Hardware Configuration 37
E-EQ-MX3RFIDRG-A MX3-RFID Reference Guide
Audio Interface
An interface is available for headset operation. When a headset is plugged into the audio jack on
the endcap, the main speaker is disabled.
PCMCIA Slots
Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)
device (e.g. PC card) is dependent upon both the type of device installed and the application(s)
running on the computer.
Make sure the proper software is pre-loaded and PC cards are properly configured.
Slot 0 – Radio or SRAM Cards
Note: When removing or installing the radio, protect the internal components and the radio
from electrostatic discharge.
The mobile device has one internal PCMCIA slot that conforms electrically to PCMCIA 2.1
specifications. The PC Slot supplies 0.75 of an amp at 5Volts or 3.3Volts. Battery voltage is
supplied through unused pin 35 to support a WAN radio in the slot.
The PC slot is accessible by the use of a Phillips screwdriver to first loosen the endcap. It accepts
Type I or II cards only. Slot 0 accepts PCMCIA 2.4GHz radio cards or SRAM/Flash memory
cards.
Slot 1 – Compact Flash Card
The mobile device has one internal Compact Flash card port that supports Type I and II CF+
cards. The slot is accessible when the endcap has been loosened.
RFID Reader Scan Range
Type of Tag Scan Range
Class 0 Tag 2 feet / .7 meters
Class 1 Tag 3 feet / .9 meters
Class 1 Gen 2 Tag 1 foot / .3 meters
Figure 2-2 RFID Tag Reading Ranges
Unlike barcode scanners that require line-of-sight before successfully reading a barcode, the RFID
reader does not require line-of-sight when searching for and reading tags. Pressing the RFID Read
button on the MX3-RFID starts a 360 degree search “beam” that stops at the limits of the scan
range of the RFID reader. The “beam” stops searching when the read timer expires.
The integrated laser barcode scanner can only read barcodes. The MX3-RFID cannot read barcode
labels and RFID labels at the same time. For example, the MX3-RFID can scan a barcode label
and when the good read/bad read/store data process is complete, it is then free to begin the process
of reading and storing the data from an RFID tag.
The RFID module can only read RFID tags.
