AirTrack SP1-C User manual

BT CCD Barcode Scanner
- SP1-C -
User's Manual
Version 1.0

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Preface
About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the product.
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain our product.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any
electrical or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from
the manufacturer. The material in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Warning Statements
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

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which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting.
3. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device
that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Operation on the 5.15 - 5.25GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use
only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15-5.25GHz band to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
Therefore, it will only transmit on the 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.725 GHz and
5.725–5.850 GHz band when associated with an access point (AP).
FCC Label Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
For body contact during operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal
and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement
sur le material broilleur du Canada.
European Conformity Statement
Our company herewith declares that the product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and all other provisions of the RED 2014/53/EU
directive, the EMC 2014/30/EU directive and the Low Voltage 2014/35/EU
directive.
CE RF Exposure Compliance
This device meets EU requirements (2014/53/EU) on the limitation of exposure
of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP
guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated
accessories, SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the
body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all
frequency bands of this device. Use of other accessories which contain metals
may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines.
CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU of the
European Parliament and Commission from 24 May, 2014 governing Radio
and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
RoHS Statement
This device conforms to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
European Union regulations that set maximum concentration limits on
hazardous materials used in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Our company has set up a policy and process to meet the
EU directive 2002/96/EC and update 2003/108/EC
concerning electronic waste disposal.

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Taiwan NCC Warning Statement
低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條:經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條:低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有
干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備
之干擾。

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Laser Information
The product is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of
DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1.
Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The product
contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not
exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations. The scanner
is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light during
normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service operations.
The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the product’s
optional laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover,
on the back of the unit.
* Laser information only applies to the products with laser components.
CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser
light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner, including
binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses, with will
increase eye damage.This does not include eyeglasses worn by
the user.
LED Information
The product contains LED indicator(s) or LED ring whose luminance is not
harmful to human eyes during normal operation, user maintenance or
prescribed service operations.
*LED information only applies to the products with LED components.

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Battery Notice
1. To guarantee optimal performance, it is recommended that rechargeable
batteries be replaced every year, or after 500 charging cycles are
completed. It is normal for the battery to balloon or expand after one year
or 500 cycles. Although it does not cause damage, it cannot be used
again and must be disposed of according to the location's safe battery
disposal procedures.
2. If a battery performance decreases more than 20%, the battery is at the
end of its life cycle. Stop use and ensure the battery is disposed of
properly.
3. The length of time that a battery lasts depends on the battery type and
how the device is used. Conserve the battery life by doing the following:
Avoid fully uncharging the battery because this places additional
strain on it. Several partial uncharges with frequent charges are better
than a fully uncharged battery. Charging a partially charged battery
does not cause harm to the unit.
Keep the battery cool. Avoid hot vehicles. For prolonged
storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
Do not leave the battery uncharged and unused for an extended
period of time, the battery will wear out and the longevity of the
battery will be at least half of one with frequent charges.
4. Protect battery life by not over or under charging the battery.
5. Please do not leave battery unused for long time without charging it.
Despite our safety precautions, the battery pack may begin to change
shape. If so, stop using it immediately. Please check to see if you are
using a proper power adapter to charge the battery or contact your service
provider for service.
6. If you cannot charge the battery after it has been idle for an extended
period of time and it begins to heat up, please do not try to charge it. It
may not be functional anymore.
7. Please only use the original battery from our company. Using a third party
battery can damage our products. Please note that when such damage
occurs, it is not covered by our warranty policy
CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED INCORRECTLY.

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DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS..
如果更換不正確之電池行事會有爆炸的風險
請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池
如果更换不正确之电池行事会有爆炸的风险
请依制造商说明书处理用过之电池
Battery charge notice
It is important to consider temperature when the battery pack is charging.
Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler
environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of
0°C to 40°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage
the batteries and shorten their life cycle.
CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C. This will
and make the batteries unstable and dangerous. Please use a
battery temperature detecting device for a charger to ensure a
safe charging temperature range.
CAUTION! To ensure the unit working properly, please keep all connectors
away from the contaminants staying inside of them such as dust,
grease, mud, and water. The negligence may cause the unit with
no communication, short circuited, overheated and so on.
CAUTION! If the connector is damaged, please ensure the connector is
being fully repaired before using the unit to avoid causing short
circuited.

