User Manual RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Bulletin Number 57RF
Important User Information Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation® sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
Preface Environment and Enclosure Follow these guidelines for environment and enclosure information for this equipment. ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating. This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR 11.
Preface About RFID RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is a wireless communication technology that uses the RF portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to transmit and receive information from EPC (Electronic Product Code) tags. The tags can come in many shapes and sizes -such as disks, cards, or paper labels (smart labels) - and can store a simple identification number or a sophisticated database.
Table of Contents Preface Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Environment and Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prevent Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About RFID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents CE Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows CE 5.0 Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows CE 5.0 Desktop Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Microsoft® Excel: Importing/Exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialization . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 RFID ICODE Handheld Interface Features Features Operating System The RFID ICODE handheld interface uses Windows® CE 5.0 as its operating system. Rechargeable Battery Pack The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack that can provide up to six hours of operating time on a full charge (depending on power management and use).
Chapter 1 Displays The RFID ICODE handheld interface features a supertwist nematic liquid crystal 320 x 240 QVGA-TFT color sunlight readable display with touch screen and LED backlight. Keypads Keypad configurations for the RFID ICODE handheld interface include the 45-key pad and 52-key with directional pad. Indicators The RFID ICODE handheld interface has five programmable LED indicators that can provide a number of useful functions including the state of keypad modifier keys.
Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide will give basic instructions on how to use your new RFID ICODE handheld interface. Powering up the RFID ICODE Handheld Interface 1. Charge the unit for a minimum of three hours prior to first use. a. If you are using the wall charger and serial cable (57RF-HH-56IN, 57RF-HH-56US2): i. Plug the power jack of the battery charger/power supply into the corresponding cable connector as shown below.
Chapter 2 ii. Plug one end of the detachable AC cord into the power supply and the other end into a power outlet as shown below. Figure 4 - Power Supply Cord iii. Remove the rubber cover from the RS-232 connector on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface. iv. Place the RFID ICODE handheld interface in the charging cradle as shown below. The Charge LED should turn on, indicating that the batteries are charging. Figure 5 - Interface into Charging Cradle 2.
Chapter 2 Reading an RFID Tag 1. Using the stylus, double-tap the RFID ICODE icon on the desktop. The RFID application will open. Figure 8 - RFID ICODE Application Icon 2. Double-tap in the Start field and type in 0 using the keypad. This sets the RFID application to start reading/writing tags at the first byte available for user data. 3. Double-tap in the Length field and type in 0 using the keypad. This sets the RFID application to read/write the entire tag. 4.
Chapter 2 Writing to an RFID Tag 1. If the Start field is not already 0, double-tap in the field and type in 0 using the keypad. This sets the RFID application to start reading/writing tags at the first byte available for user data. 2. Double-tap in the Length field and type in 8 using the keypad. This sets the RFID application to write a total of 8 bytes of data to the tag. 3. Tap the arrow next to the drop-down menu labeled “Mode” and select ASCII from the list. 4.
Chapter 2 10. Tap the radio button next to Screen. Figure 12 - Application Screen Shot 4 11. Tap OK. The handheld will beep, and Rockwell will be written to the tag in cells 0…7. 12. To check that the write was successful, manually clear the screen by tapping in cells 0…7 and pressing Backspace on the keypad. 13. Perform a single read (See Reading an RFID Tag on page 13). The data grid will display Rockwell in cells 0…7.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started Front Components and Indicators This section describes the components and indicators found on the front of the RFID ICODE handheld interface.
Chapter 3 Rear Components This section describes the components found on the rear of the RFID ICODE handheld interface. Figure 14 - Rear Components Table 6 - Rear Components Compact Flash Slot Cover Item Function Description 1 RFID Module The RFID Module attached to the rear of the unit can read RFID tags in its storage position (shown above) or swing out up to 180° for maximum range. See the RFID Read Range figure on page 27.
Chapter 3 Interface Connections This section describes the interface connectors found on the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface. The serial interface connection system is a set of rugged interface and cable connectors especially designed for industrial environments. It features positive connector retention without any hardware restraints for quick connect/ disconnect operations and a contact design that prevents failure due to pin fatigue and cable stress after repeated use.
