SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide
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1. 8 DETECTING TAGS EXAMPLE 9 TACGPROVISIONING EXAMPLE ees tease 10 HAPTER S STATUS BAR 11 OO VV e H 11 11 OT EP 12 50 E 12 12 LA TOPPA N 12 CHAPTER L OPERAIE EAER 13 CURRENT TAG PANG 13 ALL TACOS PANEL 13 READFR 14 CHAPTER S SEIUP TAB iN ERE ER sape oio Geo Le 15 READER INFORMATION NR ERRRRNOTEPR 15 READER CONFIGURATION NRERRCRDRCRR 16 IB a seque d 17 Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 2 www skyetek com 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Chapter 1 Overview The SR70 is an excellent match for reading and writing to tagged items and docu2. skyetek T SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Data Export SkyeReader Console has the ability to export all of the tag event information from the All Tags panel in the Operate Tab to a csv file This panel specifies the file path and starting point for exporting Data Export File Name C Documents and Settings jpeifer Desktop SkyeReaderDataExport csv Starting Point Next Operation Includes Previous Operations Stop Data Export Data Export in Progress Click Button to Stop File Name Displays the current file name and path of the export file Starting Point Tells the system to export data starting at the Next Operation or to include all previous operations in this session Start Stop Data Export Button Starts exporting data or stops exporting data Set to start by default Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 17 www skyetek com
3. Attach your SR70 to your computer with the supplied USB Cable Insert picture 3 Navigate to the Setup tab and press the Discover button under Reader Information Reader Information s umb c ra Model Number SR 70 Discover v Firmware Version 070100CB TENE 4 Toread tags place a tag on top of the SR70 and press the Single Button at the top left of the screen This will perform a single Select Tag command and display that tags information Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 6 www skyetek com Skyetek SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Current Tag Tag ID 300833820009014035050000 Tag Data Password All Tags 4 16 2009 3 33 03 PM Detect Tag 300833820009014035050000 Start New Session Note The antenna within SR70 is linearly polarized and so you will need to place the tag accordingly See the diagram below for proper tag placement Align Length of Tag with Length of Reader Tag Placement Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 7 www skyetek com 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Exploring SkyeReader Console After you install and configure your SR70 you can use the various tab functions of SkyeReader Console to explore the reader s capabilities The home screen displays function tabs that let you set up demonstrate configure and test your SR70 Use thes
4. 8870 and SkyeReader Console User Guide All Tags 14 55 48 16 Detect Tag 000100000000000000000005 I 14 55 48 40 Detect Tag 000100000000000000000005 14 55 48 55 Detect Tag 000100000000000000000005 14 55 48 66 Detect Tag 000100000000000000000005 14 55 49 48 Detect Tag 000100000000000000000005 w Reader Panel This panel gives statistics on the current session Reader Tags Detected 0 tags Read Write Time 0 sec Start New Session Performance 0 tags sec e Tags Detected shows the number of tags detected during the session e Read Write Time the amount of time for the last tag operation to complete If in continuous mode this shows the amount of time the reader has been in continuous mode e Performance shows the amount of tags read per second Start New Session Button clears the current session statistics and All Tags log Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 14 www skyetek com T SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Chapter 5 Setup Tab The setup tab contains several panels allowing the user to configure several reader settings such as tag type and operation as well as exporting data Reader Information Model Number SR 70 Firmware Version 070100CB Reader Configuration Tag Type Classi 15018000 6 Multiple Tags Enable Filtering Detect
5. in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 3 www skyetek com 9 skyetek 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide About This Guide This guide contains all of the information you need to get started with your SkyeTek SR70 Chapter 1 Overview Introduces the contents of this guide describes SkyeTek s Advanced Universal Reader Architecture and lists the benefits of working with SkyeTek readers Chapter 2 Setup and Installation Lists the contents of the SR70 kit and guides you through initial setup and configuration of your system Provides instructions for installing the SkyeReader Console Application that you will use to evaluate the SR70 This chapter also includes examples on basic usage
6. B ekyetek rfid as feature SR70 5 Console User Guide Technical Support and Contact Information NU 2009 SkyeTek Inc Version 1 0 11030 Circle Point Road Suite 300 Westminster CO 80020 http www skyetek com Sales sales skyetek com Technical Support Hhttp support skyetek com www sk yetek corn T SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Table of Contents CHAPTER e E E ES 3 NOTE REGARDING RF EXPOSURE ccccsceccsceccececcececcccscescscscscescecuceecsceecsceececeecscaececsececnecscseeecsseecsceececescsctsescesesces 3 NOTICE AND CAUTIONS cccsccscoccecceccsccccsceccscescuccecescescescescsceeceecececescescscescsceecscescssescescescssescescescssessescescesens 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE OR 4 CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 1 ccccccccccccsccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccccccccscccccccccccoess 5 PP REO OS m 5 IN arc ses swe sect ses e 5 visited EI E E LUN E 6 EXPLORING SK YEREADER CONSOLE 0 05529259 08 Ucet ru gU nsa bus Ursi Qo eene pis ese QU su PUE C Capi uUo eU ea p drir eo V UR ROME 8 meee eR ROUEN N ANONA EENE A NON A AAE AAEE T A 8 827 T e 8 C
