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D-Fly & D-Fly2

User Guide

©Baracoda TM – Nov. 2011

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SUMMARY

SUMMARY 2

REVISION HISTORY 3

INTRODUCTION 4

1. STYLUS 5

2. BATTERY 5

3. SWITCHING ON THE READER 5

4. QUICK START UP GUIDE 6

4.1. H

OW TO READ BARCODES

6

4.2. T

HE DIFFERENT USAGE MODES

7

4.3. T

HE DIFFERENT CONNECTION METHODS

8

4.4. T

HE DIFFERENT READING MODES

9

4.4.1. T

RIGGER MODE (DEFAULT SETTING

) 9

4.4.2. A

IMING MODE

9

5. STATUS DISPLAY SUMMARY 10

6. THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CONNECT D-FLY/D-FLY2 TO A HOST 11

6.1.1. F

OR USERS: COMPLETE PLUG&SCAN HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

11

6.1.2. F

OR USERS :

LXE ‘E

ASY PAIRING’, PSION ‘PAIRING CODE

’ 11

6.1.3. F

OR USERS: SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

12

6.1.4. F

OR DEVELOPERS: BARACODA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

(SDK) 12

7. CONFIGURING YOUR SCANNER 14

7.1. R

ESET YOUR SCANNER

14

7.2. S

ECURITY

14

7.3. S

YMBOLOGY

14

7.4. D

ATA FORMAT

15

7.4.1. B

ARACODA HEADER

15

7.4.2. T

IMESTAMP

(*) 15

7.4.3. C

APTURE PREFIX / SUFFIX

15

7.4.4. S

YMBOLOGY PREFIX / SUFFIX

15

7.4.5. B

ARCODE IDENTIFIER

16

7.5. B

EEPS AND

LEDS 16

7.6. P

OWER MANAGEMENT

16

7.7. L

OW BATTERY

16

SAFETY / REGULATORY 17

LIMITED WARRANTY. 19

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below.

Document Date Description

1.0 10 July 07 Initial release

1.1 13 July 07 Correction about Plug&Scan solutions

1.2 08 Aug 07 Update Safety/Regulatory information

1.3 07 March 08 Update graphic presentation

1.4 16 June 08 Update Safety/Regulatory information

1.5 25 Aug. 08 Add “The different connection method” section

1.6 15 Oct. 08 Modify the MASTER mode section.

1.7 22 Sept. 09 Modify the Reading Modes section to add the No Duplicate Scan option.

1.8 12 Nov 09 Add remote trigger BT command

1.9 10 feb 10 Precision on ‘no duplicate scan’ feature

2.0 28 Nov 10 Insert 6.1.2: Connection via scan of LXE or Psion Teklogix barcodes

2.1 09 Feb 11 Batch mode feature added => paragraph 4.2 updated

Timestamp feature add => paragraph 7.4 (global frame modified) & insertion
of 7.4.2

2.2 12 April 11 Precise product P/N that is supporting Batch mode & Timestamp features

Reword ‘general prefix/suffix’ to ‘capture prefix/suffix’

Paragraph 5 : add GUI for batch mode

Rename ‘Psion Teklogix’ to ‘Psion’

2.3 22 Sept 11 Add D-Fly2 model + Battery recharge temperature range

2.4 24 Nov 11 Add note on Safety/Regulatory about FCC

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Introduction

The D-Fly or D-Fly2 are easy to use. Just press the trigger button in order to switch on the scanner and simply
press it again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LED and the frequency of the flashing LED indicate the
status of the device. The Scanner will “beep” in different ways and the LED will flash to indicate the status of
the D-Fly/D-Fly2 scanner. Some examples of D-Fly/D-Fly2 scanner status changes are “connected”, “good
read”, “not connected”, and more. The “No Data Loss Mode” function on the D-Fly/D-Fly2 will store the last
fifty (50) barcode scans and this mode can be activated or deactivated by the end user.

