MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide
MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 72E-146158-01 Revision A February 2011
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iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date -01 Rev A 2/2011 Description Initial release
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Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction .................................................................................................................... Configurations................................................................................................................ Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... Notational Conventions...........................................................................
vi MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Version Information ................................................................................................. 3-8 Run/Stop RFID ........................................................................................................ 3-9 Chapter 4: RFID Sample Application Introduction ................................................................................................................... Launching the RFID Sample Application ..............
About This Guide Introduction This MC319Z RFID Integrator Guide provides the unique set up and operating procedures for the MC319Z RFID mobile computers. This guide is intended as a supplement to the MC3000 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-68900-xx. Procedures common to MC3000 products are addressed in the MC3000 Integrator Guide. Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens. NOTE Configurations All MC319Z models support the following features: • Windows Mobile 6.
x MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology and components and a description of the MC319Z RFID mobile computer and features. • Chapter 2, Updating the Mobile Computer describes how to update the device image and radio firmware. • Chapter 3, MobileRFID Functionality includes information on configuring the RFID radio and reading tags.
About This Guide xi Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the reader.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the MC319Z RFID mobile computer and its features. RFID Technology Overview RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field.
1-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a high read rate. These features provide real time end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. The MC319Z RFID system consists of the following components: • Silicon-based RFID tags that attach to retail products, vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.
Getting Started 1-3 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer The Motorola MC319Z RFID mobile computer includes an intelligent C1G2 UHF RFID reader with RFID read performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. MC319Z RFID mobile computers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications, and can host third-party, customer-driven embedded applications.
1-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide The MC319Z RFID mobile computer provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, intelligent RFID solutions. NOTE The MC319Z RFID mobile computer supports a 2x battery only; do not use a 1x battery. The Four-Slot Cradle does not accommodate the MC319Z RFID mobile computer. Due to component tolerances, some users may experience undesired behavior when using battery part number 55-060112-xx.
Getting Started 1-5 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer LEDs The mobile computer LEDs indicate charging and reader status as described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 LED Status Indicators LED Indication Charging Indicators Off Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle; cable not connected correctly; charger is not powered. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of mobile computer. Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete.
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Chapter 2 Updating the Mobile Computer Introduction This chapter describes how to update the device image and radio firmware. Updating the Device Image Windows Mobile contains an Image Update feature that updates all operating system components. Motorola distributes all updates as update packages on the Support Central Web Site http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support. These packages contain either partial or complete updates for the operating system.
2-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 5. On the mobile computer, navigate to the \Storage Card folder and tap the program STARTUPDLDR.EXE. The update takes approximately 10 minutes. Do not remove AC power during this time. 6. Copy MCRFIDInstall.CAB into the \Storage Card folder on the mobile computer. 7. On the mobile computer, navigate to the \Storage Card folder and tap MCRFIDInstall.CAB. The device reboots after the installation with RFID operational.
Chapter 3 MobileRFID Functionality Introduction MobileRFID is an RFID server application that runs in the background on the mobile computer. The MobileRFID icon appears in the system tray. This chapter includes information on using and configuring MobileRFID.
3-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide MobileRFID Icons The MobileRFID icon indicates RFID radio status as described in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 MobileRFID Icon Indicators Icon Indication RFID running, radio on. RFID running, radio off. RFID stopped (radio not found/battery critical/stopped from user interface). RFID critical (radio muted, laser enabled).* RFID warning (Tx low power).* *RFID critical and RFID warning due to transmit low power is not applicable to the MC319Z.
MobileRFID Functionality MobileRFID Menu If using RFID as the Windows default home screen, tap the RFID panel, then tap the Settings button. Figure 3-2 MobileRFID Home Window and Settings Window If not using RFID as the Windows default home screen, tap the MobileRFID icon in the system tray. A menu appears.
3-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Configure Region Upon Startup After upgrading the mobile computer, the following window appears on startup. Figure 3-4 Country Not Set Window 1. Tap ok. When no country is selected, the Region Configuration window appears.
MobileRFID Functionality 2. Select the region of operation and communication standard as allowed by the regulatory standards of that country/region from the drop-down menus. The following warning message appears. Figure 3-6 Region Selection Warning Message 3. Tap Yes to confirm. A window appears indicating success.
3-6 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide After Startup If not done at startup, set the regulatory region as follows: 1. Invoke the MobileRFID menu, then tap Configure Region. 2. In the Region Configuration window, select a region from the Region of Operation drop-down menu. Figure 3-8 Region Configuration Window 3. Tap Yes on the warning window that appears. A confirmation window appears upon successful completion. Figure 3-9 Region Selection Success Window 4. Tap ok.
MobileRFID Functionality 3-7 Configure RFID RFID is in Server Mode by default. To configure RFID to operate in Client Mode: 1. Invoke the MobileRFID menu, then tap Configure RFID. Figure 3-10 RFID Configuration Window 2. Select the Client Mode check box. 3. In the LLRP Port field, enter the port number on which the server waits for the RFID client to communicate. The default is 5084. 4. In the Server IP field, enter the server IP for the remote host to which RFID communicates as a client. 5.
