Syntech Information 1266 User Manual

1166/1266 Bluetooth Wireless Scanners

User’s Manual

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 correct the interference by one or more 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.

If applicable, as below

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & 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.

Table of Contents

REVISION HISTORY...........................................................................................1

1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................2

2. 3666 INSTALLATION...................................................................................3

2.1 POWER UP THE 3666 BASE STATION..........................................................3

2.2 POWER UP THE 1166/1266.........................................................................4

2.3 SETUP RF CONNECTION.............................................................................4

2.4 CHARGING YOUR 1166/1266......................................................................5

2.4.1 Scanner .............................................................................................5

2.4.2 Battery...............................................................................................5

2.4.3 DC Jack.............................................................................................6

2.5 INTERFACE SETTING ..................................................................................6

3. GENERAL FEATURES ................................................................................7

3.1 BUZZER......................................................................................................7

3.2 INDICATOR.................................................................................................7

3.3 SCAN MODES.............................................................................................7

3.4 AUTO-SENSE..............................................................................................8

3.5 RE-READ DELAY........................................................................................9

3.6 SCANNER TIME-OUT DURATION ................................................................9

3.7 READING REDUNDANCY ............................................................................9

3.8 SUPPORTED SYMBOLOGIES ........................................................................9

3.9 NEGATIVE BARCODES..............................................................................10

4. OUTPUT INTERFACE (3666 BASE UNIT) .............................................11

4.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACE...............................................................11

4.1.1 Keyboard Type................................................................................11

4.1.2 Keyboard Style - Alphabets.............................................................11

4.1.3 Keyboard Style – Digits ..................................................................11

4.1.4 Capital Lock Status.........................................................................12

4.1.5 Alphabets Transmission..................................................................12

4.1.6 Digits Transmission ........................................................................12

4.1.7 Inter-Character Delay.....................................................................12

4.2 RS232 INTERFACE...................................................................................13

4.2.1 Baud Rate / Parity / Data Bits.........................................................13

4.2.2 Flow Control...................................................................................13

4.2.3 Inter-Character Delay.....................................................................13

4.3 USB INTERFACE ......................................................................................13

4.4 MEMORY PARAMETERS ...........................................................................13

4.4.1

Transmit Buffer Setting...................................................................14

4.4.2 Memory Mode.................................................................................14

4.4.3 Clear Data...................................................................................... 14

4.4.4 Send Data........................................................................................14

4.4.5 Memory Data Delay........................................................................14

5. BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT................................................................... 15

5.1 CONFIGURING 1166/1266........................................................................15

5.1.1 Activate Bluetooth Serial Port Interface......................................... 15

5.1.2 Authentication & PIN Code............................................................15

5.1.3 Device Name Broadcasting ............................................................15

5.1.4 Update Settings...............................................................................16

5.1.5 Timeout........................................................................................... 16

5.2 CONFIGURING BLUETOOTH DEVICE DRIVER ...........................................16

5.2.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2 .................................................... 16

5.2.2 Belkin Bluetooth Driver..................................................................18

6. BLUETOOTH HID...................................................................................... 22

6.1 CONFIGURING 1166/1266........................................................................22

6.1.1 Activate Bluetooth HID Interface ................................................... 22

6.1.2 Reset Connection ............................................................................ 23

6.1.3 Authentication & PIN Code............................................................23

6.1.4 Device Name Broadcasting ............................................................23

6.1.5 Update Settings...............................................................................23

6.2 HID KEYBOARD INTERFACE....................................................................23

6.2.1 Keyboard Type................................................................................ 23

6.2.2 Keyboard Style - Alphabets.............................................................23

6.2.3 Keyboard Style – Digits..................................................................23

6.2.4 Capital Lock Status......................................................................... 24

6.2.5 Alphabets Transmission.................................................................. 24

6.2.6 Digits Transmission........................................................................24

6.3 CONFIGURING BLUETOOTH DEVICE DRIVER ...........................................25

6.3.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2 .................................................... 25

