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Identix rPad User Manual

Identix rPad
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Identix MiniPad / rPad
User Guide
Identix, Inc.
Av. Ipanema 165 CJ115/116
Bairro Empresarial 18 Do Forte
Barueri, SP CEP 06471-002
Brazil
+1 55.11.4193.1220
www.idntx.com
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www.rfidsolutionsinc.com
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Identix rPad Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIdentix
ModelrPad
CategoryRfid Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started: Drivers and SDK

Downloading Windows Drivers and SDK

Instructions and links for downloading necessary software and drivers.

Installing the MiniPad – rPad USB Driver on Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing the USB driver on Windows.

Configuring Device Operating Modes

Transparent Mode

Device controlled by host application via IRI protocol over virtual COM port.

HID Keyboard Emulation

Device emulates a keyboard wedge, sending tag data as keyboard input.

RAW Mode

Host application controls device using simple ASCII commands over virtual COM.

Changing the Operating Mode

Method to switch between Transparent, HID, and RAW modes using a config file.

Reading RFID Tags

In Transparent Mode Operation

Steps to read RFID tags when the device is in Transparent Mode.

In HID Keyboard Emulation Mode Operation

Steps to read RFID tags when the device is in HID Keyboard Emulation Mode.

In RAW Mode Operation

Steps to read RFID tags when the device is in RAW Mode.

Configuring and Using RAW Mode via Command Line

Downloading and Executing PuTTY

Guide to download and configure the PuTTY terminal emulator.

Connecting and Interacting with the Device

How to establish a serial connection and interact via commands.

Configuration File Settings

Operating Mode Configuration

Explains the 'Opmode' setting for device operation modes (T, H, R).

Regulatory Region Configuration

Explains the 'Region' setting for country-specific frequency compliance.

Transmitted Power Configuration

Explains the 'TXPower' setting for transmitter power in dBm.

Inventory Search Mode

Dual Target Search Mode

Describes the 'D' mode for dual target inventory searches.

Single Target Search Mode

Describes the 'S' mode for single target inventory searches.

Single Target with Suppression

Describes the 'SS' mode for single target searches with suppression.

Inventory Gen2 Session and Cycle Settings

Gen2 Session Configuration

Explains setting the Gen2 inventory session (0, 1, 2, or 3).

Tag Population Estimate

Explains 'TagPopulationEstimate' for optimizing anti-collision.

Inventory Cycle Settings

Explains 'InventoryCycle' for setting inventory duration and interval.

Inventory Report Data Options

RSSI Filter Configuration

Explains filtering tags based on Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).

Automatic SGTIN96 Decoding

Configures automatic decoding of SGTIN96 EPC data into human-readable format.

Including TID in Inventory Reports

Configures the inclusion of Tag Unique ID (TID) data in reports.

Including RSSI in Inventory Reports

Configures the inclusion of RSSI values in inventory reports.

Modifying Configuration Settings in HID Mode

Editing the Identix-Pad.cfg File

Instructions for editing the configuration file with Notepad in HID mode.

Modifying Configuration Settings in RAW Mode

Editing the Identix-Pad.cfg File

Editing the config file for RAW mode (requires reboot).

Modifying Settings via Command Line

Using PuTTY to change parameters without rebooting the device.

Advanced RAW Mode Commands

Reporting RSSI Data

Command to include RSSI data in inventory reports.

Retrieving Current Configuration

Command to view the current configuration settings.

Integrating MiniPad/rPad with User Applications

HID Keyboard Wedge Emulation

Simplest integration method, acting as a barcode scanner.

Software Development Integration

Options for integrating via RAW mode or IRI API.

RAW Operating Mode

Using ASCII commands over serial for integration.

IRI - Low Level API

Using Impinj Reader Interface for full feature integration.

Firmware Management

Obtaining Device Serial Number and Firmware Versions

How to find device info from the IdevInfo.txt file.

Updating Controller Firmware

Identifying Current Controller Firmware Version

Locating the IdevInfo.txt file to check the current controller firmware.

Preparing for Controller Firmware Update

Modifying Identix-Pad.cfg to enable DFU mode for firmware update.

Executing Controller Firmware Update

Locating and Executing Firmware Upgrade Utility

Using the Python_Firmware_UpgradeGUI.exe utility.

Selecting the Firmware File and Starting Update

Choosing the firmware file and initiating the programming process.

Verifying Controller Firmware Update

Disconnecting and Reconnecting Device

Steps to reconnect the device after the update.

Verifying Firmware Version

Checking the updated firmware version via Idevinfo.txt.

Updating RFID SIP Firmware

Identifying Current RFID SIP Firmware Version

Checking the RFID SIP firmware version using IdevInfo.txt.

Configuring for Transparent Mode

Setting the device to Transparent Mode for RFID SIP update.

Opening RS500 Development Tool and Scanning Device

Launching the tool and detecting the connected MiniPad/rPad.

Loading RFID SIP Firmware File

Choosing the firmware file and initiating the load process.

Verifying RFID SIP Firmware Update

Retrieving Device Information

Using the 'Set/Get' tab to retrieve updated device information.

Checking Firmware Version in Idevinfo.txt

Verifying the RFID SIP firmware version via the Idevinfo.txt file.

Emergency Recovery for RFID SIP Firmware

Resetting RFID SIP Firmware

Using RecoverIRIdevice=True in config file for emergency reset.

Antenna Radiation Patterns and FCC Statement

Antenna Radiation Patterns

Displays antenna gain patterns for MiniPad and rPad devices.

FCC Statement and Interference Notes

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations and potential interference.

Notices and Trademarks

Copyright and Warranty Information

Legal notices, copyright, disclaimers, and warranty information.

Trademarks Acknowledgement

Lists Identix trademarks and other product/service names.