CipherLab 1663 User Manual

1663 Blustooth Barcode Scanner

Setup barcodes included.

Version

1.00

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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 Rul es. These l imits are d esigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is n o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If th is equipment does cau se 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 in terference 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 emission s from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of In dustry 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 n umerique respecte les l imites de bru its radioelectriques applicables au x appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme su r le mat erial brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

The 1663 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1663) 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 3610 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-3610) 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 & bod y. It on ly operated in hand-hel d used. If only transfer data to the host cordless, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & body.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

 The use of an y batteries or ch arging 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 recy cled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

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

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 su re 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

1.00 Nov. 27, 2012 Initial release

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get Familiarized with 1663 and 3610 ............................................................................................ 2

Install the Battery into 1663 ....................................................................................................... 2

Charge the Battery ....................................................................................................................... 3

Charge the Battery via Charger ................................................................................................... 4

Use 3610...................................................................................................................................... 5

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 6

Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 6

Symbologies Supported .................................................................................................................... 7

QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Enter Configuration Mode............................................................................................................... 11

Exit Configuration Mode..................................................................................................................11

Default Settings............................................................................................................................... 12

Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................. 12

Restore User Defaults................................................................................................................ 12

Restore System Defaults ...........................................................................................................12

Read a Setup Barcode.................................................................................................................... 13

Configure Parameters................................................................................................................ 13

List the Current Settings............................................................................................................ 17

Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes..................................................................................................19

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER.................................................................................... 21

1.1 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 21

1.1.1 Power Level ......................................................................................................................22

1.1.2 How to Operate the Scanner ........................................................................................... 22

1.1.3 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving....................................................................................... 23

1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................26

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................26

1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................26

1.2.3 Free Memory ....................................................................................................................28

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................29

1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 30

1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................................................. 30

1.4 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 31

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1.4.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 32

1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 33

1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 34

1.5 Vibrator......................................................................................................................................34

1.5.1 Good Read Vibrator.......................................................................................................... 34

1.5.2 Good Read Vibrator Duration .......................................................................................... 34

1.6 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................35

1.7 Scan Modes ..............................................................................................................................36

1.7.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 37

1.7.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 37

1.7.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 38

1.7.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................38

1.7.5 Auto Power Off Mode ....................................................................................................... 38

1.7.6 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................39

1.7.7 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 39

1.7.8 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 40

1.8 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................41

1.9 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 42

1.10 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ...................................................................................43

1.11 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................................44

1.12 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................44

1.13 Effective Decoding Area.........................................................................................................45

1.13.1 Positioning Window........................................................................................................45

1.13.2 Adjusting Window...........................................................................................................46

1.14 Use Direct USB Cable............................................................................................................. 47

1.14.1 Direct USB Interface ...................................................................................................... 47

1.14.2 Disable Direct USB Interface......................................................................................... 47

1.15 Pager Beep Duration.............................................................................................................. 48

1.16 Time Stamp.............................................................................................................................49

1.16.1 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS............................................................................................ 49

1.16.2 SEPARATOR FOR DATE AND TIME ................................................................................51

1.16.3 DATE FORMAT ................................................................................................................ 52

1.17 Hardware Reset...................................................................................................................... 53

1.17.1 Restore System Defaults............................................................................................... 53

1.17.2 Reset Connection...........................................................................................................53

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE ....................................................................................................... 55

2.1 Bluetooth

2.1.1 Activate Bluetooth

HID..........................................................................................................................56

HID & Select Keyboard Type.......................................................... 57

2.1.2 Reset Connection............................................................................................................. 58

2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 59

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

2.1.5 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 65

2.1.6 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 66

2.1.7 Special Keyboard Feature ...............................................................................................66

2.1.8 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad ....................................................................................66

2.1.9 Simple Pairing for iPhone/iPad .......................................................................................67

2.2 Bluetooth

2.2.1 Activate Bluetooth

SPP Slave...............................................................................................................68

SPP Slave Mode .............................................................................68

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2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 68

2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 69

2.3 Bluetooth

2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth

SPP Master ............................................................................................................ 70

SPP Master Mode........................................................................... 70

2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 71

2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 72

2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode.............................................................................. 72

2.4 USB HID via 3610..................................................................................................................... 73

2.4.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 74

2.4.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 75

2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 81

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

2.4.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 82

2.4.6 Special Keyboard Feature ...............................................................................................82

2.5 USB Virtual COM (CDC) via 3610 ............................................................................................83

2.5.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................83

2.5.2 Activate USB Virtual COM_CDC ....................................................................................... 83

2.5.3 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 83

2.5.4 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 84

2.6 Direct USB HID..........................................................................................................................85

2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 86

2.6.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 87

2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 93

2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 94

2.6.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 94

2.6.6 Special Keyboard Feature ...............................................................................................94

2.7 Direct USB Virtual COM ............................................................................................................ 95

2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................95

2.7.2 Activate USB Virtual COM_CDC ....................................................................................... 95

2.7.3 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 95

2.7.4 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 96

SET UP A WPAN CONNECTION ..........................................................................................................97

3.1 Connecting via 3610 ................................................................................................................ 98

3.1.1 Connect to 3610 ..............................................................................................................98

3.1.2 Change Interface..............................................................................................................99

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth

Dongle ........................................................................................100

3.2.1 Change Interface............................................................................................................100

3.2.2 Configure Related Settings............................................................................................101

3.2.3 Connect to Dongle..........................................................................................................104

CHANGE SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS....................................................................................................111

4.1 Codabar...................................................................................................................................112

4.1.1 Security Level .................................................................................................................112

4.1.2 Start/Stop Characters Selection ...................................................................................112

4.1.3 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................113

4.1.4 CLSI Conversion .............................................................................................................113

4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25.........................................................................................................114

4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................114

4.2.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................115

4.2.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................115

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4.2.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................116

4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................................................................................................117

4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................117

4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................118

4.3.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................118

4.3.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................119

4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ..............................................................................................................120

4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................120

4.4.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................121

4.4.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................121

4.4.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................122

4.5 Code 39...................................................................................................................................123

4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................123

4.5.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................123

4.5.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................124

4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ........................................................................................124

4.5.5 Security Level .................................................................................................................124

4.6 Code 93...................................................................................................................................125

4.7 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................125

4.7.1 Security Level .................................................................................................................125

4.8 EAN-8.......................................................................................................................................126

4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13..........................................................................................................127

4.8.2 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................127

4.9 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................128

4.9.1 ISBN Conversion.............................................................................................................129

4.9.2 ISSN Conversion.............................................................................................................129

4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................129

4.9.4 Security Level .................................................................................................................130

4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................131

4.10.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................................................................131

4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................................................................................131

4.11 ISBT 128 ...............................................................................................................................132

4.12 MSI ........................................................................................................................................133

4.12.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................133

4.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................133

4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................134

4.13 French Pharmacode.............................................................................................................135

4.13.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................135

4.14 Italian Pharmacode ..............................................................................................................136

4.14.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................136

4.15 Plessey ..................................................................................................................................137

4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .................................................................................................137

4.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................137

4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................................................................................................138

4.16.1 Code ID Selection ........................................................................................................138

4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................................139

4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................................141

4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ...........................................................................142

4.17 Telepen .................................................................................................................................143

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4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ........................................................................143

4.18 UPC-A.....................................................................................................................................144

4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................145

4.18.2 System Number Transmission....................................................................................145

4.18.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................145

4.19 UPC-E.....................................................................................................................................146

4.19.1 System Number Selection...........................................................................................147

4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A..........................................................................................................147

4.19.3 System Number Transmission....................................................................................148

4.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................148

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................149

5.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................149

5.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................150

5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .........................................................................151

5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................152

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................158

5.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................159

5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................159

5.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................161

5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................162

5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................163

5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................167

5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................168

5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................169

5.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................170

APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................171

6.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................172

6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................172

6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................173

6.2 How to Configure Editing Formats.........................................................................................174

6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................175

6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................176

6.3 Configure Format — Define Data Criteria ..............................................................................177

6.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................................................................................................177

6.3.2 Data Length ....................................................................................................................184

6.3.3 Matching String & Location ...........................................................................................185

6.4 Configure Format — Define Data Field ..................................................................................186

6.4.1 Start Position ..................................................................................................................186

6.4.2 Field Adjustment ............................................................................................................186

6.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................187

6.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................188

6.4.5 Pause Field Setting ........................................................................................................194

6.5 Configure Format — Define Transmission Sequence ...........................................................195

6.6 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................197

6.6.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................197

6.6.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................198

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SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................199

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................201

How to Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................201

Using 3610...............................................................................................................................201

Use Direct USB Virtual COM ....................................................................................................203

Use Bluetooth

Dongle ............................................................................................................204

How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware ..................................................................................................206

Upgrade 3610 CPU Firmware .................................................................................................206

Upgrade 3610 USB Bridge Firmware......................................................................................207

HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................209

Serial Commands..........................................................................................................................209

Example ....................................................................................................................................210

3610 Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands ................................................................................211

3610 Serial Command Table ..................................................................................................212

Example ....................................................................................................................................214

KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE..............................................................................................................215

Key Type & Status .........................................................................................................................216

Key Type....................................................................................................................................216

Key Status ................................................................................................................................216

Example .........................................................................................................................................217

NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................219

Decimal System.............................................................................................................................219

Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................220

ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................221

Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..........................................................................................222

Use Preset PIN..........................................................................................................................222

Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN...........................................................................223

INTRODUCTION

CipherLab’s small-form-factor 1600 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer the mobile de mands. The palm-sized scanners a re designed to help accelerat e 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. Integrated with short-distance cordless technology, the small-form-factor scanners are ideal for carr ying in po cket, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and g et job done more efficiently. Thi s line of scanners deliver data over a cordless personal network at a range of up to 10 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running.

Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, the 1600 Series Barcode Scanners are the best cho ice 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 keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or oper ation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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GET FAMILIARIZED WITH 1663 AND 3610

INSTALL THE BATTERY INTO 1663

1) Hold the s canner face down in one hand, press the battery cover, and slide the

battery cover.

2) Remove the battery cover.

3) Push battery lock to unlocked position.

4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment.

 Install the supplied 3.7V/850mAh Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.

5) Push battery lock to lock the battery firmly.

6) Replace the battery cover.

7) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.

The scanner will respond with a lon g beep (h igh tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off.

Enter Setup

Introduction

Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, press the [Power/Delete] ke y for 2 seconds. The

scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the LED will become solid red. Release the key. Otherwise, let the scanner t urn off automatically in specific circumstances. Refer to settings of “

Auto Power Off

”. (2) For shipping and storage purposes, remove the battery from the scanner. This will keep the batteries in good condition for future use.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

The battery may not be fully charged for shipment. For initial use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery before us ing the scanner. You can use the Direct USB cable to connect the scanner to PC for charging. It takes approximately 4 h ours to fully charge the battery. Refer to

1.14 Use Direct USB Cable

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

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

1) Install the battery to 1663.

2) Connect 1663 to host computer or notebook via the USB cable.

3) The scanner LED will flash red during charging.

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

When charging errors occur, the LED will turn solid red.

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CHARGE THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

The battery charger is provided for charging the battery outside of the scanner. 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 c harge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

1) Insert the battery.

2) Connect the power supply cord to the charger.

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

Status LED

Red, solid

--- Green,

--- --- Power or battery not ready

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

--- Charging battery

solid

Meaning

Charging done

Enter Setup

Introduction

USE 3610

The CipherLab Dongle (3610) is specifically designed fo r the scanner to com municate with a host computer cordless. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable. Refer to

3.1.1 Connect to 3610

There is one LED indicator provided for communications status.

Communication LED

--- Blue, solid

Red, solid

Red, flashing

--- Blue,

Red, solid

Red, flashing

--- Failed to establish a USB connection

Blue, flashing

flashing

Blue, flashing

--- Enter Download Mode

Meaning

Initialize

Serial command mode with USB Vi rtual COM: wait 3 seconds for starti ng a serial command

Serial command mode w ith USB HI D: wait 3 seconds for pre ssing [Num Lock] or [Caps Lock] 5 times via keyboard

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

Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

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

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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.

 1663 Scanner  CipherLab Dongle (3610) Optional  Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack  Direct USB Cable  Wristband  Setup Cards  Quick Start Guide  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.  Support most popular barcode symbolog ies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1

DataBar (RSS) etc.

 Support Time Stamp and Paging functions.  Support negative barcodes.  Support different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode.  LED indicator, beeper and vibrator for status verification or warning.  Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read.  4MB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing over 240,000 scans based on

EAN-13 barcodes.

 Provides up to 10 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a

wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 640 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.

 Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (Bluetooth

keyboard input (Bluetooth

wireless technology.

HID), to a notebo ok computer or PDA with Bluetooth

SPP) or as

 Programmable parameters including data output format, editing format, symbologies.  Easy configuration through ScanMaster.  Easy connection through CipherConnect, readily available via online marketplace for

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

Enter Setup

Introduction

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

Most of the popular barcode symbologies ar e supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled . The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symb ologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4

Settings

for details of each symbology.

Change Symbology

Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable

Codabar Enabled Code 93 Enabled MSI Disabled Plessey Disabled Telepen Disabled Code 128

Code 2 of 5

Code 3 of 9

EAN/UPC

Code 128 Enabled

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled

ISBT 128 Enabled

Industrial 25 Enabled

Interleaved 25 Enabled

Matrix 25 Disabled

Code 39 Enabled

Italian Pharmacode Disabled

French Pharmacode Disabled

EAN-8 Enabled

EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled

Default

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

Enter Setup

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 proce dure of co nfiguring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.

Configuration Mode

1) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a

long beep and its LED will come on-off.

2) Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. It will respond with six beeps and i ts LED i ndicator will

become flashing red after reading the barcode.

3) Read more setup barcodes… Most of t he setup barcodes are normal, and 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) 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.

Note: Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands for how to configure the 3610 dongle

by having the sca nner read 3610-relate d setup barcodes or using ser ial commands.

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Working Mode

Upon powering up, the scanner will try to esta blish a connecti on with 3610 or a computer wi th

Bluetooth

connection between the scanners and 3610 is made ea sy and rel iable. Now, it also supports

Bluetooth

wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 - Set up a WPAN Connection for details. The

SPP Master Mode as an alternative. Refer to 2.3 Bluetooth® SPP Master.

Note: If USB Virtual COM or Bluetooth

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

SPP is selected for output interface, the host can

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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to ent er the configuration mode, read the "Enter Setup" barco de, 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 sa ve settings and exit the configuration mode, read the “Update” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. Exit the configuration mode without saving any changes; read the “Abort” barcode instead.

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

and its LED indicator will be come 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 read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the sca nner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

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

defaults.

ave as User

Defaults

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

For the sca nner to restore the user defaults , which you have saved earlier, you m ust 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 sc anner to r estore the factory def aults, read the “Res tore System Defaul ts” barcode. This is a n ormal 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 default values. The current connection record will be cleared as well. Refer to during operation.

For 3610 to restore factory defaults, refer to 3610 Setup Barcodes

1.17.1 Restore System Defaults

for the key combination used to restore defaults

& Serial Commands.

Restore System

Defaults

Note: The system default value (if there is one) for each setting is indicated by a n

asterisk “*”.

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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. Refer to

But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are requ ired 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 pa rameters may require reading one or more setup barcodes, such as:

Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

 Numeric barcodes, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification  Hexadecimal barcodes, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.  When “Bluetooth

Status will then become applica ble. Decide whether to ch ange key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

To complete the configuration of t hese 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.

HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key

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Steps

Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful

1) Power on the scanner…

2) Enter the Configuration Mode…

3) Read a Setup barcode…

For example,

4) Exit the Configuration Mode…

he scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone)

and its LED indicator will

become solid red and go off.

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

The scanner will respond wi th 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 wi th one long beep (low tone).

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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:

Steps

1) Power on the scanner...

2) Enter the Configuration Mode…

ormal setup

barcode

ormal setup

barcode

Special setup

barcode

Decimal barcodes

4) Exit the Configuration Mode…

Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful

Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

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

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

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

he scanner will respond wi th one short beep if r eading a special setup barcode such as “Max. Length”, i ndicating the setup requires reading more barcodes.

Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).

and its LED indicator will

 Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal

System”

he scanner will respond w ith 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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Steps

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

2) Enter the Configuration Mode…

Special setup

barcodes

Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful

Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

(high tone) become solid red and go off.

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

he scanner will respond wi th one short beep if r eading a special setup barcode such as “Prefix Code”, indicating the setup requires reading more barcodes.

When “Bluetooth configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become appl icable. You may decide whether or not to change key status Key Type.

when “Normal Key” is selected for

and its LED indicator will

HID” or “USB HID” is

 Refer to Appendix III

Hexadecimal

barcodes

Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcodes for the desi red character stri ng. For example, read “2” and “B” for the sca nner to prefix the character “+”.

 Refer to A ppendix IV “Hexadecimal

System”

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

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

4) Exit the Configuration Mode…

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

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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.

List settings regarding Firmware Version, Serial Number, Interface, Buzzer, Simple Pairing Status and Other Scanner Parameters

List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, Code Type and Length Code Setting

List settings regarding Code ID

List Page 1

List Page 2

List Page 3

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)

List settings regarding Editing Format 1

List settings regarding Editing Format 2

List Page 4

List Page 5

List Page 6

List Page 7

List Page 8

List Page 9

List settings regarding Editing Format 3

List Page 10

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List settings regarding Editing Format 4

List settings regarding Editing Format 5

List settings regarding Power and Time

List Page 11

List Page 12

List Page 13

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CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.

The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are:

 a prefix of the “#@” characters  the six digits of command parameters  a suffix of the “#”character

For example, the scanner need s the reading of three setu p barcodes for the command parameter “109952” to take effect:

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List Page 3

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Now, it requires only one read:

One-Scan Setup Barcode for

109952

Note: The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the One-Scan setup barcode

for (1) changing the interface or (2) setting memory mode, enable or disable. It will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off.

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UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

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

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery..................................................................... 21

1.2 Memory

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 29

1.4 Beeper

1.5 Vibrator

1.6 Send “NR” to

1.7 Scan Modes .............................................................. 36

1.8 Scanning Ti

1.9 Delay between Re-

1.10 Read Redundancy for Al

1.11 Addon Security for UPC

1.12 Negative Barcodes

1.13 Effective Decodi

1.14 Use Direct USB Ca

1.15 Pager Beep Duration

1.16 Time Stamp

1.17 Hardware Reset

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Host ..................................................... 35

meout ...................................................... 41

read............................................... 42

l Symblogies........................... 43

/EAN Barcodes ........................ 44

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ng Area ............................................ 45

ble................................................ 47

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Chapter 1

1.1 BATTERY

The scanner is battery-powered: Use a rechargeable 3.7 V/850 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collect ion, please prepare spare battery or batteries for non-stop operation.

Note: (1) The rechargeable battery for 1663 may not be fully charged when shipped. We

suggest charging it to full before use. (2) The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off & Power-Saving

”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery Alarm”.

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1.1.1 POWER LEVEL

Scan the barcode below to get the battery voltage with an interval of 20%.

Spare Power Level

1.1.2 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

Turn on the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone), and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off.

Turn off the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will r espond with two short beeps (hi gh tone) and the LED will become solid red. Release the key then. Otherwise, let the scanner turn off automatically in specific circumstances.

Delete the last collected data when in memory mode …

Press the [Power/Delete] key. The scanner will respond with two short be eps (high tone) and the LED will become solid red. Before the LED goes off (within 1 second), press the [Power/Delete] key again to confirm the deletion.

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1.1.3 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING

The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).

 Power-Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to stand by at full-speed

for 2 minutes before it enters low-speed mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to

 Auto Power Off (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to automatically shut

down after 10 minutes. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0.

Note: 1. The Power-Saving setting will still take effect once a con nection has been

established successfully, via Bluetooth

HID or SPP.

Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully…

1) The scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for the following scenarios. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio

0.5 s: 0.5 s). (a) waiting for a connection request from the host (Bluetooth (b) trying to connect to the host (Bluetooth® HID or Bluetooth

2) If it fails to connect within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive to save power for the remaining period of ti me (the specified value minus 2 mi nutes). Its CPU i s running at l ow speed, and the LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).

Press the [Trigger] key to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will stay active again.

3) If it fails to connect again and again, and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval for Auto Power Off has e lapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power.

Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn it on.

SPP Slave Mode)

SPP Master Mode)

Note: For scenarios (a) and (b) in step 1, on your computer you may need to search for

the scanner again.

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After establishing a WPAN connection successfully…

1) Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. Its CPU i s running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).

2) If it is idle within 2 minutes, the scanner will become i nactive to save power for the remaining period of time (the specified value minus 2 minutes). Its CPU is running at low speed, and the LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).

Press the [Trigger] key to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will stay active again.

3) If it is idle and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval for Auto Power Off has elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off i n order to conserve battery power. The three short beeps will ring out, tone descending from high to low.

Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn it on.

 For Bluetooth

again, as long as the host application is running. The three short beeps will ring out, tone ascending from low to high. If the sc anner fails to resume connecti on, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unl ess the “Reset Connecti on” barcode has been scanned.

 For Bluetooth  For Bluetooth

powering on again, as long as the host app lication is running. The three sho rt beeps will ring out, tone ascending from low to high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 s econds to re -connect to the host unl ess the “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode has been scanned.

HID, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on

SPP Slave Mode, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect.

SPP Master Mode, the scanner will resume connection with the host upo n

 With the use of 361 0, the scanner wi ll try re-connecti ng to 3 610 whilst the scanner i s

active.

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Auto Off after

0~254 min. (*10)

1) Read the barcode above to sp ecify the time interval in minutes before the scanner

automatically turns off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.

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

Note: Auto Power Off will not take effect when the scanner is in the configuration mode.

Power-

aving after

0~254 min. (*2)

1) Read the barcode above to sp ecify the time interval in minutes before the scanner

enters low-speed mode.

2) Read the “ Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “5” for the

scanner to enter low-speed mode after being idle for 5 minutes.

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

Note: Power-Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met:

(1) The scanner has already established a BT HID/SPP connection. (2) The scanner is in the configuration mode. (3) The scan mode is set to Test, Continuous or Alternate Mode. (4) The setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.

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1.2 MEMORY

The scanned data can be sent to a host computer immediately via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

By default, the transmit buffer is enabled and ready for use when the scanner is out of range. Upon reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if the scanner i s out of range. With the 10 KB transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading barcodes until the buffer is full.

When transmit buffer is enabled…

If the scanner is out of range, it will respond with two short beeps, hi gh-low tone, upon reading a barcode successfully.

When transmit buffer is full, the scanner will respond with one l ong beep (low tone) and i ts LED indicator will become solid red and go off. You are advised to get back into range.

When transmit buffer is disabled…

If the scanner is out of range, it will respond with one long beep (low tone) and i ts LED indicator will become solid red and go off. You are advised to get back into range.

*Enable

Disable

Note: The 10 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 640 scans based on

EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be clear ed out once the scanner is turned off or running out of battery power!

1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

When the scanner is i n memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. 1663 scanner keeps 4MB flash memory for memory mode operation, which can store over 240,000 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.

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Enable

*Disable

Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.

Memory Data Delay

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

*None

250 ms

500 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

8 sec

Send Data

When the memory is used up, the scanner will respond wi th two short beeps (hi gh-low tone) as a warning. It is advised to send data to the host immediately by having the scanner read the “Send

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Data” barcode below.

1663 can send data vi a “Direct USB” interface once the computer has found the US B connection. Refer to 1.14 Use Direct USB Cable cable before having the scanner rea d the “Send Data” barcode. Otherwise, the scanner will try to temporarily resume the previous WPAN connection with the host, if there is any.

During transmission of data col lected in memory mode, if the transmission fails, the scanner wi ll flash red (On/Off ratio 0.2 s: 0.2 s) aft er responding with two short beeps (high-low tone) and go back to previous working mode. Press trigger or power key to stop flashing.

Send Data Time-out

If a time-out value other than zero is given, it will first try to send data via “Direct USB” interface within the specified period of time. Connect the cable before it times out. When the attempt fails, it will try to temporarily resume the previous WPAN connection with the host, if there is any.

If 1663 has never been connected to the host cordless, it will not be able to send data until it is connected using the Direct USB cable!

. Because the time-out value is set to 0 by defaul t, connect the

Send Data

Send Data Time-Out

fter 0~15 sec.

(*0)

Clear Data & Confirm

Even though data has been sent to th e host, the flash memory is still occupied unless you erase the memory by reading two barcodes – “Clear Data” and “Confirm”.

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

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

Clear Data

Confirm

1.2.3 FREE MEMORY

Upon memory mode, you can scan the barc ode below to show the spare memory for exporting with a percentage format.

Spare memory

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1.3 LED INDICATOR

The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes soli d red and goes off upon powering on or runni ng out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – you will hear a long beep of hi gh tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmi t buffer becomes full.

Scanner LED

Red, on-off

Red, flashing

--- --- Green,

--- Blue,

--- ---

flashing

Meaning

 Power on, wi th one long beep (hi gh tone, LED on for 1

second)

 Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled and the

scanner is out of range, with two short beeps (high-low tone)

 Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)  Transmit buffer disabled, with one long beep (low tone)  Delete the last coll ected data i n memory mode, wi th two

short beeps (high tone, LED on for 1 second)

 Memory full in memory mode, with two short beeps (high-low

tone)

 Flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s) i ndicates the scanner

is inactive and its CPU running at l ow speed to save power (because no WPAN connection is established after waiting for two minutes)

 Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)

Good Read, with one short beep (high tone) and beeper pitch and

on-off

--- First, flashing blue (On/Off rati o 0.5 s: 0.5 s) fo r two m inutes

duration programmable

indicates the scanner is waiting for connection, and goes off if no connection is established, then flashing red (On/Off rati o 0.3 s:

2.5 s) indicates the scanner is inactive.

It is ready for connection only while the LED is flashing blue —

 SPP Slave: waiting host to connect  HID or SPP Master: trying to connect to host  Using 3610: trying to connect to 3610

--- Flashing blue (On/Off rati o 0.1 s: 0.1 s) i ndicates the scanner receives a PIN code request from host (fl ashing more qui ckly than waiting connection).

--- Blue, flashing

--- Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s ) indicates the scanner has established a WPAN connection successfully.

Green, flashing

Flashing blue and green (On/Off ratio 0.1 s: 0. 1 s) indicates an error occurs while entering the PIN code. Press the [Trigger] key to get ready for re-connecting.

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1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

Enable

Good Read LED

isable

Good Read LED

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 mill iseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.

Good Read LED

Time-out after

.01~2.54 sec.

(*40 ms)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes

off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.

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

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1.4 BEEPER

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

Beeping

One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly

two short beeps, high tone

Meaning

 Power off, with red LED on (until the key is released)  Delete the last collected data in memory mode, with red

LED on (1 second) and off quickly

One short beep, high tone

Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly

 Programmable, default to 4 KHz

Six short beeps

 High-low tone repe ats three

times

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

One short beep, high tone

 Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing  Exit Configuration Mode

 More setup barcode required  Input PIN code  Clear PIN code

One short beep, low tone More barcodes required to complete the “output sequenc e”

requirements of Multi-Barcode Editor, with green LED on-off quickly (Upon completion, same as Good Read.)

One long beep, low tone

 Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off quickly  Transmit buffer disabled, with red LED on-off quickly  Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)  PIN code input error  Reject random PIN request  Fail to send data in memory mode

Two short beeps, high-low tone

 Data saved to buffer when transmi t buffer i s enabled

and the scanner is out of range, wi th red LED on-off quickly

 Memory Mode – Memory full, with red LED on-off quickly

Two short beeps, high tone Low Battery Alarm

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

Three short beeps, tone ascending from low to high

Three short beeps, tone ascending from high to low

 WPAN connection established, with blue LED flashing  WPAN connection resumed, with blue LED flashing

WPAN connection out of range or suspended

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1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

Mute

Minimum Volume

Medium Volume

*Maximum Volume

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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

Frequency

8 kHz

*4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

Duration

*Shortest

Shorter

Longer

Longest

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1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM

By default, the built-in battery a larm will sound when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short beeps (high tone).

Disable

*Enable

1.5 VIBRATOR

1.5.1 GOOD READ VIBRATOR

nable

Good Read Vibrator

Disable

Good Read Vibrator

1.5.2 GOOD READ VIBRATOR DURATION

By default, the Good Read Vibrator stays on for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 100 milliseconds.

Good Read Vibrator

Time-out after

.1~25.4 sec.

(*1 s)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval, in tenths of seconds before the

Good Read Vibrator goes off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

vibrator to vibrate after 1.5 seconds good read.

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

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1.6 SEND “NR” TO HOST

The scanner can send a “NR” string to the host to notify a No Read event.

Enable

*Disable

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1.7 SCAN MODES

Different scan modes are supp orted – se lect the sc an mode that best s uits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.

Scan Mode

Always Press

Continuous mode

Test mode

Laser mode

Auto Off mode

Auto Power Off mode

Alternate mode

Aiming mode

Start to Scan Stop Scanning

trigger once



Hold trigger



Press trigger twice

Release trigger



Press trigger once

Barcode being read

 

Timeout



Multi-Barcode mode



Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.

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1.7.1 CONTINUOUS MODE

The scanner is always scanning.

 After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is requ ired. It is not allowed to

proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed.

 To decode the same barcode rep eatedly, move away the barcode and put it back

again and again for scanning.

Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”.

Continuous Mode

Decoding Delay

Set the time interval between each decoding.

*Disable

0.5 sec

1 sec

2 sec

1.7.2 TEST MODE

The scanner is always scanning.

 Capable of decoding the same barcode repe atedly without removing it, for test ing

purpose.

Test Mode

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1.7.3 LASER MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2 ) the pre-set timeout

expires, or (3) you release the trigger.

Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

*Laser Mode

1.7.4 AUTO OFF MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout

expires.

Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

Auto Off Mode

1.7.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

 The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout

period re-counts after each successful decoding.

Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.

Auto Power Off Mode

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1.7.6 ALTERNATE MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed

 The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.

Alternate Mode

1.7.7 AIMING MODE

The scanner will aim at a barcode on ce the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout

expires.

Aiming Mode

Aiming Timeout

You can limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.

Aiming Time-out

fter 1~15 sec.

(*1)

1. Read the barcode above to speci fy the ti me interval before ai ming ends. (It i s set to 1 by default.)

2. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.

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

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1.7.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one single barcode, as well as mu ltiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a bunch of unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.

 The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.

Multi-Barcode Mode

Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique whe n its Code Type or data is d ifferent from

others. (2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the Multi-Barcode Editor

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1.8 SCANNING TIMEOUT

Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following –

 Laser mode  Auto Off mode  Auto Power Off mode  Aiming mode

Scanner Time-out after 0~254 sec.

(*10)

1) Read the barcode above to sp ecify the time interval in seconds b efore the s can

engine times out.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

scanner to shut down automatically after being idle for 15 seconds.

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

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1.9 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode tw ice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –

 Auto Power Off mode  Continuous mode  Alternate mode

100 ms

200 ms

*400 ms

800 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

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1.10 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES

Select the level of reading security. For example,

 If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid

and induce the "READER Event".

 If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding

of the sam e barcode to make the readi ng valid. The higher the reading security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading speed gets.

It is obvious tha t the more redundancy selected, the higher the re ading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed become s. It has to compromise between reading security and decoding speed.

