CipherLab 1660 User Manual

CipherLab 1660 User Manual

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1660/1661 Barcode Scanner
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  • Page 1 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.32...
  • 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

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4: For Hand-Held Product With Rf Functions

    FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1660/1661 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1660, Q3N-1661) 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 deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes  Modified: 1.2.3 – “Record Count of Memory” setting barcodes added 1.32 Apr. 22, 2015  Modified: Wording referring to “CD-ROM” removed  Modified: Care & Maintenance – “Keep the scanner away from any 1.31 May 09, 2014 magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the laser engine from malfunctioning.”...
  • Page 6 New: 1.13 1661 Using Direct USB Cable  New: 1.14 Hardware Reset  Modified: 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) — Cannot read when disabled since firmware v1.30 for 1660  Modified: 5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes — Code type for ISBT 128 ...
  • Page 7  Modified: 2.2 BT SPP Slave 1.11 Feb. 02, 2010  Modified: 2.3 BT SPP Master  Modified: Restore System Defaults — add key combination 1.10 Jan. 05, 2010  Modified: 1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner — add key combination to restore defaults during operation ...
  • Page 8  New: BT Transponder (3610) 1.07 Apr. 09, 2009  Modified: 1.2.1 Transmit Buffer — add setup barcodes  Modified: 1.4 Beeper — Transmit Buffer Disabled  Modified: 2.1 BT HID — change setup barcode (100006)  New: 2.3 USB HID via 3610 — add setup barcode (100005) ...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Care & Maintenance........................ - 4 - RELEASE NOTES ........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION........................1 Getting Familiarized with 1660/1661 and 3610 .............. 2 Installing Batteries to 1660/1661 ..................2 Charging the Battery for 1661 ..................3 Charging the Battery via Charger ..................4 Using 3610 ..........................
  • Page 10 1.4 Beeper ............................ 32 1.4.1 Beeper Volume ......................33 1.4.2 Good Read Beep ....................... 34 1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm (1660) ..................35 1.4.4 Low Battery Alarm (1661) ..................35 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ......................36 1.6 Scan Modes .......................... 37 1.6.1 Continuous Mode ......................
  • Page 11 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode ................. 67 2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay ....................67 2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................68 2.3 BT SPP Master ........................69 2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode ................69 2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay ....................71 2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................
  • Page 12 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ................118 4.2.2 Verify Check Digit ....................119 4.2.3 Transmit Check Digit ..................... 119 4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ................... 120 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 .................... 121 4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ................121 4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ....................
  • Page 13 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15 Plessey ..........................142 4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey ..................142 4.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ..................142 4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................143 4.16.1 Code ID Selection ....................143 4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) ............. 144 4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) ...........
  • Page 14 6.6.1 Example I ........................203 6.6.2 Example II ......................... 204 SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 205 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ......................207 How to Upgrade 1660/1661 Firmware ................207 Using 3610 ..........................207 Using Direct USB Virtual COM (1661 Only) .............. 209 ® Using Bluetooth Dongle ....................
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, the 1660 Series Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications – Receiving in Retail ...
  • Page 16: Getting Familiarized With 1660/1661 And 3610

    3) Remove the battery lid by the other hand. 4) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery or batteries into the battery compartment. For 1660, install two AAA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, each in  the right direction.
  • Page 17: Charging The Battery For 1661

    Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR 1661 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. For 1661, use the Direct USB cable to connect the scanner to PC for charging. It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the battery to full.
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery Via Charger

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full. Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for...
  • Page 19: Using 3610

    Introduction USING 3610 The BT Transponder (3610) is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610. There is one LED indicator provided for communications status. Communication LED Meaning Blue,...
  • Page 20: Inside The Package

     Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read  1660: 256 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 16,384 scans  based on EAN-13 barcodes 1661: 512 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 32,768 scans ...
  • Page 21: Symbologies Supported

    Introduction 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 Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
  • Page 22 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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...
  • Page 23: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes 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. Configuration Mode Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
  • Page 24 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the 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 for details.
  • Page 25: 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 flashing red ...
  • Page 26: Default Settings

    1660/1661 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” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
  • Page 27: 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 (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully. Refer to Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes.
  • Page 28 1660/1661 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 29 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 30 1660/1661 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 31: 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 (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 32 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide List settings regarding Editing Format 4 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 5 List Page 12 Enter Setup...
  • Page 33: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    Quick Start CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...
  • Page 34 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 35: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    1.14 Hardware Reset ............50 1.1 BATTERY The scanner is battery-powered: 1660 uses two AAA Alkaline batteries, while 1661 uses a rechargeable 3.7 V/850 mAh Li-ion battery. For intensive data collection, you may prepare spare battery or batteries for non-stop operation.
  • Page 36 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Delete the last collected data when in memory mode … Press the [Power/Delete] key. The scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the LED will become solid red. Before the LED goes off (within 1 second), press the [Power/Delete] key again to confirm the deletion.
  • Page 37: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off). Power-Saving (1~254 min.;...
  • Page 38 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide After establishing a WPAN connection successfully… Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).
  • Page 39: Power Level (1661)

