CipherLab 1660 User Manual

1660 Barcode Scanne

Setup labels included.

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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.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

FOR CANADA

for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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

This equipment 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 Host by Bluetooth, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body.

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed:

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 and communication cradle 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 mobile computer 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 cradle. 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

0.94 Mar. 19, 2008

0.93 Feb. 26, 2008

0.92 Feb. 15, 2008

0.91 Feb. 14, 2008 Separate manual for1660 for review

0.90 Jan. 25, 2008 Draft for use in pilot production

 Modified: section 1.6.6 Aiming Mode – Timeout (1~15 sec)  New: section 4 Changing Symbology Settings – ISBT 128  Modified: remove 1662

 Modified: section 2.1.3 Keyboard Settings – illustration

* The documentation is subject to change without prior notice.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 -

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

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

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

RELEASE NOTES .....................................

INTRODU

Quick Start .................................................

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

CTION .................................................................................................................................... 1

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 2

Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 2

Enter Configuration Mode................................................................................................................. 4

Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 4

Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 5

Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................... 5

Restore User Defaults.................................................................................................................. 5

Restore System Defaults ............................................................................................................. 5

Read a Setup Label........................................................................................................................... 6

Configure Parameters.................................................................................................................. 6

List the Current Settings.............................................................................................................. 9

1.1 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 11

1.1.1 Installing the Battery........................................................................................................ 11

1.1.2 How to Operate the Scanner ........................................................................................... 12

1.1.3 Auto Power Off.................................................................................................................. 12

1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................13

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................13

1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................13

1.3 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................15

1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 16

1.4 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 16

1.4.1 Beeper on 1660............................................................................................................... 16

1.4.2 Beeper Volume.................................................................................................................17

1.4.3 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 17

1.4.4 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 18

1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................19

1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 19

1.6.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 20

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1.6.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 21

1.6.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 21

1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................21

1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................22

1.6.6 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 22

1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 23

1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................23

1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 24

1.9 Effective Decoding Area ........................................................................................................... 25

1.9.1 Positioning Window.......................................................................................................... 25

1.9.2 Adjusting Window.............................................................................................................25

1.10 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................27

1.11 Symbologies Supported......................................................................................................... 27

1.11.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies........................................................................... 28

1.11.2 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................................................................28

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

2.1 Bluetooth HID............................................................................................................................31

2.1.1 Activate Bluetooth HID & Select Keyboard Type............................................................ 32

2.1.2 Reset Connection............................................................................................................. 32

2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 33

2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 36

2.2 Bluetooth SPP........................................................................................................................... 38

2.2.1 Activate Bluetooth SPP ....................................................................................................38

2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 38

2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 39

SETTING UP BLUETOOTH

3.1 Configuring Bluetooth Settings................................................................................................ 42

3.1.1 Sniff Mode (Power-saving)............................................................................................... 42

3.1.2 Device Name Broadcasting ............................................................................................. 42

3.1.3 Authentication .................................................................................................................. 43

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle ............................................................................................ 44

3.2.1 Bluetooth HID – Add Bluetooth Device Wizard ..............................................................44

3.2.2 Bluetooth SPP – Add Bluetooth Device Wizard..............................................................44

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

4.1 Codabar.....................................................................................................................................52

4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection .....................................................................................52

4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................52

4.1.3 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................53

4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25........................................................................................................... 54

4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................54

4.2.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................54

4.2.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................55

4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................55

4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................ 57

4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................57

4.3.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................57

4.3.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................58

CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 41

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4.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................58

4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................ 60

4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................60

4.4.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................60

4.4.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................61

4.4.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................61

4.5 Code 39.....................................................................................................................................63

4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................63

4.5.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................63

4.5.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................64

4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ..........................................................................................64

4.6 Code 93.....................................................................................................................................65

4.7 Code 128 ..................................................................................................................................65

4.8 EAN-8......................................................................................................................................... 66

4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13............................................................................................................ 66

4.8.2 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................67

4.9 EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................................68

4.9.1 ISBN Conversion...............................................................................................................68

4.9.2 ISSN Conversion............................................................................................................... 69

4.9.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................69

4.10 EAN-128..................................................................................................................................70

4.10.1 Code ID Transmission.................................................................................................... 70

4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)..................................................................................... 70

4.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................71

4.12 MSI .......................................................................................................................................... 72

4.12.1 Checksum Verification................................................................................................... 72

4.12.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 72

4.12.3 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................73

4.13 French Pharmacode...............................................................................................................75

4.13.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 75

4.14 Italian Pharmacode ................................................................................................................ 76

4.14.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 76

4.15 Plessey ....................................................................................................................................77

4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey ...................................................................................................77

4.15.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 77

4.16 RSS Family.............................................................................................................................. 78

4.16.1 Code ID Selection ..........................................................................................................78

4.16.2 RSS-14............................................................................................................................ 78

4.16.3 RSS Expanded................................................................................................................ 79

4.16.4 RSS Limited....................................................................................................................80

4.17 Telepen ...................................................................................................................................82

4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ..........................................................................82

4.18 UPC-A....................................................................................................................................... 83

4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .........................................................................................................83

4.18.2 System Number Transmission ......................................................................................84

4.18.3 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 84

4.19 UPC-E....................................................................................................................................... 85

4.19.1 System Number Selection.............................................................................................85

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4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A............................................................................................................ 86

4.19.3 System Number Transmission ......................................................................................86

4.19.4 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 86

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

5.1 Letter Case................................................................................................................................89

5.2 Character Substitution ............................................................................................................. 90

5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ...........................................................................90

5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ...................................................... 91

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code.....................................................................................................................96

5.4 Code ID......................................................................................................................................97

5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID.............................................................................................. 97

5.4.2 Change Code ID................................................................................................................ 98

5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................100

5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................101

5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................104

5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................105

5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................106

APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING.....

6.1 Format Selection ....................................................................................................................108

6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................108

6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................109

6.2 Editing Format.........................................................................................................................110

6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................110

6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................111

6.2.3 Define Data Criteria .......................................................................................................112

6.2.4 Divide Data into Fields..................................................................................................

6.2.5 Field Settings..................................................................................................................117

6.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence .......................................................................................121

6.3 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................123

6.3.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................123

6.3.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................123

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SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................

NUMERAL SYSTEMS ..................................

Decimal System.............................................................................................................................127

Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................128

Entering PIN Code for Bluetooth Connection ..............................................................................129

KEYBOAR

Keyboard Wedge Table .................................................................................................................131

ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................133

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

Serial Commands..........................................................................................................................135

D WEDGE TABLE & ASCII TABLE......................................................................................131

Key Type....................................................................................................................................131

Key Status ................................................................................................................................132

User-defined Scan Code ..........................................................................................................133

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Example .........................................................................................................................................136

UPGRADING FIRMWARE .................................................................................

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INTRODUCTION

CipherLab’s new small-form-factor 1600 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The palm-sized 1660 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 Bluetooth technology to small-form-factor scanners, the 1660 Bluetooth scanners are ideal for carrying in your pocket, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of Bluetooth scanners has a range of up to 3 meters and a prolonged battery life that provides up to 30 hours uptime to keep business running.

Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, CipherLab 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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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.

 1660 Barcode Scanner  Manual & Driver CD

Note: The Manual & Driver CD includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster

software for configuration.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

 Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test  Most popular barcode symbologies are supported, including Reduced Space

Symbology (RSS)

 Negative barcodes are also supported  Seven scan modes are supported, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode  User feedback via LED indicator and beeper  Beeping tone and duration are programmable for Good Read.  Extremely low power consumption  128 KB flash memory for Memory mode operation, storing up to 8192 scans.  The 1660 scanner provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer, storing up to 256

scans while getting out of range during a Bluetooth connection.

 Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) supported – for example, the 1660 scanner can

transmit the scanned data to a Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA.

 Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) supported – for example, the 1660 scanner

can transmit the scanned data to a Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA, as keyboard input.

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

etc.

 Firmware upgradeable

Quick Start

The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels 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.

Note: If RS-232 or Bluetooth SPP is selected for output interface, the host can directly

send serial commands to configure the scanner.

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone).

Note: Upon powering up, the 1660 scanner will try to establish a connection with a

Bluetooth device dongle. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up Bluetooth Connections for details.

2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps

(high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will be flashing red.

3 Read a Setup label…

For example,

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

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

* When any configuration error occurs... The scanner will respond with one long

The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) if reading a normal label.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

beep with a low tone.

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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, 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 label.

Enter Setup

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

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to exit the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Update” label, 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” label instead.

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

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

Update

Abort

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” label.

Save as User Default

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” label.

 The scanner will issue two beeps after reading the label, and 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” label.

 The scanner will issue two beeps after reading the label, and all the parameters of the

scanner will return to their default values.

Restore System Defaults

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

“*”.

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READ A SETUP LABEL

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 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 labels. These special parameters may require reading one or more (1) numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification, or (2) hexadecimal labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.

Note: When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will

then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

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

NUMERIC PARAMETERS

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone).

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

Read a Setup label...

For example,

Normal label

Special label

The 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 two beeps (low-high tone) if reading a normal label.

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

Decimal label

or labels

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

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

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

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CHARACTER STRING PARAMETERS

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone).

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

Read a Setup label...

For example,

Special label

Hexadecimal

labels

The 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 label such as “Prefix Code”, indicating the setup requires reading more labels.

When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

 You may decide whether or not to

apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

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

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

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent, via RS-232 or Bluetooth SPP, to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by reading the “Page x” label.

List Page 1

List settings regarding Interface, Buzzer, and Other Scanner Parameters

List Page 2

List settings regarding Prefix, Postfix, and Length Code Setting

List Page 3

List settings regarding Code ID

List Page 4

List Page 5

List Page 6

List Page 7

List settings regarding: Readable Symbologies

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (1/3)

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (2/3)

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (3/3)

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List Page 8

List Page 10

List Page 11

List settings regarding Editing Format 1

List settings regarding Editing Format 2

List settings regarding Editing Format 3

List settings regarding Editing Format 4

List Page 12

List settings regarding Editing Format 5

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery..................................................................... 11

1.2 Memory.................................................................... 13

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 15

1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 16

1.5 Send "NR" to Host...................................................... 19

1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 19

1.7 Scanner Time-out ...................................................... 23

1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 24

1.9 Effective Decoding Area .............................................. 25

1.10 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 27

1.11 Symbologies Supported ............................................ 27

1.1 BATTERY

Chapter 1

The scanner is powered by two AAA Alkaline batteries. During normal operation, the scanner can work for over 30 hours or 28,000 scans (based on UPC-E barcodes, 1 scan per 5 seconds). For intensive data collection, you may prepare spare batteries for non-stop operation.

Note: The 1660 scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of

“Auto Power Off”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery Alarm”.

1.1.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1) Hold the scanner face down in one hand.

2) Press the battery lid release and slide the battery lid.

3) Remove the battery lid by the other hand.

4) Install two AAA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, each in the right

direction.

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5) Replace the battery lid and lock it firmly.

1.1.2 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

 To turn on the scanner, press the [Delete] key for 3 seconds, and the scanner will

respond with a long beep (high tone).

 To turn off the scanner, press the [Delete] key for 1.5 seconds. The scanner will

respond with short beep (high tone) and the LED will become solid green, then go off, and finally become solid red. Release the key then.

 To delete the last collected data, press the [Delete] key. The scanner will respond

with short beep (high tone) and the LED will become solid green. Before the LED goes off (within 1 second), press the [Delete] key again to confirm the deletion.

