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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.

FOR CANADA

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

The 1660/1661 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1660, Q3N-1661) complies with FCC radiation

exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low

level of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio

(SAR).

The 3610 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-3610) 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 wirelessly, please keep the minimum

distance 20 cm between machine & your body.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 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.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner.

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.

Version Date Notes

RELEASE NOTES

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ............................................................................... - 2 -

For USA ............................................................................................ - 3 -

For Canada ........................................................................................ - 3 -

For Hand-held Product with RF Functions .................................................... - 3 -

Safety Precautions ............................................................................... - 4 -

Care & Maintenance ............................................................................. - 4 -

RELEASE NOTES ..................................................................................... - 4 -

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1

Getting Familiarized with 1660/1661 and 3610 .................................................. 2

Installing Batteries to 1660/1661 ............................................................... 2

Charging the Battery for 1661 .................................................................. 3

Charging the Battery via Charger ............................................................... 4

Using 3610 ......................................................................................... 5

Inside the Package ................................................................................... 6

Product Highlights .................................................................................... 6

Symbologies Supported .............................................................................. 7

QUICK START ........................................................................................... 9

Enter Configuration Mode ......................................................................... 11

Exit Configuration Mode ........................................................................... 11

Default Settings .................................................................................... 12

Save User Settings as Defaults ................................................................ 12

Restore User Defaults .......................................................................... 12

Restore System Defaults ....................................................................... 12

Read a Setup Barcode ............................................................................. 13

Configure Parameters .......................................................................... 13

List the Current Settings ....................................................................... 17

Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes ................................................................ 19

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER ....................................................... 21

1.1 Battery .......................................................................................... 21

1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner ........................................................... 21

1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving ....................................................... 23

1.2 Memory .......................................................................................... 26

1.2.1 Transmit Buffer .......................................................................... 26

1.2.2 Memory Mode ............................................................................. 27

1.3 LED Indicator ................................................................................... 29

1.3.1 Good Read LED ........................................................................... 30

1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration ................................................................ 30

1.4 Beeper ........................................................................................... 31

1.4.1 Beeper Volume ........................................................................... 32

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1.4.2 Good Read Beep ......................................................................... 33

1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm (1660) .............................................................. 34

1.4.4 Low Battery Alarm (1661) .............................................................. 34

1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............................................................................. 35

1.6 Scan Modes ..................................................................................... 36

1.6.1 Continuous Mode ......................................................................... 37

1.6.2 Test Mode ................................................................................. 37

1.6.3 Default mode ............................................................................. 38

1.6.4 Auto Off Mode ............................................................................ 38

1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .................................................................... 38

1.6.6 Alternate Mode ........................................................................... 39

1.6.7 Aiming Mode .............................................................................. 39

1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode ..................................................................... 40

1.7 Scanning Timeout .............................................................................. 41

1.8 Delay between Re-read ....................................................................... 42

1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ....................................................... 43

1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes .................................................... 44

1.11 Negative Barcodes ........................................................................... 45

1.12 Effective Decoding Area ..................................................................... 46

1.12.1 Positioning Window .................................................................... 46

1.12.2 Adjusting Window ...................................................................... 47

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .................................................................... 49

2.1 BT HID ........................................................................................... 50

2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type ............................................. 50

2.1.2 Reset Connection ........................................................................ 51

2.1.3 Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 52

2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 59

2.1.5 HID Character Transmit Mode .......................................................... 59

2.1.6 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad ...................................................... 60

2.2 BT SPP Slave .................................................................................... 61

2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode ............................................................ 61

2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 61

2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 62

2.3 BT SPP Master .................................................................................. 63

2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode .......................................................... 63

2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 65

2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 66

2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode .................................................. 66

2.4 USB HID via 3610 ............................................................................... 67

2.4.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ........................................... 67

2.4.2 Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 68

2.4.3 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 75

2.4.4 HID Character Transmit Mode .......................................................... 75

2.5 USB Virtual COM via 3610 ..................................................................... 76

2.5.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ............................................................... 76

2.5.2 Inter-Function Delay .................................................................... 76

2.5.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................... 77

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SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION ................................................................ 79

3.1 Connecting via 3610 ........................................................................... 80

3.1.1 Connect to 3610 ......................................................................... 80

3.1.2 Change Interface ......................................................................... 81

3.1.3 Configure Related Settings ............................................................. 82

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle .......................................................... 83

3.2.1 Change Interface ......................................................................... 83

3.2.2 Configure Related Settings ............................................................. 84

3.2.3 Connect to Dongle ....................................................................... 87

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 95

Update

CipherLab’s small-form-factor 1660 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to

answer your mobile demands. The palm-sized 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 short-distance wireless technology to

small-form-factor scanners, the 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 scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 10

meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running.

Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding

capability, the 1660 Series 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!

