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  • Page 1 1166 / 1266 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 3.00...
  • 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

    "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1166/1266 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-11662) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low level of RF energy that it is...

  • 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 3.00 Jan. 04, 2011 New Layout Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported — add support of more RSS symbologies Modified: 4.15 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) Modified: 4.15.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Modified: 4.15.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Modified: Specifications —...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ........................- 4 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1166/1166 and 3666 ................2 Installing the Battery to 1166/1266 ..................2 Setting up 3666 ........................... 3 Direct Charging..........................4 Charging &...
  • Page 8 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5.2 Test Mode .........................28 1.5.3 Laser Mode........................28 1.5.4 Auto Off Mode........................29 1.5.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................29 1.5.6 Alternate Mode.........................29 1.5.7 Repeat Mode ........................30 1.5.8 Momentary Mode ......................30 1.6 Scanning Timeout........................31 1.7 Delay between Re-read ......................32 1.8 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies..................33...
  • Page 9 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.3 Transmit Check Digit......................81 4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ....................82 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................83 4.3.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ....................83 4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ......................84 4.3.3 Transmit Check Digit......................84 4.3.4 Code Length Qualification ....................85 4.4 Code 25 –...
  • Page 10 6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ............144 6.6 Programming Examples ......................146 6.6.1 Example I ........................146 6.6.2 Example II ........................147 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................149 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................151 How to Upgrade 1166/1266 Firmware..................151 Using 3666 ..........................151 Using Bluetooth Dongle ......................153 ® How to Upgrade 3666 Firmware ....................155 Upgrading 3666 CPU Firmware....................155...
  • Page 11 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Example ............................160 KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE ......................161 Key Type & Status .........................162 Key Type............................162 Key Status ..........................162 Example ............................163 NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................165 Decimal System..........................165 Hexadecimal System........................166 ASCII Table.............................167 Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..................168 Use Preset PIN..........................168...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    This line of scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 100 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running — over 45 hours or over 32,000 scans for 1166, and over 36 hours or 26,000 scans for 1266.

  • Page 14: Getting Familiarized With 1166/1166 And 3666

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1166/1166 AND 3666 INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1166/1266 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Unless you have 3666 for charging the battery directly, you will have to insert the battery into the scanner first.

  • Page 15: Setting Up 3666

    Introduction SETTING UP 3666 Capable of charging 1166/1266 as well as one spare battery, the 3666 base is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3666 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1...

  • Page 16: Direct Charging

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide DIRECT CHARGING The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. Note: (1) It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

  • Page 17: 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. Barcode Scanner (1166 or 1266) BT Base (3666)

  • Page 18: Symbologies Supported

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 19 Introduction DataBar GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled (RSS) GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Update...
  • Page 20 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanManager software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Configuration Mode Install the battery to the scanner, and the scanner will turn on automatically.
  • Page 22 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with 3666 or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.

  • Page 23: Enter Configuration Mode

    Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" barcode, 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 solid blue after reading the barcode.

  • Page 24: Default Settings

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore System Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (high-low tone).

  • Page 25: Read A Setup Barcode

    Quick Start READ A SETUP BARCODE 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 (high-low tone) when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
  • Page 26 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to enable a specific symbology, say, Interleaved 25: 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 27 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 28 1166/1266 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 29: 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 pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (high-low tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 30 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 31: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    For intensive data collection, you may purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation. During normal operation, the 1166 scanner can work for over 45 hours or 32,000 scans (based on EAN-13 barcodes), and the 1266 scanner can work for over 36 hours or 26,000 scans (based on EAN-13 barcodes).

  • Page 32: Power-Saving & Rf Auto-Shutdown

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.2 POWER-SAVING & RF AUTO-SHUTDOWN There are two settings for saving battery power — Power-Saving: The scanner will stay active at power-on for 1 minute. When the scanner fails to connect in the interval, it will enter power-saving mode automatically.

  • Page 33: Memory

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 You may enable transmit buffer for use when the scanner is out of range.

  • Page 34: Memory Mode

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 128 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable *Disable Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 8 sec Send Data The 128 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 8,192 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with three short beeps (low tone) as a warning. You are advised to send data to the server immediately by having the scanner read the barcode below.

  • Page 36: Led Indicator

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3 LED INDICATOR The dual-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 reading a barcode successfully.

  • Page 37: 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 One short beep, high tone Good Read, with red LED on and off quickly Programmable, default to 4 KHz Six short beeps...

  • Page 38: Good Read Beep

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 GOOD READ BEEP *Enable Buzzer Disable Buzzer 1.4.2 FREQUENCY 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Enter Setup...

