Intermec SF61B2D-SB001 User Manual

Cordless Scanner

User’s Guide

Intermec by Honeywell

6001 36th Ave.W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, EasySet, and Ready-to-Work are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell.

For patent information, please refer to www.hsmpats.com.

Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Document Change Record

This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001.

Version Number

003 07/2014 - Added IP rating for Healthcare model.

002 01/2014 —Added the following accessories:

Date Description of Change

- Added reading distances for SF61B2D Healthcare model.

- Corrected software reset procedure.

SD62 base station USB Power Adapter AC Power Adapter — Added the SD62 base station to the connections

chapter. — Took out the SD61 base station (EOL). — Updated patent info. —Added that charging time is longer for temps of

35° C and higher. — Made corrections in “Connect the SF61B to Other

Bluetooth Devices” in Chapter 2. —Added how to clean the trigger.

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Contents

Document Change Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Send Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

About the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Charge Status during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Understand Bluetooth Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Contents

Default settings and custom settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turn On the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pair with a Bluetooth Host Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect on Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

All Other Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inactivity Shutdown Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Understand the SF61B Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Beeps and Vibrate Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using Vibrate Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Scan Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Required Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1-Bay Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4-Bay Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FlexDock Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Vehicle Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

USB Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SF61B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SD62 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SF61B Ring End-Cap & Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Belt Clip Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Industrial Belt Clip Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chest Strap Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connect the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bluetooth Connection Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Supported Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Bluetooth Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

EasySet Setup Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connection Lost Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connect the SF61B to an Intermec Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Disconnect the SF61B from an Intermec Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connect the SF61B to an Intermec SD62 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Disconnect the SF61B from an SD62 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Connect the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Bluetooth Device Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HID Bluetooth Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Bluetooth Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connect to Other HID Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, PDAs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . .41

Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the SmartWedgeLite™ Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Run SmartWedgeLite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Host-initiated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Successful Scanner Connection (SmartWedgeLite). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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SPP Bluetooth Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HID Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

SPP Outgoing Connection (Host Initiated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SPP Incoming Connection (Scanner Initiated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Read the Host’s Association Bar Code in SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . .43

Use the SmartWedgeLite Device List to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Use the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Disconnect your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Reset Your Scanner (Software Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Configure the Postamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Configure Your Scanner with EasySet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Online Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Online Setup Via the SD62 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Offline Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Configure your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshoot the SF61B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Recover the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Force a Hardware Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Force a Software Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Call Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Get SF61B Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Read “Get version” Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Use EasySet to Display Current Version Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Upgrade the SF61B Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Prepare for Firmware Upgrade with EasySet and WinFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Use EasySet and WinFlash to Upgrade your SF61B Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Replace the Battery of the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Replace the End-Caps of the SF61B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Remove the SF61B End-Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Install the SF61B End-Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Clean the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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Disconnect any Existing Bluetooth Connection with your SF61B . . . . 71

Clean Scanner Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Clean Scanner Trigger Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Specifications and Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

SF61B1D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

SF61B2D Standard Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

SF61B2D Healthcare Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

SF61BHP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Information

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures and when to take special precautions for handling optical parts.

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

Before You Begin

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain

special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

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Before You Begin

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF).

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to

review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product.

Send Feedback

Your feedback is crucial to the continual improvement of our documentation. To provide feedback about this manual, please contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com.

Telephone Support

In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.

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Who Should Read This Manual

This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the SF61B Cordless Scanner.

This guide provides you with information about the features of the SF61B Cordless Scanner, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot it.

Before you work with the SF61B Cordless Scanner, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Patent Information

For patent information, please refer to www.hsmpats.com.

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About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

This chapter provides an overview of the SF61B Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics:

• About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

• Charge the Battery

• Understand Bluetooth Terms

• Default settings and custom settings

• Understand the SF61B Behavior

• Scan Bar Codes

• Accessories

Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

Scan button

Magnet end-cap or Ring end-cap depending on version

Status light/Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator

Beeper

Scanner

About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

The SF61B Cordless Scanner is a rugged purpose-built handheld scanner with an ergonomic design. It uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF communication.

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SF61B Cordless Scanner

The SF61B is available in the following models:

• 1D imager—SF61B1D-Sxxxx

• 2D imager—SF61B2D-Sxxxx

• Healthcare 2D imager—SF61B2D-Hxxxx

• High performance 2D imager—SF61BHP-Sxxxx

Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

Intermec Technologies Corp.

