Socket Mobile CRS001 User Manual
Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9
with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Featuring a “Hands-Free” Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner
to capture and send data wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled
Pocket PCs and other Windows Mobile-based devices
User’s Guide
4/2006 Document # 6410-00273 C
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2006 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of
Socket Communications, Inc. Cordless Ring Scanner with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology, SocketScan and Mobility Friendly are trademarks of
Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket
Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of
their respective holders.
The Socket Cordless Ring Scanner includes technology licensed under
United States Patent No. 5,902,991.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of
Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the
products described in this manual may change without notice.
Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:
Socket Communications, Inc.
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility
for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this
manual.
Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner
that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the
Cordless Ring Scanner. Disassembly of this device will void the product
warranty.
You can track new product releases, software updates and technical
bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at:
www.socketcom.com.
Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2
1 | INTRODUCTION 4
About the Software 4
About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 5
System Requirements 6
Package Contents 6
Product Registration 6
Hardware and Software Indicators 7
Scanning Tips 8
2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 10
STEP 1: Charge and Install the Battery 11
STEP 2: Install the Software 11
STEP 3: Configure Scanner Settings 14
STEP 4: Connect CRS to Host Device with Bluetooth 15
STEP 5: Put on the CRS 17
STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application 18
OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies 19
OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 20
OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo 21
APPENDICES
A | SPECIFICATIONS 22
B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 24
C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 26
D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 27
E | DECODE ZONE 30
F | TROUBLESHOOTING 31
G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 33
LIMITED WARRANTY 34
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 36
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1 | Introduction
If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to your mobile or
desktop computer, the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9 with
Bluetooth wireless technology is just what you're looking for. This innovative
device combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the convenience of
Bluetooth wireless technology in a single compact, lightweight device that is
ergonomically designed to fit comfortably on your hand.
Bar code scanning is the most efficient way
to collect data for a mobile computer. If the
data to be entered is bar coded, using a laser
scanner is 50 times faster and 10,000 times
more accurate than manual data entry.
Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each
other, offering you new possibilities for using your mobile computer with
other devices. With the Socket CRS, you can scan bar codes while connected
to the PDA in your pocket or located up to 300 feet away — all without the
hassle of cables or the awkwardness of a protruding antenna.
The Battery Friendly
®
CRS was designed to use minimal power, so you can
use the CRS to scan 10,000 times in 8 hours in normal operating conditions
w
ithout having to stop and recharge.
About the Software
SocketScan™ enters scanned data directly into any open
Windows program, as if the data were manually typed. You
can configure Prefix/Suffixes and assign a beep tone to
signify good data reads at the host.
The Socket Cordless Scanner utility makes it easy to
configure SocketScan for use with the Cordless Ring
Scanner. Simply identify which kind of Bluetooth hardware
you will be using on your mobile computer, and SocketScan
will automatically search for it when you try to connect.
Connect!Agent for Windows Mobile (patent pending) simplifies the Bluetooth
setup and connection process. Once the CRS is turned on and SocketScan is
running, Connect!Agent will automatically discover and set up the Bluetooth
connection and continue to manage the connection. Connect!Agent runs in the
background and requires no interaction from the user.
For software updates, please visit:
www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp
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About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth
The Cordless Ring Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven
laser bar code scanning technology and state-of-the-art Bluetooth
connectivity. Because of the problems inherent in the intermittent storage of
scanned data in on-board memory if the Bluetooth connection is lost, the
CRS is designed to operate only when connected to the host, with the
powerful Class 1 radio providing the maximum possible connection range.
The user is advised of the connection status with a single beep when the
CRS connects to the host and a double beep when the connection is closed
or lost. As with any wireless device, connectivity range can be affected by a
variety of environmental variables.
The most likely source of errors in any cordless scanning system is not in
the scanning and decoding process, but in the transmission of the data to the
host. To prevent such errors, the Cordless Ring Scanner features Socket’s
exclusive Error Proof Protocol (patent pending), which ensures that
scanned data is correctly received by the host computer and allows for realtime validation of data and notification to the user in case of erro rs.
The beeper and green LED signals provided by the CRS confirm not only a
successful scan but also the successful transmission of the scanned data to
the host. Users familiar with bar code scanning may notice a slight delay
between the successful scan and shut off of the laser and the beep and green
LED from the CRS confirming completed transmission of the data. In most
instances, this delay is less than 300 ms (milliseconds), but may be slightly
longer as the connectivity range limit is approached.
Because of the two-way transmission verification process, it is possible to
cause communication problems by scanning bar codes as fast as possible.
