Page 1 1663 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.01...
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 1663 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1663) 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 1.01 Apr. 17, 2013 New: 2.1.10 – Transmit Speed setup barcodes (BT HID) Modificatiion: Specifications – Scan Rate (scans/second) added 1.00 Dec. 25, 2012 Initial release...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Get Familiarized with 1663 and 3610 .................... 2 Install the Battery into 1663 ....................... 2 Charge the Battery ........................3 Charge the Battery via Charger ....................4 Use 3610............................
Page 8 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 Beeper Volume.........................32 1.4.2 Good Read Beep ......................33 1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ......................34 1.5 Vibrator............................34 1.5.1 Good Read Vibrator......................34 1.5.2 Good Read Vibrator Duration ..................34 1.6 Send “NR” to Host ........................35 1.7 Scan Modes ..........................
Page 9 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.1 Activate Bluetooth SPP Slave Mode ................68 ® 2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay......................68 2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................69 2.3 Bluetooth SPP Master ......................70 ® 2.3.1 Activate Bluetooth SPP Master Mode................70 ® 2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay......................71 2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................
Page 10 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.4 Code Length Qualification .....................116 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................117 4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ..................117 4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ......................118 4.3.3 Transmit Check Digit......................118 4.3.4 Code Length Qualification .....................119 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ......................120 4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ..................120...
Page 11 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ................143 4.18 UPC-A.............................144 4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................145 4.18.2 System Number Transmission ..................145 4.18.3 Transmit Check Digit ....................145 4.19 UPC-E.............................146 4.19.1 System Number Selection...................147 4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A......................147 4.19.3 System Number Transmission ..................148 4.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ....................148...
Page 12 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide SPECIFICATIONS ..........................199 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................201 How to Upgrade 1663 Firmware ....................201 Using 3610 ..........................201 Use Direct USB Virtual COM ....................203 Use Bluetooth Dongle ......................204 ® How to Upgrade 3610 Firmware ....................206 Upgrade 3610 CPU Firmware ....................206 Upgrade 3610 USB Bridge Firmware..................207...
Page 13: Introduction
INTRODUCTION CipherLab’s small-form-factor 1600 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer the mobile demands. The palm-sized scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
Page 14: Get Familiarized With 1663 And 3610
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide GET FAMILIARIZED WITH 1663 AND 3610 INSTALL THE BATTERY INTO 1663 1) Hold the scanner face down in one hand, press the battery cover, and slide the battery cover. 2) Remove the battery cover. 3) Push battery lock to unlocked position.
Page 15: Charge The Battery
(18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. 1) Install the battery to 1663. 2) Connect 1663 to host computer or notebook via the USB cable. 3) The scanner LED will flash red during charging. When the charging is complete, the LED will turn off.
Page 16: Charge The Battery Via Charger
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide CHARGE THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER The battery charger is provided for charging the battery outside of the scanner. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full.
Page 17: Use 3610
Introduction USE 3610 The CipherLab Dongle (3610) is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer cordless. 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.
Page 18: Inside The Package
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
Page 19: 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 Change Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
Page 20 1663 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 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 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 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
Page 22 1663 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 - Set up a WPAN Connection for details. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable.
Page 23: Enter Configuration Mode
Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, 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 after reading the barcode.
Page 24: Default Settings
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must 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 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 (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully. Refer to Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes.
Page 26 1663 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 LED/Beeper Response when 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.
Page 27 Quick Start The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when 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. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
Page 28 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when 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.
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 (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Page 30 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide List settings regarding Editing Format 4 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 5 List Page 12 List settings regarding Power and Time List Page 13 Enter Setup...
Page 31: 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 32 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 33: Understanding The Barcode Scanner
Note: (1) The rechargeable battery for 1663 may not be fully charged when shipped. We suggest charging it to full before use. (2) The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off &...
Page 34: Power Level
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.1 POWER LEVEL Scan the barcode below to get the battery capacity information with each increment of 20 in percentage terms. Spare Power Level 1.1.2 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER Turn on the scanner… Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone), and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off.
Page 35: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.3 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 36 1663 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 37 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Auto Off after 0~254 min. (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval in minutes before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 219. For example, read “1” and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
Page 38: Memory
1.2.2 MEMORY MODE When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. 1663 scanner keeps 4MB flash memory for memory mode operation, which can store over 240,000 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.
Page 39 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Enable *Disable Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled. Memory Data Delay You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the host. *None 250 ms 500 ms 1 sec...
Page 40: Free Memory
WPAN connection with the host, if there is any. If 1663 has never been connected to the host cordless, it will not be able to send data until it is connected using the Direct USB cable! Send Data Time-Out after 0~15 sec.
Page 41: Led Indicator
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.
Page 42: Good Read Led
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
Page 43: Beeper
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly Power off, with red LED on (until the key is released) two short beeps, high tone Delete the last collected data in memory mode, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly...