6.3.2 Widcomm Bluetooth Driver ............................................................ 27

7. SYMBOLOGY PARAMETERS.................................................................30

7.1 CODE39...................................................................................................30

7.2 ITALY / FRENCH PHARMACODE ...............................................................30

7.3 INDUSTRIAL / INTERLEAVE / MATRIX 25..................................................30

7.4 CODABAR ................................................................................................ 31

7.5 UPCE......................................................................................................31

7.6 EAN8......................................................................................................32

7.7 UPCA......................................................................................................32

7.8 EAN13....................................................................................................32

7.9 MSI .........................................................................................................32

7.10 PLESSEY...................................................................................................33

7.11 TELEPEN ..................................................................................................33

7.12 RSS .........................................................................................................33

8. DATA OUTPUT FORMAT.........................................................................35

8.1 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION.....................................................................35

8.2 PREFIX / POSTFIX CODE ...........................................................................35

8.3 CODE ID ..................................................................................................35

8.4 LENGTH CODE .........................................................................................36

9. DATA EDITING...........................................................................................37

9.1 SELECT EDITING FORMAT........................................................................37

9.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT....................................................................37

9.3 APPLICABLE CONDITIONS........................................................................38

9.4 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS......................................................................38

9.5 DIVIDING DATA INTO FIELDS...................................................................38

9.6 ADDITIONAL FIELDS ................................................................................39

9.7 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE.............................................................39

9.8 END OF FORMAT PROGRAMMING.............................................................39

9.9 ACTIVATE DATA EDITING FORMATS........................................................39

9.10 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING......................................................................40

9.11 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES......................................................................40

10. CONFIGURING YOUR 1166/1266 ........................................................41

10.1 ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE................................................................41

10.2 DEFAULT .................................................................................................41

10.3 LIST SETTING...........................................................................................41

10.4 SETTING PARAMETER VALUES.................................................................42

10.4.1 Numeric Parameters.......................................................................42

10.4.2 Character String Parameters..........................................................42

10.4.3 Key Type/Status Setting...................................................................43

10.5 EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE...................................................................44

Revision History

Version Release

Date

Notes

V 1.00 Oct. 31, 2005 First release. V 2.00 Dec. 30, 2005 Supports Bluetooth HID.

Firmware version : V4.10.

V2.10 Jan.18, 2006 Updated:

z Bluetooth HID doesn’t support

the following functions on PDA for Win CE.

 Capital Lock Setting: Auto

Detection

 Digit Transmission:

Numeric Key

 Alt Composing

z HID Keyboard Interface information is

added.

Firmware version: V4.20

1. Introduction

The 1166/1266 is CipherLab Wireless scanner utilizing Bluetooth Technology. The scanner has a range of over 50 meters and a battery life is over 50 hours or 35,000 scans for1166 and over 36 hours or 26,000 scans for 1266. The difference between 1166 and 1266 is the barcode scan engine installed inside the scanner. The 1166 scanner uses CCD linear imager, whereas the 1266 scanner uses a Laser engine.

This manual contains the information for operating and configuring the 1166/1266 Wireless Barcode Scanner and is divided into two portions. The first portion describes the installation, operation and programmable features of the scanner. The second portion contains the setup barcodes used to configure the scanner.

The 1166/1266 is one of the most versatile and flexible wireless barcode scanners available today. The 1166/1266 contains all the features and functions required for up to date barcode reading. Owing to the compact design and extremely low power consumption, this scanner provides for easy installation and high product durability. The scanner will not only satisfy for the requirements needed today, but also can fulfill your long-term needs. The main functions and features are listed below.

• Barcode Readability: Most popular barcode symbologies are supported including

the newest RSS Code.

• Negative barcodes supported.

• Eight scan modes supported.

• Programmable Beeping Tone

• Dual Color Indicator

• Interface Support (base unit): KB Wedge, RS232, and USB

• Bluetooth Serial Port Profile Supported: The scanner can transmit scanned data

to Bluetooth enabled computer/PDA via standard Bluetooth Serial Port communication.

• Bluetooth HID Supported: The scanner can transmit scanned data to Bluetooth

enabled computer/PDA via standard HID communication.

• Programmable Code ID: Code ID can be individually configured for each

symbology.

• Programmable Length Code

• Programmable Prefix Code

• Programmable Postfix Code

• Character Substitution

• Data Editing: Data can be reorganized according to user programmable formats.

Up to three data editing formats are supported.

