CipherLab 1660 Barcode Scanner User Manual

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1660 Barcode Scanner
Setup labels included.
Copyright © 2008 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
All rights reserved
The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided
under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also
protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.
Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The
information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB
and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find
any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB
does not warrant that this document is error-free.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
For product consultancy and technical support, please contact your local sales
representative. Also, you may visit our web site for more information.
The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the
owners, with no intention of infringement.
CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
Website: http://www.cipherlab.com
IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
FOR
CANADA could void your authority to operate the equipment.
for compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiator & your body.
It only operated in hand-held used. If you only transfer data to Host by Bluetooth,
please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a
laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed:
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
 The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to
human body or the product itself.
 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
 DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
 For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a
proper way.
 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
 The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there
is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
 Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner
as well as the cradle. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
 If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store
the scanner and battery separately.
 When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before
use.
 If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version
Date
Notes
0.94
Mar. 19, 2008
0.93
Feb. 26, 2008
0.92
Feb. 15, 2008
0.91
Feb. 14, 2008
Separate manual for1660 for review
0.90
Jan. 25, 2008
Draft for use in pilot production
Modified: section 1.6.6 Aiming Mode – Timeout (1~15 sec)
New: section 4 Changing Symbology Settings – ISBT 128
Modified: remove 1662
Modified: section 2.1.3 Keyboard Settings – illustration
* The documentation is subject to change without prior notice.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 RELEASE NOTES .............................................................................................................................. - 5 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 2
Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Enter Configuration Mode................................................................................................................. 4
Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 4
Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 5
Save User Settings as Defaults ................................................................................................... 5
Restore User Defaults.................................................................................................................. 5
Restore System Defaults ............................................................................................................. 5
Read a Setup Label........................................................................................................................... 6
Configure Parameters.................................................................................................................. 6
List the Current Settings .............................................................................................................. 9
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER .................................................................................... 11
1.1 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.1 Installing the Battery........................................................................................................11
1.1.2 How to Operate the Scanner ...........................................................................................12
1.1.3 Auto Power Off..................................................................................................................12
1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................13
1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................13
1.3 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................15
1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................16
1.4 Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 16
1.4.1 Beeper on 1660 ...............................................................................................................16
1.4.2 Beeper Volume.................................................................................................................17
1.4.3 Good Read Beep ..............................................................................................................17
1.4.4 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................18
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................19
1.6 Scan Modes ..............................................................................................................................19
1.6.1 Continuous Mode .............................................................................................................20
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1.6.2 Test Mode .........................................................................................................................21
1.6.3 Laser Mode.......................................................................................................................21
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................21
1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................22
1.6.6 Aiming Mode.....................................................................................................................22
1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode.........................................................................................................23
1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................23
1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................24
1.9 Effective Decoding Area ...........................................................................................................25
1.9.1 Positioning Window..........................................................................................................25
1.9.2 Adjusting Window.............................................................................................................25
1.10 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................27
1.11 Symbologies Supported .........................................................................................................27
1.11.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ...........................................................................28
1.11.2 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................................................................28
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE ....................................................................................................... 31
2.1 Bluetooth HID............................................................................................................................31
2.1.1 Activate Bluetooth HID & Select Keyboard Type ............................................................32
2.1.2 Reset Connection.............................................................................................................32
2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................33
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................36
2.2 Bluetooth SPP ...........................................................................................................................38
2.2.1 Activate Bluetooth SPP ....................................................................................................38
2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................38
2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ............................................................................................................39
SETTING UP BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 41
3.1 Configuring Bluetooth Settings ................................................................................................42
3.1.1 Sniff Mode (Power-saving)...............................................................................................42
3.1.2 Device Name Broadcasting .............................................................................................42
3.1.3 Authentication ..................................................................................................................43
3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle ............................................................................................44
3.2.1 Bluetooth HID – Add Bluetooth Device Wizard .............................................................. 44
3.2.2 Bluetooth SPP – Add Bluetooth Device Wizard.............................................................. 44
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 51
4.1 Codabar..................................................................................................................................... 52
4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection .....................................................................................52
4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................52
4.1.3 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................53
4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ...........................................................................................................54
4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................54
4.2.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................54
4.2.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................55
4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................55
4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................57
4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................57
4.3.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................57
4.3.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................58
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4.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................58
4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................60
4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................60
4.4.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................60
4.4.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................61
4.4.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................61
4.5 Code 39..................................................................................................................................... 63
4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................63
4.5.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................63
4.5.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................64
4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ..........................................................................................64
4.6 Code 93..................................................................................................................................... 65
4.7 Code 128 ..................................................................................................................................65
4.8 EAN-8......................................................................................................................................... 66
4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13............................................................................................................66
4.8.2 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................67
4.9 EAN-13 ...................................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.1 ISBN Conversion...............................................................................................................68
4.9.2 ISSN Conversion...............................................................................................................69
4.9.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................69
4.10 EAN-128..................................................................................................................................70
4.10.1 Code ID Transmission.................................................................................................... 70
4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character) .....................................................................................70
4.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................71
4.12 MSI .......................................................................................................................................... 72
4.12.1 Checksum Verification...................................................................................................72
4.12.2 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................72
4.12.3 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................73
4.13 French Pharmacode...............................................................................................................75
4.13.1 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................75
4.14 Italian Pharmacode ................................................................................................................76
4.14.1 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................76
4.15 Plessey .................................................................................................................................... 77
4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey ...................................................................................................77
4.15.2 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................77
4.16 RSS Family..............................................................................................................................78
4.16.1 Code ID Selection ..........................................................................................................78
4.16.2 RSS-14............................................................................................................................78
4.16.3 RSS Expanded................................................................................................................79
4.16.4 RSS Limited....................................................................................................................80
4.17 Telepen ................................................................................................................................... 82
4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ..........................................................................82
4.18 UPC-A....................................................................................................................................... 83
4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .........................................................................................................83
4.18.2 System Number Transmission ......................................................................................84
4.18.3 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................84
4.19 UPC-E....................................................................................................................................... 85
4.19.1 System Number Selection.............................................................................................85
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4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A............................................................................................................86
4.19.3 System Number Transmission ......................................................................................86
4.19.4 Checksum Transmission ...............................................................................................86
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT .............................................................................................................. 89
5.1 Letter Case................................................................................................................................ 89
5.2 Character Substitution .............................................................................................................90
5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ...........................................................................90
5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ...................................................... 91
5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code.....................................................................................................................96
5.4 Code ID...................................................................................................................................... 97
5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID..............................................................................................97
5.4.2 Change Code ID................................................................................................................98
5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings ...................................................................................................100
5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................101
5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................104
5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................105
5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................106
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................107
6.1 Format Selection ....................................................................................................................108
6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................108
6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................109
6.2 Editing Format.........................................................................................................................110
6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................110
6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................111
6.2.3 Define Data Criteria .......................................................................................................112
6.2.4 Divide Data into Fields...................................................................................................115
6.2.5 Field Settings..................................................................................................................117
6.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence .......................................................................................121
6.3 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................123
6.3.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................123
6.3.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................123
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................125
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................127
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................127
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................128
Entering PIN Code for Bluetooth Connection ..............................................................................129
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE & ASCII TABLE......................................................................................131
Keyboard Wedge Table .................................................................................................................131
Key Type....................................................................................................................................131
Key Status ................................................................................................................................132
User-defined Scan Code ..........................................................................................................133
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................133
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................135
Serial Commands ..........................................................................................................................135
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Example .........................................................................................................................................136
UPGRADING FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................................137
INTRODUCTION
CipherLab’s new small-form-factor 1600 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically
designed to answer your mobile demands. The palm-sized 1660 scanners are designed to
help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data
collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working
environments, especially in small businesses. Integrating Bluetooth technology to
small-form-factor scanners, the 1660 Bluetooth scanners are ideal for carrying in your
pocket, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done
more efficiently. This line of Bluetooth scanners has a range of up to 3 meters and a
prolonged battery life that provides up to 30 hours uptime to keep business running.
Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding
capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following
applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the
box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
 1660 Barcode Scanner
 Manual & Driver CD
Note: The Manual & Driver CD includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster
software for configuration.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
 Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
 Most popular barcode symbologies are supported, including Reduced Space
Symbology (RSS)
Negative barcodes are also supported
Seven scan modes are supported, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration are programmable for Good Read.
Extremely low power consumption
128 KB flash memory for Memory mode operation, storing up to 8192 scans.
The 1660 scanner provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer, storing up to 256
scans while getting out of range during a Bluetooth connection.
 Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) supported – for example, the 1660 scanner can
transmit the scanned data to a Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA.
 Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) supported – for example, the 1660 scanner
can transmit the scanned data to a Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA, as keyboard
input.
 Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
 Firmware upgradeable
Quick Start
The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in
this manual or via the ScanMaster software.
This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup
barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Note: If RS-232 or Bluetooth SPP is selected for output interface, the host can directly
send serial commands to configure the scanner.
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
Power on the scanner…
The scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone).
Note: Upon powering up, the 1660 scanner will try to establish a connection with a
Bluetooth device dongle. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up Bluetooth Connections
for details.
Enter the Configuration Mode…
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
Read a Setup label…
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
For example,
Exit the Configuration Mode…
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
OR
The scanner will automatically restart itself…
Same as for Power on the scanner.
When any configuration error occurs...
The scanner will respond with one long
beep with a low tone.
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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
 The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red
after reading the label.
Enter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to exit the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Update” label,
which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. If you want
to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the
“Abort” label instead.
 Just like reading the “Enter Setup” label, the scanner will respond with six beeps and
its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label. Wait for a few
seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” label.
Save as User Default
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” label.
 The scanner will issue two beeps after reading the label, and all the parameters of the
scanner will return to their customized values.
Restore User Defaults
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” label.
 The scanner will issue two beeps after reading the label, and all the parameters of the
scanner will return to their default values.
Restore System Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
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READ A SETUP LABEL
CONFIGURE PARAMETERS
For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values.
The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully.
But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the
setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to
read more setup labels. These special parameters may require reading one or more (1)
numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification, or (2)
hexadecimal labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.
Note: When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will
then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to indicate
the input values are validated.
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NUMERIC PARAMETERS
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
Power on the scanner...
The scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone).
Enter the Configuration Mode…
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
Read a Setup label...
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
For example,
Normal label
Normal label
The scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“Max. Length”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
Special label
Decimal label
or labels
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Exit the Configuration Mode…
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
OR
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CHARACTER STRING PARAMETERS
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
Power on the scanner...
The scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone).
Enter the Configuration Mode…
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
Read a Setup label...
The scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“Prefix Code”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
For example,
Special label
When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for
interface, Key Type and Key Status will
then become applicable.
You may decide whether or not to
apply Key Status when “Normal Key”
is selected for Key Type.
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label for
the desired character string. For example,
read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix
the character “+”.
Hexadecimal
labels
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent, via RS-232 or Bluetooth SPP,
to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below.
You can select the page of interest by reading the “Page x” label.
List Page 1
List settings regarding Interface, Buzzer, and
Other Scanner Parameters
List Page 2
List settings regarding Prefix, Postfix, and
Length Code Setting
List Page 3
List settings regarding Code ID
List Page 4
List settings regarding: Readable
Symbologies
List Page 5
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
List Page 6
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
List Page 7
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
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List Page 8
List settings regarding Editing Format 1
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
List Page 10
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
List Page 11
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
List Page 12
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
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Chapter 1
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Battery.....................................................................
1.2 Memory....................................................................
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................
1.4 Beeper .....................................................................
1.5 Send "NR" to Host......................................................
1.6 Scan Modes ..............................................................
1.7 Scanner Time-out ......................................................
1.8 Delay between Re-read...............................................
1.9 Effective Decoding Area ..............................................
1.10 Negative Barcodes ...................................................
1.11 Symbologies Supported ............................................
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25
27
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1.1 BATTERY
The scanner is powered by two AAA Alkaline batteries. During normal operation, the
scanner can work for over 30 hours or 28,000 scans (based on UPC-E barcodes, 1 scan
per 5 seconds). For intensive data collection, you may prepare spare batteries for
non-stop operation.
Note: The 1660 scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of
“Auto Power Off”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery Alarm”.
1.1.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1) Hold the scanner face down in one hand.
2) Press the battery lid release and slide the battery lid.
3) Remove the battery lid by the other hand.
4) Install two AAA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, each in the right
direction.
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5) Replace the battery lid and lock it firmly.
1.1.2 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER
 To turn on the scanner, press the [Delete] key for 3 seconds, and the scanner will
respond with a long beep (high tone).
 To turn off the scanner, press the [Delete] key for 1.5 seconds. The scanner will
respond with short beep (high tone) and the LED will become solid green, then go off,
and finally become solid red. Release the key then.
 To delete the last collected data, press the [Delete] key. The scanner will respond
with short beep (high tone) and the LED will become solid green. Before the LED goes
off (within 1 second), press the [Delete] key again to confirm the deletion.
1.1.3 AUTO POWER OFF
Specify the time interval (1~254 min.; 0= disable) for the scanner to wait for a computer
to establish a connection via a Bluetooth dongle. By default, the 1660 scanner will stay
active for 10 minutes waiting for a connection request. If it fails to connect within the
time interval, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power
(you will hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low). Press the [Delete]
key for 3 seconds to turn it on. On your computer, you will have to search Bluetooth
devices again.
Once a Bluetooth connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active as
long as the COM port is opened by a host application.
Auto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10)
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically
turns off.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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1.2 MEMORY
The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the transmit
buffer (SRAM) or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.
1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER
The 1 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can store up to 64 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone) as
a warning.
 You are advised to get back to range if using the Bluetooth scanner.
1.2.2 MEMORY MODE
The scanner keeps 128 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the 1660
scanner is in memory mode, it means Bluetooth connection is disabled.
Enable Memory Mode
*Disable Memory Mode
Warning:
Bluetooth cannot work unless memory mode is disabled.
MEMORY DATA DELAY
You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the
server.
*None
250 ms
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500 ms
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
5 sec
8 sec
SEND DATA
The 128 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 8192 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (low-high
tone) as a warning. You are advised to send data to the server immediately. Select a
desired interface for transmission. For example, disable memory mode and use Bluetooth
SPP to transmit data.
Send Data
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CLEAR DATA & CONFIRM
Even though data has been sent back to the server, the flash memory is still occupied
unless you erase the memory by having the scanner read two labels – “Clear Data” and
“Confirm”.
1) Read the “Clear Data” label to clear the flash memory.
2) Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.
Clear Data
Confirm
1.3 LED INDICATOR
The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example,
the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly (= Standby mode) upon powering on or
running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – for example,
you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of
low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.
LED – Red/Green/Blue
Meaning
Green, and goes off quickly, and
becomes red, and finally goes off
when the [Delete] key is
released.