Barcodes are transmitted in real time to the remote host device or terminal using Bluetooth wireless
technology. You can download all software updates and additional documentation from our website:

http://www.baracoda.com/

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1.

Stylus

You can use the stylus with your PDA, TabletPC or other types of touch screens. The stylus is retractable and
detachable for security reasons.

In case of loss of your stylus, contact you locate reseller.

2.

Battery

Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 5V, 500mA.

When the scanner is charging, the LED is red (solid).

When the scanner is fully charged, the LED is green (solid).

A full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes approximately 1 hour.

Make sure that the temperature is from 0°C to 35°C to recharge the battery

When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller for replacements.

3.

Switching on the reader

Remember to fully charge the battery before first use.

In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger button.

The scanner will switch off after some period of inactivity. The default time period is ten (10) minutes of
scanner inactivity if the device is not connected via Bluetooth, and twenty (20) minutes of scanner inactivity if
the device is connected via Bluetooth and if the user don’t press the trigger button. These default values can be
modified by the end user.

Stylus

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4.

Quick Start up guide

4.1. How to read barcodes

In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger button.

Proper scanning position

Position the scanner so the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the bar code. The scanner will emit a beep
when the scan is successful.

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4.2. The different usage modes

Real Time mode

In real time mode, the barcode is decoded and transmitted to the remote host without any delay. If the
scanner is not connected, the data is lost (Status Led: red flash).

Real Time mode with No Data Loss option

If the No Data Loss option is activated and if the scanner is not connected or out of Bluetooth range, the
scanner will store the data. It can memorise up to 10 000 barcodes (UPC format) and later automatically upload
them to the remote host when a Bluetooth connection is established to the host.

Every barcode sent to the host must be acknowledged by the host. If the host fails to send an
acknowledgement, the scanner will continue to transmit the barcode until the host does send an
acknowledgement.

This acknowledgment is disabled in the default settings. It is strongly recommended to set the No Data Loss
mode to ON. This configuration can be set with the BaracodaManager software or with the Programming
Guide.

Additionally, this protocol acknowledgment allows an end user to set an audio acknowledgment indicating that
the barcode has been successfully transmitted to the host.

Batch mode

This ‘batch mode’ feature is implemented on D-Fly2 which has for P/N value “B401202xx” ; from firmware
v1.54

Barcodes are always stored in the scanner. Once the batch mode is selected, the led emits an orange flash. In
batch mode, the barcode can read up to 10 000 barcodes (UPC format) and store them into its non-volatile
memory for later transmission to the host.
To upload barcodes from the scanner, connect it to the host computer via Bluetooth. The BaracodaManager
software is used to configure the location where the barcodes are sent once the barcodes are extracted from
the scanner.
Once connected, the scanner will wait for the appropriate command in order to start uploading the barcodes:
this command can come from:

• The BaracodaManager: The user has to click on the button “Upload”.

• A configuration scan barcode: the user has to read the appropriate configuration barcode.

Be aware that with BaracodaManager (v3.40 min), two (2) different ways to upload barcodes are possible:

• To an application window: In this case always double check before starting the upload

procedure that the cursor in your text window is active. Otherwise you will loose all the data
saved into your scanner.

• To a .txt file (default option). The BaracodaManager gives you the possibility to modify the

name of the file in which you may want to save the data.

The scanner can be configured to automatically reconnect with the BaracodaManager software.
Another connectivity parameters exists: Master mode (the scanner will create the connection to the Host).

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4.3. The different connection methods

There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from a Host and a scanner:

- Slave mode (by default)
The Host (PC, BaracodaManager, …) is creating the connection onto the scanner.

- Master mode
The scanner is creating itself a connection to the recorded Host Bluetooth address. This connection
attempt is set after a scan of barcode. The configuration of Host address (on which the scanner will set
up a connection to) can be done:

o Via BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min).
o Via scan of barcodes.