*No Redundancy

One Time

Two Times

Three Times

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1.11 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read r edundancy (0~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission. The more redundancy selected, the hi gher the reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes.

Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to

take effect.

Addon Security Level

(*0~30)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the read redundancy for UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is

set to 0 by default.)

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “2” for the

scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.

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

1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES

Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars. Configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes if required.

Enable

*Disable

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1.13 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA

By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes t hat appear in the effective decoding area.

Read the barcode “Centering On” a nd specify the pe rcentage to narrow d own the decoding area. For example, read “Left 10%” and then “Right 30%” for t he scanner to decode barcode “A” only.

1.13.1 POSITIONING WINDOW

Centering On

*Centering Off

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1.13.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW

Percentage for Left Half

*Left 50%

Left 40%

Left 30%

Left 20%

Percentage for Right Half

Left 10%

Right 10%

Right 20%

Right 30%

Right 40%

*Right 50%

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1.14 USE DIRECT USB CABLE

1663 supports Direct USB interface for charging the battery and/or sending data to the host in memory mode. Refer to 1.2.2 Memory Mode

Note: The scanner will not function when it is solely on USB power and without a battery

loaded.

1.14.1 DIRECT USB INTERFACE

When it is set to Memory Mode and connected to computer via the Direct USB cable, the default output interface becomes “Direct USB Virt ual COM”, change it to “Direct USB HID” if required.

For details on configuring the interface settings, refer to the following sections:

 2.6 Direct USB HID  2.7 Direct USB Virtual COM

*Activate Direct

USB Virtual COM

Activate Direct

USB HID

1.14.2 DISABLE DIRECT USB INTERFACE

When connecting the USB cable to the scanner for chargi ng the battery, ensure the “Disable Direct USB” barcode has been scanne d to avoid sending data to the host in memory mode. In this mode the USB cable function will be charging the battery only.

Disable Direct USB

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1.15 PAGER BEEP DURATION

Paging function is only ac tivated when 1663 is in Po wer-Saving mode. 1663 can be

woken up via rec eiving any Bluetooth

keyboard. The buzzer will continuously sound two short high tone beeps until the power key is pressed on the scanner o r the timeout is reached, and the scanner re-enters power saving mode.

By default, the pager beep duration is 5 seconds. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 15. (0~15 sec.; 0= Disable)

 Bluetooth

HID profile: Press any one of the following keys “Scroll Lock”, “Number

Lock” or “Caps Lock” on the host computer to trigger the waking up of 1663.

 Bluetooth

SPP Profile: Any command sent u sing Bluetooth

waking up of 1663.

1) Read the barcode above to specify the desired beep active time.

status command by pressing a key on the host

SPP will trigger the

Pager Beep Duration

~15 sec.

(*5 s)

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the pager beep function to be activated each 15 seconds after entering Power-Saving mode.

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

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1.16 TIME STAMP

Specify time stamp format added to the prefix or suffix of a data. Up to three settings can be configured:

 No Time Stamp  Add Time Stamp in front of data  Add Time Stamp to the end of data

If added in front of da ta, it means prior to th e prefix field. Alternatively, to the end of data.

No Time Stamp

*Disable

Add Time Stamp

in front of Data

Add Time Stamp

to the end of Data

1.16.1 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS

Read the barcode below to enable/disable Date and Time function.

Year Output

*Enable

Year Output

Disable

Month Output

*Enable

Month Output

Disable

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Date Output

*Enable

Date Output

Disable

Hour Output

*Enable

Hour Output

Diable

Minute Output

*Enable

Minute Output

Disalbe

Second Output

*Enable

Second Output

Diable

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Decoding Data and Time

Year Setup

Date Setup

Time Setup

1) Read the barcode above to apply time or date code separately, and follow steps 2~3.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219 for the desired character string. Fo r

example:

Year: Read “2”, “0”, “1”, “1” for the year setting as year=2011.

Date: Read “1”, “1”, ”2”, “0” for the date setting as date=Nov.20.

Time: Read “1”, “8”, “5”, “9” for the time setting as time=18:59.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode for each setting on the same page.

1.16.2 SEPARATOR FOR DATE AND TIME

The Date and Time can be split with a pre-selected separator, for example, “/” as YYYY/MM/DD or “:” as HH:MM:SS

Separator for

Date/Time

*“-”

Separator for

Month/Date

*“/”

Separator for

Hour/Minute

*“:”

1) Read the barcode above to apply separator to date or time separately, and fol low

steps 2~3.

2) Read the “

Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 220 for the desired character string.

For example, read “3” and “A” for the separator to split the data with character [:].

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

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1.16.3 DATE FORMAT

The date fo rmat includes year, month a nd day. There are three ki nds of combinations can be configured to specify Year, Month and Day:

 Year/Month/Day (YYYY/MM/DD) or (YY/MM/DD)  Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/YYYY) or (MM/DD/YY)  Day/Month/Year (DD/MM/YYYY) or (DD/MM/YY)

*Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

About Year Format:

Year format can be pre-selected as 2-digit or 4- digit. For exampl e, if year format i s YYYY, the output year is 2011 for 4-digit, alternatively is 11 for 2-digit.

*Year for 4-digit

Year for 2-digit

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1.17 HARDWARE RESET

1.17.1 RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

In addition to using the “Restore System Defaults” barcode, the following procedure using key combinations, can be used to restore the system defaults during operation.

1) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key.

2) When the scanner responds with two short beeps (high tone), press the [Trigger] key

for 5 seconds. The scanner LED indicator becomes solid red and then goes off.

3) When the scanner responds with a long beep (high tone), release the keys. Its LED

indicator becomes solid red and goes off.

Note: The scanner will restart itself automatically.

1.17.2 RESET CONNECTION

When the output interface is Bluetooth® HID or Bluetooth

attempt to maintain an establ ished connection. To stop such re-connection, read the “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode to clear the current connection record. Alternatively, use the key combination as described below to reset connection during operation.

1) Hold down the [Trigger] key, a nd then pr ess the [Powe r/Delete] key for at l east 5

seconds.

2) The scanner will respond wi th two short beeps (hi gh tone). Wait until the scanner

responds with a long beep (high tone), release the keys.

Note: After resetting connection by hardware, the scanner will not restart itself

automatically. It will resume to its previous operation except no connection.

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SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

In order to establish a proper co nnection between host computer and the scanner, we suggest following these instructions –

1) Install battery and hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn on the

scanner.

2) Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

3) Read the associated barcodes to activate the desired interface.

See the following sections for output interfaces supported.

4) Read the barcodes for related settings.

5) Read the “Update” barcode to exit the configuration mode.

6) Turn on host computer or laptop and establish a WPAN connection with the scanner.

Refer to

Note: (1) By default, the output interface is set to “Bluetooth

Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection

(2) When set to Memory Mode and con nected to computer via the Direct US B cable, the default output interface becomes “Direct USB Virtual COM”.

HID”.

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 Bluetooth® HID......................................................... 56

2.2 Bluetoo

2.3 Bluetoo

2.4 USB HID vi

2.5 USB Virtual COM

2.6 Direct U

2.7 Direct USB Vi

SPP Slave ................................................. 67

th® SPP Master .............................................. 70

a 3610...................................................... 73

(CDC) via 3610 ................................. 83

SB HID.......................................................... 85

rtual COM............................................... 95

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2.1 BLUETOOTH® HID

For Bluetooth

HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.

HID Settings

Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

Alphabet Layout Normal

Numeric Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State Off

Alphabet Transmission Case-sensitive

Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad

Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)

Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

Defaults

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2.1.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When Bluetooth complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth

HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to

HID is act ivated on the scanner, and the

keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).

Activate Bluetooth

HID & Select Keyboard

1) Read the barcode above to activate Bluetooth

2) Read the “ Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. Refer to the tabl e below for the

HID and select a keyboard type.

Type…

number of desired keyboard type.

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

Bluetooth

The following keyboard types are supported —

HID

No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type

64 PCAT (US) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

65 PCAT (French) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

66 PCAT (German) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 75 User-defined table

68 PCAT (Swedish) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)

70 PCAT (UK) 78 PCAT (Swiss German)

71 PCAT (Belgium) 79 PCAT (Danish)

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2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION

For Bluetooth

HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the scanner to another host, you must read the “Reset Connection” barcode so t hat the current connection record w ill be cleared. Then, the scanner will restart itself automatically. Go th rough the process in

Dongle

Refer to 1.17 Hardware Reset

to establish a new connection.

3.2.3 Connect to

Reset Connection

Note: The “Restore System Defaults” barcode will also clear the current connection

record.

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2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabet Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabet Transmission  Numeric Transmission

Note: Bluetooth

Setting: Auto Detection (2) Numeric Transmission: Numeric Keys

Alphabet Layout

By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the st andard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The sc anner will make adjustm ents when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

HID does not support these f unctions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabet Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for th e lower row i s for special

characters.

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

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Numeric Layout

Select a proper l ayout that matches the al phabet layout. The scanner will make a djustments according to this setting.

Options Description

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting

Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support for

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabet with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabet being transmitted.

Cap Lock Type Description

Normal Normal type

Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be i nterpreted as

capital letters. However, this does not affect the n umber or punctuation keys.

Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be i nterpreted as

capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.

*Normal

Shift Lock

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Capital Lock

Capital Lock State Description

Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on t he keyboard i s OFF,

transmitted characters a re exactly the same as in the barc ode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-s ensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection

(Suggested use for most applications)

The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same a s in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

 This setting is not supported on PDAs.

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

*Capital Lock OFF

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Alphabet Transmission

By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that th e alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

efer to 5.1 Letter Case.

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Numeric Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If you sel ect “Numeric Keypad”, t he Num Lo ck status of the p hysical keyboard

should be “ON”. This setting is not supported on PDAs.

2.1.4 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

By default, the inter-character delay i s set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 t o 254 in units of millis econds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every c haracter being tra nsmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-Character Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

(in milliseconds).

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-character delay

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

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2.1.5 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted be tween every function code (0x01 ~ 0 x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

milliseconds).

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

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-function delay (in

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2.1.6 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID i nterface sends data to the host i n batch. You may read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.

2.1.7 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table

*Apply

Bypass

2.1.8 KEYPAD SUPPORT FOR IPHONE/IPAD

When the scanner has been successfully connected to iPhone or iPad for data collection, the onscreen keypad of iPhone or iPad will disappear. Read the “Use POWER Key to Show or Hide Keypad” barcode in advance. Then, it will allow pressing the [Power/Delete] key to show or hide the onscreen keypad.

*Normal

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Use POWER Key to

Show or Hide Keypad

In addition to using the [Power/Delete] key, you may also show or hide the keypad by reading the following barcode.

Show or Hide Keypad

Note: This function only works for

(1) iPhone 4 and 3GS version 4.1 or later, and (2) iPad version 4.2 or later.

2.1.9 SIMPLE PAIRING FOR IPHONE/IPAD

The required windo w of pairing passcode is always po p-up when you are using a

Bluetooth

connection to iPhone or iPad. Scan the barcode below to enable Bluetooth

simple pairing for iOS so that the passcode required window will not be appeared during a connection. You can connect to iPhone/iPad more qui ckly. By default, this function is set to Disable.

*Disable

Enable

Note: Simple pairing only supports to the device with Bluetooth

v2.1 or later.

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2.2 BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE

For Bluetooth

SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related

connection settings.

2.2.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP SLAVE MODE

This is SPP Slave Mode.

Activate Bluetooth

SPP, Slave Mode

2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-function delay (in

milliseconds).

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

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2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more t imes. If al l attempts fail without any notification, data l oss will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

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

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

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2.3 BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER

As a SP P master device, the scanner will be able t o resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you read the “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode.

For Bluetooth

SPP Master, refer 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings for related connection

settings.

Note: In SPP Master Mode, scanner has to connect within the specified period of time (2

minutes by default). During the connection, the scanner will enter into idle mode to save power. It will automatically turn off when the time is u p. Refer to 1.1.3

Auto Power Off & Power-Saving

2.3.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® SPP MASTER MODE

This is SPP Master Mode.

Activate Bluetooth

SPP, Master Mode

How to connect with the target device?

Produce two setup barcodes for the target SPP slave device, just like what we do for 3610.

 “Set Connection”  “MAC ID”

Note: The “MAC ID” barcode must have a prefix of two characters, either “0x” or “0X”,

followed by the real MAC address of the target device.

Usage:

1) Read the “Activate Bluetooth

settings, such as authenti cation and preset PI N. Skip this step i f no connecti on settings are desired.

2) Read the “Set Connection” and “MAC ID” barcodes. The scann er will respond with one beep

upon reading each of the barcodes.