3-8 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Version Information To view software version information for the RFID application, invoke the MobileRFID menu, then tap About. Figure 3-11 About MobileRFID Window This window displays the MobileRFID application version, radio library version, radio firmware version, and radio OEM data version. NOTE The version information in Figure 3-11 may differ from the information on the actual mobile computer screen.
MobileRFID Functionality Run/Stop RFID To stop RFID servic,e tap Stop in MobileRFID menu. This frees the RFID radio. Figure 3-12 RFID Stopped To restart RFID, tap Run in MobileRFID menu.
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Chapter 4 RFID Sample Application Introduction The RFID Application CS_RFID3Sample6.exe provides an overview of how the application works and assists application developers in developing custom applications. The mobile computer can read, write, lock, kill, and program Gen2 tags. Each tag contains the EPC number (64 or 96 bits), CRC, and kill code. The mobile computer can also collect data by decoding in-range EPC Gen2 RFID tags.
4-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Launching the RFID Sample Application Select RFID Demo in the Start menu to start the RFID sample application.
RFID Sample Application In the sample application window: • Tap the Start Reading button to initiate the tag read. Tap Stop Reading to terminate tag reading. • Use the Mem Bank drop-down to select a tag memory bank to read. The default memory bank is EPC (None). Other options are TID, Reserved, and User. Connection Tap Connection to display the reader IP and port number. Figure 4-3 Connection Window Select Disconnect to disconnect the reader.
4-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Capabilities Select Menu > Capabilities to view the capabilities of the connected reader.
RFID Sample Application Configuration Menu Options The Configuration menu includes the following options: • Tag Storage Settings • Antenna • RF Mode • Singulation • Power On/Off Radio • Reset to Factory Defaults Tag Storage Settings Select Menu > Config > Tag Storage Settings to view/configure tag storage settings. Figure 4-5 Tag Storage Settings Window This window includes the following fields: • Maximum Tag Count - The maximum number of tags to store in the DLL.
4-6 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Antenna Select Menu > Config > Antenna to view/configure the antenna. Figure 4-6 Antenna Configuration Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. • Receive Sensitivity (dB) - Lists the reader-supported values for the selected antenna. • Transmit Power (dBm) - Lists the reader-supported values for the selected antenna.
RFID Sample Application RF Mode Select Menu > Config > RF Mode to view/configure the RF mode for each antenna. Figure 4-7 RF Mode Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. • Tari Value - TARI specified in nsec. • RF Mode Table - RF mode table configured for the current antenna. • Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes.
4-8 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Singulation Select Menu > Config > Singulation to view/configure the singulation control settings for each antenna. Figure 4-8 Singulation Control Settings Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. • Session - The session number for the inventory operation. • Tag Population - The approximate tag population in the RF field of the antenna.
RFID Sample Application Power On/Off Radio Select Menu > Config > Power On/Off Radio to change the power settings of the RFID radio. Figure 4-9 Radio Power Settings Menu Reset to Factory Default Select Menu > Config > Reset to Factory Default to restore the default reader configuration.
4 - 10 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Operations Menu Options The Operations menu includes the following options: • Antenna Info • Filter • Access • Triggers Antenna Info Select Menu > Operations > Antenna Info to view/configure the list of antennas that can be used for inventory/access operations.
RFID Sample Application 4 - 11 Filter Select Menu > Operations > Filter to view/configure the following filters: • Pre-Filter • Post-Filter • Access-Filter Pre-Filter Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Pre-Filter to view/configure pre-filters. Figure 4-11 PreFilter Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna ID - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. • Memory Bank - Memory bank on which the filter is applied.
4 - 12 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Post-Filter Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Post-Filter to view/configure post-filters. Figure 4-12 PostFilter Window This window includes the following fields: • Memory Bank - Memory bank on which the filter is applied. • Offset - The first (msb) bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask. • Tag Pattern - The pattern against which to compare the specified memory bank.
RFID Sample Application 4 - 13 Access-Filter Select Menu > Operations > Filter > Access-Filter to view/configure the access-filters. Figure 4-13 AccessFilter Window See Post-Filter on page 4-12 for field descriptions.
4 - 14 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Access Select Menu > Operations > Access to perform the following access operations.
RFID Sample Application 4 - 15 To perform an access option on a single tag, right-click the tag in the list of read tags on the main window to invoke the tag’s context menu. Figure 4-15 Tag Context Menu Access Operation Windows The access operation windows include the following fields. Set options as required in the various parameter windows. Not all windows include all options. • Tag ID - The name of the selected tag. • Password - Set a password before performing any access operation (except Kill).
