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User Manual
SF61
Cordless Scanner
User’s Guide
ii SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide
Intermec Technologies Corporation
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Send Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1 Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What is the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Charge Status during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding Bluetooth Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Default settings and custom settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning On the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pairing with a Bluetooth Host Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting on Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
All Other Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inactivity Shutdown Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Understanding the SF61B Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Beeps and Vibrate Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using Vibrate Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scanning Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Required Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
1-Bay Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4-Bay Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger, SF61B, with 2 x FlexDock Cups . . . . . . . 18
FlexDock Cup, Scanner, SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Vehicle Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SF61B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SD61 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SF61B Ring End-Cap & Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Belt Clip Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Industrial Belt Clip Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Chest Strap Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2 Connecting the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bluetooth Connection Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Supported Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Bluetooth Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EasySet Setup Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Out of Range Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Disconnecting the SF61B from an Intermec Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec SD61 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Creating a Bluetooth Device Address Bar Code Label for the SD61 . . . . . . . . . . .29
Disconnecting the SF61B from an SD61 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Which Bluetooth Profile - HID or SPP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The HID Bluetooth Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The SPP Bluetooth Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Pairing with an HID or SPP Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HID: Test your HID connection with the host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
SPP: Set up an SPP connection with your host application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Two ways to connect with SPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) SPP Bluetooth Connection. . . . . . . . . . . .38
Connecting to Other HID Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, PDAs, . . .). . . . . . . . .41
Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the SmartWedgeLite™ Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Running SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reading the Host’s Association Bar Code in SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . 43
Host-initated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the SmartWedgeLite Device List to Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to Connect. . . . . . . . . . . 45
Successful Scanner Connection (SmartWedgeLite). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Disconnecting your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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3 Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Resetting Your Scanner (Software Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Setting an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configuring the Postamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Online Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Offline Setup with EasySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting the SF61B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recovering the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Forcing a Hardware Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Forcing a Software Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Calling Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Getting SF61B Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reading “Get version” Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using EasySet to Display Current Version Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Upgrading the SF61B Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Prepare for Firmware Upgrade with EasySet and WinFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Disconnect any Existing Bluetooth Connection with your SF61B . . . . 72
Use EasySet and WinFlash to Upgrade your SF61B Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the Battery of the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Replacing the End-Caps of the SF61B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the SF61B End-Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installing the SF61B End-Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Maintaining the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cleaning the SF61B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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A Specifications and Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
SF61B1D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
SF61B2D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
SF61BHP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can
be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
This section explains how to identify and understand dangers,
warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also
see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures and when to
take special precautions for handling optical parts.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid
death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent
equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.
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Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support >
Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals (in PDF).
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to
review technical information or to request technical support for your
Intermec product.
Send Feedback
Your feedback is crucial to the continual improvement of our
documentation. To provide feedback about this manual, please
contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly
at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com.
Telephone Support
In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the
Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.
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Who Should Read This Manual
This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining the SF61B Cordless Scanner.
This guide provides you with information about the features of the
SF61B Cordless Scanner, and how to install, configure, operate,
maintain and troubleshoot it.
Before you work with the SF61B Cordless Scanner, you should be
familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP
address.
Related Documents
The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To download documents
1Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2Click the Products tab.
3Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For
example, to find the CN3 computer product page, click
Computers > Handheld Computers > CN3.
4Click the Manuals tab.
If your product does not have its own product page, click Support >
Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field,
and the Product field to help you locate your documentation.
Patent Information
There may be U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner
This chapter provides an overview of the SF61B Cordless
Scanner. This chapter covers these topics:
•What is the SF61B Cordless Scanner
•Charging the Battery
•Understanding Bluetooth Terms
•Default settings and custom settings
•Understanding the SF61B Behavior
•Scanning Bar Codes
•Accessories
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What is the SF61B Cordless Scanner
The SF61B Cordless Scanner is a rugged purpose-built handheld
scanner with an ergonomic design. It uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF
communication.
SF61B Cordless Scanner
The SF61B is available in the following models:
•1D imager—SF61B1D-Sxxxx
•2D imager—SF61B2D-Sxxxx
•Healthcare 2D imager—SF61B2D-Hxxxx
•High performance 2D imager—SF61BHP-Sxxxx
Scan button
Magnet end-cap
or Ring end-cap
depending on version
Status light/Intermec
Ready-to-Work indicator
Beeper
Scanner
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SF61B Model Type: The model type of your SF61B is indicated in the first part
of the configuration number. In this illustration, the model type is SF61BHP-
Sxxxx for high performance 2D imager.
Charging the Battery
The SF61B uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You
need to fully charge the scanner before using it.
The SF61B can be charged using various types of charger (1-bay
charger, 4-bay charger, FlexDock 4-scanner charger, a vehicle power
adapter). See the Accessories section at the end of this chapter for
more details.
SN: XXXXXXXXXXX
CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Intermec Technologies Corp.
Everett, WA USA
BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MODEL, MODELO, , :
1016SP01B
MFD, , : YYYYMMDD
1.7A
5V
SF61BHP-Sxxxx
The battery pack used in this device may ignite, create a chemical
burn hazard, explode, or release toxic materials if mistreated. Do
not incinerate, disassemble, or heat above 100°C (212°F). Do not
short circuit; may cause burns. Keep away from children.
Use only Intermec battery pack Model 1016AB01 (P/N SF61-
BAT-Sxxx). Use of incorrect battery pack may present risk of fire
or explosion. Promptly dispose of used battery pack according to
the instructions.
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Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start to use the
SF61B. Should a problem arise with the battery, you can replace it (see
Replacing the Battery of the SF61B in Chapter 4).
To charge the scanner’s battery
Place the SF61B in a charger bay or connect it to the vehicle power
adapter. The scanner beeps twice (two-tone beep) and the status light
shows the charge status:
•a fixed red light indicates "scanner charging"
•a fixed green light indicates "scanner fully charged"
SF61B with the 1-Bay Charger
It takes approximately 3 hours to charge a fully discharged battery.
Battery Charge Status during Operation
During SF61B operation, the status light blinks red when the battery
charge is less than 20% to indicate that you should charge the battery.
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Understanding Bluetooth Terms
The following terms are used in this User Guide:
Pairing: To be able to connect and exchange data with a Bluetooth
host device, your Bluetooth product must be "paired" with that
device. The way you authorize the pairing to take place depends on
the type of Bluetooth host device you are pairing with - see Chapter 2,
Connecting the SF61B, for more details.
If your Bluetooth product and your Bluetooth host device are paired
but, for some reason, the connection cannot be established (your
product is out of range, one or both devices have been switched
off, ...), the pairing association is not lost and the devices can
communicate again when they are switched on and in range.
Discoverable: Your Bluetooth product is not yet paired with a
Bluetooth host device but it can be "seen" by that device (the
Bluetooth host device may also be able to "see" other Bluetooth
products that are nearby).
When your Bluetooth product is trying to connect or is connected to
a Bluetooth host device, it is no longer discoverable.
HID and SPP: Intermec Bluetooth scanners can use two specfic
Bluetooth profiles to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled host
devices:
•HID: When you use the HID (Human Interface Device) profile,
your scanner is recognized as a keyboard by the host. Connection
information is stored so that if the scanner loses the connection
(out of range, low battery, etc.), it will try to reconnect as soon as
this becomes possible again (back into range, charged battery, ...).
No specific software is needed to collect data using the HID
profile (this is not the case if you use the SPP profile).
•SPP: The SPP profile (Serial Port Profile) allows your scanner to
communicate with the host device through the Bluetooth link as if
it were a serial port. In this way, your scanner is immediately
compatible with data management applications that collect data
through a serial port.
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Default settings and custom settings
The product behavior described in this manual corresponds to the
default settings of your SF61B cordless scanner. Most of these
settings can be customized using EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup
software.
EasySet provides the full range of setup options for your SF61B (see
Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on
how to install and use EasySet).
In this Manual and in EasySet, default settings are indicated by "(*)"
after the name of the default setup command.
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Turning On the SF61B
To turn the scanner on, press and release the scan button. The SF61B
beeps twice and vibrates at power-up (default behavior).
If your scanner connects or reconnects to a Bluetooth host device /
application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high and the blue
Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner
behavior).
Pairing with a Bluetooth Host Device
If your SF61B is discoverable (not connecting or not already
connected to a Bluetooth host) you can pair it with a Bluetooth host
device and establish a Bluetooth connection between the two devices
(see Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).
Connecting on Power-Up
While the scanner is waiting for a connection, the blue Intermec
Ready-To-Work LED blinks slowly.
Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Connection
If your scanner is paired with a Bluetooth host device and was
connected when it powered down, you will have to re-establish the
connection manually when it powers up again.
