Unitech RP901, User Manual

Page 1: ...Wireless UHF RFID Pocket Reader RP901 User s Manual Version 1 9 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...2016 11 17 first published version 1 0 2016 12 19 Update contents 1 1 2017 1 17 Add cautions on System Time Operation 1 2 2017 4 13 Update Drop durability 1 3 2017 6 26 Add frequency 1 4 2017 09 15 Update Drop durability 1 5 2018 1 24 Update output power 1 6 2018 2 27 Update 3 5 2 3 6 3 information 1 7 2018 10 09 Update contents 1 8 2019 01 08 Update SPEC 1 9 ...

Page 3: ...rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interferen...

Page 4: ...el Mobile Satellite Systems Therefore it will only transmit on the 5 25 5 35 GHz 5 47 5 725 GHz and 5 725 5 850 GHz band when associated with an access point AP FCC Label Statement 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 ...

Page 5: ... 62209 2 for use with dedicated accessories SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0 5 cm to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device Use of other accessories which contain metals may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines CE Mark Warning This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 2014 ...

Page 6: ...ch has set up a policy and process to meet the EU directive 2002 96 EC and update 2003 108 EC concerning electronic waste disposal For more detailed information of the electronic waste disposal of the products you have purchased from unitech directly or via unitech s resellers you shall either contact your local supplier or visit us at https portal unitech eu public WEEE ...

Page 7: ...d Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 非經許可 公司 商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信 經發現有 干擾現象時 應立即停用 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用 低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備 之干擾 注意事項 1 使用過度恐傷害視力 2 使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘 2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕 2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過 1小時 3 減少電磁波影響 請妥適使用 SAR 標準值 2 0W Kg 送測產品實測值為 w Kg ...

Page 8: ...r module is located on the memory compartment cover on the back of the unit Laser information only applies to the products with laser components CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light Use of optical instruments with the scanner including binoculars microscopes and magnifying glasses with will increas...

Page 9: ...he battery Keep the battery cool For example don t leave it in a hot vehicle For prolonged storage of over a month discharge the battery to 40 5 Please do not leave battery unused for long time without charging it Despite unitech s safety precautions the battery pack may begin to change shape If so stop using it immediately Please check to see if you are using a proper power adapter to charge the ...

Page 10: ...us Please use a battery temperature detecting device for a charger to ensure a safe charging temperature range Storage and safety notice Although charged batteries may be left unused for several months their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance If this happens they will require recharging prior to use Batteries may be stored at temperatures between 20 C to 60 C however t...

Page 11: ...ame specification of adapter to charge your unitech product Using the wrong power adapter can damage your unitech product The message above only applies to the product connected to the adapter For the products without using the adapters please refer to the specification of each product Hearing Damage Warning Zx 3 Warning The warning shall be placed on the equipment or on the packaging or in the in...

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Page 13: ...upplier or unitech local office for actual length of warranty period to your purchased product Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified improperly installed or used damaged by accident or neglect or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user xi 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 14: ...2 Canceling Exiting Configuration Mode 23 2 3 Operating the RFID Utility 24 Chapter 3 Command Setting 26 3 1 RFID Parameters Setup 26 3 2 Scan Operation and Delay Time 33 3 3 Scheme and Filter 34 3 4 RF Parameters 37 3 5 Data Output Format 38 3 6 Other Parameters Setup 49 3 7 Memory Communication Interface Options 52 3 8 BT HID and BT SPP Communication Interface Options 53 3 9 USB HID and BT HID C...

Page 15: ...registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd 3 14 Wait Time 60 3 15 System Time 61 Chapter 4 Additional Function 62 4 1 System Time 62 4 2 Operation 64 4 3 Tools 65 Chapter 5 Updating Firmware 66 5 1 Entering Firmware Update Mode 66 5 2 Executing Firmware Update 68 ...

Page 16: ... is missing or damaged please contact your unitech representative The standard package contents RP901 Wireless UHF RFID Reader Hand Strap Micro USB Cable Battery Quick Start Guide Regulatory Compliance Statement 1 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 17: ...nual 1 2 Scanner Detail Blue Green Red LED Indicator Trigger Button Function Button Reset Button 2 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 18: ...vironment Physical Characteristics Dimension W 51 4 L 109 3 H 28 1 mm Weight 106g with battery Material PC LED Indicator Trigger Function Buttons Vibrator Audible Tone Indicator Power Operation Voltage 3 7 VDC Battery 3 7V 1100mAh Lithium Battery Battery Life 6 000 scans Charge Time 4hrs fully charged Connectivity Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Radio Range 10M line of sight BT SPP BT HID Micro USB HID VCP Inte...

