RS5100
Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Product Reference
Guide
MN-003561-09EN Rev A
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-09 1/22 Add HID CAPS Lock Override parameter
Revised Multipoint-to-Point communication description
-08 11/21 Add Hand Mount Glove
-07 02/21 Add note to battery indications
-06 12/20 Replaced Master/Slave references with Central/Peripheral
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Change Date Description
-05 08/20 Enhance documentation for support with STB3678
-04 05/20 Add Double-Tigger:USB-C and Double-Trigger:Vibrator
-03 04/20 Add Double-Trigger: Standard and Extended Battery
-02 03/20 Add Auto Un-Pairing
-01 11/19 Initial Release
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Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2
About This Guide
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Notational Conventions ................................................................................................................... 13
Service Information ......................................................................................................................... 14
Getting Started
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Configuration Features ................................................................................................................... 16
Status Indications ............................................................................................................................ 17
RS5100 Activity Modes ................................................................................................................... 19
Configurations ................................................................................................................................. 19
Single Trigger Assembly - Change Trigger Position ................................................................. 19
Double Trigger Assembly .......................................................................................................... 21
Charge the Battery .................................................................................................................... 21
Install the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 21
Remove the Battery .................................................................................................................. 22
Mounting the RS5100 ............................................................................................................... 22
Bluetooth Connection ...................................................................................................................... 24
Scanning ......................................................................................................................................... 24
RS5100 Scanning with SE4710 ................................................................................................ 24
RS5100 Scanning with SE4770 ................................................................................................ 24
Aiming the RS5100 ................................................................................................................... 24
Resetting the RS5100 ..................................................................................................................... 26
Warm Boot ................................................................................................................................ 26
Cold Boot .................................................................................................................................. 26
Clean Boot ................................................................................................................................ 26
123Scan and Software Tools
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 27
123Scan .......................................................................................................................................... 27
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Communication with 123Scan ................................................................................................... 28
123Scan Requirements ............................................................................................................. 28
123Scan Information ................................................................................................................. 28
Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos .................................................................... 28
Bluetooth Communications
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................. 30
Errors While Scanning .............................................................................................................. 30
Bluetooth Communications Parameter Defaults ............................................................................. 30
Bluetooth Status Indications ........................................................................................................... 32
Bluetooth Connection Modes .......................................................................................................... 32
Keyboard Emulation ........................................................................................................................ 32
HID Bluetooth Classic ............................................................................................................... 32
HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) ................................................................................ 32
HID Bluetooth Barcodes ............................................................................................................ 33
HID Setup .................................................................................................................................. 33
HID Options ............................................................................................................................... 37
Simple Serial Interface (SSI) ..................................................................................................... 46
SSI Setup .................................................................................................................................. 47
Serial Port Profile ............................................................................................................................ 51
SPP Setup ................................................................................................................................. 51
Special characters ..................................................................................................................... 58
General Bluetooth Options .............................................................................................................. 65
Default Bluetooth Friendly Name .............................................................................................. 65
Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................... 65
Bluetooth Security ..................................................................................................................... 66
Wi-Fi Friendly Mode .................................................................................................................. 68
Radio Output Power .................................................................................................................. 70
Link Supervision Timeout .......................................................................................................... 71
Reconnecting ............................................................................................................................ 72
Pairing Support ......................................................................................................................... 75
Batch Mode ............................................................................................................................... 78
Unique Identifier (SPP only) ...................................................................................................... 80
Image Capture (SPP only) ........................................................................................................ 81
Accessories
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Charging ......................................................................................................................................... 85
Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 86
4-Slot RS5100 Charge Only Cradle ................................................................................................ 88
8-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................................................... 89
20-Slot RS5100 Charge Only Cradle .............................................................................................. 90
40-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................................................. 92
Lanyard Mount ................................................................................................................................ 93
Back of Hand Mount ....................................................................................................................... 95
Hand Mount Glove ........................................................................................................................ 100
Install Glove: Right Hand User ................................................................................................ 100
Install Glove: Left Hand User .................................................................................................. 101
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Position Glove on Hand .......................................................................................................... 102
Install RS5100 ......................................................................................................................... 104
Correct Installation .................................................................................................................. 105
Incorrect Installation ................................................................................................................ 106
Detach RS5100 ....................................................................................................................... 106
Cleaning the Glove .................................................................................................................. 107
RS5100 Configuration and Update
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 109
Configuring the RS5100 ................................................................................................................ 109
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 109
DataWedge ............................................................................................................................. 109
123Scan2 ................................................................................................................................ 110
Real Time Logger ......................................................................................................................... 110
Retrieving the RS5100 Log File .............................................................................................. 110
RS5100 Firmware Update ............................................................................................................ 111
Bluetooth Using 123Scan2 ...................................................................................................... 112
Bluetooth Connected Zebra Device ........................................................................................ 112
Miscellaneous Imager Options
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 113
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................................... 114
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................................. 114
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ..................................................... 114
User Preferences .......................................................................................................................... 116
Default Parameters ................................................................................................................. 116
Parameter Barcode Scanning ................................................................................................. 117
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................................ 118
Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................................... 118
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................................... 119
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................................... 120
Beeper Duration ...................................................................................................................... 121
Suppress Power Up Beeps ..................................................................................................... 121
Low Battery Indication ............................................................................................................. 122
Hand-Held Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 123
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................... 124
Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................................... 125
Continuous Barcode Read ...................................................................................................... 126
Unique Barcode Reporting ...................................................................................................... 127
Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................................ 128
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 129
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol ........................................................................ 130
Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................................. 130
Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) .............................................................................. 131
Mobile Phone/Display Mode ................................................................................................... 132
PDF Prioritization .................................................................................................................... 133
PDF Prioritization Timeout ...................................................................................................... 134
Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................................. 135
Motion Tolerance .................................................................................................................... 136
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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................................. 136
Add an Enter Key .................................................................................................................... 136
Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................................... 136
Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................. 137
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 138
FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................................... 140
Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................. 141
Trigger Buttons Enabled ......................................................................................................... 141
Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 144
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................................... 144
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................................. 144
Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................... 145
Enable/Disable All Code Types .................................................................................................... 151
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... 152
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................ 152
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................ 152
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................................... 153
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................................. 153
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................................. 154
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 154
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................................. 155
User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................................... 158
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................ 158
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ......................................................................... 159
UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ...................................................................................................... 160
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 160
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 161
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 161
UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 162
UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 163
UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 164
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................................... 165
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................................... 165
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................................. 166
Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................... 167
UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................................. 168
Coupon Report ........................................................................................................................ 169
ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................... 170
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................................... 171
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................................... 171
Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................................... 172
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................ 174
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................................ 174
ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................ 175
Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................... 176
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................... 176
Code 128 Security Level ......................................................................................................... 177
Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone .............................................................................................. 178
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Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> ....................................................................................................... 178
Code 128 Exclusive ................................................................................................................ 179
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................ 180
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................................... 180
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 180
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................................. 181
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................................ 182
Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................................... 183
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 184
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................ 184
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................................. 185
Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 186
Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 187
Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ........................................................................................... 187
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................ 190
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................................... 190
Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................................... 190
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................ 192
Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 192
Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................................... 192
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 194
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................................. 195
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................................. 196
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................... 196
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................... 197
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................... 199
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................................... 200
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................................... 200
I 2 of 5 Security Level .............................................................................................................. 201
I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 202
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................................... 203
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 203
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 204
Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................................... 206
Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................................... 206
Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................................... 206
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................ 208
NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................................... 208
Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................... 209
Codabar Mod 16 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 209
MSI ................................................................................................................................................ 210
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 210
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................ 210
MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 212
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................... 212
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................................... 214
Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 215
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 215
Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................. 216
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................... 216
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................... 216
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Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................................... 218
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................... 218
Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ 219
Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................. 219
Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................................... 220
GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................................. 221
GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................................... 221
GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................................. 221
GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 222
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................................ 222
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 223
Composite ..................................................................................................................................... 224
Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................................... 224
Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................................. 224
Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................................. 225
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................ 226
Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 227
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................... 227
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................ 228
Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................................... 228
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................................. 228
Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 229
Data Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 230
GS1 Data Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 230
Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................................. 231
Maxicode ................................................................................................................................. 231
QR Code ................................................................................................................................. 232
GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................... 232
MicroQR .................................................................................................................................. 233
Aztec ....................................................................................................................................... 233
Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................................... 233
Han Xin ................................................................................................................................... 234
Han Xin Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 234
DotCode .................................................................................................................................. 236
DotCode Inverse ..................................................................................................................... 237
DotCode Mirrored ...
DotCode Prioritize ................................................................................................................... 239
P
ostal Codes ................................................................................................................................. 240
US Postnet .............................................................................................................................. 240
US Planet ................................................................................................................................ 240
Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................................. 241
UK Postal ................................................................................................................................ 241
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................................. 242
Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................... 242
Australia Post .......................................................................................................................... 243
Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 244
Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................... 245
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................................... 245
UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................................... 246
Mailmark .................................................................................................................................. 246
Canada Post ........................................................................................................................... 247
................................................................................................................. 238
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Posti LAPA 4-State Code ........................................................................................................ 247
Symbology-Specific Security Levels ............................................................................................. 248
Redundancy Level .................................................................................................................. 248
Security Level .......................................................................................................................... 250
1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................... 251
Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................................... 252
Report Version .............................................................................................................................. 252
Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................................... 253
Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................................. 253
Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................... 253
Digimarc Barcode
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 254
Digimarc Symbology ..................................................................................................................... 254
Picklist ..................................................................................................................................... 254
Digimarc Digital Watermarks ........................................................................................................ 255
Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 256
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................. 256
Multicode Data Formatting (Hand-held Mode Only) ..................................................................... 256
Programming a Scanner ......................................................................................................... 257
Preferred Symbol .......................................................................................................................... 257
OCR Programming
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 258
OCR Programming Parameters .................................................................................................... 260
Enable/Disable OCR-A ........................................................................................................... 260
OCR-A Variant ........................................................................................................................ 261
Enable/Disable OCR-B ........................................................................................................... 263
OCR-B Variant ........................................................................................................................ 264
Enable/Disable MICR E13B .................................................................................................... 268
Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number .......................................................................... 269
OCR Orientation ...................................................................................................................... 269
OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................... 271
OCR Minimum Characters ...................................................................................................... 271
OCR Maximum Characters ..................................................................................................... 272
OCR Subset ............................................................................................................................ 272
OCR Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................................... 273
OCR Template ........................................................................................................................ 274
OCR Check Digit Modulus ...................................................................................................... 283
OCR Check Digit Multiplier ..................................................................................................... 284
OCR Check Digit Validation .................................................................................................... 286
Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................... 291
OCR Redundancy ................................................................................................................... 292
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 293
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 293
Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 293
Long Term Storage ....................................................................................................................... 294
Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................................... 294
Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients .................................................................................... 294
Harmful Ingredients ................................................................................................................. 294
Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................................... 294
Special Cleaning Notes ........................................................................................................... 294
Cleaning Materials Required ................................................................................................... 295
Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................ 295
Cleaning the RS5100 .............................................................................................................. 295
Cleaning Cradle Connectors ................................................................................................... 296
Cleaning the Finger Strap and Comfort Pad ........................................................................... 296
Comfort Pad Replacement ............................................................................................................ 297
Trigger Assembly Replacement .................................................................................................... 298
Finger Strap Replacement ............................................................................................................ 299
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 301
RS5100 ................................................................................................................................... 301
Cradles .................................................................................................................................... 302
Specifications
RS5100 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. 303
Cradle Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 306
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications .............................................................. 306
8-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 306
Decode Distances ......................................................................................................................... 308
Standard Default Parameters
Standard Default Parameters Table ............................................................................................. 309
Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................ 318
AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................................... 319
Alphanumeric and Numeric Barcodes
Numeric Barcodes ........................................................................................................................ 324
Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... 325
Sample Barcodes
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................ 343
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... 343
UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................................... 343
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................................ 344
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................................... 344
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Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................................... 344
GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................................... 344
PDF417 ......................................................................................................................................... 345
Data Matrix .................................................................................................................................... 345
Maxicode ....................................................................................................................................... 345
QR Code ....................................................................................................................................... 346
US Postnet .................................................................................................................................... 346
UK Postal ...................................................................................................................................... 346
Country Codes
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 347
Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ................................................................................... 348
Country Code Pages
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 363
Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ 363
Country Code Page Barcodes ...................................................................................................... 367
CKJ Decode Control
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 376
CJK Control Parameters ............................................................................................................... 377
Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... 377
CJK Output Method to Windows Host ..................................................................................... 378
Non-CJK UTF Barcode Output ............................................................................................... 380
Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host .......................................................................... 382
Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output .................................. 382
Adding CJK IME on Windows ................................................................................................. 382
Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................... 383
Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................. 384
ASCII Character Sets
RSM Attributes
Attributes for Querying Scanner Information ................................................................................. 395
Index
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About This Guide
Introduction
The RS5100 Ring Scanner, also referred to as the Bluetooth Ring Scanner, is a wearable barcode scan solution
for both 1D and 2D barcode symbologies. The RS5100 is also compatible with a wide range of mobile computers
communicating over Bluetooth.
The RS5100 Product Reference Guide provides additional information that is not covered by the Quick Start Guide
and is helpful for application developers and customers alike.
This Product Reference Guide provides information on operating the RS5100 for the first time, using the RS5100,
resetting and capturing data.
The guide also covers issues such as charging and testing the RS5100 battery, troubleshooting, maintenance,
firmware update and configuration of the RS5100. Sample barcodes are provided for configuring and testing the
RS5100.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
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Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Customer Support for your region. Contact information is
available at: zebra.com/support.
When contacting support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label)
• Model number or product name (found on manufacturing label)
• Software type and version number
The following information should be available when reporting a problem:
• Customer name
• Application used
• Configuration
• RS5100 or Cradle version number
• See Retrieving the RS5100 Log File on page 110 to retrieve and E-mail the RS5100 log to the support
representative
• Occurrence (always, once out of 10 attempts, etc…)
• Suggested steps to reproduce the problem
About This Guide
Customer Support responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If the problem cannot be solved by Customer Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and
will be given specific directions. We are not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved
shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If the device was purchased from a business partner, contact that business partner for support.
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Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the RS5100 Ring Scanner and explains how to install and charge the
battery, capture data and reset the RS5100.
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from around the equipment and save the shipping container for later
storage and shipping.
After opening the shipping box, inspect the contents. You should have received the following:
• RS5100
• Battery
• Regulatory Guide
• Optional Trigger Mount Screw in a separate bag.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment,
contact Support immediately. See Service Information on page 14 for contact information.
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Configuration Features
Figure 1 RS5100 Single Trigger Configuration Features
Getting Started
Top Scan Trigger
NFC Icon
Imager Window
Charging Pads for
Cradles
Trigger Assembly
System LED
Battery Release Latch
System LED
Restore Key
Side Scan Trigger
Battery
Strap Buckle
Comfort Pad
Finger Strap
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Getting Started
Figure 2 RS5100 Double Trigger Configuration Features
Top Scan Trigger
NFC Icon
Imager Window
Charging Pads for
Cradles
Trigger Assembly
System LED
Battery Release Latch
System LED
Restore Key
USB Slot
(Not available on all
configurations)
Side Scan Trigger
Battery
USB Slot
(Not available on all
configurations)
Status Indications
The RS5100 has System notification LEDs on the back of the device to display system and decode status and a
System LED on the top of the device to display Bluetooth and battery status. The RS5100 is also equipped with a
beeper that issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The System LEDs provide identical
indications for ambidextrous usage.
Table 1 defines the System LED and beep sequence indications that occur to indicate status.
Table 1 System LED Indications
LED Type LED Indication Beep Indication Description
Standard Use
System Green Low/Medium/High Device is powered on.
Scanning Indications
System Green single flash High A barcode has been decoded
Finger Straps
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Getting Started
Table 1 System LED Indications (Continued)
LED Type LED Indication Beep Indication Description
System Red 4x Low Transmission error.
System Red 5x Low Conversion or format error.
System Red Low/High/Low/High Out of batch memory storage. Unable to
store a new barcode.
Radio Indications
System Red/Green blinking 6x Short High Device in paging state.
System Blue double blink High/low Bluetooth communication is disconnected.
System Blue slow blinking None Attempting to reconnect over Bluetooth.
System None Low/high Bluetooth connection established.
System None Long low/ long high Bluetooth connection attempt failed.
System Blue during beep
sequence
System Blue slow blinking 5x High Attempting to reconnect over Bluetooth
System Blue blinking 3x Short high Bluetooth disconnect indication (disabled by
Battery Indications
System Red 4x Short high Low battery indicator.
System Green/Amber/Red N/A Battery charge level indication (hold trigger
System Red blinking N/A Over temperature or bad battery.
Parameter Programing
Long low/ long high/
Long low/ long high
Bluetooth connection attempt is rejected.
(disabled by default).
default).
for three seconds to activate).
Green is more than 50%
Amber is between 20% and 49%
Red is less than 20%
NOTE: The LED lights up for 3 seconds on
the first scan after rebooting the scanner to
show battery charge level indication.
System Red Long low/long high
beeps
System Green High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value
System Green High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in the
Input error, incorrect barcode or Cancel
scanned,
wrong entry, incorrect barcode
programming
sequence; remain in program mode.
using barcode keypad.
parameter setting.
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Table 1 System LED Indications (Continued)
LED Type LED Indication Beep Indication Description
Maintenance Indications
System Green slow blinking Scanner connected to 123Scan2.
System Red fast blinking File being transferred to the scanner (new
System Red slow blinking Firmware installation.
System Green Programing completed successfully
RS5100 Activity Modes
The RS5100 is capable of three modes of activity:
Getting Started
configuration parameters or firmware) via
123Scan2.
(parameters change or firmware updated)
via 123Scan2.
• Run Mode – The RS5100 is scanning or transferring data using Bluetooth.
• Low Power Mode – The RS5100 enters Standby mode (Low Power Mode) when it is idle for more than
one second. The RS5100 wakes-up and returns to busy (run) mode upon at least one of the following
events:
• Scan trigger
• Bluetooth activity
• NFC field detected
• Press of the Restore key
• Insert into charging slot
• OFF Mode – The RS5100 is not connected to a power source.
Configurations
The RS5100 can be worn with a Single Trigger Assembly or Double Trigger Assembly.
NOTE: After installing a different type of trigger, reboot the RS5100 to recognize the new trigger.
Single Trigger Assembly - Change Trigger Position
The RS5100 is worn on the index finger, and triggered with the thumb. The Trigger Assembly of the RS5100 is
removable to provide left-hand or right-hand use.
To change the position of the trigger:
1. Determine whether the RS5100 is used on the right or left hand and rotate the trigger assembly accordingly, so
that the Scan Trigger is positioned next to the thumb when the RS5100 is placed on the index finger.
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2. Push the Trigger Assembly latch in, while lifting the Trigger Assembly away from the RS5100. Find the side
with the arrow on the comfort pad, noting where the yellow latch is.
Figure 3 Push Trigger Assembly Latch In and Lift
Trigger
Assembly Latch
Yellow Arrow
3. Lift the Trigger Assembly off of the RS5100.
Figure 4 Lift Trigger Assembly Off RS5100
4. Rotate the Trigger Assembly so the Scan Trigger is positioned next to the thumb when the RS5100 is placed
on the index finger.
5. Align one end of the Trigger Assembly on the RS5100 and push the other end down until it snaps into place.
Figure 5 Align Trigger Assembly and Snap Into Place
NOTE: An optional Trigger Mount screw is included in the packaging and can be used with a Phillips screwdriver
to secure the Trigger Mount when it does not need to be removed or rotated. On the single trigger, the hole for
the Trigger Mount screw is under the comfort pad, while on the double trigger the hole is visible from the outside.
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Figure 6 Location of Trigger Mount Screw
Getting Started
Single Trigger
Double Trigger
Double Trigger Assembly
The double trigger assembly comes in the following 3 configurations:
• Standard
• USB-C
• Vibrator
The USB-C port on the assembly allows the RS5100 to be charged via a USB cable and also allows for
programming using 123Scan.
Charge the Battery
Before using the RS5100, charge the battery. To charge the RS5100 battery, refer to Accessories.
Install the Battery
1. Align the battery on top of the RS5100 and insert into the battery compartment.
Figure 7 Install the Battery
Battery Release Latch
Battery
2. Slide the battery all the way into the locking slot of the RS5100.
3. Firmly press the battery into the RS5100 until a click is heard ensuring the battery release latch is fully
engaged with the RS5100.
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NOTE: Brand new batteries from the factory are shipped in Ship Mode for protection, and need to be plugged
into a charger (cradle or battery toaster) to activate the battery.
Remove the Battery
1. Push the battery release latch down until the latch pops up.
Figure 8 Release Battery
2. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment.
Figure 9 Remove the Battery
Mounting the RS5100
1. Slide the RS5100 onto the index finger with the Scan Trigger next to the thumb.
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Figure 10 Slide RS5100 onto Index Finger
Getting Started
Scan Trigger
Single Trigger
2. To tighten the Finger Strap on the Single Trigger, pull the end of the strap through the Strap Buckle. To loosen
the Finger Strap, lift the Strap Buckle away from the Finger Strap while pulling the strap through the Strap
Buckle. Release the Strap Buckle to hold the Finger Strap in place.
Figure 11 Adjust Finger Strap
Finger Strap
Strap Buckle
Double Trigger
Scan Trigger
Powering On
To power on the device:
1. Install the battery (if not already installed).
NOTE: Brand new batteries from the factory are shipped in Ship Mode for protection, and need to be plugged
into a charger (cradle or battery toaster) to activate the battery.
2. Press one of the following:
• side scan trigger on the single trigger
• left side scan trigger on the double trigger
• scan trigger on the lanyard
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• scan trigger on the back of hand mount.
Bluetooth Connection
The RS5100 sends decoded barcode data to Zebra mobile computers and other devices using Bluetooth. Before
using, connect the RS5100 to a device using Bluetooth. See Bluetooth Communications for configuration.
Scanning
The RS5100 uses digital camera technology to take an image of a barcode and software decoding algorithms are
executed to extract the barcode data from the image.
RS5100 Scanning with SE4710
To scan a barcode:
1. Launch a scanning application.
2. Press the Scan Trigger and aim the device at a barcode.
3. Adjust the position of the device so that the orange aiming dot appears at the center of the barcode.
Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is used for increased
visibility in bright lighting conditions.
The Status LED illuminates red. Upon successful decode, the Status LED changes from red to green and an
audible beep sounds.
Getting Started
NOTE: When the device is in Picklist Mode, the imager does not decode the barcode until the crosshair or
aiming dot touches the barcode.
4. Release the Scan Trigger.
The barcode data displays on the screen.
RS5100 Scanning with SE4770
To scan a barcode:
1. Launch a scanning application.
2. Press the Scan Trigger and aim the device at the barcode.
3. Adjust the position of the device so that the red laser cross-hair appears at the center of the barcode.
4. The status LED illuminates red. Upon successful decode, the status LED changes from red to green and an
audible beep sounds.
NOTE: In some configurations proper decoding of a barcode is indicated by the software application running on
the mobile computer.
Aiming the RS5100
The aiming pattern of the RS5100 is a cross hair laser beam with bright center dot (see Figure 12). The virtual
rectangle made by the cross hair reflects the field of view of the RS5100. The aiming pattern is used to position the
barcode within the field of view.
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012345
012345
012345
012345
Figure 12 Cross Hair Laser Beam
Cross hair laser beam
Virtual rectangle made by the cross hair laser beam
Enter the symbol in any orientation within the virtual rectangle made by the cross hair laser beam, making use of its
omnidirectional reading capability within the entire field of view.
Figure 13 Barcode Scan Orientation
1D Barcode
Barcodes
Aiming pattern Pattern
2D Barcode
The RS5100 can also read a barcode presented within the aiming pattern but not centered (see the top barcodes
on Figure 14). The barcodes marked with X in Figure 14, however, show barcode aiming that may result in no
decode.
When using the application on your mobile computer in “Pick List” mode, the Bright Center Dot can be positioned
anywhere on the symbol (see Figure 12). The top examples in Figure 14 show acceptable aiming options, while the
bottom examples can not be decoded.
Figure 14 Acceptable Aiming Options
The aiming pattern is smaller when the RS5100 is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the
barcode. Scan barcodes with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the RS5100 and those with larger bars
or elements (mil size) farther from the RS5100.
1. Position the RS5100 between two and eleven inches from the barcode (depending on the barcode density).
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NOTE: When a barcode is under transparent plastic or on a mobile computer screen, it is recommended to use
a tilt (pitch) or skew scan angle to minimize reflection.
2. Aim the cross hair laser beam to cover the barcode. The RS5100 takes a digital picture (image) of the barcode
and stores it in memory for decoding.
The Scan LED flashes green and a high beep sounds indicating that the barcode was properly decoded.
Resetting the RS5100
If the RS5100 stops responding to input, reset it. There are three reset functions, warm boot, cold boot and clean
boot. Perform a warm boot first. If the RS5100 still does not respond, perform a cold boot. Perform clean boot to
restore the RS5100 to its factory default configuration.
Warm Boot
To perform warm boot, press and hold the Restore Key for more than three seconds and then release. The
RS5100 resets when the key is released.
Getting Started
NOTE: A warm boot should be performed to reset the RS5100 after scanning the configuration barcodes.
Cold Boot
Cold boot restores the RS5100 operation by performing a power cycle of the device. To perform cold boot, remove
and re-insert the battery into the RS5100.
Clean Boot
Clean Boot restores the RS5100 to its factory default configuration.
To perform clean boot:
1. Make sure the battery is inserted and the scanner is turned on.
2. Press and hold the Restore Key until the System LED turns on white.
3. Release the Restore Key and immediately press and hold the Restore Key.
4. Continue to hold the Restore Key until two beeps indicating a Clean Boot are heard and the scanner boot beep
sequence is heard. The RS5100 is now in its factory default configuration.
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123Scan and Software Tools
Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.
123Scan
123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process.
Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming barcode for scanning,
emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a USB cable.
Through 123Scan a user can:
• Configure a scanner using a wizard.
• Program the following scanner settings.
• Speaker tone / volume settings.
• Enable / disable symbologies.
• Communication settings.
• Modify data before transmission to a host using:
• Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) - Scan one barcode per trigger pull.
• Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many barcodes in one trigger pull (select scanners).
• Preferred Symbol - Single out one barcode on label of many (select scanners).
• Load parameter settings to a scanner via the following.
• Barcode scanning.
• Scan a paper barcode.
• Scan a barcode from a PC screen.
• Scan a barcode from a smart phone screen.
• Download over a USB cable.
• Load settings to one scanner.
• Validate scanner setup.
• Review settings using the Parameter Report.
• Clone settings from an already deployed scanner from the Start screen.
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• Upgrade scanner firmware.
• Load settings to one scanner.
• View statistics such as:
• Asset tracking information.
• Time and usage information.
• Barcodes scanned by symbology.
• Battery diagnostics (select scanners).
• Generate the following reports.
• Barcode Report - Programming barcode, included parameter settings, and supported scanner models.
• Parameter Report - Parameters programmed within a configuration file.
• Inventory Report - Scanner asset tracking information.
• Statistics Report - All statistics retrieved from the scanner.
NOTE: Data view is not supported.
For more information go to: www.zebra.com/123Scan
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Communication with 123Scan
Use a USB cable to connect the scanner to a Windows host computer running 123Scan.
123Scan Requirements
• Host computer running Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10
• Scanner
• USB cable.
123Scan Information
For more information on123Scan, go to: www.zebra.com/123Scan.
For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan, go to: www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos
To see a list of all of our software tools, go to: www.zebra.com/scannersoftware
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Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos
Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools. Whether you need to simply
stage a device, or develop a fully featured application with data capture as well as asset management,
these tools help you every step of the way.
To download any of the following free tools, go to: www.zebra.com/scannersoftware
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• 123Scan configuration utility
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• SDKs
• Scanner SDK for Windows
• Scanner SDK for Android
• Scanner SDK for iOS
• Drivers
• OPOS driver (supported over Bluetooth only)
• USB CDC driver
NOTE: Video and SMS are not supported.
• Mobile Apps
• Scan-To-Connect Utility
• Android
• iOS
• Windows
• Zebra AppGallery
• How-To-Videos
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Bluetooth Communications
Introduction
This chapter provides information about the modes of operation and features available for wireless communication
between the RS5100 and hosts. The chapter also includes the parameters necessary to configure the RS5100.
The RS5100 ships with the settings shown in the Bluetooth Communication Defaults on page 31 (also see
Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous RS5100 defaults). If the default values suit user
requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single barcode or a short barcode sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the RS5100 is powered down.
To return all features to default values, scan a default barcode in Default Parameters on page 116. Throughout the
programming barcode menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
*Enable Parameter
(1)
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan one barcode to set a specific parameter value.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Bluetooth Communications Parameter Defaults
*).
Feature/option* Indicates default
Option value
Table 2 lists the defaults for Bluetooth radio communication parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the
appropriate barcode(s)
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