Socket CHS, 7Ci, 7Di, 7DiRx Quick Start Manual

Model shown: CHS 7Ci

Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

CHS 7Ci,7Di,7DiRx

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SerieS 7

1D IMAGER QUICKSTART GUIDE

PACKAGE CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION

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CHS
7Ci/7Di/7DiRx

AC adapter* & USB
to DC plug cable

*Use the plug that is region­ally appropriate

Lanyard

NiMH

rechargeable

batteries

*Also used for keyboard Pop-up (HID Mode only)

Twist-lock
(horizontal/unlocked)

Battery door

Twist-lock
(vertical/locked)

Lanyard

Blue/Green/Red
LED

Trigger button

Power button*

DC-in connector

Scanner head

Product label

Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!

Let’s get started!

Pins for
charging
cradle

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SCANNER SETUP

Insert the Batteries

Unlock the Battery door by us­ing a thin coin to turn the lock
under the CHS to a horizontal

position (turn 90 degrees).

Install the batteries in their correct po­sition as indicated by the +/- symbols.

Important: Only use NiMH
Rechargeable batteries. Do
NOT use Alkaline Batteries

Attach the Lanyard (optional)

Detach the string loop of the

tether from the lanyard. Then
feed the string loop through the slot
in the Twist-lock and then through the
end of the loop. Pull tight so the string
loop is secure to the Twist-lock, Reat­tach the string loop to the tether from
the Lanyard.

If desired, attach the tether to a lan­yard or belt.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Charge the CHS

The CHS must be fully charged be-

fore rst use. Please allow 5 hours

uninterrupted charging for the
initial battery charge.

For the 7Di or 7DiRx, lift the rubber ap to

access the power connector.

• Red LED = Charging

• Green LED = Fully charged

Charging from a computer USB port
is not reliable and not recommended.

Charging Cradles & Charging QX Stand
available separately.

5 Hours

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BASIC FUNCTIONALITY

Powering On:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the LED
turns blue and the CHS beeps
twice (low-high).

Powering Off/ Disconnecting:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the CHS beeps
twice (high-low).

USING THE SCANNER

Scanning Barcodes

After connecting the CHS to your device, open an application. Place
the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.

1. Hold the CHS a few inches from the barcode.

2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.

By default, the CHS will beep, vibrate, and the LED will ash green to
conrm successful scan.

Not recommended

scanning techniques

Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.

Power button

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Connect your CHS using one of the following Bluetooth modes:

Bluetooth Connection Proles

Bluetooth Mode Description

HID (Default)*

Human Interface

Device Prole

• “NO” software installation needed.

• Connects to most devices.

• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data.

• Scanner appears like a keyboard.

SPP

Serial Port

Prole

• Software installation required.

• More efcient data communications for barcodes con-

taining lots of data.

iOS

Apple Specic
Serial Prole

• Must use with an App developed to work with

iOS devices

• Apple MFI tested and certied.

• If you have an application that supports Socket Mobile

Scanners this is the mode you want to use.

*By default, the CHS is set to HID Mode.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS

Operating System Connection Options

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

HID

Support

Bluetooth

SPP

Support

Bluetooth

Apple Serial

Specic

(iOS Mode)

Android

Android 2.1 & later

Yes Yes No

Apple iOS

iPod, iTouch, iPhone,

& iPad

Yes No Ye s

Windows

Mobile

Windows Mobile 6.x Yes Yes No

Windows PC Windows 7, 8 Ye s Ye s No

Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X

Mac Books, Mac Mini,

& iMac

Yes No No

Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the
pairing information (see unpairing procedure on page 20) from both
devices - host computer and the CHS.

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HID MODE

Android: Connect Android Device in HID Mode

1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

2. Touch Home

| Menu | Settings | Wireless & Networks |

Bluetooth settings

3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices.