Chapter 3 Power Supplies, Cables, and Adapters Rockwell Automation can provide the following optional power supplies, cables, and adapters based on communication and power requirements. For cable signal and pin assignments, see “Signal and Pin Assignments” in Appendix B, page 107.
Chapter 4 Operation Power The RFID ICODE handheld interface comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack that can provide up to six hours of operating time on a full charge (depending on power management and use). You will need to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery pack a minimum of three hours prior to first use. Please note that the battery pack will not attain maximum capacity until it has been charged and discharged approximately four times.
Chapter 4 IMPORTANT Because the internal battery charger senses several conditions, including temperature, you should charge the unit away from any known, or potential, heat sources. Units exposed to temperatures in excess of 110 °F (43.3 °C) during the charge cycle may experience incomplete charging and reduced operating time per charge. To charge the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack: 1.
Chapter 4 Charge/Low Battery Indicator When using the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack, the Charge/Low Battery LED will indicate the current battery status as shown in the table below.
Chapter 4 However, because there is no outward indication (such as a flashing LED) that the RFID ICODE handheld interface is powered off or in Suspend mode, the handheld may resume an active application it if is indeed in a suspended state. If the unit does not power up or you cannot select any items from the desktop, refer to “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 8 (page 95) for more information.
Chapter 4 To replace the rechargeable battery pack or change AA batteries: 1. Turn the power off. With the unit face down, pull the battery cover retaining clip up from its recessed slot and turn the clip in a counter clockwise motion (see the Changing Batteries figure below). 2. Lift the cover up and remove the batteries/battery pack. 3. If the unit contains a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack, use the tab to lift up on the battery pack and then out. 4.
Chapter 4 IMPORTANT Allowing the batteries to remain in a low or very low condition will cause the unit to enter Suspend mode. In either case, you should save your work and recharge the unit as soon as possible. To lengthen the time between charges, you can perform the following actions: • Use external power for PC Card operations whenever possible—some PC Cards as well as extended communication via the serial port, may require large amounts of power to operate, and can quickly drain the batteries.
Chapter 4 Figure 21 - RFID Read Range Using the Compact Flash Slot The Compact Flash slot located on top of the RFID ICODE handheld interface enables you to utilize Compact Flash and device cards. If you intend to use a device card, it may also be necessary to install a driver. If so, make sure the card is Windows CE 5.0 compatible and you have the necessary drivers. If you are not sure, check with the card manufacturer before attempting to install the card. To use the compact flash slot: 1.
Chapter 4 3. Close the cover. 4. When inserting memory cards, a “UserCF” folder will appear when you open My Computer. You can then copy and paste the contents of UserCF to the other folders on the RFID ICODE handheld interface. When inserting device cards, the RFID ICODE handheld interface will attempt to recognize the device. If it finds a driver for the device, the RFID ICODE handheld interface will display a dialog box for that device.
Chapter 4 45-Key Pads In order to provide the functionality of a full-size keyboard with only 45 keys, the RFID ICODE handheld interface keypad makes use of modifier keys. Units configured with the 45-key pad utilize five LED indicators (located above the On/Off switch) to indicate the active state of the keypad modifier keys. Units with the 45-key pad also have keypad functions to adjust contrast and backlight.
Chapter 4 • SHIFT Key—unlike conventional PC keyboards, the SHIFT key enables you to access symbols, punctuation marks and navigation arrows rather than shift alphabetic keys to uppercase. By default, the SHIFT key has a one-time action. However, you can press the SHIFT key twice and lock the keypad into Shift mode, where each subsequent key press will only access characters that appear in the upper left of a key. Pressing the SHIFT key a third time will release Shift mode.
Chapter 4 To use the CE Keyboard, select Programs>Tools>CeKeys from the Start menu. To minimize the keyboard, click the keyboard icon that appears in the system tray. Figure 26 - CE Keyboard Transcriber Microsoft® Transcriber is a natural handwriting recognition software program that interprets pen movement across the screen as handwriting (cursive, print, or mixed) input. For more information, please refer to Microsoft Transcriber Help on the RFID ICODE handheld interface.
