DATALOGIC S.p.A.
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Lynx™ BT
Ed.: 10/2005
This manual refers to software version 1.00 and later.
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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
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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
his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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digital device, pursuant to pa
provide reasonable protect
rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
ion 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 inter
ning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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interference by
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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- Increase the separation be
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
one or more of the following measures:
tween the equipment and receiver.
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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RADIO COMPLIANCE
Contact the compete
devices of your countr
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information.
nt authority responsible for the management of radio frequency
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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
roduct:
p
Atem
iming Sys
The Lynx™ BT aiming system meets the requirements for laser safety.
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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.
TANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS
S
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 neces
sary 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.
Tlizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam
he product uti
omentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one
m
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
e seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e
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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).
ermeiden Sie es, den Laserstrahl weder gegV
g
egen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.
en die Augen eines Beobachters, noch
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.
n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
Il
L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés
ATTENTION
ici peut
visible.
entrainer une dangereuse exposition à lumière laser
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
fléchissantes (miroirs, par example).
ré
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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
bservador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos.
o
his device must be opened by qualified personnel only.
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The Lynx™ BT Hand-Held Reader is not user-serviceable. Opening
f the unit can cause internal damage and will void the
CAUTION
the case o
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
rectly to the unit via the jack connector.
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BLUETOOTH APPROVAL
This product is e certified Bluet
Product Name Bluetooth
Panasonic Serial Port Module B01839
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quipped with the followingooth module:
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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). Paired with an OM-1000 BT cradle, Lynx™ BT builds a Cordless Reading
System for the collection, decoding and transmission of barcoded data. OM-1000 BT
can be connected to a Host PC through a USB, RS232 or Wedge emulation cable.
By using the radio connection test button it is possible to verify whether the Lynx™
BT reader is connected to the cradle via radio or not. If connected, the reader will
emit a single beep, otherwise no beep will be generated.
Thanks to the batch mode (see par. 5.6.1) Lynx™ BT continues to collect codes even
when out of radio range. OM-1000 BT also serves as a battery charger for Lynx™
BT.
Together with a Bluetooth
Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and transmission of barcoded
data. The Bluetooth
built-in Bluetooth
To read a symbol you simply aim the reader and pull the
trigger. Since the orientation of the symbol is not important, the
Lynx™ BT reader is a powerful, omni-directional device.
Thanks to powerful algorithms, Lynx™ BT 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™ BT reader as
new symbologies are supported or as improved decoding
algorithms become available.
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compatible remote device, Lynx™ BT also builds a
®
compatible remote device can be a PC, PDA, printer, etc with a
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device or with external Bluetooth® adapter (i.e. Bluetooth® dongle).
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1.2 LYNX™ BT BATTERIES
LYNX™ BT
To begin using your Lynx™ BT you must charge its Li-Ion batteries using the OM-1000
cradle or the C-1000 battery charger as described in the following paragraph.
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. When the battery is completely discharged, a full charge
takes up to 4 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 or on the battery charger signal the charge status,
as described in the following table:
LED STATUS
Charging Red On = the battery charge is in progress
Batt Full Green On = the battery is completely charged
The batteries must be charged at a temperature ranging from 0° to
45 °C (+32° to +113 °F).
NOTE
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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
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
Appendix C.
1.3.2 Using VisualSetup
The Datalogic VisualSetup program, available on the CD-ROM provided, allows
programming the reader through the OM-1000 BT or a Bluetooth
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. The program also allows
configuring the OM-1000 BT.
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device by selecting
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1.3.3 Sending Configuration Strings from Host
An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS232 or
USB COM interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to
be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.
1.4 BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
BT: abbreviation for Bluetooth
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
For further information about Bluetooth technology see the website:
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address: a unique 12-character hexadecimal, IEEE 48-bit
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controller: a sub-system containing Bluetooth® RF, baseband,
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device: a device that is capable of short-range wireless
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DEFINITIONS
address (BT_ADDR) that represents a Bluetooth
device.
resource controller, link manager, device manager,
and Bluetooth
communication using the Bluetooth
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HCI.
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®
. Bluetooth® protocol is a
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.
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device: any Bluetooth® device the reader can communicate
with.
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profile creating an
RS232 cable replacement.
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device initiating the radio
connection (Discovery procedure).
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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
®
device network where a Master can
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devices.
communicate with up to 7 Slaves.
https://www.bluetooth.org/
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2 USING LYNX™ BT
2.1 AIMING SYSTEM
The LYNX™ BT reader uses an intelligent aiming system similar to those on
cameras. The aiming system indicates the field of view to be positioned over the
code:
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
Figure 2 - Aiming System
Figure 3 - Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern
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The field of view indicated by the aiming system will be smaller when the Lynx™ BT
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 8 for further details).
2.2 NORMAL OPERATION
Lynx™ BT 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 3
).
As you are reading code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the
reader.
