COMPANION V1140 User manual

Bluetooth Wireless Linear Imaging Scanner with USB Dock
Packing List
Thank you for purchasing the BlueTooth Wireless Linear Imaging Scanner. This package should
contain the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please call COMPanion at
1-800-347-6439 or 1-801-943-7277.
This packing list is used for the indicated product:
!Wireless Linear Imaging Scanner For Mac & Windows — V1140
Your package should contain the following:
!Wireless Linear Imaging Scanner
!Charging/Communication Cradle
!Power Cable
!Power Adapter
!USB Interface Cable
!2 Batteries
!COMPanion Installation Sheet
!Warranty Information
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BlueTooth Wireless
Linear Imaging Scanner
Installation Guide
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Copyright ©2008 Evelyn Manufacturing, All Rights Reserved.
Distributed under license by COMPanion Corporation. Under the copyright laws, this document may not be copied, in
whole or in part without written consent of Evelyn Manufacturing. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be
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registered trademarks of Evelyn Manufacturing. Other trade names are the property of their respective corporations.
Printed in the United States of America.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your selection of COMPanion’s Wireless Linear Imaging Scanner. The Wireless
Linear Imaging Scanner is a lightweight barcode reading device that can be used to perform many
di#erent tasks depending upon the COMPanion software you are using.
It has a range of up to 50 meters (depending on working environment) and can be utilized to
transmit scanned data or store it for download at a later time.
This manual contains programming installation guides. If you encounter any problems, you may
contact our technical support sta#by calling 1-800-347-4942 or by sending an e-mail message to
[email protected].
The following items are included in your scanner box:
Scanner (also called the wireless linear imager)
Cradle (also called the dock, charger or base)
USB Cable (also called the interface cable)
Power supply adapter
Power cord
2 batteries
Setting up your Scanner
Before connecting your new scanner, please shut down your machine.
To setup your new wireless linear imager, connect the USB interface cable into the 15 pin D-
connector on the back of the cradle. Plug the other end of the interface cable into an open USB port
on your computer. Next, connect the power supply adapter to the power cord and plug the two-
pronged plug into your wall outlet or power strip. Connect the metal tipped plug on the power
supply adapter into the cradle. Turn on your computer and log in. You are now ready to configure
your scanner and base.
NOTE FOR MACINTOSH USERS:
OS X detects the scanner as a keyboard and prompts you to help it configure your new device. If
you see a window prompting you to set up your keyboard, please close it.
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Image 1 – OS X’s keyboard configuration wizard.
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When you receive your scanner, it will be turned o#. You will need to charge the scanner overnight
before using it.
The scanner comes with two batteries. Place the first battery in the cradle’s charger. Slide the
battery in label side down, inserting the end with the metal connectors first. Push down to snap the
battery into place.
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Image 2 – Inserting battery into the cradle.
Hold the scanner with the trigger pointing towards the ceiling and the handle pointed towards you.
Insert the other battery, label side down, into the handle of the scanner. Push the battery in and
slide the locking mechanism on the battery up. Place the scanner on the cradle to charge the
battery.
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Image 3 – Inserting the battery into the scanner.
Once the scanner has been charged, it will need to be “paired” with the cradle. Pairing the scanner
with the cradle instructs the scanner to send data back to the base which is plugged into your
machine and was devised so that multiple scanners could be used with unique cradles within
wireless range without interfering with one another.
To pair the scanner to your base, turn the cradle upside down. You will find 2 labels; the first label
has the words SET CONNECTION and a barcode. The second label is the serial number. To pair the
scanner to the cradle, scan the SET CONNECTION barcode label, the scanner will beep once, and
then scan the SERIAL number barcode. The scanner will beep twice, a low and then high beep. When
it establishes a connection with the cradle, the scanner will then emit three short ascending beeps.
Your pairing is established and you are now ready to use your scanner. If you change batteries, the
scanner will lose its pairing.
If you have trouble scanning the SET CONNECTION barcode on the cradle, please scan the SET
CONNECTION barcode below, followed by the SERIAL number barcode on the cradle.
SET CONNECTION
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Programming your Scanner
The wireless linear imager scanner o#ers a variety of custom settings to fit your needs. The scanner
comes with a default setting for each option that is o#ered. These default settings are indicated
throughout the programming guide with “< >” characters surrounding the name of the barcode
setting. There is no need to scan the preferred setting if it is the default, given that the scanner is
set to the default settings. Each time a default setting needs to be changed, these steps must be
followed:
Scan the “Enter Setup” barcode
Scan the new setting(s) for your scanner
Scan the “Update” barcode
When programming your scanner, the buzzer of the scanner will emit beeps. The following will help
you decipher those beeps.
•Power on beep: the scanner will issue a long beep to indicate a successful power on.
•Good read beep: one short beep
•Error beep: the scanner will issue a long beep with a low tone to indicate errors.
•Enter / Exit configuration beep: the scanner will issue 6 beeps upon entering / exiting the
configuration mode.
•Setup beep: when you’re programming your scanner, the scanner will normally beep twice
when a setup barcode is read. If the program sequence requires more than one barcode in the
series, the scanner will only issue a short beep to indicate that there are more setup barcodes
needed to complete the current program sequence.
After scanning a programming barcode, a short pause is required before the confirmation tone
is heard. You will need to allow up to a ten second pause before proceeding to the next
programming barcode. The confirmation beep does not always occur.
The programming barcodes on the following pages are used for di#erent modes that the scanner
can operate in.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-347-4942 or
email [email protected].
