FCC ID: UVECAENRFID032 R1280IU - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader FCC

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Revision 0.0 22 February 2021 skID R1280I Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader 1 Visit the skID R1280I web page, you will find the latest revision of data sheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, software and firmware. All you need to start using your reader in a few clicks!

Scope of Manual The goal of this manual is to provide the basic information to work with the skID R1280I Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader. Change Document Record Date 18 Jan 21 22 Feb 21 Revision 0.0 0.1 Preliminary release Clarified RFID, USB and Bluetooth interfaces mutual operation Changes Pages

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EPCglobal: EPC Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID Protocol for Communications at 860 MHz 960 MHz, Version 2.0.1 (April, 2015). CAEN RFID srl Via Vetraia, 11 55049 Viareggio (LU) - ITALY Tel. +39.0584.388.398 Fax +39.0584.388.959 info@caenrfid.com www.caenrfid.com CAEN RFID srl 2021 Disclaimer No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of CAEN RFID. The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com. 2 Preliminary Product Information This document contains information for a new product. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify this product without notice. Preliminary product information describes products that are ready for production, but for which full characterization data is not yet available. CAEN RFID believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind (Express or implied). You are advised to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete. All products are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgement, including those pertaining to warranty, patent infringement, and limitation of liability. No responsibility is assumed by CAEN RFID for the use of this information, including use of this information as the basis for manufacture or sale of any items, or for infringement of patents or other rights of third parties. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (Preliminary) This device was tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, the product may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user is required to correct the interference at their own expense. The authority to operate this product is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by CAEN RFID. Disposal of the product Do not dispose the product in municipal or household waste. Please check your local regulations for disposal/recycle of electronic products. 3 Index Scope of Manua l................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Change Document Record ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Reference Doc ument ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 2 3 Index 4 List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 List of Tables............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 1 Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Front panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Bottom pa nel ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Back panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Charging ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 USB connector ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Ordering Options............................................................................................................................................................. 11 CONFIGURATION MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Introduc tion...................................................................................................................................................................... 12 RFID.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Profile................................................................................................................................................................... 14 RF Power U p (mW) ............................................................................................................................................. 15 EPCC1G2 Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 15 EASY2RE AD Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 16 HID Parameters ................................................................................................................................................... 17 EPC code parameters .................................................................................................................................. 18 SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Bluetooth and U SB communication ................................................................................................................... 20 Bluetooth Low Energy Options........................................................................................................................... 21 Buzzer .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Vibration............................................................................................................................................................... 22 EASY2READ PROFILE ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Introduc tion...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Set the EASY2READ profile ............................................................................................................................................ 23 EASY2RE AD profile options ............................................................................................................................... 27 Android devices............................................................................................................................................................... 28 Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android ......................................................... 28 Windows PC s................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Bluetooth Communication Setup ....................................................................................................................... 35 Easy Controller for Windows via Bluetooth connec tion ............................................................................. 38 USB Communication Setup................................................................................................................................ 42 Easy Controller for Windows via USB connec tion ...................................................................................... 43 iOS devices...................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Bluetooth BLE Communication Setup ................................................................................................................ 46 HID PROFILE ................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Introduc tion...................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Set the HID profile ........................................................................................................................................................... 54 HID profile options............................................................................................................................................... 58 Android devices............................................................................................................................................................... 59 Bluetooth Communication Setup ....................................................................................................................... 59 Windows PC s................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Bluetooth Communication Setup ....................................................................................................................... 63 iOS devices...................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Bluetooth BLE Communication Setup ................................................................................................................ 67 BT-BLE SWITCHING ...................................................................................................................................................... 72 Switching the reader from BT to BLE ............................................................................................................................. 73 Switching the reader from BLE to BT ............................................................................................................................. 74 RESET THE READER...................................................................................................................................................... 75 FIRMWA RE UPGRADE................................................................................................................................................... 76 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 78 Technical Specifications Ta ble ....................................................................................................................................... 78 Technical Drawings ......................................................................................................................................................... 79 6 7 8 5 4 Index- skID Technical Information Manual 4 9 Battery Life....................................................................................................................................................................... 81 REGULATO RY COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 83 FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................. 83 List of Figures Fig. 1. 1: skID R1280I Reader ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Fig. 1. 2: skID R1280I Reader ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Fig. 1. 3: Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Fig. 1. 4: Bottom Panel.................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Fig. 1. 5: Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Fig. 1. 6: Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Fig. 1. 7: Optional Accessories................................................................................................................................................... 10 Fig. 8. 1: skID R1280I Technical Drawings ................................................................................................................................ 79 Fig. 8. 2: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Front pa nel view ................................................................................................. 80 Fig. 8. 3: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Back panel view .................................................................................................. 80 Fig. 8. 4: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Bottom panel view .............................................................................................. 80 List of Tables Tab. 1.1: Front Pa nel Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Tab. 1.2: Front Pa nel LEDs and Connection ............................................................................................................................... 8 Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and U SB/charger LED status table ............................................................................................................. 8 Tab. 1.5: Back Panel .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Tab. 2.1: EPC Code para meters ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Tab. 2.2: Escape Sequences supported ................................................................................................................................... 18 Tab. 3.1: Compatibility ta ble EASY2READ-BT/BLE/USB for different OS .............................................................................. 23 Tab. 4.1: Compatibility ta ble HID-BT/BLE/U SB for different OS.............................................................................................. 54 Tab. 5.1: Compatibility ta ble profiles-BT/BLE/USB for different OS........................................................................................ 72 Tab. 8.1: skID R1280I Technical Spec ifications Ta ble ............................................................................................................. 78 Tab. 8.2: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life ............................................................................................................................................. 81 Tab. 8.3: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Intensive Use Scenario A ............................................................................................ 81 Tab. 8.4: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Intensive Use Scenario B ............................................................................................ 81 Tab. 8.5: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Moderate U se Scenario C ........................................................................................... 82 Tab. 8.6: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Moderate U se Scenario D ........................................................................................... 82 Tab. 8.7: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Light U se Scenario E ................................................................................................... 82 Tab. 8.8: skID R1280I Ba ttery Life Light U se Scenario F ................................................................................................... 82 Index- skID Technical Information Manual 5 1 INTRODUCTION Product Description The skID (Model R1280IE, R1280IU) is a portable RAIN RFID reader of the easy2read product line with integrated antenna for medium range applications. The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can retrieve data from tags read by RFID interface both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode through the embedded Bluetooth module. USB and Bluetooth interfaces are mutually exclusive, when the USB is enabled the Bluetooth module is in power down mode. Thanks to the Bluetooth communication interface, the skID is a perfect add-on for any Bluetooth enabled host such as a PC, a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet for RAIN RFID readings. The reader is compatible with Windows 8/10, Windows CE/Mobile, Android and iOS operating systems. The device supports both classic