Power off
Red, and goes off quickly
Power on, with one long beep (high tone)
Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)
Memory full, with two short beeps (low-high tone)
Bluetooth connection out of range, with two beeps
(high-low tone)
Green, and goes off quickly
Good Read, beeper pitch and duration programmable
Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 1:1)
No Bluetooth connection (flashing slowly)
Dynamic PIN code request from host (flashing quickly)
Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 1:6)
Bluetooth connection established
Flashing blue and red
Dynamic PIN code input error
Flashing red
Configuration Mode
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1.3.1 GOOD READ LED
*Enable Good Read LED
Disable Good Read LED
1.4 BEEPER
The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.
1.4.1 BEEPER ON 1660
Beeping
Meaning
One long beep, high tone
Power on
One short beep, low tone
Power off
One short beep, high tone
Good Read
Programmable, default to 4 KHz
Six short beeps
High-low tone repeats three times
Enter Configuration Mode
Exit Configuration Mode
Two short beeps, low-high tone
Setup label read successfully
One short beep, high tone
More setup label required
One long beep, low tone
Transmit Buffer Full
Configuration Error (Wrong label…)
Two short beeps, low-high tone
Memory Mode – Memory Full
Two long beeps, high-low tone
Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer Full
Three short beeps
Tone ascending from low to high
Bluetooth connection established
Bluetooth connection resumed
Two beeps, high-low tone
Bluetooth connection out of range
Three short beeps, low tone
No Bluetooth connection
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1.4.2 BEEPER VOLUME
Mute
Minimum Volume
Medium Volume
*Maximum Volume
1.4.3 GOOD READ BEEP
FREQUENCY
8 kHz
* 4 kHz
2 kHz
1 kHz
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DURATION
*Shortest
Shorter
Longer
Longest
1.4.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM
By default, “2.6 V (Alkaline)” is selected for low battery level. When the battery level
inside the 1660 scanner reaches 2.6 V, it will activate the beeper to give a warning. If
you are using Ni-MH batteries, select “2.1 V (Ni-MH)”.
No Alarm
* 2.6 V (Alkaline)
2.1 V (Ni-MH)
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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST
This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, Bluetooth HID, or Bluetooth SPP
is selected for output interface. You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the
host to notify the No Read event.
Enable
*Disable
1.6 SCAN MODES
There are eight scan modes supported – select the scan mode that best suits the
requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
Scan Mode
Start to Scan
Always
Continuous mode
Test mode
Press
trigger
once
Stop Scanning
Hold
trigger
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off
mode
Release
trigger
Press
trigger
once
Barcode Timeout
being
read
Aiming mode
Multi-Barcode
mode
Press
trigger
twice
Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.
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1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
 To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the scan beam and target it at
the barcode for each scanning.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”.
Continuous Mode
DECODING DELAY
Set the time interval between each decoding.
*Disable
0.5 sec
1 sec
2 sec
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1.6.2 TEST MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
 Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly, for testing purpose.
Test Mode
1.6.3 LASER MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.
 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout
expires, or (3) you release the trigger.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
*Laser Mode
1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
Auto Off Mode
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1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
 The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout
period re-counts after each successful decoding.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.
Auto Power Off Mode
1.6.6 AIMING MODE
The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when
the trigger is pressed again within one second.
 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Aiming Mode
AIMING TIMEOUT
You can limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to
1 second.
Aiming Time-Out after 1~15 seconds (*1)
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by
default.)
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE
The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not
only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes.
 The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.
Multi-Barcode Mode
Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from
others.
(2) Multi-Barcode Mode cannot work with “Multi-Barcode Editor”.
1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT
Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= disable) when the scan mode is set
to any of the following –
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off mode
Aiming mode
Scanner Time-Out after 0~254 seconds (*10)
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 15 seconds.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ
This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from
accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the
following –
 Continuous mode
 Auto Power Off mode
100 ms
200 ms
* 400 ms
800 ms
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
5 sec
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1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA
By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However,
you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a
number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear
in the effective decoding area.
Read the label “Centering On” and specify the percentage to narrow down the decoding
area. For example, read “Left 10%” and then “Right 30%” for the scanner to decode
barcode “A” only.
1.9.1 POSITIONING WINDOW
Centering On
*Centering Off
1.9.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW
PERCENTAGE FOR LEFT HALF
*Left 50%
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Left 40%
Left 30%
Left 20%
Left 10%
PERCENTAGE FOR RIGHT HALF
Right 10%
Right 20%
Right 30%
Right 40%
*Right 50%
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1.10 NEGATIVE BARCODES
Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces.
But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films.
The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.
You can configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes.
Enable
*Disable
1.11 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4 Changing Symbology
Settings for details of each symbology.
Codabar*
Industrial 25*
Interleaved 25*
Matrix 25
Code 39*
Code 93*
Code 128*
EAN-8*
EAN-8 Addon 2 & 5
EAN-13*
EAN-13 Addon 2 & 5
EAN-128
French Pharmacode
Italian Pharmacode
MSI
Plessey
RSS-14
Limited
 Telepen
 UPC-A*
 UPC-E*
RSS Expanded
RSS
UPC-A Addon 2 & 5
UPC-E Addon 2 & 5
Note: The symbologies, followed by an asterisk mark, are enabled by default.
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1.11.1 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES
Select the level of reading security. For example,
 If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid
and induce the "READER Event".
 If "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful
decodings of the same barcode to make the reading valid. The higher the reading
security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading
speed gets.
It is obvious that the more redundancy you select, the higher the reading security is, and
thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. You will have to compromise between
reading security and decoding speed.
*No Redundancy
One Time
Two Times
Three Times
1.11.2 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES
You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with
addons only.
Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to
take effect.
Addon Security Level (*0 ~ 30)
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1) Read the label above to specify the read redundancy when missing add-ons while
scanning UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is set to 0 by default.)
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “2” for the
scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE
In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we
suggest that you follow these instructions –
1) Install batteries and press the [Delete] key for 3 seconds to turn on the scanner.
2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
3) Have the scanner read the associated label to activate the desired interface.
See the following sections for output interfaces supported.
4) Have the scanner read the labels for related settings.
5) Have the scanner read the “Update” label to exit the configuration mode.
Note: By default, the output interface is set to “Bluetooth HID”.
IN THIS CHAPTER
2.1 Bluetooth HID ........................................................... 31
2.2 Bluetooth SPP ........................................................... 38
2.1 BLUETOOTH HID
Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up Bluetooth Connections for related settings.
Bluetooth HID Settings
Defaults
Keyboard Type
PCAT (US)
Digits Layout
Normal
Capital Lock Type
Normal
Capital Lock State
Off
Alphabets Transmission
Case-sensitive
Digits Transmission
Alphanumeric keypad
Inter-Function Delay
0 (ms)
Send “NR” to Host
Disable
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2.1.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
By default, Bluetooth HID is activated on the 1660 scanner, and the keyboard type is set
to PCAT (US). When Bluetooth HID is re-activated, you will have to select a keyboard
type to complete this setting.
Activate Bluetooth HID & Select Keyboard Type …
1) Read the label above to activate Bluetooth HID and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. Refer to the table below for the number
of desired keyboard type.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
KEYBOARD TYPE
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are
supported –
No.
Keyboard Type
No.
Keyboard Type
64
PCAT (US)
70
PCAT (UK)
65
PCAT (French)
71
PCAT (Belgium)
66
PCAT (German)
72
PCAT (Spanish)
67
PCAT (Italy)
73
PCAT (Portuguese)
68
PCAT (Swedish)
74
PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
69
PCAT (Norwegian)
75
User-defined table
2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION
For Bluetooth HID, you can only have one scanner connected to your computer. If you
want to connect the scanner to another computer, you must have it read the “Reset
Connection” label first. The scanner will restart itself automatically. Then, go through the
whole process to establish a new connection.
