Socket CF RFID Reader-Scan Card Series 6 User manual

CF RFID Reader Card™

CF RFID Reader-Scan Card™

Series 6

User’s Guide

9/2012 Document # 6410-00266 N

Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Mobile,

Inc. CF RFID Reader Card, CF RFID Reader-Scan Card, SoMo, RFID Demo,

SocketScan Plug-in, and SocketScan Trigger are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective

holders.

The CF RFID Reader Card and CF RFID Reader-Scan Card contains technology licensed

under United States Patent No. 5,902,991 and 7,003,627.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is

expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may

change without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive

Newark, CA 94560-4808

USA

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting

from the application of information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the CF RFID Reader Card or CF RFID Reader-

Scan Card that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the

device. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting

the Socket Mobile website at: http://www.socketmobile.com/

Table of Contents

1 | INTRODUCTION 5

About the Software 6

Package Contents 6

System Compatibility Requirements 6

Accessory 6

Product Registration 7

2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO®8

STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s) 9

STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in 13

STEP 3: Insert the Card 13

STEP 4: Open Your Application 14

STEP 5: Read Data into Your Application 15

3 | SETUP FOR NON-SOMO PDA 18

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 19

STEP 2: Install the Software 19

STEP 3: Assign Trigger Button(s) 21

STEP 4: Start SocketScan Plug-in 23

STEP 5: Insert the Card 23

STEP 6: Verify Card Mode 23

STEP 7: Open Application 24

STEP 8: Read Data 25

4 | SOCKETSCAN PLUG-IN SOFTWARE 28

RFID Settings 29

Symbology Selector 32

SocketScan Trigger 33

DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT 35

5 | RFID DEMO 36

Read an RFID Tag 37

Enable Inventory and Loop Modes 39

Select Tag Type 40

ADVANCED: Write to Tag 41

APPENDICES

A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 44

B HF RFID STANDARDS AND TAG DESCRIPTIONS46

ISO15693 46

Tag-it HF 50

I·Code1 51

PicoTag 52

ISO14443 53

C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 56

DENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 57

ELASER DECODE ZONE 59

FTROUBLESHOOTING 60

GTECHNICAL SUPPORT 61

LIMITED WARRANTY 62

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 64

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

1 | Introduction

The Socket CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 enables you to can add high frequency RFID

read/write capability to your Socket SoMo®handheld computer or other Windows Mobile

based device.

For applications that require both RFID and barcode reading functionality, the series

includes the dual-function CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P, which offers both capabilities

in the same compact form factor.

All three versions read and write to all ISO 15693 and many proprietary 13.56 MHz RFID

tags.

The CF RFID Reader Card Series 6 includes three versions:

Model

RFID Reader/Writer

Barcode Scanner

CF RFID Reader Card 6E

Yes

Not included

CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P

Yes

Class 2 laser (2D)

The CF RFID Reader Cards feature a sleek design with no cables or batteries. The

Battery Friendly®product draws minimal power from the host device, allowing long-lasting

operation.

About the Software

SocketScan Plug-in ™ software enters the RFID tag ID or barcode data

directly into any open Windows program, as if the data were manually typed.

Includes configuration utility.

The RFID Setup utility allows you configure what kinds of data are returned

after reading RFID tags, including tag ID, tag memory, tag types, tag type

prefix, etc.

Socket RFID Demo allows you to read memory blocks of selected RFID tags

in range in either Inventory Mode or a continuous Loop Mode. Advanced

users can write data to the RFID memory.

SocketScan Trigger places a software trigger on your screen that you can

tap to trigger the RFID reader or barcode scanner. Installation is optional.

The Socket Trigger Select program allows you to press a button to quickly

switch between the RFID and laser scanning modes of the CF RFID

Reader-Scan Card.

The Read Barcode program allows you to assign a button on your device to

triggering the barcode laser scanner.

The Read RFID program allows you to assign a button on your device to

trigger the RFID reader.

For software updates, please visit:http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

Package Contents

•CF RFID Reader Card

•SocketScan Plug-in Installation CD

•Booklet with copyright and warranty information

System Compatibility Requirements

•Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

−Windows Embedded Handheld

−Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC

−Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

•Available CompactFlash slot

•Software installation requires a host PC with Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile

Device Center software

Accessory

FlexGuard is a protective silicone cover for the SoMo handheld computer and RFID card.

http://www.socketmobile.com/products/handheld-computer/accessories/flexguard-cf-card/

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive

priority technical support and can opt to receive product updates, and special offers. Register

online at: http://support.socketmobile.com/

2 | Setup for the SoMo®

This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF RFID

Reader Card Series 6 on any version of the Socket SoMo handheld

computer.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Assign a trigger button.

STEP 2: Start SocketScan Plug-in.

STEP 3: Insert the card.

STEP 4: Read tag IDs into your program.

Note: No software installation is required to use the CF RFID Reader Card on the SoMo.

However, you may choose to upgrade the SocketScan Plug-in software. The latest

software is available online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR THE SOMO 9

STEP 1: Assign Trigger Button(s)

You must set up a mechanism for triggering the CF RFID Reader Card. Hardware button(s)

are the best triggering method from a handheld device.

Note: If you do not want to assign a hardware button, you use SocketScan Trigger

software, which enables you to tap on a software icon to trigger SocketScan Plug-in and

the RFID reader/barcode scanner.

Windows Mobile 6

1. In the Today screen, tap Getting Started.

2. In the list, tap on Set up Data Capture triggers.

3. CF RFID Reader Card 6E:

Tap LEFT or RIGHT in the first set of links. The SoMo will automatically set up the

trigger button and send a confirmation message to your inbox.

CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P

•In the second set of links, tap LEFT or RIGHT for your barcode scanner trigger.

The SoMo will automatically set up the trigger button and send a confirmation

message to your inbox.

•You will return to the list of Getting Started tutorials. Tap Set up Data Capture

triggers.

•For the RFID reader trigger, tap on the link for the side you did not choose for the

barcode scanner trigger. The SoMo will automatically set up the trigger button and

send a confirmation message to your inbox.

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