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1. 28 APPENDIX A Iroublesbootng sss 29 APPENDIX C Introduction to the Linear Imager sss 30 APPENDIX D Programming the Scan Engine sse 31 APPENDIX B Introduction to the Laser Engne 33 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Copyright All rights to this manual are owned solely by Nordic ID All rights reserved Copying this manual without the written permission from the manufacturer by printing copying recording or by any other means or the full or partial translation of the manual to any other language including all programming languages using any electrical mechanical magnetic optical manual or other methods or devices is forbidden Nordic ID reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products or to discontinue manufacturing of any of its products without any written announcement and urges customers to ensure that the information at their disposal is valid Disclaimer Nordic ID products have not been designed intended nor inspected to be used in any life support related applications nor as a part of any other critical system and are not granted functional warranty if used in any such applications Some configurations of the RF651 contain a Class Il laser device which may cause injuries unless safety reg
2. lt Add gt User system integrator can add Bluetooth devices to the device list manually By selecting lt Add gt and pressing lt OK gt button the user can edit the Name and the Bluetooth address of the device and select lt Save gt and press lt OK gt to add it to the device list lt Search gt User or a representative of the system integrator can inquire existing and active Bluetooth devices from within the coverage area Detected devices can be added to the device list by selecting the desired device from the founded devices list lt Connect gt The RF651 starts to call the selected device in order to create a Bluetooth connection Connection time will be about 5 seconds and a short beep sounds once per second while connection is being established E Devi ces Il iist Devi cie Warehouse Shop floor Name Warehouse___ Basement Addr 000 a 3 1 bic 8 00 f lt Connect gt lt Save gt lt Delete gt lt Add gt lt Search gt Fig Devices found after the Search function Fig Connecting to selected device After the connection is established the Initial screen appears and the user can start to use the Host Application If connection cannot be established with the selected device an out of range status message flashes shortly and three short beeps are generated by the Hand Terminal LLL iclojninjelcitjijnjal out of ranget Try to establish the connection again by selecting lt
3. C7 C8 C1 DEE o e CS REECH ES es RSS Expanded activation RSS 14 symbology identifier RSS Limited disabled C3 C4 symbology identifier RSS Expanded symbology identifier 2006 Nordic ID oy 39 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 Nordic ID RF651 Standard 2 of 5 0x48 activation format symbology identifier check digit verification check digit transmission length L1 length L2 length L3 length mode Telepen 0x49 activation format symbology identifier length L1 length L2 length L3 length mode UPC EAN 0x4B activation UPC A activation UPC E activation UPC E1 activation EAN 8 activation EAN 13 ISBN conversion for EAN 13 add on digits add on 2 add on 5 add on 2 5 security check digit UPC A transmitted check digit UPC E transmitted check digit EAN 8 transmitted check digit EAN 13 transmitted UPC A number system transmitted UPC E number system transmitted GTIN compliant UPC A transmitted as EAN 13 UPC E transmitted as UPC A EAN 8 transmitted as EAN 13 D NORDICID C 58 identicon 6 start stop bars als jo Ls o EEE Lao Ls fo CS ESSE 4 _ transmitted fread disabled 60 disabled disabled disabled 2006 Nordic ID oy 40 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Decoding security ox71 EP consecutive same read datavalidation 40 O gt timeout between i
4. Codablock A symbology identifier Codablock F symbology identifier Code 11 0x4A activation symbology identifier check digit verification check digit transmission length L1 length L2 length L3 length mode Code 39 0x42 activation full ASCII conversion reading range start stop transmission accepted start character symbology identifier check digit verification check digit transmission reading tolerance length L1 length L2 length L3 length mode 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 FID Default parameter Es 40 pasci qr 40 Iw 6 ah ab E eee CO KO K1 epee EEE Eso 9 o NAE rm 47 extended only 58 is 0 any length Psi 10 52 O0 L1 as minimum length 37 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Gdesscma TI symbology enter Ile Degmiz A Teenz A 1000012876441262048 FGmNcompam 9 dead Degni A RESCH ES 00900040020062044 om Perg fofo Degmiz fo 00009 A MatrixZors 045 om ET SSCS eng sf O 2006 Nordic ID oy 38 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID plengthtS Tello MSI Code 0x46 tenth L I length alo 019 PDF417 MicroPDF417 0x4C segment time stamp sender not transmitted not transmitted not transmitted PDF417 symbology identifier MicroPDF417 symbology identifier
5. Bluetooth communication software installed In case there is Microsoft s Bluetooth communication software installed this installation removes it automatically However if there is other vendor s Bluetooth communication software installed including WIDCOMM s one not shipped in the RF651 package it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that it will be uninstalled before you install WIDCOMM Bluetooth software from the CD delivered in the RF651 package If you are installing with a clean sheet including exception of Microsoft s Bluetooth software installed e Press the Install WIDCOMM Bluetooth software 4 0 1 xxxx button and follow the instructions for the Bluetooth software BTW installation e Insert the Bluetooth dongle when the following window appears After plugging in the Bluetooth dongle this window disappears automatically Note that it may take several seconds before installation continues If installation does not continue within two minutes please remove the Bluetooth dongle and plug it into another USB connector As the Bluetooth device not found message box disappears the RF651 Setup Launcher will be the top most window It locks the situation for a little while until it is possible to get the actual installation window active and top most again by clicking its title bar After the installation reboot the computer and restart the SetupLauncher exe from the cd If you want to remove your current Bluetooth stack e Choose Add or Rem
6. Extending the Normal Warranty Repair service done by the Manufacturer after the warranty period will be charged according to the valid service price list The repair service is valid for five years after shipping the Product to the System Integrator or the local Nordic ID dealer Upon request the Manufacturer may extend the normal warranty period This must be requested using a separate quotation request addressed and sent to the System Integrator or local Nordic ID dealer 2006 Nordic ID oy 28 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 8 Technical Support The System Integrator or your local Nordic ID dealer primarily provides all non service related technical support Nordic ID as a hardware manufacturer provides the hardware repair related technical support Please use the e mail address below when technical support is required Global technical support Nordic ID HQ Myllojankatu 2A FIN 24100 SALO FINLAND Telephone 358 2 727 7700 Fax 358 2 727 7720 Technical Support Telephone 358 2 727 7790 7 16 CET Fax 358 2 727 7720 email support nordicid com Local support Germany Nordic ID Germany Heidestrasse 50 32051 HERFORD GERMANY Telephone 05221 101 4615 email support nordicid de Nordic ID United Kingdom Nordic ID House Clifford Mill Clifford Chambers Stratford upon Avon WARWICKSHIRE CV37 8HW UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 01789 207 971 email technicalsup
7. Fields cc os cede da ute M E M M et d 16 Filling Fields with the scanner 16 Locked Fields Buttons 17 Writing Leners onda EN TEE af E RUE INE NR NRI NR 17 Removing T i c NR NOT TT 17 E vg TING Keyboard M PRENDAS RU PER RO DR SUN ARO BREE ERE 17 Installing a demonstration environment ccc ccc cece eects eeseteeseseseseeisetseetseeseey 17 Preparing the Charger amp RECO EE 18 Software Installation Procedure eee eene ee herr rennen 18 GITT E 20 SOIINndgS coto atus i M n E MUS TM D 20 Device List o e H en 20 PIN Code 21 4 1 3 Wait CGonnechon eee a sess ss se eene terie 22 41 4 Channel ehe e E E a E tl ede b et ert P dir P Eee aaa DS 22 4 2 TE 1112 EEN 22 42 3 ONIN aims ss ou eee vec eats sleds aves a OO DR pe Sad LIGUE O ceara a nd a 23 E TYPE ee 24 4 3 Joker tee Aa aaa ta Ca ad 24 4 4 Reader Test 24 5 Desktop Charger DTCO5 24 CSN WE ER e ET 14050 AMETE OM A QU AUR ULM sispactnantaasisiasaeasns 25 5 2 17 2 1 EE 25 53 7016 e EE 25 5 4 de EE 25 5 5 Charging the Batteries e 26 5 5 2 Audible Signals and the LED Indicator on the Charger 27 6 Application Development 27 7 Warranty Support amp Service sss 27 7 1 Warranty Coverage een 27 7 2 Returning the Unit for Service sss emen nennen 28 7 3 Extending the Normal Warranty
