Revised to support hardware and software for release 2. Updates included new cables and data transmission settings. 8/2010 Revised to support all new SR61T models (SR61T1D-xxx, SR61TL-xxx, SR61T2D-xxx, SR61THP-xxx, and SR61TXR-xxx). Version 002 of this document remains valid for legacy models (SR61TVxxxx, SR61TAxxxx, SR61TLxxxx and SR61TExxxx).
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.
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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...
Introducing the SR61T This chapter provides an overview of the SR61T Tethered Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • What is the SR61T Tethered Scanner Supported Interfaces • • Powering the SR61T • Connecting the Interface Cable • Removing the Interface Cable •...
Chapter 1 — Introducing the SR61T What is 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. Scanner window...
SN: XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX SR61T2D-XXX SR61T Scan Engine Option: The scan engine option of your SR61T can be found in the first part of the configuration number. In this illustration, the scan engine option is SR61T2D for 2D linear imager. Supported Interfaces The SR61T supports the following interfaces: •...
Chapter 1 — Introducing the SR61T Connecting the Interface Cable The cable you use depends on the interface and host device. However all cables are connected to the scanner in the same way. 1 Insert cable. Press firmly until inserted all the way.
Accessories There are several different accessories available. Here you will find a list of required and optional accessories. Required Accessories You will need one or more of the following cables for your SR61T. SR61T Cable List Cable Part Number USB cable...
Hands-Free Stand 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 Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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.
Scanning With the SR61T This chapter explains how to scan bar codes and includes the following sections: • Understanding the SR61T Behavior Scanning Bar Codes •...
Chapter 2 — Scanning With the SR61T Understanding the SR61T Behavior The SR61T uses lights, beeps and vibrations to indicate if a bar code has been successfully decoded. The status light and beeps described in this section are new and do not correspond to the legacy SR61T models (SR61TV, SR61TA, SR61TL or SR61TE).
Chapter 2 — Scanning With the SR61T Understanding the Beeps The SR61T beeps to give you audio feedback when performing some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code. Default SR61T Beep Descriptions...
Chapter 2 — Scanning With the SR61T Using Vibrate Alert You can configure the SR61T to vibrate when it successfully decodes a bar code. This feature can be useful in these situations: • You are in a noisy environment, such as a busy warehouse, where it can be difficult to hear the beep.
Long-term exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision. The SR61T contains either a 1D linear imager (SR61T1D), 2D area imager (SR61T2D or SR61THP), laser scan engine (SR61TL), or near- far range area imager (SR61TXR) to scan bar code data. The type of scan engine you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding determines the way you scan the bar code.
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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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To scan omni-directionally with the 2D, 2D high performance or near- far range area imager 1 Point the scanner window at the bar code label and hold the SR61T steady a few inches from the label. 2 Pull the trigger. •...
3 When the SR61T successfully reads a bar code label, the SR61T beeps one time, the status light briefly turns green, and the scanner lighting turns off. If Vibrate Alert is enabled, the SR61T briefly vibrates.
SR61T Interfaces This chapter explains the different interfaces available with the SR61T: • USB Interface RS-232 Interface • • Keyboard Wedge/Y-Cable Interface • Wand Emulation Interface...
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces USB Interface The SR61T can be connected to a USB host using one of the USB cables. The SR61T is USB 2.0 and operates at full speed. Power is provided either by the host or by the external power supply connected to the USB cable.
Chapter 4, "Configuring the SR61T” on page International Keyboard By default the SR61T uses the keyboard HID USB cable mode. Use these configuration bar codes to select the keyboard for your country. For additional keyboards see EasySet. North American Windows (*)
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Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces German Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Brazilian Portuguese Windows Czech Republic Windows Slovakian Windows Hungarian 101-Key SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces USB Cable Mode By default the USB cable mode is set to keyboard HID. However you can also set up your scanner to use the virtual COM USB cable mode. USB Keyboard HID (*) USB Virtual COM For a first time setup when using the virtual COM USB cable mode you will need to download and install the driver (IntermecVCOM.inf).
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Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces To install the USB driver (IntermecVCOM.inf file) 1 Windows informs you that it has found new hardware. Select No, not at this time then click Next. 2 On the next screen, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
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Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces 3 Use the Browse button to find the IntermecVCOM.inf file. Click Next. 4 Windows informs you that this software has not passed Windows testing. Click Continue Anyway. 5 Click Finish and the install is complete.
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces RS-232 Interface The SR61T can be connected to a host using one of the RS-232 cables. Power is provided either by the host or by the external power supply connected to the RS-232 cable. See the “Required Accessories”...
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces 4 Turn on the host device. 5 If necessary, use the configuration bar codes in the next section to configure your SR61T serial parameters to match the PC. The default serial parameters for the SR61T are: Serial Parameter...
