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1. TA Ko 0 00 Tee 3 YE REN eas ver eee Ded bake 4 Beacon a Eoee r PY LY WIE AN EW RAED IID VINELAND YN E TET PDO 6 Re Le O i O O 0 O O wo q Program 8 KC n E aD ol User Manual gt RF Code Preface 3 Trademarks 3 FCC Compliance 3 CE Compliance A Copyright Statement 4 Tag Controller 5 Overview 5 Features 8 Contents 5 Requirements 5 Hardware 6 Installation 6 Tag Controller Enabled Tags 7 Utility Software 8 Installation 8 Launching the Tag Controller Utility 8 Configuration 8 Tag Controller 8 Reader 9 Group Codes 11 Passcodes 12 Log Files 13 Passcode File Import 13 View Log File 14 Using Tag Controller to Alter Tag Status 14 Reader Assisted Method 14 Manual Entry Method 16 Stand Alone Operation 16 Data Flow Diagrams 17 Upgrading 18 Environmental Limits 18 Warranty amp Service 19 Limited Standard Warranty Terms 19 Standard Warranty Limitations 19 Obtaining Service amp S2. Installation To install the Tag Controller Utility insert the CD into the CD ROM drive and click on Install Tag Controller Utility to begin If the CD autorun program does not launch the CD main menu use a Windows Explorer window to browse to the CD drive and double click the RF Code Tag Controller Utility CD Menu file to start the auto run program or install the Tag Controller Utility directly by double clicking on the setup exe file This will launch the install wizard Follow the prompts to install the utility Figure 4 Tag Controller Utility Installation Wizard Setup Tag Controller Utility Welcome to the Tag Controller Utility Setup Wizard This will install Tag Controller Utility 1 0 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup RF Code Launching the Tag Controller Utility After installing the application from the CD select Start gt All Programs gt RF Code gt Tag Controller Utility gt Tag Controller Utility to launch the application and display the main screen The utility is used in conjunction with the Tag Controller The Tag Controller s USB cable needs to be plugged into an available USB port on the computer that is running the utility software Configuration The configuration features available in this utility can be accessed by navigating to Action gt Configuration This will produce a Configuration men
3. PM 001 Tag Controller Active 1010 Reader Active To put the tag to sleep the user needs to select the Sleep mode from the drop down list and place the tag within a 1 8 inch proximity to the top edge of the Tag Controller Additionally enter the passcode for the tag and depress the mode button on the center of the Tag Controller while the Tag Controller is within 1 8 inch proximity of the tag This will put the tag to sleep and will be indicated by and audible beep if enabled under the configuration options and will show on the main log screen If an event is not logged the most likely causes of failure are an incorrect pass code or the tag does not support Tag Controller events Verify with the logo on the label of the tag Figure 17 Sleep State of a Tag Using Reader Assisted Method Tag Controller Utility BAR Mode Sleep v RE Code Tag Discovery Reader Assisted Place the Controller near the tag Manual Entry 1010 Co 0 Time Tag Action 12 5 2008 6 59 00 PM 00 1 51660 Tag Controller Active 1010 Reader Active PN00902 REVOT 15 A Manual Entry Method The manual entry method will only log events when the tags are being put into the sleep state It is possible to tell the tags to beacon now and wakeup using the manual entry method but these events will not be logged by the Tag Controller Utility To put the tag to sleep using the manual entry method select the S
4. Passcode Group Code OPTRON 2 C All Tag IDs in the Group Code Tag ID Range 00000091 Passcode eeeeee Confirm Passcode ITD Once the passcode settings have been configured they can be modified by selecting the tag or groups of tags and clicking on the Modify button To delete a configured passcode for a tag or group of tags select the tag and click the Delete button TIP If configuring the passcodes for a large number of tags the Tag Passcodes Import action can be utilized to perform a mass configuration of passcodes Please see the Passcodes File Import sec tion of this document for instructions 12 PN00902 REVOT 0111100000220020 Log Files In this configuration option a location to save the log files of the Tag Controller Utility should be determined To select a location to record the log files click the Browse button and browse to the desired location or create a new folder to store the log files Figure 13 Log Files Tab Configuration Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files l 0 2 O gt Directory for log files C Documents and Settings kcole 4pplication Datas AF CodeT ag Controll Once configuration of the settings in the Tag Controller Utility program has been completed click the OK button to save these settings and close the Configuration window Passcode File Import The Passcode File Import action available in th