After 5 minutes of inactivity (default behavior, modifiable), it will
power down if the connection is not established.
All Other Connection Types
If your scanner is paired with a Bluetooth host device and was
connected when it powered down, it will automatically try to
reconnect at power-up.
After 5 minutes of inactivity (default behavior, modifiable), it will
power down if the connection is not established.
Note: Being discoverable is the default behavior of the SF61B, but you
can use EasySet to make your product not discoverable if you wish
(Interface > Bluetooth > Discoverable > Not discoverable).
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Inactivity Shutdown Period
By default the SF61B shuts down after a period of inactivity of 1 hour
if it is connected to a Bluetooth host and after 5 minutes of inactivity
if it is not connected.
You can use EasySet to modify these inactivity timeouts (Operating
settings > Scanning / Triggering > Power down).
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Understanding the SF61B Behavior
The SF61B uses lights, beeps and vibrations to indicate if a bar code
has been successfully decoded.
Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator
The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator™ LED gives information
about the Bluetooth connection. When a connection has been
established the light is always on (blue) unless the scanner is docked
in a charger (in this case the LED displays a green or red battery
charge indication even though the Bluetooth connection is still
active).
When using your scanner to scan bar codes (blue light on) your
scanner will also flash status information using green or red lights.
See the Status Light information in the next section.
Note: The SF61B has a different behavior (lights, beeps, vibrate alert)
to its predecessor, the SF51. If you prefer to use the beep and LED
mode of the SF51, you can use EasySet to activate the legacy mode
(Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Beep and LED mode >
Legacy mode).
Note: The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work light is enabled by default
but you can use EasySet to disable the light or choose another color if
you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Ready-to-Work
LED).
Blue Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator
Light State What it Means
Off A Bluetooth connection has not been established.
Blinking, slow The scanner is trying to establish a Bluetooth
connection with a Bluetooth host device.
On A Bluetooth connection is established with a
Bluetooth base station or host computer and the
scanner is ready to scan bar codes and send data.
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Status Light
The status light flashes green or red to indicate the status of the
scanner and/or battery. Status information is sometimes shown even
if the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is on. This way the scanner
can communicate more than one type of information at the same
time.
For example while the blue LED is on to show that there is a
Bluetooth connection, the scanner will flash green when you have
successfully scanned and transmitted a bar code.
Note: The following tables show the default behavior of the status
light, you can use EasySet to modify this behavior if you wish
(Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs).
Default Status Light Description During Scanner Operation
Light State What it Means
Green light on for 2
seconds
The scanner successfully decoded a bar code and sent
the data to the host.
Green light flashes
twice
A configuration bar code was successfully read.
Red light comes on
for 2 seconds
Transmission error
or
Configuration bar code was not accepted
Red blinking slow Battery power is low (< 20% - need to charge).
Red continuously on
and 6 fast beeps every
2 seconds
NVM (non-volatile memory) problem.
Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a
Charger
Light State What it Means
Red continuously on The battery is not fully charged and is charging.
Green continuously
on
The battery is fully charged.
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Beeps and Vibrate Alert
The SF61B beeps to give you audio feedback and vibrates when
performing some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time
you scan a valid bar code.
Red continuously on
and 6 fast beeps every
2 seconds
NVM (non-volatile memory) problem.
Amber blinking Battery charging problem:
•battery failure
Solution: Replace the battery.
•temperature problem: the integrated charge
handler in the SF61B refuses to charge the battery
due to storage or use of the SF61B and/or the
battery charger outside the recommended battery
charging temperature range (see recommended
"Charging" temperature range in Temperature
and Environmental Specifications in the
Appendix)
Solution: Move the SF61B (and battery) and/or
battery charger to a location where they can regain
the recommended charging temperature and
charge the battery (no need to replace the battery).
Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a
Charger
Light State What it Means
Note: The following table shows the default behavior of the beeps and
vibrate alert, you can use EasySet to modify many of these settings if
you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs).
Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions
Beep Sequence What it Means
Single beep and
vibrate alert
Good read - the scanner successfully scanned a bar code.
Two fast beeps and
vibrate alert
Power-up.
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Using Vibrate Alert
You can configure the SF61B to vibrate when it successfully decodes a
bar code. This feature can be useful in these situations:
•You are in a noisy environment, such as a busy warehouse, where it
can be difficult to hear the beeps.
•You are working in a quiet environment, such as a library, where
you do not want to make a lot of noise.
Two fast beeps The scanner successfully scanned a configuration bar
code
Two beeps, bitonal The scanner is docked correctly in a battery charger.
Six very fast beeps
and vibrate alert
Transmission error
or
Configuration bar code was not accepted
Series of beeps
from low to high
The scanner is connecting to a Bluetooth host.
Series of beeps
from high to low
(cannot be
deactivated)
The scanner is disconnecting from a Bluetooth host.
Note 1: The scanner does not beep when disconnecting
automatically after a long period of inactivity.
Note 2: The scanner performs a hardware reset (restart)
when it is disconnected from EasySet (two beeps and a
vibrate alert by default).
Six-beep melody
(cannot be
deactivated)
Scanner confirmation after rescue procedure (see in
Chapter 4).
Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions
Beep Sequence What it Means
Note: You can use EasySet to modify the default vibrate alert settings
if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Vibrate alert).
In this Manual and in EasySet, default settings are indicated by "(*)"
after the name of the default setup command.
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To turn on vibrate alert for a good read
•Scan this bar code:
Vibrate alert - On good read - Enable (*)
mp
To turn off vibrate alert for a good read
•Scan this bar code:
Vibrate alert - On good read - Disable
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Scanning Bar Codes
The SF61B1D contains a 1D linear imager and the SF61B2D and
SF61BHP contain 2D area imagers to scan bar code data. The scanner
model you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding
determine the way you scan the bar code.
When you unpack the SF61B, the following bar code symbologies are
enabled by default:
All models (1D and 2D)
•Code 39 (*)
•Code 128 / GS1-128 (*)
•EAN/UPC (*)
2D models only
•Data Matrix (*)
•PDF417 (*)
•QR Code (*)
Before you can scan bar codes and send data to your data collection
application, you need to establish a Bluetooth connection between
your SF61B and your Bluetooth host device. If your scanner is not
connected it will emit an error beep when scanning bar codes. For
more information about establishing a Bluetooth connection, see
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B, for more details.
For the SF61BHP do not look directly into the window area or at
a reflection of the laser beam while the scanner is scanning. Long-
term exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision.
Note: Use EasySet to to enable and configure other symbologies (you
will find them in the Symbologies section of the EasySet
commmands window).
See Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details
on how to use EasySet.
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To scan with an SF61B 1D imager model
1Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button.
2Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device.
3Point the SF61B at the bar code and hold the SF61B at a slight
angle 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) from the label.
4Press the scan button and direct the red beam so that it falls across
all the bars in the bar code label.
Use this test bar code:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan
bar codes displayed on your computer screen.
By default, when the SF61B successfully reads a bar code label, it
beeps once, the status light briefly turns green, and the scanner
beam turns off. If Vibrate Alert is enabled, the SF61B briefly
vibrates.
5Release the scan button.
Scanning Bar Codes (example showing a 1D scanner): The aiming and
scanner beams that you see depend on the SF61B model you are using.
To scan with the SF61B2D and SF61BHP
1Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button.
2Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device.
*INTERMEC*
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3Point the scanner at the bar code and hold it steady a few inches
from the label.
4Press the scan button:
•If you are using the SF61B2D, use the red LED aiming beam to
position the imager over the bar code or area to capture.
•If you are scanning with the SF61BHP, use the laser framing to
position the imager over the bar code or area to capture.
SF61BHP Laser Framing
30°
20°
Note: When reading bar code labels that are printed close to each
other:
•use EasySet to activate the "center decoding" option to
minimize the risk of reading the wrong code (Operating
settings > Data decoding security > Center decoding)
•try to frame only the bar code you want to read to avoid reading
the wrong bar code
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Accessories
This section provides a list of required and optional accessories for
your SF61B cordless scanner.
Required Accessories
You will need one of the following chargers for your SF61B.
1-Bay Charger
1-Bay Charger (P/N 871-221-xxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner,
operates with a Universal 5V power supply (P/N 851-089-306).
Note: Most of the chargers in this section require a dedicated power
supply. You will need to acquire a country-specific mains cable to
connect it, ask your Intermec supplier or local contact for more
information.
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4-Bay Charger
4-Bay Charger P/N 871-222-xxx: Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners,
operates with a 4-bay charger power supply (P/N 851-088-201).
FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger, SF61B, with 2 x FlexDock
Cups
SF61 FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger (P/N DX2A28820): Used to charge up to
four SF61B scanners in two FlexDock Cups, operates with a dual-base power
supply (P/N XXXXXXXX).
