SATO ARGOX AS-9400BT User manual

AS-9400BT
Cordless 2D Scanner
User Guide
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V1.0-23-08-2017
Version: 1.0

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Regulatory Compliance
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.

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CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
RF exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
AS-9400BT Scanner/Cradle
Frequency: 2402MHz~2480MHz
RF Power:
Barcode Scanner –2.02dBm (EIRP) / Base -
1.21dBm (EIRP)
Hereby, Argox Information Co., Ltd. declares that
the radio equipment type AS-9400BT is in
compliance with the standard ETSI EN 301489-1.
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許
可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及
干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。

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前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之
無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合
法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射
性電機設備之干擾。
RF EXPOSURE WARNING:
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
警告：電池若未妥善處理，可能會導致爆炸。
請勿拆卸電池，或用火銷毀電池。請將電池放置於兒童拿不
到的地方。請使用專用充電器充電，並請依照當地政府或法
律規定妥善處理廢棄電池。

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CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose of in
fire. Store battery pack in a proper place. Do not expose to
temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified charger only.
Please dispose of the used batteries following the rules or laws
issued by the local government.
Note All brands and trademarks shall belong
to their respective owner.
Note Specification is subject to changes
without notice.

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Contents
1Introduction...........................................................1
1.1 Unpacking.......................................................2
1.2 Indicators.........................................................3
1.2.1 Status lights................................................... 3
2Get started .............................................................4
2.1 Charging and Installation ................................4
2.1.1 Charging Your Scanner ................................ 4
2.1.2 Set up your scanner ......................................5
2.1.3 How to scan ..................................................6
3Controls and settings.............................................7
3.1 Firmware Version .............................................. 7
3.2 Barcode Programming ....................................7
3.3 LED Indicator Light........................................7
3.4 Beep Indicator .................................................8
3.5 UDI Setting .....................................................8
3.6.1 Bluetooth Connection .................................... 8
3.7 Scanning Mode .............................................12
3.7.1 *Trigger Mode (Default)..............................12
3.7.2 Auto Sense Mode .........................................13
3.7.3 Continuous Mode.........................................13
3.8 Keyboard Language ......................................13
3.9 Data Uploading Mode...................................17
3.9.1 Normal Mode ...............................................17
3.9.2 Store Mode ................................................... 17
3.9.3 Output Stored Data.......................................18
3.9.4 Output Total Entry........................................ 18
3.9.5 Clear Memory .............................................. 18
3.10 Get Battery Volume.....................................18
3.11 Idle time ......................................................19

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3.12 Convert Case...............................................20
3.13 Terminator...................................................20
3.14 IOS Keyboard POP UP/HIDE.....................21
3.15 Beeper .........................................................22
3.16 Restore factory default ................................22
3.17 Transmit Code ID Character .......................23
3.17.1 Symbol Code ID Identifiers.......................24
3.17.2 AIM Code Identifiers .................................24
3.18 All Symbologies..........................................24
3.18.1 1D Symbologies.........................................25
3.18.2 2D Symbologies.........................................25
3.18.3 1D Inverse Barcode.................................... 26
3.18.4 Decode UPC / EAN Supplementals
UPC/EAN..................................................................26
3.18.5 UPC-A........................................................27
3.18.6 UPC-E ........................................................31
3.8.7 EAN-8 .......................................................... 34
3.18.6 UPC-E ........................................................37
3.18.7 EAN-8 ........................................................41
3.18.8 EAN-13 ......................................................44
3.18.9 Bookland EAN (ISBN)..............................46
3.18.10 Bookland ISBN........................................47
3.18.11 Code 128...................................................47
3.18.12 GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ......................48
3.18.13 ISBT 128 ..................................................49
3.18.14 Code39......................................................50
3.18.15 Code 32.....................................................54
3.18.16 Code 93.....................................................55
3.18.17 Code 11.....................................................58
3.18.18 Interleaved 2 of 5/ITF ..............................61

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3.18.20 Discrete 2 of 5/Industrial 2 of 5/IND25... 66
3.18.21 Matrix 25..................................................69
3.18.22 Standard 25/IATA 25................................ 72
3.18.23 Codabar ....................................................76
3.18.24 MSI........................................................... 80
3.18.25 GS1 DataBar/RSS.................................... 83
3.18.26 PDF417.....................................................85
3.18.27 QR.............................................................87
3.18.28 Data Matrix (DM)....................................89
3.18.29 Maxi Code................................................ 91
3.18.30 Aztec Code ............................................... 92
3.18.31 Han Xin Code...........................................92
3.18.32 Plessey......................................................94
3.18.33 Brazil Bank Code.....................................95
3.18.34 COMPOSITE........................................... 96
3.18.35 EAN/UCC ................................................ 96
4. Troubleshooting...................................................97
4.1 Scanner issues ...............................................97
4.2 Bar code issues..............................................98
5. Specifications ......................................................99
6. Pin Assignments............................................101
Appendix ..........................................................102
Numeric Bar Codes...........................................102
Cancel Barcode .................................................103
Hide Prefix or suffix digits................................104
Output Format...................................................104
Custom prefix and suffix...................................105
Table 1. ASCII Character Equivalents ..............112

