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Intermec SF51 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide SF51 Cordless Scanner...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Added information to support firmware version 1.1 including these features: • HID keyboard profile • SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility 8/2005 Removed references to the HID keyboard profile, which is currently not supported on the SF51. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Who Should Read This Document? .....xii Related Documents ..........xii Using the SF51 ..............1 Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner ....... 2 What’s New? ............... 3 How to Turn On the SF51..........3 Using the Battery..............4 Charging the Battery ..........4 Checking the Battery Status........
  • Page 6 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 SF51 ............19 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 ..................23 Troubleshooting the SF51 ..........24 Getting Information About Your SF51 ....
  • Page 7 Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes ... 46 Trigger Mode ............46 UPC/EAN ............47 User Reset Factory Defaults......... 47 Vibrate Alert............47 Vibrate Alert Duration ........47 Appendix ................49 Specifications..............50 Accessories for the SF51............. 51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents Index ..................53 viii SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 10: Safety Icons

    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...

  • Page 11: Global Services And Support

    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 & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty.

  • Page 12: Who Should Read This Document

    Intermec web site, click Contact. Who Should Read This Document? The SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s 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.

  • Page 13: Using The Sf51

    Using the SF51 Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the SF51 Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner • How to Turn On the SF51 • Using the Battery • Understanding the Lights •...

  • Page 14: Introducing The Sf51 Cordless Scanner

    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:...

  • Page 15: What's New

    To turn on the SF51 • 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Battery

    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...

  • Page 17: Checking The Battery Status

    SF51 Lights: The status 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.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Beeps

    Understanding the Beeps The 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.

  • Page 19: Using Vibrate Alert

    For more information about the beeper commands, see Chapter 4, “Configuration Command Reference.” Using Vibrate Alert You can configure the SF51 to vibrate when a bar code is successfully decoded. This feature can be useful in these situations: • You are in a noisy environment, such as a busy warehouse, where it can be difficult to hear the beep.

  • Page 20: Scanning Bar Codes

    Bluetooth connection, see “Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device” on 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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Collecting Data With Your Sf51

    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”...

  • Page 23: Configuring And Managing The Sf51

    SF51 to communicate with your application. This chapter covers these topics: • How to Configure the SF51 Parameters • Configuring Bluetooth Communications • Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device • Upgrading Your SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: How To Configure The Sf51 Parameters

    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.

  • Page 25: Configuring From Your Intermec Computer

    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.

  • Page 26: Restoring Default Settings

    Bluetooth Address is the Bluetooth address of your SF51. 4 Configure commands from the SF51 Scanner menu for your SF51. 5 Select File > Save Settings. The SF51 is updated with the new configuration command settings. 6 Close Intermec Settings.

  • Page 27: 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 serial application without having to modify your application.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Discoverable State Of The Sf51

    • PC with a USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892) • 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: • host Bluetooth device.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Upgrading Your Sf51

    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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 — Configuring and Managing the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Sf51

    Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF51. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshooting the SF51 • Locating the SF51 • Resetting the SF51 • Cleaning the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting The Sf51

    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: •...

  • Page 37: Problems And Possible Solutions

    Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution Your SF51 has been If your SF51 is within Bluetooth misplaced, and you cannot communication range of your host find it. PC, you can send the Bluetooth Device Page command from EasySet to locate your SF51.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solution (continued) Problem Possible Solution You are trying to establish a The SF51 may not be in a Bluetooth connection from a discoverable state. For help, see host device to your SF51, but “Bluetooth Discoverable”...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Problems and Possible Solution (continued) Problem Possible Solution You changed the Bluetooth Scan this bar code to reset the PIN from its default value of scanner to its default configuration 0000, but you forgot your and default Bluetooth PIN of 0000.

  • Page 40: Locating The Sf51

    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 •...

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Sf51

    • The SF51 tries to reestablish a Bluetooth connection with the host device if the SF51 initiated the Bluetooth connection. • 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.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Configuration Command Reference

    Configuration Command Reference Use this chapter to learn about the commands supported on the SF51. This chapter contains these topics: • Using Configuration Commands • Configuration Commands By Function • SF51 Configuration Commands SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Using Configuration Commands

    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.

  • Page 45: Configuration Commands By Function

    Bluetooth discoverable Fully discoverable Bluetooth profile Serial port profile (SPP) Bluetooth device name SF51 Scanner <Bluetooth Address> Bluetooth Disconnect connect/disconnect Data Transmission Command Default Value See Page Postamble <CR><LF> Preamble None Symbology identifier Not transmitted SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Active ISBN Not active GTIN processing Not active Note: Stacked 2D bar code symbologies are not available on the non-PDF version of the SF51. For more information about setting symbology options, see the EasySet software. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Note (Beep frequency) 2610 Hz Good read beeps Number Duration 80 ms Timing After transmission Good read LED duration 2000 ms Error beep Setup beep 2D symbologies Stacked code crackle Vibrate alert Vibrate alert Duration 300 ms SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Sf51 Configuration Commands

    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.

  • Page 49: Beep Volume

    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.

  • Page 50: Bluetooth Discoverable

    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”...

  • Page 51: Codabar

    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...

  • Page 52: Code 93/93I

    • 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.

  • Page 53: Consecutive Same Read Data Validation

    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.

  • Page 54: Good Read Beep Timing

    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.

  • Page 55: Pdf417

    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/stop characters, row identifiers, and symbol characters, which consist of four bars and four spaces each and contain the actual data.

  • Page 56: Rss 14

    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.

  • Page 57: Symbology Identifier

    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...

  • Page 58: Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes

    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.

  • Page 59: Upc/Ean

    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”...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 — Configuration Command Reference SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    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)

  • Page 63: Accessories For The Sf51

    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 Description...
  • Page 64 Forearm The forearm holster (P/N 074649) provides you Holster with an easy way to carry the SF51 when you are not using it. The holster supports either right- handed or left-handed use. Chest Strap Use the chest strap holster (P/N 074648) to carry Holster the SF51 when you are not using it.
  • Page 65 Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 RSS 14, 44 RSS Expanded, 44 RSS Limited, 44 Standard 2 of 5, 44 Telepen, 45 UPC/EAN, 47 bar codes scanning how to, 8 troubleshooting, 27 setup sheet, described, 12 supported symbologies, 50 symbologies, default, 8 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 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 command, 38 forgot, troubleshooting, 27 security, configuring, 15...
  • Page 68 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 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes, 46 Trigger Mode, 46 UPC/EAN, 47 GTIN processing, 47 ISBN, described, 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...
  • Page 70 24 forearm holster, accessory, described, 52 forgot Bluetooth PIN, troubleshooting, 27 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...
  • Page 71 2 Matrix 2 of 5 command, 42 Micro PDF417 command, 42 MSI command, 42 off, turning off the SF51, 3 on, turning on the SF51, 3 operating settings, list of, 35 operating the SF51 humidity range, 50...
  • Page 72 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...
  • Page 73 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 illustration, 5 sub-system version, how to get, 24 support, calling Intermec, xi SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 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 understanding beeps, 6 lights, 4 UPC/EAN command, 47...
  • Page 75 Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Corporate Headquarters 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 *074474-003* P/N 074474-003...

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