Android Mobile APK • Native JNI v3.4 Hardware: Chainway C72 / C71 (Impinj E710 / R2000)

Chainway C72 & C71 RFID Handheld Middleware | Android Inventory APK & Tally Sync

Deploy custom Android middleware for Chainway C72 and C71 UHF RFID handhelds. Real-time tag de-duplication, RSSI Geiger-counter locate mode, and automated Tally Prime, SAP, and REST API sync.

Tag Read Speed 750+ Tags/sec
ERP Sync Latency < 120 ms
Locate Accuracy RSSI Geiger +/- 10cm
Supported OS Android 11 / 13 / 14
ADB Handheld Sideload Command: Production Build v3.4.2
adb install -r rfidsoftwares-c72-handheld-middleware.apk
Chainway C72 Android
⚡ 30 dBm 📶 Wi-Fi 🔋 8000mAh
● CYCLE COUNT MODE SESSION S2 ACTIVE
Tags In Memory 1,842
JNI Rate 720/sec
EPC STREAM (HEX) RSSI
E2801160600002159841B9C4 -41 dBm
E2801160600002159841B9C5 -54 dBm
Tally XML (Port 9000): 100% SYNCED

Live Handheld Simulator • Physical KeyCode 139 Intercept

Chainway Mobile Workflows

Acoustic Geiger-Counter Locate Radar & Offline Cycle Counting

Experience how the Chainway C72 APK pinpoints misplaced inventory inside crowded racks and maintains 100% data integrity without Wi-Fi.

GEIGER-COUNTER TAG LOCATE SIMULATOR Dynamic RSSI Radar
TARGET EPC TO PINPOINT: SKU #CW-72-9021
E2801160600002159841B9C4
0.4 m Distance
RSSI: -38 dBm (Strong Signal)
Acoustic Chirp: 2,400 Hz High-Pitch Pulse

Pinpoints misplaced diamond jewelry, surgical trays, or aerospace tools within ±10 cm.

Hardware Trigger Keycode 139 & Barcode Switching

The middleware listens directly for Android KeyEvent KEYCODE_SCAN (139) and 280. Pulling the pistol trigger instantly initiates the high-speed UHF inventory loop without conflict from pre-installed keyboard emulation services.

Encrypted Offline SQLite Buffer (Zero Wi-Fi Dependency)

Deep metal racking aisles frequently drop 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi. Our Android foreground service writes every scanned EPC, timestamp, operator ID, and bin location into an AES-256 encrypted local SQLite database. A background WorkManager automatically uploads batches once network reconnects.

Native Tally Prime XML HTTP & SAP B1 Connectors

No third-party ODBC drivers required. The handheld pushes Stock Journal Vouchers directly to Tally Prime via XML over Port 9000 and generates Goods Receipt POs in SAP Business One via Service Layer REST APIs.

Developer Integration Guide

Android Kotlin & C++ JNI Implementation

Inspect the actual Kotlin service code used to manage the Chainway C72 UHF module, handle trigger KeyCode 139, and prevent UART port locks.

ChainwayRfidForegroundService.kt
Android Studio / Kotlin
package com.rfidsoftwares.chainway.middleware

import android.app.Service
import android.view.KeyEvent
import com.rscja.deviceapi.RFIDWithUHFUART
import kotlinx.coroutines.*
import kotlinx.coroutines.flow.MutableSharedFlow

class ChainwayRfidService : Service() {
    private var uhfReader: RFIDWithUHFUART? = null
    private val tagFlow = MutableSharedFlow<String>(replay = 0)
    private val serviceScope = CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.IO + SupervisorJob())

    override fun onCreate() {
        super.onCreate()
        // Initialize JNI serial UART driver on /dev/ttyMT2
        uhfReader = RFIDWithUHFUART.getInstance().apply {
            init()
            setPower(30) // 30 dBm maximum sensitivity
        }
    }

    // Capture physical pistol grip trigger directly (bypass KeyboardEmulator)
    fun onHardwareTrigger(keyCode: Int, isDown: Boolean): Boolean {
        if (keyCode == 139 || keyCode == 280) { // Chainway C72 Trigger KeyCode
            if (isDown) startContinuousInventory()
            else stopContinuousInventory()
            return true
        }
        return false
    }

    private fun startContinuousInventory() {
        serviceScope.launch {
            uhfReader?.startInventoryTag()
            while (isActive) {
                val tag = uhfReader?.readTagFromBuffer() ?: continue
                tagFlow.emit(tag.epc)
            }
        }
    }

    override fun onDestroy() {
        // CRITICAL: Free UART port to prevent device deadlock on app restart
        uhfReader?.free()
        serviceScope.cancel()
        super.onDestroy()
    }
}
Engineering Comparison

Why Manufacturer Sample SDKs Fail in Industrial Production

Default sample code from hardware vendors is designed for simple lab tests, not multi-shift industrial operations.

