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  • Page 1 1660 Barcode Scanner Setup labels included. Version 1.09...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The 1660 unit has very low level of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

  • Page 4: For Product With Laser

    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving — add setup label 1.09 July 07, 2009 for Power-Saving setting (101021) Modified: 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings — Authentication Modified: Appendix II Host Serial Commands Modified: Using 3610 — change LED of Serial command mode 1.08 Apr.
  • Page 6 Modified: 1.1.3 Auto Power Off 1.06 Feb. 26, 2009 Modified: 1.2.2 Memory Mode — 256 KB flash memory Modified: 1.3 LED Indicator Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes — add Alternate Mode to table New: 1.6.8 Alternate Mode — add setup label (100203) Modified: 1.8 Delay between Re-read —...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ........................- 4 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1660 and 3610 ..................2 Installing Batteries to 1660......................2 Using 3610 ........................... 3 Inside the Package..........................4 Product Highlights ..........................
  • Page 8 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6 Scan Modes ..........................28 1.6.1 Continuous Mode ......................29 1.6.2 Test Mode .........................30 1.6.3 Laser Mode........................30 1.6.4 Auto Off Mode........................30 1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................31 1.6.6 Aiming Mode........................31 1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode......................32 1.6.8 Alternate Mode.........................32 1.7 Scanning Timeout........................33...
  • Page 9 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission....................77 4.1.3 CLSI Conversion .......................77 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ......................78 4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...................78 4.2.2 Checksum Verification .....................79 4.2.3 Checksum Transmission....................79 4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ....................80 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................81 4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...................81...
  • Page 10 6.2.3 Define Data Criteria .......................139 6.2.4 Divide Data into Fields....................142 6.2.5 Field Settings........................144 6.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence ..................150 6.3 Programming Examples ......................152 6.3.1 Example I ........................152 6.3.2 Example II ........................153 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................155 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................157 How to Upgrade 1660 Firmware ....................157 Using 3610 ..........................157...
  • Page 11 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Using a Generic Dongle ......................159 How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware ....................161 Upgrading 3610 CPU Firmware....................161 Upgrading 3610 USB Bridge Firmware...................162 HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ......................163 1660 Serial Commands........................163 Example ............................164 3610 Serial Commands........................165 Example ............................168 KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE ......................169 Key Type............................169...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    10 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running. Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, the 1660 Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications – Receiving in Retail Product labeling &...

  • Page 14: Getting Familiarized With 1660 And 3610

    5) Replace the battery lid and lock it firmly. 6) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on 1660. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

  • Page 15: Using 3610

    Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing flashing flashing [NumLock] or [CapsLock] 5 times via keyboard Blue, Wait for connection request from 1660 (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz) flashing Blue, Connected with 1660 (Fast flash at 1 Hz) flashing...

  • Page 16: Inside The Package

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
  • Page 18 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the 1660 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3610 or a computer ® with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection details. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable.

  • Page 19: Enter Configuration Mode

    Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.

  • Page 20: Default Settings

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

  • Page 21: Read A Setup Label

    Quick Start READ A SETUP LABEL CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
  • Page 22 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 23 Quick Start The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
  • Page 24 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

  • Page 25: List The Current Settings

    Quick Start LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 26 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4...

  • Page 27: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    The scanner is powered by two AAA Alkaline batteries. For intensive data collection, you may prepare spare batteries for non-stop operation. Note: The 1660 scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off &...

  • Page 28: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving

    Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully... 1. The 1660 scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for the following scenarios. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s).
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” label. For BT SPP, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect. With the use of 3610, the scanner will try re-connecting to 3610 unless you turn off the scanner.

  • Page 30: Memory

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range.

  • Page 31: Memory Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 256 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the 1660 scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable Memory Mode *Disable Memory Mode Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.

  • Page 32: Send Data

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3 sec 5 sec 8 sec Send Data The 256 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 16,384 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.

  • Page 33: Led Indicator

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.

  • Page 34: Good Read Led

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.

  • Page 35: Beeper

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly Power off, with red LED on (until the key is released) two short beeps, high tone Delete the last collected data in memory mode, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly...

  • Page 36: Beeper Volume

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...

  • Page 37: Good Read Beep

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz * 4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...

  • Page 38: Low Battery Alarm

    By default, “2.6 V (Alkaline)” is selected for low battery level. When the battery level inside the 1660 scanner reaches 2.6 V, it will activate the beeper to give a warning. If you are using Ni-MH batteries, select “2.1 V (Ni-MH)”.

  • Page 39: Send "Nr" To Host

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 40: Scan Modes

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning...

  • Page 41: Continuous Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.

  • Page 42: Test Mode

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.

  • Page 43: Auto Power Off Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”...

  • Page 44: Multi-Barcode Mode

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.

  • Page 45: Scanning Timeout

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-Out after 0~254 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.

  • Page 46: Delay Between Re-Read

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –...

  • Page 47: Effective Decoding Area

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.
  • Page 48 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% Enter Setup...

  • Page 49: Negative Barcodes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.

