust the volume and sound properties via the Volume and Sound control in the Control Panel The RFID ICODE handheld interface does not recognize a compact flash or device card e The card is not installed or seated properly e Reinstall the card There may be an unstable connection between the card and the RFID ICODE handheld interface e Remove the card clean the edge connector with a soft dry cloth and reinstall the card The RFID ICODE handheld interface goes into auto suspend after a short period of inactivity e Asa default the device will auto suspend after two minutes of inactivity while running on batteries and after thirty minutes of inactivity when running on AC power e Adjust the power management properties via the Power control in the Control Panel No sound is heard when you tap the touch screen or press a key e Volume setting is low or turned off e Check the volume slider in the Volume amp Sound properties dialog box in the Control Panel Initialization The RFID ICODE handheld interface will return the following error codes if an error occurs during initialization Value Description 100 Not initialized 101 Could not open COM port 102 Could not turn on auxiliary power 103 Could
37. K iSystemcF Up ICT CNetX Flash Format Bluetooth J IntelligentDisplay vu IC JettHoller By default the SystemCF folder is the designated shared folder You can choose an existing subfolder from the list or click Up to select a different folder WARNING If the unit should lose power it will only save the contents of the SystemCF folder a After making your selection click OK The Add a Share Folder dialog box reappears b To change the share name simply type the new share name in the share name box c To set up authentication for everyone Check the Share this folder for everyone box An entry for Everyone will appear in the Registered users box and a prompt for a Password will appear If needed type in the password Add share folder Share path SystemCF sek Share name Bluetooth Authentication een ren ee nee mermera etA EEE p ep eee ee eg eg pe ee ee eee 10 After making all your selections click OK to return to the FTP Server dialog box and then close the FTP Server dialog box to return to the BCC Services dialog box Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 63 Chapter 6 Configuring Push Service The Push Service enables a remote device to receive a vCard from your unit IMPORTANT The RFID ICODE handheld interface does not have a default vCard You must first transfer a vCard from another device To enable the Push service
38. Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Data Menu Chapter 7 Erase Settings Grid History Read write Erase lt 00 gt lt FF gt Ouse 2 thex The Erase tab allows users to configure erase options Select the radio button next to lt 00 gt to fill each block in the tag with the value lt 00 gt when the Erase button is pushed Similarly selecting lt FF gt causes the erase function to fill the tag with the value lt FF gt The third radio button allows the user to specify a value to fill the tag with when erasing Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop up window Choose Cancel to close the pop up window without saving changes Minimize Go to Device gt Minimize to minimize the RFID application If another application is running it will be displayed If no other application is running the Start Menu will be displayed IMPORTANT Minimize will not display the Desktop If the Taskbar is hidden click on the bottom of the screen to show it Exit Go to Device gt Exit to exit the RFID application IMPORTANT Tag History will be cleared upon exiting the application Erase Navigate to Data gt Erase Push Yes on the confirmation dialogue to erase the tag Push No to cancel the operation Erasing a tag sets all writeable bytes to lt 00 gt lt FF gt or a user defined value depending on settings in Erase Options Enter Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P Se
39. SCII mode The time stamp corresponds with the date and time of read The Tag UID and Type are the same numbers displayed on the screen The Start and Length correspond to the user specified values displayed on the screen Mode will be represented by a single letter B for binary D for decimal H for hexadecimal and A for ASCII The Tag Value is the data on the tag between the start byte and the length this will also correspond with the data displayed on the screen Example H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f IMPORTANT Tag reads will be saved to the systemCR RFID ICODE Data folder Continuous Tag Read to Screen Select the check box marked Continuous for continuous read Specify the start byte and the length of data you want to read Enter a length of 0 to read the entire tag Select the data mode binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII using the drop down menu Push the Read button to start continuous read Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 IMPORTANT Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes depending on block size ee R Hex SETARE Start Length Mode Continuous Sm a 7 pedr fa006 rajon The Read button will turn blue and the status bar will alternate between Scanning and Reading The handheld will continuously read tags in its field until the blue Read button is pushed After the continuous read ope
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41. User Manual Allen Bradley RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Bulletin Number 57RF An LW ebb babe bbeee mil rr all See ml oth ame ne n tee Rockwell Allen Bradley Rockwell Software Automation Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls publication SGI 1 1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http www rockwellautomation com literature describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard wired electromechanical devices Because of this difference and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable In no event will Rockwell Automation Inc be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Rockwell Automation Inc cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation Inc with resp
42. aari Status Bluetooth disabled EREDT 9 46am 3 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 57 Chapter 6 2 Click the ON button After the unit successfully enables the transmitter it will update the Bluetooth status to ON and the device address should display in the BCC dialog box The status should be Bluetooth enabled ja JF Bluetooth status Turn Bluetooth Device address BD 62 03 11 00 00 Bluetooth Connecti Pi wizard Status Bluetooth Enabled 3 Click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC Disable the Bluetooth Transmitter To disable the Bluetooth transmitter when it is enabled 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens General Accessbilty Services About ee Tr me Ebina Bluetooth status ON Turn Bluetooth OFE Device address BD 62 03 11 00 00 Pairing wizard Status Bluetooth Enabled acc EO B 9 47 am 58 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 2 Click the OFF button After the unit successfully disables the transmitter it will update the Bluetooth status to OFF and it will no longer display the device address in the BCC dialog box The status is Bluetooth disabled Bluetooth status Turn Bluetooth Status Bluetooth disabled 3 Click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC Making the Unit Acce
43. an use the BCC to change the settings for connection discovery and pairing modes authentication and encryption COM ports assignments etc To access the Bluetooth Control Center double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The BCC dialog box appears Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 Bluetooth status ON Turn Bluetooth OF Device address BD B2 03 11 00 00 Bluetooth Connection Manager Pairing wizard Status Bluetooth Enabled acc ERDO 9 47 am The BCC dialog box has four tabs General Accessibility Services and About e Through the General tab you can turn the Bluetooth transmitter on or off and access the Bluetooth Connection Manager and Bluetooth Pairing Wizard e The Accessibility tab allows you to set the device name as it will appear to devices trying to make a connection and make the unit connectable and discoverable by other devices e The Services tab enables you to configure File Transfer Push and Generic Serial service e The About tab displays BCC version information Enabling and Disabling the Bluetooth Transmitter Enable the Bluetooth Transmitter To enable the Bluetooth transmitter when it is disabled 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens General Accessbiity Services HUCPLOOL Bluetooth status Turn Bluetooth Muetooth C tion M Pairi
44. and exit the menu Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 ActiveSync Chapter 6 Connections ActiveSync is a desktop utility program available as a free download from Microsoft that allows you to synchronize certain types of information between a PC and the RFID ICODE handheld interface You can also use ActiveSync to transfer files and install programs on the handheld interface When connecting the RFID ICODE handheld interface to the PC via ActiveSync you can opt to create a partnership and subsequently have the PC automatically recognize the handheld and synchronize information You can also create a temporary Guest partnership to copy files and install programs The following procedures describe how to make an ActiveSync connection using a USB or serial interface cable For information on how to make an ActiveSync connection using Bluetooth or Wi Fi refer to the appropriate manual Initial Communication To setup initial communication between the PC and the RFID ICODE handheld interface 1 Ifusing the serial interface cable connect the cable to an available COM port on the PC and the RS 232 port on the RFID ICODE handheld interface If using the USB cable connect the cable to an available USB port on the PC and the mini USB port on the RFID ICODE handheld interface 2 On the PC start ActiveSync Microsoft Activesync T TE File View Tools Help No partnerships Not connected