(BLE) Bluetooth and Bluetooth communication flexibility, the maximum usage including the HID profile for keyboard emulation. Low Energy to provide The skID can be easily fixed to the smartphone using 3 different methods: magnets, 3M Dual Lock, or SP-

Connect. Designed for mobile operators, the skID is ideal for inventory management, mobile workers, service and maintenance applications. Fig. 1.1: skID R1280I Reader Fig. 1.2: skID R1280I Reader INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 6 Front panel The skID R1280I front panel houses the following buttons (see figure below):

Fig. 1.3: Front Panel 1 2 3 Antenna Y Tab. 1.1: Front Panel Buttons No. Name Description Trigger button Power button Inventory mode: press to perform an inventory cycle (hold down the button to repeat inventory cycles) Press the button to switch on the reader, press for at least 2 seconds to switch it off Antenna Position, do not cover with your hand!

INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 7 Bottom panel Fig. 1.4: Bottom Panel No. 1 2 3 Name USB Power LED Link LED Tab. 1.2: Front Panel LEDs and Connection Description USB port type C Indicates the reader status and battery level (see Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table page 8) Indicates the Bluetooth and USB/charger connection (see Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table page 8) Status Green Orange Red Status OFF Orange Blue Description Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 35100%

Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 1535%

Reader is active and the battery charge is in the range 015%

Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table Description No connection established USB cable connected (both to a PC or to the AC power adapter) Bluetooth connected Tab. 1.4: Bluetooth and USB/charger LED status table INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 8 Back panel Fig. 1.5: Back Panel No. 1 2 3 Description Area where to apply the 3M Dual Lock TM Position of the internal magnets that couple with those supplied for direct application on the phone cover Area where to apply the SP Tab. 1.5: Back Panel Charging The skID R1280I is supplied with an USB cable while the power supply for charging is an optional accessory

(see Accessories page 11). When you charge the reader, the link LED (see Tab. 1.2: Front Panel LEDs and Connection page 8) lights up orange. When the LED goes out it means that the reader is fully charged. Disconnect the usb cable. When the reader is on, the power LED (see Tab. 1.2: Front Panel LEDs and Connection page 8) indicates the battery level according to table Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table page 8. Y Warning: EMPTY BATTERY CONDITION: When the reader is completely discharged, it is recommended to fully charge it, until the link LED is off (see Charging page 11) with the USB cable connected. USB connector A micro USB Type C socket connector is located in the bottom side of the skid R1280I and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger. INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 9 Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the skID R1280I reader:

No. 1 USB cable USB Type C No. 1 3M Dual LockTM No. 1 SP ConnectTM No. 2 magnets Fig. 1.6: Supplied Accessories For the skID R1280I optional accessories see Ordering Options page 11:

