
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Contactless Reader/Writer
Model D600
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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

USB to DC Plug
Charging Cable
Lanyard
DuraScan
D600
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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.

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)
Rubber Flap
To open
Power Adapter
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OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
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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.

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 conrm a successful read.

Connect your reader using one of the following Bluetooth connection
modes:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Prole
• 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 ecient 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

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

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 dierent 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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