• Extremely Low Power Consumption

2. 3666 Installation

The 1166/1266 kit contains: A 1166/1266 wireless barcode scanner A 3666 base A rechargeable battery A Serial/Keyboard/USB Cable (depending on configuration ordered) A power supply for the base or the scanner. Diskette containing “Scan Manager” and this manual

Note: Please refer to chapter 5 Bluetooth Serial Port for

Bluetooth Serial Port installation and configuration instructions.

2.1 Power Up the 3666 Base Station

Connect the interface cable into the 15-pin connector at the back of the base. The interface of the cable depends on you ordered. There are three types of cables available: RS232, Keyboard or USB.

Power off your PC or Laptop when connect the cable to PC or Laptop. Once your cable is connected to the base, plug the other end into the appropriate port on your PC. For example, if you have a serial cable then plug into the com port of your PC, if you have a Keyboard cable then plug into keyboard port of your PC and if you have a USB cable plug into the USB port on your PC.

Connect the power supply provided to your AC outlet and plug the other end into the base then power on your PC.

Now you are ready to configure your scanner and base.

2.2 Power Up the 1166/1266

When you receive your 1166/1266, the battery is separated from 1166/1266. Please insert the battery into the bottom of the scanner and lock the battery by pushing the clip to power on the scanner. The scanner will beep and the LED will be on when power on.

Please ensure to remove the battery to power off the scanner if it will not be used for a prolonged period. The LED will be off and the power to the scanner will be disconnected.

2.3 Setup RF Connection

Upon powering up the scanner will try to establish an RF connection with its base. At this stage we need to “pair” the scanner and base.

Turn the base upside down and you will find 2 labels. The first label has the words “SET CONNECTION” and a barcode. The second

label is the serial number. To link the scanner to the base, scan the “SET CONNECTION” barcode label, the

scanner will beep once then scan the SERIAL number barcode. The scanner will beep twice, low then high beep. When it establishes RF connection with the base the scanner will then emit three short ascending beeps. Your “pairing” is established.

Push up to lock the battery.

2.4 Charging your 1166/1266

There are three methods to charge the battery. One is placing the scanner on the base and another is inserting the battery in front of the base, and the other is inserting the power supply into the DC Jack at bottom of the scanner.

2.4.1 Scanner

Place the scanner with a battery inserted on the base to charge your scanner. When charging, the scanner LED will flash RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED stays on solid RED.

2.4.2 Battery

Insert the battery in front of the base to charge your battery with the power adaptor connected. When charging, the base charging LED will be RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED will be solid GREEN.

2.4.3 DC Jack

Insert the power supply to the DC Jack at bottom of the scanner. When charging, the scanner LED will flash RED. When the battery is fully charged, around 4 hours from completely empty battery, the LED stays on solid RED.

2.5 Interface Setting

Once you have “paired” the scanner and base, you need to specify the interface type to your PC. The interface settings are stored in the base. So ensure that you have RF connection between your scanner and base prior to setting the interface type. For details on selecting interfaces please refer to the relevant section in this manual.

3. General Features

3.1 Buzzer

The buzzer of the scanner beeps differently to indicate various operating conditions.

• Power On Beep: The scanner will issue a long beep to indicate a successful

power on.

• Good Read Beep: The system provides four volume levels and four beeping

tones (frequencies) that the user can select from to signify a good read. The available options are:

Volume: Maximum/Loud/Medium/Minimum Frequency: 8 / 4 / 2 / 1 kHz

• Error Beep: The scanner will issue a long beep with a low tone to indicate

errors.

• Enter / Exit Configuration Beep: The scanner will issue 6 beeps upon entering

/ exiting the configuration mode.

• Setup Beep: In configuration mode, the scanner will normally beep twice when a

setup barcode is read. If the particular setup parameter needs more than one read, the scanner will only issue a short beep to indicate that th ere are more setup barcodes needed to complete the current parameter setting.

3.2 Indicator

There is a dual color indicator on top of the scanner. Normally it is off, and will turn red when there is a good read. The indicator will be blue when the scanner is at configuration mode.

3.3 Scan Modes

There are eight scan modes supported by the scanner. The user can choose the desired scan mode depending on the application requirements. But, if the scanner is a trigger-less scanner, only continuous mode or testing mode can be selected (other scan modes involve trigger switch interaction). The supported scan modes are described below.

• Auto Off Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is

triggered. The scanning continues until either a barcode is read or a preset scanning period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired.

• Continuous Mode: The scanner is always scanning.

