NONATEC Identification And Traceability Solution Users guide for :
Nonatec Bluetooth HAND HELD Reader/Writer Nonatec PRO Software 1 Version 2.0 November 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. FCC Requirements for USA B. IC Requirements for CANADA C. Temperature D. Electrical Power Supply E. Battery F. Lets protect our environment I. HAND HELD READER 1. General description 2. Security II. HAND HELD READER Quick Start III. HAND HELD Bluetooth Reader/Writer 1. Bluetooth Key Setup 2. HAND HELD Reader / Writer Setup IV. Nonatec PRO Software 1. Nonatec Pro Software Setup A. CD Installation B. First use of the Nonatec Pro Software A. Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 B. Other Operating System Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 11 Page 13 Page 13 Page 13 Page 13 2 Version 2.0 November 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. General Presentation a. The General Menu b. The Initialization Menu c. The Work in Progress Menu d. The History Menu e. The Universal Reading Menu f. The Maintenance Menu g. The ? Menu 2. How to Use the Nonatec PRO software?
IV. FAQ and SUPPORT 1. FAQ 2. Contact a. To read a tag b. To Modify a tag c. To write a tag d. To print a document e. The database B. More Explanations Page 15 Page 15 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 20 Page 21 Page 21 Page 22 Page 22 Page 23 Page 23 Page 24 Page 24 Page 25 Page 25 Page 26 3 Version 2.0 November 2008 I. HAND HELD READER 1. General description Plug for reloading LCD Display Power Up Button Antenna for reading / Writing the Nonatec transponder 4 Version 2.0 November 2008 I. HAND HELD READER NEVER use the reader when the battery is being reloaded Before the first use, completely reload the battery. First connect the plug to the reader, then connect Before the first use, completely the charger to the electrical power. reload the battery. 2. Security To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
mitter. A. FCC Requirements for USA Hand Held Reader WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 47 CFR Section 15.105 (b) 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 in-
terference 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 ra-
dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 5 Version 2.0 November 2008 I. HAND HELD READER 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. NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR Section 15.21 Caution: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from LUTRONIC INTERNA-
TIONAL. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authoriza-
tion from the FCC and will void the LUTRONIC INTERNATIONAL. This device ARM READER complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any in-
terference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6 Version 2.0 November 2008 I. HAND HELD READER B. IC Requirements for CANADA Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferen-
ce, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radia-
ted power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful com-
munication. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionne-
ment du dispositif. Afin de rduire le risque d'interfrence aux autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de faon ce que la puissance iso-
trope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas suprieure au niveau requis pour l'obtention d'une communication satisfaisante. Cet appareil-
numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. C. Temperature The maximum temperature for using this product is 40C. (104F) 7 Version 2.0 November 2008 I. HAND HELD READER D. Electrical Power Supply The Power Supply should always be plugged in a source having the electrical features required. NEVER modify the line cord or the adaptor. Always use the power supply included with the Nonatec Reader. Other power supplies might not have the same characteristics; they might not be respecting the same security and performance standards. E. Battery The battery could explode if it is replaced by an incorrect type of bat-
tery. Please completely reload the battery before using the reader. F. Lets protect our environment This reader is composed of many components that can be easily recy-