The LYNX™ BT hand-held reader aiming system is designed for
general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols. Some variation
in reading distance will occur due to narrow bar width and other
NOTE
factors.
.3 IMAGE CAPTURING 2
Lynx™ BT can also function as a camera by capturing images of labels, signatures,
nd other items.
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In order to capture an image, the user should read a Capture Image code, then point
at the image subject and pull the trigger. This way, the image will be captured and
sent to the host PC. Lynx™ BT 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 3).
The image will be transferred to the host PC through the OM-10000 BT cradle or a
BT device. If using the cradle with the RS232 interface or a BT device, the image will
be transferred via XMODEM_1K
interface no protocol is required.
protocol; while using the cradle with USB COM
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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 on page 82).
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.
2.3.1 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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2.3.2 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.
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Y
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height
width
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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).
2.4 AUTOSCANNING
The Autoscan mode requires a rapid consumption of the Lynx™ BT
batteries.
NOTE
2.4.1 Normal Mode
Lynx™ BT provides an autoscan command, which when enabled, causes the reader
to scan continuously and to monitor the central zone of its reading area. In this way,
ynx™ BT is ready to cLapture 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
apturing and decoding an image. A safetyc time may be defined to prevent Lynx™
BT from reading the same code repeatedly.
If the decoding is completed successfully, the reader starts monitoring the reading
rea again. In case of decoding failure, Lynx™ BT keeps oa
otential code is present in the central zone of the reading area.
p
n decoding until a
2.4.2 Pattern Mode
The Autoscan pattern mode is particularly advised when reading barcodes positioned
on a non-uniform
elements of the background as barcodes and start the decoding. To avoid this
undesired effect, the Autoscan Pattern Code is placed in the Lynx™ BT reading area
which prevents decoding. Using this code as the background, code reading takes
Between each code read, the Pattern Code must be
The Pattern Code can be printed from Appendix C.
background. In these cases Lynx™ BT may perceive some
e read over the Pattern Cplace normally by presenting desired codes to b
ode.
represented to Lynx™ BT.
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In case of low ambient light conditions, Lynx™ BT automatically activates the
illumination system. If desired, the illumination system can be enabled so that it is
always active.
2.5 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 page 47 for configuration barcodes.
Aiming System Calibration
The factory-defined Lynx™ BT aiming system is already correctly and precisely
calibrated to the Lynx™ BT 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™ BT focus distance
used. The Lynx™ BT focus distance is 115 mm for Lynx™ BT432, and 65 mm for
Lynx™ BT 432E.
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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2.6 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” on page 48);
• defining advanced data formatting giving complete flexibility in changing the
format of data (see par. 4.3).
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. Bluetooth
8. 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™ BT 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” on
page 73);
• 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” on page 73). When enabling both these criteria,
codes belonging to the same symbology are sent to the host depending on their
length.
are ignored (refer to page 45 and 48).
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reader address is added at the beginning of the resulting string;
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2.6.1 Concatenation
It is possible to concatenate up to 4 different codes, set their length and enable a
separate transmission between them. When enabling the separate transmission 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™ BT 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™ BT 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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3 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. 3.2);
− Lynx™ BT communicating with a Bluetooth
par. 3.3).
Whenever you need to change the default values refer to par. 4.2.
3.1 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
®
device (follow procedure in
Multi-standard interface
RS232, WEDGE, or USB
to Host
Figure 4 – Connecting/Disconnecting the Cable
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3.2 SETTING UP 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. When the battery is completely
discharged, a full charge takes up to 4 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.
Follow the given procedure to make Lynx™ BT communicating with OM-1000 BT.
Apply power to the OM-1000 BT.
1.
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.
Place the Lynx™ BT series reader into the OM-1000 BT cradle, a series of
3.
beeps will be emitted. After a short pause, the reader will then emit four
ascending tones signaling the correct radio connection.
The OM-1000 cradle requires the Wedge interface cable and the AC/DC power
adapter to be connected.
To install and configure your cradle follow these instructions:
Make all cradle
1.
connections to the PC);
Read the OM-1000 BT restore default parameter code below.
2.
Read the interface selection code fopplication:
3.
Make all PC
4.
system connections as shown in Figure 6 (not making
Successive start-ups will automatically recognize the previously loaded drivers.
1
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).
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3.3 SETTING UP 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
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.
NOTE
Follow one of the following two procedures to set up Lynx™ BT as Slave or as
Master according to your application.
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devices can be both Master or Slave. The Master will be the first unit
Lynx™ BT uses the Serial Port Profile (SPP) for communication,
creating an RS232 cable replacement. It is also possible to emulate a
Wedge connection by means of the Wedge Emulation Utility 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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3.3.1 Setup for Lynx™ BT 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
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 "Datalogic BT Device s/n: xxxxxxxxx" (where X = Lynx™ BT serial
number) is shown among the discovered devices.
