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  • Page 1 1564 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 0.90...

  • Page 2: Important Notices

    Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: For Usa

    FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Hand-Held Product With Rf Functions

    FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1564 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1564) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low level of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Care & Maintenance ................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ..................1 Getting Familiarized with 1564 and 3656 ............2 Installing the Battery to 1564 ..............2 Setting up 3656 ................... 3 Charging the Battery via 3656 ..............5 Charging the Battery via Charger ...............
  • Page 8 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4 Beeper ................... 32 1.4.1 Beeper Volume ................33 1.4.2 Good Read Beep ................. 34 1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............... 35 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ................36 1.6 Scan Modes ..................37 1.6.1 Continuous Mode ................. 38 1.6.2 Test Mode .................
  • Page 9 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.6 Keypad Support for iPhone/iPad ............76 2.2 BT SPP Slave ..................77 2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode ............77 2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay ..............77 2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ............... 78 2.3 BT SPP Master .................. 79 2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode ............

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CipherLab’s 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.

  • Page 12: Getting Familiarized With 1564 And 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1564 AND 3656 INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1564 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the 3656 stand.

  • Page 13: Setting Up 3656

    SETTING UP 3656 Capable of charging 1564, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656.
  • Page 14 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Blue, Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz) flashing Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) solid flashing Red, Enter Download Mode flashing...

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Via 3656

    CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656 The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. When using the RS-232 cable, it takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Via Charger

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full. Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for...

  • Page 17: Inside The Package

    Note: (1) In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1564 can only contain data of 20 KB at most. (2) 1564 supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode. Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode.

  • Page 18: Symbologies Supported

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to...
  • Page 19 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Code 11 Disabled Composite Composite CC-A/B Disabled Code Composite CC-C Disabled Composite TLC-39 Disabled Postal Code US Postnet Enabled US Planet Enabled UK Postal Enabled Japan Postal Enabled...
  • Page 20 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Configuration Mode Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
  • Page 22 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.

  • Page 23: Enter Configuration Mode

    ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red ...

  • Page 24: Default Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

  • Page 25: Read A Setup Barcode

    READ A SETUP BARCODE CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
  • Page 26 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 27 The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
  • Page 28 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

  • Page 29: List The Current Settings

    LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 30 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 11 (1/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 12 (2/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 13 (1/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 2...

  • Page 31: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...
  • Page 32 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 33: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. 本章內容 1.1 Battery ..............23 1.2 Memory ..............27 1.3 LED Indicator ............. 30 1.4 Beeper............... 32 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............36 1.6 Scan Modes ..............

  • Page 34: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 After establishing a WPAN connection successfully… Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).
  • Page 36 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Auto Off after 0~254 min. (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1”...

  • Page 37: Memory

    Chapter 1 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range. Upon reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly.

  • Page 38: Memory Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable *Disable Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 8 sec Send Data The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning. You are advised to send data to the server immediately by having the scanner read the “Send Data”...

  • Page 40: Led Indicator

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.

  • Page 41: Good Read Led

    Chapter 1 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds. Good Read LED Time-out after 0.01~2.54 sec.

  • Page 42: Beeper

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly One short beep, high tone Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly ...

  • Page 43: Beeper Volume

    Chapter 1 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Update...

  • Page 44: Good Read Beep

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Enter Setup...

  • Page 45: Low Battery Alarm

    Chapter 1 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the battery immediately when you hear two short beeps (high tone). No Alarm *Low Battery Alarm Update...

  • Page 46: Send "Nr" To Host

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface. You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.

  • Page 47: Scan Modes

    Multi-Barcode   mode Note: (1) By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode. (2) In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1564 can only contain data of 20 KB at most. Update...

  • Page 48: Continuous Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to  proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. ...

  • Page 49: Laser Mode

    Chapter 1 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout  expires, or (3) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”. *Laser Mode 1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

  • Page 50: Alternate Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.  Alternate Mode 1.6.7 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second.

  • Page 51: Multi-Barcode Mode

    For 1564 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB, Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.

  • Page 52: Scanning Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode  Auto Off mode   Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode ...