Everett, WA USA

MODEL, MODELO, , :

MFD, , : YYYYMMDD

BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SN: XXXXXXXXXXX

1.7A

1016SP01B

SF61BHP-Sxxxx

SF61B Model Type: The model type of your SF61B is indicated in the first part of the configuration number. In this illustration, the model type is SF61BHPSxxxx for high performance 2D imager.

Charge the Battery

The SF61B uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You need to fully charge the scanner before using it.

The battery pack used in this device may ignite, create a chemical burn hazard, explode, or release toxic materials if mistreated. Do not incinerate, disassemble, or heat above 100°C (212°F). Do not short circuit; may cause burns. Keep away from children.

Use only Intermec battery pack Model 1016AB01 (P/N SF61BAT-Sxxx). Use of incorrect battery pack may present risk of fire or explosion. Promptly dispose of used battery pack according to the instructions.

The SF61B can be charged using various types of charger (1-bay charger, 4-bay charger, FlexDock 4-scanner charger, a vehicle power adapter). See the Accessories section at the end of this chapter for more details.

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Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start to use the SF61B. Should a problem arise with the battery, you can replace it (see

Replace the Battery of the SF61B in Chapter 4).

To charge the scanner’s battery

Place the SF61B in a charger bay or connect it to the vehicle power adapter. The scanner beeps twice (two-tone beep) and the status light shows the charge status:

• a fixed red light indicates "scanner charging"

• a fixed green light indicates "scanner fully charged"

SF61B with the 1-Bay Charger

It takes approximately 3 hours to charge a fully discharged battery.

Note: Charging time is longer in temperatures of 35° C/95° F and higher.

Battery Charge Status during Operation

During SF61B operation, the status light blinks red when the battery charge is less than 20% to indicate that you should charge the battery.

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Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner

Understand Bluetooth Terms

The following terms are used in this User Guide:

Pairing: To be able to connect and exchange data with a Bluetooth host device, your Bluetooth product must be "paired" with that device. The way you authorize the pairing to take place depends on the type of Bluetooth host device you are pairing with - see Chapter 2,

Connect the SF61B, for more details.

If your Bluetooth product and your Bluetooth host device are paired but, for some reason, the connection cannot be established (your product is out of range, one or both devices have been switched off, ...), the pairing association is not lost and the devices can communicate again when they are switched on and in range.

Discoverable: Your Bluetooth product is not yet paired with a Bluetooth host device but it can be "seen" by that device (the Bluetooth host device may also be able to "see" other Bluetooth products that are nearby).

When your Bluetooth product is trying to connect or is connected to a Bluetooth host device, it is no longer discoverable.

HID and SPP: Intermec Bluetooth scanners can use two specific Bluetooth profiles to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled host devices:

• HID: When you use the HID (Human Interface Device) profile,

your scanner is recognized as a keyboard by the host. Connection information is stored so that if the scanner loses the connection (out of range, low battery, etc.), it will try to reconnect as soon as this becomes possible again (back into range, charged battery...). No specific software is needed to collect data using the HID profile (this is not the case if you use the SPP profile).

• SPP: The SPP profile (Serial Port Profile) allows your scanner to

communicate with the host device through the Bluetooth link as if it were a serial port. In this way, your scanner is immediately compatible with data management applications that collect data through a serial port.

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Default settings and custom settings

The product behavior described in this manual corresponds to the default settings of your SF61B cordless scanner. Most of these settings can be customized using EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup software.

EasySet provides the full range of setup options for your SF61B (see

Configure Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on

how to install and use EasySet).

In this Manual and in EasySet, default settings are indicated by "(*)" after the name of the default setup command.

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Turn On the SF61B

To turn the scanner on, press and release the scan button. The SF61B beeps twice and vibrates at power-up (default behavior).

If your scanner connects or reconnects to a Bluetooth host device / application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).

Pair with a Bluetooth Host Device

If your SF61B is discoverable (not connecting or not already connected to a Bluetooth host) you can pair it with a Bluetooth host device and establish a Bluetooth connection between the two devices (see Chapter 2, Connect the SF61B).

Note: Being discoverable is the default behavior of the SF61B, but you can use EasySet to make your product not discoverable if you wish (Interface > Bluetooth > Discoverable > Not discoverable).