  • Page 50: Symbologies Supported

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to...

  • Page 51: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11.1 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event". If "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful decodings of the same barcode to make the reading valid.

  • Page 52: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11.2 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect.

  • Page 53: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install batteries and hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.

  • Page 54: Bt Hid

    2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the 1660 scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).

  • Page 55: Reset Connection

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported – Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (UK) PCAT (French) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (German) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (Italy) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Swedish)

  • Page 56: Keyboard Settings

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys. Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters.
  • Page 58 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock ON Auto Detection Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Case-sensitive Ignore Case Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 60: Inter-Function Delay

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 61: Bt Spp

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 BT SPP For BT SPP, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP Activate BT SPP 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.

  • Page 62: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.

  • Page 63: Usb Hid Via 3610

    2.3.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the 1660 scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).
  • Page 64 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide USB HID via 3610 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported – Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (UK) PCAT (French) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (German)

  • Page 65: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal...
  • Page 66 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys. Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Auto Detection Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
  • Page 68 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Ignore Case Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 69: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 70: Usb Virtual Com Via 3610

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3610 Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 71: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
  • Page 72 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 73: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The 1660 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the ® 3610 dongle, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the 1660 scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.

  • Page 74: Connecting Via 3610

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3610 Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 75: Change Interface

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface 3610, use one of the connected scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.

  • Page 76: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the 1660 scanner before establishing a WPAN ® connection via a generic Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.

  • Page 77: Configure Related Settings

    By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two 1660 scanners to a notebook computer or PDA ® with Bluetooth wireless technology, we suggest you to disable the power-saving setting for a more reliable connection.
  • Page 78 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
  • Page 79 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Entering preset PIN code… 1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN. Use preset PIN 2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal. By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”.

  • Page 80: Connect To Dongle

    XP Service Pack 2 includes. BT HID Procedure By default, BT HID is activated on the 1660 scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). When BT HID is re-activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer. 5.
  • Page 82 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the target scanner.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. 9. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported.
  • Page 84 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 10. Click [Finish]. Bluetooth SPP Only Enter Setup...
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, or you want to change to use BT HID, it is suggested that you remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
  • Page 86 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or Notepad.exe if using BT HID. The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.

  • Page 87: Changing Symbology Settings

    Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............76 4.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25..........78 4.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ..........81 4.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ...........

  • Page 88: Codabar

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs – * abcd/abcd abcd/tn*e ABCD/ABCD ABCD/TN*E Enter Setup...

  • Page 89: Start/Stop Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.

  • Page 90: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

  • Page 91: Checksum Verification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Checksum Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 92: Code Length Qualification

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.

  • Page 93: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

  • Page 94: Checksum Verification

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 95: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.

  • Page 96: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

  • Page 97: Checksum Verification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.4.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Checksum Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 98: Code Length Qualification

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.

  • Page 99: Code 39

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether or not to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes.

  • Page 100: Checksum Transmission

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Checksum Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether or not to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

  • Page 101: Code 93

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 4.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Update...

  • Page 102: Ean-8

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 (No Addon) Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enter Setup...

  • Page 103: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read EAN-8 barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.8.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 104: Ean-13

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 (No Addon) Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enter Setup...

  • Page 105: Isbn Conversion

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 4.9.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION...

  • Page 106: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable EAN-128 *Disable EAN-128 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the Code ID (" ") in the data being transmitted. Transmit EAN-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)

  • Page 107: Isbt 128

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Note: EAN-128 barcodes start with the control character to distinguish themselves FNC1 from other uses of Code 128. is also used to separate data fields in the FNC1 EAN-128 barcodes. 4.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. Enable ISBT 128 *Disable ISBT 128 Update...

  • Page 108: Msi

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 4.12.1 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Select one of the three checksum calculations to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes. If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

  • Page 109: Checksum Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Last Digit Not Transmitted Both Digits Transmitted Both Digits Not Transmitted Update...

  • Page 110: Code Length Qualification

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.

  • Page 111: French Pharmacode

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 4.13.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Checksum Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 112: Italian Pharmacode

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 4.14.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Checksum Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...

  • Page 113: Plessey

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether or not to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.15.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum characters (two digits) in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 114: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) 4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – RSS Code ID " " or EAN-128 Code ID " ". “]C1” for RSS Code ID “]e0” for RSS Code ID (Default) 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14)

  • Page 115: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Checksum Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 116: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Checksum Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 118: Telepen

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether or not to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

  • Page 119: Upc-A

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18 UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A (No Addon) Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Update...

  • Page 120: Convert To Ean-13

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-A barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION...

  • Page 121: Upc-E

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19 UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E (No Addon) Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Update...

  • Page 122: System Number Selection

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1...

  • Page 123: System Number Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-E Checksum Do Not Transmit...
  • Page 124 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 125: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID Length Code...

  • Page 126: Character Substitution

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).

  • Page 127: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
  • Page 128 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon)
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 130 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar (RSS) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) Do Not Apply...
  • Page 131 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 132: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and will have...

