Introduction The RoadRunners Evolution is easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LEDs indicate the status of the device. A beep indicates when the scanner connects to the remote device and when a barcode is scanned successfully.
Status Display Summary Status Display Summary The RoadRunners Evolution has two (2) LEDs. There are providing a status regarding the Bluetooth connection and the reading status. The right one is the Bluetooth connection LED (BCL) and the left one is the Reading status LED (RSL).
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(buffer configured to 0) and is not connected. In this particular situation the trigger will not activate the beam: impossible to read barcodes in this mode. Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 6 -...
In order to attach the PDA stylus to the RoadRunners Evolution, insert the stylus into the hole, as showed in Fig.1. Note that there are two holes, symmetric around the principal axe of RoadRunners Evolution. Push downwards, as shown by the arrow n° 2 in Fig.1 till you will hear a clips.
Installing / replacing batteries Installing / replacing batteries Only use Baracoda approved rechargeable batteries. The use of any other batteries may damage the scanner and void the warranty. Please remove the batteries when you are storing the scanner for more than 30 days.
To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager software (v3.34 min) or scan the Reset Configuration barcode. To reset the RoadRunners Evolution –L & -Laser, please scan only “RESET 1” barcode. To reset RoadRunners Evolution –Fs (2D Imager), please scan “RESET 1”, then “RESET 2” barcodes. Reset 1 Reset 2...
Baracoda Header Baracoda Header Baracoda Header Baracoda Header It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate the Baracoda header in 2 cases: • to use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal. • to use the “No data loss” mode.
Power management Power management Mutliple parameters exist to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sniff period”, “Shutdown timer”, etc…) RoadRunners Evolution is configured at 20dBm (Bluetooth Class.1) by default. The BaracodaManager software (v3.34 min) can be used for multiple setting changes. Low battery...
Position the scanner so the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the barcode. The scanner will emit a beep when the scan is successful. Sample Barcode * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - * Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 12 -...
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Proper scanning position BRR –L Evolution : CMOS 40° BRR-LA Evolution : Laser 47° BRR-Fs Evolution : 2D Imager 40° Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 13 -...
The scanner can be configured to automatically reconnect with the BaracodaManager software. Another connectivity parameters exists: Master mode (the scanner will create the connection to the Host). Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 14 -...
The configuration of Host address (on which the scanner will set up a connection to) can be done: Via BaracodaManager software (v3.35 min). Via scan of barcodes. All usage modes (Real Time, No Data Loss, Batch) are obviously available. Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 15 -...
For a battery power consumption optimisation issue, the scanner will be continuously flashing. Option: RoadRunners Evolution allows to activate the option “No duplicate scans” order to not scan twice in the same barcode. By default, this option is disabled, but can be changed through both BaracodaManager software or Programming Guide.
For users: Complete Plug&Scan hardware solutions The easiest way to connect a Baracoda scanner with a host computer is to use the Baracoda Plug and Scan Bluetooth dongles. Baracoda offers the RS232 Plug&Scan Bluetooth serial dongle or the USB Plug&Scan Bluetooth dongle to get connected to a host computer.
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For developers: Baracoda Software Development Kit (SDK) The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the barcode collection functions into their own program code, thus enabling end-users to run a single software program. This eliminates the need to run the Baracoda Manager software in addition to a third party application.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Class B digital devices regulatory notice:...
This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries. Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is in progress.
User Guide or other misuse or abuse of the product. The warranty does not cover problems linked to batteries. Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution – User Guide v1.6 - 21 -...
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