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Auto Off after 0~254 min. (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 227. For example, read “1” and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
  • Page 40: Memory

    1660/1661 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 FREE MEMORY You can scan the barcode below to show the available capacity of the flash memory in percentage terms.
  • Page 41: Memory Mode

    When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. The 1660 scanner keeps 256 KB flash memory for memory mode operation, which  can store up to 16,384 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.
  • Page 42 You are advised to send data to the host immediately by having the scanner read the “Send Data” barcode below.  For 1660, it will temporarily resume the previous WPAN connection with the host.  For 1661, it can send data via “Direct USB” interface once the computer has found the USB connection.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Record Count of Memory Enabling You can scan the barcodes below to confirm the data record count of the flash memory. After reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, read “Get Authorization” and “Enable” barcodes to enable this function.
  • Page 44: Led Indicator

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 45: Good Read Led

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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. Good Read LED Time-out after 0.01~2.54 sec.
  • Page 46: Beeper

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 ...
  • Page 47: Beeper Volume

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Update...
  • Page 48: Good Read Beep

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Enter Setup...
  • Page 49: Low Battery Alarm (1660)

    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)”. In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the batteries immediately when you hear two short beeps (high tone).
  • Page 50: Send "Nr" To Host

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 51: Scan Modes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 Always Press Hold...
  • Page 52: Continuous Mode

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 ...
  • Page 53: Laser Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout  expires, or (3) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
  • Page 54: Alternate Mode

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.  Alternate Mode 1.6.7 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second.
  • Page 55: Multi-Barcode Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one single barcode, as well as multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a bunch of unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.
  • Page 56: Scanning Timeout

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 ...
  • Page 57: Delay Between Re-Read

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 58: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 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 ...
  • Page 59: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (0~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.
  • Page 60: Negative Barcodes

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 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 61: Effective Decoding Area

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.12 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 62: Adjusting Window

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.12.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW Percentage for Left Half *Left 50% 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 63: 1661 Using Direct Usb Cable

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 1661 USING DIRECT USB CABLE 1661 supports Direct USB interface for charging the battery and/or sending data to the host in memory mode. Refer to 1.2.3 Memory Mode. Note: The scanner is not allowed to function when it is solely on USB power and without a battery loaded.
  • Page 64: Hardware Reset

    (high tone), release the keys. Note: (1) After reset connection by hardware, the scanner will not restart itself automatically. It will resume to its previous operation except no connection. (2) For 1660, firmware version 1.34 or later is required. Enter Setup...
  • Page 65: Disable Hardware Reset

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14.3 DISABLE HARDWARE RESET By default, the key combination for hardware reset (including system defaults restoration and connection reset) is enabled. Users can decide whether to enable/disable the key combination. *Enable Disable Update...
  • Page 66 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 67: 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 68: Bt Hid

    1660/1661 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 69: Activate Bt Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).
  • Page 70: Reset Connection

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 71: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 72 1660/1661 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 73 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 74 1660/1661 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 75 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Update...
  • Page 76 1660/1661 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 77 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 78: Inter-Character Delay

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 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 79: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.6 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 Note: “By Character”...
  • Page 80: Transmit Speed

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.8 TRANSMIT SPEED By default, the BT HID transmit speed is set to normal. Users can have the scanner work in quicker transmit speed by reading the Fast barcode. *Normal Fast 2.1.9 BT HID SLAVE/MASTER SWITCHING By default, the BT HID role is set to slave.
  • Page 81: Bt Spp Slave

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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, Slave Mode 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero.
  • Page 82: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1660/1661 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 two more times.
  • Page 83: Bt Spp Master

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. 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”...
  • Page 84 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may have the scanner read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address.
  • Page 85: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
  • Page 86: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 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 two more times.
  • Page 87: Usb Hid Via 3610

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4 USB HID VIA 3610 For USB HID, connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 88: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate 3610 USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.
  • Page 89: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  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.
  • Page 90 1660/1661 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 91 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 92 1660/1661 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 93 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Update...
  • Page 94 1660/1661 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 95 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 96: Inter-Character Delay

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 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 97: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.5 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 98: Usb Virtual Com Via 3610

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5 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 99: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.4 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 two more times.
  • Page 100: Direct Usb Hid (1661 Memory Mode Only)

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6 DIRECT USB HID (1661 MEMORY MODE ONLY) Only 1661 supports “Direct” USB HID interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1661 to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 101: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate Direct USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...
  • Page 102: Keyboard Settings