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Restoring Factory Defaults
If at any time you wish to return to the default setting, scan the ENTER SETUP barcode followed by
the RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS barcode, and then the UPDATE barcode. This will restore all the
factory default settings.
For any problems programming the scanner, the first troubleshooting step is to restore
factory defaults.
ENTER SETUP
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RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS
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UPDATE
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Scanning the RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS will clear the pairing as well. The scanner must be paired
to the cradle again before use. You can set the connection by scanning the SET CONNECTION
barcode on the bottom of the cradle and then scanning the SERIAL barcode. A SET CONNECTION
barcode is provided below.
SET CONNECTION
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Memory Mode
The wireless linear imaging scanner, by default, will transmit scanned barcodes in real-time to the
cradle. It can also work o$ine and store scanned data in its internal flash memory for later upload to
the host computer. This mode is called Memory mode. Use the barcodes below to program your
scanner for Memory mode.
COMPanion recommends that you do not scan more than a bookshelf or two (approximately
200 barcodes) between downloads.
For example, to start using memory mode, scan ENTER SETUP followed by ENABLE MEMORY MODE
and then UPDATE. Your scanner is now in memory mode. Scan the barcodes that you wish to enter
into the memory of the scanner.
When you are ready to download the barcodes, open an application such as Word, Notepad,
Wordpad, TextEdit or Simple text. To download the barcodes from memory scan the ENTER SETUP
barcode, followed by the SEND DATA barcode and then UPDATE. Once the scanner finishes
downloading the barcodes from memory, add any commands to the file that are needed. Save the
file as a plain text document (.TXT). The file now can be processed as an import script in
Alexandria, Textbook Tracker and eLunchroom. To open the dialog to process script type an
asterisk (*) into the command line and hit the Enter key.
Because of the speed at which the barcode downloads the data, it is strongly recommended
that download to a text editor to create a script file for processing rather than directly to the
program.
Once the file has been processed, you can clear the barcodes from memory. To clear the memory
scan the ENTER SETUP barcode, followed by the CLEAR DATA barcode, then the CLEARANCE
CONFIRMATION barcode and then UPDATE. You scanner is now ready to scan more items.
When you are ready to switch back to live mode, scan the ENTER SETUP barcode, followed by the
<DISABLE MEMORY MODE> barcode, and then the UPDATE barcode.
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Memory Mode Programming Barcodes
ENTER SETUP
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SEND DATA
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CLEAR DATA
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CLEARANCE CONFIRMATION
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UPDATE
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ENABLE MEMORY MODE
<DISABLE MEMORY MODE>
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Scan Modes
The scanner can be programmed to scan in di#erent modes. To program the scanner for a new
mode, scan the ENTER SETUP barcode; next scan the desired mode’s barcode and then scan the
UPDATE barcode.
Alternate Mode (Always On) —The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is depressed. The
scanner will continue scanning until the trigger is depressed again.
Trigger Mode—The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is depressed.
Scan the ENTER SETUP barcode to begin programming.
ENTER SETUP
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Select ONE of the Mode Settings by scanning the barcode.
To finish, scan the UPDATE barcode after you have selected a Scan Mode.
UPDATE
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ALTERNATE MODE
(Always On)
TRIGGER MODE
(On with Trigger)
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Enable ISBN Conversion
By default the scanner is not able to scan ISBN or ISSN barcodes, however it is recommended that
Alexandria™, Textbook Tracker™ and SmartMARC™ users enable this option.
1. Scan ENTER SETUP to begin.
ENTER SETUP
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2. Scan ENABLE ISBN & ISSN CONVERSION
3. Scan UPDATE to finish.
UPDATE
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ENABLE ISBN CONVERSION
<DISABLE ISBN CONVERSION>
ENABLE ISSN CONVERSION
<DISABLE ISSN CONVERSION>
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Sound Settings
Use the following barcodes to change the pitch of the alert sound made when scanning barcodes.
Please note that the pitch and volume are intertwined. Lowering the pitch also lowers the volume of
the alert. You can also disable the buzzer entirely. Do not disable the buzzer if you plan on using
Memory Mode.
ENTER SETUP
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HIGH
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MEDIUM
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LOW
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UPDATE
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Please note that the changes in pitch will not a#ect alert sounds when scanning programming
barcodes.
ENABLE BUZZER
DISABLE BUZZER
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Hardware Warranty
COMPanion Corporation’s Scanners, Printers, Cash Drawers, and other hardware devices are
warranted by COMPanion against defects in materials and workmanship for the specified period
from the date of shipment by COMPanion to the end-user. During this warranty period, we, or our
designated repair facility, will repair or replace (at our option) at no charge any device that proves to
be defective, provided you return the device, shipping prepaid, to COMPanion, following the return
guidelines below.
Your Standard Warranty Period: 1 Year
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result
of service or modification by other than COMPanion or our designated repair facility.
No other express warranty is given. The replacement of the device is your exclusive remedy. Any
other implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the duration of this written
warranty. Some states, provinces and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
In no event shall COMPanion or its designated repair facility be liable for consequential damages.
Some states, provinces, and countries do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, and so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Return Guidelines:
Should your device fail to work during the period of this warranty, contact COMPanion Technical
Support at 1-800-347-4942. Our sta#will help resolve the issue or provide return instructions.
Should your device still fail to operate after a reasonable period of trouble-shooting, your
COMPanion support technician will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and
provide information about how to properly return the device to COMPanion.
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