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This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date Description of Change 9/2008 Revised to support the both the linear and area versions of the SR30. SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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.
Intermec product. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact. Service Location Support For the most current listing of service locations, click Support >...
This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the SR30 Handheld Scanner. This guide provides you with information about the features of the SR30, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com...
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Before You Begin SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
Learning About the SR30 Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the SR30 Handheld Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • Introducing the SR30 Handheld Scanner • Powering the SR30 • Understanding the Status Light • Understanding the Beeps •...
Trigger SR30 Handheld Scanner Powering the SR30 The SR30 is powered through the accessory cable connected to a host device. Depending on which accessory cable you are using, power comes from either the host device or the external power supply. For more information about each cable, see “Cable...
Chapter 1 — Learning About the SR30 Understanding the Status Light The status light on the SR30 indicates a successful decode of a configuration or data bar code. Status Light Descriptions Light State What It Means Blinks green The SR30 successfully scanned a data bar code.
Chapter 1 — Learning About the SR30 Scanning Bar Codes The SR30 is used to scan bar code data. When you unpack the SR30, these bar code symbologies are enabled: Code 39 • • Code 128/GS1-128 • UPC/EAN DataMatrix (SR30 Area Imager only) •...
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Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen. When the SR30 successfully reads a bar code label, the SR30 creates a single beep and the status light briefly turns green.
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Connecting and Configuring the SR30 Use this chapter to understand how to connect the SR30 to a host device and configure the SR30. This chapter covers these topics: • Connecting Your SR30 to a Host Device • Configuring Your SR30 Parameters...
Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR30 Connecting Your SR30 to a Host Device To connect your SR30 to a host device, you need the appropriate accessory cable. For a list and description of each cable, see “Cable Accessories” on page To creating a USB connection 1 Make sure that you have the USB cable (P/N 236-164-xxx).
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RS-232 cable and an AC power outlet. AC power supply To host device 5 Turn on your host device. 6 If necessary, configure your SR30 serial parameters to match the host device. The default serial parameters for the SR30 are: Baud Rate:...
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1 Make sure that you have the keyboard wedge cable (P/N 236-204-xxx) and appropriate power supply (if necessary). 2 Turn off your host device. 3 Connect the cable to your SR30 and host device(s). AC power supply To host devices 4 Turn off your host device.
Straightened paper clip Configuring Your SR30 Parameters After you connect your SR30 to a host device, you may need to configure your SR30 to communicate properly with the host device. This section contains bar codes to configure your SR30: •...
5.6.0.0 or later. EasySet is available on the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/EasySet. International Keyboard Bar Codes If your SR30 is connected to a host with a USB cable or a keyboard wedge cable, you may need to configure your SR30 for an International keyboard.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR30 Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Brazilian Portuguese Windows Japanese Windows IBM/NCR Terminals SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR30 Serial Parameter Bar Codes If your SR30 is connected to a host with an RS-232 cable, configure your SR30 serial parameters to match the host device. This section contains bar codes for basic serial parameters. To configure additional serial parameters, see EasySet version 5.6.0.0 or later.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR30 115200 128000 230400 256000 460800 Data Bits Parity None* Even SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR30 Stop Bits SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SR30. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshooting the SR30 • Maintaining the SR30...
Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 Troubleshooting the SR30 If you have problems using the SR30, use this chapter to find a possible solution. Calling Product Support To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative: • In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505 •...
You pull the trigger, the Try these possible solutions: red scanning beam • Make sure that the SR30 is at the turns on, but you appropriate scanning distance cannot successfully scan from the bar code. Move the SR30 a bar code.
Use EasySet to enable the bar codes. Resetting the SR30 If your SR30 does not respond when you pull the trigger, you can reset your SR30. When you reset your SR30, the scanner control firmware is restarted. To reset your SR30 •...
Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 Maintaining the SR30 To keep your SR30 in good working order, you may need to upgrade the SR30 and clean the scanner window. Upgrading the SR30 Use the procedures below to upgrade the: •...
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3 Scan the Reset Factory Defaults bar code: Reset Factory Defaults 4 Start EasySet version 5.6.0.0 or later. 5 Verify that your SR30 is communicating with the host PC. From EasySet, select Communication > Select Communication Interface. The Communication Interface screen appears.
