Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanner User manual

Sabre 1552 Bar
Code Scanner
User's Guide

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Contents
Overview of the Sabre 1552 Scanner 5
Unpacking the Scanner 7
Understanding the Features 8
Light 8
Beeps 9
Electrical Rating 9
Associating the Scanner to the MicroBar 9745 Base
Station 10
Operating the Scanner 11
Configuring the Marker Beam 13
Troubleshooting the Scanner 14
Maintaining the Scanner 16
Accessories for the Scanner 17
More Information 19

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Overview of the Sabre 1552 Scanner
The Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanner delivers quick, effortless bar code
scanning. The following table lists the different scanner configurations,
giving the optics and radio frequency (RF) configurations by country.
Scanner Configuration
1552C0003 A standard-range optics scanner with RF for Europe,
except France and Spain.
1552C0004 A standard-range optics scanner with RF for Argentina,
Brazil, Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
1552C0007 A standard-range optics scanner with RF for Australia.
1552C0008 A standard-range optics scanner with RF for France,
Mexico, and Spain.
1552C0103 An advanced long-range optics scanner with RF for
Europe, except France and Spain.
1552C0104 An advanced long-range optics scanner with RF for
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
1552C0107 An advanced long-range optics scanner with RF for
Australia.
1552C0108 An advanced long-range optics scanner with RF for France,
Mexico, and Spain.
1552C0203 A long-range optics scanner with RF for Europe, except
France and Spain.
1552C0204 A long-range optics scanner with RF for Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
1552C0207 A long-range optics scanner with RF for Australia.
1552C0208 A long-range optics scanner with RF for France, Mexico,
and Spain.
1552C0403 A high-visibility optics scanner with RF for Europe, except
France and Spain.
1552C0404 A high-visibility optics scanner with RF for Argentina,
Brazil, Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
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Scanner Configurations (continued)
Scanner Configuration
1552C0407 A high-visibility optics scanner with RF for Australia.
1552C0408 A high-visibility optics scanner with RF for France,
Mexico, and Spain.
1552C0503 A high-density optics scanner with RF for Europe, except
France and Spain.
1552C0504 A high-density optics scanner with RF for Argentina,
Brazil, Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
1552C0507 A high-density optics scanner with RF for Australia.
1552C0508 A high-density optics scanner with RF for France, Mexico,
and Spain.
1552C0603 A linear imager scanner with RF for Europe, except France
and Spain.
1552C0604 A linear imager scanner with RF for Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, U.S.A.
1552C0607 A linear imager scanner with RF for Australia.
1552C0608 A linear imager scanner with RF for France, Mexico, and
Spain.
Configurations are continually being added to this list; consequently,
some of the most recent additions may not be shown here. Contact your
local Intermec representative for a current list.

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Unpacking the Scanner
Your scanner was thoroughly tested and inspected before it was shipped
from the factory. The shipping box contains:
•Sabre 1552 scanner
•Sabre 1552 Bar Code Scanner User’s Guide
•Important 1552 Information manual supplement
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local
Intermec representative. Retain the shipping box in case you need to
ship the scanner.
Sabre 1552 Scanner
Scan
window
Trigger
Battery
pack
Battery
pack clip
(2 places)
Light
1552S013.eps
Audio - sound
port

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Understanding the Features
Please make sure that you understand these important features of the
scanner.
Light
The light indicates the status of the scanner and battery pack.
Color Description
Yellow The device is scanning.
Flashing yellow The battery pack charge is low. Remove the battery
pack and recharge it.
Green The scanner is out of range of the base station. Move
the scanner and base to within 15 meters (50 feet) of
each other.
Green for
2 seconds
The bar code has been successfully scanned and
transmitted.
Green for
5 seconds
The scanner successfully scanned and transmitted a
programming bar code.
Flashing green for
2 seconds
The scanner is out of the range of the base or not
associated with the base.
Flashing green for
5 seconds
The scanner unsuccessfully scanned a programming
bar code.
None The device is not scanning.

