Zebex BRC RS90 User Manual

Advanced Handheld High-Speed Laser Scanner 1

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.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

15.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15

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 off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to 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.

USER’S MANUAL

User’s Manual

Z-3190BT, Z-3191BT, Z3192BT Wireless Barcode Scanner

CR-90, RS-90 Charging & RF Communication Station

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Version Date Description of Version

1.0 August. 24, 2011 Initial release

1.1 March. 26, 2012 Added wireless communication tips

1.2 April. 18, 2012 Added cable clip installation and Smart Phone
Software Keypad Control Setting

1.3 May. 24, 2012 Added pin-out configuration and cable pin-out

1.4 June. 1 2012 Removed the charging cradle section

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Important Notice

No warranty of any kind is made in regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. We are not
liable for any errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material. We shall be under no
liability in respect of any defect arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage,
negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings,
or misuse or alteration or repair of the products without written approval. No part of this
document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, transcribed, or
translated into any human or computer or other language in any form or by any means
electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, biological, manual or otherwise,
except for brief passages which may be quoted for purposes of scholastic or literary
review, without express written consent and authorization. We reserve the right to make
changes in product design without reservation and without notification. The material in
this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. All trademarks
mentioned herein, registered or otherwise, are the properties of their various, ill,
assorted owners.

General Handling Precautions

Do not dispose the scanner in fire.
Do not put the scanner directly in the sun or by any heat source.
Do not use or store the scanner in a very humid place.
Do not drop the scanner or allow it to collide violently with other objects.
Do not take the scanner apart without authorization

Guidance for Printing

This manual is in A5 size. Please double check your printer setting before printing it out.
When the barcodes are to be printed out for programming, the use of a high-resolution
laser printer is strongly suggested for the best scan result.

Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.

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Radio Notice

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference to
radio communications. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to EN55022 and 47 CFR, Part 2 and Part 15
of the FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection
against interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Radio and Television Interference

Operation of this equipment in a residential area can cause interference to radio or
television reception. This can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.
The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

- Reorient the receiving antenna.

- Relocate the device with respect to the receiver.

- Move the device away from the receiver.

- Plug the device into a different outlet so that the device and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.

If necessary the user may consult the manufacturer, and authorized dealer, or
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find
the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 U.S.A., Stock No.

04000003454. 0

Laser Safety

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference to
radio communications. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to EN55022 and 47 CFR, Part 2 and Part 15
of FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Radiant Energy: The laser scanner uses one low-power visible laser diodes operating at
650nm in an opto-mechanical scanner resulting in less than 3.9ʅW radiated power as
observed through a 7mm aperture and averaged over 10 seconds.
Do not attempt to remove the protective housing of the scanner, as unscanned laser light
with a peak output up to 0.8mW would be accessible inside.

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Laser Light Viewing: The scan window is the only aperture through which laser light may

be observed from this product. A failure of the scanner engine, while the laser diode
continues to emit a laser beam, may cause emission levels to exceed those for safe
operation. The scanner has safeguards to prevent this occurrence. If, however, a
stationary laser beam is emitted, the failing scanner should be disconnected from its
power source immediately.

Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments or alteration of this product. Do not
remove the protective housing of the scanner. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Optical: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the eye hazard.
Optical instruments include binoculars, magnifying glasses, and microscopes but do not
include normal eye glasses worn by the user.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

For CE-Countries

This scanner is in conformity with CE standards. Please note that an approved, CE-marked
power supply unit should be used in order to maintain CE conformance.

Power Supply

z Use only the type of battery and the charging equipments that came with your

scanner.

z Using any other type of battery and charging equipment may damage the scanner

and invalidate the warranty.

z Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
z Do not attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
z Remove the battery if the scanner is not going to be used for a long time. If the

battery is left unused for more than 3 months, you need to charge the battery
before use.

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Wireless Communication

z Wireless technology operates 100M / 75M with communication cradle. Maximum communication

range may vary depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment.

z The following conditions may affect the sensitivity of wireless communication.