Reset Connection
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2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Digits Layout
Capital Lock Type
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Digits Transmission
Note: Bluetooth HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting:
Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key
DIGITS LAYOUT
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make
adjustments according to this setting.
Options
Description
Normal
Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row
For QWERTY and QWERTZ keyboards
Upper Row
For AZERTY keyboards
*Normal
Lower Row
Upper Row
Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to
certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
CAPITAL LOCK TYPE & SETTING
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of
Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the
alphabets being transmitted.
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Cap Lock Type
Description
Normal
Normal type
Capital Lock
When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock
When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
*Normal
Capital Lock
Shift Lock
Capital Lock State
Description
Capital Lock OFF
Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted
characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is
selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Capital Lock ON
Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted
characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is
selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Auto Detection
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly the
same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets
Transmission).
This setting is not supported on PDAs.
*Capital Lock OFF
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Capital Lock ON
Auto Detection
ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will
be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard,
as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted
according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
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*Case-sensitive
Ignore Case
DIGITS TRANSMISSION
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric
Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.
*Alphanumeric Key
Numeric Key
Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be "ON". This setting is not supported on PDAs.
2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 255,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
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Value
Delay Time
Value
Delay Time
Disable
195 ~ 204
200 millisecond
1 ~ 14
10 millisecond
205 ~ 214
210 millisecond
15 ~ 24
20 millisecond
215 ~ 224
220 millisecond
25 ~ 34
30 millisecond
225 ~ 234
230 millisecond
35 ~ 44
40 millisecond
235 ~ 244
240 millisecond
45 ~ 54
50 millisecond
245 ~ 254
250 millisecond
…
…
255
260 millisecond
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 255)
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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2.2 BLUETOOTH SPP
Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up Bluetooth Connections for related settings.
2.2.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH SPP
Activate Bluetooth SPP
2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 255,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Value
Delay Time
Value
Delay Time
Disable
195 ~ 204
200 millisecond
1 ~ 14
10 millisecond
205 ~ 214
210 millisecond
15 ~ 24
20 millisecond
215 ~ 224
220 millisecond
25 ~ 34
30 millisecond
225 ~ 234
230 millisecond
35 ~ 44
40 millisecond
235 ~ 244
240 millisecond
45 ~ 54
50 millisecond
245 ~ 254
250 millisecond
…
…
255
260 millisecond
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 255)
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response
before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If
no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the
same data three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss
will occur.
ACK/NAK Time-Out after … (*0 ~ 99)
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and
wait for a response from the host.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK ERROR BEEP
Enable Error Beep
*Disable Error Beep
Note: We suggest you to enable the error beep so that you will be notified of such data
loss and have the scanner re-read data.
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SETTING UP BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
The Bluetooth scanner can be configured to send data to a computer via a Bluetooth
dongle, or directly to a Bluetooth-enabled PDA or laptop. Upon powering up, the 1660
scanner will be ready for establishing a Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth dongle.
Below is the procedure to configure the 1660 scanner before establishing a Bluetooth
connection.
1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
2) Have the scanner read the desired Bluetooth interface label – “Activate Bluetooth
SPP” or “Activate Bluetooth HID & Select Keyboard Type”.
It supports PCAT – US, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, UK, Belgium,
Spanish, Portuguese, and PS55 A01-2 – Japanese.
3) Have the scanner read the labels related to Bluetooth settings, such as Device Name
Broadcasting, Authentication & PIN Code, etc.
4) Have the scanner read the “Update” label to exit the configuration mode.
Once connected, be aware of the following notifications during operation –
 When getting out of range or powering off the cradle, the scanner will respond with
two short beeps (high-low tone) and its LED indicator will become blue, flashing
quickly.
 The power-saving feature of the scanner will automatically shut down the scanner
and stop a Bluetooth connection when it is idle for a specific period of time. The
scanner will respond with three beeps (tone descending from high to low) and its LED
indicator will become off.
IN THIS CHAPTER
3.1 Configuring Bluetooth Settings..................................... 42
3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle.................................. 44
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3.1 CONFIGURING BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
3.1.1 SNIFF MODE (POWER-SAVING)
This is Bluetooth standard power-saving feature, also known as Sniff mode. When
enabled, the scanner will listen to the piconet at a reduced rate.
Note: By default, power-saving is enabled. When connecting more than two 1660
scanners via the Bluetooth dongle, we suggest you to disable the power-saving
setting for a more reliable connection.
*Enable
Disable
3.1.2 DEVICE NAME BROADCASTING
The scanner can be configured to hide itself from other Bluetooth devices. Simply disable
the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other
computer or PDA. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial
connection with the scanner. For example, you can disable device name broadcasting
after successfully connecting the scanner to WorkStation1. Such connection will be
maintained automatically unless the scanner is removed from the paired device list
(called unpairing) by WorkStation1 or any changes made to authentication and the PIN
code. If you want WorkStation2 to connect to the scanner, you will have to enable device
name broadcasting first.
Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial
connection).
*Enable
Disable
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3.1.3 AUTHENTICATION
For security concerns, it is suggested that you enable authentication and specify a unique
PIN code, also known as the passkey used to pair two Bluetooth devices. The scanner
itself allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code. This means you will have to enter exactly
the same string for your computer or PDA to connect to the scanner. If the passkey is
incorrect, any connection attempt will be turned down by the scanner. When any changes
are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove
the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole
process to re-establish the connection.
Yes
*No
ENTERING PIN CODE
By default, the Bluetooth PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some driver of Bluetooth dongle may not support
pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you disable
authentication before pairing. The host PIN code will be displayed on the computer
screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in Decimal” to
input the matching PIN code quickly.
Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal …
Enter PIN Code in Decimal …
1) Read one of the labels above to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 or the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page
124 for the desired digits or character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE
This is called "pairing with a Bluetooth device". The procedure for connecting the scanner
to a computer via a Bluetooth dongle is pretty much the same except for the software
you are using.
Note: When connecting more than two Bluetooth scanners to a computer via the
Bluetooth dongle, we suggest you to disable “Sniff Mode” for a more reliable
connection.
If your computer is running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista,
you can use the generic software support that Windows includes, or you can use the
driver that the device manufacturer provides.
Now, let’s try using the generic software support that Windows XP Service Pack 2
includes.
3.2.1 BLUETOOTH HID – ADD BLUETOOTH DEVICE WIZARD
By default, Bluetooth HID is activated on the 1660 scanner, and the keyboard type is set
to PCAT (US). When Bluetooth HID is re-activated, you will have to select a keyboard
type to complete this setting.
The procedure is the same as for Bluetooth SPP. Refer to steps 1~11 below.
3.2.2 BLUETOOTH SPP – ADD BLUETOOTH DEVICE WIZARD
1) Connect a Bluetooth dongle to your computer, running Windows XP SP2.
2) Double-click the Bluetooth icon fro the lower right of the taskbar.
Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.
3) Click [Add] to search Bluetooth devices nearby.
4) Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] when the
Bluetooth scanner is ready – having battery inserted or USB cable connected,
Bluetooth settings such as select Bluetooth SPP or Bluetooth HID, broadcasting
enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc.
5) Click [Next].
6) Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available Bluetooth devices nearby.
The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may
double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the
correct scanner. Select the target scanner. If the target scanner does not appear on
the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. The scanner might enter Suspend
Mode now, and you can press the trigger to have it active again (=discoverable). It
will then stay active for one minute and wait for PC to establish a connection.