8. at other than specified frequencies WARNING Persons using pacemakers should be aware of the possible risk of interference from any electronic device if positioned too close to the pacemaker Care and Cleaning of the Nordic ID RF651 The Nordic ID RF651 display window and the scanner window may be cleaned with a clean non abrasive lint free cloth Never use alcohol or detergents as these may harm the materials of the casing or remove markings 2006 Nordic ID oy 5 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 1 The System 1 1 Bluetooth Bluetooth is an open specification for seamless wireless short range communications of data and voice between both mobile and stationary devices For instance the standard specifies how mobile phones computers and PDAs interconnect with each other and with computers or with office or home phones The first generation of the Bluetooth standard permits the exchange of data up to a rate of 1 Mbps per second even in areas with much electromagnetic disturbance It transmits and receives via a short range radio link using a globally defined frequency band 2 4 GHz ISM band It has been specifically designed as a low cost and low power radio technology which is particularly suited to short range Personal Area Network PAN applications Itis the design focus on low cost low size and low power which distinguishes it from the IEEE 802 11 wireless LAN technology For more inform
9. been designed intended nor inspected to be used in any life support related device or system related function nor as a part of any other critical system and is granted no functional warranty if used in any such applications The use of any radio emitting device in explosive environments and especially near explosives may pose serious threats Some models of the RF651 models contain a laser barcode reader Users are advised to follow the general safety procedures relating to the use of such laser devices The Nordic ID RF651 should not be used in critical systems where continuous operation is required and where the possible loss of data or unwanted changes to data contents are not acceptable such as in life support related systems Warranty will be void if the product is used in any way which is in contradiction with the instructions given in this User Manual or if the housing of the Nordic ID RF651 has been opened or has been tampered The devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the instructions described in this manual Faultless and safe operation of the devices can be guaranteed only if the transport storage operation and handling of the devices are followed This also applies to the maintenance of the products The RF651 contains no user serviceable parts inside the actual case apart from the batteries which may be replaced if required NOTICE Use only AA type alkaline or rechargeable batteries type GB Batteri
10. the CommlID of the Hand Terminal may also be used to distinguish between an allowed and rejected Hand Terminal 2 The Nordic ID RF651 Handheld Terminal 2 1 The Nordic ID RF651 Main Features e Fast transactions with the Host Application over a Bluetooth connection approximately 200 ms e Connects automatically to the last connected device after reset e Class 1 RF output power 100 meters The Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal is like a Remote control of the Host Application No programming is required in the Hand Terminal and the displayed screens text are defined by the Host Application The Host Application defines the user interface elements of the Hand Terminal screens 2006 Nordic ID oy 8 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID User interface UI elements are e Text strings Input fields Buttons Pop Messages Fig RF651 User Interface elements in display Using these UI elements it is possible to build flexible user interfaces which are used to control and input data or read data to and from the Host Application 2 2 Communication Requirements The RF651 Hand Terminal can communicate with a Host Application when all of the following requirements are met e When using the Bluetooth Dongle The Bluetooth Dongle is connected to the Host Computers USB port and the Bluetooth driver and software are installed and configured properly When using an Access Server s The A
11. with the laser beam or with a reflected beam from a shiny surface may cause permanent damage to the eyes To avoid risks please make sure that the following instructions are followed by anyone operating the RF651 e Hold the Nordic ID RF651 at a slight angle about 10 30 cm few inches from the barcode label to be read If the surface of the barcode label is very reflective scanning from directly above 90 angle may cause reading errors NOTE The actual reading distance depends on scanner configuration and or size of the symbology e Push the lt SCAN gt button on the keypad while directing the beam so that the beam covers all of the bars on the label A beep or audio signal will be generated indicating that the scanner has successfully read the label The scanner will stay on or it will automatically turn off depending on the scanning options which have been selected prior to activating the scan function During normal operation the beam will be switched off immediately after the barcode has been read successfully Medical Equipment Compatibility Medical devices such as pacemakers hearing aids etc are usually manufactured according to the IEC 601 1 2 standard This requires that devices must operate properly in an EM Electromagnetic field which has strength of 3V m over a frequency band from 26 to 1000 MHz The RF651 Bluetooth radio module is transmitting at a frequency of 2 4 GHz All electric appliances may emit spurious RF signals
12. Connect gt and pressing the lt OK gt button again It may be necessary to repeat this procedure several times before the selected device is actually detected Save The user can edit Name and Addr field manually After modifying the user can save information of the device in to the Hand Terminal memory Device list appears after selecting lt Save gt and pressing lt OK gt button lt Delete gt Deleting a device from the Device list Device list appears after selecting lt Delete gt and pressing lt OK gt button After selecting the desired choice from the list the user may edit the fields see below Edited changes may be saved by selecting lt Save gt and pressing the lt OK gt button connection procedure may be initiated by selecting lt Connect gt and by pressing lt OK gt and the information may be deleted by selecting lt Delete gt and pressing lt OK gt To move back to the previous menu level select lt lt and press lt OK gt 4 1 2 PIN Code The default PIN code factory setting in Hand Terminals is 1234 The PIN codes of the Hand Terminal and the Access Server s or Dongle must be the same before they can connect to each other Note For security reasons it is recommended to change the PIN code to something different from the too often used 0000 or 1234 2006 Nordic ID oy 22 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 4 1 3 Wait Connection The Hand Termin
13. Digitised Bar Pattern DBP The DBP data is then sent to the decoder board for processing into a host compatible format and further applications are based on the software used The technical specifications of the laser engine used in the RF651 are listed in the table below Item Description Laser Power at 650 nm Scan mode 1 7 mW 0 2 mW Aim mode 0 5 mW 0 05 mW CDRH Class II IEC Class 2 Optical Resolution 0 004 in minimum element width Print Contrast Minimum 25 absolute dark light reflectance measured at 650 nm Scan Angle Wide 47 23 Narrow 35 3 Environmental characteristics Ambient light immunity Sunlight 107 640 lux 10 000 ft candles Artificial Light 4 844 lux 450 ft candles Scan rate 92 minimum 104 typical 116 max scans sec bidirectional Scanning angles scan angle 47 3 wide 35 3 narrow skew 100 UPC at 5 in 50 from normal pitch 100 UPC at 5 in 65 from normal tilt 100 UPC at 5 in 35 from vertical Reading distances Near ranges on lower densities not specified are largely dependent upon the width of the bar code and the scan angle Table Laser engine technical specifications O 2006 Nordic ID oy 31 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 Vieille Usable scan distance depends on the barcode size and pitch quality of the ba
