SocketMobile DURASCAN D600 User Manual

Bluetooth® wireless technology

Contactless Reader/Writer

Model D600

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DURASCAN

TM

D600 USERGUIDE

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Table of Contents 2
Package Contents 3
Product Information 4
Charge the Battery 6
Optional Charging Accessories 7
Powering on/off 8
Reading Tags 9
Bluetooth Connection Modes 10-11
Bluetooth Unpairing 12
Factory Reset 13
Auto Mode Charging Stand 14
Bluetooth ReConnection 15
Status Indicators 21-24
Product Specifications 25-26
Helpful Resources 27
Safety and Handling Information 28
Bluetooth Device United States 29-30
Bluetooth Device Canada 31
Bluetooth Device Europe 32
Bluetooth Device Japan 33
Battery Warning Statements 34-35
Regulatory Compliance 36
Limited Warranty 37
Configuration Cards 38

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USB to DC Plug
Charging Cable

Lanyard

DuraScan

D600

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

©2017 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.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

4

The D600 has a protection rating of IP54 for dust and water protection. It is also
made with antimicrobial material to help provide protection against bacteria.

*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).

NFC Antenna

Product label

Lanyard Eyelet

Read Indicator Light

Trigger button

Power button*

Battery Light (Green/Yellow/Red)

Bluetooth Light (Blue)

Pins for charging

cradle/stand

Power Connector

Cradle/Stand

Attachment

Attach the Lanyard (optional)

1. Detach the string loop of the tether from the lanyard.

2. Feed the string loop through the eyelet.

3. Pull the gimbal through the string loop.

4. Pull tight so the string loop is secure.

5. Reattach the string loop’s tether to the lanyard.

READER SETUP

5

The reader must be fully charged before rst use. Please allow 6 hours

of uninterrupted charging for the initial battery charge.

Lift the rubber ap to access the power connector.

• Yellow Light = Charging

• Green Light = Fully charged

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

The reader beeps twice (high-high tone) to indicate a valid power

supply is detected and the reader has started charging.

Only use a USB to DC plug charging cable (with the yellow plastic
tip, provided by Socket Mobile)

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Rubber Flap

To open

Power Adapter

6

Available separately

OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES

7

Charging Cradle Charging Stand* AC Power Supply

International Adapters

available

*Supports continuous read modes.

For all optional accessories visit our Socket Store.

Powering On:

Press and hold down the small
power button until the Battery
light turns on and the reader beeps
twice (low-high).

Powering O/ Disconnecting:

Press and hold down the small
power button until the reader
beeps twice (high-low) and all

lights turn o.

The reader will power o

automatically if device is not con­nected within 5 minutes. Reader
connected to a device will power

o within 2 hours if idle/inactive.

POWERING ON/OFF

Power button

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Reading Tags

1. Hold the reader within two inches of the card, tag or smart device

2. The card, tag, or smart device should be parallel to the D600 antenna

3. Press the trigger button momentarily; the read indicator light turns
orange while reading/pulling a tag.

By default, the reader will beep, vibrate, and the read indicator will

ash green to conrm a successful read.

READING TAGS

9

Connect your reader using one of the following Bluetooth connection
modes:

Bluetooth Connection Proles

Bluetooth Mode Description

Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*

Human Interface

Device Prole

• NO software installation required

• Connects to most devices

• Good for RFIDs containing small amounts of data

• Reader interacts with host device like a keyboard

Application Mode
(RDR)

Reader Only

• Software installation is required

• More ecient and reliable data communications
for RFIDs containing lots of data

• If you have an application that supports the
Socket Mobile reader, this is the mode recom­mended

Application Mode
(PC/SC)

Personal Computer
/ Smart Card

• SDK-enabled functions to support Read & Write
capabilities

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

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

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Bluetooth Connection Mode button sequence will toggle the D600 between
Mode B and Mode A.

Follow the Bluetooth Connection Mode (button) sequence:

1. Power OFF the D600.

2. Press and hold the trigger button.

3. Press and hold the power button while continuing to press the trigger
button. Hold both buttons for 10 seconds.

4. After 10 seconds, release both buttons. The D600 will play the Success
Melody and it will be powered on and ready to pair in the new mode.

Note: If either button is released before 10 seconds, the D600 just per­forms a normal Power on.

Mode Indications:

a. Mode B - two tones synchronized with two short vibrations and two

green RFID LED ashes

b. Mode A - three tones synchronized with three short vibrations and three

green RFID LED ashes

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

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Note: This procedure will put the reader in discoverable mode.