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FlexDock Cup, Scanner, SF61B
SF61 FlexDock Dual Cup (P/N 213-007-xxx): Used to charge up to two
SF61B scanners in a FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger.
Vehicle Power Adapter
Vehicle Power Adapter (P/N SF61-VPK-xxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B
scanner from a vehicle battery (cigar lighter connection).
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SF61B Battery
SF61B Battery (P/N SF61-BAT-xxx): Replacement battery for the SF61B.
Optional Accessories
The following accessories are optional.
SD61 Base Station
SD61 Base Station (P/N 3-231019-xxx): The SD61 Base Station is used to
connect up to seven Intermec cordless Bluetooth™ scanners to a non-Bluetooth
host device.
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SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop
SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop (P/N SF61-MAG-Sxxx): Convenient belt
attachment accessory for the SF61B scanner, can be installed in place of a ring
end-cap.
SF61B Ring End-Cap & Wrist Strap
SF61B Ring End-Cap & Wrist Strap (P/N SF61-RIN-Sxxx): Convenient wrist
attachment accessory for the SF61B scanner, can be installed in place of a
magnet end-cap.
Note: For details on how to replace an SF61B end-cap, see Replacing
the End-Caps of the SF61B in Chapter 4.
Note: For details on how to replace an SF61B end-cap, see Replacing
the End-Caps of the SF61B in Chapter 4.
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Belt Clip Holder
Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-171-xxx): Convenient accessory to attach the SF61B
scanner to a belt.
Industrial Belt Clip Holder
Industrial Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-172-xxx): Rugged accessory to attach the
SF61B scanner to a belt.
Chest Strap Holder
Chest Strap Holder (P/N 825-173-xxx): The Chest Strap Holder is a shoulder
strap and belt attachment accessory for the SF61B.
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2
Connecting the SF61B
Use this chapter to understand how to connect the SF61B to a
number of Bluetooth devices. This chapter covers these topics:
•Bluetooth Connection Considerations
•Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer
•Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec SD61 Base
Station
•Connecting the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices
•Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the
SmartWedgeLite™ Application
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Bluetooth Connection Considerations
Supported Bluetooth Devices
You can use Bluetooth radio communication to connect up to seven
SF61B scanners to the following devices:
•Bluetooth-enabled Intermec computers
•the Intermec SD61 Base Station (see Optional Accessories in
Chapter 1)
•other Bluetooth-enabled devices that support the HID (Human
Interface Device) or SPP (Serial Port Profile) Bluetooth profiles
Bluetooth Versions
Product behavior may be different depending on the Bluetooth
version you are using with your product (version 2.0, 2.1, etc.).
EasySet Setup Software
To connect to a host device, you may need to install EasySet, the
Intermec scanner setup software. EasySet provides the full range of
setup options for your SF61B cordless scanner (see Configuring
Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on how to install
and use EasySet).
Note: Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting
alternative for keyboard wedge emulation for this last category of
“other Bluetooth-enabled devices” as it allows simplified pairing /
connection with the host.
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SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location
When connecting your SF61B to a host device you may need to note
its Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) which you will find on the
product label:
SF61B Bluetooth Device Address: The SF61B Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is
located on the scanner label.
You may also need the BDA of the Bluetooth host device you want to
connect to.
Out of Range Behavior
If the Bluetooth connection is lost (out of range, scanner battery too
low, etc.) the scanner will automatically try to reconnect once the
problem is resolved (back into range, recharge scanner battery, etc.). If
you try to read a bar code while the scanner is disconnected from the
host, the scanner will emit an error beep.
SN: XXXXXXXXXXX
CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Intermec Technologies Corp.
Everett, WA USA
BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MODEL, MODELO, , :
1016SP01B
MFD, , : YYYYMMDD
1.7A
5V
Bluetooth device address
Note: This automatic reconnection will not occur if the SPP Outgoing
(host-initiated) profile is used to pair with the host.
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Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer
This procedure tells you how to connect your SF61B cordless scanner
to a recent Intermec computer running Windows CE.
To activate Bluetooth on the Intermec computer
1Tap Start > Settings > Bluetooth > Mode and check the Turn on
Bluetooth checkbox.
To pair and connect the SF61B with the Intermec computer
1Tap Start > Settings > System > Wireless Scanning > Add
Device > Quick Connect > Next.
The computer displays a Bluetooth association bar code
containing the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address (BDA).
2Read the association bar code with your SF61B (you should be
able to read it on the screen of the Intermec computer).
The SF61B’s blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator blinks slowly
to show that it is waiting for a Bluetooth connection and the
computer asks if you want to add the scanner to its device list.
3Tap Yes, enter the the scanner’s pairing code in the Passcode field
if it is requested (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is
“0000”) and tap Next.
The SF61B emits the “connection successful” beep sequence
(series of beeps from low to high) and the Intermec Ready-to-Work
indicator comes on (continuous blue by default).
The Intermec computer displays a Device Added message to
indicate successful pairing and connection.
4Tap Done and Finish to exit the connection procedure.
Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers.
If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one
described here, the general principle will be the same.
Refer to the product-specific documentation for your Intermec
computer for full details on how to connect Bluetooth devices to your
product.
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To test the Bluetooth communication
1Open a data input application on the Intermec computer (Start >
Text for example).
2Read the following test code to make sure your connection is
working correctly:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
Disconnecting the SF61B from an Intermec Computer
This procedure tells you how to disconnect your SF61B cordless
scanner from a recent Intermec computer running Windows CE.
To remove the SF61B from the Intermec computer
1Tap Start > Settings > System > Wireless Scanning > Remove
Device > Remove.
The SF61B emits the “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series
of beeps from high to low) and the Intermec Ready-to-Work
indicator goes off.
2Tap Finish to exit the disconnect procedure.
Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers.
If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one
described here, the general principle will be the same.
Refer to the product-specific documentation for your Intermec
computer for full details on how to disconnect Bluetooth devices from
your product.
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Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec SD61 Base
Station
To connect up to 7 scanners
1Connect the SD61 base station to a host device (the host PC of
your data management application for example).
See the SD61 Base Station User’s Guide available on the Intermec web
site at www.intermec.com for details on how to connect your
SD61.
2With each scanner you want to connect, scan the association bar
code label on the SD61 base station and wait for the connection to
be established.
The scanner beeps twice, the green status light flashes twice and
the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator starts blinking. When
the scanner connects to the base station it emits a series of beeps
from low to high. The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator
turns on and stays on for both the scanner and base station.
Note: If your scanner is configured for the HID Bluetooth profile
when you try to connect to the SD61 base station, the connection will
not succeed. If in doubt, read the following bar code (SPP is the
default profile) to make sure that your scanner is not HID-enabled:
Bluetooth Device Profile - SPP (*)
Note: You cannot use your SF61 product to change the setup of the
SD61 base station, to do this you must use an SF51 scanner or using
EasySet online setup (see the SD61 documentation for more
infomation).
Note: You may have to wait a few seconds for the scanner to connect
(blinking blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator).
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Creating a Bluetooth Device Address Bar Code Label for the
SD61
To get the Bluetooth Device Address of the SD61 base station
1Connect your SD61 base station to a PC with EasySet installed.
2Start EasySet and select the SD61 product (Product > Select >
Decoders > SD61).
3Open the Communication > Select communication interface
window, select the interface corresponding to your SD61 base
station and click OK to confirm.
EasySet connects to the base station and retrieves the current
configuration indicated by blue check marks or blue text next to
the commands in the EasySet commands window (repeat step 3 if
the connection is not established).
4Open the Configuration modes and utilities folder and note the
BDA string displayed next to the Get Bluetooth device address
command.
To create a BDA bar code label for your SD61 base station
1Still in EasySet, select the SF61B product (Product > Select >
Handheld scanners > SF61B).
2Open the Interface > Bluetooth > Quick connect/disconnect
folder double-click the Compose BT address command.
3Enter the host’s Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) you noted in the
previous procedure and click OK to confirm.
A Bluetooth association bar code is created containing the BDA of
your host computer.
You may be able to read the association bar code on the screen or
you can print it out as a label and stick it on your SD61 base
station.
Note: If your base station does not have an association bar code label,
use EasySet to create an association bar code containing the Bluetooth
Device Address of the base station (see Configuring Your Scanner
with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on how to install and use
EasySet).
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Disconnecting the SF61B from an SD61 Base Station
To disconnect your SF61B from the SD61 base station
1Read the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code.
Bluetooth Device Disconnect
The SF61B emits the “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series
of beeps from high to low) and the SF61B’s Intermec Ready-to-
Work indicator goes off.