5. Serial Bluetooth Reader Connection con User ID i Password Range Setting 8 l Test Connection e Zone Manager In this case all readers being managed by a Zone Manager will be utilized to discover the tag IDs to allow control of the tags Input the hostname port number user ID and password to connect with the Zone Manager The default user ID and password for Zone Manager are blank Check with the administrator who configured the Zone Manager to see if security has been enabled for the reader and a custom user id and password have been set Once the Zone Manager information has been entered the Test Connection button can be clicked to test connectivity to the specified Zone Manager In order for the Tag Controller Utility to work with Zone Manager the report triggers parameter must be enabled for each reader being managed by Zone Manager that will be used In Zone Manager using the Telnet Interface readerset lt reader id gt reporttriggers true HTTP interface http lt base url gt rfcode_zonemer zonemer api readerset id lt reader id gt amp reporttriggers true Refer to the RF Code Zone Manager API Specification document for more details on enabling this setting 10 00902 71 Figure 8 Zone Manager Selection in Reader Tab Configuration Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files Reader Connection Type Zone Manager Zone Manager Connection IP Address or Hostnarne
6. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense RF Code is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifica tions could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this de vice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation RF Code Inc 9229 Waterford Center Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 Telephone 1 512 439 2200 Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R gl
7. indicates that the Tag Controller is in wake mode e Beacon indicates the Tag Controller is in beacon mode e Program indicates that the Tag Controller is being used in conjunction with the Tag Controller Utility soft ware There is also a Mode button on the surface of the unit that must be depressed when putting Tag Controller enabled tags into sleep mode There will be an audible beep that indicates that the Tag Controller has caused the tag to either wake beacon or go to sleep The Tag Controller is directional and functions by placing the top edge in close proximity to the tag to wake the tag make the tag beacon or put the tag to sleep The placement of the Tag Control ler and tag are indicated by the labeling with two directional arrows and the word Tag Wake Beacon Program C RF Code A600 Tag Controller Installation When first connecting the A600 Tag Controller to a PC driver software will need to be installed This will be per formed through the Found New Hardware Wizard that should automatically load when the USB cord of the Tag Controller is plugged into the computer Follow the steps in the wizard to locate the driver software for the A600 Tag Controller This software is located on the Installer CD that came with the A600 Tag Controller In the Found New Hardware Wizard select Install from a list of a specific location Advanced then click Next Browse to the folder on the CD th
8. that will be assigned to a tag or group of tags The Tag Controller Utility allows three types of passcode scenarios e Global passcode A global passcode is a single passcode for every tag that has a particular group code To add a global passcode select a group code from the drop down list check the box that says All Tag IDs in the Group Code enter and confirm the passcode and click the OK button Figure 10 Global Passcode Selection in Passcodes Tab Add Passcode Group Code SSPTRON All Tag IDs in the Group Code Tag ID Range Passcode 900000 Confirm Passcode eeeeee e Range passcode A range passcode is a single passcode for a range of tags that has a particular group code To add a range passcode select a group code from the drop down list enter the range of tag IDs enter and confirm the passcode and click the OK button Figure 11 Range Passcode Selection in Passcodes Tab Add Passcode Group Code OPTRON 2 All Tag IDs in the Group Code Tag ID Range 00000091 00000150 Passcode Confirm Passcode e Individual passcode An individual passcode is a unique passcode for each individual Tag Controller enabled tag To add an individual passcode select a group code from the drop down list enter the tag ID in the starting box of the Tag ID s Range field enter and confirm the passcode and click the OK button Figure 12 Individual Passcode Selection in Passcodes Tab Add
9. use reasonable efforts to repair or replace without charge all defective Products returned to RF Code by Customer all as more particularly described in the End User Warranty Except for the express warranties STATED HEREIN RF Code makes no other representations or warranties and RF Code hereby disclaims all other warran ties express implied statutory or otherwise including without limitation any warranty of merchantability non infringement of third party intellectual property rights fitness for a particular purpose performance satisfactory quality or arising from a course of dealing usage or trade practice Obtaining Service amp Support For in warranty service customers have several options Customers having difficulty with RF Code products should attempt to solve those problems through RF Code s Technical Support Problem Escalation Process First contact the RF Code representative or other distributor from whom the RF Code product was purchased for information on how to obtain local support Second contact the RF Code Customer Support via e mail Third contact the RF Code Customer Support via the Support Line For product returns the support engineer will give you a return material authorization RMA number No returns will be accepted without an RMA number If the warranty expired there is a charge for repair or replacement per RF Code s out of warranty policy For full details of the RF Code RMA policy please rev
