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  • Page 1 SF 61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2013 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator........9...
  • Page 4 Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer ........
  • Page 5 Offline Setup with EasySet ..........56 Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer ......57 To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer.
  • Page 6 Specifications and Reading Distances ......83 Specifications..............84 Reading Distances .

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

  • Page 8: Global Services And Support

    Before You Begin Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com...

  • Page 9: Who Should Read This Manual

    (as PDF files) that you can download for free. To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Click the Products tab. 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For example, to find the CN3 computer product page, click Computers >...
  • Page 10 Before You Begin SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides an overview of the SF61B Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • What is the SF61B Cordless Scanner • Charging the Battery • Understanding Bluetooth Terms • Default settings and custom settings •...

  • Page 12: What Is The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    What is the SF61B Cordless Scanner The SF61B Cordless Scanner is a rugged purpose-built handheld scanner with an ergonomic design. It uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF communication. Scan button Scanner Status light/Intermec Magnet end-cap Ready-to-Work indicator or Ring end-cap depending on version Beeper...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    100°C (212°F). Do not short circuit; may cause burns. Keep away from children. Use only Intermec battery pack Model 1016AB01 (P/N SF61- BAT-Sxxx). Use of incorrect battery pack may present risk of fire or explosion. Promptly dispose of used battery pack according to the instructions.

  • Page 14: Battery Charge Status During Operation

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start to use the SF61B. Should a problem arise with the battery, you can replace it (see Replacing the Battery of the SF61B in Chapter 4).

  • Page 15: Understanding Bluetooth Terms

    When your Bluetooth product is trying to connect or is connected to a Bluetooth host device, it is no longer discoverable. HID and SPP: Intermec Bluetooth scanners can use two specfic Bluetooth profiles to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled host devices: •...

  • Page 16: Default Settings And Custom Settings

    The product behavior described in this manual corresponds to the default settings of your SF61B cordless scanner. Most of these settings can be customized using EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup software. EasySet provides the full range of setup options for your SF61B (see...

  • Page 17: Turning On The Sf61B

    EasySet to make your product not discoverable if you wish (Interface > Bluetooth > Discoverable > Not discoverable). Connecting on Power-Up While the scanner is waiting for a connection, the blue Intermec Ready-To-Work LED blinks slowly. Host-Initiated (Outgoing) SPP Connection...

  • Page 18: Inactivity Shutdown Period

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Inactivity Shutdown Period By default the SF61B shuts down after a period of inactivity of 1 hour if it is connected to a Bluetooth host and after 5 minutes of inactivity if it is not connected. You can use EasySet to modify these inactivity timeouts (Operating settings >...

  • Page 19: Understanding The Sf61B Behavior

    (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Beep and LED mode > Legacy mode). Blue Intermec-Ready-to-Work Indicator Note: The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work light is enabled by default but you can use EasySet to disable the light or choose another color if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs > Ready-to-Work LED).

  • Page 20: Status Light

    The status light flashes green or red to indicate the status of the scanner and/or battery. Status information is sometimes shown even if the Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is on. This way the scanner can communicate more than one type of information at the same time.

  • Page 21: Beeps And Vibrate Alert

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a Charger Light State What it Means Red continuously on NVM (non-volatile memory) problem. and 6 fast beeps every 2 seconds Amber blinking Battery charging problem: •...

  • Page 22: Using Vibrate Alert

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions Beep Sequence What it Means Two fast beeps The scanner successfully scanned a configuration bar code Two beeps, bitonal The scanner is docked correctly in a battery charger. Six very fast beeps Transmission error and vibrate alert...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner To turn on vibrate alert for a good read • Scan this bar code: Vibrate alert - On good read - Enable (*) To turn off vibrate alert for a good read •...

  • Page 24: Scanning Bar Codes

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Scanning Bar Codes For the SF61BHP do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam while the scanner is scanning. Long- term exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision. The SF61B1D contains a 1D linear imager and the SF61B2D and SF61BHP contain 2D area imagers to scan bar code data.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner To scan with an SF61B 1D imager model 1 Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button. 2 Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device. 3 Point the SF61B at the bar code and hold the SF61B at a slight angle 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) from the label.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner 3 Point the scanner at the bar code and hold it steady a few inches from the label. 4 Press the scan button: If you are using the SF61B2D, use the red LED aiming beam to •...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Note: Most of the chargers in this section require a dedicated power supply. You will need to acquire a country-specific mains cable to connect it, ask your Intermec supplier or local contact for more information. You will need one of the following chargers for your SF61B.

