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Intermec SF51 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide SF51 Cordless Scanner...
  • Page 3 User's Guide SF51 Cordless Scanner...
  • Page 4 The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technolgies Corporation.
  • Page 5 Number Letter Date 6/2005 8/2005 1/2006 12/2006 • Added information on how to SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Description of Change Added information to support firmware version 1.1 including these features: • HID keyboard profile • SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility...
  • Page 6 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Battery Status ....3 How to Turn On the SF51 ......4 Understanding the Lights .
  • Page 8 Upgrading the SF51 ......27 Paging the SF51 ....... . . 30 Resetting the SF51 .
  • Page 9 Vibrate Alert Duration .....51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide ISBT 128 ......42 GTIN Processing for EAN 128 .
  • Page 10 Specifications ........54 Accessories for the SF51 ......56 Index .

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    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 12: 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 Support > Warranty. Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs.

  • Page 13: Who Should Read This Manual

    Intermec web site, click Contact. Who Should Read This Manual The SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide provides you with information about the features of the SF51. This guide is written for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the SF51.

  • Page 14: Patent Information

    Before You Begin To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,766,300; 5,548,108; 5,912,452; 4,882,476; 5,550,362; 5,923,022; 4,894,523; 5,550,364; 5,936,224; 4,953,113;...

  • Page 15: Learning About The Sf51

    Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the SF51 Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner • What’s New? • Using the Battery • How to Turn On the SF51 • Understanding the Lights •...

  • Page 16: Introducing The Sf51 Cordless Scanner

    Chapter 1 — Learning About the SF51 Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner The SF51 Cordless Scanner is a small, rugged handheld scanner. It is a lightweight, ergonomically designed scanner that uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF communications. The SF51 includes these features:...

  • Page 17: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery The SF51 uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You need to fully charge the battery before you can use the SF51. The lithium-ion battery pack that is used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated.

  • Page 18: How To Turn On The Sf51

    SF51 Lights: The status light turns green or red to indicate the status of the battery and scanning. The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work™ indicator turns on to let you know that the SF51 is ready to send data to your host Bluetooth device.
  • Page 19 Status Light Description Light State What It Means Blinks green one time The SF51 successfully decoded a bar code and sent the data to the host. The SF51 successfully scanned a configuration bar code. Flashes red when you The battery is low. You need to place the SF51 press the Scan button in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger.

  • Page 20: Understanding The Beeps

    Chapter 1 — Learning About the SF51 Understanding the Beeps The SF51 uses beeps to give you audio feedback when it performs some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code. SF51 Beeps Description...

  • Page 21: Scanning Bar Codes

    Bluetooth connection, see Device” on page 2 Point the SF51 at the bar code label and hold the SF51 at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label. 3 Press the Scan button. The scanner beam turns on. Scan this...

  • Page 22: Using Vibrate Alert

    Scanning With the SF51: There are two different ways to comfortably hold the SF51. When the SF51 successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a single beep and the status light briefly turns green. If Vibrate Alert is enabled, the SF51 briefly vibrates.
  • Page 23 To turn off vibrate alert • Scan this bar code: Turn Off Vibrate Alert \60\03\10\48\00\00\00 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Chapter 1 — Learning About the SF51...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 — Learning About the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Connecting And Configuring The Sf51

    Use this chapter to understand how to configure the SF51 to communicate with your application. This chapter covers these topics: • Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device • Configuring the SF51 Parameters • Configuring Bluetooth Communications SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Sf51 To A Host Device

    Before connecting the SF51 to a host device, note the Bluetooth address for the: • host Bluetooth device. • SF51. Bluetooth address SF51 Bluetooth Address: The SF51 Bluetooth address is located in the upper right corner of the label on the back of the SF51. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Connecting To An Intermec Computer

    5 Enter the Bluetooth address of your Intermec computer and click OK. The bar code appears on the setup sheet. 6 Scan the bar code onscreen with the SF51, or print the bar code setup sheet and scan the bar code.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Host Pc With The Usb Or Rs-232 Bluetooth Adapter

    You can connect your SF51 to your host PC as a keyboard wedge. Connecting as a keyboard wedge lets your host PC receive data from the SF51 as it would from a keyboard. You can use one of these applications: •...