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Connecting the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices
Which Bluetooth Profile - HID or SPP?
Choose the appropriate Bluetooth profile to communicate with your
host device (a Bluetooth-enabled PC for example) depending on the
requirements of your data management application:
•the Human Interface Device Profile (HID) emulates keyboard data
entry
•the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) emulates data acquisition
through a virtual COM port.
The HID Bluetooth Profile
With the HID (Human Interface Device) profile, your SF61B is
recognized as a keyboard. Connection information is stored, meaning
that if the scanner loses the connection (out of range, low battery,
etc.), it will try to reconnect as soon as possible (back into range,
charged battery, etc.). No specific software is needed to collect data
using the HID profile (this is not the case if you use the SPP profile).
When you pair using the HID profile, you connect straight away
directly with the host.
The SPP Bluetooth Profile
The SPP profile (
Serial Port Profile
) allows your SF61B to communicate
with the host device as if the Bluetooth link was a serial port. In this
way, your SF61B is immediately compatible with data management
applications that collect data through a serial port.
When you pair using the SPP profile, you do not connect straight
away with the host, you must then connect with your host application
either through an Outgoing (host-initiated) SPP connection or
through an Incoming (scanner-initiated) SPP connection (see below).
Note: To connect up to EasySet, Intermec’s scanner setup software,
running on a Windows PC you can use either of the following:
•a HID Bluetooth connection
•a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection
See Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details
on how to install and use EasySet.
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Pairing with an HID or SPP Bluetooth Connection
This section describes how to use either an HID or an SPP Bluetooth
profile to pair your scanner with a host PC.
To pair as an HID or SPP Bluetooth device (example for a Windows
PC)
1Before trying to pair and connect your scanner, make sure that:
•it is not already trying to establish a Bluetooth connection
(blinking blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator), in this case
read the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code:
Bluetooth Device Disconnect
•it is not already paired with your Bluetooth device using
another profile (HID or SPP), in this case remove it from your
host’s list of Bluetooth devices
•your host is equipped for Bluetooth communication
2Use your scanner to scan the appropriate Bluetooth device
profile configuration code (HID or SPP depending on your
chosen connection type):
Bluetooth device profile - HID
Bluetooth device profile - SPP (*)
3Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray (or
equivalent). The Bluetooth Devices window showing the current
list of paired devices is displayed.
4Click Add a device or the equivalent command depending on
your operating system.
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The host searches for all active Bluetooth devices within range.
Your SF61B scanner appears in the Bluetooth device list with the
name SF61B - BDA, where BDA is the scanner’s Bluetooth Device
Address.
5Select your scanner in the list and click Next (or the equivalent
command).
Note: If a pairing code is requested, click Enter the device’s
pairing code (or the equivalent command), enter the scanner’s
pairing code (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is
“0000”) and confirm.
Your SF61B scanner is now displayed in the host PC’s list of paired
devices.
If You have Paired Using the HID Profile
Your SF61B is paired and connected to the host - you hear the
“connection successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to
high) and see the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator (continuous
blue by default).
If You have Paired Using the SPP Profile
Your SF61B is paired but not connected to your host application -
you will not hear the “connection successful” beep sequence (series
of beeps from low to high) or see the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work
indicator (default scanner behavior) until you connect to your
host application.
Two Bluetooth virtual serial ports have been created (Outgoing
and Incoming).
Note: If the scanner does not appear in the list, it might already be
paired with the host (under some operating systems, already-
paired Bluetooth devices do not appear in the Bluetooth device
search list).
It may also be switched off and therefore not visible to the host,
press the scan button to restart the scanner.
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HID: Test your HID connection with the host
To test your HID pairing / connection
1Start a simple data acquisition software such as Microsoft®
Notepad and read the following test code to make sure your
connection is working correctly:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
Note (HID connections only): By default the SF61B uses the North
American keyboard layout. See Setting an International Keyboard
(HID Connections Only) in Chapter 3 if you are working with a
different keyboard configuration.
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SPP: Set up an SPP connection with your host application
Two ways to connect with SPP
Now that you are paired with your host device, there are two ways to
establish an SPP Bluetooth connection with your host application:
•A host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection requires opening
the Outgoing virtual COM port from your host application
(EasySet or a terminal emulation program for example).
The advantage of this method is that no Bluetooth association bar
code is required. However, if the connection with the host
application is lost, you must reconnect using the present
connection procedure.
•A scanner-initiated (Incoming) SPP connection requires
reading a Bluetooth association bar code then opening the
Incoming port from the host application (a terminal emulation
program for example).
The advantage of this method is that the scanner automatically
tries to reconnect to the host application each time the connection
is lost. This method is recommended when you are collecting data
for a data management application.
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Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth Connection
You have paired your SF61B with your Bluetooth host device as
described in the previous sections of this chapter.
Now you can establish a host-initiated Outgoing SPP connection to
connect your SF61B to your host application.
To know the Outgoing virtual port number (example for a Windows
PC)
SPP pairing created two Bluetooth virtual serial ports (Outgoing and
Incoming).
For an Outgoing SPP Bluetooth connection, you will need to know
which Outgoing virtual COM port to open from your host
application.
1Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and
choose Open Settings (or its equivalent).
A Bluetooth settings window is displayed.
2Locate the COM Ports section and note the COM port numbers
and directions (Incoming, Outgoing).
3Close the Bluetooth settings window.
To establish a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection
1Press the scan button to turn on your SF61B.
2Start your host application and select the Outgoing COM port
that you noted previously (see above).
Depending on your host configuration and the time elapsed since
your last connection / scanner reset, a popup may indicate that a
Bluetooth device is trying to connect.
If a pairing code is requested, click Enter the device’s pairing
code (or the equivalent command) and enter the scanner’s pairing
code (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is “0000”)
When the scanner connects to your host application, it emits a
series of beeps from low to high, and the blue Intermec Ready-to-
Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).
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3Read the following test code and check that it is correctly
displayed by the host application to make sure that your
connection is working correctly:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
To disconnect from the host
1Use the Bluetooth disconnect procedure specific to your host
application.
When the scanner disconnects from the host PC, it emits a
“disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high
to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns off
(default scanner behavior).
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Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) SPP Bluetooth
Connection
You have paired your SF61B with your Bluetooth host device as
described in the previous sections of this chapter.
Now you can establish a scanner-initiated Incoming connection to
connect your SF61B to a host application.
To prepare your host for a scanner-initiated (Incoming) Bluetooth
connection (example for a Windows PC)
SPP pairing created two Bluetooth virtual serial ports (Outgoing and
Incoming).
For an Incoming SPP Bluetooth connection, you will need to know
which Incoming COM port to open from your host application.
You will also need to make sure that your host PC is enabled for
Bluetooth connection from an external device (your SF61B).
1Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and
choose Open Settings (or its equivalent).
A Bluetooth settings window is displayed.
2Under the Options tab (or equivalent), activate the following
options or their equivalents:
•Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer
•Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer
•Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect
3Under the COM Ports tab (or equivalent):
•Note the host computer’s Incoming COM port.
4Under the Hardware tab (or equivalent):
•Select Properties > Advanced and note the host computer’s
Bluetooth address.
To create a Bluetooth association bar code label for your host
1Run the EasySet scanner setup software and select the SF61B
product (Product > Select > Handheld scanners > SF61B).
2In the EasySet commands window, open the Interface >
Bluetooth > Quick connect/disconnect folder.
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3Double-click the Compose BT address command to enter the
host’s Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) you noted previously (see
above), and click OK to confirm.
A Bluetooth association bar code is created containing the BDA of
your host computer.
To establish a scanner-initiated (Incoming) SPP connection (example
for a Windows PC)
1Pair your SF61B with the host as an SPP Bluetooth device (see the
pairing procedure in the previous section)..
2Make sure that the host computer is configured for connection
from an external Bluetooth device (see above).
3Read the Bluetooth association bar code you created for your host
device in the previous procedure. You may be able to read it on the
screen in EasySet, if not you can print it out as a label and perhaps
stick it on your host device where it is easy to read (suggestion).
The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator blinks slowly for 5
minutes to indicate it is waiting to connect (default scanner
behavior).
4Start the host application you want to connect to and open the
Incoming COM port you noted previously.
When the scanner connects to your host application, it emits a
series of beeps from low to high, and the blue Intermec Ready-to-
Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).
5Read the following test code and check that it is correctly
displayed by the host application to make sure that your
connection is working correctly:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
To disconnect the scanner from your host application
1Use the Bluetooth disconnect procedure specific to your host
application to close the Incoming COM port.
