SICK IDM 1-4 Series User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IDM Bluetooth (IDMxx1-4xx)
MOBILE HANDHELD SCANNER

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Described products
IDM Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners (IDMxx1-4xx)
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
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Regulatory
EN61000-3-2/ EN61000-3-31,
EN61000-6-3, EN61000-6-22,
IEC62368-1
Clause 2, Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act
Part 15B, Part 15C
V-3/2011.04, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS,
Class B ITE
CNS13438, CNS14336 MIC T401
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 Class B LED Eye Safety IEC62471 Exempt group
LP0002 Laser Eye Safety IEC60825-1 Class 1
1Relevant for IDM Corded Hand-held scanners with power supply.
2At the presence of high frequency interference in the frequency range of 15 MHz to 50 MHz there may be performance restrictions.

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Safety Precautions
For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Precautions in this manual before using the scanners.
LED Safety
The product is fitted with LEDs of risk group 0. The accessible radiation from these LEDs does not pose a danger
to the eyes or skin.
Laser Safety (only IDM261)
The product is fitted with LEDs of risk group 0. The accessible radiation from these LEDs does not pose a danger
to the eyes or skin.
CAUTION
Optical radiation: Class 1 Laser Product
The accessible radiation does not pose a danger when viewed directly for up to 100 seconds. It may pose a
danger to the eyes and skin in the event of incorrect use.
Do not open the housing. Opening the housing may increase the level of risk.
Current national regulations regarding laser protection must be observed.
Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
It is not possible to entirely rule out temporary disorienting optical effects, particularly in conditions of dim lighting.
Disorienting optical effects may come in the form of dazzle, flash blindness, afterimages, photosensitive epilepsy,
or impairment of color vision, for example.
Safety Precautions for Lithium Batteries
There is risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type of battery.
Recycle or dispose of battery in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Keep battery away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Keep battery away from metal objects.
Do not connect the battery’s positive and negative terminals to each other with any metal object.
Do not disassemble, modify, or damage the battery.

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About This Manual
This user manual provides general instructions on setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Mobile handheld
scanners. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the scanners for optimum performance.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information on scanners, battery installation, and charging methods.
Chapter 2: Smart Cradle
This chapter offers information on how to pair Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners with the Smart Cradle.
Chapter 3: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices
This chapter provides information on how to pair Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners with other types of
Bluetooth devices.
Chapter 4: Using the Scanner
This chapter describes the different scanner operation modes, as well as various keyboard, power and default
settings.
Chapter 5: Configuration
This chapter presents the various methods that users have at their disposal to configure Bluetooth Mobile
handheld scanners.
Chapter 6: Data Formatting
The chapter presents the means by which Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners can be programmed to
execute data formatting tasks.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
This chapter outlines the basic troubleshooting procedures for Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners and Smart
Cradles.
Chapter 8:Appendix
This chapter explains the audio and visual indications emitted by Bluetooth roducts. It also provides frequently
used command barcodes as well as instructions on how to create Quick Pair Barcodes.

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Other Documentation
You may also refer to the documents below for additional information.
IDM Quickstart
Quick introduction to scanner set-up and operation.
IDM Programming Manual
Programming instructions and command barcodes for Mobile handheld scanners.
IDM Serial Command Manual
Information on using serial commands to program Mobile handheld scanners.
IDM Scanner API Manual
API information for developers wishing to integrate Mobile handheld scanners into their systems.

