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1. Configuration Command Reference Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes Use this command to invalidate a second bar code read that occurs before the timeout expires Use this command when scanning bar codes with identical data as opposed to the Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes command that you use when your bar codes contain different data You can set Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes to a value from 0 to 2550 ms Trigger Mode Trigger mode allows you to set different types of triggering for the scanner Trigger Mode Options Mode Description Continuous Edge When you press the Scan button the scanner turns on and stays on When you press the Scan button a second time the scanner turns off Simply releasing the button does not turn off the scanner Level When you press the Scan button the red scanner beam turns on and stays on until you release the Scan button or until the SF51 successfully decodes a bar code Pulse Currently not supported Flashing Currently not supported Autostand Currently not supported Aim Aim triggering allows you to turn on the scanner and aim the red scanner beam without causing a decode Releasing the Scan button enables the decode Note EasySet contains a folder predefined modes in Operating settings gt trigger activation The commands in this folder are currently not supported on the SF51 46 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Confi
2. Vibrate Alert is enabled the scanner vibrates when you scan a valid bar code Vibrate Alert Duration Sets the amount of time that the vibrate alert remains on You can set Vibrate Alert Duration to a value from 0 to 2550 ms SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 47 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference 48 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Appendix SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 49 Appendix A Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SF51 Physical Dimensions Length 15 7 cm 6 1 in Height 3 4 cm 1 3 in Width 4 6 cm 1 8 in at the scanner tapered to 3 2 cm 1 26 in at the handle Weight 263 g 9 3 oz Power and Electrical Specifications Operating Rechargeable lithium ion battery Electrical rating 5V 1 5A Temperature and Environmental Specifications Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Charging 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Environmental rating IP52 Bar Code Symbologies e Codabar e MSI e Codablock A e PDF417 e Codablock F e Plessey e Code 11 e RSS 14 Code 39 RSS 14 Stacked e Code 93 93i RSS Limited e Code 128 EAN 128 RSS Expanded e Interleaved 2 of 5 e Standard 2 of 5 e Matrix 2 of 5 e Telepen e Micro PDF417 e UPC EAN 50 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Appendix A on the SF51 with PDF version Z Note PDF417
3. and Micro PDF417 are only available Bluetooth Radio Radio Type Bluetooth Class 1 version 1 2 Frequency 2 4 GHz Radio Data Rate 721 Kbits per second Communication Range Host radio Class 1 30 5 m 100 ft Host radio Class 2 10 m 32 8 ft Features Adaptive Frequency Hopping ADF EV10 Scanner Scan rate 200 scans per second Scan range up to 50 cm 19 7 in Scan angle 40 degrees Minimum X dimension 4 mils 0 1 mm Accessories for the SF51 You can use these accessories sold and ordered separately with the SF51 To order accessories contact your local Intermec sales representative Accessories for the SF51 Accessory 1 Bay Charger 1 Bay Charger Power Supply Description The 1 bay charger P N 074645 charges the battery in the SF51 and is designed to be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface The power supply for the 1 bay charger P N 074749 provides AC power to the 1 bay charger It comes with power supply adapters for Australia Continental Europe United Kingdom North America Central America Mexico and Japan It also comes with a flat plate for use with an AC power cord The AC power cord is not included SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 51 Appendix A Accessories for the SF51 continued Accessory 4 Bay Charger 4 Bay Charger Power Supply USB Bluetooth Adapter Forearm Holster Chest Strap Holster Industrial belt clip holder 52 Description The 4 bay char
4. d ions de lithium qui est utilis dans cet appareil peut presenter un risque feu ou un risque chimique de br lure s il est maltrait Il ne faut pas le d sassembler le r chauffer une temp rature plus lev e que 100 C 212 F ou Pincin rer SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Using the SF51 Charging the Battery Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start using the SF51 To charge the battery Place the SF51 in the 1 bay charger P N 074645 or the 4 bay charger P N 074646 A fully discharged battery charges to 100 capacity in approximately 3 hours It may take longer than 3 hours to charge the battery if the temperature is near the minimum 0 C 32 F or maximum 45 C 113 F charging temperature bay charger you reset the SF51 scanner control Z Note When you place the SF51 in the 1 bay or 4 firmware For more information see Resetting the SF51 on page 28 Checking the Battery Status Press the Scan button If the status light on the SF51 turns red the battery is low less than 20 battery capacity remaining You need to charge the battery now Understanding the Lights The lights on the SF51 turn on to indicate the status of the battery a successful decode of a bar code or the status of the Bluetooth connection SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the SF51 Intermec Ready to Work indicator SF51 Lights The statu
5. how to 8 troubleshooting 27 setup sheet described 12 supported symbologies 50 symbologies default 8 54 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index battery charger 1 bay charger described 51 4 bay charger described 52 charging 4 checking status 4 using 3 Beep Duration command 36 Beep Frequency command 36 Beep Volume command 37 beeper turning off 7 beeps understanding 6 belt clip accessory described 52 blue light See Intermec Ready to Work indicator Bluetooth adapter accessory described 52 installing 18 communications configuring 15 host PC connecting to 18 troubleshooting 25 26 Connect Disconnect command 37 Device Name command 37 Device Page command described 37 how to locate your SF51 28 Discoverable command 38 host devices supported 16 PIN command 38 forgot troubleshooting 27 security configuring 15 Profile command 38 radio communication configuring 15 range 51 specifications 51 Security command 38 SF51 Bluetooth address how to get 24 illustration 17 Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code 18 button scan illustration 2 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 55 Index C charger 1 bay charger described 51 4 bay charger described 52 charging battery 4 chest strap holster accessory described 52 cleaning scanner window 29 Codabar command 39 Codablock command 39 Codablock F command 39 Code 11 command 39 Code 128 EAN 128 command 40 GT
6. illustration 5 sub system version how to get 24 support calling Intermec xi SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 61 Index symbologies bar code default 8 list of 34 supported 50 Symbology Identifier command 45 T Telepen command 45 temperature specifications 50 Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes command 45 Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command 46 Trigger Mode command 46 troubleshooting Bluetooth PIN forgot 27 cannot establish a Bluetooth connection 25 26 guide to finding problems 25 lost Bluetooth connection 25 resetting the SF51 28 Scan button 27 scanning 27 using Configuration Modes and Utilities 24 turning off the SF51 3 turning on the SF51 3 U understanding beeps 6 lights 4 UPC EAN command 47 GTIN processing 47 ISBN 47 upgrading SF51 19 USB Bluetooth adapter See Bluetooth adapter User Reset Factory Defaults command 47 V W Vibrate Alert command described 47 described 7 turning off 7 turning on 7 Vibrate Alert Duration command 47 volume adjusting 37 wireless communications configuring 15 62 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 63 Sntermec Corporate Headguarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide P N 074474 003
7. page 16 2 Point the SF51 at the bar code label and hold the SF51 at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm 6 to 10 in from the label 3 Press the Scan button The scanner beam turns on Scan this test bar code Code 39 Test Bar Code 123456 Tip Depending on your screen resolution you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen 4 If you are scanning a 1D bar code direct the red scanner beam so that it falls across all bars in the bar code label 8 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the SF51 If you are scanning a 2D bar code pass the beam over the bar code label in a steady sweeping motion The scanner emits a crackle sound I Wa MAMMAL Scanning With the SF51 There are two different ways to comfortably hold the SF51 When the SF51 successfully reads a bar code label you hear a single beep and the status light briefly turns green If Vibrate Alert is enabled the SF51 briefly vibrates 5 Release the Scan button Collecting Data With Your SF51 After you connect your SF51 to your host device you are ready to start collecting data The method you use depends on whether you are using an Intermec computer e a host PC To collect data using an Intermec computer 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your Intermec computer For help see Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device on page 16 2 Start your data collection application on your I
