CipherLab 1564 User manual

1564 Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 0.90

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA
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 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 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.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada. 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.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS
The 1564 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1564) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low level of RF energy that it is
deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
The 3656 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-3656) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in
hand-held used. If you only transfer data to Host wirelessly, please keep the minimum
distance 20 cm between machine & your body.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to
human body or the product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a
proper way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging device uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply
for the scanner or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner
as well as the charging device. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store
the scanner and battery separately.
When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before
use.
If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.

RELEASE NOTES

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES...............................................................................- 2 -
For USA ............................................................................................- 3 -
For Canada ........................................................................................- 3 -
For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ....................................................- 4 -
For Product with Laser ..........................................................................- 4 -
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................- 4 -
Care & Maintenance .............................................................................- 4 -
RELEASE NOTES .....................................................................................- 5 -
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1
Getting Familiarized with 1564 and 3656.........................................................2
Installing the Battery to 1564...................................................................2
Setting up 3656 ...................................................................................3
Charging the Battery via 3656 ..................................................................5
Charging the Battery via Charger...............................................................6
Inside the Package ...................................................................................7
Product Highlights....................................................................................7
Symbologies Supported..............................................................................8
QUICK START ..........................................................................................11
Enter Configuration Mode......................................................................... 13
Exit Configuration Mode........................................................................... 13
Default Settings .................................................................................... 14
Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................ 14
Restore User Defaults .......................................................................... 14
Restore System Defaults....................................................................... 14
Read a Setup Barcode ............................................................................. 15
Configure Parameters.......................................................................... 15
List the Current Settings....................................................................... 19
Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes ................................................................ 21
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER .......................................................23
1.1 Battery .......................................................................................... 23
1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner........................................................... 23
1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving....................................................... 24
1.2 Memory.......................................................................................... 27
1.2.1 Transmit Buffer .......................................................................... 27
1.2.2 Memory Mode............................................................................. 28
1.3 LED Indicator................................................................................... 30
1.3.1 Good Read LED........................................................................... 31
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................ 31

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1.4 Beeper........................................................................................... 32
1.4.1 Beeper Volume........................................................................... 33
1.4.2 Good Read Beep ......................................................................... 34
1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm....................................................................... 35
1.5 Send “NR” to Host............................................................................. 36
1.6 Scan Modes ..................................................................................... 37
1.6.1 Continuous Mode......................................................................... 38
1.6.2 Test Mode................................................................................. 38
1.6.3 Laser Mode................................................................................ 39
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode............................................................................ 39
1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode.................................................................... 39
1.6.6 Alternate Mode........................................................................... 40
1.6.7 Aiming Mode.............................................................................. 40
1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode ..................................................................... 41
1.7 Scanning Timeout.............................................................................. 42
1.8 Delay between Re-read....................................................................... 43
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D)........................................................................ 44
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes.................................................... 45
1.11 Effective Decoding Area..................................................................... 46
1.11.1 Positioning Window .................................................................... 46
1.11.2 Adjusting Window ...................................................................... 47
1.12 Negative Barcodes ........................................................................... 48
1.13 Operation Mode .............................................................................. 49
1.13.1 Decode Mode Settings ................................................................. 50
1.13.2 Enter/Exit Image Mode................................................................ 52
1.13.3 Image Mode Settings................................................................... 53
1.13.4 Enter/Exit Video Mode ................................................................ 56
1.13.5 Video Mode Settings ................................................................... 56
1.14 Imager Preferences .......................................................................... 57
1.14.1 Image Enhancement ................................................................... 57
1.14.2 Image Resolution ....................................................................... 58
1.14.3 Image Cropping......................................................................... 59
1.14.4 Image File Format...................................................................... 60
1.14.5 Bits per Pixel............................................................................ 60
1.14.6 JPEG Image Options.................................................................... 61
1.15 Signature Capture............................................................................ 62
1.15.1 Signature Capture File Format ....................................................... 63
1.15.2 Signature Capture Bits per Pixel ..................................................... 63
1.15.3 Signature Capture Width & Height................................................... 64
1.15.4 Signature Capture JPEG Quality...................................................... 64
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE....................................................................65
2.1 BT HID........................................................................................... 66
2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type............................................. 66
2.1.2 Reset Connection ........................................................................ 67
2.1.3 Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 68
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 75
2.1.5 HID Character Transmit Mode.......................................................... 75

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2.1.6 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad ...................................................... 76
2.2 BT SPP Slave.................................................................................... 77
2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode............................................................ 77
2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 77
2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 78
2.3 BT SPP Master.................................................................................. 79
2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode .......................................................... 79
2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 81
2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 82
2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode .................................................. 82
2.4 Keyboard Wedge via 3656 .................................................................... 83
2.4.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type ................................ 84
2.4.2 Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 85
2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay................................................................... 93
2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 93
2.5 RS-232 via 3656 ................................................................................ 94
2.5.1 Activate RS-232 Interface .............................................................. 94
2.5.2 Baud Rate................................................................................. 94
2.5.3 Data Bits .................................................................................. 95
2.5.4 Parity...................................................................................... 95
2.5.5 Stop Bit.................................................................................... 96
2.5.6 Flow Control.............................................................................. 96
2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay................................................................... 97
2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 97
2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 98
2.6 USB HID via 3656............................................................................... 99
2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type........................................... 99
2.6.2 Keyboard Settings ......................................................................101
2.6.3 Inter-Function Delay ...................................................................108
2.6.4 HID Character Transmit Mode.........................................................108
2.7 USB Virtual COM via 3656....................................................................109
2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM..............................................................109
2.7.2 Inter-Function Delay ...................................................................109
2.7.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................................................................110
SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION .............................................................. 113
3.1 Connecting via 3656..........................................................................114
3.1.1 Connect to 3656 ........................................................................114
3.1.2 Change Interface........................................................................115
3.1.3 Configure Related Settings............................................................116
3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth®Dongle .........................................................117
3.2.1 Change Interface........................................................................117
3.2.2 Configure Related Settings ............................................................118
3.2.3 Connect to Dongle......................................................................121
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 129

