File Name Type Version Date Notes
2128P User Guide
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User Guide for the 2128P Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader with ePop-Loq® and High Gain Antenna

Application Note - Battery Use and Storage
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Icon 1.01 December 15, 2022

To maximise the battery life of TSL® Readers, the recommendations included in this document should be observed by both customers and distributors/resellers of TSL® products.

Installing the Desktop USB Driver
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To connect a TSL® Reader to a desktop PC via a USB connection, the necessary Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers must be downloaded from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. On that page you can select the appropriate 'setup executable' for your operating system, which will install the drivers for you.

Comparison of Bluetooth® modes for TSL® Readers
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Icon 1.02 July 29, 2019

This document provides a comparison of the two available modes of operation (SPP and HID) using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.

Locating Assets with TSL's Tag Finding Mobile Apps
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This document provides details of how to rapidly locate hard to find tagged items using TSL’s tag-finding Apps such as 'RFID Tag Finder' (available for Android™ and Windows Phone) or the Find-a-Tag feature in 'RFID Explorer for iOS'.

User Guide - UHF Smart Wedge ASCII 2 .NET for Windows Desktop
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User Guide for UHF Smart Wedge ASCII 2 .NET for Windows Desktop.

UHF Smart Wedge ASCII 2 is a solution that converts UHF transponder reads and barcode scans from TSL® ASCII Protocol UHF readers into keyboard presses. This enables UHF and barcode data to be scanned into legacy applications without any changes to the application.

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.

RFID Web Wedge User Guide
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Icon 1.2 March 16, 2016

RFID Web Wedge is designed to insert RFID (or bar-code) data into Web Applications

Using the EPC filter in TSL Mobile Apps
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Icon 1.0 June 22, 2015

TSL’s mobile Apps now provide a feature to restrict the tags that are detected and displayed when performing an RFID scan. This can be used to ensure that only tags of interest to the user are detected and counted. This document details how to specify the EPC filter in TSL's mobile Apps.

Pairing TSL® Readers to Windows 8.1 Desktop
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This document describes how to pair a TSL® Reader to a Windows 8.1 desktop computer via Bluetooth® wireless technology. The process is similar for other desktop computers.

    File Name Type Version Date Notes
    TSL PC Firmware Downloader
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    Icon 1.27 June 25, 2021

    Version 1.27 Fix for 2173 Bluetooth reset after download

    ASCII 2 Protocol Explorer for Windows Desktop
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    Icon 1.8 April 13, 2017

    Updated to support the ASCII protocol v2.4.
    The install is now digitally signed.

    UHF Smart Wedge ASCII 2 .NET for Windows Desktop
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    Icon 1.20 October 10, 2016

    UHF Smart Wedge ASCII 2 is a solution that converts UHF transponder reads and barcode scans from TSL® ASCII Protocol UHF readers into keyboard presses. This enables UHF and barcode data to be scanned into legacy applications without any changes to the application.

    v1.20 fixes a number of issues including reading from user memory

    The User Guide can be downloaded here.

      File Name Type Version Date Notes
      TSL ASCII Protocol 2.5 Rev A
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      Icon 2.5 Rev A May 7, 2019

      Added and updated many new Response Field Headers and Commands.

       

      File Name Type Version Date Notes
      Application Note - App Store Submission Process
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      Icon 1.23 May 17, 2024

      Information relating to submitting your TSL-hardware enabled apps to the App Store.

      TSL® ASCII 2 SDK For Android™ - Supporting Devices Running Android 12 or Greater
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      Starting with Android 12 (API31), there is a requirement for many App permissions to be obtained from the user at run-time. By following the advice provided in this document, owners of the latest Android devices can continue to enjoy using your RFID App with their TSL® RFID Reader. 

      Application Note - Battery Use and Storage
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      To maximise the battery life of TSL® Readers, the recommendations included in this document should be observed by both customers and distributors/resellers of TSL® products.

      Application Note - Changing the Bluetooth® Mode of a TSL® Reader
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      Icon 1.01 July 29, 2019

      TSL® Readers can be operated in Bluetooth® SPP mode where the Reader is controlled by a custom written application or in HID mode, where the Reader behaves like a Bluetooth® Keyboard. This document details how to switch between these modes.

      Application Note - Bluetooth® HID Mode
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      Icon 1.04 July 29, 2019

      The TSL® range of Bluetooth® Readers are able to appear to host devices as an HID keyboard. In this mode the data read by the reader is sent to the host as if it were typed on the host’s keyboard.  This document describes the Bluetooth® HID mode in more detail.

      Application Note - Using the Micro SD Log and Autorun Files
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      Icon 1.02 July 29, 2019

      This document details Log file and Autorun file commands/responses that can be used with TSL®  Readers with a micro-SD card installed.