8. F51 may not be connected to a host Make sure the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator is on and the SF51 is connected to your host device For help see Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device on page 16 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Locating the SF51 If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host PC you can send the Bluetooth Device Page command from EasySet to locate the SF51 Note If the SF51 is turned off your host PC cannot connect to it and send the Bluetooth Device Page command To page the SF51 1 Start EasySet version 5 2 or later Make sure that SF51 is selected as your product 2 Select Communication gt Connect 3 Select the appropriate COM port and click OK 4 Select the Send to product check box below the commands window 5 In the EasySet Commands window select Configuration modes and utilities gt Bluetooth device page The SF51 beeps continuously for 1 minute or until you find the SF51 and press the Scan button Resetting the SF51 If the SF51 appears to be locked up you can reset it When you reset the SF51 the scanner control firmware is restarted To reset the SF51 e Place the SF51 in the 1 bay or 4 bay charger If you have a Bluetooth connection the SF51 disconnects from the host device 28 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 When you r
9. IN Processing for EAN 128 40 ISBT 128 40 Code 39 command 39 Code 93 93i command 40 collecting data how to 9 commands See configuration commands communication range Bluetooth radio 51 computers Bluetooth supported 16 configuration commands Administrator Reset Factory Defaults 36 Beep Duration 36 Beep Frequency 36 Beep Volume 37 Bluetooth Connect Disconnect 37 Bluetooth Device Name 37 Bluetooth Device Page 37 Bluetooth Discoverable 38 Bluetooth PIN 38 Bluetooth Profile 38 Bluetooth Security 38 Codabar 39 Codablock A 39 Codablock F 39 Code 11 39 Code 128 EAN 128 40 GTIN Processing for EAN 128 40 ISBT 128 40 Code 39 39 Code 93 93i 40 Configuration Modes and Utilities 40 Consecutive Same Read Data Validation 41 default values 33 to 36 Disable All Symbologies 41 Error Beep 41 56 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index configuration commands continued Good Read Beep Duration 41 Good Read Beep Number 41 Good Read Beep Timing 42 Good Read LED Duration 42 Interleaved 2 of 5 42 ISBT 128 40 Matrix 2 of 5 42 Micro PDF417 42 MSI 42 PDF417 43 Plessey 43 Postamble 43 Preamble 43 RSS 14 44 RSS Expanded 44 RSS Limited 44 Setup Beep 44 Stacked Code Crackle 44 Standard 2 of 5 44 Symbology Identifier 45 Telepen 45 Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes 45 Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes 46 Trigger Mode 46 UPC EAN 47 GTIN processing 47 ISBN des
10. Intermec Wei User s Guide Le SF51 Cordless Scanner Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2005 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech CrossBar Data Collection Browser dcBrowser Duratherm EasySet EasyCoder EasyLAN Enterprise Wireless LAN EZBuilder Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license InterDriver Intermec Printer Network Manager IRL JANUS LabelShop Mobile Framework MobileLAN Nor Ware Pen Key Precision Print PrintSet RoutePower TE 2000 Trakker Antares Virtual Wedge SmartSystems and EasyADC are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Rather than put a trademark or symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to
11. SF51 may lock up 11 The upgrade utility notifies you when the upgrade is complete Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade If the SF51 locks up during the upgrade procedure and does not respond when you press the Scan button or place it in a charger you may still be able to connect to it from your PC and upgrade the firmware To troubleshoot a locked up SF51 1 Make sure that the SF51 is not seated in the 1 bay or 4 bay charger 2 From your PC use the Bluetooth application to search for Bluetooth devices w If your SF51 appears in the list connect to it from the Bluetooth application If your SF51 does not appear in the list contact Intermec Support Services at 1 800 755 5505 4 When the Bluetooth PIN Code Request box appears enter the following case sensitive PIN in the Bluetooth PIN Code field and click OK zxcvasdfqwer 20 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 The Bluetooth application connects to the boot loader code on your SF51 Intermec SF51 Boot Server may appear in the Device Name list instead of the name of your SF51 scanner 5 Use your Bluetooth application to connect to the Intermec SF51 Boot Server 6 Start the SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility 7 Click Browse to browse to the location of the firmware Idr file Select the firmware file and click Open 8 From the COM Port drop down list box select the COM port that the Intermec SF51 Boot Se
12. To turn off the beeper you set the Beep Duration to 0 Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth Connect Disconnect or Bluetooth Device Page Use Beep Volume in combination with Beep Frequency and Good Read Beep Duration to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment Bluetooth Connect Disconnect Connects or disconnects Bluetooth communications between the SF51 and host computer if you are using Serial port profile To connect to a host computer enter the Bluetooth address of the computer and scan the bar code with the SF51 To disconnect scan the disconnect bar code Bluetooth Device Name Sets the name of the scanner If the scanner is in a discoverable state its Bluetooth device name is available to host computers during device discovery Bluetooth Device Page If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host PC you can send this command from EasySet to locate the SF51 For help see Locating the SF51 on page 28 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 37 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Bluetooth Discoverable Determines the discoverable state of the SF51 Bluetooth Discoverable States State Description Fully The SF51 is discoverable to Bluetooth management applications Limited The SF51 is discoverable to Bluetooth management applications for 30 seconds Not The SF51 is not discoverable to Bluetooth management applic
13. aracter set It is a variable length continuous code that uses multiple element widths ISBT 128 Enables and configures decoding of ISBT Code 128 symbology ISBT Code 128 is the global bar code labeling standard for the blood banking industry It is used to support the worldwide distribution tracking and handling of blood bags and blood components GTIN Processing for EAN 128 With GTIN processing enabled a GTIN compliant EAN 128 label will have the first two digits stripped and output 14 digits A GTIN Global Trade Item Number compliant EAN 128 label e is 16 digits long e has O1 as the first two digits of the label Configuration Modes and Utilities Use Configuration Modes and Utilities to e allow the SF51 to always accept configuration commands by scanning bar codes or to timeout 1 minute after the last configuration command is set by scanning a bar code e get the product version sub system versions and Bluetooth address of your SF51 page the SF51 from your host PC or turn off the SF51 For more information and bar codes see Getting Information About Your SF51 on page 24 40 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Consecutive Same Read Data Validation To increase decode security you can have the scanner scan a bar code multiple times to ensure you have a valid read before transmitting the data You can set Consecutive Same Read Data Validat
14. ations connected to a host device Z Note The SF51 is not discoverable when it is Bluetooth PIN When Bluetooth security is enabled the Bluetooth PIN is used to authenticate the Bluetooth link and encrypt the data Depending on the Bluetooth software on your host device you should only need to enter the Bluetooth PIN the first time you connect and pair the SF51 For help configuring a Bluetooth PIN see Configuring Security on page 15 Bluetooth Profile Configures the SF51 to connect to a host device through the Serial Port Profile SPP Bluetooth communications profiles SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device For more information see Configuring Bluetooth Communications on page 15 Bluetooth Security Enables or disables Bluetooth security When Bluetooth security is enabled you need to enter the SF51 Bluetooth PIN 38 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference before you can use the scanner For more information see Configuring Security on page 15 Codabar Enables or disables decoding of Codabar symbology Codabar is a self checking discrete symbology The American Blood Commission ABC Codabar requires that you retain and transmit the start stop code digits when processing a Codabar symbol As a result configuration CD10 is an illegal configuration CodablockA Enables or disables de