• Auto Power Off Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is

triggered. The scanning continues until a preset scanning period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired. Unlike the Auto Off mode, the scanner will

continue to scan and the scanning period is re-counted each time there is a successful read.

• Alternate Mode: The scanner will start scanning once the switch is

triggered. The scanner will continue scanning until the switch is triggered again.

• Momentary Mode: The scanner will be scanning as long as the switch is

depressed.

• Repeat Mode: The scanner is always scanning just like Continuous Mode.

But now the switch acts like a “re-transmit button”. If the switch is triggered within 1 second after a good read, the same data will be transmitted again without actually reading the barcode. This “re-transmit button” can be triggered as many times as user desired, as long as the time between each triggering does not exceed 1 second. This scan mode is most useful when the same barcode is to be read many times.

• Laser Mode: This scan mode is used on laser scanners. The scanner will

scan once when the trigger is pressed. The scanning continues until a barcode is read, the trigger is released or a preset scanning period (Scanner Time-Out Duration) is expired.

• Test Mode: The scanner is always scanning. The scanner will decode

repeatedly even with the same barcode.

By default, the scan mode is Auto Off mode for scanners with trigger switch, and is Continuous mode for switch-less scanners.

3.4 Auto-Sense

Auto-Sense is for 1166 only and used in conjunction with the auto-sense stand. It will enable the scanner to start scanning once a barcode is brought within Range of the scanner. This will activate the LEDs and the scanner will start decoding the barcode. The auto-sense mode works only under Auto Off mode or Laser mode only.

3.5 Re-read Delay

If the scanner mode is set to Continuous, Auto Power Off, Alternate, or Momentary mode, the scanner will prevent accidentally reading the same barcode twice by using a Re-read Delay (Blocking Time). The barcode must be taken away from the scanning line longer than the Re-read Delay to allow second reading of the same barcode. The user can set the Re-read Delay if necessary.

3.6 Scanner Time-out Duration

This parameter is used to limit the maximum scanning period when the scan mode is either Auto Off Mode or Auto Power Off Mode. This time-out duration is specified in units of second. The default time-out duration is ten seconds.

3.7 Reading Redundancy

This parameter is used to specify the levels of reading (decoding) security. If No Redundancy is selected, only one successful decoding can make the reading valid.

If Three Times Redundancy is selected, it will take 3 successful decodes to make the reading valid. It is obvious that the more redundancy the user selects, the higher the reading security and thus the slower the reading speed. The user must compromise between decoding security and decoding speed if the security feature is needed.

3.8 Supported Symbologies

Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported. Each symbology can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. The supported barcode symbologies are listed below.

• Code 39 (Standard / Full ASCII)

• Italy Pharmacode

• French Pharmacode

• Industrial 25

• Interleave 25

• Matrix 25

• Codabar (NW-7)

• UPCA (with or without Addon)

• UPCE (with or without Addon)

• EAN8 (with or without Addon)

• EAN13 (with or without Addon)

• Code 93

• Code 128

• EAN 128

• MSI

• Telepen

• Plessey

3.9 Negative Barcodes

The scanner can be configured to read negative barcodes. Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of the negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.

4. Output Interface (3666 Base Unit)

The 1166/1266 is a multi-interface scanner. It can be used as a keyboard wedge scanner, an RS-232 scanner, or a USB scanner. The output interface can be programmed using the setup barcodes in this manual.

Please ensure that you have an RF connection between the scanner and the base prior to selecting the interface type.

4.1 Keyboard Wedge Interface

4.1.1 Keyboard Type

The keyboard wedge interface is enabled by configuring/selecting keyboard type. The supported keyboard types are listed below.

• PCAT - US, French German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, UK, Belgium,

Spanish, and Portuguese KBD

• PS2-30

• IBM 3477 TYPE (Japanese KBD)

• IBM 34XX, 319X & Memorex Telex (122Keys)

4.1.2 Keyboard Style - Alphabets

Keyboard layout style can be selected. There are three options to this setting: default layout (US or English style), AZERTY layout, and QWERTZ layout. This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is for US keyboard. The scanner will make necessary adjustment when sending the ‘A’, ‘Q’, ‘W’, ‘Z’, ‘Y’, and ‘M’ character according to this setting.

