Intermec IP4 User manual

IP4 Portable

RFID Reader

Instructions

ii IP4 Portable RFID Reader Instructions

Contents

Introducing the IP4 Portable RFID Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What You Get . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the IP4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Charging and Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Attaching Your IP4 to a 700 Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

(Optional) Configuring Your IP4 as a

Keyboard Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Reading an RFID Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Understanding the IP4 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IP4 Portable RFID Reader Instructions 3

Introducing the IP4 Portable RFID Reader

The IP4 Portable RFID Reader is an accessory handle for the

700 Series Color mobile computers. Together, the IP4 and

700 Color provide a high-performance mobile RFID solution

that allows you to bring the read/write device to the tagged

product rather than moving tagged products past a fixed reader.

What You Get

• IP4 Portable RFID Reader

• Battery (Model AB12)

• Product documentation

Using the IP4

To use the IP4, you need to perform these steps:

1Charge and install the battery.

2Attach your IP4 to a 700 Color.

3(Optional) Configure your IP4 as a keyboard wedge.

4Read an RFID tag.

These instructions describe each step.

Charging and Installing the Battery

To charge the IP4 battery, you need the Dual Pack Battery

Charger (Model AC12).

To charge the IP4 battery

• Insert the battery into a slot on the AC12 battery charger.

A fully discharged battery charges in less than 4 hours.

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To install the battery

1Insert the battery tab on the top of the battery into the IP4.

2Firmly press the bottom of the battery onto the IP4 until the

battery snaps into place.

To remove the battery

• Push the battery release latch on the bottom of the IP4.

Battery tab

Battery release latch

IP4 Portable RFID Reader Instructions 5

Attaching Your IP4 to a 700 Color

Your IP4 uses Infrared Data Association (IrDA) to communicate

with the 700 Color. The lightpipe in the IP4 helps communicate

the IrDA signal between the 700 Color and your IP4.

To attach your IP4 to a 700 Color

1Slide the 700 Color into the IP4 until it clicks into place.

Note: Do not remove the lightpipe from the IP4.

Lightpipe

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2Secure the retaining screws, making sure that they are inserted

straight into the 700 Color.

To remove your IP4 from a 700 Color

1Remove the two retaining screws.

2Hold the 700 Color at the display.

3While lifting the 700 Color up (away from the IP4), pull the

700 Color forward and out of the IP4.

(Optional) Configuring Your IP4 as a Keyboard Wedge

You can configure your IP4 as a keyboard wedge to allow the 700

Color to receive data from your IP4 as it would from a keyboard.

To use your IP4 as a keyboard wedge, the 700 Color and your

IP4 must meet these requirements:

• The 700 Color must have at least 64MB of flash ROM.

• The fifth character in the configuration number (CN) found

on the back of the 700 Color must not be a 4or 5. For

example:

•751B6xxxx meets this requirement.

•760A4xxxx does not meet this requirement.

IP4 Portable RFID Reader Instructions 7

• The 700 Color must be running one of these operating

systems (OS):

• 4.95.1 or later Prem (Premium)

• 4.96.4 or later GSM Phone

• If the fourth character in the configuration number (CN) of

your IP4 is an “A”:

• The 700 Color must be running IVA 4.03.35.1043 or

later.

• Your IP4 must be running firmware version 5.19 or later.

• If the fourth character in the configuration number (CN) of

your IP4 is an “B”:

• The 700 Color must be running IVA 4.03.35.1050 or

later.

• Your IP4 must be running firmware version 7.16 or later.

To configure your IP4 as a keyboard wedge

1Fully charge your IP4 battery and attach your IP4 to a 700

Color.

2On the 700 Color, start Intermec Settings.

3Select RFID > Reader 1, and select Enable Reader.

4Under Reader 1, select Reader Module > Tag Type, and

select the type of RFID tag you are using.

5From the main Intermec Settings menu, select Device

Settings > Keypad > Scan Button Remapping > Handle

Trigger, and select RFID.

6Save your settings.

Note: Use Intermec Settings to find the OS and IVA

versions of the 700 Color. For help, see the user’s

manual for the 700 Color.

8 IP4 Portable RFID Reader Instructions

To test the keyboard wedge

1Start Microsoft Pocket Word.

2Read an RFID tag. For help, see the next section.

The RFID tag information appears in Pocket Word.

Reading an RFID Tag

You can scan at least six RFID tags per second with the IP4.

To read an RFID tag

1Position the front of the IP4 within 91 cm (3 ft) of an RFID

tag.

2Pull the trigger.

Note: Continuously reading tags with the IP4 may

cause the IP4 to overheat. If the IP4 temperature rises

above the maximum operating temperature, the IP4

will stop reading tags. If this occurs, let the IP4 cool

down until its temperature is within the operating

temperature range.

RF Exposure regulations limit exposure to radio

frequency (RF) radiation. To comply with these

regulations, operators of this device must maintain

a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from the cover on

the antenna assembly. (The cover on the antenna is

the dome-shaped surface.) While the device is on,

the operator’s body and parts of the body such as

eyes, hands, or head, must be 20 cm (8 in) or

farther from the cover of the antenna assembly.

Avertissement: Les réglementations sur les

expositions RF limitent l'exposition aux

rayonnements RF. Pour se conformer à ces

réglementations, les opérateurs de ce dispositif

doivent maintenir une distance minimale de 20 cm

du couvercle de l'antenne. (Le couvercle de

l'antenne est la surface bombée.) Lorsque l'appareil

est sous tension, le corps et les parties du corps

(yeux, mains, tête) de l'opérateur doivent être à au

moins 20 cm du couvercle de l'antenne.

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Understanding the IP4 LEDs

Your IP4 uses LEDs to indicate the status of certain operations.

IP4 LEDs: The IP4 LEDs are located on the back of the IP4.

IP4 LED Descriptions

Icon LED Description

Power (PWR) This LED is green when +5 power is

on and the IP4 is ready to read tags.

Host Communications

(HOST COMM)

This LED is green when data

communication with the host is active.

RF Power On (RF ON) This LED is green when RF power is

on.

Tag Communications

(TAG COMM)

This LED turns green after the IP4

successfully reads an RFID tag.

Battery

(BATT)

This LED indicates the status of the

battery:

• Red: The battery is low (less than

20% capacity).

• Green: The battery is fully charged

(more than 80% capacity).

• Orange: The battery is charged

(from 20% to 80% capacity).

LEDs

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Specifications

This section contains specifications for the IP4.

Environmental Specifications

Specification Value

Operating temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)

Relative humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing

869 MHz Frequency

Specification Value

Source type Single Channel

Frequency band 869.525 MHz

EIRP/ERP 0.5 watt ERP

Output power

1 W maximum

Minimum = 26.0 dBm

Typical = 26.5 dBm

Maximum = 27.0 dBm

Modulation 80%

Data Rate N/A

915 MHz Frequency

Specification Value

Source type Frequency hopper

Frequency band 902-928 MHz

EIRP/ERP 1 watt EIRP

Output power

1 W maximum

Minimum = 28.5 dBm

Typical = 29.5 dBm

Maximum = 30.0 dBm

Modulation 90%

Data Rate 38 to 44 Kbps

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