15. coding of Codablock A symbology Codablock A is a 2D bar code that is an extension of Code 39 If Code 39 is enabled with check digit you cannot enable Codablock A For best results disable Code 39 before you enable Codablock A If Code 39 is enabled with check digit Codablock A will not be decoded properly Codablock F Enables or disables decoding of Codablock F symbology Codablock F is a 2D bar code that is an extension of Code 128 If Code 128 is enabled with check digit you cannot enable Codablock F For best results disable Code 128 before you enable Codablock F Code 11 Enables or disables decoding of Code 11 symbology Code 11 is a very high density discrete numeric bar code It is most extensively used in labeling telecommunications components and equipment Code 39 Enables or disables decoding of Code 39 symbology Code 39 is discrete variable length and self checking The character set is uppercase A to Z 0 to 9 dollar sign period slash percent space plus and minus SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 39 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Code 93 93i Enables or disables decoding of Code 93 93i symbology Code 93 931 is a variable length continuous symbology that uses four element widths Code 128 EAN 128 Enables or disables decoding of Code 128 EAN 128 symbology Code 128 is a very high density alphanumeric symbology that supports the extended ASCII ch
16. cribed 47 User Reset Factory Defaults 47 using to configure the SF51 32 Vibrate Alert 47 Vibrate Alert Duration 47 Configuration Modes and Utilities bar codes 24 command 40 configuring Bluetooth communications 15 from Intermec computer 13 parameters 12 security 15 using EasySet 12 connecting to a host device 16 Consecutive Same Read Data Validation command 41 D data transmission settings configuration commands list of 33 data collecting 9 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 57 Index default configuration restoring 14 values 33 to 36 dimensions physical 50 Disable All Symbologies command 41 disconnecting how to 18 discoverable state described 38 security configuring 16 E EAN 128 GTIN processing 40 EasySet using to configure SF51 offline 13 online 12 where to download 8 electrical specifications 50 environmental specifications 50 Error Beep command 41 F factory default settings restoring 14 firmware upgrading 19 version how to get 24 forearm holster accessory described 52 forgot Bluetooth PIN troubleshooting 27 G Get Product Version bar code 24 Get SF51 Bluetooth Device Address bar code 24 Get Sub System Versions bar code 24 Good Read Beep Duration command 41 Number command 41 Timing command 42 LED Duration command 42 green light See status light GTIN processing EAN 128 40 UPC EAN 47 H help calling Intermec xi holster accessories
17. d information before using this device Attention Cet appareil contient des aimants permanents gui peuvent produire des champs magn tigues sup rieurs a 10 gauss Toute personne munie d un stimulateur cardiaque d un d fibrillateur cardioverteur implantable ou d un appareil visant pallier les insuffisances cardiaques doit faire attention Avant d utiliser appareil prenez vos renseignements aupr s de votre m decin 2 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the SF51 How to Turn On the SF51 You use the Scan button to turn on the SF51 To turn on the SF51 e Press the Scan button The first time you press the Scan button to turn on the SF51 it enters a discoverable state so that your host Bluetooth device can perform a device discovery and establish a Bluetooth connection If the status light on the SF51 turns red when you try to turn on the scanner you need to charge the battery For help see Charging the Battery on page 4 To turn off the SF51 e Scan this bar code Scanner Power Down 60 08 2A 46 Using the Battery The SF51 uses a lithium ion battery as its main power source You need to fully charge the battery before you can use the SF51 The lithium ion battery pack that is used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated Do not disassemble it heat it Warnin g above 100 C 212 F or incinerate it Avertissement Le paquet de piles
18. ddress 1 If necessary install the USB Bluetooth adapter P N 074892 and create a Bluetooth connection between your SF51 and your PC For help see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions P N 074479 that ship with the adapter N Run an application that can accept bar code information from the SF51 such as HyperTerminal w Scan one of these bar codes Get Product Version Get Sub System Versions 16010F137120 16010F137124 Get SF51 Bluetooth Device Address 16010F137123 Tip Depending on your screen resolution you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen 24 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Your SF51 has been misplaced and you cannot find it You place the SF51 ina charger and lose Bluetooth communications You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator is not on d Possible Solution If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host PC you can send the Bluetooth Device Page command from EasySet to locate your SF51 For help see Locating the SF51 on page 28 When you place the SF51 in a 1 bay or 4 bay charger you reset the SF51 and the scanner control firmware restarts If you have a Bluetooth connection the SF51 disconnects from the host device while the firmware resets For more information see R
19. described 52 humidity specifications 50 58 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index I Interleaved 2 of 5 command 42 Intermec computer connecting to 17 supported 16 using to configure SF51 13 contact information ii Ready to Work indicator described 6 illustration 5 telephone support xi ISBT 128 command 40 L dr firmware upgrade file 19 labels bar code scanning 8 lights blue See Intermec Ready to Work indicator Intermec Ready to Work indicator described 6 status described 5 understanding 4 limited discoverable bar code 16 described 38 M Macro PDF417 described 43 magnetic connector illustration 2 Matrix 2 of 5 command 42 Micro PDF417 command 42 MSI command 42 o off turning off the SF51 3 on turning on the SF51 3 operating settings list of 35 operating the SF51 humidity range 50 temperature range 50 P paging the SF51 how to 28 parameters configuring SF51 12 PDF417 command 43 physical dimensions 50 specifications 50 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 59 Index Plessey command 43 Postamble command 43 power down bar code 3 power specifications 50 power supply 1 bay charger accessory described 51 4 bay charger accessory described 52 Preamble command 43 problems finding and solving 25 product version how to get 24 R radio communications configuring 15 specifications 51 Ready to Work indicator described 6 illustration 5
20. ds on page 36 32 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Configuration Commands By Function The configuration commands are grouped by function and reflect the organization of the Commands window in EasySet Reset All Parameters Command Administrator reset factory defaults User reset factory defaults Default Value N A N A Data Transmission Settings Bluetooth Command Bluetooth security Bluetooth PIN Bluetooth discoverable Bluetooth profile Bluetooth device name Bluetooth connect disconnect Data Transmission Command Postamble Preamble Symbology identifier Default Value Active 0000 Fully discoverable Serial port profile SPP SF51 Scanner lt Bluetooth Address gt Disconnect Default Value lt CR gt lt LF gt None Not transmitted SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide See Page 36 47 See Page 38 38 38 38 37 37 See Page 43 43 45 33 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Symbology Settings Symbology Default Value See Page Disable all symbologies N A 41 Codabar Not active 39 Codablock Codablock A Not active 39 Codablock F Not active 39 Code 11 Not active 39 Code 39 Active 39 Code 93 931 Not active 40 Code 128 EAN 128 Active 40 ISBT 128 Active 40 GTIN processing Not active 40 Interleaved 2 of 5 Not active 42 Matrix 2 of 5 Not active 42 Micro PDF417 Not active 42 MSI No
21. e SF51 uses beeps to give you audio feedback when it performs some functions For example you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code SF51 Beeps Description Beep Sequence Single beep Series of beeps from low to high Series of beeps from high to low Three beeps Continuous beeping for 1 minute What It Means The SF51 successfully decoded a bar code or scanned a configuration bar code The SF51 connected to a Bluetooth host A Bluetooth connection has been lost Data was not successfully sent to the host The SF51 is out of range of the host A configuration bar code was not successfully scanned The host PC is paging the SF51 After you find the SF51 press the Scan button to stop the beeps For more information about paging the SF51 see Locating the SF51 on page 28 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the SF51 You can change the beep volume for your needs and environment You can set the beep volume to Low quiet Medium loud and High very loud default Z Note To turn off the beeper you set the Beep Duration to 0 Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth Connect Disconnect or Bluetooth Device Page You can also change the beeper duration and beeper frequency For more information about the beeper commands see Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Using Vibrate Alert You can configure the SF51 to v