When the scanner disconnects from the host PC, it emits a
“disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high
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to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator blinks
slowly for 5 minutes to indicate it is waiting to connect (default
scanner behavior).
When you open the Incoming COM port again, if the scanner is
switched on it will reconnect to the host application.
Note: Using the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code to
disconnect your scanner will disconnect it permanently - it will not go
into the “waiting to connect” state (no blinking blue light) and you
will have to read the hosts’s association bar code label again to re-
establish the connection.
Bluetooth Device Disconnect
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Connecting to Other HID Devices (Smartphones, Tablets,
PDAs, . . .)
You can use your SF61B with many types of portable computer
devices running various operating systems (Win32, Android, WinCe,
iOS, …).
EasySet provides some useful predefined quick-setup commands to
simplify the HID Bluetooth connection for devices of this type (see
the Interface > Device profile > Predefined HID profile folder in
the EasySet commands window):
•PC/Android/Linux
•WinCE 5 / WinMobile 6.x
•iOS & MacOS (including a way to control the iOS virtual keyboard
from your scanner)
The Intermec web site also provides Technical Bulletins to help you
connect to devices of this type:
•Connecting a scanner via HID to an Android tablet
•Connecting a scanner via HID to iPad or iPhone
Note: When using your SF61B with an iPad tablet computer, reading
bar codes containing more than 200 characters may cause problems
(iPad application crash, unwanted restart of the scanner).
We recommend that you take this limitation into account when
working with an iPad.
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Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the
SmartWedgeLite™ Application
Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting
alternative for keyboard wedge emulation as it allows simplified
pairing / connection with the host.
SmartWedgeLite uses the SPP Bluetooth profile to make the
connection but sends data from the scanner as if it was entered from a
keyboard.
Running SmartWedgeLite
Before connecting your scanner using SmartWedgeLite, make sure
that your host PC is Bluetooth-enabled and that SmartWedgeLite is
installed.
To connect your scanner as a keyboard wedge using SmartWedgeLite
1Scan the Bluetooth device profile - SPP configuration bar code:
Bluetooth Device Profile - SPP (*)
2Start SmartWedgeLite.
3Perform one of the following procedures to connect to the host.
Note: For more information about SmartWedgeLite, see the
application’s integrated help or online help at http://
intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13629/kw/
smartwedgelite.
Note: You can download SmartWedgeLite at:
http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/index.aspx
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Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with
SmartWedgeLite
Reading the Host’s Association Bar Code in
SmartWedgeLite
SmartWedgeLite main screen with the host’s association bar code
To read the host’s association bar code in SmartWedgeLite
1Read the association bar code displayed in the SmartWedgeLite
main window (the bar code contains the host’s Bluetooth Device
Address).
Note: With the scanner-initiated (Incoming) connection, if your
scanner loses the connection with the host PC it will automatically try
to reestablish it.
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Host-initated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite
Using the SmartWedgeLite Device List to Connect
Host-initiated connection: Choosing your scanner from SmartWedgeLite’s list
of detected Bluetooth devices
To choose your scanner from the SmartWedgeLite device list
1Click on Scanners > Add scanner (or the icon).
2Select Search for my scanner automatically.
3Choose your scanner from the list of detected Bluetooth devices
and click OK.
Note: With the host-initiated (Outgoing) connection, if your scanner
later loses the connection with the host PC, you will need to follow the
connection procedure again to reestablish the Bluetooth connection.
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Using the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to
Connect
Host-initiated connection: Entering your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address
in SmartWedgeLite
To enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite
1Click on Scanners > Add scanner (or the icon).
2Select Type in manually the Bluetooth address of my scanner.
3Enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address and click OK.
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Successful Scanner Connection (SmartWedgeLite)
Connected scanners and connection statuses: An operational Incoming
connection and a problem with an Outgoing connection
When the scanner connects to the host PC, it emits a “connection
successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to high) and the
Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on (continuous blue by
default).
The scanner is added to the list of connected scanners in the
SmartWedgeLite Scanners window.
An arrow indicates if the connection is incoming or outgoing .
The color of the arrow indicates if the connection is operational
(green) or if there is a connection problem (red).
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Disconnecting your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite
To disconnect your scanner
1Select your scanner in the list of connected devices in the
SmartWedgeLite Scanners window.
2Do one of the following:
•click Scanners > Remove scanner
•click the icon
•press the <Del> key on your keyboard
Your scanner is disconnected.
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3
Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner
This chapter provides some basic configuration bar codes and
information on how to configure the SF61B using the EasySet
scanner setup software or your Intermec computer. This
chapter includes:
•Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes
•Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet
•Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec
Computer
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Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes
This section provides configuration bar codes for a basic setup of your
scanner. Many more configuration options are available with EasySet
or with your Intermec computer, see Configuring Your Scanner
with EasySet and Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec
Computer in the present chapter.
Default values are indicated by “(*)” in this manual and in EasySet.
Resetting Your Scanner (Software Reset)
Read the Reset factory defaults configuration bar code to reset your
scanner’s parameter settings to their initial values.
Reset factory defaults
You can also perform a software reset of your SF61B using one of the
following methods:
•by sending a Reset factory defaults command to the scanner in
online setup with EasySet (see Online Setup with EasySet in the
present chapter)
•by forcing a software reset of the scanner (see Forcing a Software
Reset in Chapter 4, Troubleshooting and Maintaining the
SF61B)
The resulting software reset will reset your scanner’s parameter
settings to their initial values so you will have to reconfigure any
custom settings you have programmed in your scanner.
Note: Depending on your host configuration (device, Bluetooth
version), after a software reset of your scanner (Reset factory
defaults) you may have to re-pair your product with your host device /
application (see the appropriate section in Chapter 2, Connecting the
SF61B), and in all cases you will have to re-connect with your host.
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Setting an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only)
By default the SF61B uses the North American Windows keyboard
layout when it is connected using the HID Bluetooth profile.
Use the following configuration bar codes to select the keyboard for
your country. Additional keyboards are available in EasySet.
North American Windows (*)
French Windows
French Canadian Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows XP/2000
German Windows
Spanish Windows
Italian Windows
UK English Windows
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Japanese Windows
Brazilian Portuguese Windows
Czech Republic Windows
Slovakian Windows
Hungarian 101-key
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Configuring the Postamble
The default postamble is <CR> <LF>. For certain applications or
when using your scanner as an HID Bluetooth device you may need to
change this setting. Use the following configuration bar codes to
change the default postamble in your scanner.
More postamble options are available with EasySet or with your
Intermec computer (see Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet
and Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer in
the present chapter).
Carriage Return + Line Feed (*)
None
Carriage Return
Enter
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Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet
EasySet is Intermec’s Windows-based scanner setup software
application.
You can use EasySet to set up your scanner product in two ways:
•Online setup—send configuration commands from EasySet
directly to your scanner.
•Offline setup—send configuration commands to a bar code setup
sheet, print out the setup sheet and scan the bar codes with your
scanner.
If it is not already installed on your host PC, download and install the
latest version of EasySet at this link on the Intermec web site:
www.intermec.com/EasySet
We recommend that you install EasySet in the default location
proposed by the installer.
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Online Setup with EasySet
To configure your scanner online by sending commands from EasySet
1Pair your SF61B with your EasySet host PC and connect it using
one of the following methods described in Chapter 2:
•for an HID connection: see Pairing with an HID or SPP
Bluetooth Connection (with HID, pairing and connection are
simultaneous)
•for a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection: see Pairing
with an HID or SPP Bluetooth Connection and Host-
Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth Connection for the
connection
2Start EasySet and select the SF61B product (Product > Select >
Handheld scanners > SF61B).
If the Select product dialog box does not appear, choose Product >
Select or click on the product icon in the upper left corner of the
EasySet window.
3Select Communication > Select communication interface. The
Device Selection dialog box appears.
4Select the connection channel corresponding to the connection
method you have chosen (Bluetooth Keyboard for an HID
connection or the Outgoing virtual COM port for a host-initiated
SPP connection) and click OK.
5EasySet connects to your scanner and displays your scanner’s
current configuration settings in blue next to the commands.
These settings are indicated by a blue check mark or blue text.
Open the folders in the EasySet commands window to find the
configuration commands you need and double-click each
command to send it to your scanner.
Note: In the following procedure you will use one of the following
methods to connect your scanner to EasySet for online setup:
•HID Bluetooth connection
•host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection
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To disconnect your scanner from EasySet
1Select Disconnect from the Communication menu in Easyset.
HID connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and
restarts, and then goes into “ready to work” mode (the blue
Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on) as it is still
connected to the host PC.
Host-initiated Outgoing SPP connection: the scanner
disconnects from EasySet and restarts but it is no longer
connected to the host PC.
