FCC ID: 2ASDF-UBS200 Near Field RF ID Tag Reader/Writer

4/4/2019 USER GUIDE UBS-200L LF BASE STATION 001.006.03 v1.3 RELEASED April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Preface Revision History This is the 1st edition of this document. Date 3-24-16 12-20-16 11-14-17 4-4-19 Rev 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Description of Change Original Document 1st Revision 2nd Revision 3rd Revision Originator Jason D. Warschauer Jason D. Warschauer Jason D. Warschauer Jason D. Warschauer UI Devices reserves the right to make changes to its products or services or to discontinue any product or service at any time without notice. UI Devices provides customer assistance in various technical areas, but does not have full access to data concerning the use and applications of customers products Therefore, UI Devices assumes no liability and is not responsible for customer applications or product or software design or performance relating to systems or applications incorporating UI Devices products. In addition, UI Devices assumes no liability and is not responsible for infringement of patents and/or any other intellectual or industrial property rights of third parties, which may result from assistance provided by UI Devices. UI Devices products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted to be suitable for life support applications or any other life critical applications which could involve potential risk of death, personal injury or severe property or environmental damage. UI Devices and the UI Devices logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of UI Devices. Windows XP, Windows 7, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. All other logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright 2019 UI Devices. All rights reserved. This document may be downloaded onto a computer, stored and duplicated as necessary to support the use of the related UI Devices products. Any other type of duplication, circulation or storage on data carriers in any manner not authorized by UI Devices represents a violation of the applicable copyright laws and shall be prosecuted. i Preface | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 About This Document Purpose The purpose of this document is to describe in detail the procedures for operating the UI Devices UBS-

200L LF Base Station. Audience This document is designed for use by anyone responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining the UI Devices UBS-200L LF Base Station. Product Line Descriptions and references to the following products are included in this document. Part Number UBS-200L Product Description Low-Frequency Base Station Assistance For more information, or for assistance, please contact UI Devices directly. UI Devices Contact Information Address:

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+1 (224) 444-8484 References The following documents are referenced herein. Document USB HID Usage Tables Description Universal Serial Bus (USB) HID Usage Tables, v1.11 Table 12 Keyboard/Keypad Page Unified Information Devices | Preface ii April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Conventions The following pictograms and representations are used throughout this document. WARNING:

A WARNING IS USED WHERE CARE MUST BE TAKEN, OR A CERTAIN PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY OR HARM TO YOUR HEALTH. Caution:

A caution indicates information on conditions which must be met, or a procedure which must be followed, which if not heeded could cause permanent damage to the system. Note:

A note indicates conditions which must be met, or a procedure which must be followed to ensure proper functioning. Information:

Indicates information which makes usage of the equipment or software easier. iii Preface | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Safety Notice UI Devices shall not be held liable for damages caused by improper use, abuse, or manipulations outside of those recommended in this manual. The UBS-200L should only be opened by qualified UI Devices personnel. Any attempt by untrained personnel to open the housing may result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit, and will void the warranty. WARNING:

NEVER OPEN THE UBS-200L! THE UBS-200L CONTAINS HIGH-

VOLTAGE AREAS, AND SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR IF OPENED BY UN-TRAINED PERSONNEL!

