Honeywell HF680 User manual

HF680 (Second Generation)/
HF680E
Hands-Free Area-Imaging Scanner
Quick Start Guide
HF680-2G-EN-QS-01 Rev C
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Introduction
This quick start guide provides set up steps for the HF680
(Second Generation) and HF680E hands-free scanners.
Refer to your user guide for information about cleaning your
device.
About HF680 Second Generation Models
This guide is only intended for HF680 Second Generation use.
Before starting, verify the scanner’s part number includes “-R”
after HF680 (e.g., HF680-Rx-xxxxxx). The part number can be
found on the label on the bottom of your device.
Note: For earlier models of the HF680 scanner, refer to
HF680-EN-QS, available for download at
sps.honeywell.com (region dependent).
Getting Started
Turn Off the computer’s power before connecting the scanner,
then power up the computer once the scanner is fully
connected.
Power Supply Assembly (if included)

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Connecting the Scanner
USB
HF680
HF680E

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RS232 Serial Port
HF680
HF680E

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Reading Techniques
Align the barcode to the center of the scanner to acquire a good
read.
Hold the scanner close to smaller barcodes, and farther away
from large barcodes to get a proper read.
If the barcode is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), you may need
to tilt the scanner at an angle so the barcode can be scanned.
Standard Product Defaults
The following barcode resets all standard product default
settings.
Note: Resetting to factory defaults will not change the interface
setting of the product. For example, if the unit’s interface
is set to USB, it will remain USB after the standard product
barcode is scanned.
Interface Types
The HF680 supports three interface types: USB PC keyboard,
USB serial and RS232 serial port. To alter interface type, scan
the corresponding barcode below:
Standard Product
USB PC Keyboard

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Keyboard Country
Scan the appropriate country code that follows to program the
keyboard layout for your country or language. By default,
national character replacements are used for the following
characters: # $ @ [ ] \ | ^ ‘ { } ~
Refer to the ISO 646 Character Replacements chart in your User
Guide to view the character replacements for each country.
USB Serial
RS232 Serial Port
USA (Default)
Belgium
Denmark
Finland

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Note: For a complete list of country codes, see the User Guide for
your product.
Scan Modes
When in IR Trigger mode, the scanner uses an infrared (IR)
sensor to detect objects and start to scan and decode barcode
symbols.
France
Germany/Austria
Great Britain
Italy
Norway
Spain
Switzerland

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When in Presentation mode, the scanner is activated when it
“sees” a barcode.
In Streaming Presentation mode, the scanner’s illumination
remains on all the time to continuously search for barcodes.
Suffix
If you want a carriage return after the barcode, scan the Add CR
Suffix barcode. To add a tab after the barcode, scan the Add Tab
Suffix barcode. Otherwise, scan the Remove Suffix barcode to
remove the suffixes.
IR Trigger Mode
Presentation Mode
Streaming Presentation
Mode
Add CR Suffix
Add Tab Suffix

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Add Code ID Prefix to all Symbologies
Scan the following barcode if you wish to add a Code ID prefix to
all symbologies at once.
Note: For a complete list of Code IDs, see the User Guide for your
product.
Function Code Transmit
When this selection is enabled and function codes are
contained within the scanned data, the scanner transmits the
function code to the terminal. Charts of these function codes
are provided in your User Guide. When the scanner is in
keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code
before it is transmitted.
Remove Suffix
Add Code ID Prefix To All Symbologies
(Temporary)
Enable
(Default)
Disable

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Data Format Editor Instructions
The following are abbreviated instructions for entering a data
format. For complete instructions refer to your User Guide.
Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol.
Step 2. Primary/Alternate Format: scan 0for Primary Format
Step 3. Terminal Type: scan 099 for any terminal type
Step 4. Code I.D.: scan 99 for any barcode type
Step 5. Length: scan 9999 for any length barcode.
Step 6. Editor commands: use the Programming Chart that
follows.
Step 7. Scan Save to save your entries.
Enter Data Format
Clear All Data Formats
Save

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Programming Chart
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EZConfig for Scanning
To access additional features for the scanner, use
EZConfig for Scanning, an online configuration software tool,
available from our website.
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Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or log into the
Technical Support Portal and report a problem, go to
honeywell.com/PSStechnicalsupport.
Documentation
Product documentation is available at sps.honeywell.com.
Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to sps.honeywell.com and click
Support > Warranties.
Patents
For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.
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