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces Keyboard Wedge/Y-Cable Interface The SR61T can be connected to a host using a keyboard wedge or Y- cable. Power is provided either by the host or by the external power supply connected to the cable. See the “Required Accessories”...
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Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces 4 Turn on your host device. 5 If necessary, configure your SR61T for an International keyboard (see “International Keyboard” on page 19). The default keyboard is North America. To connect with a Y-cable 1 Turn off your host device.
Chapter 3 — SR61T Interfaces Wand Emulation Interface The SR61T can be connected to a host using a wand emulation cable. See the “Required Accessories” on page 5 for a list of part numbers for the different cables. The type of cable depends on the host device or intermec computer your are using.
Configuring the SR61T This chapter provides some basic configuration bar codes and information on how to configure the SR61T using the EasySet configuration application. This chapter includes: • Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes • Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet...
Chapter 4 — Configuring the SR61T Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes This chapter provides you with configuration bar codes for a basic setup. For more configuration options, use EasySet (see “Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet” on page 33). Resetting Your Scanner To reset your scanner, read the reset factory defaults configuration bar code.
Chapter 4 — Configuring the SR61T None Carriage Return Enter Configuring Your Scanner with EasySet EasySet is an Intermec configuration application that provides you with two ways to configure your scanner. Online setup—send configuration commands from EasySet • directly to the product.
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Device Manager (Open the Windows Control Panel and click on System. Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button.). The Intermec Virtual COM port is listed under Ports (COM & LPT). For USB Keyboard HID interface: The Online setup diaglog box appears.
Chapter 4 — Configuring the SR61T Offline Setup with EasySet To configure your scanner offline by scanning bar codes 1 Start EasySet. The first time you start EasySet, the Select product dialog box appears. If the Select product dialog box does not appear, choose Product >...
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 5 — 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 •...
Use this section to find possible solutions to problems you may have. Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution You pull the trigger, but The SR61T receives power from either a host or an nothing happens. external power supply through an accessory cable. Make sure: •...
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You scan a bar code and The beep duration, volume, frequency, and the status light turns number may be configured so the SR61T does not on, but the SR61T does beep. To reset the SR61T, scan this bar code: not beep.
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T Maintaining the SR61T To keep your SR61T in good working order, you may need to upgrade the SR61T firmware and clean the scanner window. 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.
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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 appropriate cable Note: If using a USB cable, you must use the USB Virtual Com USB cable mode. See “USB Cable Mode”...
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Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T 7 Select the cable and click Next. 8 Use Browse to browse to the location of the firmware upgrade file (.bin), select the file, and click Open. Click Next. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Note: You can find the COM port by opening the Windows Device Manager (Open the Windows Control Panel and click on System. Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button.). The Intermec Virtual COM port is listed under Ports (COM & LPT). 11 Click Start download.
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SR61T Note: If your scanner cannot scan the bar code on your computer screen see “Problems and Possible Solutions” on page 39 find the firmware upgrade bar code. Print the page out and scan the bar code.
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.
Appendix — Specifications and Reading Distances 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) Weight 320 g (11.2 oz) Electrical Specifications x 5V, 1.7A...
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Scan angles: 14° horizontal, 8.7° vertical, 16.4° diagonal Min. X dimension 1D: 3 mils Min. X dimension 2D: 6.8 mils Bar Code Symbologies for 2D Models (SR61T2D, SR61THP and SR61TXR) Australian Post Infomail Aztec Intelligent mail Interleaved 2 of 5 SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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Code 93/93i Code 128 / GS1-128 PDF417* EAN/UPC Plessey GS1 Composite* Standard 2 of 5 GS1 DataBar Expanded* Telepen GS1 DataBar Limited* TLC 39 * = These symbologies are only available with SR61TL (laser scanner). SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
0.5 mm (20 mils) 4 cm (1.57 in) 35 cm (13.78 in) 1 mm (40 mils) 7.5 cm (2.95 in) 49 cm (19.29 in) EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 5.2 cm (2.05 in) 28.5 cm (11.22 in) SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
85 cm (33.46 in) 1.3 mm (51 mils) 41* cm (16.14 in) 150 cm (59.1 in) EAN/UPC 0.33 mm (13 mils) 4.5 cm (1.77 in) 49 cm (19.29 in) *Depends on symbology length and scan angle. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
80 cm (2.6 ft) DataMatrix 0.25 mm (10 mils) 16 cm 1.4 mm (55 mils) * cm 400 cm (13.1 ft) 2.5 mm (100 mils) * cm 800 cm (26.2 ft) *Depends on symbology length and scan angle. SR61T Tethered Scanner User’s Guide...
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