Data Capture for Workforce in Motion TagRunners User Guide ©Baracoda TM – Dec.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion SUMMARY SUMMARY ................................................................... 2 REVISION HISTORY .......................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 4 STATUS DISPLAY SUMMARY .................................................... 5 PDA STYLUS ................................................................ 7 RECHARGING THE BATTERY ....................................................
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below. Document Date Description 1.0 16 Oct. 08 Initial release 1.1 05 Jan. 09 Add “How to read / write tag memory data” section 1.2 06 Feb. 09 Modify “Status Display Summary” section 1.3 18 March. 09 Modify “RFID Protocol List” section 1.4 29 April 09 Modify “Installing / Replacing batteries” & “Safety / Regulatory” sections 1.5&1.6 18 June 09 Modify “Safety / Regulatory” sections 1.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Introduction The TagRunners is a contact RFID Reader / Encoder very easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the reader and simply press it again to read a RFID Tag. The colours of the LEDs indicate the status of the device. A beep indicates when the reader connects to the remote device and when a Tag is readed successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed read is configurable by the user.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Status Display Summary The TagRunners has two (2) LEDs. There are providing a status regarding the Bluetooth connection and the Reading status. The right one is the Bluetooth connection LED (BCL) and the left one is the Reading status LED (RSL). Reading Status Led Bluetooth Connection Led (RSL) (BCL) The function of the BCL is to give The Bluetooth status of the device (connected or not connected).
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion BCL LED: Single Blinks (e.g. *pause*pause*…) The reader is ready to be connected Double fast Blinks (e.g.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion PDA stylus In order to attach the PDA stylus to the TagRunners, insert the stylus into the hole, as showed in Fig.1. Note that there are two holes, symmetric around the principal axe of TagRunners. Push downwards, as shown by the arrow n° 2 in Fig.1 till you will hear a clips. There are two holes, one on both sides. Note: You will not be able to use the Protective boot and the PDA stylus simultaneously. 1 2 Fig.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Installing / replacing batteries Only use Baracoda approved rechargeable batteries. The use of any other batteries may damage the reader and void the warranty. Please remove the batteries when you are storing the reader for more than 30 days. To insert batteries into TagRunners: 1. Use a coin or your finger to unlock and remove the battery cover at the back of the TagRunners. Turn the lock underneath the reader to a horizontal position. 2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Configuring your reader To configure your reader, you can use the BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min). When connected to a host device, the BaracodaManager software can be used for multiple setting changes. Reset your reader To reset the reader to its “default settings”, please use BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min). Security The Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Data format The data format is the following: Header + Timestamp + Prefix + Data + Suffix Header Timestamp Data Prefix Data Data Suffix Baracoda Header It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate the Baracoda header in 2 cases: to use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal. to use the “No data loss” mode. You can configure Baracoda Header through BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min).
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion RFID Protocol Identifier The reader can transmit a maximum of 3 (three) digit RFID Protocol Identifier codes for different types of RFID protocols. You can activate RFID Protocol Identifier through BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min). The RFID Protocol Identifier is disabled in default settings. If the option is selected, the RFID Protocol Identifier is added at the beginning of the data frame.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Quick Start up guide How to read Tags In order to switch on the reader, please press the trigger button. The reader will emit a beep when the read is successful. The TagRunners is a contact RFID Reader/Encoder, and the RFID antenna is fixed on the top of the device. Proper reading position (40° to 130°) RFID Tag RFID Tag RFID Tag Correct Correct Correct RFID Tag Not correct Baracoda TagRunners – User Guide v2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion How to Read / Write TAG Memory All RFID tags have an unique identifier (Tag ID), and some of them have also a non-volatile memory (TAG Memory) in which it is possible to read and write (with or without security). Note: the TAG ID of a RFID tag is different from its TAG MEMORY. Unlike reading a tag ID, the read / write memory (TAG MEMORY) operation is only possible in real time. As a consequence, the Host has to be connected the TagRunners.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The different connection methods The only way to create a connection from a Host and a reader is the Slave mode. The Host (PC, BaracodaManager, …) creates the connection onto the scanner. The MASTER mode is not available for this product. The different reading modes TagRunners has three (3) reading modes. These modes can be changed with the BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min). Trigger mode (default setting) Simply press the trigger when you want to read a RFID Tag.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The different ways to connect TagRunners to a host Baracoda proposes two (2) ways to simplify this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to your specific needs. For users: software solutions Baracoda provides two different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth devices: - K-Emul lets you insert the data value in the selected field. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix. - BaracodaManager software (v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion For developers: Baracoda Software Development Kit (SDK) The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the functions into their own program code, thus enabling end-users to run a single software program. This eliminates the need to run the BaracodaManager software in addition to a third party application.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Safety / Regulatory. FCC: Product FCC Id: QSH AIRRFI Interference statement: 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion EU: This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries. Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is in progress.
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.