When this occurs, all transmissions will stop for several seconds before
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scanning can be resumed. To prevent this from happening, the user should
wait until the confirming beep is received before scanning the next bar
code.
System Requirements
Your mobile computer should meet these minimum requirements:
• Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE/5.0
• Any of the following Bluetooth stacks:
− Socket Drakar v1.4 (from Socket SD/CF Connection Kits)
− Broadcom (Widcomm) v1.4
− Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Pocket PCs
• Software installation requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater
Package Contents
The Socket Cordless Ring Scanner package includes these items:
• Ring scanner (C)
• Wrist unit (A)
• Cable (B)
• Wrist unit case (D)
• Finger strap (F)
• 2 adhesive Velcro strips (G)
• Rechargeable 3.7V lithium-ion battery
• Battery charger
• CD with software and user documentation
Product Registration
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive the following benefits:
• Priority for technical support
• Special offers for future products and upgrades
• The latest new product information.
Register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg
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Hardware and Software Indicators
Battery Charger LEDs
LED LED Activity Meaning
Power Red Plugged into valid power source
Charging
Yellow Charging
Green Battery is fully charged
Scanner LED
LED LED Activity Meaning
Good Read Green Data successfully scanned and sent to host device
Wrist Unit LEDs
LED LED Activity Meaning
Bluetooth Status
Battery Status
Blinking blue
every second
Blinking blue,
every 5 seconds
Blinking Red 20% battery capacity remaining
Solid Red 10% battery capacity remaining
Off Off or Good Battery status
Bluetooth radio is on, no connection
Bluetooth connection
Wrist Unit Beeps
Beep Pattern Meaning
1 beep Bluetooth connection to host device has begun or power on
2 beeps Bluetooth connection to host device has ended or power off
1 beep (optional setting) Data successfully scanned and sent to host device
3 beeps Cable disconnected from wrist unit
SocketScan Icon Bottom of Today screen when SocketScan is open. Tap for menu.
Icon Meaning
The CRS is not connected to the host device
The CRS is connected to the host device
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Scanning Tips
Practice to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of
bar code.
Scan Angle
For best results, position the scanner at an angle to the bar code, at least 15°
from perpendicular. Otherwise, light can bounce back into the scanner and
“blind” the sensing mechanism.
Aiming Beam
Aim the laser so that the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code.
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Scanning Distance
• The optimal scanning distance varies depending on the bar code size,
symbology, label media, W-N Ratio, and scan angle. In general, the
CRS can successfully scan 2.2 to 30+ inches from the bar code.
• The larger the bar code, the further away you should position the
scanner.
• The tighter the bars of the bar code, the closer you should position the
scanner.
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2 | Setup for Windows Mobile
This chapter explains how to install and use the
Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) with a Bluetooth
enabled Pocket PC or other Windows Mobilebased device.
Setup Summary
STEP 1: Charge and install the battery.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Configure scanner settings.
STEP 4: Connect scanner to host device with Bluetooth.
STEP 5: Put on the CRS.
STEP 6: Scan data into your application.
OPTIONAL:
• Select symbologies.
• Configure prefix/suffixes.
• Run Scan Demo application.
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STEP 1: Charge and Install the Battery
1. The battery must be charged before initial use, using the included Socket
approved charger. The Charging LED will be yellow during charging .
After the battery reaches full charge, which takes about 4 hours, the
Charging LED will turn green.
Do not use the charger with other types of batteries. A fully charged battery
should provide at least 10,000 scans and more than 8 hours of operation.
2. Slide the switch at the bottom of the wrist unit to the right to unlo ck the
battery door. Insert the battery so that the battery contacts align with the
contacts inside the wrist unit, then close and lock the battery door.
WARNING: Do not insert the battery backwards or upside-down.
Damage may result.
STEP 2: Install the Software
Should I install Connect!Agent?
Connect!Agent simplifies the Bluetooth setup and
connection process. Once the CRS is turned on and
SocketScan is running, Connect!Agent will automatically
discover and set up the Bluetooth connection and continue
to manage the connection. Connect!Agent runs in the
background and requires no interaction from the user.
Connect!Agent is optional to install.
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Installation Instructions for Connect!Agent or SocketScan
Connect the CRS to your mobile computing device and make a test
scan to verify that your CRS works before you install
Connect!Agent.
ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB file
installation instructions.
1. Delete any bar code scanning software already installed in your device,
including software from other companies. Make sure the software is
closed. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs. Use the
utility to delete the software.
2. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an
active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC.
IMPORTANT: ActiveSync 4.0 or greater is required.
3. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.
In the CD contents, open the SocketScan folder and click on the
Setup.exe file.
5. The installation wizard will automatically begin. Follow the wizard to
install the software.
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