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1128 TSL Reader Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues with the 1128 TSL RFID Reader

Nothing happens when the yellow button is pressed. If the LEDs are not on, then the battery may be flat. Charge the 1128 UHF Reader. 
The 1128 UHF Reader may have button actions disabled. Check the 1128 UHF Reader configuration and restore to defaults if unsure. 
Other. Work through Troubleshooting Guide on TSL® Website
The orange LED flashes rapidly when charging.  There is a battery fault. Replace the battery pack.
The battery pack temperature is outside recommended limits. Ensure that charging occurs only between 5°C and 40°C. 
The host Bluetooth® discovery does not find the 1128 UHF Reader.  The 1128 UHF Reader has powered off. Press the yellow button and ensure the blue LED is flashing.
The 1128 UHF Reader is out of range. Move the 1128 UHF Reader closer to the host.
The Bluetooth® friendly name of the 1128 UHF Reader has been changed. Check the Bluetooth® friendly name or, if unsure, restore the 1128 UHF Reader to factory defaults.
Opening the Bluetooth® virtual com port does not connect to the 1128 UHF Reader. The host has paired to a different Bluetooth® device. Pair to the required 1128 UHF Reader.
The host Bluetooth® function has an error. Warm boot the host. If this does not help, delete the 1128 UHF Reader from the favorites list and re-pair.
Bluetooth® pairing fails. The PIN on the 1128 UHF Reader has been changed Set the Bluetooth® PIN to a known value
Other symptoms. Other fault. Run ASCII Remote Diagnostic and email the result to support@tsl.com and a description of the problem.