INTRODUCTION

Enter Setup

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1660/1661 AND 3610

INSTALLING BATTERIES TO 1660/1661

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) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery or batteries into the battery

compartment.

 For 1660, install two AAA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, each in

the right direction.

5) Replace the battery lid and lock it firmly.

6) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.

The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will

become solid red and go off quickly.

Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The

scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the LED will finally

become solid red. Release the key then. Otherwise, let the scanner turn off

automatically in specific circumstances. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off”.

(2) For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the batteries

separately. This will keep the batteries in good condition for future use.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR 1661

The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package,

you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. For 1661, use the

Direct USB cable to connect the scanner to PC for charging.

Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It

is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for

optimal performance. It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the battery to full.

1) Install the battery to 1661.

2) Connect 1661 to your computer or notebook via the USB cable.

3) The scanner LED will be flashing red during charging.

When the charging is done, the LED will turn off.

When charging error occurs, the LED will turn solid red.

Enter Setup

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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER

The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the

charger separately.

Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It

is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for

optimal performance. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full.

1) Insert the battery.

2) Connect the power supply cord to the charger.

3) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.

Status LED Meaning

Red,

solid --- Charger power ON (LED on for 0.5 second)

Red,

solid --- Charging battery

--- Green,

solid Charging done

Red,

solid Green,

solid Pre-charging when battery voltage under 3V (Typical)

--- --- Power or battery not ready

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USING 3610

The BT Transponder (3610) is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with

a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy

and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610.

There is one LED indicator provided for communications status.

Communication LED Meaning

--- Blue,

solid Initialize

Red,

solid --- Failed to establish a USB connection

Red,

solid Blue,

flashing

Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM: wait 3 seconds for starting a

serial command

Red,

flashing Blue,

flashing Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing [Num

Lock] or [Caps Lock] 5 times via keyboard

--- Blue,

flashing Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)

--- Blue,

flashing Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

Red,

solid Blue,

flashing Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

Red,

flashing --- Enter Download Mode

Enter Setup

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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.

 Barcode Scanner (1660 or 1661)

 BT Transponder (3610)

 Rechargeable Li-ion battery (for 1661)

 Direct USB Cable (for 1661)

 Product CD

Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster software for

configuration, as well as the USB Virtual COM driver.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

 Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test

 Extremely low power consumption

 Firmware upgradeable

 Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1

DataBar (RSS), etc.

 Supports negative barcodes

 Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode

 User feedback via LED indicator and beeper

 Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read

 256 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 16,384 scans based

on EAN-13 barcodes

 Provides up to 1 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a

wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 64 scans based on EAN-13

barcodes

 Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (BT SPP) or as

keyboard input (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless

technology

 Supports BT SPP Slave & Master Mode operations

 Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,

etc.

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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.

Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable Default

Codabar Enabled

Code 93 Enabled

MSI Disabled

Plessey Disabled

Telepen Disabled

Code 128 Code 128 Enabled

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled

ISBT 128 Enabled

Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 Enabled

Interleaved 25 Enabled

Matrix 25 Disabled

Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Enabled

Italian Pharmacode Disabled

French Pharmacode Disabled

EAN/UPC EAN-8 Enabled

EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled

EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled

EAN-13 Enabled

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled

ISBN Disabled

UPC-E0 Enabled

UPC-E1 Disabled

UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled

UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled

UPC-A Enabled

Enter Setup

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GS1 DataBar

(RSS) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled

GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled

Update

The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes 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.

Configuration Mode

1. Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond

with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.

2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode. It will respond with six beeps and its LED

indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.

3. Have the scanner read more setup barcodes… Most of the setup barcodes are normal, and the

scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). For special setup barcodes, it requires

reading more than one setup barcode to complete the setting.

4. Have the scanner read the “Update” or “Abort” barcode. It will respond with six beeps and its

LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.

5. The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the “Update” or “Abort” barcode. It will

respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.

Note: Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands for how to configure the 3610 dongle

by having the scanner read 3610-related setup barcodes or using serial

commands.

QUICK START

Enter Setup

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Working Mode

Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with 3610 or a computer with

Bluetooth® wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.

The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable. Now, it also supports

BT SPP Master Mode as an alternative. Refer to 2.3 BT SPP Master.

Note: If USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can directly

send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run

HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup

barcode. Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands.

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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"

barcode, 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 barcode.

Enter Setup

For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, you must have it read

the “Update” barcode, 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” barcode instead.

 Just like reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scanner will respond with six beeps

and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Wait for a

few seconds for the scanner to restart itself.

Update

Abort

Enter Setup

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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” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will

respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user

defaults.

Save as User

Defaults

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” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the

scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, 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” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond

with two beeps (low-high tone). After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters

of the scanner will return to their default values. The current connection record will be

cleared as well. Refer to 1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner for the key combination used

to restore defaults during operation.