7) Click [Next].
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8) Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured
for the scanner.
9) Click [Next].
Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys.
10) Click [Finish].
Ignore this
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11) Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below.
For Bluetooth SPP, you can have up to seven scanners connected to your computer.
It is possible for another computer to connect to one these scanners as long as it is in
Suspend Mode and the authentication and PIN code settings are matching.
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Select and Remove
Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,
or you want to change to use Bluetooth HID, it is suggested that you remove the
scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole
process to re-establish the connection.
12) Run the desired application, such as HyperTerminal, on your computer.
The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”,
indicating the Bluetooth connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM
port.
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Bluetooth Disconnected
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CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS
In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference.
IN THIS CHAPTER
4.1 Codabar ...................................................................
4.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25...............................................
4.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ............................................
4.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ...................................................
4.5 Code 39 ...................................................................
4.6 Code 93 ...................................................................
4.7 Code 128..................................................................
4.8 EAN-8 ......................................................................
4.9 EAN-13 ....................................................................
4.10 EAN-128 .................................................................
4.11 ISBT 128 ................................................................
4.12 MSI........................................................................
4.13 French Pharmacode ..................................................
4.14 Italian Pharmacode ..................................................
4.15 Plessey ...................................................................
4.16 RSS Family .............................................................
4.17 Telepen ..................................................................
4.18 UPC-A ....................................................................
4.19 UPC-E ....................................................................
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4.1 CODABAR
*Enable Codabar
Disable Codabar
4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION
Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –
* abcd/abcd
abcd/tn*e
ABCD/ABCD
ABCD/TN*E
4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
Transmit Codabar
Start/Stop Characters
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*Do Not Transmit
4.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION
When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after
the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
Apply CLSI Editing
*Do Not Apply
Note: The 14-character barcode length does not include start/stop characters.
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4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25
*Enable Industrial 25
Disable Industrial 25
4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
*Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
4.2.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
Verify Industrial 25
Checksum
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*Do Not Verify
4.2.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Industrial
25 Checksum
Do Not Transmit
4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. length qualification or fixed length
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
Enable Fixed Length(s) …
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2) Read the labels for Max. /Min or fixed length separately.
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25
*Enable Interleaved 25
Disable Interleaved 25
4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
*Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
4.3.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
Verify Interleaved 25
Checksum
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*Do Not Verify
4.3.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Interleaved
25 Checksum
Do Not Transmit
4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. length qualification or fixed length
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
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Enable Fixed Length(s) …
2) Read the labels for Max. /Min or fixed length separately.
Max. Length (*126)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25
Enable Matrix 25
*Disable Matrix 25
4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
*Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
4.4.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
Verify Matrix 25
Checksum
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4.4.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Matrix 25
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. length qualification or fixed length
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
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Enable Fixed Length(s) …
2) Read the labels for Max. /Min or fixed length separately.
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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4.5 CODE 39
*Enable Code 39
Disable Code 39
4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
Transmit Code 39
Start/Stop Characters
*Do Not Transmit
4.5.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether or not to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes.
 If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Verify Code 39
Checksum
*Do Not Verify
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4.5.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Code 39
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39
Decide whether or not to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric
and special characters.
Code 39 Full ASCII
*Standard Code 39
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4.6 CODE 93
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
*Enable Code 93
Disable Code 93
4.7 CODE 128
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
*Enable Code 128
Disable Code 128
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4.8 EAN-8
*Enable EAN-8
(No Addon)
Disable EAN-8
(No Addon)
Enable EAN-8
Addon 2
*Disable EAN-8
Addon 2
Enable EAN-8
Addon 5
*Disable EAN-8
Addon 5
4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13
Decide whether or not to expand the read EAN-8 barcode into EAN-13.
 If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13.
Convert EAN-8
to EAN-13
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*Do Not Convert
4.8.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit EAN-8
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.9 EAN-13
*Enable EAN-13
(No Addon)
Disable EAN-13
(No Addon)
Enable EAN-13
Addon 2
*Disable EAN-13
Addon 2
Enable EAN-13
Addon 5
*Disable EAN-13
Addon 5
4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION
Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to
ISBN.
Convert EAN-13 to ISBN
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*Do Not Convert
4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION
Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.
Convert EAN-13 to ISSN
*Do Not Convert
4.9.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit EAN-13
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.10 EAN-128
Enable EAN-128
*Disable EAN-128
4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID (“]C1”) in the data being transmitted.
Transmit EAN-128
Code ID
*Do Not Transmit
4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)
Decide whether or not to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to
human readable character).
Enable Field Separator …
1) Read the label above to enable field separator.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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Note: EAN-128 barcodes start with the FNC1 control character to distinguish themselves
from other uses of Code 128. FNC1 is also used to separate data fields in the
EAN-128 barcodes.
4.11 ISBT 128
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
Enable ISBT 128
*Disable ISBT 128
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4.12 MSI
Enable MSI
*Disable MSI
4.12.1 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Select one of the three checksum calculations to perform checksum verification when
decoding barcodes.
 If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
*Single Modulo 10
Double Modulo 10
Modulo 10 & 11
4.12.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Last Digit Not
Transmitted
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Both Digits
Transmitted
Both Digits Not
Transmitted
4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To
prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct
barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. length qualification or fixed length
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
Enable Fixed Length(s) …
2) Read the labels for Max. /Min or fixed length separately.
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
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3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE
Enable French Pharmacode
*Disable French
Pharmacode
4.13.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit French
Pharmacode Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE
Enable Italian Pharmacode
*Disable Italian
Pharmacode
4.14.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Italian
Pharmacode Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.15 PLESSEY
Enable Plessey
*Disable Plessey
4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY
Decide whether or not to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in
the decoded data.
Convert to UK Plessey
*Do Not Convert
4.15.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum characters (two digits) in the data being
transmitted.
*Transmit Plessey
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.16 RSS FAMILY
4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION
Select a desired Code ID to use – RSS Code ID
“]e0“ or EAN-128 Code ID “]C1”.
“]C1” for RSS Code ID
“]e0” for RSS Code ID
(Default)
4.16.2 RSS-14
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
*Disable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
CODE ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS-14 Code ID
Do Not Transmit
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APPLICATION ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS-14
Application ID
Do Not Transmit
CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS-14
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
4.16.3 RSS EXPANDED
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
*Disable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
CODE ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
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*Transmit RSS
Expanded Code ID
Do Not Transmit
4.16.4 RSS LIMITED
Enable RSS Limited
*Disable RSS Limited
CODE ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS
Limited Code ID
Do Not Transmit
APPLICATION ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
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*Transmit RSS Limited
Application ID
Do Not Transmit
CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS
Limited Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.17 TELEPEN
Enable Telepen
*Disable Telepen
4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC
Decide whether or not to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode.
 AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Original Telepen
(Numeric)
* AIM Telepen
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4.18 UPC-A
*Enable UPC-A
(No Addon)
Disable UPC-A
(No Addon)
Enable UPC-A
Addon 2
*Disable UPC-A
Addon 2
Enable UPC-A
Addon 5
*Disable UPC-A
Addon 5
4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13
Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-A barcode into EAN-13.
 If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13.
Convert UPC-A
to EAN-13
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*Do Not Convert
4.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit UPC-A
System Number
Do Not Transmit
4.18.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit UPC-A
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.19 UPC-E
*Enable UPC-E
(No Addon)
Disable UPC-E
(No Addon)
Enable UPC-E
Addon 2
*Disable UPC-E
Addon 2
Enable UPC-E
Addon 5
*Disable UPC-E
Addon 5
4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION
Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes.