14. E NORDICID USER MANUAL C Bluetooth Nordic ID RF651 Contents Copyright A NEN EEI EEEE ner ee een ete 1 Disclaimer deeg EE EE eet 1 E EN do ARDOR RS cer stare ND PR O RR OU 1 Latest INFORMA E 2 Warranty and Safety Warnings ea 3 UserSalety iai a ec cc ste pda So ceo ep cra tec det pn ne 5 Medical E E 5 Care and Cleaning of the RFG51 sse nennen 5 1 TheSystem eae 6 1 1 LG ET 6 1 2 System DSS a E 6 1 3 0 0 66 TE ET 7 1 4 Operation of the Handheld Terminal ssssssssssR 7 EE 8 2 RF651 Handheld Terminal 8 2 1 RF651 Main COMUNAS gps fria O laren 8 2 2 Communication Requirements sse tenen eret 9 23 Jupe PIS EEN 9 G WE Mec 10 2 5 2 6 2 7 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 6 1 3 6 2 3 7 3 8 3 8 1 3 8 2 3 8 4 3 8 5 3 8 7 3 9 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 LE RE 11 EE 11 Using the RF6DI nn NB First Time Activation EE 12 Connecting to the Access Server eene nes 12 Searching and Adding the Access Server s to the Device List 13 Using RF651 with the USB Bluetooth Adapter 14 Preparing the RF651 for connection without a Port Houter ces 14 Preparing the RF651 for connection with a Port Router 14 A DIS AV RT Em mer 15 Display EE 15 E 15 F nction ROO oo ocu oe Lip IE TS E oce cU cM M Me tU T edu metre 16 Input
15. Press OK or any F key to start communication with the Fast Inventory program O 2006 Nordic ID oy 19 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 D NORDICID Nordic ID RF651 Using the Fast Inventory Demonstration You can save quantities and codes of products to a text file with FastInventory Key in the quantity to the field count in the RF651 and read the barcode or key in the barcode number to field code If you key in the barcode with the keyboard send the information to the host application by pressing OK The scan key sends the information automatically If you select the time and RF651 ID tags on Fastlnventory the time and RF651 comm ID are saved to the inventory file Open the inventory file with Open and Notepad button Note that the txt file is not updated on the display while open O 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 20 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 4 Built in Menu The settings of the Hand Terminal can be changed through the built in Menu The Menu can be activated on by pressing the keys lt SHIFT gt lt 0 gt Note While the Hand Terminal is trying to connect or is waiting for a connection keep pressing lt SHIFT gt 0 until the Main Menu appears You can move in the Menu by using the up down key The desired item is selected by pressing the lt OK gt key You can move backwards in the Menu by selecting the lt lt and pressing lt OK gt For changing exi
16. R OTHER PURPOSES THAT STATED IN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID WARRANTY 2006 Nordic ID oy 27 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 6 Application Development The tools and documents for application developement are available from Nordic ID website www nordicid com Apply for password to the Partner Login Area and download material from RF series 7 Warranty Support amp Service In case of problems during the use of the Nordic ID RF651 please contact your system integrator or local Nordic ID dealer 7 1 Warranty Coverage Nordic ID grants warranty to its products according to Nordic ID General Sales Conditions Only service companies authorized by Nordic ID have the qualified service maintenance facilities and know how for the servicing of RF651 NOTE Service attempts by unauthorised personnel will void warranty 7 2 Returning the Unit for Service The Product shall be returned to the Manufacturer for repair in case the System Integrator or the local Nordic ID dealer cannot help with the problem Each party will bear the cost of freight of the Product to be repaired to the intended destination Please include a detailed description of the problem encountered and a copy of the original purchase order receipt together with full return address and contact information name of the sender contact phone number email address with the shipment and send it to authorized service location 7 3
17. al user can wait until the Bluetooth connection has been established with the Bluetooth USB adapter When a USB Dongle is actively trying to connect to the Hand Terminal the connection will be established usually after a few seconds Note Channel must be set to 0 After selecting Wait connection from the Settings Menu Hand Terminal resets and starts to wait connection The status message below will appear Wjaliltlilnig connection If connection is not established within 99 seconds the device goes to sleep When the user presses any key for waking up the device the Hand Terminal starts to wait for the connection again When the connection is established the Initial screen appears and the user can start to use the Host Application 4 1 4 RF settings This menu opens a submenu of the radio settings of the device The submenu contains 4 elements Channel Resending times Reception timelimit and What behaviour Channel When using several Hand Terminals simultaneously with an Access Server each of the Hand Terminals must use different channels Channel numbers between 5 and 31 may be used Resending times If the hand terminal doesn t receive an responce from the base station the hand terminal will resend the message This setting configures the resending times Reception timelimit The max time when the hand terminal waits for a responce from the backend system What Behaviour What command behaviour of t
18. applies also basically to the Multiple Desk Top Charger unit with which it is possible to charge up to five Hand Terminals simultaneously Fig The charger of the RF651 5 1 General information The Desk Top Charger model DTCO5 is used for charging the rechargeable batteries of the Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal It is a fast charger which reduces the charging time By using the Desk Top Charger the batteries may be charged without removing them from the Hand Terminal The charging procedure is controlled by the Hand Terminal 2006 Nordic ID oy 25 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 5 2 Equipment Desk Top Charger DTC05 Power Supply see accepted power supply models from chapter Warranty and safety warnings in this manual Power supply cable EU UK US versions available AA size rechargeable batteries GB batteries GPI International see accepted models from chapter Warranty and safety warnings in this manual e Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal 5 3 Connectors Fig The power connector of the charger 5 4 Indicators The charging indicator is placed at the up down button of the hand terminal This indicator is lit when the batteries are charged For more information about charging see section 16 5 2 5 5 Charging the Batteries WARNING Do not attempt to charge regular or alkaline batteries as this may cause an explosion Do not place a defective Hand Terminal into the c
19. arted normally a Charging Failure message appears to the display along with three successive beeps In this case remove the Hand Terminal from the charger immediately and check the batteries they should be of rechargeable type and of similar manufacture and capacity rating and installed observing the correct polarity marked on the Hand Terminal label inside the battery compartment and then try again If Charging failure message appears every time when placing the Hand Terminal into the charger it is possible that the Desk Top Charger does not work properly It is also possible that the Hand Terminal causes the Charging Failure message 5 5 2 Audible Signals and the LED Indicator on the Charger The status of the Desk Top Charger charging process is indicated by the LED indicator located on the up down button of the hand terminal and by audio signals CHARGING INDICATOR LED Quick charge the red LED remains on and batteries are charged with full charging current Trickle charge the red LED blinks and trickle charger mode will maintain the charge level of the batteries at full level AUDIBLE SIGNALS Three successive beeps charging not allowed the Hand Terminal does not contain rechargeable type batteries Two successive beeps long beep followed by short beep The battery is being charged NOTICE TO AVOID DAMAGE OR ACCIDENTS THE DESK TOP CHARGER MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THAT STATED IN THIS MANUAL USING FO
20. ation please see the Internet addresses www bluetooth com and www bluetooth org 1 2 System Description The Nordic ID RF651 Wireless Data Collection System consists of three principal components e Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal e USB Bluetooth adapter Dongle or Bluetooth Access Server s e The application software running on the Host Computer ar d lt Bluetooth USB dongle computer computer Fig Using a RF651 with Bluetooth USB adapter Fig Using a RF651 with Access Server 2006 Nordic ID oy 6 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 1 3 Principles of Operation The RF651 is a Hand Terminal equipped with a Bluetooth radio which allows connection with PC application software through a USB Bluetooth adapter or Bluetooth Access Server The USB Bluetooth adapter is packed in a Dongle which is connected to any free USB port of the Host Computer USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible port Bluetooth Access Servers are connected to the Host Application using Local Area Network A Bluetooth connection will be established between the Hand Terminal and a USB Bluetooth adapter or an Access Server When the RF651 user sends data over the Bluetooth link the USB adapter or the Access Server will pass the data to the Host Application The user starts the transaction by using the Hand Terminal keyboard to make an entry or by reading a barcode The Hand Terminal then sends this data to the Host Computer and wai