 There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between this unit and wireless device.
 A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or

z Because wireless devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency, microwave

z Microwaves emitting from a wireless device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices.

z This unit supports security capabilities that comply with the wireless standard to provide a secure

z We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information during wireless communication.
z Connection with all wireless devices cannot be guaranteed.

z Depending on the device to be connected, it may require some time to start communication.

microwave oven, is in use near this unit.

interference may occur and resulting in communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection
if this unit is used near a wireless LAN device. In such a case, perform the following.

 Use this unit at least 10 m (about 30 ft) away from the wireless LAN device.
 If this unit is used within 10 m (about 30 ft) of a wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN

device.

 Install this unit and wireless device as near to each other as possible.

Turn off this unit and other wireless devices in the following locations, as it may cause an accident.

 Where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, train, airplane, or a petrol station
 Near automatic doors or a fire alarm

connection when the wireless technology is used, but security may not be enough depending on the
setting. Be careful when communicating using wireless technology.

 A device featuring wireless function is required to conform to the wireless standard specified by

wireless SIG, and be authenticated.

 Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned wireless standard, some devices

may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the
device.

Tips to help improve your wireless network

1. Position the access point (host/cradle) in a relatively empty space at central location.
When possible, place the access point in a central location on the high ground (1m or above). If your access
point is against an outside wall, the signal will be weak on the other side of the room.

X Bad host placement O Good host placement

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Table of Contents

Important Notice..................................................................................................................ii

General Handling Precautions..............................................................................ii

Guidance for Printing ...........................................................................................ii

Laser Safety......................................................................................................... iii

For CE-Countries..................................................................................................iv

Power Supply ......................................................................................................iv

Wireless Communication .....................................................................................v

Introduction .........................................................................................................................1

Product Overview ........................................................................................................2

Scanner ................................................................................................................2

Cradle ...................................................................................................................2

Scanner and Accessories..............................................................................................3

Battery Installation.......................................................................................................4

Installing Cable Clip......................................................................................................5

Connecting the Cradle..................................................................................................7

Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................8

Power on the Scanner..................................................................................................9

How to Scan ...............................................................................................................10

Radio Communication Host Type...............................................................................11

Cradle Host Mode ..............................................................................................11

SPP Mater/SPP Slave Mode................................................................................11

HID Mode ...........................................................................................................11

Paging the Scanner.....................................................................................................12

Scanner USB online to Host .......................................................................................12

USB Online Mode...............................................................................................12

Visible Indicators........................................................................................................13

Scanner ..............................................................................................................13

Cradle .................................................................................................................14

Sound Indicators ........................................................................................................14

ACK/NAK Protocol or Frame Packing..........................................................................15

Scanner to Remote Application..................................................................................16

Pin-out Configuration.................................................................................................18

Cable Pin-out..............................................................................................................19

Programming Guide...........................................................................................................20

Connecting to a Host..................................................................................................24

Cradle Host Mode ..............................................................................................25

Wireless Mode ...................................................................................................26

Data Transnit Method ........................................................................................31

System Function Settings...........................................................................................34

Data Editing........................................................................................................80

Appendix 1: USB Virtual COM Driver Installation ..............................................88

Appendix 2: Barcode Length Setting..................................................................89

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Introduction

This scanner is a gun type rugged wireless CCD/Laser barcode scanner with a state of
the art scan engine. Featuring a superb scanning speed and able to withstand 1.5
meter drop, it is ideal for manufacturing and logistic sectors.

The cradle, a dongle, or devices with wireless technology can be the host of this
scanner. All scanned data are instantly transferred to the connected host in a 100­meter connection range in open space or 75-meter range in indoor environments (the
actual communication range may vary due to different indoor placement). This feature
eliminates hazardous cables and creates a safer work environment.

Either scanning in the handheld or hands-free mode, this scanner always offers a high­accuracy and reliable scanning ability. This scanner would be your trusted tool
scanning partner.