 System number 0 enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes.
 System number 1 enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes.
System Number 0 & 1
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* System Number 0
Only
Warning:
Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers
are enabled, the user might suffer from short scanning UPC-A or EAN-13
barcodes into UPC-E1 barcodes.
4.19.2 CONVERT TO UPC-A
Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-E barcode into UPC-A.
 If enable, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for UPC-A.
Convert UPC-E
to UPC-A
*Do Not Convert
4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted.
Transmit UPC-E
System Number
*Do Not Transmit
4.19.4 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
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Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT
You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer.
Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence –
1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned.
2) Add Code ID and Length Code to the front of the data: [Code ID][Length Code][Data]
3) Process the whole data in step 2 with user formats. Data is now divided into fields by
user specified rules.
4) Add Prefix Code and Suffix Code before transmission: [Prefix Code][Processed
Data][Suffix Code]
IN THIS CHAPTER
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Letter Case ............................................................... 89
Character Substitution ................................................ 90
Prefix/Suffix Code ...................................................... 96
Code ID.................................................................... 97
Length Code ............................................................101
Multi-Barcode Editor..................................................104
5.1 LETTER CASE
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will
be transmitted according to their original case. Ignoring the original letter case, select
[Upper Case] to output data in upper case only; otherwise, select [Lower Case] to output
data in lower case only.
*Normal
Upper Case
Lower Case
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5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION
Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If
only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be
taken away.
 The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).
 Up to three sets of character substitution can be configured.
Note: The character substitution is performed only on the barcode itself and before the
processing of editing formats. It is not applicable to the Prefix/Suffix Code, Code
ID, Length Code, or any Additional Field.
5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION
Configure Set 1
Configure Set 2
Configure Set 3
1) Read the label above to enable character substitution by set.
For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” label to configure the first set of
character substitution. The scanner will respond with one short beep, high tone, to
indicate more setup labels are required.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
For example, have the scanner read (1) “3”, “0”, “2” and “D” to replace the character
[0] with a dash [-] for Set 1, and (2) “3”, “0”, “2”, “D”, “3” and “0”to replace the
character [0] with a dash [- 0] for Set 2.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting. (The defined set
or sets will be applied to all symbologies by default.)
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5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS)
By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character
substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Ignore” label for each
undesired symbologies and all the three sets will not be applied to them.
CODABAR
*Apply to Codabar
Do Not Apply
CODE 39
Do Not Apply
*Apply to Code 39
CODE 93
*Apply to Code 93
Do Not Apply
CODE 128
*Apply to Code 128
Do Not Apply
EAN-128
*Apply to EAN-128
Do Not Apply
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EAN-8 (NO ADDON)
*Apply to EAN-8
Do Not Apply
EAN-8 ADDON 2
*Apply to EAN-8
Addon 2
Do Not Apply
EAN-8 ADDON 5
*Apply to EAN-8
Addon 5
Do Not Apply
EAN-13 (NO ADDON)
*Apply to EAN-13
Do Not Apply
EAN-13 ADDON 2
*Apply to EAN-13
Addon 2
Do Not Apply
EAN-13 ADDON 5
*Apply to EAN-13
Addon 5
Do Not Apply
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FRENCH PHARMACODE
*Apply to French
Pharmacode
Do Not Apply
ITALIAN PHARMACODE
*Apply to Italian
Pharmacode
Do Not Apply
INDUSTRIAL 25
*Apply to
Industrial 25
Do Not Apply
INTERLEAVED 25
*Apply to
Interleaved 25
Do Not Apply
MATRIX 25
*Apply to Matrix 25
Do Not Apply
MSI
Do Not Apply
*Apply to MSI
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PLESSEY
*Apply to Plessey
Do Not Apply
RSS FAMILY
*Apply to RSS Family
Do Not Apply
TELEPEN
*Apply to Telepen
Do Not Apply
UPC-A (NO ADDON)
*Apply to UPC-A
Do Not Apply
UPC-A ADDON 2
*Apply to UPC-A
Addon 2
Do Not Apply
UPC-A ADDON 5
*Apply to UPC-A
Addon 5
Do Not Apply
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UPC-E (NO ADDON)
*Apply to UPC-E
Do Not Apply
UPC-E ADDON 2
*Apply to UPC-E
Addon 2
Do Not Apply
UPC-E ADDON 5
*Apply to UPC-E
Addon 5
Do Not Apply
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5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE
By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured
to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and
you will have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this –
“Barcode_1234567890”.
 If “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then
become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal
Key” is selected for Key Type.
Key Status
Key Type
Scan Code
Up to 4 scan code values are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
N/A
Normal Key
Up to 8 character strings are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift],
[A], [Add Shift], and [B].
Configure Prefix
Configure Suffix
1) Read the label above to apply prefix code or suffix code separately. (Max. 8
characters each)
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string. For
example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix or suffix the character [+].
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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5.4 CODE ID
Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the
Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you
can select one and make necessary changes on it.
 If "Keyboard Wedge" is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then
become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal
Key” is selected for Key Type.
Key Status
Key Type
Scan Code
Up to 1 scan code values are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
N/A
Normal Key
Up to 2 character strings are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift] and
the character [A].
Note: "]C1" is the Code ID of EAN-128 barcodes; "]e0" is the default Code ID of RSS
barcodes.
5.4.1 SELECT PRE-DEFINED CODE ID
Code ID options
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
Set 5
Code 39
Italian Pharmacode
French Pharmacode
Industrial 25
Interleaved 25
Matrix 25
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Codabar
Code 93
Code 128
UPC-E
EAN-8
FF
EAN-13
UPC-A
MSI
Plessey
Telepen
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Apply Code ID Set 1
Apply Code ID Set 2
Apply Code ID Set 3
Apply Code ID Set 4
Apply Code ID Set 5
5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID
1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string. For
example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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Configure Code ID
for Codabar
Configure Code ID
for Code 39
Configure Code ID
for Code 93
Configure Code ID
for Code 128
Configure Code ID
for EAN-8
Configure Code ID
for EAN-13
Configure Code ID for
French Pharmacode
Configure Code ID for
Italian Pharmacode
Configure Code ID
for Industrial 25
Configure Code ID
for Interleaved 25
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Configure Code ID
for Matrix 25
Configure Code ID
for MSI
Configure Code ID
for Plessey
Configure Code ID
for Telepen
Configure Code ID
for UPC-A
Configure Code ID
for UPC-E
5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS
Clear All Code ID Settings
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5.5 LENGTH CODE
A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be
inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually
enabled or disabled for each symbology.
CODABAR
Apply to Codabar
*Do Not Apply
CODE 39
Apply to Code 39
*Do Not Apply
CODE 93
Apply to Code 93
*Do Not Apply
CODE 128
Apply to Code 128
*Do Not Apply
EAN-128 & RSS
Apply to EAN-128 & RSS
*Do Not Apply
EAN-8
Apply to EAN-8
*Do Not Apply
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EAN-13
Apply to EAN-13
*Do Not Apply
FRENCH PHARMACODE
Apply to French Pharmacode
*Do Not Apply
ITALIAN PHARMACODE
Apply to Italian Pharmacode
*Do Not Apply
INDUSTRIAL 25
Apply to Industrial 25
*Do Not Apply
INTERLEAVED 25
Apply to Interleaved 25
*Do Not Apply
MATRIX 25
Apply to Matrix 25
*Do Not Apply
MSI
Apply to MSI
*Do Not Apply
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PLESSEY
Apply to Plessey
*Do Not Apply
TELEPEN
Apply to Telepen
*Do Not Apply
UPC-A
Apply to UPC-A
*Do Not Apply
UPC-E
Apply to UPC-E
*Do Not Apply
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5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR
The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of
barcodes.
