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  • Page 1 ® USER MANUAL Nordic ID RF651...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement FCC NOTICE IC Related Information Warranty and Safety Warnings User Safety Medical Equipment Compatibility Care and Cleaning of the RF651 The System Bluetooth System Description Principles of Operation Operation of the Handheld Terminal Security...
  • Page 4 Connecting to the Access Server 3.2.1 Searching and Adding the Access Server(s) to the Device List Using RF651 with the USB Bluetooth Adapter Preparing the RF651 for connection without a Port Router Preparing the RF651 for connection with a Port Router Initial Display 3.6.1 Display Symbols 3.6.2...
  • Page 5 4.1.3 Wait Connection 4.1.4 Channel Adjustments 4.2.3 Volume 4.2.4 Battery Type Information Reader Test Desktop Charger (DTC05) General information Equipment Connectors Indicators Charging the Batteries 5.5.2 Audible Signals and the LED Indicator on the Charger Application Development Warranty, Support & Service Warranty Coverage Returning the Unit for Service Extending the Normal Warranty...

  • Page 6: Copyright

    RF651 handheld terminals. The sale, transfer and use of Nordic ID RF651 is subject to the Nordic ID General Conditions of Sale and the Nordic ID End User License Agreement, in force at the time of purchase.

  • Page 7: Latest Information

    ��������������� Latest information For latest information on the RF651 and on possible changes to this manual please consult our web site at http://www. nordicid.com. EU Declaration of Conformity Nordic ID declares, that the Nordic ID RF651 handheld terminal has been tested according to the standards EN 300 328- 2 and EN 301 489-17.

  • Page 8: Warranty And Safety Warnings

    Please read these warranty and safety related warnings carefully before using the product. Nordic ID RF651 is a radio device and should not be used in any environments where radio transmitting may cause any harm. Typical but not limited to are the following types of environments: environments with explosive materials, gases, demolition sites, hospitals, emergency care rooms, airplanes and areas with highly sensitive measurement instrumentation.
  • Page 9 Some configurations of the Nordic ID RF651 contain a Class II laser device which may cause eye injury if the beam is directed straight or via a shining surface to the eye. The laser beam should never be pointed at the eye or eyes of people or animals.

  • Page 10: User Safety

    To avoid risks, please make sure that the following instructions are followed by anyone operating the RF651: • Hold the Nordic ID RF651 at a slight angle about 10 – 30 cm (few inches) from the barcode label to be read. If the surface of the barcode label is very reflective, scanning from directly above (90°...

  • Page 11: The System

    System Description The Nordic ID RF651 Wireless Data Collection System consists of three principal components: • Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal • USB Bluetooth adapter (Dongle) or Bluetooth Access Server(s) • The application software running on the Host Computer Fig.

  • Page 12: Principles Of Operation

    A Bluetooth connection will be established between the Hand Terminal and a USB Bluetooth adapter or an Access Server. When the RF651 user sends data over the Bluetooth link, the USB adapter or the Access Server will pass the data to the Host Application.

  • Page 13: Security

    ��������������� After Reset, power-up or after changing the batteries, the Nordic ID RF651 will try to connect to the last device, in which it was connected before switching off the power. If this device is not found, the device list (“Friendly Name”) will appear on the screen and the user can select another device to connect.

  • Page 14: Communication Requirements

    Host Application. Communication Requirements The RF651 Hand Terminal can communicate with a Host Application when all of the following requirements are met: • When using the Bluetooth Dongle: The Bluetooth Dongle is connected to the Host Computer’s USB-port and the Bluetooth driver and software are installed and configured properly.

  • Page 15: Scanner

    Scanner The Nordic ID RF651 can be equipped with two types of scanners; the laser scanner and the linear imager. The main difference between these two technologies is that the laser scanner uses the laser light to encode the symbology. The laser scanner can decode the most common barcodes used.

  • Page 16: Keyboard

    Function -keys (F1 - F5) Alpha / numeric -keys Del -key Fig. The keyboard of the RF651 Connectors The connectors are located at the bottom of the RF651. Charging -connectors I/O -connector Fig. Connectors of the RF651 © 2006 Nordic ID oy...