22. e0 37 Bluetooth Device Name 37 Bluetooth Device Page eee 37 Bluetooth Discoverable eeeeeeeeee 38 Bluetooth PIN 54 tte is 38 Bluetooth Profiles aiioe uns 38 Bluetooth Security 38 Coda batani en eE R R 39 G dablok A miriam te 39 vi SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Contents Codablodk E sus ponts simsun se 39 Code l issue Buk E MAR TR Le 39 Gode 39 ist rt nn trq s 39 Code 93 93 ioi R so ethene cede 40 Code 128 EAN JZB ennnen 40 Configuration Modes and Utilities 40 Consecutive Same Read Data Validation 41 Disable All Symbologies e eee 41 Error Beep orsta ee Reichel Hits 41 Good Read Beep Duration 41 Good Read Beep Number 41 Good Read Beep Timing 42 Good Read LED Duration 42 Interleaved 2 06 5 ssi sas nanas 42 Matrix 2 06 Siren does di ea E eur 42 Micro PDF lZ ranana aaa a 42 MS e A E ain 42 D I ce nn rss aa teattaeesacates 43 Plessis Renan in ie 43 Post mble t atteintes ue arte ch 43 Preamble near read ren ee 43 RSS 4 4 sr en nn tebe 44 RSS Expand distsiss sis tie essaie ne 44 RSS Litited sss bes esceeat heaviest i siia 44 Setup Beeps gis utne dy bds a canst ters 44 Stacked Code Crackle ss 44 Standard 2 Of Serii iaeaea a ati cs 44 Symbology Identifier 45 Welepetrresscssssisisds riena nn AAA NDE 45 Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes 45 Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes 46 Trigg
23. en Status light stays on after a good read You can set Good Read LED Duration to a value from 0 off to 5110 ms When the Status light is on due to a long duration time the SF51 can still read new bar codes and receive commands Interleaved 2 of 5 Enables or disables decoding of Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology Interleaved 2 of 5 is a high density self checking continuous numeric symbology It is mainly used in inventory distribution and the automobile industry Matrix 2 of 5 Enables or disables decoding of Matrix 2 of 5 symbology Matrix 2 of 5 is a discrete bar code derived from Code 11 Micro PDF417 Enables or disables decoding of Micro PDF417 symbology Micro PDF417 is a multi row symbology based on PDF417 It is designed to maximize area efficiency for applications that do not need the maximum data capacity of PDF417 Micro PDF417 contains a limited set of symbol sizes that each includes a fixed level of error correction MSI Enables or disables decoding of MSI symbology MSI code is similar to Plessey code in that it includes a start pattern data characters one or two check digits and a stop pattern 42 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference PDF417 PDF417 is only supported on the SF51 with PDF version Enables or disables decoding of PDF417 symbology The PDF417 symbology is a stacked 2D symbology that allows you to scan across rows of code Each row consists of start st
24. er Mode 55 5 titi tin inst 46 UPCEAN 5 eer ee tre net r nn Sw 47 User Reset Factory Defaults 47 Vibrate Alert 22 za cs oni nu 47 Vibrate Alert Duration ccceccccsseessseessseesseeees 47 A PDD CINK ieee ce tee 49 Specifications nran ea N ina nt 50 Accessories for the SF51 51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Manual vii Contents viii SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Summary 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 Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury Never neglect an injury no matter how slight it seems Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing Any delay could result in death To work on or near high voltage you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid m
25. eseneeers 6 Using Vibrate Alert nent induits 7 Scanning Bar Codes sereine 8 Collecting Data With Your SE51 10 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 11 How to Configure the SF51 Parameters 12 Configuring With EasySet 12 Configuring From Your Intermec Computer 13 Restoring Default Settings 14 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide v Contents Contents Configuring Bluetooth Communications 15 Configuring Security 15 Configuring the Discoverable State of the SF51 16 Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device 16 Upgrading Your SESLsanneninieeniuie 19 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the DPD aster mere ee ns 23 Troubleshooting the SF51 oo seseseeeeseseeeeeneeerseeeeeens 24 Getting Information About Your SF51 24 Problems and Possible Solutions 25 Locating the SFS 0 isssisecscissetsnaiiedesvevavsesvseatensseveonoteceseees 28 Resetting the SESI ssrin aneii ii 28 Cleaning the SES atiernieiag ii 29 4 Configuration Command Reference 31 Using Configuration Commands 32 Configuration Commands By Function 33 SF51 Configuration Commands 36 Administrator Reset Factory Defaults 36 B ep Dufatioh st si5 ini tannins 36 Peep Tregu hey aien a Mat sine 36 B p Volumes cies nenin na 37 Bluetooth Connect Disconnect e
26. eset the SF51 e The SF51 tries to reestablish a Bluetooth connection with the host device if the SF51 initiated the Bluetooth connection e The SF51 turns on and enters a discoverable state if the host device initiated the Bluetooth connection You need to reestablish the Bluetooth connection from the host device Cleaning the SF51 To keep the SF51 in good working order you may need to clean the scanner window Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SF51 To clean the scanner window you can use soapy water a solution of ammonia and water or isopropyl alcohol Opening the SF51 will void the warranty and may cause damage to the internal components ution Attention Le fait d ouvrir le SF51 annule la garantie et peut endommager les pi ces internes To clean the scanner window 1 Dip a clean towel or rag in soapy water ammonia and water solution or isopropyl alcohol and wring out the excess Wipe the scanner window Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window 2 Wipe dry with a lint free cloth SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 29 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 30 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Configuration Command Reference Use this chapter to learn about the commands supported on the SF51 This chapter contains these topics e Using Configuration Commands e Configuration Commands By Function e SF51 Configurati
27. esetting the SF51 on page 28 Scan the following bar code to reset the scanner to its default configuration and try establishing a connection again Administrator Reset Factory Defaults 160108155122 Note Using the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command resets all settings As a result you will lose Bluetooth communications SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solution continued Problem You are trying to establish a Bluetooth connection from a host device to your SF51 but the host device cannot find your SF51 w You established a Bluetooth connection with an Intermec computer and the settings on your SF51 were restored to their default values 26 Possible Solution The SF51 may not be in a discoverable state For help see Bluetooth Discoverable on page 38 The SF51 may be connected and paired to another Bluetooth device Scan the following bar code to reset the SF51 to its default settings and disconnect Bluetooth communications Try establishing a connection again Administrator Reset Factory Defaults 160108155122 Note Using the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command resets all settings As a result you will lose Bluetooth communications When you connect to an Intermec computer all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer s internal scanner settings are changed to
28. ethods Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority Energized electrical equipment is dangerous Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide ix Before You Begin Safety Icons 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 Warning A Caution lt 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 eguipment Avertissement Un avertissement vous avertit d une proc dure de fonctionnement d une m thode d un tat ou d un rapport qui doit tre strictement respect pour viter l occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant quipement 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 Attention Une pr caution vous avertit d une proc dure de fonctionnement d une m thode d un tat o