Offline Setup with EasySet
To configure your scanner offline by scanning bar codes
1Start EasySet. The first time you start EasySet, the Select product
dialog box appears.
If the Select product dialog box does not appear, choose Product
> Select or click on the product icon in the upper left corner of the
EasySet window.
2Select your product.
3Open the folders in the EasySet commands window to find the
configuration commands you need and double-click each
command to send it to the setup sheet.
4Click on the Print icon to print out the setup sheet and then scan
the commands with your SF61B cordless scanner.
Note: The scanner does not beep when you send configuration
commands online from EasySet. It powers off when you select
Disconnect from the Communication menu in Easyset.
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Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec
Computer
You can configure many settings for the SF61B from your Intermec
computer using Intermec Settings.
To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer
1Establish a Bluetooth connection with your Intermec computer
(see Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer in
Chapter 2).
2On your Intermec computer, start the Intermec Settings
application which may be located in Settings > System folder
depending on your Intermec computer.
3Select Data Collection > SF61 Scanner BDA, where BDA is the
Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of your SF61B. The SF61B
Bluetooth address is located on the label of your SF61B, see SF61B
Bluetooth Device Address Location in Chapter 2.
4Configure commands from the SF61 Scanner menu for your
SF61B.
5Select File > Save Settings. The SF61B is updated with the new
configuration command settings.
6Close Intermec Settings.
Note: The description in this section is provided as a general
guideline. Consult your Intermec computer’s documentation for full
details on how to set up your Bluetooth scanner from your Intermec
computer.
Note: When you first connect to an Intermec computer, only SF61B
settings common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings
are changed to the internal scanner’s default settings.
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4
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the
SF61B
Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using
the SF61B. This chapter contains these topics:
•Troubleshooting the SF61B
•Recovering the SF61B
•Calling Product Support
•Upgrading the SF61B Firmware
•Replacing the Battery of the SF61B
•Replacing the End-Caps of the SF61B
•Maintaining the SF61B
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Troubleshooting the SF61B
Problems and Possible Solutions
If you have problems using your SF61B, use this section to try to find
a solution.
Problems and Possible Solutions
Problem Possible Solution
You press the scan
button, but nothing
happens.
The SF61B is powered by a rechargeable lithium-
ion battery. Make sure the battery is not fully
discharged. Charge the battery then try scanning
again (see Charging the Battery in Chapter 1).
The Status Light blinks
red slowly.
The battery is low. Charge the battery (see
Charging the Battery in Chapter 1).
You press the scan
button, the red
scanning beam (1D) or
laser framing (2D) turns
on, but you cannot
successfully scan a bar
code.
Try these possible solutions:
•Make sure that the SF61B is configured for the
symbology you are scanning.
•Make sure that the SF61B is at the appropriate
scanning distance and angle from the bar code.
Move the SF61B closer and farther away and
tilt it up and down to find the appropriate
distance and angle.
•Make sure that the SF61B is able to read the
type of bar code you are scanning (1D, 2D).
•Make sure the bar code you are trying to scan is
not poorly printed or not too small. Scan a
known good bar code to make sure that the
SF61B is working properly.
•Clean the scan window if it is dirty.
For more information, see Scanning Bar Codes
in Chapter 1.
You scan a bar code, the
SF61B vibrates and
emits six very fast beeps.
This indicates a transmission error, check that:
•your product is correctly connected to your
host device / application
•your host device / application is able to receive
the data from your scanner
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You scan a bar code, the
SF61B beeps twice, and
the status light blinks
green twice, but the data
is not transmitted to the
host computer.
Try these possible solutions:
•Make sure that your data collection application
is set up to receive data from the SF61B.
•If you are using an SD61 Base Station
connected to your host using an RS-232 cable,
make sure that the serial parameters on the
SD61 match the serial parameters of the host
computer. The default serial parameters for the
SD61 are 19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity,
and 1 stop bit.
You scan a
configuration bar code
and the SF61B emits six
very fast beeps.
The SF61B does not recognize or support the
configuration bar code you scanned.
You scan a bar code and
the status light turns
on, but the SF61B does
not beep.
The beep duration, volume, frequency, and
number may be deactivated:
•use EasySet to check your product’s settings
(see Online Setup with EasySet in Chapter 3,
Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner)
and reconfigure your product if required
You cannot establish a
Bluetooth connection
with your scanner.
There may be a problem with your host Bluetooth
interface, try one or more of the following:
•disable then enable your host Bluetooth radio
from the Device Manager (Windows host) or
equivalent for your host device
•disconnect then reconnect your Bluetooth
adapter if applicable
•force a restart of your SF61B (hardware reset),
see Forcing a Hardware Reset in the present
chapter)
•re-pair your scanner with your host device /
application (see the appropriate section in
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B)
•your scanner may be connecting with /
connected to another Bluetooth host,
disconnect the other Bluetooth connection if
required (see Chapter 2, Connecting the
SF61B)
Problems and Possible Solutions (continued)
Problem Possible Solution
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After a software reset:
•by reading / sending
a Reset factory
defaults command
•by performing a
firmware upgrade
you can see the
Outgoing and Incoming
virtual COM ports in
your host’s Bluetooth
settings (SPP
connection) but your
host device / application
tells you that they are
not available.
Depending on your host configuration (host
device, Bluetooth version), you may have to re-pair
your product with your host device /application to
reset your scanner-host Bluetooth settings (see the
appropriate section in Chapter 2, Connecting the
SF61B).
You have added your
scanner to your host
device during an SPP
pairing procedure but
you cannot see the
corresponding
Outgoing and Incoming
COM ports in your
host’s Bluetooth
settings.
There may be a Bluetooth management problem
on your host device, try the following procedure:
1Disconnect your scanner from your host device
(see Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).
2Remove your scanner from the host’s device
list.
3Restart your host device (power down / power
up).
4Re-pair your scanner with your host for SPP
connection and check the available COM ports
in your host devices’s Bluetooth settings.
If this does not solve the problem, try this
workaround (see Chapter 2, Connecting the
SF61B for details on the different pairing /
connection methods):
1Pair / connect your scanner with your host
device using the HID profile.
2Disconnect your scanner from the host device.
3Remove your scanner from the host’s device list
if applicable.
4Re-pair your scanner with your host for SPP
connection and check the available COM ports
in your host devices’s Bluetooth settings.
Problems and Possible Solutions (continued)
Problem Possible Solution
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You are trying to
establish a Bluetooth
connection from a host
device to your SF61B,
but the host device
cannot find your
scanner.
Your SF61B may be switched off or connected to
another Bluetooth host, or there may be a
Bluetooth management problem on your host
device. Try one or more of the following (see
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B for details on
the different pairing / connection methods):
•press the scan button to power up your product
•disconnect your product if it is connected to
another host
•re-pair your product with your host device
•restart your host device (power down / power
up)
You established a
Bluetooth connection
with an Intermec
computer, and the
settings on your SF61B
were restored to their
default values.
When you first connect to an Intermec computer,
only SF61B settings common to the Intermec
computer’s internal scanner settings are changed
to the internal scanner’s default settings. Scan
configuration bar codes, or use Intermec Settings
on your Intermec computer to change your SF61B
settings.
You cannot use your
SF61B to change the
configuration settings
of an SD61 base station.
You must use an SF51 scanner or another
compatible product if you want to change the
settings of an SD61 base station.
Your scanner is
unresponsive or appears
to be locked.
Try to perform a hardware reset of your scanner
(see below, , in the present chapter).
A hardware reset will restart your scanner but it
will not reset your custom configuration settings.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth connection
you are using, your scanner will automatically
reconnect with your host device / application or
you will have to reconnect manually.
Problems and Possible Solutions (continued)
Problem Possible Solution
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None of the previous
suggestions have solved
your problem
Perform a software reset (Reset factory defaults)
of your SF61B using one of the following
methods:
•read the Reset factory defaults configuration
code (see Resetting Your Scanner (Software
Reset) in Chapter 3, Configuring the SF61B
Cordless Scanner)
•send a Reset factory defaults command from
EasySet to the scanner in online setup mode
(see Online Setup with EasySet in Chapter 3,
Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner)
•force a software reset of the scanner (see below,
Forcing a Software Reset, in the present
chapter)
Bear in mind however:
•This will reset your scanner’s parameter
settings to their initial values so you will have
to reconfigure any custom settings you have
programmed in your scanner (see Chapter 3,
Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner).
•Depending on your host configuration (host
device, Bluetooth version), you may have to re-
pair your product with your host device /
application (see the appropriate section in
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).
•In all cases you will have to re-connect with
your host (see the appropriate section in
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).
