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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 3/2009 Revised to support hardware and software for release 2. Updates included new cables and data transmission settings. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the SR61T. This guide provides you with information about the features of the SR61T, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com...
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Learning About the SR61T Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the SR61T Tethered Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • Introducing the SR61T Tethered Scanner • What’s New Scanning Bar Codes •...
Chapter 1 — Learning About the SR61T Introducing the SR61T Tethered Scanner The SR61T Tethered Scanner is a small, rugged handheld scanner. The SR61T is lightweight, ergonomically designed, and it interfaces seamlessly with Intermec computers and other host computers. Status light...
Patent XXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxXX SR61TVXXXX SR61T Scan Engine Option: The scan engine option of your SR61T is the sixth character of the configuration number. In this illustration, the scan engine option is V or 1D linear imager. For more information about the scanner options, see “Scanning Bar...
Chapter 1 — Learning About the SR61T Understanding the Status Light The status light on the SR61T indicates a successful decode of a bar code or an error or warning condition. Default Status Light Description Light State What it Means...
Chapter 4, “Configuration Command Reference.” Using Vibrate Alert In the default scanner mode, you can configure the SR61T to vibrate when it successfully decodes a bar code. This feature can be useful in these situations: •...
Scan this bar code: Turn Off Vibrate Alert \60\03\10\48\00\00\00 Note: You cannot configure the SR61T to vibrate when it is configured to behave in the Legacy scanner mode. Scanning Bar Codes For the SR61TL and SR61TE, do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam or laser aiming beam while the laser is scanning.
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To scan a bar code label with a laser scanner or 1D linear imager 1 Point the SR61T at the bar code label and hold the SR61T at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.
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The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the bar code and larger when it is further away. 4 When the SR61T successfully reads a bar code label, the SR61T creates a single high beep and the status light briefly turns green.
Connecting and Configuring the SR61T Use this chapter to understand how to connect the SR61T to a host and configure the SR61T. This chapter covers these topics: Connecting Your SR61T to a Host Computer • • Setting Parameters in the SR61T...
To connect with a powered USB cable 1 Make sure you have the powered USB cable (PN 236-183-xxx). 2 Connect the powered USB cable to the SR61T and a power supply (P/N 851-089-105). Plug the power supply to an AC power outlet.
To connect with a standard RS-232 cable 1 Make sure you have the standard RS-232 cable (P/N 236-184-xxx). 2 If you are connecting to an Intermec computer, turn it off. Otherwise, leave the host PC on. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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2 If you are connecting to an Intermec computer, turn it off. Otherwise, leave the host PC on. 3 Connect the externally powered RS-232 cable to the SR61T and a power supply. Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T 4 Connect to the host PC. 5 If you are connecting to an Intermec computer, turn it on. Note: While the green light on the Intermec computer is flashing, do not disconnect the scanner from the Intermec computer.
2 Make sure you have the appropriate cable. If your host PC does not provide power, use the powered keyboard wedge cable (P/N 236- 187-xxx). 3 Connect the powered keyboard wedge cable to your SR61T and a host a power supply (P/N 851-089-105). Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T 4 Connect the keyboard wedge cable to the host PC. 5 Turn on your host PC. 6 If necessary, configure your SR61T for an International keyboard by scanning bar codes. The default keyboard is North America. For help, see “International Keyboard Parameters”...
There are several types of cables available for use. The type of cable you choose will depend on the Intermec computer you have. For a list of cables to choose from, see “Cable Accessories”...
Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T Note: If you get a good beep read from the SR61T but receive no data on your host computer, this means that the bar code you scanned is too large for your Intermec computer to process.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T Dutch Windows \60\02\53\20\00\35\20 French Canadian Windows 95/98 \60\02\53\20\00\08\00 French Canadian Windows XP/2000 \60\02\53\20\00\0A\40 French Windows \60\02\53\20\00\02\40 German Windows \60\02\53\20\00\05\20 Hungarian Windows \60\02\53\20\00\25\20 Italian Windows \60\02\53\20\00\10\00 Norwegian Windows \60\02\53\20\00\30\00 SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T Portuguese Windows \60\02\53\20\00\38\00 Swedish Windows \60\02\53\20\00\12\40 Swiss French Windows \60\02\53\20\00\2A\40 Swiss German Windows \60\02\53\20\00\28\00 Spanish Windows \60\02\53\20\00\0D\20 UK English Windows \60\02\53\20\00\15\20 Brazilian Portuguese Windows \60\02\53\20\00\38\00 Japanese Windows \60\02\53\20\00\18\00 SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
IBM/NCR Terminals \60\02\53\20\00\1D\20 Serial Parameter Parameters If your SR61T is connected to a host with an RS-232 cable, configure your SR61T serial parameters to match the host. This section contains bar codes for basic serial parameters. To configure additional serial parameters, use EasySet.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T 19200* \60\02\48\40\00\15\20 38400 \60\02\48\40\00\18\00 57600 \60\02\48\40\00\1A\40 115200 \60\02\48\40\00\1D\20 Data Bits \60\02\48\42\00\00\00 \60\02\48\42\00\02\40 Parity None* \60\02\48\43\00\00\00 Even \60\02\48\43\00\02\40 SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Enabling the Configurable RS-232 Protocol By default, the SR61T uses ISCP to communicate with a host computer. If you are connecting the SR61T to a host computer, for example an Intermec Terminal that speaks ISCP, you will not need to do anything.
Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T To disable the ISCP Protocol (enable the Configurable RS-232 Protocol) • Scan the following bar code \60\02\43\20\00\00\00 To enable ISCP Protocol Scan the following bar code • \60\02\43\20\00\02\40 Understanding Features of Configurable RS-232 Protocol The Configurable RS-232 protocol is comprised of four features.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T Configurable RS-232 Protocol Features (continued) Parameter Description (When Enabled) The scanner sends data to the host. If the host does not like the data then the host must send a NAK before the hw/sw timeout period expires. If the scanner receives a NAK from the host then the scanner resends the data.
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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the SR61T \60\02\48\47\00\00\00 To configure the NAK parameter • To enable NAK, scan the following bar code and enter an NAK number \60\02\48\49\00\02\40 To disable NAK, scan the following bar code • \60\02\48\49\00\00\00 To configure the LRC parameter •...
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Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SR61T. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshooting the SR61T • Maintaining the SR61T...
Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T Troubleshooting the SR61T If you have problems using the SR61T, 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 •...
• The bar code you are trying to scan may be poorly printed or too small. Scan a known good bar code to make sure that the SR61T is working properly. For more information, see “Scanning Bar Codes”...
Resetting the SR61T If your SR61T does not respond when you pull the trigger, you can reset your SR61T. When you send the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command, the configuration command parameters are returned to their original factory defaults and the scanner restarts.
Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T Upgrading the SR61T You may need to upgrade the SR61T firmware if there is an update that incorporates changes to a feature or adds functionality to the scanner. The process of upgrading the SR61T takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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Click the link to download the firmware upgrade package and save it to your PC. Unzip the .zip file. 2 Connect your SR61T to a host PC with the RS-232 cable. 3 Scan the Reset Factory Defaults bar code: Reset factory defaults...
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8 Click Yes. A dialog box appears and provides you with the progress of the update. 9 Click OK when the Update Completed message appears. You have successfully upgraded your SR61T firmware. 10 Disconnect and reconnect the RS-232 cable to reboot the SR61T. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Cleaning the SR61T Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SR61T. To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water, a solution of ammonia and water, or isopropyl alcohol.
Configuration Command Reference Use this chapter to learn about the configuration commands supported on the SR61T. This chapter contains these topics: Using Configuration Commands • • Configuration Commands By Function • SR61T Configuration Commands...
Chapter 4 — Configuration Command Reference Using Configuration Commands A configuration command changes the way the SR61T operates. For example, you can change the Beep Volume and make the SR61T beeper very quietly. You can configure the SR61T: • by sending commands to your SR61T from your PC using EasySet.
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See Page ISCP ISCP activation Active Data format Transmission frame size (TFS) 4096 Event notification Not active Symbology identifier Not transmitting Preamble None Postamble <CR><LF> Data editing Alt Mode Not active Control character conversion Active SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Not active GS1 Expanded Not active GS1 Limited Not active Interleaved 2 of 5 Not active Japan Post Not active Matrix 2 of 5 Not active Maxicode Not active Micro PDF417 Not active Not active SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Center Decoding Command Default Value See Page Center decoding activation Not active Center decoding tolerance No tolerance Beeps/LED Command Default Value See Page Beep and LED Mode SR61T default mode Beep volume High SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
If the scanner times out then the scanner issues error beeps. Administrator Reset Factory Defaults Causes the SR61T to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Beep and LED Mode Sets the way in which the beeps and LED lights will behave on the SR61T. By default, the scanner is set to behave in one way, but it can be configured to operate differently. Beep Duration Sets the length of the beeps.