Page 44: Beeper Volume
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...
Page 45: Good Read Beep
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...
Page 46: Low Battery Alarm
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, the built-in battery alarm will sound when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short beeps (high tone).
Page 47: Send "Nr" To Host
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send a “NR” string to the host to notify a No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
Page 48: Scan Modes
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning...
Page 49: Continuous Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.
Page 50: Laser Mode
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7.3 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.
Page 51: Alternate Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7.6 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 1.7.7 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 52: Multi-Barcode Mode
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7.8 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 53: Scanning Timeout
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.8 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-out after 0~254 sec.
Page 54: Delay Between Re-Read
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 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 55: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 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 "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
Page 56: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 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 57: Effective Decoding Area
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 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 58: Adjusting Window
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.2 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 59: Use Direct Usb Cable
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14 USE DIRECT USB CABLE 1663 supports Direct USB interface for charging the battery and/or sending data to the host in memory mode. Refer to 1.2.2 Memory Mode. Note: The scanner will not function when it is solely on USB power and without a battery loaded.
Page 60: Pager Beep Duration
(0~15 sec.; 0= Disable) ® Bluetooth HID profile: Press any one of the following keys “Scroll Lock”, “Number Lock” or “Caps Lock” on the host computer to trigger the waking up of 1663. ® ® Bluetooth SPP Profile: Any command sent using Bluetooth SPP will trigger the waking up of 1663.
Page 61: Time Stamp
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.16 TIME STAMP Specify time stamp format added to the prefix or suffix of a data. Up to three settings can be configured: No Time Stamp Add Time Stamp in front of data Add Time Stamp to the end of data If added in front of data, it means prior to the prefix field.
Page 62 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Date Output *Enable Date Output Disable Hour Output *Enable Hour Output Diable Minute Output *Enable Minute Output Disalbe Second Output *Enable Second Output Diable Enter Setup...
Page 63: Separator For Date And Time
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Decoding Data and Time Year Setup Date Setup Time Setup 1) Read the barcode above to apply time or date code separately, and follow steps 2~3. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 219 for the desired character string. For example: Year: Read “2”, “0”, “1”, “1”...
Page 64: Date Format
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.16.3 DATE FORMAT The date format includes year, month and day. There are three kinds of combinations can be configured to specify Year, Month and Day: Year/Month/Day (YYYY/MM/DD) or (YY/MM/DD) Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/YYYY) or (MM/DD/YY) Day/Month/Year (DD/MM/YYYY) or (DD/MM/YY)
Page 65: Hardware Reset
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.17 HARDWARE RESET 1.17.1 RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS In addition to using the “Restore System Defaults” barcode, the following procedure using key combinations, can be used to restore the system defaults during operation. 1) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key. 2) When the scanner responds with two short beeps (high tone), press the [Trigger] key for 5 seconds.
Page 66 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 67: Selecting Output Interface
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between host computer and the scanner, we suggest following these instructions – 1) Install battery and hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
Page 68: Bluetooth ® Hid
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BLUETOOTH ® ® For Bluetooth HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.
Page 69: Activate Bluetooth ® Hid & Select Keyboard Type
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE ® ® When Bluetooth HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to ® complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).
Page 70: Reset Connection
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION ® For Bluetooth 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 read the “Reset Connection”...
Page 71: Keyboard Settings
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission ® Note: Bluetooth HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Numeric Transmission: Numeric Keys Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Page 72 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
Page 73 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabet Transmission).
Page 75 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 76: Inter-Character Delay
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Numeric 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 77: Inter-Function Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.5 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 78: Special Keyboard Feature
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.7 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table. *Apply Bypass 2.1.8 KEYPAD SUPPORT FOR IPHONE/IPAD When the scanner has been successfully connected to iPhone or iPad for data collection, the onscreen keypad of iPhone or iPad will disappear.
Page 79: Simple Pairing For Iphone/Ipad
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.9 SIMPLE PAIRING FOR IPHONE/IPAD The required window of pairing passcode is always pop-up when you are using a ® ® Bluetooth connection to iPhone or iPad. Scan the barcode below to enable Bluetooth simple pairing for iOS so that the passcode required window will not be appeared during a connection.
Page 80: Bluetooth ® Spp Slave
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE ® ® For Bluetooth SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE MODE ® This is SPP Slave Mode.
Page 81: Ack/Nak Timeout
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 82: Bluetooth ® Spp Master
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3 BLUETOOTH 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 read the “Reset Connection”...
Page 83: Inter-Function Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address. Read the “Abort” barcode to cancel the operation at any time while reading setup barcodes for the MAC address.
Page 84: Ack/Nak Timeout
1663 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 85: 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. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.
Page 86: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type
1663 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 87: Keyboard Settings
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
Page 88 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
Page 89 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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 90 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabet 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 alphabet being transmitted.
