CipherLab 1166 User Manual

CIPHERLAB 1166 Bluetooth Scanner

THESE SIX PAGES ARE IMPORTANT.

Keep handy, perhaps laminated.

The notes will save trawling through the enclosed disc.
Encourage all personnel to spend a little time to become familiar with the scanner. It is simple to

operate with practice.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO MAKING A SUPPORT CALL.

Most issues will be resolved and save you time and cost of a phone call.
Please do not hesitate to call if issue still unresolved.

1. General Description of scanner - see page 2.
Please note: batteries are probably sufficiently charged to immediately start operations.

2. Normal Mode (Live Transmission) – see page 2.
Suitable for circulation and general scanning. Can also be used for small stocktake with Automatic
Memory and (semi) automatic upload (see item 3)

3. Automatic Memory and (semi) automatic upload - see page 2.
This mode is suitable for smaller stocktakes. Once the barcodes are transferred from the scanner to
the computer the barcodes are no longer in the scanner memory.

4. Alternative operation for Stocktake – see page 3 and 4.
This mode is suitable for larger stocktakes but it is still recommended doing the stocktake in
manageable batches. Barcodes are stored in the memory until deliberately transferred and deliberately
cleared. This means the computer can be used for other purposes while stocktake is in process. The
computer must be returned to the Stocktake module (or perhaps “Word”) to transfer the stored
barcodes. Take time to follow these instructions carefully to ensure the process is correct.

Pay particular attention to scanning “Enter Setup”, “Update”, “wait for prolonged beep”.

5. Barcode Transmission Speed - see page 4.
This has been set at ½ second (500ms). If it is uploading barcodes too fast then set to a slower speed.

6. Other Points to Note – see page 4.

7. Buzzer Setting (Volume and Pitch) – see page 4.

8. Auto Power Off Mode (Non Trigger Use) – see page 5.
For continuous type scanning after becoming familiar with the scanning distance.

9. Reinstate to Normal Mode and Automatic Memory (as per 2 and 3 above) – see Page 6.
Not to be used in returning from User Choice Memory (4 above).

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General

1. Connection / Charging

Insert and lock (slide latch) one battery in scanner and other battery in cradle. Connect cradle to computer and to
power; charging will take about 4 hours. The battery in the cradle is for charging purposes only – it does not
power the cradle. The battery in the scanner will also charge when scanner is returned to cradle. Adopt the habit
of swapping batteries at least once per week.

2. Cradle Indicator

A blue pulsing light (about 1 per sec.) means correct cradle/computer connection. This will change to a quicker

blue flash when the scanner ready to transmit after removal from cradle. This may continue for up to 15 minutes

after scanner has stopped being used. A rectangular light indicates battery status – red is charging, green -

yellow is charged. A red circle means power connected.

3. Scanner Indicator

A dual colour indicator is on top of the scanner. In the cradle it is flashing red means it is charging and solid red
means it is charged. Out of the cradle the indicator is off when not in use. In use it will flash blue every couple of
seconds in range and about every second out of range.

When scanning it will beep and turn red for a good read. An incorrect read will give a long, low beep
Once the scanner is returned to the cradle, there will be an initial blue flicker amongst the red flash. This will stop

after up to 15 minutes when scanner will beep to indicate that it is now dormant. This will coincide with the blue
flash in the cradle as in 2 above.

4. Practice using scanner

This is a distance scanner and not the touch type that is held close or on the label. It is recommended that you
experiment to find the best reading distance, perhaps 5 – 15 cm depending upon the label.

5. Test scanner

In a blank Microsoft Word document scan a few barcodes. If the barcodes appear then it means the scanner is
working properly. If not check previous notes.

6. Dormant scanner

If the scanner has been dormant for a while pull the trigger (no barcode) to awaken communications. A prolonged
beep will indicate scanner is now ready.

MODES - Normal Mode

The scanner has been programmed and sent to you in this combined Mode which means the barcodes are transmitted
live to computer when in range.

Should you go out of range the scanner will “beep” and automatically go into memory mode (approx 300 barcodes).
Scanner will give 3 quick beeps if memory is full.

When the scanner is back in range, it may “beep” again and commence to transfer the barcodes to the computer.
Pressing the trigger will initiate the transfer sooner. If out of range for longer periods press the trigger to initiate the
transfer. Once transferred, the barcodes are no longer in the memory of the scanner. Therefore, it is important that the
computer be in the stocktake module to accept the barcodes and should not be changed by other staff.

Please note that distance to re-establish communication is normally closer than distance prior to going out of range.

(Live Transmission), includes Automatic Memory

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