  • Page 39: Scan Modes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 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 Always Press Hold...

  • Page 40: Continuous Mode

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5.1 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 preset 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 41: Auto Off Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5.4 AUTO OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout expires. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”. Auto Off Mode 1.5.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

  • Page 42: Repeat Mode

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5.7 REPEAT MODE Like the Continuous Mode, the scanner is always scanning. But now the scan trigger acts like a “re-transmission” button when being pressed within one second after a successful reading, which will re-transmit the same data without actually reading the barcode again.

  • Page 43: Scanning Timeout

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~255 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Scanner Time-out after 0~255 sec.

  • Page 44: Delay Between Re-Read

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 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 45: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.8 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 decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.

  • Page 46: Negative Barcodes

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 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 47: Selecting Output Interface

    6) Turn on your computer or laptop and establish a WPAN connection with the scanner. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection. Note: By default, the output interface is set to “Keyboard Wedge” for 1166/1266 or 3666.

  • Page 48: Bt Hid

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 49: Reset Connection

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION For BT HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the scanner to another host, you must have it read the “Reset Connection”...

  • Page 50: Keyboard Settings

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout 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 Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 52 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 54 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 56 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 57: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.4 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Update...

  • Page 58: Bt Spp Slave

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE This is SPP Slave Mode. Activate BT SPP,...

  • Page 59: Keyboard Wedge Via 3666

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3666 The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3666 to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
  • Page 60 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Keyboard Wedge via 3666 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported when using 3666 with the keyboard wedge cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

  • Page 61: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M"...
  • Page 62 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 64 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Update...
  • Page 66 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
  • Page 68 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...

  • Page 69: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 255 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 70: Via 3666

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4 RS-232 VIA 3666 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3666 to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 71: Data Bits

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 1200 bps 600 bps Note: The option “600 bps” is available for 1200 only. 2.4.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.4.4 PARITY *No parity Even Update...

  • Page 72: Flow Control

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.5 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.

  • Page 73: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the 3666 ® base, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via 3666 after reading “Set Connection”...

  • Page 74: Connecting Via 3666

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Connecting via 3666 ..........62 ® 3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle ........ 65 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3666 By default, the interface of 3666 is set to “Keyboard Wedge”. Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via 3666 to PC.

  • Page 75: Change Interface

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of 3666, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3666, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.

  • Page 76: Configure Related Settings

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 77: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode. 2) Have the scanner read the desired interface barcode –...

  • Page 78: Configure Related Settings

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) 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 scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
  • Page 79 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 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 80 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide No PIN required Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, we suggest applying no authentication instead. Enter Setup...

  • Page 81: Connect To Dongle

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ®...
  • Page 82 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. ID of 1166/1266 Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Update...
  • Page 84 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Finish]. Scanner as BT SPP Slave Update...
  • Page 86 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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. ID of 1166/1266 Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,...
  • Page 87 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. ID of 1166/1266 BT SPP Connected ID of 1166/1266...
  • Page 88 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 89: 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 ..............78 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........80 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25..........83 4.4 Code 25 –...

  • Page 90: Codabar

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 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 91: Start/Stop Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit 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 92: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable 4.2.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 93: Verify Check Digit

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Check Digit...

  • Page 94: Code Length Qualification

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 95: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 4.3.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 96: Verify Check Digit

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 97: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 98: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 4.4.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 99: Verify Check Digit

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 100: Code Length Qualification

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 101: Code 39

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 4.5.1 TRANSMIT START/STOP CHARACTERS Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 102: Verify Check Digit

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 103: Code 93

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

  • Page 104: Ean-8

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 EAN-8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 105: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...

  • Page 106: Ean-13

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9 EAN-13 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 107: Isbn Conversion

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

  • Page 108: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable *Disable 4.10.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID Decide whether to include the Code ID (“ ”) in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the...

  • Page 109: Msi

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.11 MSI Enable *Disable 4.11.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...

  • Page 110: Code Length Qualification

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.11.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 111: French Pharmacode

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 4.12.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 112: Italian Pharmacode

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.13 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 4.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...

  • Page 113: Plessey

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 PLESSEY Enable *Disable 4.14.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.14.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 114: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) It is categorized into three groups: Group I — GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional This group consists of the following: GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Group II —...

  • Page 115: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.15.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 116 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...

  • Page 117: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.15.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 118: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Code ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Application ID Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 119: Telepen

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable 4.16.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Original Telepen (Numeric) *AIM Telepen...

  • Page 120: Upc-A

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.17 UPC-A UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 121: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). *Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 Do Not Convert...

  • Page 122: Upc-E

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18 UPC-E UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 123: System Number Selection

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 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 *System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers...

