Socket CHS 7Mi, CHS 7Pi Quick Start Manual

Model shown: CHS 7Mi

Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

CHS 7Mi, 7Pi

www.socketmobile.com

SerieS 7

1D LASER QUICKSTART GUIDE

PACKAGE CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION

© 2010-2015 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, and
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.

CHS Series 7

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!

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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 7Pi, 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.

Socket Mobile offers a Charging Cradle (op­tional Accessory/sold separately) which is a
convenient holder that charges the scanner
when not in use.

Cradle Sku#

CHS 7Mi: AC4054-1381

CHS 7Pi: AC4055-1382

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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).

BASIC FUNCTIONALITY (CONTINUED)

Scanning Barcodes:

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

Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode and press and

hold the trigger button. Keep your hand steady and make sure the
Red beam covers the entire width of the barcode.

By default, the CHS will beep and vibrate, and the LED will ash
Green to conrm that data was decoded and sent to the device.

Not recommended

scanning techniques

Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.

Power button

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CONNECTION MODES (CONTINUED)CONNECTION MODES

HID Keyboard Emulation mode (default)

In HID mode the CHS emulates a keyboard. This is a universal connec-

tion method and will work with any application that has a text eld.

The application receives the data input from the CHS. The CHS includes
a keyboard pop-up feature so you can disable the CHS and accept data

input from the onscreen keyboard on the device. Pages 10-11 provides

the connection steps using HID mode.

SerialPortProle(SPP)

Highly recommended, allows two-way communications with Apple iOS

devices. Compatible application developed with SocketScan 10 SDK

required.

MAC OS devices are connected using HID mode.

iOS devices are connected using either iOS mode or HID mode, but
not both together.

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The CHS is connected to your iOS device using one of the following
modes:

1. iOS mode

2. HID Keyboard Emulation mode (default)

3. Serial Port Prole (SPP)

iOS mode

iOS mode is used with a Scanner-enabled Application. Scanner controls
are embedded in the Application to provide better performance, secu-

rity, features, and domain-specic capabilities.

If you purchased a Scanner-enabled Application on the Apple App Store
(or through the Apple Volume Purchase Program for Business) that
features integrated support for the CHS, we recommend you install that
Application on your device and follow the Application instructions to
connect with the CHS. If the connection steps are not documented in

the Application, please see pages 12-13 for the connection steps using

iOS mode.

Please visit the Socket Mobile App Store to conrm your Scanner-en­abled Application supports the CHS.

www.socketmobile.com/appstore

HID (KEYBOARD EMULATION) MODE HID (KEYBOARD EMULATION) MODE (CONTINUED)

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To pair the CHS with the Apple device in HID mode: (required only the

rst time you connect).

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Turn Bluetooth on for the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A

Bluetooth Devices search will begin.

An iOS device is always Discoverable when the Bluetooth menu
is active. A MAC OS device provides an option to turn Discover-

able On or Off. Conrm the MAC OS device is Discoverable.

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 indicating it is Connected.

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed in the
Product Label (remove the battery door).

You are now ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 7.

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Keyboard Pop-up Enable

The CHS emulates the keyboard in HID mode. So scanned barcode data

will be input into the text eld. The following steps show how to access

the onscreen keyboard while connected to the CHS in HID mode.

1. Make sure the CHS is connected to your Apple device in HID mode.

2. Open your application and place the cursor where you want to enter

data.

3. Quickly double-press the power button of the CHS (like double­clicking a mouse) to open or close the onscreen keyboard. The CHS

will beep once as conrmation.

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

and remove the CHS from the Bluetooth list in your device. See

page 15.

iOS MODE - SCANNER-ENABLED APP iOS MODE - SCANNER-ENABLED APP (CONTINUED)

If you are using a Scanner-enabled Application, follow their instructions
to connect with the CHS. Many applications include these steps and
barcodes in the set-up procedure.

If you are using an Application that connects to the CHS using HID

Keyboard Emulation mode, follow the instructions on pages 10-11. iOS

mode should not be used.

If you are using the CHS with an iOS device and a Scanner-enabled
Application that does not provide instructions to connect with the CHS,
please use the following steps.

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

Print page to scan.

Do not scan onscreen.

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2. Turn Bluetooth on for the Apple 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.

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed in the
Product label (remove the Battery door).

4. Open the Scanner-enabled Application. The CHS will beep once
indicating that the application is in control and you are ready to scan.
It should now be connected to the CHS.

You are now ready to scan barcodes with the Scanner-enabled
Application, see instructions on page 7.

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ANDROID - SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SPP) ANDROID - SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SPP)

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The instructions below are based on the Asus Nexus 7 running

Android OS 4.2. Instructions for other devices may slightly differ.

For Bluetooth HID instructions, please see the User’s Guide.

To install the software:

1. If you installed barcode scanning software for your device camera,

you can scan this barcode to launch the SocketScan 10 page in Google
Play. Alternatively, open Google Play and search for SocketScan 10

Keyboard Wedge software using the keyword “Socket”.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install SocketScan
10 software using the keyword “Socket”.

If prompted, allow the app to access Bluetooth settings / USB storage
/ SD card contents.