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While the scanner is waiting for a connection, the blue Intermec Ready-To-Work LED blinks slowly.

Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Connection

If your scanner is paired with a Bluetooth host device and was connected when it powered down, you will have to re-establish the connection manually when it powers up again.

After 5 minutes of inactivity (default behavior, modifiable), it will power down if the connection is not established.

All Other Connection Types

If your scanner is paired with a Bluetooth host device and was connected when it powered down, it will automatically try to reconnect at power-up.

After 5 minutes of inactivity (default behavior, modifiable), it will power down if the connection is not established.

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Inactivity Shutdown Period

By default the SF61B shuts down after a period of inactivity of 1 hour if it is connected to a Bluetooth host and after 5 minutes of inactivity if it is not connected.

You can use EasySet to modify these inactivity timeouts (Operating settings > Scanning / Triggering > Power down).

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Understand the SF61B Behavior

The SF61B uses lights, beeps and vibrations to indicate if a bar code has been successfully decoded.

Note: The SF61B has a different behavior (lights, beeps, vibrate alert) to its predecessor, the SF51. If you prefer to use the beep and LED mode of the SF51, you can use EasySet to activate the legacy mode (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Beep and LED mode > Legacy mode).

Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator

Note: The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work light is enabled by default but you can use EasySet to disable the light or choose another color if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Ready-to-Work LED).

The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator™ LED gives information about the Bluetooth connection. When a connection has been established the light is always on (blue) unless the scanner is docked in a charger (in this case the LED displays a green or red battery charge indication even though the Bluetooth connection is still active).

Blue Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator

Light State What it Means

Off A Bluetooth connection has not been established.

Blinking, slow The scanner is trying to establish a Bluetooth

connection with a Bluetooth host device.

On A Bluetooth connection is established with a

Bluetooth base station or host computer and the scanner is ready to scan bar codes and send data.

When using your scanner to scan bar codes (blue light on) your scanner will also flash status information using green or red lights. See the Status Light information in the next section.

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Status Light

Note: The following tables show the default behavior of the status light, you can use EasySet to modify this behavior if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs).

The status light flashes green or red to indicate the status of the scanner and/or battery. Status information is sometimes shown even if the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is on. This way the scanner can communicate more than one type of information at the same time.

For example while the blue LED is on to show that there is a Bluetooth connection, the scanner will flash green when you have successfully scanned and transmitted a bar code.

Default Status Light Description During Scanner Operation

Light State What it Means

Green light on for 2 seconds

Green light flashes twice

Red light comes on for 2 seconds

Red blinking slow Battery power is low (< 20% - need to charge).

Red continuously on and 6 fast beeps every 2 seconds

The scanner successfully decoded a bar code and sent the data to the host.

A configuration bar code was successfully read.

Transmission error or Configuration bar code was not accepted

NVM (non-volatile memory) problem.

Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a Charger

Light State What it Means

Red continuously on The battery is not fully charged and is charging.

Green continuously onThe battery is fully charged.

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Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a Charger

Light State What it Means

Red continuously on and 6 fast beeps every 2 seconds

Amber blinking Battery charging problem:

NVM (non-volatile memory) problem.

• battery failure

Solution: Replace the battery.

• temperature problem: the integrated charge

handler in the SF61B refuses to charge the battery due to storage or use of the SF61B and/or the battery charger outside the recommended battery charging temperature range (see recommended "Charging" temperature range in Temperature

and Environmental Specifications in the

Appendix) Solution: Move the SF61B (and battery) and/or battery charger to a location where they can regain the recommended charging temperature and charge the battery (no need to replace the battery).

Beeps and Vibrate Alert

Note: The following table shows the default behavior of the beeps and vibrate alert, you can use EasySet to modify many of these settings if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs).

The SF61B beeps to give you audio feedback and vibrates when performing some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code.

Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions

Beep Sequence What it Means

Single beep and vibrate alert

Two fast beeps and vibrate alert

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Good read - the scanner successfully scanned a bar code.

Power-up.

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Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions

Beep Sequence What it Means

Two fast beeps The scanner successfully scanned a configuration bar

code

Two beeps, bitonal

Six very fast beeps and vibrate alert

Series of beeps from low to high

Series of beeps from high to low (cannot be deactivated)

Six-beep melody (cannot be deactivated)

The scanner is docked correctly in a battery charger.