Chapter 4 Windows CE 5.0 Desktop This section provides a brief overview of the functions that appear on the Windows CE 5.0 desktop. For information on how to change desktop settings, refer to Windows CE help (Start>Help). Figure 28 - Windows CE 5.0 Desktop Windows CE 5.0 Desktop Functions You can access the following applications, functions, and utilities from the Windows CE 5.
Chapter 4 Taskbar The taskbar at the bottom of the RFID ICODE handheld interface desktop displays the Start button, buttons of currently running applications, the Status Area and the Show Desktop icon. Select the Start button to display the Start menu (see below for details). For each open application, a button appears on the taskbar. Simply click the button to activate the application.
Chapter 4 Start Menu When you click Start, the Start menu appears.
Chapter 4 2. To change the wait time before the Screen Capture program takes a picture, press the up or down scroll bars under Capture Delay (sec). The default value is five seconds. 3. To change the Keyboard Hot Key assignment, you must access the Hot Key applet in the Control Panel. The default value is HotKey1. 4. To have the Screen Capture program take a picture when you click its icon in the System Tray, check Auto run in the task bar.
Chapter 4 Manually Saving the Persistent Registry The RFID ICODE handheld interface internal memory consists of SDRAM and Flash. Typically, any changes made to the RFID ICODE handheld interface including file creation are temporarily stored in the unit’s SDRAM. You must then copy the files from SDRAM to internal flash memory or a removable compact flash card to store the information permanently.
Chapter 4 2. You can then type in your commands, for a list of supported commands, type Help and press Enter. 3. To end the session, type Exit and press Enter. SystemCF Folder The only folder that provides non-volatile (permanent) storage is the SystemCF folder. Information stored in other folders will be lost when you remove power from the RFID ICODE handheld interface. You can however, have the RFID ICODE handheld interface automatically copy files from the SystemCF to other folders when booting up.
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Chapter 5 Configuration Control Panel The table below lists the available control panel functions on the RFID ICODE handheld interface. Icon Function Description Aux CF Card This function enables you to enable/disable power to CF cards installed in the internal CF Card slot, which is not user accessible. Aux Switch For units with a second COM that supplies 5V DC output, use this function to set the default power state (on or off), and test the connected devices.
Chapter 5 Icon Changing System Settings Function Description Owner Use this function to enter the owner name, address, phone numbers, notes, and network ID. Password Use this function to enable password protection and set a password. PC Connection Use this function to enable direct connection to a desktop computer.
Chapter 5 2. On the Control Panel, double-click Date/Time. The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears. You can now set the date, time and time zone. 3. To adjust the Current Time, use the scroll bars to increase or decrease the value, or select hours, minutes, seconds or AM/PM indicator to set the values individually. 4. To select the Time Zone, use the corresponding list. 5.
Chapter 5 4. Check Auto hide to display the taskbar just when you point to the taskbar area. 5. Check Show Clock to display the time of day in the taskbar. 6. Select the Advanced tab: 7. Click the Clear button to remove the contents of the documents menu. 8. Check the Expand Control Panel box to display the contents of the Control Panel as items on the Settings| Control Panel menu. 9. Click OK to save the settings and exit the menu.
Chapter 6 Connections ActiveSync® ActiveSync is a desktop utility program (available as a free download from Microsoft®) that allows you to synchronize certain types of information between a PC and the RFID ICODE handheld interface. You can also use ActiveSync to transfer files and install programs on the handheld interface.
Chapter 6 3. On the ActiveSync menu bar, select Connection Settings from the File menu. The Connection Settings dialog box opens. 4. If using the serial interface cable, check the Allow connections to one of the following box, and assign the number of the available COM port (typically COM1). If using the USB cable, check the Allow USB connections box. 5. Click OK to exit. 6. On the ActiveSync menu bar, select Get Connected from the File menu. ActiveSync will then start the Get Connected wizard.
Chapter 6 7. Click Next. ActiveSync will start attempting to establish a connection (this process will take several seconds). 8. On the RFID ICODE handheld interface, double-click PC Link. The following message box appears: 9. If ActiveSync successfully establishes communications, the ActiveSync dialog will briefly reappear on the PC and start the New Partnership dialog wizard.
