CipherLab Cipher Lab 1560, Cipher Lab 1562, 1560, 1562 User Manual

1560/1562 Barcode Scanner

Setup barcodes included.

Version 1.10

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

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.

This device complies with Part 15 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.

FOR CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 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.

Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

The 1560/1562 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1560) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low level of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

The 3656 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-3656) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in hand-held used. If you only transfer data to the host wirelessly, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body.

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

CAUTION

This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging device uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet shall be installed near

the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the scanner or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner

as well as the charging device. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.

 If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data

to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store the scanner and battery separately.

 When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before

use.

 If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and

consult your local sales representative.

RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.10 Aug 31, 2011

1.09 May 25, 2011

1.08 Mar. 11, 2011

1.07 Jan. 10, 2011

1.06 Nov. 30, 2010

 New: “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” is added. Sections

 Modified: 3656+USB+Adaptor issue  Modified: 2.1 BT HID — add Inter-Character Delay  Modified: 2.6 USB HID via 3656 — add Inter-Character Delay  New: Quick Start — Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes (e.g. ”109950”

 Modified: 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) — add High Sensitivity

 Modified: Specifications — Power Adaptor  Modified: Introduction, Product Highlights — add CipherConnect  Modified: 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) —

 Modified: 5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes — Code type for

 New: 6.4.5 Pause Field Setting  Modified: 6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence

 Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported — add support of

 New: Introduction — Charging the Battery via Charger  Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving  Modified: 1.4 Beeper — describe “Low Battery Alarm”  New: 2.1.6 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad  Modified: 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle —

 Modified: 4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)  Modified: 4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)  Modified: 4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)  Modified: 5.2 Character Substitution —

involved are:

- Renamed section 1.1.1 “Turn on/off the Scanner”

- Modified section: 1.1.2 “Power Economy”.

- Adjusted new section: 1.1.3 “Power Economy vs. WPAN

Connection”

 ”#@109950#”)

behavior

Cannot read when disabled

since firmware v1.01

ISBT 128

(add Pause Field, Null Character Field )

more RSS symbologies

describe random PIN in Step

add table for Scan

Code/Normal Key

1.05 Apr. 09, 2010

 Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving  Modified: 2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type — add

Turkish

 Modified: 2.1.3 Keyboard Settings — BT HID supports “Alphabets

Layout”

 Modified: 2.1.5 HID Character Transmit Mode  Modified: 2.2 BT SPP Slave  Modified: 2.3 BT SPP Master  Modified: 2.4.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard

Type — add Turkish

 Modified: 2.5.2 Baud Rate — add setup barcode for 4800 bps

(100100)

 Modified: 2.5.2 Baud Rate —

bps

 Modified: 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type —

Turkish

 Modified: 2.6.2 Keyboard Settings — USB HID supports “Alphabets

Layout”

 Modified: 2.6.4 HID Character Transmit Mode  New: 3.1.3 Configure Related Settings — Sniff Mode  Modified: 4.9.4 Security Level  Modified: Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table — remove settings for

user-defined scan code

 Modified: Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table — provide examples

1.04 Mar. 02, 2010

1.03 Oct. 30, 2009

 Modified: Charging the Battery via 3656 — suggest connecting

power cord for USB

 Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) — Continuous mode as

an alternative

 Modified: 1.13 Symbologies Supported —

default

 Modified: 5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3

Sets) — add ISBT 128

 Modified: 5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID — add ISBT 128  Modified: 5.4.2 Change Code ID — add ISBT 128  Modified: 5.5 Length Code — add ISBT 128  Modified: 6.3.1 Applicable Code Type (for Editing Format) —

ISBT 128

1.02 July 07, 2009

 Modified: Charging the Battery via 3656 —charging time changed

from 3 to 5 (hr)

 Modified: 1.1 Battery — charging time changed from 3 to 5 (hr)  Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving — add setup barcode

for Power-Saving setting (101021)

