Intermec Sabre 1551B User manual

P/N 065542-003
1551B Decoding
Laser Scanner
Quick
Reference
Guide

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Contents
Overview of the 1551B Laser Scanner 1
Unpacking the 1551B Laser Scanner 2
Understanding the Scanner Features 3
Light 3
Beeps 3
Electrical Rating 4
Ordering Cables 4
Connecting the 1551B Laser Scanner 7
Operating the 1551B Laser Scanner 8
Hand-Held Scanning 8
Hands-Free Scanning 9
Configuring the Marker Beam 10
Configuring for Selected Terminals 11
Troubleshooting the 1551B Laser Scanner 13
Maintaining the 1551B Laser Scanner 14
Accessories for the Scanner 15
Regulatory Statements for Users in Canada and the
United States 16
Industry Canada Compliance 16
Federal Communications Commission
Compliance 16
Laser Compliance and Precaution 17
Agency Approvals 17
Scanner Laser Labels 18

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Regulatory Statements For Users Outside of Canada and
the United States 19
European Union Compliance 19
Agency Approvals 20
Additional EMI/RFI Compliance 20
1551 Laser Compliance and Precaution 20
Patents 22

1
Overview of the 1551B Laser Scanner
The Intermec 1551B Laser Scanner delivers quick, effortless bar
code scanning. You can use each type of scanner with a portable
terminal in Wand Emulation mode, but it is also designed to
collect data for a specific type of terminal as listed in this table.
Scanner Terminal
1551B0200 Compatible with DEC VT220/320/420 and devices
equipped with an RS-232 PC serial port or terminal
serial port.
1551B0202 A long-range optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551B0200.
1551B0204 A high-visibility optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551B0200.
1551B0205 A high-density optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551B0200.
1551B0300 Compatible with these terminals:
• IBM 4683/4684/4693/4694
Compatible with these terminals with optical coupled
interface adapter (OCIA) hardware:
• NCR 1255, 2126/2127, 2123/7058, 2152*/2153*, 2950*
• NCR 2552, 7050/7051/7052/7053
1551B0700 Keyboard wedge interface for use with these
personal computers:
• IBM PC XT/AT or PS/2 Mod 30/50/60/80
compatible
• IBM 3151, 317X/318X/319X, 347X
• IBM Thinkpad
• Apple MAC ADB
• Zenith CruisePAD
• Laptops

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Colors and Configurations (continued)
Scanner Terminal
1551B0702 A long-range optics scanner with keyboard interface
for use with the same personal computers as the
1551B0700.
1551B0704 A high-visibility optics scanner with keyboard
interface for use with the same personal computers
as the 1551B0700.
1551B0705 A high-density optics scanner with keyboard
interface for use with the same personal computers
as the 1551B0700.
*Requires an external power supply. See the footnote on page 6 for part
numbers.
Terminals 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.
Unpacking the 1551B Laser Scanner
Your 1551B laser scanner was thoroughly tested and inspected
before it was shipped from the factory. The shipping box
contains the laser scanner and this document.
Note: You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. See
“Ordering Cables” later in this guide for help. For help configuring
your scanner, you may also need to order a 1551B Decoding Laser
Scanner User’s Manual (Part No. 066104) or find the manual on the
internet at www.intermec.com/manuals/1551b/1551.htm.
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.

3
Understanding the Scanner Features
Please acquaint yourself with these important parts of the
scanner before continuing.
Light
The light indicates the status of the scanner.
Color Description
Yellow The device is scanning.
Green The bar code has been successfully scanned.
None The device is not scanning.
Beeps
The scanner emits these beeps to indicate either a successful
scan or a situation that requires your attention.
Beep Description
One medium beep A bar code has been read successfully
and you may scan another.
Two beeps (High Low) A command bar code has been scanned.
Two medium beeps The scanner has been turned on.
Three medium beeps Indicates an error. See “Troubleshooting
the 1551B Laser Scanner” later in this
guide.