45. are trademarks of Microsoft Corportation Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies Preface Environment and Enclosure Follow these guidelines for environment and enclosure information for this equipment ATTENTION This equipment is intended for use in overvoltage AN Category II applications as defined in IEC 60664 1 at altitudes up to 2000 m 6562 ft without derating This equipment is considered Group 1 Class A industrial equipment according to IEC CISPR 11 Without appropriate precautions there may be difficulties with electromagnetic compatibility in residential and other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances This equipment is supplied as enclosed equipment It should not require additional system enclosure when used in locations consistent with the enclosure type ratings stated in the Specifications section of this publication Subsequent sections of this publication may contain additional information regarding specific enclosure type ratings beyond what this product provides that are required to comply with certain product safety certifications In addition to this publication see e Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines Rockwell Automation publication 1770 4 1 for additional installation requirements e NEMA Standards 250 and IEC 60529 as applicable for explanations of the degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure
46. ation Select a network and press connect or right click for more options To add a new network double click Add New Y Add New i bosgeneral I RA WINGS Not Connected kerimin meimei aiem i mn eramen etere ARRAREN ae ae aR ET ETENE EPET E E E PA ERE A dr elr be RA r 3 Ifthe SSID ofthe wireless network you want to connect to is listed double click it If the name does not appear double click Add New In either case the Wireless Properties dialog box appears as shown below Wireless Properties i Network name SSID RA WINGS C This is ae an ad hoc Encryption Authentication Network key V The key is provided automatically CT Enable 802 1X authentication EAP type TLS Properties IMPORTANT The SSID is the network name given to a wireless access point It defines the wireless network to which clients may connect 4 If needed enter the Network Name SSID This entry is case sensitive 5 Depending on your network type select or enter the following information a For Open networks that do not use encryption select Disabled as the encryption type b For Open or Shared networks that use WEP encryption i Select WEP as the Encryption type ii Select the Authentication type Open or Shared e Ifthe key is provided automatically by the wireless access point then make sure The key is provided automatically box is checked and skip to Step 5c e If
47. cators 5 Modifier Key Programmable LEDs Charge Low Battery Status Indicator Connectivity Serial RS 232 and Mini USB Type B e Wireless Bluetooth Class 1 or 2 and Wi Fi 802 11b Environmental Operating Temperature 20 50 C Storage Temperature 20 70 C Charging Temperature 20 40 C Humidity 5 95 Non condensing IP Rating 65 Physical Dimensions Height H without Hatch 9 84 in 250 mm Height H with Hatch 10 33 in 262 4 mm Width W 4 75 in 120 7 mm Depth D 1 83 in 46 5 mm Weight with NiMH Battery 29 oz 822 g Weight with Alkaline Batteries 28 oz 794 g Weight without Batteries 23 oz 652 g Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Appendix A Figure 38 Case Dimensions 120 65 4 75 71 63 2 82 SCREEN 53 59 2 11 SCREEN RO 6 fear it O 0N 2170 ziIr o efor tsi oir 77 98 3 07 6 01 3 78 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Dimensions are shown in millimeters inches Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UMO001A EN P September 2011 101 Appendix A 102 Figure 39 Case Dimension with Hatch 18 542 0 73 Max Card Thickness 1 936 Max Card 42 8498 1 687 Max Card Height i ee 262 382 10 33 j Dimensions are shown in millimeters inches Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Appendix A Socket Go Wi Fi P50
48. ct the same COM port number assigned in Step 1 for example COM4 4 Click OK to save your settings Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 5 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and select the Bluetooth Connection Manager link to open the wizard click the ActiveSync Connection The Find Devices and Services window appears Bluetooth Explorer Flu Us This enables you to setup an ActiveSync partnership with your computer in simple steps Step 1 Prepare your Computer Please make sure that ActiveSync in your computer is configured to use COM port emulated by Bluetooth software Tap Next to continue lt lt Back cancel 6 Follow the on screen instructions and then click Next gt gt to continue The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then search and display a list of available computers Bluetooth Explorer OK x Wand Pevices and Services Step 2 Search for Computers S Select a device and tap Next Refresh 7 Select a device and click Next gt gt The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then search and display the computer s services Bluetooth Explorer Step 3 Searching Services VAIO 00 04 34 50 E7 B9 Service found Service name Bluetooth Serial Port Tap Next to continue lt lt Back Cancel I Next gt gt Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 69 Chapter 6
49. d Continuous is unchecked the RFID application is in Single Read Write mode and will only read write the first tag If the checkbox is checked tap the box with the stylus to clear it 6 Ifthe speaker symbol in the center of the bottom bar is blue the sound is on If it is grey tap it with the stylus to turn the sound on Figure 9 Application Screen Shot 1 7 Place an ICODE compatible tag in range of the RFID module typically 0 25 3 in 6 35 76 2 mm away depending on tag size 8 Tap the Read button with the stylus 9 The handheld will beep and the data grid will display the tag data 10 The UID field will display the tag UID Unique Identifier 11 Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to scroll through and view the tag data Figure 10 Application Screen Shot 2 2 Be les o gt 177 os fee f 20 Jar ps fe fo fea f r fa jag ot fee Jao foe Je for ke fo folk P Ip od Sat Length 004010019DC4EA6 ae eo Ks 5 Ce Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 13 Chapter 2 Writing to an RFID Tag 14 OF Ifthe Start field is not already 0 double tap in the field and type in 0 using the keypad This sets the RFID application to start reading writing tags at the first byte available for user data Double tap in the Length field and type in 8 using the keypad This sets the RFID application to write a total of 8 bytes of data to the tag
50. definitions such as Page Up Page Down Home Insert and Caps Lock On standard RFID ICODE handheld interface 45 key pads the functions and characters accessed via the 2ND key appear at the bottom of a key shaded in dark grey in the Standard 45 key Pad figure on page 29 Like the SHIFT key the 2ND key has a default one time action and a locking mode for example pressing the 2ND key twice will lock the keypad into 2ND mode Table 11 Modifier Key Actions Key Presses Result A Lowercase a shift amp A Move cursor left one position 2ND amp A Delete character 2ND amp Caps Lock amp A Uppercase A Key Repeat By default the RFID ICODE handheld interface does not automatically repeat a key stroke when you hold down a key However you can enable the key repeat function by configuring the Keyboard setting in the Control Panel CE Keyboard In addition to entering data through the keypad you can also enter data by using the CE Keyboard This utility displays a keyboard on the screen to allow data entry via the Command Line or into applications where text accessibility control has focus for example text or combo box Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 To use the CE Keyboard select Programs gt Tools gt CeKeys from the Start menu To minimize the keyboard click the keyboard icon that appears in the system tray Figure 26 CE Keyboard ERE EERE
51. dem Display Use this function to adjust the backlight timeout change the background image or change the desktop color scheme SPO GIFS Oo Display Rotation Use this function to rotate the screen 180 upside down OEE ome fl Hot Keys Use this function to assign functionality to the unit s eight programmable keys Internet Options Use this function to set up connections security settings and internet related functions Keyboard Use this function to change the repeat delay and repeat rate Network and Use this function to change network adapter settings and or set Dial up Connections up identification for remote networks UV Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 39 Chapter 5 Icon Function Description Owner Use this function to enter the owner name address phone numbers notes and network ID Password Use this function to enable password protection and set a password PC Connection Use this function to enable direct connection to a desktop computer Power Use this function to e Check battery power e Set device to turn off when idle e Set up power schemes e Check the power levels of your system devices Regional Settings Use this function to change the appearance of region specific information such as date time and currency This function enables you to remove programs installed in RAM Stylus Use this function to recalibrate the touch screen and ad
52. e File Transfer service 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens 2 Select the Services tab BCC och x I General Accessibility Services About t Enable File transfer service Settings gt gt Authentication Enable Push service Settings gt gt Enable Generic Serial service Settings gt gt 3 Ifyou do not require connected users to enter a username and password to perform file transfers then check Enable File transfer service To require users enter a username and password to perform file transfers check Authentication and then check Enable File transfer service 4 To configure the shared folder or create users click the Settings link that appears next to the Enable File transfer service box The FTP Server dialog box opens 60 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 FTP Server Default settings esta Share folder SystenCF Bluetooth Inbox Share folder settings Allows you to share a particular folder For use with remote devices User settings Allows you to add remove new user s to access the shared Folder 5 Under User Settings click Settings The User Settings dialog box opens Following users are present for the file transfer server Tap on Add to add a new username and password Current users Y start face 0 11 51aMm 2 6 Click