  • Page 29: Connecting Using Keyport Bluetooth

    Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SF51 Connecting Using Keyport Bluetooth 1 Connect your SF51 to your host PC running Windows XP with SP2 or later. For help, see the previous section, “Connecting to a Host PC With the USB or RS-232 Bluetooth Adapter.”...

  • Page 30: Connecting Using Keyport Lite

    Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SF51 6 Click the Connections tab. 7 Make sure that your SF51 is on and discoverable, and then click Discover. Keyport Bluetooth searches for Bluetooth devices. 8 From the list, select your SF51 and click Connect.

  • Page 31: Com Port

    6 In the Port field, select the COM port being used for Bluetooth communications, and click OK. Note: You can use either the incoming or outgoing COM port. 7 Click the Start button. Your SF51 is connected to your host PC as a keyboard wedge. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Collecting Data With Your Sf51

    2 Start your data collection application. 3 (Host PC only) Configure your data collection application to receive data from the incoming or outgoing COM port. 4 Scan a bar code with your SF51. The data is entered into your application. For more information, see Device”...
  • Page 33 4 Select the Online Setup check box, and click OK. The Online Setup dialog box appears. 5 Select the COM port that your SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications, and click OK. EasySet connects to your SF51 and retrieves the current configuration of the SF51.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Sf51 From Your Intermec Computer

    Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SF51 3 In the Commands window, choose configuration command settings for your SF51 and add them to the bar code setup sheet. 4 Scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51, or print the setup sheet and scan the commands.

  • Page 35: Restoring Default Settings

    The SF51 can communicate with a host device through the Serial Port Profile (SPP) Bluetooth communications profile. SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device. You can send information from the SF51 to your serial application without having to modify your application.

  • Page 36: Configuring Security

    Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SF51 Configuring Security The SF51 provides Bluetooth wireless security for transmitting data. By default, security is active on your SF51. For maximum security, you need to configure a Bluetooth PIN (personal identification number).

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Sf51

    Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF51. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshooting the SF51 • Upgrading the SF51 • Paging the SF51 • Resetting the SF51 • Cleaning the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting The Sf51

    Troubleshooting the SF51 Use this chapter to troubleshoot some common problems you may experience with your SF51. If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the “Problems and Solutions” section on page 29, you may need to call Product Support.

  • Page 39: Problems And Possible Solutions

    EasySet to locate your SF51. For help, see “Paging the SF51” on page When you place the SF51 in a 1-bay or 4-bay charger, you reset the SF51, and the scanner control firmware restarts. If you have a...
  • Page 40 SF51 were restored to their default values. Possible Solution The SF51 may not be in a discoverable state. For help, see “Bluetooth Discoverable” on page The SF51 may be connected and paired to another Bluetooth device. Scan the following...

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Sf51

    Upgrading the SF51 When you upgrade your SF51, you update the SF51 processor firmware. The current settings are erased and replaced with the default settings for the SF51. You need to reestablish Bluetooth communications between your SF51 and other Bluetooth devices and applications in your data collection system.
  • Page 42 9 Click Upgrade. The status bar appears and the upgrade utility upgrades your SF51 with the latest firmware. Note: Do not place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger during the firmware upgrade, because the SF51 may lock up.
  • Page 43 PC and upgrade the firmware. To troubleshoot a locked up SF51 1 Make sure that the SF51 is not seated in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger. 2 From your PC, use the Bluetooth application to search for Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 44: Paging The Sf51

    Bluetooth Device Page command. To page the SF51 1 Start EasySet version 5.4 or later. Make sure that SF51 is selected as your product. 2 Select Communication > Connect. 3 Select the appropriate COM port, and click OK.

