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1166 UHF Reader User Guide V1.07

CONNECTIONS

CHANGING THE

BLUETOOTH

OPERATING MODE

TSL

Bluetooth

UHF RFID Readers can be operated in

SPP mode where the Reader is controlled by a custom-

written application or in

HID mode, where the Reader behaves like a Bluetooth

Keyboard.

The HID mode has two variants

HID mode

Compatible with Android, Windows and Apple devices

HID Apple mode

Compatible only with Apple devices providing an on-screen keyboard toggle

The

Bluetooth

operating mode of a TSL

UHF RFID Reader can be changed using the steps detailed below.

PREPARATION:

Download and install the “

TSL PC Firmware Downloader

” from the Reader product download page (free, one time,

registration required)

https://www.tsl.com/downloads/tsl-products/1128-downloads/
https://www.tsl.com/downloads/tsl-products/1153-downloads/
https://www.tsl.com/downloads/tsl-products/1166-downloads/

TO SWITCH TO

BLUETOOTH

HID MODE:

●

First delete existing pairings to the UHF reader

●

Launch the Firmware Downloader (

Desktop Firmware Loader)

●

Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

●

The driver should install automatically (*)

●

The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“

COMn

arrived

”)

●

Select

Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID mode

Action>Reset Bluetooth to HID Apple mode

(wait for the

process to complete)

●

Disconnect the UHF reader from the computer (unplug USB)

●

Wake the UHF reader (pull trigger, blue flashing LED)

●

Pair to the reader on the device (it typically appears as a keyboard icon and connects automatically)

●

Scanned data should now be typed into the current application on the device

TO SWITCH TO

BLUETOOTH

SPP MODE:

●

First delete existing pairings to the UHF reader

●

Launch the downloader (

Desktop Firmware Loader)

●

Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

●

The driver should install automatically (*)

●

The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically (“

COMn

www.tsl.com

Summary of Contents for 1166

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE 1166 BLUETOOTH UHF RFID READER www tsl com Design Development Manufacture ...

Page 2: ...ay 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 any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed prog...

Page 3: ...h Operating Modes 13 Changing the Bluetooth Operating Mode 14 Setting up a Bluetooth Connection with an Apple Product 16 Embedded SD Card 21 Summary 21 Auto Run File AUTO TXT 21 Log File LOG TXT 21 Software Development 23 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 24 Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 24 Regulatory information 25 Information to the user FCC 25 RF Exposure Guidelines 25 Canadian Warning Statement...

Page 4: ...rs including the EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 transponders INTRODUCTION PARTS OF THE 1166 UHF READER Pop Loq Connector Status LEDs Trigger Button UHF Antenna Figure 1 Parts of the 1166 UHF Reader Battery Cover Connection Status LED Power Button Laser Warning Label On screen Keyboard Toggle Button Apple HID Mode only Battery Cover Screw WARNING LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PR...

Page 5: ...er can then be removed The battery and Battery Pull Tab will now be visible Use the Battery Pull Tab to slide the battery out Figure 2 Battery Removal Rotate Battery Cover Screw anti clockwise by about two thirds of a turn 1 2 Locate Battery Cover Screw 3 Remove the Battery Cover using the finger holes and then pull on the Battery Pull Tab to slide the battery out Battery Pull Tab Battery Cover Ba...

Page 6: ... Tab does not get stuck between the battery cover and the battery cavity if this happens then the environmental sealing will be compromised Figure 3 Battery Pull Tab Correct and Incorrect posiitoning Battery Pull Tab is trapped between seal Tuck Battery Pull Tab out of the way 1 2 Replace Battery Cover Battery Pull Tab is tucked behind battery cover USING THE 1166 UHF READER INSTALLING THE BATTERY...

Page 7: ...n the Battery Cover Screw in a clockwise direction using a mid sized coin Do not over tighten the screw as this will damage the seal Lightly rotate the Battery Cover Screw clockwise until the padlock symbol meets the arrow Do not over tighten or you will risk damaging the seal 1 2 Locate Battery Cover Screw USING THE 1166 UHF READER www tsl com ...

Page 8: ...able is also required The Mini USB cable and power cable are inserted into the 1166 Docking Station in the orientation shown below Note that both cables plug into the back of the docking station at a slight upwards angle Figure 5 Inserting the 1166 UHF Reader into the 1166 Docking Station USING THE 1166 DOCKING STATION To dock the 1166 UHF Reader slide it into the docking station in the direction ...

Page 9: ...button click release the trigger button In the default configuration the 1166 UHF Reader scans for UHF transponders as the primary function The 1166 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 SECONDARY BUTTON DOUBLE CLICK AND HOLD Barcode Scan 2D Imager Variant only The seco...

Page 10: ...be read when they are in range of the antenna The antenna is located on the front of the 1166 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 The UHF reader reads transponders in front of the antenna Figure 6 Antenna location and read direction www tsl com ...

Page 11: ...G BARCODE READ Battery Charging battery level less than 25 Battery Charging battery level between 75 and 99 Battery Charging battery level between 25 and 50 Battery Charging battery level between 50 and 75 Battery Fully Charged All off Not Charging Off The reader is not awake Flashing Reader is awake but there is no connection On Reader is awake and connected to a host Tag barcode successfully rea...

Page 12: ... Android Windows CE Windows Mobile 5 6 1 6 5 or Windows 10 8 7 Vista XP CONNECTIONS The connection to the 1166 is either via Bluetooth or USB Bluetooth connections use either a Virtual Com Port VCP or via the iAP protocol for Apple devices Over USB only VCP is available For VCP the connection is established at 115200 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and RTS CTS hardware flow control BLUETOOTH...