  • Page 28: 4-Bay Charger

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner 4-Bay Charger 4-Bay Charger P/N 871-222-xxx: Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners, operates with a 4-bay charger power supply (P/N 851-088-201). FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger, SF61B, with 2 x FlexDock Cups SF61 FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger (P/N DX2A28820): Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners in two FlexDock Cups, operates with a dual-base power supply (P/N XXXXXXXX).

  • Page 29: Flexdock Cup, Scanner, Sf61B

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner FlexDock Cup, Scanner, SF61B Used to charge up to two SF61 FlexDock Dual Cup (P/N 213-007-xxx): SF61B scanners in a FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger. Vehicle Power Adapter Vehicle Power Adapter (P/N SF61-VPK-xxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from a vehicle battery (cigar lighter connection).

  • Page 30: Sf61B Battery

    Optional Accessories The following accessories are optional. SD61 Base Station SD61 Base Station (P/N 3-231019-xxx): The SD61 Base Station is used to connect up to seven Intermec cordless Bluetooth™ scanners to a non-Bluetooth host device. SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Sf61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop (P/N SF61-MAG-Sxxx): Convenient belt attachment accessory for the SF61B scanner, can be installed in place of a ring end-cap. Note: For details on how to replace an SF61B end-cap, see Replacing the End-Caps of the SF61B in Chapter 4.

  • Page 32: Belt Clip Holder

    Chapter 1 — Introducing the SF61B Cordless Scanner Belt Clip Holder Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-171-xxx): Convenient accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt. Industrial Belt Clip Holder Industrial Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-172-xxx): Rugged accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Sf61B

    Bluetooth devices. This chapter covers these topics: • Bluetooth Connection Considerations • Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer • Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec SD61 Base Station • Connecting the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices • Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the...

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Connection Considerations

    (version 2.0, 2.1, etc.). EasySet Setup Software To connect to a host device, you may need to install EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup software. EasySet provides the full range of setup options for your SF61B cordless scanner (see Configuring...

  • Page 35: Sf61B Bluetooth Device Address Location

    SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location When connecting your SF61B to a host device you may need to note its Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) which you will find on the product label: Intermec Technologies Corp. Everett, WA USA 1.7A MODEL, MODELO,...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Sf61B To An Intermec Computer

    Connecting the SF61B to an Intermec Computer Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers. If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one described here, the general principle will be the same. Refer to the product-specific documentation for your Intermec computer for full details on how to connect Bluetooth devices to your product.

  • Page 37: Disconnecting The Sf61B From An Intermec Computer

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B To test the Bluetooth communication 1 Open a data input application on the Intermec computer (Start > Text for example). 2 Read the following test code to make sure your connection is working correctly:...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Sf61B To An Intermec Sd61 Base Station

    To connect up to 7 scanners 1 Connect the SD61 base station to a host device (the host PC of your data management application for example). See the SD61 Base Station User’s Guide available on the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com for details on how to connect your SD61.

  • Page 39: Creating A Bluetooth Device Address Bar Code Label For The Sd61

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Creating a Bluetooth Device Address Bar Code Label for the SD61 Note: If your base station does not have an association bar code label, use EasySet to create an association bar code containing the Bluetooth Device Address of the base station (see Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet...

  • Page 40: Disconnecting The Sf61B From An Sd61 Base Station

    1 Read the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code. Bluetooth Device Disconnect The SF61B emits the “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high to low) and the SF61B’s Intermec Ready-to- Work indicator goes off. SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Sf61B To Other Bluetooth Devices

    • the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) emulates data acquisition through a virtual COM port. Note: To connect up to EasySet, Intermec’s scanner setup software, running on a Windows PC you can use either of the following: • a HID Bluetooth connection •...

  • Page 42: Pairing With An Hid Or Spp Bluetooth Connection

    1 Before trying to pair and connect your scanner, make sure that: • it is not already trying to establish a Bluetooth connection (blinking blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator), in this case read the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code: Bluetooth Device Disconnect •...
  • Page 43 Your SF61B is paired but not connected to your host application - you will not hear the “connection successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to high) or see the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator (default scanner behavior) until you connect to your host application.