21. cause eye injury if the beam is directed straight or via a shining surface to the eye The laser beam should never be pointed at the eye or eyes of people or animals Note that mirrors and reflecting surfaces may cause the beam to deflect in harmful ways Never look directly into the laser module when the beam is active In Accordance with EN 60825 1 A2 2001 IEC 60825 1 Ed 1 2 2001 08 650 nm laser max 1 mW output ENGLISH SUOMI LASER LIGHT VAARA LASERSATEILY DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM L TUIJOTA S TEESEEN CLASS 2 LASER LUOKKA 2 LASER DEUTSCH SVENSKA LASERSTRAHLEN VARNING LASERST LNING NICHT DIREKTIN DEN LASERSTRAHL STIRRA EJ IN STR LEN SCHAUEN LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2 KLASS 2 LASER DANSK ITALIANO LASERLYF LUCE LASER NON FISSARE SE IKKE IND STR LEN KLASSE 2 LASER FRAN AIS LUMIERE LASER NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 IL RAGGIO PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 2 ESPA OL LUZ LASER NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2 NEDERLANDS NORSK LASERLICHT NIET IN LASERLYS IKKE STIRR STRAAL STAREN INN LYSSTR LEN KLASSE 2 LASER PORTUGU S LUZ DE LASER N O FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 LASER KLASSE 2 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID User Safety CAUTION Some configurations of the RF651 barcode scanner contain an integrated class II laser product Direct eye contact
22. ccess Server s is connected to the LAN and is installed and configured properly e A Bluetooth radio connection has been established between the Dongle or Access Server s and the Hand Terminal e Host application connection to the USB Dongle or the Access Server s 2 3 Type Plate This label is located inside the Hand Terminal battery compartment and may be read by removing the battery compartment cover and the batteries The type plate also contains markings to indicate the correct orientation and polarity of the batteries or re chargeable batteries Label includes the following information RF651 CO EC EERSTEN RE EH UE A EU e Serial number of the Hand Terminal RE commiD 00440 e CommiD a communications identification number which can be used by the Host Application to identify i i i li TRI il wil H ce a particular Hand Terminal Cfg 131 112 120 TIT TUE UNI D ome e Configuration code Fig Type plate of the RF651 Please note that there might be several types of Hand Terminals with different configuration For further details please contact Nordic ID or your local reseller The CommID Communication ID is a fixed number which is used to identify transmissions In RF6XX system this number was the same as the serial number of the device CommID range is 0 65535 O 2006 Nordic ID oy 9 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 Vieille 2 4 Scanner The Nordic ID RF651 can be equipped
23. ccess server Must be properly configured 3 2 1 Searching and Adding the Access Server s to the Device List Before a Hand Terminal can connect to the Access Server the Bluetooth address of the Access Server must be known Inquiring Access Servers within the coverage area of the Hand Terminal a Devicom found FHyYECHamo fa pn o Soareh gt Fig Devices found menu of the RF651 Select lt Search gt and press the lt OK gt button in order to start the inquiry process Inquiry will take approximately 10 20 seconds EEBESBRHSSBRUHNBSRSEEEN Bluetooth radio module inside the Hand Terminal will now search ALL available Bluetooth devices within the coverage area Note that unwanted Bluetooth devices might also be found and listed If the area contains a lot of detectable Bluetooth devices the RF651 can be configured to find only the Access Server type of Bluetooth device When the desired Access Server is found select it and save it to the device list The search procedure may need to be activated several times before the desired Access Server is detected Save all desired Access Servers to be included in the system by selecting Save and pressing OK The user can also add Access Servers manually to the Device list by editing Name and Addr fields In this case the Bluetooth address of the Access Server must be known Jovica Hamo MyPCHamo ___ Addr O00a31bE amp BODE xConmect Cave lt Dalatas Fig C
24. dentical consecutive codes 80 80006 Reset to default settings EV 15 2006 Nordic ID oy 41 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006
25. es Models GB 180AAHC GP210AAHC and GP230AAHC GPI International Do not mix batteries do not use simultaneously batteries of different capacity brand age or type Observe correct polarity indicated on the label inside the battery compartment Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other non rechargeable battery types using the handheld terminal and the desktop charger or any other charger When charging batteries inside the terminal use only Nordic ID charger type DTCOS NOTICE With use of desktop charger use only applicable power supplies JODEN ELECTRON Co Ltd Models JOD 4101 031 JOD 41B 029 JOD 41U 14A WARNING The batteries must be discarded according to the local environmental laws and regulations The batteries may contain harmful dangerous or lethal substances and may cause injury or loss of life if handled recklessly Never dispose the batteries in a fire due to a risk of explosion Any repair of the Nordic ID RF651 must be done by an authorised service partner of Nordic ID 2006 Nordic ID oy 3 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 D NORDICID Nordic ID RF651 WARNING The Nordic ID RF651 handheld terminal desktop charger and power supply contain no user serviceable parts Opening the cases will void the warranty and may cause injury The handheld terminal contains batteries which may be changed by opening the battery cover Some configurations of the Nordic ID RF651 contain a Class 11 laser device which may
26. g the scanner You can move the cursor in the field step by step using the up down key if SHIFTLOCK function is ON the symbol will be visible in the right lower part of the display 3 8 4 Writing Letters Letters can be written into a field when the SHIFTLOCK is ON the symbol will be visible in the lower right part of the display by pressing the proper number keys the letters are also printed into the keys When a key is pressed once the first printed letter on the key will be generated When pressed quickly twice the second letter printed on the key will be generated etc Pressing a key for at least 1 2 seconds will change the letter from uppercase to lowercase and vice versa 3 8 5 Removing Letters Letters can be removed from a field with the lt DEL gt key Pressing the lt DEL gt key for at least 0 5 seconds can clear the entire field of any text 3 8 6 Moving between Fields You can move between the fields using the up down key By pressing the lt OK gt key you can move to the next field 3 8 7 Locking the Keyboard The keyboard may be locked by pressing the lt SHIFT gt key first down and while keeping it pressed down by pressing the key second function of the lt OK gt button 3 9 Installing a demonstration environment This chapter describes how to set up a demonstration environment for Nordic ID RF651 with the USB Bluetooth dongle and Nordic ID demonstration software The main steps in the set up are e Pre
27. ha numeric keys and a DEL key Scan key OK key Up down movement key charging indicator Function keys F1 F5 Alpha numeric keys DEL Fig The keyboard of the RF651 2 7 Connectors The connectors are located at the bottom of the RF651 Charging connectors I O connector Fig Connectors of the RF651 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 3 Using the RF651 3 1 First Time Activation After inserting batteries 2 x AA 1 5 V alkaline or NiMH batteries note that alkaline batteries may not be charged to the Hand Terminal for the first time the device starts to search the Bluetooth network The hand terminal must be configured to Bluetooth network from the internal menu by pressing the lt shift gt lt 0 gt The following Settings screen will be displayed t Settings Devi ce list Search PIN code Wait Connection RF Settings Fig Settings menu of the RF651 e Device list Access Servers defined as a part of the system e Search Activate the search for nearby Bluetooth devices e PINCode 4 digit PIN code setting e Wait Connection Waits for a Bluetooth connection from another device e RF settings Bluetooth channel resending times reception timelimit and what behaviour settings The RF651 needs to be set up for the Bluetooth connection with the USB adapter or the Access Server Use the up down keys to highlight a spec