All usage modes (Real Time, No Data Loss, Batch) are obviously available.

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4.4. The different reading modes

D-Fly/D-Fly2 has two (2) reading modes. These modes can be changed through both the BaracodaManager
software and the Programming Guide.

4.4.1. Trigger mode (default setting)

Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a barcode.

Via Bluetooth, a command can be sent to the scanner in order to emulate a press on the trigger to scan a
barcode (see remote trigger cmd in communication protocol document)

4.4.2. Aiming mode

The Aiming mode has been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close one to another and need
to avoid reading a wrong code. Once in this mode, in order to read a barcode user will have to press the trigger
twice. Pressing it the first time will switch on the beam but will not switch on the decoder (thus allowing user to
aim at the correct barcode) while pressing the trigger the second time will activate the decoder thus allowing
the D-Fly/D-Fly2 to actually decode the barcode.

Option: D-Fly/D-Fly2 allows the “No duplicate scans” feature activation. It avoids user to scan consecutively
twice in the same barcode. By default, this option is disabled, but can be changed through both
BaracodaManager software or Programming Guide.

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5.

Status Display Summary

The D-Fly/D-Fly2 has a LED to indicate all of the functions described below.

Operating Mode

LED Status

Description

Battery

Orange/green

Flash

In Charge

Green

Full Cha

rge completed

Red Flash

Battery Low

Red One single long Flash

Battery low, Switch Off

Scan barcode

Green

One Single long Flash

Good read

Orange

Flash

No Host Transmission

Red Flash

Barcode Lost

Green

Orange

Double Flash

Connected to Host

in

Real time mode

Connected to Host in
Batch mode

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6.

The different ways to connect D-Fly/D-Fly2 to a
host

Baracoda proposes three (3) ways to simplify this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to
your specific needs.

6.1.1. For users: Complete Plug&Scan hardware solutions

The easiest way to connect a Baracoda scanner with a host computer is to use the Baracoda Plug and Scan
Bluetooth dongles. Baracoda offers the RS232 Plug&Scan Bluetooth serial dongle or the USB Plug&Scan
Bluetooth dongle to get connected to a host computer. To use one of these devices:

1. Plug the dongle into the USB port or into the RS232 port of the computer.

2. Wait 5 seconds for the host computer to recognize the Plug&Scan dongle.

3. Scan the “Connect barcode” available on the Plug & Scan dongle just once.

4. Within less than 20 seconds the LED on the scanner will start double flashing green: you are now

paired and connected!

For the USB Plug and Scan Dongle: Once the dongle is connected to the D-Fly/D-Fly2 scanner open the target
application (such as Notepad, Excel and Word). Make sure the active cursor is where the user wants the
barcode information to be placed and start scanning barcodes.

For the RS232 Plug and Scan Dongle, the application will have to receive the information from the serial port in
order for the application to receive data from the serial port download the Kemul Software on the Baracoda
Website http://www.baracoda.com/

Pease note that the D-Fly/D-Fly2 scanners are set by the Baracoda Plug&Scan USB in “no data loss mode” ON
by default.
The No Data Loss mode allows the reader to buffer barcodes if the barcodes are read out of range.

6.1.2. For users : LXE ‘Easy Pairing’, Psion ‘pairing
code’

A ‘Psion pairing barcode’ label can be found on Psion terminals. Format of this Code 128 barcode is
“<FNC4>LnkB xxxxxxxxxxx” with xxxxxxxxxxx corresponding to the Terminal Bluetooth address.

An ‘easy pairing’ barcode label can be found on LXE terminals. Format of this Code 128 barcode is
“<FNC3>Yxxxxxxxxxxx” with

- Xxxxxxxxxxx - the Terminal Bluetooth address

- Y has possible values: ‘B’,’LNKB’, ‘LnkB’.