Transmission error or Configuration bar code was not accepted

The scanner is connecting to a Bluetooth host.

The scanner is disconnecting from a Bluetooth host. Note 1: The scanner does not beep when disconnecting

automatically after a long period of inactivity. Note 2: The scanner performs a hardware reset (restart)

when it is disconnected from EasySet (two beeps and a vibrate alert by default).

Scanner confirmation after rescue procedure (see in Chapter 4).

Using Vibrate Alert

Note: You can use EasySet to modify the default vibrate alert settings if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Vibrate alert).

In this Manual and in EasySet, default settings are indicated by "(*)" after the name of the default setup command.

You can configure the SF61B to vibrate when it successfully decodes a bar code. This feature can be useful in these situations:

• You are in a noisy environment, such as a busy warehouse, where it

can be difficult to hear the beeps.

• You are working in a quiet environment, such as a library, where

you do not want to make a lot of noise.

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To turn on vibrate alert for a good read

• Scan this bar code:

Vibrate alert - On good read - Enable (*)

To turn off vibrate alert for a good read

• Scan this bar code:

Vibrate alert - On good read - Disable

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Scan Bar Codes

For the SF61BHP do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam while the scanner is scanning. Longterm exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision.

The SF61B1D contains a 1D linear imager and the SF61B2D and SF61BHP contain 2D area imagers to scan bar code data. The scanner model you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding determine the way you scan the bar code.

When you unpack the SF61B, the following bar code symbologies are enabled by default:

All models (1D and 2D)

• Code 39 (*)

• Code 128 / GS1-128 (*)

• EAN/UPC (*)

2D models only

• Data Matrix (*)

• PDF417 (*)

• QR Code (*)

Note: Use EasySet to enable and configure other symbologies (you will find them in the Symbologies section of the EasySet commands window).

See Configure Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on how to use EasySet.

Before you can scan bar codes and send data to your data collection application, you need to establish a Bluetooth connection between your SF61B and your Bluetooth host device. If your scanner is not connected it will emit an error beep when scanning bar codes. For more information about establishing a Bluetooth connection, see Chapter 2, Connect the SF61B, for more details.

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To scan with an SF61B 1D imager model

1 Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button.

2 Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device.

3 Point the SF61B at the bar code and hold the SF61B at a slight

angle 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) from the label.

4 Press the scan button and direct the red beam so that it falls across

all the bars in the bar code label.

Use this test bar code:

Code 39 Test Bar Code

*123456*

Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen.

By default, when the SF61B successfully reads a bar code label, it beeps once, the status light briefly turns green, and the scanner beam turns off. If Vibrate Alert is enabled, the SF61B briefly vibrates.

5 Release the scan button.

*INTERMEC*

Scanning Bar Codes (example showing a 1D scanner): The aiming and

scanner beams that you see depend on the SF61B model you are using.

To scan with the SF61B2D and SF61BHP

1 Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button.

2 Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device.

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30°

20°

3 Point the scanner at the bar code and hold it steady a few inches

from the label.

4 Press the scan button:

• If you are using the SF61B2D, use the red LED aiming beam to

position the imager over the bar code or area to capture.

• If you are scanning with the SF61BHP, use the laser framing to

position the imager over the bar code or area to capture.

SF61BHP Laser Framing

Note: When reading bar code labels that are printed close to each other:

• use EasySet to activate the "center decoding" option to

minimize the risk of reading the wrong code (Operating settings > Data decoding security > Center decoding)

• try to frame only the bar code you want to read to avoid reading

the wrong bar code

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Accessories

This section provides a list of required and optional accessories for your SF61B cordless scanner.

Required Accessories

Note: Most of the chargers in this section require a dedicated power supply. You will need to acquire a country-specific mains cable to connect it, ask your Intermec supplier or local contact for more information.

You will need one of the following chargers for your SF61B.

1-Bay Charger

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1-Bay Charger (P/N 871-221-xxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner,

operates with a Universal 5V power supply (P/N 851-089-306).

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4-Bay Charger

4-Bay Charger P/N 871-222-xxx: Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners, operates with a 4-bay charger power supply (P/N 851-088-201).

FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger

SF61 FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger (P/N DX2A28820): Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners in two FlexDock Cups, operates with a dual-base power supply (P/N XXXXXXXX).

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