For 3610 to restore factory defaults, refer to 3610 Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands.

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 BARCODE

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 (low-high tone) when each parameter is set

successfully. Refer to Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes.

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 barcodes. These special parameters may require reading one or more

setup barcodes, such as

 Numeric barcodes, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification

 Hexadecimal barcodes, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.

 When “BT HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will

then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to change key status when

“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the

“Validate” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to

indicate the input values are validated.

Enter Setup

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The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may

restore user defaults at a later time:

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner…

The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone)

and its LED indicator will

become solid red and go off quickly.

2 Enter the Configuration Mode…

The scanner will respond with six beeps

(high-low tone repeats thr

ee times), and

its LED indicator will be flashing red.

3 Read a Setup barcode…

For example,

The scanner will respond with two beeps

(low-high tone) if reading a normal setup

barcode.

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 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 (low tone).

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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner...

The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone)

and its LED indicator will

become solid red and go off quickly.

2 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.

3 Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

The scanner will respond with two beeps

(low-high tone) if reading a

normal setup

barcode.

The scanner will respond with one short

beep if reading a special setup barcode

such as “Max. Length”, indicating the

setup requires reading more barcodes.

Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).

 Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal

System”

The scanner will r

espond with two beeps

(low-high tone) when the input values are

validated.

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

Normal setup

barcode

Special setup

barcode

Decimal barcodes

Normal setup

barcode

Enter Setup

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The example below shows how to set string parameters:

Steps Action User Feedback if Successful

1 Power on the scanner...

The scanner will respond with a long beep

(high tone)

and its LED indicator will

become solid red and go off quickly.

2 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.

3 Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

The scanner will respond with one short

beep if reading a special setup barcode

such as “Prefix Code”, indicating the setup

requires reading more barcodes.

When “BT HID” or “USB HID”

is configured

for interface, Key Type and Key Status will

then become applicable. You may decide

whether or not to change key status when

“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

 Refer to Appendix III

Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcodes

for the desired character string. For

example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner

to prefix the character “+”.

 Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal

System”

The scanner will respond with two beeps

(low-high tone) when the input values are

validated.

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

Hexadecimal

barcodes

Special setup

barcodes

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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user

inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest

by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two

beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.

List settings regarding Firmware Version, Serial

Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other Scanner

Parameters

List Page 1

List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and Length

Code Setting

List Page 2

List settings regarding Code ID

List Page 3

List settings regarding: Readable Symbologies

List Page 4

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters

(1/3)

List Page 5

List sett

ings regarding Symbology Parameters

(2/3)

List Page 6

List settings r

egarding Symbology Parameters

(3/3)

List Page 7

List settings regarding Editing Format 1

List Page 8

List settings regarding Editing Format 2

List Page 9

List settings regarding Editing Format 3

List Page 10

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List settings regarding Editing Format 4

List Page 11

List settings regarding Editing Format 5

List Page 12

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錯誤! 使用 [常用] 索引標籤將 Heading 1 套用到您想要在此處顯示的文字。

CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values.

To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.

The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are:

 a prefix of the “#@” characters

 the six digits of command parameters

 a suffix of the “#”character

For example, the scanner needs reading three setup barcodes for the command

parameter “109952” to take effect:

Enter Setup

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Now, it requires only one read:

One-Scan Setup Barcode

for 109952

Note: The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the One-Scan setup barcode

for (1) changing the interface or (2) setting memory mode, enable or disable. It

will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly.

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This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery ...................................................................... 21

1.2 Memory ..................................................................... 26

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................. 29

1.4 Beeper....................................................................... 31

1.5 Send "NR" to Host ....................................................... 35

1.6 Scan Modes ................................................................ 36

1.7 Scanner Time-out ....................................................... 41

1.8 Delay between Re-read ................................................ 42

1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ............................. 43

1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ......................... 44

1.11 Negative Barcodes..................................................... 45

1.12 Effective Decoding Area ............................................. 46

1.1 BATTERY

The scanner is battery-powered: 1660 uses two AAA Alkaline batteries, while 1661 uses

a rechargeable 3.7 V/850 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collection, you may

prepare spare battery or batteries for non-stop operation.

Note: (1) The rechargeable battery for 1661 may not be charged to full for shipment. We

suggest charging it to full before use.

(2) The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of

“Auto Power Off & Power-Saving”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery Alarm”.

1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

Turn on the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high

tone), and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

Turn off the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with two short beeps

(high tone) and the LED will finally become solid red. Release the key then.

Otherwise, let the

scanner turn off automatically in specific circumstances.

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Delete the last collected data when in memory mode …

Press the [Power/Delete] key. The scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the

LED will become solid red. Before the LED goes off (within 1 second), press the [Power/Delete] key

again to confirm the deletion.

