RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader User’s Manual 400682G Version 1.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer, which includes but is not limited to photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 in a residential installation.
About This Manual Battery Notices The RS700 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. However, the RS700 may not start without an external power source due to battery discharge after extended storage periods. To charge the battery to full capacity, connect the RS700 with the AC Adapter and charge the RS700 for at least 20 hours. NOTE: Press the RS700 Backup Battery Switch before initially using the device.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Manual i Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. ii Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ................................................ ii FCC Caution: ........................................................................................................................... ii FCC Radiation Exposure Statement......................................................................
Creating a New EC Spec................................................................................................. Specifying Report Criteria................................................................................................ Setting up Filter Rules ..................................................................................................... Defining the EC Spec ...........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Star ted Introducing the RS700 Thanks for purchasing the RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader. The RS700 is designed for inventory visibility in the warehouse. The RS700 is a compact, Windows CE 5.0 based stationary data collection terminal with built-in Unitech RFID middleware that provides a Windows-based environment for remote reader control and data filtering functions. Features Powerful System • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Operating System. • 520Mhz Intel PXA270 CE CPU.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents Please make sure the following contents are in the RS700 box. If anything appears missing or damaged, please contact a Unitech representative. Main Unit. AC Adapter. Power Cord. Ethernet Cable. Power/RS232 Cable. USB Cable. GPIO Cable. Two AS103-M-3 Wi-Fi Antennas. Unitech CD-ROM (User Manual, Unitech Software Development Kit (Optional). GPX026XTPR8-763 RFID Antenna (Optional). CFD200-NL Antenna Cable (Optional). Quick Reference Guide).
Chapter 1 Getting Started A Tour of the RS700 The following sections describe the main components of the RS700: Front Panel 1 No. 1. Component Status Indicators. Description Indicates the RS700’s terminal operation status (left to right): DATA - Red LED status indicator for data collection. RFID - Yellow LED status indicator for the SmartReader Server during normal operation. PWR - Green LED status indicator for receiving external power. (Also dim green LED for receiving Backup Battery power.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Top Panel 2 2 3 No. 2. Component Wi-Fi Antenna Ports. Description 3. RFID Antenna Ports. ANT1, ANT2, ANT3 and ANT4 (left to right) connects the RS700 to RFID Antennas for reading data stored on RFID tags. Wi-Fi ANT1, Wi-Fi ANT2 (left to right), connects the RS700 to Wi-Fi Antennas for wireless signal enhancement. Bottom Panel 5 4 No. 4. 5. Component Backup Battery Switch. GPIO Port. 6. USB Port. 7. Ethernet Port. 8. DC Input Power Port RS232 Port. 9.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Connect Power An internal backup battery helps prevent data loss when the RS700 disconnects from an external power source. The backup battery stores all data and system settings for up to seven days. Connect power to the RS700 through the following: NOTE: To adequately charge the backup battery, connect the RS700 to an external power source and press the Backup Battery Switch. Charge the RS700 for at least 20 hours.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware The RS700 contains two Antenna Ports for wireless signal enhancement and RFID reading points. Installing Wi-Fi Antenna There are two Wi-Fi Antenna Ports on the RS700 (Wi-Fi ANT1 and Wi-Fi ANT2). Install a Wi-Fi Antenna through the following: 1. Locate the Wi-Fi Antenna Ports on the RS700’s top panel. 2. Connect a Wi-Fi Antenna to a desired Wi-Fi Antenna Port, and rotate the antenna cap clockwise to secure the connection. 3. Bend the Wi-Fi Antenna(s) to a 90-degree angle.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Installing RFID Antenna (Optional) The RS700 has four RFID Antenna Ports (ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4) and two removable protection caps on ANT2 and ANT3. NOTE: Only remove the protective caps for installing RFID Antennas. Install an RFID Antenna through the following: 1. Locate the RFID Antenna Ports on the RS700’s top panel. 2. If necessary, remove the protection caps on ANT2 and ANT3. 3.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the GPIO Interface Use the GPIO Cable to connect the RS700 to several external controls such as an LED indicator lamp, LCD or motion sensor. GPIO Pin Assignment Connect two relay output and digital input signals with the 10-pin GPIO cable. Connect external devices through the following: Pin1 . . . . . . . . . 10 Pin Name 10. DI1-1. 9. DI1-2. 8. DI2-1. 7. DI2-2. Description DIX: Digital Input (X=1; 2). DIX-1 DIX-2 DIX-1: Input Voltage (3.3V - 12V).
