Baracoda ScanWear User manual

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Scanwear User Guide
©Baracoda
TM
– December 2008

SUMMARY
SUMMARY 2
REVISION HISTORY 3
INTRODUCTION 4
1) CRADDLE AND LANYARD 5
A ) C RADDLE 5
B ) L ANYARD 5
2) BATTERY 5
3) SWITCHING ON THE READER 5
4) QUICK START UP GUIDE 6
A ) H OW TO READ BARCODES 6
B ) U SAGE MODE 7
C ) T HE DIFFERENT READING MODE 7
5) STATUS DISPLAY SUMMARY 9
6) THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CONNECT SCANNER TO A HOST 10
F OR USERS : P LUG &S CAN HARDWARE SOLUTIONS 10
F OR USERS : SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 10
F OR DEVELOPERS : B ARACODA S OFTWARE D EVELOPMENT K IT (SDK) 11
7) CONFIGURING YOUR SCANNER 12
A ) R ESET YOUR SCANNER 12
B ) S ECURITY 12
C ) S YMBOLOGY 12
D ) D ATA FORMAT 13
B ARACODA H EADER 13
G ENERAL P REFIX / S UFFIX 13
S YMBOLOGY P REFIX / S UFFIX 13
E ) B EEPS AND LED S 13
F ) P OWER MANAGEMENT 13
G ) L OW BATTERY 13
SAFETY / REGULATORY. 14
LIMITED WARRANTY. 17
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below
Document Date Description
1.0 4 Sept. 07 Initial release
1.1 17 Sep. 07 Craddle input courant changed
1.2 24 Sep. 07 Change LED in ormation, Add Laser regulatory
1.3 10 Mar. 08 Modi ication o regulatory in ormation
1.4 07 Apr. 08 Update graphic presentation
1.5 12 Aug. 08 Update “Status Display Summary” section
1.6 22 Dec. 08 Update “Reading Mode” section
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Introduction
The Baracoda ScanWear barcode scanner is easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner
and simply press it again or move it to scan a barcode. The colour o the LED indicates the status o the device.
Beep and LED indicate the status o the scanner as “Good Read”, “Connected”, etc… “No Data Loss Mode”
unction stores the last several scans and is con igurable by the user.
Barcodes are transmitted in real time to the remote host devices/terminals using Bluetooth wireless
technology. You can download on our Website all so tware updates and additional documentations:
http://www.baracoda.com/
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1) Craddle and Lanyard
a) Craddle
You can install the cradle on:
- a desk, you need to stick non-skid pad under cradle.
- one (1) U steel bar, Hang on directly
b) Lanyard
You can only use ScanWear with its lanyard.
See picture or correct installation.
2) Battery
Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 5V, 500mA.
When the scanner is charging, the LED is red (solid).
When the scanner is ully charged, the LED is green (solid).
A ull recharge ( rom completely drained batteries) takes approximately 3 hours.
When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller or replacements.
3) Switching on the reader
Remember to ully charge the battery be ore irst use.
In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger.
The scanner will switch o alone a ter some period o inactivity (in its standard mode Scanner will switch o
a ter 20 minutes o inactivity. This value can be modi ied by the user).
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4) Quick Start up guide
a) How to read barcodes
In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger.
Position the scanner so the light beam ully overlaps and crosses the bar code. The scanner will emit a beep
when the scan is success ul. Illustrated below are the correct scanning positions.
BSW-L : ScanWear CMOS
BSW-LA : ScanWear Laser
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b) Usage mode
Rea Time mode
In real time mode, the barcode is decoded and transmitted to the remote host without delay. I the scanner is
not connected, the data is lost (Status Led: red lash).
Rea Time mode with No Data Loss option
With the No Data Loss option, i the scanner is not connected or out o range, it will store the data and later
automatically upload it to the remote host.
Every barcode sent to the host must be acknowledged by the host (until then, the scanner will transmit it again
and again).
This acknowledgment mode is disabled in the de ault settings. It is strongly recommended to set the No Data
Loss mode to ON. This con iguration can be set with the BaracodaManager so tware or with the Programming
Guide.
Additionally, this protocol acknowledgment allows having an audio acknowledgment that the barcode has been
success ully transmitted to the host.
c) The different reading mode
i) Trigger mode
Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a
barcode.
I the scan engine is a laser technology, please advise,
‘Laser notice’ (ie : paragraph ‘Sa ety / regulatory’) in
case o laser scan engine.
ii) Motion Sensor mode
You need execute a speci ic movement:
- Start horizontally
- Turn right
- Turn le t
- Stabilize movement horizontally
Barcode laser is started then scan a barcode.
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iii) Manual Autoscan mode
This mode enables to scan continuously. In Manual
Autoscan mode, the scan beam is continuously on.
