SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide
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Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date Description of Change 003 07/2014 - Added IP rating for Healthcare model. - Added reading distances for SF61B2D Healthcare model. - Corrected software reset procedure. 002 01/2014 —Added the following accessories: SD62 base station USB Power Adapter AC Power Adapter — Added the SD62 base station to the connections chapter.
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Contents Contents Document Change Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FlexDock Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vehicle Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 USB Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnect your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3 Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Reset Your Scanner (Software Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) . .
Clean Scanner Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Clean Scanner Trigger Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 A Specifications and Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
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 Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.
Before You Begin Who Should Read This Manual This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the SF61B Cordless Scanner. This guide provides you with information about the features of the SF61B Cordless Scanner, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the SF61B Cordless Scanner, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.
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1 About the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides an overview of the SF61B Cordless Scanner.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner About the SF61B Cordless Scanner The SF61B Cordless Scanner is a rugged purpose-built handheld scanner with an ergonomic design. It uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF communication.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Intermec Technologies Corp. Everett, WA USA 5V 1.7A MODEL, MODELO, , : 1016SP01B MFD, , : YYYYMMDD BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX SN: XXXXXXXXXXX SF61BHP-Sxxxx SF61B Model Type: The model type of your SF61B is indicated in the first part of the configuration number. In this illustration, the model type is SF61BHPSxxxx for high performance 2D imager. Charge the Battery The SF61B uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start to use the SF61B. Should a problem arise with the battery, you can replace it (see Replace the Battery of the SF61B in Chapter 4). To charge the scanner’s battery Place the SF61B in a charger bay or connect it to the vehicle power adapter.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Understand Bluetooth Terms The following terms are used in this User Guide: Pairing: To be able to connect and exchange data with a Bluetooth host device, your Bluetooth product must be "paired" with that device. The way you authorize the pairing to take place depends on the type of Bluetooth host device you are pairing with - see Chapter 2, Connect the SF61B, for more details.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default settings and custom settings The product behavior described in this manual corresponds to the default settings of your SF61B cordless scanner. Most of these settings can be customized using EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup software. EasySet provides the full range of setup options for your SF61B (see Configure Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on how to install and use EasySet).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Turn On the SF61B To turn the scanner on, press and release the scan button. The SF61B beeps twice and vibrates at power-up (default behavior). If your scanner connects or reconnects to a Bluetooth host device / application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Inactivity Shutdown Period By default the SF61B shuts down after a period of inactivity of 1 hour if it is connected to a Bluetooth host and after 5 minutes of inactivity if it is not connected. You can use EasySet to modify these inactivity timeouts (Operating settings > Scanning / Triggering > Power down).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Understand the SF61B Behavior The SF61B uses lights, beeps and vibrations to indicate if a bar code has been successfully decoded. Note: The SF61B has a different behavior (lights, beeps, vibrate alert) to its predecessor, the SF51. If you prefer to use the beep and LED mode of the SF51, you can use EasySet to activate the legacy mode (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Beep and LED mode > Legacy mode).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Status Light Note: The following tables show the default behavior of the status light, you can use EasySet to modify this behavior if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs). The status light flashes green or red to indicate the status of the scanner and/or battery. Status information is sometimes shown even if the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is on. This way the scanner can communicate more than one type of information at the same time.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a Charger Light State What it Means Red continuously on NVM (non-volatile memory) problem. and 6 fast beeps every 2 seconds Amber blinking Battery charging problem: • battery failure Solution: Replace the battery.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions Beep Sequence What it Means Two fast beeps The scanner successfully scanned a configuration bar code Two beeps, bitonal The scanner is docked correctly in a battery charger. Six very fast beeps Transmission error and vibrate alert or Configuration bar code was not accepted Series of beeps from low to high The scanner is connecting to a Bluetooth host.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner To turn on vibrate alert for a good read • Scan this bar code: Vibrate alert - On good read - Enable (*) mp To turn off vibrate alert for a good read • Scan this bar code: Vibrate alert - On good read - Disable SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide 13
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Scan Bar Codes For the SF61BHP do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam while the scanner is scanning. Longterm exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision. The SF61B1D contains a 1D linear imager and the SF61B2D and SF61BHP contain 2D area imagers to scan bar code data. The scanner model you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding determine the way you scan the bar code.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner To scan with an SF61B 1D imager model 1 Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button. 2 Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device. 3 Point the SF61B at the bar code and hold the SF61B at a slight angle 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) from the label. 4 Press the scan button and direct the red beam so that it falls across all the bars in the bar code label.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner 3 Point the scanner at the bar code and hold it steady a few inches from the label. 4 Press the scan button: • If you are using the SF61B2D, use the red LED aiming beam to position the imager over the bar code or area to capture. • If you are scanning with the SF61BHP, use the laser framing to position the imager over the bar code or area to capture.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Accessories This section provides a list of required and optional accessories for your SF61B cordless scanner. Required Accessories Note: Most of the chargers in this section require a dedicated power supply. You will need to acquire a country-specific mains cable to connect it, ask your Intermec supplier or local contact for more information. You will need one of the following chargers for your SF61B.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner 4-Bay Charger p 4-Bay Charger P/N 871-222-xxx: Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners, operates with a 4-bay charger power supply (P/N 851-088-201). FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger SF61 FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger (P/N DX2A28820): Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners in two FlexDock Cups, operates with a dual-base power supply (P/N XXXXXXXX).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner FlexDock Cup SF61 FlexDock Dual Cup (P/N 213-007-xxx): Used to charge up to two SF61B scanners in a FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger. Vehicle Power Adapter Vehicle Power Adapter (P/N SF61-VPK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from a vehicle battery (cigar lighter connection).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner USB Power Adapter USB Power Adapter (P/N SF61-UPK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from a USB port. AC Power Adapter AC Power Adapter (P/N SF61-APK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from an AC power supply. You will need a country specific power cord (sold separately).
