KXU-SKRCF02RFID Reader

Mobile Locating Solution User Guide User Guide P/N: 0510-0216-B_Draft 3 Released: 1/16/06 Users must read this guide before using the product. 3125 N. 126th St. Brookfield, WI 53005 USA PH: (800) 669-9946 or (262) 790-1771 www.rft.com [email protected] 27 Specifications Pocket PC Operating System: Pocket PC 2003 Recommended Processor: 400MHz (or higher) Recommended Memory: 64MB Main Memory (or higher) Must have at least one Compact Flash slot Operating Time (Battery Life): See Pocket PC Manual RF Reader Interface: Compact Flash Read Range: 0-300 Feet (outdoor line of sight) Frequency: 433 MHz Compliance: FCC Part 15 Capacity: 240 Dept. & 240 Tags Total Capacity: 57,600 Tags Software PinPoint Seeker Application Integrates with PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager Software version 3.5 or higher. Ta g Dimensions: 1.9" x 1.38" x 0.7" Battery Life: 2 Years Power Source: 3.6V Lithium Battery Frequency: 433 MHz Compliance: FCC Part 15 Contents System Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Seeker Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Using the Seeker Software. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 The Main Window - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Troubleshooting.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 Copyright 2006 by RF Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without written permission from RF Technologies, Inc. 2 26 3 Compliance Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance voids the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Compliance Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RF Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The Term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tags appear and disappear during consecutive searches from the same area •Certain Tags may be just outside of the consistent read range of the mobile reader. The environment may also affect the consistency of searches. Metal walls and other construction materials can adversely affect the read range of searches. Getting the Tag to sound or flash •The beeper and light are controlled by checkboxes on the Find Tags window. Make sure the correct selections are made before performing a search. Selecting the correct communications port In most cases the Seeker application will detect the Plug and Play ID of the RF Reader and configure it for the correct communications port. If the application can not find the RF Reader it is possible to manually configure the communications port. Open the Settings window. In the Communication Port box, select a Comm Port ID. Attempt to perform a Find operation from the Find Tags window. Check the status of the RF Reader LED to determine if the application is communicating with the card. Repeat until the correct port is identified. 4 25 Troubleshooting Use the following Troubleshooting tips. If the Pocket PC application no longer responds •Reboot the Pocket PC with a hard-reset. Typically a hard-reset can be performed by pressing a recessed reset button on the Pocket PC. Consult the Pocket PC user manual for the location of the reset button. •It is also possible that the battery is nearing expiration in the mobile reader. Consult the Pocket PC user Manual for details on replacing or recharging the battery. •The RF Reader may have come loose in the socket. Remove and reinsert the RF Reader in the compact flash socket. If the Pocket PC does not communicate with the MRM Services •Make sure that the host name and port are properly entered on the Settings Services tab. Make sure that the services are running on their respective host machines. If the application starts reacting slowly •The history table may be too large to provide adequate performance. Check the number of entries in the history table by opening the Settings window. If the number of entries is over 10,000 entries you may want to Clear History. Viewing and analyzing data on another machine •The history table can be exported to a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file. This file can then be viewed by spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel. To export a CSV file open the Settings window. Click Export History. A save file dialog appears. Save the file to a known location. Retrieve the file through the sync cradle and Microsoft Active-Sync application explorer. See the Pocket PC documentation for details on using Active-Sync. Important Warnings It is important for your facility to implement and enforce the following warnings in order to keep all equipment functioning properly. WARNING: Installation and Configuration It is the responsibility of the facility to follow the installation instru…

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FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 D.L.S. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. 1250 Peterson Drive Wheeling, Illinois 60090 FCC Authorization & Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21045-0429 Gentlemen: We are submitting for RF Technologies, Inc., Inc., a Seeker Mobile Locating System Transmitter, Model Number: SKRCF02, with a FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 for Certification. This unit has been tested and complies to Part 15, Subpart C. If there are any questions in regards to this application, please call D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc. at (847) 537 6400. Enclosed you will find a copy of our test report with the information and results of tests that is required under Part 15, Section 15.231. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Arnom C. Rowe EMC-001375-NE DLS/sr