Page 19: ...Humidity 0 95 RH Non condensing Drop Durability 1 5M IP Rating IP42 Regulation Approvals ESD Functional after 4KV contact 8KV air discharge EMC CE FCC BSMI CCC VCCI RF CE FCC NCC SRRC TELEC Radio type Description Transmitter Frequency Maximum Output Power Bluetooth Bluetooth 2400 2483 5MHz 4 6dBm RFID UHF 865 868MHz and 902 928MHz 20dBm ...

Page 20: ... Down Method 1 By default RP901 shuts down automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity To adjust the auto power off timeout please refer to 3 11 Sleep Mode Timer Blue Green Red LED Function Trigger Method 2 Using a needle or paper clip press the Reset Button located at the bottom of the RP901 once This will force a shut down Reset Button 5 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitec...

Page 21: ...he blue LED does not flash it means RP901 is not currently in Bluetooth Mode Please refer to 3 7 Communication Interface Step 2 Enter the PC Notebook s Bluetooth application and click Add a Device Step 3 In the Add a device window double click UHF RFID Reader to connect 6 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 22: ...cking Close the PC NB Bluetooth application Main Window will show UHF RFID Reader as a connected device Step 5 Launch an application program that can accept HID keyboard input such as Notepad RFID Tag data read by the RP901 will output to that application program 7 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 23: ...f the blue LED indicator does not flash it means RP901 is not currently in Bluetooth Mode Please refer to 3 7 Communication Interface Step 2 On the Apple iOS device go to Settings Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth Step 3 In the discoverable devices list select UHF RFID Reader 8 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 24: ... the UHF RFID Reader in the Apple iOS device s Bluetooth devices list will list as Connected Step 5 Launch an app that can accept HID keyboard input such as Notes RFID Tag data read by RP901 will output to that app 9 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 25: ...ed trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd RP901 User Manual Step 6 If a virtual keyboard is required please press the Function Button once At this moment the RP901 will emit one short beep and the Apple iOS device s virtual keyboard will pop out Function Button Trigger Button ...

Page 26: ...not flash it means the unit is not currently in Bluetooth Mode Please refer to 3 7 Communication Interface and change the communication interface to BT HID Step 2 On the Android device go to Settings Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth Step 3 In the available devices list select UHF RFID Reader 11 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electron...

Page 27: ... UHF RFID Reader in the Android device s Bluetooth devices list will list as Connected Step 5 Launch an app that can accept HID keyboard input such as ColorNote RFID Tag data read by the RP901 will output to that app 12 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 28: ...ectronics Co Ltd RP901 User Manual Step 6 If a virtual keyboard is required please go to Settings Language and Input Default and turn off the physical keyboard or in some cases turn on the on screen keyboard in the Select Input Method screen At this time the virtual keyboard will resume normal operation ...

Page 29: ... for one second Reading Distance varies based on RFID tag s specifications and the different placement of tags Trigger Button Function Button Blue Green Red LED Indicator Antenna CAUTION Reading distance may be impacted by the type of tag and environmental conditions The graphic above is based on Alien 964X Higgs 3 tag and tested in an office environment 25 C 14 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All...

Page 30: ...as confirmation that it has cleared its Bluetooth pairing record Trigger Button Function Button Blue Green R LED Indica ed tors CAUTION 1 Please make sure both Step 1 2 are done as instructed before establishing new connection with RP901 from the new old Host If either of Step 1 or 2 is skipped your new connection with RP901 might be requested for a pincode which is unable to be input from RP901 a...

Page 31: ... is set to Memory refer to 3 7 Communication Interface data obtained from RFID Tag read operations will be stored in RP901 s memory The following steps will store or delete the data within A Retrieving the Data in Memory Step 1 After completing an RFID Tag read operation use a micro USB cable and connect the RP901 to a PC NB Step 2 Open the My Computer window and enter the removable storage device...