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Beeps
The scanner emits these beeps to indicate either a successful scan or a
situation that requires your attention.
Beep Sequence Description
No beep No scanning, scanning, or low battery (trigger pulled)
1 beep Successful decode and communication.
Clicking, then 1
beep
Successful reassociation.
Clicking only Unsuccessful reassociation.
2 beeps, clicks,
then 1 beep
Successful association to base.
3 beeps (same
tone)
Unsuccessful association to base (10th scanner), out of
range, or no network.
3 beeps (2 high
and 1 low)
Enter/exit programming mode or successful
association to base. Successful or unsuccessful
parameter change in programming mode.
4 beeps (low,
high, low, high
tones)
Communication error: successful decode with possible
unsuccessful communication to base. Check host to
determine if data arrived properly.
Electrical Rating
The scanner electrical ratings are
S
4,5 to 5,5V; 380 mA.

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Associating the Scanner to the MicroBar
9745 Base Station
Before you start scanning, you must associate your scanner to the
MicroBar 9745 Base Station that the scanner will be sending data to.
The scanner can only communicate with one base at a time, but the base
can communicate with more than one scanner. Any parameters, such as
preambles or postambles, loaded onto the base will be loaded onto the
scanners associated to it.
To associate the scanner to the base
1. Connect the base to your network. For help, see the Sabre 1552
Scanner and MicroBar 9745 Base Station System Manual (Part No.
070086).
2. Install the battery pack in the scanner. The scanner sounds a single
beep. For help installing the battery pack, see the instruction sheet
that came with your battery pack.
3. Scan the bar code on top of the base. The scanner will sound two
beeps, clicks, and one beep.
Associating the Scanner to the Base
Association
bar code
1552QRG.004

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After a 3 to 4 second pause, the scanner will beep once and the green
light on the base will flash. If the scanner beeps three times after 3 to
4 seconds, the scanner did not associate to the base. Make sure that
there are no more than nine scanners associated to the base.
To enable you to associate the scanner when the base is out of reach,
your base was provided with a second association label.
To improve RF communications, make sure that you follow the next
requirements:
•When scanning, hold the scanner so that it is parallel to the antenna
on the base.
•Mount the base so that nothing, particularly metal objects, obstructs
the signal between the base and the scanners.
Operating the Scanner
Before you start scanning, make sure:
•The power to the reader/terminal, such as a 5050 vehicle-mount
unit, is on.
•The scanner is associated to the base.
•All cable connections from the base station are secure.
To scan bar codes
1. Aim the scanner at a slight angle or pitch to the bar code and press
the trigger. To help you center the scan beam on the correct bar
code, you can configure the scanners with advanced long-range,
long-range, or high-visibility optics to have a marker beam that
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Scanning Bar Codes
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Vertical
reading
angles (pitch)
1552QRG.008
2. If you did not get a good read, adjust the scanner distance from the
bar code and the position of the scan beam to make sure you scan
every bar and space.
*HI* *HI*
INCORRECT CORRECT
155XQRG.006
3. When you get a successful read, the scan beam turns off, the scanner
beeps twice (one beep for decoding the bar code and another for
successful transmission to the base), and the light turns green.

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Configuring the Marker Beam
You may want to configure a marker beam on advanced long-range,
long-range, and high-visibility laser scanners.
To turn the marker beam off and on
•Scan one of the following bar codes.

