L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Revision 1.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Publishing Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability All information herein is either public information or is the property of and owned solely by TAGSYS who shall have and keep the sole right to file patent applications or any other kind of intellectual property protection in connection with such information.
Read This First Read This First Welcome to the TAGSYS Library System. This guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly using this high-quality Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. It describes all you need to know about how to install and use the TAGSYS system and its associated applications.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide HPI Host Port Interface I/O Input/Output IFD Interface Device LED Light Emitting Diode LSb Least Significant Bit LSB Least Significant Byte MSb Most Significant Bit MSB Most Significant Byte OS Operating System PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board RAM Random Access Memory RF Radio Frequency RFID Radio Frequency IDentification RFU Reserved for Future Use RPU Radio Processing Unit RTC Real Time Clock SAM Securit
Read This First IEC Connector Three-pin connector used on sockets that carry mains electricity to the computer. All PCs use a male IEC connector and mains lead with a female IEC connector. Interrogation Pulse A signal transmitted by the coupler to activate the smart label’s transponder. Monitoring Port Parallel Port granting access to the HPI. It communicates directly with the Radio Processing Unit Multi-Read See Anti-Collision Nibble Half a byte (4 bits) Packaged Reader A reader in its casing.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide If you need assistance Please contact your nearest TAGSYS sales representative or the TAGSYS welcome desk at: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 00 +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 01 info@tagsys.net Contact for Comments We welcome your feedback to help us provide high quality documentation. For technical comments, please contact our welcome desk: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 00 +33 (0) 4 91 27 57 01 info@tagsys.
Read This First Table of Contents Publishing Information 2 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability 2 Read This First 1 Conventions Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary If you need assistance Contact for Comments Quality Issues 3 3 4 6 6 6 For Your Safety 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 9 9 9 General Use Electrical Considerations Battery Information 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 9.2 Battery Charger Characteristics 28 10 Warranty Conditions 10.1 Warranty 29 10.1.1 Warranty Exclusions 10.1.2 General Provisions 10.1.3 How to Return Defective Products 29 30 30 Appendix A: 10.2 Tag Positioning 32 Tag Positioning Diagram 32 Appendix B: 10.3 8/34 29 S002 Explorer 33 Verification of L-HR1 Performances Revision 1.
For Your Safety 1 For Your Safety 1.1 General Use The L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips: Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories. This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Use only TAGSYS-approved batteries and battery chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than one week, since overcharging may shorten its life. If left unused, a fully-charged battery will discharge itself over time. For good operation times, discharge the NiMH battery from time to time by leaving your device switched on until it turns off itself.
For Your Safety If the device, battery, charger or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. 1.5 Important Safety Information 1.5.1 Operating Environment Follow all special regulations that are applicable in any area and always switch off the device whenever its use is prohibited, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 2 Certification 2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Notices TAGSYS Products have been designed not to exceed the limits given in the European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing how to evaluate the exposure level.
Certification 2.2.2 In USA (FCC Directive) The L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader has been designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Furthermore typical configurations based on a Medio S002 have been successfully tested with Part 15 of the FCC rules (FCC ID Number QHKLIBHANDHLDRD1). L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNCIATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR Section 15.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 3 Overview The L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader is designed to perform a variety of tasks: Inventory: The L-HR1 is able to read the IDs of all the books on a given shelf or shelving unit for inventory purposes. In this case, the number of books and their IDs are recorded and entered in a database. Search: The L-HR1 can search for specific books.
Overview Figure 1: Handheld Inventory Reader Application 3.2 L-HR1 Reader The L-HR1 Reader reads the smart labels that are used to identify books. The On/Off switch located at the base of the L-HR1 is used to switch the reader on and off. The Read switch is used start the Read process. The Read switch is a 3-position paddle switch. Press the switch up (towards the Power LED) and the switch is locked in place. Press the switch down, it can be used as a trigger.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 3.3 Personal Digital Assistant (not included) The Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is used for communication between the L-HR1 Reader and the main library computer system. The current model used is the iPAQ manufactured by Compaq. The PDA is connected to the PC/iPAQ connection plug of the L-HR1 Reader (Figure 6). The application software is loaded onto the PDA which provides a user-friendly interface that is both visual and audio.
Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Delivery Kit The items listed in Table 1 are included in the delivery kit. Table 1: Contents of the Delivery Kit Quantity Description 1 L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader 1 PDA/Reader connection cable 1 PC/Reader connection cable 1 Battery Charger Unit 1 CD-ROM including user documentation, product software and example application Figure 5: L-HR1 Delivery Kit July 2003 Revision 1.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 4.2 How to Install the Application Software on the PDA The application software is supplied on the CD-ROM included in the L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader Delivery Kit. 1. Connect the PDA to your PC. 2. On your PC, open the Microsoft ActiveSync application. 3. Open the application ZIP file on the TAGSYS CD-ROM. 4. Copy the files of the ZIP file to a directory on the PDA. 4.
Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Reading Books on a Shelf The L-HR1 Reader is primarily used to read the smart labels in books on library shelves. 1. Verify that the L-HR1 is correctly connected to the PDA and turned on (see Section 4.3, “Connecting the L-HR1 Reader to the PDA”). 2. Start the application on the PDA. 3. Place the antenna of the reader against the spine of the books to be read as shown in Figure 7. Start reading a few centimeters before the books and stop a few centimeters after the books.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Table 2: Tag Reading Speeds Book Thickness Read Speed Up to 5 mm. 20 mm/s Between 5 and 10 mm. 50 mm/s Between 10 and 30 mm. 100 mm/s Greater than 30 mm. 200 mm/s The antenna of the unit can be moved for an optimal reading angle. Figure 8: Optimal Antenna Angle The IDs of the detected smart labels are displayed on the PDA screen. Figure 9: PDA Screen (Example) 20/34 Revision 1.
How to Improve Performance 6 How to Improve Performance In certain cases when the L-HR1 Reader is installed in a highly metallic environment, its reading performance can be significantly reduced. In this event, it is strongly recommended changing the location of the L-PS1 Library Programming Station. 6.1 Verification of L-HR1 Reader Performance The S002 Explorer software tool is used to verify the reading performance of the L-HR1 Reader. Procedure: 1. Install the S002 Explorer software tool on your PC.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Figure 11: General Reader Settings 6. In the Commands menu, click C220 and select Default Read. 7. In the Default Read dialog box, click Read. Figure 12: Default Read Window 8. Using a ruler, measure the distance in which the antenna is able to read a Folio 20 smart label. If this distance is less than 100 mm., you should verify the tuning of the antenna. 22/34 Revision 1.
How to Improve Performance 6.2 Upgrading the Firmware The L-HR1 Reader has the capability to have firmware upgrades. This feature allows you to protect your investment by upgrading your L-HR1 Reader when an enhanced chip-decoding algorithm or new chip drivers become available. Upgrading the Firmware of the L-HR1 Reader is a straightforward operation. 1. Install the S002 Explorer software tool on your PC. (Compatible with Windows® 9x, NT®, 2000 and XP operating systems.) 2.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Figure 15: Upgrade Firmware Window 7. The Download procedure may take several minutes. A progress bar is displayed. 24/34 Revision 1.
How to Improve Performance Figure 16: Entering Firmware Key 8. If the new firmware has been successfully downloaded, a message is displayed. If the final dialog box at the end of the procedure contains an error message, reload the original firmware supplied with the L-HR1 Reader and contact your approved TAGSYS representative. 9. Click OK to reset the L-HR1 Reader. Always use Firmware upgrades supplied by TAGSYS.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting Procedures In the event of any problems with the L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader, please perform the following troubleshooting procedures. 1. Verify that the battery of the L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader is correctly charged. If the Power LED of the unit is orange or red (or does not light up at all), its battery requires charging.
Maintenance 8 Maintenance 8.1 Servicing the L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader CAUTION: The L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader contains no operator serviceable parts and must only be serviced by qualified personnel. No regular servicing is required, except for keeping the unit clean. It is recommended that the electronics unit be inspected at least once per year by an approved TAGSYS technical representative. July 2003 Revision 1.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 9 Technical Data 9.1 Mechanical Characteristics Description Value Size (including antenna) 727.11 mm. (28⅔ in.) Weight Approx. 540 g. (1.2 lb.) Recommended Operating Temperature 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F) Storage Temperature -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Figure 17: L-HR1 Reader Mechanical Diagram 9.
Warranty Conditions 10 Warranty Conditions 10.1 Warranty TAGSYS warrants that its L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader shall comply with the functional specifications set forth herein for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Buyer. This warranty is valid for the original Buyer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide 10.1.2 General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of TAGSYS responsibility regarding the Product. In any event, TAGSYS warranty is strictly limited to (at TAGSYS’ sole option) the replacement or refund of the Products purchase price to TAGSYS, of Products considered as defective by TAGSYS.
Warranty Conditions TAGSYS Product Return Form Customer Profile: Company:…………………………………………… Address:…………………………………...…...…… ………………………………………………………. City & State:……………...………………………. Zip Code:…………………………………………… Country:…………………………………………….. Contact Name:……………………………………… Contact e-mail:……………………………………… Contact Phone:…………………………………… Contact Fax:……………………………………….. Order identification: Product Name:…………………………………….. Order Number (OEF):.…………………………… Invoice Number:……………………………...…… Return Quantity: ………………………………….
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Appendix A: Tag Positioning 10.2 Tag Positioning Diagram For optimal tag reading performance, it is recommended that tags be positioned on the inside back cover of the books as close to the spine as possible. Figure 18: Tag Positioning Diagram Inside Back Cover Tag Position 4 70 mm 3 50 mm 2 30 mm 1 10 mm Spine Figure 19: Tag Positioning Diagram 32/34 Revision 1.
Warranty Conditions Appendix B: S002 Explorer 10.3 Verification of L-HR1 Performances The S002 Explorer software tool is used to verify the reading performances of the L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader. Procedure: 9. Install the S002 Explorer software tool on your PC. (Compatible with Windows™ 9x, NT, 2000 and XP operating systems.) 10. Connect the Library Handheld Inventory Reader to the serial port of your PC and the power supply connected. 11. Run the S002 Explorer software tool. 12.
L-HR1 Library Handheld Inventory Reader User's Guide Figure 21: General Reader Settings 14. On the Commands menu, click C220 and select Default Read. 15. On the Default Read window, click Read. Figure 22: Default Read Window 16. The Default Read window displays the ID information contained in the Folio 20 smart label. 34/34 Revision 1.
