MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide
MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 72E-146158-01 Beta Draft January 2011
ii MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide © 2011 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Motorola. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date -01 Rev A 1/2011 Description Initial release
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Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction .................................................................................................................... Configurations................................................................................................................ Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... Notational Conventions...........................................................................
vi MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Configure Region .................................................................................................... Configure LLRP ...................................................................................................... Version Information ................................................................................................. Exit LLRP ..................................................................................................
About This Guide Introduction This MC319Z RFID Integrator Guide provides the unique set up and operating procedures for the MC319Z RFID mobile computers. This guide is intended as a supplement to the MC3000 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-68900-xx. Procedures common to MC3000 products are addressed in the MC3000 Integrator Guide. Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens. NOTE Configurations All MC319Z models support the following features: • Windows Mobile 6.
viii MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology and components and a description of the MC319Z RFID mobile computer and features. • Chapter 2, Updating the Mobile Computer describes how to update the device image and radio firmware. • Chapter 3, LLRP Functionality includes information on configuring the LLRP Server Module and reading tags.
About This Guide ix Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the reader.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the MC319Z RFID mobile computer and its features. RFID Technology Overview RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field.
1-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide RFID Components Motorola RFID solutions offer low cost, long read range, and a high read rate. These features provide real time end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. The MC319Z RFID system consists of the following components: • Silicon-based RFID tags that attach to retail products, vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.
Getting Started 1-3 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer The Motorola MC319Z RFID mobile computer includes an intelligent C1G2 UHF RFID reader with RFID read performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. MC319Z RFID mobile computers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications, and can host third-party, customer-driven embedded applications.
1-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide The MC319Z RFID mobile computer provides a wide range of features that enable implementation of complete, high-performance, intelligent RFID solutions. NOTE The MC319Z RFID mobile computer supports a 2x battery only; do not use a 1x battery. The Four-Slot Cradle does not accommodate the MC319Z RFID mobile computer. Due to component tolerances, some users may experience undesired behavior when using battery part number 55-060112-xx.
Getting Started 1-5 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer LEDs The mobile computer LEDs indicate charging and reader status as described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 LED Status Indicators LED Indication Charging Indicators Off Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle; cable not connected correctly; charger is not powered. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of mobile computer. Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete.
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Chapter 2 Updating the Mobile Computer Introduction This chapter describes how to update the device image and radio firmware. Updating the Device Image Windows Mobile contains an Image Update feature that updates all operating system components. Motorola distributes all updates as update packages on the Support Central Web Site http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support. These packages contain either partial or complete updates for the operating system.
2-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 5. On the mobile computer, navigate to the \Storage Card folder and tap the program STARTUPDLDR.EXE. The update takes approximately 10 minutes. Do not remove AC power during this time. 6. Copy the contents of 30XXw61RFIDPkgXXXX (the files only, not the folder) into the \Storage Card folder on the mobile computer. 7. Remove the mobile computer from the cradle or AC power if fully charged. 8. On the mobile computer, navigate to the \Storage Card folder
Updating the Mobile Computer Updating the Firmware and OEM Data Using the RFID_FLASH Utility 1. On the mobile computer, navigate to the \Application folder and tap the program RFID_FLASH. Figure 2-1 RFID_FLASH Window 2. Tap Browse in the Firmware section of the window. 3. In the Open window, select the firmware file.
2-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 4. Tap Update Firmware and wait until the progress bar completes. Figure 2-3 Starting Firmware Update NOTE When updating the firmware data file, the mobile computer displays a progress bar. This bar may indicate some progress, then move quickly to complete. 5. Tap Browse in the OEM section of the window. 6. In the Open window, select the OEM data file. Figure 2-4 Selecting the OEM File 7. Tap Update OEM to start the update.
Chapter 3 LLRP Functionality Introduction Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) is an RFID server application that runs in the background on the mobile computer. The LS icon in the system tray represents LLRP. This chapter includes information on using and configuring the LLRP Server Module.
3-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide LLRP Icons The LLRP icon indicates radio status as described in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 LLRP Icon Indicators Icon Icon State Indication Green LLRP is enabled. Crossed icon No radio connection or radio disconnected. Yellow Radio is reading at a reduced power level than set due to a cold or degraded battery. Red Radio is unable to read, even at a reduced power level, due to a battery condition.
LLRP Functionality Configure Region Upon Startup After upgrading the mobile computer, the following window appears on startup. Figure 3-3 Country Not Set Window 1. Tap ok. When no country is selected, the Configure regions settings window appears.
3-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 2. Select the region of operation and communication standard as allowed by the regulatory standards of that country/region from the drop-down menus. The following warning message appears. Figure 3-5 Region Selection Warning Message 3. Tap Yes to confirm. A window appears indicating success.
LLRP Functionality After Startup If not done at startup, set the regulatory region using the LLRP icon menu: 1. Tap the LLRP icon, then tap Configure Region. Figure 3-7 Configure Region Option 2. Select a region from the Region of Operation drop-down in the following window.