7. Tag Retries 2 Operation ID Source Start ID Sleep Timer Tag Timeout Data Export File Name C SkyeTek SkyeReader trunk application SkyeReader bin Release SkyeReaderL Starting Point Next Operation Includes Previous Operations Stop Data Export Data Export in Progress Click Button to Stop Reader Information Reader Information Model Number SR 70 Firmware Version 0 10Q0CB e Model Number gives the current model of the reader connected to the PC e Firmware Version gives the firmware version of your SR70 e Discover Button Pressing this button will search for any SkyeTek readers attached to your PC Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved www skyetek com 15 a amp skyetek 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Reader Configuration This panel contains several options for reader operations Reader Configuration Tag Type Classi Gen2 15018000 6 IMultiple Tags Enable Filtering Operation ID Source Detect Tag v Ketnes 2 Start ID Sleep Timer Tag Timeout Tag Type select the type of tag you will be using Operation From this drop down menu you may select the different types of tag operations to perform O O O Select performs a select tag command The tag will respond with its Tag ID EPC Read performs a read operation reading all tag memory Write performs a write oper
8. continuous operation Not usable if not in continuous operation mode Clear Button Clears the status indicator Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc Rights Reserved pg 11 www skyetek com SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Indicators Activity Indicates successful activity of the reader When a tag is read or written successfully the Activity indicator will turn a bright shade of green When in continuous mode the indicator will exude a medium shade of green flashing bright when tags are read or written Status Indicates if any warnings or errors occur during operation This indicator will remain grey if no warnings or errors are present It will turn yellow if a warning occurs and red if an error occurs The indicator will retain its color until the clear button is pressed Last Operation The Last Operation box displays the last operation completed Single Mode Detect Tag Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 12 www skyetek com 9 Ko skyetek 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Chapter 4 Operate Tab From the operate tab the user can see information on the current tag being read and also a log of all tags read during the session This tab also has controls for selecting certain tag types and writing to tag memory The information and controls are broken into several panels Current Tag Operate Tag ID Tag Data Password All Tags Read
9. e tabs to access different functions with your reader See the following chapters for detailed information on each function chapters Status Bar The status bar is always present and provides information about your SR70 and also contains buttons for basic operations of the SR70 See Chapter 3 Status Bar for more information Operate Tab This tab contains several panels that let you control the main features of the SR70 e Current Tag Displays information about the current tag in the field e All Tags shows a log of all tags read e Reader Displays information about the current session See Chapter 4 Operate Tab for more information Setup Tab Panels in this tab let you quickly see reader information and configure tag settings e Reader Information Displays reader information e Reader Configuration Allows you to configure tag settings and reader settings e Data Export Export tag information to a csv file Chapter 5 Setup Tab for more information Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved 8 www skyetek com 9 skyetek 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Detecting Tags Example This is a walkthrough of the basic use case of detecting various RFID tags and logging the Tag IDs to a file Connect your SR70 to your PC and launch SkyeReader Console Navigate to the Setup Tab The following settings should be set by default in the Reader Configuration panel If they are n
10. er Tags Detected 0 tags Start New Session Read Write Time 0 sec Performance 0 tags sec Current Tag Panel This panel gives information and options for operating the tag currently in use Current Tag Tag ID Tag Data Password Tag ID Shows the current Tag ID EPC of the tag being read if Detect Tag or Read Tag Data is selected in the Setup Tab If Write Tag is selected in the Setup Tab this field is writable and when the Single Button is pressed the 5870 will write the data in this field to the tag Tag Data Shows the User Memory of the current tag if tag supports User Memory If Write is selected in the Setup Tab this field is writable and SR70 will write this data to the tag when the Single Button is pressed Password If Read is selected in the Setup Tab the user can enter the access password for the current tag If Write is selected this field allows you to write the access password Tags Panel This panel is a log of all tag events that have taken place during the session Each line gives pertinent information for each operation which includes a time stamp type of operation Tag ID and any relevant data to that operation This log fills from the bottom up so the most recent operation will be on the bottom of the log This log will continue to populate until the session is cleared Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 13 www skyetek com S Ps
11. ments in desktop environments Cost space and power efficiency make it particularly well suited for large scale deployments across the enterprise An intuitive installation process and easy to use software allows users to setup and operate the reader without support from IT or technical staff Note Regarding RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your bogy This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Notice and Cautions The users manual or instruction manual shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SkyeTek Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
