18 Apr 08 Corrections and update graphic presentation 16 June 08 Update Safety/Regulatory information 25 Aug. 08 Add “The different connection method” section 15 Oct. 08 Modify the MASTER mode section. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 3 -...
Introduction The Baracoda Pencil2 is a contact barcode scanner that is very 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 LED indicate the status of the device.
Motion PDA stylus The Baracoda Pencil2 can also be used as a PDA stylus, by applying the optical sensor on the PDA screen. Recharging the battery Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 5V, 500mA.
Start to read the barcode in the blank left space. Keep the scanner in contact with the barcode. The scanner will emit a beep when the scan is successful. Sample Barcode * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - * Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 6 -...
To a .txt file (default option). The BaracodaManager gives you the possibility to modify the name of the file in which you may want to save the data. The scanner can be configured to automatically reconnect with the BaracodaManager. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 7 -...
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 Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 8 -...
Kemul Software on the Baracoda website http://www.baracoda.com/ Pease note that the Pencil2 is set by the Baracoda Plug&Scan USB in “No Data Loss mode” ON by default. This implies that the reader will bufferise barcodes if the barcodes are read out of range.
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For developers: Baracoda Software Development Kit (SDK) The Baracoda SDKs are conceive for those developers who want to integrate the barcode data collect into their own program code, thus enabling end-users to run a single program (and not both the BaracodaManager and...
Motion Status Display Summary The Baracoda Pencil2 has one bicolor LED, which has a particular function and meaning. This LED is providing a status regarding the Bluetooth connection and the reading status. The function of LED is to give •...
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Battery level is low. Please recharge the battery immediately. The scanner is set in the “Batch mode” and its memory is LED is orange (solid) full: impossible to read another barcode in this mode. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 12 -...
The Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication. You can configure security (enable/disable/change PIN code) through BaracodaManager and through configuration barcodes. The Security is enabled in default settings: default PIN code is 0000. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 13 -...
Prefix Suffix Suffix 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 Hyper terminal • to use the acknowledgment function (No Data Loss option).
List of identifier codes can be found in the Programming Guide. You can activate barcode identifier through BaracodaManager software or with the Programming Guide. The barcode identifier is disabled in default settings. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 15 -...
Modification statement: 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. Wireless notice This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
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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.
User Guide or other misuse or abuse of the product. The warranty does not cover problems linked to batteries. Baracoda Pencil2 – User Guide v1.4 - 18 -...
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