Problems with Default Chainway SDK
  • UART Port Deadlocks: Exiting the app without freeing JNI port leaves /dev/ttyMT2 locked until reboot.
  • Android ANR Freezes: Processing tag scans on the main UI thread freezes screen on counts over 5,000 tags.
  • KeyboardEmulator Mangling: System emulator injects keystrokes, breaking barcodes and causing duplicate scans.
  • Zero Offline Queue: Loss of Wi-Fi causes complete transaction loss without persistent buffering.
How Our Middleware Solves It
  • Lifecycle-Safe Daemon: Foreground service intercepts onPause/onDestroy to guarantee clean UART release.
  • Coroutines & Flow Offloading: Dedicated HandlerThread processes 750+ tags/s with smooth 60fps UI updates.
  • Direct KeyCode 139 Capture: Direct KeyEvent listener provides clean switching between 2D barcode and RFID.
  • Encrypted Local SQLite: Buffers scans offline and auto-syncs to Tally (Port 9000) or SAP upon reconnect.
Commercial Packages

Transparent Licensing & Deployment Tiers

Choose a starter pilot to test on 1 handheld, or deploy across your entire warehouse team.

01. Single Device Pilot
₹35,000 / one-time

Ideal for testing 1 handheld terminal in your warehouse before full team rollout.

  • 1 Handheld Terminal License
  • Tally Prime XML or CSV sync
  • Inventory & Geiger Locate modes
  • 30 Days Remote Engineering Support
Order Starter Pilot
Most Popular Bundle
02. Warehouse Team (Up to 5 Handhelds)
₹95,000 / perpetual

Complete turnkey solution with custom branding and direct ERP integration.

  • Up to 5 Devices Included
  • Custom Workflow & Logo Branding
  • Tally Prime / SAP B1 Live Connector
  • Multi-user Operator PIN access
  • 1 Year Bug-Fix Warranty & Updates
Get Production License
03. Enterprise Fleet & SLAs
Custom / enterprise

For pan-India retail chains, 3PL logistics hubs, and automated manufacturing plants.

  • Unlimited Readers & Portals
  • Centralized MDM / Edge Orchestrator
  • High-Availability Redundant Failover
  • On-Site Field Engineer Deployment
  • 24/7 Dedicated Support SLA
Request Enterprise RFP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Deployment

Detailed answers on Chainway Android SDK gotchas, UART locking, KeyCode 139 trigger, and offline SQLite synchronization.

How do I prevent 'Device Init Failed / UART Locked' errors on the Chainway C72?
Chainway handhelds communicate with the internal UHF module via serial UART (/dev/ttyMT2). If an Android app pauses, crashes, or reloads without explicitly freeing the native JNI driver, the port remains locked until a full reboot. Our middleware wraps RFIDWithUHFUART inside a persistent Android foreground service with safe lifecycle interception in onPause() and onDestroy(), ensuring clean port teardown and instant re-init.
How does the app capture the physical pistol trigger (KeyCode 139) without KeyboardEmulator conflicts?
Chainway's pre-installed KeyboardEmulator app intercepts hardware scan keys and injects raw text into focused fields, which corrupts JSON payloads and causes duplicate scans. Our middleware directly registers Android KeyCode 139 via onKeyDown()/onKeyUp() and instructs developers on setting KeyboardEmulator to Broadcast Receiver mode (action com.rscja.scanner.action.scanner) or disabling it completely.
How does the middleware process 750+ tags/sec without causing Android ANR crashes?
Default manufacturer sample code runs tag callbacks directly on the Android UI thread, causing Application Not Responding (ANR) dialogs during dense warehouse counts. Our middleware moves the native JNI C++ listener to a dedicated HandlerThread, queues incoming EPCs into an in-memory concurrent ring buffer, and throttles UI updates through Kotlin StateFlow at 60 fps.
How does offline mode function when workers lose Wi-Fi in deep warehouse aisles?
When Wi-Fi drops behind metallic storage racks, the middleware stores all scanned EPCs, timestamps, operator IDs, and bin locations in an on-device encrypted SQLite database. Once Wi-Fi or 4G connectivity is re-established, a resilient background WorkManager automatically batches and syncs the backlog to Tally Prime (XML HTTP on Port 9000) or SAP Business One with zero data loss.
How does Geiger-counter locate mode find missing inventory in warehouse racks?
Enter the target EPC or product SKU. The middleware switches the C72 into single-tag search mode, dynamically modulating RF output (5 dBm to 30 dBm). By analyzing real-time RSSI signal strength (-80 dBm to -30 dBm), it increases visual proximity meters and adjusts audio chirp frequency (200 Hz to 2,500 Hz), guiding the picker to misplaced items within ±10 cm.

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