4.1.3 Keyboard Style – Digits

There are two digit layout styles as shown on the following figures. One has digit on top (upper row) of a key and another has digits on bottom (lower row) of a key.

The digit layout style can be changed by the following configuration settings. There are three options: Default, Lower Row, and Upper Row. The scanner will make necessary adjustment when sending digits according to the setting value of this parameter. This setting is used with the above setting (Keyboard Style – Alphabets) and perhaps Character Substitution setting, when support to languages not available on the scanner is needed.

! @ # $ 1 2 3 4

Digits on Lower Row

4.1.4 Capital Lock Status

In order to send alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the capital lock status of the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of alphabets being transmitted. There are 3 options to this parameter: On, Off, or Auto Detection. If this parameter is set to Auto Detection, the scanner will automatically detect the capital lock status of the keyboard before it transmits data.

4.1.5 Alphabets Transmission

User can choose how alphabets are sent by this parameter configuration. The alphabets can be sent according to their case (the Case Sensitive option), or the case is ignored (the Ignore Case option) when transmitting.

4.1.6 Digits Transmission

User can choose how the scanner transmits digits by configuring this parameter. The scanner can transmit digits by using the alphanumeric key or by using the numeric keypad. The Num Lock status of the keyboard should be ON if numeric keypad option is selected.

4.1.7 Inter-Character Delay

An inter-character delay of 0 to 255 ms can be configured to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. The delay time configured is inserted between transmitting every character. The longer the delay time configured, the slower the transmission speed will be. The inter-character delay is zero by default.

1 2 3 4

! @ # $

Digits on Upper Row

Numeric Key Pad

Alpha Numeric Key

4.2 RS232 Interface

User can select the desired, flow control, baud rate, parity, and data bits to be used in this output interface.

4.2.1 Baud Rate / Parity / Data Bits

The supported baud rate, parity, and data bit are listed below.

• Baud Rate: 115200 / 38400 / 19200 / 9600 / 4800 / 2400 / 1200 / 600

• Parity: None / Even / Odd

• Data bit: 8 / 7

4.2.2 Flow Control

The user can further configure the flow (handshake) control method to be used. The available options are listed below.

• No Flow Control

• Scanner Ready: The scanner will activate the RTS signal after power on.

After each good read the scanner waits for an active CTS signal. The data will not be sent until CTS signal becomes active.

• Data Ready: The RTS signal will be activated after each good read. The

scanner will then wait for the CTS signal becomes active. The data will not be sent until CTS signal becomes active.

• Inverted Data Ready: It is like the Data Ready flow control, but the RTS

signal level is inverted.

4.2.3 Inter-Character Delay

An inter-character delay of 0 to 255 ms can be configured to match the computer response time. The delay time configured is inserted between transmitting every character. The longer the delay time configured, the slower the transmission speed will be. The inter-character delay is zero by default.

4.3 USB Interface

A USB interface is also available. For installation instructions please refer to the separate diskette included with your scanner.

4.4 Memory Parameters

The 1166/1266 reserves 4 KB flash memory as transmit buffer when the scanner is out of service range. Data will be saved into the reserved buffer when the scanner

is out of signal range and data will transmitted to server when the scanner is back to the service range.

The 1166/1266 can work offline and store the reading data into the internal Flash memory for later upload to the host. The stored data can be up to 128Kbytes.

4.4.1 Transmit Buffer Setting

Please enable the transmit buffer by scanning transmit buffer setting ENABLE label. Disable the manual memory function by scanning the DISABLE transmit buffer setting.

4.4.2 Memory Mode

Please enable the manual memory function by scanning the memory mode ENABLE label. Disable the manual memory function by scanning the DISABLE memory mode label.

4.4.3 Clear Data

The CLEAR label will enable the user to CLEAR or ERASE the data in the scanner’s memory. The user must also scan the CONFIRM label immediately after the CLEAR label.

4.4.4 Send Data

This enables the user to transmit the data in the scanner’s memory to the host. The interface selected by the user will be used for the transmission. During the transmission the red LED of 1166/1266 will be flashing.

4.4.5 Memory Data Delay

This will enable the user to set a delay between each data records in memory at time of transmission.

5. Bluetooth Serial Port

The 1166/1266 can be configured to the standard Bluetooth Serial Port as the data output interface. This will make the 1166/1266 send the scanned barcode data to Bluetooth enabled computer or PDA directly without the 3666 base unit (however, a charging dock is still needed for charging the 1166/1266 battery).

