DATALOGIC S.p.A.
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40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy
Lynx™ BT
Ed.: 09/2005
This manual refers to software version 1.00 and later.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification.
Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
TO EN 60825-1:2001
.58
FCC ID: OMJ0011
OM-1000 BT Product Label
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FCC COMPLIANCE
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written
approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment.
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
which may cause undesired operation.
OM-1000 BT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RADIO COMPLIANCE
Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency
devices of your country to verify the eventual necessity of a user license.
Refer to the web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htmfor further
information.
WEEE COMPLIANCE
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LASER SAFETY
The Lynx™ BT hand-held reader is a Class 1 LED product regarding its Illuminator
and a Class 2 laser product regarding its Aiming System.
LED Illuminator
The use of an illuminator in the Lynx™ BT hand-held reader is a Class 1 LED
product:
ILLUMINATORE LED CLASSE 1
AUSLEUCHTER LED KLASSE 1
ILLUMINATEUR A LED DE CLASSE 1
ILUMINADOR LED DE CLASE 1
Aiming System
The Lynx aiming system meets the requirements for laser safety.
LA LUCE LASER È
VISIBILE ALL'OCCHIO
UMANO E VIENE
EMESSA DALLA
FINESTRA INDICATA
NELLA FIGURA.
LUCE LASER NON
FISSARE IL FASCIO
APPARECCHIO LASER
DI CLASSE 2 MASSIMA
POTENZA D'USCITA:
LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA
EMESSA:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
TO EN 60825-1:2001
I D F E
DIE LASERSTRAHLUNG IST FÜR
DAS MENSCHLICHE
AUGE SICHTBAR UND
WIRD AM STRAHLAUSTRITTSFENTSTER
AUSGESENDET
(SIEHE BILD)
LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN PRODUKT
DER LASERKLASSE 2
MAXIMALE
AUSGANGSLEISTUNG:
WELLENLÄGE:
ENTSPR. EN 60825-1
(2001)
LE RAYON LASER EST
VISIBLE À L'OEIL MU
ET IL EST ÉMIS PAR
LA FENÊTRE
DÉSIGNÉE SUR
L'ILLUSTRATION DANS
LA FIGURE
RAYON LASER EVITER
DE REGARDER LE
RAYON APPAREIL
LASER DE CLASSE 2
PUISSANCE DE
SORTIE:
LONGUER D'ONDE
EMISE:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
A LUZ LÁSER ES
VISIBLE AL OJO
HUMANO Y ES
EMITIDA POR LA
VENTANA INDICADA
EN LA FIGURA.
RAYO LÁSER NO
MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO
APARATO LÁSER DE
CLASE 2 MÁXIMA
POTENCIA DE SALIDA:
LONGITUD DE ONDA
EMITIDA:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
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ENGLISH
The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by
international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.
STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040
and EN 60825-1 at the date of manufacture.
For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to open the device.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous
WARNING
visible laser light.
The product utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam
momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one
would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits
the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.
ITALIANO
Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e
si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale.
NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER
Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data
di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1.
Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per motivi di installazione, utilizzo
o manutenzione.
L'utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte
nella documentazione può provocare un'esposizione pericolosa
ATTENZIONE
a luce laser visibile.
Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene non siano noti danni
riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare di
fissare il raggio laser così come si eviterebbe qualsiasi altra sorgente di luminosità
intensa, ad esempio il sole. Evitare inoltre di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un
osservatore, anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi.
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DEUTSCH
Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die von
internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten
Gebrauch vom Terminal.
NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT
Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN 60825-1 und CDRH
21 CFR 1040 Normen für die Lasersicherheit.
Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und Wartungsarbeiten zu öffnen.
Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht
in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschreiben werden, können ein
ACHTUNG
gefährliches Laserlicht verursachen.
Der Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit keine Augenschäden von
kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den
Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke Lichtquellen (z.B. die Sonne).
Vermeiden Sie es, den Laserstrahl weder gegen die Augen eines Beobachters, noch
gegen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.
FRANÇAIS
Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités
internationales et se réfèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal.
NORMES DE SECURITE LASER
Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de
fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés
ici peut entrainer une dangereuse exposition à lumière laser
ATTENTION
visible.
Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux yeux humains n’a été
constaté à la suite d’une exposition au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le
rayon, comme toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil. Eviter aussi
de diriger le rayon vers les yeux d’un observateur, même à travers des surfaces
réfléchissantes (miroirs, par example).
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ESPAÑOL
Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones
de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal.
NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER
Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la
fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825-1.
No es necesario abrir el aparato para la instalación, la utilización o la manutención.
La utilización de procedimientos o regulaciones diferentes de
aquellas describidas en la documentación puede causar una
ATENCIÓN
exposición peligrosa a la luz láser visible.
