CS108-2 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Sled Handheld Reader User’s Manual Version 7.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 1 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Content 1 CONTENT................................................................................................................................................... 2 2 FCC AND IC STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 4 3 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.3 SEARCHING AND CONNECTING TO (PAIRING WITH) CS108 ............................................................................63 4.5.2.4 RFID INVENTORY ..................................................................................................................................66 4.5.2.5 BARCODE INVENTORY .............................................................................................................
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 2 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 FCC and IC Statement FCC STATEMENT 1. 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 This device complies with industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-247 of industry Canada.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 3 Introduction 3.1 CS108-2 RFID Sled Handheld RFID Reader The CS108-2 Sled handheld RFID reader is a reader designed to work with an off-the-shelf smart phone (such as iPhone or Android phone) via Bluetooth connection, where the application on the smart phone would control the CS108-2 reader to perform RFID tag reading or barcode reading. CS108-2 is a handle product. It is NOT a body worn product.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below photo shows the smart phone mounted (detachable) on top of the CS108-2 reader during operation: CS108-2 can also be controlled via the USB connection by a PC. In this case, the Bluetooth connection is not used. The control commands enter via the USB cable. The application is on a PC. Below photo show the CS108-2 handheld reader connected via USB cable to (and controlled by) a PC.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 3.2 Product Package 3.2.1 Basic Package Content USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 3.3 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Product Specification Figure 3-1 CS108-2 Reader Features: ISO 18000-6C and EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID protocol compliant including dense reader mode Ultra long read range – peak at more than 18 meters for Monza R6 Dogbone tag Sophisticated data handling for efficient management of large streams of tag data.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Specifications: Physical Characteristics: Length: 16.1 cm; Width: 9.0 cm; Height: 16.1 cm; Weight: 595 grams Environment: Operating Temp: -200C to 500C Storage Temp: -400C to 850C Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Enclosure: IP-54 Antenna: 2.7 dBi Gain internal patch antenna RF Power: Internal conducted power 30 dBm EIRP Power: 32.7 dBm RFID Frequency Ranges: 902-928 MHz band Interfaces Bluetooth 4.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4 Introduction 4.1 Basic Hardware USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 The CSL CS108-2 handheld RFID Reader is an EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 handheld reader product. Below is the front view of the CS108-2 reader. The barcode lies in a compartment at the top. The RFID reader is in the front box, with the embedded patch antenna inside the cover facing forward.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER Below is the left side view of the CS108-2 reader. right, representing respectively: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below is the right side of the CS108-2 reader. There are 2 buttons/LEDs here. The left button/LED is for Bluetooth pairing, and the LED lighting up meaning Bluetooth is connected. The right button/LED is for main power, with LED lighting up meaning power is on. Press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release to power on. When the reader is on, press the button continuously for 3 seconds, then release to power off.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Below is the rear view of the CS108-2 reader. Here the USB Type C socket is on the left, allowing the user to connect CS108-2 to a PC for control, or to a USB power source to recharge the battery inside the CS108-2. A reset button is on the right, this is for resetting the CS108-2.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4.2 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Power Up Sequence The reader can be turned on to run RFID and Barcode operation in a most simple manner: 1. Insert battery into the body of the handheld reader with the top plastic cover removed. Also, make sure it is in the correct direction in terms of front and back. The battery connectors should be at the back of the reader. Put the cover back once battery is inserted. 2.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4.3 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Bluetooth Turn On for Discovery Sequence 1. Press the Bluetooth button on the right side of the reader continuously until the blue LED starts flashing. Do not release your finger, you need to press UNTIL the Blue LED lit up. Because of that, press the button in a way such that the LED is not obstructed by your pressing finger. 2. The reader is now discoverable by smart phone App.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4.4 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Charging the CS108 The CS108 can be charged by inserting a USB cable with the following plugs: 1) USB Type C plug on one side 2) USB Type A plug on the other side 3) The above Type A plug connecting to a USB charger with the traditional Type A socket 2 LEDs will light up: 1) “Ext. Power” LED: Blue LED. Whenever the USB is connected with power supply, this blue LED will light up. 2) “Charging” LED: Red LED.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4.5 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Software on Smart Phones The reader comes with standard demo application for iPhone and Android Phone, install the application from App Store or Google Play correspondingly, then double click the icon “CS108 Demo App” to start. 4.5.1 Software on Android Phone 4.5.1.1 Installing the Android Software Download the APK from Convergence website. Save that to the Download folder.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.2 Starting the Android Software The CS108 Android App icon is as follows.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.3 Searching and Connecting to (Pairing with) CS108 To start searching and connecting to (pairing with) a CS108 nearby, use the finger to SWIPE the screen from the LEFT edge to invoke the menu: Swipe Right Please make sure the CS108 Bluetooth button has been pressed until the Blue LED is flashing, meaning the CS108 is ready for discovery by Smart Phones nearby.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Note: If you have multiple CS108, you should set them to different names to distinguish one from another.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Wait for the CS108 to start inventory and then you should see the RFID tags ID as shown below. The first column is the number of reads of that tag ID, second column is the RFID tag EPC ID, last column is the RSSI of the tag return. On the lower right, you can also see the battery voltage at that point. When fully charged, it is around 4.2 Volts. The unit should run to about 3.3 Volts before it stops.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Press the START button. At this point, the red LED of the barcode reader should lit up to help you aim your CS108 barcode reader onto the barcode. A focused circular dot should appear. That is where the distance of the barcode should be with respect to the reader. Once the barcode is read, you can now Stop.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.6 RFID Read and Write memory banks You can also read and write specific memory banks of an RFID tag. button: Press the Read/Write You will now see this. You see the Bank 0, 1, 2, 3 of the EPC tag. Select at least one bank to read or write. Note that Bank 2, TID bank, cannot be written, as defined by EPC.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 On the Tag Pattern input box, if you do not input anything, the reader will simply read whatever tag that it sees. You can input a string of hex number to select the pattern. You can either input the whole EPC ID, or part of it to denote a pattern, with the remaining being wild card. Another way to do a Read/Write is to first go to Inventory page to inventory the tag. Then select one by ticking the box on the third column.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 After that, return to Main Menu and then go to Read/Write page. Then you will see that particular selected ID already in the Tag Pattern box: At this point you can read or write any specific banks.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Press Start. It will then keep reading that tag and show the RSSI, as well as beeping a tone by selecting the Tone box and also setting the Threshold to emit sound. One can now use this method to home in onto a tag (in other words, to the asset tagged with that particular tag) Another way to zero in on a tag that is in an area is to first do an inventory of the whole area, without knowing the exact location of the tag.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 To Stop, just press the location of the Start button, here covered by “7949”, and the search will stop.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 In the Antenna menu, one can define the Antenna Cycle (65535 means continuous read), Antenna Dwell Time (2000 means 2 seconds). Antenna Power (300 means 30 dBm).