cled. Make sure it is given to an authorized company for recycling. Users are invited to read the generals sales conditions. Recycling the Battery The battery should be recycled by following the legislation. It is not recommended to use the reader while being reloaded. 8 Version 2.0 November 2008 II. HAND HELD READER Quick Start Plug for reloading LCD Display Power Up Antenna for reading / Writing Making a Quick Test with the Nonatec Bluetooth Hand Held Reader / Writer device Scan the Nonatec transponder with the reader After a few seconds, ID Number will appear Click on Power Up The following message should appear on the LCD Display:
1. LUTRONIC RFID NONATEC 2. 3. 4. 5. Up 6. NOTA:
When not used, the reader will automatically standby after 10 Minutes. To switch off the reader, press Power Up for 2 to 3 seconds. The ID Number appears on the LCD Display In order to switch on the backlight, press again on Power 9 Version 2.0 November 2008 III. HAND HELD Bluetooth Reader / Writer 1. Bluetooth Key Setup A. OPERATING SYSTEM Windows XP Service Pack 2 Plug the Bluetooth Key on any of the USB Port of your Computer. Your computer will automatically connect the key. Your new device is ready to use Wait to see the following message:
Then go to II.2: Hand Held Reader / Writer Setup Launch the BlueTooth Key Installation CD. Follow the instructions B. Other OPERATING SYSTEM Wait to see the following message:
Your new device is ready to use Then go to II.2: Hand Held Reader / Writer Setup 10 Version 2.0 November 2008 III. HAND HELD Bluetooth Reader / Writer 2. HAND HELD Reader / Writer Setup 1. Plug the Bluetooth Key on any of the USB Port of your Computer. The following icon will appear on the screen of your computer:
2. Switch on the reader by pressing Power Up 3. Double click on the Bluetooth Icon. The following window will appear:
4. Click on add 5. Tick the box My device is set up and ready to be found. then click on Next . 11 Version 2.0 November 2008 III. HAND HELD Bluetooth Reader / Writer 6. Wait for the research to end. Select the icon Hand Held SN 82XXXX and then, click on Next . 7. Select Use the passkey found in the documentation . Enter the 4 last numbers of the Serial Number of your reader. Ex: 0024 then click on Next . 8. Wait for the connecting process to end. 9. Warning: the Outgoing and incoming COM port should be set be-
tween 1 and 32, otherwise the reader will not connect to the com-
puter. Refer to the Microsoft Windows assistance for more informa-
tion, or contact the Nonatec after sales office. 12 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software To install the Nonatec Pro software, please make sure that you have the following component:
A PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP or Vista 1. Nonatec Pro Software Setup A. Nonatec Pro Software CD Installation the the Nonatec Pro CD 1. Introduce the CD set up in your computer 3. Follow instructions given on the screen during the entire set up 2. The software should launch automatically. If not, launch it file In-
manually and select on stall_NONATECPRO_2.41.EXE process. Once this step is finished, the software is installed and ready to use, you can then proceed to the next step. B. First use of the Nonatec Pro Software 1. Launch the Nonatec Pro Software by clicking on the icon. 2. The following window will appear:
For the first use, just click on OK the software will then launch. 13 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software The Nonatec Pro Software front page will appear once you have launched the software. As a security, the main functions of the software are locked when you install it. To make all the functions of the available, you need to enter your unlocking code. Proceed as following:
1. Click on ? . 2. Select Unlocking Code 3. The following window will appear:
4. Enter the User name (Nom dutilisateur) and the Unlock Code
(Code de Dbridage) that is given with the software. Nonatec Pro is now ready for use. Have a great use of the NONATEC identification products!
14 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software 2. How to Use the Nonatec PRO software?