  • Page 44: Hid: Test Your Hid Connection With The Host

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B HID: Test your HID connection with the host Note (HID connections only): By default the SF61B uses the North American keyboard layout. See Setting an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) in Chapter 3 if you are working with a different keyboard configuration.

  • Page 45: Spp: Set Up An Spp Connection With Your Host Application

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B SPP: Set up an SPP connection with your host application Two ways to connect with SPP Now that you are paired with your host device, there are two ways to establish an SPP Bluetooth connection with your host application: •...

  • Page 46: Host-Initiated (Outgoing) Spp Bluetooth Connection

    (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is “0000”) When the scanner connects to your host application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high, and the blue Intermec Ready-to- Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).
  • Page 47 1 Use the Bluetooth disconnect procedure specific to your host application. When the scanner disconnects from the host PC, it emits a “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns off (default scanner behavior). SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) Spp Bluetooth Connection

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) SPP Bluetooth Connection You have paired your SF61B with your Bluetooth host device as described in the previous sections of this chapter. Now you can establish a scanner-initiated Incoming connection to connect your SF61B to a host application. To prepare your host for a scanner-initiated (Incoming) Bluetooth connection (example for a Windows PC) SPP pairing created two Bluetooth virtual serial ports (Outgoing and...
  • Page 49 Incoming COM port you noted previously. When the scanner connects to your host application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high, and the blue Intermec Ready-to- Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior). 5 Read the following test code and check that it is correctly...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator blinks slowly for 5 minutes to indicate it is waiting to connect (default scanner behavior). When you open the Incoming COM port again, if the scanner is switched on it will reconnect to the host application.

  • Page 51: Connecting To Other Hid Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, Pdas

    • iOS & MacOS (including a way to control the iOS virtual keyboard from your scanner) The Intermec web site also provides Technical Bulletins to help you connect to devices of this type: • Connecting a scanner via HID to an Android tablet •...

  • Page 52: Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using The Smartwedgelite™ Application

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the SmartWedgeLite™ Application Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting alternative for keyboard wedge emulation as it allows simplified pairing / connection with the host. SmartWedgeLite uses the SPP Bluetooth profile to make the connection but sends data from the scanner as if it was entered from a keyboard.

  • Page 53: Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) Connection With Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the scanner-initiated (Incoming) connection, if your scanner loses the connection with the host PC it will automatically try to reestablish it. Reading the Host’s Association Bar Code in SmartWedgeLite SmartWedgeLite main screen with the host’s association bar code To read the host’s association bar code in SmartWedgeLite...

  • Page 54: Host-Initated (Outgoing) Connection With Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Host-initated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the host-initiated (Outgoing) connection, if your scanner later loses the connection with the host PC, you will need to follow the connection procedure again to reestablish the Bluetooth connection. Using the SmartWedgeLite Device List to Connect Host-initiated connection: Choosing your scanner from SmartWedgeLite’s list of detected Bluetooth devices...

  • Page 55: Using The Scanner's Bluetooth Device Address To Connect

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Using the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to Connect Host-initiated connection: Entering your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite To enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite 1 Click on Scanners > Add scanner (or the icon).

  • Page 56: Successful Scanner Connection (Smartwedgelite)

    When the scanner connects to the host PC, it emits a “connection successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to high) and the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on (continuous blue by default). The scanner is added to the list of connected scanners in the SmartWedgeLite Scanners window.

  • Page 57: Disconnecting Your Scanner From Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B Disconnecting your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite To disconnect your scanner 1 Select your scanner in the list of connected devices in the SmartWedgeLite Scanners window. 2 Do one of the following: • click Scanners > Remove scanner •...
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 — Connecting the SF61B SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Configuring The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides some basic configuration bar codes and information on how to configure the SF61B using the EasySet scanner setup software or your Intermec computer. This chapter includes: • Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes •...

  • Page 60: Basic Setup With Configuration Bar Codes

    Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes This section provides configuration bar codes for a basic setup of your scanner. Many more configuration options are available with EasySet or with your Intermec computer, see Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer in the present chapter.