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Mounting the RS700 The RS700 comes standard with a wall mounting kit for easy installation. Mount the RS700 to a wall through the following: • • Plastic conical anchor (4) 3x25mm. Self-tapping screw (4) 3.5x19mm. 1. Locate the four mounting holes on the RS700. Mounting Holes 2. 3. 4. 5. Mounting Holes Place the RS700 on the wall. Mark the mounting hole locations with a pen. Remove the RS700 and drill four 1/4-inch wide holes at least one inch deep.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Performing a Hardware Reset Perform a reset if the RS700 freezes (i.e., no longer responds). Resetting the RS700 erases all installed records, entries and programs; returning the RS700 to default status. (Not even the date and time settings remain.) All settings return to default mode. However, data stored in the flash storage or in an SD Card Slot will remain intact. Use the remote control to access the SD folder on the RS700. See Using Remote Control on page 47.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications The Unitech RS700 Smart RFID Fixed Reader can do more than just read, store or forward data. The built-in Unitech RFID middleware helps filter data, execute commands and perform rich functions at the front end. The Smart-Reader Server is designed to control and collect data from RFID tags through a wired or Wi-Fi network. Enhancing the data precision is possible by creating accurate reports, reducing server load and even customizing RFID applications on the RS700.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications NOTE: The yellow RFID LED flashes on the RS700’s front panel, indicating that the Smart-Reader Server is operating. Controlling Smart-Reader Server Remotely It is necessary to install the Smart-Reader Server Remote Control (SRSRC) Program, to control the built-in RS700 Smart-Reader Server remotely. Please contact a Unitech representative to acquire the program. SRSRC Remote Control SRS Computer RS700 Installing Microsoft .
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 7. Click Discovery to lookup the DHCP client in the same subnet. 8. Refer to the MAC address label attached on the RS700’s bottom panel, and discover the RS700’s IP address from the list box. Using the Smart-Reader Server Remote Control Start using the SRSRC through the following: 1. Click Start → Programs → Smart-Reader Server Remote Control → SmartReader Server Remote Control. 2. Enter the assigned IP address in the Server Address field.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications NOTE: Do not change the default port number from 11126, and ensure that the port is not occupied by any other service. 3. The SRS Remote Control window appears. The SRSRC menu resides in the left pane, while the reader status is in the right pane. At the bottom right corner of the screen, the login info displays the user name and the login time duration. Click Stop to end the connection between the RS700 and the R1000 Reader.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 3. In the Inventory Times: field, input the Inventory Times for reading times within the reading period (0ms by default). A setting of 0 or 8192ms is recommended, but it depends on the local environment. NOTE: The Antenna Switch Time and the Inventory Times cannot both be simultaneously set at 0. 4. Click Apply to save the settings. Antenna ports switch when the Antenna Switch Time or Inventory Times run out.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications Creating a New EC Spec In the All Defined EC Specs field, *specTest1 is defined and subscribed as the default. Create a new event cycle specification through the following: 1. Click New EC Spec. An InputBox screen appears. 2. Input a unique EC Spec name or accept the default at spec1. Click OK, and spec1 appears in the All Defined EC Specs field. 3.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications – Stable Set Interval: field - Interval time between cycles (0ms by default). 4. Check Trigger, Start: to activate the trigger manually. Specify the trigger start/ stop name for the event cycle. Add // before the name string. For example, input the following in each field: – Start: //spec1_start_trigger. – Stop: //spec1_stop_trigger. 5. Check Include Spec In Reports to include the EC-Spec info in the report.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 3. Definitions of the options in the Output Includes field: – EPC: Displays EPC encoding method. – Tag: Displays tag ID. – Raw Hex: Displays hexadecimal data. – Raw Dec: Displays decimal data. – Count: Displays tag count. Setting up Filter Rules Use a filter to sort data in the Report Specs field. Setup the filter rules through the following: 1. To add a filter, select a desired report from the Report Specs drop down menu. For example, report1. 