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Table of Contents
1Getting Started.................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Scope of delivery...................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Product overview...................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Technical specifications ......................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Preparations before Use ........................................................................................................ 11
1.5.1 Installing the Battery or UltraCapTM ........................................................................... 11
1.5.2 Disposal of used batteries........................................................................................... 11
1.5.3 Charging through the Power Supply Unit.................................................................. 12
1.5.4 Charging the rechargeable battery via the USB 3.0 port ......................................... 12
1.5.5 Charging through Cradle with Your Own Power Supply Unit................................... 13
1.5.6 Industrial fieldbus........................................................................................................ 13
2Pairing with Smart Cradle...............................................................................................14
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 14
2.2 PAIR Mode.............................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1 Pair Scanner with Smart Cradle.................................................................................. 15
2.2.2 Unlocked Pair Mode..................................................................................................... 16
2.2.3 Unpair the Scanner from Smart Cradle...................................................................... 17
2.2.4 Override a Pairing under PAIR mode......................................................................... 17
2.2.5 Paging Function........................................................................................................... 18
2.3 PICO Mode.............................................................................................................................. 19
2.3.1 Pairing with Smart Cradle ........................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Unpairing from Smart Cradle...................................................................................... 20
2.3.3 Clone Function............................................................................................................. 20
3Other Bluetooth Devices .................................................................................................23
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Pairing with Windows or Linux Devices................................................................................ 23
3.2.1 HID modes................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.2 SPP modes ................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Pairing with Android Devices................................................................................................. 27
3.3.1 SPP modes ................................................................................................................... 27
3.4 Pairing with iOS Devices........................................................................................................ 28
3.4.1 HID Mode..................................................................................................................... 28
4Using the Scanner ............................................................................................................30
4.1 Basic Operation Modes .......................................................................................................... 30
4.1.1 Online Scanning........................................................................................................... 30
4.1.2 Batch Scanning............................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Validation Scanning................................................................................................................ 34
4.3 Hands-Free Scanning............................................................................................................. 36
4.3.1 Presentation Mode....................................................................................................... 36
4.3.2 Presentation Background Lighting ............................................................................. 36
4.3.3 Presentation Sensitivity............................................................................................... 37
4.3.4 Auto-Sense Function ................................................................................................... 38

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4.4 Power Management ............................................................................................................... 38
4.4.1 Powering off the Scanner ........................................................................................... 38
4.4.2 Checking Battery Status.............................................................................................. 38
4.4.3 Battery Status Indication ............................................................................................ 39
4.5 On-Screen Keyboard Input.................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1 Android Devices........................................................................................................... 39
4.5.2 iOS Devices.................................................................................................................. 40
5Configuration .....................................................................................................................41
5.1 Configuring Your Scanner...................................................................................................... 41
5.2 Default Settings...................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.1 Factory Default............................................................................................................ 41
5.2.2 User Default................................................................................................................. 42
6Data Formatting................................................................................................................43
6.1 Configuring Your Scanner for Data Formatting ................................................................... 43
7Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................44
7.1 Troubleshooting the Scanner ................................................................................................ 44
7.1.1 Troubleshooting the Smart Cradle ............................................................................. 45
8Appendix.............................................................................................................................46
8.1 Audio and Visual Indications ................................................................................................. 46
8.1.1 Scanner’s Link Indicator.............................................................................................. 46
8.1.2 Scanner’s Status Indicator.......................................................................................... 46
8.1.3 Smart Cradle................................................................................................................ 48
8.2 Quick Set Commands............................................................................................................. 49
8.2.1 Link Modes................................................................................................................... 49
8.2.2 Host Interfaces............................................................................................................ 50
8.2.3 Keyboard Layouts........................................................................................................ 52
8.2.4 Operation Modes ......................................................................................................... 53
8.2.5 System Commands...................................................................................................... 54
8.2.6 Option Codes ............................................................................................................... 55
8.3 Creation of Quick Pair Barcodes............................................................................................ 56
8.3.1 Create a Quick Pair Barcode for PAIR Mode.............................................................. 56
8.3.2Create a Quick Pair Barcode for PICO Mode ............................................................. 56
8.3.3 Create a Quick Pair Barcode for SPP Master Mode................................................... 57

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1Getting Started
This chapter contains basic information on Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanners and their main accessories. It also
presents unpacking instructions, as well as the scope of delivery. Furthermore, this chapter explains how to install
the battery and the different ways to charge your scanner.
1.1 Unpacking
Upon receiving the products, please verify the package labels and make sure that they match your order. When
unpacking, please:
1. Check if the product kit content is correct.
2. Verify if any product was damaged during shipment.
3. If a product was damaged during shipment, report it immediately to your supplier. Keep the packaging
materials as they are to be used when returning products.
1.2 Scope of delivery
Mobile handheld scanner
Scanner’s end cap
Battery or UltraCap
Screw for the end cap
Quickstart
Smart Cradle (kit component only)
Power supply unit (kit component only)
Interface cable (RS232/USB-A)

