Socket CHS 7CI, CHS 7DI User Manual

Model shown: CHS 7Ci

Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

CHS 7Ci & 7Di

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SERIES 7

1D IMAGER USER GUIDE

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SocketScan are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. The Bluetooth
word mark and logo are registered trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA, and any
use by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names con­tained herein may be those of their respective owners.

Scanner 7Ci/7Di

AC adapter* & USB
to DC plug cable

*Use the plug that is regionally
appropriate

Lanyard

NiMH

rechargeable

batteries

Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!

Let’s get started!

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The CHS 7Ci & 7Di is made with antimicrobial additives to help
protect against bacteria.
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS
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

Pins for
charging
cradle

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Insert the Batteries

Unlock the Battery door by using
a thin coin to turn the lock under
the scanner 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.

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SCANNER SETUP

Charge the Scanner

The scanner must be fully charged
before first use. Please allow 5 hours
uninterrupted charging for the initial
battery charge.

For the 7Di, lift the rubber flap 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 Cradle & Charging Stand
available separately.

5 Hours

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CHARGE THE BATTERY

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

Powering Off/ Disconnecting:

Press and hold down the small power
button until the scanner beeps twice
(high-low) and lights turn off.

The scanner will power off automati­cally if device is not connected within 5
minutes. Scanner connected to a device
will power off within 2 hours if idle/
inactive.

Power button

POWERING ON/OFF

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Scanning Barcodes

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

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

2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.

By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the LED will flash green to con­firm successful scan.

Not recommended

scanning techniques

Aim the scan beam straight

across the entire barcode

USING THE SCANNER

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Connect your Scanner using one of the following Bluetooth modes:

Bluetooth Connection Profiles

Bluetooth Mode Description

Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*

Human Interface
Device Profile

• NO software installation required

• Connects to most devices

• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of
data

• Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard

Application Mode
(SPP)

Serial Port Profile

• Software installation required

• More efficient and reliable data communications
for barcodes containing lots of data

Application Mode
(MFi-SPP) for iOS

Apple Specific
Serial Profile

• Must use with an App developed for iOS devices

• Apple MFI tested and certified

• If you have an application that supports Socket Mo­bile Scanners, this is the mode you want to use

*By default, the Scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID)

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

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Operating System Connection Options

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

Basic Mode

(HID)

Support

Bluetooth

Applica-

tion Mode

(SPP)

Support

Bluetooth

Applica-

tion Mode

(MFi-SPP)

for iOS

Android

Android 4.0.3 & later

Yes Yes N/A

Apple iOS

iPod, iPhone, & iPad

Yes N/A Yes

Windows

Mobile

Windows Mobile 6.x

(SoMo only)

Yes Yes N/A

Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes N/A

Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X

Mac Books, Mac Mini,

& iMac

Yes N/A N/A

Note: To switch from one mode to the other, you must remove the
pairing information from both devices - host computer and the scanner. (See un­pairing procedure, page 18)

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

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Android: Connect Android Device in Basic Mode (HID)

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner 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 scanner will connect to the Android device.

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

Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device in
Basic Mode (HID)

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

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner 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 Blue-

tooth preferences, select the “On” checkbox. Click Set up New Device... A
Bluetooth device search will begin.

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BASIC MODE (HID)

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

4. The scanner will connect to the Apple device.

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

Windows: Connect Windows PC

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

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

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.

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BASIC MODE (HID)

Connect Android & Windows Mobile Device Quickly:

SocketScan 10 software installation required.

1. Power on the scanner and scan this barcode. The scanner 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 scanner’s Blue LED
will blink every 3 seconds confirming the connection.

(Continue instructions on page 13)

APPLICATION MODE (SPP)

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APPLICATION MODE (SPP)

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Connect Android device in Application Mode (SPP) using EZ Pair

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

2. Download & install. Follow the on screen instructions.

Getting Started

3. Follow the on screen instructions.

4. Tap on screen the ON SCREEN button.

5. Tap on screen the 1D SCANNER button.

6. Scan the barcode on the device screen. Wait a few seconds. The scanner will

beep 3 times indicating it has accepted the command to connect to your
device.

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Pairing request.

8. On the next screen, tap Pair.

9. The scanner will beep once to indicate connected state and is ready to scan

barcodes. Tap Back to close Socket EZ Pair.

10.If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a scanner registration

icon will appear on top of the screen. Swipe the icon down to open the
registration screen. Follow the instructions to register your Scanner. Socket
Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their products, but
registration is optional.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

APPLICATION MODE (SPP)

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Connect Windows PC in Application Mode (SPP)

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.