  • Page 17: Using The Rf651

    Bluetooth channel, resending times, reception timelimit and “what” behaviour -settings. The RF651 needs to be set up for the Bluetooth connection with the USB adapter or the Access Server. Use the up/down -keys to highlight a specific item from the list and press <OK> key to select it.

  • Page 18: Searching And Adding The Access Server(S) To The Device List

    Note that unwanted Bluetooth devices might also be found and listed. If the area contains a lot of detectable Bluetooth devices, the RF651 can be configured to find only the Access Server -type of Bluetooth device. When the desired Access Server is found, select it and save it to the device list. The search procedure may need to be activated several times before the desired Access Server is detected.

  • Page 19: Using Rf651 With The Usb Bluetooth Adapter

    Dongle and Host Application side. The RF651 Hand Terminal (HT) can communicate via a Bluetooth USB adapter (Dongle). In order to use more than one RF651 device via a single Dongle, the Nordic ID Port Router software must be used.

  • Page 20: Initial Display

    ��������������� Initial Display The Initial screen will appear when a Bluetooth link between the Norcid ID RF651 Hand Terminal and an Access Server or a Dongle has been established. The user can start to communicate with the Host Application. Connection to the Host Application is started by pressing the <OK>...

  • Page 21: Function Keys

    Input Fields The Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal has a virtual display page of 12 x 20 characters. The actual display size is 8 x 20 characters, thus 2/3 of the virtual page can be viewed at a time. Rows may be scrolled by pressing the up/down -keys accordingly.

  • Page 22: Locked Fields (Buttons)

    (second function of the <OK> button). Installing a demonstration environment This chapter describes how to set up a demonstration environment for Nordic ID RF651 with the USB Bluetooth dongle and Nordic ID demonstration software. The main steps in the set-up are: •...

  • Page 23: Software Installation Procedure

    Insert batteries to the RF651 as described earlier in this manual. Information on how to charge the rechargeable batteries can be found in the chapter. When the batteries are in place the RF651 is ready for use and tries to connect to the Bluetooth server and signals with a beeping sound.
  • Page 24 ��������������� For more information about Nordic ID PortRouter software see the “Nordic ID PortRouter manual”. 4. Install the RF6xx Demonstration Applications In this step four different demo applications are installed to your computer. • Click “Install RF6xx Demo Software“ and follow the instructions of the RF6xx Demo software installation program.
  • Page 25 You can save quantities and codes of products to a text file with FastInventory. Key in the quantity to the field “count” in the RF651 and read the barcode or key in the barcode number to field “code”. If you key in the barcode with the keyboard send the information to the host application by pressing “OK”.

  • Page 26: Built-In Menu

    <OK>. After choosing an item in the Menu, confirm the selection by pressing the <OK> key. A changed setting will be signalled by a beep. Fig. Built-in menu of the Nordic ID RF651 Settings Managing Bluetooth connections. Adjustments Contrast, Volume, Keypad tone and Battery type adjustments.

  • Page 27: Pin Code

    “founded devices” list. <Connect> The RF651 starts to call the selected device in order to create a Bluetooth connection. Connection time will be about 5 seconds and a short beep sounds once per second while connection is being established.

  • Page 28: Wait Connection

    “What” -command behaviour of the hand terminal Fig. Selecting the channel at the in-built menu Adjustments Adjustments contain general settings of the Hand Terminal Fig. Adjustments menu of the Nordic ID RF651 Contrast: Display contrast (0 - 100%) Keypad tone:...

  • Page 29: Volume

    Level 3 is default Level 0 = No sounds at all Level 6 = Highest possible sound level Frequency: 0 - 255 (Default 82) Fig. Volume and frequency setting of the RF651 4.2.4 Battery Type Battery type: Set to “0“ if using NiMH rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 30: Reader Test

    General information The Desk Top Charger (model DTC05) is used for charging the rechargeable batteries of the Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal. It is a fast charger which reduces the charging time. By using the Desk Top Charger the batteries may be charged without removing them from the Hand Terminal.

  • Page 31: Equipment

    • AA-size rechargeable batteries, GB batteries (GPI International) see accepted models from chapter “Warranty and safety warnings” in this manual. • Nordic ID RF651 Hand Terminal Connectors Fig. The power connector of the charger Indicators The charging indicator is placed at the up/down –button of the hand terminal. This indicator is lit, when the batteries are charged.