29. fier to the data You can prepend one of the following types of character strings to identify which symbology the data is using Symbology Identifier Options Character String Description AIM ISO IEC The AIM Standard for symbology identifiers standard consists of a three character structure indicating the symbology and the optional features of the symbology For more information about the AIM Standard for symbology identifiers refer to the AIM ISO IEC Standard User defined The user defined symbology identifier is one to ASCII four ASCII characters in length You can configure character string user defined symbology identifiers to assign custom identifier strings to the bar code symbologies Telepen Enables or disables decoding of Telepen symbology Telepen is the only symbology to directly represent the full ASCII character set without shift characters It is extremely secure as it has negligible risk of misreads and has a double density numeric only mode Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes Use this command to invalidate a second bar code read that occurs before the timeout expires Use this command when scanning bar codes that contain different data as opposed to the Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command that you use when your bar codes contain identical data You can set Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes to a value from 0 to 2550 ms SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 45 Chapter 4
30. ge Configuration modes and Configuration 40 utilities Enabled Bluetooth device page N A 37 SF51 Configuration Commands This section lists the configuration commands in alphabetical order and provides a description of each command To configure your SF51 using these commands see the EasySet software Administrator Reset Factory Defaults Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings When you restore all configuration commands to their default settings you need to reestablish Bluetooth communications Beep Duration Sets the length of the beeps You can set Beep Duration to a value from 0 to 2550 ms When Beep Duration is set to 0 ms the beeper is off Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth Connect Disconnect or Bluetooth Device Page Use Beep Duration in combination with Beep Frequency and Beep Volume to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment Beep Frequency Sets the frequency or pitch of the beeps You can set Beep Frequency to a value from 1000 to 5110 Hz 36 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Use Beep Frequency in combination with Beep Volume and Good Read Beep Duration to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment Beep Volume Adjusts the volume of the beeps You can set Beep Volume to Low Medium or High Z Note
31. ger P N 074646 has the same functionality of the 1 bay charger except it allows you to charge up to four SF51 scanners at the same time The power supply for the 4 bay charger P N 074935 provides AC power to the 4 bay charger The USB Bluetooth Adapter P N 074892 provides wireless communications to your host computer and data collection application The forearm holster P N 074649 provides you with an easy way to carry the SF51 when you are not using it The holster supports either right handed or left handed use Use the chest strap holster P N 074648 to carry the SF51 when you are not using it Use the belt clip P N 074811 to carry the SF51 when you are not using it SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 53 Index Numbers 1 bay charger accessory described 51 power supply accessory described 51 4 bay charger accessory described 52 power supply accessory described 52 A accessories described 51 Administrator Reset Factory Defaults bar code 25 command 36 audio feedback See beeps B bar code symbologies Codabar 39 Codablock A 39 Codablock F 39 Code 11 39 Code 128 EAN 128 40 Code 39 39 Code 93 931 40 Interleaved 2 of 5 42 ISBT 128 40 Matrix 2 of 5 42 Micro PDF417 42 MSI 42 PDF417 43 Plessey 43 RSS 14 44 RSS Expanded 44 RSS Limited 44 Standard 2 of 5 44 Telepen 45 UPC EAN 47 bar codes scanning
32. guration Command Reference UPC EAN Enables or disables decoding of Universal Product Code UPC European Article Numbering EAN symbology UPC EAN are fixed length numeric continuous symbologies that use four element widths A scanner that is configured to decode EAN bar codes can decode UPC but the reverse is not true UPC code is a subset of EAN code ISBN ISBN International Standard Book Number is a 10 digit symbology that uniquely identifies books for tracking and ordering With ISBN enabled the first three characters 978 are ignored and the checksum is calculated on the remaining characters GTIN Processing With GTIN Global Trade Item Number processing enabled two zeros are padded to the beginning of UPC A and one zero is padded to the beginning of EAN 13 to expand the numbers to 14 digits To use GTIN processing you also need to enable the corresponding UPC EAN symbology User Reset Factory Defaults Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings only if no settings are locked To reset all settings on the SF51 including locked settings use the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command For more information see Administrator Reset Factory Defaults on page 36 When you restore all configuration commands to their default settings you need to reestablish Bluetooth communications Vibrate Alert Enables or disables the vibrate alert When
33. ibrate when a bar code is successfully decoded This feature can be useful in these situations e You are in a noisy environment such as a busy warehouse where it can be difficult to hear the beep e You are working in a quiet environment such as a library where you do not want to make a lot of noise To turn on vibrate alert e Scan this bar code Turn On Vibrate Alert 60 03 10 48 00 02 40 To turn off vibrate alert e Scan this bar code Turn Off Vibrate Alert 60 03 10 48 00 00 00 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Using the SF51 Scanning Bar Codes The SF51 has a linear imager you can use to scan and enter bar code data The linear imager can decode 1D and 2D stacked bar codes When you unpack the SF51 these bar code symbologies are enabled Code 39 e Code 128 EAN 128 e PDF417 only available on the SF51 with PDF version e UPC EAN If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different symbology you need to enable the symbology on the SF51 Use EasySet version 5 2 or later to enable and disable symbologies for your scanner EasySet is available on the CD that ships with the SF51 or you can download it at no charge from the Intermec web site at www intermec com To scan a bar code label 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your host device For more information about establishing a Bluetooth connection see Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device on
34. ion from 0 to 10 The default value of 0 sets the scanner to automatically adapt the consecutive same read based on the bar code quality and the trust level of the bar code For example labels with a check digit require less reads than labels without a check digit Disable All Symbologies This command disables all symbologies Disabling all symbologies does not reset symbology parameters to their default values To reset all symbology parameters to their default factory settings use the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command For more information see Administrator Reset Factory Defaults on page 36 Enables or disables the error beep When you scan a configuration bar code that is damaged or unknown you hear an error beep and the configuration of the SF51 is not changed Good Read Beep Duration Sets the length of the SF51 good read beeps You can set Good Read Beep Duration to a value from 0 off to 2550 ms Use Good Read Beep Duration in combination with Beep Volume and Beep Frequency to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment Good Read Beep Number Determines the number of beeps used for the good read beep 1 2 or none SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 41 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Good Read Beep Timing Determines if the good read beep happens before or after successfully transmitting data Good Read LED Duration Sets the amount of time the gre
35. ndows 2000 XP with SPI or SP2 To upgrade the SF51 1 Download the latest upgrade package from the Intermec web site at www intermec com a Go to Service amp Support gt Downloads b From the Select A Product drop down list choose Bar Code Scanners SF51 Cordless Scanner c Click the link to download the upgrade package and save it to your PC 2 Fully charge the SF51 battery For help see Charging the Battery on page 4 3 Remove the SF51 from the charger 4 If necessary install the USB Bluetooth adapter P N 074892 and create a Bluetooth connection between your SF51 and your PC For help see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions P N 074479 that ship with the adapter Z Note Make sure that all applications on your PC are closed 5 Start the SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 19 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 6 Click Browse to browse to the location of the firmware Idr file 7 Select the firmware file and click Open 8 From the COM Port drop down list box select the COM port that the SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications 9 Click Next The upgrade utility gets the Bluetooth address and current version of firmware on your SF51 10 Click Upgrade The status bar appears and the upgrade utility upgrades your SF51 with the latest firmware Note Do not place the SF51 in the 1 bay or 4 bay charger during the firmware upgrade because the
