TSL are pleased to announce the release of a patent-pending new feature called ‘Command Scan’ that enables the use of barcode scanning to configure or otherwise adjust parameters of the RFID reader. This simple but powerful ability opens up a whole world of possibilities for developers to configure or commission TSL RFID Readers using convenient, time-saving methods. This new feature works with the 3166 RAIN RFID Reader and other upcoming TSL 31xx readers.
- A free upgrade for any 3166 Reader fitted with a 2D Barcode Imager
- Scan special Barcodes to execute ASCII Protocol commands.
- No need to connect each Reader to a PC for configuration
- Developers could sent out Command Scan 2D Barcodes within emails or apps, allowing remote users to simply scan the on-screen barcode to configure their 3166 Reader
Command Scan Examples
- Command Scan can be used as a convenient, time-saving method of changing the Bluetooth mode of the Reader. Users can swap instantly between one of the four Bluetooth modes by scanning the appropriate Barcode.
- Command Scan could also be used in a commissioning phase to edit the Autorun (AUTO.TXT) file of each Reader, without having to physically connect each reader to a PC.
- Other uses of Command Scan could involve:
- Setting the Reader to filter for only a certain type of tag and/or EPC range during each UHF inventory
- Changing the Reader behaviour for a double-click of the trigger
- Changing or muting the reader volume
- Temporarily limiting the dBm power level of the Reader antenna, for close-range UHF reading only
- Resetting the Reader back to its default configuration
- TSL is thrilled to give you free access to the Command Scan website to select or generate your own QR codes: https://commandscan.tsl.com
- And many more possibilities! See the full list of ASCII Protocol commands for inspiration
The TSL 3166 Bluetooth® Rugged RAIN RFID UHF Reader
The 3166 Rugged RAIN RFID Reader features TSL’s latest hardware innovations and performance improvements, in a more efficient reader with a longer battery life.
The reader is highly resistant to water, dust and mechanical trauma, and uses the latest generation of Impinj silicon, resulting in read rates of up to 1200 tags per second. TSL’s hardware-based Deduplication Filter prevents overwhelming the connected host with information.
Multiple tag operations per tag are possible during an inventory scan – read multiple areas of each tag, or write to or even lock the tag. Compatible with passive sensor transponders (temperature, strain, humidity, acceleration) from HID and others – contact TSL for information regarding how to utilise these sensor transponders.
Designed to read and write to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V2 tags, the 3166 can also be configured with class leading high performance 2D data scanning to bring unparalleled data collection capabilities to any host it is connected to.