12. nt diagram Press the Single Button to issue a single write command to the tag a Ifthe operation succeeds the Activity Light will flash green and the All Tags panel will be populated with the operation and new Tag ID b Ifthe tag is not written the Status Light will turn yellow You have just provisioned your first tag You can continue to provision tags in this way or you may also use the Continuous Button In Continuous mode the reader will continuously scan for new tags and write the Tag ID to them until you hit the Stop button Under Reader Configuration in the Setup Tab there is a field called Tag Timeout This is the amount of time in seconds that the system will store the last Tag ID written before it will try to write to that tag again This is so you do not accidently write to the same tag multiple times Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 10 www skyetek com 5870 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Chapter 3 Status Bar Overview The SkyeReader Console Status Bar is always available to use and provides basic control of your SR70 The Status Bar contains several buttons for issuing commands and a reader information panel Single Button This button issues a single command to the reader either a read tag or write tag as selected in the Setup Tab Continuous Button Once pressed the SR70 will issue read or write commands continuously until the Stop Button is pressed Stop Button Stops
13. of SkyeReader Console Chapter 3 SkyeReader Console Status Bar Explains all buttons and indicators on the Status Bar Chapter 4 SkyeReader Console Operate Tab Walks through the features of the Operate Tab Chapter 5 SkyeReader Console Setup Tab Walks through the features of the Setup Tab Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved 4 www skyetek com 9 skyetek T SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Chapter 2 Setup and Installation Prerequisites e Host Computer running Microsoft Windows XP or Vista e Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 installed e Available USB port Contents Your SR70 kits contains the following items he SH70 USB cable CD with SkyeReader Console documentation and software libraries ag Samples Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved www skyetek com pg 5 e Skyetek T SR70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Setting Up Your SH70 To setup your SR70 first you will need to install SkyeReader Console Insert the CD that came with your kit and an installation wizard should run automatically If it does not open the main directory of the CD and run setup exe 1 After the installation completes run SkyeReader Console This will display the home screen SkyeReader Console m E3 Current Tag Tag ID Tag Data Password Reader Tags Detected 0 tags Start New Session Read Write Time 0 sec Performance 0 tags sec 2
14. ot set them accordingly Tag Class1 Gen2 ISO18000 6C Operation Detect Tag Multiple Tags Checked Enable Filtering Checked Retires 2 a Dapp Reader Configuration Tag Type Classi Gen ISO18000 6C Multiple Tags Filtering Operation Detect Tag w Retries 2 ID Source Start ID Sleep Timer Tag Timeout 4 The following settings should be set by default in the Data Export panel If they are not set them accordingly a File Name Install Path SkyeReaderDataExport csv b Starting Point Include Previous Operations c Button should say Stop Data Export with a message that states Data Export in Progress Click Button to Stop Data Export File Name C Documents and Settings jpeifer Desktop SkyeReaderDataExport csv Starting Point Operation Includes Previous Operations Stop Data Export Data Export in Progress Click Button to Stop After setting all parameters navigate to the Operate Tab Place a tag upon the SR70 See Tag Placement diagram Press the Single button You will see the Tag ID field under Current Tag populate as well as the Last Operation and All Tags fields Tag ID 04629D7E94ED9FB777E44F45 8 Press the Continuous button Place all of the tags included with the SR70 on the unit one at a time You will see the Tag ID field change with each new tag and the Tags field fill with every tag detected 10 Press the Stop button 11 Na
15. tation writing the specified data from the Operate Tab to the tag Note continuous mode is disabled if this operation is selected There are several Operations that are only available with an NXP tag type Enable EAS Disable EAS Scan EAS Alarm Read Protection Reset Read Protection Retries allows the user to set the number of command retries You may choose any number between 0 and 255 0 Source If you are writing the Tag ID of the tag or tags in use you must select a source for the ID O Manual The user will input each Tag ID in the operate tab Auto Increment The user will input a starting ID in the Starting ID field which will be written to the Tag ID of the first tag and each subsequent write will increment this starting ID and write that to the Tag ID Random A random Tag ID will be written to each tag This number will change after every write operation e Multiple Tags Check this box if there are multiple tags in the field e Enable Filtering This option determines if all tags read in continuous mode are reported or if only unique tags will be reported e Sleep Timer The user may set this timer to tell the reader to go into sleep mode which consumes less power after a certain amount of time ag Timeout The amount of time the system will wait until a tag is rescanned Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 16 www skyetek com 1
16. vigate to the install directory for the SkyeReader Console default C Program Files SkyeReader Console and open the SkyeReaderDataExport csv file You will see every tag read and it should match the data in the All Tags field DUI Copyright 2009 SkyeTek Inc All Rights Reserved pg 9 www skyetek com 1 SH70 and SkyeReader Console User Guide Tag Provisioning Example Here we will provide a walkthrough for the use case of provisioning tags for the first time 1 2 3 Connect your SR70 to your computer and launch SkyeReader Console Navigate to the Setup Tab Select the appropriate tag type Tag Type Classi Gen 15018000 6 Select the Write Tag Operation Operation Write Tag Select the appropriate ID Source a Manual will force you to manually change the Tag ID for each tag ID Source Manual v b Random will assign a random Tag ID to each tag c Sequential will enable the Start ID field Enter a Tag ID 96 bits or 12 Hexadecimal bytes to start with and after each successful tag write the Tag ID will automatically be incremented by 1 ID Source Sequential w Start ID 000100000000000000000001 After all Reader Configuration settings have been set properly return to the Operate Tab If using Manual ID Source enter in the 96 bit 12 Hexadecimal Bytes Tag ID into the Tag ID field If using Sequential or Random you do not need to enter anything into this field Place a tag on the SR70 See Tag Placeme
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