 Modified: 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings — Authentication

1.01 June 3, 2009

 Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode — Power supply cord is required.  Modified: Appendix II Host Serial Commands

1.00 Apr. 29, 2009 Initial release

change default baud rate to 115200

add

ISBT 128 enabled by

add

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 4 -

For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 -

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -

Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -

RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting Familiarized with 1560/1562 and 3656 ........................................................................... 2

Installing the Battery to 1560/1562 .......................................................................................... 2

Setting up 3656 ........................................................................................................................... 3

Charging the Battery via 3656 .................................................................................................... 5

Charging the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................ 6

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 7

Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 7

Symbologies Supported .................................................................................................................... 8

QUICK START ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Enter Configuration Mode............................................................................................................... 13

Exit Configuration Mode..................................................................................................................13

Default Settings............................................................................................................................... 14

Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................. 14

Restore User Defaults................................................................................................................ 14

Restore System Defaults ...........................................................................................................14

Read a Setup Barcode.................................................................................................................... 15

Configure Parameters................................................................................................................ 15

List the Current Settings............................................................................................................ 19

Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes..................................................................................................21

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER.................................................................................... 23

1.1 Battery .......................................................................................................................................23

1.1.1 Turn on/off the Scanner ..................................................................................................23

1.1.2 Power Economy ................................................................................................................24

1.1.3 Power Economy vs. WPAN Connection ...........................................................................27

1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................29

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................29

1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................30

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................32

1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 33

1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................................................. 33

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1.4 Beeper.......................................................................................................................................

1.4.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 35

1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 36

1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 37

1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................38

1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 39

1.6.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 40

1.6.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 40

1.6.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 41

1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................41

1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode ....................................................................................................... 41

1.6.6 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................42

1.6.7 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 42

1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 43

1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................44

1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 45

1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies...................................................................................... 46

1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................................47

1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) .............................................................................................. 48

1.12 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only).................................................................................50

1.13 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................50

1.14 Effective Decoding Area.........................................................................................................51

1.14.1 Positioning Window........................................................................................................51

1.14.2 Adjusting Window...........................................................................................................52

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................53

2.1 BT HID........................................................................................................................................54

2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type........................................................................ 55

2.1.2 Reset Connection............................................................................................................. 56

2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 57

2.1.4 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 64

2.1.5 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 64

2.1.6 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 65

2.1.7 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad ....................................................................................65

2.2 BT SPP Slave.............................................................................................................................66

2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode ...........................................................................................66

2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 66

2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 67

2.3 BT SPP Master .......................................................................................................................... 68

2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode......................................................................................... 68

2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 70

2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 71

2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode.............................................................................. 71

2.4 Keyboard Wedge via 3656 ......................................................................................................72

2.4.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................................... 73

2.4.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 74

2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 82

2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 82

2.5 RS-232 via 3656 ...................................................................................................................... 83

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2.5.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................83

2.5.2 Baud Rate......................................................................................................................... 83

2.5.3 Data Bits ........................................................................................................................... 84

2.5.4 Parity ................................................................................................................................. 84

2.5.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................85

2.5.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................85

2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 86

2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 86

2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 87

2.6 USB HID via 3656..................................................................................................................... 88

2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 89

2.6.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 90

2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 97

2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 97

2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 98

2.7 USB Virtual COM via 3656....................................................................................................... 99

2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................99

2.7.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 99

2.7.3 ACK/NAK Timeout..........................................................................................................100

SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION ................................................................................................101

3.1 Connecting via 3656 ..............................................................................................................102

3.1.1 Connect to 3656 ............................................................................................................102

3.1.2 Change Interface............................................................................................................103

3.1.3 Configure Related Settings............................................................................................104

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ........................................................................................105

3.2.1 Change Interface............................................................................................................105

3.2.2 Configure Related Settings............................................................................................106

3.2.3 Connect to Dongle..........................................................................................................109

CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS................................................................................................117

4.1 Codabar...................................................................................................................................118

4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection ...................................................................................118

4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................119

4.1.3 CLSI Conversion .............................................................................................................119

4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25.........................................................................................................120

4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................120

4.2.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................121

4.2.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................121

4.2.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................122

4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................................................................................................123

4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................123

4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................124

4.3.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................124

4.3.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................125

4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ..............................................................................................................126

4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................126

4.4.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................127

4.4.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................127

4.4.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................128

4.5 Code 39...................................................................................................................................129

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4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................