  • Page 133: Code Id

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “BT HID”...

  • Page 134: Change Code Id

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide UPC-A Plessey Telepen Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID.
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for EAN-13 Configure Code ID for French Pharmacode Configure Code ID for Italian Pharmacode...

  • Page 136: Clear Code Id Settings

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS...

  • Page 137: Length Code

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.5 LENGTH CODE A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology. Length Code for Codabar Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 138 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for EAN-13 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 *Do Not Apply Apply...
  • Page 139 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 140: Multi-Barcode Editor

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.

  • Page 141: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 172 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.

  • Page 142: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 143: Removal Of Special Character

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345”...
  • Page 144 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 145: Applying Formats For Data Editing

    Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.

  • Page 146: Format Selection

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.1 FORMAT SELECTION 6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.

  • Page 147: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats.

  • Page 148: Editing Format

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 EDITING FORMAT End Programming Format...

  • Page 149: Select Format To Configure

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.

  • Page 150: Restore Default Format

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type Data Length 0 (No qualification.)

  • Page 151: Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.3 DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. Applicable Code Type By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
  • Page 152 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide EAN-128 & RSS French Pharmacode Italian Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Plessey Telepen UPC-A UPC-A Addon 2 UPC-A Addon 5 UPC-E UPC-E Addon 2 UPC-E Addon 5 Data Length The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing.
  • Page 153 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing You may specify a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1. Read the label below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3. Max.

  • Page 154: Divide Data Into Fields

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.4 DIVIDE DATA INTO FIELDS Start Position Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail Field Adjustment You may apply equal length to all fields, if necessary.
  • Page 155 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Two Fields Three Fields Four Fields Five Fields Six Fields Note: The number of configurable fields is always one less than the total number of fields specified. The extra data characters beyond the last field configured will be automatically assigned to the next field.

  • Page 156: Field Settings

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.5 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
  • Page 157 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 2 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 172 for the desired character string. 3.
  • Page 158 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 172 for the desired character string.
  • Page 159 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 172 for the desired character string. 3.
  • Page 160 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 172 for the desired character string.
  • Page 161 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time. 2.

  • Page 162: Field Transmission Sequence

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.6 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well.
  • Page 163 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting. Update...

  • Page 164: Programming Examples

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.3.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode.

  • Page 165: Example Ii

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1 character to the 6 character is the date code. From the 7 character to the dash ‘-’...
  • Page 166 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...

  • Page 167: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1660 Scan Engine Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 3 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 10 meters with 3610 Serial Port Profile (BT SPP) Interface Supported...
  • Page 168 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Electrical Characteristics Battery 2 AAA Alkaline batteries Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 50 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) Storage 5% to 95% Resistance Impact Resistance 1.2 m, 5 drops per 6 sides...

  • Page 169: Firmware Upgrade

    FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can only upgrade firmware of one scanner at a time. For example, you must turn off each of the rest 1660 scanner when there is more than one scanner connected to your computer. Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is loaded with good alkaline batteries and the battery charge is enough.
  • Page 170 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface, and ignore the baud rate setting.

  • Page 171: Using A Generic Dongle

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING A GENERIC DONGLE 1) Refer to 3 .2.3 Connect to Dongle for the target scanner to accept the connection request from your computer. 2) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use BT SPP as output interface.
  • Page 172 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner. After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once the download is completed successfully. Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 2 (= BT SPP).

  • Page 173: How To Upgrade 3610 Firmware

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade HOW TO UPGRADE 3610 FIRMWARE Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC. You may need to install its driver first! Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610 for the target scanner to connect to 3610. UPGRADING 3610 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Read the following labels in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode.

  • Page 174: Upgrading 3610 Usb Bridge Firmware

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide UPGRADING 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Read the following labels in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode. The Communication LED on 3610 will be flashing red to indicate it is ready for downloading.

  • Page 175: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 1660 SERIAL COMMANDS Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings.

  • Page 176: Example

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose Disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose Enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”...

  • Page 177: 3610 Serial Commands

    Appendix II Host Serial Commands 3610 SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure the 3610 dongle by having a connected scanner read 3610-related setup labels. 1) Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC. You may need to install its driver first! 2) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610 for the target scanner to connect to 3610.
  • Page 178 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3610. Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one. DefaultSetting<CR> Purpose To restore the default settings. Remarks SingleConnection<CR>...
  • Page 179 Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3610 to PC via USB. Remarks Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Remarks GetID<CR> Purpose To get MAC ID. Remarks Download<CR>...

  • Page 180: Example

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the 3610 dongle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3610 via USB Virtual COM or HID.

  • Page 181: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. KEY TYPE If “BT HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 182: Key Status

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl Add Left Alt Add Right Alt USER-DEFINED SCAN CODE 1) Read the “Set Scan Code”...

  • Page 183: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...

  • Page 184: Hexadecimal System

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 185: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...

  • Page 186: Entering Pin Code For Authentication

    1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use preset PIN 2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.

  • Page 187: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the label below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
  • Page 188 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label. Enter Setup...

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