Netum DS8100 / DS7500 / DS5000 / DS8500 - DS Series RFID & Barcode Reader Manual

Package Included

1PC * Scanner;
1PC * Power Charging Dock;
1PC * USB Cable;
1PC * Quick Setup Guide

Product Information

Firmware Version

Firmware version will be displayed by scanning "$SW#VER".

Barcode Programming

Netum barcode scanners are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide. An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Notes
Some command barcodes only work in a particular connection mode.
Pay attention to below symbols when you're scanning command barcodes.
Command barcodes only apply to scanner work via Bluetooth.
Command barcodes only apply to scanner work via 2.4G Wireless.

RFID Function

Below instruction only apply for DS8100
Steps on triggering a RFID reading

1. Connect reader with your device. (Connection way)
2. Setup corresponding keyboard language. (Keyboard language)
3. Put your card or device close to the reader (best reading distance around 3cm) and press the button to read it.

Blue LED on and then off along with a short beep indicates a successful scan.
Notes: Trigger mode was set by default. If you want to change the scanning way, please refer to below section.

Activate the auto-sense mode back from the sleep mode or deactivate it, please press the button.

Connection Way

Scanner transmits data to your device via Bluetooth or 2.4G Wireless. You can choose either way to start scanning.

How to transmit data via 2.4G Wireless Channel

Get Started:

2. Power On the scanner
3. Setup keyboard language: US keyboard was set by default. If you use other type of keyboard please refer to Keyboard language.
   
4. If you want to change Bluetooth transmit to wireless transmit, you will have to scan "Wireless transmit" then follow step (1) and (2) to complete the configurations.

USB HID-KBW

When the dock connects with your device via USB cable, USB HID-KBW feature will be enabled by default. Scanner's transmission will be simulated as USB keyboard input. It works on a Plug and Play basis and no driver is required.

USB COM Port Emulation

When the dock connects with your device via USB cable, by scanning "USB COM Port Emulation" will allow your device to receive data in the way as a serial port does.

Note: A driver is required for this feature.

How to transmit data via Bluetooth

Get Started:

1. Power on scanner.
2. Scan "Bluetooth Transmit".
   
3. Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth turned on.
4. Pressing the scan button will initiate the attempts to connect.
5. If a connection is made, the blue light will stop blinking and turn solid.
6. If a connection is not made after several attempts, the scanner will emit a long beep (and the blue light will turn off).
7. Bluetooth working channel is not set by default. If you want to connect via Bluetooth, you will have to scan "Bluetooth Transmit" before pairing.

Basic Mode (HID) (default)

• NO software installation needed
• Connects to most devices
• Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard
  

Application Mode (Apple Specific Serial Profile)

• For iOS Devices
• If you have an iOS application that supports our Scanners this is the mode to use
  

Application Mode (Serial Port Profile)

• For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
• If you have an application that supports this is the mode recommended
  

Notes:
Remove the pairing information both from devices-host PC/phone and the scanner when you change the data transmit mode.

Bluetooth Transmit Speed

By scanning the appropriate barcode below will change the Bluetooth transmit speed.

Keyboard Language

For example If you use French Keyboard, scan command barcode of "French keyboard ". If you use a US keyboard you can ignore this step.

Working Mode

If you are heading for a working area which lies outside the Bluetooth signal range, you may activate scanner's store mode, following steps described below. Under this mode, all scanned data will be stored directly into the buffer memory of the device. Furthermore, data entries will be permanently saved in the buffer memory prior to the manual upload into the working station, so that you may upload them when you are near your working device.

Idle Time

Time period set for scanner from idle to sleep. Default Idle Time: 3mins.

Convert Case

Beep Volume

By scanning the appropriate barcode below will change the beep volume.

Function Key Mapping

When Function Key Mapping is enabled, function characters are sent over the keypad.

Factory Restore

By scanning below command barcode will restore all the default settings within this manual.

How to charge power for the scanner

2.4G Wireless Transmit

Bluetooth Transmit

Charge Power via USB Dock

FAQ

1. Some barcodes cannot be read, why?
   1. Dirty or unclear barcodes might not be read.
   2. The possible reason is that setting for some barcode types not commonly used is off by default. You need to activate a specific barcode type to get it to work. Please contact us for help.
2. How to change terminator to TAB?
   Please refer to the section of "Terminator configuration" from the manual our official website.
3. Are there any barcodes for applying or removing prefix & suffix?
   Yes, you may go to our official website "www.netum.net"; to download the manual, refer to the section of "prefix and suffix" or turn to customer service for help.
4. How to solve the messy code problem encountered while using other foreign languages?
   The default language is English. Please refer to "Keyboard Language" to change the language.
5. Why scanner can not read Italy Pharmacy code?
   Download the manual from our official website according to the scanner model number, refer to the section of Code32 then scan "Enable Code32" to enable the scanner to read Italy pharmacy code.
6. Why scanner can not read add-on 2 or 5 codes?
   Download the manual from our official website according to the scanner model number, refer to the section of ADD-On code and scan the appropriate command barcode to enable the scanner to read it.
7. Why scanner can not read datamatrix GS1 in a correct format?
   Scan "Enable Function Key Mapping" from this manual will enable scanner to output group separator.

Note:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any other configurations.

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