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 In the Query menu, one can define the Query Target, Query Session, Query Select, Q Algorithm, and Link Profile (See Appendix B). For definitions of the above, please read the EPC Air Interface Protocol document.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 The Dynamic Algo menu contains the setting for Dynamic Q algorithm.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Whatever changes one has made, one must press the SAVE button.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.9 Filter: Pre Filter One can add a pre-filter, i.e., a Select Filter, to only have a certain group of tags respond to the reader’s query.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
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CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.11 Security One can add security action, such as Locking or Killing, to the EPC tags.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER You can either lock or kill a tag. USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Here is locking a tag: Here is killing a tag.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 After a successful operation, here is the screen pop up. Command End means successful implementation of the lock command.
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CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.14 Exiting the Software By pressing the Home button, middle icon of the menu at the bottom, one can exit the software. Note that the software is not really completely stopped, as is well known by smart phone users. The software is really only sleeping.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.15 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, press the lower right hand side button (folder view), and then you will see the following screen: At this point, you can truly exit the software by pressing your finger on the software and drag it out of the smart phone.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.1.16 Source Codes Source codes of this application are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2 Software on iPhone 4.5.2.1 Installing the iPhone Software Formal CS108 App: The formal CS108 iPhone App can be downloaded from App Store. However, at this point, since the software is still in beta stage, it is not available on App Store yet. Beta Stage CS108 App: In Beta stage the App is downloaded using TestFlight. TestFlight is a free software from Apple for distribution of Beta software.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 needs to be in the iPhone in order to immediately “view in TestFlight”. 5) After that the new beta software will appear inside TestFlight. Open TestFlight to find out this application is there. 6) You can then download and then open that App. 7) After that you can start using the CS108 iPhone App.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.2 Starting the iPhone Software With the CS108 App for iPhone installed, you will see an icon in your iPhone: Now press that icon to start the CS108 iPhone App.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.3 Searching and Connecting to (Pairing with) CS108 The first thing you will see when you start the CS108 iPhone App is the search and connect screen. The search and connect screen starts immediately when you start the App. It will search for CS108 nearby and list them out.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Once you select a particular reader, then a pop up window will ask you if you want to connect to that reader. Type “Ok” to connect.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.4 RFID Inventory Press the Inventory button to go to the Inventory page. barcode, selected at the bottom of the App.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
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CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.7 Geiger Search One can search and home in onto a tag using the Geiger Search page. First you go to Inventory page and inventory the tag, then select that tag. A pop up window asks if you want to select that tag for subsequent Read/Write operation or Geiger Search operation. Press OK here.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Now return to Main Menu and then enter the Geiger Search menu. The tag ID would already be there. Press Start to begin Geiger Search.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.8 Setup One can go to Setup page to edit the operation parameters. In Antenna page, Inventory Delay Time is a smart phone specific Bluetooth operation parameters. DO NOT CHANGE THIS VALUE OF 15. Dwell Time is the time of antenna port operation. 2000 means 2 seconds. Power is 300, meaning 30 dBm.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Query page contains all the query setting. Refer to EPC Air Interface protocol document for details.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.
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CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.14 Exiting the Software One can exit the software by simply pressing the Home button. However, as smart phone users know, this is only sending the App to sleep.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.15 Truly Exiting the Software To truly exit the software, one needs to double click the Home button, and then the CS108 demo App will show as one of the pages piled. Select that page and then use finger to drag it out of the phone to truly exit the software.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 4.5.2.16 Source Codes Source codes of this application are available on Convergence Systems Limited website: www.convergence.com.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER 4.6 USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Software on PC The CS108-2 can also be controlled via the USB cable. required and Bluetooth is not turned on. In this case the mobile phone is not Below is the screen capture of an application on PC controlling CS108-2.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Appendix A. Federal Communications Commission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
CSL CS101-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID HANDHELD READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 5.0 Appendix B. Link Profiles of CS108 RFID Reading Link Profile 0 1 2 3 R-T Modulation DSB-ASK PR-ASK PR-ASK DSB-ASK Tari (μs) 25.00 25.00 25.00 6.25 X 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 PW (Pulse Width in usec) 12.50 12.50 12.50 3.13 RTcal (usec) 75.00 62.50 62.50 15.63 TRcal (usec) 200.00 85.33 71.11 20.
