Intermec Sabre 1551C User manual

Sabre 1551C Decoding
Laser Scanner
P/N 068442-002
Quick Reference Guide

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Contents
Overview of the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner 5
Unpacking the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner 6
Understanding the Scanner Features 7
Light 7
Beeps 8
Electrical Rating 8
Ordering Cables 8
Connecting the 1551C Laser Scanner 12
Operating the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner 13
Hand-Held Scanning 13
Hands-Free Scanning 14
Configuring the Marker Beam 15
Configuring for Selected Terminals 16
Troubleshooting 18
Maintaining the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner 20
Accessories for the Scanner 20
Agency Approvals 22
Patents 23

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Overview of the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner
The Sabre 1551C 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
1551C0200 Compatible with DEC VT220/320/420 and devices
equipped with an RS-232 PC serial port or terminal
serial port.
1551C0201 An advanced long-range optics scanner with RS-232
PC or terminal serial ports that is compatible with the
same devices as the 1551C0200.
1551C0202 A long-range optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551C0200.
1551C0204 A high-visibility optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551C0200.
1551C0205 A high-density optics scanner with RS-232 PC or
terminal serial ports that is compatible with the same
devices as the 1551C0200.
1551C0700 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
•TTL RS232
1551C0702 A long-range optics scanner with keyboard interface for
use with the same personal computers as the
1551C0700.

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Configurations (continued)
Scanner Terminal
1551C0704 A high-visibility optics scanner with keyboard
interface for use with the same personal computers as
the 1551C0700.
1551C0705 A high-density optics scanner with keyboard interface
for use with the same personal computers as the
1551C0700.
*Requires an external power supply. See the footnote on page 11 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 Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner
Your Sabre 1551C 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: Unless you have ordered a kit, you must order the
appropriate interface cables separately. For help, see “Ordering
Cables”later in this guide. For help configuring your scanner,
you may also need to order a Sabre 1551C Decoding Laser
Scanner User’s Manual (Part No. 066104) or find the manual on
the internet at www.intermec.com.
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.

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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.
Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner Features
Light
Sound port
Trigger
Scan
window
Cable
1551Q.001

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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. For help, see
“Troubleshooting” later in this guide.
Electrical Rating
The Sabre 1551C laser scanner electrical ratings are
S
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.
1551C020X
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
DEC VT220/320/420 8 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-050
Intermec 944X, 9430,
95XX RJ11 Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-011
Intermec 9465/9450,
J2050, JG2050 11 Pin Fisher 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-046
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX,
T242X, T246X,
T248X, 5020
10 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-012

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1551C020X (cont.)
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX,
T242X, T246X,
T248X, 5020
10 Pin Modular 25 ft (1.83m) 068414-055
T2455 10 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-056
T2455 10 Pin Modular 25 ft (7.63m) 068414-057
MaxiLAN CX,
MaxiLAN DX,
MicroBAR NX,
MaxiBAR, T1700,
5900, 6540 and other
manufacturer
reader/terminal
9 Pin Squeeze
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-063
T241X 16 Pin Amp 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-060
RS-232 DCE* 25 Pin Male
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-001
RS-232 DCE* 25 Pin Male
D-Sub 25 ft (7.71m) 068414-049
RS-232 DTE, 6400,
6550, 5055** 9 Pin Female D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068426
RS-232 DCE* 25 Pin Female
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-002
RS-232 DCE** 9 Pin Male D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-039
RS-232 DCE* 9 Pin Female
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-042
RS-232 DCE* 9 Pin Male D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-043
RS-232 DTE** 9 Pin Female
D-Sub 20 ft (6.10m) 068414-044
RS-232 DTE* 25 Pin Male
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-003
RS-232 DTE* 25 Pin Female
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-004

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Ordering Cables (continued)
1551C020X (cont.)
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
RS-232 DCE** 9 Pin Female
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-040
RS-232 DTE** 9 Pin Male D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-041
RS-232 DTE, 6400,
6550, 5055** 9 Pin Female D-Sub 20 ft (6.10m) 068414-045
RS-232 DCE, 6400,
6550, 5055** 9 Pin Female D-Sub 15 ft (4.60m) 068414-051
MaxiLAN CX, DX,
6540* 9 Pin Female D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-042
1551C070X
Apple Mac ADB Y 4 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-024
DEC VT510/520,
PS/2 30/50-80 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-006
Esprit 200, 400 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-006
IBM 3151, 347X Y 8 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-007
IBM 317X, 318X,
319X 5 position DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-030
IBM ThinkPad 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-025
Intermec 944X, 9430,
95XX RJ11 Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-011
Intermec 9465/9450,
J2050, JG2050 11 Pin Fisher 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-046
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX,
T242X, T248X, 5020
10 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-012
Intermec J2010,
JG2010, 97XX,
T242X, T248X,
T246X, 5020
10 Pin Modular 25 ft (1.83m) 068414-055