Key Features:

z Superb scanning ability

z Proprietary hardware decoding technology

z 100M long-range wireless connection

z Rugged and ergonomic form factor

z Flexible communications

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Product Overview

Scanner

LED Indicator

indow

Exit W

igger

Tr

Bu

zzer

Strap Hole

Cable Co

nnector

Metal Charging
Contacts

Cradle

2

Charging
Contacts

Function
Tri gger/ LED
indicator

Host
Connector

DC Power
Connector

Bluetooth
Address Label

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Scanner and Accessories

The scanner package contains:

Wireless scanner with battery /

Scanner cradle (optional)

Li-ion battery pack

Communication cable for cradle

(optional)

Mini USB B to mini USB A cable

(with cradle)

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(without cradle)

5V USB Power adapter

CD-ROM or handbook

(Containing manual and programming guide)

Cable clip

contents are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

If any

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Battery Installation

Installing Batteries
The rechargeable batteries are packed individually for shipping safety.
Please follow the steps below to install the batteries.

ays use the rechargeable batteries provided by the manufacturer to

Alw
avoid any non-compatible danger or void the warranty.

1. Unscrew the cap from the battery compartment at the bottom of the scanner and
insert the battery.

2. Mak

3. T

4

e sure the red tag on the battery is tugged in and not blocking the cable

connector and close the cap.

ighten the screw on the cap to secure the battery.

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Installing Cable Clip

Cable clip is used to hold the mini USB cable in USB Online Mode. With the cable clip, you
can easily transform your wireless scanner into a wired one.

Attaching Cable Clip

1. Insert the cable clip to the strap hole as shown.

2. Gently turn the cable clip counter-clockwise and push the cable clip all the way
through the strap hole.

3. Attach the bottom part of the cable clip to the scanner handle.

4. Insert the USB cable as illustrated below.

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Removing Cable Clip

1. Detach the cable from the clip and detach the bottom part of the cable clip from
the scanner handle.

2. Unhook the left part of the cable clip from the strap hole then turn it clockwise.
While in turning motion, push the cable clip all the way through.

emove the cable clip from the strap hole.

3. R

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Connecting the Cradle

The cradle host features wireless technology and is designed to support radio
communication to the scanner. It can be used for both battery charging and radio
communication.

1. Take the desirable interface cable and insert the RJ-45 connector on the

bottom of the cradle. You will hear a clear and short “click” sound; then
connect the other end to the host.

2. Connect the included USB cable to mini USB port at the bottom of the cradle

and connect other end to USB power adaptor.

3. Connect the USB power adaptor into AC outlet. The LED indicator on the

cradle should flash blue until it made connection with the scanner.

Communi
cable

Mini USB B to
USB power

z When using Keyboard wedge and USB interface for cradle

communication, it is not necessary to have an external power adapter if
host has sufficient power. But these interfaces need external power
adapter when charging batteries.

z The mini USB port on the bottom of the cradle should only be connected

using the USB power adaptor. Please do not connect the USB cable to a
PC host for charging when using the cradle.

adaptor only

cation

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Charging the Battery

The scanner offers two different ways to charge the battery: USB Cable or Cradle.

To charge the battery using the cradle:

1. Connect the cradle. Please see Connecting the Cradle section f

2. Place the scanner on the cradle. You will hear a short beep sound from the

scanner indicating scanner is in contact with the cradle.

3. The battery begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing

LED turns steady green when charging is complete.

green.

Approx. charging time: 4.5 hours

To charge the battery using the USB cable:

There are two method to charge scanner via USB cable.

or more details.

z Host USB Power
z Power adaptor

1. Connect the mini USB connector directly to the scanner.

2. Connect the other end of the USB connector to the host to begin charging.

You can also connect the USB cable to an outlet using the power adapter to
charge the battery.

3. The battery begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing

LED turns steady green when charging is complete.

green.

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Approx. charging time: 5~6 hours

z The scanner will power on automatically when charging.

z Batteries shipped may not be full charged and should be fully

charged for maximum charge capacity.

z Recommended charging environment is temperature in 0C~35C (32ʳʳʳ

F~95F).

Power on the Scanner

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Please refer to the previous section to

charge the battery.

