User's Guide

Rev. 1
HEXAPAD 10 BC USB
8 Reader in Autonomous Mode
In Autonomous Mode, the reader is constantly trying to read a tag and when a tag is read the
information is sent through the configured communication interface. From firmware 1.1.3, the option to
disable tag reading has been added by turning off the RF signal via the "readtag" command or
CapsLock key and activate again, thus leaving the reader idle or tag reading.
Visual feedback from the reader when you are in the Autonomous Mode by performing tag reading:
Visual feedback from the reader when you are in the Autonomous Mode not performing tag reading,
idle
8.1 Turning RF on and off in Autonomous Mode
To turn RF on and off, the following options can be used:
A. Use the readtag command, examples:
a. The reader is in Autonomous Mode and the "readtag off<CR>" command is sent,
so the reader disables the RF and no longer reads the tag.
b. The reader is in Autonomous Mode and the "read on<CR>" command is sent, so
the reader activates the RF and re-reads tags.
B. Use the "Caps Lock" key (Windows and Linux only), example:
a. To switch between one operating mode and another, simply quickly click the
CapsLock key 2 times in sequence and check the reader's LEDs and beep to see
the change.
Green LED flashes
fast and red LED lit
Green LED off and
Red LED flashes slowly