The Chainway R1 RFID Reader can be used to scan RFID tags and input product data directly into the DealPOS Sell menu.
Before using the device, you need to configure the Chainway R1 Reader through UHFAPP. The operating mode, filter, and timeout settings must be configured so the RFID reader can work properly when scanning products in DealPOS.
Follow the steps below to configure and use the Chainway R1 RFID Reader.
I. Configure the Chainway R1 RFID Reader
Before using the Chainway R1 Reader in DealPOS, download and open the UHFAPP application, then connect the device to your computer.
Step 1. Download and Open UHFAPP
Download the Chainway R1 driver from this URL: HERE. After downloading, extract the ZIP file and open the UHFAPP.
Step 2. Connect the Device to UHFAPP
Connect the Chainway R1 reader to your computer.
In UHFAPP, change the connection mode to USB.
Click Open to connect with the device.
Step 3. Check the UHF Version
To check the UHF version, go to the UHF Info menu. Then, verify that the UHF version matches the version shown in the screenshot below.
Step 4. Configure the Operating Mode
To use the R1 reader in the Sell menu, You must first change the operating mode. To change the operating mode, You can follow the substeps below:
Go to the User settings menu.
Set the operating mode to 1 - USB HID Keyboard.
Save the Settings.
Step 5. Configure the Filter Setting
If you want the device to be able to scan the same EPC multiple times, you need to adjust the filter setting. You can follow the substeps below:
Go to Filter Settings section.
Set the value to 1 to enable the filter.
Save the changes.
Step 6. Configure the Timeout Setting
If you have enabled repeated scanning for the same EPC, you should configure the timeout setting to control how frequently the same tag is counted.
Because RFID tags can be read very quickly, setting an appropriate delay helps prevent the quantity from increasing too rapidly. To configure the timeout setting, you can follow the substeps below:
Go to the Timeout Settings section.
Set the delay according to your requirements.
The recommended timeout value is 500 ms.
II. How To Upgrade The UHFAPP Firmware
If the user settings menu is blank or does not display any options, You need to upgrade the UHFAPP firmaware.You can download the latest firmware here: Download Firmware. After you've downloaded the firmware, follow the steps below to update the UHFAPP Firmware:
Step 1. Connect the Device to UHFAPP
Connect the Chainway R1 reader to your computer.
In UHFAPP, change the connection mode to USB.
Click Open to connect the device.
Step 2. Upload the Firmware File
Go to UHF Upgrade menu.
Select downloaded .BIN firmware file.
Choose Reader Application as the upgrade target
Click Upgrade button.
Wait until the firmware upgrade process is completed.
Step 3. Restart the Device
Disconnect the R1 reader from the computer.
Reconnect the device.
Open the user settings menu again to verify that ii is now displayed correctly.
Note: Do not disconnect the device or close UHFAPP during the firmware upgrade process, as this may cause the upgrade to fail.
III. How To scan RFID Tags In Sell Menu
Once all settings have been configured, restart the device to apply the changes. Follow the steps below to restart the device.
Step 1. Disconnect the R1 Reader from the Computer
Step 2. Reconnect the Device
Notes: After restarting the device, you do not need to open UHFAPP again. You can directly start scanning RFID tags from the Sell menu in the POS.
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