Datecs Linea Pro 4.0 Series User manual

Linea Pro 4.0
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Legal notice
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod,
iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone,
or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Compatibility
Made for
•iPod touch 4th generation
•iPhone 4

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Linea Pro 4.0 Models
Model Description
Linea Pro 4.0 MSR Linea Pro 4.0 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader
Linea Pro 4. MSR 1D Linea Pro 4.0 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and
1D barcode scanner
Linea Pro 4. MSR 2D Linea Pro 4.0 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and
2D barcode scanner
Linea Pro 4.0 MSR 1D BT Linea Pro 4.0 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and
1D barcode scanner and Bluetooth®
Linea Pro 4.0 MSR 2D BT Linea Pro 4.0 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and
2D barcode scanner and Bluetooth®

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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................4
Overview............................................................................................5
Technical Data...................................................................................6
Box Contents.....................................................................................7
Getting Started ..................................................................................8
About Your Linea Pro 4.0..................................................................9
Charging Battery.............................................................................11
Status & Operating Modes..............................................................12
Attaching Device.............................................................................13
1D Barcode Scanning .....................................................................14
2D Barcode Scanning .....................................................................15
Replacing Battery............................................................................17
Syncing............................................................................................18
Developing Solutions......................................................................19
Troubleshooting..............................................................................20
Card Reading.....................................................................20
Barcode Scanning.............................................................21
Federal Communications Commission ..............................................22

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Overview
Linea Pro 4.0 allows mobile workers to convert their iPod touch and
iPhone handset into a powerful point-of-sale solution. The Linea Pro
4.0 includes optional 1D or 2D barcode scanner, 3-tracks magnetic
stripe reader, and a rechargeable battery extender in a very compact
and durable protective case.
Features:
Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery - 1300 mAh,
Charging via USB to computer or Charging Station
to Linea Pro 4.0, Provides auxiliary power to iPod
touch and iPhone
Magnetic Card Reader – 3-Track Head:
Swipe Speed: Minimum of 1.97 in/sec
MTBF: 1 million swipes
Bidirectional reading capabilities
Barcode Scanner - Class II - 1D Laser / 2D Imager:
Single / Multi-scan mode
1D - MTBF: 30K hours (Laser Diode & Mirror Unit 10K hours)
2D - MTBF: 50K hours (Imager & Laser Pointer & Focus LED)
Indicators: Audible: Internal electro-magnetic buzzer
Visual: 3 green LEDs
I/O Connectors: 30-pin plug iPod dock connector
10-pin female Mini-B USB connector for charging
and synchronization

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Technical Data
General Specifications:
Power supply Internal voltage 3.3V & 5V
Operation Modes
Active (turn on Linea Pro 4.0) / Active with Scanning / Stand By (after 5sec
without operate)
MCU Hitachi - HD64F3687
Memory 512k I2C EEPROM memory - for Linea Pro 4.0 settings
Communications
RS232 Interface - communication between Linea Pro 4.0 & iPod /iPhone
USB Interface - USB Synchronization between iPhone / iPod & PC
RS232 Interface Speed: 57600bps
iPod RS232 Protocol
Power
consumption
Active with Scanning: 1D Engine – 110mA; 2D Engine - 230mA
Active - approximately 25mA
Stand by - 10µA
Buttons Volume Up Button, Volume Down Button, Status Battery Button,
Scan Button
Magnetic Stripe
Reader 3-track bidirectional reading capabilities Type: ISO 7816-1/2/3 compatible & RAW mode
Barcode Reader MDL-1000 - Laser Scan Engine 1D Barcode
MDI-2000 – Auto-focus Imager Scan Engine 2D Barcode
Barcode Type
UCC/EAN 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC A, UPC E, UPC E1, Code 11, Code
39, Code 93, Code 128, GS1, Matrix 2 to 5, Code 11,2 of 5 industrial, 2
of 5 interleaved, Codebar, MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, IATA,ISBN, ISMN,
ISSN, S-code, Telepen, RSS 14, RSS Limited, RSS- Expanded, PDF417,
microPDF417, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec code, Maxi code, Micro QR
code
LEDs 3 green LEDs for status of Battery Charging and status of the Device
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 3.7V/1300mAh
1D: Over 14,000 scan and swipes per full charge
2D: Over 8,000 scan and swipes per full charge
Audio Indicator Electro-Magnetic Buzzer
Weight, g 95 grams without iPod / iPhone
230 grams with iPhone
197 grams with iPod
Dimensions, mm 125mm x 67mm x (19 to 25)mm - depends on scanner 1D/2D & device)
Environment
- Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
- Operating humidity 35 to 85% RH
- Storage temperature -5°C to +40°C
- Storage humidity 10 to 90% RH
Cables Standard USB A to mini B CABLE
USB DOWNLOAD CABLE (option)
Table 1
* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Box Contents
Your Linea Pro 4.0 comes with the following items listed below:
Item Part Number Descriptions Image
1 Linea Pro 4.0 4 Linea Pro 4.0 Reader
/ Scanner
2 CABDAT001240 USB sync cable
3 Pro 4.0 User
Manual User's manual
Table 2
*Bulk Shipments may ship without cables and manuals in each box.
Software ( Drivers & SDK ):
Because of the continually evolving SDK, the latest SDK are not
distributed on CD.
For the latest Linea Pro 4.0 SDK’s, please visit our Linea Pro
developer portal: ftp://ftp.datecs.bg/pub/Java/SDKM