WINDOWS PC

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To pair the Scanner with the PC using EZ Pair:

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner 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 Application Mode
(SPP). The scanner 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 scanner. If prompted to allow
the pairing, click Yes. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

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

8. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a scanner registration
icon will appear on top of the screen. Follow the instructions to register your

scanner. Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their

products for future updates, but registration is not necessary.

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

Now you are ready to scan barcodes.

APPLICATION MODE (MFI-SPP) FOR iOS

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Connect Apple device in Application Mode (MFi-SP) for iOS:

Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your Scanner-enabled
application supports the scanner.
If you are using the scanner with an Apple iOS device and a Scanner-enabled Ap­plication that does not provide instructions how to connect with the scanner,
please use the following steps.

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

2. To change the profile to Application Mode (MFi-SPP) for iOS, scan this barcode.
The scanner will beep 3 times.

Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.

(Continue on page 17)

APPLICATION MODE (MFI-SPP) FOR iOS

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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 scanner’s Blue LED
will blink every 3 seconds, confirming 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 scanner 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 scanner in discoverable mode.

Step 1: Unpairing the Scanner: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing

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

a. Power on the scanner.
b. Press and hold down the trigger button.
c. Press and hold down the power button.
d. After you hear 3 beeps, release both buttons.

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

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

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

BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING

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Automatic Reconnections

After you power on the scanner, 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 Basic Mode (HID), pressing the trigger button will enforce the con­nection.

• If using Basic Mode for iOS, make sure the Scanner-enabled Application is
active.

• If using Application Mode (SPP), 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 scanner 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 attempts, the scanner will emit a long
beep.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

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COMMAND BARCODES

Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the scanner.

Make sure the Scanner is not connected to a device before scanning a
command barcode! (See page 18 for unpairing instructions)

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

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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

Bluetooth Connection Modes

Basic Mode (HID)-Keyboard

(default)

Configures the scanner to Human
Interface Device (HID) Basic
Mode as a Keyboard class device.

Application Mode (SPP)

Changes the scanner to Serial
Port Profile (SPP) mode.

Application Mode for iOS

Changes the scanner to Basic
Mode for iOS.

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

Beep Settings

Beep after Scanner
Decodes Data ON

(default)

Enables scanner to
beep to indicate suc­cessful scans.

Beep after Scanner
Decodes Data OFF

Disables scanner from
beeping to indicate
successful scans.

COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Settings

Vibrate ON (default)
Enables scanner to vibrate to
indicate successful scans.

Vibrate OFF

Disables scanner from vibrat­ing to indicate successful
scans.

Factory Default

Factory Reset

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

Status LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

1 Blue blink every second

Bluetooth is On but not
connected

1 Blue blink every 3
seconds

Scanner is connected to
device

Good Read

Green Constant
(while scanning)

Data successfully scanned

Battery Status

Red Blinking
(while scanning, but not
plugged into power
supply)

20% or less battery capacity
remaining

Red Constant
(when plugged into Power
Supply)

Battery is charging

Off
(when plugged into power
supply)

Battery is fully charged

Off
(when not plugged into
power supply)

Scanner is Off

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STATUS INDICATORS

Beep Pattern Meaning

Low-high tone Power On

High-low tone Power Off

1 Low beep Keyboard pop-up enabled

1 Beep

Scanner connected to device and ready to scan
barcodes

1 Beep Data successfully scanned

2 Beeps, same tone Scanner disconnected from device

1 Long beep

Scanner tried multiple unsuccessful connections to the
last paired device (after 5 minutes, scanner will power
off)

3 Beeps with
escalating tone

Scanner recognized the Command Barcode and
implemented the change

3 Beeps with
escalating tone
followed by a long
tone

Scanner recognized the Command Barcode, but could
not implement the change (verify the Command Barcode
is valid and retry)

STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Meaning

Vibrate Power On or data successfully scanned

Command Barcodes are available on pages 21-25 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 Scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable

5 minutes

If a connection is not made the

scanner will power off

If a device connects to the scanner, it stays on for 2 hours then turns off, if
idle. If a button is pressed, timer is reset to expire in another 2 hours.

STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Specications Scanner 7Ci Scanner 7Di

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 (Basic Mode)

English, French, German, Spanish

Supported Language
Settings (Basic Mode
for iOS)

All languages supported by Apple

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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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

Command Barcodes (Advanced Scanner Configurations) can be downloaded at:

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

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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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.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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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. 2012/19/EC

ROHS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
This product is compliant to Directive 2011/95/EC.
NON-MODIFICATION STATEMENT
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance.

RoHS

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Socket Mobile Incorporated 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 Mobile authorized
distributor or reseller. Used products and products purchased through non-autho­rized channels are not eligible for this warranty support.

Warranty benefits 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

LIMITED WARRANTY

2016 # 6430-00338R 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!

For detailed information visit:

http://www.socketmobile.com/socketcare