UWD-3100 DartWand Software User Guide Beta 1.
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Contents 1 DartWand basics 5 2 Setting up DartWand 7 Install the DartWand software ................................................................................7 Install the barcode scanner ......................................................................................8 Connect the DartWand hardware...........................................................................8 Start the DartWand software ...................................................................................
1 DartWand basics Sapphire tags and DartTags are battery powered devices that periodically transmit their unique ID over Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radio frequencies. Sapphire tags support a single transmission rate that is set at the factory, whereas the rate of DartTags is user-configurable. A typical UWD-3100 DartWand system consists of a computer with DartWand software, DartWand USB cable, and an optional barcode scanner. The DartWand can configure the blink rate of DartTags.
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2 Setting up DartWand To use DartWand, you need: A computer with one available USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 7, or Server 2003 A minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600 UWD-3100 DartWand hardware with a USB cable DartWand software installation files Optionally, a barcode scanner capable of decoding 1D and optionally 2D barcodes. The barcode scanner may require an additional USB 2.0 port.
Setting up DartWand Install the barcode scanner Install the barcode scanner Installing a barcode scanner is optional. To install the barcode scanner: 1 Install the scanner per manufacturer’s instructions. Many USB scanners do not require a driver and you can just plug them in to a USB port on your machine. 2 If needed, configure the barcode scanner to append a carriage return (CR suffix) after each scan.
3 Viewing UWB tag inventory The Inventory tab displays a table view that provides information on all tags transmitting UWB in range of the DartWand. To receive an accurate list, you need to specify the range of the UWB receiver. The minimum setting (1) only shows tags within a few inches of the reader. The maximum setting (25) shows tags transmitting within maximum range; this can be over 500 feet, depending on the environment.
Viewing UWB tag inventory 4 10 Select AutoRefresh to have the screen update automatically. : UWD-3100 DartWand Software User Guide 1.
4 Configuring tags When you have started the DartWand software (on page 8), you are ready to configure the tags. To configure a tag: 1 On the Config tab, in the Tag List field, enter one tag per line. For different methods of adding tags to the list, see Create a tag list (on page 13). 2 Under Config Actions: From the Rate list, select a requested UWB blink rate for the tag, or accept the current setting. : UWD-3100 DartWand Software User Guide 1.
Configuring tags Start the DartWand software From the Blink list, select On or OFF to enable or disable UWB blinks, or accept the current setting. 3 Position the tag close to the UWD-3100 DartWand hardware and click Go. The status report adds a record for each tag. The Config tab displays the number of acknowledged tags at the bottom right. The Configuring Tags dialog box indicates the configuration progress.
Configuring tags Create a tag list Create a tag list You can add tags to the tag list by: Typing (on page 13) Sending an LF broadcast message by clicking the Find Tags button (on page 13) Scanning a tag barcode (on page 13) or box barcode (on page 13) Enter tag IDs manually You can manually add tags to the tag list by entering the individual tag IDs.
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5 Working with files You can use the DartWand software to create tag list files (on page 15) and configuration files (on page 15) as a record of received and configured tags. In This Section Create and load tag list files............................................................................ 15 Create and load config files ............................................................................ 15 Create and load tag list files You can use the DartWand software to create and load tag list files.
Working with files Create and load config files To create a config file: 1 On the Config tab, in the Config Actions area, click the Save icon 2 In the Save dialog box, type a file name and click Save. . ZES recommends using a descriptive name for this file, such as Forklift Tag Config.cfg. To load a config file: 1 On the Config tab, in the Config Actions area, click the Open icon 2 In the Open dialog box, browse to and select the file you want to open. 3 Click Open.
6 Working with tables Both tabs in the DartWand software user interface include a table: The Inventory table on the Inventory tab displays all tags in the UWB receive range. The Status table on the Config tab displays the status of the tags recently programmed. The following table describes how you can use and configure these tables. Task Copy the table content to the clipboard Instructions 1. Clear the Auto Refresh check box (Inventory tab only). 2.
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7 Troubleshooting The following table suggests solutions to the most common problems. Problem The DartWand Installer does not complete or displays an error message. The Connect dialog box opens, displaying the following message: "The DartWand software is not communicating with the UWB Configurator. Please verify the device is connected via a USB port then click 'Connect'." Suggested Solution Make sure the USB driver is installed properly. To manually install the USB driver: 1.
8 Regulatory Information This section provides the following regulatory information: US Regulatory Information (on page 21) Canada Regulatory Information (on page 22) RF Notice (on page 22) EU Regulatory Information (on page 22) In This Section US Regulatory Information............................................................................. 21 Canada Regulatory Information .................................................................... 22 RF Notice ........................................
Regulatory Information Canada Regulatory Information Canada Regulatory Information This device complies with ICES-003, RS-220, and RSS-GEN for indoor use only.
9 Specifications Frequency Range: 6.35 – 6.75 GHz Antenna Gain: 9.5dBi USB Interface: USB 2.0 Environmental/Physical Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Environmental: IP54 Length: 5.26 in. Width: 3.24 in. Height: 1.57 in. Weight: 0.36 Lbs Power: 5V @ 0.25A : UWD-3100 DartWand Software User Guide 1.
Appendix I: Estimated UWB Range Pr el im in ar y The following figure shows the estimated DartWand UWB range based on the UWB Range setting. : UWD-3100 DartWand Software User Guide 1.