129

4.5.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................129

4.5.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................130

4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ........................................................................................130

4.6 Code 93...................................................................................................................................131

4.7 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................131

4.8 EAN-8.......................................................................................................................................132

4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13..........................................................................................................133

4.8.2 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................133

4.9 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................134

4.9.1 ISBN Conversion.............................................................................................................135

4.9.2 ISSN Conversion.............................................................................................................135

4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................135

4.9.4 Security Level .................................................................................................................136

4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................137

4.10.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................................................................137

4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................................................................................137

4.11 ISBT 128 ...............................................................................................................................138

4.12 MSI ........................................................................................................................................139

4.12.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................139

4.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................139

4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................140

4.13 French Pharmacode.............................................................................................................141

4.13.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................141

4.14 Italian Pharmacode ..............................................................................................................142

4.14.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................142

4.15 Plessey ..................................................................................................................................143

4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .................................................................................................143

4.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................143

4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................................................................................................144

4.16.1 Code ID Selection ........................................................................................................144

4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................................145

4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................................147

4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ...........................................................................148

4.17 Telepen .................................................................................................................................149

4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ........................................................................149

4.18 UPC-A.....................................................................................................................................150

4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................151

4.18.2 System Number Transmission....................................................................................151

4.18.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................151

4.19 UPC-E.....................................................................................................................................152

4.19.1 System Number Selection...........................................................................................153

4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A..........................................................................................................153

4.19.3 System Number Transmission....................................................................................154

4.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................154

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................155

5.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................155

5.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................156

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5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substitution ........................................................................157

5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................158

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................164

5.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................165

5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................165

5.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................167

5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................168

5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................169

5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................173

5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................174

5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................175

5.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................176

APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................177

6.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................178

6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................178

6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................179

6.2 How to Configure Editing Formats.........................................................................................180

6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................181

6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................182

6.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ...........................................................................183

6.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................................................................................................183

6.3.2 Data Length ....................................................................................................................190

6.3.3 Matching String & Location ...........................................................................................191

6.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ...............................................................................192

6.4.1 Start Position ..................................................................................................................192

6.4.2 Field Adjustment ............................................................................................................192

6.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................193

6.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................194

6.4.5 Pause Field Setting ........................................................................................................200

6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ........................................................201

6.6 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................203

6.6.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................203

6.6.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................204

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................205

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................207

How to Upgrade 1560/1562 Firmware.......................................................................................207

Using 3656...............................................................................................................................207

Using Bluetooth® Dongle .........................................................................................................210

How to Upgrade 3656 Firmware ..................................................................................................212

Upgrading 3656 CPU Firmware...............................................................................................212

Upgrading 3656 USB Bridge Firmware...................................................................................214

HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................217

1560/1562 Serial Commands ....................................................................................................217

Example ....................................................................................................................................218

3656 Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands ................................................................................219

3656 Serial Command Table ..................................................................................................220

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Example ....................................................................................................................................

222

KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE..............................................................................................................223

Key Type & Status .........................................................................................................................224

Key Type....................................................................................................................................224

Key Status ................................................................................................................................224

Example .........................................................................................................................................225

NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................227

Decimal System.............................................................................................................................227

Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................228

ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................229

Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..........................................................................................230

Use Preset PIN..........................................................................................................................230

Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN...........................................................................231

INTRODUCTION

CipherLab’s 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses. Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners, the 1560/1562 scanners are ideal for carrying around, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running.

Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, the 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications –

 Receiving in Retail  Product labeling & Tracking  Shelf Product Replenishment  Mobile Point of Sale (POS)  Mobile Inventory Management  Order Picking & Staging  Work-In-Process Tracking  Material Flow Control  Transportation & Distribution  Warehousing  Asset Management

This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1560/1562 AND 3656

INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1560/1562

When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the Auto-Sense stand.

Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.

1) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery into the battery compartment at the bottom of the scanner.

2) Slide the battery latch to lock the battery in the compartment.

3) Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.

4) The scanner will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.

Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, remove the battery. Refer to settings of “

Off”.

(2) For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the battery separately. This will keep the battery in good condition for future use. (3) When the battery charge becomes low, you will find the scanner cannot emit scan beam and its power-on beep sounds differently.

Auto Power

Enter Setup

Introduction

SETTING UP 3656

Capable of charging 1560/1562, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to also an Auto-Sense stand when used with the scanner set to Auto-Sense mode.

3.1.1 Connect to 3656. The 3656 stand is

Two LED indicators are provided for power and communications status.

Power LED

Red, solid

--- --- Power OFF

--- Power ON

Meaning

Communication LED Meaning

--- Blue,

solid

Red, solid

Red, flashing

--- Blue,

--- Failed to establish a USB connection

Blue, flashing

flashing

Initialize

Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM or RS-232: wait 3 seconds for starting a serial command

Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing [Num Lock] or [Caps Lock] 5 times via keyboard

Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)

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--- Blue,

flashing

Red, solid

Red, flashing

Blue, flashing

--- Enter Download Mode

Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

Enter Setup

Introduction

CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656

The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. When using the RS-232 cable, it takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).

Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It

is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

1) Install the battery to the scanner.

2) Seat the scanner in the 3656 stand.

3) Connect the 3656 stand to your computer or notebook via the USB or RS-232 cable.

4) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.

Warning: RS-232/USB interface both require connecting the power supply cord.

When the stand is solely on USB power, the current may be insufficient for it to function normally. You must connect the power supply cord.

5) The LED for power indication on 3656 will become solid red.

6) The scanner LED will be flashing red during charging.

When the charging is done, the LED will turn off.

When charging error occurs, the LED will turn solid red.

7) The LED for communications on 3656 will first become solid blue while initializing. Refer to the table above for details on different stage of communications.

The two pivot bolts need to be tightened,

r charging error may occur.

Warning: If the two pivot bolts are not tightened properly, charging error may occur.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full.

Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It

is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

1) Insert the battery.

2) Lock the battery.

3) Connect the power supply cord to the charger.

4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.

Status LED

Red, solid

--- Green,

Red, solid

--- --- Power or battery not ready

--- Charger power ON (LED on for 0.5 second)

--- Charging battery

solid

Green, solid

Meaning

Charging done

Pre-charging when battery voltage under 3V (Typical)

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Introduction

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.

 Barcode Scanner (1560 or 1562)  BT Base (3656)  Rechargeable Li-ion battery  Product CD

Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster software for

configuration, as well as the USB Virtual COM driver.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

 Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test  Extremely low power consumption  Firmware upgradeable  Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1

DataBar (RSS), etc.

 Supports negative barcodes  Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode  User feedback via LED indicator and beeper  Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read  512 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 32,768 scans based

on EAN-13 barcodes

 Provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a

wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 256 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes

 Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (BT SPP) or as

keyboard input (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth technology

wireless

 Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,

etc.

 Easy configuration through ScanMaster  Easy connection through CipherConnect, available via online marketplace for mobile

devices running on Android 2.x, BlackBerry 5.x, or Windows Mobile 6.x

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SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to

Settings for details of each symbology.

Chapter 4 Changing Symbology

Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable

Codabar Enabled

Code 93 Enabled

MSI Disabled

Plessey Disabled

Telepen Disabled

Code 128

Code 128 Enabled

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled

ISBT 128 Enabled

Default

Note: Starting from firmware version 1.01, ISBT 128 is enabled by default.