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1551C070X (cont.)
Reader/Terminal Cable Connector Length Part No.
T2455 10 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-056
T2455 10 Pin Modular 25 (7.63m) 068414-057
MaxiLAN CX,
MaxiLAN DX,
MicroBAR NX,
MaxiBAR, T1700,
5900, 6540 and other
manufacturer
reader/terminal
9 Pin Squeeze
D-Sub 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-063
Laptops, PS2 style 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-053
Laptops, PS2 style 6 Pin Mini-DIN 12 ft (3.65m) 068414-054
Mac Power Book
Laptop 4 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-048
PC XT/AT Y 5 Pin DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-061
PC XT/AT Y 5 Pin DIN 15 ft (4.57m) 068414-062
PC XT/AT Single end 5 Pin DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-035
PC XT/AT Single end 5 Pin DIN 12 ft (3.65m) 068414-036
PS2 30/50/60/80 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-006
PS2 30/50/60/80 Y 6 Pin Mini-DIN 15 ft (4.57m) 068414-038
Wyse* Y 4 Pin Modular 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-052
Zenith CruisePAD 6 Pin Mini-DIN 6 ft (1.83m) 068414-032
TTL RS232 Use appropriate
1551C02XX
Cable
* Requires one of these external power supplies:
Q 100V, 50/60 Hz Part No. 043230
Q 120V, 60 Hz (North American plug) Part No. 047793
Q 240V, 50 Hz (United Kingdom plug) Part No. 047794
Q 230V, 50 Hz (European plug) Part No. 047795
Q PS/2 Mouse Cable, Power Pick-Up Part No. 590451
**Power on pin 9; no power supply required.

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Connecting the 1551C Laser Scanner
You can connect the Sabre 1551C scanner to many Intermec
products. For a complete list, see “Ordering Cables” earlier in
this guide.
To connect the scanner
1. Turn off the
reader/terminal.
2. Connect the modular
plug on the interface
cable into the bottom
of the scanner handle.
3. Tighten the screw
using a medium-sized,
straight-slot
screwdriver to secure
the plug in the scanner
handle.
4. Connect the other end
of the cable to the
reader/terminal.
If you are using a
power supply, connect
the power supply to a
power outlet and the
reader/terminal plug.
Note: The cable connector plug for the reader/terminal will vary
according to the cable ordered.
For more help installing, configuring, and programming your
scanner, refer to the Sabre 1551C Decoding Laser Scanner
User’s Manual (Part No. 066104) or find the manual on the
internet at www.intermec.com.
Scanner
handle Modular
plug
Interface
cable
Screw
155XQG.002

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Operating the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner
You can use the scanner for hand-held or hands-free scanning.
Hand-Held Scanning
Before you start scanning, make sure the power to the
reader/terminal is on and all cable connections 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 laser beam on the
correct bar code, the scanners with long-range or
high-visibility optics have a marker beam that will appear
before scanning when you pull the trigger.
*123*
Vertical
Reading
Angles (Pitch) 155XQG.003

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2. Adjust the scanner distance to the bar code and the position
of the laser beam to make sure every bar and space is
scanned.
*HI* *HI*
INCORRECT CORRECT
155XQRG.006
3. When you get a successful read, the laser beam turns off, the
scanner beeps once, and the light turns green.
Hands-Free Scanning
You can use your Sabre 1551C laser scanner with a scanner
stand for hands-free scanning. To order a scanner stand, see
“Accessories for the Scanner” later in this guide.
Note: If your scanner stand does not have a small magnet in the
holder, you need to upgrade your stand using upgrade kit part
number 066799.
To use the scanner stand
1. Place the scanner handle
on the bottom ledge of
the holder and then rotate
the handle in the holder
until it locks into place.
2. Align the scanner and
adjust the column height
so that the pulsating laser
beam covers the entire
label on the base of the
stand.
155XQG.005
Holder

