Nordic ID RF601 User manual

Nordic ID
RF601
USER MANUAL

Contents
Copyright 1
Disclaimer 1
Trademarks 1
User safety 1
Medical equipment compatibility 2
EC Declaration on Conformity 2
Document history 2
Warranty and safety warnings 3
1. Using the RF601 for the first time 5
1.1 Unpacking the unit 5
1.2 Installing batteries 5
1.3 The keyboard 6
1.4 Activating the device 6
1.5 Splash screen and initial display 6
2. System 7
2.1 System overview 7
2.2 Principles of Operation 7
2.3 Communication between the Base Station and the Host Computer 7
2.4 Operation of the Hand terminal 8
2.5 Security 8
3. Setting up an example system 9
3.1 Fast Inventory -demo 9
4. RF601 Hand Terminal 11

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4.1 Activating the device 11
4.2 Display symbols and status messages 11
4.3 Sounds 11
4.4 Key function table 12
4.5 F-Keys 13
5. Input fields 13
5.1 Locked fields (Buttons) 13
5.2 Filling fields with the scanner 13
5.3 Writing text in a field 14
5.4 Writing letters 14
5.5 Removing letters 14
5.6 Moving between fields 14
5.7 Locking the keyboard 14
6. Built-in Menu 14
6.1 Settings 15
6.1.1 RF-settings 15
“WHAT” Behaviour 15
6.2 Adjustments 15
6.3 Info 15
6.4 Laser conf. 16
8. Setting up a RF601 network 17
8.1 Site Survey 17
8.2 Installation of the network 17
9. Using the scanner 17

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10. Labels 18
11. Desk Top Charger (DTC05) 19
11.1 General information 19
11.2 Equipment needed for using the charger 19
11.3 Connectors 19
11.4 Indicators 19
11.5 Charging the batteries 20
11.6 “Charging Failure” message 20
11.7 Audible signals and the LED indicator on the hand terminal 21
11.8 Technical data 21
12. Troubleshooting 22
13. Maintenance 22
14. Removing device from the use 22
15. Warranty, support and service information 23
15.1 Warranty coverage 23
15.2 Returning the unit for service 23
15.3 Extending the normal warranty 23
16. Application development 24
16.1 Software tools and documents 24
16.2 PLServer, PiccoLink driver ActiveX control 24
17. Accessories 25
18. Technical Support 26
19. Latest information 26

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APPENDIX A - Troubleshooting 27
APPENDIX B - Introduction to the Laser Engine 28
APPENDIX C - Introduction to the Linear Imager 30
APPENDIX D - Factory default settings of the scan engines 31

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Copyright
All rights to this manual are owned solely by Nordic ID. All rights reserved. Copying this manual without the written
permission from the manufacturer by printing, copying, recording or by any other means or the full or partial translation
of the manual to any other language including all programming languages using any electrical, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.
Nordic ID reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products or to discontinue
manufacturing of any of its products without any written announcement and urges customers to ensure that the information
at their disposal is valid.
Disclaimer
Nordic ID products have not been designed, intended nor inspected to be used in any life support related applications
nor as a part of any other critical system and are not granted functional warranty if used in any such applications.
RF601 contains a Class II laser device, which may cause injuries unless safety regulations and instructions are observed.
Nordic ID may not be held responsible for any injuries or damage resulting from use in contradiction with the safety
related instructions stated elsewhere within this manual or which are in contradiction to the general safetylines relating
to Class II laser devices.
Nordic ID urges its customers to arrange proper and adequate user training, which includes safety issues to any personnel
using, programming or otherwise handling RF601 hand terminals.
The sale, transfer and use of Nordic ID RF601 is subject to the then-current Nordic ID General Conditions of Sale and the
then-current Nordic ID End User License Agreement, the then-current referring to the original purchase date.
Trademarks
Nordic ID and Nordic ID logo are all registered trademarks of Nordic ID Oy. Other trademarks are the property of their
corresponding owners.
All terms mentioned in this User Manual that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately
marked in the list below with either the ©, ® or the ™ symbol.
Nordic ID cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this User Manual should not be regarded as
affecting the validity of any trademark or copyright.
User safety
CAUTION: In some configurations of the RF601 barcode scanner contains an integrated Class II laser product. Direct eye
contact with the laser beam or with a reflected beam from a shiny surface may cause permanent damage to the eyes. To
avoid risks, please make sure that never look directly to the laser and/or point anybody with the device.

