IER 680
Handheld RF Reader Terminal
N0F502B - Rev. 2
Aug. 1, 2013
User Guide
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User Guide
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USER SAFETY GUIDE
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT COMES WITH TWO LITHIUM BATTERIES.
FOR REPLACEMENT, USE IER APPROVED MODELS.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERIES ARE INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT
TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING CONDITIONS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature ......................................................... 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature .......................................................... -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Relative Humidity ............................................................ 20% to 80%, without condensation
Operating Environment ............................................................................................... Indoor
Power Supply Requirements
Battery pack for EUROPE : GTS type HCK60-Li(S)........................ 7.4 V – 2400 mAh Li-Ion
Battery pack for USA-CANADA : INTERMEC type AB11 ............... 7.4 V – 2400 mAh Li-Ion
Motorola MT2090 battery pack ....................................................... 3.7 V – 2400 mAh Li-Ion
CAUTION: Only use IER approved certified accessories, battery packs and
battery chargers.
Do NOT attempt to charge damp/wet mobile computers or
batteries. All components must be dry before connecting to an
external power source.
The equipment is fitted with both wireless communication and
RFID device.
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum of 15 cm (6
inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with independent research
and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research.
To comply with EU RF exposure requirements, this device must be
operated in the hand with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm
or more from a person’s body. Other operating configurations
should be avoided.
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Laser Devices
CAUTION: Laser device complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, June 24, 2007 and IEC
60825-1 (ED.2) and EN60825-1 :2007.
The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the
device.
Class 1 laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when
used for their intended purpose. The following statement is
required to comply with US and international regulations.
Use of controls, adjustment or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light
exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with
any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid
staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a class
2 laser is known to be harmful.
Radio Frequency Interference requirement - FCC
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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly
approved by IER could void the user's authority to operate this product.
CLASS 2 LASER
LIGHT WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE
INTO THE BEAM
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Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
The use of 2.4 GHz RLAN’s, for use through the EEA, have the following restrictions:
Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400
– 2.4835 GHz.
France, outside usage is restricted to 2.4 – 2.454 GHz.
Italy requires a user license for outside usage.
The equipment complies with RTTE directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and
of the council of 9 march 1999.
The purpose of the equipment is to read RFID tags then send data by wireless
communication.
Limitation as per ERC73-03 edition of 2011 Jan. 28 regarding RFID limitation in France:
Power limited to 500 mW e.r.p. within defined zones around certain military
camps in France
The comprehensive EC declaration of conformity is available on request from IER Quality
Department.
In compliance with the European Directive 2002/96/CE relative to the management of
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) implemented as of August 13, 2005,
this product may not be disposed of with regular household waste. All products concerned
by this directive are marked with the above symbol.
The end owner of this product is responsible for either:
• Transferring the product to an authorized treatment facility where the product
components, recognized to present a hazard to the environment and/or public health,
will be recycled and recovered properly, or
• Consulting with the manufacturer for appropriate product waste management
according to the terms of the manufacturer.
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without prior notice.
Translated from French - IER Documentation Department
The warranty shall be null and void in case of use of any spare part, special tool or
consumable not expressly approved in writing by IER and in the event of attempted repair or
servicing of the machines by persons lacking the requisite technical qualifications.
This document contains proprietary information of IER. It may not be reproduced or
communicated without prior written authorization of IER. It is intended solely for the use of
the product described herein, to the exclusion of any other usage.
It is provided as is, for information purposes only, without any warranty of any kind, including
any warranty of fitness or a particular purpose, and may be modified by IER at any time.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
User safety guide ................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 6
1 General ............................................................................................................. 7
1.1. General Description .................................................................................. 7
1.2. Physical Description .................................................................................. 8
2 Charging the Battery ......................................................................................... 9
3 Swapping the Battery ...................................................................................... 11
3.1. Removing the Battery from the IER 680 ................................................. 11
3.2. Inserting the Battery ................................................................................ 11
CAUTION: Hot Temperature ................................................................................ 12
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1 General
1.1. General Description
The IER 680 is a handheld RF reader terminal designed for goods
reception and inventory applications. The terminal is WI-FI and/or,
optionally, Bluetooth enabled, features a barcode scanner and
comes with a high-resolution display for optimum user/terminal
interaction.
The hot-swap technology battery used allows for continuous
operation of the terminal and makes application shut down for
battery replacement unnecessary.
The IER 680 Reader Terminal can connect to existing fleets of
smart phones or PDAs simply via the optional Bluetooth
functionality.
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1.2. Physical Description
The IER 680 is made up of the following main components:
• Mobile RFID UHF terminal (1) featuring a keypad (2) and a high
resolution display (3).
• Foot (4) with RJ45 connector (5).
• Battery (6).
• Enclosure (7) for the battery (6), featuring the battery charge
connector (8) and the battery release button. (9).
• Housing (10) attached to the battery enclosure (7) for the RFID
antenna.
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2 Charging the Battery
The battery charge level of the IER 680 appears in the upper left corner of
the display in the form of a battery icon (1). In addition, it is indicated by
light signals emitted by three LED indicators (2) located at the top and on
each side of the display:
The following table provides an overview of the various battery statuses
and the associated icons and light signals:
Battery Status
Icon (1)
LED Indicators (2)
Operational
off
Critical (Battery Low)
LEDs flashing red
Charging
Red LEDs steadily lit
Fully charged
Green LEDs steadily lit
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When battery is low, insert fully charged new battery or recharge the IER
680 with the cradle bay.
To charge the IER 680 with the cradle bay, proceed as follows:
- Connect the charger cradle (1) power cable to the AC power outlet.
- Insert the IER 680 into one of the cradle bays (2).
To charge a battery with the cradle bay, proceed as follows:
- Connect the charger cradle (1) power cable to the AC power outlet.
- Insert the battery (3) into one of the battery charging slots (4).
At the right of each charging slot, a LED (5) shows the charging status:
• Red: charging,
• Green: fully charged.
- When the battery is fully charged (the LED (5) is green), pull the lock
button (6) and remove the battery.
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3 Swapping the Battery
3.1. Removing the Battery from the IER 680
- Pull-down the battery lock button (1).
- Rotate the battery (2) upward and remove it from its seat.
3.2. Inserting the Battery
- Hold the battery (2) over its seat.
- To insert the battery, rotate it downward.
- Press the bottom of the battery cover, until the lock button (1) goes
up and locks the battery. You must hear a clicking sound.
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CAUTION: Hot Temperature
If the IER 680 Reader has to be serviced after being used for more than
one hour, maintenance personnel should wait for 10 min before opening it
to let it cool down.
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