Simply press the trigger when you want to turn on
the beam to scan a barcode. And press again the
trigger i you want to turn o the beam.
iv) Option
ScanWear allows to enable the option “No duplicate scans” order to not scan twice in the same barcode. By
de ault, this option is disabled, but can be changed with the BaracodaManager so tware.
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5) Status Display Summary
The ScanWear has three (3) LEDs where all unctions are described below.
Operating Mode
LED
Status
Description
Battery
Red
Full
In Charge
Green
Full
Charge completed
Red
Flash
Battery low
Red/Green/Blue
Flash
Switch on
B uetooth
Blue
One single lash
Not
Connected to Ho
st
Blue
Two single lash
Connected to Host
Scan barcode
Green
One
single
lash
Good read
Red
Flash
.
No host transmission
. Barcode lost
. Barcode reading ailure
Programmation
mode
Green
+ Red
Full
In this mode
(Timeout
:
1mn), you can con igure
the scanner using
con iguration barcodes
Status leds
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6) The different ways to connect scanner to a host
Baracoda proposes three (3) ways to simpli y this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to
your speci ic need.
For users: Plug&Scan hardware solutions
The easiest way to associate our scanners with a Host is by using the Baracoda Plug and Scan solutions.
1. Plug the dongle into the USB port or into the RS232 port o the computer.
2. Wait 5 seconds or the host computer to recognize the Plug&Scan dongle.
3. Scan the “Connect barcode” available on the Plug & Scan dongle just once.
4. Within less than 20 seconds the LED on the scanner will start double lashing green: you are now
paired and connected!
I you have the USB dongle just open up the target application (such as Notepad, Excel and Word). Make sure
the active cursor is where the user wants the barcode in ormation to be placed and start scanning barcodes.
I you have the RS232 Plug&Scan Dongle, your application will have to retrieve the in ormation rom the serial
port, download RS232 Kemul So tware on the Baracoda Website http://www.baracoda.com/
Please note that the scanner is set by the Baracoda Plug&Scan USB in “no data loss mode” ON by de ault.
This implies that the reader will bu erise barcodes i the barcodes are read out o range.
For users: software solutions
Two so twares used to simpli y the day-to-day usage o Bluetooth barcode devices are:
•K-Emul so tware lets you insert the scanned barcode value in the selected ield. It also allows adding a
pre ix and a su ix.
•BaracodaManager so tware is a user- riendly, advanced so tware that, besides inserting the scanned
barcode in a ield o your application (Kemul plug-in) or displaying it (Terminal plug-in), presents the
ollowing eatures: very easy connection (one click connectivity), automatic reconnection,
bu erisation o the data and automatic re-transmission.
The Baracoda Manager so tware is the most advanced so tware o Baracoda. Please check compatibility or
some speci ic Hosts (see our Compatibility Table available on http://www.baracoda.com/download).
How to quickly veri y that your scanner is working correctly, using the BaracodaManager so tware:
1. Make sure that your host device (PC or PDA) is Bluetooth enabled. I not, please contact your reseller.
2. Install the BaracodaManager so tware (updates can be downloaded rom
http://www.baracoda.com/download ).
I your Bluetooth so tware is not compatible with the BaracodaManager so tware, you can test your scanner
with HyperTerminal or Kemul so tware. Re er to Communication Protocol documentation. (Download on
http://www.baracoda.com/download )
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3. Con igure the BaracodaManager.
•Start the BaracodaManager so tware by selecting Start> Programs> BaracodaManager>
BaracodaManager. The application automatically searches or wireless scanners.
•Place the scanner in discovering mode by pressing the trigger button.
•Highlight the scanner in the Devices in range box and click add.
•The Bluetooth connection asks or the passkey. While the message displays, click on the
Bluetooth connection icon in the system tray at right side o the task bar.
•Enter 0000 in the de ault Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box.
•Look at the status o the scanner in the BaracodaManager application window. When the
status changes to “connected”, the scanner is ready to be used.
4. The irst time you con igure a scanner, the BaracodaManager so tware opens a terminal window. Scan
a barcode and you will see the data appear in the terminal window
•Close the Terminal window by clicking on exit
•Select the plug-in rom the drop down menu. For more in ormation, see the
BaracodaManager documentation.
5. When you have inished your session, click on exit o the application to save your con iguration.
For developers: Baracoda Software Development Kit (SDK)
The Baracoda SDKs are design or developers who want to integrate the barcode unctions into their own
so tware code, thus enabling end-users to run a single program (and not the BaracodaManager and the user
so tware)
BaracodaManager uses libraries that provide an abstraction layer allowing developers to integrate Baracoda
products into their own application very rapidly. Moreover, these libraries will deal with all the low-level
routines, timeouts, connections and con iguration management.
