CipherLab 3660B Users Manual

CIPHER 1160 Wireless Linear Image Scanner

User’s Manual

Document Number : 1160-0136
Release Date : July 29, 2003
 2003, SYNTECH INFORMATION Co., Ltd..
All rights reserved. CipherLab is a registered trademark of SYNTECH
INFORMATION Co., Ltd.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction...................................................................................................1

2. Installation ....................................................................................................2

2.1 Power Up the 3660 Base Station...........................................................2

2.2 Power Up the 1160 ...............................................................................3

2.3 Setup RF Connection ............................................................................3

2.4 Charging your 1160 ..............................................................................4

2.5 Interface Setting ....................................................................................5

3. General Features ...........................................................................................6

3.1 Buzzer ...................................................................................................6

3.2 Indicator ................................................................................................6

3.3 Scan Modes...........................................................................................6

3.4 Auto-Sense............................................................................................7

3.5 Re-read Delay .......................................................................................7

3.6 Scanner Time-out Duration...................................................................8

3.7 Reading Redundancy ............................................................................8

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

3.9 Negative Barcodes ................................................................................8

4. Output Interface ..........................................................................................10

4.1 Keyboard Wedge Interface .................................................................10

4.1.1 Keyboard Type............................................................................10

4.1.2 Keyboard Style - Alphabets ........................................................10

4.1.3 Keyboard Style – Digits..............................................................10

4.1.4 Capital Lock Status .....................................................................11

4.1.5 Alphabets Transmission..............................................................11

4.1.6 Digits Transmission ....................................................................11

4.1.7 Inter-Character Delay..................................................................11

4.2 RS232 Interface ..................................................................................11

4.2.1 Baud Rate / Parity / Data Bits .....................................................12

4.2.2 Flow Control ...............................................................................12

4.2.3 Inter-Character Delay..................................................................12

4.3 USB Interface......................................................................................12

4.4 Memory Parameters ............................................................................12

4.4.1 Memory Mode.............................................................................12

4.4.2 Clear Data ...................................................................................12

4.4.3 Send Data ....................................................................................13

4.4.4 Memory Data Delay....................................................................13

5. Symbology Parameters ...............................................................................14

5.1 Code39 ................................................................................................14

5.2 Italy / French Pharmacode ..................................................................14

5.3 Industrial / Interleave / Matrix 25 .......................................................14

Codabar............................................................................................... 15

5.4

5.5 UPCE .................................................................................................. 15

5.6 EAN8 .................................................................................................. 15

5.7 UPCA.................................................................................................. 16

5.8 EAN13 ................................................................................................ 16

5.9 MSI ..................................................................................................... 16

5.10 Plessey ................................................................................................ 16

5.11 Telepen ...............................................................................................17

5.12 RSS .....................................................................................................17

6. Data Output Format .................................................................................... 18

6.1 Character Substitution ........................................................................18

6.2 Prefix / Postfix Code........................................................................... 18

6.3 Code ID............................................................................................... 18

6.4 Length Code .......................................................................................19

7. Data Editing................................................................................................ 20

7.1 Select Editing Format .........................................................................20

7.2 Restore Default Format....................................................................... 20

7.3 Applicable Conditions ........................................................................ 20

7.4 Total Number of Fields....................................................................... 21

7.5 Dividing Data into Fields.................................................................... 21

7.6 Additional Fields ................................................................................22

7.7 Field Transmission Sequence .............................................................22

7.8 End of Format Programming .............................................................. 22

7.9 Activate Data Editing Formats............................................................22

7.10 Exclusive Data Editing ....................................................................... 22

7.11 Programming Examples......................................................................22

8. Configuring your 1160 ............................................................................... 24

8.1 Enter Configuration Mode.................................................................. 24

8.2 Default ................................................................................................ 24

8.3 List Setting.......................................................................................... 24

8.4 Setting Parameter Values.................................................................... 24

8.4.1 Numeric Parameters.................................................................... 25

8.4.2 Character String Parameters .......................................................25

8.4.3 Key Type/Status Setting .............................................................26

8.5 Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................... 27

1. Introduction

The 1160 is the first CipherLab Wireless scanner utilizing Blue Tooth Technology.
The scanner has a range of over 50 meters and a battery life of over 16 hours or
50,000 scans.

This manual contains all the information needed to operate and configure the 1160
Wireless Barcode Scanner. It is divided into two parts. The first part of this manual
describes the installation, operation and programmable features of the scanner. The
second part of this manual contains the setup barcodes used to configure the
scanner.

The 1160 is one of the most versatile and flexible wireless barcode scanners
available today. All the features and functions required for up to date barcode
reading are included. Owing to the compact design and extremely low power
consumption, this scanner provides for easy installation and high product
durability. The scanner will not only cater for the requirements needed today, but
also can fulfill your long-term needs. The main functions and features provided on
the 1160 are listed below.