Problems and Possible Solutions (continued)
Problem Possible Solution
Note: You may find a solution to your problem in Knowledge Central, the
online knowledge base for Intermec products:
http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/home
and you can also find useful scanner-specific information on the Scanner FAQ
(Meta-Answer) page:
http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/
12923/kw/meta
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Recovering the SF61B
If your SF61B appears “dead” or does not respond when you press the
scan button, you can try to :
•restart the product (hardware reset)
•reset the product’s configuration settings to their initial values
(software reset)
A hardware reset does not lose the current configuration settings.
A software reset sets all the configuration settings of the scanner back
to their default values, including custom default settings (same effect
as when you read the Reset factory defaults configuration bar code).
Forcing a Hardware Reset
The initial reflex when a product gets into a blocked or “dead” state is
to perform a hardware reset by restarting it - you can try switching it
off and on, disconnecting and reconnecting the cable, or removing
and reconnecting the battery.
This is fine for some products, but the SF61B does not have an on-off
switch, it doesn’t have a cable you can disconnect/reconnect, and its
internal battery is not easily accessible, so how can you restart it?
To force a hardware reset (restart) of your SF61B
1Press and hold the scan button for more than 20 seconds until the
scanner beeps twice and vibrates (no red LED).
2Release the scan button.
Note: Depending on the status of the scanner, pressing and holding
the scan button will initiate either the hardware reset or the software
reset. If the scanner performs a hardware reset (no red LED) and you
want to perform a software reset, continue to press and hold the scan
button for a further 10 seconds to apply the software reset procedure
(5 quick presses on the scan button while the red LED is on).
Note: If your scanner does not turn on after a hardware and/or
software reset and you are using a correctly charged and functioning
Intermec battery pack Model 1016AB01 (P/N SF61-BAT-xxx,), please
contact your Intermec representative.
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If you have a Bluetooth connection, the SF61B disconnects from
the host device when it switches off.
After a restart, your scanner may try to reestablish the Bluetooth
connection with the host depending on the type of connection (it
will do so with an HID connection or a scanner-initiated Incoming
SPP connection for example).
Forcing a Software Reset
The initial reflex when a scanner gets into an unwanted and
complicated setup configuration is to perform a software reset by
reading the Reset factory defaults configuration bar code.
But what if the current setup has blocked the use of the scan button
and you cannot read a Reset factory defaults configuration code?
To force a software reset (Reset factory defaults) of your SF61B
1Press and hold the scan button for 10 seconds until the red LED
comes on (it will stay on for 2 seconds).
If the red LED does not come on after 10 seconds, you must wait
another 10 seconds until the scanner does a hardware reset.
Continue to hold the scan button for a further 10 seconds until
the red LED comes on (in this case, you have pressed and held the
scan button for a total of 30 seconds).
2Press the scan button very rapidly five times in succession while
the red LED is on (you need to be quick as the red LED only stays
on for 2 seconds).
The green LED comes on, the scanner beeps a reset confirmation
(six-beep melody) and powers off and powers on (two beeps and
vibrate alert by default).
If you had a Bluetooth connection before the software reset, the
SF61B will disconnect from the host device.
Note: A software reset of your scanner will reset its parameter settings
to their initial values so you will have to reconfigure any custom
settings you have programmed in your scanner (see Chapter 3,
Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner).
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Note: Depending on your host configuration (device, Bluetooth
version), after a software reset of your scanner (Reset factory defaults)
you may have to re-pair your product with your host device /
application (see the appropriate section in Chapter 2, Connecting the
SF61B).
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Calling Product Support
To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative:
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505
•Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. For help, go to www.intermec.com > About Us >
Contact Us.
Before you call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the
following information for your SF61B product:
•configuration number (“CN” on the product label)
•serial number (“SN” on the product label)
•firmware version
•sub-system versions
•decode version
Getting SF61B Version Information
There are two ways to get the firmware version, subsytem versions and
decode version of your SF61B:
•read Get version bar codes and display your product’s version
information on your host device’s screen
•use EasySet in online setup mode to display your product’s version
information
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Reading “Get version” Bar Codes
You can read Get version bar codes to display your product’s version
information if your SF61B is connected to a Bluetooth host device /
application.
To get version information by reading bar codes
1Connect your SF61B to a Bluetooth host using the appropriate
procedure for your host device /application (see Chapter 2,
Connecting the SF61B).
2Run an application that can accept bar code information from
your SF61B (Microsoft® Notepad if you are using an HID
connection for example, or the host application you use for
Bluetooth serial emulation).
3Scan the following bar codes:
Get firmware version
Get sub-system version
Get decode version
The version information is displayed in your host application.
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Using EasySet to Display Current Version Information
You can use EasySet to get version information if your SF61B is
connected using an HID connection or a host-initiated (Outgoing)
SPP connection.
To get version information by reading bar codes
1Follow the procedure for online setup with EasySet (see Online
Setup with EasySet in Chapter 3).
2When the scanner is connected to EasySet, open the
Configuration modes and utilities section in the EasySet
commands window.
The current firmware, subsystem and decode versions appear in
blue next to the Get firmware version, Get sub-system versions
and Get decode version commands.
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Upgrading the SF61B Firmware
You may need to upgrade the SF61B firmware if there is an update
that incorporates changes to a feature or adds functionality to the
scanner. When you upgrade your scanner, the current settings are
erased and replaced with the default settings.
After a firmware upgrade, you will need to reestablish Bluetooth
communication between your SF61B and the other Bluetooth devices
and applications in your data collection system.
Upgrading the SF61B takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Prepare for Firmware Upgrade with EasySet and WinFlash
To upgrade the SF61B you will need:
•a Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth enabled host (internal
Bluetooth controller or external Bluetooth adapter)
•a host PC running Microsoft® Windows® XP with SP2, Microsoft
Windows 2000 with SP4, or a more recent version of Microsoft
Windows
•the latest version of EasySet (includes the WinFlash firmware
upgrade utility) installed on the host PC (available at
www.intermec.com/EasySet)
•the SF61B .bin firmware file for your SF61B model (1D or 2D)
available at http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/
index.aspx.
Note: Depending on your host configuration (device, Bluetooth
version), after a firmware upgrade of your scanner you may have to re-
pair your product with your host device /application (see the
appropriate section in Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).
Note: If your SF61B LED blinks red before you start the upgrade
procedure, you will need to charge it before you perform the firmware
upgrade (see Charging the Battery in Chapter 1).
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Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version
To download the latest firmware upgrade package
1Go to the SF61B section of the Intermec web site:
http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/index.aspx
2Open the Downloads tab.
3Click the link to download the appropriate SF61B firmware
upgrade package for your SF61B model (1D or 2D) and save it to
your PC.
Disconnect any Existing Bluetooth Connection with
your SF61B
Firmware upgrade using EasySet and WinFlash requires a host-
initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection. If your SF61B is
currently connected to the host with another type of Bluetooth
connection, you will have to disconnect/deactivate that connection
before you perform the firmware upgrade procedure.
To disconnect your scanner from the host
1If your SF61B is connected to the host, read the Bluetooth Device
Disconnect bar code to disconnect it.
Bluetooth Device Disconnect
2Remove your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices:
•Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, select your
scanner and click Remove device (or equivalent).
3Close the host’s Outgoing COM port if it is open.
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Use EasySet and WinFlash to Upgrade your SF61B Firmware
To upgrade your scanner’s firmware
1Pair your SF61B with your host PC for a host-initiated (Outgoing)
SPP Bluetooth connection using the procedures described in
Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B:
•Pairing with an HID or SPP Bluetooth Connection
•Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth Connection
2Start the latest version of EasySet and select the SF61B product
(Product > Select > Handheld scanners) if it is not already
selected.
3From the Tools menu, select Upgrade product firmware to start
WinFlash.
If WinFlash is not already installed you will be asked to install it -
click Yes and follow the installation instructions.
If you are connected to EasySet for online setup, a message will ask
if you want to quit online setup mode and start WinFlash.exe.
Click Yes to continue, the scanner disconnects (the blue Intermec
Ready-to-Work indicator goes off) and then restarts (2 beeps and
vibrate alert by default).
4Select your scanner model and click OK.
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5Click Browse to find the correct .bin firmware upgrade file you
downloaded for your product model and click Next.
6Scan the Firmware upgrade bar code that appears on the screen -
print out and read the code on this page if you can’t read it on the
screen.
The scanner emits two beeps and two green flashes to indicate a
good configuration bar code read and then blinks with a regular
red blink.
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7Click OK to continue.
8Select the Outgoing COM port your SF61B is connected to.
Note: If you do not proceed with the firmware upgrade procedure
within 5 minutes, the scanner performs a restart (emits two beeps and
vibrates). Close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire
procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of
Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.