Page 32: ...ep 4 Skip the following steps if you accept memory data stored in txt format Step 5 Open TAGDATA TXT using Excel In the Text Import Wizard Step 1 of 3 dialogue box choose Delimited and click Next 17 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 33: ...ue box select Comma and click Next Step 7 In the Text Import Wizard Step 3 of 3 dialogue box if there are no special requirements directly click Finish 18 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 34: ...in the form of an Excel spreadsheet If required to change the data format please refer to sub section Memory 3 7 Communication Interface 19 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 35: ...please directly delete the file TAGDATA TXT in the removable storage device MiniScan In about 5 seconds the RP901 will emit 2 short beeps indicating a successful delete 20 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 36: ...StorageFailure MemoryFull 3 short beeps DataTransferFailure PoorConnectionQuality Lit 1 second 4 short beeps Hi Lo Hi Lo EntersConfigurationMode Stay On BTDisconnected USB MemoryMode 2 short beeps EntersConfigurationMode BTConnected Stay On 3 short beeps ExitsConfigurationMode 2 short beeps LowPower flashing Charging Stay On Please refer to 3 12 2 Beep Time for beep length configuration It can be ...

Page 37: ... 2 Press and hold RP901 s Function button first without releasing then press and hold the Trigger button After pressing both buttons for about 5 seconds the RP901 will emit two short beeps turn on Green LED indicator and enter Configuration Mode At the same time it will switch its Communication Interface to USB Virtual COM Step 3 Check the Host PC s Device Manager window to see if the USB Virtual ...

Page 38: ...on Mode and return to Normal Operation Mode When the unit exits Configuration Mode it will emit 2 short beeps and turn off the Green LED indicator While within Wait Time pressing RP901 s Function button and then the Trigger button holding both buttons for about 5 seconds will also exit Configuration Mode CAUTION Prior to entering Configuration Mode the RP901 will record the Communication Interface...

Page 39: ...tility and enter the program choose the COM port to connect with and click the Link button Once connected you will enter the Program s Main Window 24 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 40: ...parameters Update Upload presently configured operation data etc 3 Settings Window provides System Parameters and Settings 4 Notifications Window Shows currently selected parameters and simple explanations 5 Status Bar lower most area shows RP901 s current connection state 6 Exit Exit the Utility program and inform RP901 as to the program termination The RP901 will return to Normal Operation Mode ...

Page 41: ...ameters setup displayed in tree vide as below Choose the item to configure then double click the left mouse button or press Enter to enter the desired parameters setting window 26 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 42: ... Read mode If the Trigger button is pressed but the number of tags read is smaller than Tag List Counter within the scan operation the scan operation will be paused Pressing the Trigger button again will continue the scan operation In any case releasing the Trigger button will pause the scan operation D In Sleep Mode pressing the Trigger button will automatically reactivate Trigger Mode 2 Auto Mod...

Page 43: ...ode or Multi Tag Read mode Configuration Method Select one of the two options then click to send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting Single Tag Detailed explanations of Read Tag Modes are as following 1 Single Tag Read Mode In Single Tag Read mode only one tag will be read within the Scan Period 2 Multiple Tag Read Mode In Multiple Tag Read mode multiple tags will be read with each tag ...

Page 44: ...t one of the sessions then click to send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting S0 Target There are two Targets Single Target and Dual Target RP901 will read flag A if Single Target is selected and will read A first then read B if Dual Target is selected Configuration Method Select one of the Targets then click to send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting Single Target 29 2016 un...

Page 45: ...2 3 CRC Value In Single Tag Read mode and only EPC Code of tag s Memory Bank to be read CRC Value can be Enabled Configuration Method Select Enable or Disable then click to send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting Disable Multi Tag Read mode In Multi Tag Read mode Multiple tags will be read simultaneously and the Tag List Counter will decide how many tags can be read within the Scan Per...

Page 46: ...e RP901 Default Setting None Starting Pointer and Data Length Configuration Method Set Starting Pointer and Data Length once confirmed then click to send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting The maximum Data Length is 512 words when Starting Pointer is set to 0 Starting Pointer 0 511 default 0 Data Length words 1 512 default 1 CAUTION 1 Only the Block 0 of File 0 of User Memory is suppor...

Page 47: ...e 3 1 2 6 Tag List Counter In Multi Tag Read mode the Tag List Counter will decide how many tags can be read within the Scan Operation Configuration Method Select one of the numbers 1 128 then click to s send the new parameter to the RP901 Default Setting 64 CAUTION The result of Multi Tag Read mode operation will vary because of the different placement of tags as well as the type of tags 32 2016 ...

Page 48: ...Operation to 0 Disabled Configuration Method Select a value 0 255 seconds then click to send the new parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting Disable 3 2 2 Delay Time Sets the Delay Time between every tag scan This feature may be disabled by setting Delay Time to 0 Disabled Configuration Method Select a value 0 1500ms then click to transfer the new parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting ...