El aparato utiliza un diodo láser a baja potencia. No son notorios daños a los ojos
humanos a consecuencia de una exposición de corta duración. Eviten de mirar fijo el
rayo láser así como evitarían cualquiera otra fuente de luminosidad intensa, por
ejemplo el sol. Además, eviten de dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un
observador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos.
This device must be opened by qualified personnel only.
The Lynx™ BT Hand-Held Reader is not user-serviceable. Opening
the case of the unit can cause internal damage and will void the
CAUTION
warranty.
OM-1000 BT POWER SUPPLY
This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit
marked "Class 2" or "LPS" output rated 12 V, minimum 0.75 A which supplies power
directly to the unit via the jack connector.
BLUETOOTH® APPROVAL
This product is equipped with the following certified Bluetooth module:
Product Name Bluetooth ID
Panasonic Serial Port Module B01839
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INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 LYNX™ BT DESCRIPTION
The Lynx™ BT Hand-Held Reader packs a lot of performance into an attractive,
rugged, hand-held device. It operates in commercial and industrial environments as
well as the front office.
Omnidirectional
Operating
Decoding
FLASH MEMORY
Lynx™ BT communicates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and uses the Serial Port Profile
(SPP). Thanks to a Bluetooth® device, such as a Bluetooth® dongle, the reader can
send data to a remote Host such as a PC, PDS, printer, etc.
The OM-1000 BT cradle is provided in the package to build a Cordless Reading
System for the collection, decoding and transmission of barcoded data. It can be
connected to a Host PC through a USB, RS232 or Wedge emulation cable. The
OM-1000 BT also allows charging the Lynx™ BT batteries.
To read a symbol you simply aim the reader and pull the
trigger. Since the orientation of the symbol is not important, the
Lynx™ reader is a powerful, omni-directional device.
Thanks to powerful algorithms, Lynx™ reliably decodes all major
1D (linear) barcodes, 2D stacked codes (such as PDF417), 2D
matrix symbols (such as DataMatrix), postal codes (such as
POSTNET, PLANET). The data stream — acquired from
decoding a symbol — is rapidly sent to the host. The reader is
immediately available to read another symbol.
Flash technology allows to upgrade the Lynx™ reader as new
symbologies are supported or as improved decoding
algorithms become available.
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1.2 LYNX™ BT BATTERIES
To begin using your Lynx™ BT you must charge its batteries using the OM-1000 cradle
or the C-1000 battery charger as described in the following paragraph. You can install
Li-Ion batteries in the Lynx™ BT.
Battery Charging
The first operation to perform is to connect the OM-1000 or the C-1000 to the power
converter and firmly insert the Lynx™ BT into the cradle to charge the batteries. The
red Charging LED will light. A full charge takes about 3.5 hours. The Batt. Full LED will
light when charging is completed. Press the reader trigger to turn it on.
Power Cable
Figure 1 – OM-1000 BT Charging Batteries
The LEDs positioned on the cradle signal the status, as described in the following
table:
LED STATUS
Pwr/Data Yellow On = cradle is powered
Yellow Blinking = cradle receives commands from Host
Charging Red On = the battery charge is in progress
Batt Full Green On = the battery is completely charged
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INTRODUCTION
Replacing Lynx™ BT Batteries
To change the batteries in the Lynx™ BT, unscrew the
battery cover screw, replace the old battery pack with a
new one of the same type, then insert the cover onto the
handle and screw it back into place. See the following
figures.
To turn on the reader, press the trigger.
Battery Cover Screw
1
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of the batteries as required by the relevant laws
WARNING
in force.
1.3 CONFIGURATION METHODS
1.3.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes
This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration. If you wish to change
the default settings, you can configure the Lynx™ BT reader by reading the
programming barcode symbols in this manual. Configuration commands and their
relative arguments are read individually using the symbols in this manual. See
chapter 4, and Appendix C.
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1
LYNX™ BT
1.3.2 Using VisualSetup
The Datalogic VisualSetup program, available on the CD-ROM provided, allows
programming the reader by selecting configuration commands or printing them
through a user-friendly graphical interface running on the PC. These commands are
sent to the reader over the current communication interface; or they can be printed to
be read.
1.4 BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth® address: a unique 12-character hexadecimal, IEEE 48-bit
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® device: a device that is capable of short-range wireless
BT: abbreviation for Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® protocol is a
Remote Bluetooth
SPP: Serial Port Profile. Bluetooth
Master: the first Bluetooth
Slave: a Bluetooth
User-Friendly name: a human-readable name to set for a Lynx™ BT to
Piconet: Bluetooth® device network where a Master can
For further information about Bluetooth technology see the website:
®
controller: a sub-system containing Bluetooth® RF, baseband,
®
DEFINITIONS
address (BT_ADDR) that represents a Bluetooth
device.
resource controller, link manager, device manager,
and Bluetooth
communication using the Bluetooth
®
HCI.