  • Page 45: Resetting The Sf51

    Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 Resetting the SF51 If the SF51 appears to be locked up, you can reset it. When you reset the SF51, the scanner control firmware is restarted. To reset the SF51 • Place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51 SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Configuration Command Reference

    Use this chapter to learn about the commands supported on the SF51. This chapter contains these topics: • Using Configuration Commands • Configuration Commands By Function • SF51 Configuration Commands SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Configuration Command Reference...

  • Page 48: Using Configuration Commands

    For example, you can change the Beep Volume and make the SF51 beeper very quiet for a quiet environment. You can configure the SF51: • by sending commands to your SF51 from your PC using EasySet. For help, see commands from EasySet” on page •...

  • Page 49: Configuration Commands By Function

    Bluetooth profile Bluetooth device name Bluetooth connect/ disconnect Data Transmission Command Data editing Postamble Preamble Symbology identifier SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Default Value Default Value Active 0000 Fully discoverable Serial port profile (SPP) SF51 Scanner <Bluetooth Address> Disconnect Default Value <CR><LF>...
  • Page 50 Telepen TLC 39 UPC/EAN ISBN GTIN processing Note: Stacked 2D bar code symbologies are only available on the PDF version of the SF51. For help setting symbology options, see the EasySet software. Default Value Not active Not active Not active...
  • Page 51 Good read LED duration 2000 ms Error beep Setup beep 2D symbologies Stacked code crackle Vibrate alert Vibrate alert Duration SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Default Value Level 2 sec Active Default Value Auto read count before transmission 300 ms...

  • Page 52: Sf51 Configuration Commands

    SF51 using these commands, see the EasySet software. Administrator Reset Factory Defaults Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings. When you restore all configuration commands to their default settings, you need to reestablish Bluetooth communications.

  • Page 53: Beep Volume

    SF51 and host computer if you are using Serial Port Profile (SPP). To connect to a host computer, enter the Bluetooth address of the computer and scan the bar code with the SF51. To disconnect, scan the disconnect bar code. Bluetooth Device Name Sets the name of the scanner.

  • Page 54: Bluetooth Pin

    Configures the SF51 to connect to a host device through the Serial Port Profile (SPP) Bluetooth communications profile. SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device. For more information, see Communications”...

  • Page 55: Codabar

    A to Z, 0 to 9, dollar sign ($), period (.), slash (/), percent (%), space ( ), plus (+), and minus (-). Code 93/93i Enables or disables decoding of Code 93/93i symbology. Code 93/93i is a variable length, continuous symbology that uses four element widths. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Code 128/Ean 128

    FNC2 When the FNC2 character occurs in a bar code, the SF51 temporarily stores the data from the bar code and transmits it as a prefix to the next symbol. In this way, FNC2 can be used to concatenate several symbols before the data is transmitted.

  • Page 57: Configuration Modes And Utilities

    • get the product version, sub-system versions, and Bluetooth address of your SF51. • page the SF51 from your host PC or turn off the SF51. For more information and bar codes, see Support” on page...

  • Page 58: Ean.ucc Composite

    Good Read Beep Duration Sets the length of the SF51 good read beeps. You can set Good Read Beep Duration to a value from 0 (off ) to 2550 ms. Use Good Read Beep Duration in combination with Beep Volume and Beep Frequency to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment.

  • Page 59: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    PDF417 PDF417 is only supported on the SF51 with PDF version. Enables or disables decoding of PDF417 symbology. The PDF417 symbology is a stacked 2D symbology that allows you to scan across rows of code.