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1Introduction
AS-9400BT is a cordless scanner that can read
bar codes on objects or on screens. The high
performance scanning engine delivers high
speed and high readability, making it an ideal
scanning solution for business.
￭High decoding performance Fast and
easy scan for 1D & 2D bar codes
￭High optical resolution Your scanner
reads high density bar codes up to 3mil for
1D (code 39) & 7.5mil for QR code.
￭Distortion processing Even if your bar
code is distorted, AS-9400BT still
recognizes it.
￭Mobile Phone Displays Readable
￭Support Interfaces of USB / USB COM /
RS-232
￭Using type C connector at cradle for
data transmission and battery
recharging
￭Bluetooth 5.0 Dual mode (BLE &
Classic BT+EDR)
￭Data rate of up to 3 Mbps
￭Auto-Sensing Support (Automatically
switch on cradle)
￭Windows, Android, iOS devices direct
link
￭Large memory for out of
communication range backup

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1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all of the following items are
included in your package.
✓Scanner x1
✓Cradle x1
✓USB cable x1
✓Y cable x1
✓Quick start guide x1
When you receive your scanner, open the
package immediately and inspect for shipping
damage. If you discover any damage, contact
the shipping company and file a claim. Argox
is not responsible for any damage incurred
during shipping. Save all package materials
for the shipping company to inspect.
Note If any item is missing, please
contact your local dealer.

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1.2 Indicators
1.2.1 Status lights
Status lights (LED) are helpful for checking
your scanner’s status. Both your scanner and
cradle have LEDs; your scanner’s LED has
red, blue and green colors and your cradle’s
LED has blue color. The table below shows
the LED behavior and the status it indicates.
Status
Scanner LED
Cradle LED
Bluetooth
connected
Blue LED is
permanent on
Blue LED is permanent
on
Bluetooth
disconnected
Flashing Blue
LED once per
second
Flashing Blue LED once
per second
Charging
Red LED is
permanent on
Blue LED is permanent
on
Full charged
Green LED is
permanent on
Blue LED is permanent
on

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2Get started
This chapter provides information about how
to install, connect and use your scanner to do
your work, and how to charge and replace
your battery.
2.1 Charging and Installation
This section describes how to charge and set
up your scanner.
2.1.1 Charging Your Scanner
AS-9400BT contains a lithium-ion battery that is
partially charged at the factory. You might want to
charge it to full before your use it. The battery life
varies depending on usage.
You can charge the battery by connecting the cradle
with a USB (type C) cable to your computer, or with
a power supply, which charges the battery faster.
When your scanner is fully charged, your cradle’s
LED turns to green.
Note: The percentage of power measured is for
reference only and the actual value may vary
depending on the battery power error.
Charging with
Full Charge Time
Power Supply
4 hours
USB Cable (USB2.0)
5 hours
USB Cable (USB3.0)
4 hours
Caution Keep the charging pins dry
when you put your scanner on your cradle
to charge the battery. Wet charging pins
may cause water seeping into your cradle
and shortening its life.

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Be sure to fully charge your scanner before
connecting it to your computer for operation. Please
follow the steps below to charge the scanner.
2.1.2 Set up your scanner
There are two options for connecting the scanner,
cradle and computer together. The following section
describes the connection procedure for each of these
two types of connections.
Option 1: Connection with a USB cable
1. Connect one end (Type C) of the USB cable to
the data transmission port of the cradle.
2. Connect the other end (Type A) of the USB Cable
to a USB port of your computer.
Note: The are two USB cables provided in the gift
box, one for connection between the cradle and your
computer and the other for connection between a
power supply and the cradle.
Option 2: Connection with an RS-232 cable and a
USB cable
1. Connect one end (Type C) of the Y cable to the
data transmission port of your cradle.
2. Connect the USB (Type A) connector of the other
end of the Y cable to a USB port of your
computer and then connect the RS-232 connector
of the other end of the Y cable to the RS-232 port
of your computer.

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2.1.3 How to scan
AS-9400BT emits a light bar when it is
scanning. This bar needs to cross the bar code
horizontally to decode it.

