CipherLab 3666BASE, 1166S Users Manual

WARNING

1166/1266 Bluetooth Wireless Scanners

User’s Manual

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 th e

receiver is connected.

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

If applicable, as below

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any o th er antenna or transmitter.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

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.

Table of Contents

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

2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................2

2.1 POWER UP THE 3666 BASE STATION..........................................................2

2.2 POWER UP THE 1166/1266.........................................................................3

2.3 SETUP RF CONNECTION.............................................................................3

2.4 CHARGING YOUR 1166/1266......................................................................4

2.4.1 Scanner .............................................................................................4

2.4.2 Battery...............................................................................................4

2.4.3 DC Jack.............................................................................................5

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........................................................................................8

3.6 SCANNER TIME-OUT DURATION ................................................................8

3.7 READING REDUNDANCY ............................................................................8

3.8 SUPPORTED SYMBOLOGIES ........................................................................8

3.9 NEGATIVE BARCODES................................................................................9

4. OUTPUT INTERFACE (3666 BASE UNIT) .............................................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...................................................................................12

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 Transmit Buffer Setting...................................................................13

4.4.2 Memory Mode.................................................................................13

Clear Data......................................................................................13

4.4.3

4.4.4 Send Data........................................................................................13

4.4.5 Memory Data Delay........................................................................13

5. BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT...................................................................14

5.1 CONFIGURING 1166/1266........................................................................14

5.1.1 Activate Bluetooth Serial Port Interface.........................................14

5.1.2 Authentication & PIN Code............................................................14

5.1.3 Device Name Broadcasting ............................................................14

5.1.4 Update Settings...............................................................................15

5.1.5 Timeout........................................................................................... 15

5.2 CONFIGURING BLUETOOTH DEVICE DRIVER ...........................................15

5.2.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2 ....................................................16

5.2.2 Bluetooth Driver............................................................................. 19

6. SYMBOLOGY PARAMETERS.................................................................23

6.1 CODE39...................................................................................................23

6.2 ITALY / FRENCH PHARMACODE ...............................................................23

6.3 INDUSTRIAL / INTERLEAVE / MATRIX 25..................................................23

6.4 CODABAR ................................................................................................ 24

6.5 UPCE......................................................................................................24

6.6 EAN8......................................................................................................25

6.7 UPCA......................................................................................................25

6.8 EAN13....................................................................................................25

6.9 MSI.........................................................................................................26

6.10 PLESSEY ..................................................................................................26

6.11 TELEPEN..................................................................................................26

6.12 RSS.........................................................................................................27

7. DATA OUTPUT FORMAT.........................................................................28

7.1 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION.....................................................................28

7.2 PREFIX / POSTFIX CODE...........................................................................28

7.3 CODE ID..................................................................................................28

7.4 LENGTH CODE .........................................................................................29

8. DATA EDITING...........................................................................................30

8.1 SELECT EDITING FORMAT........................................................................30

8.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT ...................................................................30

8.3 APPLICABLE CONDITIONS........................................................................31

8.4 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS......................................................................31

8.5 DIVIDING DATA INTO FIELDS...................................................................31

8.6 ADDITIONAL FIELDS................................................................................32

8.7 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE ............................................................32

8.8 END OF FORMAT PROGRAMMING.............................................................32

8.9 ACTIVATE DATA EDITING FORMATS........................................................32

8.10 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING......................................................................33

8.11 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES......................................................................33

9. CONFIGURING YOUR 1166/1266 ............................................................34

9.1 ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE................................................................34

9.2 DEFAULT .................................................................................................34

9.3 LIST SETTING...........................................................................................34

9.4 SETTING PARAMETER VALUES.................................................................35

9.4.1 Numeric Parameters.......................................................................35

9.4.2 Character String Parameters..........................................................35

9.4.3 Key Type/Status Setting...................................................................36

9.5 EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE...................................................................37

1. Introduction

The 1166/1266 is CipherLab Wireless scanner utilizing Bluetooth Technology. The scanner has a range of over 50 meters and a battery life is over 50 hours or 35,000 scans for1166 and over 36 hours or 26,000 scans for 1266. The difference between 1166 and 1266 is the barcode scan engine installed inside the scanner. The 1166 scanner uses CCD linear imager, whereas the 1266 scanner uses a Laser engine.

This manual contains the information for operating and configuring the 1166/1266 Wireless Barcode Scanner and is divided into two portions. The first portion describes the installation, operation and programmable features of the scanner. The second portion contains the setup barcodes used to configure the scanner.

The 1166/1266 is one of the most versatile and flexible wireless barcode scanners available today. The 1166/1266 contains all the features and functions required for up to date barcode reading. 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 satisfy for the requirements needed today, but also can fulfill your long-term needs. The main functions and features are listed below.

• Barcode Readability: Most popular barcode symbologies are supported including

the newest RSS Code.

• Negative barcodes supported.

• Eight scan modes supported.

