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PANMOBIL. The user agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any program delivered to the user or any portion thereof. PANMOBIL reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design. PANMOBIL does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described here in.
PRODUCT REFERENCE SCANNDYBasic II Introduction PANMOBILs SCANNDYBasic series devices capture and store barcode and RFID data for a variety of uses, and transmit barcode and RFID data to a host via USB connection, Bluetooth WIFI ore GPRS. This document provides basic instructions for using the SCANNDYBasic series device.
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Description Function Left LED (green) Green LED: Lights up green when the device is Left LED (red) powered ON. Is flashing green (2 sec.) when the battery is low (Other function can be defined by API) Red LED: Lights up red if connect to ext. power for the time the battery is charging (Docking station or direct connect cable) Right LED (yellow)
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to the left side (Other function can be defined by SFL or API) Navigation key UP Press the up navigation key to move the cursor up (Other function can be defined by SFL or API) Navigation key Press the right navigation key to move the RIGHT cursor to the right side (Other function can be defined by SFL or API)
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5. You can now modify and save the settings 6. Press key 11 (Trigger) until you hear a beep The device will restart with the new settings Alpha/numerical Press this keys short to input digits or keys alphabetical characters (Other function can be defined by SFL or API) Dot / numeric/alpha Press this key short to input the dot character toggle key...
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Product and device information label Battery contacts Battery contacts for charging the Li-Ion battery TAKE CARE TO NOT DAMAGE THIS PINS WHEN INSERTING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Tec Pack interface Interface to connect additional modules for ScanndyBasic devices SCANNDY MANUAL Page 7...
Keep this glass free of dirt and scratch to have the for barcode and best reader performance. RFID reader Barcode reader 1D Laser Barcode reader or 1D/2D Code Imager RFID Antenna Antenna for RFID reader/writer (option) SCANNDYBASIC DOCKINGSTATION SCANNDY MANUAL Page 8...
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RJ45 main communication interface. Please verify communication the product label to learn about the interface type interface Connector for Connector for power supply. power supply DO NOT USE OTHER POWER ADAPTERS THAN THE ORIGINAL FROM PANMOBIL!! SCANNDY MANUAL Page 9...
CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the first operation, the main battery should be charged for minimum 5 hours. The red LED (1) lights solid red as long as the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged the red LED (1) turns off. 1.
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SCANNING BARCODE (1D Laser) 1. Aim the scanner at the barcode 2. Press the Trigger button (3) 3. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol The device beeps and the right LED (2) turns green to indicate a successful decode.
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SCANNING BARCODE (1D/2D Imager) 1. Aim the scanner at the barcode 2. Press the Trigger button (3) 3. The device decodes the code nearest to the cross centre The device beeps and the right LED (2) turns green to indicate a successful decode.
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SCANNING RFID 1. Aim the scanner at the RFID Tag 2. Make sure the Tag is within the reader field 3. Press the Trigger button (3) to read data from the RFID Tag The device beeps and the right LED (2) turns green to indicate a successful decode.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Pairing For Bluetooth enabled devices to pair to a Bluetooth enabled host. Note! The following description is only valid for devices with factory installed software. Devices with custom software can behave different, depending on the programming. 1. Connect the device to the host using the USB port and brows the drive “Scanndy”.
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• Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID) - The scanner connects to the host via Bluetooth and emulates a keyboard. The scanner accepts an incoming connection requested from a Bluetooth host. (See the SFL reference manual for further information) 3. Save the settings that have been made and open the file “config.ini” to verify the general Bluetooth settings.
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7. If the Bluetooth application prompts you to enter the pass key it numeric barcodes on page 12 generated, scan and confirm by scanning ENTER 8. The right LED (2) lights constant blue as long as the device is connected The Bluetooth configuration can be seen in the device system menu alternatively.
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NUMMERIC BARCODES FOR BLUETOOTH PAIRING ENTER SCANNDY MANUAL Page 17...
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Wi-Fi CONNECTION For Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to a host. Note! The following description is only valid for devices with factory installed software. Devices with custom software can behave different, depending on the programming. 1. Connect the device to the host using the USB port. Brows the drive “Scanndy”.
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Wpapsk= Mode=2 Region=48 Channel=0 Bssid= For further information please refer to the config_ini reference guide. 4. Save the settings and disconnect the device prom the PC 5. The right LED (2) lights flashes blue (every 1 sec.) for the time the device is trying to connected to the wireless network and to the host 6.
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For applications that require bidirectional communication between the device and the host, PANMOBIL devices support an embedded communication protocol SCOMP and REMOTE mode. (See the SCOMP reference manual to see how to set the device to use SCOMP...