3-6 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 3. Tap Yes on the warning window that appears. A confirmation window appears. Figure 3-9 Region Selection Success Window 4. Tap ok.
LLRP Functionality 3-7 Configure LLRP LLRP is in Server Mode by default. To configure LLRP to operate in Client Mode: 1. Tap the LLRP icon, then tap Configure LLRP. Figure 3-10 LLRP Configuration Window 2. Select the Client Mode check box. 3. In the LLRP Port field, enter the port number on which the server waits for the LLRP client to communicate. The default is 5084. 4. In the Server IP field, enter the server IP for the remote host to which LLRP communicates as a client. 5. Tap Apply. 6.
3-8 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Exit LLRP Tap the LLRP icon, then tap Exit to close the LLRP application. To restart LLRP after exiting, use File Explorer to browse to the \Application\LLRP folder and tap the LLRP executable (MobileLLRP.exe). LLRP Registry Entries RFID (LLRP) does not run when the MC319Z is charging. Developers who require using the cradle with RFID enabled can select Developer Mode by modifying a registry entry.
Chapter 4 RFID Sample Application [TBD] [DEMO APPLICATION TBD] Introduction Application developers can use the RFID sample application RFIDSample3Plus.exe for an overview of how the application works and to assist in custom application development. The mobile computer can read, write, lock, kill, and program Gen2 tags. Each tag contains the EPC number (64 or 96 bits), CRC, and kill code. The mobile computer can also collect data by decoding in-range EPC Gen2 RFID tags.
4-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Launching the RFID Sample Application Remove the mobile computer from AC power and enable LLRP, then use File Explorer on the mobile computer to navigate to the Application folder. Select RFIDSample3Plus.exe to start the sample application. Figure 4-1 RFID Sample Application Window NOTE The version numbers displayed in this window are examples. Actual version numbers are based on the versions of the files on the device.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] Sample Application Menu Options The Menu options include: • Configuration options • Operations options • Reader management options • About Figure 4-2 Sample Application Menu Configuration Menu Options The Config menu includes the following options: • Connection information • Configuration options • Capabilities • Reset Factory defaults • Exit Figure 4-3 Configuration Menu 4-3
4-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Connection Select Config > Connection to display the reader IP and port number. Figure 4-4 Connection Window Select Disconnect to disconnect the reader. Antenna Select Config > Configuration > Antenna to configure the antenna. Figure 4-5 Antenna Configuration Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] Singulation Select Config > Configuration > Singulation to set the options for identifying an individual tag in a multiple-tag environment. Figure 4-6 Singulation Window This window includes the following fields: • Antenna - Selecting an antenna ID updates the configuration values in the other fields. • Session - The session number for the inventory operation. • Tag Transmit Time - The time in milliseconds that the tag typically remains in the RF field of the antenna.
4-6 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reset Factory Defaults Select Config > Reset Factory Defaults to restore the default reader configuration. Operations Menu Options The Operations menu options include: • Tag Storage Settings • Filter options • Access options • Trigger settings • Antenna information Figure 4-8 Operations Menu Tag Storage Settings Select Operations > Tag Storage Settings to change the tag storage settings.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] 4-7 • Max size of memory bank - Storage to allocate for the memory bank's data. • Apply - Select to apply the configuration changes. Filter Settings Use the sample application’s filter settings to set filters for tag reading. The application supports up to two pre-filters and two post-filters. By default, the window displays the latest filter information. Add or delete the filter by selecting Use Filter.
4-8 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Post-Filter To select post-filter settings, select Operations > Filter > Post-Filter. Figure 4-11 Post Filter Window This window includes the following fields: • Match Pattern - Select the tag pattern to match (A, B, both, or neither). • Memory Bank - Select the memory bank. • Offset - The first (msb) bit location of the specified memory bank against which to compare the tag mask.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] 4-9 Access Select Operations > Access to select from a menu of access parameters to set for tags, or tap and hold a tag in the list to open a context menu with similar options in order to set operation parameters for that tag. Figure 4-13 Access and Context Menus Selecting an option from the context menu applies the operation to the single tag selected. Selecting an option from the Access menu updates the tag data for multiple tags in the main window.
4 - 10 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide • Length - Tag/data length. • Write Data - The data to write to the selected tag (Write window only). • Lock Privilege - Access options for the selected tag (Write window only): • None - The can not change the lock privilege of the particular memory bank. • Read_Write - The user can read and write to the tag. • Perma_Lock - Permanent lock. • Perma_Unlock - Permanent unlock. • Unlock - The user can unlock the tag for writing.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] 4 - 11 Management Menu Options The Management menu provides access to reader management functionality such as updating firmware, selecting an antenna mode, and rebooting. The Management menu options include: • Login and Logout options • Reboot option • OEM Update option • Software/Firmware Update option Figure 4-17 Management Menu Login/Logout Settings The Reader Management functionality requires login authentication. Select Mgmt > Login/Logout...
