Avision UNICORN User manual

The Intelligent Network Box
User’s Guide
Regulatory Model Number: UNICORN
Avision Inc.

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Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product can not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead it should be sent to appropriate
facilities for recovery and recycling in an effort to protect human health and the
environment. Fore more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users.
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during
transmitting.
IC Notice:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Règlementd’ Industry Canada
Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions:
(1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.
(2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant
perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.
European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU
RED (Radio Equipment Directive) 2014/53/EC
CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter
provided by Avision.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022, EN55024, safety requirements of EN
60950 and ROHS requirements of EN50581.
*This machine is certified as Class 1 LED product.

Product Safety Guide
Please clearly read all these instructions, and follow all instructions and warnings before
installing and using the device.
The following indications are used in this document to obviate any chance of accident or
damage to you and/or the device.
WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or
damage to property.
WARNING
Use only the USB cable that came with your device and avoid abrasions, cuts,
fraying, crimping, and kinking. Using any other USB cable could cause fire, electrical
shock, or injury.
Place the device close enough to the computer so that the interface cable can easily
reach between the device and the computer.
Do not place or store the device:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct
sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity
Do not use the device with wet hands.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the device or device option by
yourself, except as specifically explained in the device's documentation. This could
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Unplug the device and the USB cable, and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
Liquid has entered the device.
Object has entered the device.
The device has been dropped, or the case has been damaged.
The device does not operate normally (i.e. appearance of smoke, strange smell,
odd noise, etc.), or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Unplug the device and the USB cable before cleaning.

CAUTION:
Do not locate the device on rackety or aslope tables. Do not locate the device on
unstable surface. The device may fall down and this may result in injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit. It may cause unbalance and the device may
fall down. This may result in injury.
Store the AC Power cord/USB cable bundled out of the reach of children to avoid the
risk of injury.
Keep plastic bags bundled out of the reach of children to avoid the danger of
suffocation.
If you are not going to use the device for a long period, unplug the USB cable from
the electrical outlet.

1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
By connecting the Network Box to your scanner, your scanner* can be converted
into a wireless or wired device to let other AndroidTM-based or iOS-based mobile
devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.), wireless or wired computers in the LAN
directly scan a document and receive image data.
* Only available for selected Avision scanner models. Check with Avision’s web
site (www.avision.com) for complete supported models.
1.2 Package Contents
Standard package items for Network Box:
Main unit
Quick Guide
USB Cable
Power Cable

1.3 Ports and LED


Item Name Description
1 24VDC OUT
Port Used to connect the power cable (included) to the scanner.
2 USB Port Used to connect the USB cable (included) to the scanner. The USB port is used to transfer data only. It is not able to
supply power.
Power LED Turns green when the box is powered on.
Status LED
Indicates connection mode or operational status. (See
table next page)
3
Wi-Fi/LAN
LED
Flashes in blue in wireless network connection. (The Wi-Fi
connection is always enabled whenever the power is
connected.)

Status LED Light
The color and flashing frequency indicates the connection type and status.
LED Color Status Description
Solid Wired LAN mode with scanner connecting to the
Network Box
Fast Blinking Wi-Fi internet (client) mode with scanner connecting
to the Network Box
Orange
Slowly
Blinking Wi-Fi direct share (access point) mode with scanner connecting to the Network Box
Solid Wired LAN mode with scanner disconnecting to the
Network Box.
Fast Blinking Wi-Fi internet (client) mode with scanner
disconnecting to the Network Box
Green
Slowly
Blinking Wi-Fi direct share (access point) mode with scanner disconnecting to the Network Box
Solid Firmware updatingRed
Blinking Wi-Fi WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode



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Item Name Description
4 LAN Port Used to connect the LAN cable to the Network Box for
wired network connection.
5 5VDC 1.5A
Port
For scanner without a 24VDC power jack, use this port to
connect the box to a USB power adapter via a Micro USB
cable.
6 24VDC IN
Port Used to connect the power adapter that comes with the scanner to the Network Box.
7 WPS Button
Press to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to connect to a
wireless access point which supports WPS. Press the WPS
button of your access point and then press and hold the
WPS button of Network Box for 5 seconds to start the WPS
connection.
8 Reset
Button
Restore the network security settings to factory default. To
reset the Network Box, use a pen to press and hold this
button for about 5 seconds until the blue network LED
turns off. Wait for about 30 seconds until the blue Network
LED turns on and starts blinking again.