When the scanner reads one of the following barcodes (no control of barcode symbology):

o LnkBxxxxxxxxxxxx
o LNKBxxxxxxxxxxxx
o Bxxxxxxxxxxxx

it will:

1 Disable ‘No data loss mode”
2 Set the ‘Data format’ to raw (no Baracoda header)
3 Configure its Host Bluetooth address
4 Enable the Master mode (see paragraph: different connection methods)
5 Create the Bluetooth connection to this BDA (even the reader is already connected)

Note

: ‘Easy pairing’ compatibility is only supported on versions BRR-L & BRR-LA (that is 1D CMOS & Laser)

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6.1.3. For users: software solutions

Baracoda provides two different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth barcode devices:

- K-Emul lets you insert the scanned barcode value in the selected field. It also allows adding a prefix

and a suffix.

- BaracodaManager is a user-friendly, advanced software that inserts the scanned barcode in a text field

of the target application (Kemul plug-in) or displaying the barcode (Terminal plug-in), presents the
following features: very easy connection (one click connectivity), automatic reconnection, buffers
data in memory and automatic re-transmission.

Please check the compatibility for some specific hosts (see BaracodaManager compatibility table on

www.baracoda.com).

How to quickly verify that your scanner is working correctly, using the BaracodaManager:

1. Make sure that your host device (PC or PDA) is Bluetooth enabled. If not, please contact your reseller.

2. Install the BaracodaManager (updates can be downloaded from http://www.baracoda.com/). Refer to
compatibility table for specific hosts.

If your Bluetooth software is not compatible, you can test your scanner with Hyperterminal or Kemul. Refer to
Communication Protocol documentation. (Download on http://www.baracoda.com/download.)

3. Configure the BaracodaManager.

• Start the BaracodaManager by selecting Start> Programs> BaracodaManager>

BaracodaManager. The application automatically searches for wireless scanners.

• Place the scanner in discovery mode by pressing the trigger button.

• Highlight the scanner in the Devices in Range box and click the Add Button.

• The Bluetooth Stack asks for the passkey. While the message displays, click on the Bluetooth

connection icon in the system tray at right side of the task bar.

• Enter 0000 as the default Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box.

• Look at the status of the scanner in the BaracodaManager application window. When the

status changes to “connected”, the scanner is ready to be used.

4. The first time the scanner is configured, the BaracodaManager opens a terminal window. Scan a
barcode and the data will appear in the terminal window

• Close the Terminal window by clicking on exit

• Select the Kemul plug-in from the drop down menu. For more information, see the

BaracodaManager documentation.

5. When you have finished your session, click on the Exit Button of the application to save your
configuration.

6.1.4. For developers: Baracoda Software Development

Kit (SDK)

The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the barcode collection functions into
their own program code, thus enabling end-users to run a single software program. This eliminates the need to
run the Baracoda Manager software in addition to a third party application.

BaracodaManager uses libraries that provide an abstraction layer allowing developers to integrate Baracoda
products into their own application very rapidly. Moreover, these libraries will deal with all the low-level
routines, timeouts, connections and configuration management.

These libraries are available to developers for free (

www.baracoda.com for more information)

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7.

Configuring your scanner

There are two (2) ways to configure your scanner:

• When connected to a host device, the BaracodaManager software can be used for multiple setting
changes

• The Configuration barcodes In the Programming Guide can be used to configure the scanner without
using outside software applications.

7.1. Reset your scanner

To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager software or scan the Reset configuration
barcode.

Reset

7.2. Security

The Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication.

You can configure security (enable/disable/change PIN code) through BaracodaManager software and through
configuration barcodes.

The Security is enabling by default: default PIN code is 0000.

7.3. Symbology

You can enable/disable any type of barcode decoders with both the BaracodaManager software or with the
Programming Guide.

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7.4. Data format

The data format is the following :

Header

Timestamp

(*)

Capture

Prefix

Symbology

Prefix

Barcode

Symbology

Suffix

Capture

Suffix

(*) : timestamp feature is implemented on D-Fly2 which has for P/N value “B401202xx” ; from firmware v1.54

7.4.1. Baracoda Header

It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate the Baracoda header in 2 cases:

• to use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal.

