New Features in this Release

• None

Enhancements/Improvments/Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the Bluetooth address not properly saving when being set from the reader.
• Default MAC address changed to reflect model during manufacturing.
• Saved settings take priority over platform settings. This matches new reader behavior.
• Changed default radio power to +8 dBm for V1300.
• Fixed an issue where the V1300 could get stuck in serial mode if the USB was unplugged.

Changes to Default Settings

• Base Bluetooth Device Transmit Power (BTBR_TP) increased to +8 dBm from -8 dBm.
• Base Paging Touch Duration (BTBR_PD) changed from 1000 ms to 30 ms.

Outstanding Issues

Critical

• None

Non-Critical

• None

Upgrade Instructions

1. Download and install CortexTools 3
2. DISCONNECT READER FROM V1300 (REMOVE BATTERY)
3. Unzip firmware file and note location.
4. Open CortexTools 3
5. If connected via USB a popup will appear and will ask if you would like the device communication to be switched to USB HID Vendor mode, click Yes.
6. If the device is connected vis RS-232 click on the COM Ports menu and select the COM port that the device is connected to, a popup will ask for the RS-232 settings for the device. The default values are 115200 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and None for Parity.
7. With the device connected a picture will be displayed to the right of the window.
8. Drag and drop the firmware file or select "Browse" or the folder icon in the top left of the file download box to navigate to unzipped file.
9. After the .crbw file has been selected click "Download File"