Power Supply Fig. 1.7: Optional Accessories INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 10 Ordering Options The reader is available in ETSI or FCC version:

Reader Accessories Code WR1280IXUSAA WR1280IXEUAA WALIM0000004 Description R1280I - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader FCC R1280I - skID - RAIN RFID Mini Sled Reader ETSI AC-DC power supply 5V 1A INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 11 2 CONFIGURATION MENU Introduction The skID R1280I configuration can be performed via USB using the R1280I Configuration Tool. In order to access the configuration menu follow the steps described below:

1. Download from the skID R1280I web page the latest version of the skID R1280I Configuration Tool. 2. With the reader switched off, connect the R1280I skID reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. 3. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for about two seconds, until you hear a beep. The communication LED is green. 4. Open the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

5. On the main application window click on File Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 12 6. Select the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM15 in the example):

7. Click on Connect. If the connection is not successful, the message connection error appears. The skID R1280I menu options are the following:

RFID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 13 RFID Profile Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 12. Use this section in order to set the desired profile and then the related configuration options. Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. You can change the profile value using the drop-down menu:

The available profiles are:

EASY2READ (factory default) is the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol that permits to control the reader using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. For details on the use of the EASY2READ profile please refer to EASY2READ PROFILE chapter page 23. For details on the EASY2READ configuration options, refer to EASY2READ Parameters page 16. HID: choosing this option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. For details on the use of the HID profile please refer to HID PROFILE chapter page 54. For details on the HID configuration options, refer to HID Parameters page 17. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 14 RF Power Up (mW) Through the RF Power Up you can set the power level emitted by the reader. The RF Power Up is an editable field and the default value is 500 mW. Accepted values are included in the range 0500. The RF Power Up is expressed in mW Note that, when the reader is configured in the EASY2READ profile, to set the RF Power Up you can also use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SetPower function of the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. EPCC1G2 Parameters Q: Q parameter is useful for the optimization of the inventory efficiency. As a rule of thumb, if you have to read a huge population of tags you need to select a high value for the Q parameter, otherwise you can select a lower value. For more information on Q parameter see EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol specification [RD1]. The default value is 6, accepted values are included in the range 015. Q parameter is an editable field. Session: the Session used by the anticollision algorithm. The reader chooses one of four sessions available (S0, S1, S2 and S3) and inventories tags within that session. For more information on session see EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol specification [RD1]. Default value is EPC C1G2 Session =

S0. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu. Target A or B. For more information on target see EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol specification [RD1]. Default value is target = A. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu. Selected: ALL, NOT selected, selected. For more information on Selected see EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol specification [RD1]. Default value is selected = ALL. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 15 Note that, when the reader is configured in the EASY2READ profile, to set the EPCC1G2 Parameters you can also use the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. EASY2READ Parameters Choosing the EASY2READ profile, the EASY2READ parameters available are:

TID Length: TID Length is an editable field and represents the length of the TID memory to be read during the inventory, expressed in bytes. The default value is 0, accepted values are included in the range 064. Read Cycles: Read cycles is an editable field and represents the number of read cycles performed by the logical source during the inventory algorithm execution. The default value is 0 that means no stop in the continuous inventory mode. Note that Read Cycles affects only inventory performed with continuous mode. Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 16 HID Parameters Choosing the HID profile, the HID parameters available are:

Keyboard: The Keyboard options are the following:

o QWERTY: standard keyboard. o AZERTY: French keyboard By default the Keyboard is set to QWERTY. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu. FORMAT: In the HID profile you can set different EPC formats:

o HEX: The EPC code is represented as a hexadecimal number. For example, an EPC Code of 96 bits long corresponds to 24 hexadecimal digits (96/4=24). o ASCII: The EPC code is interpreted as 8 bits at a time, each byte being represented as ASCII character. For example, an EPC Code of 96 bits corresponds to a string of 12 ASCII characters (96/8 = 12). By default the EPC HID format is set to HEX. You can change the default value using the drop-

down menu. Scan Delay (ms): Scan Delay is an editable field and the value is expressed in ms. By default, the scan delay is 0 ms. The scan delay is the time between two inventories (in case of continuous inventory mode with no triggers enabled). Inter Char Delay (ms): The Inter Char Delay is the delay between printing one character and the next. It is expressed in ms. The default value is 0. If set to 0, the reader does not introduce delay:

the only delay is that of the BT of the device in use. The use of the Inter Char Delay is recommended to slow down the sending of characters from the reader to mobile devices, as these are not performing enough to keep up with the Bluetooth transmission, with the risk of losing characters. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 17 Inter Line Delay (ms): The Inter Line Delay is the delay between printing one last character of a line and the first character of the next line. It is expressed in ms. The default value is 0. If set to 0, the reader does not introduce delay: the only delay is that of the BT of the device in use. The use of the Inter Line Delay is recommended to slow down the sending of characters from the reader to mobile devices, as these are not performing enough to keep up with the Bluetooth transmission, with the risk of losing characters. EPC code parameters Using the table below you can customize the text of the code displayed on the screen:

Tab. 2.1: EPC Code parameters EPC Code: enable or disable. By default, the EPC Code is enabled and the EPC code is displayed on the screen. You can change the default value using the drop-down menu. PREFIX: The PREFIX option permits to specify a string to add before the EPC when a tag is read. The following list shows the accepted characters for the prefix:

'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'i', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'o', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z', 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E',

'F', 'G', 'H', 'I', 'J', 'K', 'L', 'M', 'N', 'O', 'P', 'Q', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'U', 'V', 'W', 'X', 'Y', 'Z', '0', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7',

'8', '9', '{', '|', '}', '!', '"', '#', '$', '(', ')', '*', '+', ',', '.', '/', ':', ';', '=', '?', '@', '[', ']', '^', '_', '-'

By default the prefix string is empty. Y Warning: if you are using a qwerty keyboard, pay attention that it is a standard qwerty keyboard because if not the conversion of symbols could create display problems. SUFFIX: The SUFFIX option permits to specify a string to add after the EPC when a tag is read. The following list shows the accepted characters for the postfix:

'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'i', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'o', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z', 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E',

'F', 'G', 'H', 'I', 'J', 'K', 'L', 'M', 'N', 'O', 'P', 'Q', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'U', 'V', 'W', 'X', 'Y', 'Z', '0', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7',

'8', '9', '{', '|', '}', '!', '"', '#', '$', '(', ')', '*', '+', ',', '.', '/', ':', ';', '=', '?', '@', '[', ']', '^', '_', '-'

By default the suffix string is \r\n\ (see the following table Tab. 2.2: Escape Sequences supported page 18). Y Warning: if you are using a qwerty keyboard, pay attention that it is a standard qwerty keyboard because if not the conversion of symbols could create display problems. Escape Sequences Description

\n

\r

\t

\v

Newline (Line Feed) Carriage Return Horizontal Tab Vertical Tab Backslash Tab. 2.2: Escape Sequences supported CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 18 Using the second part of the Tab. 2.1: EPC Code parameters page 18, the same parameters (Prefix, Suffix) can be set for individual memory banks (RESERVED, EPC, TID and USER). Addition parameters are:

ADDRESS: The address to start counting the length value. By default the address string is empty. LENGTH: number of characters of the EPC code to be display ed counting from the address. If not set, all the EPC code is displayed. By default the length string is empty. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 19 SYSTEM Bluetooth and USB communication Access the configuration menu as explained in the Introduction paragraph page 12. Use this section in order to set the communication interface:

COMM INTERFACE: in the COMM INTERFACE box you can set two different communication interface:

o USB module) o Bluetooth (BT or BLE, depending on the firmware uploaded into the reader's Bluetooth Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 20 Bluetooth Low Energy Options By setting the COMM INTERFACE to Bluetooth, the window Bluetooth Low Energy Options is enabled. Y Warning: To enable the Bluetooth Low Energy it is necessary to set the Bluetooth option in the COMM INTERFACE and to upload the BLE firmware into the reader's Bluetooth module (see BT-BLE switching page 72) In this section you can set the BLE communication parameters for iOS devices. This operation is necessary to optimally configure the communication between the Bluetooth module and the iOS operating system. These parameters are important, since they affect power consumption for both the reader and iOS device, data transfer speed of the connection, and, in some cases, the stability of the connection. MIN INTERVAL: . MAX INTERVAL: .. COMM LATENCY: . COMM TIMEOUT:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 21 Buzzer Use this section in order to set the buzzer parameters:

Power Up: beep at the power on of the reader Power Down: beep at the power off of the reader Inventory: beep at the identification of a tag o Success (ms): length of tone expressed in ms in case of success o Failure (ms): length of tone expressed in ms in case of failure By default, all the Buzzer options are disabled. Note that you can enable or disable the buzzer for any option independently so that the buzzer can be active on more than one option simultaneously. Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. Vibration Use this section in order to set the vibration parameters:

Power Up: vibration at the power on of the reader Power Down: vibration at the power off of the reader Inventory: vibration at the identification of a tag o Success (ms): length of vibration expressed in ms in case of success o Failure (ms): length of vibration expressed in ms in case of failure By default, all the Vibration options are disabled. Note that you can enable or disable the vibration for any option independently so that the vibration can be active on more than one option simultaneously. Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. CONFIGURATION MENU - skID Technical Information Manual 22 3 EASY2READ PROFILE Introduction By default, the reader profile is set to EASY2READ. With the EASY2READ profile active you will use the CAEN RFID easy2read communication protocol and the reader can be controlled using the CAEN RFID Easy Controller Application or the SDK (Software Development Kit) library. The connection to the skID reader using the EASY2READ profile is possible via Bluetooth or USB port. In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the EASY2READ profile and BT/BLE/USB connection for different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS):

