User Guide BaracodaManager v3.20 (PC) This document is to be used with BaracodaManager v 3.20 BaracodaManager Requirements: • Hardware: Pentium II class PC, CPU 200MHz or above • RAM: 128MB or above • OS: Windows 2000 / Windows XP / W Windows 2003. • A compatible Bluetooth driver Compatible Bluetooth Drivers: • Widcomm Bluetooth stack / driver - version 1.2.2.15, 1.3.x.x, • Microsoft stack ck (WinXP Sxervice P Pack 1 US version, Service P Pack 2 worldwide) Baracoda, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................2 2 Overview ...............................................................................................................................................3 3 Installation ............................................................................................................................................
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 1 Introduction The Baracoda Manager software allows you to easily operate the barcode reader(s), including: - Connecting automatically to the barcode reader(s) you want to use - Inserting the scanned barcode in a field that you select in your application program (Kemul plug-in) or displaying it (Terminal plug-in) - Setting your barcode reader(s) parameters (PIN code…) - Uploading barcodes saved in your barcode reader(s) memory.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 2 Overview To set up the Baracoda Manager and to configure it with your barcode reader(s), see the following sections: INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED >>>This section shows you how to use the Baracoda Manager icon and window, during regular operation. For help configuring the Baracoda Manager or help with setting up automatic connection mode – See section GETTING STARTED.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 The “My Paired Devices” section of the window shows the configured barcode reader(s) and their connection status (Connected/Disconnected/Connecting).
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 3 Installation To operate your barcode reader(s), you need to complete the following tasks in sequence: - >>Install the Baracoda Manager and Bluetooth driver software (if not installed yet) - >>Insert the Bluetooth dongle into the USB port (or enable any other Bluetooth adapter) - >>Configure the Baracoda Manager with your barcode reader(s).
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide 4 June 2005 Getting started This section shows you how to configure the Baracoda Manager to connect to your barcode reader(s). To configure your barcode reader(s): 1. Turn on your barcode reader(s) and your computer. 2. Double Click the Baracoda Manager icon in the system tray (if you do not find the Baracoda Manager icon, start the Baracoda Manager).
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 5. Enter the barcode reader PIN/Passkey code (by default: “0000” – see FUNCTIONS section to change the code). The Baracoda Manager is now configured with your barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices” section of the Baracoda Manager window displays: - The Auto Connect box is checked. The Baracoda Manager will try to automatically connect to the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session. - The barcode reader's identifier, name and Bluetooth address.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 above, to use other barcode readers. 8. When you end the first session of the Baracoda Manager, click on Exit to save the barcode reader(s) Bluetooth Device Address(s) for future sessions. The Baracoda Manager can reconnect to the barcode reader(s) during future sessions, even if you end sessions of the Baracoda Manager by switching off the computer instead of clicking on the Exit button. 9.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 5 Functions 5.1 Adding/Removing a barcode reader The first time you run the Baracoda Manager, it searches for all barcode readers, which are discoverable (in listening mode and within Bluetooth radio range). The “Devices in Range” section of the Baracoda Manager window displays the readers found. To add a barcode reader to the “My Paired Devices” list, select the reader (in the “Devices in Range” section of the window) and click on the “Add to Paired” button.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide 6.2 June 2005 No data loss mode: Baracoda has developed a proprietary communication protocol in order to enhance the security of the Bluetooth transmission. Every barcode sent to the host must be acknowledged by the host (until then, the scanner will transmit it again and again). This acknowledgment is disabled in default settings. It is strongly recommended to set this protocol acknowledgment on when using the scanner with the BaracodaManager.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 7 BaracodaPencil settings: The Settings window displays eight buttons and in four smaller windows: - General information - Current Operating Mode information - Shutdown Timer information.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set: Checking the box… When connected When not connected Allows you to… Set, in the Minutes field, the amount of time after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is connected and idle. Set, in the Minutes field, the amount of time after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is not connected and idle.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide 7.2 June 2005 Bluetooth Find details about Bluetooth settings in your barcode reader User Manual. Select duration of the Sniff period. Check the box to activate PIN code authentication. PIN code of the reader for authentication when Security is enabled. 7.3 Symbology Find details about Symbology settings in your barcode reader User Manual. check the box to enable the decoder, uncheck the box to disable the decoder for selected type of barcode . 7.
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BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: The button… Allows you to… Product Access further product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access further connection settings (see below) Symbology Access to types of barcodes settings (see below) Advanced Access advanced settings (only for developers working with Baracoda’s API plugin) Cancel Close window with no change Save Record and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide 9.2 June 2005 Product Find details about product settings in your barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data Format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields. Check the box to activate prefix & suffix fields.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide 9.4 June 2005 Symbology Find details about Symbology in your barcode reader User Manual. Select type of barcode to setup. check the box to enable the decoder, uncheck the box to disable the decoder for selected type of barcode . 9.
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BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: The button… Allows you to… Product Access further product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access further connection settings (see below) Cancel Close window with no change Save Record and send the new parameters to the barcode reader. Default Settings Restore factory settings of the reader.
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BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide Product Bluetooth Cancel Save Default Settings Upgrade June 2005 Access further product settings (see below) Access further connection settings (see below) Close window with no change Record and send the new parameters to the barcode reader. Restore factory settings of the reader. (refer to user guide for details) Upgrade the BaracodaPencil with the latest version of the firmware. See chapter 12 for more information about the upgrade procedure.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 Bluetooth Find details about Bluetooth settings in your barcode reader User Manual. Select max power allowed by law in your country. Select duration of the Sniff period. Check the box to activate PIN code authentication. PIN code of the reader for authentication when Security is enabled. 12 Uploading barcodes saved in a barcode reader's memory This feature works only with the roadrunners family, the BaracodaPencil and 2604 series barcode readers.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 12.1 Upgrading the barcode readers This function works only with BaracodaPencil and with the Roadrunners. It will soon be available for the 2604 and the BCM series. In order to upgrade your BaracodaPencil you will first have to erase the existing firmware from your Pencil and only after you will be able to upload the new firmware.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 Once this file found, click on it and in order to upload this new firmware into the BaracodaPencil; In the case this operation would not succeed, please repeat these last steps a second time.
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BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 13 Plug-ins 13.1 Terminal plug-in The Terminal function allows you to display the scanned barcode(s) when the reader is connected in Real Time mode. 13.2 Kemul plug-in The Kemul function is a keyboard emulator. With Kemul, you can input the barcode scanned by the barcode reader into the selected field of your application. For example, you can store the barcodes in an MS Excel or MS Word table.
BaracodaManager v3.20 User guide June 2005 Modifying prefix and suffix: By default, KEmul uses no prefix and a carriage return () for suffix. In order to be compatible with any type of keyboard, Kemul uses Virtual Key Codes. To disable Prefix and/or Suffix, uncheck Enable box. To modify Prefix and/or Suffix, click on New and then type the desired value on your keyboard. Kemul will instantly convert your input into the related Virtual Key code.
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