Technology Solutions 1128, User Manual

Page 1: ...der User Guide Technology Solutions UK Ltd Suite C Loughborough Technology Centre Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3GE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1509 238248 Fax 44 0 1509 220020 Email enquiries tsl uk com ...

Page 2: ...and non exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder licensed program Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of TSL No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate a...

Page 3: ...4 6 Reading Transponders 15 4 7 Status LED 16 5 Bluetooth Connection 17 5 1 Compatible Apple product models 17 5 2 Other compatible products 17 5 3 Setting up a Bluetooth connection with an Apple product 18 5 4 View list of Bluetooth Devices iOS 5 18 5 5 View list of Bluetooth Devices iOS 6 20 5 6 Pair with TSL Bluetooth Device 21 6 Software Development 24 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 25 7 1 ...

Page 4: ...l barcode scanning functionality The unit can be used stand alone or paired with a Bluetooth host It can be used with UHF transponders including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders 2 Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader Figure 1 Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2 LUMIÈRE LASER NE PAS R...

Page 5: ... any time without notice Page 5 of 29 1128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 3 Alternative configuration of the 1128 UHF Reader Figure 2 Parts of the 1128 UHF Reader Status LEDs Trigger Button Micro USB connector Antenna release latch UHF Antenna Slimline Grip ...

Page 6: ... Using the UHF Reader 4 1 Battery Installation or Removal The battery is charged using the supplied micro USB lead and therefore is unlikely to need to be changed once installed To access the battery compartment the grip handle must first be removed Figure 3 Remove handle The battery compartment has a release latch The direction to push is shown in the diagram below Figure 4 Handle release latch o...

Page 7: ... the right to change its products specifications and services at any time without notice Page 7 of 29 1128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 Figure 5 Slide handle off Figure 6 Remove Battery Cover ...

Page 8: ...ny time without notice Page 8 of 29 1128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 The battery contacts need to be face down at the top of the battery to meet the contacts shown in the image below Figure 7 Battery Placement Figure 8 Battery in position Battery contacts ...

Page 9: ...gy Solutions UK Ltd 2013 Once the battery is installed the actions to replace the cover are Align the battery cover using the indents in the cover to the pips on the case Push the battery cover down into position Slide the grip handle back onto the main unit The release latches will audibly click to indicate the grip handle is securely in place Figure 9 Replace Battery Cover Figure 10 Slide handle...

Page 10: ... Solutions UK Ltd 2013 4 2 Antenna Installation or Removal The antenna can be detached from the main body of the reader To remove the antenna ensure that the reader is powered off then move the release latch and antenna in the directions indicated in the diagrams below Figure 11 Antenna release latch operation Figure 12 Antenna release latch location Antenna release latch Detach antenna in this di...

Page 11: ... at any time without notice Page 11 of 29 1128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 4 3 Locking the Antenna The antenna can be locked into position using an M2 5x5mm Torx pan head screw Figure 13 Antenna locking screw location Insert antenna locking screw here ...

Page 12: ... com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 4 4 Charging and Micro USB Connection 4 4 1 Connecting the Micro USB cable The 1128 UHF Reader kit is supplied with a micro USB lead for charging and synchronisation A USB PSU is also supplied for independent charging of the 1128 UHF Reader The Micro USB connector is inserted into the 1128 UHF Reader as shown below Figure 14 Attaching a Micro USB Cable ...

Page 13: ...128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 4 4 2 Reader orientation when using Micro USB Cable When charging the 1128 UHF Reader with a slimline grip it is important to rest the device in an orientation that does not put pressure on the cable or port Figure 15 Micro USB cable and UHF reader orientations ...

Page 14: ...button click press and hold the trigger button To terminate a primary button click release the trigger button In the default configuration the 1128 UHF Reader scans for UHF transponders as the primary function The 1128 UHF Reader will continue to scan for UHF transponders while the button is pressed It will stop scanning once the button is released and the current operation completes 4 5 2 Seconda...

Page 15: ...Solutions UK Ltd 2013 4 6 Reading Transponders RFID transponders can be read when they are in range of the antenna The antenna is located on the front of the 1128 UHF Reader The range at which a transponder can be read depends on the transponder type and size and the number of transponders in the field Figure 16 Antenna location and read direction The UHF reader reads transponders in front of the ...