  • Page 60: Plessey

    Enables or disables decoding of RSS Limited (Reduced Space Symbology Limited). RSS Limited is a numeric symbology that does not read stacked bar code labels. It is a member of the EAN.UCC RSS symbology family. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Setup Beep

    Enables or disables the setup beep. When you successfully scan a configuration bar code, you hear the setup beep, and the configuration of the SF51 is changed. Stacked Code Crackle Enables or disables the crackle sound when you scan a stacked (2D) bar code.

  • Page 62: Telepen

    The 7th character is a delimiter between the linear data portion and the composite data portion, typically a comma, but other delimiters are allowed. The next piece of data is a mandatory unique Serial Number. SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Trigger Mode

    Trigger Timeout period is reached. Flashing When you press the Scan button, the red scanner beam turns on and the SF51 checks for a bar code to read. When the Trigger Timeout period is reached, the scanner starts flashing. When the SF51 finds and reads a bar code, it resets the Trigger Timeout period.

  • Page 64: Trigger Timeout

    Set the Trigger Timeout for the Trigger Mode command. You can set Trigger Timeout from 1 to 4095 seconds. Turn Off After Good Read Sets how the SF51 operates in level and pulse trigger modes. Turn Off After Trigger Mode...

  • Page 65: Upc/Ean

    Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings, only if no settings are locked. To reset all settings on the SF51, including locked settings, use the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults “Administrator Reset command.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 — Configuration Command Reference SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SF51. Physical Dimensions Length: Height: Width: Weight: Power and Electrical Specifications Operating: Electrical rating: Temperature and Environmental Specifications Operating: Storage: Charging: Relative humidity: Environmental rating: Bar Code Symbologies •...
  • Page 69 Note: PDF417 and Micro PDF417 are only available on the SF51 with PDF version. Bluetooth Radio Radio Type: Frequency: Radio Data Rate: Communication Range Host radio Class 1: Host radio Class 2: Features: EV10 Scanner Scan rate: Scan range: Scan angle: Minimum X dimension: 4 mils (0.1 mm)

  • Page 70: Accessories For The Sf51

    4-Bay Charger The 4-bay charger (Model 074646) has the same functionality of the 1-bay charger, except it allows you to charge up to four SF51 scanners at the same time. 4-Bay Charger The power supply for the 4-bay charger (P/N 851- Power Supply 088-xxx) provides AC power to the 4-bay charger.

  • Page 71: Index

    Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 See Intermec Ready- to-Work indicator, Bluetooth adapter accessory, described, installing, communications configuring, host PC, connecting troubleshooting, 25, Connect/Disconnect command, Device Name command, Device Page command described, how to find your SF51, Discoverable command, SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 GTIN Processing for EAN 128, ISBT 128, Code 39 command, Code 93/93i command, collecting data, how to, commands. See configuration commands SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide communication range, Bluetooth radio, computers, Bluetooth supported, configuration commands Administrator Reset Factory Defaults, Beep Duration,...
  • Page 74 EasySet using to configure the SF51, where to download, electrical specifications, Error Beep command, factory default settings, restoring, firmware upgrading, version, how to get, FNC1, Code 128 / EAN 128 function code, described, SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide 35–38...
  • Page 75 SF51, contact information, Ready-to-Work indicator described, illustration, telephone support, ISBT 128 command, SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide keyboard wedge collecting data, Keyport Bluetooth connecting, described, Keyport Lite connecting, described, troubleshooting, .ldr, firmware upgrade file,...
  • Page 76 Index paging the SF51, how to, parameters, configuring SF51, PDF417 command, physical dimensions, specifications, Plessey command, Postamble command, power down bar code, power specifications, power supply 1-bay charger, accessory, described, 4-bay charger, accessory, described, Preamble command, problems, finding and solving,...
  • Page 77 Symbology Identifier command, Telepen command, temperature, specifications, Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes command, SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command, TLC 39 command, Trigger Mode command, Trigger Timeout command, troubleshooting Bluetooth PIN, forgot,...
  • Page 78 Index SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com SF51 Cordless Scanner User's Guide *074474-005* P/N 074474-005...

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