  • Page 53: Delay Between Re-Read

    Chapter 1 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Continuous mode ...

  • Page 54: Read Redundancy (1D)

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid  and induce the "READER Event". If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding ...

  • Page 55: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    Chapter 1 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission. The more redundancy you select, the higher the reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes.

  • Page 56: Effective Decoding Area

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Window

    Chapter 1 1.11.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW Percentage for Left Half *Left 50% Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% Update...

  • Page 58: Negative Barcodes

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.

  • Page 59: Operation Mode

    Chapter 1 1.13 OPERATION MODE For 1564, it supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode. Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, and it requires software applications, such as ScanMaster, to capture and download images to PC for decoding.

  • Page 60: Decode Mode Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.1 DECODE MODE SETTINGS By default, this is the normal operation mode. The decoder attempts to locate and decode any barcode within its field of view upon a trigger event. Refer to 1.6 Scan Modes.
  • Page 61 Chapter 1 Read the barcode above to specify a fixed exposure value. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1” and “5” for setting the exposure value to 1.5 ms. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting Fixed Gain 1~100 (*100) Read the barcode above to specify a fixed gain value.

  • Page 62: Enter/Exit Image Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.2 ENTER/EXIT IMAGE MODE Use Image Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. Read the barcode below to temporarily enter this mode. Image Mode Enter Image Mode Have the scanner read the setup barcodes in a separate but complete sequence: Exit Image Mode ...

  • Page 63: Image Mode Settings

    Chapter 1 1.13.3 IMAGE MODE SETTINGS Image Mode Timeout Set the amount of time the decoder remains in Image Mode. The decoder exits Image Mode upon a trigger event, or when the Image Mode Timeout elapses. By default, the time-out value is set to 0 which represents 30 seconds.
  • Page 64 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。. For example, read “1” and “5” for setting the preview image size to 1500 bytes. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
  • Page 65 Chapter 1 Image Brightness (Target White) Decide whether to set the Target White value when using autoexposure. White and black are defined as 255 decimal and 0, respectively. If the value is 180, which is the factory default, the white level of the image is ~180. Image Brightness 1~240 (*180) Read the barcode above to specify a value.

  • Page 66: Enter/Exit Video Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.4 ENTER/EXIT VIDEO MODE Read the barcode below to temporarily enter this mode. Video Mode Enter Video Mode Have the scanner read the setup barcodes in a separate but complete sequence: Exit Video Mode In Video Mode, the decoder behaves as a video camera as long as the trigger is active. When you release the trigger, the decoder returns to Decode Mode.

  • Page 67: Imager Preferences

    Chapter 1 1.14 IMAGER PREFERENCES These settings are for Image Mode. 1.14.1 IMAGE ENHANCEMENT This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing. *Off Medium High Update...

  • Page 68: Image Resolution

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14.2 IMAGE RESOLUTION This feature alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution. Options are – Full: 1280 x 1024 (uncropped image size) ...

  • Page 69: Image Cropping

    Chapter 1 1.14.3 IMAGE CROPPING This is used to crop a captured image. Disable Image Cropping: Present the full 1280 x 1024 pixels.   Enable Image Cropping: Crop the image to the pixel addresses specified. Enable *Disable Note: The scanner has a cropping resolution of 4 pixels. Setting the cropping area to less than 3 pixels transfers the entire image.

  • Page 70: Image File Format

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14.4 IMAGE FILE FORMAT Select an image format for storing captured images. *JPEG TIFF 1.14.5 BITS PER PIXEL Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.

  • Page 71: Jpeg Image Options

    Chapter 1 1.14.6 JPEG IMAGE OPTIONS Optimize JPEG images for either size or quality. *JPEG Quality Selector JPEG Size Selector JPEG Target File Size Define the target JPEG file size in terms of 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). By default, it is set to 40 Kilobytes.

  • Page 72: Signature Capture

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.15 SIGNATURE CAPTURE A signature capture barcode is a special-purpose symbology, which delineate a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures. The region inside the barcode pattern is considered the signature capture area.

