CipherLab 3610 User Manual

1660/3610

Setup labels included.

Version 1.06

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

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

 Reorient or relocate t he 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 t he following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FOR CANADA

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

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

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

This 3610 (FCC ID: Q3N-3610) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in

Supplement C to OET65. The 1660 has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

The 1660 (FCC ID: Q3N-1660) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The 1660 has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

 The use of any batteries or charging devi ces, 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, i ncinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a proper way.  Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet shall be

installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure ther e is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 Use a clean cl oth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner as well as

the cradle. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.

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

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

 When the scanner resumes i ts work, make sure the battery is fully charged before use.  If you shall find the scanner malfuncti oning, write down the specific scenario and consult your

local sales representative.

RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.06 Feb. 26, 2009

1.05 Jan. 10, 2009

1.04 Dec. 11, 2008

1.03 Nov. 14, 2008

1.02 Sep. 17, 2008

1.01 July 23, 2008

 New: BT Transponder (3610)  Modified: 2.1 BT HID — change setup label (100006)  New: 2.3 USB HID via 3610 — add setup label (100005)  New: 2.4 USB Vi rtual COM via 3610 — add setup label (100004)  Modified: Removal of Special Character   Modified: 1.1.3 Auto Power Off  Modified: 1. 2.2 Memory Mode — 256 KB flash memory  Modified: 1.3 LED Indicator  Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes — add Alternate Mode to table  New: 1.6.8 Alternate Mode — add setup label (100203)  Modified: 1.8 Delay between Re-read — add Alternate Mode  Modified: 2.1 BT HID — change setup label (100006)  Modified: 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings — add setup label

 Modified: 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128)  Modified: 4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)  Modified: 4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)  Modified: 4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)  Modified: 4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)  Modified: 1. 2.2 Memory Mode — Send Data behavior

 Modified: 1. 3.2 Good Read LED Duration — Step 2 should be 150  Modified: 5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor — 4-digit length excludes  Modified: 6. 2.3 Define Data Criteri a — Data length includes prefix,  New: Quick Start — Flowchart

 New: 1.3.2 G ood Read LED Duration  Modified: 2.1.2 Reset Con nection — Restore System Defaults will

 Modified: 5. 6 Multi-Barcode Editor — Reset scan mode to “Laser”  Modified: Host Serial Commands — adds D, E commands  Modified: Product Highlights — Transmit buffer should be 1 KB  Modified: Specifications — updated  Modified: 1. 2.1 Transmit Buffer  Modified: Specifications — BT coverage (line-of-sight) up to 10

(109973) for Clear PIN Code

milliseconds

prefix, suffix, length code, etc.

suffix, length code, etc.

clear the connection record as well

meters

1.00 May 26, 2008 Initial release

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 2 -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Familiarized with 1660 and 3610 ...................................................................................... 2

Installing Batteries to 1660......................................................................................................... 2

Using 3610 ................................................................................................................................... 3

Inside the Package ............................................................................................................................ 4

Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 4

QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Enter Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 7

Exit Configuration Mode .................................................................................................................... 7

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................. 8

Save User Settings as Defaults ................................................................................................... 8

Restore User Defaults .................................................................................................................. 8

Restore System Defaults ............................................................................................................. 8

Read a Setup Label ........................................................................................................................... 9

Configure Parameters .................................................................................................................. 9

List the Current Settings ............................................................................................................ 13

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER .................................................................................... 15

1.1 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 15

1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner ........................................................................................... 15

1.1.2 Auto Power Off .................................................................................................................. 16

1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 18

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................ 18

1.2.2 Memory Mode .................................................................................................................. 18

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 21

1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 22

1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration ................................................................................................. 22

1.4 Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 23

1.4.1 Beeper Volume ................................................................................................................. 24

1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 25

1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 26

1.5 Send “NR” to Host .................................................................................................................... 27

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1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 28

1.6.1 Continuous Mode ............................................................................................................. 29

1.6.2 Test Mode ......................................................................................................................... 30

1.6.3 Laser Mode ....................................................................................................................... 30

1.6.4 Auto Off Mode................................................................................................................... 30

1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode ....................................................................................................... 31

1.6.6 Aiming Mode ..................................................................................................................... 31

1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode ......................................................................................................... 32

1.6.8 Alternate Mode ................................................................................................................. 32

1.7 Scanning Timeout ..................................................................................................................... 33

1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 34

1.9 Effective Decoding Area ........................................................................................................... 35

1.9.1 Positioning Window .......................................................................................................... 35

1.9.2 Adjusting Window ............................................................................................................. 35

1.10 Negative Barcodes ................................................................................................................. 37

1.11 Symbologies Supported ......................................................................................................... 38

1.11.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ........................................................................... 39

1.11.2 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................................................................ 40

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE ....................................................................................................... 41

2.1 BT HID ........................................................................................................................................ 42

2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type ........................................................................ 42

2.1.2 Reset Connection ............................................................................................................. 43

2.1.3 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 44

2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 48

2.2 BT SPP ....................................................................................................................................... 49

2.2.1 Activate BT SPP ................................................................................................................ 49

2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 49

2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ............................................................................................................ 50

2.3 USB HID via 3610 ..................................................................................................................... 51

2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 51

2.3.2 Reset Connection ............................................................................................................. 52

2.3.3 Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................ 53

2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 57

2.4 USB Virtual COM via 3610 ....................................................................................................... 58

2.4.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................ 58

2.4.2 Inter-Function Delay ......................................................................................................... 58

2.4.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ............................................................................................................ 59

SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION .................................................................................................. 61

3.1 Connecting via 3610 ................................................................................................................ 62

3.1.1 Connect to 3610 .............................................................................................................. 62

3.1.2 Change Interface .............................................................................................................. 63

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth

Dongle .......................................................................................... 64

3.2.1 Change Interface .............................................................................................................. 64

3.2.2 Configure Related Settings .............................................................................................. 65

3.2.3 Connect to Dongle ............................................................................................................ 67

CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 75

4.1 Codabar ..................................................................................................................................... 76

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4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection ..................................................................................... 76

4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission.................................................................................................. 77

4.1.3 CLSI Conversion ............................................................................................................... 77

4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ........................................................................................................... 78

4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ........................................................................................... 78

4.2.2 Checksum Verification ..................................................................................................... 79

4.2.3 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 79

4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ............................................................................................... 80

4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 ........................................................................................................ 81

4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ........................................................................................... 81

4.3.2 Checksum Verification ..................................................................................................... 82

4.3.3 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 82

4.3.4 Code Length Qualification ............................................................................................... 83

4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................ 84

4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ........................................................................................... 84

4.4.2 Checksum Verification ..................................................................................................... 85

4.4.3 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 85

4.4.4 Code Length Qualification ............................................................................................... 86

4.5 Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 87

4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission.................................................................................................. 87

4.5.2 Checksum Verification ..................................................................................................... 87

4.5.3 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 88

4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 .......................................................................................... 88

4.6 Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 89

4.7 Code 128 .................................................................................................................................. 89

4.8 EAN-8 ......................................................................................................................................... 90

4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13 ............................................................................................................ 91

4.8.2 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 91

4.9 EAN-13 ...................................................................................................................................... 92

4.9.1 ISBN Conversion ............................................................................................................... 93

4.9.2 ISSN Conversion ............................................................................................................... 93

4.9.3 Checksum Transmission .................................................................................................. 93

4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ............................................................................................................... 94

4.10.1 Code ID Transmission .................................................................................................... 94

4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character) ..................................................................................... 94

4.11 ISBT 128 ................................................................................................................................. 95

4.12 MSI .......................................................................................................................................... 96

4.12.1 Checksum Verification ................................................................................................... 96

4.12.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 97

4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ............................................................................................. 98

4.13 French Pharmacode ............................................................................................................... 99

4.13.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 99

4.14 Italian Pharmacode .............................................................................................................. 100

4.14.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................. 100

4.15 Plessey .................................................................................................................................. 101

4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey ................................................................................................. 101

4.15.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................. 101

4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) .................................................................................................. 102

4.16.1 Code ID Selection ........................................................................................................ 102

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4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) ..................................................................... 102

4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) ................................................................... 103

4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ........................................................................... 104

4.17 Telepen ................................................................................................................................. 106

4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ........................................................................ 106

4.18 UPC-A ..................................................................................................................................... 107

4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 ....................................................................................................... 108

4.18.2 System Number Transmission .................................................................................... 108

4.18.3 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................. 108

4.19 UPC-E ..................................................................................................................................... 109

4.19.1 System Number Selection ........................................................................................... 110

4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A .......................................................................................................... 110

4.19.3 System Number Transmission .................................................................................... 111

4.19.4 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................. 111

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT ............................................................................................................ 113

5.1 Letter Case .............................................................................................................................. 113

5.2 Character Substitution ........................................................................................................... 114

5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ......................................................................... 114

5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) .................................................... 115

5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code ................................................................................................................... 120

5.4 Code ID .................................................................................................................................... 121

5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID ............................................................................................ 121