SPP, Master Mode” barcode above and barcodes for connection

Set Connection

refix “0X” to target MAC address

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Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10

seconds.

Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address.

 Read the “Abort” barcode to cancel the operation at any time while reading setup barcodes for

the MAC address. If the MAC address has not b een completed yet, reading the “V alidate” barcode can cancel the operation as well.

Enter MAC ID in

Hexadecimal…

Usage:

1) Read the barcode above.

2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value

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

Exit SPP Master Mode

To stop such re-connection, read “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode so that the current connection record (= MAC ID) will be cleared. Then, the sca nner will restart i tself automatically. Go throug h the process i n 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle connection.

” barcode on page 220 for the desired MAC address.

to e stablish a new WPAN

Reset Connection

2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

milliseconds).

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

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-function delay (in

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2.3.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

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

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

2.3.4 SWITCH BETWEEN MASTER/SLAVE MODE

After the scanner has established a connection as a SPP sl ave device, you may r ead the

“Activate Bluetooth

This will result in easy and reliable re-connection, just like connecting with 3610.

SPP, Master Mode” setup barcode t o switch to SPP Master Mode.

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2.4 USB HID VIA 3610

For USB HID, connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.

HID Settings

Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

Numeric Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State Off

Alphabet Transmission Case-sensitive

Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric keypad

Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)

Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

Defaults

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2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting.

Activate

3610 USB HID & Select

Keyboard Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.

2) Read the “ Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. Refer to the tabl e below for the

number of desired keyboard type.

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

USB HID

The following keyboard types are supported —

No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type

64 PCAT (US) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

65 PCAT (French) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

66 PCAT (German) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 75 User-defined table

68 PCAT (Swedish) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)

70 PCAT (UK) 78 PCAT (Swiss German)

71 PCAT (Belgium) 79 PCAT (Danish)

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2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabet Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabet Transmission  Numeric Transmission

Alphabet Layout

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabet Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for th e lower row i s for special

characters.

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

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Numeric Layout

Select a proper l ayout that matches the al phabet layout. The scanner will make a djustments according to this setting.

Options Description

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting

Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support for

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabet with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabet being transmitted.

Cap Lock Type Description

Normal Normal type

Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be i nterpreted as

capital letters. However, this does not affect the n umber or punctuation keys.

Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be i nterpreted as

capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.

*Normal

Shift Lock

Capital Lock

Capital Lock State Description

Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on t he keyboard i s OFF,

transmitted characters a re exactly the same as in the barc ode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-s ensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection

(suggested use for most applications)

he scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the same a s in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

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Alphabet Transmission

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

efer to 5.1 Letter Case.

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Numeric Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If you sel ect “Numeric Keypad”, t he Num Lo ck status of the p hysical keyboard

should be "ON".

2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Inter-Character Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

(in milliseconds).

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-character delay

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

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2.4.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-function delay (in

milliseconds).

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

2.4.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID i nterface sends data to th e host in batch. Read the “By Character” barcode will send the data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

2.4.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table

*Apply

Bypass

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2.5 USB VIRTUAL COM (CDC) VIA 3610

Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the computer to view and capture the data transmission from the scanner.

2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM

Activate 3610

USB Virtual COM

Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from

the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions before installing new ones!

2.5.2 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM_CDC

Activate 3610

USB Virtual COM_CDC

Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM_CDC for the first time, you must install its driver

from the CD-ROM. To activate the CDC driver, 3610’s firmware version must b e

2.0 or later.

2.5.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219 for the desired inter-function delay (in

milliseconds).

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

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2.5.4 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

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

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

Enter Setup

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2.6 DIRECT USB HID

1663 supports “Direct” USB HID interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1663 to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on a co mputer to view and capture the scanned d ata being transm itted to the com puter. Refer to

Mode

1.2.2 Memory

HID Settings

Keyboard Type HID PCAT (US)

Numeric Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State OFF

Alphabet Transmission Case Sensitive

Numeric Transmission Alphanumeric Keypad

Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)

Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

Defaults

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2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When USB HID interface is activa ted, please select a keyboard ty pe to compl ete this setting.

Activate

Direct USB HID &

Select Keyboard

Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” barcode page 219 . Refer to the table below for the number

of desired keyboard type.

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

USB HID

By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported —

No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type

64 PCAT (US) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

65 PCAT (French) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

66 PCAT (German) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 75 User-defined table

68 PCAT (Swedish) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)

70 PCAT (UK) 78 PCAT (Swiss German)

71 PCAT (Belgium) 79 PCAT (Danish)

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2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabet Layout  Numeric Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabet Transmission  Numeric Transmission

Alphabet Layout

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Al phabet Layout and Numeric Layout setting must match using keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for th e lower row i s for special

characters.

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setti ng for the upper row is for spec ial

characters.

Enter Setup

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Numeric Layout

Select a proper l ayout that matches the al phabet layout. The scanner will make a djustments according to this setting.

Options Description

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting

Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support for

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

FOR CANADA

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

GET FAMILIARIZED WITH 1663 AND 3610

INSTALL THE BATTERY INTO 1663

CHARGE THE BATTERY

CHARGE THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

USE 3610

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

LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

1.1 BATTERY

1.1.1 POWER LEVEL

1.1.2 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

1.1.3 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING

1.2 MEMORY

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

1.2.3 FREE MEMORY

1.3 LED INDICATOR

1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

1.4 BEEPER

1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM

1.5 VIBRATOR

1.5.1 GOOD READ VIBRATOR

1.5.2 GOOD READ VIBRATOR DURATION

1.6 SEND “NR” TO HOST

1.7 SCAN MODES

1.7.1 CONTINUOUS MODE

1.7.2 TEST MODE

1.7.3 LASER MODE

1.7.4 AUTO OFF MODE

1.7.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

1.7.6 ALTERNATE MODE

1.7.7 AIMING MODE

1.7.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

1.8 SCANNING TIMEOUT

1.9 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

1.10 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES

1.11 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES

1.13 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA

1.13.1 POSITIONING WINDOW

1.13.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW

1.14 USE DIRECT USB CABLE

1.14.1 DIRECT USB INTERFACE

1.14.2 DISABLE DIRECT USB INTERFACE

1.15 PAGER BEEP DURATION

1.16 TIME STAMP

1.16.1 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS

1.16.2 SEPARATOR FOR DATE AND TIME

1.16.3 DATE FORMAT

1.17 HARDWARE RESET

1.17.1 RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

1.17.2 RESET CONNECTION

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