Note: Multi-Barcode Editor cannot work with “Multi-Barcode Mode”.
The barcodes that are found meeting the specified criteria below will be arranged in the
desired sequence.
 Code Type
 4-digit code length, including prefix, suffix, length code, etc.
 Matching the first character of data
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5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES
Edit Output Sequence
1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes.
2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for Code Type of
the (first) barcode. For example, read “4” and “1” for Code 39.
Code Type
Symbology
Code Type
Symbology
41 (A)
Code 39
4F (O)
EAN-8 with Addon 5
42 (B)
Italian Pharmacode
50 (P)
EAN-13
43 (C)
French Pharmacode)
51 (Q)
EAN-13 with Addon 2
44 (D)
Industrial 25
52 (R)
EAN-13 with Addon 5
45 (E)
Interleaved 25
53 (S)
MSI
46 (F)
Matrix 25
54 (T)
Plessey
47 (G)
Codabar (NW7)
55 (U)
EAN-128
48 (H)
Code 93
56 (V)
UPC-A
49 (I)
Code 128
57 (W)
UPC-A with Addon 2
4A (J)
UPC-E0 / UPC-E1
58 (X)
UPC-A with Addon 5
4B (K)
UPC-E with Addon 2
4C (L)
UPC-E with Addon 5
5A (Z)
Telepen
4D (M)
EAN-8
5B ( [ )
RSS-14
4E (N)
EAN-8 with Addon 2
3) Code Length setting – read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the 4-digit total
length of the (first) barcode. For example, read 0065 for 65 characters or read “0000”
for any length.
Note: If not reading 0000 for any length, the 4-digit length must include prefix, suffix
(0x0d by default), length code, etc.
4) Matching Character setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the
1st character that must be found matching in the (first) barcode. For example, read
“4” and “1” for matching character “A” as the first character in the barcode or read
“00” for any character.
5) Read twice the “F” label on page 124 (“FF”) to complete the setting of each barcode.
6) Read the label “Validate” to end the editing of the barcode set.
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5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES
By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied.
When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet
with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence
sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and
therefore, data will not be transmitted.
When “Apply Output Sequence” is enabled, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria
are counted for the concatenation. Those found not meeting with the criteria are
processed normally and individually.
*Ignore Output Sequence
Enforce Output Sequence
Apply Output Sequence
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APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING
The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats.
Data is divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the
user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
IN THIS CHAPTER
6.1 Format Selection ......................................................108
6.2 Editing Format..........................................................110
6.3 Programming Examples .............................................123
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6.1 FORMAT SELECTION
6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS
If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the
editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then,
activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
EDITING FORMAT 1
Enable Format 1
*Disable Format 1
EDITING FORMAT 2
Enable Format 2
*Disable Format 2
EDITING FORMAT 3
Enable Format 3
*Disable Format 3
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EDITING FORMAT 4
Enable Format 4
*Disable Format 4
EDITING FORMAT 5
Enable Format 5
*Disable Format 5
6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING
By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing
formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally.
When “Exclusive Data Editing” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must be
processed by the editing formats. If data is found excluded from all enabled editing
formats (= not meeting with the specified criteria), the scanner will not accept the
reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.
Yes
*No
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6.2 EDITING FORMAT
6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE
START PROGRAMMING FORMAT
Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing
format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string &
location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and
field transmission sequence.
 Up to five different formats can be specified.
Configure Format 1
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Configure Format 2
Configure Format 3
Configure Format 4
Configure Format 5
Note: Before you complete the programming of an editing format, if you have the
scanner read any label for parameters other than those pertaining to the editing
format, it will automatically abort the programming process.
END PROGRAMMING FORMAT
After having configured all the desired parameters, you must have the scanner read the
“End Programming Format” label, which can be located at the bottom of every even page
in this chapter.
End Programming Format
6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT
You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default
settings of an editing format are listed below.
Editing format
Defaults
Applicable Code Type
All
Data Length
0 (No qualification.)
Matching String
Disable
Matching String Location
None
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Total Number of Fields
Field Setting – field-dividing rule
Not configured.
Additional Fields
None
Field Transmission Sequence
F1
Restore Default Format
6.2.3 DEFINE DATA CRITERIA
Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the
scanner can be processed by the particular editing format.
Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met.
APPLICABLE CODE TYPE
By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing
format, if having been configured and enabled.
*Apply to All Code Types
Clear All
Codabar Applicable
Code 39 Applicable
Code 93 Applicable
Code 128 Applicable
EAN-8 Applicable
EAN-8 Addon 2 Applicable
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EAN-8 Addon 5 Applicable
EAN-13 Applicable
EAN-13 Addon 2 Applicable
EAN-13 Addon 5 Applicable
EAN-128 & RSS Applicable
French Pharmacode Applicable
Italian Pharmacode Applicable
Industrial 25 Applicable
Matrix 25 Applicable
Interleaved 25 Applicable
MSI Applicable
Plessey Applicable
Telepen Applicable
UPC-A Applicable
UPC-A Addon 2 Applicable
UPC-A Addon 5 Applicable
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UPC-E Applicable
UPC-E Addon 2 Applicable
UPC-E Addon 5 Applicable
DATA LENGTH
By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing.
 You may specify a value from 0 to 255.
 When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification.
1) Read the labels for Max. /Min length separately.
Max. Length
Min. Length
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
MATCHING STRING & LOCATION
By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable
this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed.
When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the
matching string in the barcode data.
You may specify a value from 1 to 255 to indicate where the matching string starts in the
barcode data.
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1) Read the label to specify a matching string.
Matching String …
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
4) Read the label to specify the location of the matching string.
Location of
Matching String …
5) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired location.
6) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
6.2.4 DIVIDE DATA INTO FIELDS
START POSITION
Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction –
 from head (F1) to tail (F5)
 from tail (F1) to head (F5)
*From Head
From Tail
FIELD ADJUSTMENT
You may apply equal length to all fields, if necessary. It will add “Space” (0x20) to field
when data is found shorter than specified.
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*No Adjustment
Set Length to adjust
fields … (*0)
1) Read the label above to adjust field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS
Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6
accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured.
 The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured
for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4
automatically. This feature is quite useful especially when data of variable lengths is
processed by editing formats.
*One Field
Two Fields
Three Fields
Four Fields
Five Fields
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Six Fields
Note: The number of configurable fields is always one less than the total number of
fields specified. The extra data characters beyond the last field configured will be
automatically assigned to the next field.
6.2.5 FIELD SETTINGS
Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either
using the field terminating string or specified field length.
By Terminating String
Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for
the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
By default, this string will be included in the field. You may discard it.
By Length
Alternatively, you may simply specify the field length. The scanner will assign the next specified
number of characters into the field.
FIELD 1 SETTING
1) Read the label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 1 …
Discard Separator
*Include Separator
1) Read the label to divide field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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Divide Field 1 by Length …
FIELD 2 SETTING
1) Read the label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 2 …
*Include Separator
Discard Separator
1) Read the label to divide field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Divide Field 2 by Length …
FIELD 3 SETTING
1) Read the label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 3 …
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*Include Separator
Discard Separator
1) Read the label to divide field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Divide Field 3 by Length …
FIELD 4 SETTING
1) Read the label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 4 …
Discard Separator
*Include Separator
1) Read the label to divide field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Divide Field 4 by Length …
FIELD 5 SETTING
1) Read the label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
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3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 5 …
Discard Separator
*Include Separator
1) Read the label to divide field by length.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 for the desired field length.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Divide Field 5 by Length …
ADDITIONAL FIELDS
Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is
numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly.