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61B Battery SF61B Battery (P/N SF61-BAT-xxx): Replacement battery for the SF61B. Optional Accessories The following accessories are optional. SD62 Base Station SD62 Base Station (P/N SD62-Sxxx): The SD62 Base Station is used to connect up to seven Intermec cordless Bluetooth™ scanners to a non-Bluetooth host device.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop (P/N SF61-MAG-Sxxx): Convenient belt attachment accessory for the SF61B scanner, can be installed in place of a ring end-cap. Note: For details on how to replace an SF61B end-cap, see Replace the End-Caps of the SF61B in Chapter 4.
Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Belt Clip Holder Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-171-xxx): Convenient accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt. Industrial Belt Clip Holder Industrial Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-172-xxx): Rugged accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt. Chest Strap Holder Chest Strap Holder (P/N 825-173-xxx): The Chest Strap Holder is a shoulder strap and belt attachment accessory for the SF61B.
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2 Connect the SF61B Use this chapter to understand how to connect the SF61B to a number of Bluetooth devices.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Bluetooth Connection Considerations Supported Bluetooth Devices You can use Bluetooth radio communication to connect up to seven SF61B scanners to the following devices: • Bluetooth-enabled Intermec computers • the Intermec SD62 Base Station (see Optional Accessories in Chapter 1) • other Bluetooth-enabled devices that support the HID (Human Interface Device) or SPP (Serial Port Profile) Bluetooth profiles Note: Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location When connecting your SF61B to a host device you may need to note its Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) which you will find on the product label: Intermec Technologies Corp. Everett, WA USA 5V 1.7A MODEL, MODELO, , : 1016SP01B MFD, , : YYYYMMDD BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX SN: XXXXXXXXXXX Bluetooth device address SF61B Bluetooth Device Address: The SF61B Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is located on the scanner label.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to an Intermec Computer Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers. If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one described here, the general principle will be the same. Refer to the product-specific documentation for your Intermec computer for full details on how to connect Bluetooth devices to your product.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B To test the Bluetooth communication 1 Open a data input application on the Intermec computer (Start > Text for example). 2 Read the following test code to make sure your connection is working correctly: Code 39 Test Bar Code *123456* *123456* Disconnect the SF61B from an Intermec Computer Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers. If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one described here, the general principle will be the same.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to an Intermec SD62 Base Station You can connect up to seven Intermec Bluetooth scanners to the SD62 Base Station. Note: If you are connecting the SR61B to the SD62 base station use the SD62 Base Station User’s Guide and the SD62 system command file in EasySet for connections and setup. To connect up to 7 scanners 1 Connect the SD62 base station to a host device using the correct cable for your interface.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Device Profile Choose the appropriate Bluetooth profile to communicate with your host device (a Bluetooth-enabled PC for example) depending on the requirements of your data management application: • HID (Human Interface Device Profile) emulates keyboard data entry • SPP (Serial Port Profile) emulates data acquisition through a virtual COM port.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B This section will provide the procedure for each type of connection. Note: To connect up to EasySet, Intermec’s scanner setup software, running on a Windows PC you can use either of the following: • a HID Bluetooth connection • a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection See Configure Your Scanner with EasySet in Chapter 3 for details on how to install and use EasySet.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B • Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray (or equivalent). The Bluetooth Devices window showing the current list of paired devices is displayed. • Click Add a device or the equivalent command depending on your operating system. The host searches for all active Bluetooth devices within range.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Note: By default the SF61B uses the North American keyboard layout. See “Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only)” on page 51 if you are working with a different keyboard configuration. To Disconnect From the Host To disconnect from the host, scan the disconnect bar code: Bluetooth Device Disconnect Check that the scanner is no longer in the host’s device list.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Bluetooth device profile - SPP (*) 3 Pair the scanner with your device: • Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray (or equivalent). The Bluetooth Devices window showing the current list of paired devices is displayed. • Click Add a device or the equivalent command depending on your operating system. The host searches for all active Bluetooth devices within range.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B For an Outgoing SPP Bluetooth connection, you will need to know which Outgoing virtual COM port to open from your host application. 4 Note the outgoing virtual COM port that has been created: • Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and choose Open Settings (or its equivalent). A Bluetooth settings window is displayed. • Locate the COM Ports section and note the outgoing COM port number. • Close the Bluetooth settings window.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B To Disconnect from the Host Use the Bluetooth disconnect procedure specific to your host application. When the scanner disconnects from the host, it emits a “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns off (default scanner behavior).