5.4.2 Change Code ID .............................................................................................................. 122

5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings ................................................................................................... 124

5.5 Length Code ............................................................................................................................ 125

5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor ............................................................................................................... 128

5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................ 129

5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ...................................................................... 130

APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING ........................................................................................ 131

6.1 Format Selection .................................................................................................................... 132

6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats ................................................................................................ 132

6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing .................................................................................................... 133

6.2 Editing Format......................................................................................................................... 134

6.2.1 Select Format to Configure ............................................................................................ 135

6.2.2 Restore Default Format ................................................................................................. 136

6.2.3 Define Data Criteria ....................................................................................................... 137

6.2.4 Divide Data into Fields ................................................................................................... 140

6.2.5 Field Settings .................................................................................................................. 142

6.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence ....................................................................................... 148

6.3 Programming Examples ......................................................................................................... 150

6.3.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................ 150

5.3.2 Example II ....................................................................................................................... 151

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 153

UPGRADING FIRMWARE .................................................................................................................. 155

How to Upgrade 1660 Firmware .................................................................................................. 155

Using 3610 ............................................................................................................................... 155

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Using a Generic Dongle ........................................................................................................... 157

How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware .................................................................................................. 158

HOST SERIAL COMMANDS .............................................................................................................. 161

1660 Serial Commands ................................................................................................................ 161

Example .................................................................................................................................... 162

3610 Serial Commands ................................................................................................................ 163

Example .................................................................................................................................... 166

KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE .............................................................................................................. 167

Key Type ......................................................................................................................................... 167

Key Status ...................................................................................................................................... 168

User-defined Scan Code ............................................................................................................... 168

NUMERAL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................ 169

Decimal System ............................................................................................................................. 169

Hexadecimal System ..................................................................................................................... 170

ASCII Table ..................................................................................................................................... 171

Entering PIN Code for a WPAN Connection ................................................................................. 172

INTRODUCTION

CipherLab’s new small-form-factor 1660 Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The palm-sized 1660 scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses. Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners, the 1660 scanners are ideal for carrying in your pocket, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners deliver data ov er a wireless personal network at a range of up to 10 meters and a prolonged battery life that provides up to 30 hours uptime to keep business running.

Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, the 1660 Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications –

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

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

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1660 AND 3610

INSTALLING BATTERIES TO 1660

1) Hold the scanner face down in one hand.

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

3) Remove the battery lid by the other hand.

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

direction.

5) Replace the battery lid and lock it firmly.

6) Press the [Power/Delete] key for 3 seconds to turn on 1660.

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

Note: To turn off the scanner, press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner

will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the LED will finally become solid red. Release the key then. Otherwise, let the scanner turn off automatically in specific circumstances. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the batteries separately. This will keep the batteries in good condition for future use.

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Enter Setup

錯誤! 使用 [常用] 索引標籤將 Heading 1 套用到您想要在此處顯示的文字。

USING 3610

The BT Transponder is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. 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, solid

flashing

flashing Blue,

flashing

--- Enter Download Mode

Meaning

Initialize

Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM: wait 3 seconds for starting a serial command

Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing [NumLock] or [CapsLock] 5 times via keyboard

Wait for connection request from 1660 (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)

Connected with 1660 (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.

 1660 Barcode Scanner  Product CD

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

configuration.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

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

DataBar (RSS), etc.

 Supports negative barcodes  Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode  User feedback via LED indicator and beeper  Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read  256 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 16,384 scans  Provides up to 1 KB SRAM for reserve buffer, storing up to 64 scans while getting out

of range over a wireless personal area network (WPAN)

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

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

wireless

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

etc.

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QUICK START

The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.

Configuration Mode

1. Press the [Power/Delete] key for 3 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a long

beep and its LED will come on and off shortly.

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

indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.

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

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

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

indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.

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

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

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

by having the scanner read 3610-related setup labels or using serial commands.

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Working Mode

Upon powering up, the 1660 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3610 or a computer with Bluetooth details. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable.

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

Note: If USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can direct ly

send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup label. Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands

Enter Setup

錯誤! 使用 [常用] 索引標籤將 Heading 1 套用到您想要在此處顯示的文字。

ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

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

 The scann er will respond with six beeps and its LE D indicator will be come flashing red

after reading the label.

nter Setup

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

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to exit the configuration mode, you must have it read t he “U pdate” label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. If you want to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the “Abort” label instead.

 Just lik e reading the “Enter Setup” label, the scan ner will respond with six beeps and

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

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Abort

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

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

 After reading t he “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.