Chapter 6 10. Select your Partnership option as needed and complete the wizard. The ActiveSync dialog box will reappear and display a status of “Synchronizing.” For example: 11. On the RFID ICODE handheld interface, an icon indicating an ActiveSync connection will appear in the system tray. 12. To terminate the ActiveSync connection, double-click the connection icon to display the Connect To dialog box and click Disconnect.
Chapter 6 Subsequent Communication After you install ActiveSync and establish the initial communication between the PC and the RFID ICODE handheld interface, use the following procedure to set up subsequent sessions: 1. If not already attached, connect an interface cable to an available COM port on the PC and the RS-232 port on the RFID ICODE handheld interface. Alternately, connect a USB cable to an available USB port on the PC and the mini USB port on the handheld. 2.
Chapter 6 Wireless Connections Overview Turning the Radio On Before you can utilize the WLAN software, you must make sure the radio is on. Follow the steps below: 1. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel. 2. Then double-click the AuxCF Slot applet. 3. Finally, select the Enabled radio button. 4. Warm boot the unit. Wireless Zero Configuration Interface The Wireless Zero Configuration interface enables you to setup, configure, and connect to a WLAN.
Chapter 6 Wi-Fi Companion If you have the Go Wi-Fi P500 CF card, then you will have the Wi-Fi Companion software installed on your handheld computer. Double-click any Connection Status icon (as shown in the Connection Status Icons table above) to open the Wi-Fi Companian dialog box. Wi-Fi Companion performs a variety of utility functions, such as finding available networks, power management, certificate management, and network troubleshooting.
Chapter 6 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Requirements Before you start, find out what security settings you need to connect to your WLAN network. If applicable, consult with the network administrator.
Chapter 6 2. Select the Wireless Information tab. 3. If the SSID of the wireless network you want to connect to is listed, double-click it. If the name does not appear, double-click Add New. In either case the Wireless Properties dialog box appears as shown below. IMPORTANT The SSID is the network name given to a wireless access point. It defines the wireless network to which clients may connect. 4. If needed, enter the Network Name (SSID). (This entry is case sensitive). 5.
Chapter 6 iv. Enter the Key index number if different than 1. v. If you are utilizing the 802.1x authentication method in a WEP Open network, you will have to checkmark the Enable 802.1x authentication checkbox. vi. Clear the Enable 802.1x authentication checkbox if you are not utilizing the 802.1x authentication method. IMPORTANT In addition, if you are using WPA as your authentication method, you may need an additional 802.1x authentication configuration. 6. Click OK to save the settings and exit.
Chapter 6 Setting Up Identification for Remote Networks To set up identification for remote networks: 1. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel. 2. Double-click Owner. The Owner Properties dialog box appears. 3. In the Network ID tab, enter the user name, password, and domain name you use to log on to the remote network. 4. Click OK to exit. Connecting to a Mail Server You can send and receive e-mail by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server. Inbox contains an e-mail service for each method you use.
Chapter 6 To connect to your POP3 or IMAP4 mail server: 1. Select Start>Programs>Inbox>Services>Options. The Options dialog box opens. 2. Select the Services tab and click Add. The Service Name dialog box opens. 3. From the Service type list, select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail, enter a unique name for the service (you cannot change this name once entered) and click OK. The Mail Service Setup wizard appears. 4.
Chapter 6 • Enter the User ID (user name or mailbox ID) assigned to you. • Enter the Password you will use to access this mail account. If you do not want a prompt to enter the password each time you connect, select Save password. 5. In the Optional panel: • If connecting to a network that uses Windows® NT domain security, enter the Windows® NT domain name. • If your mail service uses a separate server for SMTP, enter the SMTP Host name.
Chapter 6 Bluetooth Connections Setup and Configuration Introduction This chapter discusses how to: • Enable and disable the Bluetooth® transmitter • Make the unit accessible • Configure Bluetooth services Before You Start Before you start, make sure that you enable the Bluetooth device you wish to connect to and set it to discoverable mode. You may also need to configure the services you will use on the device for authentication, encryption and COM port assignment.
Chapter 6 The BCC dialog box has four tabs: General, Accessibility, Services and About. • Through the General tab, you can turn the Bluetooth transmitter on or off, and access the Bluetooth Connection Manager and Bluetooth Pairing Wizard. • The Accessibility tab allows you to set the device name (as it will appear to devices trying to make a connection), and make the unit connectable and discoverable by other devices.