53. e Industry Canada RSS210 e TELEC IMPORTANT For more information on the Socket Go Wi Fi Card see the following link http www socketmobile com pdt wireless lan go wi fi_spec pat Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Appendix A Notes Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 105 Appendix A Notes 106 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Serial Interface Cables Appendix B Signal and Pin Assignments This figure lists the standard RS 232 signal and pin assignments for the RFID ICODE handheld interface serial cables Figure 40 57RF HH 56CA Cable Female DE9 RS 232 Signal and Pin Assignments Viewed Facing Connector JETT Connect DE 9 Connector Power White w Black Stripe Pin 1 Reserved _ mE Blue Pin 2 GND Pin 5 GND rna __ YOOO ping rin Pin4 eTs __ _ _ gt in 7 CTS in Pins oTR ee opin t DTR Out Lh Pinegxo En pin 2 crx out Y Pin7 DSR 7 _Brown pin 6 DTR Out Pin 9 DCD 4 ve Pin 4 DSRIDCD In Pin 10 PWR Pin 11 SHIELD Pin 12 RxD A w Pin 3 RX In Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 107 Appendix B Notes 108 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Appendix B Notes Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 109 Appendix B Not
54. e RFID Module attached to the rear of the unit can read RFID tags in its storage position shown above or swing out up to 180 for maximum range See the RFID Read Range figure on page 27 2 Battery The battery compartment can store either the Nickel Metal Hydride Compartment NiMH rechargeable battery pack or six AA alkaline batteries You can access the battery compartment by lifting up and turning the retaining Clip For more information using batteries see Replacing Batteries Battery Pack on page 24 Compact Flash Slot Cover The compact flash slot cover located on the top of the unit provides access to the compact flash slot that stores memory and device cards The hatch cover thoroughly seals the RFID ICODE handheld interface to maintain a total IP65 solution Four screws secure the cover to the top of the RFID ICODE handheld interface To insert device or memory cards into the compact flash slot you must first remove these screws using a flat head screwdriver For more information about inserting and removing memory and device cards see Using the Compact Flash Slot on page 27 Figure 15 Compact Flash Slot Hatch 18 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 3 Interface Connections This section describes the interface connectors found on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface The serial interface connection system is a set of rugged interface and cable conn
55. ect to use of information circuits equipment or software described in this manual Reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission of Rockwell Automation Inc is prohibited Throughout this manual when necessary we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations WARNING Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment which may lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss Attentions help you identify a hazard avoid a hazard and recognize the consequence SHOCK HAZARD Labels may be on or inside the equipment for example a drive or motor to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present BURN HAZARD Labels may be on or inside the equipment for example a drive or motor to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures gt eee IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product Allen Bradley Rockwell Software Rockwell Automation and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Xenoy is trademark of General Electric Company Intel and XScale are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and ActiveSync
56. ectors especially designed for industrial environments It features positive connector retention without any hardware restraints for quick connect disconnect operations and a contact design that prevents failure due to pin fatigue and cable stress after repeated use A standard Type B Mini USB connector allows the RFID ICODE handheld interface to easily connect with PCs and laptops Figure 16 USB and Serial Interface Connectors 1357911 i DD 8 amp 8 6 viewed facing connector t amp amp 0 amp b 246 81012 Type B Serial Interface Mini USB Connector Table 7 Serial Interface Pin Outs 2 ad sa f fom 4 CTS 11 18V DC input Table 8 USB Pin Outs Pin Description 5V DC Data Data Device presence indicator Ol A wy N Ground Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 19 Chapter 3 Power Supplies Cables Rockwell Automation can provide the following optional power supplies cables and Adapters and adapters based on communication and power requirements For cable signal and pin assignments see Signal and Pin Assignments in Appendix B page 107 Table 9 Available Power Supplies Cables and Adapters Catalog Number Part Description 57RF HH 56US1 single position charging cradle with domestic power supply cable USB cable 57RF HH 56US2 Domestic wall mount power supply serial cable USB cable 57RF HH 561N Power supply kit includes po
57. em tray fY stat Oa 12 To terminate the ActiveSync connection double click the connection icon to display the Connect To dialog box and click Disconnect Connected to PC 115K 46 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 Subsequent Communication After you install ActiveSync and establish the initial communication between the PC and the RFID ICODE handheld interface use the following procedure to set up subsequent sessions 1 If not already attached connect an interface cable to an available COM port on the PC and the RS 232 port on the RFID ICODE handheld interface Alternately connect a USB cable to an available USB port on the PC and the mini USB port on the handheld 2 On the RFID ICODE handheld interface desktop double click PC Link to attempt to re establish communications 3 When communication is successfully re established the New Partnership wizard appears New Partnership Set Up a Partnership Before you can synchronize information between your mobile device and this computer you must set up a partnership between them Would you like to set up a partnership C Yes Set up a partnership so that can synchronize information between my device and this computer No dont want to synchronize information Set up my device as a guest so that can copy or move information between my device and this computer 4 Select No on the PC and then click Ne
58. empting to establish a connection this process will take several seconds Checking COM Ports Please wait while Setup locates your mobile device 8 Onthe RFID ICODE handheld interface double click PC Link Connecting to PC 115K 9 If ActiveSync successfully establishes communications the ActiveSync dialog will briefly reappear on the PC and start the New Partnership dialog wizard Set Up a Partnership Before you can synchronize information between your mobile device and this computer you must set up a partnership between them Would you like to set up a partnership Yes Set up a partnership so that can synchronize information between my device and this computer C Ne dont want to synchronize information Set up my device as a guest so that can copy or move information between my device and this computer Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UMO001A EN P September 2011 45 Chapter 6 10 Select your Partnership option as needed and complete the wizard The ActiveSync dialog box will reappear and display a status of Synchronizing For example 15 File View Tools Help ync Stop Details Explore Options WindowsCE Synchronizing Files 1 of 1 item completed 0 sec remaining Information Type Status i Files Synchronized 11 On the RFID ICODE handheld interface an icon indicating an ActiveSync connection will appear in the syst
59. ers can also access navigation keys and backlight control via the SHIFT key Figure 23 Standard 52 key Pad CF1 Oj rs D AK AN NH ae Sen SK SS s CLEAR SCA LE UR PG DN PARE L M N 0 P E i TF H ea IRI SI TI U L L JA i K i WENU BHL T BELT Tt ART OM ee NI VJ Ww OX Ww CZ Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 45 Key Pads In order to provide the functionality of a full size keyboard with only 45 keys the RFID ICODE handheld interface keypad makes use of modifier keys Units configured with the 45 key pad utilize five LED indicators located above the On Off switch to indicate the active state of the keypad modifier keys Units with the 45 key pad also have keypad functions to adjust contrast and backlight Figure 24 Standard 45 key Pad EM at ab co oa na Ve FACHE ACA ees a D a Nt JE KN YD w ee ew wo Ta PR sc JR N TAR Oo pA Net A en y amp Q RC a Cal CaS aml ff f U Vi w x T m v 7 8 9 Gen et ett at ind eh ee li an T a SPACE SPACE k re ENTER om gt smer 0 CTRL ALT Ju A my Modifier Keys The following modifier keys located on the bottom of a standard keypad enable you to access the various functions that can appear on a key Modifier keys take effect when first pressed and typically remain in effect until you press another key un
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61. es the operating time is completely dependent on the environment device usage and the number and type of power drawing peripherals attached The battery discharge rate in a full Power Off state is only slightly higher to the self discharge rate of the battery itself Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 25 Chapter 4 IMPORTANT Allowing the batteries to remain in a low or very low condition will cause the unit to enter Suspend mode In either case you should save your work and recharge the unit as soon as possible To lengthen the time between charges you can perform the following actions e Use external power for PC Card operations whenever possible some PC Cards as well as extended communication via the serial port may require large amounts of power to operate and can quickly drain the batteries e Limit the use of backlight minimize backlight use when you are operating on battery power You can adjust the backlight timeout level through the Display settings in the Control Panel or on some units by using the keypad e Shorten auto suspend time the RFID ICODE handheld interface is automatically set to suspend operation to conserve battery power when you have not used the keyboard or the stylus after three minutes You can increase the auto suspend time by changing the Power settings in the Control Panel Using the RFID Module The RFID module can read ISO 14443 and ISO 15693 RFID high freq