®
system.
predefined rule that sets out a specific system for
devices to communicate with each other and a
protocol stack is the layering of the protocols that are
used in a specific technology. The Bluetooth
®
Radio
protocol operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
®
device: any Bluetooth® device the reader can communicate
with.
®
profile creating an
RS232 cable replacement.
®
device initiating the radio
connection (Discovery procedure).
®
device which can only wait for a
Bluetooth
®
Master device to initiate a connection with
it.
make it easily recognizable when operating together
with other Bluetooth
®
devices.
communicate with up to 7 Slaves.
https://www.bluetooth.org/
®
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2 INSTALLATION
Lynx™ Bt can operate according to two different installations:
• Lynx™ BT paired with OM-1000 BT cradle (see par. 2.1);
• Lynx™ BT communicating with a Bluetooth
par. 2.2).
The green LED and / or the beeper always indicate the reader radio connection
status (see par. 10.1):
− the radio connection is signaled by the green LED through a single blink at
regular intervals, while if the reader radio is disconnected the LED emits two
short blinks at regular intervals;
− during the initialization procedure, if the radio connection attempt is successful,
the reader emits four ascending tones;
− the radio disconnection is signaled by four descending tones.
2.1 OPERATING LYNX™ BT WITH OM-1000 BT
To begin using your Lynx™ BT reader you must charge the Lynx™ BT battery
using OM-1000™ BT as described in par. 1.2. A full charge takes about 3.5
hours with Li-Ion batteries.
The Lynx™ BT, paired with an OM-1000 BT cradle, builds a Cordless Reading
System for the collection, decoding and transmission of barcoded data.
®
device as Master or as Slave (see
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2
LYNX™ BT
2.1.1 OM-1000 BT Interface Cable Connections
The OM-1000™ can be connected to a Host by means of an RS232, Wedge or USB
cable which must be simply plugged into the Host connector, visible on the rear panel
of the cradle.
To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar objects into the hole
corresponding to the Host connector on the body of the cradle. Push down on the clip
while unplugging the cable. Refer to the following figure:
Power
Multi-standard interface
RS232, WEDGE, or USB
to Host
Figure 2 – Connecting/Disconnecting the Cable
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RS232 Connection
Connections should always be made with both PC and Cradle
power off!
CAUTION
The OM-1000 cradle requires the RS232 interface cable and the AC/DC power
adapter to be connected.
To install your cradle to your host system, follow these instructions (see Figure 3
below).
1. After charging the batteries (see par. 1.2), bind the Lynx™ BT to the OM-1000
BT by following the procedure given in par. 4.1.1;
2. Insert the RS232 cable into the OM-1000 cradle;
3. Connect the RS232 interface cable to the proper port on the host terminal;
4. Connect the power cord to the OM-1000 cradle;
5. Connect the AC/DC power adapter at the wall outlet;
6. Upon OM-1000 power up, wait for the series of beeps indicating Bluetooth
connection.
7. Read the RS232 interface code in par. 4.1.1.
8. Power up your PC.
Figure 3 - RS232 Connection
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2
LYNX™ BT
Wedge
Connections should always be made with both PC and Cradle
power off!
CAUTION
The OM-1000 cradle requires the Wedge interface cable and the AC/DC power
adapter to be connected.
To install your cradle to your host system, follow these instructions (see Figure 4
below).
1. After charging the batteries (see par. 1.2), bind the Lynx™ BT to the OM-1000
BT by following the procedure given in par. 4.1.2;
2. Insert the Wedge cable into the OM-1000 cradle;
3. Connect the power cord to the OM-1000 cradle;
4. Connect the AC/DC power adapter at the wall outlet;
5. Upon OM-1000 power up, wait for the series of beeps indicating Bluetooth
connection.
6. BEFORE CONNECTING THE WEDGE CABLE TO THE PC AND KEYBOARD,
read the Wedge IBM AT interface code in par. 4.1.2.
7. Connect the WEDGE interface cable between the keyboard and the host
terminal.
8. Power up your PC.
Wedge AT is the default interface set at the factory.
CAUTION
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Figure 4 - Wedge Connection
When not using the OM-1000 cradle remember to disconnect the
Wedge interface from the PC before disconnecting the power cord.
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It is always necessary to use an external power supply connected to
the OM-1000 cradle.
NOTE
USB Connection
The OM-1000 cradle requires the USB interface cable and the AC/DC power adapter
to be connected.
To install your cradle to your host system, follow these instructions (see Figure 5
below).
1. After charging the batteries (see par. 1.2), bind the Lynx™ BT to the OM-1000
BT by following the procedure given in par. 4.1.3;
2. Insert the USB cable into the OM-1000 cradle;
3. Connect the USB cable to the PC;
4. Connect the power cord to the OM-1000 cradle;
5. Connect the AC/DC power adapter at the wall outlet.
6. Upon OM-1000 power up, wait for the series of beeps indicating Bluetooth
connection.