ANDROID devices WINDOWS PC iOS devices BT BLE USB BT BLE USB BT BLE USB EASY2READ Tab. 3.1: Compatibility table EASY2READ-BT/BLE/USB for different OS Follow the instructions in chapter BT-BLE switching page 72 to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic) to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or vice-versa. If your reader is in HID profile active, in order to set the EASY2READ profile please refer to the next paragraph Set the EASY2READ profile page 23. Set the EASY2READ profile If your reader is in HID profile active, in order to set the EASY2READ profile, access the skID R1280I configuration menu via USB connection:

1. Download from the skID R1280I web page the latest version of the skID R1280I Configuration Tool. 2. With the reader turned off, connect the R1280I skID reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. 3. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for about two seconds, until you hear a beep. 4. Open the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 23 5. On the main application window click on File -> Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. 6. Select the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM15 in the example):

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 24 7. Click on Connect. If the connection is not successful, the message connection error appears. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 25 8. You can change the profile value using the drop-down menu:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 26 EASY2READ profile options It is possible to configure various options using the EASY2READ profile:

For details on the EASY2READ configuration options, refer to EASY2READ paragraph page 16. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 27 Android devices Bluetooth Communication Setup using the Easy Controller for Android Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BT connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. 2. Download on your Android device the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App (available link at the skID R1280I web page, by clicking on the Android App on Google Play icon). 3. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Android App. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 28 4. Click on Add reader:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 29 5. Click on Bluetooth in the Connection Type window:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 30 6. Select the skID R1280I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices available (in this example the skID with serial number 20400008):

7. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light turns on. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 31 8. To start using your skID R1280I, click on the reader line:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 32 9. Click on Start Inventory:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 33 10. A list of the read tags is shown:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 34 Windows PCs Bluetooth Communication Setup Follow the steps below to connect your Windows PC to the skID reader using the BT connection and the Easy Controller Application. All the images below were generated using the Windows 10 Operating System. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 35 2. In your Windows Pc go to Settings Devices. 3. Click on Bluetooth & other devices Add Bluetooth or other device:

4. Click on Bluetooth:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 36 5. Select the skID R1280I reader (in this example the skID with serial number 20400011):

6. The message on the screen Your device is ready to go! informs you that the connection is established and the Bluetooth blue light of the reader turns on. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 37 Easy Controller for Windows via Bluetooth connection Once the Bluetooth connection is established, a virtual COM port is created on the host PC. This COM port is used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. Follow the steps below to connect the skID reader using the Easy Controller for Windows via Bluetooth:

1. Connect the skID reader to your PC using the Bluetooth connection as explained in previous paragraph

( Bluetooth Communication Setup page 35). 2. Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows software and install it. 3. In your Windows Pc go to Settings Devices. Click on Bluetooth & other devices More Bluetooth option:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 38 4. Look for the COM port in the Bluetooth Settings (COM 13 in the example below):

5. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. 6. On the main application window click on File Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 39 7. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM13 in this example):

8. Click on Connect. 9. To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 40 10. Place tags in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main window:

For more information on the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows application usage, please refer to the relevant user manual: you can download it from the skID R1280I web page, Downloads section or in the Manual and Documents web area. Y Warning: Note that in the EASY2READ profile holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from skID R1280I web page, Documents section). EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 41 USB Communication Setup The skID R1280I reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. Follow the steps below to connect your Windows PC to the skID reader using the USB connection and the Easy Controller Application. All the images below were generated using the Windows 10 Operating System. 1. Follow the instructions in Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the USB communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable. 2. Connect the skID R1280I reader to the PC using the provided USB cable and then power ON the reader again. The USB interface creates virtual COM port on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 42 Easy Controller for Windows via USB connection Once the USB connection is established, a virtual COM port is created on the host PC. This COM port is used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. Follow the steps below to connect the skID reader using the Easy Controller for Windows via USB:

1. Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows software and install it. 2. In your Windows Pc go to Settings System. Open the System properties and click on Device Manager. 3. Look for the COM port in the Device Manager window (COM 12 in the example below):

4. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. 5. On the main application window click on File Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 43 6. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM12 in this example):

7. Click on Connect. 8. To verify if the connection with the reader has been established, check the green dot on the bottom left side of the sidebar. Into the READER INFORMATION box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 44 9. Place tags in front of the reader and click on Start Inventory to see the tag information displayed on the main window:

For more information on the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows application usage, please refer to the relevant user manual: you can download it from the skID R1280I web page, Downloads section or in the Manual and Documents web area. Y Warning: Note that in the EASY2READ profile holding down the trigger button activates the tag inventory only if the continuous mode is active (see the function EventInventoryTag Method in the CAEN RFID API Reference Manual that can be download from skID R1280I web page, Documents section). EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 45 iOS devices Bluetooth BLE Communication Setup Y Warning: Note that in the EASY2READ profile, the BLE connection between your iOS device and the skID reader is made directly through the Easy Controller app. Follow the steps below to connect your iOS device to the skID reader using the BLE connection and the Easy Controller App. All the images below were generated using an Apple iphone XR model. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. 2. Download on your iOS device the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for iOS App (available link at the skID R1280I web page, by clicking on the App Store icon). EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 46 3. Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for iOS App:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 47 4. Click on Menu: Connect. EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 48 5. Click on icon:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 49 6. The available devices are shown, click on the skID R1280I reader (in this example skID s.n. 20400008):

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 50 7. Into the Reader Information box you can find information on reader model, serial number and firmware release:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 51 8. Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue light on the skID R1280I reader turns on and y ou can start using your reader. 9. Come back and click on the MenuInventory:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 52 10. Click on icon to start the inventory. A list of the read tags is shown:

EASY2READ PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 53 4 HID PROFILE Introduction Choosing the HID profile option you select the keyboard emulation protocol. The connection to the skID Reader using the HID profile is possible via Bluetooth or USB port. In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the HID profile and BT/BLE/USB connection for different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS):

ANDROID devices WINDOWS PC iOS devices BT BLE USB BT BLE USB BT BLE USB HID Tab. 4.1: Compatibility table HID-BT/BLE/USB for different OS Follow the instructions in chapter BT-BLE switching page 72 to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic) to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or vice-versa. If your reader is in EASY2READ profile active, in order to set the HID profile please refer to the next paragraph Set the HID profile page 54. Set the HID profile If your reader is in EASY2READ profile active, in order to set the HID profile, access the skID R1280I configuration menu via USB connection:

1. Download from the skID R1280I web page the latest version of the skID R1280I Configuration Tool. 2. With the reader turned off, connect the skID R1280I reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. 3. Press simultaneously the trigger and the power button for about two seconds, until you hear a beep. 4. Open the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 54 HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 55 5. On the main application window click on File -> Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. 6. Select the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box (COM15 in the example):

7. Click on Connect. If the connection is not successful, the message connection error appears. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 56 8. You can change the profile value using the drop-down menu:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 57 HID profile options It is possible to configure various options using the HID profile:

For details on the EASY2READ configuration options, refer to HID Parameters paragraph page 17. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 58 Android devices Bluetooth Communication Setup Follow the steps below to connect your Android device to the skID reader using the BT or BLE connection. All the images below were generated using a Samsung S7 model device. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 59 2. On your Android device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth. A list of the Bluetooth available devices is shown:

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 60 3. Click on the skID R1280I reader(in this example the skID with serial number 20400008), confirm the Bluetooth pairing and wait until the pairing is complete:

4. Once the connection is established the Bluetooth blue light on the skID R1280I reader turns on. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 61 5. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). 6. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags:

Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the skID R1280I reader will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active ( skID R1280I switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host). You can verify this behaviour looking at the blue LED that, in this case, turns ON automatically as soon as you switch on the skID R1280I reader. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 62 Windows PCs Bluetooth Communication Setup Follow the steps below to connect your Windows PC to the skID reader using the BT connection. All the images below were generated using the Windows 10 Operating System. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 63 2. In your Windows Pc go to Settings Devices. 3. Click on Bluetooth & other devices Add Bluetooth or other device:

1. Click on Bluetooth:

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 64 2. Select the skID R1280I reader (in this example the skID with serial number 20400011):

3. The message on the screen Your device is ready to go! informs you that the connection is established and the Bluetooth blue light of the reader turns on. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 65 4. Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue light on the skID R1280I reader turns on. 5. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). 7. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags (example using Notepad App):

Note that, when configured in HID profile and paired to a device, the skID R1280I reader will automatically reconnect to the same device every time the Bluetooth link is active (skID R1280I switched ON and Bluetooth activated on the host). You can verify this behaviour looking at the blue LED that, in this case, turns ON automatically as soon as you switch on the skID R1280I reader. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 66 iOS devices Bluetooth BLE Communication Setup Follow the steps below to connect your iOS device to the skID reader using the BLE connection. All the images below were generated using an Apple iphone XR model. 1. Follow the instructions given in paragraph Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 to select the Bluetooth communication interface using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool:

Y Warning: To save the changes click on the SAVE button (check the green dot on the bottom right side of the sidebar). On the main application window click on File Disconnect. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader, the new settings are active. HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 67 2. On your iOS device, go to Setting and enable the Bluetooth. 3. Select the skID R1280I reader from the list of Bluetooth devices available (in this example the skID with serial number 20400008):

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 68 4. Confirm the Bluetooth pairing and wait until the pairing is complete:

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 69 5. Once the connection is established, the Bluetooth blue light on the skID R1280I reader turns on. 6. Launch a text editing App (or any other App accepting keyboard input). HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 70 7. Start an inventory cycle by pressing the trigger button. On the text editing App window you will see the EPCs of the tags (example using Note App):

HID PROFILE - skID Technical Information Manual 71 5 BT-BLE SWITCHING In the following table it is shown the compatibility between the skID R1280I reader profiles and BT/BLE/USB connection for different Operating Systems (Android, PC and iOS):

Profile ANDROID devices WINDOWS PC iOS devices BT BLE USB BT BLE USB BT BLE USB EASY2READ e l i f o r P HID Tab. 5.1: Compatibility table profiles-BT/BLE/USB for different OS Follow the instructions in the next paragraph to switch the reader from BT (Bluetooth Classic ) to BLE

(Bluetooth Low Energy) and vice-versa. Otherwise, to configure the reader to communicate via the USB cable instead of Bluetooth, follow the instructions in Bluetooth and USB communication page 20 using the skID R1280I Configuration Tool. BT-BLE SWITCH- skID Technical Information Manual 72 Switching the reader from BT to BLE Follow the instructions below to load the Bluetooth BLE firmware into the Bluetooth module This step is required for the communication with iOS devices. Note that when BLE is available, Bluetooth Classic profile is not available and vice-versa. 1. Power off the skID R1280I reader 2. Attach an USB cable to the reader and connect it to a Windows PC 3. Hold down the trigger button, power on the reader and release both power and trigger buttons when the reader beeps. The communication LED should turn green. 4. Run the skID R1280I Image Loader Tool available at the skID R1280I web page 5. In the Module ComboBox select the BLUETOOTH option, in the COM Port the reader's COM Port and in the Filename TextBox the R1280I_skID_BLE_firmware.bin file:

6. Press the Load Image button 7. When requested by the tool, power off the reader then press the OK button BT-BLE SWITCH- skID Technical Information Manual 73 Switching the reader from BLE to BT Follow the instructions below to load the Bluetooth BT firmware into the Bluetooth module Note that when Bluetooth Classic is available, BLE profile is not available and vice-versa. 8. Power off the skID R1280I reader 9. Attach an USB cable to the reader and connect it to a Windows PC 10. Hold down the trigger button, power on the reader and release both power and trigger buttons when the reader beeps. The communication LED should turn green. 11. Run the skID R1280I Image Loader Tool available at the skID R1280I web page 12. In the Module ComboBox select the BLUETOOTH option, in the COM Port the reader's COM Port and in the Filename TextBox the R1280I_skID_BT_firmware.bin file:

13. Press the Load Image button 14. When requested by the tool, power off the reader then press the OK button BT-BLE SWITCH- skID Technical Information Manual 74 6 RESET THE READER To reset the reader, press the power and the trigger buttons (see Fig. 1.4: Bottom Panel page 8) simultaneously for about five seconds and then release the buttons. The reader restarts by itself. Y Warning: Note that the reader SHALL NOT be connected to the USB port or to the battery charger during the reset, otherwise the reader enters in the firmware upgrade state. If, by mistake, you entered in the firmware upgrade state, in order to restore the normal reader operation, disconnect the USB cable and repeat the reset procedure. RESET THE READER - skID Technical Information Manual 75 7 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The skID R1280I firmware upgrade can be performed via USB using the skID R1280I Firmware Upgrade Tool, available for free at the skID R1280I web page. In order to upgrade the firmware follow the steps described below:

1. With the reader switched off, connect the R1280I skID reader to a PC using the provided USB cable. the trigger and the power button for at least 10 seconds and then 2. Press simultaneously release them. 3. Open the skID R1280I Firmware Upgrade Tool. 4. Click on Next button:

5. In the window you will see the message Found 1 device (if the message is No device connected repeat the points 2,3, 4 and 5). FIRMWARE UPGRADE - skID Technical Information Manual 76 6. Select the FW image file by clicking on the Browse button:

7. Click on the Upgrade Firmware button and wait for the upgrade process to be completed. 8. At the end of procedure, if the upgrade has been successfully performed, you will see the messa ges reported in the image below:

9. Power off the reader, disconnect the USB cable and then power on the reader again: the reader is ready for normal operation. FIRMWARE UPGRADE - skID Technical Information Manual 77 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Table 865.600867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1) (Mod. WR1280IXEUAA) 902928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. WR1280IXUSAA) Configurable from 1dBm ERP to 28dBm ERP (Mod. WR1280IXEUAA) Configurable from 3dBm EIRP to 30dBm EIRP (Mod. WR1280IXUSAA) 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.1) (Mod. WR1280IXEUAA) 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) (Mod. WR1280IXUSAA) ISO 18000-63/EPC C1G2 3dBi Integrated Circular Polarized Antenna up to 2.0 m (typical) USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) via USB Type-C connector Bluetooth 4.1 Smart Ready compliant 12dBm EIRP output power BR/EDR 8dBm EIRP output power BLE HID and Serial over GATT (BLE) HID and SPP profiles (Bluetooth classic) Power and Trigger buttons Power and battery status LED Communication and operation result LED Bi-tonal buzzer and vibration element for event signalling Li-ion 3.7V, 1200mAh Operating: > 12h (with 40,000 tag readings) Standby: > 15 days (powered off, no LED blinking) 3h connected to a PC USB port 1h 30min with 1A AC/DC power supply IP54 112 x 62 x 16 mm3 4.4 x 2.4 x 63 inches3 1.5 m Frequency Range RF Power Number of Channels Standard Compliance Antenna Gain Antenna Polarization Read Range USB Interface Bluetooth Interface User Interface Battery Type Battery Life Battery Charging Time IP Rating Dimensions Length of USB cable Operating Temperature Weight Tab. 8.1: skID R1280I Technical Specifications Table

-10 C to +55 C 110 g Y Warning: The RF settings must match the operating country/region to comply with local laws and regulations. The usage of the reader in different countries/regions from the one in which the device has been sold is not allowed. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual 78 Technical Drawings The following drawings show the R1280I skID from different points of view. All dimensions are in millimeters. Fig. 8.1: skID R1280I Technical Drawings TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual 79 Fig. 8.2: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Front panel view Fig. 8.3: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Back panel view Fig. 8.4: skID R1280I Technical Drawings Bottom panel view TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual 80 Battery Life The following tables show the values of the battery life of the SKID R1280I reader in three operating states:

No. Status 1 2 3 Power down Stand by Connected Property Not discoverable by BT Not indication status battery Discoverable by BT Indication status battery Connected BT Indication status battery Tab. 8.2: skID R1280I Battery Life Battery Life 50 days 3,5 days 24 hours When the reader is completely discharged, it is recommended to fully charge it, until the link LED is off (see Charging page 9) with the USB cable connected. If you do not fully charge, the battery level indicated by the power LED according to table Tab. 1.3: Power LED Status Table page 8 may not be accurate. By default, if the reader is turned on, it stays on all the time, until the power button is long pressed. There is currently no automatic shutdown mode. Some typical usage scenarios of the reader have been described below to show battery life for different applications. 3 modes of use are described: intensive, moderate, light. The reading mode has been calibrated to cover an 8 hour working day. 1. Intensive Use Scenario A: Incoming goods in stock Configuration BT Always Connected Power 500mW Q default No vibration No sound Reading mode Continuous inventory of 30 seconds every 5 minutes for 8 hours Tab. 8.3: skID R1280I Battery Life Intensive Use Scenario A Scenario B: Access Control (e.g. stadium, show) Configuration BT Always Connected Power 200mW Q default Vibration Sound Reading mode Inventory on button press every 10 seconds for 8 hours Tab. 8.4: skID R1280I Battery Life Intensive Use Scenario B Target Box of 100 tags Approx tag reads 9600 Battery consumption 90,00%

Target Ticket with single tag Approx tag reads 2880 Battery consumption 80,00%

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual 81 2. Moderate Use Scenario C: Incoming goods in stock Configuration BT Always Connected Power 500mW Q default No vibration No sound Reading mode Continuous inventory of 10 seconds every 3 minutes for 8 hours Tab. 8.5: skID R1280I Battery Life Moderate Use Scenario C Target Box of 30 tags Approx tag reads 4800 Battery consumption 65,00%

Scenario D: Clothing store inventory In this scenario the reader is switch off between one inventory and another:

Configuration Power down after inventory Power 500mW Q default No vibration No sound Reading mode Continuous inventory of 20 minutes twice in 8 hours Target Shop with 1000 tags Tab. 8.6: skID R1280I Battery Life Moderate Use Scenario D Approx tag reads 2000 Battery consumption 50,00%

3. Light Use Scenario E: Car parking ticket check Configuration BT Always Connected Power 500mW Q default Vibration Sound Reading mode Inventory on button press every 1 minute for 8 hours Target Ticket with single tag Tab. 8.7: skID R1280I Battery Life Light Use Scenario E Scenario F: Separate waste collection operator Configuration BT Always Connected Power 200mW Q default Vibration Sound Reading mode Inventory on button press every 1 minute for 8 hours Target Bin with single tag Tab. 8.8: skID R1280I Battery Life Light Use Scenario F Approx tag reads 480 Battery consumption 45,00%

Approx tag reads 480 Battery consumption 40,00%

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - skID Technical Information Manual 82 9 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE a. b. c. d. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. Any changes or modification not approved by CAEN RFID could void the users authority to operate the equipment. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE skID Technical Information Manual 83

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