36. ne from EasySet Z Note The SF51 does not beep when you send To configure the SF51 offline with EasySet 1 Start EasySet The first time you start EasySet the Select product dialog box appears If the Select product dialog box does not appear choose Product gt Select 2 Select the SF51 and click OK 3 In the Commands window choose configuration command settings for your SF51 and add them to the bar code setup sheet 4 Scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51 or print the setup sheet and scan the commands When you scan bar code configuration commands the SF51 emits a series of beeps unless the volume is turned off e One beep means you scanned a valid configuration command e Three beeps means you scanned an invalid configuration command For more information about EasySet see the EasySet software For descriptions of the configuration commands see Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Configuring From Your Intermec Computer You can configure many settings for the SF51 from your Intermec computer For descriptions of the configuration commands see Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 13 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 To configure the SF51 from your Intermec computer Note When you connect to an Intermec computer all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer s internal scanner settings are changed to the defa
37. ntermec computer SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Using the SF51 3 Scan a bar code with your SF51 The data is entered into your application To collect data using a host PC 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your host PC For help see Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device on page 16 2 Start your data collection application 3 Configure your data collection application to receive data from the incoming or outgoing COM port 4 Scan a bar code with your SF51 The data is entered into your application For more information see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions P N 074479 10 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Configuring and Managing the SF51 Use this chapter to understand how to configure the SF51 to communicate with your application This chapter covers these topics e How to Configure the SF51 Parameters e Configuring Bluetooth Communications e Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device e Upgrading Your SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 11 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 How to Configure the SF51 Parameters You can configure many parameters on the SF51 such as the bar code symbologies it decodes or the volume of the beeper These characteristics are controlled by configuration commands The values you set for these configuration commands determine how the scanner operates You can configure the SF51 e using EasySet version 5 2 o
38. on Commands SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 31 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Using Configuration Commands A configuration command changes the way the SF51 operates For example you can change the Beep Volume and make the SF51 beeper very quiet for a quiet environment You can configure the SF51 using EasySet online Send commands to your SF51 from your PC using EasySet For help see the procedure To configure the SF51 online with EasySet on page 12 using EasySet offline Send commands to a bar code setup sheet Then scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51 or print the setup sheet and scan the bar codes You do not need a Bluetooth connection to use this method For help see the procedure To configure the SF51 offline with EasySet on page 13 from your Intermec computer Send commands to your SF51 from your Intermec computer using Intermec Settings For help see the procedure To configure the SF51 from your Intermec computer on page 14 all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec Z Note When you connect to an Intermec computer computer s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner For a list of all the commands and their default values as they are organized in EasySet see the next section Configuration Commands By Function For descriptions of each command organized alphabetically see SF51 Configuration Comman
39. op characters row identifiers and symbol characters which consist of four bars and four spaces each and contain the actual data This symbology uses error correction symbol characters appended at the end to recover loss of data Macro PDF417 a feature of PDF417 extends the capability of PDF417 by allowing up to 99 999 PDF417 symbols to be used to store data The symbols are concatenated as they are scanned and can be scanned in any order Plessey Enables or disables decoding of Plessey symbology Plessey code is pulse width modulated like most other bar codes It includes a start character data characters an eight bit cyclic check digit a termination bar and usually a reverse start character The code is continuous and not self checking You need to configure two parameters for Plessey code Start Code and Check Digit Postamble Sets the postamble that is appended to any data you scan Common postambles include cursor controls such as a tab or a carriage return line feed You can set Postamble to up to 20 ASCII characters Preamble Sets the preamble that precedes any data you scan Common preambles include a data location number or an operator number You can set Preamble to up to 20 ASCII characters SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 43 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference RSS 14 Enables or disables decoding of RSS 14 Reduced Space Symbology 14 1D or stacked 2D codes RSS 14 is a numeric symbology tha
40. oth adapter 1 3 Install EasySet version 5 2 or later EasySet is available on the CD that shipped with the SF51 or from the Intermec web site at www intermec com Install the USB Bluetooth adapter P N 074892 and software on your host PC Connect and pair your SF51 with your host PC For help see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions P N 074479 that ship with the adapter To disconnect from a host PC 18 Scan this bar code Bluetooth Device Disconnect 60 02 52 05 00 00 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 The SF51 disconnects from your host PC emits a series of beeps from high to low and the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator turns off Tip Depending on your screen resolution you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 Upgrading Your SF51 When you upgrade your SF51 you update the SF51 processor firmware The current settings are erased and replaced with the default settings for the SF51 You need to reestablish Bluetooth communications between your SF51 and other Bluetooth devices and applications in your data collection system To upgrade the SF51 you need these items e SF51 firmware upgrade package e SF51Upgrade exe SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility e SF51_01_01 ldr firmware upgrade file e readme txt upgrade instructions e USB Bluetooth adapter P N 074892 e PC running Microsoft Wi
41. r later either online or offline e remotely from your Intermec computer Configuring With EasySet EasySet is an Intermec configuration application that provides you with two ways to configure the SF51 e Online Send configuration commands directly to the SF51 e Offline Send configuration commands to a bar code setup sheet You can scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51 or print the setup sheet and scan the bar codes You do not need a Bluetooth connection to use this method To configure the SF51 online with EasySet 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection with your host PC For help see the For help see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions P N 074479 2 Start EasySet The first time you start EasySet the Select product dialog box appears If the Select product dialog box does not appear choose Product gt Select 3 Select the SF51 4 Select the Online Setup check box and click OK The Online Setup dialog box appears 5 Select the COM port that your SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications and click OK EasySet connects to your SF51 and retrieves the current configuration of the SF51 12 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 6 In the Commands window choose configuration command settings for your SF51 Your SF51 is updated with the new configuration command settings and the settings are added to the bar code setup sheet configuration commands onli