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 103 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 104 1660/1661 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 105 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 106 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
  • Page 107 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 108 1660/1661 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 109: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 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 110: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.5 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...
  • Page 111: Direct Usb Virtual Com (1661 Memory Mode Only)

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7 DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM (1661 MEMORY MODE ONLY) Only 1661 supports “Direct” USB Virtual COM interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1661 to the USB port of PC. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 112: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.7.3 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 two more times.
  • Page 113: 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 3610 ® dongle, 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 3610 after reading “Set Connection”...
  • Page 114: Connecting Via 3610

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3610 By default, the interface of 3610 is set to “USB HID”. 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.
  • Page 115: 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 116: Configure Related Settings

    1660/1661 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 117: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection BLUETOOTH 3.2 CONNECTING VIA 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 118: Configure Related Settings

    1660/1661 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 119 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 120 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Use random PIN No PIN required Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN”...
  • Page 121: 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 122 1660/1661 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 123 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Update...
  • Page 124 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
  • Page 125 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. Click [Finish]. 1660/1661 as BT SPP Slave 1660/1661 as BT SPP Master Update...
  • Page 126 1660/1661 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. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,...
  • Page 127 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection BT SPP Connected BT SPP Disconnected Update...
  • Page 128 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 129: 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 ..............116 4.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25 ..........118 4.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ........... 121 4.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ..........
  • Page 130: Codabar

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 4.1.1 SECURITY LEVEL The scanner allows you to adjust the CODABAR security level between high or normal level. * High Normal 4.1.2 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –...
  • Page 131: Start/Stop Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.3 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.4 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 132: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable 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 133: 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 134: Code Length Qualification

    1660/1661 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 ...
  • Page 135: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 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 136: Verify Check Digit

    1660/1661 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 137: 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 ...
  • Page 138: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 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 139: 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 140: Code Length Qualification

    1660/1661 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 ...
  • Page 141: Code 39

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify...
  • Page 142: Transmit Check Digit

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
  • Page 143: Code 93

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 *Enable Disable 4.7 CODE 128 *Enable Disable 4.7.1 SECURITY LEVEL Decide the security level of Code 39. *High Normal Update...
  • Page 144: 130

    1660/1661 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 145: 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 146: 132

    1660/1661 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 147: 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 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert...
  • Page 148: Security Level

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9.4 SECURITY LEVEL Select the security level for reading EAN-13 barcodes. Normal *High Enter Setup...
  • Page 149: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. However, for 1660 with firmware version no later than 1.30, GS1-128 barcodes are taken as Code 128 when this setting is disabled. 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID ("...
  • Page 150: Gs1 Formatting

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.10.3 GS1 FORMATTING Decide whether to enable GS1 formatting for GS1-128. When enabled, code ID transmission will be disabled; however, the field separator and application ID mark characters will be automatically added to the output data.
  • Page 151: Isbt 128

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.11 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable Note: When enabled, it not only can decode single ISBT barcode, but also decode and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes. 4.11.1 ISBT CONCATENATION Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes. Auto-discriminate ISBT Concatenation ...
  • Page 152: Msi

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12 MSI Enable *Disable 4.12.1 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 153: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.3 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 ...
  • Page 154: French Pharmacode

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 4.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...
  • Page 155: Italian Pharmacode

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 4.14.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...
  • Page 156: Plessey

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15 PLESSEY Enable *Disable 4.15.1 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 4.15.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 157: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 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 ...
  • Page 158: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled; however, the application ID and check digit transmitting will be enabled automatically.
  • Page 159 Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...
  • Page 160: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Expanded is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled automatically. The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded ...
  • Page 161: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Limited is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled; however, the application ID and check digit transmitting will be enabled automatically.
  • Page 162: Field Separator (Gs Character)

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16.5 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the GS control character to human readable character). Specify Field Separator… 1) Read the barcode above to specify field separator. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal...
  • Page 163: Telepen

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable 4.17.1 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. ...
  • Page 164: Upc-A

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18 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 165: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 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 166: Upc-E

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19 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 167: System Number Selection

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 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 &...
  • Page 168: System Number Transmission

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 169: 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 170: Character Substitution

    1660/1661 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 171: Select A Set For Character Substitution

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 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 172: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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”...
  • Page 173 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for GS1-128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 174 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for French Pharmacode...
  • Page 175 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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 Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 176 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 177 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 178: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1660/1661 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 179: 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 180 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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...
  • Page 181: Change Code Id

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 228 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID. 3) Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 182: Clear Code Id Settings

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS...
  • Page 183: 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 184 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for ISBT 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 185 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply 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 186 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 Enter Setup...
  • Page 187: Multi-Barcode Editor

