inepro 20020 Red Spider RFID Reader User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: inepro

Table of Contents

Introduction
Requirements
Components
- Software
Test
- Hardware
User Interface
Troubleshooting
FCC Statement
References
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inepro 20020 Red Spider RFID Reader User Manual

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Introduction

In this manual you find the instructions to install and configure your Red Spider RFID Reader. This manual is meant for all the Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader.
This manual, the Red Spider RFID Reader hardware and software are subject to change, make sure you have the latest version of this manual, because the older versions may have become obsolete

Function

The purpose of the Red Spider RFID Reader is to read the unique ID contained in the card that is presented to the reader and transfer this ID to a server. In most cases this data will be the card serial number. To facilitate this a variety of card reader software modules have been developed. Our configuration tool will enable you to change the settings on the Red Spider RFID Reader board.

Our reader can read Bluetooth Low Energy, 125KHz and 13,56 MHz Tags.

FCC Certified

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by INEPRO B.V. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will berequired to correct the interference at his own expense

Requirements

The Red Spider RFID Reader has no known requirements other than a USB host that can read a keyboard-like Human Interface Device

Components

Components

Components

P551087 – Red Spider RFID Reader Cardboard box
200020 – Red Spider RFID Reader
- Red Spider RFID Reader Core Housing Top
- Red Spider RFID Reader Antenna Board I
- Red Spider RFID Reader Antenna Board II
- Red Spider RFID Reader Core Housing Bottom
P120647 – External Red Spider RFID Reader Braille RFID Foil
Red Spider RFID Reader Serial Stickers | Desktop sticker | EDP Sticker | 2x QR Serial sticker

Check Components

**** Please check if all the components are in the set before you continue with the installation and set-up. Some parts may already have been pre- assembled

Software

For the Red Spider RFID Reader there is are tools available each with its specific features. Connect the Red Spider RFID Reader to a computer or laptop and present a card to the reader. Please note that the reader needs to have the HID RAW Configuration. (See Inepro SCR-MCR-DCR RFID Programmer Tool Full Version manual for more details).

Inepro SCR-MCR-DCR Programmer

With this tool it is possible to change the behaviour of the card reader, by creating or editing it’s configuration file. For example it is possible to change the read out of the RFID card but also the LEDs can be switched off or the volume of the beeper can be changed. Once finished it is possible to store the created settings in a special config file which can be programmed via the SCR-MCR-DCR RFID Programmer Tool. For more information regarding this SCR-MCR- DCR RFID Programmer Tool please consult it’s user manual. This tool was developed for the predecessors of the Red Spider RFID Reader. Specific Red Spider RFID Reader tools might be created in a later stage.

Test

Quick-Test with the Notepad:

Connect to Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader to the USB PC or laptop.
Start a Text Editor application on Windows, such as Word or Notepad.
Present a card to the Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader.
Remove the card from the Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader.
The data read should be displayed in the Text Editor.

This concludes the hardware test

Hardware

Physical test Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader

Connect the Inepro Red Spider RFID Reader to the USB port of a computer.
Check the indicator LED’s to see if the board is operating as it should.

Blue Led burning: Reader is powered and has connection
Put a card on the Red Spider RFID Reader: Besides the blue power LED, the yellow and the green LED should lit. Yellow: card detected Green: card recognised.

This concludes the hardware test

User Interface

LED’s

On the USB interface board are a number of LED’s. Each of the LED’s has a label, explaining their use. See the table below

Troubleshooting

Sometimes things do not work out as expected, if so please read through this section before contacting your service organisation or dealer. Changes are you are able to solve the issue yourself. The section is set up in a Symptom – Prognosis – Resolution format, that is first the symptom is given, then the possible causes and then the resolution for those causes.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC STATEMENT

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION

Operation temperature: -20~40ºC
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20cm from your body. Inepro BV hereby declares that this Spider is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU This information has to be presented in such a way that the user can readily understand it. Typically, this will necessitate translation into every local language (required by national consumer laws) of the markets where the equipment is intended to be sold. Illustrations, pictograms and using international abbreviations for country names may help reduce the need for translation.
The minimum distance between device and human body must be no less than 20 cm during normal operations.