Regulatory Compliance and Certifications FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void your authority to use this equipment. 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 result in undesired operation. Unified Information Devices | Preface iv April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Document Overview Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... i Revision History ......................................................................................................................................... i About This Document ............................................................................................................................... ii Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. ii Audience ............................................................................................................................................... ii Product Line .......................................................................................................................................... ii Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. ii References ............................................................................................................................................ ii Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... iii Safety Notice ............................................................................................................................................ iv Regulatory Compliance and Certifications ............................................................................................... iv FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................................................................................................ iv Document Overview ................................................................................................................................. v Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. v List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................... viii Chapter 1 Introduction to the UBS-200L LF Base Station .......................................................................... 1 Elements of the UBS-200L Base Station .................................................................................................... 1 UBS-200L Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................. 2 Standby ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Continuous Read ................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L ........................................................................................... 3 Installing USB Drivers ................................................................................................................................ 3 Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Connecting an External LF Antenna .......................................................................................................... 4 Powering the Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Reading a Transponder ............................................................................................................................. 5 Connecting to Host PC .............................................................................................................................. 5 Determining COM Port number using Device Manager (Host Mode) .................................................. 6 Testing Communications using Terminal Software .................................................................................. 7 v Preface | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Establishing a Connection to the UBS-200L .......................................................................................... 7 Reading a Transponder in Continuous Read Mode ........................................................................... 9 Reading a Transponder in Standby Mode ......................................................................................... 9 Reading a Transponder in Keyboard Wedge Mode ............................................................................. 10 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L ............................................................................... 11 Sending Commands ................................................................................................................................ 11 UBS-200L Response ................................................................................................................................ 11 Get Module Firmware Version VER ................................................................................................. 11 Checking a Parameter Value ............................................................................................................... 11 Reading/Writing Transponders ............................................................................................................... 12 Get Transponder GT ........................................................................................................................ 12 Get Transponder Custom GTC ......................................................................................................... 12 Continuous ID Read Mode MD 0, MD 2 ....................................................................................... 13 Continuous Custom Read Mode MD 4 ............................................................................................ 14 Select/Change Active Antenna Port MP .......................................................................................... 14 Advanced Data-Manipulation Commands .............................................................................................. 15 Reading Transponder Data RD......................................................................................................... 15 Writing Transponder Data WD ........................................................................................................ 15 User-Level Configuration Commands ..................................................................................................... 17 View Settings VS .............................................................................................................................. 17 Advanced Configuration Commands ...................................................................................................... 17 Advanced Log-in UID USRLOG ......................................................................................................... 17 Change Advanced User Password UID CHGPW ............................................................................... 17 Reset Advanced User Password UID RSTPW ................................................................................... 17 Sound On/Off UID SND .................................................................................................................... 17 Change Sound Pitch UID PTCH......................................................................................................... 18 Set Default Power-up Antenna UID DEFANT ................................................................................... 18 Change Host Baud Rate UID BD ....................................................................................................... 18 Change LF Module Baud Rate UID LFBD .......................................................................................... 18 LCD On/Off UID LCD ......................................................................................................................... 19 Keyboard Wedge On/Off UID KW .................................................................................................... 19 UID ECHO ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Unified Information Devices | Preface vi April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Change Input Delimiters UID IDLM .................................................................................................. 20 Change Output Delimiters UID ODLM ............................................................................................. 20 Change Keyboard Wedge Delimiters UID KWDLM .......................................................................... 20 Change Keyboard Wedge Separator Keystroke UID KWSPR ........................................................... 20 LF Module Configuration Commands ..................................................................................................... 21 Suppress Multiple Reads CID ........................................................................................................... 21 Suppress XXXXXXXX No-Read Message CN .................................................................................. 21 Misread Failure Protection NID ....................................................................................................... 21 Time-Show Code TSC ....................................................................................................................... 22 Baud Rate BD X ................................................................................................................................ 22 Echo EC X ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Get Transponder Time-Out TOR X ................................................................................................... 23 Save to Module EEPROM VSAVE ..................................................................................................... 23 Reset RST ......................................................................................................................................... 23 INIT ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Get Device S/N DSN ......................................................................................................................... 23 Append Prefix AP ............................................................................................................................. 24 Transmit Device Serial Number TDSN ............................................................................................. 25 Start Data Block SDB ........................................................................................................................ 25 Check Config Block CCB ................................................................................................................... 25 Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance ............................................................................. 27 Read Range and Read Field ..................................................................................................................... 27 Metal vs. Non-Metal ........................................................................................................................... 27 Neighboring Readers ........................................................................................................................... 27 Transponder Orientation .................................................................................................................... 27 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 29 Cables .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes ......................................................................... 32 LF Module Adjustable Settings ............................................................................................................... 32 Advanced-Level Adjustable Settings ....................................................................................................... 33 vii Preface | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Reserved LF Module Settings .................................................................................................................. 34 Default Host Serial Port Settings ............................................................................................................. 34 Common Response/Error Codes ............................................................................................................. 34 Appendix 2 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 35 Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems ....................................................................................... 36 Configuring Instem Provantis COM Port Settings ................................................................................... 36 Configuring the UBS-200L for Continuous Read Mode .......................................................................... 37 Configuring Instem Provantis for Continuous Read Mode ..................................................................... 37 Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term ................................................................................. 39 Appendix 5 ASCII Table ............................................................................................................................ 42 List of Figures Figure 1. UBS-200L Front View. ................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2. UBS-200L Rear View. .................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 3. Plug power supply connector into power port. ........................................................................... 3 Figure 4. Plug antenna connector into lower antenna port. ...................................................................... 4 Figure 5. Power switch Power is applied. ................................................................................................ 4 Figure 6. Plug cable into USB port of the host PC. ...................................................................................... 5 Figure 7. Plug cable into USB port of UBS-200L. ......................................................................................... 5 Figure 8. Some UBS-200L Commands and Responses. ............................................................................. 11 Figure 9. GTC Command Examples. .......................................................................................................... 12 Figure 10. Continuous ID Read Mode. ...................................................................................................... 13 Figure 11. Reading and Writing transponder data blocks. ....................................................................... 15 Figure 12. AP Prefix Examples. .............................................................................................................. 24 Figure 13. TDSN Prepend Serial Number Example. ............................................................................... 25 Figure 14. Optimum Read Positions for a Glass Transponder. ................................................................. 28 Figure 15. Optimum Read Positions for a Disc Transponder. ................................................................... 28 Unified Information Devices | Preface viii April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Chapter 1 Introduction to the UBS-200L LF Base Station The UBS-200L Is a versatile Low-Frequency Base Station designed to read and encode the UI Devices Series of transponders for use within animal identification, logistics, and asset tracking applications. The UBS-200L operates as a USB appliance, tethered to a host PC. Elements of the UBS-200L Base Station Display Antenna Select Switch Antenna 1 Port Antenna 2 Port USB Port Figure 1. UBS-200L Front View. Power Switch Power Port Keyboard Wedge Port Figure 2. UBS-200L Rear View. 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the UBS-200L LF Base Station | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 UBS-200L Modes of Operation The UBS-200L supports two basic modes of operation; Standby and Continuous Read. Standby In this mode, the UBS-200L awaits a command from the host PC. Only when a command is received does the UBS-200L perform an action. Continuous Read In this mode, the UBS-200L is constantly searching for a transponder. When a transponder comes within range of the selected antenna, the transponder ID and/or any associated data is immediately transmitted to the host PC via the USB or Keyboard connection. A new UBS-200L is typically in this mode by default. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 1 Introduction to the UBS-200L LF Base Station 2 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L Installing USB Drivers It is strongly recommend that the drivers be installed BEFORE plugging the unit into the USB port for the first time. Contact UI Devices for access to the appropriate drivers and for assistance with driver installation. Note:

Install the appropriate USB drivers BEFORE plugging the UBS-200L into the USB port of the PC or handheld device. Connecting Power Plug the power supply provided with the UBS-200L into the power port on the back of the UBS-200L. Connect the power brick to a 110-240 VAC power source, using the appropriate adapter cable. Figure 3. Plug power supply connector into power port. Caution:

Use only the power supply included with the UBS-200L. Using a power supply other than that specified may cause undesirable operation and/or damage the unit. 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Connecting an External LF Antenna Connect an external antenna or wand to antenna port 1 on the UBS-200L. If the UBS-200L has more than one antenna port, port 1 is that closest to the edge of the unit. 1. Line up the pins of the antenna connector with those of the antenna port. 2. Rotate the entire antenna connector until it seats itself in the antenna port. 3. Gently tighten the outer ring to hold antenna cable securely in place. Figure 4. Plug antenna connector into lower antenna port. Caution:

The outer ring of the antenna connector should thread very easily. If resistance is encountered, ensure connector is properly aligned with antenna port. Do not force, as the threads may be damaged!

Powering the Unit Power-up the UBS-200L by pressing the power button. The power LED will illuminate, indicating power has been correctly applied. Figure 5. Power switch Power is applied. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L 4 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Reading a Transponder Present a UI Devices transponder to the antenna, following best practices described in Setting CCB to 1 causes the UBS-200L to automatically select the beginning block of the user-data based on the transponder type. This overrides the SDB setting, and may be useful where UI Devices TTF and Classic transponders are intermixed. Information:

Setting CCB to 1 overrides the SDB setting. If user data begins at a block other than 3 or 7, set CCB to 0 and specify the beginning data block using the SDB command. 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Unified Information Devices | Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L 6 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance. The unit beeps once, and the transponder ID appears on the LCD display. Congratulations! A transponder has been read!

