RFID Sample App is just a sample for developing the RFID app.
If you want to use Point Mobile's RFID readers, must use the RFID Control app. You can download the app from Service Portal.
To use PM85 to scan RFID tag, you should connect PM85 to RF850 via Bluetooth.
This article describes the process of Bluetooth connection with RFID device.
APPLIES TO
PM85 Android Image version : 85.04 or above
PM85 SDK version : 3.23.0 or above(PM85_SDK_V3.22.0\sdk\samples\RFIDSample)
How to connect PM85 to RF850?
Turn on Bluetooth on PM85
Tap 'Device Search' button to search and connect the RFID device for Bluetooth communication
Tap 'Open' button to connect the RFID device for executing scan feature
How to disconnect the devices?
Tap 'Close' button to disconnect the RFID device
Tap 'Disconnect' button to completely disconnect the Bluetooth communication
You can check the Bluetooth connection status with RF850 LED indicator. Please refer to picture and table below.
1. Charging LED | Solid Red | Battery is charging |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Green | Battery is fully charged | |
| 2. Power LED | Solid Red | Power is On |
| Blinking Red | Power is low | |
| Solid Green | BT is connected | |
| Blinking Green | BT is connected and power is low | |
| Solid Orange | USB connected to PC | |
| Blinking Orange | USB connected to PC and power is low | |
| 3. Mode LED | Red | BT SPP connected |
| Green | BT HID connected | |
| Orange | Connected to BT pairing app or USB connected | |
| 4. Status LED | Red | UHF RFID ready |
| Green | Barcode scan ready |
If all LED indicators except charging LED blinking at the same time, it indicates the battery is too low to turn on the reader.
In this case, charge the reader enough.
If you connected PM85 and RF850 correctly, the power LED lights solid green and the mode LED lights red
If you open the connection, the power LED lights solid green and the mode LED turns to orange
Bluetooth Connection and Disconnection with RFID device must be followed the process below. If you have a problem, please check if you miss some steps of the process.
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