28. harger NOTICE The Desk Top Charger may only be used with the Power Supply types JODEN ELECTRON Co Ltd Models JOD 4101 031 JOD 41B 029 JOD 41U 14A or POWERBOX Model EBHO1 119 B1 The Hand Terminal cannot be used during battery charging It is normal for the base of the charger to become warm during charging Requirements Batteries must be placed inside the Hand Terminal to allow charging Check that the Hand Terminal batteries are of rechargeable type NiMH e Check that the settings for the Hand Terminal have been configured as follows MENU gt ADJUSTMENTS gt BATTERY gt 0 e Connect the power supply adapter 9525 to the power supply connector of the charger see picture of the charger 2006 Nordic ID oy 26 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Place the Hand Terminal in the charger e The Hand Terminal will beep and start to charge the batteries in full charge mode e f the rechargeable batteries are already fully loaded the charger goes into trickle mode automatically The charging indicator LED will remain ON during quick charging The LED will start to blink when the battery is fully charged The charger will switch over to trickle charge mode 5 5 1 Charging Failure Message When placing the Hand Terminal into the charger the Hand Terminal will check the functionality of the charger If the Hand Terminal notices that the charging procedure cannot be st
29. he hand terminal Channel C h a n niell 0 3 1 Fig Selecting the channel at the in built menu 4 2 Adjustments Adjustments contain general settings of the Hand Terminal Contrast Keypad tone Volume Battery type Es Fig Adjustments menu of the Nordic ID RF651 Contrast Display contrast 0 100 Keypad tone Key click on off Volume Beeper volume level and frequency Battery type Battery type used in the Hand Terminal 2006 Nordic ID oy 23 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 Nordic ID RF651 4 2 1 Contrast Contrast adjustments of display Default value is 2596 darkest settings corresponds to 100 4 2 2 Keypad Tone Keypad tone ON OFF O OFF 1 ON No key click sound when key is pressed Click sound generated when key is pressed This is the default setting 4 2 3 Volume Volume level and frequency Level 3 is default Level 0 No sounds at all Level 6 Highest possible sound level Frequency 0 255 Default 82 4 2 4 Battery Type Battery type Set to O if using NiMH rechargeable batteries Set to 1 when using alkaline non rechargeable batteries 4 3 Information Header Device name and Firmware Version SNO Communication ID CommID is the serial number of the unit Battery Battery charge level 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 D NORDICID Contrast 0 100 Fig Contrast setting in percents Key pad to
30. he scanner Typically the scanning result goes to the active input field where the cursor is Alternatively if the form has an input field which is defined as a DEFAULT LASER field the scanning result is copied into that field regardless of whether it is active or not If the field already contains text it will be replaced by the new text 1 A field can be filled by using the scanner and be sent to the HOST immediately Example typical stock taking situation 2 A field can be filled using the laser scanner but not sent to the HOST Example the user needs to verify the text string contents before sending to the Host Application 3 A field cannot be filled with the scanner Example the field requires the user to input other information for example numbers 2006 Nordic ID oy 16 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 3 8 2 Locked Fields Buttons Fields can generally be filled with text using the keyboard Locked fields are an exception to this rule When a locked field is active the text in the field is highlighted black background with white text The laser scanner cannot be used to fill a locked field neither A locked field functions like a button and the contents of the field can be sent to the Host Application by pressing the lt OK gt key 3 8 3 Writing Text in the Field An active field is indicated by the cursor An active field can be filled with text using the keyboard and or usin
31. he symbol for several scans Poor quality symbols may not read on the first scan When first enabled the scan engine may take two or three scans before it reaches maximum performance Enable the scan engine before the symbol is presented if possible Should you have some more questions or problems please go to our website www nordicid com If you cannot find the answer for your problem there please contact Technical Support by sending email to support nordicid com O 2006 Nordic ID oy 30 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID APPENDIX B Introduction to the Laser Engine A laser diode produces a single beam of coherent light which deflects off a mirror and is emitted from the laser engine used inside the RF651 The total deflection of the single beam is 53 standard version and the scan frequency is 39 scans per second When the laser beam strikes a barcode the dark bars absorb most of the light while the light spaces reflect most of it Thus changes in the reflected light can be used to deduce the barcode into electronic format A photo diode is used to sense the reflected laser light and generate a current proportional to the reflected light signal The current then produces an analogue voltage which is further amplified filtered to minimise noise related problems and then finally sent to a digitiser which transforms the analogue signal into digital form representing the barcode This is called the
32. ific item from the list and press lt OK gt key to select it 3 2 Connecting to the Access Server This section describes how to create the Bluetooth connection with the Access Server It is assumed that all configurations and settings are already made in the Access Server and the Host Application side for further information see Access Server related documentation The WRAP Access Server support up to 7 or 21 connections simultaneously The RF651 can be connected to one Access Server at time but with the roaming capability the hand terminal use area can be expanded just adding another Access Server to the LAN Access server E E computer Fig Operation diagram of the RF651 and WRAP servers O 2006 Nordic ID oy 12 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 2 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID In order to connect to the Access Server the following requirements must be fulfilled e PIN Code Default PIN code in Hand Terminals is 1234 The PIN code must be the same in the Hand Terminal and in the Access Server s before they can connect to each other For security reasons it is recommended to change the PIN code to something differing from the often used 0000 or 1234 e Channel The Hand Terminal user creates the connection to the Access Server In order to allow several Hand Terminal connections simultaneously with an Access Server Hand Terminals must use the same channel Channel numbers can be between 5 and 31 e A
33. n run the Fastlnventory program from lt Start gt lt Programs gt lt NordiclD gt lt RF6xxDemoPack gt lt Fastinventory gt e n the Fastinventory program type 2000 into the Port edit field and press StartServer button Green text Clients 1 should now appear in to the Fastlnventory screen e f firewall is enabled a security alert window appears Press the Unlock button in order to allow the TCP IP connection between the Port Router and the Fastlnventory Do not close the Fastlnventory or the PortRouter application You can hide those to the system tray by pressing the Hide window button 6 Connecting RF651 to the PortRouter Activate the PortRouter window if not already active Go to Connections page on PortRouter 2 connections appear on the connection list e Select RF650 connection and use right mouse click to select Modify Change the Bluetooth address to the same as your RF650 Bluetooth address e Save the address by pressing OK button e Insert batteries into the RF650 if not already done e Activating RF650 first time the Settings menu appears in the display You can go to settings also by pressing SHIFT 0 and selecting settings e Select Wait Connection with arrow keys and press OK Wait until Connected status message appears on the RF650 screen This may between 3 and 20 seconds e The Connected message will disappear in few seconds e