Information:

If the ID does not appear when a UI Devices transponder is presented to the antenna, it is likely that the UBS-200L has been pre-configured in Standby mode. Continue with Connecting to Host PC to complete set-up and begin reading transponders. Connecting to Host PC Plug the A end of the USB cable into an available port on the host PC. Figure 6. Plug cable into USB port of the host PC. Plug the B end of the USB cable into the port labeled USB on the back of the UBS-200L. Figure 7. Plug cable into USB port of UBS-200L. Note:

If Keyboard Wedge functionality is required, and the UBS-200L has been pre-configured to operate in Keyboard Wedge mode, then plug the B end of the USB cable into the Keyboard Wedge or KW port. Proceed to Reading a Transponder in Keyboard Wedge Mode. 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Determining COM Port number using Device Manager (Host Mode) Use the procedure below to determine the COM port number assigned to the UBS-200L if operating in Host mode:

1. Open Device Manager. One method is to click the Start button, and type Device Manager into the Search box. 2. Click the triangle next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand this section. 3. Find the most recently added UID-LF-BaseStation and note the COM number. This is the assigned COM port. (COM34 in the above example.) Unified Information Devices | Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L 8 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Testing Communications using Terminal Software Communications with the UBS-200L can be confirmed using any standard TTY terminal software. PuTTY, a free terminal program which can be downloaded from the internet, is used in the examples below. See Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term for a similar example using Tera Term, another popular terminal program available for free download. Establishing a Connection to the UBS-200L 1. Start terminal software by double-clicking the appropriate icon. 2. Set the appropriate COM port values for communications with the UBS-200L. 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 3. It may be useful to enable Echo and Line Feed in the terminal software. 4. Click Open to open the terminal window. 5. Type VER and press <ENTER> when the terminal window appears, to verify communications with the UBS-200L. The LF Module firmware version will appear, and may be different from that shown below. 6. Congratulations! The UBS-200L is successfully communicating over the COM port!

Unified Information Devices | Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L 10 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Reading a Transponder in Continuous Read Mode Present a transponder to the UBS-200L antenna. The transponder ID and any pre-programmed data displayed on the LCD should also appear over the VCOM port. Reading a Transponder in Standby Mode 1. Type MD 2 to ensure the unit is operating in standby mode. 2. Type GT into the terminal window and press <ENTER>. If no transponder is present at the reader antenna, XXXXXXXX may appear after a short delay, indicating that no transponder was found. Information:

If the CN parameter is set to 1, the XXXXXXXX indicator will be suppressed, and NOTHING will be returned to the host. Proceed to the next step to ensure proper functionality. 3. Now place a transponder on the reader antenna and type GT followed by <ENTER> again. If the transponder is properly positioned above the reader antenna, the transponder ID will be immediately displayed. 4. Congratulations! The reader is successfully reading the transponder!

11 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Information:

The read distance varies depending upon the size and type of transponder being read. See Setting CCB to 1 causes the UBS-200L to automatically select the beginning block of the user-data based on the transponder type. This overrides the SDB setting, and may be useful where UI Devices TTF and Classic transponders are intermixed. Information:

Setting CCB to 1 overrides the SDB setting. If user data begins at a block other than 3 or 7, set CCB to 0 and specify the beginning data block using the SDB command. Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance for information about optimum position of the transponder with respect to the reader. Reading a Transponder in Keyboard Wedge Mode If the UBS-200L has been pre-configured to operate in Keyboard Wedge mode, ensure the USB cable is connected to the Keyboard Wedge (inner-most) port, and follow the instructions below to read the transponder information. 1. Place the screen cursor at the location where transponder data is to be typed. (For testing purposes, it may be useful to place the cursor at the top of a blank Notepad page, or into the first cell of a blank Excel file. 2. Present a UI Devices transponder to the active UBS-200L antenna. The transponder data appears on the LCD display, and is also typed at the cursor location. Information:

By default, an <ENTER> keystroke is automatically sent at the end of the transponder data. This keystroke delimiter is configurable should a different keystroke or no keystroke be desired. See Change Keyboard Wedge Delimiters UID KWDLM. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L 12 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L This chapter describes the protocol for communicating with and operating the UBS-200L over the virtual serial port. These commands can easily be issued using properly configured terminal software, as described in Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L. These commands can also be automatically issued, and the responses interpreted by software, such as UI Devices pi Suite, or third-

party software as described in Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems. Sending Commands General UBS-200L commands consist of two or three characters, and may be followed by a parameter value. The command is than terminated by a <CR>. (Carriage Return) Although upper-case letters are used in all examples herein, the commands are NOT case sensitive. To issue a command without a parameter value, type the command into a terminal window, and then press <ENTER>. To issue a command with a parameter value, type the command followed by a space, followed by the parameter value. Then press <ENTER>. Figure 8. Some UBS-200L Commands and Responses. UBS-200L Response The UBS-200L responds to commands by performing the desired action, and sending any associated data back to the host over the serial port. If a parameter is changed, the UBS-200L responds with the new parameter. By default, the response is terminated with a <CR> character. Get Module Firmware Version VER In the above example, the VER command requests the firmware version from the LF Module, and the Module responds with its current firmware version. Checking a Parameter Value If a command that typically includes a parameter is sent WITHOUT the accompanying parameter, the UBS-200L returns the current status of that parameter. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 14 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Reading/Writing Transponders Get Transponder GT The GT (Get Transponder) command causes the UBS-200L to return the ID of a transponder that is in range. In the above example, the UBS-200L returns XXXXXXXX when no transponder is present, and 11467227 (the transponder ID) when a transponder is present. The GT command is used when the UBS-200L is in Standby mode. Once issued, the UBS-200L searches for a transponder until the time-out (TOR) value is reached. If a transponder enters the UBS-

200Ls antenna field during this time, the transponder data is returned. If no transponder is read prior to the time-out, XXXXXXXX is returned, and the reading cycle ends. Information:

If the CN parameter is set to 1 and no transponder is presented, the XXXXXXXX indicator will be suppressed, and NOTHING will be returned to the host. Get Transponder Custom GTC The GTC (Get Transponder Custom) command can be used to customize the data being returned from the queried transponder. The command is followed by two parameters. The first parameter (0 or 1) determines whether or not the transponder ID is included in the response. The second parameter (1-7, or 1-10 for older Classic transponders) determines how many memory blocks are returned. See the examples in Figure 9. Figure 9. GTC Command Examples. 15 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Continuous ID Read Mode MD 0, MD 2 It may be desirable read the ID from multiple transponders in succession. Entering MD 0 puts the UBS-200L into Continuous Read mode. In this mode, the UBS-200L enters a new read cycle at the completion of the previous one. If no transponder is read during a read cycle, XXXXXXXX is returned, and a new read cycle begins. If a transponder is read, the transponder ID is returned, and a new read cycle begins. Figure 10. Continuous ID Read Mode. Command MD 2 returns the UBS-200L to Standby mode. Information:

In Continuous Read mode, a new read cycle begins immediately once a transponder is read and its ID returned. As such, a transponder remaining in the UBS-200Ls field will cause the ID to be returned several times in succession, until the transponder leaves the read field. This behavior can be prevented by using the CID command. Information:

If the CN parameter is set to 1 and no transponder is presented, the XXXXXXXX indicator will be suppressed, and NOTHING will be returned to the host. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 16 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Continuous Custom Read Mode MD 4 It may be desirable to get custom data from multiple transponders in succession. The MD 4 command puts the UBS-200L into Continuous Read mode, using two additional parameters similar to those of the GTC command. In this mode, the UBS-200L enters a new read cycle at the completion of the previous one. If no transponder is read during a read cycle, XXXXXXXX is returned, and a new read cycle begins. If a transponder is read, the transponder data is returned according to the parameters, and a new read cycle begins. Information:

In Continuous Read mode, a new read cycle begins immediately once a transponder is read and its data returned. As such, a transponder remaining in the UBS-200Ls field will cause the data to be returned several times in succession, until the transponder leaves the read field. This behavior can be prevented by using the CID command. Information:

If the CN parameter is set to 1 and no transponder is presented, the XXXXXXXX indicator will be suppressed, and NOTHING will be returned to the host. Select/Change Active Antenna Port MP Issue the MP command, followed by the desired antenna port number to switch active antenna ports. 17 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Advanced Data-Manipulation Commands Reading Transponder Data RD Transponder data blocks can only be read in Standby mode. Issue the MD 2 command to ensure the LF Module is in Standby mode. User data is stored in blocks 7-13. Each block contains 4 bytes of data. (8 hexadecimal characters.) To read data from a data block, issue the RD command followed by a space, followed by the number of the data block to be read. See examples in Figure 11. Information:

In older Classic tags, blocks 3, 5, and 6 can also contain user data. Writing Transponder Data WD Transponder data blocks can only be written in Standby mode. Issue the MD 2 command to ensure the LF Module is in Standby mode. Data can be written to blocks 7-13. Each block contains 4 bytes of data. (8 hexadecimal characters.) To write data to a data block, issue the WD command flowed by a <space>, followed by the number of the data block to be written, followed by a <space>, followed by the hexadecimal data to be written to that block. See examples Figure 11. Figure 11. Reading and Writing transponder data blocks. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 18 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Information:

In older Classic tags, blocks 3, 5, and 6 can also contain user data. Information:

By converting ASCII text to hexadecimal data, 28 ASCII characters can be stored in the transponder memory. (40 ASCII characters for older Classic tags. 54455854 in the example above translates to TEXT when converted to ASCII text. 19 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 User-Level Configuration Commands View Settings VS Issuing the VS command causes the UBS-200L to display all current parameter values. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 20 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Caution:

Some Module parameter values are factory set, and changing them may result in undesired behavior. Symptom Transponder Communications Possible Cause Remedy Unit returns #10 during attempted transponder communications Unit returns XXXXXXXX while searching for a transponder Cannot read data blocks Cannot write data blocks Antenna is improperly connected. Antenna positioned too close to metal. Transponder too far away Transponder incorrectly oriented Transponder communications blocked by metal. Incorrect data block read attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Incorrect data block write attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Transponder too far away Transponder incorrectly oriented Transponder communications blocked by metal. Ensure antenna is properly connected. See Connecting an External LF Antenna. Re-position antenna away from metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Move transponder closer to antenna. Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Reading Transponder Data RD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Writing Transponder Data WD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Move transponder closer to antenna. Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. 21 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes summarizes which Module parameters are safe to change and which should be left unchanged. Advanced Configuration Commands Commands and parameters listed in this section are only adjustable after a successful log-in using the UID USRLOG command. Advanced Log-in UID USRLOG Issue the UID USRLOG command followed by the User Log-in Password to enter the UBS-200L Advanced Configuration mode. Contact UI Devices for additional information regarding the User Log-in Password. Change Advanced User Password UID CHGPW Contact UI Devices for assistance with changing the Advanced User Log-in Password. Reset Advanced User Password UID RSTPW Contact UI Devices for assistance with resetting the Advanced User Log-in Password. Sound On/Off UID SND Issue UID SND 0 to turn off all sounds emitted by the unit, including transponder read confirmation tone, antenna change chirp, and start-up fanfare. Issue UID SND 1 to turn sounds back on. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 22 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Change Sound Pitch UID PTCH With multiple units operating within a confined space, it may be desirable to adjust the pitch of each units sound emission in order to more easily discern from which unit a sound is emitted. Issuing the UID PTCH command, followed by a number between 31 and 9999 sets the frequency or pitch at which the transponder confirmation tone sounds. The default value is 4096. Information:

The optimum frequency for the UBS-200L speaker is around 4096 Hz. Setting the tone frequency higher or lower than this value will also reduce the volume of the transponder read confirmation tone. The volume is otherwise un-adjustable. Set Default Power-up Antenna UID DEFANT Use the UID DEFANT command followed by the desired antenna port number to change which antenna port is defaulted to after power-up. Change Host Baud Rate UID BD The UBS-200L is set to 115200 bps by default. If a different host communication baud rate is desired, the baud rate can be adjusted by entering the UID BD command, followed by the associated parameter value. Available baud rates and their associated values are summarized in 23 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Symptom Transponder Communications Possible Cause Remedy Unit returns #10 during attempted transponder communications Unit returns XXXXXXXX while searching for a transponder Cannot read data blocks Cannot write data blocks Antenna is improperly connected. Antenna positioned too close to metal. Transponder too far away Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure antenna is properly connected. See Connecting an External LF Antenna. Re-position antenna away from metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Move transponder closer to antenna. Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Transponder communications blocked by metal. Incorrect data block read attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Incorrect data block write attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Transponder too far away Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Reading Transponder Data RD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Writing Transponder Data WD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Move transponder closer to antenna. Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Transponder communications blocked by metal. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 24 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes. Change LF Module Baud Rate UID LFBD The UID LFBD command sets the internal baud rate at which the UBS-200L communicates with the internal LF module. This command should only be adjusted if the internal LF Module has been set below its maximum baud rate for timing purposes. Note:

Changing the LFBD value can disconnect communications between the UBS-200L and the internal LF Module. Only make adjustments to this parameter if instructed to do so by UI Devices. 25 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 LCD On/Off UID LCD The UID LCD command can be used to toggle the LCD display on or off. If the LCD display is not required, turning it off can improve overall system read performance. Issue UID LCD 0 to turn off the LCD display, and UID LCD 1 to turn it back on. Information:

Turning the LCD Display function OFF when not being used can enhance system read performance. Information:

Turning the LCD display OFF prevents new data from being relayed to the display. Even with the display turned OFF, the backlight and power-up splash screen will still function, and the model number will still be displayed. Keyboard Wedge On/Off UID KW The UID KW command can be used to toggle the Keyboard Wedge function on or off. If the Keyboard Wedge function is not required, it is strongly recommended that it be turned off, as it can induce read delays. Issue UID KW 1 to turn on the Keyboard Wedge function, and UID KW 0 to turn it off. Information:

Turning the Keyboard Wedge function OFF when not needed significantly enhances system read performance. Information:

Even with the Keyboard Wedge function turned off, the host will still recognize a connected keyboard as long as the USB KW port is connected. While no keystrokes are sent with Keyboard Wedge function turned off, it is recommend that the port also be unplugged. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 26 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER UID ECHO The UID Echo command offers an easy way to test output to the LCD, Keyboard Wedge, and VCOM port. Issue UID Echo followed by a space. The first 20 characters of text following the space will be echoed to the top line of the LCD, and the entire text will be echoed to the Keyboard Wedge and the VCOM ports. Information:

The Keyboard Wedge function and LCD Display must be set to ON in order for the text following the ECHO command to appear. Change Input Delimiters UID IDLM The UID IDLM command is used to change the UBS-200L input delimiters. This is only necessary if a legacy host program requires it. If custom input delimiters to the UBS-200L are needed, please contact UI Devices for proper use of the UID IDLM command. Note:

Improperly setting the input delimiters through the UID IDLM command can cause the UBS-200L to become unresponsive to host commands. Only make adjustments to this parameter if instructed to do so by UI Devices. Change Output Delimiters UID ODLM The UID ODLM command is used to change the UBS-200L output delimiters. This is only necessary if a legacy host program requires it. If custom output delimiters from the UBS-200L are needed, please contact UI Devices for assistance in using the UID ODLM command. Change Keyboard Wedge Delimiters UID KWDLM The UID KWDLM command is used to change the UBS-200L output delimiter keystrokes. This is only necessary if a legacy host program requires it. If custom output delimiter keystrokes from the UBS-200L are needed, please contact UI Devices for assistance in using the UID KWDLM command. Available keystrokes are summarized in Table 12 of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) HID Usage Tables. Change Keyboard Wedge Separator Keystroke UID KWSPR The UID KWSPR command is used to change the UBS-200L keystrokes that separate the transponder ID from the accompanying transponder data. This is only necessary if a legacy host program requires it. If custom data separator keystrokes from the UBS-200L are needed, please contact UI Devices for 27 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 assistance in using the UID KWSPR command. Available keystrokes are summarized in Table 12 of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) HID Usage Tables. LF Module Configuration Commands Suppress Multiple Reads CID To suppress multiple reads of the same transponder from being transmitted to the host, send the CID 1 command. With CID set to 1, a transponder ID will only be transmitted to the host one time until another transponder is presented or the Misread Failure Protection NID While corrupted data reads are rare, they are possible under specific circumstances. As such, it may be desirable to validate the transponder ID through two consecutive reads. Sending the command NID 1 forces the UBS-200L to compare two consecutive reads of the same transponder. The transponder ID will NOT be returned unless two consecutive reads are validated to be identical by the UBS-200L. This may slow down the ID process, and is recommended only for circumstances requiring such redundancy. It is NOT recommended for situations in which the transponder is difficult to read, or passes by the antenna quickly. Sending the command NID 0 turns this functionality off, so that a transponder ID is returned with a single valid read. Note:

The NID redundancy check only works when reading IDs in MD 0 mode, or with the GT command. Setting NID parameter to 1 while in MD 4 mode or with the GTC will result in NO data being returned. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 28 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Time-Show Code TSC value expires. Sending the command CID 0 returns the UBS-200L to its default setting, where the transponder ID is sent every time it is read. Suppress XXXXXXXX No-Read Message CN To prevent the XXXXXXXX message from being sent to the host, send the CN 1 command. While this prevents the XXXXXXXX from being misinterpreted as data, it also means that there will be no indication of the end of a read cycle in which no transponder is read. Sending the command CN 0 returns the UBS-200L to its default setting, where XXXXXXXX is sent to the host at the end of a read cycle in which no transponder is read. Misread Failure Protection NID While corrupted data reads are rare, they are possible under specific circumstances. As such, it may be desirable to validate the transponder ID through two consecutive reads. Sending the command NID 1 forces the UBS-200L to compare two consecutive reads of the same transponder. The transponder ID will NOT be returned unless two consecutive reads are validated to be identical by the UBS-200L. This may slow down the ID process, and is recommended only for circumstances requiring such redundancy. It is NOT recommended for situations in which the transponder is difficult to read, or passes by the antenna quickly. Sending the command NID 0 turns this functionality off, so that a transponder ID is returned with a single valid read. Note:

The NID redundancy check only works when reading IDs in MD 0 mode, or with the GT command. Setting NID parameter to 1 while in MD 4 mode or with the GTC will result in NO data being returned. 29 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Time-Show Code TSC With both CID and CN set to 1 in MD0 continuous read mode, it may be desirable to allow a transponder to be re-read after a certain amount of time, in case the transponder data was missed by the host. The TSC command allows the re-transmission of the same transponder ID if the transponder remains in the field or re-enters the field after a given delay. Send the TSC command, followed by a parameter value to set this time delay. The parameter value can be any value from 0 to 63, and is multiplied by 100 ms to determine the actual duration of the delay. i.e. TSC 50 sets the time-out to 5,000 ms, or 5 seconds. Sending the command TSC 0 will completely prevent the transponder ID from being sent again, until another transponder is presented. Baud Rate BD X The BD command sets the baud rate at which the internal LF Module communicates with the UBS-200L. Changing this baud rate requires that the UID LFBD also be set to match. By default, the LF Module is set to communicate at the highest speed possible. Reducing this baud rate is useful only if data is coming in too quickly from the LF module. Available baud rates and their associated values are summarized in Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 30 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Symptom Transponder Communications Possible Cause Remedy Unit returns #10 during attempted transponder communications Unit returns XXXXXXXX while searching for a transponder Cannot read data blocks Cannot write data blocks Antenna is improperly connected. Antenna positioned too close to metal. Transponder too far away Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure antenna is properly connected. See Connecting an External LF Antenna. Re-position antenna away from metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Move transponder closer to antenna. Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Transponder communications blocked by metal. Incorrect data block read attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Incorrect data block write attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Transponder too far away Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Reading Transponder Data RD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Writing Transponder Data WD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Move transponder closer to antenna. Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Transponder communications blocked by metal. 31 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes. Note:

The BD command does NOT affect the baud rate between the UBS-200L and the Host PC. If it is desired to change the baud rate between the UBS-200L and the Host PC, please use the Change Host Baud Rate UID BD command. Note:

Changing the BD value can disconnect communications between the UBS-200L and the internal LF Module. Only make adjustments to this parameter if instructed to do so by UI Devices. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 32 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Echo EC X The EC command causes the LF Module to echo received commands back to the host, prior to executing them. This can occasionally be useful, if the terminal software does not support a Local Echo function. Sending the command EC 1 will turn on this feature. Sending the command EC 0 will turn off the Echo feature. The feature is off by default. Information:

Even with the Echo feature turned ON, the UBS-200L will NOT send a <LF> character. Further, this feature may adversely affect communications with software packages that do not expect commands to be echoed back. Therefore, best practice is to keep this feature turned OFF, and use the Local Echo and Line Feed features in the terminal software. Get Transponder Time-Out TOR X The GT command has a 1.5 second time-out by default. The length of this time-out can be adjusted using the TOR command. The parameter value can be any value from 0 to 255, and is multiplied by 100 ms to determine the actual duration of the time-out. i.e. TOR 100 sets the time-out to 10,000 ms, or 10 seconds. This parameter also determines the speed at which transponder data is repeated in MD2 and MD 4 modes, provided CID is set to 0. Save to Module EEPROM VSAVE Changes to parameters within the LF Module are valid only until the unit is powered down or reset. The VSAVE command can be issued to store the new parameter values in EEPROM, so that they remain permanent even after the unit powers down or is reset. Reset RST Issuing the RST command causes the LF Module to perform a soft reset. Changes to any Module parameters that were not saved using the VSAVE command will be lost, and the previous settings will be restored. INIT Issuing the INIT command causes the LF Module to perform a soft reset with default parameters. This is useful to restore the Module to its default state. To permanently restore default settings, issue the INIT command followed by the VSAVE command. Get Device S/N DSN Issuing the DSN command returns the LF Module serial-number. Typically, this matches the last 6 digits of the UBS-200L Serial Number. 33 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Append Prefix AP Up to 6 ASCII Characters can be prepended to the UBS-200L output data stream. Issuing AP followed by the hexadecimal values of the 6 ASCII characters causes the characters to be pre-pended to the data stream. There is no delimiter between the prefix and the remaining data stream. If a delimiter is required, it must be specified as one of the 6 ASCII characters. All 6 characters must be specified. Use 00 <NULL> characters if a prefix of fewer than 6 characters is required. See examples in Figure 12. For reference, an ASCII table is included in Appendix 5 ASCII Table. Issuing AP with no parameter turns the feature off. Figure 12. AP Prefix Examples. Information:

There is no included delimiter with the AP prefix. If a delimiter is required, it must be specified as one of the 6 ASCII characters. Information:

All 6 ASCII characters must be specified with the AP command. Use 00 <NULL> characters if a prefix of fewer than 6 characters is required. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 34 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Transmit Device Serial Number TDSN Setting the TDSN to 1 causes the UBS 200L to prepend the output data stream with the last 6 digits of the device serial number, along with a delimiting comma. This can be useful when data is coming in from multiple readers over a single port, or if data is being aggregated into a single file. Sending the command TDSN 1 will turn on this feature. Sending the command TDSN 0 will turn off the feature off. The feature is off by default. See example in Figure 13. Figure 13. TDSN Prepend Serial Number Example. Start Data Block SDB Issue the SDB command followed by the beginning block number to specify where the user-data begins in the transponder memory structure. By default, this value is 7 for UI Devices TTF transponders. Some older Classic transponders start at block 3. Check Config Block CCB Setting CCB to 1 causes the UBS-200L to automatically select the beginning block of the user-data based on the transponder type. This overrides the SDB setting, and may be useful where UI Devices TTF and Classic transponders are intermixed. Information:

Setting CCB to 1 overrides the SDB setting. If user data begins at a block other than 3 or 7, set CCB to 0 and specify the beginning data block using the SDB command. 35 Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Unified Information Devices | Chapter 3 Operating and Configuring the UBS-200L 36 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance Read Range and Read Field Metal vs. Non-Metal Metal interferes with the transmission and receiving of RF signals. As such, the UBS-200L performs best when operated with the antenna away from metal objects. Placing the antenna on a metal surface may reduce the read distance. Placing a metal object between the antenna and transponder may interfere with or block communications completely. As such, best practice is to keep antenna as far from metal objects as possible. When in doubt, as a general rule, if the UBS-200L seems to be performing well with the antenna in the presence of metal, then there is no issue. If the UBS-200L is underperforming with the antenna in the presence of metal, increase the distance from the antenna to the metal to improve performance. Neighboring Readers RFID readers are radio transmitter/receivers, and like radios, they can interfere with each other. A sudden drop in performance may be due to another reader antenna being operated in close proximity. Best practice is to maintain a distance of at least 18 inches between readers and antennas operating at the same frequency. e.g. a handheld reader and a desktop reader. If interference between two readers is suspected, increase distance between the readers to mitigate the interference. Transponder Orientation The area in which a transponder can be read depends greatly on the transponder type, size, and orientation to the UBS-200L antenna. The following diagrams show the typical area where glass and disc transponder can be read reliably. Glass transponders can best be read standing up at the center of the antenna, or sideways pointing to the center at the edge of the antenna, as shown in Figure 14. Glass transponders inside needles must be carefully positioned over the antenna, as the metal interferes greatly with RF communications. Note:

Glass transponders inside needles must be carefully positioned over the reader antenna, as the metal interferes greatly with RF communications. 37 Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Figure 14. Optimum Read Positions for a Glass Transponder. Disc transponders can best be read flat in the center of the antenna, or on edge at the edge of the antenna, as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15. Optimum Read Positions for a Disc Transponder. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance 38 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Maintenance Follow these simple maintenance procedures to maximize the lifespan of the UBS-200L. Cables Keep the USB and antenna cables free of tension and kinks, and inspect periodically for damage. Should a cable become damaged, contact UI Devices for a replacement. Cleaning Periodically clean the housing of the UBS-200L using a moist cloth. Never use harsh chemicals or solvents, as they may damage the housing. Do not submerge the unit in water. Caution:

Never use harsh chemicals or solvents when cleaning the UBS-

200L, as they may damage the housing!

Caution:

Never submerge the UBS-200L in water!

39 Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Troubleshooting Use the following table as a guide to remedy issues encountered when using the UBS-200L. Sympto m Power Unit does not power up, Power LED does not illuminat e. Possible Cause Power supply disconne cted No power at source Power switch not fully depresse d. Host Communications Unit does not communi cate with host PC. USB cable Disconne cted Remedy Ensure power supply is properly connected, both at the DC in connector and at the source. See Connecting Power. Ensure there is power at source. Try another source, or test with another appliance. Ensure power switch is fully depressed. See Figure 5. Ensure USB cable is properly connected at unit, and at host PC. See Reading a Transponder Present a UI Devices transponder to the antenna, following best practices described in Setting CCB to 1 causes the UBS-200L to automatically select the beginning block of the user-data based on the transponder type. This overrides the SDB setting, and may be useful where UI Devices TTF and Classic transponders are intermixed. Information:

Setting CCB to 1 overrides the SDB setting. If user data begins at a block other than 3 or 7, set CCB to 0 and specify the beginning data block using the SDB command. Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance. The unit beeps once, and the transponder ID appears on the LCD display. Congratulations! A transponder has been read!

Information:

If the ID does not appear when a UI Devices transponder is presented to the antenna, it is likely that the UBS-200L has been pre-configured in Standby mode. Continue with Connecting to Host PC to complete set-up and begin reading transponders. Connecting to Host PC Unified Information Devices | Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance 40 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER COM Port Incorrect Incorrect Baud Rate Other COM Settings Incorrect COM Port not open, or improper ly closed during previous session. Ensure correct COM port is selected. See Determining COM Port number using Device Manager. 1. Ensure correct Baud Rate is selected. 2. Test all Baud Rates. See Advanced-Level Adjustable Settings for available Baud Rates. Ensure all remaining serial port settings are correct. See Default Host Serial Port Settings. 1. Close any open connections to COM port. 2. Unplug and re-plug USB Cable. 3. Double-check assigned COM port. See Determining COM Port number using Device Manager. 4. Re-attempt communications. Double-

Characte rs returned over COM port. Echo is on Turn Echo parameter off. See Echo EC X. 41 Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Symptom Transponder Communications Possible Cause Remedy Unit returns #10 during attempted transponder communications Unit returns XXXXXXXX while searching for a transponder Cannot read data blocks Cannot write data blocks Antenna is improperly connected. Antenna positioned too close to metal. Transponder too far away Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure antenna is properly connected. See Connecting an External LF Antenna. Re-position antenna away from metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Move transponder closer to antenna. Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Transponder communications blocked by metal. Incorrect data block read attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Incorrect data block write attempted. Incorrect transponder type. Data password protected. Transponder too far away Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Reading Transponder Data RD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Ensure correct data block is requested. See Writing Transponder Data WD. Ensure transponder is UI Devices type. Move transponder closer to antenna. Transponder incorrectly oriented Ensure transponder is properly oriented relative to antenna. See Transponder Orientation. Minimize interference by metal. See Metal vs. Non-Metal. Transponder communications blocked by metal. Unified Information Devices | Chapter 4 Tips and Tricks for Optimum Performance 42 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes LF Module Adjustable Settings The following settings are available for adjustment by the user to improve compatibility, performance, and desirable operation. Default values are in BOLD. Parameter Description Default Value Possible Values Meaning TOR Single Read Timeout Timeout value between GT command and No 15 0-255 Transponder XXXXXXXX response. Value is multiplied x 100 ms. i.e. 15 = 1.5 s. MD Read Mode 4 1 4 0 2 4 X X Continuous ID Read Mode Standby Mode Continuous Custom Read Mode CID CN NID MP AP SDB Repeat ID Suppression No-Read Suppression Redundant Validation of Transponder ID Antenna Port Selection Append Prefix Start Data Block TDSN Transmit S/N CCB Check Config Block 0 1 0 1