62. es tab BCC of x General Accessbitty Services about Enable File transfer service Settings gt gt Authentication Enable Push service Settings gt gt Enable Generic Serial service Settings gt gt Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 65 Chapter 6 3 Click the Settings link that appears next to the Enable Generic Serial service box The Serial Server dialog box opens Serial Server Security settings This allows you to authenticate incoming serial service TTT Se ee ey Serial Port Settings v Allow Serial Connection ta this COM port comz To authenticate incoming serial service request check Secure connection 5 To change the COM port for serial connection ensure that you Allow Serial Connection to this COM port and then select an available COM port 6 or 7 6 Close the Serial Server dialog box to return to the BCC dialog box 7 Check the Enable Generic Serial service box to enable serial service Bluetooth Connection Manager Introduction The Bluetooth Connection Manager wizard guides you through the process of discovering the following types of devices establishing connections and accessing available services e LAN Access Points LAP e Bluetooth Phones Dial Up Networking e Human Interface Devices HID e Generic Serial Devices e Devices that provide FTP service e Devices that provide push server service for busi
63. et wipe it dry and then allow it to dry thoroughly for several hours before attempting to use or charge it Do not leave the battery pack in a fully discharged state for extended periods This condition may cause one or more of the cells within the battery pack to fail When this occurs and the battery pack is subsequently re charged the failed cell will reduce the total voltage capacity of the battery pack thus making the battery appear to discharge faster Charging the Unit The nickel metal hydride battery technology used in the RFID ICODE handheld interface has exceptional charge life without the charge memory characteristic of conventional nickel cadmium batteries Partially discharged batteries or extended periods with the charger left connected will not adversely affect battery life or performance WARNING Do not enable or utilize the RFID module while charging A N the unit Operation of this nature is likely to cause harmful interference Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 21 Chapter 4 IMPORTANT Because the internal battery charger senses several conditions including temperature you should charge the unit away from any known or potential heat sources Units exposed to temperatures in excess of 110 F 43 3 C during the charge cycle may experience incomplete charging and reduced operating time per charge To charge the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack 1 Plug the power
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65. except for the top line which has an unspecified Tag UID for example 0 When a tag is scanned the software searches for its Tag UID in the file and writes the corresponding data to the tag If the user scans a tag for which the Tag UID does not appear in the file the data corresponding with the top line unspecified Tag UID will be written to the tag The status bar will display Writing while the data is being written to the tag and Ready when it is waiting for the next tag Example A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 0 SLI 128 8 4 Rock D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Multiple Lines No Specified Tag UIDS In this format all Tag UIDs in the file are unspecified for example 0 When the first tag is scanned the data in the first line will be written to the tag When the handheld detects a tag with a different Tag UID the data in the second line will be written to the second tag For each line the handheld will wait for a tag with a different Tag UID than the tag that was previously written to The status bar will display Writing while the data is being written to the tag and Ready when it is waiting for the next tag After writing all lines in the file the device will exit Continuous Write mode Example A 27672011 13755239 0 BLI
66. fee em Coa ETH p ee eS SE b gt eet at oe mt ee i 4 a D E F G fi l K L Mi N 1 H 10 6 2011 8 58 0 SU 128 o SMA MB CMC DD A omM CO M 2A 10 6 2014 8 58 osu 128 o a Rockwell 3 4 3 amp 7 8 5 10 1i ii 13 14 15 1b 17 18 19 20 ee eA nrg Save the file to the PC desktop as Testfile_new txt Click Yes on the pop up dialogue Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 93 Chapter 7 94 Flicrosoft Office Excel i x Testfle nev byt may contain features that are not compatible with Text Tab delimited Do you want to keep the workbook in this format i l To keep this format which leaves out any incompatible features cick Yes To preserve the features chck Mo Then save a copy in the latest Excel format To see what might be lost dick Help Ce oo Copy and paste testfile_new txt to the SystemCF RFIDApp Data folder using the ActiveSync window on the PC If the RFID software is not already running on the handheld device open the program Go to the Write tab under Device gt Settings Push to open the file browser and navigate to the SystemCF RFIDApp Data folder Double click on Testfile_new txt and click OK on the Write Settings window Perform a continuous write from file using two ICODE compatible RFID tags See Continuous Tag Write from File on page 82 for more details The data from the file will populate on the screen and simultaneou
67. hat the write was successful manually clear the screen by tapping in cells 0 7 and pressing Backspace on the keypad 13 Perform a single read See Reading an RFID Tag on page 13 The data grid will display Rockwell in cells 0 7 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 15 Chapter 2 Notes 16 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Front Components and Indicators Chapter J Getting Started This section describes the components and indicators found on the front of the RFID ICODE handheld interface Figure 13 Front Components and Indicators P A L J A k P at Table 5 Front Components and Indicators Item Description 1 Supertwist nematic liquid crystal display with touch screen 2 Indicates low battery red status and charging green status 3 Indicates use of the SHIFT CTRL 2ND ALT and CAPS modifier keys 4 Controls the Power Suspend and Resume operations 5 Keypad 52 key directional pad shown 45 key pad also available see the standard 45 key Pad figure on page 29 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 17 Chapter 3 Rear Components This section describes the components found on the rear of the RFID ICODE handheld interface Figure 14 Rear Components L a Allen Bradley REID Handheld r Table 6 Rear Components Item Function Description 1 RFID Module Th
68. he text field type the number of the tag record to view and press Enter Press X to close the Tag Properties pop up window Tag Properties shows the following information e Tag UID The Universally Unique Identifier of the tag Also displayed on main screen e Tag Type Displays whether a tag is SLI 128 SLI S 256 SLI L 64 or FRAM 2K e Start Byte First byte from which the read write operation was performed Also displayed on main screen Bytes Read Total number of bytes read in the operation This is also the number in the Length field on the main screen e Bytes per Block Start and Length values must be 0 or multiples of this number Typically 4 for SLI SLI L and SLI S tags and 8 for FRAM tags e Number of Blocks Total number of blocks in the tag Also the tag size in bytes divided by the block size e User Memory Total number of bytes available for user read write access Help Menu Error lable Navigate to Help gt Error Codes to bring up a list of error codes and their meanings For more information on error codes see the Error Codes section on page 96 About Navigate to Help gt About to bring up information about the software such as Version and Release Date The About window also displays contact information for technical support About RFID RFID iCade Handheld Interface Copyright 2011 Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved version Version 1 9 Version Date
69. hoose Cancel to close the pop up window without saving changes General Grid History Read write Erase Max records saved in history 100 iv Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 Read Settings V Save read tags to file Default file name O spec fie name Save continuous reads as 5 Multiple files 1 tag per file One file multiple tags per file The Read tab allows users to choose whether read tags are saved to a text file txt If the box next to Save read tags to file is checked the user can then either choose to save to a default file name or specify a file name The program will automatically increment the file name for each new tag read For example if the user specifies myfile as the file name subsequent tags will be saved as myfile1 txt myfile2 txt etc IMPORTANT When specifying a file name do not enter the txt suffix as it will automatically be appended When Single Read tags are saved a separate file is created for each tag Under the Save continuous read as selection users can choose to save each tag from a Continuous Read operation into a separate file by selecting Multiple files Example myfile1 txt A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 HOO04010019DC4EA6 SLI 128 8 8 Rockwell myfile2 txt A 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 8 RFID myfile3 txt A 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 8 Handheld Choose O
70. ing e mail through a network Ethernet connection select Network Connection If you want the Inbox to use your current connection select None If you have not created a connection select Create New Connection double click the Make New Connection icon and follow the instructions in the wizard When finished select Inbox in the taskbar and continue setting up the Inbox e Enter the POP3 Host or Server IMAP4 name of the mail server you use to receive and send messages 54 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 e Enter the User ID user name or mailbox ID assigned to you e Enter the Password you will use to access this mail account If you do not want a prompt to enter the password each time you connect select Save password 5 In the Optional panel e Ifconnecting to a network that uses Windows NT domain security enter the Windows NT domain name e Ifyour mail service uses a separate server for SMTP enter the SMTP Host name For POP3 Mail service with an ISP the ISP must use an SMTP mail gateway e Enter your return e mail address 6 Click Next The General Preferences dialog box opens POPS Mail General Preferences 2 3 Connection settings v Display a message box when new mail arrives Send using MIME format 7 Choose any of the settings all of which are optional then click Next The Inbox Preferences dialog box opens POPS Mail Inbox Preferences