Page 16: ... Short Green flash The reader has successfully read a tag or barcode or executed the alert command Green slow flash 50 on 50 off Antenna error Orange slow flash 50 on 50 off Battery low warning 10 capacity remaining please recharge immediately Orange short single slow flash Battery charging with battery level less than 33 Orange short double flash Battery charging with battery level less than or e...

Page 17: ...ader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 5 Bluetooth Connection 5 1 Compatible Apple product models Made for 5 2 Other compatible products The 1128 Bluetooth Handheld UHF RFID Reader is compatible with many other Bluetooth enabled host devices including Android Windows CE Windows Mobile 5 6 1 6 5 and Windows XP Vista 7 8 ...

Page 18: ...ing the trigger which is confirmed by the flashing of the blue LED To pair with your iOS device navigate to the Bluetooth option within the Settings menu on your iOS device The Bluetooth settings are in different places in iOS 5 iOS 6 5 4 View list of Bluetooth Devices iOS 5 iPad Go to the Settings App Select the General settings in the left hand column Figure 18 Select Bluetooth settings In the r...

Page 19: ...9 of 29 1128 UHF Reader User Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 iPod iPhone Go to the Settings App Tap the General settings row Tap on the Bluetooth row to be taken to the Bluetooth settings Figure 20 Select General settings Figure 21 Select Bluetooth settings Figure 22 List of devices in Bluetooth settings ...

Page 20: ...k com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 5 5 View list of Bluetooth Devices iOS 6 iPad Go to the Settings App Select the Bluetooth settings in the left hand column Figure 23 List of devices in Bluetooth settings iPod iPhone Go to the Settings App Tap on the Bluetooth row to be taken to the Bluetooth settings Figure 24 Select Bluetooth settings Figure 25 List of devices in Bluetooth settings ...

Page 21: ...logy Solutions UK Ltd 2013 5 6 Pair with TSL Bluetooth Device In the list of Bluetooth devices the 1128 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number 1128 xx xxxxxx Click on the corresponding arrow to pair with the reader Figure 26 Identify device After successfully pairing with the 1128 UHF Reader the device will be shown as connected Figure 27 Device connected iPad iPod iPhone iPad iPod iPh...

Page 22: ...ser Guide V1 05 pdf www tsl uk com Technology Solutions UK Ltd 2013 Open TSL s RFID Explorer App The RFID Explorer App can be downloaded from the App Store If the app is starting up for the first time no reader will be selected To select a reader tap on Change Devices in the top left hand corner Figure 28 TSL RFID Explorer App on first load no reader selected ...

Page 23: ...ill appear Select the device to be used with the RFID Explorer App Figure 29 List of paired Bluetooth devices The selected device s image will appear accompanied by relevant device information The Inventory Read Write Commands and Find a Tag features can now be explored To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 1128 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth connection if the reader is not to b...

Page 24: ...s sophisticated parameterised ASCII protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the Bluetooth reader This approach enables multiple tag operations executed using simple pre configured ASCII commands which not only speeds integration of the reader into applications but also abstracts the developer from some of the complexities of the und...

Page 25: ...nge LED flashes rapidly when charging There is a battery fault Replace the battery pack The battery pack temperature is outside recommended limits Ensure that charging only occurs between 5 C and 40 C The host Bluetooth discovery does not find the 1128 UHF Reader The 1128 UHF Reader has powered off Press the yellow button and ensure the blue LED is flashing The 1128 UHF Reader is out of range Move...

Page 26: ...in approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 ...

Page 27: ...t pressure Provide adjustable workstations Provide adequate clearance Provide a suitable working environment Improve work procedures For vehicle installation and use An air bag inflates with great force DO NOT place objects including either installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installe...

Page 28: ...becoming apparent D Product Service Products may be serviced or manufactured with parts components or subassemblies that originate from returned products and that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent new material and Products The sole obligation of TSL for defective hardware Products is limited to repair or replacement at TSL s option on a return to base RTB basis w...

Page 29: ...USIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of TSL for damages including but not limited to special indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the Product or service TSL s liability for damages to Buyer or others resulting from the use of an...