Data Capture for Workforce in Motion IDBlue User Guide ©Baracoda Baracoda TM – December 2008
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion SUMMARY SUMMARY 2 REVISION HISTORY 3 INTRODUCTION 4 1. OVERVIEW 5 2. BATTERY 5 3. SWITCHING ON THE READER 6 4. QUICK START UP GUIDE 7 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 HOW THE HOW HOW TO READ TAG DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES TO RESET THE READER TO MODIFY THE GENERAL SETTINGS 7 8 8 9 5. STATUS DISPLAY SUMMARY 10 6. THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CONNECT IDBLUE TO A HOST 11 6.1.1. 6.1.2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below. Document Date Description 2.4 01 Jan 08 Initial release 2.4.1 13 Apr 08 Update graphic presentation 2.4.2 16 June 08 Update Safety/Regulatory information 2.4.3 08 Dec 08 Update RFID Protocol section Baracoda IDBlue – User Guide v2.4.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Introduction The IDBlue device is a compact, handheld 13.56 MHz RFID reader that connects to a computing device via Bluetooth. IDBlue™ has a pen form factor, making it ergonomic and easy to use. Designed for single hand use, IDBlue™ allows for precision use of RFID tags. The IDBlue is easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it again to scan a RFiD tag.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1. Overview You can use the tip as a stylus with your PDA, TabletPC or other touch screens. 2. Battery Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 9V, 1A. When the scanner is charging, the LED is red (solid). When the scanner is fully charged, the LED is off. Before the initial use, the device must be charged for at least 4 hours. After, a full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes approximately 1-2.5 hours.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 3. Switching on the reader Remember to fully charge the battery before first use. In order to switch on the reader, please press the trigger button. Once the device has powered up, the LED will flash green at a rate of once per second (single green flash). The scanner will switch off by itself after some period of inactivity (in its standard mode the scanner will switch off after 5 minutes of inactivity, if not connected. This value can be modified by the user).
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4. Quick Start up guide 4.1 How to read tag In order to read/write a tag, press the trigger button. The on-board LED will change to amber to indicate that the device is busy (attempting to scan RFiD tags). Position the reader in a perpendicular position to the tag and position the tip a few millimeters to one side of the tag, the optimal read range for most tags will be 0-2cm.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4.2 The different operating modes This section covers the basic configuration options for the IDBlue device. These options are typically updated using the IDBlueManager (please consult the IDBlueManager User’s Guide for more information on how to configure these settings). Connected operating mode The connected operating mode setting defines what happens when the IDBlue device has an established Bluetooth connection to a Host, and the button is pressed.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4.4 How to modify the general settings This section covers some of the general settings and features of the device. You can enable/disable all these options using both IDBlueManager or BaracodaManager software. - Audio Buzzer – The IDBlue device is equipped with an audio buzzer to provide feedback to the user. If the audio buzzer is enabled, the user will hear an audible tone upon a successful operation.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 5. Status Display Summary The IDBlue device has a LED where all functions are described below.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6. The different ways to connect IDBlue to a host Baracoda proposes two (2) ways to simplify this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to your specific needs. 6.1.1. For users: software solutions Two software programs used to simplify the day-to-day usage of Bluetooth devices are: • • K-Emul lets you insert the tag value in the selected field. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 7. RFID protocol IDBlue supports both the ISO 15693 and the Tag IT protocols. Table 1 shows a list of RFiD tag vendors and models supported by the IDBlue device. Please match your tag model to one in the table and set the default RFiD protocol on your device to the corresponding protocol. Baracoda IDBlue – User Guide v2.4.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 8. Safety / Regulatory FCC: Product FCC Id: SW4IBRF001LBT Interference statement: This device complies with Part 15 (class C) 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Limited Warranty. Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products. Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's breach of this limited warranty.
