Technology Solutions Handscanner User Manual
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Handscanner User Guide
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Overview
This document provides general usage instructions for the Handscanner and
is applicable for both the 1D laser scanner and 2D imager versions.
Contents
1 Main parts of the Handscanner................................................................................ .................... 4
1.1 Handscanner ..........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Cradle ......................................................................................................................................6
2 Using the Handscanner ........................................................................ ........................................ 7
2.1 Charging the Handscanner........................................................................................ ........... 7
2.2 Removing the Handscanner battery....................................................................................8
2.3 Handscanner Readzones ..................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Operating modes........................................................ ........................................ .................. 10
2.5 Configurable features ........................................................................................ .................. 11
2.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Bluetooth settings ................................ ........................................................................ 11
2.5.3 Functionality................................................................................ ..................................11
2.5.4 Prefix........................................................................ ........................................ .............. 11
2.5.5 Buzzer............................................................................................................................ 11
2.5.6 Vibrator ........................................................................................ .................................. 11
2.5.7 RFID multiblock read ................ ................................................................................... 11
2.5.8 Batch mode................................ ........................................ ...........................................11
2.5.9 Scan time ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.10 Power down time.......................................................................................................... 12
2.5.11 Firmware update .......................................................................................................... 12
3 Application Examples – PC ........ ........................................ ........................................................ 13
3.1 Introduction ........................................................ ................................................................... 13
3.2 Setting up the Bluetooth connection ................................................................................. 13
3.3 Using SmartWedge Basic................................ ................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Installation ................ ..................................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Operation........................................................ ............................................................... 15
3.4 HyperTerminal ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Configuring HyperTerminal......................................................................................... 17
4 Application Examples – Pocket PC ........................ ........................................ ........................... 19
4.1 Introduction ........................................................ ................................................................... 19
4.2 Setting up a Bluetooth connection – Symbol MC70 ........ ........................................ ....... 19
4.3 Setting up a Bluetooth Connection – Intermec CN3........ ............................................... 22
4.4 Using SmartWedge Basic................................ ................................................................... 28
4.4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.2 Installation ................ ..................................................................................................... 28
4.4.3 Operation........................................................ ............................................................... 28
4.5 Using mToken ........................................ ........................................ ......................................32
4.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 32
4.5.2 Installation ................ ..................................................................................................... 32
4.5.3 Operation........................................................ ............................................................... 32
5 Regulatory........ ........................................ ..................................................................................... 36
5.1.1 Safety........................................................................................................................ .....36
5.1.2 FCC Statement............................................................................................................. 37
5.1.3 Bluetooth ........................................................ ............................................................... 37
5.1.4 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).............................................. 37
6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 38
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History
Version Date Modifications
1.0 15/02/07 Document Creation
1.1 13/06/07
Updates to Regulatory section.
1.2 6/07/07 Added new FCC ID information
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1 Main parts of the Handscanner
1.1 Handscanner
The status LEDs on the top of the Handscanner provide an indication of the
operating status of the unit.
LED colour Status
Off The Handscanner is off.
Blue flashing The Handscanner is powered on and
waiting for a Bluetooth connection.
Continuous Blue The Handscanner is powered on and
connected via Bluetooth.
Battery cover release.
Docking connector
Status LEDs
Trigger Button
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.
LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN
DEN STRAHL BLICKEN.
LASER KLASSE 2.
LUMIÈRE LASER NE PAS
REGARDER DANS LE
FAISCEAU. APPAREIL À
LASER DE CLASSE 2.
630-670nm 1mW
Adjustable finger
strap
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Red The Handscanner is charging.
Green The Handscanner is fully charged.
Red and Green The battery in the Handscanner has a
fault, or it is being charged outside
the recommended temperature range
(0°C to 45°C).
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1.2 Cradle
The Charge Status LEDs indicate the state of the spare battery. The spare
battery charge feature is independent of the charging of the battery inside the
Handscanner.
LED Charge Status
Red on The spare battery is charging.
Green on The spare battery is fully charged.
Both red and green on. No spare battery is present, the spare
battery has a fault, or the spare
battery is being charged outside the
recommended temperature range
(0°C to 45°C).
Docking port for Handscanner.
Charge Status LEDs
Communications port
connector.
Charging slot for spare battery.
Input from power
supply.
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2 Using the Handscanner
2.1 Charging the Handscanner
The Handscanner is charged by docking it in the cradle. Plug the power
supply provided with the cradle in to the power in socket on the back of the
cradle. The charge time will depend on how discharged the Handscanner
battery is. Typically a fully discharged battery will take 3-4 hours to fully
charge. The LEDs on the top of the Handscanner indicate the charge status;
Red for charge in progress, Green for charge complete. Both LEDs on
simultaneously indicates a fault condition. This will happen if the battery is
outside the recommended charging temperature (0°C to 45°C), or if the
battery has a fault.
The cradle is also capable of charging a spare battery at the same time as a
Handscanner. The spare battery drops into the holder at the back of the
cradle. The charge time in the cradle is the same as the Handscanner.
Charge status is indicated by the LEDs on the cradle. Red indicates charge in
progress, Green charge complete and Red and Green for fault (or battery not
present). Note that the charge status of the spare battery is independent of
the Handscanner.