Save as User Default

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must have it read the “Restore User Defaults” label. This is a n ormal label, and t he scan n er will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their

customized values.

Restore User Defaults

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

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

 After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their

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

Restore System Defaults

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

“*”.

Enter Setup

錯誤! 使用 [常用] 索引標籤將 Heading 1 套用到您想要在此處顯示的文字。

READ A SETUP LABEL

CONFIGURE PARAMETERS

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

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

 Numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualificat ion  Hexadecimal labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.  When “BT HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will

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

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

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

Steps

1 Power on the scanner…

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

3 Read a Setup label…

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Action User Feedback if Successful

For example,

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

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

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

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner. * When any configuration error occurs...

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

Enter Setup

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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:

Steps

1 Power on the scanner...

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

3 Read a Setup label...

Action User Feedback if Successful

For example,

Normal label

Special label

Decimal label

or labels

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 quickly.

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

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

The scanner will respond with one short beep if reading a special label such as

Max. Length”, indicating the setup

requires reading more labels.

Read the “Decimal Value” label(s).

 Refer to Appendix IV

System”

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

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

Decimal

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

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The example below shows how to set string parameters:

Steps

1 Power on the scanner...

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

3 Read a Setup label...

Action User Feedback if Successful

For example,

Special label

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

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

he scanner will respond with one short beep if reading a special label such as

Prefix Code”, indicating the setup

requires reading more labels.

When “BT HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

 Refer to Appendix III

Read the “Hexadecimal Value” labels for

Hexadecimal

labels

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

 Refer to Appendix IV

System”

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

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

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

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

Hexadecimal

Enter Setup

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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 ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will res pond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.

List Page 1

List Page 2

List Page 3

List Page 4

List Page 5

List settings regarding Interface, Buzzer, and Other Scanner Parameters

List settings regarding Prefix, Postfix, and Length Code Setting

List settings regarding Code ID

List settings regarding: Readable Symbologies

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (1/3)

List Page 6

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (2/3)

List Page 7

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters (3/3)

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List Page 8

List Page 9

List Page 10

List Page 11

List Page 12

List settings regarding Editing Format 1

List settings regarding Editing Format 2

List settings regarding Editing Format 3

List settings regarding Editing Format 4

List settings regarding Editing Format 5

Enter Setup

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

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

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery ..................................................................... 15

1.2 Memory .................................................................... 18

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 21

1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 23

1.5 Send "NR" to Host ..................................................... 27

1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 28

1.7 Scanner Time-out ...................................................... 33

1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 34

1.9 Effective Decoding Area .............................................. 35

1.10 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 37

1.11 Symbologies Supported ............................................ 38

Chapter 1

1.1 BATTERY

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

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

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

1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

Turn on the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 3 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

Turn off the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the LED will finally 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 beeps (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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1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF

Specify the time interval (1~254 min.; 0= Disable) for the scanner to automatically turn off in the following circumstances. By default, it is set t o 10 minutes. If this feature is n ot desired, set it to 0.

Auto Power Off before establishing a WPAN connection successfully...

1. The 1660 scanner will stay active for 2 minutes waiting for a connection request from the host (SPP) or trying to connect to the host (HID). Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s).

2. If it fails to connect within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive 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 0.5 s: 2 s).

Press the [Trigger] key to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will stay active for 2 minutes again.

3. If it fails to connect again and again, and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval has elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power.

Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 3 seconds to turn it on. On your computer, you will have to search for the scanner again.

Auto Power Off after establishing a WPAN connection successfully...

Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). If the scanner is idle during the specified time interval for Auto Power Off, it will automatically turn off when the time is up. You will hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low. For BT HID or SPP, there is no transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed. However, when connecting with 3610, the scanner will go through the transition in order to save power.

 For BT HID, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon poweri ng on again, as long

as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone ascending from low to high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every five second to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the Reset Connection label.

 For BT SPP, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect.  With the use of 361 0, the scanner will try every five second to re-connect to 3610 unl ess you

have the scanner read the Reset Connection label.

Enter Setup

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Auto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10)

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

turns off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value

” label on page 169. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

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

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

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1.2 MEMORY

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

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

The scanner is designed to send any collected data to a host computer one by one via the transmit buffer (SRAM). Upon reading a barcode successfully, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 1 KB transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading barcodes until the buffer is full.

 A warning is given when the transmit buffer is full — the scanner will respond with

one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. You are advised to get back to range.

Note: The 1 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 64 scans based on

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

1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The scanner keeps 256 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the 1660 scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled.

Enable Memory Mode

*Disable Memory Mode

Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.

Enter Setup

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