User Manual RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK
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1. RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK M220 Reader TAG ACTIVITY discover track monitor Preface Trademarks FCC Compliance Copyright Statement 3 3 3 3 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK Reader Configuration Utility Requirements Installation Launching Application Main Screen Network Connection Network Tab Security Tab Firmware Tab Options Local Connection Bluetooth Passcode Firmware Tab a mOoa uunub HR HRHRBHA Warranty amp Service 11 Limited Standard Warranty Terms 11 Standard Warranty Limitations 11 Obtaining Service amp Support 11 RF Code Customer Support 11 PNO0135 REVO1 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK User Manual 2 Preface Trademarks RF Code and the RF Code logo are trademarks of RF Code Inc The B wetooth word mark and logos are reg istered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by RF Code is under license Black Berry is a trademark of Research in Motion Limited All other product or service names are the property 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 n2. Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address Hostname IP Address IP Subnet Mask IP Gateway Address Advanced Network Settings Keep Alive Requests Keep Alive Timeout ms MTU Network Timeout ms C Network Tab At the top of the screen is a Reader Address field to enter the IP address of a reader This field displays the fac tory default IP address 192 168 1 129 assigned to all readers Choose the Connect button to connect to the reader Network settings are grayed out during a connection attempt If necessary choose the Stop button to terminate a connection attempt if the reader can not be located or you want to enter another IP address PN00135 REVO 5 A A In versions prior to V 2 3 4 to change the IP address of a reader you may have to change your PC s IP Note address in order to talk to the reader You must match the subnet of your PC and the reader Then you can contact the reader and change its IP Address Then change your PC s IP address back to what it was before The Network tab consists of two groups e Network Settings e Advanced Network Settings In the Network Settings group you can specify the following after connecting to a reader e P Address Initially indicates last address that was successfully connected e IP Subnet Mask Enter your subnet mask This is used with the network address to determine which part of
3. 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 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
4. select Start gt All Programs gt RF Code gt Reader Configuration Utility gt RF Code Reader Configuration Utility to launch the application and display the main screen Main Screen After launching the application the main screen appears as shown in Figure 1 1 You can select Network or Local and click Next to begin the setup The network setup is used to configure a reader connected to a network by means of an ethernet connection The local setup is used to configure a reader connected to your PC by a RS 232 serial cable PCMCIA card or USB cable PNO0135 REVO1 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK User Manual 4 Figure 1 1 Main Screen RFCode Reader Configuration Select the connection method to your tag reader Please choose how the RF Code Configuration utility should find your device To configure a RF Code reader using a network connection please choose Network and click next To configure a reader connected to your PC by a RS 232 serial cable bluetooth wireless or PCMCIA card please select Local and click next Local Cc Q U Ob O U Ey U O 2 Z Network Connection Select Network and click the Next button to display the setup screen as shown in Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 Main Screen S63 RFCode Reader Configuration Update reader settings or firmware Reader Address h92 168 1 129 vi 3 rerenres Network Security Firmware Network Settings
5. 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 review 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 PN00135 REVO1 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK User Manual 12
6. Click Yes to proceed with the upgrade process RFCode Reader Configuration WARNING The firmware upgrade process will take several minutes ko complete IF you are upgrading your reader From a laptop computer the laptop should be powered From the AC adapter Do you wish to proceed After the process is complete the reader will be rebooted and a completion dialog will appear Click OK and the configuration utility will attempt to reconnect to the reader 5 O Q 7e 7a O OW al O O j aa E y j The update completed successfully Before performing an upgrade process you can click Finish to cancel the process and close the application After an upgrade process is complete click Finish to close the configuration utility N B Firmware upgrades will take longer when uploading to a mobile PC Card reader SP See A Do not reboot the reader while the firmware image is uploading to the reader This will corrupt the firm ware image PN00135 REVO 11 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
7. Collection Utility a Windows based application that utilizes the Tag Collection Mode of the M220 Mo bile Reader to inventory groups of assets Reader Configuration Utility The reader configuration utility is a Windows based software program that interfaces with an RF Code reader and is used to update firmware on a reader or assign an IP address to a standard reader The reader configuration utility is typically used to upgrade the firmware embedded in one of the RF Code readers mobile or standard reader Updated firmware with new features and capabilities will periodically become available for the RF Code readers All firmware upgrades will be provided as one firmware update package The firmware image file can be uploaded to a reader connected to a network or to a reader connected to your PC by a RS 232 serial cable PCMCIA card or USB cable Requirements System Requirements 83 MB available hard drive space e Windows 2000 NT or XP operating system Installation Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive and click on Install Reader Configuration Utility to begin If the CD au torun program does not launch the CD main menu you can use a Windows explorer window to browse to your CD drive and double click the RF Code Utility CD Menu file to start the autorun program or install the Reader Configu ration Utility directly by double clicking on the setup exe file Launching Application After installing the application from the CD
8. cess 8 PN0O0O135 REVO Figure 1 6 Firmware Options c RFCode Reader Configuration Update reader settings or firmware Reader Address 10 1 18 104 x Network Security Firmware 1 Firmware Settings Current Firmware Firmware Build Available Firmware Images O _ Q OD O O O oO Local Connection Use the Local Connection settings to configure a reader connected to your PC by a RS 232 serial cable or PCMCIA card On the main screen Figure 1 1 on page 5 select local then click Next to begin a search of defined com ports Figure 1 7 Select Serial Port Se RFCode Reader Configuration Select a serial port Status Device Ready M220 Scanning Unknown Scanning Unknown Scanning Unknown Scanning Unknown Scanning serial ports ez If necessary choose the Scan Ports button to rescan ports for connected readers Select the Configure Reader radio button next to the reader you wish to upgrade and click Next PN00135 REVO 9 Bluetooth Passcode After you have connected to your reader locally there is an option to set a B vetooth passcode for your reader This feature only applies to the M220 Mobile Reader It does not apply to fixed readers To do this click on the Settings tab and enter the passcode you wish your device to have the default is 0000 Click Apply Settings to imple ment the new passcode for the reader as sh