a. The General Menu A. General presentation This pull-down menu is made up of 4 possibilities. Configure reports printing, which enables you to configure the printer. 15 Configure labels printing, which enables you to configure the printing of labels if wanted. Configure the sound, which enables the user to set the sounds of NONATEC PRO. For instance, you will be able to choose the emitting of the sound during the reading and the writing of a tag and the sound in itself during both the RFID Reading and RFID Writ-
ing. Configure Universal reading, which enables you to configure the Universal reading. The Universal Reading is used to save the transponder identification number on any other software (ex: Mi-
crosoft Excel), Operators, which is a fact sheet concerning the different us-
ers of the software, Language which enables you to select your language. Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software b. The Initialization Menu This menu has a sole option Structure of the data, which enables you to customize your data base. For example:
You will be able to choose, according to your needs, the headings in which you are interested by simply notching the right boxes. You will also be able to personalize the wording of these headings as well as the type of the data (hour, date). 16 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software c. The Work in Progress Menu This menu is composed of two options. The List box, which is a table with various headings, related to the experimentation environment. Thanks to this tool, you will be able:
To read the data contained in the tag, To rewrite and add new data on the tag, but also modify or delete former data, To store a subsequent amount of data related to your current experimentations, To print out codes bars corresponding to the unique and uni-
versal number of the tag for a better traceability, To archive data you will use later. 17 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software The One by one option, which corresponds to a sheet follow up record. This sheet is an individual card in which you will be able to find all the data extracted from the transponder, You will also be able to write all your remarks and observa-
tions thanks to a writing pad system. d. The History Menu 18 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software This menu includes two options:
The Datasheet , which corresponds to a memo pad. In this table you will be able to write all your remarks and ob-
servations for each tag. And the Journal that is the history of the information the user has saved. The History enables you:
To file certain data, To re-use them later without having to re-identify the tag before. 19 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software e. The Universal Reading Menu In this menu you will be able to read the identification number of the transponder on any other software (ex: Microsoft Excel). The following window will appear:
Once you have selected yes this window will appear. Before the Uni-
versal Reading starts, you will only need to open the software you want to work on. Once you have finished working, just restore the Nonatec Software to shut down the Universal Reading. The following window will appear:
20 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software f. The Maintenance Menu In this last menu you will find all the necessary tools in order to store efficiently your data. The different options are respectively used for:
Saving the data base, Re-indexing the files of the data base, Restoring a data base previously saved a compressed file, Connecting and reinitializing the Reader RFID. g. The ? Menu This menu is composed of 4 options:
To send a suggestion, a dysfunction, which helps you to send feedback or to signal an incident, Licence of use Unlock code that we have already referred to. About which gives you information about the software. 21 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software B. More Explanations a. To read a tag The handling to read a tag is very simple:
1. Go in Work in Progress and select List Box 2. Then click on the following Icon:
3. You then only need to bring the Reader / Writer device close to the place where the NONATEC Transponder was injected. NOTA: You at the same time the Icon. can make a continuous reading by selecting 4. Information contained in the NONATEC Transponder will then ap-
pear on the screen. The NONATEC software keeps up automatically the data to date!
22 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. Nonatec PRO Software b. To Modify a tag 1. Double click on the line corresponding to the Nonatec Transponder you which to modify. 2. Make the changes you need, then click on Apply 3. In the list box, you will notice that the line you have modified is now highlighted in orange and the status is on modified 4. You then need to write the information on the Nonatec Trans-
ponder. (Go to Chapter Write a tag) c. To write a tag The handling to write a tag is very simple:
1. In Work in Progress click on the following icon :
NOTA: You can make a continuous writing by selecting at the same time the Icon. 2. You then only need to bring the Reader / Writer device close to the place where the NONATEC Transponder was injected. The system will automatically recognize the Identification number of the tag and make the modifications corresponding. 3. Once done, the line will Highlight in green and the status will go to writing. 23 Version 2.0 November 2008 24 IV. Nonatec PRO Software d. To print a document Select the line you want to print out, Click on the Print key. Print You can also click on labels to print some labels or on archive to archive the data into history. Labels Archive e. The database Is able to identify an unlimited number of transponders, and to safeguard a substantial quantity of data, Has a practical layout, which will help you in your analysis as it allows the combination of an overview of your experimentation with specific data, obser-
vations and annotations concerning each tag. Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. FAQ and SUPPORT 1. FAQ PROBLEM:
DUE TO:
SOLUTION:
The Bluetooth key Bluetooth Driver does not connect auto-
matically Install the Bluetooth key with the CD provi-
ded for the key 25 Version 2.0 November 2008 IV. FAQ and SUPPORT 2. CONTACT 1, rue de Lindustrie L-4801 RODANGE LUXEMBOURG Tl. (352) 26 50 32 93 - Fax. (352) 26 50 32 94 Web: www.nonatec.net Mail: Sales@nonatec.net 26 Version 2.0 November 2008