3. If SocketScan 10 prompts you to turn on Bluetooth, touch Allow.

4. You will be prompted to set SocketScan 10 as the keyboard language.
Touch Back .

5. Touch Home | Apps | Settings | Language & input.

6. Under Keyboard & Input Methods, select SocketScan 10. In the same

settings you can congure the keyboard language or congure the

volume up button to trigger a scan. Touch Back.

Note: You can also trigger the scanner using the volume up button.

7. In SocketScan 10, touch Menu | Input Method. Select SocketScan 10.
Touch Back.

To pair and connect the CHS to Android device: (required only the rst

time you connect).

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode to put the CHS in SPP mode.
The CHS will beep 3 times.

Print page to scan.

Do not scan onscreen.

2. In SocketScan 10, touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair. Touch Bluetooth.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx].

ANDROID - SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SPP) WINDOWS - SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SPP)

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The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address, which is labeled in the CHS battery
compartment.

4. When notied of a pairing request, swipe the notication down.
Touch Pairing request. Touch Pair.

5. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep
once. The icon at the top of the screen will also change (see below).
Touch Back.

6. A CHS registration icon will also appear on top of the screen. If
desired, swipe it down to open the software and register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 7.

To connect to a new device, you must rst unpair the CHS. See
page 15.

ToinstallthesoftwareandcongureaCOMport:

Windows 7/8: Make sure you have administrative privileges to

install software.

1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from: http://www.

socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/

ss10/?page=series7.

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

screen, click Finish.

3. In SocketScan Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port.
Click OK.

Click Ports to create a new incoming COM port or identify an
incoming COM port.

1. To pair the CHS with the PC: (required only the rst time you

connect)Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. It will beep 3
times.

Print page to scan. Do not scan onscreen.

2. Use your Bluetooth software to start a device search.

WINDOWS - SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SPP) WINDOWS - HID (PERIPHERALS) MODE

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3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000
(four zeroes).

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the CHS
Bluetooth Address, which is labeled in the CHS battery
compartment.

If prompted, choose Socket Serial Port service. Select an available
COM.

4. Make sure SocketScan 10 is running. Click on the SocketScan 10
desktop icon.

5. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up
menu, click Socket EZ Pair. Click Bluetooth. Select your CHS and click

Pair.

6. The PC will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will
then disconnect from the computer, indicated by two beeps. Click
OK.

7. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep
once. The task tray icon will also change (see below).

8. Close Socket EZ Pair. The Registration screen will appear. If desired,

register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 7.

To pair the CHS with the PC: (required only the rst time you connect)

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

Print page to scan.

Do not scan onscreen.

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

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. 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, see instructions on page 7.

To connect to a new device, you must rst unpair the CHS. See page 23.

WINDOWS EMBEDDED HANDHELD OR BLACKBERRY OS - SPP WINDOWS EMBEDDED HANDHELD OR BLACKBERRY OS - SPP

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SocketScan 10 software works with BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later for

Bold 9700. Other phones may be compatible.

To install the software: On your phone, open http://www.
socketmobile.com/blackberry.

Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the software.

To pair the CHS with the phone: (required only the rst time you

connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. Use this barcode for
Windows Mobile devices. The CHS will beep 3 times.

Print page to scan.

Do not scan onscreen.

2. Use the phone’s Bluetooth software to start a device search.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If asked for a passkey, enter 0000 (four
zeroes).

4. In the Home screen, click Downloads | SocketScan 10. If prompted to
grant trusted application status, click Yes.

5. Click Menu | Socket EZ Pair. Click 1D Scanner. If prompted, select

your CHS.

6. After they pair and connect, the CHS will beep once to conrm the
connection, then beep twice to signal a disconnection. Click Menu |

Close to close Socket EZ Pair.

7. SocketScan 10 will try to connect to the CHS. If asked to conrm,
click Yes.

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

9. Click Menu | Close. The registration screen will appear. If desired,
register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 7.

Unpairing the CHS: Deleting the Bluetooth Pairing

In most cases, if the CHS is paired with a device, you should unpair
it before trying to connect to a new 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.

Remove the CHS from the Bluetooth list in your iOS device

To Unpair the CHS on your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap

i

next to the Socket CHS [xxxxxx] name, then tap “Forget this Device”.

APPENDIX

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The remaining pages provide reference material on how to better use
the CHS. We recommend you review this material and save for future
reference.

BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING

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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, press the trigger button will enforce the connec-

tion.

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

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 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!

For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command
Barcodes Sheet: www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/

command-barcodes-sheet-7C.pdf

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.

iOS Mode

Changes the CHS to iOS
mode.

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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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.

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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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Settings

Vibrate after CHS Decodes
Data ON (default)

Enables CHS to vibrate to
indicate successful scans.

Vibrate after CHS Decodes
Data OFF

Disables CHS from vibrat­ing to indicate successful
scans.

Factory Default

Factory Reset

Congures the CHS to revert

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

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.

STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

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Vibrate Meaning

Vibrate Power On or data successfully

scanned.

Command Barcodes are available on pages 19-20 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.

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Specications CHS 7Mi CHS 7Pi

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

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

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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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.

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

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

2015 # 6430-00356 C Printed in U.S.A