WORKABOUT PRO G2 RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual Title Doc Type Doc Id Revision A00 RFID reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual User Manual TS A00350 Date 12/12/07 Name F.DEBULOIS Status/Comment Initial Version Specifications are subject to change without notice Psion Teklogix is a trademark of Psion Teklogix Inc. Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of Psion Teklogix Inc. or trademarks or registered trademarks of other hardware, software, or service providers and are used herein for identification purposes only. RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 2/19 Table of Content I. Important read carefully............................................................................................. 4 II. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4 II.1. Bill of Material ................................................................................................................. 4 II.2. Interface Board installation .............................................................................................. 5 II.3. Reader Board Installation................................................................................................. 6 II.3.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap ...............................................................................................................6 II.3.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot......................................................................................6 III. Hardware installation ................................................................................................. 7 III.1. Preparing......................................................................................................................... 7 III.2. Interface Board installation............................................................................................. 8 III.3. Reader Board installation................................................................................................ 8 III.3.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap assembly ..............................................................................................8 III.3.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot assembly...................................................................10 III.4. Endcap connection ........................................................................................................ 14 III.4.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap ............................................................................................................14 III.4.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot ..................................................................................15 III.5. Final steps ..................................................................................................................... 15 IV. Reading Area............................................................................................................ 16 V. RFID Regulatory Information................................................................................... 16 RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 3/19 I. Important read carefully All Approval and safety information is outlined in the Workabout pro G2 Handheld-computer User Manual part number 8100140A. This manual is available on our website www.psionteklogix.com through the Teknet extranet II. Overview II.1. Bill of Material RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 is composed of :
an interface board, connected in the Workabout Pro G2 Handheld computer a reader board, with its built-in antenna a flex cable, which connects the two boards. Flex cable Reader Board Interface Board RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 4/19 II.2. Interface Board installation The interface Board has to be installed in the Workabout Pro:
Specific end cap Flex cable to reader board Interface Board Built-in scanner flex cable RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 5/19 II.3. Reader Board Installation The reader board has to be installed in a specific endcap depending of the configuration:
II.3.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap II.3.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 6/19 III. Hardware installation III.1. Preparing Before installing a module in the WORKABOUT PRO G2, all power sources must be turned off. Remove the batteries. If your unit is using Slide the switch to position OFF to shut off internal AC power, disconnect it. battery power Remove the End cap at the top of the WORKABOUT PRO G2 Remove the backplate RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 7/19 III.2. Interface Board installation Insert the bard as shown and screw the 4 provided screws Plug the flex cable as shown III.3. Reader Board installation The reader board intends to fit in a specific endcap which depends on the desired configuration. Each following paragraph describes how to assemble every configuration. III.3.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap assembly Here are the required parts A multipurpose endcap A rubber A sticker
Insert the reader board in the rubber RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Inject silicon on the 3 internal sides of the endcap Page 8/19 and press strongly in order to ensure a good holding Place the rubber inside the endcap Put silicon between the rubber and the reader board . Stick the sticker on the top of the endcap RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 9/19 III.3.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot assembly The following drawing shows the whole assembly Here are the required parts 1 MSO sensor 1 Top moulding 1 MSO plate 1 biometric endcap 1 8-ways MSO cable 4 self tapping screws 4 thorx screws 4 washers 1 smart card board 3 gaskets 1 rubber 1 reader board
RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 10/19 The first step is to build the fingerprint unit (top- subassembly) Here are the required parts
1 MSO sensor 1 Top moulding 1 MSO plate 1 8-ways MSO cable 4 self tapping screws 4 washers 2 gaskets Prepare the gasket and the MSO sensor Place the sensor in the top moulding Place the gasket on the sensor as shown Check the gasket positioning RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 11/19 Connect the MSO cable to the MSO sensor Prepare the MSO plate and its gasket Put the gasket on the plate as shown Screw the 4 self tappings screws with their washer Place the cover on the top moulding Put silicon in the MSO cable window to ensure proper sealing RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 12/19 It is now time to perform final assembly:
Insert the reader board in the rubber Insert the assembly in the endcap slot Stick the gasket around the smart card board connector Place the smart card board on the top of the endcap The smart card board and the reader board are plugged together with a 8-ways SIL connector Pass the 8 way connector of the fingerprint unit through the window of the endcap RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 13/19 Close the endcap with the fingerprint unit and screw the 4 thorx screws Finish the endcap sealing with a silicon injection in the 8-way cable window. III.4. Endcap connection The endcap has to be connected to the interface board:
III.4.1. HF-AM2-G2 Endcap Connect the flex cable from the interface board to the reader board. Screw then endcap RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 14/19 III.4.2. SAGEM endcap dual reader with slot Connect the flex cable from the interface board to the reader board. And the MSO cable in the dedicated connector Screw then endcap III.5. Final steps Slide the switch located in the battery casing to position ON Put back the batteries and close the battery cover. RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 15/19 IV. Reading Area This area depend of the TAG type, TAG packaging, configuration of the WORKABOUT PRO (scanner, Compact flash), environment (metallic or not). V. RFID Regulatory Information RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 16/19 RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 17/19 RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 18/19 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NORTH AMERICA:
The RFID must not be used whilst the host WORKABOUT PRO is being powered by the ac/dc adaptor. FCC Information to Users:
This product and it antennas must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Compliance This product complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. For continued compliance, the product must not be held closer than 20 cm from the rest of the body. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement. 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Emissions Information for Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. RFID Reader HF-AM2-G2 User Manual TS-A00350-A00 Page 19/19