  • Page 73: Signature Capture File Format

    Chapter 1 1.15.1 SIGNATURE CAPTURE FILE FORMAT Select an image format for storing captured signatures. *JPEG TIFF 1.15.2 SIGNATURE CAPTURE BITS PER PIXEL Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.

  • Page 74: Signature Capture Width & Height

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.15.3 SIGNATURE CAPTURE WIDTH & HEIGHT The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x 1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to height.

  • Page 75: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install the battery and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.

  • Page 76: Bt Hid

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 77: Reset Connection

    Chapter 2 BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (French) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (German) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Italy) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) PCAT (Swedish) User-defined table PCAT (Norwegian)

  • Page 78: Keyboard Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout   Digits Layout Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. ...
  • Page 80 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard...
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 82 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
  • Page 84 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 85: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 86: Keypad Support For Iphone/Ipad

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.6 KEYPAD SUPPORT FOR IPHONE/IPAD When the scanner has been successfully connected to iPhone or iPad for data collection, the onscreen keypad of iPhone or iPad will disappear. You may have the scanner read the “Use POWER Key to Show or Hide Keypad”...

  • Page 87: Bt Spp Slave

    Chapter 2 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE This is SPP Slave Mode. Activate BT SPP, Slave Mode 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero.

  • Page 88: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 89: Bt Spp Master

    Chapter 2 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection”...
  • Page 90 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may have the scanner read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address.

  • Page 91: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 92: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 93: Keyboard Wedge Via 3656

    Chapter 2 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3656 The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3656 to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.

  • Page 94: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate 3656 Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.

  • Page 95: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout   Digits Layout Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Alternate Composing   Laptop Support Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 96 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 97 Chapter 2 Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 98 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 *Capital Lock OFF Update...
  • Page 100 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.
  • Page 102 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...

  • Page 103: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 104: Via 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5 RS-232 VIA 3656 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 105: Data Bits

    Chapter 2 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.5.4 PARITY *No parity Even Update...

  • Page 106: Stop Bit

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit 2.5.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.

  • Page 107: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 2.5.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 108: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 109: Usb Hid Via 3656

    Chapter 2 2.6 USB HID VIA 3656 For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 110 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 111: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout   Digits Layout Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 112 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.  Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 113 Chapter 2 Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 114 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 115 Chapter 2 *Capital Lock OFF Update...
  • Page 116 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
  • Page 117 Chapter 2 Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 118: Inter-Function Delay

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 119: Usb Virtual Com Via 3656

    Chapter 2 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656 Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 120: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.7.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 Update...

  • Page 123: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The 1564 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the ® 3656 stand, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.

  • Page 124: Connecting Via 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3656 By default, the interface of 3656 is set to “USB HID”. Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time.

  • Page 125: Change Interface

    Chapter 3 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of 3656, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3656, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners. 1) Have the scanner read the “Set Connection”...

  • Page 126: Configure Related Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 127: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Chapter 3 ® 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode. 2) Have the scanner read the desired interface barcode –...

  • Page 128: Configure Related Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
  • Page 129 Chapter 3 Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection. The scanner allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code and provides two options for authentication: Enable Authentication with Preset PIN Have the scanner read the “Use preset PIN”...
  • Page 130 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Use random PIN No PIN required Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN”...

  • Page 131: Connect To Dongle

    Chapter 3 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ® ® running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 ®...
  • Page 132 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.
  • Page 133 Chapter 3 Click [Next]. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Update...
  • Page 134 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
  • Page 135 Chapter 3 Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. Click [Finish]. 1560 as BT SPP Slave 1560 as BT SPP Master Update...
  • Page 136 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,...
  • Page 137 Chapter 3 BT SPP Connected BT SPP Disconnected Update...
  • Page 138 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 139: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1564 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with 3656  Serial Port Profile (BT SPP) Interface Supported  Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID) ...
  • Page 140 Accessories (√ means “supported”) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery √ Battery Charger √ 3656 Stand √ Note: The 3656 stand is not only capable of charging the 1564 scanner, but specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. Enter Setup...
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