Intermec SD62 User manual

SD62
Base Station
1022AD01B
User’s Manual

ii SD62 Base Station User’s Guide
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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Send Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1 About the SD62 Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the SD62 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power the SD62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Understand the Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Understand the Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Connect the SD62 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the SD62 to a Host Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keyboard Wedge Y-Cable Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wand Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remove a Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connect an Intermec Scanner to the SD62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Out of Range Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Disconnect the Scanner from the SD62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Configure the SD62 Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Reset Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
USB/Keyboard Wedge Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
International Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USB Cable Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RS-232 Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Data Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stop Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wand Emulation Interface Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Logic Level Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configure the Postamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Postamble configuration bar codes - Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Postamble configuration bar codes - Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configure Your System with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Online Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Offline Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth Connection Bar Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Create a Bluetooth System Connect Bar Code in EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Create a Bluetooth Quick Connect Bar Code in EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Troubleshoot and Maintain the SD62 Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Call Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Find Product Version Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Upgrade the System Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Download the Latest Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Upgrade the Base Station Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Upgrade Scanner Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Scanner Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Scanner Firmware Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SD62 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
IMPORTANT: This is a draft document. All content is subject to
change without notice.
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can
be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
This section explains how to identify and understand dangers,
warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also
see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures and when to
take special precautions for handling optical parts.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid
death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.
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condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent
equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.

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Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support >
Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
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Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.

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Who Should Read This Manual
This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining the SD62 base station.
This guide provides you with information about the features of the
SD62 base station, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain
and troubleshoot it.
Before you work with the SD62 base station, you should be familiar
with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.
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patents.

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About the SD62 Base Station
This chapter provides an overview of the SD62 Base Station.
This chapter covers these topics:
•About the SD62 Base Station
•Power the SD62
•Understand the Light
•Understand the Beeps
•Required Accessories

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About the SD62 Base Station
The SD62 Base Station is used to connect up to seven Intermec
cordless Bluetooth™ scanners to a non-Bluetooth host device. Data is
transmitted from the scanner to the host via the SD62 Base Station.
SD62 Base Station
Power the SD62
The SD62 is powered through the cable connected to a host device.
Depending on which cable you are using, power comes from either
the host device or the external power supply. See Connect the SD62
System for details on Connections.
RJ45 Connector
Intermec Ready-to-Work
Indicator/Status Light

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Understand the Light
The status light/Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator on the SD62
flashes green, red and/or blue depending on the status of the SD62
and the bluetooth connection. The Ready-to-Work indicator and
status light are located in the same place but use different colors.
Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator
The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work™ indicator is located on top of the
base station and is used to indicate the status of the Bluetooth
connection.
Status Light
The status light flashes green or red and is used to communicate
information on data transmission.
Blue Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator Description
Light State What It Means
On A Bluetooth connection has been established with
one or more scanners. The SD62 is ready to receive
data from the scanner(s).
Off A Bluetooth connection has not been established.
Note: By default the Ready-to-Work light is blue but you can change
the color using EasySet (Operating settings > Beeps/LEDs > Ready-
to-Work LED)
Default Status Light Descriptions
Light State What It Means
Green flashes once Power up.
Green on for 2
seconds
Data has been successfully transmitted to the host
Green flashes 2 times A configuration bar code was successfully read

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Understand the Beeps
The SD62 also beeps to give you audio feedback when performing
some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time a connected
scanner scans a valid bar code.
Series of green
flashes
Base station firmware download complete
Red on for 2 seconds Transmission error
OR
Configuration bar code was not accepted
Red flashing Base station firmware download in progress
Orange flashing Preparing for scanner firmware download through
the base
Orange on Scanner firmware download through base in
progress
Default Status Light Descriptions
Light State What It Means
Beep Sequence What It Means
One beep Scanner has successfully read a bar code
Two beeps Power-up
OR
Scanner has successfully read a configuration bar
code
Single high beep Data has been successfully transmitted to the host
Six very fast beeps Transmission error
OR
Configuration bar code was not accepted
Series of beeps Base station firmware download complete

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Required Accessories
You will need one or more cables for your SD62 depending on the
interface you are using. Some cables require the use of a power supply
and a power cord.
SD62 Cable List
Cable Part Number
USB cable (6.5 ft) SR31-CAB-U001
USB cable with power jack (6.5 ft) SR31-CAB-U002
Keyboard Wedge Y-cable with PS2 connector and
power jack (6.5 ft)
SR31-CAB-K001
RS-232 cable with female DB9 connector and
power jack (6.5 ft)
SR31-CAB-R001
Wand Emulation cable SR31-CAB-W001
SD62 Power Supply
Power Supply Part Number
Intermec 5V universal power supply 851-089-xxx
Note: You will also need a power cord to plug in the power supply. The
power cord is country-specific and is sold separately.

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Connect the SD62 System
The SD62 System refers to the SD62 base station and at least
one connected Intermec scanner. This chapter explains how to
connect the SD62 system and includes:
•Connect the SD62 to a Host Device
•Connect an Intermec Scanner to the SD62

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Connect the SD62 to a Host Device
The SD62 is connected to a host device using one of the following
interfaces:
•RS-232
•USB
•Keyboard Wedge
•Wand Emulation
RS-232 Interface
Connect the SD62 to the host using the powered RS-232 cable which
requires an external Intermec power supply.
To connect with an RS-232 cable
1Turn on your host device.
2Connect the RS-232 cable to the SD62 and to the host.
3Connect the power supply to the RS-232 cable and an AC power
outlet with a power cord for your country.
The SD62 is successfully connected and power is on when it emits
2 beeps and the status light flashes green 1 time.
To host device
AC power supply

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4If necessary, configure your SD62 serial parameters to match the
host device (see “RS-232 Interface Settings” on page 20).
The default serial parameters for the SD62 are:
Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bits: 1
USB Interface
Connect the SD62 to a host using a USB cable. The default USB
interface is Keyboard HID.
To connect with a USB cable
1Turn on your host device.
2Connect the cable to your SD62 and host device.
The SD62 is successfully connected and power is on when it emits
2 beeps and the status light flashes green 1 time.
3If necessary, configure your SD62 for an International keyboard.
The default keyboard is North America. See “USB/Keyboard
Wedge Interface Settings” on page 17.
Keyboard Wedge Y-Cable Interface
Connect the SD62 to a host using a USB cable. The default USB
interface is Keyboard HID.
To host device

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To connect with a USB cable
1Turn on your host device.
2Connect the cable to your SD62 and host device.
3Connect the power supply (if necessary) to the keyboard wedge Y-
cable and an AC power outlet.
The SD62 is successfully connected and power is on when it emits
2 beeps and the status light flashes green 1 time.
4If necessary, configure your SD62 for an International keyboard.
The default keyboard is North America. See “USB/Keyboard
Wedge Interface Settings” on page 17.
Wand Emulation
Connect the SD62 to a host using the wand emulation cable.
To connect a wand emulation cable
1Turn off your host device.
To host devices
AC power supply

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2Connect the cable to your SD62 and host device.
3Turn on your host device.
The SD62 is successfully connected and power is on when it emits
two beeps and the status light flashes green 1 time.
4Configure your SD62 wand emulation parameters if necessary (see
“Wand Emulation Interface Settings” on page 22).
Remove a Cable
Remove the cable by pressing the release button located on the SD62
Base Station under the RJ45 Connector. Press the button firmly and
gently pull out the cable.
Removing a Cable: Press the release button firmly and gently pull out the
cable.
To host device
Release button