Step 1: Unpairing the reader: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing

If the reader is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to

connect to a dierent device.

a. Power on the reader.
b. Press the trigger button then power button and hold both until you hear

3 beeps.

The reader will unpair and automatically power o. The next time you

power on the reader, it will be discoverable.

Step 2: Remove or forget the reader from the Bluetooth list on the
host device

Important: Both steps above must be done to complete

the unpairing.

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BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING

Factory Reset will restore the D600 to Factory Default settings (congured

as shipped).

Follow the Factory Reset (button) sequence:

1. Power ON the reader.

2. Press and hold the trigger button.

3. Tap the power button once while continuing to press the trigger.

4. Keep holding the trigger button until you hear a beep
(about15 seconds).

When you release the trigger button you will hear 5 conrmation beeps.

The next time you power on the D600, it will take longer to start up. After
it nishes powering on, it will have factory default settings (HID mode).

Note: If you follow this sequence but release the trigger button too early
(before 15 seconds and the beep) the Factory Reset will fail.

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FACTORY RESET

Tap the power button

1

2

If you have purchased the Socket Mobile Charging Stand, the D600 can
both charge and read stationary in Auto Mode.

1. Pair and connect the D600 to your device prior to placing the reader in
Auto Mode. The reader is not discoverable when in Auto Mode and in
the Stand. This facilitates a fast
connection to the current connected device when powered on (for ex­ample the start of the new business day).

2. The Trigger button must be pressed to disable Presentation Mode (and
enable Mobile Mode) after the reader is removed from the Stand.

3. The reader will not turn o when its in Presentation Mode and in the
Stand under AC Power.

4. To avoid excessive power drain, the reader should not be left out of

the Stand in Auto Mode. Either press the Trigger button or Power o the

reader.

Auto Mode (In the Stand)

Action Behavior

Notication

Beep Pattern Light Activity Vibrate

Place Reader in
the Stand

Reader switches to
Presentation Mode

High-high tone conrms

proper seating*

Battery Status
Light is Disabled

None

Place an RFID tag
in the Reader’s
Field of View

Initiate Read
operation

1 Beep when Data
successfully reads

Green Light blinks
(while reading)

None

Mobile Mode (Not in the Stand)

Action Behavior

Notication

Beep Pattern Light Activity Vibrate

Remove the
Reader from the
Stand and press
the Trigger button

Reader switches
to Mobile Mode

None Battery Status

Light is Enabled

Enabled

Press the Trigger
button

Initiate Read
operation

1 Beep when Data
successfully read

Green Light blinks
(while reading)

Vibrate when Data
successfully read

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AUTO MODE (CHARGING STAND)

Automatic Reconnections

Each time you power on the reader, it will automatically try to
connect to the last device it was connected to.

• Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth turned on.

• Pressing the trigger button will initiate the attempts to connect.

• If using Application Mode, make sure the Reader-enabled
Application is launched or running.

• If a connection is made, the blue light will stop blinking and turn
solid.

• If a connection is not made after several attempts, the reader will

emit a long beep (and the blue light will turn o).

BLUETOOTH RECONNECTION

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Operating System Connection Options

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

HID

Support

Bluetooth

APP

Support

Android Android 4.4 & later Yes Yes

Apple iOS

iPod, iPhone, &

iPad

Yes Yes

Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes No

Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.4 to

10.X

Mac Books, Mac

Mini, & iMac

Yes No

Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the
pairing information from both devices - host computer and the reader.
(see Bluetooth Unpairing procedure on page 12)

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

BASIC MODE

Android: Connect Android Device in Basic Mode

In this mode the reader functions and communicates similar to a key­board. Therefore, the reader will work with Notes, and any other
application that support an active cursor.

1. Power on the reader. Make sure the reader is
discoverable (unpaired) The Blue light blinks fast.

2. Settings | Bluetooth.

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

4. In the list of found devices, select D600 [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

5. The reader will connect to the Android device.

6. The reader will beep once after it has connected.

Note: The characters in bracket are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
address.

*If you have trouble connecting or pairing with host device, turn host

device’s Bluetooh o/on, and/or perform Factory Reset to the reader

(see page 13).

Now you are ready to read RFIDs!

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Apple: Connect to Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device Basic Mode

In this mode the reader functions and communicates similar to a key­board. Therefore, the reader will work with Safari, Notes, and any other
application that supports an active cursor.

1. Power on the reader. Make sure the reader is
discoverable (unpaired). The Blue light blinks fast.

2. Start a Bluetooth device search.

• Settings | Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth and search for device.

• Mac OS: Click System Preferences | Bluetooth. A Bluetooth device
search will begin.

