Ensyc DOD Application
Users Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Ensyc RFID Block. This guide will help you setup and use the included DOD application for encoding (writing) RFID tag labels for compliance with the DOD mandate.
When the application first starts it will check to verify that a reader unit is attached and powered up. If everything is OK then it will load. The first time you use the application, it will notify you that you must enter a Cage code. Enter your primary Cage code then enter a starting sequence number.
The sequence number is used to serialize your labels. We recommend you set this starting number in the low to mid six digit range (100001-499999), this will ensure that you do not inadvertently reuse a serial number that may have been generated for you through some other method of producing DOD compliant RFID labels. After you have entered the Cage code and the sequence number, click the tab for 'Save Cage Code' in the upper left of the window.
When starting the application after the first time, you can select the Cage code to work with (assuming you have more than one), and the sequence number associated with that code will be defaulted. Each time you encode (write to) an RFID label, the sequence number will automatically increment by one and the information associated with that coded number will be stored in your database.
The following screen shots show what you should see after selecting a cage code and the type of packaging (Case, Pallet, UID), and clicking on the ‘Write Tag’ button. The message box shows the data that will be written to the tag. After you select OK, the device will try to write to the RFID tag. If it is successful you will see a green square in the upper right corner.
You can also generate an RFID value for encoding by scanning a bar code or typing in the value printed on your label (some companies’ software generates this value and prints it on the label). You can also store unique label information along with the encoded RFID value to make linking these two data fields in your ASN easier. You enter this unique information in the field named ‘Label Identifier’ on the right side of the screen.
The application gives you the ability to build a standard 96 bit DOD compliant RFID value with just a few mouse clicks.
You can also read RFID enabled labels to verify that the tag is viable, or to store the information in a separate application (for transfer to an ASN in your WAWF application). The value written to a tag is automatically transferred to the Windows clipboard, so transfer to any other application is facilitated.
The program also stores all information about encoded tags in a separate data base that you can access in order to transfer data to your ASN and WAWF applications.
We have also provided a mechanism for you to group palletized shipments or transfer large quantities cases or cartons that are being shipped at one time. By selecting the ASN button on the front screen (see above) you will open a new form that will let you work with current shipment data. The primary screen looks like this:
To begin working with this form select ‘Load All’ in the pallet section in the middle and it will open all available pallets as well as a list of Cage codes for cases that are not on a pallet:
If you need to ship cases that are not on a pallet, select the ‘No Pallet – ‘ Cage code for the Cage code you want and click on the select arrows on the left side. For shipment of pallets, just select the pallet ID you need, then select ‘Load All’ in the Cage code center section. You may have more cases listed than are on the pallet, in that case simply select the appropriate case ID’s and click on the select arrows on the right side.
After you have selected the cases you wish to ship on this ASN select ‘Export Pallet’ from the left side of the form. You will see a Windows Save As box. The name of the file is defaulted to the Pallet ID and today’s date, this will make it easy to manage your exported files when it comes time to integrate them with your backend applications or use them to complete your WAWF ASN.
The file that is exported can be saved as an XML file or a text file. An example of the XML file is shown below.
If you have any questions about this application please contact your reseller or Ensyc Technologies directly.
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