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Getting Started
The Linea Pro 4.0 allows you to scan barcode and capture Magnetic
Strip information onto your iPod and iPhone. Before using your Linea
Pro 4.0 the battery should be properly charged. The following Quick
Start guide will help to get your Linea Pro 4.0 ready for use.
Quick Start:
Step What to do Purpose Where to find more
information
1
Fully charge your
Linea Pro 4.0 as
recommended.
The battery pack
should be fully
charged before use
to ensure long
battery life.
Charging Battery,
Page 10.
2
Install Software.
Barcode Scanning
& Card Reading
requires software
to be installed onto
your iPod or
iPhone.
Software is not
provided with Linea
Pro 4.0. Please
contact your reseller
for recommendations
on Third-Party
software solutions.
Developers should
refer to the section in
this manual on
“Developing
Solutions” Page 18.
3
Attach device to
Linea Pro 4.0.
Connecting your
Linea Pro and
iPod, iPhone.
Attaching Device,
Page 12.
Table 3

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About Your Linea Pro 4.0
♦Linea Pro 4.0 (Right side)
Figure 1
♦Linea Pro 4.0 (Left side)
Figure 2
Volume Controls
can Button
On/Off
U B
ync
/ Charge Port
can Engine
Audio Connector

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About Your Linea Pro 4.0
♦ Linea Pro 4.0 (Bottom side)
Figure 3
User Notes:
Special software must be used to process the information captured by
the barcode scanner and magnetic strip reading feature. Please
consult your reseller for this software or contact Infinite Peripherals for
recommendations on compatible third party software solutions.
M R Reader
can Engine
can Button

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Charging Battery
Charging the Linea Pro 4.0:
The Linea Pro 4.0 uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack. Before
first use, the battery pack should be charged for at least (4) hours.
To prevent electrical damage to the Linea Pro 4.0 and/or battery pack,
please use approved USB to Mini USB cables only.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Charging via USB cable
(type A to mini USB), connected
to PC 5V/260mA
1 LED
= 33 % of full charge
2 LED = 66 % of full charge
3 LED = 100 % of full charge

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Status & Operating Modes
The Linea Pro 4.0 uses the battery indicator LEDs to indicate various
conditions of operation. Possible LED lighting indications may result
from charging, active/online status, or because of low battery. The
following table and figure explain these conditions and LED indication.
Figure 6
Operating Status
All LED is OFF
Linea Pro 4 is in sleep or ready
mode
Middle LED is FLASHING
Linea Pro 4.0 is in sync mode
Multiple LED is ON
Linea Pro 4.0 is displaying
battery level status
Table 4
Battery
tatus Button

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Attaching Device
When using the Linea Pro 4.0, care must be taken to ensure the Linea
Pro 4.0 30 pin connector and the iPod and iPhone connector are not
accidentally damaged. The figures below show how to attach your
device to the Linea Pro 4.0.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
2: Slide the device as shown in the figure above.
1: Unlock the top cover as shown in figure above.
3: Replace the top cover as shown in the figure above.