34. ne 0 0ff 1 0n Fig The keypad tone setting Volume Level 0 16 Frequency EE Fig Volume and frequency setting of the RF651 Baititlelriy tivipie 0 Rechargeable 1 Alkaline D Fig Battery type setting HSS RIF 6 x 1 Fig Information menu 24 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 4 4 Reader Test The user can fill this input field by activating the scanner and by using the scanner to read a barcode ZlReaderl cjonifiilgujr Fig Scanner configuration window This feature may be used to test the scanner functionality even if the Bluetooth connection is not active and also in cases in which the Host Application is not available A special use of this feature relates to the programming of the scanner module with the help of special programming barcodes provided by the Nordic ID For further information about programming the scanner module please contact Nordic ID Technical Support support nordicid com 5 Desktop Charger 01005 The Nordic IDRF651 Hand Terminal may be powered either by using alkaline batteries AA type 1 5 V batteries or by using NiMH type AA size rechargeable batteries Note that the only approved type of rechargeale batteries is listed under topic Warranty and safety warnings in this manual When using NiMH type batteries an optional Desk Top Charger can be used to charger the batteries The information in this chapter applies to the single Hand Terminal Desk Top Charger DTCO5 but
35. ng conditions from 0 10 100 000 lux Scan rate decoded operation up to 500 scans per second auto adaptive Scanning angles scan angle 40 skew 65 pitch 75 tilt 25 N A on stacked codes Barcode characteristics min X dimension down to 0 1 mm 4 mil barcode width up to 18 cm 7 in on 0 3 12 mil resolution code print contrast down to 2596 Reading distance Oto 49 2 cm 19 4 in Table Linear engine technical specifications O 2006 Nordic ID oy 33 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID APPENDIX D Programming the Scan Engine The scan engine used in the RF651 is programmed during the manufacturing process by defining certain operational parameters with default values These values may be changed by special programming barcodes detailed information available upon request from Nordic ID Technical Support The barcodes after the default settings can be used to set scan engine settings to default Set Factory Defan Means E E CS Decode UPC EAN Supplemental 0x50 7 Redundancy 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 34 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID x12 0x13 xt Code 93 M LLLA Code 93 x09 EE Code 11 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Interleaved 2 of 5 KE x06 x16 0x17 2 UPC E1 Preamble Convert UPC E to A Convert UPC E1 to A EAN 8 Zero Extend Co
36. nvert EAN 8 to EAN 13 Type UPC EAN Security Level UCC Coupon Extended Code Code 128 Code 128 UCC EAN 128 ISBT 128 Code 39 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 Prefix Set Length s for Code 39 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion o olololololololo ololo ololololololo x X x x x X x x IxIx x xI x RD mini o RIMINININ S mio Ai oOlolo oo Olo NiJolays Interleaved 2 of 5 Set Length s for 2 of 5 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Discrete 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Set Length s for D 2 of 5 Chinese 2 of 5 Chinese 2 of 5 Codabar Codabar o o o O10119 o ojo x x X X x X CH O1 2 0 N c6 N NTO x05 0x14 0x15 1 OxFO 0x98 2006 Nordic ID oy 35 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 6 E E DataOpons ll Serial interface ll Intercharacter Delay 066 oo S Event Reportin Reset to default settings se 955 2006 Nordic ID oy 36 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 Nordic ID RF651 gt NORDICID EV15 Linear Engine default settings Codabar 0x40 activation start stop transmission CLSI library system symbology identifier check digit verification check digit transmission length L1 length L2 length L3 length mode Codablock 0x4D Codablock A activation Codablock F activation
37. onnecting to the device O 2006 Nordic ID oy 13 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID In order to create a connection with the selected Access Server the user must select the Access Server from the Device list After selecting the lt Connect gt choice and pressing the lt OK gt button the Hand Terminal will try to establish a connection with the Access Server This typically takes approximately 5 seconds While connecting the message below will be displayed RRRRLSELDDDIALERRRRRR Status message appears in bottom of the display while connecting If the connection cannot be established with the Access Server try again by selecting lt Connect gt and pressing the lt OK gt button Nordi c D RF651 ll connecmted Fig Initial screen of the RF651 when the device is connected After successful connection the Hand Terminal is ready for communicating with the Host Application Initial screen appears and the user can start to use the Host Application by pressing lt OK gt or any lt F gt key for sending data to the Host Application for the first time Usually the Host Application returns a user interface screen for using the actual business application If batteries are taken off and placed back again the Hand Terminal resets first and then connects to the latest connected device automatically 3 3 Using RF651 with the USB Bluetooth Adapter This section describes how to create the Bluetoo
38. ove Programs from the Windows Start menu under Settings Control Panel After having uninstalled your current Bluetooth software go on as though this would be a clean sheet installation 3 Install PortRouter e Press Install Nordic ID PortRouter version x x x button and follow the instructions of the PortRouter installation program NOTE After installation the Bluetooth PIN code is set to 1234 in order to use it with the RF651 O 2006 Nordic ID oy 18 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID For more information about Nordic ID PortRouter software see the Nordic ID PortRouter manual 4 Install the RF6xx Demonstration Applications In this step four different demo applications are installed to your computer e Click Install RF6xx Demo Software and follow the instructions of the RF6xx Demo software installation program 5 Connecting the PortRouter to the Fast Inventory Demonstration Application Follow these instructions to connect PortRouter to the Fast Inventory demo First run PortRouter from lt Start gt lt Programs gt lt NordiclD gt lt NordiclDPortRouter gt lt PortRouter gt e Click right mouse button over PortRouter window and select Load e Browse to Program files NordicID NIDPortRouter folder and open file RF650DemoFI cfg e Connect all entries by answering yes to the pop up window question e Two connections appear on the connection list The
39. paring the RF651 e Installing the Bluetooth software and dongle e Installing the Nordic ID PortRouter e Installing the Nordic ID demonstration software e Creating connections to demo server 2006 Nordic ID oy 17 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Preparing the Charger and the Nordic ID RF651 Insert batteries to the RF651 as described earlier in this manual Information on how to charge the rechargeable batteries can be found in the chapter When the batteries are in place the RF651 is ready for use and tries to connect to the Bluetooth server and signals with a beeping sound Software Installation Procedure 1 Insert the RF651 installation CD into your CD Rom drive e Setup Launcher starts automatically e f the SetupLauncher doesn t start launch the SetupLaunch exe manually from the cd 2 Install the Bluetooth Software BTW It s possible to use NordiclD PortRouter software and RF651 with the other distribution of WIDCOMM Bluetooth software and other BT dongle presuming that the version of the software is 4 0 1 700 or later If you have WIDCOMM Bluetooth software installed in your system and you want to keep it you shall use your existing Bluetooth USB adapter as well In that case skip this installation phase and go on to the Install PortRouter To start installation pressing the Install WIDCOMM Bluetooth software 4 0 1 xxxx button the installation program informs if there is already
40. plication is processing data the user has to wait for the answer and the flash sign will appear on the lower right corner of the display The user must wait for an answer from the Host Application The default waiting time setting is 3 seconds 3 6 2 Status Messages Status messages are shown in the bottom of the display The complete row of text is highlighted which will show as white text on black background Status messages appear and disappear automatically ll Sselaricihini iL Tt The Hand Terminal is searching for the Bluetooth devices The Hand Terminal tries to find the devices for approximately 20 30 seconds EEERCODOBBADDPANAEEE The RF651 will try to connect to the selected Bluetooth device Access Server EEBEESCIDIJOGGOCNENENNEN Bluetooth connection is established and the user can start to use the Host Application No Answer from host If no answer from the Host Application is received within the specified time the above message will appear on the status line and three error beeps will also be generated This situation arises usually when the Host Application is being maintained or the server is down or the LAN network connections are broken O 2006 Nordic ID oy 15 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID When the battery voltage level drops below the minimum required level the message below will appear on the status line The Hand Terminal should be placed in the Desk Top Charge