4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

5. The CHS will connect to the Android device.

6. The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan
barcodes.

Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device HID Mode

In this mode the scanner works and behaves just like a keyboard.
Therefore, CHS will work with Safari, Notes, and any other applications
that supports an active cursor.

1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

2. Start a Bluetooth device search.

• iOS: Tap Settings | General | Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth device search will begin.

• Mac OS: Click System Preferences | Internet & Wireless | Bluetooth.
In Bluetooth preferences, select the On checkbox. Click Set up New
Device... A Bluetooth device search will begin.

3. In the device list, tap on CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

4. The CHS will connect to the Apple device.

5. The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan
barcodes.

HID MODE

Windows: Connect Windows PC

Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

1. Use your computer’s Bluetooth Settings to connect to the CHS.

2. Open Devices and Printers and select “Add a device”.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.

4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.
Or Pair Now.

5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

Note: On some computers the CHS will have to be congured as HID

Periferal.

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SPP MODE

Connect Android & Windows Mobile Device Quickly:

Highly recommended, allows two-way communications with Android,
Blackberry, and Windows. SocketScan 10 software installation required.

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. Turn Bluetooth on for your device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth Devices search will begin.

3. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the

CHS Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds conrming the connection.

You are now ready to scan barcodes with the Scanner-enabled
Application.

Windows: Connect Windows PC as a HID Peripheral

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. Turn on Bluetooth on your PDA or PC and start a device search.

3. Select Socket CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four ze­roes). If prompted to select services, select Input Device.

4. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep
once.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

To connect to a new device, you must rst unpair the CHS See

page 20.

WINDOWS HID (PERIPHERALS) MODE

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SPP MODESPP MODE

Connect Android device in SPP Mode

15. Select [On screen] button.

16. On the next screen, tap on the 8Ci [1D Scanner] or 8Qi [2D Scanner]
button that is appropriate for your scanner button.

17. Scan the barcode on the screen. The CHS will beep 3 times.

18. When notied of a pairing request, swipe the notication down then
tap Pairing request.

19. On the next screen, tap Pair.

20. The CHS will beep once to indicate connected state and is ready to
scan barcodes. Tap Back

to close Socket EZ Pair.

21. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a CHS
registration icon will appear on top of the screen. Swipe the icon
down to open the registration pages. Follow the instructions
to register your CHS. Socket Mobile highly recommends that all
customers register their products, but registration is not necessary.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

Note: If you are unable to scan the barcode on screen, please refer to
the alternative Bluetooth Method to connect the CHS in the User Guide
at Socket Mobile’s support web page.

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Connect Android device in SPP Mode using EZ Pair

1. Go to Google Play Store, search for “SocketScan 10”.

2. Download & install. Follow the on screen instructions.
Note: If prompted, allow the app to access your Bluetooth settings /

USB storage / SD card / Coarse location.

3. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

4. Open SocketScan 10 application.

5. When prompted to set SocketScan 10 as the keyboard language, tap
Back

.

6. Go to Settings / Language and Input

7. Under Keyboard Settings, select SocketScan 10.

8. Open SocketScan 10 on your device.

9. When prompted to enable SocketScan 10 as Input Method,
tap Back

.

10. Tap the Menu

icon, then select Input Method.

11. On the next screen, select SocketScan 10 as input method.

12. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

13. In SocketScan 10, tap the Menu

icon then select Socket EZ Pair.

14. Scan the barcode on the screen to switch or set your scanner in SPP
mode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

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WINDOWS PC

Connect Windows PC in SPP Mode

Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges.

1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’s

support web page.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM

port.

Note: If there is none please click Ports to create a new incoming COM
port in Bluetooth settings.

4. Click Finish.

5. Restart your system.

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WINDOWS PC

To pair the CHS with the PC using EZ Pair:

1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

2. Launch SocketScan 10 and click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task
tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair.

3. Scan the barcode on the screen to switch set your scanner in SPP
mode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

4. Click 1D Scanner accordingly.

5. Scan the barcode that appears on the screen.

6. The PC will automatically try to pair with the CHS. If prompted to
allow the pairing, click Yes. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000
(four zeroes).