These libraries are available to developers or ree (www.baracoda.com or more in ormation)
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7) Configuring your scanner
There are two (2) ways to con igure your scanner:
•When connected to a host device, you can use the BaracodaManager so tware or multiple settings
changes
•Or you can use con iguration barcodes (re er to the Programming Guide). In this case you do not need
to be connected.
a) Reset your scanner
To reset the scanner to its “de ault settings”, use BaracodaManager So tware or scan the Reset con iguration
barcode.
Reset
b) Security
The Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication.
You can con igure security (enable/disable/change PIN code) through BaracodaManager so tware and through
con iguration barcodes.
The Security is enabling by de ault: de ault PIN code is 0000.
c) Symbology
You can enable/disable any type o barcode decoders with BaracodaManager so tware or with the
Programming Guide.
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d) Data format
The data ormat is the ollowing:
Header
General
Pre ix
Symbology
Pre ix
Barcode
Symbology Su
ix
General
Su ix
Baracoda Header
It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate the Baracoda header in 2 cases:
•To use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal.
•To use the “No data loss” mode.
You can con igure Baracoda Header through BaracodaManager so tware.
The Baracoda header is enabled in de ault settings
General Prefix / Suffix
You can add a general pre ix and/or a su ix to every barcode sent to the host device.
You can con igure pre ix/su ix through BaracodaManager so tware or with the Programming Guide.
There is no pre ix/su ix in de ault settings.
Symbology Prefix / Suffix
You can add a pre ix and/or a su ix to speci ic symbology barcode sent to the host device.
Meaning a certain pre ix/su ix will be added while reading a speci ic symbology.
You can con igure pre ix/su ix through BaracodaManager so tware.
There is no “symbology pre ix/su ix” in de ault settings.
e) Beeps and LEDs
You can enable/disable Beeps / LED through the BaracodaManager so tware or with the Programming Guide.
f) Power management
Mutliple parameters exist to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sni period”, “Shutdown timer”, etc…)
Scanner works at 20 dBm (Bluetooth class.1) by de ault. You can con igure at 10dBm (Bluetooth Class.2)
through BaracodaManager so tware or with the Programming Guide.
g) Low battery
When the red LED is blinking, this indicates that the battery level is low. Recharge battery immediately.
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Safety / Regulatory.
FCC:
Product FCCId: QSHAIBSW
Interference statement:
This device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harm ul inter erence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter erence received, including inter erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Modification statement:
The FCC requires the user to be noti ied that any changes or modi ications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Class B digital devices regulatory notice:
This equipment has been tested and ound to comply with the limits or a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 o the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm ul
inter erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio requency
energy and, i not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm ul inter erence to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter erence will not occur in a particular
installation. I this equipment does cause harm ul inter erence to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter erence by 1
or more o the ollowing measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent rom that to which the receiver is
connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician or help
Wireless notice
This product emits radio requency energy, but the radiated output power o this device is ar below the FCC
radio requency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential
or human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized. The system antenna(s) used or this
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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EU:
This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries o the European Union and there is no
commercialisation or operational restrictions in any o the countries.
Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions o Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration o con ormity
may be consulted at:
http://www.baracoda.com/baracoda/librairie-doc/Baracoda-ScanWear-Declaration-o -Con ormity.pd
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Laser notice
Use o controls or adjustments or per ormance o procedures other than those speci ied herein may result in
exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
The laser scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam momentarily
causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with any very strong light source,
such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye o an observer, even through re lective sur aces such as
mirrors, etc.
The ollowing in ormation is shown on the laser scanner device class label:
Other
The adapter is the disconnection device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
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Limited Warranty.
Manu acturer warrants that the product will be ree o de ects in material and workmanship or one (1) year
rom the date o shipment. Manu acturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or re und the purchase price
paid by buyer or the de ective products.
Such repair, replacement or re und shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event o Manu acturer's breach o this
limited warranty. Repaired or replaced parts or product may include new, reconditioned or remanu actured
parts and equipment at Manu acturer's option. All costs associated with shipment to Manu acturer or
warranty service, including but not limited to reight, duties, insurance and customs ees are buyer's
responsibility. Manu acturer will pay the reight costs (duties, insurance, customs and any other ees are
buyer's responsibility) associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method o shipment will be at
Manu acturer's discretion. Repair or replacement o any parts or equipment does not extend the period o
warranty provided or herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S ONLY WARRANTY.
MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To take advantage o this warranty, buyer should contact the seller not the
Manu acturer. The warranty set orth herein does not cover and Manu acturer will have no obligations
hereunder i any non-con ormance is caused in whole or in part by; accident, transportation, neglect, misuse,
alteration, modi ication, or enhancement o the products or incorporation, inter acing, attachment o any
eature, program, or device to the Products by a person or entity other than Manu acturer, ailure to provide a
suitable installation environment, use o the products or other than the speci ic purpose or which the
products are designed or any use o the product not in accordance with the User Guide or other misuse or
abuse o the product. The warranty does not cover problems linked to batteries.
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