41. port nordicid co uk 2006 Nordic ID oy 29 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID APPENDIX A Troubleshooting In case of problems encountered during the use of the RF651 please contact your system integrator or your local Nordic ID dealer The following Guidelines are to be followed when optimal working distance needs to be determined or if barcode decoding related problem is encountered NOTE Due to the large variety of symbol sizes densities print quality etc there is no simple formula to calculate the optimum symbol distance 1 Measure the maximum and minimum distance at which your symbols can be read 2 Locate the scan engine so that the symbol is near the middle of this range when being scanned 3 Check the near and far range on several symbols 11 they are not reasonably consistent there may be a printing quality problem that can degrade the performance of your system 4 Center the symbol left to right in the scan line whenever possible 5 Position the symbol so that the scan line is as near as possible to perpendicular to the bars and spaces in the symbol 6 Avoid specular reflection glare off the symbol by tilting the top or bottom of the symbol away from the engine The exact angle is not critical but should be large enough to allow the reflected scan line to miss the window of the laser engine 7 Check that the window is clean 8 Give the scan engine time to dwell on t
42. r when using rechargeable batteries or the batteries must be changed to new ones if using alkaline batteries ll Low Battery 3 7 Function Keys The F Keys F1 lt F10 gt can be programmed with a special configuration program to include recurring strings For more information regarding the configuration program please contact Nordic ID s Technical Support supportQnordicid com The F Keys function in two different ways e By pressing an F key the string of characters is sent to the Host Application This is the default setting Example When the user presses F1 key the string F1 will be sent to the Host Application e By pressing an F Key a string is printed in the current field If the length of the string exceeds the length of the field the excess characters will be omitted If the field already contains text it will be replaced by the new text 3 8 Input Fields The Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal has a virtual display page of 12 x 20 characters The actual display size is 8 x 20 characters thus 2 3 of the virtual page can be viewed at a time Rows may be scrolled by pressing the up down keys accordingly Depending on the Host Application the Host Application can send fields to the Hand Terminal These fields may be filled by using the keyboard or the scanner Fields are underlined 3 8 1 Filling Fields with the scanner It is possible to define input fields to have different behavior when filling an input field with t
43. rcode print and ambient light conditions as well as the pitch and angle of the laser beam in reference to the barcode surface Further information is available from Nordic ID Technical Support upon request supportQnordicid com O 2006 Nordic ID oy 32 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 2 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID APPENDIX C Introduction to the Linear Imager The Linear imager is a high performance decoded bi linear bar code scanner The Linear imager uses Active Pixel Sensor APS CMOS technology It combines high density standard range and PDF 417 models all in one The linear imager has a very high scan rate and a large depth of field enabling it to read even the most elusive bar codes including poorly printed damaged low contrast wide or high density The linear imager uses a 617nm illumination system to provide bright and sharp aiming line Light source 617 nm highly visible LED Symbologies Codabar Codablock A and F Code 11 Code 39 Code 93 93i Code 128 ISBT 128 UCC EAN 128 Industrial and Standard 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Matrix MSI PDF417 MicroPDF417 MacroPDF417 Plessey RSS Telepen UPC EAN ISBN emulated DBP mode Codabar Code 11 Code 39 Code 93 93i Code 128 UCC EAN 128 Standard 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Matrix MSI PDF417 MacroPDF417 unbuffered mode Plessey RSS Telepen UPC EAN Environmental characteristics ambient light works in any lighti
44. rdic ID RF651 goes to sleep which will happen if no keys are pressed within 90 seconds or alternatively the RF651 will maintain the connection also during the sleep only display will be switched to sleep mode The user may select the type of operation by a special keyboard combination command lt SHIFT gt lt 1 gt will toggle between the two different operation modes When the user wakes the device up by pressing any key the Bluetooth connection will be established again if it was disconnected during entry into sleep mode 1 5 Security Bluetooth technology offers a high level of data transfer security It is necessary that no external party without proper authentication is able to access the network with a Bluetooth capable device Security implementation on the Nordic ID RF651 system is based on three factors e PIN code 0000 9999 The PIN code defines the Nordic ID RF651 network The PIN code must be the same in the Bluetooth Dongle installed into the Host Computer or on the Bluetooth Access Server s and in the Hand Terminal before they can communicate with each other e Bluetooth data link encryption e Authorizing scheme at the application side This may include a password and user name input screen defined by the Host Application and displayed as the first screen visible to the user trying to connect to the Host Application Thus even with an authorized Bluetooth Hand Terminal the user will have to identify him herself Furthermore
45. s answering the search can be saved onto a device list contained in the memory of the Hand Terminal The user can then proceed to create the actual connection with the selected device It is also possible to have the Hand Terminal wait for a connection from a Bluetooth USB Dongle If a Bluetooth dongle is used it is recommended to use the Nordic ID PortRouter software to managing and maintaining the connections to the backend software Each Bluetooth device USB Bluetooth adapter has a unique Bluetooth Address BT_ADDR and a Friendly Name Usually the Host Computer name is used as the Friendly Name When the Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal searches for Bluetooth devices the user will see a list which will display the Friendly Name of all discovered Bluetooth devices The user can select from the list in which device the Hand Terminal is trying to connect Devices list Warehouse Shop floor Basement lt Add gt lt Search gt Fig Device list screen on the RF651 2006 Nordic ID oy 7 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID After Reset power up or after changing the batteries the Nordic ID RF651 will try to connect to the last device in which it was connected before switching off the power If this device is not found the device list Friendly Name will appear on the screen and the user can select another device to connect Connection will be maintained until the No
46. sing the lt OK gt button or any lt F gt key The Initial display screen will always appear in the display if no fields are defined in Host Application This is usually the case when the Hand Terminal is activated after a reset and the Bluetooth connection has been established The Initial display includes a header the text of which can be defined by the user and an input field max length 18 characters The user may input a text string or read a barcode by pressing the lt SCAN gt button and then send the data to the Host Application by pressing the lt OK gt button Actual display form size is 12 rows with 20 characters per row The visible area is always 8 rows with 4 rows not visible These virtual rows may be scrolled on to the screen by pressing the up down key accordingly When sending first time data from the Initial screen to the Host Application the Host Application returns in the Main Menu of in the Host Application Server or Workstation running business application 3 6 1 Display Symbols Sometimes the following symbols are shown on the right side of the display SHIFTLOCK This symbol indicates the status of the lt SHIFTLOCK gt key The status can be changed by pressing the lt SHIFT gt key When visible the shift function of the keyboard is active making it possible to enter letters instead of numbers TRANSACTION This sign shows up when the Hand Terminal is communicating with the HOST When the Host Ap
