User's Manual

44 Using the SlateMate Module (Optional) Chapter 2 Using Your XSLATE R12 Tablet
Using the RFID Reader
Your Tablet PC might include the integrated RFID reader (optional) that you can use to retrieve
information from RFID tags. Xplore™ provides a sample application capable of reading these
tags.
The XSLATE R12 RFID reader supports the following formats:
ISO/IEC 14443A/B
ISO/IEC 15693
MIFARE Classic®
(MIFARE and MIFARE Classic are trademarks of NXP B.V.)
Accessing the Sample RFID Reader Application
1. On the Windows Start menu in the lower left corner, view the apps by tapping A
ll apps.
They are displayed in alphabetical order.
2. Scroll down to Xpl
ore Technologies®, and tap MCRFID.
Using the RFID Reader
1. Open the Xplore RFID Demo (MCRFI
D.exe) utility or the RFID scanning application of your
choice.
2. Position the XSLATE R12 as shown in the photo.
3. Aim the Tablet PC at the RFID tag and ensure th
at the tag is 1–1.5 inches (25–40 mm) from
the RFID antenna scan area.
4. If you are using the Xplore RFID Demo utility, tap Refr
esh UID and Tag Data. If you are
using another RFID scanning application, initiate the scan as described in the applications
documentation.
The Tablet PC beeps to indicate a successful scan. The ASCII and Hex data appear in the
RF
ID Tag Data window.
N
OTE: RFID tags are typically used with specialized applications. See your system
administrator for more information.