2. Press and hold the trigger for 1 second until a long beep sound is heard to

turn on the scanner.

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How to Scan

There are two ways to scan with this device.

z Handheld scanning

z Presentation scanning

Handheld scanning

1. Power on the scanner.

2. Press the trigger and aim at the barcode as illustrated.

3. When decoding is successful, the scanner beeps and the LED indicates blue.

Presentation Scanning

1. Put the scanner into the cradle for presentation scanning.

2. Move the barcode label approach the scanner scanning zone.

3. When decoding is successful, the scanner beeps and the LED indicates blue.

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Radio Communication Host Type

This scanner support three radio communication types:

z Cradle Host mode

z SPP master/slave mode

z HID mode

Cradle Host Mode

The scanner communicates with the host through the cradle and the cradle
communicates directly to the host via host interface cable connection.

Typically, scanner and cradle in the same delivery box are paired in factory. As soon as
both are powered on, they should find and connect to each other immediately.

However, under special circumstance that the scanner and the cradle are not paired with
the cradle, please See Cradle Host Pairing for detail operation information.

SPP Mater/SPP Slave Mode

The scanner communicates with the host through wireless connection.
Please see Wireless Mode for detail operation information.

HID Mode

The scanner communicates with the smart phone through wireless HID connection.
Please see BT HID mode for detail operation information

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Paging the Scanner

1. Ensure the cradle is properly connected to the host and LED indicator is

showing steady blue.

2. Press the function trigger on the cradle. You should hear the scanner make 3

beep sounds and blue LED flash 3 times if it is in range.

Scanner USB online to Host

The scanner provides other ways for you to connect to the host. When the
radio communication is not available, the scanner can be connected to transmit data via
USB Online mode. Please see USB Online Mode for detail operation information.

USB Online Mode

The scanner connects directly to a USB host to recharge and transmit data.

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p

Visible Indicators

Scanner

There are 2 groups of LED indicators on top of the scanner. These indicate the
operational status of the scanner.

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Gr

2

1

Grou

LED Status Indication

Group_ 2 Group_1
Blue Flashing Waiting for radio connection (flash time

0.5s : 0.5s).
Blue fast Flashing Radio connecting.
Blue Slow Flashing Device connected (flash time 0.03s : 3s).
1 Blue Flashing A barcode was decoded successfully
Blue Fast Flashing Data transmission
Green Flashing Charging mode
Steady Green Battery fully charged
Steady Red Programming mode
Red flashing slow

(with continuous
beep sound)

Red flash twice

(with 2 beep sound)

Low battery warning

Very low battery warning

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Cradle

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Cradle LED

LED Status Indication

Red steady and blue
continuous flashing

Steady red and blue

Red and blue

interchange
Steady blue Cradle is radio connected.
Blue flashing Cradle is radio disconnected.

Cradle is radio disconnected and power from DC
adaptor is lost.
Cradle is radio connected. But lost DC power from the
adaptor.

USB Interface communication failed.

Sound Indicators

When the scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback. The beeps indicate the
status of the scanner.

Beep Indication

A long beep Power on scanner.
One beep A barcode has been successfully decoded and data is

either transfer to the host or saved in the memory.
1 high - low - high beeps Scan cradle pair barcode.
Four short medium beeps Data communication failed or out of range.
Intermission medium-low
beeps
1 short medium – low beeps Scanner is power down.
1 long high – medium beeps Enter programming mode.
1 long medium - medium
beeps

Low battery warning.

Exit Programming mode.

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ACK/NAK Protocol or Frame Packing

When scanner is in SPP Master/Slave mode, and add in the data protocol or packing
could confirm the data reliability. Refer to below for different setting options:

a) No ACK/NAK protocol:

b) ACK/NAK only

c) Frame packing:

BT Scanner

BT scanner

BT scanner

data

data

NAK

Resend

ACK

Get a good beep

Data format of

Acknowledge

Get a good beep

Remote BT

device

Remo te BT

device

Remo te BT

device

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Scanner to Remote Application

Data Format of Packet
To send a data (barcode) to the remote application, the BT scanner has to encapsulate it:

EAH

(Header)

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte Varies 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte

Header Character (EAH) The character ID at the head of every data. It has to

Size of Payload The encapsulated data length excluding header

Format Byte (FEH) Differentiate data format; barcode data is always FEH.