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1.3 Product overview
The IDM family includes 1D scanners with linear imagers and 2D scanners with area imagers. There are Bluetooth
and corded versions available. The Bluetooth versions (IDMxx1-4xx) are described within this publication.
Furthermore, there are different models for variant target applications. IDMx4x can be used for general purpose
applications whereas IDMx6x is designed for industrial environments.
IDM Bluetooth Scanners
IDM141 IDM241
Connection
indicator
Status indicator
Beeper
Reading window
Trigger
IDM161/IDM261
Battery
compartment
End Cap
Mounting eye
(metal)
Mounting eye
(plastic)
Retaining screw
IDM Bluetooth Cradles
IDMx41 smart base station IDMx41 charging station
1
Operating
indicator
2
Status Indicators
3
Paging/Reset
pushbutton
4Host interface
IDMx61 smart base station IDMx61 charging station
5
DC female
connector (power
supply unit)
6
Quick Pair Code
7
Reserved
8
Quick Pair Code

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1.4 Technical specifications
Type IDM141 IDM161 IDM241 IDM261
Field of
application
General Purpose Industrial General Purpose Industrial
Enclosure rating IP 52 IP 65 IP 52 IP 65
Supported code
types 1D, PDF417, Stacked 1D, PDF417, Stacked, 2D
Code resolution ≥0.076 mm ≥0.07 mm
Reading
distance
(at code
resolution)
20 mm ... 850 mm (0.5 mm)1) 30 mm ... 400 mm (0.25 mm)
Interfaces USB (Keyboard Wedge & Com Port Emulation), RS-232,
(Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet) 1
Bluetooth
Protocol
Bluetooth v 4.0, 2.402 … 2.4830 GHz unlicensed ISM band
Bluetooth
operating range
Up to 100 m (free view), Batch function for expansion of the wireless radius
Optical
indicators
2 LEDs (good read, charge of battery, radio connection status)
Vibration No Yes No Yes
Acoustic
indicators
Beeper, disengageable
Operating
Voltage 5 V DC ±10 %
Current
consumption
(Operating)
Max. 785 mA (charging incl. base station) Max. 830 mA
(charging incl. base
station
870 mA (charging
incl. base station)
Current
consumption
(Standby)
55 mA 145 mA 190 mA
Light source LED: visible red light (630 nm)
Aimer LED line LED Dot green Laser cross (Laser
Class 1)
Ambient
operating
temperature
-10 °C ... 50 °C -20 °C ... 50 °C -10 °C ... 50 °C -20 °C ... 50 °C
Storage
temperature
-40 °C ... 70 °C -30 °C ... 70 °C -40 °C ... 70 °C -40 °C ... 70 °C
1Optional via external SICK connection modules.

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1.5 Preparations before Use
1.5.1 Installing the Battery or UltraCapTM
WARNING
Explosion hazard!
There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used.
Only use battery types approved by the manufacturer.
Approved battery types: part number 6041193 (BT2100, 3.7 V, 2600 mAh)
1. With the charging contacts facing forward, slide the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment until
it engages.
2. Lock the compartment with the end cap.
When the battery has been inserted correctly and charged sufficiently, the scanner will emit four audible signals.
3. Secure the end cap using the screw provided (IDMx4x) or by turning the integrated knurl wheel (IDMx6x).
To remove the rechargeable battery, perform these steps in reverse order.
NOTE
The overhang of the battery sticker can be used if necessary to pull out the
battery.
1.5.2 Disposal of used batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste!
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with statutory requirements and can be taken to local collection
points or anywhere that sells batteries, for example.
The following symbol on batteries and rechargeable batteries, on the device or in this document indicate this
obligation:

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1.5.3 Charging through the Power Supply Unit
1. Select a suitable adapter and slide onto the power supply unit until it engages.
2. Plug the power supply unit into a suitable wall socket.
3. Connect the power supply cable to the DC female connector on the base station.
The smart base station emits audible signals to confirm that it is connected to the power supply and the operating
indicator lights up blue once.
When the charging station is in use, the operating indicator lights up permanently in blue.
4. Place the hand-held scanner on the charging station.
While charging is in progress, the status indicator on the scanner lights up permanently in red. Once the battery is
fully charged, the status indicator on the scanner lights up permanently in green.
1.5.4 Charging the rechargeable battery via the USB 3.0 port
By charging the rechargeable battery and operating the mobile handheld scanner via a USB 3.0 port, it will not be
necessary to use an external power supply unit. For USB 2.0, the external power supply unit is required.
Connect the base station and host device using a USB cable. Make sure that the connecting cable is fully
inserted into the RJ female connector:
Correct:
Incorrect:
Notes
On your host device, enable the USB host mode from Power Management settings in “Properties”. If needed,
you can configure your host device to supply power through its USB port even when the host device is powered
off or in sleep mode. This will allow the scanner to be charged during those events.
If only USB 2.0 ports are available, we recommend charging with the power supply unit. The power from a USB

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2.0 port may not be enough to support both fast charging and scanner operation simultaneously.
Do not use a USB hub to charge your scanner unless the hub can provide sufficient power.
Please charge the imager for at least 4 hours for battery and 50 minutes for UltraCapTM via power supply unit
prior to initial use.
1.5.5 Charging through Cradle with Your Own Power Supply Unit
If you would like to use your own power supply unit (PSU), make sure it can adequately support both fast
charging and scanning operation at the same time.
1. Connect the Smart Cradle to your PSU.
2. Dock the scanner in the Cradle for charging. When the scanner is fully charged, its status indicator will turn
into a steady green (otherwise, it will be a steady red).
Suggestions on choosing a suitable PSU
There are two considerations relating to the power output: Voltage and Current.
The PSU should support 5V, 2A output.
If unable to find an exact match, you may try a PSU with lower voltage and higher current.
1.5.6 Industrial fieldbus
The IDM Hand-held scanners can be connected to industrial fieldbuses (such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet
TCP/IP, DeviceNet, etc.) via SICK connection modules and an adapter cable. The adapter cable includes a voltage
converter from DC 24 to 5 V for the voltage supply of the hand-held scanner, eliminating the need of a separate
power supply.
For more information, please refer to Technical Information “Connection to fieldbus, CLV and Lector”
(part no. 8022378) and the product page:
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
Adapter cable
RS-232 cable
Connection
module

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2Pairing with Smart Cradle
This chapter introduces the Smart Cradles, an invaluable accessory for wireless communication. It can be paired
with your scanner and send the latter’s readings to a host device that lacks Bluetooth capabilities. Instructions on
how to pair with or unpair from the Smart Cradle are also presented herein.
2.1 Introduction
Smart Cradlescan be paired with your Bluetooth Mobile handheld scanner to send the latter’s readings to a host
device that is not Bluetooth-enabled. This accessory offers a simple plug-and-play, wireless solution. It is
compatible with a wide range of host devices, such as desktop PCs, POS & ECR machines, industrial devices, and
PLCs.
Once the Smart Cardle is plugged into your host device and powered on, it can be wirelessly “paired” with a
cordless scanner so that they may communicate via Bluetooth. Pairing is done through PAIR mode (single scanner
connection) or PICO mode (multiple scanner connections).
Should radio link with the Smart Cradle be lost after pairing (e.g. scanner goes outside of Bluetooth coverage
zone), the scanner will automatically attempt to reconnect once it detects the Smart Cradle’s signals. To change or
remove a pairing method that was implemented, scan the Uninstall barcode with the paired scanner.
PAIR Mode
PAIR mode is a straightforward pairing method, whereby only a single scanner can be paired with the Smart
Cradle. Once paired, they become “locked” to each other. No additional pairings can be formed by the scanner or
Smart Cradle unless their current pairing is first released or overridden. The Unlocked Pair Mode can be used for
open pairings.
PICO Mode
Under PICO mode, multiple scanners (up to 7) can be paired with a Smart Cradle simultaneously. An easy way to
release all pairings (at once) of the Smart Cradle is to press and hold the latter’s paging/reset button for at least 5
seconds. To unpair specific scanners only, scan the Uninstall barcode with each of those scanners.
Default Factory Pairing
If a scanner and its Smart Cradle were received together as part of the same kit, they should already be paired
with each other by default under PAIR mode. If you would like to change this pairing or use the PICO mode instead,
please refer to the instructions below. When paired (and powered on), the scanner’s link indicator will flash blue
every 2.5 seconds, and the Smart Cradle’s center indicator will be a steady blue. However, if either the scanner or
its Smart Cradle is flashing red and green lights, it means that the device in question is in an unpaired state. In
which case, follow the instructions in this chapter to pair them.