Enables or disables decoding of Canada Post 4-state bar code symbology. Canada Post contains addressing as well as customer- specific information. Canada Post sends mail pieces through Canada Post’s integrated distribution system in the most cost-efficient way. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Center Decoding Activation Enables or disabled the Center Decoding of bar codes. When enabled, the SR61T reads only the bar code that the laser aimer is centered on. This parameter is useful for reading bar codes that are positioned close together.
FNC2 When the FNC2 character occurs in a bar code, the SR61T 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.
232 protocol. The Configurable RS-232 protocol is comprised of four features, ACK, NAK, ENQ and LRC. Control Character Conversion A data transmission setting allows the SR61T to transmit special characters to a host computer. For example, when control character mode is enabled, the character “8” is transmitted as “Backspace.”...
You can set Data Bits to 7 or 8. Data Editing Data editing allows you to edit data scanned by the SR61T before it is transmitted to the host. You can define up to seven input scenarios to filter the data you want to edit. For more information, see the EasySet software.
Error Beep Enables or disables the error beep. Your SR61T emits an error beep without affecting the configuration of your SR61T, when you scan a configuration bar code that is damaged or unknown.
Chapter 4 — Configuration Command Reference Good Read Beep Duration Sets the length of the SR61T 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.
Sets the Hardware/Software Protocol Timeout for all supported RS- 232 protocols. The hardware/software protocol is the maximum length of time that the SR61T waits for a response from a host before attempting to resent data. You can set the Hardware/Software Protocol Timeout to a value from 0 to 2550 ms.
The Intermec Scanner Control Protocol (ISCP) is a secure structured protocol using a frame format to send and receive messages via an RS- 232 port between an Intermec scanner and a host system. ISCP allows you to easily configure, retrieve information from or control your scanner directly from the host system.
NAK from the host then the scanner resends the data. The scanner resends the data three times. Override Caps Lock Key Enables or disables the Override Caps Lock Key. When enabled, the uppercase or lowercase state of the data is preserved. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Sets the postamble that is appended to any data you scan. Common postambles include cursor controls such as a tab or a carriage return line feed. You can set up to 20 ASCII characters for Postamble. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
You can set Preamble to up to 20 ASCII characters. Predefined Security Levels Defines the security level to use when decoding bar codes. When you select a lower decode security level, the SR61T can decode bar codes with poorer print quality. QR Code SR61TA (area imager) and SR61TE (near-far range area imager) only.
SR61T is changed. Special Keys Interpretation A data transmission setting that allows the SR61T to transmit special characters that have been encoded in a bar code. For example, if special keys interpretation is enabled, the character, “.A” is transmitted as “Delete”...
Use this command when consecutively scanning bar codes that contain different data, as opposed to the Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command. You can set Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes to a value from 0 to 2550 ms. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Controls the amount of data sent to the computer by setting the length of the longest frame the host can receive. You can set the transmission frame size to a value from 32 to 5120. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Flashing When you pull the trigger, the red scanner beam turns on and the SR61T checks for a bar code to read. The scanner starts flashing when the Trigger Timeout period is reached. When the SR61T finds and reads a bar code, it resets the Trigger Timeout period.
Chapter 4 — Configuration Command Reference Turn Off After Good Read Sets how the SR61T operates in level and pulse trigger modes. Turn Off After Good Read Options Turn Off After Trigger Mode Good Read SR61T Behavior Level Enabled The SR61T scanner beam turns off after it successfully reads a bar code.
Appendix — Specifications and Accessories Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SR61T. Physical Dimensions Length: 19.4 cm (7.6 in) Height: 13.1 cm (5.2 in) Width: 7.2 cm (2.8 in) Weight: 320 g (11.2 oz) Power and Electrical Specifications x 5V, 1.7A...