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2.2 Removing the Handscanner battery
The battery can then be lifted out and replaced. Refit the cover by
sliding it back up until the button clicks in place.
1. Press in the yellow
button
2. Slide the battery
cover down and
lift it off.
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2.3 Handscanner Readzones
Both transponders and barcodes are read in front of the Handscanner as
shown above. The barcode is read when the red laser line completely scans
over it (1D) or it is enclosed in the projected red outline (2D). RFID
transponders are read in the same plane as barcodes. The RFID read range
is far less than the barcode. Typically an RFID device will be read at less than
10cm (dependent on the size and type of the RFID device). A barcode may be
read between 5cm and 1m depending on the scanner type, barcode
symbology, size and condition.
The Handscanner functionality depends on the software running on the host
device. Generally pressing the button on the Handscanner triggers a barcode
and/or RFID read. The RFID read zone is in front of the window on the
Handscanner.
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2.4 Operating modes
The Handscanner has two fundamental operating modes; Host Command
Mode and Button Press mode. Both modes may be combined in an actual
deployed application.
Host Command Mode requires custom software to be developed and
deployed to the host. All of the functionality and features of the Handscanner
can be remotely controlled in Host Command Mode. The full command set is
documented in the ‘Handscanner Programming Guide’. To simplify custom
application development an API is available; this is documented in the
‘Handscanner API’ document. Both documents are available from the
Technology Solutions’ website (www.tsl.uk.com/downloads). Source code examples
are provided in the Software Development Kit available from Technology
Solutions (1062-0x-BT-HSCAN-KIT).
In Button Press Mode the Handscanner is initially configured to operate in a
particular way each time the button is pressed. A PC application; Desktop
Configuration is provided by Technology Solutions for configuring
Handscanners. An overview of the configurable features is given in Section
2.5.
Host Command Mode requires that the Handscanner has a Bluetooth link to
the host. Button Press Mode usually operates with a Bluetooth link, but it is
possible to configure the Handscanner to store scan data locally and
download it later. This is Batch Mode and is described in Section 2.5.8.
The method of establishing the Bluetooth link varies between different host
platforms. The Handscanner appears as a serial device (Bluetooth Serial Port
Profile) and so in some cases will be accessed over a virtual comm. port. The
Handscanner establishes a secure Bluetooth connection and therefore a PIN
will be required during the pairing process. The default PIN is ‘0000’, but this
can be changed using the Desktop Configuration software. When discovering
devices the Bluetooth Friendly Name of the Handscanner is set to be the
same as the serial number printed on the side of the Handscanner. Again, this
may be changed. Refer to the operating instructions of the host platform for
further information on establishing a Bluetooth link.
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2.5 Configurable features
2.5.1 Introduction
The Desktop Configuration application supplied by Technology Solutions is
required for configuring Button Press Mode on a Handscanner. This
application is available for download from the Technology Solutions website
(www.tsl.uk.com/downloads) along with a full user guide. Configuration of the
Handscanner is only possible over the wired serial connection. A cradle and
serial data lead are therefore required. If the host PC does not have a serial
port it is possible to use a USB to serial converter lead.
The following sections provide an overview of the configuration options.
2.5.2 Bluetooth settings
The Bluetooth Friendly Name, the PIN and the Bluetooth RF power can be
modified.
2.5.3 Functionality
The RFID functionality can be enabled and disabled for each transponder
type. Barcode scanning, and the various symbologies included in a barcode
scan can be enabled and disabled.
2.5.4 Prefix
A prefix can be added to the scanned data to indicate whether it came from a
barcode, or from a particular RFID transponder type. A prefix can also be
added to all scanned data to indicate which Handscanner the data came from.
2.5.5 Buzzer
The buzz on successful read function can be enabled or disabled.
2.5.6 Vibrator
Vibrate on successful read can be enabled or disabled.
2.5.7 RFID multiblock read
An RFID transponder may contain multiple blocks of data in addition to the
unique serial number. The start block and number of subsequent blocks to
read when a transponder is present can be configured.
2.5.8 Batch mode
Batch mode allows the Handscanner to store all scanned data locally if there
is not a Bluetooth link to the host. With Batch mode enabled the Handscanner
continues to operate as normal, but stores scan data locally. This data can
then be downloaded from the Handscanner memory subsequently. If Batch
mode is not enabled the Handscanner will not respond to button presses
when a Bluetooth link is not established.
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Batch mode is a useful feature in help to avoid data loss if the Bluetooth link
drops because the Handscanner has moved out of range of the host. There is
a risk of a short period of data loss because the Bluetooth link failure
indication is not immediate. Scan data obtained during the period between
moving out of range and the Bluetooth link indicating failure may not be
preserved.
2.5.9 Scan time
The maximum duration in seconds of a scan can be configured. The barcode
reader has an independent maximum scan duration (4s for 1D, 10s for 2D).
Setting the Scan Time to shorter than these times results in barcode and
RFID scanning stopping at the specified time, setting the Scan Time to longer
times results in the barcode scanning stopping before the RFID
2.5.10 Power down time
The time in seconds that the Handscanner stays powered on after the
Bluetooth link has dropped or the button has been pressed can be changed
from the default value of 120 seconds.
2.5.11 Firmware update
The Desktop Configuration application includes a firmware loader for updating
the Handscanner firmware.
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