10. 10 1 20 100 Port 6580 0 2 O Pay gt User IB Password eeeeee Test Connection Group Codes In this configuration option the group codes that will be used with the Tag Controller Utility may be entered In reader assisted mode the Tag Controller Utility will tell the configured reader to listen for tag beacons that belong to the group codes entered in this list 10 add a group code click the Add button and type in the group code for the tags and click OK To delete a group code from the list select the group code and click the Delete button Figure 9 Group Codes Tab Configuration Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files Enter up to 8 Group Codes for the tags you will be using with this application OPTRON PN00902 REVO 11 A Passcodes In this configuration option the passcodes for tags that will be used with the Tag Controller Utility may be entered Passcodes are only required when putting tags into the Sleep state A passcode should be treated similar to any other password An unauthorized Tag Controller user could potentially put tags to sleep to bypass security or inventory systems that utilize RF Code technology if a passcode is not set Setting a passcode and giving access only to autho rized users will prevent this from happening To enter a passcode click the Add button A window will appear where options may be selected for the passcode
11. Tag Controller Enabled Tag Figure 22 Data Flow using Stand Alone Mode Tag Controller Tag Controller Enabled Tag PN00902 REVO 17 Upgrading To upgrade the A600 Tag Controller device firmware ensure that your A600 Tag Controller is connected through the USB port Once connected navigate to Action gt Configuration Click on the Tag Controller tab if your Tag Controller is connected properly you will see an Upgrade button Figure 23 Tag Controller Tab Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files Tag Controller A600 Tag Controller COM12 5 SerialNumber 00720062 Version 1 00 Controller ID _ 162 A v l Beep on tag confirmation Click the Upgrade button and a panel will appear Choose to start the upgrade by clicking the Start button or to cancel by clicking the Cancel button Figure 24 Start Upgrade Tag Controller Firmware Upgrade To begin the firmware upgrade press Start The upgrade process will begin When the process is finished you will receive a message indicating the upgrade is complete Figure 25 Upgrade Complete Tag Controller Firmware Upgrade Upgrade complete You may already have the most current version of the device firmware installed on your device If this is the case you will receive a message indicating that your device does not need to be upgraded when you attempt to upgrade 1 Do not disconnect the de
12. at contains the file RFCUSB inf then click OK If a prompt appears that the driver software is not signed click Continue Anyway 6 PN00902 REVOT 0111100200000000 7 Figure 2 A600 Hardware Installation Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for 4600 Tag Controller 0 ad O gt 5 a O a Ce If your hardware came with an installation CD lt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Tag Controller Enabled Tags Tag Controller enabled tags are specially engineered versions of RF Code tags that respond to the following Tag Controller commands e Wakeup Will cause a sleeping tag to wakeup and begin beaconing at regular intervals e Beacon Now Will cause the tag to immediately beacon e Sleep Will cause the tag to go into a sleep state and will prevent the tag from beaconing The tag status is controlled through the Tag Controller and the Tag Controller Utility A Tag Controller enabled tag is identified by a Tag Controller icon indicated on the label Figure 3 Tag Controller Enabled Tag CRF Code FCC ID P8F433MHz 7 1 0 0002 208 4494 0 0002 009 9 44 PN00902 REVO 7 Utility Software
13. ement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The system is design to operate with RF Code tags Whose operating frequency is 433 92 MHz which have been certified or are in the certification process These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 these devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation a FCC ID P6F2005433 for beacon intervals greater than or equal to 10 seconds b FCC ID P6F433MHZ for the security tag with beacon intervals less than 10 seconds 00902 71 Tag Controller User Manual 3 CE Compliance This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electro magnetic compatibility EN 55022 class A the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Copyright Statement Copyright 2009 RF Code Inc All Rights Reserved This document as well as the hardware and firmware described therein are furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license The information in these pages are furnished for infor mational use o
14. f the user has followed the configuration steps above The reader assisted method will communicate with a fixed or mobile reader or Zone Manager to reduce user input and make the flow of data more automatic Reader Assisted Method To alter the status of a tag using the reader assisted method select Reader Assisted in the Tag Discovery section of the main application screen and select which mode to put the Tag Controller into e Wakeup Will cause the tag to wakeup and begin regular beacon intervals e Beacon Now Will cause the tag to immediately beacon e Sleep Will cause the tag to go into a sleep state and will prevent the tag from beaconing 14 PN00902 REVOT 0111102220000000 To make the tag wakeup or beacon now select either the Wakeup or Beacon Now mode from the drop down list and place the tag within a 1 8 inch proximity to the top edge of the Tag Controller This placement is indicated by the directional arrows and the word Tag on the label of the Tag Controller This will make the tag wakeup or beacon now This will be indicated by an audible beep if enabled under the configuration options an event will be entered in the log window on the main screen Figure 16 Wakeup State of a Tag Using Reader Assisted Method Tag Controller Utility 0 2 O Pay gt Mode Tag Discovery Reader Assisted Manual Entry Group Code Tag ID Time 12 5 2008 6 47 53