Chapter 6 2. Click the ON button. After the unit successfully enables the transmitter, it will update the Bluetooth status to ON, and the device address should display in the BCC dialog box. The status should be Bluetooth enabled. 3. Click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC. Disable the Bluetooth Transmitter To disable the Bluetooth transmitter, when it is enabled: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. The Bluetooth Control Center (BCC) dialog box opens.
Chapter 6 2. Click the OFF button. After the unit successfully disables the transmitter, it will update the Bluetooth status to OFF, and it will no longer display the device address in the BCC dialog box. The status is Bluetooth disabled. 3. Click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC. Making the Unit Accessible To configure how the unit interacts with other Bluetooth devices: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. The Bluetooth Control Center (BCC) dialog box opens. 2.
Chapter 6 6. After making your selection, click OK to save your changes and exit the BCC. Configuring Bluetooth Services You can enable and configure the following Bluetooth services on the unit: • File Transfer Service • Push Service • Generic Serial Service Configuring File Transfer Service The File transfer service enables a remote device to connect to the unit and perform file transfers via FTP. To set up the File Transfer service: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray.
Chapter 6 5. Under User Settings, click Settings. The User Settings dialog box opens. 6. Click Add to create a new user. The New User dialog box opens.
Chapter 6 7. Type in the username and password and then click OK. The User Settings dialog box reopens and displays the current users. 8. After entering all your user names and passwords, clik Exit to return to the FTP Server dialog box. 9. To change the shared folder path, change the share path name or set up authentication for everyone, click the Settings link that appears next to the Share folder setting box. The Add share folder dialog box opens.
Chapter 6 a. To change the path of the shared folder: click the Browse button. The Select Directory dialog box opens. By default, the SystemCF folder is the designated shared folder. You can choose an existing subfolder from the list or click Up to select a different folder. WARNING: If the unit should lose power, it will only save the contents of the SystemCF folder. a. After making your selection, click OK. The Add a Share Folder dialog box reappears. b.
Chapter 6 Configuring Push Service The Push Service enables a remote device to receive a vCard from your unit. IMPORTANT The RFID ICODE handheld interface does not have a default vCard. You must first transfer a vCard from another device. To enable the Push service: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. The Bluetooth Control Center (BCC) dialog box opens. 2. Select the Services tab. 3. Click the Settings link that appears next to the Enable Push service box.
Chapter 6 4. Click Browse to select a business card. 5. Click OK to return to the Push server settings dialog box. 6. Click OK to return to the BCC Services dialog box. 7. Check Enable Push service. Configuring Generic Serial Service The Generic Serial service enables a remote device to connect to the unit for RS-232 based serial communications. To enable generic Serial service: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. The Bluetooth Control Center (BCC) dialog box opens. 2.
Chapter 6 3. Click the Settings link that appears next to the Enable Generic Serial service box. The Serial Server dialog box opens. 4. To authenticate incoming serial service request, check Secure connection. 5. To change the COM port for serial connection, ensure that you Allow Serial Connection to this COM port and then select an available COM port (6 or 7). 6. Close the Serial Server dialog box to return to the BCC dialog box. 7. Check the Enable Generic Serial service box to enable serial service.
Chapter 6 Accessing the Connection Manager Before attempting to make a connection with another device, you should make sure that other device is Bluetooth ready, set to Discoverable, and set up for the service you want to use. To access the Bluetooth Connection Manager: 1. Click the Bluetooth Connection Manager link in the BCC. 2. The Connection Manager wizard appears. 3.
Chapter 6 To make an ActiveSync connection: 1. On the PC, determine the COM port used for Bluetooth serial communication (for example, COM4). In most cases, this information is viewable in the Bluetooth Configuration window. If you are unsure on how to access this information, consult the documentation for the Bluetooth device connected to your PC. 2. Open ActiveSync and select Connection Settings from the File menu. 3.
Chapter 6 5. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and select the Bluetooth Connection Manager link to open the wizard, click the ActiveSync Connection. The Find Devices and Services window appears. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions and then click Next >> to continue. The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then search and display a list of available computers. 7. Select a device and click Next >>. The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then search and display the computer’s services.
