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BaracodaPencil™ User Guide

1. Package contents

Check to make sure you have the following items. Contact your supplier if any item is

missing.

• 1 BaracodaPencil

• 1 Battery charger 110-230V/9V 200mA

• 1 User’s Guide

2. BaracodaPencil Interface

BaracodaPencil is designed for easy use. You simply press a button when scanning a barcode.

The color of the LED (red, green or yellow) shows the status of the device. You can also find

a Reset button, located on the back; this button can help you to reset the default parameters, if

necessary (should you experience further problems, please contact our Customer Support, at

support@baracoda.com).

BaracodaPencil can process several types of barcodes: EAN/UPC, Code 39 or Code 128. The

bar codes are transmitted either in real time or memorized for later transmission, to remote

terminals which use the Bluetooth protocol.

You can download decoding algorithms updates from http://www.baracoda.com

Pictures below show the BaracodaPencil features:

Bouton

Tête de

lecture

LED Bicolore

Connecteur

de recharge

Summary of content (8 pages)

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BaracodaPencil™ User Guide 1. Package contents Check to make sure you have the following items. Contact your supplier if any item is missing. • 1 BaracodaPencil • 1 Battery charger 110-230V/9V 200mA • 1 User’s Guide 2. BaracodaPencil Interface BaracodaPencil is designed for easy use. You simply press a button when scanning a barcode. The color of the LED (red, green or yellow) shows the status of the device.
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3. User’s Guide 3.1 Usage modes 2 usages modes are possible: 3.1.1 Real Time Mode In “Real Time mode”, the barcode is decoded and transmitted immediately to a remote device. 3.1.2 Batch Mode In “Batch mode”, the barcode is read and stored in the BaracodaPencil non-volatile memory*, for later transmission. This memory can contain up to 1,000 barcodes. *Non-volatile memory: when the BaracodaPencil is turned off, data is saved in memory. 3.1.3 Mode selection “Real Time mode” is the default mode.
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BaracodaPencil connected with SPP • When the BaracodaPencil is connected, the green LED blinks twice as fast. • After one hour of inactivity, the BaracodaPencil automatically disconnects from the Bluetooth device and switches off. • When you are done with the BaracodaPencil, close the SPP connection. The green LED blinks again at a slower rate. 3.2.2 Reading a barcode To scan: • Position the barcode reader tip a few millimeters ahead of the barcode, • Press and hold the button.
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• The LED flashes green for 0.5 seconds if the scan is complete. • The LED flashes red for 0.5 seconds if the scan fails. In this case, you must redo the operation. LED verte LED rouge 3.2.3. Automatic connection through the BaracodaPencil The BaracodaPencil memorizes the address of the last device to which it was connected. A successful scan triggers an automatic connection to this device. The LED blinks green when the connection is made.
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3.4. Other functions 3.4.1 Low Battery The BaracodaPencil is supplied with a charger. 3 periodical red blinks of the LED indicate that the battery level is low. You can continue to use the BaracodaPencil until it turns off by itself. To recharge the battery, connect the charger into the battery plug (see 2-BaracodaPencil interface, ‘Battery connector’). The LED remains red while the battery is charging. A full recharge takes about 2 hours. You cannot use the BaracodaPencil during the charging period.
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5. Technical Specifications BaracodaPencil v1.0 General Interface: Recognized Codes: Radio specifications Protocol: Emitting power: Range: Frequency: Modulation: Used profiles: Processor Micro controller: Frequency: Memory: Decoder algorithm: Batch capacity: Optical Specifications Decoding technology: Radio. Bluetooth 1.1 UPC/EAN, Code 39, code 128, Baracoda™ Specific codes Bluetooth™ 1.1 2.
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6. Barcodes for testing purposes 7.1.1 Code 39 : 7.1.2 Code EAN 13 : Note: use a laser printer (600 dpi) to print new barcodes.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1-this device may not cause harmful interference. 2-this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product or this FCC declaration, contact: Baracoda, Inc.