15. iew the RF Code Warranty RMA and Extended Warranty Policy document RF Code Customer Support RF Code Customer Support gives entitled customers and partners the ability to contact RF Code about installation and usage related questions as well as make defect inquiries about eligible products that are covered under RF Code warranty agreements A team of technical specialists can be contacted electronically or via phone The Support Line is available to provide General Support during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 00am to 5 00pm Central time excluding national holidays E mail support rfcode com Support form http www rfcode com Voice 512 439 2244 or toll free at 866 830 4578 00902 1 Tag Controller User Manual 19 RF Code discover track monitor
16. is utility can be accessed by navigating to Action gt Passcode file im port This action is used to perform a mass import of passcodes for a large number of tags When accessed this will produce a browser screen where you will need to navigate to the Tag Details file This file will contain the groupcode tag id and passcode for all tags you wish to import in a CSV file format and can be imported to the Tag Control ler Utility to perform a mass configuration of tag IDs and passcodes for Tag Controller enabled tags Once this file is located with the browser window click Open and the Tag Controller Utility will import the file A message will appear indicating the number of passcodes that have imported successfully A Passcodes imported from a file will not be displayed on the Passcodes tab of the Configuration Note panel Figure 14 Tag Passcodes Import Feature Tag Passcodes Import Desktop my Documents 4 My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents Passcodes Desktop v 1 My Documents Pr My Computer File name Passcodes v My Network Files of type Tag detail files csv v PN00902 REVOT 13 A View Log File The View Log File action can be accessed by navigating to Action gt View log file With this action various log files that are created when using the Tag Controller Utility can be viewed The Tag Controller Utility will au
17. ither a manual entry or reader assisted fashion In manual entry mode the utility has no communication with a fixed or mobile reader and all input data must be entered manually into the application In reader assisted mode the utility communicates with a fixed or mobile reader to reduce user input and make the flow much more automatic When reader assisted the Tag Controller Utility will communicate to an RF Code reader in one of the following ways to provide a full feedback loop e Network connection to a fixed reader e Serial connection to a fixed reader e USB serial connection to a mobile reader e Bluetooth connection to a mobile reader e Network connection to Zone Manager Features e Make tags beacon immediately for asset arrival and removal notification or for asset locating e Put tags to sleep to comply with policies that prohibit radio transmission e Conserve battery life of tags for extended periods of storage or non use Contents e A600 Tag Controller e Tag Controller Utility CD e User Manual Requirements e Windows XP or Vista e Tag Controller Utility 00902 7 1 Tag Controller User Manual 5 Hardware The A600 Tag Controller is a 4 37 in 111 mm x 0 99 in 25 1 mm x 3 01 in 76 5 mm device that has an injection molded chassis of high impact ABS plastic It is powered through the built in USB connector and has four LED indicators e Power indicates the Tag Controller is receiving power e Wake
18. leep mode from the drop down list and place the tag within a 1 8 inch proximity of the top edge of the Tag Controller Additionally select the group code of the tag from the drop down list enter the tag ID and the passcode for the tag and depress the mode button on the center of the Tag Controller while the Tag Controller is in the 1 8 inch proximity of the tag This will put the tag to sleep and will be indicated by and audible beep if enabled under the configuration options and will show on the main log screen Figure 18 Sleep State of a Tag Using Manual Entry Method Tag Controller Utility File Action About Mode Sleep RE Code Tag Discovery Place the Controller near the tag and press and hold the button on the Controller Manual Entry Group Code 0 PTRON v Tag ID 00000091 Passcode eeeceee Time Tag 12 5 2008 6 59 00 PM 06 1 Tag Controller Active 1010 Reader Active Stand Alone Operation The Tag Controller can also be used in a stand alone mode without the aid of the utility software However in stand alone mode the Tag Controller can only tell the tags to beacon now and wakeup To put tags to sleep the Tag Controller Utility must be used To use the Tag Controller in stand alone mode ensure that the Tag Control ler Utility application is closed and not running on the computer that the tag controller is plugged into When the Tag Controller i