Note: For the scanner to restore system defaults during operation, use key combination

in the following sequence: Hold down the [Power/Delete] key until its LED

indicator becomes solid red, and without releasing the key, you must press the

[Trigger] key simultaneously for 3 seconds. Then, the scanner will respond with a

long beep (high tone), and the indicator will go off.

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1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING

The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full

CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).

 Power-Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to stand by at full-speed

for 2 minutes before it enters low-speed mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to

 Auto Power Off (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to automatically shut

down after 10 minutes. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0.

Note: The Power-Saving setting will not take effect when a WPAN connection has been

established successfully, via BT HID or SPP.

Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully…

1. The scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for the

following scenarios. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio

0.5 s: 0.5 s).

(a) waiting for a connection request from the host (BT SPP Slave Mode)

(b) trying to connect to the host (BT HID or BT SPP Master Mode)

2. If it fails to connect within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive to save power for the

remaining period of time (the specified value minus 2 minutes). Its CPU

is running at low

speed, and the LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).

Press the [Trigger] key to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will

stay active again.

3. If it fails to connect

again and again, and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval

for Auto Power Off has elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve

battery power.

Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn it on.

Note: For scenarios (a) and (b) in step 1, on your computer you may need to search for

the scanner again.

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After establishing a WPAN connection successfully…

1. Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active for a specified

period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. Its CPU is running at full speed,

and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).

2. If it is idle within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive to save power for the remaining

period of time (the specified value minus 2 minutes). Its CPU is running at low speed, and the

LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).

Press the [Trigger] key to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will

stay active again.



For BT HID or SPP, there is no transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed. However,

when connecting with 3610, the scanner will go through the transition in order to save

power.

3. If it is idle and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval for Auto Power Off has

elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power. You will

hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low.

Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn it on.

 For BT HID, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as

long as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone ascending

from low to high

. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to

re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” barcode.

 For BT SPP Slave Mode, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect.

 For BT SPP Master Mode, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering

on again, as long as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone

ascending from low to high

. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5

seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset

Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode.

 With the use of 3610, the scanner will try re-

connecting to 3610 unless you turn off the

scanner.

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Auto Off after

0~254 min. (*10)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically

turns off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Note: Auto Power Off will not take effect when the scanner is in the configuration mode.

Power-Sav

ing after

0~254 min. (*2)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scanner enters

low-speed mode.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “5”

for the scanner to enter low-speed mode after being idle for 5 minutes.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Note: Power-Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met:

(1) the scanner has already established a BT HID/SPP connection,

(2) the scanner is in the configuration mode,

(3) the scan mode is set to Test, Continuous or Alternate Mode, or

(4) the setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.

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1.2 MEMORY

The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN

connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.

1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER

By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range. Upon

reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep

(high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. However, the

host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 1

KB transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading

barcodes until the buffer is full.

When transmit buffer is enabled…

If the scanner is out of range, it will respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading a

barcode successfully.

When transmit buffer is full, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED

indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. You are advised to get back to range.

When transmit buffer is disabled…

If the scanner is out of range, it will respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator

will become solid red and go off quickly. You are advised to get back to range.

*Enable

Disable

Note: The 1 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 64 scans based on

EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be cleared out once the scanner is turned off or

running out of battery power!

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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE

The scanner keeps 256 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner

is in memory mode, it means any connection established with host is disabled.

Enable

*Disable

Warning: No connection is allowed unless the 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

500 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

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Send Data

The 256 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 16,384 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.

When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.

You are advised to send data to the server immediately by having the scanner read the “Send

Data” barcode below. It will resume connection with host automatically.

Send Data

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 barcodes – “Clear Data” and “Confirm”.

1. Read the “Clear Data” barcode to clear the flash memory.

2. Read the “Confirm” barcode to confirm the action.

Clear Data

Confirm

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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 upon powering on or running out of

transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – 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.

Scanner LED Meaning

Red,

on-off --- --- 

Power on, with one long beep (high tone, LED on for 1

second)

 Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled and the

scanner is out of range, with two short beeps (high-low tone)

 Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)

 Transmit buffer disabled, with one long beep (low tone)



Delete the last collected data in memory mode, with two

short beeps (high tone, LED on for 1 second)

 Memory full in memory mode, with two short beeps (high-low

tone)

Red,

flashing --- ---  Flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s) indicates the scanner

is inactive and its CPU running at low speed to save power

(because no WPAN connection is established after waiting for

two minutes)

 Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)

--- --- Green,

on-off Good Read, with one short beep (high tone) and beeper pitch and

duration programmable

--- Blue,

flashing --- First, flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s) for two minutes

indicates the scanner is waiting for connection, and goes off if no

connection is established, then flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s:

2.5 s) indicates the scanner is inactive.