• Barcode Readability: Most popular barcode symbologies are supported including
the newest RSS Code.

• Support for negative barcodes.

• Supports eight scan modes.

• Programmable Beeping Tone

• Dual Color Indicator

• Interface Support (base unit): KB Wedge, RS232, and USB

• Programmable Code ID: Code ID can be individually configured for each

symbology.

• Programmable Length Code

• Programmable Prefix Code

• Programmable Postfix Code

• Character Substitution

• Data Editing: Data can be reorganized according to user programmable formats.

Up to three data editing formats are supported.

• Extremely Low Power Consumption

2. Installation

The 1160 kit contains:
1160 Wireless Barcode Scanner
3660 Base and Charger dock
Serial/Keyboard/USB Cable (depending on configuration ordered)
Power Supply for Base/charger.
Diskette containing “Scan Manager” and this manual

2.1 Power Up the 3660 Base Station

Connect the interface cable into the 15 pin connector at the back of the base. The
cable you connect will depend on the interface you and cable you ordered. There
are various cables available: RS232, Keyboard or USB.

Turn OFF your PC or Laptop where you will connect the base into. Once your
cable is connected to the base, plug the other end into the appropriate connection
on your PC. E.g. If you have a serial cable then plug into the com port of your PC,
if you have a Keyboard cable then plug into keyboard port of your PC and if you
have a USB cable plug into the USB port on your PC.

Connect the power supply provided to your AC outlet and plug the other end into
your base. Power ON your PC.

You are now ready to configure your scanner and base.

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2.2 Power Up the 1160

When you receive your 1160 it will be in an OFF mode. This is done to conserve
power and for transportation purposes. At the base of the scanner you will find a
small pin hole. Using a straightened paper clip insert the end of the paper clip into
the pin hole. The scanner will beep its LED will light up and it will power up. The
scanner will also power up once inserted into the base.

Please ensure that you power down the scanner if it will not be used for prolonged
periods. This is done by inserting a paper clip into the pin hole at the base of the
scanner. The scanner’s LED will go off and the power to the scanner will be
disconnected.

2.4 Charging your 1160

To charge your scanner just place it on the base. The LED on the top of the scanner
will flash RED whilst it charges. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours
from completely empty battery, the LED will stay on solid RED.

2.3 Setup RF Connection

Upon powering up the scanner will try to establish an RF connection with its base.
At this stage we need to “pair” the scanner and base.

Turn the base upside down and you will find 2 labels.

The first label has the words “SET CONNECTION” and a barcode. The second
label is the serial number.

To link the scanner to the base, scan the “SET CONNECTION” barcode label, the
scanner will beep once, then scan the SERIAL number barcode. The scanner will
beep twice, low then high beep. When it establishes RF connection with the base
the scanner will then emit three short ascending beeps. Your “pairing” is
established.

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2.5 Interface Setting

Once you have “paired” the scanner and base, you need to specify the interface
type to your PC. The interface settings are stored in the base. So ensure that you
have RF connection between your scanner and base prior to setting the interface
type. For details on selecting interfaces please refer to the relevant section in this
manual.

3. General Features

3.1 Buzzer

The buzzer of the scanner beeps differently to indicate various operating
conditions.

• Power On Beep: The scanner will issue a long beep to indicate a successful
power on.

• Good Read Beep: There are four volume levels and four beeping tones
(frequencies) that the user can select from to signify a good read. The available
options are:

Volume: Maximum/Loud/Medium/Minimum
Frequency: 8 / 4 / 2 / 1 kHz

• Error Beep: The scanner will issue a long beep with a low tone to indicate
errors.

• Enter / Exit Configuration Beep: The scanner will issue 6 beeps upon entering
/ exiting the configuration mode.

• Setup Beep: In configuration mode, the scanner will normally beep twice when a
setup barcode is read. If the particular setup parameter needs more than one read,
the scanner will only issue a short beep to indicate that there are more setup
barcodes needed to complete the current parameter setting.

3.2 Indicator

There is a dual color indicator on top of the scanner. Normally it is off, and will
turn red when there is a good read. The indicator will be green when the scanner is
in configuration mode.

3.3 Scan Modes

There are eight scan modes supported by the scanner. The user can choose the
desired scan mode depending on the application requirements. But, if the scanner is
a switch-less scanner, only Continuous mode or Testing mode can be selected
(other scan modes involve trigger switch interaction). The supported scan modes
are described below.

• Auto Off Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is
triggered. The scanning continues until either a barcode is read or a preset
scanning period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired.

• Continuous Mode: The scanner is always scanning.

• Auto Power Off Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is

triggered. The scanning continues until a preset scanning period (Scanner

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