19. nly are subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code Inc RF Code assumes no responsibility or lability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in these pages Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information However RF Code assumes no responsi bility for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which would result RF Code Inc 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 www tfcode com 4 00902 71 Tag Controller Overview RF Code introduces the A600 Tag Controller Tag Controller Utility software and Tag Controller enabled Active RFID Tags with special features that allow tags to beacon on command or be put to sleep temporarily to meet radio transmission interference requirements in certain environments or to conserve battery life during periods of non use or extended storage A wake up feature is consequently available to bring the tags out of sleep mode This new tag technology provides increased capabilities for inventory and security purposes The A600 Tag Controller can be used to control any of the RF Code M Series or R Series tags that are labeled as Tag Controller enabled tags The Tag Controller can be used in Stand alone mode which allows it to perform the beacon now and wake functions without the use of any application software The Tag Controller can also be used in Application mode in e
20. roperly configured M220 etooth enabled Mobile Reader will show up as a COM port in the Windows Device Manager A reader should be chosen by clicking the Scan Ports button This will scan the users computer to find COM ports that have RF Code readers attached Select the COM port from the drop down menu and click the Test Connection button This will test the connection to the reader and will display the reader identification information If a uset ID and password have been previously set for the reader using the RF Code Reader Configuration Utility these must be entered to interact with the reader Select a range setting from the drop down list A setting of 1 1s the shortest range setting and will allow the reader to only see the tags which are closest to it while a set ting of 8 is the longest range setting and will allow the reader to see the maximum number of tags possible Ifthe reader is connected to a PC and is not showing up when you click the Scan Ports button Note make sure that there are not any other programs open that are accessing the COM port that the reader is using e g RF Code Reader Configuration Utility This competing application will need to be exited and the Test Connection button should be clicked again Figure 7 Serial Bluetooth Selection in Reader Tab Configuration Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files Reader Connection Type Serial Bluetooth Reader av
21. s ready to be used in the stand alone mode the Program LED on the Tag Controller will not be illuminated Press the Mode button on the Tag Controller to cycle through the modes and select either Wake or Beacon The appropriate LED will illuminate on the Tag Controller Figure 19 When there isn t a mode selected only the Power LED is illuminated Place the tag within a 1 8 inch proximity to the top edge of the Tag Controller This will send the indicated command to the tag and an audible beep will sound confirming the action The beep may sound several times if the Tag Controller is held near the tag for an extended period of time This 16 normal and ac ceptable if the tag receives either the Beacon or Wake commands multiple times in succession and will not cause unintended behavior The A600 Tag Controller can also be used in stand alone mode by plugging it into a power supply with a Note standard 5V USB output port Figure 19 Tag Controller Used in Stand Alone Operation 16 00902 71 Data Flow Diagrams Below are three diagrams that indicate the flow of data from the Tag Controller Enabled Tag to the Tag Controller and or Reader and Utility software Figure 20 Data Flow using Reader Assisted Method Tag Controller 0 2 O Pay gt ag ontrolier Enabled Tag Figure 21 Data Flow using Manual Entry Method Utility Software A Tag Controller 4
22. tomatically display the most recent log file that was saved To view other log files click the Browse button select the file and click Open Alternatively the log files can be cycled through the by clicking on the Previous File or Next File but tons Figure 15 View Log Files Action Log File Viewer File 200812032123 Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 23 22 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 23 23 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 23 31 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 23 32 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 23 41 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 26 22 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 35 59 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 35 59 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 36 15 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 36 16 GMT Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 36 18 GMT Nent Fie OPTRON00000091 Wakeup 0 0000000931 Wakeup 0 0 00000091 Beacon Now 0 0 080000031 Beacon Now OPTRONOOO00091 Beacon Now OPTRONOOO00091 Beacon Now 0 0000000931 Wakeup OPTRONOOO00091 Wakeup OPTRONOOO00091 Beacon Now OPTRONOOO00091 Beacon Now 0 000000031 Beacon Now Wed 03 Dec 2008 21 37 03 GMT OPTRONOO000091 Sleep Using the Tag Controller to Alter Tag Status Once the Tag Controller Utility has been configured with various tag information the user will utilize the Tag Con troller and Tag Controller Utility to put the tags into one of the three various status types The user will need to choose one of two methods of discovery for tags the Reader Assisted method or the Manual Entry method The reader assisted method can only be used i