<NULL>

7 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 No Suppression of repeat Transponder IDs Repeat Transponder IDs are Suppressed No Suppression of XXXXXXXX Response XXXXXXXX Response is Suppressed One ID read is considered valid Two consecutive ID reads required for validation Antenna Port 1 Antenna Port 2 ASCII 3, 5-13 Specify serial prefix up to 6 ASCII characters Data block from which to start reading user data 0 1 0 1 Do not pre-pend serial number Prepend serial number Do not check config block Check config block Automatically overrides SDB 43 Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Advanced-Level Adjustable Settings The following settings are available for adjustment after the Advanced User Log-in Password has been entered. Default values are in BOLD. Parameter Description Default Value Possible Values UID BD Host Baud Rate 5 UID SND Sound On/Off 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 Meaning 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Sound OFF Sound ON UID PTCH Sound Pitch 4096 31-9999 Pitch of transponder read confirmation tone UID LCD LCD On/Off UID KW UID DEFANT Keyboard Wedge On/Off Default Power-

up Antenna UID LFBD LF Module Baud Rate 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 3 LCD OFF LCD ON Keyboard Wedge OFF Keyboard Wedge ON Antenna Port 1 Antenna Port 2 4800 9600 19200 38400 Unified Information Devices | Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes 44 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Reserved LF Module Settings The following settings are programmed at the factory to ensure proper operation, and should not be changed by the user. The factory default settings are listed below. In case a parameter is inadvertently changed, it can be restored using the values in the table. Contact UI Devices for assistance in restoring default settings. Parameter Default Value BD EC HF FD SA TI TO TP TS TT TZ DSN PWC 3 0 1 2 0 225 130 172 1 0 110 xxxxxx 1 Default Host Serial Port Settings Common Response/Error Codes Response/Error Code

<NAK>#00<CR>

<NAK>#02<CR>

<NAK>#09<CR>

<NAK>#10<CR>

XXXXXXXX<CR>

Meaning Unknown Command Incorrect Parameter Read Error Antenna Failure No Transponder 45 Appendix 1 Default Settings and Response/Error Codes | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Appendix 2 Technical Specifications Parameter Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage Power Supply Interface RF Frequency Physical Characteristics Dimensions L x W x H Housing Material Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Compatibility Transponders Value 12V DC 12V, 1A (Switching) USB 134.2 KHz 5.5 in x 5.5 in x 4.0 in Aluminum, ABS

-20C to +70C

-20C to +70C UI Devices LF Unified Information Devices | Appendix 2 Technical Specifications 46 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems Configuring Instem Provantis COM Port Settings 1. From the Start menu on the PC, navigate to and select the Instrument Comms Interface:

Start -> Programs -> Provantis -> Administration -> Instrument Comms Interface 2. The Generic Interface Setup Screen appears. 3. Populate the fields according to the values the table below. Interface ID:

(Use Something recognizable, such as UI Devices UBS-200L) Communication Parameters Serial Port: COMX (Where X is the COM port value determined in Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L Baud Rate: 38400 Parity: None Word Length: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Instrument Output Parameters Output Data Length: 9 Result Start: 1 Result End: 8 Data Terminator: <CR>

Initialisation Cmd: GT<CR>

Acknowledge Send: None Acknowledge Receive: None 4. Select Test at the bottom of the Setup screen. 5. Select Implant Reader from the Interface Type box. 47 Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 6. Present a UI Devices transponder to the UBS-200L antenna within 5 seconds. The 8-character Transponder ID should display perfectly just below the text Last string received from the instrument and should be formatted correctly in the Result Value box. If the read-cycle times-out prior to the transponder being presented, XXXXXXXX will be displayed. 7. Set-up is complete! Scanned Transponder IDs will now appear in the Implant Number field of the Select Subject window. Configuring the UBS-200L for Continuous Read Mode Open a terminal session as described in Unified Information Devices | Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems 48 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER 1. Testing Communications using Terminal Software. 2. Send the following commands to configure the UBS-200L for Continuous Read Mode. CID 1 TOR 0 CN 1 MD 0 VSAVE The terminal session should appear as below:

3. Set-up is complete! The UBS-200L is now in Continuous Read mode!

Configuring Instem Provantis for Continuous Read Mode 1. From the Start menu on the PC, navigate to and select the Instrument Comms Interface:

Start -> Programs -> Provantis -> Administration -> Instrument Comms Interface 49 Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 2. The Generic Interface Setup Screen appears. 3. Populate the fields according to the values the table below. Interface ID:

(Use Something recognizable, such as UI Devices UBS-200L) Communication Parameters Serial Port: COMX (Where X is the COM port value determined in Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L Baud Rate: 38400 Parity: None Word Length: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Instrument Output Parameters Output Data Length: 9 Result Start: 1 Result End: 8 Data Terminator: <CR>

Initialisation Cmd: None Acknowledge Send: None Acknowledge Receive: None 4. Select Test at the bottom of the Setup screen. 5. Select Implant Reader from the Interface Type box. 6. Present a UI Devices transponder to the UBS-200L antenna within 5 seconds. The 8-character Transponder ID should display perfectly just below the text Last string received from the instrument and should be formatted correctly in the Result Value box. 7. Set-up is complete! Scanned Transponder IDs will now appear in the Implant Number field of the Select Subject window. Unified Information Devices | Appendix 3 Connecting to Third-Party Systems 50 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term 1. Download and install Tera Term terminal software. 2. Launch the application by double-clicking the Tera Term icon. 3. Click the Serial Radio button, and then change to the correct assigned COM port number as determined in the Device Manager. (See Chapter 2 Getting Started with the UBS-200L) Click OK. 4. Choose Serial port from the Setup drop-down menu. 51 Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 5. Set the Baud rate to 38400, and click OK. 7. Choose Terminal from the Setup drop-down menu. Unified Information Devices | Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term 52 April 4, 2019 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER 8. Enable Receive: CR+LF and Local echo in the terminal software. 6. Type VER and press <ENTER> to request the firmware version number from the UBS-200L. The exact response from the UBS-200L may be different from that in the below example. 7. Congratulations! COM port communications have been verified!

8. Now type GT into the terminal window and press <ENTER>. If no transponder is present at the UBS-200L antenna, XXXXXXXX will appear after a short delay, indicating that no transponder was found. 9. Now place a transponder on the UBS-200L antenna and type GT followed by <ENTER> again. If the transponder is properly positioned above the UBS-200L antenna, the ID of the transponder will be immediately displayed. 10. Congratulations! The UBS-200L is successfully reading the transponder!

53 Appendix 4 - Test Virtual COM Port using Tera Term | Unified Information Devices 001.006.03 v1.3 USER GUIDE: UBS-200L LF DESKTOP READER April 4, 2019 Appendix 5 ASCII Table Unified Information Devices | Appendix 5 ASCII Table 54