      Application Note - Selecting, Reading and Writing Transponders with the TSL ASCII 2 Protocol
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      Icon 1.33 April 24, 2017

      This document recaps the behaviour and operation of UHF transponders with respect to selecting, reading and writing, and provides some examples of how to achieve this with the TSL ASCII 2 Protocol.

      Application Note: Modifying the EPC of a Transponder Using RFID Explorer
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      Icon 1.0 March 7, 2017

      It is often necessary to change the existing EPC of a tag to a new value to support either standards-based or custom encoding formats. This document provides examples of how to modify the EPC identifier using the TSL RFID Explorer App.

      Application Note: Modifying the EPC of a transponder
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      Icon 1.0 January 18, 2017

      It is often necessary to change the existing EPC of a tag to a new value to support either standards-based or custom encoding formats. This document provides examples of how to modify the EPC identifier using the TSL ASCII 2 protocol.

      Application Note – Bluetooth® Auto-Reconnect Mode
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      Information on enabling Bluetooth® Auto-Reconnect Mode on iOS Devices.

        File Name Type Version Date Notes
        ASCII Remote Diagnostic (Windows)
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        Icon 2.5 March 14, 2024

        This Windows application connects to a TSL® RFID Reader (via a USB connection) in order to generate diagnostic information that can be emailed to our Support team. The Virtual COM Port driver must be installed in order for this application to function correctly.

          File Name Type Version Date Notes
          kbd_it.hid
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          Icon 1.0.0 September 26, 2024

          HID keyboard mapping file for Italian (IT) keyboard layout

          kbd_be.hid
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          Icon 1.0.1 October 2, 2020

          HID keyboard mapping file for French Belgian (BE) keyboard layout

          kbd_gr.hid
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          Icon 1.0.0 July 13, 2020

          HID keyboard mapping file for German (GR) keyboard layout

          kbd_fr.hid
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          Icon 1.0.1 July 13, 2020

          HID keyboard mapping file for French (FR) keyboard layout

          v1.00 First release
          v1.01 Fixed mapping for < >

          kbd_uk.hid
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          Icon 1.0.0 July 4, 2019

          HID keyboard mapping file for United Kingdom (UK) keyboard layout

          kbd_us.hid
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          Icon 1.0.0 July 4, 2019

          HID keyboard mapping file for United States (US) keyboard layout

          (NB This is the default layout and not normally required)

            File Name Type Version Date Notes
            2128X_BL4_FW_V1.5.7.PFF
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            Icon 1.5.7 July 11, 2024

            v1.5.7

            Internal improvements
            Other minor bug fixes

            2128X_BL4_FW_V1.5.3.PFF
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            Icon 1.5.3 September 29, 2021

            v1.5.3

            Added/modified regions: Chile, Colombia
            Extended addressing for Read Command
            Lost reader alerts
            Other minor bug fixes

            2128X_BL4_FW_V1.5.0.PFF
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            Icon 1.5.0 March 18, 2020

            v1.5.0

            New charging/low-battery indications on antenna LED's
            Added .iv -at on|off to alert-by-tag (rather than end-of-round)
            Added .iv -da on|off to alert on duplicate tags
            Added .iv -dr rep to report and flag (DU:) duplicates
            Added HID mode substrings
            Added AF: antenna-firmware to .vr response
            New reader bootloader scheme (2128P & 2128L uses BL4)
            Other minor bug fixes

            2128X_FW_V1.4.0.PFF
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            Icon 1.4.0 September 26, 2019

            v1.4.0

            New Singapore regulatory region "sga" (same as old "sg")
            Old Singapore regulatory region "sg" region uses lower power (500mW)
            Attached terminal can now charge even if reader battery has started flat
            Other minor bug fixes

            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.

              File Name Type Version Date Notes
              TSL® Reader Configuration
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              Icon 1.4.0 July 18, 2024

              Version 1.4.0

              • Added support for the 3166 RAIN RFID Reader
              • Improved compatibility with newer Android devices.
              RFID Scan Scan Write
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              Icon v3.10.01 July 16, 2024

              Version 3.10.01

              • Added support for 3166 Reader.

              • Encoded tags will ensure that the Toggle bit is cleared for GS1 encodings.

              • Built for Android 14 (API Level 34).

              RFID Explorer 2 - Android
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              Icon 2.17.3 July 1, 2024

              v2.17.3

              Minor UI adjustments - improved text on some controls

              RFID Tag Finder Android
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              Icon 1.7.0 June 25, 2024

              v1.7.0

              This update add support for the 3166 RAIN RFID UHF Reader and minor updates to the TSL product images.