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B • Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and choose Open Settings (or its equivalent). A Bluetooth settings window is displayed.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B If a pairing code or validation is requested, click Enter the device’s pairing code (or the equivalent command) and enter the scanner’s pairing code (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is “0000”) 6 Start the host application you want to connect to and open the Incoming COM port you noted previously.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Note: Using the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code to disconnect your scanner will disconnect it permanently - it will not go into the “waiting to connect” state (no blinking blue light) and you will have to read the hosts’ association bar code label again to reestablish the connection.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect to Other HID Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, PDAs, etc.) You can use your SF61B with many types of portable computer devices running various operating systems (Win32, Android, WinCE, iOS, …). EasySet provides some useful predefined quick-setup commands to simplify the HID Bluetooth connection for devices of this type (see the Interface > Device profile > Predefined HID profile folder in the EasySet commands window): • PC/Linux • WinCE 5 / WinMobile 6.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the SmartWedgeLite™ Application Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting alternative for keyboard wedge emulation as it allows simplified pairing / connection with the host. SmartWedgeLite uses the SPP Bluetooth profile to make the connection but sends data from the scanner as if it was entered from a keyboard.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the scanner-initiated (Incoming) connection, if your scanner loses the connection with the host PC it will automatically try to reestablish it.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Host-initiated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the host-initiated (Outgoing) connection, if your scanner later loses the connection with the host PC, you will need to follow the connection procedure again to reestablish the Bluetooth connection.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Use the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to Connect Host-initiated connection: Entering your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite To enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite 1 Click on Scanners > Add scanner (or the icon). 2 Select Type in manually the Bluetooth address of my scanner. 3 Enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address and click OK.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Successful Scanner Connection (SmartWedgeLite) Connected scanners and connection statuses: An operational Incoming connection and a problem with an Outgoing connection When the scanner connects to the host PC, it emits a “connection successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to high) and the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on (continuous blue by default). The scanner is added to the list of connected scanners in the SmartWedgeLite Scanners window.
Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Disconnect your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite To disconnect your scanner 1 Select your scanner in the list of connected devices in the SmartWedgeLite Scanners window. 2 Do one of the following: • click Scanners > Remove scanner • click the • press the key on your keyboard icon Your scanner is disconnected.
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3 Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides some basic configuration bar codes and information on how to configure the SF61B using the EasySet scanner setup software or your Intermec computer.
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes This section provides configuration bar codes for a basic setup of your scanner. Many more configuration options are available with EasySet or with your Intermec computer, see Configure Your Scanner with EasySet and Configure your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer in the present chapter. Default values are indicated by “(*)” in this manual and in EasySet.
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) By default the SF61B uses the North American Windows keyboard layout when it is connected using the HID Bluetooth profile. Use the following configuration bar codes to select the keyboard for your country. Additional keyboards are available in EasySet.
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Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure the Postamble The default postamble is . For certain applications or when using your scanner as an HID Bluetooth device you may need to change this setting. Use the following configuration bar codes to change the default postamble in your scanner.
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure Your Scanner with EasySet EasySet is Intermec’s Windows-based scanner setup software application. You can use EasySet to set up your scanner product in two ways: • Online setup—send configuration commands from EasySet directly to your scanner.