  • Page 61: Setting An International Keyboard (Hid Connections Only)

    Chapter 3 — Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner Setting an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) By default the SF61B uses the North American Windows keyboard layout when it is connected using the HID Bluetooth profile. Use the following configuration bar codes to select the keyboard for your country.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 — Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner Japanese Windows Brazilian Portuguese Windows Czech Republic Windows Slovakian Windows Hungarian 101-key SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Configuring The Postamble

    More postamble options are available with EasySet or with your Intermec computer (see Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet Configuring your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer the present chapter). Carriage Return + Line Feed (*) None...

  • Page 64: Configuring Your Scanner With Easyset

    If it is not already installed on your host PC, download and install the latest version of EasySet at this link on the Intermec web site: www.intermec.com/EasySet We recommend that you install EasySet in the default location proposed by the installer.

  • Page 65: Online Setup With Easyset

    Chapter 3 — Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner Online Setup with EasySet Note: In the following procedure you will use one of the following methods to connect your scanner to EasySet for online setup: • HID Bluetooth connection • host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection To configure your scanner online by sending commands from EasySet 1 Pair your SF61B with your EasySet host PC and connect it using one of the following methods described in Chapter 2:...

  • Page 66: Offline Setup With Easyset

    1 Select Disconnect from the Communication menu in Easyset. HID connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and restarts, and then goes into “ready to work” mode (the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on) as it is still connected to the host PC. Host-initiated Outgoing SPP connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and restarts but it is no longer connected to the host PC.

  • Page 67: Configuring Your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer

    Note: The description in this section is provided as a general guideline. Consult your Intermec computer’s documentation for full details on how to set up your Bluetooth scanner from your Intermec computer. Note: When you first connect to an Intermec computer, only SF61B settings common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 — Configuring the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Sf61B

    Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF61B. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshooting the SF61B • Recovering the SF61B • Calling Product Support • Upgrading the SF61B Firmware •...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Troubleshooting the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions If you have problems using your SF61B, use this section to try to find a solution. Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution You press the scan The SF61B is powered by a rechargeable lithium- button, but nothing ion battery...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution You scan a bar code, the Try these possible solutions: SF61B beeps twice, and • Make sure that your data collection application the status light blinks is set up to receive data from the SF61B.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution After a software reset: Depending on your host configuration (host device, Bluetooth version), you may have to re-pair • by reading / sending your product with your host device /application to a Reset factory reset your scanner-host Bluetooth settings (see the defaults command...
  • Page 73 • restart your host device (power down / power You established a When you first connect to an Intermec computer, Bluetooth connection only SF61B settings common to the Intermec with an Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings are changed computer, and the to the internal scanner’s default settings.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B). Note: You may find a solution to your problem in Knowledge Central, the online knowledge base for Intermec products: http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/home and you can also find useful scanner-specific information on the Scanner FAQ (Meta-Answer) page: http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/ 12923/kw/meta SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Recovering The Sf61B

    (5 quick presses on the scan button while the red LED is on). Note: If your scanner does not turn on after a hardware and/or software reset and you are using a correctly charged and functioning Intermec battery pack Model 1016AB01 (P/N SF61-BAT-xxx,), please contact your Intermec representative. Forcing a Hardware Reset The initial reflex when a product gets into a blocked or “dead”...

  • Page 76: Forcing A Software Reset

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B If you have a Bluetooth connection, the SF61B disconnects from the host device when it switches off. After a restart, your scanner may try to reestablish the Bluetooth connection with the host depending on the type of connection (it will do so with an HID connection or a scanner-initiated Incoming SPP connection for example).
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Note: Depending on your host configuration (device, Bluetooth version), after a software reset of your scanner (Reset factory defaults) you may have to re-pair your product with your host device / application (see the appropriate section in Chapter 2, Connecting the SF61B).

  • Page 78: Calling Product Support

    Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. For help, go to www.intermec.com > About Us > Contact Us. Before you call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the following information for your SF61B product: • configuration number (“CN” on the product label) •...

  • Page 79: Reading "Get Version" Bar Codes

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Reading “Get version” Bar Codes You can read Get version bar codes to display your product’s version information if your SF61B is connected to a Bluetooth host device / application. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Connect your SF61B to a Bluetooth host using the appropriate procedure for your host device /application (see Chapter 2, Connecting the...