                File Name Type Version Date Notes
                TSL ASCII Software Development Kit – for Android™
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                Icon 2.8.0 May 21, 2024

                This release of the native Android SDK introduces ASCII Protocol 3.0 - the backwardly compatible, evolution of TSL's ASCII Protocol 2. The ASCII Protocol 3.0 update provides support for TSL Series 3 Readers, such as the recently introduced 3166 UHF RAIN RFID Reader.

                Additions to the protocol include:

                • The LinkProfileCommand to allow access to the new, faster Series 3 RF Modes.
                • A SelectPause parameter, on the ReadTransponderCommand, to provide the carrier wave needed for optimal reading of Magnus S3 temperature Sensor Tags e.g. HID Sense Passive, Axzon etc...
                • A new SystemCommand that can be used to alter the baud rate of the ePop-Loq connection and adjust the volume of system sounds, such as the power on beep.
                • An AlertVolume parameter, on the AlertCommand, that allows fine-grained control of the alert volume (0-100%).

                See the included "Version History.txt" file for full details.

                The SDK also sees the introduction of:

                • An improved Inventory Sample Project that can access the Series 3 Reader RF Modes for significantly faster tag read rates.
                • A new Sample Code project, for accessing Magnus S3 Temperature Sensor Tags demonstrating all the steps required to reliably access temperature, sensor and RSSI values.
                • A reworked LicenceKey Project that demonstrates the use of an Asymmetric Public Key Cryptography signature approach.

                The v2.8.0 SDK is built for Android API Level 34.

                TSL ASCII 2 Software Development Kit – for Xamarin .NET Standard Development
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                Icon 2.1.0 November 28, 2022

                This release provides compatibility with the Google 2022 API requirements for Android (API Level 31).

                The sample project in the SDK release has been updated to use the Tsl.AsciiProtocol v1.6.0 NuGet package – which is required when targeting API level 31+.

                When Android 12+ or later is targeted, the following permissions must be both declared in the AndroidManifest.xml and obtained at runtime:

                • Manifest.Permission.BluetoothConnect
                • Manifest.Permission.BluetoothScan

                Until these runtime permissions are obtained from the user, no Bluetooth® devices will be available.

                We provide an example of how to obtain these permissions in the Sample.Connections.Forms.Android sample project.

                TSL ASCII 2 Software Development Kit – for iOS
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                Icon 1.6.1 July 8, 2021

                The v1.6.0 release of the TSL iOS SDK is here! With a new FindTag Sample project (implemented in Swift/SwiftUI) and an updated framework supporting ASCII Protocol 2.5, this release is a significant upgrade to our iOS SDK.

                New commands include:
                TSLFindTagCommand (for series 21xx Readers) - controls the Reader's tag finder operation
                TSLBlockPermalockTransponderCommand - to allow tags to be block permalocked
                TSLAutorunCommand - allows the SD-Card's 'auto.txt' file to be read, written or deleted.

                The latest TSLAsciiCommands framework is now available in the new XCFramework format for Xcode 12 users. We have also audited the API to improve type-safety in Swift apps.

                Finally, the included documentation has been completely overhauled and now provides a fresh, modern look, an updated 'Getting Started' section, improved enum type documentation and both ObjC and Swift interfaces for all commands.

                *The v1.6.1 update provides XCFramework ObjC project compatibility and minor documentation updates.

                Developer Resources
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                Icon 1.1 March 25, 2020

                The Developer Resources Pack contains images of our readers, for use in applications developed to support our readers.   

                Terms of Use
                The images in this bundle and the rights pertaining to them, including copyright and ownership, are the sole and exclusive property of Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2020.  The images in this bundle are only provided for use in Mobile or Desktop applications that connect to the TSL Reader depicted in the image. No other use is authorised.

                TSL ASCII 2 Software Development Kit – for Xamarin
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                Icon 1.2 July 18, 2019

                The v1.2 release of the TSL cross-platform, Xamarin SDK (for PCL-based projects) is now available. This release uses the Tsl.AsciiProtocol PCL library v1.3.6 (available via NuGet) which contains many new features including:

                • Full support for ASCII Protocol 2.5 - including the new FindTagCommand to simplify the implementation of tag finding.
                • USB support for UWP-based projects
                • A new connection mechanism (AsciiTransportsManager) while retaining ReaderConnectionManager to maintain full backwards compatibility with existing projects.
                • Sequencing of synchronously executed ExecuteCommand() calls to eliminate cross thread "Command is already executing" exceptions
                • New Bluetooth pairing support via the BluetoothSecurity class
                • HostBarcodeHandler a helper class to initiate a barcode scan on the terminal from reader trigger for supported terminals

                The Sample Projects, in this release, have all been updated to demonstrate USB support for UWP Apps and fix minor bugs. The new, cross-platform, .NET Standard SDK will be released shortly and we recommend that it is used for all new projects.