It is ready for connection only while the LED is flashing blue —

 SPP Slave: waiting host to connect

 HID or SPP Master: trying to connect to host

 Using 3610: trying to connect to 3610

--- Blue,

flashing --- Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.1 s: 0.1 s) indicates the scanner

receives a

PIN code request from host (flashing more quickly

than waiting connection).

--- Blue,

flashing --- Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s) indicates the scanner has

established a WPAN connection successfully.

--- Blue,

flashing Green,

flashing Flashing blue and green (On/Off ratio 0.1 s: 0.1 s) indicates an

error occurs while entering the PIN code. Press the [Trigger] key

to get ready for re-connecting.

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1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

*Enable

Good Read LED

Disable

Good Read LED

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging

from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.

Good Read LED

Time-out after

0.01~2.54 sec.

(*40 ms)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes

off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “5” for the Good Read LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.4 BEEPER

The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.

Beeping Meaning

One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly

two short beeps, high tone 

Power off, with red LED on (until the key is released)

 Delete the last collected data in memory mode, with red

LED on (1 second) and off quickly

One short beep, high tone

 Programmable, default to 4 KHz

Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly

Six short beeps

 High-low tone repeats three

times



Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing

 Exit Configuration Mode

Two short beeps, low-high tone Setup barcode read successfully

One short beep, high tone  More setup barcode required

 Input PIN code

 Clear PIN code

One short beep, low tone

More barcodes required to complete the “output sequence”

requirements of Multi-Barcode Editor, with green LED on-off

quickly (Upon completion, same as Good Read.)

One long beep, low tone  Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off quickly

 Transmit buffer disabled, with red LED on-off quickly

 Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)

 PIN code input error

 Reject random PIN request

 Fail to send data in memory mode

Two short beeps, high-low tone 

Data saved to buffer when

transmit buffer is enabled

and the scanner is out of range, with red LED on-off

quickly

 Memory Mode – Memory full, with red LED on-off quickly

Two short beeps, high tone Low Battery Alarm

Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full

Three short beeps, tone ascending

from low to high



WPAN connection established, with blue LED flashing

 WPAN connection resumed, with blue LED flashing

Three short beeps, tone ascending

from high to low WPAN connection out of range or suspended

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1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

Mute

Minimum Volume

Medium Volume

*Maximum Volume

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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

Frequency

8 kHz

*4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

Duration

*Shortest

Shorter

Longer

Longest

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1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM (1660)

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)”. In order to prevent data loss, you

are advised to replace the batteries immediately when you hear two short beeps (high

tone).

No Alarm

*2.6 V (Alkaline)

2.1 V (Ni-MH)

Note: Ni-MH batteries available in retail stores can be used to replace the two AAA

Alkaline batteries.

1.4.4 LOW BATTERY ALARM (1661)

By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low.

In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the battery immediately when

you hear two short beeps (high tone).

No Alarm

*Low Battery Alarm

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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST

The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.

Enable

*Disable

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1.6 SCAN MODES

Different scan modes are 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 Stop Scanning

Always Press

trigger

once

Hold

trigger Press

trigger

twice

Release

trigger Press

trigger

once

Barcode

being

read

Timeout

Continuous

mode



Test mode



Default mode

   

Auto Off mode

  

Auto Power Off

mode  

Alternate mode

 

Aiming mode

  

Multi-Barcode

mode  

Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Default mode.

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1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE

The scanner is always scanning.

 After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to

proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed.

 To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back

again and again for 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

1.6.2 TEST MODE

The scanner is always scanning.

 Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing

purpose.

Test Mode

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1.6.3 DEFAULT MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held 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”.

*Default 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

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

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1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed

 The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.

Alternate Mode

1.6.7 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 sec.

(*1)

1. Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by

default.)

2. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page

錯誤

尚未定義書籤。

. For example, read “1” and “0”

for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.

3. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.6.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one

single barcode, as well as a multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a

bunch of unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be

ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.

 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 has nothing to do with the Multi-Barcode Editor.

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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 –

 Default mode

 Auto Off mode

 Auto Power Off mode

 Aiming mode

Scanner Time-out

after 0~254 sec.

(*10)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “5” for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 15 seconds.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode 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

 Alternate mode

100 ms

200 ms

*400 ms

800 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

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1.9 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

decoding 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

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1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons.

The read redundancy (0~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a

UPC/EAN barcode before transmission. 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.

Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to

take effect.

Addon Security L

evel

(*0~30)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the read redundancy for UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is

set to 0 by default.)

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “2” for the scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.11 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

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1.12 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 barcode “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.

1.12.1 POSITIONING WINDOW

Centering On

*Centering Off

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1.12.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW

Percentage for Left Half

*Left 50%

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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Update

In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we

suggest that you follow these instructions –

1) Install batteries and hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on

the scanner.

2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

3) Have the scanner read the associated barcodes to activate the desired interface.

See the following sections for output interfaces supported.