If you cannot re-pair successfully after interrupting the software
upgrade (you cannot see the Outgoing and Incoming virtual COM
ports in your host PC’s Bluetooth settings), try the following
workaround:
•remove your scanner from your host’s device list if present
•pair and connect your scanner using the HID profile
•disconnect your scanner from this HID connection (your
scanner should no longer be present in the host’s device list)
•repeat the entire firmware upgrade procedure including
removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices
(if applicable) and re-pairing with the host system
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9Click Start download.
Your host PC may display a message saying that a Bluetooth device
is trying to connect, if this is the case, click OK to launch the
upgrade process (you may have to enter your scanner’s pairing
code, the default pairing code is “0000”).
The scanner blinks with a slower red blink when the firmware
upgrade has statred and is in progress.
When the firmware upgrade is complete, an “Operation
successful” message is displayed in the Download progress
window, the scanner emits a “success” beep sequence and then
powers down and restarts.
10 Click Finish. You have successfully upgraded your scanner
firmware.
Note: To identify the correct Outgoing port, right-click the Bluetooth
icon in the Windows system tray, choose the Open Settings option
(or equivalent) and look at the COM Ports details.
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Note: If the firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted, with a “Can’t
open communication port” message for example, close WinFlash and
close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing
your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing
with the host system.
When the firmware upgrade is completed you will need to pair again
with your host device and re-establish your Bluetooth connection.
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Replacing the Battery of the SF61B
To change the battery
1Loosen the screw holding the battery cover.
2Remove the battery cover.
3Disconnect the battery cable and remove the battery.
4Install the new battery.
5Install the battery cover and tighten the screw.
Integrated circuits on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in this
equipment are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Prevent ESD by always wearing skin contact ground
straps firmly attached to the equipment metal base assembly
when working inside of the equipment housing. Failure to
comply may result in damage to PCB components.
Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to the battery cover when
removing and installing the screw (applying excessive pressure on the
battery cover during removal/installation may damage your product).
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Replacing the End-Caps of the SF61B
Removing the SF61B End-Cap
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Installing the SF61B End-Cap
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Maintaining the SF61B
Cleaning the SF61B
Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in
which you are using the SF61B. To clean the scanner window, you can
use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol.
To clean the scanner window
1Dip a clean towel or rag in soapy water or isopropyl alcohol and
wring out the excess. Wipe the scanner window. Do not allow any
abrasive material to touch the window.
2Wipe dry with a lint-free cloth.
Opening the SF61B may cause damage to the internal
components.
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84 SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide
Specifications
Use this section to find technical information about the SF61B
scanner models.
Physical Dimensions
Length 15.6 cm (6.1 in) with magnet end-cap
16.0 cm (6.3 in) with ring end-cap
Height 3.9 cm (1.5 in)
Width 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Weight 184 g (6.5 oz) with the battery
137 g (4.8 oz) without the battery
Battery = 47 g (1.7 oz)
Power and Electrical Specifications
Operating Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (2600 mAh)
Electrical rating x 5V, 2A
ESD sensitivity ± 8 kV (air discharge)
± 4 kV (contact discharge)
Temperature and Environmental Specifications
Operating -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Charging 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Shock 40G, half sinus, 6 ms, 6 directions
Vibrations 8G, from 10Hz to 500Hz, 2hr/axis, 3 axes
Tumble test 2000 tumbles at 1m height
Environmental rating IP65
Ambient light 0 to 100 000 lux
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Bluetooth Radio
Radio Type Bluetooth Class 1 version 2.1 + EDR
Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Scanning Performance
SF61B1D Scan angle: 38°
Minimum X dimension: 4mils (0.1 mm)
Maximum scan rate: 200 scans/second
Minimum print contrast: 20%
SF61B2D Scan angles: 39° horizontal, 25.5° vertical
Minimum X dimension 1D: 4 mils (0.1 mm)
Minimum X dimension 2D: 6.6 mils (0.17 mm)
Minimum print contrast: 20%
SF61BHP Scan angles: 34.4° horizontal, 22.2° vertical
Framing angles: 30° horizontal, 20° vertical
Minimum X dimension 1D: 4 mils (0.1 mm)
Minimum X dimension 2D: 6.6 mils (0.17 mm)
Minimum print contrast: 20%
Bar Code Symbologies for 1D Models (SF61B1D)
Codabar GS1 DataBar Omni-Directional
Code 11 GS1 DataBar Stacked
Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 93/93i Matrix 2 of 5
Code 128 / GS1-128 MSI
EAN/UPC Plessey
GS1 Composite (linear only) Standard 2 of 5
GS1 DataBar Expanded Telepen
GS1 DataBar Limited
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Bar Code Symbologies for 2D Models (SF61B2D, SF61BHP)
Australian Post Han Xin Code
Aztec Infomail
BPO Intelligent mail
Canada Post Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar Japan Post
Codablock A Matrix 2 of 5
Codablock F Maxicode
Code 11 Micro PDF417
Code 39 MSI
Code 93/93i Multicode
Code 128 / GS1-128 PDF417
DataMatrix Planet
Dutch Post Plessey
EAN/UPC Postnet
GS1 Composite QR Code
GS1 DataBar Expanded Standard 2 of 5
GS1 DataBar Limited Sweden Post
GS1 DataBar Omni-Directional Telepen
GS1 DataBar Stacked TLC 39
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Reading Distances
Values shown are for typical distances measured from the front end of
the scanner bezel in an office environment (200 lux) with extended
reading range activated.
Note: Minimum distances depend on the number of characters
encoded in the bar code.
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SF61B1D
4"
8"
0"
4"
8"
12"
12"
cm
0.25 mm / 10 mils
1 mm / 40 mils
in
0.125 mm/5 mils
0.1 mm/4 mils
10
0
10
20
20
30
30
EAN/UPC
08070605040302010
0" 32"28"24"20"16"12"8"4" 36" 40"
90 100
Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance
Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils)
0.125 mm (5 mils)
0.25 mm (10 mils)
1 mm (40 mils)
6 cm ( 2.36 in)
5 cm (1.97 in)
5 cm (1.97 in)
10 cm (3.94 in)
23 cm (9.06 in)
25.5 cm (10.04 in)
32.5 cm (12.80 in)
87.5 cm (34.45 in)
EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 5 cm (1.97 in) 33 cm (12.99 in)
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SF61B2D
mp
4"
8"
0"
4"
8"
12"
16"
12"
16"
cm
0.5 mm / 20 mils
1 mm / 40 mils
in
EAN/UPC
0.125mm/5 mils
10
0
10
20
20
30
40
30
40
PDF417 10 mils
Data Matrix 10 mils
0" 36"32"28"24"20"16"12"8"4" 40" 44" 48” 52”
0908070605040302010 90 100 110 120 130
Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance
Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils)
0.125 mm (5 mils)
0.5 mm (20 mils)
1 mm (40 mils)
4 cm (1.57 in)
4 cm (1.57 in)
6 cm (2.36 in)
14 cm (5.51 in)
19 cm (7.48 in)
24 cm (9.45 in)
67 cm (26.38 in)
117 cm (46.06 in)
EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 5 cm (1.97 in) 41 cm (16.14 in)
PDF417 0.25 mm (10 mils)
0.38 mm (15 mils)
4 cm (1.57 in)
4 cm (1.57 in)
25 cm (9.84 in)
36 cm (14.17 in)
DataMatrix 0.25 mm (10 mils) 5 cm (1.97 in) 19 cm (7.48 in)
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SF61BHP
4"
8"
0"
4"
8"
12"
16"
12"
16"
cm
0.5 mm / 20 mils
1 mm / 40 mils
in
EAN/UPC
0.125mm/5 mils
10
0
10
20
20
30
40
30
40
PDF417 10 mils
Data Matrix 10 mils
0" 36"32"28"24"20"16"12"8"4" 40" 44" 48” 52”
0908070605040302010 90 100 110 120 130
Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance
Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils)
0.125 mm (5 mils)
0.5 mm (20 mils)
1 mm (40 mils)
5 cm (1.97 in)
4 cm (1.57 in)
6 cm (2.36 in)
14 cm (5.51 in)
22 cm (8.66 in)
27 cm (10.63 in)
71 cm (27.95 in)
125 cm (49.21 in)
EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 5 cm (1.97 in) 47 cm (18.50 in)
PDF417 0.25 mm (10 mils)
0.38 (15 mils)
4 cm (1.57 in)
4 cm (1.57 in)
27 cm (10.63 in)
36 cm (14.17 in)
DataMatrix 0.25 mm (10 mils) 6 cm (2.36 in) 22 cm (8.66 in)
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