7. Read the correct USB interface code for your application in par. 4.1.3.
8. Connect the USB interface cable to a free USB port. The PC automatically
recognizes the device and asks to install the device driver.
9. Install the USB driver on your PC (the first time only) to complete the connection.
• For USB COM the relevant files and drivers must be installed from the
USB Device Installation software which can be downloaded from the
web site http://www.datalogic.com
• For USB Keyboard the correct USB driver is included in the Host
Operating System and will either be loaded automatically or will be
suggested by the O.S. and should therefore be selected from the
dialog box.
.
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2
LYNX™ BT
Figure 5 – USB Connection
NOTE
The OM-1000 cradle is a USB self-powered device.
2.2 OPERATING LYNX™ BT WITH BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
During typical operation a physical radio channel is shared by a group of devices that
are synchronized to a common clock and frequency hopping pattern. One device
provides the synchronization reference and is known as the Master. All other devices
are known as Slaves. A group of devices synchronized in this fashion form a piconet.
Most Bluetooth® devices can be both Master or Slave. The Master will be the first unit
to initiate the connection (page procedure).
Some devices can only be Slaves (i.e. printers). They can only wait for a Bluetooth
Master device to initiate a connection with them.
Lynx™ BT can be either Master or Slave. As Master it can initiate a connection with
only one Slave device.
®
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2.2.1 Lynx™ BT as Slave
Once set as Slave, a Lynx™ BT reader requires no particular configuration for
communication, however some radio parameters can be set to increase system
performance and data transmission security. At startup the reader can only wait for
the Master to initialize the radio communication.
The following is a general procedure recommended for Lynx™ BT Slave
applications:
1. Power up the remote Bluetooth® Master device (example Laptop or PC).
2. Power up the Lynx™ BT reader within radio range (10 meters).
Any modifications to the radio configuration should be made at this time before
the radio connection takes place.
3. From the remote Bluetooth
(according to the procedure given in the documentation of the Bluetooth
device), to recognize the Lynx™ BT reader(s) within radio range.
4. Check that "Lynx BTx00 " is shown among the discovered devices.
5. Request to open an SPP connection with Lynx™ BT, making sure to disable any
required PIN and/or pairing parameters. Lynx™ BT is always discoverable and
connectable without any required PIN.
®
Master device, execute the Discovery procedure,
®
Master
If the PIN of the Bluetooth® Master device cannot be disabled, use the
PIN "1234". The Lynx™ BT Slave will emit four ascending tones
NOTE
indicating radio connection.
After the Lynx™ BT reader(s) indicate radio connection (see also par. 10.1), you can
start sending barcodes.
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2
r
The following figure shows an example Lynx™ BT Slave application.
LYNX™ BT
Master
Slave
Laptop
Lynx™ BT readers
(Bluetooth® device)
Slave
Figure 1 - Lynx™ BT Slave Application
If the Master Bluetooth
®
device can support a piconet, the communication can be
established with up to 7 seven Slave readers at the same time.
2.2.2 Lynx™ BT as Master
Once set as Master, a Lynx™ BT reader must be configured with the address of the
Slave device to which it wants to communicate.
By default, at startup the reader initializes the communication with the Slave. If the
connection is successful, the reader can send barcodes to the Slave device. Radio
connections can also be managed manually as described in pars., Errore. L'origine
riferimento non è stata trovata. and Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata..
During the request of radio connection or disconnection with a remote Bluetooth®
Slave device, the reader emits a series of ticks and short blinks of the green LED.
The following figure shows an example Lynx™ BT Master application.
Slave
Master
Lynx™ BT
Barcode Printe
(Bluetooth
12
®
device)
Figure 2 - Lynx™ BT Master Application
Reader
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2.2.3 Data Transmission
The transmission of data can be transparent (no ACK/NACK protocol), when each
character is read and immediately sent to the Host (default value). Otherwise, data
transmission can be with flow control (with ACK/NACK protocol), when, after each
reading, Lynx™ BT waits for an acknowledge that the remote Host received the data
before reading and sending the following code.
2.2.4 Wedge Emulation Utility
This utility is provided on the CD-ROM. When using the Wedge Emulation Utility, it is
advised to correctly set the terminators depending on the expected format for the
program in which the data will be collected.
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LYNX™ BT
3 USING LYNX™ BT
3.1 AIMING SYSTEM
The LYNX™ reader uses an intelligent aiming system similar to those on cameras.
The aiming system creates a field of view where the code is to be positioned:
Figure 6 - Aiming System
When you pull the trigger completely a red beam illuminates the code. If the aiming
system is centered and the entire symbology is within the aiming system, you will get
a good read. The field of view changes size as you move the reader closer or farther
away from the code.
Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol
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Figure 7 - Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern
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The field of view created by the aiming system will be smaller when the Lynx™ is
closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with
smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies
with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. (See
chapter 7 for further details).
3.2 NORMAL OPERATION
Lynx™ normally functions by capturing and decoding codes.
Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger partially to enable the aiming
system. Then, pull it completely to capture and decode the image. The reader will
repeatedly flash until the symbol is decoded or timeout is reached. In between the
flashes of the reader, the aiming system keeps on showing the field of view on the
target (see Figure 7
).
As you are reading code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the
reader.
The LYNX™ hand-held reader aiming system is designed for general
reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols. Some variation in
NOTE
reading distance will occur due to narrow bar width and other factors.
3.3 IMAGE CAPTURING
Lynx™ can also function as a camera by capturing images of labels, signatures, and
other items.
In order to capture an image, the user should read a Capture Image code (see par
0), then point at the image subject and pull the trigger. This way, the image will be
captured and sent to the host PC. Lynx™ then returns to normal operation. To
capture another image you must read another Capture Image Code of the same or a
different Preset Configuration.
You can use the aiming system to position the reader from the object (ensure the
reader is about centered over the target). Adjust the distance at which you are
holding the reader (see Figure 7).
If the RS232 interface has been selected, the image will be transferred to the host
PC via XMODEM_1K protocol.
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LYNX™ BT
Image capturing is not available in Wedge and USB Keyboard
Emulation interfaces and is not compatible with Autoscanning nor
NOTE
when the Software trigger type is selected.
Up to four different and independent Image Presets can be defined (see par. 0).
For each Image Preset you may set up to three Basic Configuration Parameters, and
up to five Advanced Configuration Parameters. Therefore an image is processed
before being sent to the Host, according to a preset group of parameters.
3.3.1 Basic Configuration Parameters
The Image file formats supported are: BMP, TIFF, JPEG (default).
Two resolution options are available: VGA Resolution (640 x 480 pixels) (default),
and CIF Resolution (320 x 240 pixels). The lower resolution setting yields smaller file
sizes, so the transfer time decreases.
For JPEG images it is possible to define the Image Quality level to address tradeoff
between image file size and quality.
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3.3.2 Advanced Configuration Parameters
An image portion (Window), instead of an entire image, can be captured. This
parameter is generally used for particular fixed reading position applications.
0
Y
0
X0
height
width
480
Y
An Image Window may either be as large as the image itself or smaller (10 x 10
pixels minimum), and is defined by its origin (the coordinate X
), its width (number
0, Y0
of pixels along the X Axis) and its height (number of pixels along the Y Axis).
By default, for all Image Presets, the window has its origin coordinates equal to zero,
its width equal to 640 pixels and its height to 480 pixels.
It is possible to perform Zooming of the image. The zoom range varies from 20% up
to 200% in steps of 20%, so ten different settings are available. Default is 100% (no
zoom).
In addition to Windowing and Zoom you can adjust Brightness and Contrast levels.
Brightness Adjustment is available in the range from –100% up to 100%, in steps of
1%. Positive values shift the luminance up so that the image will result brighter.
Default value is 0%, meaning that no brightness adjustment is performed.
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The same range of values (–100% up to 100%, in steps of 1%) is available for
Contrast Adjustment. Positive values will increase the contrast, so that dark and
bright objects inside the image will be better distinguishable. Default value is 0%,
which means that no contrast adjustment is performed.
You can set the Image Color Depth by selecting 256 gray levels (default), 16 gray
levels, or 2 gray levels. Higher color depths yield larger image files. This option is
ignored if the JPEG format is selected,(256 gray levels only).
LYNX™ BT
3.4 AUTOSCANNING
3.4.1 Normal Mode
Lynx™ provides an autoscan command (see par. 0), which when enabled, causes
the reader to scan continuously and to monitor the central zone of its reading area. In
this way, Lynx™ is ready to capture any image (containing a potential code)
positioned on a uniform background.
The aiming system can be enabled to indicate the reading area of the potential code
to be captured. The illumination system can also be enabled when the ambient light
conditions are not sufficient to autodetect the potential code to be captured;
furthermore, the illumination system increases in intensity for an instant when
capturing and decoding an image. A safety time may be defined to prevent Lynx™
from reading the same code repeatedly.
If the decoding is completed successfully, the reader starts monitoring the reading
area again. In case of decoding failure, Lynx™ keeps on decoding until a potential
code is present in the central zone of the reading area.
3.4.2 Pattern Mode
The Autoscan pattern mode is particularly advised when reading barcodes positioned
on a non-uniform background. In these cases Lynx™ may perceive some elements
of the background as barcodes and start the decoding. To avoid this undesired
effect, the Autoscan Pattern Code is placed in the Lynx™ reading area which
prevents decoding. Using this code as the background, code reading takes place
normally by presenting desired codes to be read over the Pattern Code. Between
each code read, the Pattern Code must be represented to Lynx™.