Page 49: ...confirmed click to send the new parameter values to the RP901 Default Setting All Schemes are selected 3 3 2 Accepted Filter Accepted Filter defines a pattern or a range 2 patterns of EPC Code A Tag can be accepted if the selected part of its EPC Code is equal to Pattern 1 or Pattern 1 the selected part of its EPC code Pattern 2 Configuration Method Enable or Disable Included Filter Input the Star...

Page 50: ...ejected Filter Input the Start Bit of EPC Code by 4 bits 0 4 8 and the pattern string of Rejected Filter in hexadecimal then click to send the new parameter values to the RP901 Default Setting Disable Start Bit of EPC Code 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Status Enable or Disable the Rejected Filter function Pattern 1 must be defined if Enable is selected while two patterns Pattern 1 and Pattern 2 must be de...

Page 51: ...td RP901 User Manual 3 3 4 Affected Scheme of Filters This function will define which kind of tags can will be affected by Accepted Filter and Rejected Filter according to the EPC Scheme of tags Configuration Method Select one EPC Scheme then click to send the new parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting SGTIN 96 ...

Page 52: ...er will result in shorter reading distance as well as more power saving Configuration Method Select one RF output power level then click to send the new parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting Level 5 max 37 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 53: ... two output formats available one Full Description another Simple Cascade In Simple Cascade format the caption is neglected even it is enabled For example Full Description Format Time Log 2014 12 19 12 30 59 RSSI 3A EPC Scheme STGIN 96 EPC Code 301122334455667788990011 PC 3000 CRC ABCD TID 123456789012 Simple Cascade Format TID is disabled in this example 2014 12 19 12 30 59 3A STGIN 96 3011223344...

Page 54: ... to the RP901 Default Setting Simple Cascade Format 3 5 2 Data Content Whether to output UHF tag data in hexadecimal format or character format Configuration Method Choose one of the two formats then click to send the new parameter values to the RP901 Default Setting Hexadecimal Note Please note that the Character conversion is only applicable for data ranging from 0x20 space to 0x7F delete The ot...

Page 55: ...nfiguration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output Time Log is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 3 1 Output Time Log s caption Time Log Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 40 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 56: ...Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output RSSI is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 4 1 Output RSSI s caption RSSI Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 41 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 57: ...guration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output EPC Scheme is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 5 1 Output EPC Scheme caption EPC Scheme Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 42 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 58: ...od Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Enable If Output EPC Code is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 6 1 Output EPC Code s caption EPC Code Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 43 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 59: ...ration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output PC data is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 7 1 Output PC data s caption PC Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 44 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 60: ...guration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output CRC value is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 8 1 Output CRC value s caption CRC Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 45 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 61: ... Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If Output TID data is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 9 1 Output TID data s caption TID Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 46 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 62: ...thod Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable If output User memory is enabled the following may also be configured 3 5 10 1 Output User memory s caption USER memory Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable 47 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 63: ...sable or Enable Default Setting Disable 3 5 12 Error Message Whether to output Error Message Error Message displays when there is an error encountered during a scan operation An Error Message will be followed by an Error Code For Example Error Message 0A Error Message is applicable only for Trigger Mode and Single Tag Read Mode Configuration Method Choose Disable or Enable Default Setting Disable ...

Page 64: ...ate format of memory data s date mark Set how date format is arranged D means Date M means Month Y means Year 16 choices are available Configuration Method Choose one among the 16 then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting DD MM YYYY 49 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 65: ...le Configuration Method Choose one of the two then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting HH MM SS 3 6 3 Communication Interface Set the communication interface between the RP901 and the Host PC meaning the communication interface for RP901 s data output Five choices are available Configuration Method Choose one of the five then click to transfer parameter values to the...

Page 66: ...s communication interface During BT SPP connection RP901 can be programmed via command strings sent from the Host RP901 also can be triggered to start stop scanning tags via BT SPP connection without using the physical trigger button The details are described in the RP901 BT SPP Command Manual please download the manual from http w3 tw ute com pub cs manual rp901 RP901_BT_SPP_Commands_ Manual pdf ...

Page 67: ...ading will actually occur Only when the data inside the memory has been received and deleted by the Host PC may the Scan Operation resume Choosing Memory as the Communication Interface enables the Field Separator 3 7 1 Field Separator Set the symbol used to separate each field of data formatting Configuration Method Directly input the symbol maximum 1 Byte in size then click to transfer the parame...