3. In the device list, tap on D600 [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

4. The reader will connect to the Apple device.

5. The reader will beep once after it has connected.

Note: The characters in bracket are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
address.

Now you are ready to read RFIDs!

To use the virtual keyboard while the reader is connected, double tap on
the power button. See YouTube video for demonstration.

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BASIC MODE

BASIC MODE

Windows: Connect Windows Device in Basic Mode

In this mode the reader functions and communicates similar to a
keyboard. Therefore, the reader will work with Notes, and any other
application that supports an active cursor.

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

2. Tap Socket D600[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” or
“Paired” and the reader blue light will stop blinking and turn solid
blue.

Note: The characters in bracket are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
address.

Now you are ready to read RFIDs!

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APPLICATION MODE

Connect Apple iOS device in Application Mode

Please check with your reader application vendor or visit

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

application supports the reader.

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

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

The Blue light should be blinking fast.

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

3. Launch your reader-enabled Application. The reader will beep once
indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.

Now you are ready to read RFIDs!

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STATUS INDICATORS

Battery Charging

when plugged

into Power

Supply

LED Activity Meaning

Blinking Yellow Charging the battery

Solid Green Battery is 100% full

Battery Status

When not
connected to
power supply

LED Activity Meaning

Solid Green

Battery capacity from 100%
to 25%

Solid Yellow

Battery capacity from 25%
to 10%

Solid Red

Warning - Battery capacity

below 10%

Blinking Red

Charge immediately!

The battery level is
critically low. Alternatively,
if battery capacity is
unknown battery status will
blink red until the power
is applied & reader is fully
charged.

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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Bluetooth LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

Quick Blinking Blue
(2 blinks every
second)

Discoverable - waiting for a
host Bluetooth connection.

Slow Blinking Blue
(1 blink every second)

Attempting to connect to
a paired device. Searching
the last known Host.
Note: Will STOP attempting

after approx. 1 minute.

No Light - No Activity

Reader has attempted to
connect and failed. Press
trigger button to try again.

Solid Blue Reader is connected

Read LED Activity Meaning

Read

Solid Orange Reader is poling for an RFID

Blink Green Once Good Read

Blink Red Once Bad Read

Solid Red - for as long
as power button is
pressed

Power Button Pressed

Quick Blinking Green
(2 blinks every
second)

Reader is in bootloader

mode during rmware

upgrade.

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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Beep Pattern Sound Meaning

Low-High Tone Power On

High-Low Tone Power O

High-High Tone Power Supply detected and reader started

charging

1 Low Beep Reader has toggled on-screen keyboard or keyboard

toggle feature is enabled (iOS devices only)

1 Beep Reader connected to device and is ready to read

tags

1 Beep Data successfully read

2 Beeps (same
tone)

Reader disconnected

1 Long Beep Reader gave up searching for a host

3 Beeps
(escalating tone)

Reader has been recongured (the conguration

card successfully)

3 Beeps (escalat­ing tone followed
by long tone)

The conguration card did NOT work! (Verify if the
conguration card used is valid for your reader and

try again)

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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Vibrate Meaning

Short Pulse Data successfully read

Medium Pulse Power on

Long Pulse Data unsuccessfully read

If you are using a reader-enabled application, typically the applica­tion provides settings for LED, beep, and vibrations.

Conguration Settings

Time after powering on Reader Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable

5 minutes If connection is not made, reader

powers o

2 hours If your reader is connected but not

used it will power o in 2 hours.

When trigger button is pressed the
timer is reset.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specications D600

Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.2” x 1.5” x 1.6” (132.2 x 37.1 x 40.1 mm)

Total Mass 3.8 oz (108 g)

Antimicrobial Antimicrobial additive in external surfaces

Battery 1400 mAh Lithium - Ion Battery

Charge Time 6 Hours

Battery Life -
Per Full Charge

Standby time: over 30 hours
Active Read Time: 70,000 reads within 9 hours
(based on 2 reads every 1 second) or 14,000
reads within 16 hours (calculation based on 1
read every 4 seconds)

Note: Battery life varies depending on
operating conditions.