Page 13: ...pps receive input as Key strokes from the reader including Tab and Return Enter keys The App can respond and react intelligently to responses e g duplicate responses can be ignored or counted incoming tag data can be truncated stripped or transformed into alternative representations Hex ASCII GS1 EPC URI etc The reader types text for each barcode UHF scan received The tag values can be returned in...

Page 14: ...wnloads TO SWITCH TO BLUETOOTH HID MODE First delete existing pairings to the UHF reader Launch the Firmware Downloader Desktop Firmware Loader Connect the UHF reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable The driver should install automatically The downloader should prompt as the com port arrives and select the com port automatically COMn arrived Select Action Reset Bluetooth to HID mode or...

Page 15: ...d pages free one time registration required see links above Application Note Bluetooth HID mode Provides further examples for configuring HID mode Application Note Using the Micro SD log and auto run files Describes using the AUTO TXT TSL ASCII Protocol 2 4 Rev B Details all the commands including for HID st hs hc and hd If you encounter any issue while following the above procedure please contact...

Page 16: ... to the Settings App Select the Bluetooth settings in the left hand column Figure 9 List of devices in Bluetooth settings iPod iPhone Tap on the Bluetooth row to be taken to the Bluetooth settings SETTING UP A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH AN APPLE PRODUCT Awaken the 1166 UHF Reader by squeezing the trigger which is confirmed by the flashing of the blue LED To pair with your iOS device navigate to the...

Page 17: ...d from the App Store PAIR WITH TSL BLUETOOTH DEVICE BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION In the list of Bluetooth devices the 1166 UHF reader will be identified by its serial number 1166 xxxxxx Click on the corresponding row to pair with the reader If RFID Explorer is installed on your device then a prompt will appear requesting a connection to the newly added reader Choose Allow to launch RFI...

Page 18: ... iPod iPhone iPod iPhone iPad Figure 15 TSL RFID Explorer App on first load no reader selected If you have a reader selected from your device s Bluetooth settings as previously shown continue from Figure 28 If the No devices are available message in Figure 25 appears you can also connect to a device through the RFID Explorer app Press the sign presented in the top right corner of the Select Reader...

Page 19: ...e This will open a Select An Accessory dialog box There may be a small delay in loading available readers Once the available readers have loaded select the 1166 UHF reader A list of compatible and currently paired Bluetooth devices will appear Select the device to be used with the RFID Explorer App iPod iPhone iPad Figure 18 List of paired Bluetooth devices www tsl com ...

Page 20: ...e Inventory Read Write Commands and Find a Tag features can now be explored To maximise battery life it is recommended to release the 1166 UHF Reader from its Bluetooth connection if the reader is not to be used for a significant period of time BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION iPod iPhone iPad Figure 19 1166 UHF Reader selected and ready to use www tsl com ...

Page 21: ... LOG TXT DT 2013 11 15T16 46 58 EV Log File created CS ws sa4 sbepc sd300833B2DDD9014000000000 sl06 so0002 sts2 dbepc da330DE29525C0210005F5F88A dl06 do0002 WW 0 ME No Transponder found ER 005 DT 2013 11 15T17 58 28 EV Disconnected DT 2013 11 15T17 59 28 EV Sleep DT 2013 11 18T09 18 21 Once an SD card is installed an Auto Run file can be created on the SD card The Auto Run file contains a list of ...

Page 22: ... UK Ltd 22 EMBEDDED SD CARD EV Wake up CS al dlon OK DT 2013 11 18T09 19 22 EV Sleep DT 2013 11 18T10 07 42 EV Wake up DT 2013 11 18T10 07 42 EV Connected USB CS al dlon OK CS iv LCMD 000000 qss0 qta EP 330DE29525C0210005F5F8F2 EP 221001500000000000000027 OK www tsl com ...

Page 23: ...t 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 underlying Native API Simple text based commands are sent to the reader and response...

Page 24: ...side recommended limits Ensure that charging only occurs between 5 C and 40 C The host Bluetooth discovery does not find the 1166 UHF Reader The 1166 UHF Reader has powered off Press the trigger button and ensure the blue LED is flashing The 1166 UHF Reader is out of range Move the 1166 UHF Reader closer to the host The Bluetooth friendly name of the 1166 UHF Reader has been changed Check the Blue...

Page 25: ...fety information To reduce RF exposure only use the device in accordance with the instructions supplied CANADIAN WARNING STATEMENTS English Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain ...

Page 26: ...cables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement REGULATORY INFORMATION www tsl com ...

Page 27: ...except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 EN60825 1 2007 and IEC60825 1 2001 Ed 1 2 Avoid unnecessary exposure to the laser light Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Caution Viewing the illumination from the barcode reader with optical instruments may result in ...

Page 28: ... 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 installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately sh...

Page 29: ...is Agreement including repairs covered by warranty the repair services provided are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of the Product for a period of thirty 30 days from the shipment date of the repaired Product or until the end of the original warranty period whichever is longer Any such defects shall be notified to TSL in writing within 7 days of the...

Page 30: ...D WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR CONSUMER PRODUCTS IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES FOR SUCH PRODUCTS SOME...

Page 31: ...ist in house teams design all aspects of the finished products and software ecosystems including electronics firmware application development tools RF design and injection mould tooling TSL is an ISO 9001 2015 certified company TSL Address Technology Solutions UK Ltd Suite A Loughborough Technology Centre Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3GE United Kingdom Telephone 44 1509 238248 Fax 4...

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