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Storage and safety notice
Although charged batteries may be left unused for several months, their
capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens,
they will require recharging prior to use. Batteries may be stored at
temperatures between -20°C to 60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly
at higher temperatures. It is recommended to store batteries at room
temperature.
* The message above only applies to the usage of the removable batteries.
For the products with non-removable batteries / without batteries, please refer to
the specification of each product.
Product Operation and Storage Notice
The product has applicable operation and storage temperature conditions.
Please follow the limitation of suggested temperature conditions to avoid
failure, damage or malfunction.
*For applicable temperature conditions, please refer to the specification of each
product.
Adapter Notice
1. Please do not leave the power adapter in the socket when it is not
connected to the product for charging.
2. Please remove the power adapter when the battery is fully recharged.
3. The bundled power adapter that comes with the product is not meant to be
used outdoors. An adapter exposed to water or rain, or a very humid
environment can cause damage to both the adapter and the product.
4. Please only use the bundled power adapter or same specification of
adapter to charge the product. Using the wrong power adapter can
damage the product.
* The message above only applies to the product connected to the adapter.
For the products without using the adapters, please refer to the specification of
each product.

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Hearing Damage Warning
Zx.3 Warning
The warning shall be placed on the equipment, or on the packaging, or in the instruction manual and shall consist of
the following:
- the symbol of Figure 1 with a minimum height of 5 mm; and
- the following wording, or similar :
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Alternatively, the entire warning may be given through the equipment display during use, when the user is asked to
acknowledge activation of the higher level.

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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................................................i
About This Manual ........................................................................................i
Regulatory Compliance Statements..............................................................i
Laser Information ........................................................................................vi
LED Information ..........................................................................................vi
Battery Notice............................................................................................. vii
Adapter Notice.............................................................................................ix
Hearing Damage Warning............................................................................x
Chapter 1 - Overview................................................................................1
1.1 Package .................................................................................................1
1.2 Scanner Detail........................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................3
1.4 Getting Started .......................................................................................5
1.5 Battery Charging ....................................................................................5
1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence..........................................................6
Chapter 2 – Configuration-General ......................................................7
2.1 BT HID....................................................................................................7
2.2 BT SPP.................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 –Bar Codes & Others..........................................................13
3.1 All SymboIogies....................................................................................13
3.2 MSI / UK Plessey code.........................................................................16
3.3 Code93 / Telepen / IATA.......................................................................17
3.4 Interleaved 2 of 5 / Code 11 .................................................................18
3.5 Industrial 2 of 5 / Matrix 2 of 5..............................................................19
3.6 Codabar ...............................................................................................20
3.7 ABC Codabar, CX Codabar..................................................................21
3.8 Code 39 (Full ASCII/Standard) / Code 32.............................................23
3.9 UPC-E..................................................................................................24
3.10 UPC-E(0)&(1) / UPC-E EXPAND .......................................................25
3.11 UPC-A ................................................................................................26
3.12 EAN-8.................................................................................................27
3.13 EAN-13 / ISSN / ISBN / ISMN............................................................28
3.14 EAN & UCC128/Code 128 .................................................................30

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3.15 DataBar (RSS) ...................................................................................31
Chapter 4 – Command Setting.............................................................33
4.1 System Setting.....................................................................................33
4.2 BT Pairing.............................................................................................34
4.3 Output data transmit.............................................................................41
4.4 BT Config .............................................................................................50
4.5 Beep tone, Terminator..........................................................................54
4.6 Scan mode...........................................................................................55
4.7 Send Data Length, Preamble, Postamble ............................................56
4.8 Accuracy Adjustment............................................................................57
4.9 Code ID, Inverse Barcode....................................................................58
4.10 Power off Timeout ..............................................................................62
Appendix A – Numeric Bar Codes.......................................................63
Appendix B – Full ASCII Table(Code39)............................................64
Appendix C – Default Table..................................................................75

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SP1-C User’s Manual
Chapter 1 - Overview
1.1 Package
Please make sure the following contents are in the SP1-C gift box.
If something is missing or damaged, please contact our representative.
The standard package contents:
SP1-C Scanner
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Compliance Statements
USB Charging Cable
Hand Strap
Note: To scan a barcode, make sure the aiming beam crosses every bar and
space of the barcode.

