File Name Type Version Date Notes
    1153_FW_V3.0.5.PFF
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    Icon 3.0.5 August 26, 2022

    v3.0.5

    Fixed error in HID read data header

    1153_FW_V3.0.4.PFF
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    Icon 3.0.4 November 5, 2021

    v3.0.4

    Minor internal improvements

    1153_FW_V3.0.3.PFF
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    Icon 3.0.3 September 2, 2021

    v3.0.3

    Build types no longer set from bootloader3 (BL3 requires FW3.0,0 or greater)
    Added max power, antenna type and region code options to extended frequency table (def 25dBm for BL<3)
    Added .sr -p command to show region and min/max power allowed
    AS: now reports as ETSI or FCC Internal
    Added .tm -hu on/off for hundredths in timestamps

    Other minor improvements

    1153_FW_V2.4.1.PFF
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    Icon 2.4.1 June 28, 2019

    V2.4.1

    Fixed long-standing bug where incorrectly formatted AUTO.TXT could cause reader to hang
    BT IDENT PID now reports 1153)

    1153_FW_V2.3.1.PFF
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    Icon 2.3.1 April 3, 2018

    2.3.1:

    Added faster barcode startup

    Added extra startup beeps - one for HID, two for HII

    Added reset of Bluetooth reconnect mode on .bt -m

    Minor bug fixes


    ***Please Note****  TSL PC Firmware Downloader v1.13 or higher is required to load this firmware. Please also see Application Note – Downloading Firmware and 1153 Firmware History.

     

    Downloading Firmware to a TSL ASCII Protocol Reader
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    Icon 1.0 May 24, 2017

    The document describes the process of updating firmware to a TSL ASCII Protocol Reader.

    1153 Firmware History
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    Icon 1.5 May 2, 2017

    Document detailing the firmware version history of the 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader. Older firmware versions can be found in the 1153 Firmware Page

      File Name Type Version Date Notes
      1153_FW_V3.0.5.PFF
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      Icon 3.0.5 August 26, 2022

      v3.0.5

      Fixed error in HID read data header

      1153_FW_V3.0.4.PFF
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      Icon 3.0.4 November 5, 2021

      v3.0.4

      Minor internal improvements

      1153_FW_V2.4.0.PFF
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      Icon 2.4.0 October 23, 2018

      V2.4.0

      Added new .sh command for HID over SPP connections
      Added optional GIAI-202 decoding in HID mode
      Fixed issue with IX: response


      ***Please Note****  TSL PC Firmware Downloader v1.13 or higher is required to load this firmware. Please also see Application Note – Downloading Firmware 

      1153_FW_V2.2.1.PFF
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      Icon 2.2.1 May 2, 2017

      V2.2.1
      Improved BT reconnection performance

      1153_FW_V2.2.0.PFF
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      Icon 2.2.0 December 19, 2016

      2.2.0:

      Reader can remember who it was last connected to and attempt reconnect at power-on (currently iOS devices only).

      New options on sleep (.sl) command to enable/disable.


      ***Please Note****  TSL PC Firmware Downloader v1.13 or higher is required to load this firmware. Please also see Application Note – Downloading Firmware and 1153 Firmware History.

       

      1153_FW_V2.1.7.PFF
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      Icon 2.1.7 September 19, 2016

      V2.17
      Fixed HID issue with Android 5 & 6 conflicting with iOS keyboard pop.

      V2.16
      Minor bug fixes.
      Added iOS keyboard pop when in HID mode

      V2.11
      Added Kill & Lock commands
      Added more HID options (new .hc command)
      Added ability to stop logging


      ***Please Note****  TSL PC Firmware Downloader v1.13 or higher is required to load this firmware. Please also see Application Note – Downloading Firmware and 1153 Firmware History.

       

      1153_FW_V2.1.6.PFF
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      Icon 2.1.6 June 13, 2016

      See '1128 Firmware History' document for more information on this firmware update

      1153_FW_V2.0.0.PFF
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      Icon 2.0.0 May 29, 2015

      Minor bug fixes.
      Support for new Bluetooth firmware.
      Charge control improvements.
      Support to read log in blocks.
      Requires the separate Bluetooth firmware update to use Bluetooth HID mode.