4 - 12 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reboot Settings This feature is not supported by handheld readers. OEM Update Select Mgmt > OEM Update to update the reader configuration file. Figure 4-19 OEM Update Window Enter the Path Name indicating the location and name of the configuration file, and select Start Update. Software/Firmware Update Select Mgmt > Software/Firmware Update to update the reader firmware software.
RFID Sample Application [TBD] 4 - 13 About The About window displays the sample application version information Figure 4-21 About Window NOTE The version numbers displayed in this window are examples. Actual version numbers are based on the versions of the files on the device.
4 - 14 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Reading Tags To use the sample application to read tags: 1. Aim the mobile computer at the tag in any orientation (horizontally or vertically). The distance between the tag and the antenna is the approximate read range. Figure 4-22 RFID Tag Read 2. Tap Start Read to interrogate all RFID tags within the radio frequency (RF) field of view, and capture data from each new tag found.
Chapter 5 Tag Locator Introduction Use Tag Locater to detect the location of a tag. By providing the TagID of an item, this application can find the relative position of the tag with respect to the mobile computer. Move the mobile computer back and forth to obtain the location of the tag as indicated by the beep frequency and a vertical progress bar showing the relative position of the tag. The Tag Locater application requires the following components/DLLs on the device: • RFIDAPI32.dll (Version 5.1.
5-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Using Tag Locator To use the Tag Locator application: 1. Tap TagLocator in the Application folder on the mobile computer to open the Tag Locater application. Figure 5-1 Tag Locator 2. Enter the tag ID in one of three ways: • Type the tag ID in the TagID text box, then select Locate or press and hold the trigger. • Perform a search operation by selecting the Search Tags button or by pressing and holding the trigger.
Tag Locator Locating Tags Using a .csv File 1. Select the Import Tags button to import a list of saved tags from a .csv file. The following window appears. Figure 5-2 Opening a .csv File 2. Select the desired .csv file to import the tags to the list. Figure 5-3 Tag List 3. Select a tag from the list to search.
5-4 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide 4. Select the Locate button or press and hold the trigger. Move the mobile computer in all directions to get the relative position of the tag, indicated by a beep, the vertical progress bar, or both. Figure 5-4 Tag Search Use the Options menu to turn the beeper on and off and to display data in ASCII or hexadecimal format.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Introduction Table 6-1 on page 6-1 provides troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Problem Mobile computer does not turn on. Possible Causes Possible Solutions Lithium-ion battery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion battery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. Refer to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide. System crash. Perform a warm boot.
6-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Tapping the window buttons or icons does not activate the corresponding feature. LCD screen not aligned correctly. Re-calibrate the screen. Battery is not inserted properly. Insert the battery properly. Refer to the MC3000 Mobile Computer Integrator Guide. A message appears stating that the mobile computer memory is full. Too many files stored on the mobile computer.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. Table A-1 Technical Specifications Item MC319Z RFID Physical and Environmental Characteristics Dimensions 9.1 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 7.6 in. H 23.1 cm L x 9.1 cm H x 19.3 cm H Weight 23 oz. / 650 g (includes battery, RFID, scanner, and radio) Keypad 48 key Terminal Emulation (5250, 3270, VT) Display 3 in.
A-2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Laser Decode Capability MC319Z RFID Code 39 Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI UPC/EAN supplementals Webcode RSS Expanded Composite Code Macro PDF417 Data Matrix Australian 4-State Dutch Kix MicroQR Code 128 Code 11 EAN-8 UPCA Coupon Code RSS-14 EAN-128 PDF417 MSI Plessey US Planet Canadian 4-State Aztec Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5 EAN-13 UPCE Trioptic 39 RSS Limited TLC39 Micro PDF417 Maxi Code UK 4-State Jap
Technical Specifications Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item MC319Z RFID Wireless Data Communications WLAN 802.11a/b/g Output Power 100mW U.S. and International Data Rate 802.11a: 54Mb per second 802.11b: 11Mb per second 802.11g: 54Mb per second Antenna Internal Frequency Range: 802.11a: 5 GHz; country-dependent 802.11b: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent 802.11g: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent Bluetooth Bluetooth® Version 1.
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Appendix B RFID APIs RFID APIs are available in C and .NET. For information on supported RFID APIs, refer to the Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK), available at http://supportcentral.motorola.com For C, refer to the EMDK for C v2.1 or later. For .Net, refer to the EMDK for .NET v2.2 or later.
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Index A activesync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 airbeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 1-3 configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 APIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B battery . . . . . . . . .
Index - 2 MC319Z RFID Mobile Computer Integrator Guide L LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LLRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . client mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . configuring region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . developer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . exiting . . . . . . . .
Index - 3 W weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Windows Mobile 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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