Page 68: ...ose a desired phrase maximum 16 Bytes Once chosen click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting UHF RFID Reader 3 8 2 BT Pin Code Set the Pin Code used when connecting to the Host PC via BT SPP Configuration Method Enter the Pin Code value maximum 8 Bytes Once chosen click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting 1234 53 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All ...

Page 69: ...sed for RP901 s data output to the Host PC 24 choices are available Configuration Method Choose one of 24 then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting qwerty USA 3 9 2 Key Numeric Set the keyboard used for RP901 s Scan Code output Configuration Method Choose one then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting Alpha Numeric 54 2016 unitech Elec...

Page 70: ...parator symbol and the next Configuration Method Choose one value range 0 500 ms then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting 0 ms 3 9 5 Inter character Interval Time Set the Interval Time between one character and the next within each packet of data Configuration Method Choose one then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting 0 ms 55 2016 uni...

Page 71: ... 2 Bytes depending on the Communication Interface Configuration Method Choose or type in a symbol using the special keyboard shown in photo Show 1 or 2 Bytes Then click to transfer the parameter value to RP901 56 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 72: ...er to activate Sleep Mode Configuration Method Choose one then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting Enable activate 3 11 2 Timer of Sleep Mode Set the waiting time for entering Sleep Mode Configuration Method Choose a value range 00 10 60 00 mm ss then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting 05 00 57 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rig...

Page 73: ...on Method Choose one then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting Medium 3 12 2 Beep Time Set the beep length for the short beep used to signify a Good Read Configuration Method Choose a value between 50 500 ms using 10 ms intervals Then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting 150 ms 58 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unit...

Page 74: ...Operation Configuration Method Choose one of the options then click to transfer the parameter setting to the RP901 Default Setting Disable deactivated Note The duration of vibration is fixed at 200 ms 59 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 75: ...eturn to Normal Operation Mode Or while within Wait Time if the RP901 s Function button is pressed followed by the Trigger button and both buttons are held for about 5 seconds it will also exit Configuration Mode Configuration Method Select a value between 1 60 minutes using 1 minute intervals Then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting 5 minutes 60 2016 unitech Electro...

Page 76: ...tion Method Input the year Month Day Hour Minute Second within their respective value ranges Then click to transfer the parameter value to the RP901 Default Setting Synchronized as Host PC s System Time CAUTION Removal of battery or full drain of battery may cause the reader s System Time to desynchronize 61 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of u...

Page 77: ...elow A Communication When connected you may click Stop to get disconnected then change COM port and initiate another connection CAUTION When terminating a connection the system will force RP901 to terminate the configuration process 62 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 78: ...w size font style font size etc 2 Usualness Font Mostly used for adjusting fonts for the Main Menu The user determines its use 3 Window Width Height Adjusts window size only for the Main Window C Exit When exiting the RFID Utility the system will ask whether to terminate all configuration operation CAUTION When exiting from the RFID Utility is confirmed the system will instruct the RP901 to termin...

Page 79: ...n restore all parameter inside the RP901 to their factory Default settings Reset Reader s Parameter to Default CAUTION Reader s Communication Interface and the Memory Data saved in TAGDATA txt will not be affected by Reset To configure Communication Interface please follow instruction of Communication Interface to remove Memory Data please refer to Retrieving Deleting Memory Data 64 2016 unitech E...

Page 80: ...nguage Set the display language B Update the firmware on RP901 Please refer to Chapter 5 Updating Firmware on RP901 65 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 81: ...as following Step1 Make sure that the RP901 is disconnected from the Host PC Connect the RP901 to the Host PC using the Micro USB Cable Step 2 Press the Function button and the Trigger button on the RP901 simultaneously Hold both buttons do not release and use a pin or a straightened paperclip to press the Reset button on the bottom The RP901 will enter the Firmware Update Mode Function Button Tri...

Page 82: ...n the Host PC to see if a USB Virtual COM has appeared Now release the Function button and the Trigger button The RP901 will automatically change its Communication Interface to USB Virtual COM 67 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 83: ...h a connection Press to cancel the connection process and enter the program Cancel Connection Step 2 Choose and execute Please refer to 4 3 Tools Step 3 Choose the COM port 68 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...

Page 84: ...mware please avoid unnecessary errors and do not unplug the cable Incomplete firmware update may cause damage to RP901 Step 6 When update is complete click OK to finish the update program The RP901 will reboot and return to Normal Operation Mode automatically 69 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd ...