Zebra RS6000 User Manual

RS6000

Ring Scanner

User Guide

MN-002704-03

Copyright

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Terms of Use

• Proprietary Statement

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• Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

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Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 05/16 Initial Release

-02 07/17 Updates to:

-03 10/17 Illustrations updated to reflect hardware changes.

Radio communication parameters User preference parameters 123Scan and software tools.

Table of Contents

Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2

Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2

About This Guide

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Documentation Set ......................................................................................................................... 13

Model Configurations ...................................................................................................................... 14

Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 14

Notational Conventions ................................................................................................................... 15

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ 15

Service Information ......................................................................................................................... 15

Provide Documentation Feedback .................................................................................................. 16

Getting Started

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Configuration Features ................................................................................................................... 18

Status Indications ............................................................................................................................ 19

RS6000 Activity Modes ................................................................................................................... 20

Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 21

Trigger Swivel Assembly - Change Trigger Position ................................................................. 21

Charge the Battery .................................................................................................................... 21

Install the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 21

Remove the Battery .................................................................................................................. 22

Wearing the RS6000 ................................................................................................................. 22

Bluetooth Connection ...................................................................................................................... 23

Scanning ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Scan Triggering Modes ............................................................................................................. 23

Aiming the RS6000 ................................................................................................................... 24

Resetting the RS6000 ..................................................................................................................... 25

Warm Boot ................................................................................................................................ 25

Cold Boot .................................................................................................................................. 25

Clean Boot ................................................................................................................................ 25

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Bluetooth Communications

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................. 27

Errors While Scanning .............................................................................................................. 27

Bluetooth Communications Parameter Defaults ............................................................................. 28

Bluetooth Status Indications ........................................................................................................... 29

Bluetooth Connection Modes .......................................................................................................... 29

Keyboard Emulation ........................................................................................................................ 29

HID Bluetooth Classic ............................................................................................................... 30

HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) ................................................................................ 30

HID Setup .................................................................................................................................. 30

HID Options ............................................................................................................................... 34

Simple Serial Interface .................................................................................................................... 41

SSI Setup .................................................................................................................................. 41

Serial Port Profile ............................................................................................................................ 44

SPP Setup ................................................................................................................................. 44

General Bluetooth Options .............................................................................................................. 57

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................... 57

Bluetooth Security ..................................................................................................................... 58

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode .................................................................................................................. 61

Radio Output Power .................................................................................................................. 64

Link Supervision Timeout .......................................................................................................... 65

Reconnecting ............................................................................................................................ 66

Bluetooth Disconnection Alert Control ...................................................................................... 71

Pairing Support ......................................................................................................................... 76

Batch Mode ............................................................................................................................... 79

Accessories

Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 81

1-Slot RS6000 USB Charging Cradle ............................................................................................. 83

Charging the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 84

Charging the Spare Battery ....................................................................................................... 84

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 85

2-Slot WT6000/RS6000 USB Charging Cradle .............................................................................. 86

Charging the WT6000 ............................................................................................................... 87

Charging the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 87

Battery Charging ..............................................

5-Slot RS6000 Charge Only Cradle ................................................................................................ 89

Charging the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 90

Charging the Spare Battery ....................................................................................................... 90

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 91

10-Slot WT6000/RS6000 Charge Only Cradle ............................................................................... 92

Charging the WT6000 ............................................................................................................... 93

Charging the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 94

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 94

10-Slot RS6000 Charge Only Cradle .............................................................................................. 95

Charging the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 96

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 96

4-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................................................... 97

Battery Installation ..................................................................................................................... 97

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Battery Removal ........................................................................................................................ 98

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 98

20-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................................................. 99

Battery Installation ................................................................................................................... 100

Battery Removal ...................................................................................................................... 100

Battery Charging ..................................................................................................................... 100

RS6000 Configuration and Update

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 101

Configuring the RS6000 ................................................................................................................ 101

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 101

DataWedge ............................................................................................................................. 101

123Scan2 ................................................................................................................................ 102

Real Time Logger ......................................................................................................................... 102

Retrieving the RS6000 Log File .............................................................................................. 102

RS6000 Firmware Update ............................................................................................................ 103

Direct USB using 123Scan2 .................................................................................................... 104

Bluetooth connected WT6000 ................................................................................................. 104

Configuring Motion and Proximity

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 105

Operation Modes .......................................................................................................................... 105

Configuring Motion and Proximity ................................................................................................. 107

Motion Sensing Control ........................................................................................................... 107

Motion Sensitivity .................................................................................................................... 107

Proximity Sensing Control ....................................................................................................... 108

Proximity Continuous Enable .................................................................................................. 108

Proximity Distance .................................................................................................................. 109

Good Scan Indication Delay Control ....................................................................................... 110

Miscellaneous Imager Options

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 112

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................................... 113

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................................. 113

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ..................................................... 113

User Preferences .......................................................................................................................... 115

Default Parameters ................................................................................................................. 115

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ............................................................................................... 116

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................................ 117

Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................................... 117

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................................... 118

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................................... 119

Beeper Duration ...................................................................................................................... 120

Suppress Power Up Beeps ..................................................................................................... 120

Low Battery Indication ............................................................................................................. 121

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 122

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................... 123

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................................... 124

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FIPS Mode .............................................................................................................................. 125

Continuous Bar Code Read .................................................................................................... 126

Unique Bar Code Reporting .................................................................................................... 126

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................................ 127

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 128

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol ........................................................................ 129

Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................................. 129

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) .............................................................................. 130

Mobile Phone/Display Mode ................................................................................................... 131

PDF Prioritization .................................................................................................................... 132

PDF Prioritization Timeout ...................................................................................................... 133

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................................. 133

Motion Tolerance .................................................................................................................... 134

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................................. 134

Add an Enter Key .................................................................................................................... 134

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................................... 134

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................. 135

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 136

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................................... 138

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................. 139

Symbologies

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 140

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................................... 140

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................................. 140

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................... 141

Enable/Disable All Code Types .................................................................................................... 147

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... 148

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................ 148

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................ 148

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................................... 149

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................................. 149

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................................. 150

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 150

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................................. 151

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................................... 154

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................ 154

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ........................

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ...................................................................................................... 156

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 156

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 157

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 157

UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 158

UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 159

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 160

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................................... 161

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................................... 161

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................................. 162

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................... 163

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................................. 164

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Coupon Report ........................................................................................................................ 165

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................... 166

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................................... 167

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................................... 167

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................................... 168

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................ 170

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................................ 170

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................ 171

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................... 172

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................... 172

Code 128 Security Level ......................................................................................................... 173

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone .............................................................................................. 174

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> ....................................................................................................... 174

Code 128 Exclusive ................................................................................................................ 175

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................ 176

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................................... 176

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 176

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................................. 177

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................................ 178

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................................... 179

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 180

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................ 180

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................................. 181

Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 182

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 183

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ........................................................................................... 183

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................ 186

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................................... 186

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................................... 186

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................ 188

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 188

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................................... 188

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 190

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................................. 191

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .....................................................................................................

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................... 192

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................... 193

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................... 195

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................................... 196

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................................... 196

I 2 of 5 Security Level .............................................................................................................. 197

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 198

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................................... 199

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 199

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 200

Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................................... 202

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................................... 202

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................................... 202

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................ 204

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................................... 204

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................... 205

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MSI ................................................................................................................................................ 206

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 206

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................ 206

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 208

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................... 208

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................................... 209

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 210

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 210

Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................. 211

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................... 211

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................... 211

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................................... 213

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................... 213

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ 214

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................. 214

Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................................... 215

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................................. 216

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................................... 216

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................................. 216

GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 217

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................................ 217

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 218

Composite ..................................................................................................................................... 219

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................................... 219

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................................. 219

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................................. 220

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................ 221

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 222

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................... 222

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................ 223

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................................... 223

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................................. 223

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 224

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 225

GS1 Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................................. 226

Maxicode ................................................................................................................................. 226

QR Code ................................................................................................................................. 227

GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................... 227

MicroQR .................................................................................................................................. 228

Inverse QR .............................................................................................................................. 228

Aztec ....................................................................................................................................... 229

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................................... 229

Han Xin ................................................................................................................................... 230

Han Xin Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 230

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................. 231

US Postnet .............................................................................................................................. 231

US Planet ................................................................................................................................ 231

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................................. 232

UK Postal ................................................................................................................................ 232

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................................. 233

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Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................... 233

Australia Post .......................................................................................................................... 234

Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 235

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................... 236

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................................... 236

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................................... 237

Mailmark .................................................................................................................................. 237

Canada Post ........................................................................................................................... 238

Symbology-Specific Security Levels ............................................................................................. 239

Redundancy Level .................................................................................................................. 239

Security Level .......................................................................................................................... 241

1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................... 242

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................................... 243

Report Version .............................................................................................................................. 243

Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................................... 244

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................................. 244

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................... 244

OCR Programming

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 245

OCR Programming Parameters .................................................................................................... 247

Enable/Disable OCR-A ........................................................................................................... 247

OCR-A Variant ........................................................................................................................ 247

Enable/Disable OCR-B ........................................................................................................... 249

OCR-B Variant ........................................................................................................................ 250

Enable/Disable MICR E13B .................................................................................................... 253

Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number .......................................................................... 254

OCR Orientation ...................................................................................................................... 254

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................... 256

OCR Minimum Characters ...................................................................................................... 256

OCR Maximum Characters ..................................................................................................... 257

OCR Subset ............................................................................................................................ 257

OCR Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................................... 258

OCR Template ........................................................................................................................ 259

OCR Check Digit Modulus ...................................................................................................... 268

OCR Check Digit Multiplier ...................................................................................................

OCR Check Digit Validation .................................................................................................... 270

Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................... 275

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123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 276

123Scan ........................................................................................................................................ 276

Communication with 123Scan ................................................................................................. 277

123Scan Requirements ........................................................................................................... 277

123Scan Information ............................................................................................................... 277

Scanner Control App (SCA) .......................................................................................................... 278

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................. 278

Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ................................................................................................. 279

Preferred Symbol .......................................................................................................................... 279

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 280

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 280

Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 280

Long Term Storage ....................................................................................................................... 281

Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................................... 281

Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients .................................................................................... 281

Harmful Ingredients ................................................................................................................. 281

Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................................... 281

Special Cleaning Notes ........................................................................................................... 281

Cleaning Materials Required ................................................................................................... 282

Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................ 282

Cleaning the RS6000 .............................................................................................................. 282

Cleaning Cradle Connectors ................................................................................................... 283

Cleaning the Comfort Pads ..................................................................................................... 283

Comfort Pad Replacement ............................................................................................................ 284

Large Comfort Pad Removal ................................................................................................... 284

Small Comfort Pad Removal ................................................................................................... 285

Small Comfort Pad Installation ................................................................................................ 285

Large Comfort Pad Installation ................................................................................................ 286

Trigger Assembly Replacement .................................................................................................... 287

Trigger Assembly Removal ..................................................................................................... 287

Trigger Assembly Installation .................................................................................................. 287

Converting Between Trigger and Triggerless Configuration ......................................................... 289

Convert to Trigger Assembly ................................................................................................... 289

Convert to Triggerless Assembly ............................................................................................ 290

Finger Strap Replacement (Trigger Swivel Assembly) ................................................................. 291

Finger Strap Removal (Trigger Swivel Assembly) .................................................................. 291

Finger Strap Installation (Trigger Swivel Assembly) ............................................................... 292

Finger Strap Replacement (Triggerless Strap Holder) .................................................................. 293

Finger Strap Removal (Triggerless Strap Holder) ................................................................... 293

Finger Strap Installation (Triggerless Strap Holder) ................................................................ 293

Strap Buckle Replacement ........................................................................................................... 294

Strap Buckle Removal ............................................................................................................. 294

Strap Buckle Installation .......................................................................................................... 294

Troubleshooting ...............................................

RS6000 ................................................................................................................................... 295

Cradles .................................................................................................................................... 296

............................................................................. 295

Specifications

RS6000 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. 297

Cradle Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 301

1-Slot RS6000 USB Charging Cradle Technical Specifications .............................................. 301

2-Slot WT6000/RS6000 Charging Cradle Technical Specifications ....................................... 301

5-Slot RS6000 Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications ................................................ 302

10-Slot WT6000/RS6000 Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications ................................ 302

10-Slot RS6000 Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications .............................................. 303

4-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 303

20-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications ................................................................... 304

Decode Distances ......................................................................................................................... 305

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Decode Range Information ........................................................................................................... 306

Standard Range Decode Zone ............................................................................................... 306

Medium Range Decode Zone ................................................................................................. 307

Standard Default Parameters

Standard Default Parameters Table ............................................................................................. 308

Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................ 317

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................................... 318

Alphanumeric and Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... 323

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... 324

Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................ 342

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... 342

UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................................... 342

EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................................ 343

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................................... 343

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................................... 343

GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................................... 343

PDF417 ......................................................................................................................................... 344

Data Matrix .................................................................................................................................... 344

Maxicode ....................................................................................................................................... 344

QR Code ....................................................................................................................................... 345

US Postnet .................................................................................................................................... 345

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................................... 345

Country Codes

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 346

Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ................................................................................... 347

Country Code Pages

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 362

Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ 362

Country Code Page Bar Codes .................................................................................................... 366

CKJ Decode Control

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 375

CJK Control Parameters ............................................................................................................... 376

Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... 376

CJK Output Method to Windows Host ..................................................................................... 377

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Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output .............................................................................................. 379

Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host .......................................................................... 381

Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output .................................. 381

Adding CJK IME on Windows ................................................................................................. 381

Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................... 382

Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................. 383

ASCII Character Sets

Index

About This Guide

Introduction

The RS6000 Ring Scanner, also referred to as the Bluetooth Ring Scanner, is a wearable bar code scan solution for both 1D and 2D bar code symbologies. The RS6000 is also compatible with a wide range of mobile computers communicating over Bluetooth.

The RS6000 User Guide provides additional information that is not covered by the Quick Reference Guide and is helpful for application developers and customers alike.

This User Guide provides information on operating the RS6000 for the first time, using the RS6000, resetting and capturing data.

The guide also covers issues such as charging and testing the RS6000 battery, troubleshooting, maintenance, firmware update and configuration of the RS6000. Sample bar codes are provided for configuring and testing the RS6000.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the RS6000 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs.

• RS6000 Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the RS6000 ring scanner up and running.

• RS6000 Regulatory Guide - provides all regulatory, service and EULA information for the RS6000 ring

scanner.

• RS6000 User Guide

• Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide - describes how to customize data before transmission

to the host device.

• Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK) - provides API information for writing applications.

- describes how to set up and use the RS6000 ring scanner and the accessories.

Model Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

Table 1 RS6000 Configurations

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Model

RS60B0-SRSTWR Standard Range X X X X X

RS60B0-SRSNWR Standard Range X X X X

RS60B0-SRSFWR Standard Range X X X X

RS60B0-MRSTWR Medium Range X X X X X

RS60B0-MRSNWR Medium Range X X X X

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Getting Started provides information on getting the RS6000 up and running for the first time, basic

instructions for using the RS6000 and instructions for resetting the RS6000 and capturing data.

• Bluetooth Communications describes the Bluetooth connection modes of the RS6000 to Zebra and

non-Zebra devices.

• Accessories provides information on available accessories.

• RS6000 Configuration and Update provides instructions for firmware update and configuration of the

RS6000 operation.

• Configuring Motion and Proximity describes the auto-triggering feature of triggerless RS6000 models and

provides programming bar codes for configuring this feature.

• Miscellaneous Imager Options provides information on programming the RS6000 to perform various

functions, or activating different features.

• Symbologies details symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these

features.

• OCR Programming describes how to set up the RS6000 for OCR programming.

• 123Scan and Software Tools describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner

operation.

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting, cleaning, part replacement and technical

specifications for the RS6000.

• Specifications provides RS6000 and charger technical specifications.

• Standard Default Parameters provides a list of R6000 parameters and default values.

• Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and

keyboard maps.

• Alphanumeric and Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring

specific numeric or alphanumeric values.

• Sample Bar Codes provides sample bar code types.

RS6000 Engine

Performance

Standard

Battery

Trigger

Proximity

Sensor

Bluetooth NFC

• Country Codes provides bar codes for programming the country keyboard type for the Bluetooth keyboard

(HID).

• Country Code Pages provides bar codes for selecting code pages for the programmed country keyboard

type.

• CKJ Decode Control describes control parameters for CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) bar code decode

through Bluetooth HID Keyboard Emulation mode.

• ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII value character tables.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• “tablet” refers to the Zebra ET5x tablet.

• 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

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• 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.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra 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

• Model number or product name

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• Software type and version number

The following information should be available when reporting a problem:

• Customer name

• Application used

• Configuration (trigger/triggerless)

• RS6000 or Cradle version number

• See Retrieving the RS6000 Log File on page 102 to retrieve and E-mail the RS6000 log to the support

representative

• Occurrence (always, once out of 10 attempts, etc…)

• Suggested steps to reproduce the problem

Zebra responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is 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 you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.

Provide Documentation Feedback

If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.

Getting Started

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the RS6000 Ring Scanner and explains how to install and charge the battery, capture data and reset the RS6000.

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:

• RS6000

• Battery

• Regulatory Guide.

Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact the Zebra Support immediately. See Service Information on page 15 for contact information.

Configuration Features

Imager Window

Battery

Battery Release Latch

Finger Strap

Scan Trigger

Strap Buckle

Beeper

Status LED

System LED

Comfort Pad Two (2) Pieces

Trigger Swivel Assembly

Battery Hook

Asset Control Label

Restore Key

Triggerless Strap Holder

Beeper

System LED

Comfort Pad Two (2) Pieces

Imager Window

Figure 1 RS6000 Triggered Configuration Features

Getting Started

Figure 2 RS6000 Triggerless Configuration Features

Status Indications

The RS6000 has System notification LEDs on the back of the device to display system and decode status and a Status LED on the top of the device to display Bluetooth and battery status. The RS6000 is also equipped with a beeper that issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The Scan LEDs provide identical indications for ambidextrous usage.

Table 2 defines the System and Status LED and beep sequence indications that occur to indicate status.

Table 2 Status 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 bar code has been decoded

System Red 4x Low Transmission error.

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System Red 5x Low Conversion or format error.

System Red Low/High/Low/High Out of batch memory storage. Unable to

store a new bar code.

Radio Indications

System and Status

Status Blue double blink High/low Bluetooth communication is disconnected.

Status Blue slow blinking None Attempting to reconnect over Bluetooth.

Status None Low/high Bluetooth connection established.

Status None Long low/ long high Bluetooth connection attempt failed.

Status Blue during beep

Status Blue slow blinking 5x High Attempting to reconnect over Bluetooth

Status Blue blinking 3x Short high Bluetooth disconnect indication (disabled by

Battery Indications

Red/Green blinking 6x Short High Device in paging state.

sequence

Long low/ long high/ Long low/ long high

Bluetooth connection attempt is rejected.

(disabled by default).

default).

Status Red 4x Short high Low battery indicator.

Status Green/Amber/Red N/A Battery charge level indication (hold trigger

for three seconds to activate).

Green is more than 40%

Amber is between 10% and 39%

Red is less than 10%

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Table 2 Status LED Indications (Continued)

LED Type LED Indication Beep Indication Description

Status Red blinking N/A Over temperature or bad battery.

Parameter Programing

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

Maintenance Indications

System and Status

Green slow blinking Scanner connected to 123Scan2.

Red fast blinking File being transferred to the scanner (new

Red slow blinking Firmware installation.

Green Programing completed successfully

Input error, incorrect bar code or Cancel scanned,

wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming

sequence; remain in program mode.

using bar

code keypad.

parameter setting.

configuration parameters or firmware) via 123Scan2.

(parameters change or firmware updated) via 123Scan2.

RS6000 Activity Modes

The RS6000 is capable of three modes of activity:

• Run Mode – The RS6000 is scanning or transferring data using Bluetooth.

• Low Power Mode – The RS6000 enters Standby mode (Low Power Mode) when it is idle for more than

one second. The RS6000 wakes-up and returns to busy (run) mode upon at least one of the following

events:

• Scan trigger

• Motion activity

• Bluetooth activity

• NFC field detected

• Press of the Restore key

• Insert into charging slot

• OFF Mode – The RS6000 is not connected to a power source.

Getting Started

Trigger Swivel Assembly

Scan Trigger

Configuration

Trigger Swivel Assembly - Change Trigger Position

The RS6000 is worn on the index and middle fingers, and triggered with the thumb. The Trigger Swivel Assembly of the RS6000 rotates to provide left-hand or right-hand use.

To change the position of the trigger:

1. Determine whether the RS6000 is used on the right or left hand and rotate the trigger swivel assembly.

Figure 3 Change Trigger Swivel Assembly Position

CAUTION: The Trigger Swivel Assembly only rotates 180° around the front of the scan assembly. Do not rotate

the Trigger Swivel Assembly past the designed stop.

Rotate the Trigger Swivel Assembly so that the Scan Trigger is positioned next to the thumb when the RS6000 is placed on the index and middle fingers.

Charge the Battery

Before using the RS6000, charge the battery. To charge the RS6000 battery, refer to Accessories.

Install the Battery

1. Align the battery on top of the RS6000 and insert metal corner into the battery compartment.

2. Slide the battery all the way into the locking slot of the RS6000.

3. Firmly press the battery into the RS6000 until a click is heard ensuring the battery release latch is fully

engaged with the RS6000.

Figure 4 Install the Battery

Locking Slot

Battery

Battery Release Latch

Remove the Battery

1. Hold the RS6000 in one hand.

2. Use finger tip to press the battery release latch.

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Figure 5 Remove Battery

3. While holding down the battery release latch, pull up the battery to release it from the locking slots of the

RS6000.

Wearing the RS6000

1. Slide the RS6000 onto the index and middle fingers with the scan trigger next to the thumb.

2. Tighten the finger strap.

Figure 6 Wearing the RS6000

Bluetooth Connection

The RS6000 sends decoded bar code data to Zebra mobile computers and other devices using Bluetooth. Before using, connect the RS6000 to a device using Bluetooth. See Bluetooth Communications for configuration.

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Scanning

The RS6000 uses digital camera technology to take an image of a bar code and software decoding algorithms are executed to extract the bar code data from the image.

Scan Triggering Modes

Manual Triggering (Triggered models only)

1. Launch a scanning software application on the mobile computer.

2. Position the RS6000 approximately 22.8 cm (9 inches) from a bar code and press the Scan Trigger. Position

the cross hair laser beam to cover the bar code. The RS6000 takes a digital picture (image) of the bar code and stores it in memory for decoding.

The Scan LED flashes green and a high beep sounds indicating that the bar code was properly decoded.

NOTE: In some configurations proper decoding of a bar code is indicated by the software application running on

the mobile computer.

Auto-triggering (Triggerless models only)

The RS6000 is provided with auto-triggering capability. In auto-triggering mode, both motion and proximity sensors are used to trigger the RS6000 when the user intends to scan a bar code.

With auto-triggering activated, the RS6000 automatically scans when motion stops and a bar code is placed within the detection field of the proximity sensor on the RS6000. The RS6000 scans the bar code and then switches to low power mode to conserve power.

To scan a bar code in auto-triggering mode:

1. Launch a scanning software application on the mobile computer.

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Virtual rectangle made by the cross hair laser beam

Cross hair laser beam

2D Bar Code

1D Bar Code

Bar Codes

Aiming pattern Pattern

2. Position the RS6000 approximately 22.8 cm (9 inches) from a bar code. Aim the cross hair laser beam to cover

the bar code. The RS6000 takes a digital picture (image) of the bar code and stores it in memory for decoding.

The Scan LED flashes green and a high beep sounds indicating that the bar code was properly decoded.

NOTE: By default the proximity sensor is configured for medium range of up to 40.6 cm (16 inches). The range

can be adjusted for short or long range scanning, depending on the scanning application. See page 109.

Aiming the RS6000

The aiming pattern of the RS6000 is a cross hair laser beam with bright center dot (see Figure 7). The virtual rectangle made by the cross hair reflects the field of view of the RS6000. The aiming pattern is used to position the bar code within the field of view.

Figure 7 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 8 Bar Code Scan Orientation

The RS6000 can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered (see the top bar codes on Figure 9). The bar codes marked with X in Figure 9, however, show bar code 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 7). The top examples in Figure 9 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

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012345

Figure 9 Acceptable Aiming Options

The aiming pattern is smaller when the RS6000 is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the bar code. Scan bar codes with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the RS6000 and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the RS6000.

1. Position the RS6000 between two and eleven inches from the bar code (depending on the bar code density).

NOTE: When a bar code 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 bar code. The RS6000 takes a digital picture (image) of the bar

code and stores it in memory for decoding.

The Scan LED flashes green and a high beep sounds indicating that the bar code was properly decoded.

Resetting the RS6000

If the RS6000 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 RS6000 still does not respond, perform a cold boot. Perform clean boot to restore the RS6000 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 RS6000 resets when the key is released.

Cold Boot

Cold boot restores the RS6000 operation by performing a power cycle of the device. To perform cold boot, remove and re-insert the battery into the RS6000.

Clean Boot

Clean Boot restores the RS6000 to its factory default configuration.

To perform clean boot:

1. Remove battery.

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2. Press and hold the Restore Key.

3. Insert the battery into the RS6000.

4. Continue to press and hold the Restore Key for about five seconds until a chirp is heard and the Scan LEDs

flash green. The RS6000 is now in its factory default configuration.

NOTE: The factory default configuration is set in the factory or the service center. These parameters are unique

for each RS6000 and cannot be changed. The Factory default configuration includes: RS6000 serial number,

Bluetooth Device (BD) address, model number, production date and proximity calibration.

Configuration parameters modified on the RS6000 reset to factory defaults after a clean boot.

Bluetooth Communications

*Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides information about the modes of operation and features available for wireless communication between the RS6000 and hosts. The chapter also includes the parameters necessary to configure the RS6000.

The RS6000 ships with the settings shown in the Bluetooth Communication Defaults on page 28 (also see

Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous RS6000 defaults). If the default values suit user

requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the RS6000 is powered down.

To return all features to default values, scan a default bar code in Default Parameters on page 115. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

*).

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan one bar code 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

Bluetooth Communications Parameter Defaults

Table 3 lists the defaults for Bluetooth radio communication parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the

appropriate bar code(s).

NOTE: See Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous

default parameters.

In this guide, the parameter numbers listed are the same as the attribute numbers for these parameters.

See Country Codes for Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes).

Table 3 Bluetooth Communication Defaults

Parameter

Bluetooth Communications Host Types SSI Bluetooth Classic

Discoverable Mode 610 General 57

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode Disable 61

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion Use All Channels 62

Radio Output Power 1324 Class 2 64

Link Supervision Timeout 1698 .5 Seconds 65

HID Wait for Connection 1714 Disable 34

HID Features for Apple iOS 1114 Disable 35

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay No Delay (0 msec) 35

CAPS Lock Override Disable 36

Ignore Unknown Characters Enable 36

Emulate Keypad Disable 37

Fast HID Keyboard 1361 Enable 37

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

Quick Keypad Emulation 1362 Enable 38

Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable 38

Function Key Mapping Disable 39

Simulated Caps Lock Disable 39

Convert Case No Case Conversion 40

Beep on Reconnect Attempt 559 Disable 67

Reconnect Attempt Interval 558 30 sec 68

Auto-reconnect 604 Auto-reconnect

Immediately

Bluetooth Disconnect Indication 822 Disable 71

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Table 3 Bluetooth Communication Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Bluetooth Disconnect Indication After Battery Insert

Bluetooth Disconnect Indication After Bluetooth Disconnection

Bluetooth Disconnect Indication - Cycle Time 10 sec 74

Bluetooth Disconnect Indication - Beep Type 3 High/Short Beeps 75

Beep on Insertion 288 Enable 117

Beep on <BEL> 150 Enable 51

Toggle Pairing 1322 Disable 76

Force Pairing Save 795 Enable 76

Auto Unpairing 1708 Disable 77

Batch Mode 544 Normal (Do Not Batch

PIN Code (Set and Store) 552 12345 58

Variable Pin Code 608 Static

Parameter

Number

823 120 sec 72

824 30 sec 73

Data)

(Default PIN code is

12345)

Default

Page

Number

Bluetooth Security Levels 1393 Low 60

Bluetooth Status Indications

When the RS6000 is pairing or re-establishing a connection to a computer, it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or unsuccessful operations. See Table 2 on page 19 for all beep sequences and LED displays including those which occur during pairing operations.

Bluetooth Connection Modes

The RS6000 can connect to a host computer using the following Bluetooth modes:

• Human Interface Device (HID)

• Simple Serial Interface (SSI)

• Serial Port Profile (SPP).

Keyboard Emulation

The Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) profile enables the RS6000 to emulate a Bluetooth keyboard input device and connect to a host computer. The RS6000 supports two versions of the Bluetooth HID profile.

Bluetooth Communications

HID Bluetooth Classic

Enables the RS6000 to communicate using Bluetooth HID profile to a host computer through Bluetooth Classic radio. The RS6000 is capable of operating in Slave (discoverable) or Master mode.

HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable)

Enables the RS6000 to communicate using Bluetooth HID profile to a host computer through Bluetooth Low Energy radio. The RS6000 operates in Slave (discoverable) mode when BT HID Low Energy is enabled.

Low Energy (LE) Bluetooth has a smaller RF footprint (bandwidth) than Classic Bluetooth. The smaller RF footprint of LE Bluetooth significantly improves Wi-Fi co-existence. Due to its smaller RF bandwidth, LE Bluetooth is up to seven times slower than Classic Bluetooth (0.27 Mbps versus 0.7-2.1 Mbps). Data intensive activities such as firmware updates, can take significantly longer.

NOTE: Not all host devices support Bluetooth Low Energy. Verify that your device supports Bluetooth Low

Energy mode before attempting to connect to the RS6000.

Table 4 HID Bluetooth Bar Codes

HID Bluetooth Classic

HID Bluetooth Low Energy

HID Setup

HID Bluetooth Connection to iOS/iPad/iPhone

1. Perform clean boot. See Clean Boot on page 25

2. Scan the appropriate HID Bluetooth Bar Code from page 30.

3. Perform a Cold Boot by removing and re-installing the battery onto the RS6000. The RS6000 starts to operate

and is discoverable as a keyboard.

4. Select Settings > General > Bluetooth.

5. Turn Bluetooth ON.

6. Select Bluetooth Settings

RS6000 - xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the serial number.

and choose RS6000 from the list of discovered devices. The RS6000 displays as

HID Bluetooth Connection to Android

1. Perform clean boot. See Clean Boot on page 25

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