Summary of Contents for Baracoda Bluetooth Headset
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Page 1: User Guide
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion BaracodaManager for PC User Guide ©Baracoda – April 2011... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAN TO CONNECT READERS FUNCTIONS ... 17 4.1. DDING REMOVING A BARCODE READER 4.2. ISCONNECTING A BARCODE READER 4.3. ETTING PARAMETERS OF A BARCODE READER BARACODA PENCIL SETTINGS ... 18 5.1..19 RODUCT SETTINGS 5.2..19 LUETOOTH SETTINGS 5.3..20 YMBOLOGY SETTINGS 5.4. - Page 3 ... 58 DVANCED SETTINGS BCM2604 SETTINGS ... 59 14.1..60 RODUCT SETTINGS 14.2..60 LUETOOTH SETTINGS BARACODA TOUGHRUNNERS AND SCANWEAR SETTINGS ... 61 15.1..62 RODUCT SETTINGS 15.2..63 LUETOOTH SETTINGS 15.3..63 YMBOLOGY SETTINGS IDBLUE SETTINGS ...
- Page 4 UPLOADING DATA STORED IN BATCH MODE ... 67 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ... 68 PLUGINS ... 70 19.1..70 ERMINAL PLUGIN 19.2..71 MUL PLUGIN 19.3..72 LUE PLUGIN 19.4. BTR_BSW ... 73 PLUGIN 19.5. RFID P ... 74 LUGIN 19.6.
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Page 5: Revision History
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below. Document Date 3.34 June 08 Initial release 3.34.1 18 August 08 TagRunners added, new master mode added 3.35 October 08 TagRunners RFID options added 3.35.2 22 December 08 GUI modifications, BRRT plugin added 3.36 March 09 DualRunners added... -
Page 6: Introduction
Note: the BaracodaManager for PC does not work with Plug&Scan dongles. The BaracodaManager for PC and a downloaded from the Partners download section of Baracoda website (registration is required): BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.39 complete list of compatible devices (Compatibility table) can be http://www.baracoda.com... -
Page 7: Overview
Overview To set up the BaracodaManager and to configure it with their barcode reader(s), the user should check the following sections: Installation Getting Started This section shows the user how to use the BaracodaManager icon and window during regular operation. For help on how to configure the BaracodaManager or how to set up the automatic connection mode –... - Page 8 When the BaracodaManager is running its icon appears on the task bar: If no barcode reader(s) are connected to the BaracodaManager, the inside color of the icon is white (as in the picture above). The BaracodaManager automatically attempts to connect the barcode reader(s) which you have already configured.
- Page 9 The table below shows the main functions available in the BaracodaManager main window (for details, see the Functions section): Button Find all discoverable barcode readers (which are within the Bluetooth Search all devices radio signal range). Add the selected barcode reader to the list of configured (paired) barcode readers (in the “My Paired Devices”...
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Page 10: Installation
Installation To use Baracoda barcode reader(s), the client needs to complete the following tasks in sequence: Install the Bluetooth stack software (if not installed yet) Install the BaracodaManager Configure the BaracodaManager with barcode reader(s) To complete the first two tasks (installing the Bluetooth stack software and the Baracoda Manager): 1. -
Page 11: Getting Started
2. Double-click the BaracodaManager icon in the system tray (if you do not find the BaracodaManager icon, start the BaracodaManager). The BaracodaManager window appears: the “Devices in Range” section of the window lists the barcode reader(s) the Baracoda Manager finds within Bluetooth radio range... - Page 12 3. Select a barcode reader (in the “Devices in Range” list) by clicking on it, then click on the “Add Selected” button. A Bluetooth message appears near the system tray: 4. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. A Bluetooth passkey window appears: 5.
- Page 13 6. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices” section of the BaracodaManager window displays: the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session. the barcode reader's identifier, name and Bluetooth address.
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Page 14: Using Connect&Scan To Connect Readers
the BaracodaManager searches for all discoverable barcode reader(s) not previously configured (which are in the Bluetooth radio range and are in listening mode). This is true when there are no configured readers in the “My Paired Devices” list. 3.2. Using Connect&Scan to connect readers To configure the barcode reader(s): 1. - Page 15 7. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices” section of the BaracodaManager window displays: the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session. the barcode reader's identifier, name (or CS reader if it is a new reader) and Bluetooth address.
- Page 16 Notes: If the user switches off a barcode reader (with the reset switch or through time-out) and they switch it on again, the BaracodaManager reconnects to the barcode reader. In the situation where the “Real time” mode and “No data loss mode” options are enabled (see barcode reader out of range (more than 15-70 meters from the computer, depending on the Bluetooth emission power) and the connection is lost, the barcode reader will store any scanned barcode(s).