71. jack of the battery charger power supply into the corresponding cables connector as shown below Figure 17 Power Jack Power Supply Battery Charger J EES manga ooo U To Unit 2 Plug the interface cable into the connector on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface Ufo 3 Plug the battery charger power supply into a power outlet The Charge LED should turn on indicating that the batteries are charging see Charge Low Battery Indicator Functions table on page 23 Figure 18 Power Supply and Outlet a i T I ith HL i bil i iit Wh Wy I I Wil ooo L iL J Hl 4 Once the battery is fully charged approximately four hours you can disconnect the power supply and run the RFID ICODE handheld interface exclusively on battery power 1 22 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 Charge Low Battery Indicator When using the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack the Charge Low Battery LED will indicate the current battery status as shown in the table below Table 10 Charge Low Battery Indicator Functions Function Description CHARGE With the power supply connected the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will indicate one of the following conditions e High power charge the LED will turn solid green e Fully near full charge the LED will blink green about four times a second e Trickle charge the LED will blink green
72. just the stylus double click rate system Use this function to view system information change the RAM 4 Program Storage memory division change the device name and change the device description Chang ng System Setti ngs Any time you make changes through the Control Panel such changing the time zone you must also update the persistent registry to store the changes in internal compact flash memory to make the changes permanent en gt e eB B of a For example to change the time zone and save the changes to the registry 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel IMPORTANT Click the icon not the name 40 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 5 Taskbar and Start Menu Settings 2 On the Control Panel double click Date Time The Date Time Properties dialog box appears You can now set the date time and time zone Date lime Properties Date Time Current Time Re August 2003 is 1050em ad S050 PM SMT Se Time Zone 12 GMT CO 00 Pacific Tene US amp Canada Ta v 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 Automatically adjust clock for dayicht saving 24 25 26 27 31 Apply To adjust the Current Time use the scroll bars to increase or decrease the value or select hours minutes seconds or AM PM indicator to set the values individually To select the Time Zone use the corresponding list 5 To adjust the Date either 10
73. lash Cl onus cedeursensdaneacgunsernars sus 27 B Eaa EE E EE snes 0 BR E E EE 28 Popa a nE E EE 28 aig colon eee E E A ee rr did 30 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 5 Table of Contents Configuration Connections Software CE A ey D0atds asa fs sten pre E or bring Sr rane a do ob or rerna 30 PSCC EF EEEE gtr Ber Bot E E rr rr 31 Windows CE 5 0 DEsKkt pP 4 tadsssssvesss ee nr re ere a 32 Windows CE 5 0 Desktop Functions ssseesssrrerrrra 32 ASK D D edet a be 6 kika ren er ve der r r rda RANE t ten N EE eens 33 Sae WGN oon f ARN k aber dt as usa er RNE kr ar RvR AR RER A 34 Miscellaneous Tools ssesersrseerererrrrrrrrrrrr rr rr rer ror ra 34 Chapter 5 Control Panel ar sa mn ben re HR r ere anes AN NN er RB OR EAT fer rer it ENTA 39 Changing System Settings cent awswrn seriea ii ien bensen a gen etude 40 Taskbar and Stare Menu Settings 44 400 maitre a 41 Chapter 6 TACIIVE DS VNC oc ers sed ETE TANA RKS 43 Initial Communicat Onera a 43 Subsequent Communication sseeseerererrrrrrrrrerrr ra 47 Wireless Connections sseesrsrerrrrrerrrrrrrr rer rr rr ror resa 48 O VELVICW ev sew ove eevee care RARE SENEESE UNTER NERE K RER FAR oes 48 Wi Fi COmMpPalION cc ect de ddverseenenessetaderdernsese eens 49 Wireless Zero Configuration 43443 00408 snedtak EAS 50 Setting Up Identification for Remote Networks 53 Commecting toa Mail
74. less it is another modifier key see the Modifier Key Actions table on page 30 Optionally equipped units can use LEDs to indicate the selection of a modifier key The Power Suspend Switch figure on page 23 provides examples of LEDs Figure 25 45 Key Pad Modifier Key A e CTRL and ALT Keys operate in the same manner as on conventional PCs except that by default they have a one time locking action to facilitate one handed operation Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 29 Chapter 4 30 e SHIFT Key unlike conventional PC keyboards the SHIFT key enables you to access symbols punctuation marks and navigation arrows rather than shift alphabetic keys to uppercase By default the SHIFT key has a one time action However you can press the SHIFT key twice and lock the keypad into Shift mode where each subsequent key press will only access characters that appear in the upper left of a key Pressing the SHIFT key a third time will release Shift mode On standard RFID ICODE handheld interface 45 key pads the functions and characters accessed via the SHIFT key appear in the upper left of a key shaded in light grey in the Standard 45 key Pad figure on page 29 2ND Key shifts the numeric keys to corresponding function keys 1 F1 2 F2 etc that are found on conventional PC keyboards It also shifts other keys for punctuation non printing characters such as Delete and TAB and PC key
75. ll stop and an error will be displayed in the status bar The selectable options are 1 3 5 or 10 s Use 24 hour time This setting toggles the time on the status bar between 12 hr and 24 hr mode Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop up window Choose Cancel to close the pop up window without saving changes Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 85 Chapter 7 86 Grid Settings General Grid History Read write Erase 256 v The Grid tab allows users to customize the appearance of the data grid with the following options Grid Size This setting allows users to specify the number of cells in the grid The selectable options are 64 112 128 256 and 2000 IMPORTANT __ fatag that is larger than the specified grid size is read the data grid will automatically resize to the size of the tag Headers Select between decimal and hexadecimal row and column headers Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop up window Choose Cancel to close the pop up window without saving changes History Settings The History tab allows the user to set the maximum number of records displayed in tag history If the user scans more than the max number defined in Settings the earliest scanned record will be deleted from tag history The selectable options are 10 20 50 100 or 500 records Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop up window C
76. lot 2 Insert the compact flash card into the slot with the front of the display facing you and the top of the card pointed to the slot until it clicks and the release lever moves upward Figure 22 Using the Compact Flash Slot Release Lever Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 21 Chapter 4 Data Entry 28 3 Close the cover When inserting memory cards a UserCF folder will appear when you open My Computer You can then copy and paste the contents of UserCF to the other folders on the RFID ICODE handheld interface When inserting device cards the RFID ICODE handheld interface will attempt to recognize the device If it finds a driver for the device the RFID ICODE handheld interface will display a dialog box for that device If the RFID ICODE handheld interface cannot find a driver for the device it will display the following dialog box Unidentified PCCard Adapter OK FJ Enter the name of the driver for thr PCCard Driver Name EERSTE If the correct card type appears you can enter the appropriate information in the dialog box required and then click OK to complete the installation To remove a card from the slot simply push the card release lever down and remove the card Keypads 52 Key Pads This joystick style keypad with bezel nomenclature features easy screen navigation and alphanumeric keypad entry and four programmable function keys Us
77. lue Write button to stop the operation at any time The Write button will return to its original grey color after the operation is complete Grid History Read Write Erase Select file for Write From File The following four data organization formats are allowed e Multiple Lines Each Line Specifies a Tag UID e Multiple Lines Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only e Multiple Lines No Specified Tag UIDs e Single Line Unspecified Tag UID Multiple Lines Each Line Specifies a Tag UID In this format the Tag UID is specified for each tag in the file When a tag is scanned the software searches for its Tag UID in the file and writes the corresponding data to the tag The status bar will display Writing while the data is being written to the tag and Ready when it is waiting for the next tag If the user scans a tag for which the Tag UID does not appear in the file an error message will appear Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 83 Chapter 7 84 Example A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 E004010019DC4EA6 SLI 128 S Rock D 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E0040100314A5BDIB SLI 128 S S 4 4 119 101 108 108 4 61 75 74 6f 4 01101101 01100001 H 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 B 2 6 2011 13 56 06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 01110100 01101001 o o CW Multiple Lines Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only In this format the Tag UID is specified for each tag in the file