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1.2 Scanner Detail
Mini USB port
Hard Reset Button in the back
of SP1-C (insert pin into the hole )
Scan Window
LED lndicators
Trigger

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1.3 Specifications
Performance/Optical
Image Sensor Linear CMOS sensor
Light Source 625nm Visible Red LED
Max. Resolution 4 mil (0.1mm)
Scan Rate 650 scans/ second
Printing Contrast Scale 30% Minimum
Depth of Field
Reading Distance
(DOF PCS=90%)
Code 39, 4mil: 40mm (near) / 65mm (far)
Code 39, 5mil: 35mm (near) / 90mm (far)
Code 39, 10mil: 35mm (near) / 195mm (far)
Code 39, 15mil: 50mm (near) / 280mm (far)
UPC/EAN, 13mil: 35mm (near) / 230mm (far)
Functionality
Symbologies UPC-A/UPC-E, EAN-8/EAN-13, Industrial 2of 5,
Codabar, Matrix 2 of 5, Code 11, Code93, Code
32, Code 128, Standard Code 39,Full ASCII
Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, ChinaPostal Code,
MSI Plessy Code, UK PlessyCode, EAN/UCC
128, Telepen Code, IATACode, GS1 Databar.
Configuration Method Configuration barcodes
Electrical
Operation Voltage 3.7VDC ± 5%
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Current Consumption Operation mode: < 145mA
Standby mode: < 55mA
Battery Duration 6000 scans/ charge

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Environmental
ESD Protection Functional after 4KV Contact and 8KV Air
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Relative Humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing
Drop Test 1.5M
Communication
Range 10M (line of sight)
Host Interface supported Mini USB
Interface/Profile SPP,HID
Wireless Class Wireless Class 2
Mechanical
Housing Material ABS + PC
Dimensions L65 x ABS + PC
18mm / 2.6 x 0.9 x 0.7in
Weight 30.2g / 1.06oz
Regulation Approvals
FCC Part15B, FCC Part15C, EN301489-1-17, EN62133, EN60950-1,
EN300328, IEC 62471, NCC, TELEC, VCCI, BSMI
Accessories
Mini USB cable, Hand Strap
Radio type / Description Transmitter Frequency Maximum Output Power
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2400-2483.5MHz 4.6dBm

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1.4 Getting Started
Please make sure your PC or Smartphone has a built-in wireless adaptor; the
SP1-C supports both HID and SPP wireless profiles. If you are connecting it to
an iOS (Apple) smartphone, please follow the instruction of “Connecting via
Human Interface Device (HID) Mode”; if you are connecting it to an Android
smartphone, please follow the instruction of “Connecting via Serial Port Profile
(SPP) Mode” or the instruction of “Human Interface Device (HID) Mode”.
Note: Android 2.x devices can work with SP1-C in the SPP mode ONLY.
The SPP mode or/and the HID mode are not definitely compatible with each version of
Android OS, and thus depends on the Android-based hardware specifications defined
by the Android device manufacturers.
1.5 Battery Charging
1. Flip open the mini USB port on the scanner.
2. Insert the mini USB connector into the port on the scanner and USB
connector into a USB port on the host PC.
3. Please charge the scanner for at least 2 hours (until the LED indicator
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1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence
Scanner LED & Beeper Indication
Green LED Red LED Beeper Remark
Power Off or
Standby - - -
See Power Off
Timeout
Charging - Solid - -
Disconnected or
Discoverable Flash - - -
Initializing Flash Flash 1 long beep -
Power Up - - 1 long beep -
Barcode
scanning w/o
proper
connection
Flash - 1 beep -
Successful
barcode scan 1 Flash - 1 beep -
Successful
Connection - - 2 beeps -
Unsuccessful
Pincode Setup - Flash
3 short
beeps Scan [Pincode
Stop] and retry
Low Power - Flash 5 beeps -
Scanner
Out of range 1 Flash - 4 beeps
(high-low-
high-low)
Move closer to
the host.

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Chapter 2 – Configuration-General
2.1 BT HID
1. Turn on the wireless device on your host (PC, Smartphone, or Tablet).
2. Hold the trigger for one second to activate the scanner.
3. Scan the [Disconnect] barcode.
Disconnect
4. Hold the trigger for one second to activate the scanner.
5. Scan the [HID] barcode below. HID
6. The scanner will emit several short beeps and then stop beeping. The
green LED light will flash continually during the pairing process.
7. On your host device, in the settings section where you can see Bluetooth
settings and manage your connections.
a. You will see the SP1-C listed as [Wireless Scanner] under Bluetooth
devices.
b. You will see a message under that [Pair with this device].
c. Select this device on your host and begin to pair.
8. Your Host device will ask you to type in a pin code.
a. Use your host device keypad to enter this pin code.
b. The pin code can be any set of numbers.
c. We suggest using 4 numbers.
9. Once you have entered the pin code on the Host device, you need to set up
the pin code on the SP1-C to match.
a. With the SP1-C, scan the Pincode Start barcode below.
Pincode Start
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