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SCANNDY SYSTEM MENU Note! The following description is only valid for devices with factory installed software. Devices with custom software can behave different, depending on the programming. From the application main menu press the key “C” to enter the SCANNDY system menu.
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Menu item RUN PROGRAM Highlight the menu item “Run Program” and press the left (7) navigation key to exit the system menu and return to the installed application. Select System Run Program Date & Time Barcode Bluetooth Wi-Fi Display Sound Power Password Detect Hardware...
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Menu item Barcode Highlight the menu item Barcode and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the Barcode settings. Select Back Symbology Terminator Preamble Postamble Post/Term Format Highlight the Barcode menu item Symbology and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the symbology menu.
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To change the barcode symbology configuration, highlight the corresponding menu item and press the left (7) navigation key. The modified configuration will be saved automatically when pressing the right (9) navigation key to exit the sub menu. Use the same procedure for all Barcode symbology settings. Menu item Bluetooth Highlight the menu item Bluetooth and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the Bluetooth settings.
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Select “Search device” to search devices in range. The Scanndy device will show a list with devices in range by device name. Highlight and select the device you want to connect to. Select the menu item “Show Local MAC” from the Bluetooth menu to see the Bluetooth MAC addresses of the Scanndy device.
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Press the OK key (12) to save the entered address and return to the Bluetooth main menu. Select the menu item “Set Device Name” from the Bluetooth menu to set the Bluetooth Name for the Scanndy device. This is the name to identify the Scanndy device when searching the Bluetooth neighbourhood from a distant device.
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Select the menu item “Master Access key” from the Bluetooth menu to set the Bluetooth Access key for connections initiated by the Scanndy device configured for Master mode. The Scanndy device will prompt the distant device to confirm this connection key. Enter the access key by using the numeric keypad.
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Press the OK key (12) to save the entered key and return to the Bluetooth main menu. Select the menu item “Set Security Status” from the Bluetooth menu to set the Bluetooth security ON or OFF. Note! In factory default the security status is set to OFF. Set Security Stat.
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Press the OK key (12) to reset the Bluetooth settings or any other key to return to the Bluetooth main menu. Menu item Serial Highlight the menu item Serial and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the Serial connection settings. Note! The settings in this section are only valid for Scanndy devices with serial RS232 Interface.
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Menu item Display Highlight the menu item Display and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the Display settings. Select Back Set Contrast Set normal dir Set reverse dir Screen saver Set Display off Highlight the menu item “Set Contrast” and press the left navigation key (7) to set the Display contrast.
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Press the right navigation key (9) to save the settings and to return to the main menu. Menu item Sound Highlight the menu item “Sound” and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the Sound settings. Select Back Key click is Startbeep is Stopbeep is Volume = 1...
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Highlight a menu item and press the left navigation key (7) to change the settings. Press the right navigation key (9) to save the settings and return to the main menu. Select from the parameter list the time in minutes after which the device should shut down automatically if it was not used for a certain time.
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Menu item UHF Settings Highlight the menu item “UHF Settings” and press the left (7) navigation key to enter the configuration for the UHF RFID reader/writer. Select Back Region Power save mode R/W Power (cdbm) *Fast comm. Gen2 session Region Highlight the menu item “Region”...
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R/W Power Highlight the menu item “R/W Power (cdbm) and press the left navigation key (7) to change the Read/Write power of the UHF reader/writer module. The power can be set from 1dBm to 23dBm. Input the value as follows: Value in dBi * 100 Example: 18dBi * 100 input = 1800 Press the OK key (12) to save then settings and return to then UHF Setting...
Highlight the menu item “Run program” and press the left navigation key (7) or press the right navigation key (9) to leave the system menu and start the installed application. Select System Run Program Date & Time Barcode Bluetooth Wi-Fi Display Sound Power...
Modification statement: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device and are not explicit approved by advanced PANMOBIL systems GmbH & Co. KG, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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European Union and there is no commercialization or operational restrictions in any of the countries. Hereby, advanced PANMOBIL systems GmbH & Co. KG declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC...
HEALTH AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follows the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.
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Safety on the Road Do not take note or use the device while driving. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility – GIVE FULL ATTENTION TO DRIVING. Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices.
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Should not carry the device in a breast pocket Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential of interference. Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 Inches) from their pacemakers when turned on. Turn OFF your device if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
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Handheld Devices To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the device must be operated in the hand with a minimum separation distance of 20cm from a person’s body. Other operation configurations should be avoided. Laser Devices Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
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The appearance of disturbance in particular installations is not excluded. In the case that these devices should disturb your surroundings by their powering on and off, please inform advanced PANMOBIL systems GmbH & Co. KG immediately. SCANNDY MANUAL...
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The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by advanced PANMOBIL systems GmbH & Co. KG could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Consumer electronics These devices has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to the CE EMC directive.
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