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Page 17: Functions
Functions 4.1. Adding/removing a barcode reader The first time the user runs the BaracodaManager, it searches for all Bluetooth barcode readers which are discoverable (in listening mode and within Bluetooth radio range). The “Devices in Range” section of the BaracodaManager window displays the readers found. To add a barcode reader to the “My Paired Devices”... -
Page 18: Baracoda Pencil Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Radio Version of Bluetooth chipset Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field Auto connect Default setting. -
Page 19: Product Settings
Default Settings Upgrade 5.1. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate prefix and suffix 5.2. Bluetooth settings... -
Page 20: Symbology Settings
5.3. Symbology settings Check the box to enable/disable decoding of the selected type of barcodes 5.4. Batch mode settings The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between: 1. Upload barcodes to a file Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”) Append data to last upload file (default) Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”) 2. -
Page 21: Baracodapencil2 Settings
Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Application Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 22: Batch Mode Settings
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. -
Page 23: Product Settings
6.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp Check the boxes to activate prefix/suffix Check the box... -
Page 24: Symbology Settings
6.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC –... -
Page 25: Bl1000 Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Radio Version of Bluetooth chipset Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader PIN code The pin code used to authenticate the barcode reader The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:... -
Page 26: D-Fly Settings
Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Application Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 27: Batch Mode Settings
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. -
Page 28: Product Settings
8.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp (supported on D-Fly with P/N “B401202xx” firmware >= v1.54)) -
Page 29: Symbology Settings
8.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC –... -
Page 30: Baracoda Roadrunners Settings
Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 31: Batch Mode Settings
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. -
Page 32: Product Settings
9.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp Check the boxes to activate prefix/suffix Check the box... -
Page 33: Symbology Settings
9.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC –... -
Page 34: Baracoda Roadrunners Evolution Settings
Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Application Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... - Page 35 The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (not available for 2D readers, see below) Signature/image Access the signature mode and picture mode configuration (only for 2D configuration readers with firmware version >= 1.47, see below)
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Page 36: Batch Mode Settings
10.1. Batch mode settings The Batch mode configuration displays three groups of controls: the “Upload barcodes/RFID tag IDs” group that lets the user specify whether the uploaded barcodes will be saved in a file or sent to an application window using keyboard emulation If the user chooses to save the uploaded barcodes to a file, the filename can be specified in the text field the “Upload file name generation”... -
Page 37: Product Settings
10.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp Check the box to activate prefix/suffix Check the box... -
Page 38: Symbology Settings
10.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC –... -
Page 39: Signature/Image Configuration Settings
10.5. Signature/image configuration settings This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options. Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for RoadRunners Evolution 2D readers with firmware versions 1.47 and newer. Enable signature mode Reference... - Page 40 Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode options, please refer to the “Batch mode settings”...
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Page 41: Baracoda Tagrunners Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Name Bluetooth name of the RFID reader Application Version of embedded Baracoda software RFID Version of the RFID engine The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 42: Batch Mode Settings
Button Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) RFID Settings Access types of RFID tags settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader. -
Page 43: Product Settings
11.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp Check the box to activate prefix/suffix Check the box... -
Page 44: Rfid Settings
11.4. RFID settings The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the window: BaracodaManager for PC –... - Page 45 The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the TagRunners memory: These combo boxes can be used to select the index of the key to be loaded. This text box can be used to set the value of the key to be...
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Page 46: Baracoda Dualrunners Settings
Data capture mode Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Application Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader RFID Version of the RFID engine The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:... - Page 47 The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set: Field When connected Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is connected and without any activity. When not connected Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
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Page 48: Batch Mode Settings
12.1. Batch mode settings The Batch mode configuration displays three groups of controls: the “Upload barcodes/RFID tag IDs” group that lets the user specify whether the uploaded data will be saved in a file or sent to an application window using keyboard emulation If the user chooses to save the uploaded data to a file, the filename can be specified in the text field the “Upload file name generation”... -
Page 49: Product Settings
12.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate timestamp Check the box to activate prefix/suffix Check the box... -
Page 50: Symbology Settings
12.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC –... -
Page 51: Rfid Settings
12.5. RFID settings The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the window: BaracodaManager for PC –... - Page 52 The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the DualRunners memory: These combo boxes can be used to select the index of the key to be loaded. This text box can be used to set the value of the key to be...
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Page 53: Signature/Image Configuration Settings
12.6. Signature/image configuration settings This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options. Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for DualRunners 2D readers with firmware versions 1.46 and newer. Enable signature mode Reference... - Page 54 Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode options, please refer to the “Batch mode settings”...
