Motorola RFD8500 User manual

RFD8500

QUICK START GUIDE

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Introduction

The RFD8500 reader provides Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional bar code scanning

functionality. The unit can be used stand alone, or paired with a Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled host

device (such as a mobile computer and/or smartphone).

Features

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Using the RFD8500

To use the RFD8500 for the first time with a mobile computer, or iOS device:

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Install the battery.

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Charge the RFD8500.

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Power on the RFD8500.

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Pair the RFD8500 over Bluetooth with a mobile device.

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Install the Demo Application, or the partner application (Android or iOS).

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Set the region and power level (using the Demo Application, or the partner application).

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery Cover

1. Depress both battery cover release buttons.

2. Slide back, and remove battery cover.

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Inserting the Battery

1. Align the three tabs on the bottom of the battery with the three slots in the battery compartment.

2. Press battery towards three battery slots then press down until it locks into place.

Removing the Battery

Press in and remove battery as shown.

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Charging

Before using the RFD8500 for the first time, charge the battery until the LED Power/Charging Indicator turns

solid green. To charge the RFD8500, use the Micro USB cable, cup charger, or cradle. The Three Slot Charge

Only cradle can be used to charge any combination of devices including the RFD8500, TC55, and a dual

battery charger.

Pairing

Pairing with an Android Device

To pair with an Android device, such as the TC55:

1. Power on the TC55.

2. Touch the Settings icon.

3. Turn Bluetooth on.

4. Touch Search for Devices to display available discoverable devices.

5. Turn the RFD8500 on and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If not, press the Bluetooth button on the RFD8500

for one second to make it discoverable. When discoverable, the Bluetooth LED slowly flashes blue.

6. Touch the RFD8500 in the list of available discoverable devices, and press the RFD8500 trigger to pair

when the Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast.

7. Exit the TC55 Device Settings screen, and run the RFID Demo Application.

8. From the Demo Application, select Settings > Readers List, and confirm the RFD8500 serial number with

which you paired is displayed. Select it in the list of Available Readers to connect the RFD8500 to the

TC55.

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Pairing with an iOS Device

To pair with an iOS device, such as the iPhone 6:

1. Power on the iOS device.

2. Touch the Settings icon.

3. Touch Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth Settings screen, and ensure it is on.

4. Turn the RFD8500 on and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If not, press the Bluetooth button on the RFD8500

for one second to make it discoverable. When discoverable, the Bluetooth LED slowly flashes blue.

5. Touch the RFD8500 in the list of available discoverable devices, and press the RFD8500 trigger to pair

when the Bluetooth LED starts flashing fast.

6. Exit the iPhone Device Settings screen and run the RFID Demo Application.

7. From the Demo Application, select Settings > Readers List and confirm the RFD8500 serial number with

which you paired is displayed. Select it in the list of Available Readers to connect the RFD8500 to the

iPhone.

Using the Locate Device Bar Code

The Locate Device bar code appears on the RFD8500 under the antenna compartment. When you pair several

RFD8500 devices with your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth, use the serial number represented by the

Locate Device bar code to identify a specific paired RFD8500.

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Inserting the Mobile Computer into the RFD8500

Remove the RFD8500 battery cover. Remove the plastic tip from the cover. Attach the mobile computer to its

case accessory. Attach the mobile computer case to the RFD8500 battery cover. Slide the battery cover onto

the RFD8500 until it locks in place. The battery cover buttons secure the mobile computer to the RFD8500.

Removing the Mobile Computer from the RFD8500

To remove the mobile computer, press the battery cover release buttons, and pull the mobile computer back

and up.

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LED/Beeper Indicators

Condition Power LED Beeper

Power State Indicator (Power Button)

Low battery (20%) Solid amber No beep

Lower battery

(equal to, or less than 10%) Solid red Short beep sounds repeat

ONLY when the device is

NOT connected to a charger

AND when the unit is active

(not in low power mode, or

off mode)

Critical battery (less than 5%) Solid red, then turns off Descending

high/medium/low beeps

before automatically

powering off

Charging Blinking amber Short beep when charger is

connected

Charged Solid green One beep

Charging error Fast blink red One beep, or repeated

beeps

Power on

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Green if battery charge > 20%

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Amber if battery charge between

10% - 20%

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Red if battery charge < 10%

Low/medium/high beeps

Mode Indicator (Mode Button)

RFID mode Off Short high button

confirmation beep

Bar code mode Solid green Short high button

confirmation beep

Decode/RFID Read Indicator

Good decode Solid green Short low beep

Transmit error Solid red for 2 seconds No beep for RFID/four beeps

for scanner read

Good RFID read Solid green (for each read) Short medium beep

RFID error Solid red No beep

Other error message Solid red No beep

BT Indicator (BT Button)

BT turning off Off Long beep

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BT on/not connected Off No beep

BT discoverable Medium flash (40 seconds only) No beep

BT on/pairing in process Fast flash No beep

BT application connected Solid blue Short low/high beeps

BT out of range Slow flash (40 seconds only) Short high/low beeps

Condition Power LED Beeper

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