Here are the answers to your questions regarding these filings. Q: First, control software is part of the PDA...However control software must be written to require manual interaction each time and that it is limited to 5 seconds. For instance, the PDA should not have automatic polling or retries (i.e. every 30 seconds) or it violates 15.231 requirements because of transmitting in predetermined intervals. Basically, each 5 second period the FCC considers must be started by a new event.. Information regarding the control software should document the control of this device and insure it meets these requirements. A: [Gregg Haensgen] There is no automatic polling or retries that are not initiated by the user pressing the poll button. The polling length is never even close to 5 seconds either. Q: Additionally, the manual mentions write/erase/program features I didn't notice before. In the past these were not really considered control signals. We have not received any recent interpretations, but generally these should be subject to 15.231(e) unless a new interpretation is provided A: [Gregg Haensgen] The write and erase are essentially the same as a normal poll and operate exactly the same way. There is just a different poll type byte that lets the tag know it is a write/erase instead of a poll. This is a mode that is normally never even used by the user unless they want to change the ID in the tag.

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION FCC Authorization & Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21045-0429 Ladies and or Gentlemen: I appoint Brian J. Mattson or Arnom C. Rowe to act as agent in the preparation of applications under Part 15 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. I certify that the exhibits properly describe the device being submitted under this application and will implement any changes described in the test report. The following statement is required by the Federal Communications Commission: By checking yes, the applicant certifies that, in the case of an individual applicant, he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a), or, in the case of an non-individual applicant (e.g. corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association), no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to that section. __X___ YES _____ NO Dated this __ 2nd____ day of __February_ 2006 Agency agreement expiration date: None By ______ ______ ___ Gregg Haensgen____ Signature Printed Title _________ RF Engineer_____________ Telephone ____262-373-5131___ Applicant _______ RF Technologies, Inc._____

Request for Confidentiality Date: MARCH 10, 2006 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 RE: Certification Application FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 0.459 RF Technologies, Inc. understands that requests for non disclosure and confidential treatment is being made for the following information as stated under the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 47, Part 0.459 and behalf of APPLICANT NAME: • Block Diagram • Schematics The above materials contain trade secrets, proprietary and technical information that would customarily be guarded from competitors under 47 CFR section 0.457(d)(2). Disclosure or publication of any portion of this company confidential material to other parties could cause substantial competitive harm and provide unjustified benefits for competitors. RF Technologies, Inc. understands that pursuant to 47 CFR section 0.457(d)(1)(ii) disclosure of the applicant and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the grant. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Signatory Arnom C. Rowe EMC ENGINEER EMC-001375-NE D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc.

1250 Peterson Drive Wheeling, IL. 60090-6454 Phone (847) 537-6400 Fax (847)537-6488 Hi Doug, Below are our answers (and one question) to your request. Let me know if this does not answer your questions. Best regards, Bill Stumpf Q2) The label has the FCC logo on it please justify this. It should only be used in cases of Declaration of Conformity. Please justify if you want to have the logo on the label. A2: This device is a transmitter/receiver and therefore the receiver is subject to DoC under Part 15 Rules. Therefore the FCC logo is needed. Q3) The limits for 15.231 at 433.95 MHz are 108.8 Peak and 80.8 Average. The test report on page 53 states that the readings are all peak when the limit you have for the fundamental is average. 15.231 (3): (3) The limits on the field strength of the spurious emissions in the above table are based on the fundamental frequency of the intentional radiator. Spurious emissions shall be attenuated to the average (or, alternatively, CISPR quasi-peak) limits shown in this table or to the general limits shown in §15.209, whichever limit permits a higher field strength. Are you using average limits for all data on page 53? Please explain. A3: The limits are Average limits. CFR 15.35(c) was applied for measuring pulsed emissions. The average field strength was determined by measuring the absolute voltage during a 100 ms interval (using a Peak detector). This value was then corrected by applying a duty cycle correction factor to the measured value. This correction is calculated from 20 log (ON time/100ms). The peak limits are 20 dB higher than the average limits as stated in CFR 15.35(b). The peak levels of the emissions are found in the table before the averaging (using the duty cycle correction factor) is applied. The peak values are only 9.66 dB higher than the average values. Therefore the peak limits are met.

Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Front of unit Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Back of unit Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: FCC ID Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Antenna removed Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Inside covers

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Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Front cover removed Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Antenna cable removed Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Shield removed Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Circuit board solder side Company: RF Technologies Model: SKRCF02 FCC ID: KXU-SKRCF02 IC: 2719A-SKRC01 Date: 02-06-2006 Photo Description: Circuit board component side

Functional Operation The Seeker Hand Held Reader and Tags are designed to provide a simple and low cost RFID system. A commercially available Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and a custom transceiver card will comprise a Hand Held Reader. The Hand Held Reader has the ability to display through a custom graphical user interface (GUI) the tags in its immediate vicinity. The custom receiver card receives a signal from the tags on an internationally recognized frequency of 433 MHz. The Hand Held Reader is used to “search” an area for “tags” which are attached to various pieces of equipment. The tag is programmed with two ‘3-digit’ codes and attached to the equipment to be tracked. The tag will audibly ‘chirp’ and broadcast its code in response to the proper signal from the reader to both identify and determine tag status. The primary use for the Seeker is finding assets within a hospital environment. In this application the reader is used to determine if an individual tag is within the range of the reader, thus creating a simple finder application. Another possibility for use is in inventorying assets. The Hand Held Reader applications could include inventorying tags in lumberyards or utility storage areas. The driver of a vehicle could drive through the lot and create an inventory through the reader. The reader would integrate with the PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager (MRM) through its sync cradle. When the user returns from the field they would place the PDA in its cradle and the data it most recently acquired would be downloaded into the MRM database. The MRM integration would also include the ability to enter tag information through the MRM Tag Builder application and have tag information uploaded to the PDA.

Company: RF Technologies, Inc. Model Tested: 1000-8250 Report Number: 12022 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 FCC Rules and Regulations / Intentional Radiators Periodic operational in the 40.66-40.70 MHz Band and above 70 MHz. Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.231 THE FOLLOWING ''MEETS'' THE ABOVE TEST SPECIFICATION Formal Name: Seeker Mobile Locating System Kind of Equipment: RFID Reader Test Configuration: Self contained unit (Tested at 120 vac, 60 Hz) Model Number(s): 1000-8250 Model(s) Tested: 1000-8250 Serial Number(s): 00002 Date of Tests: February 2, 3 & 6, 2006 Test Conducted For: RF Technologies, Inc. 3125 N. 126th St Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 NOTICE: “This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government”. Please see the "Additional Description of Equipment Under Test" page listed inside of this report. This report must not be reproduced (except in full), without the approval of D.L.S. Electronic Systems. Page - 1 - Company: RF Technologies, Inc. Model Tested: 1000-8250 Report Number: 12022 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 SIGNATURE PAGE Report By: Arnom C. Rowe Test Engineer EMC-001375-NE Reviewed By: William Stumpf OATS Manager Approved By: Brian Mattson General Manager Company Official: RF Technologies, Inc. Page - 2 - 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 6009 Company: RF Technologies, Inc. Model Tested: 1000-8250 Report Number: 12022 TABLE OF CONTENTS i. Cover Page.......................................................................................................................................1 ii. Signature Page.................................................................................................................................2 iii. Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3 iv. NVLAP Certificate of Accreditation...............................................................................................5 v. NVLAP Scope of Accreditation......................................................................................................6 1.0 Summary of Test Report................................................................................................................14 2.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................................14 3.0 Object.............................................................................................................................................14 4.0 Test Set-Up....................................................................................................................................15 5.0 Test Equipment..............................................................................................................................16 6.0 Ambient Measurements.................................................................................................................17 7.0 Description of Test Sample............................................................................................................18 8.0 Additional Description of Test Sample..........................................................................................19 9.0 Photo Information and Test Set-Up...............................................................................................20 10.0 Radiated Photos Taken During Testing.........................................................................................21 10.0 Conducted Photos Taken During Testing......................................................................................29 11.0 Results of Tests..............................................................................................................................31 12.0 Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................31 TABLE 1 – EQUIPMENT LIST...............................................................................................................32 Page -3- 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 6009 Company: RF Technologies, Inc. Model Tested: 1000-8250 Report Number: 12022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A – Electric Field Radiated Emissions Test..............................................................................34 1.0 Conducted Emission Measurements..............................................................................................35 1.0 Conducted Data and Graph(s) taken during testing.......................................................................36 2.0 Pulsed Operation (Duty Cycle Correction Factor).........................................................................43 2.0 Graph(s) taken of the Pulsed Operation (DCCF)...........................................................................44 3.0 Bandwidths....................................................................................................................................48 3.0 Graph(s) taken of the Bandwidth Emissions.................................................................................49 4.0 Field Strength of Spurious Emission Measurements.....................................................................51 4.0 Data taken of the Fundamental and Spurious Emissions...............................................................52 5.0 Restricted Bands............................................................................................................................54 Page -4- 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 6009 Company: RF Technologies, Inc. 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