Chapter 6 8. Click Next >> to continue. The Bluetooth Connection Manager will prompt you to “Add to Favorites.” To change the connection name, simply type the new connection name in the connection name box. 9. If you wish to add this connection to your list of Bluetooth favorites, check the Add this configuration to favorites checkbox and click Next >> to continue. 10. Click Connect to continue. The Bluetooth Connection Manager will then attempt to make a connection. 11.
Chapter 6 a. If you do not require synchronization or plan to connect to the PC on a regular basis, you can set up a “guest” connection to perform tasks such as copying files or installing programs. –. To create a guest connection during your initial setup, select No in the New Partnership wizard and then click Next. The ActiveSync main menu will reappear. A status of Connected should appear in the ActiveSync window. b. To setup a partnership, select Yes. Click Next and complete the wizard. 13.
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Chapter 7 Software User Interface Screen Elements 1. Device Menu – Use the device menu to change settings, minimize, or exit the program. 2. Data Menu – Use the data menu to access additional functions such as Erase, Clear Tag History, Tag Properties, and ASCII characters. 3. Help Menu – Access error codes, version information, and technical support. 4. Column Headers – Column headers correspond to the byte numbers of the cells in the top row (0…7). 5.
Chapter 7 8. Read Button – Push to read tag data. 9. Write Button – Push to write to tag(s). 10. Continuous Read/Write Check Box – Select for continuous read or continuous write. Deselect for single read or single write. 11. Start – User can specify the start byte for read/write operations. Most tags either have 4 bytes/block or 8 bytes/block. Read/write operations may only start at the beginning of a block. Check Data > Tag Properties for information about a specific tag. 12.
Chapter 7 Navigation There are multiple ways to navigate inside the RFID software. Tap on any text field (such as Start, Length, or UID) using the stylus to edit it. Double-tap a text field to highlight the text. Use the scroll bar to view the contents of the data grid. Additionally, users can tap anywhere within the data grid and use the arrow keys to move up, down, left, and right within the grid.
Chapter 7 Figure 37 - Single Tag Read to Screen When the handheld interface is reading the tag, the Read button will turn blue, and the status message at the bottom of the screen will say “Reading”. The data will populate on the screen. After the read operation is complete, the Read button will return to its original grey color.
Chapter 7 IMPORTANT Start and Length values must be in increments of 4 or 8 bytes, depending on block size. The Read button will turn blue, and the status bar will alternate between “Scanning” and “Reading”. The handheld will continuously read tags in its field until the blue “Read” button is pushed. After the continuous read operation is complete, the “Read” button will return to its original grey color.
Chapter 7 correspond to the user-specified values displayed on the screen. Mode will be represented by a single letter: B for binary, D for decimal, H for hexadecimal, and A for ASCII. The Tag Value is the data on the tag between the start byte and the length; this will also correspond with the data displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT Tag reads will be saved to the \SystemCF\RFID ICODE\Data folder.
Chapter 7 The Write button will turn blue, and the status bar will say “Writing.” After the write operation is complete, the Write button will return to its original grey color. Single Tag Write from File To write to a tag from a file, ensure that the file is a text (.
Chapter 7 Select the File radio button and press OK to begin the Write from File operation. The following five data organization formats are allowed: • Single Line, Unspecified Tag UID • Single Line, Specified Tag UID • Multiple Lines, Each Line Specifies a Tag UID • Multiple Lines, Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only • Multiple Lines, No Specified Tag UIDs Single Line, Unspecified Tag UID Data from the file can be written to any tag.
Chapter 7 D 2/6/2011 13:55:46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2/6/2011 13:55:53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f B 2/6/2011 13:56:06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Multiple Lines, Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only The program will search the file for the Tag UID that matches with the tag that is currently being scanned. The corresponding data will be written to the tag.
Chapter 7 The Write button will turn blue, and the status bar will say “Writing”. The device will continuously write the specified data to tags until the blue Write button is pushed. After the continuous write operation is complete, the Write button will return to its original grey color. IMPORTANT During a Continuous Write from Screen operation, the data grid will be locked to prevent accidental editing. To edit data fields, the user must first exit Continuous Write mode.