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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 8 Double-click Co-processor upgrade (HIP). The firmware upgrade bar code is added to the setup sheet. Note: After you scan the firmware upgrade bar code, you have 1 minute to start the upgrade process.
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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 13 Click Next. The Com port selection window appears. 14 Select the COM port the SR30 is connected to, select a baud rate, and deselect the Display help check box. 15 Click Next. The Download progress window appears.
Cleaning the SR30 Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SR30. To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water, a solution of ammonia and water, or isopropyl alcohol.
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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR30 SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
0.25 mm / 10 mils 10" 12" 0.5 mm / 20 mils 14" 1 mm / 40 mils 16" EV12 Linear Imager Typical Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 1.5 mm (0.1 in) setback for the SR30. SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
Appendix A — Specifications and Accessories Imager Specifications for EA15 The following reading distances apply to the EA15 decoded 2D area imager (P/N 3-140019-01-01) installed in the SR30. Minimum Maximum Symbology Density Distance* Distance Code 39 0.125 mm (5 mils) 7.2 cm (3.2 in)
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0.25 mm / 10 mils 5" 100% contrast UPC EAN 6" 0.5 mm / 20 mils EA15 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 1.5 mm (0.1 in) setback for the SR30. SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
SR30 Handheld Scanner. To order accessories, contact your local Intermec sales representative. Stand Accessories SR30 Desktop Stand (P/N 203-846-xxx): The desktop stand provides you with a convenient way to store the SR30 when you are not using it. SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Appendix A — Specifications and Accessories SR30 Hands-Free Stand (P/N 203-845-xxx): The hands-free stand provides you with a convenient way to store the SR30 when you are not using it or scan items without having to hold your scanner. SR30 Wall Mount Stand (P/N 203-847-xxx): The wall mount stand provides you with a convenient way to store the SR30 when you are not using it.
Cable Accessories USB Cable (P/N 236-164-xxx) Powered RS-232 (P/N 236-159-xxx. P/N 236-160-001): This cable supports the Intermec 700, 2435, 5055, 6400, CK3, CK30, CK31, CK61, CN3, CV60, and CV30 computers. External powered RS-232 (P/N 236-161-xxx): This cable also requires one of these universal power supplies: U.S.A. and Canada (Model AE26) or all other countries (P/N 851-086-xxx).
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U.S.A. and Canada (Model AE26) or all other countries (P/N 851-086-xxx). Wand Emulation (P/N 236-163-xxx): This cable supports the Intermec 242X, 2455, 2475, 246X, 248X, and 5020 computers. SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Appendix A — Specifications and Accessories SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
Appendix B — Default Settings Default Configuration Use the following tables to see the default values of the configuration commands supported on your SR30. The commands are grouped by function and reflect the organization of the Commands window in EasySet version 5.6.0.0 or later.
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Not active Start of read session Not active End of read session Not active Start-up Not active Trigger pulled Not active Trigger released Not active Symbology identifier Not transmitted Preamble Keyboard wedge None RS-232 None SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Not active Scenario 6 Not active Scenario 7 Not active Symbology Setting Commands Command Default Value Disable all symbologies Disable all extended reading ranges Aztec* Not active Codabar Not active Codablock* Codablock A Not active SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Interleaved 2 of 5 Not active Reading range Extended Reading tolerance High Matrix 2 of 5 Not active Maxi Code* Not active MicroPDF417* Not active MSI Code Not active PDF417* Active Plessey Code Not active SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Normal Consecutive same read data Auto read count before validation transmission Timeout between identical 300 ms consecutive codes Timeout between different None consecutive codes Sensor optimization Lighting LED brightness 100% Center decoding* Activation Not active SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Pre-defined imager settings 1D codes only Standard 1D and 2D codes 1D and 2D codes, bright environment 1D and 2D codes with reflective surface General Aimer flashing Aimer flashing (optimized for decode) Decode mode 2D imager SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Video compression None Video compression quality No compression Video resolution Full resolution Video decode mode Not active Events Video start event Not active Video stop event Not active Signature capture Scenario 1-4 Activation Not active SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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Get firmware version Get decode version Get shutter speed Get configuration signature Get 1D filter sequence Get filter list Firmware upgrade with RS-232 cable Host Interface Processor (HIP) firmware upgrade Optical setup (using configuration bar Enable codes) SR30 Handheld Scanner User’s Guide...
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