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3. Make sure the scanner is on
and the cable is secure and
then place a bar code right-
side up over the label on the
base of the stand.
When you get a successful
read, the laser beam turns
off, the scanner beeps once,
and the light turns green.
If you remove the scanner from
the stand, it will immediately
reset to hand-held scanning. You
can scan bar codes by pressing
the trigger.
Configuring the Marker Beam
This section explains how to configure the marker beam on
long-range and high-visibility scanners. Scan one of the
following bar codes to turn off the marker beam, set it to appear
for 500 milliseconds, or set it to appear for 1.25 seconds. The
default setting is 500 milliseconds.
Marker Beam Off
Marker Beam On for 500 milliseconds
Marker Beam On for 1.25 seconds
155XQG.004
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Configuring for Selected Terminals
The next instructions are for configuring the scanner to work
with selected popular terminals or computers.
If you have a DEC VT510/520, you can plug and play by
scanning one of these bar codes:
DEC VT 510/520 with
PC/AT style keyboard
DEC VT510/520 with
LK 411 keyboard
To configure a scanner for use with selected terminals
1. Scan this bar code. Program Terminal Interface
2. Locate your terminal or computer from this next list and
scan the two ID number bar codes representing your
terminal.
Terminal/Computer First ID Number Second ID Number
Apple Mac ADB
4 9
DEC VT220/
320/420
(1551C02XX only) 0 4
IBM PC/AT,
IBM PS/2 Model
50/60/80 0 3
IBM PC/XT
0 1

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Terminal/Computer ID Numbers (continued)
Terminal/Computer First ID Number Second ID Number
IBM PS2
Model 25/303/57
0 2
IBM ThinkPad
9 7
RS-232 terminals
0 0
Note: Additional terminal ID numbers are available in the Sabre
1551C Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual (Part No.
066104). You can also find the manual on the internet at
www.intermec.com.
To configure a scanner for a laptop or pen-based terminal
1. Scan this bar code.Automatic Direct Connect
2. (Optional) If your laptop
has an integrated
keyboard, scan this bar
code to keep the keyboard
from becoming
permanently disabled.
Emulate External Keyboard

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Troubleshooting
This table lists common scanner problems and their solutions.
Symptom Solution
System is
“jammed” and
scanner will not
operate.
The scanner could not process the
information. Turn off the power to the
terminal and then turn it on. The scanner
will retain its configuration.
Scanner cannot read
certain bar codes. The scanner was not set up to read this type of bar code, or the bar code is damaged, covered
up, or 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 you are scanning is enabled. For
help, see the Sabre 1551C Decoding Laser
Scanner User’s Manual, Part No. 066104, to
enable bar codes.
Scanner does not
read bar codes
quickly and
sometimes requires
multiple scans.
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.
Make sure the bar code is free of dirt and
grime. Then scan at a slight angle or pitch to
the bar code. For help, see “Operating the
Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner” earlier in this
guide.
Try adjusting the scanning distance.
Disable all bar code symbologies except for
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Troubleshooting (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 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 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.
For help, see “Operating the Sabre 1551C
Laser Scanner” earlier in this guide.
Scanner emits three
beeps. The scanner does not recognize the programming code scanned. Make sure you
are scanning the correct programming bar
code and try again.
Scanner does not
emit a beam and
does not operate.
The scanner is not receiving power. Make
sure you are using the correct cable and that it
is plugged in and the terminal is on. Replace
damaged cables.
Make sure the scanner has been correctly
configured for your reader/terminal.
If you continue to encounter problems with your scanner,
contact your local Intermec representative.

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Maintaining the Sabre 1551C Laser Scanner
Water or grime on the window of the scanner will distort the
laser beam and impair performance. Moving from one
temperature extreme to another causes condensation to form on
the optical surfaces and also 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 unit in water.
•Operate and store in an environment with 0% to 95%
relative humidity.
•Operate in temperatures within -30° to 50° C (-22° to 122° F)
and store in temperatures within -40° to 70°C (-40° to
158° F).
Accessories for the Scanner
These accessories are available for your Sabre 1551C scanner.
To order an accessory or the Sabre 1551C Decoding Laser
Scanner User’s Manual (Part No. 066104), call your local
Intermec representative.