7. After the CHS connects, it will beep once. Close Socket EZ Pair.

8. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a CHS
registration icon will appear on top of the screen. Follow the
instructions to register your CHS. Socket Mobile highly recommends
that all customers register their products, but registration is not
necessary.

9. The task tray icon will change to indicate the connection.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes.

Note: If you are unable to scan the barcode on screen, please refer to
the alternative Bluetooth Method to connect the CHS in the User Guide
at Socket Mobile’s support web page.

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iOS MODE

Connect Apple device in iOS Mode

Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit

www.socketmobile.com/appstore to conrm your Scanner-enabled

application supports the CHS.

If you are using the CHS with an Apple iOS device and a Scanner-enabled

Application that does not provide instructions how to connect with the
CHS, please use the following steps.

1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).

2. To change the prole to iOS mode scan this barcode. The CHS will
beep 3 times.

Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.

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iOS MODE

3. Turn Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
A Bluetooth Devices search will begin.

4. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the

CHS Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds conrming the connection.

Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed on the Product
label.

5. Open the Scanner-enabled Application. The CHS will beep once
indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes.

Note: This procedure will put the CHS in discoverable mode.
Step 1: Unpairing the CHS: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing

If the CHS is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to
connect to a different device.

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Press and hold down the trigger button.

3. Press and hold down the power button.

4. After you hear 3 beeps, release both buttons.

The CHS will unpair and automatically power off. The next time you
power on the CHS, it will be discoverable.

Step 2: Remove the CHS from the Bluetooth list on the host device

Important: Both steps above must be done to complete the unpairing.

Automatic Reconnections

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to
the last device it was connected to.

• Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth On.

• If using HID mode, pressing the trigger button will enforce the con-

nection.

• If using iOS mode, make sure the Scanner-enabled Application is
active.

• If using SPP mode, make sure SocketScan 10 software or an applica­tion developed with SocketScan 10 SDK is running.

Make sure the device is on and in range. While the CHS is attempting
to connect the Blue LED will blink every second.

• If a connection is made, the Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds.

• If a connection is not made after 30 tries, the CHS will emit a long

beep.

BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

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Scan command barcode(s) to quickly congure the CHS.

Make sure the CHS is not connected to a device before scanning a
command barcode! See page 20 for unpairing instructions.

For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command
Barcodes Sheet: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

The web link is also provided in the below QR Code. To open the web
page, scan this QR Code using a QR Code Reader App in your iOS device.

COMMAND BARCODES

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Bluetooth Connection Modes

HID-Keyboard (default)

Congures the CHS to Human

Interface Device (HID) mode
as a Keyboard class device.

SPP Mode

Changes the CHS to Serial

Port Prole (SPP) mode.

iOS Mode

Changes the CHS to iOS
mode.

Important! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or
device before scanning a command barcode!

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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

Important! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or
device before scanning a command barcode!

Beep Settings

Beep after CHS
Decodes Data ON

(default)

Enables CHS to beep
to indicate success­ful scans.

Beep after CHS
Decodes Data OFF

Disables CHS from
beeping to indicate
successful scans.

COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Settings

Vibrate “ON” (default)
Enables CHS to vibrate to
indicate successful scans.

Vibrate “OFF”

Disables CHS from vibrat­ing to indicate successful
scans.

Factory Default

Factory Reset

Revert all settings to fac­tory defaults. The CHS will
power off after scanning this
barcode.

STATUS INDICATORS

Status LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth 1 Blue blink every

second

Bluetooth is On but not
connected.

1 Blue blink every 3
seconds

CHS is connected to
device.

Good Read Green Constant

(while scanning)

Data successfully scanned.

Battery Status Red Blinking

(while scanning and
no AC power)

20% or less battery
capacity remaining.

Red Constant
(while AC power)

Battery is charging.