42. red light See status light resetting SF51 28 restoring default settings 14 RSS 14 command 44 RSS Expanded command 44 RSS Limited command 44 S Scan button illustration 2 troubleshooting 27 scanner See SF51 scanner window cleaning 29 scanning bar codes described 8 how to hold the SF51 9 troubleshooting 27 security Bluetooth PIN 15 configuring 15 discoverable state 16 Serial port profile Bluetooth configuring 38 described 15 disconnecting 18 resetting the SF51 29 settings restoring default 14 Setup Beep command 44 60 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Index SF51 Bluetooth address how to get 24 illustration 17 cleaning 29 configuring 12 connecting to a host device 16 description 2 firmware version how to get 24 how to turn on 3 locating using Bluetooth Device Page command 28 paging using Bluetooth Device Page command 28 product version how to get 24 resetting 28 scan engine specifications 51 sub system version how to get 24 troubleshooting 24 turning off 3 turning on 3 upgrading 19 using to scan bar codes 8 with PDF version bar code symbologies supported 51 default bar code symbologies 8 sounds See beeps specifications electrical 50 humidity 50 power 50 radio Bluetooth 51 scan engine 51 temperature 50 SPP See Serial port profile Stacked Code Crackle command 44 Standard 2 of 5 command 44 status beeps 6 checking battery 4 light described 5
43. rver is using for Bluetooth communications 9 Click Next The Bluetooth address of your SF51 appears the status bar appears and the upgrade utility upgrades your SF51 with the latest firmware Note The next time you connect to your PC your SF51 device name may be Intermec SF51 Boot Server When the Bluetooth PIN Code Request box appears enter the default PIN which is 0000 After you connect the name and Bluetooth address of your SF51 should appear in your Bluetooth application SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 21 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 22 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF51 This chapter contains these topics e Troubleshooting the SF51 e Locating the SF51 e Resetting the SF51 e Cleaning the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Troubleshooting the SF51 If you have problems using the SF51 use this chapter to find a possible solution Getting Information About Your SF51 You can use Configuration Modes and Utilities commands to get the following product information about your SF51 Product version e Sub system versions e Bluetooth address of your SF51 These commands can also be useful if you need to call Intermec Product Support To get the product version sub system versions or Bluetooth a
44. s light turns green or red to indicate the status of the battery and scanning The blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator turns on to let you know that the SF51 is ready to send data to your host Bluetooth device Status Light Description Light State Blinks green one time Flashes red when you press the Scan button Flashes red and stays on for 2 seconds What It Means The SF51 successfully decoded a bar code and sent the data to the host The SF51 successfully scanned a configuration bar code The battery is low You need to place the SF51 in the 1 bay or 4 bay charger You scanned a bar code but the data was not sent to the host You scanned a configuration bar code and the SF51 did not accept it charger the status light indicates the battery Z Note When the SF51 is in the 1 bay or 4 bay charging status For more information see the instructions that ship with the charger SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Using the SF51 Intermec Ready to Work Indicator Description Light State What It Means Off A Bluetooth connection to the host computer is not established Blinking The SF51 is trying to establish a Bluetooth connection with the host computer or the SF51 is moving out of range of the host computer On A Bluetooth connection with the host computer has been established The SF51 is ready to scan bar codes and send data to the host computer Understanding the Beeps Th
45. serial application without having to modify your application You can initiate a Bluetooth connection from either your SF51 or host device e Ifyou initiate the connection from your SF51 you can only connect one SF51 to your host device When you reset the SF51 by placing it in a charger the SF51 automatically reestablishes the Bluetooth connection e Ifyou initiate the connection from a host device you can connect more than one SF51 to the same host device When you reset the SF51 by placing it in a charger you need to reestablish the Bluetooth connection from your host device Configuring Security The SF51 provides Bluetooth wireless security for transmitting data By default security is active on your SF51 For maximum security you need to configure a Bluetooth PIN personal identification number This section assumes that you have already installed EasySet version 5 2 or later To configure a Bluetooth PIN for your SF51 1 Start EasySet version 5 2 or later 2 In the Commands window select Data transmission settings gt Bluetooth parameters gt security 3 Select active 4 Select compose PIN and create a Bluetooth PIN that is up to 16 characters in length The default Bluetooth PIN is 0000 5 Scan both commands onscreen with your SF51 or print the bar code setup sheet and scan both commands SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 Note For security reasons
46. t active 42 PDF417 Active 43 Plessey Not active 43 RSS RSS 14 Not active 44 RSS Expanded Not active 44 RSS Limited Not active 44 Standard 2 of 5 Not active 44 Telepen Not active 45 UPC EAN Active 47 ISBN Not active 47 GTIN processing Not active 47 available on the non PDF version of the SF51 For more information about setting symbology options see the EasySet software Z Note Stacked 2D bar code symbologies are not 34 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Operating Settings Trigger Activation Command Trigger mode Data Decoding Security Command Consecutive same read data validation Timeout between identical consecutive codes Timeout between different consecutive codes Beeps Green Indicator LED Command Beep volume Note Beep frequency Good read beeps Number Duration Timing Good read LED duration Error beep Setup beep 2D symbologies Stacked code crackle Vibrate alert Vibrate alert Duration SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Default Value Level Default Value Auto read count before transmission 300 ms None Default Value High 2610 Hz 1 80 ms After transmission 2000 ms On On On Off 300 ms See Page 46 See Page 41 46 45 See Page 37 36 41 41 42 42 41 44 44 47 47 35 Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Configuration Modes and Utilities Command Default Value See Pa
47. t can read stacked omni directional bar code labels It is a member of the EAN UCC RSS symbology family Note To read RSS 14 stacked 2D codes RSS Expanded or RSS Limited must also be enabled RSS Expanded Enables or disables decoding of RSS Expanded Reduced Space Symbology Expanded RSS Expanded is an alphanumeric symbology that can read RSS limited and stacked bar code labels It is a member of the EAN UCC RSS symbology family RSS Limited Enables or disables decoding of RSS Limited Reduced Space Symbology Limited RSS Limited is a numeric symbology that does not read stacked bar code labels It is a member of the EAN UCC RSS symbology family Setup Beep Enables or disables the setup beep When you successfully scan a configuration bar code you hear the setup beep and the configuration of the SF51 is changed Stacked Code Crackle Enables or disables the crackle sound when you scan a stacked 2D bar code Standard 2 of 5 Enables or disables decoding of Standard 2 of 5 symbology Standard 2 of 5 is a low density numeric symbology It encodes all information in the bars and uses the fixed width spaces to separate the bars Standard 2 of 5 is used in warehouse sorting photofinishing and airline tickets 44 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration Command Reference Symbology Identifier Symbology identifiers allow you to indicate what type of data is being sent by prepending an identi
48. t to an Intermec computer all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner 1 Install EasySet version 5 2 or later on a host PC EasySet is available on the CD that shipped with the SF51 or from the Intermec web site at www intermec com 2 Start EasySet Make sure that SF51 is selected as your product 3 From the EasySet commands window select Data transmission settings gt Bluetooth parameters gt connect disconnect 4 Double click compose BT address 5 Enter the Bluetooth address of your Intermec computer and click OK The bar code appears on the setup sheet 6 Scan the bar code onscreen with the SF51 or print the bar code setup sheet and scan the bar code The SF51 beeps once the green status light flashes once and the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator starts blinking SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 When the SF51 connects to your Intermec computer the SF51 emits a series of beeps from low to high and the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator turns on and stays on The SF51 is ready to scan data Intermec computer use the Bluetooth Device Utility Z Note To connect more than one SF51 to your or the Bluetooth control panel on the Intermec computer For help see the documentation for your Intermec computer To connect to a host PC with the USB Blueto