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1D Barcode Scanning
Using the 1D barcode scanner:
The Linea Pro 4.0 1D uses a scan engine that supports one-
dimensional (1D) barcode symbols. The effective reading distance of
the barcode reader varies depending on the barcode size.
Scanning 1D Barcodes:
To scan a 1D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan
head as close to the barcode label as possible so that the scan line
crosses both ends of the barcode as shown in the figure below.
Slowly pull back the unit increasing the distance between the barcode
and scan head until the barcode has been read by the scanner.
Figure 10
Scan button
~ 15-20 cm

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2D Barcode Scanning
Using the 2D barcode scanner:
The Linea Pro 4.0 2D uses a scan engine that supports one-
dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbols. The
effective reading distance of the barcode reader varies depending on
the barcode size.
Scanning 2D Barcodes:
To scan a 2D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan
head to center the red aiming laser near the center of the barcode and
the illumination box is over the outer edges of the barcode as shown in
the figure below.
Slowly pull back the unit increasing the distance between the barcode
and scan head until the barcode has been read by the scanner.
Figure 11
Scan button
~ 15-20 cm

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Card Reading
Reading Magnetic Strips:
The Linea Pro 4.0 has a built-in magnetic card reader. The card reader
incorporates a (3) track magnetic read head requiring a single swipe to
read field data from all three tracks.
The magnetic read head faces up towards the top of the cradle. When
placing the card into the reader, the magnetic strip must be facing up as
shown in the figure below. Keep the edge of the card flat on the inner
base of the reader to ensure that the magnetic strip passes over the
read head evenly.
Figure 12
User Notes:
To use the magnetic card reader feature, special software must be used
to read and process the card information. Please consult your reseller if
this software is available for recommendations on compatible third party
software solutions.
Swipe direction

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Replacing Battery
To replace the Linea Pro 4.0 battery, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the device as shown in the figure below.
Figure 13
2. Squeeze battery cover latch to the left as shown in the figure above.
Figure 14
3. Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure above. Remove the existing
Battery pack. Reverse Steps 1-2 to install the new battery pack.
Notice: Use only factory recommended replacement battery to prevent
damage to the Linea Pro 4.0.

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Syncing
The Linea Pro 4.0 portable barcode scanner and card reader is
designed specifically for use with iPod/iPhone there by allowing the iPod
and iPhone to sync with iTunes through the Linea Pro 4.0 while
connected.
To sync iPod with iTunes through the Linea Pro 4.0 follow the steps
below;
1. Connect the Linea Pro 4.0 to a computer using a Mini USB cable
as shown in the figure below.
2. Wait for the sync mode 2-beeps and the center LED flashes green.
The Linea Pro 4.0 should now be in sync mode. Refer to the iTunes
documentation for syncing your iPod and iPhone.
Figure 15
To disable sync mode, exit iTunes then unplug the Linea Pro 4.0 from
the Mini USB cable.
Sync Mode LED

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Developing Solutions
Integrating the Linea Pro 4.0 into your solution requires the use of the
Linea Proro 4.0 SDK. The SDK incorporates an API specifically for
developing application to use the barcode scanning and card reading
capability of the Linea Pro 4.0.
For details on using the Linea Pro 4.0 SDK, please refer to the SDK’s
documentation.
For the latest Linea Pro 4.0 SDK’s, please visit our Linea Pro
developer portal: ftp://ftp.datecs.bg/pub/Java/SDKM

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Troubleshooting
Card Reading
If you are having problems with reading card magnetic strip refer to the
table below for possible causes.
Item Problem Possible Cause
1 No card data returned during
swiping.
* Linea Pro 4.0 not turned On.
* Card inserted incorrectly.
* Swipe method incorrect.
* Faulty read head.
* Unreadable magnetic strip.
2 Partial card data returned during
swiping.
* Swipe method incorrect.
* Faulty read head.
* Unreadable magnetic strip.
Table 5