9. o 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 Bluetooth QD ID B012541 FCC Compliance 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation 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 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 Copyright Statemen
10. own in Figure 1 5 below Figure 1 8 Bluetooth Passcode Settings Sl RFCode Reader Configuration Update the settings or firmware on your RF Code Mobile reader a Settings Firmware Current Reader M220 Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Name M220_178371 Bluetooth Passcode 0000 Bluetooth Address 00 08 CE 00 D0 45 Apply Settings Firmware Tab The firmware tab Figure 1 9 indicates the current firmware installed on the reader and provides a list of available firmware images that can be uploaded to the reader Figure 1 9 Firmware Settings Se RFCode Reader Configuration DE Update the settings or firmware on your RF Code Mobile reader Current Reader M220 Firmware Settings Current Firmware 234BT1 Firmware Build VIPERTreatment4_DSP_20070827_150900_P Available Firmware Images V234BT1 v WARNING The bluetooth connection is used to upgrade your reader The reader should be kept within three feet of your bluetooth device to ensure a reliable connection and your reader should be powered using the AC adapter If you are upgrading the reader from a laptop computer the laptop should be powered using the AC adapter If the bluetooth connection is interrupted during the upgrade process this may render your reader unusable Update Firmware ic Select an available image from the dropdown list and click Update Firmware to begin the upgrade process 10 PN00135 REVO A warning dialog will appear
11. remove access of a user uncheck the enable dialog box and click Apply Settings Figure 1 5 Disable Password S63 RFCode Reader Configuration Update reader settings or firmware Reader Address 10 1 18 104 v Network Security Firmware Current Reader 10 1 18 104 Security Settings Enable Login User Id Password Confirm Password Apply Settings Once you have removed the user a completion dialog will appear to indicate that you have successfully removed the uset s access Click OK to continue Firmware Tab Options The Firmware tab consists of the following options as shown in Figure 1 6 e Current Firmware Displays firmware version currently installed on reader e Firmware Build Displays firmware build for version 2 3 4 or later e Available Firmware Images Drop down list of available firmware images that can be uploaded to a reader Readers can not downgrade to previous versions of firmware Readers can use existing firmware or greater Note i If you are upgrading the reader from a laptop it is recommended to use the laptop s AC adapter instead of laptop batteries A The M220 Mobile Reader should be upgraded via the USB connection rather than the Bluetooth connec Note tion because it is a more reliable connection Select a firmware image from the dropdown list and click the Update Firmware button to begin the firmware up grade pro
12. t Copyright 2007 RF Code Inc All Rights Reserved This document as well as the hardware and firmware described therein is 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 only are subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code Inc RF Code assumes no responsibility or liability 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 RE Code Inc 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 www tfcode com PNO0135 REVO1 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK User Manual 3 RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK The RF Code Reader Utilities and SDK CD ROM contains several items to assist partners and customers with using RF Code readers e Reader Configuration Utility a Windows based utility for upgrading firmware and configuring M200 Family Readers e RF Code SDK reader API specification and code samples for 3rd party RFID application development e MobileTrak Lite demonstration asset tracking and inventory application for Windows Mobile Windows XP and BlackBerry e End user documentation for RF Code M200 Family Readers e Tag
13. the address is the network address and which part is the host address e P Gateway Address Enter gateway address used as an entry point into another network For example 166 70 10 1 could be used as a gateway It is common for 1 and 2 to be setup as a network s gateway The gateway is commonly the address of a network device such as a network router In the Advanced Network Settings group you can specify the following e Keep Alive Requests Enter number of requests for a connection to be reused Persistent connections reduce lag because the client does not need to re negotiate the TCP connection after the first request has been sent e Keep Alive Timeout ms Enter how long keep alive connections are kept alive e MTU Maximum Transmission Unit MTU refers to the size in bytes of the largest packet that a given layer of a communications protocol can pass onwards The MTU may be fixed by standards as with Ethernet or decided at connect time usually the case with point to point serial links A higher MTU brings higher band width efficiency However large packets can block a slow interface for some time increasing the lag on other packets e Network Timeout ms Refers to the time allowed before a network connection attempt is terminated Click the Apply Settings button after defining the desired settings In the Network tab click the Finish button to close the application Security Tab The Security tab allo
14. ws you to grant or restrict access to the mobile reader through the use of a username password ot both The security feature is only functional for version 2 3 4 or later To use the Security tab to grant access to a new user perform the following steps PN0O0O135 REVO Click on the Security tab so that the security options are displayed Figure 1 3 Security Settings RFCode Reader Configuration Update reader settings or firmware Reader Address 10 1 18 104 v S Network Security Firmware i Current Reader 10 1 18 104 Security Settings me gt j T m O Q 7e Enable Login User Id Password Confirm Password Apply Settings a Check the Enable Login box and enter the username and or the password that you wish to grant access to Click Ap ply Settings Figure 1 4 Enable Password 4 RFCode Reader Configuration Update reader settings or firmware Reader Address 10 1 18 104 J x Network Security Firmware Current Reader 10 1 18 104 Security Settings Enable Login User Id userid Password eee Confirm Password aaere Apply Settings PN00135 REVO Once you have added the user a completion dialog will appear to indicate that you have successfully given the user access Click OK to continue e Jl The update completed successfully To use the Security tab to
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