• • GS1 Composite Telepen • • GS1 DataBar Expanded TLC 39 • GS1 DataBar Limited * = These symbologies are only available on the SR61TA (2D area imager) and SR61TE (near-far range area imager). SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
0.254 mm (10 mils) 10.255 cm (4.00 in) 16.745 cm (6.60 in) 15 mils 0.381 mm (15 mils) 8.255 cm (3.20 in) 18.745 cm (7.40 in) *Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux). SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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0.125 mm/ 5 mil 0.25 mm/10 mil 6" 0.5 mm/20 mil 8" 1 mm/40 mil 10" Linear Imager Minimum Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 0.255 cm (0.100 in) setback for the SR61T. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
41.260** cm (16.202 in) 149.740 cm (58.898 in) EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 6.760 cm (2.702 in) 47.740 cm (18.798 in) *Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux). **Depends on symbology length and scan angle. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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0.5 mm / 20 mils 48" 1 mm / 40 mils 56" 1.3 mm / 51 mils 64" Standard Range Laser Scanner Minimum Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 0.260 cm (0.102 in) setback for the SR61T. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
4.880 cm (1.871 in) 21.820 cm (8.529 in) 0.381 mm (15 mils) 5.280 cm (2.071 in) 33.620 cm (13.129 in) *Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux). **Depends on symbology length and scan angle. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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0.25 mm / 10 mils 8" 100% contrast UPC EAN 10" 0.5 mm / 20 mils 2D Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 0.180 cm (0.071 in) setback for the SR61T. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
310 cm (122.05 in) 2.5 mm (100 mils) 130 cm (51.18 in) 430 cm (169.29 in) EAN 100% 0.33 mm 22 cm (7.87 in) 100 cm (39.37 in) *Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux). SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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1 mm / 40 mils 86.6" " 430 cm 2.54 mm / 100 mils 169.3" 80 " EX25 Near-Far Range Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances: This graphic does not include the 0.25 cm (0.098 in) setback for the SR61T. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
SR61T when you are not using it. SR61T Hands-Free Stand (P/N 203-877-xxx): The hands-free stand provides you with a convenient way to store the SR61T when you are not using it or scan items without having to hold your scanner.
SR61T Wall or Vehicle Mount Holder (P/N 203-876-xxx): The wall or vehicle mount holder provides you with a convenient way to store the SR61T when you are not using it. You can either attach the holder to a wall with screws or attach the holder to a vehicle with tie-wraps.
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RS-232 Cable (P/N 236-184-xxx (6.5 feet) or P/N 236-197-xxx (12 feet)) RS-232 Cable With Power Jack (P/N 236-185-xxx (6.5 feet) or P/N 236-198-xxx (12 feet) ): This cable requires an external power supply (P/N 851-089-105) and a country-specific power cord. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Appendix — Specifications and Accessories Keyboard Wedge Cable (P/N 236-186-xxx) Keyboard Wedge Cable (P/N 236-187-xxx): This cable requires an external power supply (P/N 851-089-105) and a country-specific power cord. Y-cable (P/N 236-214-xxx) Wand Emulation Cable (P/N 236-189-001) SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Wand Emulation Cable (P/N 236-188-001) Operating Settings Scanner behavior If you prefer the SR61T to behave similar to an older Intermec product, you can configure the SR61T to run in the legacy scanner mode. This changes how the lights and beeps behave.
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Appendix — Specifications and Accessories To return the SR61T to its default behavior • Scan the following bar code \60\03\10\4C\00\00\00 The following table describes the lights when SR61T is in Legacy mode. Legacy Scanner SR61T Light Descriptions Light State What it Means...
To set DBP output to Code 128, scan \60\02\48\43\00\05\20 2 Scan one of the following bar codes: • To set Logic Level During Transmission to bar=0, space=1 \60\02\4B\22\00\00\00 • To set the Logic Level During Transmission to bar=1, space=0 \60\02\4B\22\00\02\40 SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
For a full set of data transmission settings, see www.intermec.com/EasySet. Enabling Control Character Conversion Parameters The following data transmission settings allows the SR61T to transmit special characters to a host computer. For example, when control character mode is enabled, the character “8” is transmitted as “Backspace.”...
Enter Escape Enabling Alt Mode Parameters The following data transmission settings allow the SR61T to transmit special characters to a host computer. For example, if Alt mode is enabled, the character “Alt+ 0196” is interpreted as “Ä.” When Alt mode is disabled, “Alt+0196” is transmitted as is.
Alt + 0231 ç Enabling Special Keys Interpretation Parameters The following data transmission settings allows the SR61T to transmit special characters that have been encoded in a bar code. For example, if special keys interpretation is enabled, the character, “.A” is transmitted as “Delete”...
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Appendix — Specifications and Accessories Special Characters Table Character Transmitted as ENTER RETURN SEND FIELD FIELD EXIT HOME BACK TAB BACKSPACE Right arrow Left arrow Up arrow Down arrow CLEAR FIELD LINE FEED RESET CTRL SHIFT SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Appendix — Specifications and Accessories Special Characters Table (continued) Character Transmitted as PF10 PF11 PF12 PF13 PF14 PF15 PF16 PF17 PF18 PF19 PF 20 PF21 PF22 PF23 PF24 PgUp PgDN Right CTRL Right Shift Alt GR SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...