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Medical equipment compatibility
Medical devices, such as pacemakers, hearing aids etc. are usually manufactured according to the IEC 601-1-2 standard,
which requires that devices must operate properly in an EM (Electromagnetic) field which has a strength of 3V/m over a
frequency band from 26 to 1000 MHz. The RF601 is transmitting at a frequency range of 433.60 to 434.20 MHz, however,
all electric appliances may emit spurious RF-signals at other than specified frequencies.
WARNING: Persons using pacemakers should be aware of the possible risk of interference from any electronic device if
positioned too close to the pacemaker.
EC Declaration on Conformity
Nordic ID hereby declares, that Nordic ID RF601 wireless data collection system has been tested according to the
standards EN 300 200-1 and EN 301 489-3.
The equipment conforms to the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Document history
March 2006 Draft1
May 2006 Release version

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Warranty and safety warnings
Please read the following warranty and safety related warnings carefully before using the product.
Nordic ID RF601 is a radio device and should not be used in any environments where radio transmitting may cause any
harm. Typical but not limited to are the following types of environments: environments with explosive materials, liquids
or gases, demolition sites, hospitals and emergency care rooms, airplanes and areas with highly sensitive measurement
instrumentation.
Users with pacemakers are to be instructed about the possible safety hazards posed by radio emitting devices. Placing
any radio emitting device near to pacemakers is not recommended. Consult pacemaker documentation for further safety
regulations and requirements set by manufacturer of the pacemaker in question.
NOTICE: Persons using pacemakers should be aware that RF-emissions from the RF601 may cause unwanted
interference if positioned too close to the pacemaker.
NOTICE: RF601 has not been designed, intended nor inspected to be used in any life support related device or
system related function nor as a part of any other critical system and are granted no functional warranty if they
are used in any such applications.
The use of any radio emitting device in explosive environments and especially near explosives may pose serious
threats.
RF601 models contain a laser barcode reader device. Users are advised to follow general safety procedures relating to
the use of laser devices.
Nordic ID RF601 should not be used in critical systems where continuous operation is required and where the possible
loss of data or unwanted changes to data contents are not acceptable, such as in life support related systems.
Warranty will be void, if the product is used in any way which is in contradiction with the instructions given in this User
Manual, or if the housing of the RF601 has been opened or tampered with.
The devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the instructions described in this manual. Faultless
and safe operation of the devices can be guaranteed only if the transport, storage, operation and handling of the devices
are appropriate. This also applies to the maintenance of the products.
RF601 contains no user serviceable parts inside the actual case apart from the batteries, which may be replaced if
required.
NOTICE: Use only AA-type alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries type: GB Batteries, Models GP180AAHC,
GP210AAHC and GP230AAHC (GPI International). Do not mix batteries (do not use simultaneously batteries
of different capacity, brand, age or type). Observe correct polarity indicated on the label inside the battery
compartment. Do not attempt to charge alkaline or other non-rechargeable battery types using the Hand Terminal
and the Desk Top Charger or any other charger. When charging batteries inside the terminal use ONLY charger
provided by Nordic ID.
NOTICE: With use of Desk Top Charger and Base Station use only applicable power supplies: JODEN ELECTRON
Co., Ltd, Models: JOD-4101-031, JOD-41B-029, JOD-41U-14A.
WARNING: The batteries must be discarded according to local environmental laws and regulations. The batteries
may contain harmful, dangerous or lethal substances, and may cause injury or loss of life if handled recklessly.
Never dispose the batteries in fire due to a risk of explosion.
Any repair of the RF601 must be done by an authorized service partner of Nordic ID.

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WARNING: The RF601 Hand Terminal and Desk Top Charger and power supply contain no user serviceable parts.
Opening the cases will void warranty and may cause injury. The Hand Terminal contains batteries, which may be
changed by opening the battery cover.
In some configurations the RF601 contains a Class II laser device which may cause eye injury if the beam is directed
straight or via a shining surface to the eye. The laser beam should never be pointed at the eye or eyes of persons or
animals. Note that mirrors and reflecting surfaces may cause the beam to deflect in harmful ways. Never look directly into
the laser module when the beam is active.
In Accordance with
EN 60825-1 / A2:2001
(IEC 60825-1 Ed.1.2,2001-08)
650 nm laser
max. 1 mW output
ENGLISH SUOMI
LASER LIGHT VAARA LASERSATEILYÄ
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN
CLASS 2 LASER LUOKKA 2 LASER
DEUTSCH SVENSKA
LASERSTRAHLEN VARNING LASERSTÅLNING
NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2
KLASS 2 LASER
DANSK ITALIANO
LASERLYF LUCE LASER
SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN NON FISSARE IL RAGGIO PRODOTTO
KLASSE 2 LASER AL LASER DI CLASSE 2
FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
LUMIERE LASER LUZ LASER
NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2
NEDERLANDS NORSK
LASERLICHT IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅL
NIET IN STRAAL STAREN LASERLYS
KLASSE-2 LASER LASER, KLASSE 2
PORTUGUÊS
LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO
PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2