• Programmable Beeping Tone

• Dual Color Indicator

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

• Bluetooth Serial Port Profile Supported: The scanner can transmit scanned data

to Bluetooth enabled computer/PDA via standard Bluetooth Serial Port communication.

• 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 1166/1266 kit contains: A 1166/1266 wireless barcode scanner A 3666 base A rechargeable battery A Serial/Keyboard/USB Cable (depending on configuration ordered) A power supply for the base or the scanner. Diskette containing “Scan Manager” and this manual

Note: Please refer to chapter 5 Bluetooth Serial Port for

Bluetooth Serial Port installation and configuration instructions.

2.1 Power Up the 3666 Base Station

Connect the interface cable into the 15-pin connector at the back of the base. The interface of the cable depends on you ordered. There are three types of cables available: RS232, Keyboard or USB.

Power off your PC or Laptop when connect the cable to PC or Laptop. Once your cable is connected to the base, plug the other end into the appropriate port on your PC. For example, 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 the base then power on your PC.

Now you are ready to configure your scanner and base.

2.2 Power Up the 1166/1266

2.4 Charging your 1166/1266

When you receive your 1166/1266, the battery is separated from 1166/1266. Please insert the battery into the bottom of the scanner and lock the battery by pushing the clip to power on the scanner. The scanner will beep and the LED will be on when power on.

Please ensure to remove the battery to power off the scanner if it will not be used for a prolonged period. The LED will be off and the power to the scanner will be disconnected.

Push up to lock the battery.

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.

There are three methods to charge the battery. One is placing the scanner on the base and another is inserting the battery in front of the base, and the other is inserting the power supply into the DC Jack at bottom of the scanner.

2.4.1 Scanner

Place the scanner with a battery inserted on the base to charge your scanner. When charging, the scanner LED will flash RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED stays on solid RED.

2.4.2 Battery

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.

Insert the battery in front of the base to charge your battery with the po wer adaptor connected. When charging, the base charging LED will be RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED will be solid GREEN.

2.4.3 DC Jack

Insert the power supply to the DC Jack at bottom of the scanner. When charging, the scanner LED will flash RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED stays on solid RED.

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: The system provides four volume levels and four beeping

tones (frequencies) that the user can select from to signify a good read. The available options are:

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.

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 blue when the scanner is at 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 trigger-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 barcod e 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 scann ing period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired. Unlike the Auto Off mode, the scanner will

continue to scan and the scanning period is re-counted each time there is a successful read.

• Alternate Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is

triggered. The scanner will continue scanning until the switch is triggered again.

• Momentary Mode: The scanner will be scanning as long as the switch is

depressed.

• Repeat Mode: The scanner is always scanning just like Continuous Mode.

But now the switch acts like a “re-transmit button”. If the switch is triggered within 1 second after a good read, the same data will be transmitted again without actually reading the barcode. This “re-transmit button” can be triggered as many times as user desired, as long as the time between each triggering does not exceed 1 second. This scan mode is most useful when the same barcode is to be read many times.

• Laser Mode: This scan mode is used on laser scanners. The scanner will

scan once when the trigger is pressed. The scanning continues until a barcode is read, the trigger is released or a preset scanning period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired.

• Test Mode: The scanner is always scanning. The scanner will decode

repeatedly even with the same barcode.

By default, the scan mode is Auto Off mode for scanners with trigger switch, and is Continuous mode for switch-less scanners.

3.4 Auto-Sense

Auto-Sense is for 1166 only and used in conjunction with the auto-sense stand. It will enable the scanner to start scanning once a barcode is brought within Range of the scanner. This will activate the LEDs and the scanner will start decoding the barcode. The auto-sense mode works only under Auto Off mode or Laser mode only.

3.5 Re-read Delay

If the scanner mode is set to Continuous, Auto Power Off, Alternate, or Momentary mode, the scanner will prevent accidentally reading the same barcode twice by using a Re-read Delay (Blocking Time). The barcode must be taken away from the scanning line longer than the Re-read Delay to allow second reading of the same barcode. The user can set the Re-read Delay if necessary.

3.6 Scanner Time-out Duration

This parameter is used to limit the maximum scanning period when the scan mode is either Auto Off Mode or Auto Power Off Mode. This time-out duration is specified in units of second. The default time-out duration is ten seconds.

3.7 Reading Redundancy

This parameter is used to specify the levels of reading (decoding) security. If No Redundancy is selected, only one successful decoding can make the reading valid.

If Three Times Redundancy is selected, it will take 3 successful decodes to make the reading valid. It is obvious that the more redundancy the user selects, the higher the reading security and thus the slower the reading speed. The user must compromise between decoding security and decoding speed if the security feature is needed.

3.8 Supported Symbologies

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

• Code 39 (Standard / Full ASCII)

• Italy Pharmacode

• French Pharmacode

• Industrial 25

• Interleave 25

• Matrix 25

• Codabar (NW-7)

• UPCA (with or without Addon)

• UPCE (with or without Addon)

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