  • Page 124: System Number Transmission

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.18.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • 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: Select A Set For Character Substitution

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.1.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.

  • Page 127: Prefix/Suffix Code

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 4 characters can be configured, for example, “[$][$][$][$]”, and you will have four dollar signs appear in front of the barcode read, like this – “$$$$1234567890”.

  • Page 128: Code Id

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 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.
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Code ID Options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Code 39 Italian Pharmacode French Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Codabar Code 93 Code 128 ISBT 128 UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-A Plessey Telepen...

  • Page 130: Change Code Id

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.

  • Page 131: Clear Code Id Settings

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.3.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID...

  • Page 132: Length Code

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4 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.
  • Page 133 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 134 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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 136 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 137: 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 138: Activating Editing Formats

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 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 139: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must be processed by the editing formats.

  • Page 140: How To Configure Editing Formats

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...

  • Page 141: 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 1~3) 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 142: Restore Default Format

    1166/1266 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 143: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — 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. 6.3.1 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 144 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Code 128 Apply GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply EAN-8 Apply EAN-8 Addon 2 Apply EAN-8 Addon 5 Apply EAN-13 Apply EAN-13 Addon 2 Apply EAN-13 Addon 5 Apply End Programming Format...
  • Page 145 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing French Pharmacode Apply Italian Pharmacode Apply Industrial 25 Apply Interleaved 25 Apply Matrix 25 Apply Apply Plessey Apply UPC-A Apply Update...
  • Page 146 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide UPC-A Addon 2 Apply UPC-A Addon 5 Apply UPC-E Apply UPC-E Addon 2 Apply UPC-E Addon 5 Apply Note: For applying all three editing formats to Telepen, refer to 6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats. End Programming Format...

  • Page 147: Data Length

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 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. You may specify a value from 0 to 255. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification.

  • Page 148: Matching String & Location

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.

  • Page 149: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly.

  • Page 150: Field Settings

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4.2 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 151 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 2 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 152 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 3 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 3 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for the desired character string.
  • Page 153 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 4 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 4 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 154 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 5 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 5 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for the desired character string.
  • Page 155 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. If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 156: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE 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 157 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… Update...

  • Page 158: Programming Examples

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the Configuration Mode. Read the “Configure Format 1” barcode.

  • Page 159: Example Ii

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6.2 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 160 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...

  • Page 161: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1166 1266 Scan Engine Non-contact type Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 3648 pixels Laser Light Source Red LED Visible laser diode Wavelength 625 nm 650 nm RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight)
  • Page 162 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Electrical Characteristics Battery 3.7 V 700 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery Power Adaptor Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage DC 5V ± 5% (with adaptor via 3666) Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 50 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C...

  • Page 163: 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 1166/1266 scanners 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 battery and the battery charge is enough.
  • Page 164 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel + User Program User Program Only 1x66BuildVxxx.shx 1x66Vxxx.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate.

  • Page 165: Using Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING BLUETOOTH 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 barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use BT SPP as download interface.
  • Page 166 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for BT SPP interface, and ignore the baud rate setting. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update. Click [OK].

  • Page 167: How To Upgrade 3666 Firmware

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade HOW TO UPGRADE 3666 FIRMWARE UPGRADING 3666 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Connect the RS-232 cable between 3666 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3666 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3666 for the target scanner to connect to 3666.
  • Page 168 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3666 Kernel + User Program 3666 User Program Only Build366x-xxx.shx STD366x_Vxxx.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update.

  • Page 169: Finding Out 3666 Firmware Version

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade FINDING OUT 3666 FIRMWARE VERSION Normally, you can configure 3666 by having a connected scanner read 3666-related setup barcodes. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge or USB HID, between 3666 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3666 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3666 for the target scanner to connect to 3666.
  • Page 170 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide SN: SW3000014 7) Read the “Update” barcode for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the configuration mode). Update Enter Setup...

  • Page 171: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SERIAL COMMANDS #@ nnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnn – the four digits of command parameters. For example, “9952” is to list the current Code ID settings. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23”...

  • Page 172: Example

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the 1166/1266 scanner via RS-232 or BT SPP. For the scanner to turn off the beeper and save the setting – #@0319<CR> #@9999<CR>...

  • Page 173: 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. Update...

  • Page 174: Key Type & Status

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. *Normal Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

  • Page 175: Example

    Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 166 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 176 1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 177: Numeral Systems

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

  • Page 178: Hexadecimal System

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 179: Ascii Table

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

  • Page 180: Entering Pin Code For Authentication

    1166/1266 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use Preset PIN 2) Read one of the barcodes to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.

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