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Online Setup with EasySet Note: In the following procedure you will use one of the following methods to connect your scanner to EasySet for online setup: • HID Bluetooth connection • host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection To configure your scanner online by sending commands from EasySet 1 Pair your SF61B with your EasySet host PC and connect it using one of the following methods described in Chapter 2: • for an HID connection: see To connect
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner To disconnect your scanner from EasySet 1 Select Disconnect from the Communication menu in Easyset. HID connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and restarts, and then goes into “ready to work” mode (the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on) as it is still connected to the host PC. Host-initiated Outgoing SPP connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and restarts but it is no longer connected to the host PC.
Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer You can configure many settings for the SF61B from your Intermec computer using Intermec Settings. To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer Note: The description in this section is provided as a general guideline. Consult your Intermec computer’s documentation for full details on how to set up your Bluetooth scanner from your Intermec computer.
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4 Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF61B.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Troubleshoot the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions If you have problems using your SF61B, use this section to try to find a solution. Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution You press the scan button, but nothing happens. The SF61B is powered by a rechargeable lithiumion battery. Make sure the battery is not fully discharged. Charge the battery then try scanning again (see Charge the Battery in Chapter 1).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution You scan a bar code, the Try these possible solutions: SF61B beeps twice, and • Make sure that your data collection application the status light blinks is set up to receive data from the SF61B. green twice, but the data • If you are using an SD61 Base Station is not transmitted to the connected to your host using an RS-232 cable, host computer.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution After a software reset: Depending on your host configuration (host • by reading / sending device, Bluetooth version), you may have to re-pair 62 a Reset factory defaults command • by performing a firmware upgrade you can see the Outgoing and Incoming virtual COM ports in your host’s Bluetooth settings (SPP connection) but your host device / application tells you that they are not avai
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution You are trying to establish a Bluetooth connection from a host device to your SF61B, but the host device cannot find your scanner. Your SF61B may be switched off or connected to another Bluetooth host, or there may be a Bluetooth management problem on your host device.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution None of the previous Perform a software reset (Reset factory defaults) suggestions have solved of your SF61B using one of the following your problem methods: • read the Reset factory defaults configuration code (see Reset Your Scanner (Software Reset) in Chapter 3, Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner) • send a Reset factory defaults command from EasySet to the scanner in online setup mod
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Recover the SF61B If your SF61B appears “dead” or does not respond when you press the scan button, you can try to: • restart the product (hardware reset) • reset the product’s configuration settings to their initial values (software reset) A hardware reset does not lose the current configuration settings.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B will do so with an HID connection or a scanner-initiated Incoming SPP connection for example). Force a Software Reset A software reset of your scanner will reset its parameter settings to their initial values so you will have to reconfigure any custom settings you have programmed in your scanner (see Chapter 3, Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Call Product Support To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative: • In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505 • Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. For help, go to www.intermec.com > About Us > Contact Us.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Read “Get version” Bar Codes You can read Get version bar codes to display your product’s version information if your SF61B is connected to a Bluetooth host device / application. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Connect your SF61B to a Bluetooth host using the appropriate procedure for your host device /application (see Chapter 2, Connect the SF61B).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use EasySet to Display Current Version Information You can use EasySet to get version information if your SF61B is connected using an HID connection or a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Follow the procedure for online setup with EasySet (see Online Setup with EasySet in Chapter 3).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Upgrade the SF61B Firmware You may need to upgrade the SF61B firmware if there is an update that incorporates changes to a feature or adds functionality to the scanner. When you upgrade your scanner, the current settings are erased and replaced with the default settings. After a firmware upgrade, you will need to reestablish Bluetooth communication between your SF61B and the other Bluetooth devices and applications in your data collection system.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version To download the latest firmware upgrade package 1 Go to the SF61B section of the Intermec web site: http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/index.aspx 2 Open the Downloads tab. 3 Click the link to download the appropriate SF61B firmware upgrade package for your SF61B model (1D or 2D) and save it to your PC.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use EasySet and WinFlash to Upgrade your SF61B Firmware To upgrade your scanner’s firmware 1 Connect the SF61B to the host in SPP outgoing (host initiated) connection - see “To connect in SPP device profile—outgoing connection” on page 34. 2 Start the latest version of EasySet and select the SF61B product (Product > Select > Handheld scanners) if it is not already selected. 3 From the Tools menu, select Upgrade product firmware to start WinFlash.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B 5 Click Browse to find the correct .bin firmware upgrade file you downloaded for your product model and click Next. 6 Scan the Firmware upgrade bar code that appears on the screen print out and read the code on this page if you can’t read it on the screen. The scanner emits two beeps and two green flashes to indicate a good configuration bar code read and then blinks with a regular red blink.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B 7 Click OK to continue. Note: If you do not proceed with the firmware upgrade procedure within 5 minutes, the scanner performs a restart (emits two beeps and vibrates). Close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: To identify the correct Outgoing port, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray, choose the Open Settings option (or equivalent) and look at the COM Ports details. 9 Click Start download. Your host PC may display a message saying that a Bluetooth device is trying to connect, if this is the case, click OK to launch the upgrade process (you may have to enter your scanner’s pairing code, the default pairing code is “0000”).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: If the firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted, with a “Can’t open communication port” message for example, close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system. When the firmware upgrade is completed you will need to pair again with your host device and re-establish your Bluetooth connection.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Replace the Battery of the SF61B Integrated circuits on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in this equipment are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD by always wearing skin contact ground straps firmly attached to the equipment metal base assembly when working inside of the equipment housing. Failure to comply may result in damage to PCB components. To change the battery 1 Loosen the screw holding the battery cover.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to the battery cover when removing and installing the screw (applying excessive pressure on the battery cover during removal/installation may damage your product).