78. mart labels and can store a simple identification number or a sophisticated database RFID technology is based on the simple idea that a reader can activate an electronic circuit inside a tag from a distance and exchange information An integrated circuit inside the reader creates an alternating current This current generates an alternating magnetic field through the reader s antenna that serves as a power source for a RFID tag This magnetic field interacts with the antenna in the tag which in turn activates the tag s integrated circuit causing the tag to create a digital signal which contains an encoded identifier number The tag then generates its own alternating magnetic field which interacts with the reader s alternating magnetic field A device inside the RFID reader senses the variations and converts this pattern to the digital signal which interprets the tag s identifier code Designed for one handed operation the RFID ICODE handheld interface features a powerful Windows CE 5 0 operating system and an Intel PXA270 XScale processor that operates up to 624 MHz It comes standard with Bluetooth Wi Fi and serial communication ports USB and RS 232 With its 13 56 MHz RFID integrated reader and flip out antenna the RFID ICODE handheld interface can read and write ICODE ISO 15693 industry standard RFID tags within a 3 5 in 90 mm range making it ideal for item tracking data collection and setup maintenance of RFID sy
79. mber 2011 49 Chapter 6 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Requirements Before you start find out what security settings you need to connect to your WLAN network If applicable consult with the network administrator The necessary settings may include one or more of the following e Wireless network name SSID e WEP network type Open or Shared WEP key WEP key format Hex or ASCII and Key Index number e Use of DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses Note To assign a static IP address to the handheld computer use the Network and Dial up Connections applet in the Control Panel Simply double click the P5001 icon to access the IP Address screen Wireless Zero Configuration Setup To configure the handheld computer to connect to an 802 11 wireless network using the Wireless Zero Configuration utility 1 In the Status Bar double click the WLAN Connection Status icon to access the Wireless Network Connection dialog box This icon is also referred to as the Wireless Zero Configuration icon IP Information 1Py6 Information Wireless Information Internet Protocol TCP IP IMPORTANT The following scenario is for demonstration purposes only SSIDs keys and pass phrases will be different in your particular environment 50 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 2 Select the Wireless Information tab IP Information IPv6 Information Wireless Inform
80. ne file to save all tags from a Continuous Read operation to the same file Example myfile1 txt A 2 6 2011 13 55 39 E004010019DC4EA6 SLI 128 8 8 Rockwell A 2 6 2011 13 55 46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 8 RFID A 2 6 2011 13 55 53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 8 Handheld If the Save read tags to file box is unchecked read tags will be displayed on the screen but not saved to a file Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 87 Chapter 7 Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop up window Choose Cancel to close the pop up window without saving changes Write Settings Select File For Write From File The Write tab allows users to write to tags from an existing text file txt This tab can be accessed whenever users choose to write from file See Writing Tags on page 78 for more information cc Press the button to the right of the text field to open the file browser Double click on a file to select it and return to the Write Settings tab The selected file will be displayed in the text field Press OK to save changes to Settings or press Cancel to close the Settings window without saving changes x Le fox x Open 3 SystemCF RFID iCode Data multialzero txt continuousi txt multionezero txt continuous2 txt E multitags1 txt continuous3 txt ao datamismatch txt 2 TagRecord1 txt Rockwell Automation
81. ness card exchanges The Bluetooth Connection Manager also provides a generic device search and access to a list of favorites 66 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 6 Accessing the Connection Manager Before attempting to make a connection with another device you should make sure that other device is Bluetooth ready set to Discoverable and set up for the service you want to use To access the Bluetooth Connection Manager 1 Click the Bluetooth Connection Manager link in the BCC era Bluetooth status Turn Bluetooth Status Bluetooth Enabled 8Y start acc Connection Manager My Bluetooth Favorites 0 View my Favorite Bluetooth connections Discover all Bluetooth devices Connect to the oj Generic Device Search selected device ActiveSync Connection Search for computers enabled serial port over Bluetooth Connect to the selected computer 3 Use the scroll bars to find a device or service type to search for and then click on that device or service to begin the connection process Making an ActiveSync Connection ActiveSync is a desktop utility program available as a free download from Microsoft that allows you to synchronize certain types of information between a PC and a Windows CE device You can also use ActiveSync to transfer files and install programs on the device When connecting the device to the PC via ActiveSync you can create a
82. not initialize module Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 8 Parameters The RFID ICODE handheld interface will return the following error codes if an error occurs while passing function parameters Value 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 Description Invalid flag setting Invalid tag type Tag ID is empty Invalid tag type for read write command Invalid starting block starting block range is 0 249 Invalid number of data blocks data block range is 1 16 Tag data is empty Data byte size cannot be less than one Invalid sector number Invalid key length Invalid key type Invalid function type Invalid data data range must be 0 255 Read Write The RFID ICODE handheld interface will return the following error codes if an error occurs while attempting to read write clear or lock tag data Value 2 3 4 5 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 Description No tag present Invalid start block or length Tag ID mismatch User cancelled Invalid tag info read No tag ID found in RF field Not a valid tag ID invalid tag type detected Could not read tag data Invalid starting block starting block range is 0 249 Invalid number of data blocks Could not set reader command Could not write tag data Invalid message length Could not lock data blocks or data blocks already locked Rockwell Automation Publication
83. or to setting up a service you should obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator POP3 or IMAP4 server name SMTP host name user name password and domain name for network connections only IMPORTANT Windows CE 5 0 does not support other mail protocols such as AOL or services that use special authentication such as MSN However you can gain access to the Internet through these services If you use the same service to connect to different mailboxes set up and name a different service for each connection For additional information about the Inbox refer to Windows CE 5 0 online help Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 53 Chapter 6 To connect to your POP3 or IMAP4 mail server 1 Select Start gt Programs gt Inbox gt Services gt Options The Options dialog box opens Services Compose Read Delete Storage Installed services Remove Properties 2 Select the Services tab and click Add The Service Name dialog box opens Service Name 3 From the Service type list select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail enter a unique name for the service you cannot change this name once entered and click OK The Mail Service Setup wizard appears POP3 Mail Service Definition 1 3 Required Connection Network Connection x 4 In the Required panel e Select the name of the connection you created to connect to the mail server If you are receiv
84. ower Status Icons Icon Description Batteries are low approximately 30 minutes or less of use remaining the CHARGE Be LOW BAT LED will blink once per second Batteries are charging m Batteries are very low approximately 10 minutes or less of use remaining the t CHARGE LOW BAT LED will turn solid red Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 33 Chapter 4 34 Start Menu When you click Start the Start menu appears Figure 30 Start Menu By selecting one of the icons in the Start menu and not the name you can e Program open programs that do not appear on the desktop e Favorites view a list of web sites added to your Favorites list e Documents view recently accessed documents and images e Settings access the Control Panel establish connections or configure the Taskbar and Start Menu e Help view Help e Start an application using the Run command e Place the unit in Suspend mode Miscellaneous Tools You can access the following utility programs from the Tools menu Screen Capture The Screen Capture program takes a picture of the screen and saves it as a bitmap file BMP to a designated location You can set up the program to run from the system tray or by pressing a hot key To setup the Screen Capture program 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools gt Screen Capture The ScreenCapture exe dialog box appears ScreenCapture exe Keyboard Hot Key
85. pe are the same numbers displayed on the screen The Start and Length Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 71 Chapter 7 18 correspond to the user specified values displayed on the screen Mode will be represented by a single letter B for binary D for decimal H for hexadecimal and A for ASCII The Tag Value is the data on the tag between the start byte and the length this will also correspond with the data displayed on the screen IMPORTANT Tag reads will be saved to the SystemCARFID ICODE Data folder Writing Tags Single Tag Write from Screen Select the data mode binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII using the drop down menu Select the cell to be edited The cell text will be highlighted indicating that it is selected Enter in the new data using the keypad Specify the start byte and the length of data you want to write Enter a length of 0 to write the entire contents of the screen IMPORTANT _ Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes depending on block size The data will be written to the tag specified in the Tag UID box To write the data to any tag enter 0 in the Tag UID box With the Continuous check box deselected push the Write button IMPORTANT Toreturn the Tag UID to that of the previously read tag completely delete the contents of the Tag UID box The previous Tag UID will automatically repopulate Start Length Mode E0