23. trol the tags e Network Reader In this case a networked reader will be utilized to discover the tag ID to allow control of the tag Input the hostname and port number of the reader The user ID and password will need to be speci fied for the reader ONLY IF this has been configured for the reader with the Reader Configuration Utility please see the Reader Configuration Utility User Manual available on the Downloads page of the RF Code website for instructions on using this utility software The range setting on the reader can also be set here A setting of 1 is the shortest range setting and will allow the reader to only see the tags which are closest to it while a setting of 8 is the longest range setting and will allow the reader to see the maximum number of tags possible Once the network reader information has been specified the Test Connection button can be clicked to test connectivity to the specified reader Figure 6 Network Reader Selection in Reader Tab Configuration Tag Controller Reader Group Codes Passcodes Log Files Reader Connection Type Network Reader v Network Reader Connection IP Address or Hostname 101 10 11 Port 16500 User ID Password Range Setting Test Connection 00902 071 9 e Serial Bluetooth Reader In this case the M220 Mobile Reader will be connected to the PC through a Bluetooth connection or a fixed reader will be connected through a serial port A p
24. u There will be several tabs displaying different configuration options wich are described below Tag Controller In this configuration option a Tag Controller unit that is plugged into the computer running the Tag Controller Util ity can be discovered This can be performed through clicking the Discover button A Tag Controller will need to be chosen from the drop down menu Assign a Controller ID to the device and choose to have the controller beep upon tag confirmation or not by selecting the checkbox The user can also update the firmware for the tag controller device by clicking the Upgrade button For proper operation all A600 Tag Controllers must have unique Controller ID numbers The Note default Controller ID is 0 8 PN00902 REVOT 2 89808 5 9 011110020020000022 Figure 5 Tag Controller Tab for Configuration Feature Configuration Tag Controller A600 Tag Controller COM4 v Serial Number 00725004 J80001 Version 1 00 0 2 O Pay gt Controller ID O Beep on tag confirmation Reader This configuration option allows for specification of use of manual tag ID entry or reader assisted tag ID entry To specify a particular option one of the following reader connection types will need to chosen from the drop down menu e None manual Tag ID entry In this case manual entry of the tag ID in the main screen of the utility is needed to con
25. upport 19 RF Code Customer Support 19 00902 7 1 Tag Controller User Manual 2 Preface Trademarks RF Code and the RF Code logo are trademarks of RF Code Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are reg istered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by RF Code 16 under license All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks or trade names of their respective owners Information in this document is provided solely to enable system and software implementors to use RF Code products There are no express or implied copyright licenses granted hereunder to design or fabricate any integrated circuits or integrated circuits based on the information in this document RF Code reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein RF Code makes no war ranty representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose nor does RF Code assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and specifically disclaims any and all liability including without limitation consequential or incidental damages The user of this system is cautioned that any changes or modifications to this system not expressly approved by RF Code Inc could void the warranty FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are
26. vice during the upgrade process Doing so will cause problems with your device and will prevent the device firmware from upgrading properly A In rare instances users may need to downgrade an A600 Tag Controller s firmware If you need to down grade the firmware of your device please contact the RF Code support line at support rfcode com 512 439 2244 or toll free at 866 830 4578 Environmental Limits The A600 Tag Controller unit is approved for use within the ranges set forth below e Operating Temperature 20 C to 45 C e Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C e Operating Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing e Input 5V regulated at 10 at 200mA 18 PN00902 REVOI Warranty amp Service Limited Standard Warranty Terms RF Code warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year 12 months for hardware and software from the date of purchase from RF Code Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its own sole option any such defective products This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser end user and is not transferable Standard Warranty Limitations Except as provided herein the entire liability of RF Code and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be that RF Code will
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