Data ID The number of each data. If receive the same ID more

Barcode Type (1 byte) Please refer to the Barcode Type Table.

Size of

payload

Title Definition

FEH

(Format

Byte)

Data

ID

start with EAH.

character.

than once, only the first one is valid, delete the rest.

Data

Barcode

Type

AEH

(End of

Byte)

Reserved

Byte

Data Decoded barcode data.

End of Byte (AEH) Record data ends.

Reserved Byte Reserved for future use.

Example:
If Code39 barcode data is "ABCD", than sender sends out:
EAH + 0AH + FEH + ID + "ABCD "+ 11H+AEH + Reserved Byte
0AH = 1+1+1+4+1+1+1
Acknowledge packet

55H (Header ) Data ID 55H (end of byte)

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte

Example:
If scanner sends out:
EAH , 0AH , FEH , 01H , "ABCD ", 011H, AEH , EEH
Remote acknowledges: 55H +01H + 55H

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Code Value

Code39 0x11

Codabar 0x01

Code128 0x03

Interleaved 2/5 0x02

Code93 0x06

UPC-E 0x14

UPC-A 0x24

EAN-8 0x34

EAN-13 0x44

Chinese Post Code 0x05

MSI 0x07

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Pin-out Configuration

Scanner mini USB Pin-Out Configuration

PIN 1. +5V

PIN 2. USB_D-

PIN 3. USB_D+

PIN 4. NC

PIN 5. GND

Cradle Phone Jack Pin-Out Configuration

RJ 1. RTS_EIA RJ 6. RX_ EIA

RJ 2. KB Data / USB_D+ RJ 7. KB Clock

RJ 3. PC Clock / USB_D- RJ 8. +5V

RJ 4. GND RJ 9. PC Data

RJ 5. CTS_ EIA RJ10. TX_ EIA

Cradle Mini USB Pin-Out Configuration

PIN 1. DC+5V

PIN 2. NC

PIN 3. NC

PIN 4. NC

PIN 5. GND

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Cable Pin-out

1. Keyboard Wedge Cable (for PS/2)

DIN FUNCTION DIN FUNCTION

1. PC Data 1. KB Data

2. N.C. 2. N.C.

3. GND 3. GND

4. +5V 4. +5V

5. PC Clock 5. KB Clock

6. N.C. 6. N.C.

2. RS-232 Cable (DTE pin out)

3. RS-232 Cable (DCE pin out)

4. USB / Virtual COM USB / OPOS USB Interface with Detachable Cable Type A

PIN-O

UT CONFIGURATION

MINI DIN (M) MINI DIN(F)

PIN-OUT CONFIGURATION

DB-9 (F) FUNCTION

2 TX
3 RX
7 CTS
8 RTS
5 GND
9 +5V

PIN-OUT CONFIGURATION

DB-9 (F) FUNCTION

2 RX
3 TX
7 CTS
8 RTS
5 GND
9 +5V

USB TYPE A

CONNECTOR

1. VCC

2. D-

3. D+

4. VSS

FUNCTION

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Programming Guide

Program Procedure Using Barcode Manual

1. Power up the scanner.

2. Scan the Start of Configuration barcode.

3. Scan the barcode for the desired feature. Multiple features can be
enabled/disabled before scanning the End of Configuration barcode.

4. Scan the End of Configuration barcode and save the new configuration.

5. To give up a configuration change, power off the scanner before scanning the
End of Configuration barcode or scan the Abort barcode.

6. For some parameter setting, such as barcode length and identifier code, it is
required to scan the Set barcode to save the configuration.

Configuration” barcode

Finish the configuration

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Power up the scanner

Scan the “Start of
Configuration” barcode

Sc

an barcode of the

desired feature

Discard the configuration

Power off the scannerScan the “Abort”barcode Scan the “End of

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