86. ptember 2011 89 Chapter 7 90 the UID in the Tag UID box to erase data from a specific tag Set the Tag UID box to 0 to erase any tag The status bar will say Erasing while the operation is being performed IMPORTANT Erase will not affect the data displayed on the screen Clear Tag History Navigate to Data gt Clear Tag History to clear all tags in read write history Push Yes on the confirmation dialogue to proceed Push No to cancel The tag history counter will be reset to 1 of 0 and the data grid will be completely cleared Tag history can also be cleared by exiting the program ASCII Table To enter special characters in ASCII mode navigate to Data gt ASCII Select the character from the pop up ASCII table or push the X to return to the main screen ASCII Table start of heading start of text end of text tend of transmission enquiry acknowledgement bell backspace horizontal tab new line vertical tab Tag UID Tag Type Start Byte Bytes Read Bytes Per Block Number of Blocks User Memory bytes FE of Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 Navigate to Data gt Tag Properties A pop up window will open displaying additional information about the current tag The user can scroll through tag properties of any tag in tag history by using the up down arrows in the lower left corner of the window Alternately tap in t
87. ration is complete the Read button will return to its original grey color Continuous Tag Read to File To enable the Save read tags to file setting select Device gt Settings on the Read tab Select whether continuously read tags should be saved into one file for the entire continuous read operation or multiple files with one tag per file See Read Settings on page 87 for more information Select the check box marked Continuous for continuous read Specify the start byte and the length of data you want to read Enter a length of 0 to read the entire tag Select the data mode binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII using the drop down menu Push the Read button to start continuous read IMPORTANT _ Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes depending on block size The Read button will turn blue and the status bar will say Reading The handheld will continuously read tags until the blue Read button is pushed After the continuous read operation is complete the Read button will return to its original grey color Tag data will be saved in the following tab delimited format lt Mode gt lt Date and Time Stamp gt lt Tag UID gt lt Tag Type gt lt Start gt lt Length gt lt Data gt CR LF The individual data bytes in the data field are separated from one another by a tab except in ASCII mode The time stamp corresponds with the date and time of read The Tag UID and Ty
88. registry information every time you perform a suspend resume operation To store registry information on the RFID ICODE handheld interface permanently 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools gt SaveReg 2 The RFID ICODE handheld interface will begin saving the registry Saving Registry Standby 3 After you successfully save the registry a message box will appear Save Registry i Registry successfully saved 4 Click OK to close the message box Command Prompt Windows The command prompt window allows you to execute limited MS DOS command line arguments for example CD SystemCF Run TEST BAT etc To open the Command Prompt window 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools gt Command Prompt The Command Prompt window opens Pocket CMD v 5 0 gt Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 2 You can then type in your commands for a list of supported commands type Help and press Enter 3 To end the session type Exit and press Enter SystemCF Folder The only folder that provides non volatile permanent storage is the SystemCF folder Information stored in other folders will be lost when you remove power from the RFID ICODE handheld interface You can however have the RFID ICODE handheld interface automatically copy files from the SystemCF to other folders when booting up Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September
89. rom Screen operation the data grid will be locked to prevent accidental editing To edit data fields the user must first exit Continuous Write mode Continuous Tag Write from File To write to a tag from a file ensure that the file is a text txt file in the following tab delimited format with a new line denoting a new tag lt Mode gt lt Date and Time Stamp gt lt Tag UID gt lt Tag Type gt lt Start gt lt Length gt lt Data gt CR LF The individual data bytes in the data field are separated from one another by a tab except in ASCII mode Check the Continuous box for Continuous Write Push the Write button A confirmation dialogue will pop up Selecting Cancel or the X button will cancel the write operation To change or verify the file from which data will be written push Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 Write From Screen Fie This will bring up the Write Settings tab and allow users to select a file for Write from File Push the button to open the File Browser window and select a text file Push Cancel to close the settings window without making changes Push OK to save changes close the window and return to the Write from pop up window See Write Settings on page 88 for more information Select the File button and press OK to begin the Write from File operation The Write button will turn blue during the operation Press the b
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91. s is because the application grid is little endian least significant bit first and the text file is big endian most significant bit first Continuous Tag Write from Screen Select the data mode binary decimal hexadecimal or ASCII using the drop down menu Select the cell to be edited The cell text will be highlighted indicating that it is selected Enter in the new data using the keypad Specify the start byte and the length of data you want to write Enter a length of 0 to write the entire contents of the screen Click the Tag UID box and change it to 0 using the keypad IMPORTANT Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes depending on block size Check the Continuous check box Push the Write button A confirmation dialogue will pop up Selecting Cancel or the X button will cancel the write operation Select Screen and OK to write to the tag from the screen Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 81 Chapter 7 82 The Write button will turn blue and the status bar will say Writing The device will continuously write the specified data to tags until the blue Write button is pushed After the continuous write operation is complete the Write button will return to its original grey color 52 Jot Jos Job 177 Jos Jec Joc Start Length Mode M Continuous uro fo fryre FER a TO IMPORTANT During a Continuous Write f
92. sed for the operating system and 512 MB of internal compact flash memory An additional 256 MB of SDRAM is optionally available Internal compact flash memory is optionally expandable to 8 GB For removable data storage or I O cards the RFID ICODE handheld interface is equipped with a Compact Flash CF slot Chapter 1 10 Displays The RFID ICODE handheld interface features a supertwist nematic liquid crystal 320 x 240 QVGA TFT color sunlight readable display with touch screen and LED backlight Keypads Keypad configurations for the RFID ICODE handheld interface include the 45 key pad and 52 key with directional pad Indicators The RFID ICODE handheld interface has five programmable LED indicators that can provide a number of useful functions including the state of keypad modifier keys An additional LED indicates the current charge or low battery status Interface Capabilities The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes standard with one USB port and one RS 232 serial port The RFID ICODE handheld interface also includes Wi Fi and Bluetooth Durability The case is made of General Electric Xenoy one of the most durable chemical resistant materials available today Ingress Protection The RFID ICODE handheld interface is completely dust tight and can withstand exposure to jets of water and has an IP Ingress Protection rating of 65 as defined by IEC standard 529 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P
93. sly be written to the tag The Continuous Write from File operation will end after writing the two records from the file to tags IMPORTANT Ifthe handheld displays the Bad record format error during Continuous Write open the file in WordPad and delete any extraneous spaces tabs or returns The handheld should display the data Rockwell in ASCII mode written to the second tag in cells 0 7 Push the down arrow in Read Write History to display the previous record on the screen Change the Mode to Hex The handheld should now display the data AA BB CC DD A1 B2 C3 D4 written to the first tag IMPORTANT Do not use the ASCII mode to read tags when the values of the data bytes are less than 20h 32d Data stored in this manner can contain control characters e g TAB s used as separator which can lead to erroneous results and interpretations when displayed in ASCII format in text editors or Excel Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 8 Troubleshooting My RFID ICODE handheld interface does not respond when I press the power button e Is the unit in Suspend mode e Ifbattery powered check the batteries e Are all cables connected properly Is the power supply plugged into an active AC outlet Is the power connector securely plugged into the RFID ICODE handheld interface I changed my system settings but when I turn on the RFID ICODE