• to use the “No data loss” mode.

You can configure Baracoda Header through BaracodaManager software.

The Baracoda header is enabled in default settings.

7.4.2. TimeStamp (*)

(*) : timestamp feature is implemented on D-Fly2 which has for P/N value “B401202xx” ; from firmware v1.54

Timestamp can be configured (ON/OFF, synchronise new time) by BaracodaManager and by configuration
barcodes.

Timestamp will be in the following format: YYMMDDhhmmss:

YY: YEAR MM: MONTH DD: DAY hh: Hours mm: Minutes ss: Seconds

7.4.3. Capture Prefix / Suffix

A prefix and/ or suffix can be added to every barcode sent to the host device. You can configure prefix/suffix
through BaracodaManager software or with the Programming Guide.

There is no prefix/suffix in default settings.

7.4.4. Symbology Prefix / Suffix

A prefix and/or suffix can be added to a specific symbology barcode sent to a host device.

Meaning a certain prefix/suffix will be added while reading a specific symbology.

You can configure prefix/suffix through BaracodaManager software.

There is no “symbology prefix/suffix” in default settings.

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7.4.5. Barcode Identifier

The scanner can transmit a maximum of 3 digit barcode identifier codes for different types of barcodes
(symbologies).

If the option is selected, the barcode identifier is added at the beginning of the barcode frame.

List of identifier codes can be found in the Programming Guide. You can activate barcode identifier through
BaracodaManager software or with the Programming Guide.

The barcode identifier is disabled in default settings.

7.5. Beeps and LEDs

You can enable/disable Beeps / LED Lightening using both the BaracodaManager software or the Programming
Guide.

7.6. Power management

Mutliple parameters exist to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sniff period”, “Shutdown timer”, etc…)

D-Fly/D-Fly2 works at 10 dBm (Bluetooth Class.2).

The BaracodaManager software can be used for multiple setting changes.

7.7. Low battery

An alternation of red and green blinking on the LED indicates that the battery level is low. Recharge battery
immediately. If you continue using the scanner, it will continue working until a triple beep occurs: at that
moment the reader will shut down and you will be forced to charge the scanner.

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Safety / Regulatory

FCC :

Product FCC Id of B40120001 : QSHAIBDF

Product FCC Id of B401202xx :

QSHAIBDF2

Interference statement:

This device complies with Part 15 (class C) of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Modification statement:

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Wireless notice

This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential
for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized. The system antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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EU:

This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union and there is no
commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries.

Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Limited Warranty.

Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year
from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price
paid by buyer for the defective products.

Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's breach of this
limited warranty. Repaired or replaced parts or product may include new, reconditioned or remanufactured
parts and equipment at Manufacturer's option. All costs associated with shipment to Manufacturer for
warranty service, including but not limited to freight, duties, insurance and customs fees are buyer's
responsibility. Manufacturer will pay the freight costs (duties, insurance, customs and any other fees are
buyer's responsibility) associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method of shipment will be at
Manufacturer's discretion. Repair or replacement of any parts or equipment does not extend the period of
warranty provided for herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S ONLY WARRANTY.
MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To take advantage of this warranty, buyer should contact the seller not the
Manufacturer. The warranty set forth herein does not cover and Manufacturer will have no obligations
hereunder if any non-conformance is caused in whole or in part by; accident, transportation, neglect, misuse,
alteration, modification, or enhancement of the products or incorporation, interfacing, attachment of any
feature, program, or device to the Products by a person or entity other than Manufacturer, failure to provide a
suitable installation environment, use of the products for other than the specific purpose for which the
products are designed or any use of the product not in accordance with the User Guide or other misuse or
abuse of the product. The warranty does not cover problems linked to batteries.