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CipherLab’s 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your
mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity
while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier
with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small
businesses. Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners,
the 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are ideal for carrying around, and thus give workers
tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of
scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and
a prolonged battery life to keep business running. A new ordering option is provided for
adapting a 2D scan engine to read both 1D and 2D barcodes.
Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful
decoding capability, the 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the
following applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
INTRODUCTION

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1564 AND 3656
INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1564
When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from
the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when
sitting in the 3656 stand.
Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.
1) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery into the battery compartment at the
bottom of the scanner.
2) Slide the battery latch to lock the battery in the compartment.
3) Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
4) The scanner will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.
Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, remove the battery. Refer to settings of “Auto Power
Off”.
(2) For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the battery
separately. This will keep the battery in good condition for future use.
(3) When the battery charge becomes low, you will find the scanner cannot emit
scan beam and its power-on beep sounds differently.

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SETTING UP 3656
Capable of charging 1564, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to
communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and
3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656.
Two LED indicators are provided for power and communications status.
Power LED Meaning
Red,
solid --- Power ON
--- --- Power OFF
Communication LED Meaning
--- Blue,
solid Initialize
Red,
solid --- Failed to establish a USB connection
Red,
solid Blue, flashing Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM or RS-232: wait 3 seconds for starting a serial command
Red,
flashing Blue, flashing Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing [Num Lock] or [Caps Lock] 5 times via keyboard
--- Blue,
flashing Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)

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--- Blue,
flashing Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz)
Red,
solid Blue, flashing Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)
Red,
flashing --- Enter Download Mode

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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656
The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package,
you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. When using the
RS-232 cable, it takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the
power adaptor).
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It
is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for
optimal performance.
1) Install the battery to the scanner.
2) Seat the scanner in the 3656 stand.
3) Connect the 3656 stand to your computer or notebook via the USB or RS-232 cable.
RS-232: It is necessary to connect the power supply cord.
USB: When the stand is solely on USB power, the current may be insufficient for it
to function normally. Therefore, we suggest connecting the power supply cord.
4) The LED for power indication on 3656 will become solid red.
5) The scanner LED will be flashing red during charging.
When the charging is done, the LED will turn off.
When charging error occurs, the LED will turn solid red.
6) The LED for communications on 3656 will first become solid blue while initializing.
Refer to the table above for details on different stage of communications.
Warning: If the two pivot bolts are not tightened properly, charging error may occur.
The two pivot bolts need to be tightened,
or charging error may occur.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER
The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the
charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full.
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It
is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for
optimal performance.
1) Insert the battery.
2) Lock the battery.
3) Connect the power supply cord to the charger.
4) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
Status LED Meaning
Red,
solid --- Charger power ON (LED on for 0.5 second)
Red,
solid --- Charging battery
--- Green,
solid Charging done
Red,
solid Green, solid Pre-charging when battery voltage under 3V (Typical)
--- --- Power or battery not ready

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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the
box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
Barcode Scanner: 1564
BT Base (3656)
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Product CD
Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMastersoftware for
configuration, as well as the USB Virtual COM driver.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports negative barcodes
Supports a variety of 2D symbologies
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode ModeNote
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
512 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 32,768 scans based
on EAN-13 barcodes
Provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a
wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 256 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes
Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (BT SPP) or as
keyboard input (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth®wireless
technology
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
Supports OCX programming for signature capture in Decode Mode, Image Mode and
Video Mode
Note: (1) In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to
1564 can only contain data of 20 KB at most.
(2) 1564 supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode.
Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode.
Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, and it requires software
applications to capture and download images to PC for decoding.

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SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 3 Changing Symbology
Settings for details of each symbology.
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable Default
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Code 128 Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled
ISBT 128 Enabled
Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Matrix 25 Disabled
Chinese 25 Disabled
Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
Trioptic Code 39 Disabled
EAN/UPC EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
EAN-13 Enabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled
ISBN Disabled
UPC-E0 Enabled
UPC-E1 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled
UPC-A Enabled
GS1 DataBar
(RSS)GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled
GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled
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GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled
Code 11 Disabled
Composite
Code Composite CC-A/B Disabled
Composite CC-C Disabled
Composite TLC-39 Disabled
Postal Code US Postnet Enabled
US Planet Enabled
UK Postal Enabled
Japan Postal Enabled
Australian Postal Enabled
Dutch Postal Enabled
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Disabled
UPU FICS Postal Disabled
2D
Symbologies PDF417 Enabled
MicroPDF417 Disabled
Data Matrix Enabled
Maxicode Enabled
QR Code Enabled
MicroQR Enabled
Aztec Enabled

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