Zebex BTS 325X User Manual

Z-325XBT

GLLS

Z-3250/Z3251

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Version Date Description of Version

Preliminary 2014/01/22 Initial release

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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.

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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 A 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.

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 A 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 3.9μW 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

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

scanner.

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

and invalidate the warranty.

 Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.  Do not attempt to split or peel the outer casing.  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

 Wireless technology operates 100M / 75M with communication dongle. Maximum communication

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

 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

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

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

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

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

 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/dongle) 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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X Bad host placement O Good host placement

At least 1 m

. Move the access point (host/dongle) off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file

cabinets). Metal objects, walls, and floors will interfere with your wireless signals. The closer your access point is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker your connection will be.

3. Reduce wireless interference. The most common wireless technology, 802.11g (wireless-G), operates at a frequency of 2.4 gigahertz (GHz). Many cordless phones, microwave ovens, hospital equipments, refrigerator, LED, and other wireless electronics also use this frequency. If you use these wireless devices in your office, your device might not be able to "hear" the signals over the noise coming from them. If your network uses wireless-G, you can quiet the noise by avoiding wireless electronics that use the 2.4 GHz frequency. Instead, look for cordless phones and other devices that use the 5.8 GHz or 900 megahertz (MHz) frequencies. Because 802.11n (wireless-N) operates at both 2.4 GHz and the less frequently used 5.0 GHz frequency, you may experience less interference on your network if you use this technology.

. Update the firmware or driver of your wireless dongle.

If you are using a wireless dongle or other similar devices to make the connection, getting the latest firmware or driver updates may improve the performance. Visit your manufacturer’s website for the updates.

void possible wireless interference

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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

Scanner and Accessories..............................................................................................2

Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................4

Power on the Scanner..................................................................................................5

Function Button ...........................................................................................................5

How to Scan .................................................................................................................6

Radio Communication Host Type.................................................................................7

Dongle Host Mode ...............................................................................................7

SPP Master/SPP Slave Mode ................................................................................7

HID Mode .............................................................................................................7

Scanner USB online to Host .........................................................................................8

USB Online Mode.................................................................................................8

Visible Indicators..........................................................................................................8

Scanner LED..........................................................................................................8

Dongle LED ...........................................................................................................9

Sound Indicators ..........................................................................................................9

ACK/NAK Protocol or Frame Packing..........................................................................10

Scanner to Remote Application..................................................................................11

Barcode Type Table ....................................................................................12

Programming Guide...........................................................................................................13

Connecting to a Host..................................................................................................17

USB Online Mode...............................................................................................17

Disable USB communication ......................................................................17

Enable USB communication .......................................................................17

Set USB as the primary connection............................................................17

Dongle Host Mode .............................................................................................18

Dongle Host Pairing....................................................................................18

Wireless Mode ...................................................................................................19

SPP Slave Mode..........................................................................................19

SPP Master Mode.......................................................................................20

HID mode ...................................................................................................21

Setting Pin Code.........................................................................................22

Deleting pin code .......................................................................................22

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Reset Name ................................................................................................22

Setting Name..............................................................................................23

Wireless Discovery .....................................................................................23

Data Transmit Method .......................................................................................24

Normal .......................................................................................................24

Out of Range ..............................................................................................24

Batch Mode................................................................................................25

Clearing Batch ............................................................................................25

Batch Transfer.............................................................................................26

Batch Mode Sounds Settings......................................................................26

System Function Settings ...........................................................................................27

Scan Mode .........................................................................................................28

Radio Communication Setting............................................................................29

Dongle Host mode......................................................................................29

USB Online mode .......................................................................................29

HID mode ...................................................................................................30

SPP Master/Slave mode.............................................................................30

Device Setting.............................................................................................30

Data Transmit Mode...................................................................................32

Radio protocol communication parameter ................................................33

Power off timeout parameter ....................................................................34

Same Code Delay........................................................................................35

Operation Function Setting ................................................................................37

Good Read Beeper Tone Selection.............................................................37

Beeper duration Selection..........................................................................38

Inter Character Delay .................................................................................39

Inter Message Delay...................................................................................39

Interface Settings ...............................................................................................40

RS-232C Interface Setting...........................................................................40

USB Interface Setting..................................................................................41

Smart Phone Software Keypad Control Setting..........................................43

The Symbologies ................................................................................................44

Codabar Parameter Setting........................................................................44

Code 39 Parameter Setting ........................................................................46

Code 93 Parameter Setting ........................................................................48

Code 128 Parameter Setting ......................................................................49

Chinese Post Code Parameter Setting........................................................50

MSI/Plessy Parameter Setting ....................................................................51

Code 11 Interface Setting...........................................................................52

ITF 2 of 5 Parameter Setting.......................................................................53

Standard 2 of 5 Parameter Setting.............................................................55

Industrial 2 of 5 Parameter Setting ............................................................56

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UPC/EAN/JAN Parameter Setting ...............................................................57

Telepen Parameter Setting.........................................................................62

Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter Setting.................................................................63

Data Editing........................................................................................................67

Identifier Code ...........................................................................................67

Header and Trailer......................................................................................69

Full ASCII Code 39 Table .............................................................................70

Appendix 1: USB Virtual COM Driver Installation ..............................................75

Appendix 2: Barcode Length Setting ..................................................................76

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Introduction

Designed for optimal reading performance, the compact Z-325xBT offers wide scanning range and wireless communication technology for easy handling of any applications. Z-325xBT includes a 32-bit CPU and excellent scan engine in a small yet powerful unit delivering intuitive and rapid scanning regardless of environment.

Key Features:

 Compact, light weight, and portable

 Compatible with iOS devices such as iPad/iPhone

 32-bit microprocessor

Micro USB slot

Back Cover Lock

LED Indica

Power Button/

Scan Trigger

Function Button/

ff Button

Hand Strap Hole

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Scanner and Accessories

The scanner package contains:

Wireless scanner with battery

Dongle

Micro USB cable

5V USB Power adapter

Quick Guide

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

If any

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Battery Installation Installing Batteries Please follow the steps below to install the batteries.

Alw

ays use the rechargeable batteries provided by the manufacturer to

avoid any non-compatible danger or void the warranty.

1. Move the lock for the battery compartment to the unlock position and remove the back cover.

2. Align the met

al contact on the battery with the metal contact inside the battery

compartment and insert the battery.

3. Place the

back cover back on the scanner and move the lock to the lock position.

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Charging the Battery

To charge the battery using the USB cable:

There are two method to charge scanner via USB cable.

 Host USB Power  Power adaptor

1. Connect the micro 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.

 The scanner will power on automatically when charging.

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

charged for maximum charge capacity.

 Recommended charging environment is temperature in 0°C~35°C (32°

F~95°F).

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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 power button for 1 second until a long beep sound is

heard to turn on the scanner.

3. To power off the scanner press and hold the function / off button for 3

second until 2 short beeps are heard.

ower on Power off

Function Button

The function button can be used as the power off key or to call or hide virtual keyboard when the scanner is connected with iPad, iPhone or other devices (not including Android devices).

Press function button to call or hide the keyboard

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How to Scan

There are two ways to scan with this device.

 Handheld scanning

 Presentation scanning

Handheld scanning

1. Power on the scanner.

2. Press the scan trigger and aim at the barcode.

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

Presentation Scanning

1. Set the scanner for presentation scanning mode.

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:

 Dongle mode

 SPP master/slave mode

 HID mode

Dongle Host Mode

The scanner communicates with the host through the dongle. One dongle can be used to connect multiple scanners.

Typically, scanner and dongle 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 dongle are not paired with the dongle, please follow instructions in later chapters to pair the dongle.

SPP Master/SPP Slave Mode

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

HID Mode

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

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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.

Visible Indicators

Scanner LED

Please see the following for the operational indication of the scanner.

LED Status Indication

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). Blue flash once 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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Dongle LED

Please see the following for the operational indication of the scanner.

LED Status Indication

Blue flashing Dongle is detected by the host,

communication not yet established Steady blue Dongle is connected to the host Blue flash once Data transmission Steady red Dongle is plugged into the host but not

detected by the host or dongle is in the

update mode

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 dongle 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:

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Scanner to Remote Application

Data Format of Packet To send a data (barcode) to the remote application, the 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

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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Barcode Type Table

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

Firmware Update

To update the firmware, scan the Start of Configuration barcode then scan Dongle USB Update or Scanner USB Update to enter Firmware Update mode. To exit Firmware Update mode without updating, please remove and re-insert the battery.

Dongle USB Update

Scanner USB Update

Start Of Configuration

Update firmware using dongle (Dongle Host mode only)

Update firmware using USB connection

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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. Power off and on the scanner when the setting is done.

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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Scan the “Start of Configuration” barcode

an barcode of the

Sc desired feature

Discard the configuration

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

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Default Parameters

The factory default setting table gives the default settings of all the programmable parameters. The default settings will be restored whenever the "Reset" programming label is scanned and the scanner is in programming mode. Default values are highlighted in grey background in the settings.

Factory Default Setting

Radio communication

Wireless host Dongle Pairing mode Unlocked Data transmit Normal Radio protocol timeout 5 seconds Power off timeout 20 minutes Encryption Enable

Dongle Host

RS-232 communication

Terminator <CR><LF>

USB Communication

Terminator Enter Code mode Scan code Keyboard US keyboard

Pair contact on dongle Enable

Scanner

Decoder Selection Default

EAN/UPC Enable CODE 39 Enable Code 32 Disable CODABAR Enable ITF 2 OF 5 Enable MSI Disable Chinese post code Disable Code 93 Enable Code 128 Enable EAN-128 Disable

Telepen Disable Code 11 Disable

Parameter Default

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Standard 2 of 5 Disable Industrial 2 of 5 Disable GS1 DataBar Disable

Beeper Sound Default

Frequency Medium Duration Medium

Operating Parameter Default

Scan mode Trigger mode Stand mode Enable Header and trailer None Inter-message delay None Inter-character delay None

Code Identifiers Default

Identifier code as ZEBEX

Disable standard Identifier code as AIM

Disable standard Code 39 identifier code M ITF 2 of 5 identifier code I Chinese post code identifier

H code UPC-A identifier code A UPC-E identifier code E EAN-13 identifier code F EAN-8 identifier code FF Codabar identifier code N Code 128 identifier code K Code 93 identifier code L MSI identifier code P Code 11 identifier code O Standard 2 of 5 identifier code S Industrial 2 of 5 identifier

D code GS1 DataBar identifier code RS GS1 DataBar Limited identifier

RL code GS1 DataBar Expanded

RX identifier code

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