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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. Enabling this function will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode.
  • Page 188: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the barcode above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 228 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 189: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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 190: Removal Of Special Character

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 191: 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 192: Activating Editing Formats

    1660/1661 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 193: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 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”...
  • Page 194: Editing Format

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 EDITING FORMAT End Programming Format...
  • Page 195: 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, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.
  • Page 196: Restore Default Format

    1660/1661 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 197: 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 198 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Codabar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 93 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for GS1-128 &...
  • Page 199 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13...
  • Page 200 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply...
  • Page 201 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 202 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 203 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
  • Page 204: Data Length

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 254.
  • Page 205: Matching String & Location

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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 ...
  • Page 206: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 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) ...
  • Page 207: Total Number Of Fields

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.3 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. If three fields are configured ...
  • Page 208: Field Settings

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4.4 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 209 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 228 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 210 1660/1661 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 228 for the desired character string.
  • Page 211 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 228 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 212 1660/1661 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 228 for the desired character string.
  • Page 213 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” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
  • Page 214: Pause Field Setting

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time You can limit the pause time interval (1~16). By default, it is set to 1 second. Pause Field Time 1~16 sec. (*1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the Pause Field. (It is set to 1 by default.)
  • Page 215: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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 216 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… End Programming Format...
  • Page 217: Programming Examples

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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”...
  • Page 218: Example Ii

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
  • Page 219: Specifications

    Direct USB Virtual COM (1661 only) Physical Characteristics  Memory 1 KB for transmit buffer  256 KB flash for memory mode (1660)  512 KB flash for memory mode (1661) Switch Push-button switch for [Trigger] key, plus [Power/Delete] key Indication...
  • Page 220 1660 Barcode Scanner User Guide Electrical Characteristics Battery 2 AAA Alkaline batteries Rechargeable Li-ion battery — 3.7 V, 850 mAh Power Adaptor Input AC 100~240 V (50/60 Hz) Output DC 5V 2A (Battery Charger) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C...
  • Page 221: Firmware Upgrade

    2. In order to avoid the data loss during firmware upgrade. Please save or upload all the data from the flash memory before beginning firmware upgrade. HOW TO UPGRADE 1660/1661 FIRMWARE USING 3610 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...
  • Page 222 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel Program User Program K1660_V*.shx STD1660_V*.shx K1661_V*.shx STD1661_V*.shx  communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface.
  • Page 223: Using Direct Usb Virtual Com (1661 Only)

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM (1661 ONLY) 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect 1661 to the USB port of PC. You may need to install its driver first! 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure 1661 to use Direct USB Virtual COM as download interface and enter the download mode.
  • Page 224: Using Bluetooth ® Dongle

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide BLUETOOTH USING 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 225 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade  communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for BT SPP interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update.  Click [OK].
  • Page 226: How To Upgrade 3610 Firmware

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
  • Page 227: Upgrading 3610 Usb Bridge Firmware

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade 4) Read the “Update” barcode for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the configuration mode). Update UPGRADING 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE Note: Upgrade USB bridge firmware only for elder firmware versions. There’s no need for 3610 firmware version 2.0 or later to upgrade USB bridge firmware.
  • Page 228: Upgrading 1661 Usb Bridge Firmware

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3) The 3610 will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed successfully. 4) Read the “Update” barcode for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the configuration mode). Update UPGRADING 1661 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Connect the USB cable between the scanner and your computer.
  • Page 229 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade  communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for Direct USB Virtual COM interface.  Ignore the baud rate setting.  For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update. ...
  • Page 231: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 1660/1661 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 232: Example

    1660/1661 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 233: 3610 Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands

    Appendix II Host Serial Commands For the scanner to read the serial number and beep –  #@RDSN<CR> #@////<CR> Note: (1) For USB Virtual COM, you can only configure the first scanner that connects to 3610. To identify the scanner, you may send the serial command to have it respond with a beep.
  • Page 234: 3610 Serial Commands And Equivalent Setup Barcodes

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3610 SERIAL COMMANDS AND EQUIVALENT SETUP BARCODES Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3610. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Config Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one.
  • Page 235 Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3610 to PC via USB. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: UseVariablePort Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Version GetID<CR>...
  • Page 236: Example

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the 3610 dongle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3610 via USB Virtual COM. 1) Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC.
  • Page 237: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE   "  Home    Down &  Left    Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~: Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Update...
  • Page 238: Key Type & Status

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID” or “USB HID” 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 239: 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 228 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 240 1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 241: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...
  • Page 242: Hexadecimal System

    1660/1661 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
  • Page 243: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
  • Page 244: Entering Pin Code For Authentication

    1660/1661 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.
  • Page 245: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the barcode 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.

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