47. st information For latest information on the RF651 and on possible changes to this manual please consult our web site at http www nordicid com EU Declaration of Conformity Nordic ID declares that the Nordic ID RF651 handheld terminal has been tested according to the standards EN 300 328 2 and EN 301 489 17 The equipment conforms to the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC 2006 Nordic ID oy 2 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 2 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Warranty and Safety Warnings Please read these warranty and safety related warnings carefully before using the product Nordic ID RF651 is a radio device and should not be used in any environments where radio transmitting may cause any harm Typical but not limited to are the following types of environments environments with explosive materials gases demolition sites hospitals emergency care rooms airplanes and areas with highly sensitive measurement instrumentation Users with pacemakers are to be informed about the possible safety hazards posed by radio emitting devices Placing any radio emitting device near to a pacemakers is not recommended Consult the pacemaker documentation for further safety regulations and requirements set by the manufacturer of the pacemaker NOTICE Persons using pacemakers should be aware that RF emissions from the RF651 may cause unwanted interference if positioned too close to the pacemaker NOTICE The RF651 has not
48. sting settings values delete previous value using the lt DEL gt button Type in the new value and press lt OK gt After choosing an item in the Menu confirm the selection by pressing the lt OK gt key A changed setting will be signalled by a beep gt rrr MENU FFF Settings Adjustments inifjo Lager cjoinif Fig Built in menu of the Nordic ID RF651 Settings Managing Bluetooth connections Adjustments Contrast Volume Keypad tone and Battery type adjustments Info Firmware version info and battery status Laser conf Configuring and testing the laser scanner 4 1 Settings Settings contain functionalities for managing Bluetooth connections After selecting Settings from the Main Menu a 4 digit password is required Usually only a representative of the system integrator has access to these settings By default there is no password defined so just pressing lt OK gt will open Settings menu Settings Device list Search PI N code Wait Connection RF Settings Fig Settings menu of the Nordic ID RF651 4 1 1 Device List Device list contains all Bluetooth devices Access Servers or USB Dongle which are used in the system Normally the system integrator will input the devices in to the list and the user can then select the device for connection Devices are usually Bluetooth Access Servers or a USB Dongle O 2006 Nordic ID oy 21 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID
49. th connection with the USB adapter Dongle It is assumed that all configurations and settings are already made on the Dongle and Host Application side The RF651 Hand Terminal HT can communicate via a Bluetooth USB adapter Dongle In order to use more than one RF651 device via a single Dongle the Nordic ID Port Router software must be used The Nordic ID Port Router software allows a maximum of seven simultaneous Bluetooth connections via single Dongle If not using Port Router only one RF651 Hand Terminal at a time can be used with the Dongle 3 4 Preparing the RF651 for connection without a Port Router e Set Channel to 0 e Set proper PIN code e Search and add Dongle Name PC name and Bluetooth address to the device list e Choose Dongle from the device list for connection select lt Connect gt and press lt OK gt 3 5 Preparing the RF651 for connection with a Port Router e Set Channel 5 e Set proper PIN code e Select Wait connection press OK and establish a connection from PortRouter see Port Router manual for detailed information O 2006 Nordic ID oy 14 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 3 6 Initial Display The Initial screen will appear when a Bluetooth link between the Norcid ID RF651 Hand Terminal and an Access Server or a Dongle has been established The user can start to communicate with the Host Application Connection to the Host Application is started by pres
50. ts for a message from the Host Application If the Hand Terminal does not receive a correct check summed message within the specified time out period it will resend the original data as many times retries as it has been configured to do Note When no entry is made on the Hand Terminal by the user it will remain in a standby state and will not be able to receive data from the Host Computer 1 4 Operation of the Handheld Terminal The RF651 Hand Terminal is designed to use application specific forms i e fields in the virtual display This helps to make the user interface of the Hand Terminal flexible and easy to use The commands used to generate modify read and write the forms are described in a document called RF series system developer guide When no forms are used the initial screen of the Hand Terminal shows as a prompt a user writeable header and an input field This field can be filled with data from the keyboard or from the scanner Any text sent by the Host Computer will clear the screen and show the text that was sent to the Hand Terminal Any user input from the keyboard or the scanner will clear the text and the initial screen will be displayed again The user of the RF651 Hand Terminal activates the connection between the RF651 and the USB Bluetooth adapter or the Access Server Available Bluetooth devices can be searched from within the coverage area of the Hand Terminal Bluetooth radio and the discovered Bluetooth device
51. ulations and instructions are observed Nordic ID will not be held responsible for any injuries or damage resulting from use in contradiction with the safety related instructions stated elsewhere within this manual or which are in contradiction to the general safety Manual lines relating to Class II laser devices Nordic ID urges its customers to arrange proper and adequate user training which includes safety issues for any personnel using programming or otherwise handling RF651 handheld terminals The sale transfer and use of Nordic ID RF651 is subject to the Nordic ID General Conditions of Sale and the Nordic ID End User License Agreement in force at the time of purchase Trademarks Nordic ID and the Nordic ID logo are all registered trademarks of Nordic ID Oy All terms mentioned in this User Manual that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately marked in the list below with either the or the symbol Nordic ID cannot attest to the accuracy of this information Use of a term in this User Manual should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or copyright Bluetooth SIG Special Interest Group Nordic ID Nordic ID RF651 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID Port Router Table Identified trademarks used in this User Manual Other trademarks are the property of their corresponding owners O 2006 Nordic ID oy 1 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 9 Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID Late
52. with two types of scanners the laser scanner and the linear imager The main difference between these two technologies is that the laser scanner uses the laser light to encode the symbology The laser scanner can decode the most common barcodes used Fig RF651 equipped with Laser scanner Fig RF651 equipped with Linear imager The linear Imager uses the imaging technology to encode the symbology The linear imager encodes the most common barcode types and stacked codes The status message below is visible when the laser reader module is activated by pressing the yellow SCAN button SCANNING Both scanners can be configured to encode only certain types lengths of barcodes The configuration manuals are available from Nordic ID by request Note The scanner will not always be activated upon pressing the lt SCAN gt button The activation of the scanner is also controlled by the currently active input field allow reader activation do not allow reader activation 2 5 Laser Safety Label In some configurations the RF650 Hand Terminals contain a Class Il laser device The required caution label is located at the back side of the Hand Terminal Fig Laser safety label at backside of the RF651 O 2006 Nordic ID oy 10 RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006 O Nordic ID RF651 NORDICID 2 6 Keyboard RF600 has 22 button keyboard scan key 5 programmable function keys F1 F5 OK shift and Up Down movement key 12 alp

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