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2.2 PAIR Mode
2.2.1 Pair Scanner with Smart Cradle
1. Using a suitable interface cable, connect the Smart Cradle to your host device.
2. Turn on your host device. Make sure the Smart Cradle is receiving power, in which case, its LED lights will be
on.
3. Power on the scanner by pressing its trigger (if powered-off or in radio-off state). Keep the scanner well within
your Smart Cradle’s Bluetooth range during the entire pairing process.
4. Prior to pairing, both the scanner and Smart Cradle should be in an unpaired state, each flashing red and
green lights. If not, follow the steps below, as applicable, to release them from any current pairing:
Scanner: Scan the Uninstall barcode.
Uninstall
Smart Cradle: Press and hold its reset button for 5 seconds.
USB RS232
Reset
Button
Reset Button

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5. Thereafter, scan the Smart Cradle’s Quick Pair Barcode with your scanner. This will launch a pairing attempt
during which the scanner will emit a series of clicking sounds, and its link indicator will flash blue rapidly.
6. Once pairing is successfully completed, the scanner will beep 4 times in an ascending tone, and its link
indicator will flash blue every 2.5 seconds. The Smart Cradle’s center indicator will be a steady blue.
Notes
If the pairing attempt fails, the clicking sounds will stop and the scanner’s link indicator will give off 3 blue flashes
every 2 seconds. Your scanner will then attempt to search for and connect with the Smart Cradle for another 30
seconds before entering radio-off state. Scan the Quick Pair Barcode again to re-attempt pairing.
The Smart Cradle’s default host interface setting is USB HID, which is “plug-and-play” and works with host
devices running Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. This interface setting can be changed to RS232 or USB COM if
needed. Please see notes below for further details.
The RS232 interface setting works with host devices running Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. The USB COM interface
setting works with host devices running Windows or Linux. To change the Smart Cradle’s interface setting to USB
COM, please first install the USB virtual COM driver on your host device. The driver may be downloaded from the
product page:
The call is made via the SICK Product ID: pid.sick.com/{P/N}/{S/N}
{P/N} corresponds to the part number of the product, see type label.
{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated).
For instructions on how to create a Quick Pair Barcode for PAIR mode, please refer to the Appendix below.
2.2.2 Unlocked Pair Mode
When your scanner is paired with a Smart Cradle under PAIR mode, they become “locked” by default and can no
longer be connected with other Bluetooth devices unless their current pairing is first released or overridden. To
circumvent these procedures and create an “open” pairing, scan the Unlocked Pair Mode barcode before
scanning the Cradle’s Quick Pair Barcode. This allows a different scanner to subsequently pair with your Cradle
simply by scanning the latter’s Quick Pair Barcode, which will also cause the previous pairing to be released.
To revert back to default “locked” mode afterwards, scan the Locked Pair Mode barcode before pairing.
Quick Pair Barcode
Quick Pair Barcode

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◆
Unlocked Pair Mode
Locked Pair Mode
2.2.3 Unpair the Scanner from Smart Cradle
1. To unpair a scanner from its Smart Cradle: (a) scan the Uninstall barcode with the scanner, or (b) press and
hold the Smart Cradle’s reset button for 5 seconds.
Uninstall
2. If unpairing is successful, both devices will flash red and green lights to reflect their unpaired state.
2.2.4 Override a Pairing under PAIR mode
1. As mentioned, when the scanner and Smart Cradle are paired under PAIR mode, they become “locked” by
default and can no longer be paired with other Bluetooth devices unless their current pairing is first released
or “overridden”.
2. To override the current pairing, perform the following with your new scanner: (a) scan the Override the locked
scanner barcode, and afterwards, (b) scan the Cradle’s Quick Pair Barcode. This will override the current
pairing and cause your new scanner to be paired with the Smart Cradle instead.
Override the locked scanner
Note
This override feature is useful when the paired scanner is lost, broken, or unknown (e.g. there are multiple
scanners in use, and checking them individually to see which one is paired would be inefficient).