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Install the SF61B End-Cap Torque 200 Ncm/ 17.
Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Clean the SF61B Opening the SF61B may cause damage to the internal components. Clean Scanner Window Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SF61B. To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol. To clean the scanner window 1 Dip a clean towel or rag in soapy water or isopropyl alcohol and wring out the excess. Wipe the scanner window.
A Specifications and Reading Distances This appendix contains the technical specifications and reading distances for the different SF61B scanner models: • Specifications • Reading Distances 81
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SF61B scanner models. Physical Dimensions Length 15.6 cm (6.1 in) with magnet end-cap 16.0 cm (6.3 in) with ring end-cap Height 3.9 cm (1.5 in) Width 4.6 cm (1.8 in) Weight 184 g (6.5 oz) with the battery 137 g (4.8 oz) without the battery Battery = 47 g (1.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bluetooth Radio Radio Type Bluetooth Class 1 version 2.1 + EDR Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Scanning Performance SF61B1D Scan angle: 38° Minimum X dimension: 4mils (0.1 mm) Maximum scan rate: 200 scans/second Minimum print contrast: 20% SF61B2D Scan angles: 39° horizontal, 25.5° vertical Minimum X dimension 1D: 4 mils (0.1 mm) Minimum X dimension 2D: 6.6 mils (0.17 mm) Minimum print contrast: 20% SF61BHP Scan angles: 34.4° horizontal, 22.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bar Code Symbologies for 2D Models (SF61B2D, SF61BHP) Australian Post 84 Han Xin Code Aztec Infomail BPO Intelligent mail Canada Post Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar Japan Post Codablock A Matrix 2 of 5 Codablock F Maxicode Code 11 Micro PDF417 Code 39 MSI Code 93/93i Multicode Code 128 / GS1-128 PDF417 DataMatrix Planet Dutch Post Plessey EAN/UPC Postnet GS1 Composite QR Code GS1 DataBar Expanded Standard 2 of 5 GS1 DataBar Limi
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Reading Distances Values shown are for typical distances measured from the front end of the scanner bezel in an office environment (200 lux) with extended reading range activated. Note: Minimum distances depend on the number of characters encoded in the bar code.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B1D 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" in 12" 30 8" 20 EAN/UPC 4" 10 0" 0 10 4" 0.1 mm/4 mils 8" 20 0.125 mm/5 mils 0.25 mm / 10 mils 12" 30 1 mm / 40 mils cm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils) 0.125 mm (5 mils) 0.25 mm (10 mils) 1 mm (40 mils) 6 cm (2.36 in) 5 cm (1.97 in) 5 cm (1.97 in) 10 cm (3.94 in) 23 cm (9.06 in) 25.5 cm (10.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B2D Standard Model 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” in 16" 40 12" 30 PDF417 10 mils 8" 20 Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 10 0" 0 10 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" 20 EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12" 30 40 16" 1 mm / 40 mils cm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 mp Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils) 0.125 mm (5 mils) 0.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B2D Healthcare Model 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” in 16" 40 12" 30 PDF417 10 mils 8" 20 Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 10 0" 0 10 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" 20 EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12" 30 40 16" 1 mm / 40 mils cm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils) 0.125 mm (5 mils) 0.
Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61BHP 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” in 16" 40 12" 30 PDF417 10 mils 8" 20 Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 10 0" 0 10 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" 20 EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12" 30 40 16" 1 mm / 40 mils cm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Symbology Density Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Code 39 0.1 mm (4 mils) 0.125 mm (5 mils) 0.5 mm (20 mils) 1 mm (40 mils) 5 cm (1.
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