1.1.3 AUTO POWER OFF

Specify the time interval (1~254 min.; 0= disable) for the scanner to wait for a computer to establish a connection via a Bluetooth dongle. By default, the 1660 scanner will stay active for 10 minutes waiting for a connection request. If it fails to connect within the time interval, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power (you will hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low). Press the [Delete] key for 3 seconds to turn it on. On your computer, you will have to search Bluetooth devices again.

Once a Bluetooth connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active as long as the COM port is opened by a host application.

Auto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10)

1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically turns off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.

” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.

Enter Setup

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1.2 MEMORY

The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the transmit buffer (SRAM) or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

The 1 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can store up to 64 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone) as a warning.

 You are advised to get back to range if using the Bluetooth scanner.

1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The scanner keeps 128 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the 1660 scanner is in memory mode, it means Bluetooth connection is disabled.

Enable Memory Mode

*Disable Memory Mode

Warning: Bluetooth cannot work unless memory mode is disabled.

MEMORY DATA DELAY

You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the server.

*None

250 ms

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500 ms

2 sec

5 sec

1 sec

3 sec

8 sec

SEND DATA

The 128 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 8192 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (low-high tone) as a warning. You are advised to send data to the server immediately. Select a desired interface for transmission. For example, disable memory mode and use Bluetooth SPP to transmit data.

Send Data

Enter Setup

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CLEAR DATA & CONFIRM

Even though data has been sent back to the server, the flash memory is still occupied unless you erase the memory by having the scanner read two labels – “Clear Data” and “Confirm”.

1) Read the “Clear Data” label to clear the flash memory.

2) Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.

Clear Data

Confirm

1.3 LED INDICATOR

The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly (= Standby mode) upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – for example, you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.

LED – Red/Green/Blue

Green, and goes off quickly, and becomes red, and finally goes off when the [Delete] key is released.

Red, and goes off quickly

Meaning

Power off

 Power on, with one long beep (high tone)  Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)  Memory full, with two short beeps (low-high tone)  Bluetooth connection out of range, with two beeps

(high-low tone)

Green, and goes off quickly Good Read, beeper pitch and duration programmable

Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 1:1)

 No Bluetooth connection (flashing slowly)  Dynamic PIN code request from host (flashing quickly)

Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 1:6) Bluetooth connection established

Flashing blue and red Dynamic PIN code input error

Flashing red Configuration Mode

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1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

*Enable Good Read LED

Disable Good Read LED

1.4 BEEPER

The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.

1.4.1 BEEPER ON 1660

Beeping Meaning

One long beep, high tone Power on

One short beep, low tone Power off

One short beep, high tone

Good Read

 Programmable, default to 4 KHz

Six short beeps

 High-low tone repeats three times

Two short beeps, low-high tone Setup label read successfully

One short beep, high tone More setup label required

One long beep, low tone

 Enter Configuration Mode  Exit Configuration Mode

 Transmit Buffer Full  Configuration Error (Wrong label…)

Two short beeps, low-high tone Memory Mode – Memory Full

Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer Full

Three short beeps

 Tone ascending from low to high

Two beeps, high-low tone Bluetooth connection out of range

Three short beeps, low tone No Bluetooth connection

 Bluetooth connection established  Bluetooth connection resumed

Enter Setup

1.4.2 BEEPER VOLUME

Mute

Medium Volume

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Minimum Volume

*Maximum Volume

1.4.3 GOOD READ BEEP

FREQUENCY

8 kHz

2 kHz

* 4 kHz

1 kHz

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DURATION

*Shortest

Longer

Shorter

Longest

1.4.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM

By default, “2.6 V (Alkaline)” is selected for low battery level. When the battery level inside the 1660 scanner reaches 2.6 V, it will activate the beeper to give a warning. If you are using Ni-MH batteries, select “2.1 V (Ni-MH)”.

No Alarm

* 2.6 V (Alkaline)

2.1 V (Ni-MH)

Enter Setup

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