4) Have the scanner read the barcodes for related settings.

5) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to exit the configuration mode.

6) Turn on your computer or laptop and establish a WPAN connection with the scanner.

Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection.

Note: By default, the output interface is set to “BT HID”.

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 BT HID ...................................................................... 50

2.2 BT SPP Slave .............................................................. 61

2.3 BT SPP Master ............................................................ 63

2.4 USB HID via 3610 ....................................................... 67

2.5 USB Virtual COM via 3610 ............................................ 76

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SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

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2.1 BT HID

For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection

settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted

to the computer.

HID Settings Defaults

Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

Alphabets Layout Normal

Digits Layout Normal

Capital Lock Type Normal

Capital Lock State Off

Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive

Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad

Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete

this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set

to PCAT (US).

Activate BT HID &

Select Keyboard

Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate BT HID and select a keyboard type.

Note: If the scanner responds with one long beep (low tone) upon reading the barcode,

it means the current firmware of your scanner is earlier than version 1.21. Please

upgrade the firmware to version 1.21 or later!

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. Refer to the table

below for the number of desired keyboard type.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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BT HID

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) 71 PCAT (Belgium)

65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 User-defined table

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

70 PCAT (UK)

2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION

For BT HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you

want to connect the scanner to another host, you must have it read the “Reset

Connection” barcode so that the current connection record will be cleared. Then, the

scanner will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in 3.2.3 Connect to

Dongle to establish a new connection.

Reset Connection

Note: The “Restore System Defaults” barcode will have the current connection record

cleared as well.

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2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabets Layout

 Digits Layout

 Capital Lock Type

 Capital Lock Setting

 Alphabets Transmission

 Digits Transmission

Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto

Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key

Alphabets Layout

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when

sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your

keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

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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 or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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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.

Cap Lock Type Description

Normal Normal type

Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic c

haracters 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

Shift Lock

Capital 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).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection

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.

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

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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.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

Refer to 5.1 Letter Case.

Enter Setup

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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.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric 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.

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2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,

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

0 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

… …

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 for the desired

inter-function delay (millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

2.1.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read

the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad.

Enter Setup

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2.1.6 KEYPAD SUPPORT FOR IPHONE/IPAD

When the scanner has been successfully connected to iPhone or iPad for data collection,

the onscreen keypad of iPhone or iPad will disappear. You may have the scanner read the

“Use POWER Key to Show or Hide Keypad” barcode in advance. Then, it will allow

pressing the [Power/Delete] key to show or hide the onscreen keypad.

Note: This function only works for

(1) iPhone 4 and 3GS version 4.1 or later, and (2) iPad version 4.2 or later.

*Normal

Use POWER Key to

Show or Hide Keypad

Instead of using the [Power/Delete] key, you may have the scanner read the following

barcode to show or hide the keypad.

Show or Hide Keypad

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2.2 BT SPP SLAVE

For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related

connection settings.

2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE

This is SPP Slave Mode.

Activate BT SPP,

Slave Mode

2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,

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

0 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

… …

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 for the desired

inter-function delay (millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enter Setup

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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 two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss

will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and wait

for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “0” for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

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2.3 BT SPP MASTER

As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host

upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to

resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have

the scanner read the “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode.

For BT SPP Master, refer to 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings for related connection

settings.

Note: In SPP Master Mode, if it fails to re-connect within the specified period of time (2

minutes by default), the scanner will become inactive to save power. Once the

re-connection is established successfully, the scanner will not go through transition

from full CPU speed to low CPU speed even though it is idle during the specified

time interval for Auto Power Off. It will automatically turn off when the time is up.

Refer to 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving.

2.3.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP MASTER MODE

This is SPP Master Mode.

Activate BT SPP,

Master Mode

How to connect with the target device?

Produce two setup barcodes for the target SPP slave device, just like what we do for 3610.

 “Set Connection”

 “MAC ID”

Note: The “MAC ID” barcode must have a prefix of two characters, either “0x” or “0X”,

followed by the real MAC address of the target device.

Usage:

1. Read the “Activate BT SPP, Master Mode” barcode above and barcodes for connection settings,

such as authentication and preset PIN. Skip this step if no connection settings are desired.

2. Read the “Set Connection” and “MAC ID” barcodes. The scanner will respond with one beep

upon reading each of the barcodes.

Set Connection

Prefix “0X” to target MAC address

Enter Setup

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Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10

seconds.

Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may have the scanner read the setup barcodes for

entering the MAC address.

 Have the scanner read the “Abort” barcode to cancel the operation at any time while reading

setup barcodes for the MAC address. If the MAC address has not been completed yet, having

the scanner read the “Validate” barcode can cancel the operation as well.

Enter MAC ID in

Hexadecimal…

Usage:

1. Read the barcode above.

2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page

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for the desired MAC

address.

3. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Exit SPP Master Mode

To stop re-connection, have the scanner read “Reset Connection” or

“Restore System Defaults”

barcode so that the current connection record (= MAC ID) will be cleared. Then, the scanner will

restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle to establish a

new WPAN connection.

Reset Connection

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2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,

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

0 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

… …

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 for the desired

inter-function delay (millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enter Setup

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2.3.3 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 two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss

will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode 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” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “0” for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

2.3.4 SWITCH BETWEEN MASTER/SLAVE MODE

After the scanner has established a connection as a SPP slave device, you may have it

read the “Activate BT SPP, Master Mode” setup barcode to switch to SPP Master Mode.

This will result in easy and reliable re-connection, just like connecting with 3610.

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2.4 USB HID VIA 3610

For USB HID, connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610.

Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the

computer.

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)

2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete

this setting.

Activate

3610 USB HID & Select

Keyboard Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. Refer to the table

below for the number of desired keyboard type.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

USB HID

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) 71 PCAT (Belgium)

65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish)

66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)

67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)

68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 User-defined table

69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish)

70 PCAT (UK)

Enter Setup

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2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

 Alphabets Layout

 Digits Layout

 Capital Lock Type

 Capital Lock Setting

 Alphabets Transmission

 Digits Transmission

Alphabets Layout

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when

sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your

keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.

 Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.

 Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

Enter Setup

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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 or QWERTZ keyboard

Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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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.

Cap Lock Type Description

Normal Normal type

Capital Lock

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as

capital l

etters. 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

Shift Lock

Capital 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).

 Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection

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).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

Enter Setup

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*Capital Lock OFF

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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.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

Refer to 5.1 Letter Case.

Enter Setup

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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.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard

should be "ON".

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2.4.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,

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

0 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

… …

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 for the desired

inter-function delay (millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

2.4.4 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read

the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

Enter Setup

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2.5 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3610

Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. You may run

HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the

computer.

Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from

the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions!

2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM

Activate 3610

USB

Virtual COM

2.5.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,

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

0 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

… …

Inter-Function

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 for the desired

inter-function delay (millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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2.5.3 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 two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss

will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-out

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode 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” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”

and “0” for the scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

ACK/NAK Error Beep

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

Enter Setup

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The scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the 3610

dongle, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Upon

powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.

To establish a connection via 3610 after reading “Set Connection” and “Serial No.” labels …

Interface Option Reference

USB HID 2.4 USB HID via 3610

USB Virtual COM 2.5 USB Virtual COM via 3610

To establish a connection via Bluetooth® dongle after pairing …

Interface Option Reference

BT HID 2.1 BT HID

BT SPP 2.2 BT SPP Slave, 2.3 BT SPP Master

IN THIS CHAPTER

3.1 Connecting via 3610 .................................................... 80

3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................. 83

Chapter 3

SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION

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3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3610

By default, the interface of 3610 is set to “USB HID”. Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC,

and then connect the scanner to 3610. You can have up to seven scanners connected to

one computer at the same time.

Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from

the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions!

3.1.1 CONNECT TO 3610

You can connect any scanner to 3610 by having the scanner read the two labels at the

back of 3610. The scanner will respond with one beep upon reading each of the labels.

 “Set Connection” label

 “Serial Number” label

After reading these labels, the scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2

minutes by default) trying to connect to the 3610 dongle while its LED is flashing blue

(On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s). Once connected, the scanner will respond with three beeps

(tone ascending from low to high), and the LED becomes flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02

s: 3 s). When getting out of range, the scanner will respond with three short beeps (tone

descending from high to low).

Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. If the “Set

Connection” label on 3610 is illegible, try this one —

Set Connection

Note: The 3610 settings will overwrite the interface-related settings on the scanners that

are currently connected to 3610.

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3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE

If you want to change the interface 3610, use one of the connected scanners to configure

the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then

initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.

1) Have the scanners read the “Set Connection” and “Serial Number” labels at the back

of 3610.

2) Within two minutes, connect 3610 to the USB port of PC. For USB Virtual COM, you

may need to install its driver first!

3) The scanners will connect to your computer via 3610.

4) Have one scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

5) Have the scanner read the desired interface barcode and configure its related

settings –

 “Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type”

 “Activate USB Virtual COM”

6) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to exit the configuration mode.

7) After the scanner resumes connection with 3610, it will pass the interface-related

settings to 3610.

8) Upon receipt of the new settings, 3610 will initialize itself.

9) Updated with new settings, 3610 will pass the settings to other connected scanners.

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3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

Sniff Mode (Power-saving)

By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a

reduced rate.

*Enable

Disable

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3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE

3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE

Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection

via Bluetooth® dongle.