This section illustrates a step-by-step installation and configuration procedures of the 1166/1266 for Bluetooth Serial Port. Bluetooth transceivers/dongles always come with their own driver or Windows XP with service pack2 provides the buildin Bluetooth driver. There are several Bluetooth device drivers for Windows and WinCE/Pocket PC from different companies. Here we use Window XP with service pack2 build-in Bluetooth driver and BELKIN driver as examples. For detail installation procedures, please refer to the user’s manual of the Bluetooth transceiver in use.

5.1 Configuring 1166/1266

Before starting the configuration, the scanner must be powered up. If you have not done so, please follow the procedures described in section 2.2 “Power Up the 1166/1266” to power up the scanner.

First step of the configuration is always to put the scanner in configuration mode by scanning the “Enter Setup” barcode. After all the desired configurations are done, the “Update” barcode must be scanned to save the new settings and put the scanner back to normal operation mode.

5.1.1 Activate Bluetooth Serial Port Interface

Scan the “Activate Bluetooth Serial Port” barcode will change the interface type to Bluetooth Serial Port.

5.1.2 Authentication & PIN Code

The 1166/1266 can do connection authentication if communication security is desired. Once this setting is enabled, a user configurable PIN code is verified during connection establishment. The scanner will refuse connection if the PIN code is incorrect. User can specify up to six characters of PIN code.

5.1.3 Device Name Broadcasting

The scanner can be configured to hide itself by NOT broadcasting itself on the air. This can avoid unwanted computer/PDA from connecting to the scanner. But for the initial (first time) connection setup, this setting must be enabled. User can disable this setting for security reasons after initial connection setup is completed.

5.1.4 Update Settings

After all the desired settings are completed, the “Update” barcode must be scanned to make the new settings effective. The scanner will re-start itself after “Update” barcode is scanned.

5.1.5 Timeout

The scanner will stay active only for one minute waiting for connection. If there is no connection request during that period, the scanner will go to power down mode to conserve power with three serial descending tones as indication. User can make the scanner go back to active mode by pulling the trigger. And again, the scanner will stay active for another one minute waiting for connection before it goes to power down mode again. Once there is a successful connection, the scanner will

stay active until the connection is closed (when the host application closes the COM port). After the connection is closed, the scanner will again wait for new

connection request for one minute before it goes to power down mode.

5.2 Configuring Bluetooth Device Driver

Please follow the procedures below to configure the Bluetooth driver on the host system. Please note that, when searching nearby Bluetooth devices on Host computers, the 1166/1266 will come out with the serial number as their device name. Please check the serial number label on the scanner when making connections.

5.2.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2

1. Insert the Bluetooth dongle into PC host.

2. Double click the Bluetooth icon

on the lower right of the taskbar.

3. Check My device is set up and ready to be found and click Next button.

4. Select 1x66 scanner and click Next button for next step.

6. Enter the PIN code and click Next button for next step. The authentication PIN

code is always asked from the Window XP built-in driver, so the user has to set 1x66 scanner with Authentication and PIN code. In this case, 1 is the passkey.

7. The serial ports are assigned to the device, outgoing COM 10 and Incoming COM 11. Click the Finish button to complete the configuration.

5.2.2 Belkin Bluetooth Driver

1. Click Go to My Computer.

2. Double click the My Bluetooth Places at left Folders window. Right click My

Device and select Property.

3. Select Client Applications tab and select Bluetooth Serial Port from the list then click Property button.

4. Check Secure Connection if you enable the Authentication and have configured

a PIN Code on 1x66. Otherwise uncheck Secure Connection. Click Apply and OK button.

5. Wake up 1166/1266 by pulling the trigger (just in case it falls asleep).

Double click Find Bluetooth Devices.

6. Double click 1x66 scanner.

7. Double click on the service, COM1, which is the Bluetooth Serial Port service.

This will enable the connecting process. If Authentication (Secure Connection) is enabled, another window might pop up and asking for PIN code.

8. Click OK button.

After successful connection, the Bluetooth Device Driver will report the COM port number, which is mapped for this connection. In this case, it is COM3. You can also hear three serial ascending tones from the scanner indicating successful connection.