1) Read the label to specify an additional field, one at a time.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired additional field.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Additional Field 1 …
Additional Field 2 …
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Additional Field 3 …
Additional Field 4 …
Additional Field 5 …
 If "Keyboard Wedge" is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then
become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal
Key” is selected for Key Type.
Key Status
Key Type
Scan Code
Up to 2 scan code values are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
N/A
Normal Key
Up to 4 character strings are allowed –
each requires two hexadecimal values.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift],
[A], [Add Shift], and [B].
6.2.6 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE
After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the
transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission
sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times
as well.
Note: Up to twelve fields can be assigned.
1) Read the “Start” label to begin with programming the field transmission sequence.
Start (Programming) …
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2) Program the transmission sequence by reading the desired fields as well as additional
fields.
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
Field 4
Field 5
Field 6
Additional Field 1
Additional Field 2
Additional Field 3
Additional Field 4
Additional Field 5
3) Read the “End” label on the same page to complete this setting.
End
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6.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES
6.3.1 EXAMPLE I
Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character...
The editing format should be configured as follows:
Total Number of Fields – 3.
Field 1 Setting – Divide Field by Field Length, and set length to 9.
Field 1 data starts from the 1st character to the 9th character.
Field 2 Setting – Divide Field by Field Length, and set length to 10.
Field 2 data starts from the 10th character to the 19th character.
Field Transmission Sequence – F2.
6.3.2 EXAMPLE II
Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes.
Data in a barcode is encoded like this:
From the 1st character to the 6th character is the date code.
From the 7th character to the "-" character is the item number.
After the "-" character is the quantity information.
Data will be transmitted like this:
The item number goes first, then a TAB character, followed by the date code, then another
TAB character, and finally the quantity information.
The editing format should be configured as follows:
Total Number of Fields – 3.
Field 1 Setting – Divide Field by Field Length, and set length to 6.
Field 1 data starts from the 1st character to the 6th character.
Field 2 Setting – Divide Field by Field Terminating String, and set the character string to [-].
Field 2 data starts from the 7th character until the [-] character is met.
Additional Field 1 created and set to one [TAB] character.
Field Transmission Sequence – F2 A1 F1 A1 F3.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Characteristics
1660
Scan Engine
Non-contact type
Optical Sensor
CCD, 2500 pixels
Light Source
Red LED
Wavelength
625 nm
RF Characteristics
Bluetooth Module
Bluetooth Specification Version 2.0, Class 3
Coverage (line-of-sight)
Up to 3 meters
Profiles Supported
Serial Port Profile (SPP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
Connected Devices
1 for Bluetooth HID and up to 7 scanners for Bluetooth SPP
Physical Characteristics
Color
Dark grey
Switch
Push-button switch, plus [Delete] key
Dimensions
95 mm (L) 35 mm (W) 20 mm (H)
Weight
Approx. 50 g
Electrical Characteristics
Battery
2 AAA Alkaline batteries
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Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Humidity
(Non-condensing)
Operating
0 °C to 50 °C
Storage
-20 °C to 60 °C
Operating
10% to 90%
Storage
5% to 95%
Electrostatic Discharge
± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV direct discharge
EMC Regulation
FCC, CE, C-Tick, MIC, BSMI
TELEC, NCC, RSS-210
Programming Support
Configuration via Setup Labels
Use setup labels or host serial commands.
Software
Windows-based ScanMaster
Firmware upgradeable
Download firmware updates via the download utility.
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NUMERAL SYSTEMS
DECIMAL SYSTEM
Decimal
Validate the Values
Validate
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HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM
HexaDecimal
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Validate the Values
Validate
ENTERING PIN CODE FOR BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
By default, the Bluetooth PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some driver of Bluetooth dongle may not support
pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you disable
authentication before pairing. The host PIN code will be displayed on the computer
screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in Decimal” to
input the matching PIN code quickly.
Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal …
Enter PIN Code in Decimal …
1) Read one of the labels above to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123 or the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page
124 for the desired digits or character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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Appendix II
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE & ASCII TABLE
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE
F2
SP
INS
F3
DLT
F4
Home
F5
End
F6
Up
F7
Down
F8
Left
F9
BS
F10
HT
F11
LF
F12
Right
ESC
PgUp
Exec
CR
CR*
PgDn
F1
Dly
ENTER*
Note: (1) b~k: Digits of numeric keypad.
(2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad.
KEY TYPE
If "Keyboard Wedge" is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then
become applicable.
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*Normal
Scan Code
KEY STATUS
Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
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USER-DEFINED SCAN CODE
1) Read the “Set Scan Code” label to define new scan code.
Set Scan Code
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 124 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
4) Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.
Confirm
ASCII TABLE
DLE
SP
SOH
DC1
STX
DC2
ETX
DC3
EOT
DC4
ENQ
NAK
ACK
SYN
BEL
ETB
BS
CAN
HT
EM
LF
SUB
VT
ESC
FF
FS
CR
GS
SO
RS
SI
US
DEL
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Appendix III
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS
SERIAL COMMANDS
#@NNNNNN
Purpose
To configure the scanner.
Remarks
nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the
current Code ID settings.
List Page 3
Serial Command
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x31” + “0x30” + “0x39” + “0x39” + “0x35” + “0x32” + “0x0d”
#@ - - - -
Purpose
To halt the scanner.
Remarks
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x0d”
#@ . . . . 
Purpose
To resume operation.
Remarks
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x0d”
#@////
Purpose
To respond with a beep.
Remarks
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x0d”
#@TRIGOFF
Purpose
Disable software trigger
Remarks
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” ” + “0x46” ” +
“0x46” + “0x0d”
#@TRIGON
Purpose
Enable software trigger
Remarks
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” ” + “0x4e” ” +
“0x0d”
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EXAMPLE
Send the serial commands via RS-232 interface or Bluetooth SPP. For example, run
HyperTerminal on the host computer.
 For the scanner to change the beeper to medium volume and beep –
#@101011
#@////
 For the scanner to change the beeper to minimal volume and beep –
#@101010
#@////
 For the scanner to change the beeper frequency to 8 kHz (for Good Read Beep only)
and beep –
#@101001
#@////
 For the scanner to change the beeper length to longest (for Good Read Beep only)
and beep –
#@101008
#@////
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Appendix IV
UPGRADING FIRMWARE
You can only upgrade firmware of one Bluetooth scanner at a time. For example, you
must turn off each of the rest 1660 scanner when there is more than one scanner
connected to your computer via a Bluetooth dongle.
Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is
loaded with a fully charged battery.
1) Connect the Bluetooth dongle to your computer via the USB port.
2) Refer to 3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle for the target scanner to establish a
connection with your computer via the dongle.
Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use Bluetooth Serial
Port as output interface.
Enter Setup
Activate Bluetooth SPP
(and read labels for PIN code …)
Update
3) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode.
The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading.
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Download
4) Run the download utility “ProLoad.exe” or “Download.exe” on your computer.
(Download.exe requires version 2.3 or later!)
Open the firmware update “*.shx”, and select the correct COM port.
 Baud rate
– 115,200 bps
 Data bit
–8
 Parity
– None
 Flow control
– None
5) The scanner will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed
successfully.
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