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2.2.5 Paging Function
The Paging function helps users locate a paired scanner or Smart Cradle.
To page a Smart Cradle, scan the Paging barcode with your scanner. The Smart Cradle will beep 6 times to alert
you of its location.
Paging
To page a scanner, press the Smart Cradle’s paging/reset button for 3 seconds (not more, otherwise, unpairing
may occur). The scanner will beep 6 times to alert you of its location.
Reset Button
Reset Button

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2.3 PICO Mode
2.3.1 Pairing with Smart Cradle
1. Create a Quick Pair Barcode for PICO mode and have it ready. Please refer to the Appendix for instructions on
how to prepare such a barcode.
2. Using a suitable interface cable, connect the Smart Cradle to your host device.
3. Turn on your host device. Make sure the Smart Cradle is receiving power, in which case, its LED lights will be
on.
4. Power on the scanner by pressing its trigger (if powered-off or in radio-off state). Keep the scanner well within
your Smart Cradle’s Bluetooth range during the entire pairing process.
5. Prior to pairing, the scanner should be in an unpaired state, flashing red and green lights. If not, scan the
Uninstall barcode to release it from any current pairing.
Uninstall
6. Prior to the first scanner pairing under PICO mode, your Smart Cradle should be in an unpaired state with its
side indicators flashing red and green lights. If that’s not the case, press and hold the Smart Cradle’s
paging/reset button for 5 seconds to release all current pairings. This is not applicable to subsequent pairings
of course.
7. Thereafter, scan the Smart Cradle’s Quick Pair Barcode for PICO mode (which you have created in advance)
with your scanner. This will launch a pairing attempt during which the scanner will emit a series of clicking
sounds, and its link indicator will flash blue rapidly.
8. Once pairing is successfully completed, the scanner will beep 4 times in ascending tone, and its link indicator
will flash blue every 2.5 seconds. As for the Smart Cradle, its center indicator will display a steady blue light
and its side indicators will be steady green.
USB RS232
Reset Button
Reset Button

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9. As applicable, repeat the above procedures to pair other scanners with the same Smart Cradle (up to 7
scanners).
Notes
If the pairing attempt fails, the clicking sounds will stop and the scanner’s link indicator will give off 3 blue flashes
every 2 seconds. Your scanner will then attempt to search for and connect with the Smart Cradle for another 30
seconds before entering the radio-off state. Scan the Quick Pair Barcode again to re-attempt pairing.
The Smart Cradle’s default host interface setting is USB HID, which is plug-and-play and works with host devices
running Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. This interface setting may be changed to RS232 or USB COM if needed.
See notes below for further details and refer to the Appendix for Host Interface quick set commands.
The RS232 interface setting works with host devices running Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. The USB COM interface
setting works with host devices running Windows or Linux. To change the Smart Cradle’s interface setting to USB
COM, please first install the USB virtual COM driver on your host device. The driver may be downloaded from
The Smart Cradle will automatically assign an ID number to each paired scanner. Scan the System Information
barcode to see a scanner’s assigned ID number.
System Information
The standard Quick Pair Barcode that appears at the bottom of your Smart Cradle is only designed for PAIR mode.
For instructions on how to create a Quick Pair Barcode for PICO mode, please see the Appendix below.
2.3.2 Unpairing from Smart Cradle
10. To release all pairings under PICO Mode, you can: (a) press and hold the Smart Cradle’s paging/reset button
for 5 seconds, or (b) scan the Uninstall barcode with each paired scanner.
11. To release specific pairings under PICO Mode, scan the Uninstall barcode with the relevant scanners.
Uninstall
2.3.3 Clone Function
Under the PICO mode, the Clone function will copy a paired scanner’s host interface parameters (see table below)
and load them into other paired scanners.
1. Set the host interface parameters on your scanner. Make sure it is paired with and connected to the Smart
Cradle. When finished, scan the Save Configuration barcode with your scanner. This will save the host
interface parameters on the Smart Cradle.
2. Choose the scanners on which you wish to clone the same host interface parameters. Make sure they are
paired with and connected to the Smart Cradle. Therefater, scan the Clone barcode with them. This will cause
the host interface parameters to be applied on those scanners.