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1551B Laser Scanner Features
Light
Sound port
Trigger
Scan
window
Cable
1551Q.001
Electrical Rating
The 1551B laser scanner electrical ratings are R
4,5 to 12V;
215 mA.
Ordering Cables
To order a cable, contact your local Intermec representative. Use
this table to determine which cable to order.
1551B020X
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
DEC VT220/320/420 8 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-050
Intermec 944X, 9430,
95XX
RJ11 Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-011
Intermec 9465/9450 11 Pin Fisher 6’ (1.83m) 064039-046
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX, T242X
10 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-012
RS-232 DCE*25 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-001
RS-232 DCE*25 Pin D-Sub 25’ (7.71m) 064039-049
RS-232 DCE** 9 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064602-001

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1551B020X (continued)
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
RS-232 DCE*25 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-002
RS-232 DCE** 9 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-039
RS-232 DCE* 9 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-042
RS-232 DCE* 9 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-043
RS-232 DCE** 9 Socket D-Sub 20’ (6.10m) 064039-044
RS-232 DTE*25 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-003
RS-232 DTE*25 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-004
RS-232 DTE** 9 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-040
RS-232 DTE** 9 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-041
RS-232 DTE** 9 Socket D-Sub 20’ (6.10m) 064039-045
MaxiLAN CX, DX* 9 Socket D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-042
1551B0300
IBM 4683 Port 9A/9B,
4684, 4693, 4694
4 Position SDL 6’ (1.83m) 064039-005
IBM 4683 Port 5B 8 Position SDL 6’ (1.83m) 604039-013
Intermec 944X, 9430,
95XX
RJ11 Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-021
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX, T242X
10 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-022
NCR 1255 Mod IV 12 Position 6’ (1.83m) 064039-014
NCR 2123 10 Pos JAE 6’ (1.83m) 064039-015
NCR 2126 10 Pos Socket Strp 6’ (1.83m) 064039-016
NCR 2127 15 Pos JAE 6’ (1.83m) 064039-017
NCR 2152*/53*/
2552/2950*
Mod IV Connector 6’ (1.83m) 064039-018
NCR 7050/51 9 Pin D-Sub 6’ (1.83m) 064039-019
NCR 7052/53 10 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-020
NCR 7058 10 Pos JAE 6’ (1.83m) 064039-015
1551B070X
ADI 1496 Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
Apple Mac ADB Y 4 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-024
Bull BDS-7 (HDS-7) Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008

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1551B070X (continued)
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
DEC VT510/520 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-006
Esprit 200, 400 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-006
Falco 5220 Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
IBM 3151, 347X Y 8 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-007
IBM 317X, 318X, 319X 5 position DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-030
IBM ThinkPad 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-025
Intermec 944X, 9430,
95XX
RJ11 Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-011
Intermec 9465/9450 11 Pin Fisher 6’ (1.83m) 064039-046
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX, T242X
10 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-012
Laptops, PS2 style 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-053
Laptops, PS2 style 6 Pin Mini-DIN 12’ (3.65m) 064039-054
Lee Data IIS Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
Mac Power Book Laptop 4 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-048
PC XT/AT Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
PC XT/AT Y 5 Pin DIN 15’ (4.57m) 064039-037
PC XT/AT Single end 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-035
PC XT/AT Single end 5 Pin DIN 12’ (3.65m) 064039-036
PS2 30/50/60/80 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-006
PS2 30/50/60/80 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 15’ (4.57m) 064039-038
RS-232 DTE** 9 Socket D-Sub 15’ (4.57m) 064039-051
Siemens 9758 Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
Telex 88 Key,
102 Key, 122 Key
Y 5 Pin DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-008
Wyse* Y 4 Pin Modular 6’ (1.83m) 064039-052
Zenith CruisePAD 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6’ (1.83m) 064039-032
* Requires one of these external power supplies:
P
100V, 50/60 Hz Part No. 043230
P
120V, 60 Hz (North American plug) Part No. 047793
P
240V, 50 Hz (United Kingdom plug) Part No. 047794
P
230V, 50 Hz (Euro plug) Part No. 047795
P
PS/2 Mouse Cable, Power Pick-Up Part No. 590451
**Power on pin 9; no power supply required.