The Pattern Code can be printed from the file of the manual (Appendix C) available
on the CD-ROM.
In case of low ambient light conditions, Lynx™ automatically activates the
illumination system. If desired, the illumination system can be enabled so that it is
always active.
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3.5 CAMERA CONTROL
Exposure and Calibration
Two different control modes are available for managing the camera: automatic mode
and fixed mode.
The automatic mode provides three different options to get the best tuning of the
image to be captured:
- Automatic based on entire image
the whole image. This mode works well in most standard applications. It is the
default setting.
- Automatic based on central image
of a restricted area positioned in the central zone of the image. This mode is
suggested when reading small codes positioned in a dark and extensive
background.
- Automatic for highly reflective surfaces
codes on highly reflective surfaces. This mode is suggested, for example, when
reading codes positioned on plastic or metal surfaces.
The fixed mode is particularly suggested for expert users. It requires a camera
calibration to adjust the acquisition parameters to the ambient light conditions. The
defined values will always be used when working with a fixed exposure.
These values are permanently saved in the reader memory.
Refer to par. 0 for configuration barcodes.
Aiming System Calibration
The factory-defined Lynx™ aiming system is already correctly and precisely
calibrated to the Lynx™ focus distance and therefore works for the most typical
applications. However, it is possible to modify the aiming system precision for the
following condition:
when a fixed reading distance different from the Lynx™ focus distance is used.
The Lynx™ focus distance is 115 mm for Lynx™ D432, and 65 mm for Lynx™
D432E.
Refer to the VisualSetup software program for performing the aiming system
calibration.
: camera control mode based on the analysis of
: camera control mode based on the analysis
: camera control mode allowing to read
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3.6 DEFINING DATA FORMATTING
Headers and terminators can be set for both cradle and reader. If
working with a Lynx™ BT paired with an OM-1000, the cradle
headers and terminators have the priority while the reader’s ones
CAUTION
The string of a decoded code to be sent to the host may be formatted as follows:
• defining simple data formatting (see “Data Format” in par. 5.1);
• defining advanced data formatting giving complete flexibility in changing the
format of data (see par. 5.2).
When both simple and advanced data formatting are selected the info is processed in
the following order:
1. the string of the decoded code is processed according to the advanced
formatting rules;
2. the resulting string is processed according to the selection type rules of the
simple data formatting;
3. character substitution is performed on the resulting string;
4. character deletion is performed on the resulting string;
5. code concatenation is performed;
6. code ID is attached to the resulting string;
7. global headers and terminators are attached to the resulting string;
The codes to be sent to the host may also be selected or ordered depending on the
following two conditions:
• one code per scan: Lynx™ sends the code being closest to the image center. If
the "Central Code Transmission" command is enabled, only the code containing
the image center will be transmitted (see “Reading Parameters” in par. 5.1);
• all codes per scan: the codes to be sent to the host may be ordered either by
length or by symbology starting from the code being closest to the image center
(see par. “Reading Parameters” in par. 5.1). When enabling both these criteria,
codes belonging to the same symbology are sent to the host depending on their
length.
are ignored (refer to par. 5.1 and par. 6.1.1).
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3.6.1 Concatenation
It is possible to concatenate up to 4 different codes, set their length and enable the
intercode delay between them (the intercode delay is set in the specific interface
parameters in pars. 5.1). When enabling the delay one or more global headers and
terminators are added to the decoded data. The concatenation procedure may occur
in different ways depending on the number of codes to be decoded per image:
One Code Per Scan
• If the code resulting from the single decoding of an image belongs to one of the
code families to be concatenated, it is saved to the Lynx™ memory waiting for
other codes to complete the concatenation.
• If the code belongs to the same family of a code previously saved, it overwrites
the old one.
• If the code resulting from the decoding does not belong to one of the code
families to be concatenated, it causes the concatenation failure and clears the
temporary memory. If the "Concatenation Failure Transmission" command is set
to "Tx codes causing failure", this code will be sent in the output message.
All Codes Per Scan
• All codes resulting from the decoding of an image and belonging to one of the
families to be concatenated are saved to the Lynx™ memory waiting for other
codes to complete the concatenation.
• If one or more codes resulting from the decoding belong to the same family of
codes previously saved, they overwrite the old ones.
When the image contains no code to be concatenated, the concatenation fails and
the reader temporary memory is cleared. If the "Concatenation Failure Transmission"
command is set to "Tx codes causing failure", the codes causing the concatenation
failure will be sent in the output message.
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4 INITIAL SETUP
This procedure allows setting up the reader to operate with the default settings.
Two different procedures are available according to the type of application you are
working with:
− Lynx™ BT paired to the OM-1000 BT (follow procedure in par. 4.1);
− Lynx™ BT communicating with a Bluetooth
par. 4.2).