Chapter 7 This will bring up the Write Settings tab and allow users to select a file for Write from File. Push the “…” button to open the File Browser window and select a text file. Push Cancel to close the settings window without making changes. Push OK to save changes, close the window, and return to the Write from… pop-up window. (See Write Settings on page 88 for more information.) Select the File button and press OK to begin the Write from File operation.
Chapter 7 Example: A 2/6/2011 13:55:39 E004010019DC4EA6 SLI 128 8 4 Rock D 2/6/2011 13:55:46 E004010031A5BD1B SLI 128 8 4 119 101 108 108 H 2/6/2011 13:55:53 E00401003F47ABFE SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f B 2/6/2011 13:56:06 E00401003F47A767 SLI 128 8 4 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 Multiple Lines, Unspecified Tag UID in Top Line Only In this format, the Tag UID is specified for each tag in the file, except for the top line, which has an unspecified Tag UID (for example, “0”).
Chapter 7 Example: H 2/6/2011 13:55:53 0 SLI 128 8 4 61 75 74 6f IMPORTANT Device Menu If the tag is read in binary mode, each set of 8 bits will be reversed in the text file compared with the data displayed in the RFID application. This is because the application grid is little endian (least significant bit first), and the text file is big endian (most significant bit first). Settings Push the Device menu button and choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
Chapter 7 Grid Settings The Grid tab allows users to customize the appearance of the data grid with the following options: Grid Size – This setting allows users to specify the number of cells in the grid. The selectable options are 64, 112, 128, 256, and 2000. IMPORTANT If a tag that is larger than the specified grid size is read, the data grid will automatically resize to the size of the tag. Headers – Select between decimal and hexadecimal row and column headers.
Chapter 7 Read Settings The Read tab allows users to choose whether read tags are saved to a text file (.txt). If the box next to Save read tags to file is checked, the user can then either choose to save to a default file name or specify a file name. The program will automatically increment the file name for each new tag read. (For example, if the user specifies “myfile” as the file name, subsequent tags will be saved as “myfile1.txt”, “myfile2.txt”, etc.
Chapter 7 Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop-up window. Choose Cancel to close the pop-up window without saving changes. Write Settings The Write tab allows users to write to tags from an existing text file (.txt). This tab can be accessed whenever users choose to write from file. (See Writing Tags on page 78 for more information.) Press the “…” button to the right of the text field to open the file browser. Doubleclick on a file to select it and return to the Write Settings tab.
Chapter 7 Erase Settings The Erase tab allows users to configure erase options. Select the radio button next to <00> to fill each block in the tag with the value <00> when the Erase button is pushed. Similarly, selecting causes the erase function to fill the tag with the value . The third radio button allows the user to specify a value to fill the tag with when erasing. Choose OK to save changes to settings and close the pop-up window.
Chapter 7 the UID in the Tag UID box to erase data from a specific tag. Set the Tag UID box to 0 to erase any tag. The status bar will say “Erasing” while the operation is being performed. IMPORTANT Erase will not affect the data displayed on the screen. Clear Tag History Navigate to Data > Clear Tag History to clear all tags in read/write history. Push Yes on the confirmation dialogue to proceed. Push No to cancel.
Chapter 7 Navigate to Data > Tag Properties. A pop-up window will open displaying additional information about the current tag. The user can scroll through tag properties of any tag in tag history by using the up/down arrows in the lower left corner of the window. Alternately, tap in the text field, type the number of the tag record to view, and press Enter. Press X to close the Tag Properties pop-up window.
Chapter 7 Microsoft® Excel: Importing/Exporting This section assumes that an ActiveSync connection has been made between the PC and the handheld device. If not, please read the ActiveSync® section on page 43 for instructions on how to set up ActiveSync. This example uses Microsoft Excel 2007. The sequence may differ slightly depending on the Excel version used and the configuration of the PC. Open the RFID software on the handheld device.
Chapter 7 The contents of the file should now be displayed in Excel, with each field appearing in its own column. The width of the columns in the spreadsheet can be adjusted by double-clicking the lines between the column headings.
