Socket CHS 8Ci Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE

CHS 8Ci
Bluetooth Cordless Scanner

This document pertains to the following model:

CHS 8Ci SKU# CX2881-1476 (P/N 8550-00069)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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CHS 8Ci Lanyard USB Charging Cable

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Light Source 630nm +- 30nm visible red LED

Scan Rate 5 scans / sec

Sensor Linear CMOS sensor

Resolution 5mil / 0.127mm

Bluetooth Prole SPP, HID

Battery Life 8 hours (1 scan / 5 sec)

Charge Time 4 hours fully charged

Wireless Range 10M / 33ft line of sight

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

Symbologies All major 1D barcodes

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CHARGE THE BATTERY

Charge the CHS

The CHS must be fully charge before rst use. Initial charging takes 4
hours with the USB charging cable connected to a USB charging port.

Insert the Micro USB side of the USB Charging Cable (included) into
the CHS port and the USB side of the Charging Cable into the USB con­nector of an AC adapter (not included). The CHS will beep twice when
connected to a USB Charging Port.

Power On

Press and hold down the small power button until the CHS beeps (low­high tone).

See below for instructions on pairing and connecting your scanner
with your Apple or Android devices.

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4 Hours

GETTING STARTED

Successful Scanning

1. Hold the scanner 5-7 cm away
from the barcode.

2. Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.

3. Keep your hand steady!

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BLUETOOTH MODE  HID  SPP  iOS

The CHS 8Ci supports three modes of Bluetooth wireless
communication: HID, SPP, and iOS.

By default, the CHS 8Ci is set to HID Keyboard mode.

Operating System

Apple Android Windows

HID

✓ ✓ ✓

SPP

✓ ✓

iOS

✓

HID (Human Interface Device): Default mode. No software installation
required.

SPP (Serial Port Prole): Recommended for Android, Windows
and other operating systems. Allows two-way communications.
SocketScan 10 software (available at socketmobile.com) or another
third party SDK application is required.

iOS: Recommended for Apple. Allows two-way communications.
Compatible application developed with SocketScan 10 SDK required.

Learn more about HID and SPP at http://www.socketmobile.com/
pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-paper.pdf

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BLUETOOTH BASICS

Pair and Connect

When Bluetooth is activated on your device and the CHS is in
discoverable mode, Bluetooth pairing will begin. When the two devices
recognize each other, they can pair.

Once the devices have paired, it is necessary to connect. (Follow the
instructions in the following pages to connect the CHS to your device.)

Once the devices have connected, they will automatically recognize
each other whenever they are within range, and it will not be
necessary to connect again.

If the CHS is connected to a device and gets disconnected, it will try to
reconnect. Make sure the computer or device is on and in range. If the
CHS cannot reconnect, it will beep long. Power o then on again to
reconnect.

To unpair from the last connected host, press and hold the trigger
button while turning o the scanner.

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The CHS 8Ci keeps the pairing information of the last connected host.
Power o to disconnect the scanner, then power on to reconnect the
scanner.

To disconnect your CHS:

1. Power o - press and hold down the power button until the CHS
beeps (high-low tone).

2. Power on - press and hold down the power button until the CHS
beeps (low-high tone).

Your CHS is ready to reconnect.

BLUETOOTH BASICS

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APPLE  BLUETOOTH MODE HID (KEYBOARD EMULATION)

Connect your CHS with an Apple device using HID mode.

(HID is the default mode.)

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Scan this barcode to set the CHS to HID mode.

3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device. A Bluetooth device search
will begin.

4. Select Socket CHS in the list of found devices.

5. Tap Pair if prompted.

6. The CHS will beep once to conrm connection.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes in HID mode using your Apple
device!

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APPLE  BLUETOOTH MODE iOS

Connect your CHS with an Apple device using iOS mode.

(This is required only the rst time you connect.)

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Scan this barcode to set the CHS to iOS mode. (This is often part of
a program setup.)

3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device. A Bluetooth device search
will begin.

4. Select Socket CHS in the list of found devices.

5. The CHS will beep once to conrm connection.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes in iOS mode using your Apple
device!

Use ScannerSettings (available at the App Store - http://www.
socketmobile.com/appstore) or other compatible applications

developed with the SocketScan SDK on your Apple device.

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ANDROID  SPP  INSTALL SOCKETSCAN 10

To install the software:

1. Use this QR code to nd SocketScan 10
software for your Android device in the
Google Play Store, or search for it manually
using keyword “SocketScan 10.”

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to
download and install SocketScan 10.

3. If prompted, allow the app to access your
Bluetooth settings / USB storage / SD card /
WiFi access / Coarse location.

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Scan the QR code
with your Android
device (requires QR
scanning app).