2.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications Subscribing the EC Spec In order to implement the event cycle, make a subscription to the EC Spec through the following: 1. Select a defined EC Spec in the All Defined EC Specs: field. For example, #spec1. 2. Click Subscribe. An InputBox screen appears with some predefined formats for reference. 3. In the Subscribe Notification: field, input any of the following: – file:// to store data in the folder located in the path My Device/srs/reports on the RS700.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications – tcp:// to send the report to the computer hosting SRS, i.e., 192.168.110.80:11127, the tab shown on the upper left corner of the screen. – tcp://192.168.110.114:11126 to send the report to another computer in the same subnet with IP address 192.168.110.114 and default port 11127. 4. Click OK, and *spec1, subscribed appears in the All Defined EC Specs field.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications Viewing Data Collection Report Click Report Management in the left screen panel. All reports set to store on the RS700 will display in the right pane. Manage reports through the following: 1. Click Refresh to load the latest reports into the All Reports: field. 2. Double click the desired report in the All Reports: field so that it opens in the middle of the screen. Click Clear to clear the screen and view the report with fresh data. 3.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications Viewing Server Log Click Server Log, and log events on the Smart-Reader Server display in the right pane. Click Clear to clear the screen and view fresh logs. Using the Application Programming Interface Besides using the built-in RS700 Smart-Reader Server and SRSRC, develop or customize RFID applications based on specified requirements. To learn more about the API, please refer to the Unitech Software Development Kit and Programming Manual.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 3. Right-click Device Providers in the left screen panel, and select New Provider to add a provider. The Add Provider screen appears. 4. Type a name for the provider, and click Browse to locate the file, UnitechAdapter.dll which is saved in Step 1. Click Register to add the provider.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 5. Click OK to confirm. 6. Right-click Devices in the left screen panel, and select New Device to add a device. The Add Device Wizard screen appears. 24 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 7. Check Add single device. Click Next. 8. Select the newly created provider in Step 4. Click Next.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 9. Input the RS700's IP address and port number. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 26 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 11. Enter the default user name and password as unitech. Click Next. 12. Type a name for the device. Click Next.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 13. Click Finish. 14. Right-click the device, and select View Tags. The View Tags screen appears. 28 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 15. Data collected from the RS700 displays in the Tags: field. Setup the interval from the Refresh interval: drop down menu to update the screen automatically. Or, click Clear or Refresh to update the screen manually.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications Connecting to Oracle Sensor Edge Server The RS700 supports the Oracle Sensor Edge Server (SES) for data collection. Connect to SES through the following: 1. Stop SES. 2. Copy the three files, SmartReaderAdapter.jar, SmartReaderDevice.jar and SmartReaderDispatcher.jar, which are on the Unitech Software Development Kit CD-ROM, to the path C:\Oracle\product\10.1.3.1\AS\j2ee\home\applications\edge\edge\extensions. 3. Restart SES. 4. Open the web browser and type http://127.0.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 7. Select Smart Reader Dispatcher. Click Select. 8. Set the Log Level to All. Click Save Changes. 9. Click MyEdgeServer → Groups → Default.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 10. Click Add new device. 11. Select Smart Reader Device. 12. Type a name for the device. For example, RS700. Click Select. 32 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 13. Click MyEdgeServer → Groups → Default → RS700. 14. Input the RS700’s IP address and port number, and the default user name and password as unitech. Click Save Changes. 15. Restart SES. 16. Click MyEdgeServer → Groups → Default → RS700.