After this initial connection, whenever an application program opens COM3, the Bluetooth driver will automatically try to connect this particular scanner.

9. Right click the COM1 and select Disconnect to close the connection. There will be three serial descending tones from the scanner to indicate this condition.

After the connection is closed, the 1x66 scanner and the Bluetooth driver are properly configured and are ready to go. User can now run their application or “Hyper Terminal” for testing, and make the best use of this scanner.

6. Bluetooth HID

The 1x66 scanner can be configured to the standard Bluetooth HID as data output interface. This will make the 1x66 scanner sends the scanned barcode data to Bluetooth enabled computer or PDA directly without the 3666 base unit (however, a charging dock is still needed for charging the 1x66 battery).

This section illustrates a step-by-step installation and configuration procedures of the 1x66 for Bluetooth HID. Bluetooth transceivers/dongles always come with their own driver or Windows XP with service pack2 provides the build-in Bluetooth driver. There are several Bluetooth device drivers for Windows and WinCE/Pocket PC from different companies. Here we use Window XP with service pack2 build-in Bluetooth driver and WIDCOMM driver as examples. For detail installation procedures, please refer to the user’s manual of the Bluetooth transceiver in use.

NOTE: Bluetooth HID doesn’t support the following functions on PDA:

 Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection

 Digit Transmission: Numeric Key 

Alt Composing

6.1 Configuring 1166/1266

Before starting the configuration, the scanner must be powered up. If you have not done so, please follow the procedures described in section 2.2 “Power Up the 1166/1266” to power up the scanner.

6.1.1 Activate Bluetooth HID Interface

The HID keyboard interface is enabled by configuring/selecting the HID keyboard type. The supported HID keyboard types are listed below: US, French German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, UK, Belgium, Spanish, and Portuguese KBD.

6.1.2 Reset Connection

Scan the “Reset Connection” when switch connection from one PC to another PC. The scanner will re-start itself after this barcode is read.

6.1.3 Authentication & PIN Code

The 1x66 scanner can do connection authentication if communication security is desired. Once this setting is enabled, a user configurable PIN code is verified during connection establishment. The scanner will refuse connection if the PIN code is incorrect. User can specify up to six characters of PIN code.

6.1.4 Device Name Broadcasting

6.1.5 Update Settings

After all the desired settings are completed, the “Update” barcode must be scanned to make the new settings effective. The scanner will re-start itself after “Update” barcode is scanned.

6.2 HID Keyboard Interface

6.2.1 Keyboard Type

The HID keyboard interface is enabled by configuring/selecting keyboard type. The supported keyboard types are listed below.

• PCAT - US, French German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, UK, Belgium,

Spanish, and Portuguese KBD

6.2.2 Keyboard Style - Alphabets

6.2.3 Keyboard Style – Digits

There are two digit layout styles as shown on the following figures. One has digit on top (upper row) of a key and another has digits on bottom (lower row) of a key.

6.2.4 Capital Lock Status

6.2.5 Alphabets Transmission

6.2.6 Digits Transmission

! @ # $ 1 2 3 4

Digits on Lower Row

1 2 3 4 ! @ # $

Digits on Upper Row

Numeric Key Pad

Alpha Numeric Key

6.3 Configuring Bluetooth Device Driver

Please follow the procedures below to configure the Bluetooth driver on the host system. Please note that, when searching nearby Bluetooth devices on Host computers, the 1x66 scanner will come out with the serial number as their device name. Please check the serial number label on the scanner when making connections.

6.3.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2

1. Insert the Bluetooth dongle into PC host.

2. Double click the Bluetooth icon

on the lower right of the taskbar.

3. Click Add button.

4. Check My device is set up and ready to be found and click Next button.

5. Select the 1x66 scanner and click Next button.

6. Select Let me choose my own passkey and input the passkey in the text field

and click Next button.

7. When the connection is ready, a message will be displayed : Found New

Hardware Bluetooth HID Device. Please click Finish button to complete the

connection.

8. The scanner is ready to use. Please click OK button.

6.3.2 Widcomm Bluetooth Driver

1. Click

icon at PC.

2. Click Find Bluetooth Devices icon at My Bluetooth Places.

3. Right click the 1x66 scanner and select Pair Device.

4. Input PIN code and click OK button.

5. Right click 1x66 scanner and select Discover Available Services.

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