Whenever you need to change the default values refer to par. 5.1.
4.1 SETTING UP LYNX™ BT WITH OM-1000 BT
Follow the given procedure to make Lynx™ BT communicating with OM-1000 BT.
Read the restore default parameters code below.
1.
Restore Lynx™ BT Default
Read the Bind code to pair the Lynx™ BT to the OM-1000 BT cradle.
2.
The reader is dedicated to the cradle. Any previously bound reader will be
excluded.
The green LED on the Lynx™ BT will blink; the reader is ready to be inserted
into the cradle.
Windows 98 (and later) IBM POS for Windows
Mac OS 8.0 (and later) 4690 Operating System
USB START-UP
As with all USB devices, upon connection, the Host performs several checks by
communicating with the OM-1000 BT. Before the OM-1000 BT is ready, the correct
USB driver must be loaded.
For all systems, the correct USB driver for the default USB-KBD interface is included
in the Host Operating System and will either be loaded automatically or will be
suggested by the O.S. and should therefore be selected from the dialog box (the first
time only).
You can now read codes with the associated Lynx™ BT reader. At this point you can
read the USB interface configuration code according to your application. Load drivers
from the O.S. (if requested). When configuring the USB-COM interface, the relevant
files and drivers must be installed from the USB Device Installation software which
can be downloaded from the web site: http://www.datalogic.com.
The OM-1000 BT is ready.
First Start-Up
Connect OM-1000
BT to Host
Load drivers
if requested
Select desired USB interface
code (USB-KBD is default)
Load drivers
(if requested)
Read test codes.
OM-1000 BT is READY
Successive start-ups will automatically recognize the previously loaded drivers.
When configuring USB-COM, the relevant files and drivers must be installed from the USB Device
Installation software which can be downloaded from the web page (see http://www.datalogic.com).
If resetting to the USB-COM interface, check the RX Timeout selection in the Radio Parameters
group.
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4.2 SETTING UP LYNX™ BT WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICE
Follow one of the following two procedures to set up Lynx™ BT as Slave or as
Master according to your application.
4.2.1 Setup for Lynx™ BT Slave
1.
2.
3.
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO BE DISCOVERED (CONNECTED VIA RADIO)
BY A BLUETOOTH
This section describes the programming method of using configuration barcode
symbols to program your reader. By using the Lynx™ BT reader to read/decode
these special configuration symbols, you can configure, and obtain information from
its system software.
When you are reading configuration barcode symbols, carefully aim the 2D reader to
avoid reading adjacent symbols.
The configuration barcode symbols in this chapter are divided into logical
sections according to the type of configuration required, (RS232 configuration,
Code selection, etc.). On top of each section it is indicated the device (Lynx™
Bt reader or OM-1000 BT cradle) to be configured through the selected
parameter group, see the example:
Device to be Configured
Section
Title
Figure 8 – Configuration Page Example
If arguments are required with a command, you can read additional barcode
labels (typically digits) from Appendix A.
During configuration be careful that the selected section
contains parameters configuring the device you are working
NOTE
with.
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5.1 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS
Once your reader is setup, you can change the default parameters to meet your
application needs. Refer to the preceding paragraphs for initial configuration in order
to set the default values and select the interface for your application.
In this manual, the configuration parameters are divided into logical groups making it
easy to find the desired function based on its reference group.
The first three groups are for Cradle parameter configuration:
• RS232
• USB
• WEDGE
• DATA FORMAT
The following parameter groups are for Gun parameter configuration :
DATA FORMAT parameters regard the messages sent to the Host system.
CAMERA CONTROL parameters regard the control mode managing the camera.
POWER SAVE parameters manage overall current consumption in the reading device.
CODE SELECTION parameters allow configuration of a personalized mix of codes,
code families and their options.
READING PARAMETERS control various operating modes and indicator status
functioning.
This parameter values are restored through the Interface Selection code and not
Restore Default.
The reader can be used with terminals or PCs with various keyboard types and
nationalities through a simple keyboard setting procedure.
Keyboard setting consists of communicating to the reader how to send data
corresponding to the keyboard used in the application. The keys must be set in a
specific order.
Press and release a key to set it.
Some characters may require more than one key pressed simultaneously during
normal use (refer to the manual of your PC or terminal for keyboard use). The exact
sequence must be indicated to the reader in this case pressing and releasing the
different keys.
Example:
If one has to press the "Shift" and "4" keys simultaneously on the keyboard to
transmit the character "$" to the video, to set the "$", press and release "Shift" then
press and release "4".
Each pressed and released key must generate an acoustic signal on the reader,
otherwise repress the key. Never press more than one key at the same time, even if
this corresponds to the normal use of your keyboard.
Press "Backspace" to correct a wrong key entry. In this case the reader emits 2
beeps.
