User's Manual

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1. Introduction
The 1166/1266 is CipherLab Wireless scanner utilizing Bluetooth Technology. The
scanner has a range of over 50 meters and a battery life is over 50 hours or 35,000
scans for1166 and over 36 hours or 26,000 scans for 1266. The difference between
1166 and 1266 is the barcode scan engine installed inside the scanner. The 1166
scanner uses CCD linear imager, whereas the 1266 scanner uses a Laser engine.
This manual contains the information for operating and configuring the 1166/1266
Wireless Barcode Scanner and is divided into two portions. The first portion
describes the installation, operation and programmable features of the scanner. The
second portion contains the setup barcodes used to configure the scanner.
The 1166/1266 is one of the most versatile and flexible wireless barcode scanners
available today. The 1166/1266 contains all the features and functions required for
up to date barcode reading. Owing to the compact design and extremely low power
consumption, this scanner provides for easy installation and high product
durability. The scanner will not only satisfy for the requirements needed today, but
also can fulfill your long-term needs. The main functions and features are listed
below.
• Barcode Readability: Most popular barcode symbologies are supported including
the newest RSS Code.
• Negative barcodes supported.
• Eight scan modes supported.
• Programmable Beeping Tone
• Dual Color Indicator
• Interface Support (base unit): KB Wedge, RS232, and USB
• Bluetooth Serial Port Profile Supported: The scanner can transmit scanned data
to Bluetooth enabled computer/PDA via standard Bluetooth Serial Port
communication.
• Programmable Code ID: Code ID can be individually configured for each
symbology.
• Programmable Length Code
• Programmable Prefix Code
• Programmable Postfix Code
• Character Substitution
• Data Editing: Data can be reorganized according to user programmable formats.
Up to three data editing formats are supported.
• Extremely Low Power Consumption
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2. Installation
The 1166/1266 kit contains:
A 1166/1266 wireless barcode scanner
A 3666 base
A rechargeable battery
A Serial/Keyboard/USB Cable (depending on configuration ordered)
A power supply for the base or the scanner.
Diskette containing “Scan Manager” and this manual
Note: Please refer to chapter 5 Bluetooth Serial Port for
Bluetooth Serial Port installation and configuration
instructions.
2.1 Power Up the 3666 Base Station
Connect the interface cable into the 15-pin connector at the back of the base. The
interface of the cable depends on you ordered. There are three types of cables
available: RS232, Keyboard or USB.
Power off your PC or Laptop when connect the cable to PC or Laptop. Once your
cable is connected to the base, plug the other end into the appropriate port on your
PC. For example, if you have a serial cable then plug into the com port of your PC,
if you have a Keyboard cable then plug into keyboard port of your PC and if you
have a USB cable plug into the USB port on your PC.
Connect the power supply provided to your AC outlet and plug the other end into
the base then power on your PC.
Now you are ready to configure your scanner and base.