49. the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement There are U S and foreign patents pending Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A ii SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Document Change Record This page records changes to this document The document was originally released as version 001 Version Date Description of Change 002 6 2005 Added information to support firmware version 1 1 including these features HID keyboard profile SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility 003 8 2005 Removed references to the HID keyboard profile which is currently not supported on the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Manual iii SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Manual Contents Before You Beegii ahsc soscseeiastbatoesteysasthstbsdacheesaaseisteespcidesese ix Safety SUMMALY anena a e ix Safety E F ennenentieesiteiuesss x Global Services and Support xi Who Should Read This Document 0 eee xii Related Documents xii 1 Using the SEST 1 Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner 2 What s New cis fiiistshennnintn Are tement ein 3 How to Turn On the SE51 3 Using the Batt tyinntssimnnent finite 4 Charging the Battery seinien 4 Checking the Battery Status 5 Understanding the Lights 5 Understanding the Beeps oo ceecesesseesseteeeeseneeeeeeseeeee
50. the default settings of the internal scanner Scan configuration bar codes or use Intermec Settings on your Intermec computer to change your SF51 settings SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solution continued Problem You changed the Bluetooth PIN from its default value of 0000 but you forgot your new PIN number When you press the Scan button the Status light flashes red When you press the Scan button the red scanner beam does not turn on You try to scan a bar code and nothing happens You scan a bar code the Status light flashes red for two seconds and the scanner beeps three times Possible Solution Scan this bar code to reset the scanner to its default configuration and default Bluetooth PIN of 0000 Administrator Reset Factory Defaults The battery is low Charge the battery immediately and try scanning again 160108155122 The battery is low Charge the battery immediately and try scanning again You may not have a Bluetooth connection Make sure the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator is on For help see Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device on page 16 The data may still be in the process of being sent to the host Data transmission may be slow if there is interference with Bluetooth communications or if the SF51 is too far from the host device Try moving closer to the host device The S
51. u d un rapport qui doit tre strictement respect pour emp cher l endommagement ou la destruction de l quipement ou Valt ration ou la perte de donn es Note Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Before You Begin 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 Service amp Support The Intermec Global Sales amp Service page appears From the Service amp Support menu move your pointer over Support and then click Warranty Disclaimer of warranties The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only The code does not necessarily represent complete tested programs The code is provided as is with all faults All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com to download our current documents as PDF files To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at intermec custhelp com to review technical information or to request technical support for yo
52. uch as IP address You should also have a working knowledge of Bluetooth communications Related Documents The Intermec web site at www intermec com contains our current documents that you can download as PDF files To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor xii SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 1 Using the SF51 Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the SF51 Cordless Scanner This chapter covers these topics e Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner e How to Turn On the SF51 e Using the Battery e Understanding the Lights e Understanding the Beeps e Using Vibrate Alert e Scanning Bar Codes e Collecting Data With Your SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide 1 Chapter 1 Using the SF51 Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner The SF51 Cordless Scanner is a small rugged handheld scanner It is a lightweight ergonomically designed scanner that uses a Bluetooth radio for RF communications The SF51 includes these features RX Ss Status ligt Scan button X Magnetic connector Scanner Intermec Ready to Work indicator SF51 Cordless Scanner 1 This device contains permanent magnets that can generate magnetic fields of greater than 10 Caution gauss Caution should be used by anyone with a Pacemaker Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ICD or Heart Failure Device Check with your doctor for detaile
53. ult settings of the internal scanner 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection with your Intermec computer For help see the procedure To connect to an Intermec computer on page 17 2 On your Intermec computer start the Intermec Settings application 3 Select Data Collection gt SF51 Scanner Bluetooth Address where Bluetooth Address is the Bluetooth address of your SF51 4 Configure commands from the SF51 Scanner menu for your SF51 5 Select File gt Save Settings The SF51 is updated with the new configuration command settings 6 Close Intermec Settings Restoring Default Settings You can restore the SF51 to its default settings by scanning the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command For a list of the default settings see Configuration Commands by Function on page 33 Z Note Using the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command resets all parameters As a result P you will lose Bluetooth communications To restore default settings e Scan this bar code Administrator Reset Factory Defaults 60 08 55 22 14 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 Configuring Bluetooth Communications The SF51 can communicate with a host device through the Serial Port Profile SPP Bluetooth communications profile SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device You can send information from the SF51 to your
54. ur Intermec product Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation In the U S A and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 and Service Description choose this option Factory Request a return 1 Repair and authorization number for On site authorized service center Repair repair or request an on site repair technician Technical Get technical support on 2 Support your Intermec product SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide xi Before You Begin Telephone Support continued In the U S A and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 and Service Description choose this option Service Inquire about an existing 3 Contract contract renew a contract Status or ask invoicing questions Schedule Site Schedule a site survey or 4 Surveys or request a product or system Installations installation Ordering Talk to sales 5 Products administration place an order or check the status of your order Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click Contact Who Should Read This Document The SF51 Cordless Scanner Users Guide provides you with information about the features of the SF51 This guide is written for the person who is responsible for installing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting the SF51 Before you configure the SF51 you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms s
55. you can only change the Bluetooth PIN by scanning a bar code Configuring the Discoverable State of the SF51 By default the SF51 is always discoverable For enhanced security you should configure your SF51 for limited discoverability which allows the SF51 to be discoverable by Bluetooth management applications for only 30 seconds For more information see Bluetooth Discoverable on page 38 To configure your SF51 for limited discoverability e Scan this bar code Bluetooth parameters discoverable limited 60 02 50 41 00 02 40 The SF51 is discoverable for 30 seconds Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device You can use Bluetooth radio communications to connect the SF51 to these host devices e Intermec computer with a Bluetooth radio such as the 700 Color Series with Windows Mobile 2003 or later CK30 and CK60 e PC with a USB Bluetooth adapter P N 074892 e Other devices with a Bluetooth radio that support a Serial Port Profile SPP Before connecting the SF51 to a host device note the Bluetooth address for the e host Bluetooth device SF51 16 SF51 Cordless Scanner User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring and Managing the SF51 SF51 Bluetooth Address The SF51 Bluetooth address is located in the upper right corner of the label on the back of the SF51 To connect to an Intermec computer Note When you connec

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