ANDROID  SPP  CONFIGURE DEVICE

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Congure your device:

1. Open SocketScan 10 application.

2. If prompted, allow SocketScan 10 to turn on Bluetooth.

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

4. Tap Home , then Menu .

5. Tap on Settings, then Language and Keyboard.

6. Under Keyboard Settings, select SocketScan 10.

7. Open SocketScan 10 on your device.

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

9. Tap Menu , then select Input Method.

10. On the next screen, select SocketScan 10.

11. Tap Back .

ANDROID  SPP  BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

To pair and connect the CHS and Android device:

(Required only the rst time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Enable Bluetooth on your Android device.

3. Tap Input Method and select SocketScan 10 as the input method.

4. In SocketScan 10, tap Menu then select Socket EZ Pair.

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

6. Tap [On screen] button.

7. On the next screen, tap [1D Scanner] button.

8. Scan the barcode on the screen (provides Bluetooth address). The
CHS will beep 3 times.

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ANDROID  SPP  BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

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

11. On the next screen, tap Pair.

12. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to
scan barcodes. Tap Back to close Socket EZ Pair.

13. A CHS registration icon will appear on top of the screen. Swipe
the icon down to open the registration software. Follow the
instructions to register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes in SPP mode using your
Android device!

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USING THE SCANNER

Scanning Barcodes

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

Hold the CHS about 5-7 cm from the
barcode and press and hold the trigger
button. Make sure the red aiming beam
covers the entire width of the barcode.
Keep your hand steady.

By default, the CHS will beep, vibrate,
and the side LED will ash green to
conrm that the barcode was decoded
and sent to the host device.

For more details, please refer to the User’s Guide.

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USING THE SCANNER WITH THE KLIP CASE

Scanning Barcodes Using the Klip Case

The Klip Case connects the CHS 8Ci to various phone models allowing
for single-handed scanning and multi-tasking operations.

Socket provides Klip Cases that t with the following phone models:

• Apple iPhone 5 and 5S

• Apple iPod touch 5th

Generation

• Samsung Galaxy S4

Attach the Klip Case to your
phone, then attach the CHS to
the Klip Case. (See diagrams
following.)

Also available is a Universal Klip
Case with permanent adhesive.

CAUTION: Use a protective
case. Attachment directly to the
phone will be permanent and
removal could cause cosmetic
damage.

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USING THE SCANNER WITH THE KLIP CASE

1. Place front end of the scanner in the Klip Case.

2. Push the back end of the scanner down until it clicks into place.

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USING THE SCANNER WITH THE KLIP CASE

The bottom of the scanner and the Klip Case surface should lay ush
against each other, with no room to wiggle.

Press tab to remove scanner from Klip Case.

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SINGLEHANDED SCANNING

For single-handed scanning and multi-tasking operation of the CHS,
attach the Klip Case to your phone or iPod touch. Make sure the scan
beam window of the CHS is pointing in the same direction as the TOP
of your phone or iPod touch.

Top of phone
or iPod touch

Scan beam window

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MULTITASKING OPERATION

For optimal convenience, hold the CHS and device in one hand, with
the CHS on the underside, and the surface of the device facing up so
that you may use your other hand to interact with the application.

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LED STATUS INDICATORS

LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

Front LED

1 BLUE blink every
second

Bluetooth is ON but not
connected.

1 BLUE blink every
3 seconds

CHS is connected to
host device.

Solid BLUE light for
10 seconds

Hard reset sequence
initiated.

Good Read

Side LED

GREEN
(while scanning)

Data successfully trans­mitted to host device.

Battery Status

Side LED

GREEN
(while charging)

Battery is fully charged.

RED Blinking
(while scanning)

20% or less battery
capacity remaining.

RED o
(while scanning)

Battery status is good.

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BEEP STATUS INDICATORS

Beep Pattern Meaning

Low-high tone Power ON

High-low tone Power OFF

High-high tone A proper USB charging port is detected.

1 beep CHS connected to host device and ready to

scan barcodes.

1 low beep You have double-pressed the power button

when support for simultaneous scanning an
onscreen keyboard entry for Apple iOS.

1 beep with
green LED

Data successfully scanned and sent to host
device.

2 beeps, same
tone

CHS disconnected from host device.

1 long beep CHS unsuccessfully tried for 2 minutes to

connect to the last host device it paired
with. CHS will remain unpaired.

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Bluetooth Mode - HID - SPP - iOS

Use the following barcodes to change Bluetooth mode.

HID Mode

SPP Mode

iOS Mode

COMMAND BARCODES  BLUETOOTH MODE

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Factory Reset

Congures the CHS to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS
will power o after scanning this barcode.

COMMAND BARCODES  FACTORY RESET

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NOTES

FCC WARNING STATEMENT

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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 o
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dierent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.

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 2002/95/EC.

NON-MODIFICATION STATEMENT

Changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance.

RoHS

9/2013 # 6430-00351-B Printed in U.S.A