Request to open an SPP connection with Lynx™ BT, making sure to disable any
required PIN and/or pairing parameters. Lynx™ BT is discoverable and connectable
without any required PIN (default).
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. 8.1), you can
start sending barcodes.
The following figure shows an example Lynx™ BT Slave application.
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Master device (example Laptop or PC).
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Master device, execute the Discovery procedure,
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Master
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Laptop
(Bluetooth
Master
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ice)
dev
Figure 1 - Lynx™ BT Slave Application
Slave
Lynx™ BT readers
Slave
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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.
To configure your Lynx™ BT as Slave, follow the given procedure:
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO BE DISCOVERED (CONNECTED VIA RADIO)
BY A BLUETOOTH
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MASTER DEVICE AND READ BARCODES.
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3.3.2 Setup for Lynx™ BT 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. 5.5.2, 5.5.3 and
5.8.
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
Barcode Printe
(Bluetooth
®
device)
Figure 2 - Lynx™ BT Master Application
Master
Lynx™ BT
Reader
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To set the Lynx™ BT as Master follow the given procedure:
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 9 – Configuration Page Example
If argument
labepicgits) from Appendix A.
s are required with a command, you can read additional barcode
ally dils (ty
During configuration be careful that the selected section
contains parameters configuring the device you are working
NOTE
with.
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4.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS
Configuration Field Default Setting
RS232 Communication
Baud Rate 115200
Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits No parity; 8 Data bits; 1 Stop bit
Handshake None
ACK/NACK Protocol None
RX Timeout 10 seconds
* The default values of these parameters are set when reading the interface selection.
and USB COM
ENTER terminator for Wedge, USB
Keyboard
USB COM
ENTER terminator for Wedge, USB
Keyboard
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Configuration Field Default Setting
Data Format-Symbology Dependent
Parameters
Custom Code Identifier Disabled
Symbology Specific Format Select All
Header Symbology No headers
Terminator Symbology No terminators
Symbology Character Substitution No character to substitute
Symbology Character Deletion No character to delete
Data Format-Concatenation
Concatenation Disabled
Define Concatenation 2 EAN/UPC codes concatenated
Set First Concatenated Code Length 000 = any length
Set Second Concatenated Code Length 000 = any length
Set Third Concatenated Code Length 000 = any length
Set Fourth Concatenated Code Length 000 = any length
Concatenation with Separate Code
Disabled
Transmission
Concatenation Timeout 10 seconds
Concatenation Failure Transmission Tx codes causing failure
Transmission after Timeout No code transmission
Concatenation Result Code ID No code Identifier
Advanced Formatting
Format enable/disable Disabled
Power Save
Illumination System Power Max power
Power Off Timeout with BT Connection 240 minutes
Power Off Timeout without BT Connection 15 minutes
Code Selection
Trigger Mode Trigger level
Trigger Type Normal trigger
Flash ON 2 sec
Flash OFF 2 sec
Beeper Tone Tone 1
Beeper Volume High volume
Beeper Duration 50 ms
Read per Cycle One read per cycle
Scan Timeout 5 sec
User Defined Beeper Tone Tone 1
User Defined Beeper Volume High Volume
User Defined Beeper Duration 100 ms
Code per Scan One code per scan
Central Code Transmission Enabled
Order by Code Length Disabled
Order by Code Symbology Disabled
Autoscan Mode Disabled
Autoscan Aiming System Enabled
Autoscan Hardware Trigger Enabled
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Configuration Field Default Setting
Reading Parameters
Autoscan Illumination System Disabled
Safety Time 500 ms (if Autoscan mode or
Software trigger type is selected and
the More Reads per Cycle option is
enabled).
Image Formatting
Image Preset 1, 2, 3, 4
Image Format JPEG format
Resolution Full (640x480)
Set JPEG Quality Factor 50
Window Origin (0,0)
Window Dimensions (640x480)
Brightness 0%
Contrast 0%
Zoom 100%
Color Depth 256 gray levels
Radio Parameters – Lynx™ BT with BT
Device
ACK/NACK Protocol with BT Device None
Auto-Connection (for Master Only) Enabled
Auto Reconnection (for Master Only) Enabled
RX Timeout with BT Device 10 seconds
User-Friendly Name Datalogic BT Device s/n: xxxxxxxxx
(where x = Lynx™ serial number)
Authentication &Encryption with BT DeviceDisabled
Radio Parameters – Lynx™ BT with
OM-1000 BT
Radio Protocol Timeout 3 seconds
Beeper Control for Radio Response Good Decode and Good Reception
Transmission Mode One Way
Authentication & Encryption with Cradle Disabled
Batch Mode Enabled
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4.2 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 four 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 cradle 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 55 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.
Before enabling this symbology, it is necessary to enable the linear
barcode family (among RSS, EAN128 or UPC/EAN) contained in the
composite code to be read.