4 - 16 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Figure 4-16 Read Access Operation Window Figure 4-17 Write / Block-Write Access Operation Window
RFID Sample Application 4 - 17 Figure 4-18 Lock Access Operation Window Figure 4-19 Kill Access Operation Window
4 - 18 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Figure 4-20 Block Erase Access Operation Window Triggers Select Menu > Operations > Trigger to view/configure the following triggers: • Start Trigger • Stop Trigger • Report Trigger
RFID Sample Application 4 - 19 Start Trigger Figure 4-21 Start Trigger - Periodic Window Figure 4-22 Start Trigger - GPI Window
4 - 20 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Figure 4-23 Start Trigger - Handheld Trigger Window Stop Trigger Figure 4-24 Stop Trigger - Periodic Window
RFID Sample Application 4 - 21 Figure 4-25 Stop Trigger - GPI with Timeout Window Figure 4-26 Stop Trigger - Tag Observation with Timeout Window
4 - 22 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Figure 4-27 Stop Trigger - N Attempts with Timeout Window Figure 4-28 Stop Trigger - Handheld Trigger with Timeout Window
RFID Sample Application 4 - 23 Report Trigger Figure 4-29 Report Trigger Window
4 - 24 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Management Menu Options Management options are not applicable for handheld readers. Help Menu Select Menu > Help to display the version information. The version numbers displayed in this window are examples. Actual version numbers are based on the versions of the files on the device. Figure 4-30 Help Window Exit Select Menu > Exit to exit the RFID sample application.
Chapter 5 Tag Locator Introduction Use Tag Locater to detect the location of a tag. By providing the TagID of an item, this application can find the relative position of the tag with respect to the mobile computer. Move the mobile computer back and forth to obtain the location of the tag as indicated by the beep frequency and a vertical progress bar showing the relative position of the tag. The Tag Locater application requires the following components/DLLs on the device: • RFIDAPI32.dll (Version 5.1.
5-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Using Tag Locator To use the Tag Locator application: 1. Tap TagLocator in the Application folder on the mobile computer to open the Tag Locater application. Figure 5-1 Tag Locator 2. Enter the tag ID in one of three ways: • Type the tag ID in the TagID text box, then select Locate or press and hold the trigger. • Perform a search operation by selecting the Search Tags button or by pressing and holding the trigger.
Tag Locator Locating Tags Using a .csv File 1. Select the Import Tags button to import a list of saved tags from a .csv file. The following window appears. Figure 5-2 Opening a .csv File 2. Select the desired .csv file to import the tags to the list. Figure 5-3 Tag List 3. Select a tag from the list to search.
5-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 4. Select the Locate button or press and hold the trigger. Move the mobile computer in all directions to get the relative position of the tag, indicated by a beep, the vertical progress bar, or both. Figure 5-4 Tag Search Use the Options menu to turn the beeper on and off and to display data in ASCII or hexadecimal format.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Introduction Table 6-1 on page 6-1 provides troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Problem Mobile computer does not turn on. Possible Causes Possible Solutions Lithium-ion battery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion battery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. Refer to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide. System crash. Perform a warm boot.
6-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Tapping the window buttons or icons does not activate the corresponding feature. LCD screen not aligned correctly. Re-calibrate the screen. Battery is not inserted properly. Insert the battery properly. Refer to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide. A message appears stating that the mobile computer memory is full. Too many files stored on the mobile computer.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. Table A-1 Technical Specifications Item MC319Z RFID Physical and Environmental Characteristics Dimensions 9.1 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 7.6 in. H 23.1 cm L x 9.1 cm H x 19.3 cm H Weight 23 oz. / 650 g (includes battery, RFID, scanner, and radio) Keypad 48 key Terminal Emulation (5250, 3270, VT) Display 3 in.
A-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Laser Decode Capability MC319Z RFID Code 39 Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI UPC/EAN supplementals Webcode GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite Code Macro PDF417 Data Matrix Australian 4-State Dutch Kix MicroQR Code 128 Code 11 EAN-8 UPCA Coupon Code GS1 DataBar EAN-128 PDF417 MSI Plessey US Planet Canadian 4-State Aztec Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5 EAN-13 UPCE Trioptic 39 GS1 DataBar Limited TLC39 Micro PDF417 Max
Technical Specifications Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item MC319Z RFID Wireless Data Communications WLAN 802.11a/b/g Output Power 100mW U.S. and International Data Rate 802.11a: 54Mb per second 802.11b: 11Mb per second 802.11g: 54Mb per second Antenna Internal Frequency Range: 802.11a: 5 GHz; country-dependent 802.11b: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent 802.11g: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent Bluetooth Bluetooth® Version 1.
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Appendix B RFID APIs RFID APIs are available in C and .NET. For information on supported RFID APIs, refer to the Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK), available at http://supportcentral.motorola.com For C, refer to the EMDK for C v2.1 or later. For .Net, refer to the EMDK for .NET v2.2 or later.
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Index A F activesync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 airbeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 1-3 APIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 H humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide activesync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . airbeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RFID firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . update loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 version information . . . .
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