  • Page 32: Audible Signals And The Led Indicator On The Charger

    TO AVOID DAMAGE OR ACCIDENTS, THE DESK TOP CHARGER MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THAT STATED IN THIS MANUAL. USING FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAT STATED IN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID WARRANTY. © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1...

  • Page 33: Application Development

    Partner Login Area and download material from “RF-series”. 7. Warranty, Support & Service In case of problems during the use of the Nordic ID RF651, please contact your system integrator or local Nordic ID dealer. Warranty Coverage Nordic ID grants warranty to its products according to Nordic ID General Sales Conditions.

  • Page 34: Technical Support

    ��������������� Technical Support The System Integrator or your local Nordic ID dealer primarily provides all non-service related technical support. Nordic ID as a hardware manufacturer provides the hardware repair related technical support. Please use the e-mail address below when technical support is required:...

  • Page 35: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    ��������������� APPENDIX A - Troubleshooting In case of problems encountered during the use of the RF651, please contact your system integrator or your local Nordic ID dealer. The following Guidelines are to be followed when optimal working distance needs to be determined or if barcode decoding related problem is encountered.
  • Page 36 A laser diode produces a single beam of coherent light which deflects off a mirror, and is emitted from the laser engine used inside the RF651. The total deflection of the single beam is 53° (standard version), and the scan frequency is 39 scans per second.
  • Page 37 Usable scan distance depends on the barcode size and pitch, quality of the barcode print and ambient light conditions as well as the pitch and angle of the laser beam in reference to the barcode surface. Further information is available from Nordic ID Technical Support upon request (support@nordicid.com). © 2006 Nordic ID oy...

  • Page 38: Appendix C - Introduction To The Linear Imager

    18 cm / 7 in on 0.3 / 12 mil resolution code print contrast down to 25% Reading distance 0 to 49.2 cm / 19.4 in Table: Linear engine technical specifications © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...

  • Page 39: Appendix D - Programming The Scan Engine

    ��������������� APPENDIX D - Programming the Scan Engine The scan engine used in the RF651 is programmed during the manufacturing process by defining certain operational parameters with default values. These values may be changed by special programming barcodes (detailed information available upon request from Nordic ID Technical Support).
  • Page 40 Discrete 2 of 5 0x05 Disable Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 0x14 0x15 Chinese 2 of 5 Chinese 2 of 5 0xF0 0x98 Disable Codabar Codabar 0x07 Disable © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 41 Host Character Time-out 0xEF 200 msec Event Reporting* Decode Event 0xF0 0x00 Disable Boot Up Event 0xF0 0x02 Disable Parameter Event 0xF0 0x03 Disable Reset to default settings (se-955) © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 42 “ B1 “ check digit verification disabled check digit transmission disabled reading tolerance high length L1 0 (any length) length L2 length L3 length mode L1 as minimum length © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 43 L1 length L2 length L3 length mode L1 as minimum length Matrix 2 of 5 = 0x45 activation disabled symbology identifier “ B4 “ length L1 length L2 © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 44 RSS Limited activation disabled RSS Expanded activation RSS-14 symbology identifier RSS Limited disabled “ C3 “ “ C4 “ “ symbology identifier RSS Expanded symbology identifier C5 “ © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 45 UPC-A number system transmitted enabled UPC-E number system transmitted enabled GTIN compliant disabled UPC-A transmitted as EAN-13 enabled UPC-E transmitted as UPC-A disabled EAN-8 transmitted as EAN-13 disabled © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 46 Decoding security = 0x71 consecutive same read data validation timeout between identical consecutive codes 300 ms timeout between different consecutive codes 0 ms Reset to default settings (EV-15) © 2006 Nordic ID oy RF651 User Manual Version 1 June 2006...
  • Page 47 ��������������� Nordic ID Oy owns all rights to this manual. All rights reserved. Copying this manual without the written permission from the manufacturer by printing, copying, recording or by any other means or the full or partial translation of the manual to any other language including all programming languages using any electrical, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.

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