94. ssible To configure how the unit interacts with other Bluetooth devices 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray The Bluetooth Control Center BCC dialog box opens 2 Select the Accessibility tab Device name DETTXLEVE Device class HandHeld PDA V Discoverable Mode Enables your device to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices V Connectable Mode Allows other Bluetooth devices to connect to you 3 Enter a name that uniquely identifies this unit to other Bluetooth devices The default value is JETT XL EYE 4 Check or clear the Discoverable Mode box to make the unit discoverable or not discoverable by other Bluetooth devices To be found by another Bluetooth device in a search a unit must be discoverable The default value is discoverable 5 Check or clear the Connectable Mode box to allow or prevent other Bluetooth devices from connecting to the unit The default value is connectable Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 59 Chapter 6 6 After making your selection click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC Configuring Bluetooth Services You can enable and configure the following Bluetooth services on the unit e File Transfer Service e Push Service e Generic Serial Service Configuring File Transfer Service The File transfer service enables a remote device to connect to the unit and perform file transfers via FTP To set up th
95. stems These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation Resource Description Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Provides general guidelines for installing a Guidelines publication 1770 4 1 Rockwell Automation industrial system Product Certifications website http www ab com Provides declarations of conformity certificates and other certification details You can view or download publications at http www rockwellautomation com literature To order paper copies of technical documentation contact your local Allen Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales office Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Preface Table of Contents RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Features Quick Start Guide Getting Started Operation Table of Contents Important User tomato adce ess teen ea eer EEEE 2 Environment and Enclosure ccc cess eee cece eee eeeeeeeee 3 Prevent Flecrostaticisciarees dei newdottarvgn dvi eia centers 3 About this Manual sssseersseerssrerrrrrrr rr rss rr rr rer rss era 3 About REID ssseresseeeerrresrrrrrrr rer rr rr rr rr rss rr rr r rr rss ss 4 About the RFID ICODE Handheld Interface sssosereor rss 4 Additional Resources ererrrrrerrrrrerrrrrrrr rr rr rer rr era 4 Chapter 1 RE a Gc onde abe pep r r re r r battre ou dr let rr Ae Surre Brr dre 9 OPe ra 1S V STEIN espe
96. the desktop to the Excel window Og 4 MJ Microsoft Erce 3 Insert 4 a T a Vera a BI UV IA a y pa J Delete pe te F7 j D 0 4 Habi e J Ela a Fae wa A rom Clipbes g Font 3j _ Alignment Number gt 92 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 7 The contents of the file should now be displayed in Excel with each field appearing in its own column The width of the columns in the spreadsheet can be adjusted by double clicking the lines between the column headings Ree ree eee etree sie ne 3 HH of ert f rr ren oo er p kana me Eo mot Pa e pete CFE SS A ERE wee pon a EE tee Lee ETT p o eap DAD Fait weet i a jak i a E F 6 H I J K L Mi N FE Ba SS eee B58 EOMOLOO SLI 128 4 52 Gf 74 f 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 10 1i li 13 14 15 16 17 15 15 Make the following edits to the file in Excel e Copy the tag record and paste it into row 2 e Change the UID column C to 0 for both tag records e Change the Length column F of both tag records to 8 e Edit the Data of the first record columns G N to AA BB CC DD Al B2 C3 D4 e Change the Mode column A of the second record to A for ASCII e Edit the Data column G of the second record to Rockwell without the quotes e Delete any data in the columns H J of the second record gitar sie iam ee XY 4 a fn I aa ae feces FPS a BRE eet Fe a
97. ts graphics and other files Microsoft WordPad Used to create or edit text files that contain formatting or graphics Internet Explorer Used to view web pages PC Link Used to make an ActiveSync Bluetooth or other type of connection to another device m D IF T 32 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 Taskbar The taskbar at the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface desktop displays the Start button buttons of currently running applications the Status Area and the Show Desktop icon Select the Start button to display the Start menu see below for details For each open application a button appears on the taskbar Simply click the button to activate the application The status area appears on the right and by default displays small icons for the input panel current time power status and network connections Double click an icon to activate the related program Choosing the Show Desktop icon minimizes active applications and redisplays the desktop Clicking the Keyboard icon displays the Input Panel menu for data entry Figure 29 Windows CE 5 0 Desktop Taskbar Er start PrF EEE Power Status Icons The RFID ICODE handheld interface will display power status icons shown in the Power Status Icons table below in the taskbar status area Windows CE 5 0 Desktop Taskbar figure above to indicate power use charging status and low battery conditions Table 12 P
98. uency 13 56 MHz tags and smart labels It is compatible with all Rockwell Automation RFID ICODE tags as well as ICODE tags from other manufacturers The RFID module is totally application dependent and derives power from the COM2 port The RFID module has a flip out antenna that provides a read range of approximately 3 5 in 90 mm with a credit card size tag at 90 see Figure 21 RFID Read Range on page 27 For optimal tag reading performance adjust the module to either 90 or 180 IMPORTANT Electronic items such as microwave ovens and cordless telephones can affect RFID performance The presence of metal and or water can also affect read range Do not enable or utilize the RFID module with a cable connected Operation of this nature is likely to cause harmful interference 26 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Chapter 4 Figure 21 RFID Read Range Ul 180 Using the Compact Flash Slot The Compact Flash slot located on top of the RFID ICODE handheld interface enables you to utilize Compact Flash and device cards If you intend to use a device card it may also be necessary to install a driver If so make sure the card is Windows CE 5 0 compatible and you have the necessary drivers If you are not sure check with the card manufacturer before attempting to install the card To use the compact flash slot 1 Ifneeded remove any screws from the cover to access the Compact Flash s
99. wer supply adapters for USA Europe Australia UK and rest of world serial cable USB cable 57RF HH 56CA Serial cable 15 ft straight 9 pin female connector RS 232 molded 20 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UM001A EN P September 2011 Power Chapter 4 Operation The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that can provide up to six hours of operating time on a full charge depending on power management and use You will need to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery pack a minimum of three hours prior to first use Please note that the battery pack will not attain maximum capacity until it has been charged and discharged approximately four times As a result you may experience shorter than expected operating time on the first few uses of the product NiMH batteries are an extremely stable and dependable source of electrical energy but can be sensitive to extreme temperature If you charge the battery pack in extreme hot or cold it will not attain a full charge and as a result will exhibit decreased useable time until it recharges again As a precaution against overheating the RFID ICODE handheld interface has built in temperature sensors that will suspend the charging process if the battery becomes too warm Because the battery pack is an electrical device you should not expose it to moisture or wet environments If the battery becomes w
100. xt A status of Connected should appear in the ActiveSync window Microsoft Activesync o File View Tools Help Sync Schedule C7 Explore Guest Connected Hide Details 2 Information Type Status Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF UMO001A EN P September 2011 47 Chapter 6 Wireless Connections 48 Overview Turning the Radio On Before you can utilize the WLAN software you must make sure the radio is on Follow the steps below 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Then double click the AuxCF Slot applet 3 Finally select the Enabled radio button 4 Warm boot the unit Wireless Zero Configuration Interface The Wireless Zero Configuration interface enables you to setup configure and connect toa WLAN Whenever you turn on the handheld computer it will automatically start searching for any wireless network advertising its SSID service set identifier or network name and will display the Wireless Configuration dialog box Figure 31 Wireless Zero Configuration Utility p5001 oki x IP Information IPv6 Information Wireless Information Select a network and press connect or right click for more options To add a new network double click Add New YT Add New i bosgeneral i RA WINGS Not Connected Signal Strength No Signal nn eeen mm mney awn men am mem men ge gm Som pon nm mm nn mn me mmm wn mg mg mg on gs non ne eo cn nn e Notify when new networks
101. you cannot select any items from the desktop refer to Troubleshooting in Chapter 8 page 95 for more information Power Off To turn off the RFID ICODE handheld interface press and hold the On Off switch for approximately eight seconds This action will also terminate running applications and cease serial port operations Suspend Mode Suspend mode allows you to suspend but not terminate active applications In this mode the display will turn off and the RFID ICODE handheld interface will cease serial port operations For battery powered units Suspend mode also conserves battery power To place the unit in Suspend mode press and release the On Off switch To take the RFID ICODE handheld interface out of Suspend mode press and release the On Off switch again The display will turn on and the RFID ICODE handheld interface will resume running any suspended application but you must restart any serial port operations If you attempt to resume immediately after suspending the RFID ICODE handheld interface or vice versa the unit will delay three seconds before resuming or suspending Replacing Batteries Battery Pack with an incorrect type Only use a NiMH battery supplied with your unit or a replacement NIMH battery supplied recommended or approved by Rockwell Automation WARNING There is a risk of explosion if you replace the NiMH battery When using alkaline batteries replace all alkaline batteries in the RFID ICO

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