This section contains setup information for using the TSL 1128, TSL 1153 and TSL 1166 sled readers with TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite Software. These readers are similar in operation but different in form factor. All three can be used with a computer which has either Windows® 7 or Windows® 10 and a classic Bluetooth (Basic Rate) radio.
You must have a charged TSL UHF (RAIN) RFID reader to continue the setup steps.
Please follow the steps below to connect your TSL UHF (RAIN) RFID reader:
All three TSL 1128, TSL 1153 and TSL 1166 can easily be turned ON by pulling the trigger or pressing the Power button. The connection Status LED will blink blue as indication of the reader being awake and ready to connect.
The reader will need to be connected to the computer using the Windows® 10 standard. Add Bluetooth Device process pair to using it with TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite.
From the Start Menu, select Settings. Then in the PC Settings window, select Devices.
From inside the Devices window, be sure the Bluetooth & other device submenu is selected. Then click on the Add Bluetooth or other device button, as shown in Figure 03. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned ON.
Another window will open to add a device. Select Bluetooth from this window. Then all the Bluetooth devices in range will be displayed, similar to Figure 04. The TSL 1128, TSL 1153 and TSL 1166 reader will show up as the type (001233-US-XXXX) and the last 8 digits of the Comms ID number. Be sure that the reader is turned ON.
Click on the reader in this list. Allow time for the connection and pairing process to complete. When finished, your reader has been paired to the computer and is ready to be used by TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite. This process will not need to be repeated for this computer
TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite needs to know which Outgoing COM Port is used to communicate with the paired reader. This can be found in the Bluetooth Settings window that can be opened from within Settings or the Taskbar. From the Start Menu, select Settings.
Then in the Settings window, select Devices. From inside the Devices window, be sure the Bluetooth & other device submenu is selected.
Then find the link called More Bluetooth Options as seen in Figure 06 and click on it to open the Bluetooth Settings window. You may need to scroll down to find this link.
Within the Bluetooth Settings window, select the COM Ports tab. Determine the COM port number that matches the paired reader and Outgoing Port direction, as shown in Figure 08.
Remember this COM port number for the following steps! This COM port number will not change for this reader and it can be recorded for future use. At this point, the Settings window can be closed.
Open TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite Software and enter the settings menu.
In the Reader Model dropdown menu, select the TSL1128.
After Selection of the Reader Click “Connect” then Save.