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3Controls and settings
Customize your scanner to work efficiently.
AI-6801 offers many features to match your
preferences. This chapter provides
information about how to change controls and
settings of your scanner.
3.1 Firmware Version
Read below command barcode to check scanner
firmware version.
Firmware Version
3.2 Barcode Programming
Argox barcode scanners are factory programmed for
the most common terminal and communications
settings. If you need to change these settings,
programming is accomplished by scanning the bar
codes in this guide. An asterisk (*) next to an option
indicates the default setting.
Important Notes: Many of the command barcodes
only work with a scanner in a particular connection
modes.
3.3 LED Indicator Light
Scanner Indicator Light: Red, Green
Red light when scanner is charging, green light after
fully charged.
Charging Base Indicator Light: Blue
The blue light flashes when the bluetooth is not connected,
and the blue light is always on when the bluetooth is
connected.

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3.4 Beep Indicator
One beep: normal data upload and normal power
supply
One beep: normal data upload and different tones
(storage mode)
Two beeps: normal data upload (low battery)
Three beeps: no data upload (no pairing)
Five beeps: no data upload (insufficient power, need
to be charged)
3.5 UDI Setting
*Disable (Default)
Enable
3.6.1 Bluetooth Connection
Basic Mode (HID) (default)
Configures the scanner to Human Interface Device
(HID) mode. The scanner will be discoverable as a
Keyboard to other Bluetooth devices.
*Basic Mode (HID)

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Basic Mode Features:
·NO software installation required
·Connects to most devices
·Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard
How to pair with Bluetooth in Basic Mode (HID)?
➢Android: Connect Android Device in Basic
Mode (HID)
1. Power on the scanner. The LED light will be
flashing.
2. Touch Home | Menu | Settings | Wireless &
Networks | Bluetooth settings
3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”.
4. In the list of found devices, select “Argox
Bluetooth”. Tap Pair.
5. The scanner will make one long beep after
Bluetooth paired and LED light will turn to solid
blue (no blinking).
➢Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device (HID)
1. Power on the scanner. Blue LED light will start to
flash.
2. Start a Bluetooth device search.
3. IOS: Tap Settings | General | Bluetooth. Turn on.
A Bluetooth device search will begin.
4. In the device list, tap on “Argox Bluetooth”. Tap
Pair.
5. The scanner will make one beep once being
connected, and its LED light will turn to solid
blue (no blinking) and the scanner is ready to
scan.

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➢Windows: Connect Windows PC (HID)
Method 1:
1. Read Bluetooth Basic Mode (HID) (default).
2. Scan the pairing code on the charging base, the
scanner will be paired and connected to the
computer automatically
The pairing code can also be found by program, see
steps below:
1. Connect the charging base USB cable to
computer.
2. Install the mini program of Bluetooth Address,
and then click to get pairing code.
P.S. Please ask the sales person or download on
website to get Bluetooth Address mini program.
Method 2:
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is
discoverable (unpaired).
2. Use your computers Bluetooth Settings to connect
to the scanner.
3. Open Devices and Printers and select “Add a
device”.
4. In the device list, select “Argox Bluetooth”. Click
Next.
5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the
wizard.
6. The scanner will make one beep once it’s
connected and LED light will turn to solid blue
(no blinking) and is ready to scan.
Important Notes:
⚫Make sure the device is in range with bluetooth.
⚫Scanner will power off if there’s no work within 1
minute.
⚫Pressing the scan button will initiate the attempts
to connect.

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Bluetooth keyboard Upload Speed
High Speed
Medium Speed
Low Speed
Important Note:
Default Idle Time: Scanner will power off
automatically if device is not connected within 1min.
Un-Pair Bluetooth:
Below are two steps of unpairing the Bluetooth from
previous device completely.
1. Scan Un-pair Bluetooth HID, Scanner
disconnected from current device and waits for
another device to be paired.
2. Remove or Ignore "Argox Bluetooth" from your
previous device.
Un-Pair Bluetooth

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BLE Mode
For Apple Devices (a software was required to work
under this mode)
BLE Mode
SPP Mode
For Windows or Android (a software was required to
work under this mode)
SPP Mode
Important Note:
If you want to shift from HID to SPP or BLE, just
scan the Corresponding command barcode.
If you want to shift from SPP or BLE to HID mode,
please ignore (or delete) "Argox Bluetooth" → turn
off Bluetooth→ scan command barcode of HID →
Open the Bluetooth → repair it.
3.7 Scanning Mode
3.7.1 *Trigger Mode (Default)
Scanning this bar code will enable the scanner to
enter manual trigger mode.
Trigger Mode