2. Installation
2.1 Precautions
Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or
excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.
Do not install the product in a humid or dusty place.
Place the product securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces
may cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems.
Retain the product box and packing materials for shipping purposes.
2.2 Connect Network Box to the Scanner
b
a
a: The supplied power cable
b: The supplied USB cable
1. Plug one end of the supplied power cable (a) to the power jack of the scanner
and the other end to the port marked “24VDC OUT” of the Network Box.
2. Connect the square end of the supplied USB cable (b) to the USB port of the
scanner and the rectangle end to the USB port of the Network Box.

2.3 Connect Network Box to Power
c
c: The power adapter that comes with the scanner
Connect the small end of the power cable (c) that comes with the scanner to the
port marked “24VDC IN” of the Network Box and the other end to a power
outlet.

2.4 Choose Your Connection Type
2.4.1 Wired Network
In wired network mode, your computer is connected to Network Box through Ethernet
cables.
d
e
d/e: Ethernet LAN cable
1. Plug one end of the network cable (d) to the available port of the switching hub of
your LAN. Plug the other end to the LAN port of your wireless computer.
2. Plug one end of the network cable (e) to the available port of a switching hub of
your LAN. Plug the other end to the LAN port of the Network Box.

2.4.2 Wireless Network
1. Direct Shared Mode (Access Point Mode)
In AP (Access Point) mode, your mobile devices and Network Box are connected
wirelessly without an additional AP (Access Point) since Network Box itself works as an AP.
AP (Access Point)
Note:
On your mobile devices, make sure Avision–xxxx (the last four digits of the Mac
Address) has been selected as your network name (SSID).
To scan from a mobile device, a mobile APP – MB APP has to be downloaded and
installed first onto your mobile device. Network Box APP can be purchased for free
from Google Play or App Store.

2. Internet Mode (Client Mode)
In Client mode, your mobile devices and Network Box are connected wirelessly through
an additional AP (Access Point).
(1). Connect Network Box to Your Specified Access Point:
a. Connect Network Box first to your wireless computer, and then open your
browser (i.e. 10 or above).
b. Type Network Box’s ip address on the URL bar (http://10.10.10.254), and
then connect to a specified Access Point via the web page. (A login dialog
box will be first displayed. Type the default user name and password –
admin to enter Network Box’s embedded web page. If desired, the default
password can be changed later in the web page.)
(2). Connect your wireless computer, smartphone, or tablet to the same
Access Point that has been selected on Network Box’s web page).
Note: To scan from your mobile devices such as a smartphone or tablet, you need
to download MB APP from Google Play or App Store and install the APP to your
mobile devices.
Select an AP
(Access Point)
from the web page
AP (Access Point)
Tablet /SmartPhone

2.4.3 Connect to a Wireless Access Point Using the WPS button
You may connect Network Box to a WPS compatible wireless access point by pressing the
WPS button of Network Box.
Before You Begin!
To enable the WPS connection of your access point, please refer to the user’s
guide of your access point.
Note Network Box does not support WPS connection via pin method.
Perform the following procedure to connect.
1. Confirm your wireless access point/router has the WPS or AOSSTM symbol as
shown below.
2. Connect the power of Network Box. The Net LED is flashing in blue.
3. Press the WPS button of your wireless access point. (You may refer to the user’s
guide of your access point/router for instructions on how to use the WPS button.)
4. Press and hold the WPS button on Network Box for about 5 seconds within 2
minutes after pressing the WPS button of your wireless access point.
5. When the connection begins, the Status LED light of Network Box is flashing in
red color.
6. If connection is successful, the status LED light of Network Box will be lit solidly
in green (if scanner is not connected) or flashing in orange (if scanner is
connected). (See the user’s guide of your wireless access point for the
connection result.)

3. Operation
Before You Begin!
Make sure the LAN cables have been connected properly on your switching hub
FIRST and then connect the power of the Network Box. Otherwise, other
computers in the network may obtain IP address from the box and therefore may
not connect to the internet.
3.1 Scan From A Wired Computer
Before operating the network scanner, to install the latest scanner driver is not required.
Instead, it is necessary to download and install the useful network tool – [Virtual
Scanner Link] from Avision’s web site on http://www.avision.com to help you search
and connect the scanner in the network.
1. Start [Virtual Scanner Link] by choosing Start>All Programs>Avision Virtual
Scanner>Virtual Scanner Link. The main window will be displayed and the
scanners in your network will be searched automatically. In a few seconds, the result
including the scanner model and Network Box’s IP address will be displayed as
shown.
2. Choose the scanner you wish to connect and then press [Connect]. If connection is
successful, a connection mark will be displayed as shown.

