IDBLUE R8.HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...IDBLUE Support 06 17 2011 IDBLUE R8 HF Users Guide...

Page 2: ...ng the device off 9 Reading and Writing RFID Tags 10 Scanning a tag 10 Device Communication 12 Physical Connections 12 Logical Connections 12 Bluetooth Discoverable Mode 12 Bluetooth Name and PIN Code...

Page 3: ...17 Performing a device reset 17 User Feedback 17 Device Status LED 17 Not Charging 17 Charging 18 Bluetooth Discoverable 19 RFID Status LED 19 Audio Buzzer 19 Events 19 Demo Applications 21 FCC Discl...

Page 4: ...10 CBP DMB Update FCC dislaimer Updates for RTM5 1 5 June 18 2009 DMB Updates for RTM2 1 4 1 3 March 16 2009 February 19 2009 CBP DMB RTM1 Updates for RTM 1 2 Sept 11 2008 DAR FCC Disclaimer added Bac...

Page 5: ...oducts expressly or by implication All specifications are subject to change without notice Cathexis IDBLUE CathexisWEB and Powered by Cathexis RFID Engine are either registered trademarks or trademark...

Page 6: ...the latest version of IDBLUE Manager that will allow you to configure your device and allow you to get up and running as quickly as possible If you do not already have this software package installed...

Page 7: ...b r u a r y 3 2 0 1 0 Device Overview Please take a moment to examine IDBLUE R8 HF and familiarize yourself with its components Components 1 USB Port 2 Stylus Tip 3 RFID Status LED 4 Action Button 5 D...

Page 8: ...0 Identifying the device name The device name is printed on the back label of the device The default name is a combination of the hardware revision Revision 8 in the example below and the last 4 digi...

Page 9: ...erations for using IDBLUE R8 HF including turning the device on and off and how to use the device s user interface to read RFID tags Turning the device on Turn on IDBLUE R8 HF by pressing and holding...

Page 10: ...the standard configuration and management application for IDBLUE R8 HF please refer to IDBLUE Manager User s Guide Reading and Writing RFID Tags IDBLUE R8 HF can perform a wide range of RFID related...

Page 11: ...us LED will flash green 6 If the device cannot find the tag before the operation times out the RFID Status LED will flash red Note the default RFID timeout value is four 4 seconds This value can be co...

Page 12: ...s IDBLUE will prevent another logical connection via the other physical channel In the case of establishing a logical USB connection the IDBLUE R8 HF device will actually disable Bluetooth and drop an...

Page 13: ...uide for details on how to rename IDBLUE R8 HF Device Configuration This section covers the basic configuration options for IDBLUE R8 HF These options are typically updated using either IDBLUE Manager...

Page 14: ...LUE R8 HF Users Guide 14 Device Configuration F e b r u a r y 3 2 0 1 0 IDBLUE Name IDBLUE_R8 last 4 digits of Bluetooth MAC address RFID Protocol ISO15693 RFID Timeout 4 seconds Timestamp Required Tr...

Page 15: ...f IDBLUE R8 HF to different types of applications and workflows The connected mode options are Connected Mode Description Reactive Button Press The device will send a button press event back to the ho...

Page 16: ...ecommended that you not exceed the default four 4 second setting in order to conserve battery life Bluetooth Timeout The Bluetooth timeout is a power saving feature that shuts down the Bluetooth modul...

Page 17: ...ary to perform a device reset To reset the device press and hold both the power button and the action button simultaneously for at least 3 seconds While holding both buttons the reading status and dev...

Page 18: ...Green Magenta USB Physically Connected Medium Battery Yellow Magenta USB Physically Connected Low Battery Red Magenta Bluetooth Physically Connected Good Battery Green Cyan Bluetooth Physically Connec...

Page 19: ...ry Red Cyan Logically Connected Good Battery Green Blue Logically Connected Medium Battery Yellow Blue Logically Connected Low Battery Red Blue Off Green None Table 4 Device Status LED When Charging B...

Page 20: ...ication Flash Sequence Magenta Physical USB Connection Established Low to High Transition None None Physical USB Connection Dropped High to Low Transition None None Logical Connection Established None...

Page 21: ...IDBLUE R8 HF Users Guide 21 Demo Applications F e b r u a r y 3 2 0 1 0 Demo Applications Please visit http www idblue com support downloads aspx for a list of available demo applications...

Page 22: ...tions not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment French Ce dispositif est conforme la norme FCC Partie 15 et Industrie Canada exempts de licen...

Page 23: ...ensure that you have the following information available in order to streamline the resolution process IDBLUE serial Bluetooth address IDBLUE firmware version Found under Update Firmware in IDBLUE Man...

Page 24: ...reserves the right to change systems or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein No licenses to patents or...