Code 2 of 5

Code 3 of 9

Industrial 25 Enabled

Interleaved 25 Enabled

Matrix 25 Disabled

Code 39 Enabled

Italian Pharmacode Disabled

French Pharmacode Disabled

EAN/UPC

EAN-8 Enabled

EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled

EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled

EAN-13 Enabled

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled

ISBN Disabled

UPC-E0 Enabled

UPC-E1 Disabled

UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled

UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled

UPC-A Enabled

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GS1 DataBar (RSS)

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled

GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled

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QUICK START

The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software.

This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.

Configuration Mode

1. Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a long beep

and its LED will come on-off shortly.

2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode. It will respond with six beeps and its LED

indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.

3. Have the scanner read more setup barcodes… Most of the setup barcodes are normal. The

scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). For special setup barcodes, it requires reading more than one setup barcode to complete the setting.

4. Have the scanner read the “Update” or “Abort” barcode. It will respond with six beeps and its

LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.

5. The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the “Update” or “Abort” barcode. It will

respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.

Note: Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands for how to configure the 3656 stand

by having the scanner read 3656-related setup barcodes or using serial commands.

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Working Mode

Upon powering up, the 1560/1562 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a computer with Bluetooth for details. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable.

wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection

Note: If RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can

directly send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup barcode. Refer to

Appendix II Host Serial Commands.

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Quick Start

ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Enter Setup” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.

 The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red

after reading the barcode.

Enter Setup

For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Update” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. If you want to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the “Abort” barcode instead.

 Just like reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scanner will respond with six beeps

and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Wait for a few seconds for the scanner to restart itself.

Update

Abort

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user

defaults.

ave as User

Defaults

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must have it read the “Restore User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters of the scanner will return to

their customized values.

Restore User

Defaults

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore System Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). For 3656 to restore factory defaults, refer to

Barcodes & Serial Commands

3656 Setup

 After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters of the scanner will return to

their default values. The current connection record will be cleared as well.

Restore System

Defaults

Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk

“*”.

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Quick Start

READ A SETUP BARCODE

CONFIGURE PARAMETERS

For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully.

But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to read more setup barcodes. These special parameters may require reading one or more setup barcodes, such as

 Numeric barcodes, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification  Hexadecimal barcodes, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.  When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key

Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the “Validate” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to indicate the input values are validated.

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The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time:

Steps

1 Power on the scanner…

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

3 Read a Setup barcode…

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Action User Feedback if Successful

For example,

he scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will be flashing red.

he scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) if reading a normal setup barcode.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

* When any configuration error occurs...

he scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone).

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Quick Start

The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:

Steps

1 Power on the scanner...

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

ormal setup

Special setup

Decimal barcodes

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Action User Feedback if Successful

Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

barcode

he scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

he scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red.

he scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) if reading a normal setup barcode.

he scanner will respond with one short beep if reading a special setup barcode such as “Max. Length”, indicating the setup requires reading more barcodes.

Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).

 Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal

System”

he scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high validated.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

tone) when the input values are

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

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The example below shows how to set string parameters:

Steps

1 Power on the scanner...

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

Special setup

Hexadecimal

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Action User Feedback if Successful

Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

barcodes

he scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

he scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red.

The scanner will respond with one short beep if reading a special setup barcode such as “Prefix Code”, indicating the setup requires reading more barcodes.

When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge”

ype and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

is configured for interface, Key

 Refer to Appendix III

Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcodes for the desired character string. For example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix the character “+”.

 Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal

System”

he scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when the input values are validated.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

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INTRODUCTION

GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1560/1562 AND 3656

INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1560/1562

SETTING UP 3656

CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656

CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

QUICK START

ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

READ A SETUP BARCODE

CONFIGURE PARAMETERS