Chapter 7 Copy and paste “testfile_new.txt” to the \SystemCF\RFIDApp\Data folder using the ActiveSync window on the PC. If the RFID software is not already running on the handheld device, open the program. Go to the Write tab under Device > Settings. Push “…” to open the file browser and navigate to the \SystemCF\RFIDApp\Data folder. Double-click on “Testfile_new.txt” and click OK on the Write Settings window. Perform a continuous write from file using two ICODE compatible RFID tags.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions My RFID ICODE handheld interface does not respond when I press the power button. • Is the unit in Suspend mode? • If battery-powered, check the batteries. • Are all cables connected properly: – Is the power supply plugged into an active AC outlet? – Is the power connector securely plugged into the RFID ICODE handheld interface? I changed my system settings, but when I turn on the RFID ICODE handheld interface, my settings are gone.
Chapter 8 The RFID ICODE handheld interface acts slowly. • The unit may be short of program memory or storage memory. • Increase the amount of storage or program memory through the System control in the Control Panel. • You can also delete any unnecessary files. I get little or no sound from the RFID ICODE handheld interface. • Adjust the volume and sound properties via the Volume and Sound control in the Control Panel. The RFID ICODE handheld interface does not recognize a compact flash or device card.
Chapter 8 Parameters The RFID ICODE handheld interface will return the following error codes if an error occurs while passing function parameters: Value Description 200 Invalid flag setting 201 Invalid tag type 202 Tag ID is empty 203 Invalid tag type for read/write command 204 Invalid starting block (starting block range is 0…249) 205 Invalid number of data blocks (data block range is 1…16) 206 Tag data is empty 207 Data byte size cannot be less than one 208 Invalid sector number 209
Chapter 8 98 Value Description 309 Could not validate tag ID 310 Could not authorize tag key 311 Tag not authorized 312 Could not write tag keys 313 Could not get firmware revision 314 Extended function failed 315 Tag type not supported in current firmware 316 Tag does not support this function 317 Sleep/Wake command failed Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF-UM001A-EN-P - September 2011
Appendix A Specifications Handheld Specifications Power • Recharge/Line-Power: 11…18V DC, 1.2 A • Standard: Input at 11…18V DC via serial interface for line-power or battery charging operations • Rechargeable Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride (or six AA alkaline batteries) – Current Rating: 2 A Max. – Voltage: 7.
Appendix A Indicators • 5 Modifier Key/Programmable LEDs • Charge/Low Battery Status Indicator Connectivity • Serial: RS-232 and Mini USB Type B • Wireless: Bluetooth (Class 1 or 2) and Wi-Fi (802.11b) Environmental • • • • • Operating Temperature: -20…+50 °C Storage Temperature: -20…+70 °C Charging Temperature: -20…+ 40 °C Humidity: 5…95% Non-condensing IP Rating: 65 Physical Dimensions • • • • • • • 100 Height (H) without Hatch: 9.84 in. (250 mm) Height (H) with Hatch: 10.33 in. (262.
Appendix A Figure 38 - Case Dimensions Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches).
Appendix A Figure 39 - Case Dimension with Hatch Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches).
Appendix A Socket Go Wi-Fi! P500 Wireless Card Specifications Physical Characteristics: • Operating Temperature: 32…158 °F (0…70 °C) • Storage Temperature: 5…185 °F (-20…+85 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): • Idle: <20 mA • Transmission: 265 mA (peak) Transmit Power: • CCK: 17 dBm typical • OFDM: 14 dBm typical Standards Conformance: • • • • • • Wi-Fi Certified Meets 802.1x requirements WPA2-Enterprise CCX v4 IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g CompactFlash Spec 2.0 802.
Appendix A Indoor Range: • Approx. 300 ft (100 m) (typical office environment) Access Protocol: • Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Certification/Compliance: • • • • FCC: Part 15, Class C CE: EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17 Industry Canada: RSS210 TELEC IMPORTANT 104 For more information on the Socket Go Wi-Fi! Card, see the following link: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/wireless-lan/go-wi-fi_spec.
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Appendix B Signal and Pin Assignments Serial Interface Cables This figure lists the standard RS-232 signal and pin assignments for the RFID ICODE handheld interface serial cables.
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