Bluetooth Version Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2

Bluetooth SIG Design ID 83178

Wireless Range 330ft (100 m) line of sight

Reader Type NFC/RFID (13.56 MHz)

HF RFID Tags
Supported:

ISO15693: ICode SL2, LRI512, my-d, Tag-It HF-I
Proprietary: ICode SL1, PicoTag (no anti-colli­sion), Tag-It HF
ISO/IEC 14443 A and B compliant tags with all
variants (Mifare, Sony FeliCA)
Compliant with EPC GEN 2 HF and ISO 18000-3
mode 3
ThinFilm: NFC Barcodes
NFC: NFCIP-1, ISO/IEC 18092) in 2 modes: reader
and peer-to-peer, initiator, passive

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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Specications D600

Maximum RFID Read

Range:

0.4” - 2” (10 - 50 mm)

NFC/RFID front-end: NXP CLRC663

Carrier frequency: 13.56 MHz (RFID HF, NFC)

Card/tag Read/Write
Speed:

264 kbps (ISO 15693), 1064kbps (ISO 14443,
212/424kbps (ISO 18092)

Antenna: Integrated, 28mm x 14mm, balanced

Systems/Battery
Charging Requirement

USB Type 5V 1A

Power Connector EIAJ - 02 DC-in

Operating
Temperature

-4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)

Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

Relative Humidity 95% at 140° F (60° C) (non-condensing), 4 days

Sealing IP54 (Ingress Protection rating for dust and

water) EN60529

Drop Specications Multiple 5 ft. drops to concrete

Tumble Specication 250 cycles at 1.64 ft. (0.5 m) (500 drops),

IEC60062-2-31

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Technical Support & Product Registration:

https://support.socketmobile.com

Phone: [phone] [phone] (worldwide)

Warranty Checker:

https://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

Tags (Advanced Reader Congurations) can be download at:

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

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WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in

re or other injury or damage to the tag readers or other property.

Carrying and Handling the DuraScan NFC/RFID Reader:
The Socket Mobile D600 contains sensitive components. Do not disassem­ble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate,
paint, or insert foreign objects into this unit.

Do not attempt to disassemble the product. Should your unit need
service, contact Socket Mobile technical support at

https://support.socketmobile.com/

Changes or modications of this product, not expressly approved by

Socket Mobile may void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Do not charge the DuraScan tag reader using an AC adapter when operat­ing the unit outdoors, or in the rain.

Operating Temperature - this product is designed for a maximum ambient

temperature of 50° C or 122° F.

Pacemaker Disclaimer: We do not have specic information on the
eect(s) of vibration or Bluetooth devices on pacemakers.
Socket Mobile cannot provide specic guidance.

Individuals who are concerned with using the tag reader should immedi-

ately turn the device o.

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SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION

FCC ID: LUBD600

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices).

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BLUETOOTH DEVICE UNITED STATES

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radia­tor and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation

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BLUETOOTH DEVICE UNITED STATES

IC ID: 2529A-D600

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS

standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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BLUETOOTH DEVICE CANADA

CE Marking & European Union Compliance

Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a
CE Mark, which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and Euro­pean Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are
included: Normes (EN), as follows:

Applicable Directives:

• Bluetooth Products: R&TTE Directive 2014/53EW

• Low Voltage Directives: 2014/35/EU, and 2006/95/EC

• EMC Directive: 2004/108/EU

• Rotts Directive: 2011/65/EU

• WEEE Directive: 2012/19/EU

SAFETY: EN 60950-1: 2006/A11
:2009/A1
:2010/A12
:2011/A2:2013

BLUETOOTH DEVICE EUROPE

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Telec Marking Compliance

Products intended for sale within the country of Japan are marked with a
Telec mark, which indicates compliance to applicable Radio Laws, Articles
and Amendments.

BLUETOOTH DEVICE JAPAN

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R 211-161214

BATTERY WARNING STATEMENTS

This device contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.

Stop charging DuraScan D600 if charging isn’t completed within the

normal specied time (approx. 6 hours).

Stop charging the battery if the DuraScan D600 case becomes abnormally
hot, or shows signs of odor, discoloration, deformation, or abnormal con­ditions is detected during use, charge, or storage.

Stop using the DuraScan D600 if the enclosure is cracked, swollen or
shows any other signs of misuse. Discontinue immediately and promptly
dispose of unit.

Your device contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery which may

present a risk of re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not charge or use

the unit in a car or similar place where the inside temperature may be
over 60 degrees C or 140 degrees F.

• Never throw the battery into a re, as that could cause the battery to

explode.

• Never short circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact

with another metal object. This could cause personal injury, or re,

and could also damage the battery.

• Never dispose of used batteries with other ordinary solid wastes.

Batteries contain toxic substances.

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BATTERY WARNING STATEMENTS

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the prevailing
community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries.

• Never expose this product or the battery to any liquids.

• Do not shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.

If this unit shows any type of damage, such as bulging, swelling or

disgurement, discontinue use and promptly dispose.

Product Disposal

Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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.

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WEEE

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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:

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

Read conguration card(s) to quickly congure the Reader.

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CONFIGURATION CARDS

2017

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:

https://www.socketmobile.com/socketcare