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Page 55: Series Settings (For Bc2604, Bl2604, Blr2604)
The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Radio Version of Bluetooth chipset Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 56: Batch Mode Settings
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) Advanced Access advanced settings (only for developers working with Baracoda’s API) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. -
Page 57: Product Settings
13.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate prefix/suffix Configure reader’s User Interface when a barcode is read... -
Page 58: Symbology Settings
. 13.5. Advanced settings These settings are useful only to developers writing their own plugin (using the Baracoda API) who desire that their application send positive and negative acknowledgements to the barcode reader for every barcode received. -
Page 59: Bcm2604 Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Radio Version of Bluetooth chipset Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 60: Product Settings
Save Default Settings 14.1. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to activate prefix/suffix Configure the number of barcodes (1 or... -
Page 61: Baracoda Toughrunners And Scanwear Settings
Baracoda ToughRunners and ScanWear settings The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups: General information Current Operating Mode information Shutdown Timer information Battery Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software... -
Page 62: Product Settings
Default Settings Upgrade 15.1. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Fill in text to activate prefix/suffix Check the box to activate... -
Page 63: Bluetooth Settings
15.2. Bluetooth settings To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Select max BT power allowed by law in your country. Check the box to activate PIN code authentication 15.3. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. -
Page 64: Idblue Settings
Other Settings The following two tables show the General information fields: Field Decoder Version of embedded Baracoda software Name Bluetooth name of the barcode reader The table below shows the user the Disconnected Mode options that they can set: Field... -
Page 65: Batch Mode Settings
The following table shows the Battery field: Field Battery Battery level (OK or recharge battery). The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Cancel Close window with no changes. -
Page 66: Bluetooth Settings
16.2. Bluetooth settings To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate PIN code authentication BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.39 Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Select the duration of Sniff period Reader’s PIN code,... -
Page 67: Uploading Data Stored In Batch Mode
Uploading data stored in batch mode This feature is supported by all readers with the exception of the BL1000, BCM2604 and some D-Fly (with firmware v1.54 and newer) reader models. Select a connected reader in the “My Paired Devices” list and click the Upload button to upload the stored barcodes. -
Page 68: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrade This function is supported by all Baracoda readers with the exception of the the 2604 series and the BCM 2604. In order to upgrade their reader, the user should select a connected barcode reader in the “My Paired Devices”... - Page 69 Note: the upgrade process of the Baracoda Pencil reader is a little different from the schema presented above. The Pencil needs to have its firmware erased first and only afterwards can it be upgraded. The newest upgrade file (BPU_1_5.bpu) for the Baracoda Pencil reader can be found in the “upgrade”...
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Page 70: Plugins
Plugins 19.1. Terminal plugin The Terminal function allows the user to display scanned barcode(s) when the reader is connected in Real Time mode. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.39 Data Capture for Workforce in Motion - 70 -... -
Page 71: Kemul Plugin
19.2. KEmul plugin The KEmul function is to emulate keyboard strokes corresponding to scanned barcodes. With KEmul the user can send the barcode scanned by the barcode reader to the selected field of their application. For example, they can store the barcodes in an MS Excel or MS Word file. By clicking on the KEmul icon in the system tray with the right mouse button and selecting Configuration, the user can configure a predefined prefix and/or suffix for data coming from the reader(s): The KEmul plugin works also via Terminal Server sessions. -
Page 72: Idblue Plugin
19.3. IdBlue plugin This plugin can be used to read and write RFID tag data. The KEmul or Terminal plugins receive only the Tag ID from the IdBlue reader. The Read and Write buttons allow the user to read and write tag data and the other button (Help) shows a window with a description of the reading/writing procedure. -
Page 73: Btr_Bsw Plugin
19.4. BTR_BSW plugin This plugin shows that the Baracoda ToughRunners/ScanWear readers can scan barcodes when sent a special command (described in their protocol guide). When the user clicks the “Scan a barcode” button, the reader will turn on the scan engine. If a barcode can be decoded, it will be shown on the plugin window. This plugin can be used for demonstration purposes. -
Page 74: Rfid Plugin
19.5. RFID Plugin This plugin can be used to read and write the contents of an RFID tag with a TagRunners or DualRunners reader. The user should select the tag type in the combo box at the top of the window or leave the option on Any if they are not sure what protocol the RFID tag supports. -
Page 75: Pictureplugin
19.6. PicturePlugin The PicturePlugin can be used to capture signatures or take pictures with the RoadRunners Evolution 2D or DualRunners 2D readers having a firmware version 1.47 or newer. Please note that before the reader can capture a signature, it should be configured (refer to section Signature/image configuration settings settings for DualRunners 2D) and in real time mode (not in batch mode).
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