Note: "CAPS LOCK" and "NUM LOCK" must be off before starting the keyboard
setting procedure. "SHIFT" must be repressed for each character and cannot
be substituted by "CAPS LOCK".
Some ASCII characters may be missing as this depends on the type of keyboard:
these are generally particular characters relative to the various national symbologies.
In this case:
• The first 4 characters (Shift, Alt, Ctrl, and Backspace) can only be
substituted with keys not used, or substituted with each other.
• Characters can be substituted with other single symbols (e.g. "SPACE") even if
not included in the barcode set used.
• Characters can be substituted with others corresponding to your keyboard.
The reader signals the end of the procedure with 2 beeps indicating the keys
have been registered.
01 : Shift
02 : Alt
03 : Ctrl
04 : Backspace
05 : SPACE 28 : 7 51 : N
06 : ! 29 : 8 52 : O
07 : " 30 : 9 53 : P
08 : # 31 : : 54 : Q
09 : $ 32 : ; 55 : R
10 : % 33 : < 56 : S
11 : & 34 : = 57 : T
12 : ' 35 : > 58 : U
13 : ( 36 : ? 59 : V
14 : ) 37 : @ 60 : W
15 : * 38 : A 61 : X
16 : + 39 : B 62 : Y
17 : , 40 : C 63 : Z
18 : - 41 : D 64 : [
19 : . 42 : E 65 : \
20 : / 43 : F 66 : ]
21 : 0 44 : G 67 : ^
22 : 1 45 : H 68 : _ (underscore)
23 : 2 46 : I 69 : `
24 : 3 47 : J 70 : {
25 : 4 48 : K 71 : |
26 : 5 49 : L 72 : }
27 : 6 50 : M 73 : ~
74 : DEL
The extended Header/Terminator keys for Wedge Interface users
customized by defining them through a simple keyboard setting procedure.
For example, the Numeric Keypad keys can be set for use as Headers or
Terminators by substituting the default extended keys during this procedure.
Press and release a key to set it.
Some characters may require more than one key pressed simultaneously during
normal use (refer to the manual of your PC or terminal for keyboard use). The exact
sequence must be indicated to the reader in this case pressing and releasing the
different keys.
Example:
If one has to press the "Shift" and "4" keys simultaneously on the keyboard to
transmit the character "$" to the video, to set the "$", press and release "Shift" then
press and release "4".
Each pressed and released key must generate an acoustic signal on the reader,
otherwise repress the key. Never press more than one key at the same time, even if
this corresponds to the normal use of your keyboard.
Press "Backspace" to correct a wrong key entry. In this case the reader emits 2
beeps.
Note: "CAPS LOCK" and "NUM LOCK" must be off before starting the keyboard
setting procedure. "SHIFT" must be repressed for each character and cannot
be substituted by "CAPS LOCK".
If the first 4 KEYS (Shift, Alt, Ctrl, and Backspace) are not available on your
keyboard, you can only substitute them with keys not used, or substitute them
with each other.
The reader signals the end of the procedure with 2 beeps indicating the keys
have been registered.
Calibrates the correct exposure
parameter values when using
fixed exposure. The parameters
defined will be permanently saved
in the reader memory (see par.
With the exception of the Symbology Independent Header and Terminator selections,
the parameters of this group can be restored to their default values using the
following default code settings:
1) the general “Restore Default” code restores all the configuration parameter
groups to their default values;
2) the “Data Format Default” code restores the Data Format Symbology
Independent and Symbology Dependent parameters to their default values and
disables the defined concatenation by resetting all its parameters.
The default values of the Symbology Independent Header and Terminator selections
are set when reading the interface selection.
The “Symbology Specific Format Default” code on page 54 allows restoring the
symbology dependent parameters related to a specific code family to the default
values.
1. Select a Datalogic Standard Code
Identifier from the Code Identifier
Table in Appendix B.
2. Read the corresponding character
as Hex value from the Hex/Numeric
table which identifies the character
to be substituted. Valid value is in
the range 00-7F.
3. Read the corresponding character
as Hex value from the Hex/Numeric
table which identifies the new
substituting character. Valid value is
in the range 00-7F.
4. Read the following code to enable
the configuration you have set.
1. Select a Datalogic Standard Code
Identifier from the Code Identifier
Table in Appendix B.
2. Read the corresponding character as
Hex value from the Hex/Numeric table
which identifies the character to be
deleted.
Valid value is in the range 00-7F.
3. Read the following code to enable the
configuration you have set.
Read a number in the range
01-99, where 01 corresponds to
100 ms and 99 to 9.9 seconds.
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CAPTURE IMAGE
CAPTURE IMAGE
In order to capture an image, you should read one of these codes (for further details
see. par 3.3), then point at the image subject and pull the trigger. The image will be
captured and sent to the host PC according to the Preset Configuration.