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Integrate Chainway C72 RFID Reader with Android & Tally

Engineering guide to connecting Chainway C72 UHF handheld readers to Android apps and automating stock journal synchronization with Tally Prime ERP.

Key Entities: Chainway C72 · Android Studio · UHF JNI Driver · Tally Prime Server · XML HTTP Request · EPC Memory Bank
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  • Intermediate (Java/Kotlin)

    Complexity

  • 1 - 2 Days

    Implementation Time

  • Chainway UHF JNI, Tally XML HTTP

    Protocols

  • Chainway C72, C71, C66

    Hardware Tested

1. Importing the Chainway UHF SDK into Android Studio

Add the manufacturer AAR library to your app/libs directory. Declare required hardware permissions in your AndroidManifest.xml (BLUETOOTH, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, and INTERNET). Initialize the power controller interface to wake up the UHF reader module upon activity launch, ensuring proper battery optimization settings.

2. Production Threading & Tag De-duplication Architecture

During physical cycle counts, the C72 reads up to 750 tags per second. To prevent memory pressure and ANR crashes, implement a concurrent sliding window map. Key the map by EPC string with an expiration timestamp. Only new tags or tags unseen for over 1,500ms are pushed to the UI and business sync pipeline.

3. Formatting and Transmitting Tally Prime Stock Journals

Tally Prime natively accepts XML requests over its built-in HTTP server. When the operator completes a scan session, the middleware compiles an <ENVELOPE> containing Inventory Vouchers or Physical Stock adjustments. The payload is transmitted via OkHttp with automated retry logic if Tally is temporarily busy.

4. Production Shortcut: Pre-Built Turnkey Middleware

If your team needs immediate deployment without writing low-level Android JNI code or managing Tally XML schema quirks, our pre-built Chainway C72 Android Middleware APK is pre-tested and ready for production deployment with custom logo branding.

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Tally Prime Stock Journal

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Document No: STK-JRNL-88219
Source Godown: Central Store
Destination Godown: Assembly Bay 1
Industrial Bearing 6204 20 Nos
Rate: ₹245.00 ₹4,900.00
Protocol: TDL XML / HTTP Port 9000 ● 0 Unresolved Mismatches

Frequently asked questions

What UART baud rate and port does the Chainway C72 UHF reader use?
The embedded UHF module connects via hardware UART at 115,200 bps on port /dev/ttyMT0 (MediaTek) or /dev/ttyS0 (Qualcomm). Initialize the connection using RFIDWithUHFUART.getInstance() before triggering inventory sweeps.
How do I push scanned RFID tags from the C72 directly into TallyPrime?
Our lightweight Android middleware formats tag batches into standard Tally XML vouchers () and transmits them via HTTP POST to TallyPrime's ODBC/XML Server on Port 9000 over local Wi-Fi.
How do I capture the C72 pistol grip button in an Android Background Service?
Register a BroadcastReceiver listening for com.rscja.android.KEY_DOWN with keyCode == 139. When the pistol trigger is depressed, initiate UHF tag inventory without requiring the main UI activity to be in focus.
Does Tally Prime require any paid plugins to work with this integration?
No third-party paid TDL plugins are mandatory. Tally Prime's native XML HTTP interface on Port 9000 can ingest properly formatted inventory vouchers directly.
Can the C72 read barcode and RFID simultaneously?
Yes. The hardware supports hybrid 2D Zebra barcode imager scanning and UHF RFID reading via separate trigger modes or dual-action buttons.
What is the recommended RF power setting on the Chainway C72 for retail stock audits vs warehouse pallet scanning?
For retail garments and close-proximity shelves, set RF output to 18-22 dBm to avoid reading adjacent racks. For high-ceiling warehouse pallets or long-range asset audits, increase to maximum 30 dBm for 6-8 meters read range.

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