PROX1356 Inductive Proximity RFID Card Reader User 03

 

Installation Guide Version 3.2 | 12 May 2011

[Installation Guide]

2 info@nedaplibrix.com Nedap Librix Parallelweg 2d Groenlo The Netherlands Nedap Librix P.O. box 102 7140 AC Groenlo The Netherlands Tel: +31(0)544 47 15 09 Fax: +31(0)544 46 58 14 Nedap Librix Netherlands Parallelweg 2d, 7141 DC Groenlo The software / hardware described in this document / file is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of agreement. Documentation Installation Guide Copyright Notice Any technical documentation that is made available by Nedap Librix is the copyrighted work of Nedap Librix and is owned by Nedap Librix. NO WARRANTY. The technical documentation is being delivered to you and Nedap Librix makes no warranty as to its accuracy or use. Any use of the technical documentation or the information contained herein is at the risk of the user. Documentation may include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Nedap Librix has the right to make changes without prior notice. No part of this publication may be copied without the express written permission of Nedap Librix, Parallelweg 2d, 7141 DC Groenlo, The Netherlands. Trademarks Nedap and the Nedap logo are registered trademarks of N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek Nedap, Parallelweg 2, 7141 DC Groenlo, The Netherlands. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Printed in the Netherlands. 3 Date 27-10-2006 21-09-2010 03-03-2011 18-04-2011 12-05-2011 Version 1.0 2.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 Description First version Changed layout to librix style Changed screenshots Added FCC section Add text to FCC section 4 1.1. Steps 2.1. Steps 2.2. Contact & support 07 09 13 5 The staff station can, in principle, replace barcode scanners. The unit enables the staff to identify all articles with an RFiD-label. The standard staff station consists of an RFID reader positioned on the counter/desk (tabletop model). The reader is connected to the existing hardware (PC) and/or library automation system. The BiblioCheck 4 Lite software is designed for the simple use of the reader in combination with your current database management system. Included:

1x [A] Proximity Reader 1x [B] Power cable 1x [C] RS232-cable 1x [D] Nedap installation CD 4x [E] Screw for mounting the proximity reader Not Included:

1x Cross point-screwdriver 1x Computer with CD/DVD-drive 1x Item containing a RFiD-Label If no serial-port is available on the computer, a Serial-to-USB convertor needs to ordered to make this product work. The following safety instructions and precautions should be observed during normal use, service and repair. Do not change anything regarding the proximity reader or the installation procedure. Always switch off the power (by disconnecting the power plug) before you remove the cover. Do not mount the proximity under a table with an metal frame or under metal tables. 6 Installation scheme:

ProximityReader 13.56MHz (A) Step 1:

Remove the cover of the proximity reader [A] by removing the two screws which hold the cover in place. Step 2:

Connect the RS232-cable [C] to the proximity reader [A]. Step 3:

Connect the RS232-cable [C] to the serial-port of the computer. The serial-port is most likely located on the back of the computer. Step 4:

Connect the power cable [B] to the proximity reader [A]. The side with the screws needs to be up. This way, you will insert the plug the correct way. DO NOT ACTIVATE THE POWER BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP 5!

7 Step 5:

Replace the proximity readers cover. Make sure you also put the screws back in their original place. Step 6:

Mount the proximity reader [A] using the supplied screws [E]. Keep in mind that the center spot in the circle is the center of the antennas detection field. Step 7:

Activate the power by putting the plug of the power cable [B] in an electric point Step 8:

Proceed to the SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS. 8 Notice:

The screenshots in this guide may differ from what the computer is displaying. However, the procedure remains the same. Minimal system requirements:

- Operating system:

o Windows 2000, XP Professional SP3, Vista Business and 7 Business o Windows Installer 3.1 o Microsoft .NET framework 2 sp2

- CD/DVD-drive Step 1:

Start up the computer. Log in with administrator rights. Step 2:

Insert the installation-CD [D]. Step 3:

Normally, the CD will run automatically. When this does not occur:

Go to: Start > My Computer > CD/DVD-drive (Now called: Nedap Librix). Step 4:

Enter the folder BiblioCheck4Lite. Step 5:

Run BiblioCheck4LiteSetup.msi. Step 6:

Read the instructions and click on Next >. 9 Step 7:

Make sure Run Configuration is checked and click Next >. Step 8:

Make sure Everyone is checked so Bibliocheck4Lite is installed for all accounts using the computer. Click Next>