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Troubleshooting the Scanner
This table lists potential problems and their solutions.
Symptom Solution
System is “jammed” and
scanner will not operate.
The base could not process the information. Turn
off the power to the reader/terminal, turn it on, and
scan the association bar code on the base. The base
will retain its configuration.
Scanner cannot read
certain bar codes.
The scanner was not set up to read this type of bar
code symbology, or the bar code is damaged,
covered up, or of poor quality.
Scan another bar code on a similar item. If it scans,
clean the bar code giving you trouble.
If you are still unable to scan, make sure the bar
code symbology you are scanning is enabled. For
help, see the Sabre 1552 Scanner and MicroBar
9745 Base Station System Manual.
Scanner does not read
bar codes quickly and
sometimes requires
multiple scans.
Try the following:
•Clean the window with a cotton cloth
moistened with an ammonia and water
solution. Dry with a soft cotton cloth or allow
to air dry.
•Make sure the bar code is free of dirt and
grime. Then scan at a slight angle or pitch to
the bar code (see “Operating the Scanner”
earlier in this guide).
•Try adjusting the scanning distance.
•Disable all bar code symbologies except for the
bar code symbology you are scanning.
•The scanner may be out of range of the base.
Move the scanner and base to within 15 meters
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Troubleshooting the Scanner (continued)
Symptom Solution
Scanner does not read
the correct uppercase or
lowercase letter, or
number and symbol.
If you use the Caps Lock on your reader/terminal,
you must enable the Caps Lock command for the
scanner to read and correctly decode bar code
labels with uppercase letters.
If you use the Shift key on your reader/terminal,
you must enable the Shift Lock command for the
scanner to read and correctly decode bar code
labels with symbols (for example: !#$%).
Scanner does not read
“shiny”bar codes.
Scan at a slight angle or pitch to the bar code (see
“Operating the Scanner”earlier in this guide).
The green light is
flashing and the scanner
emits three beeps.
The scanner is not communicating with the base.
Try the following to establish communication:
•Scan the association label on the base station.
•Make sure that nothing, particularly metal, is
blocking the signal.
•Make sure your body is not blocking the
signal.
•Move the scanner and base to within 15 meters
(50 feet) of each other.
•Move the scanner so that it is parallel to the
antenna on the base.
Scanner emits three
beeps.
An error has occurred.
The scanner is not communicating with the base.
Make sure that the scanner is in range and that the
scanner is associated to the base.
The scanner does not recognize the programming
bar code scanned. Make sure you are scanning the
correct programming bar code and try again.

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Troubleshooting the Scanner (continued)
Symptom Solution
The yellow LED
flashes when you pull
the trigger.
The battery pack power is low. Remove the battery
pack and charge it. For help, see the instruction
sheet that came with the battery pack.
Scanner emits a
continuous beep.
The scanner is out of range of the base. Move the
scanner and base station to within 15 meters (50
feet) of each other.
Scanner does not emit
a beam and does not
operate.
The scanner is not receiving power. Make sure the
battery pack is fully charged. Replace the battery
pack if damaged.
If you continue to encounter problems with your scanner, contact your
local Intermec representative.
Maintaining the Scanner
Water or grime on the window of the scanner will distort the scan beam
and impair performance. Moving from one temperature extreme to
another causes condensation to form on the optical surfaces that affects
scanner performance.
•Clean the window with a cotton cloth moistened with an ammonia
or water solution. Dry with a soft cotton cloth or allow to air dry.
•Do not use a dry tissue to wipe the window. This causes small
scratches on the window that will gradually affect performance.
•Do not immerse the scanner in water.
•Operate and store the scanner and battery pack in an environment
with 0% to 95% relative humidity.
•Operate the battery pack in temperatures within -20°C to 50°C (-4°F
to 122°F) and store the battery pack in temperatures within -30°C to
60°C (-22°F to 140°F).

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Accessories for the Scanner
These accessories are available for your scanner. To order an accessory,
call your local Intermec representative.
1552QRG.007
Holster and Belt
Part No. 068174
You can store your scanner on you when it is not in
use. The holster can be used with the belt provided or
with any regular belt.
Wall-Mount Scanner Holder
Part No. 068176
The wall-mount holder is a convenient way to store
your scanner when it is not in use.
Vehicle-Mount Scanner Holder
Part No. 068175
You can attach the vehicle-mount holder to a post or
surface of a vehicle with tie-wraps and double-stick
tape.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Pack
Part No. 070066
The NiMH battery pack is a nominal 1200 mAh, 4.8 V
battery pack with integral charger for your scanner.

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Accessories (continued)
1552QRG.010
2-Bay Charge Strip
Part No. 067255
You can use the charge strip to
charge two NiMH battery packs.
6-Bay Charge Strip
Part No. 067254
You can use the charge strip to
charge six NiMH battery packs. The
6-bay charge strip also comes with a
circuit breaker.
AC Power Cords for the Charge Strips
Country or Region Part No.
Chile and Italy 586282
Denmark and Greenland 586283
Europe 586267
Liechtenstein and
Switzerland
586276
North and Central America 586105
South Pacific 586281
United Kingdom 586266

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More Information
You may need additional information when working with the Sabre
1552 Scanner in your data collection system. Please visit our Web site
at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF
format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your
local Intermec representative.
Manual Part No.
Sabre 1552 Scanner and MicroBar 9745 Base
Station System Manual (covers all versions of
the 1552 scanner)
070086

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