Off
(while AC power)

Battery is fully charged.

Off
(while no AC power)

CHS is Off.

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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Beep Pattern Meaning

Low-high tone Power On

High-low tone Power Off

1 low beep Keyboard Pop-up Enable

1 beep CHS connected to device and ready to scan bar-

codes.

1 beep with
Green LED blink

Data successfully scanned.

2 beeps, same
tone

CHS disconnected from device.

1 long beep CHS tried multiple times unsuccessfully to con-

nect to the last device it paired with. After 5

minutes the CHS will power off.

3 beeps with
escalating tone

CHS recognized the Command Barcode and imple­mented the change.

3 beeps with
escalating tone
followed by a
long tone

CHS recognized the Command Barcode, but could
not implement the change. Verify the Command
Barcode is valid and retry.

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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Meaning

Vibrate Power On or data successfully

scanned.

Command Barcodes are available on pages 23-25 to modify the

LED, beep, and vibrate settings.

If you are using a Scanner-enabled Application, typically the
application provides settings for LED, beep, and vibrate settings.

Bluetooth Mode Sequence

Time after powering on CHS Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable

5 minutes If a connection is not made the

CHS will power off.

If a device connects to the CHS, it stays on for 2 hours then turns
off if a button is not pressed. If a button is press the timer is
reset to expire in another 2 hours.

Specications CHS 7Ci CHS 7Di CHS 7DiRx

Dimensions

5.07 x 1.57 x 1.36

in. (129 x 40.1 x

34.6 mm)

5.2 x 1.77 x 1.49 in. (132 x 45.1

x 37.9 mm)

Total Mass 1.6 oz (45 g) 3.2 oz (90.7 g)

Antimicrobial Antimicrobial additive in all external surfaces

Operating Temp +32 to +122°F (0 to + 50°C)

Battery Life 14 hours or 15,000 scans

Charge Time 5 hours fully charged

Bluetooth Version Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with 56 bit data encryption

Wireless Range

10 m (33 ft) Line
of sight

100 m (330 ft) Line of sight

Scanner Type Imager (1D)

Symbologies All major 1D barcodes

Supported Language
Settings (in HID mode)

English, French, German, Spanish

Supported Language
Settings (in iOS mode)

All languages supported by Apple

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Technical Support & Product Registration:

http://support.socketmobile.com

Phone: [phone] [phone] (worldwide)

Warranty Checker:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/warranty-checker

Socket Mobile Developer Program:

Learn more at: http://www.socketmobile.com/developers

The User’s Guide (full installation and usage instructions) and Command

Barcodes (Advanced Scanner Congurations) can be download at:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

This web link is also provided in the below QR Code. To open the
web page, scan this QR Code using a QR Code Reader App in your
iOS device.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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 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.

CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de las classe
B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté
par les ministère des Communications du Canada.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

CE MARKING AND EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE
Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an inde­pendent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant with all

the applicable Directives, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU-based
manufacturers and importers to take-back electronic products at the
end of their useful life.

ROHS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

This product is compliant to Directive 2011/95/EC.

NON-MODIFICATION STATEMENT

Changes or modications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance.

RoHS

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Socket Mobile Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against
defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service,
for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Product must be purchased
new from a Socket Authorized Distributor or Reseller. Used products and
products purchased through non-authorized channels are not eligible for
this warranty support.

Warranty benets are in addition to rights provided under local

consumer laws. You may be required to furnish proof of purchase details
when making a claim under this warranty.

Consumables such as batteries, removable cables, cases, straps,
and chargers: 90 day coverage only

For more warranty information, please visit:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

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NOTES

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NOTES

2015 # 6430-00338P Printed in U.S.A

Receive Priority Service and Personal Care.

Extend Your Warranty...

You have 60 Days from purchase date to enroll in a SocketCare Service
Program! Please provide your device serial number from the label below
when enrolling:

Serial Label Here

For detailed information visit:

http://www.socketmobile.com/socketcare