  • Page 80: Using Easyset To Display Current Version Information

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Using EasySet to Display Current Version Information You can use EasySet to get version information if your SF61B is connected using an HID connection or a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Follow the procedure for online setup with EasySet (see Online Setup with EasySet...

  • Page 81: Upgrading The Sf61B Firmware

    Windows 2000 with SP4, or a more recent version of Microsoft Windows • the latest version of EasySet (includes the WinFlash firmware upgrade utility) installed on the host PC (available at www.intermec.com/EasySet) • the SF61B .bin firmware file for your SF61B model (1D or 2D) available at http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/ index.aspx.

  • Page 82: Download The Latest Sf61B Firmware Version

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version To download the latest firmware upgrade package 1 Go to the SF61B section of the Intermec web site: http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/index.aspx 2 Open the Downloads tab. 3 Click the link to download the appropriate SF61B firmware upgrade package for your SF61B model (1D or 2D) and save it to your PC.

  • Page 83: Use Easyset And Winflash To Upgrade Your Sf61B Firmware

    If you are connected to EasySet for online setup, a message will ask if you want to quit online setup mode and start WinFlash.exe. Click Yes to continue, the scanner disconnects (the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator goes off) and then restarts (2 beeps and vibrate alert by default).
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B 5 Click Browse to find the correct .bin firmware upgrade file you downloaded for your product model and click Next. 6 Scan the Firmware upgrade bar code that appears on the screen - print out and read the code on this page if you can’t read it on the screen.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B 7 Click OK to continue. Note: If you do not proceed with the firmware upgrade procedure within 5 minutes, the scanner performs a restart (emits two beeps and vibrates). Close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Note: To identify the correct Outgoing port, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray, choose the Open Settings option (or equivalent) and look at the COM Ports details. 9 Click Start download. Your host PC may display a message saying that a Bluetooth device is trying to connect, if this is the case, click OK to launch the upgrade process (you may have to enter your scanner’s pairing...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Note: If the firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted, with a “Can’t open communication port” message for example, close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Battery Of The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Replacing the Battery of the SF61B Integrated circuits on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in this equipment are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD by always wearing skin contact ground straps firmly attached to the equipment metal base assembly when working inside of the equipment housing.

  • Page 89: Replacing The End-Caps Of The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Replacing the End-Caps of the SF61B Removing the SF61B End-Cap SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Installing The Sf61B End-Cap

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Installing the SF61B End-Cap SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Maintaining The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B Maintaining the SF61B Cleaning the SF61B Opening the SF61B may cause damage to the internal components. Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SF61B. To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF61B SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Specifications And Reading Distances

    Specifications and Reading Distances This appendix contains the technical specifications and reading distances for the different SF61B scanner models: • Specifications • Reading Distances...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SF61B scanner models. Physical Dimensions Length 15.6 cm (6.1 in) with magnet end-cap 16.0 cm (6.3 in) with ring end-cap Height 3.9 cm (1.5 in) Width 4.6 cm (1.8 in) Weight...
  • Page 95 Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bluetooth Radio Radio Type Bluetooth Class 1 version 2.1 + EDR Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Scanning Performance SF61B1D Scan angle: 38° Minimum X dimension: 4mils (0.1 mm) Maximum scan rate: 200 scans/second Minimum print contrast: 20% SF61B2D Scan angles: 39°...
  • Page 96 Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bar Code Symbologies for 2D Models (SF61B2D, SF61BHP) Australian Post Han Xin Code Aztec Infomail Intelligent mail Canada Post Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar Japan Post Codablock A Matrix 2 of 5 Codablock F Maxicode Code 11 Micro PDF417...

  • Page 97: Reading Distances

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Reading Distances Values shown are for typical distances measured from the front end of the scanner bezel in an office environment (200 lux) with extended reading range activated. Note: Minimum distances depend on the number of characters encoded in the bar code.

  • Page 98: Sf61B1D

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B1D 36" 40" 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 12" 8" EAN/UPC 4" 0" 4" 0.1 mm/4 mils 8" 0.125 mm/5 mils 0.25 mm / 10 mils 12" 1 mm / 40 mils Symbology Density Minimum Distance...

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    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B2D 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” 16" 12" PDF417 10 mils 8" Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 0" 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12"...

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    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61BHP 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” 16" 12" PDF417 10 mils 8" Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 0" 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12"...
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