Step 9:

Click Next > to start the installation. Step 10:

The installation progress will be displayed. Wait for the installation to be finished. Step 11:

Click Close to finish the installation. Step 12:

The configuration tool will start up. 10 STEP 13 At the configuration tool:

If the + is clicked, it will expand the menu. In the configuration tool. Go to: Bibliocheck4Lite

> local > Bibliocheck4Lite > Hostsettings >

NedapRFRetryReader. Step 14:

On the right side, click on the arrow nex to RFconnection, and choose RS232Connection from the dropdown-menu. Step 15:

Click Save. Step 16:

Select the correct COM-Port as the the proximity-

reader is connected to. Step 17:

Click Save. Step 18:

Click Test Node. Step 19:

Click Run Test. 11 Step 20:

If the right COM-Port is selected it will display the message: OK. [1]

If the wrong COM-Port is selected it will display the message ERROR. [2]

If an ERROR-message occurs; repeat STEP 16 to 21 until the right COM-Port is selected. Example:

Switch from COM-Port 1 to COM-Port 2 (or COM-Port 2 to 3, etc) and test the connection again. Repeat this procedure until you get the green OK as result. Then, proceed to STEP 21. Step 21:

Click Close. Step 22:

Quit the configuration tool by pressing the X in the upper-right corner. Step 23:

Go to: Start > (All) Programs > Nedap Librix >

Bibliocheck4Lite and run Bibliocheck4Lite. 12 Step 24:

Click Start so the reader starts the data-reading process. If activated, the Bibliocheck4Lite icon in the right-hand corner of the taskbar will turn yellow. Step 25:

Click Manual. This way it will be selected as the screenshot (blue and selected) displays. Step 26:

Scan a RFID-tag by placing it on the proximity-

readers antenna [A]. Step 27:

If the reader scans the RFiD-tag successfully, a chain of numbers will be displayed. (the numbers will be shown where Manual was selected during the previous step). Step 28:

Click Exit. The proximity reader is now installed, configured and ready for use. Want to know more about the solutions Nedap Librix has to offer?

Visit: www.nedaplibrix.com In case of problems during the installation or use of the product; contact your local supplier. 13 1. There is no serial-port located on the computer? What now?

Order a serial-to-USB convertor. This convertor makes it possible for the proximity reader to communicate through a USB-port. 2. Help! Run configuration wasnt checked while installing Bibliocheck4Lite. I cant find the configuration-tool anywhere. Go to: Start > (All) Programs > Nedap Library Solutions > Bibliocheck4Lite >

Configuration. 3. It seems that I cant get the connection between the proximity reader and the computer to work properly. What is going wrong?

Make sure that you do not miss a COM-port while testing. Also, make sure you click the Save button every time after switching COM-ports. 4. Ive installed and configured the proximity reader following this Quick Installation Guide. Still, I cant seem to find the software anywhere using my normal account. A) While installing the software, be sure to use an administrator rights-account. B) Also, while installing, be sure to check the Everyone-box. This way the software will be available for every account using the computer. Reinstalling the software will solve this problem. 1. Go to: Start > Run. 2. Type: appwiz.cpl (without the quotes). 3. Remove Bibliocheck4Lite. Follow the SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS which are in this Quick Installation Guide. 5. Ive installed and configured the proximity reader following this Quick Installation Guide. Still it isnt performing well. Make sure the reader isnt mounted under an table/desk which contains an metal frame. Metal causes the reader to not function properly. 14 FCC for USA according to Part 15 with FCC ID: CGDPROX1356 IC for Canada according to RS-210 with IC: 1444A-PROX1356 Part 15.19(3) and RSS_Gen Labelling This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and to RSS210 of Industry Canada. Operating 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. Cet appareil se conforme aux normes RSS 210 exempts de license du Industry Canada. L'opration est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) cet appareil ne doit causer aucune interfrence, et

(2) cet appareil doit accepter n'importe quelle interfrence, y inclus interfrence qui peut causer une opration non pas voulu de cet appareil. Warning (part15.21) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This information is furnished for guidance, and with no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness; its publication conveys no license under any patent or other right, nor does the publisher assume liability for any consequence of its use; specifications and availability of goods mentioned in it are subject to change without notice; it is not to be reproduced in any way, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. Nedap Librix P.O. Box 102 NL-7140 AC Groenlo The Netherlands 15