1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

2) Have the scanner read the desired interface barcode –

 “Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type”

 “Activate BT SPP Slave Mode”

 “Activate BT SPP Master Mode”

3) Have the scanner read the barcodes related to WPAN settings, such as Device Name

Broadcasting, Authentication & PIN Code, etc.

4) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to exit the configuration mode.

5) The scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default)

waiting for a connection request from the host (SPP Slave Mode) or trying to connect

to the host (HID or SPP Master Mode). Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is

flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s).

Once connected, when getting out of range, the scanner will respond with three short

beeps (tone descending from high to low).

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3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS

Sniff Mode (Power-saving)

By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a

reduced rate.

*Enable

Disable

Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with

Bluetooth® wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the power-saving

setting for a more reliable connection.

Device Name Broadcasting

The scanner can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless

technology. Simply disab

le 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.

*Enable

Disable

Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial

connection).

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Authentication

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.

The scanner allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code and provides two options for authentication:

Enable Authentication with Preset PIN

Have the scanner read the “Use preset PIN” barcode, and change the preset PIN if necessary.

This means you will have to enter exactly the same string for your computer or PDA to connect

to the scanner. If the PIN or

passkey is incorrect, any connection attempt will be turned down by

the scanner. See step 8 in 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle.

1. Read the “Use preset PIN” barcode to enable authentication with a preset PIN.

Use Preset PIN

2. Read one of the barcodes to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.

By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.

Enter PIN in

Hexadecimal …

Enter PIN in

Decimal…

3. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page

錯誤

尚未定義書籤。

or the “Hexadecimal Value”

barcode on page

錯誤

尚未定義書籤。

for the desired digits or character string.

Read the “Clear PIN Code” barcode first if you need to re-input the PIN code.

Clear PIN Code

4. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting.

Enable Authentication with Random PIN or No Authentication

By default, it is set to “No PIN or use random PIN”, which depends on the setting of the target

device. (No PIN = No authentication.)

*No PIN or

use random PIN

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Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for

authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use

random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on

the computer screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in

Decimal” or “Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal” to input the matching PIN code.

Refer to Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN.

Use random PIN

No PIN required

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3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE

The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection,

which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is

running Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Windows Vista® Service Pack 1

(SP1), you can use the software support that Windows® includes, or you can use the

driver that the device manufacturer provides. Now, let’s try using the software support

that Windows® XP Service Pack 2 includes.

BT HID Procedure

By default, BT HID is a

ctivated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). When

BT HID is re-activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting.

The procedure is the same as for BT SPP. Refer to steps 1~11 below.

BT SPP Slave Procedure

1. Turn on the Bluetooth® function on your computer, running Windows XP SP2.

2. Double-click the Bluetooth® icon from the lower right of the taskbar.

Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.

3. Click [Add] to search devices nearby.

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Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID,

broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check

box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.

5. Click [Next].

6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available 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 a specified period of

time (2 minutes by default) 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.

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Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic

input of PIN code is supported.

10. Click [Finish].

1660/1661 as BT SPP Slave

1660/1661 as BT SPP Master

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11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below.

You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time.

Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,

or you want to change to use BT 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 on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or

Notepad.exe if using BT HID.

The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating

the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.

Note: Even though the scanner is connected to the host with authentication disabled (=

no PIN code required), the host may still request a PIN code while the application

is opening COM port. Dynamic input of PIN code is supported so that you may

input a matching PIN code on the scanner. Refer to Disable Authentication or Use

Random PIN.

Select and Remove

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BT SPP Connected

BT SPP Disconnected

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Optical Characteristics 1660 1661

Scan Engine Non-contact type

Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels

Light Source Visible red LED

RF Characteristics

WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 3 compliance

Coverage (line-of-sight) 10 meters with 3610

Interface Supported  Serial Port Profile (BT SPP)

 Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID)



3610

Physical Characteristics

Memory  1 KB for transmit buffer

 256 KB flash for memory mode

Switch Push-button switch for [Trigger] key, plus [Power/Delete] key

Indication Triple-color LED (Red/Green/Blue) and beeper

Dimensions 95 mm (L) 35 mm (W) 20 mm (H)

Weight Approx. 50 g

SPECIFICATIONS

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Electrical Characteristics

Battery 2 AAA Alkaline batteries Rechargeable Li-ion battery —

3.7 V, 850 mAh

Power Adapter

Input --- AC 100~240 V (50/60 Hz)

Output --- DC 5V ± 5%

(via battery charger)

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature Operating

Storage

0 °C to 50 °C

-20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity

(Non-condensing) Operating

Storage

10% to 90%

5% to 95%

Resistance

Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge

Programming Support

Configuration via Setup Barcodes Use setup barcodes or host serial commands.

Software Windows®-based ScanMaster

Firmware upgradeable Download firmware updates via the download utility.

Accessories (

√

means “supported”)

BT Transponder (3610) √ √

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery √

Direct USB Cable √

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