Note:
The network scanner can be used by one user at a time. If the network scanner
is being used by other user, you will be prompted with a message to connect the
scanner later. When the scanner is available, you will also be prompted with a
message to connect the scanner and start scanning your document.
If the network scanner has not been found, it is probably the scanner and your
computer are not in the same LAN. In this case, you can assign a specific IP
address of the scanner to let [Virtual Scanner Link] automatically search the
scanner. Click the [Option] button, type your IP address on the [Searching
Address] field (1), then click the [+] button (2) and finally click [OK] (3) to
complete.
(1) (2)
(3)
Searching Time: When the program is launched, it automatically searches the
scanner in the network in 5 seconds (default). The searching time can be
changed from a range of 5 to 20 seconds.
If the [Virtual Scanner Link] program has been closed and then launched
again, [Virtual Scanner Link] will automatically search and connect the
network scanner it has previously connected to.
3. After the scanner has been connected successfully, launch your TWAIN-compliant
image-editing software application such as Avision Capture Tool by choosing
Start>All Programs>Avision xxx Scanner>Avision Capture Tool (xxx indicates
your scanner model).
4. A[Select Scanner Model] dialog box appears. Choose your scanner model and
click [OK].
If more than one scanner on the network, a [Network Scanner] dialog will be
prompted. Choose your desired scanner with correct MAC address and click [OK].
5. The main window of Avision Capture Tool appears. Press [Scan] to start scanning.
In a second, the scanned image will be displayed.

Important:
When using the bundled software Avision Capture Tool to scan, you may be prompted
with the message “Can not find scanner”. Please wait a while and try again as the
scanner may be warming up or communicating with Network Box.
3.2 Scan from a Wireless Computer in Direct Share (Access Point)
Mode
1. On your computer, click the Wi-Fi Network icon in the taskbar and select the
network name –Avision-xxxx (xxxx is where the last four digits of the Mac address
on the label on the Network Box). (Note no network password is required. You can
designate a network password through Network Box’s embedded web page.)
2. Follow step 1 ~ 5 described in the preceding section [Scan a Document from a
Wired Computer] to complete a scan.
Important:
When using the bundled software Avision Capture Tool to scan, you may be prompted
with the message “Can not find scanner”. Please wait a while and try again as the
scanner may be warming up or communicating with Network Box.

3.3 Scan from a Wireless Computer in Direct Share (Access
Point) Mode
1. Connect to an Access Point
(1). On your wireless computer, click the [Wi-Fi Network] icon in the taskbar and
select the network ID - Avision-xxxx (xxxx is where the last four digits of the
Mac address on the label of the Network Box). (Note by default, no network
password is required. You can create a password via Network Box’s web page
later.)
Alternatively, on your mobile devices, you may tap [Settings]>[Wi-Fi] and select
the network ID - Avision-xxxx (xxxx is where the last four digits of the Mac
address on the label of the Network Box).
(2). Open your Internet Browser and make sure the Proxy server has been deselected
since the Network Box does not support the proxy setting.
(3). Type 10.10.10.254 on the address bar. The embedded web page will be displayed.
(A login dialog box will be first displayed. Type the default user name and
password – [admin] to enter Network Box’s embedded web page. If desired, the
password can be changed later in the web page.)
(4). Choose [WiFi] and then your desired [Network Name] (SSID). Wait for 60 seconds
for the connected status confirmation.
(5). After the Wi-Fi connection is successful, choose [Status] to check the [WAN IP]
address is available from the selected network.
2. Scan a Document from a Wireless Computer
(1). On your wireless computer, click the [Wi-Fi Network] icon in the taskbar and
select your desired [Network Name] (SSID). Wait a few seconds for the
connected status confirmation. (Important! The same network name (SSID) has
to be selected to make sure the Network Box and your wireless computer are in
the same wireless LAN.
(2). Follow step 1 to 5 described in the preceding section [Scan a Document from a
Wired Computer] to complete a scan.