Chapter 3 Making RFID Applications 17. Click Start all devices. The server will log the event in the Monitor Events tab, when the RS700 collects RFID tags. 34 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings The RS700 provides a standard interface to setup the terminal, and It is possible through this to make connections and perform remote control functions. Connecting to a LAN Network Obtaining an IP Address Connect to a network through the following: 1. Connect the computer to a DHCP enabled network. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port on the RS700’s bottom panel, and rotate the cable cap clockwise to secure the connection. 3.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 6. Refer to the MAC address label attached the RS700’s rear panel, and discover the RS700’s IP address in the list box. Double-click the IP address to open the configuration webpage in the default browser. 7. The RS700 WebConfig Server window appears with basic information about the RS700, such as program version numbers and system memory. The built-in RS700 WebConfig Server is a web-based interface, which can configure the RS700 on a remote computer.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 1. Click SystemTime in the left screen panel. The System Time Setup page appears in the right screen panel with the current settings. 2. Click Reset to clear all the fields. 3. Select the desired time zone, and input the preferred date and time. 4. Click Apply to save the settings. A dialog box appears with the message Set System Time OK!. Setting up Ethernet connection It is possible to configure the Ethernet settings on this page. 1. Click Ethernet in the left screen panel.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Connecting to a WLAN Network It is possible to send and receive signals to a Wi-Fi network, and synchronize files with the RS700’s embedded WLAN interface. NOTE: Wi-Fi access requires a separate service contract through a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. A wireless network can be added when the network is detected or by manually entering information settings.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 3. Enter the SSID for the wireless network. Scroll down the Encryption drop down menu to select the wireless encryption type. Click WEP keys/PSKs. 4. Enter the WEP keys in the dialog box. Click Ok. 5. In the Wireless Profile page, click Commit to save the profile. 6. Click Basic Setup in the left screen panel. The Wireless Basic page appears in the right screen panel. Click Reset to clear all fields.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 7. Select Enable Radio. Scroll down the Active Profile list to select the created profile. 8. Have the DHCP server automatically assign an IP address, or specify an IP address manually. 9. Select Specify an IP address, input the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and etc. NOTE: To enhance radio performance install the Wi-Fi Antennas on the RS700’s top panel. See Installing Wi-Fi Antenna on page 6. 10. Click Apply to save the settings.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 12. Click Basic Setup in the left screen panel and select Disable Radio in the Wireless Basic page to disable the access point. Managing your Wireless Profiles Click Profile Setup in the left screen panel to manage wireless profiles in the Wireless Profile page. • Edit Profile: Views a selected profile from the drop down menu on the right. – New: Creates a new profile. – Rename: Changes the name of a selected profile.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings – Scan: A window appears with available APs. Click Refresh to receive the updated list. Referring to the received signal strength indication (RSSI) and whether data encryption is required or not, i.e., true or false (Secure), select a desired SSID from the list and click Connect to create a new profile with this SSID. • Radio: Configures radio settings on the right fields. – SSID: Enters the service set identifier (SSID) for an access point.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Click Global Setup in the left screen panel to adjust the wireless global settings in the Wireless Global page. The attributes in the Property field can apply to all profiles. Click Logout to exit the RS700 WebConfig Server.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Establishing Terminal-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between the computer and the RS700, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on the computer. Use the USB Cable that comes with the RS700 to connect the terminal to the computer. NOTE: Uninstall previous versions of Microsoft ActiveSync before installing the latest version. Additional Capabilities • • • • Backup and restore RS700 data.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Connecting the terminal to Your Computer After Microsoft ActiveSync is installed, make a connection through the following: 1. Connect the USB Cable to the USB port on the RS700’s bottom panel, and rotate the cable cap clockwise to secure the connection. 2. Insert the other end of the USB Cable into a USB Port on the computer. 3. Microsoft ActiveSync starts automatically and configures the USB Port to work with the RS700.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Using Microsoft ActiveSync to Exchange Files Synchronization options can modify, including when to synchronize and what gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window on the computer, click Tools → Sync Options. For each type of information, the synchronization process can be hastened by limiting the amount of synchronized data. To do this, select a service and click Settings. After enabling a service, close and reopen Microsoft ActiveSync.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Using Remote Control Besides configurations through the web-based interface, there are also ways to control the RS700 remotely with the computer via Microsoft Power Toys. It is possible to setup the system time, establish network connections or do any other settings on the RS700 Windows platform. Use the remote control through the following: 1. On the computer, install WindowsMobilePowerToys.msi, which is on the Unitech CD-ROM.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Unitech has a professional support team to answer any questions or technical related issues. If equipment problems occur please refer to the table below or contact a regional Unitech representative. Problem Solution 1. Cannot Backup Data. • • Check if the Backup Battery Switch is on. Send back to Unitech for RMA. 2. Cannot Read a Tag. • • • Check whether the RFID Antenna is properly connected to the TNC Connector via Antenna Cable.
Appendix A System Specification Processor/Memory CPU Memory OS Indicator Communication Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Data LED, RFID LED and Power LED USB 1.1 Client Serial RS232 Ethernet 10/100Base-T IEEE 802.
Appendix B Support 50 Region Web site Global Operation Center www.unitech-adc.com unitech Taiwan adc-utt.unitech.com.tw unitech Asia Pacific & Middle www.unitech-utp.com.tw unitech China www.ute.com.cn unitech Japan www.unitech-japan.co.jp unitech America www.ute.com unitech Latin America latin.ute.com unitech Europe www.unitech-europe.nl Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