Page 91 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Update...
Page 92 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 93: Inter-Character Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric 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 94: Inter-Function Delay
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 95: Usb Virtual Com Via 3610
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 the computer to view and capture the data transmission from the scanner.
Page 96: Ack/Nak Timeout
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.3 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 97: Direct Usb Hid
1663 supports “Direct” USB HID interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1663 to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on a computer to view and capture the scanned data being transmitted to the computer. Refer to 1.2.2 Memory...
Page 98: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, please 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.
Page 99: Keyboard Settings
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
Page 100 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
Page 101 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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 102 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabet 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 alphabet being transmitted.
Page 103 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Update...
Page 104 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 105: Inter-Character Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numerics. Select “Numeric Keypad” if want to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 106: Inter-Function Delay
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 107: Direct Usb Virtual Com
1663 supports “Direct” USB Virtual COM interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1663 to the USB port of PC. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on a computer to view and capture the scanned data being transmitted to the computer. Refer 1.2.2 Memory...
Page 108: Ack/Nak Timeout
1663 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 109: Set Up A Wpan Connection
Chapter 3 SET 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 to establish a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via 3610 after reading “Set Connection”...
Page 110: Connecting Via 3610
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3610 By default, the interface of 3610 is set to “USB HID”. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
Page 111: Change Interface
Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the communication interface of 3610, use one of the connected scanners to configure the interface-related settings and the scanner will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to other connected scanners.
Page 112: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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) Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.
Page 113: Configure Related Settings
Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection 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 114 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Page 115 Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection Use random PIN No PIN required ® Note: When using Bluetooth 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 116: Connect To Dongle
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 117 Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection ® ® Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth SPP or Bluetooth 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. Click [Next].
Page 118 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Enter Setup...
Page 119 Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Update...
Page 120 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. Click [Finish]. ® 1663 as Bluetooth SPP Slave ® 1663 as Bluetooth SPP Master Enter Setup...
Page 121 Chapter 3 Set up a WPAN Connection Now the target scanner will be listed as below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Click to remove the selected item Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, ®...
Page 122 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide ® Bluetooth SPP Connected ® Bluetooth SPP Disconnected Enter Setup...
Page 123: Change Symbology Settings
Chapter 4 CHANGE SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............112 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........114 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........117 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........120 4.5 Code 39 ..............123 4.6 Code 93 ..............125 4.7 Code 128..............125...
Page 124: Codabar
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 4.1.1 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading CodaBar barcodes. * High Normal 4.1.2 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –...
Page 125: Start/Stop Transmission
Chapter 4 Change 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 126: Code 25 - Industrial 25
1663 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 127: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Change 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 128: Code Length Qualification
1663 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 129: Code 25 - Interleaved 25
Chapter 4 Change 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 130: Verify Check Digit
1663 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 131: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Change 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 132: Code 25 - Matrix 25
1663 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 133: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Change 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 134: Code Length Qualification
1663 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 135: Code 39
Chapter 4 Change 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 136: Transmit Check Digit
1663 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 137: Code 93
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 *Enable Disable 4.7 CODE 128 *Enable Disable 4.7.1 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 128 barcodes. *High Normal Update...
Page 138: Ean-8
1663 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 139: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Change 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 140: 128
1663 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 141: Isbn Conversion
Chapter 4 Change 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 142: Security Level
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9.4 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading EAN-13 barcodes. Normal *High Enter Setup...
Page 143: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 4.10 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 144: Isbt 128
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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. Enter Setup...
Page 145: Msi
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 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 146: Code Length Qualification
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 be specified.
Page 147: French Pharmacode
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 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 Update...
Page 148: Italian Pharmacode
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 Enter Setup...
Page 149: Plessey
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 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 150: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Group II —...
Page 151: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 4.16.2 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 152 1663 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 153: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)
Chapter 4 Change Symbology Settings 4.16.3 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 154: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16.4 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 155: Telepen
Chapter 4 Change 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. Original Telepen (Numeric) *AIM Telepen...
Page 156: Upc-A
1663 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 157: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Change 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 158: Upc-E
1663 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 159: System Number Selection
Chapter 4 Change 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 & 1 *System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers...
Page 160: System Number Transmission
1663 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 161: Defining Output Format
Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure the format of the collected data output to the host computer. Barcodes 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 162: Character Substitution
1663 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 163: Select A Set For Character Substituion
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.
Page 164: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)
1663 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 165 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 166 1663 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 167 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 168 1663 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 169 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 170: Prefix/Suffix Code
1663 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 171: 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. ®...
Page 172 1663 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 173: 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 220 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID. 3) Read the “Validate”...
Page 174: Clear Code Id Settings
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS...
Page 175: Length Code
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.5 LENGTH CODE A 4-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 176 1663 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 177 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 178 1663 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 179: Multi-Barcode Editor
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows deciding 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 180: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes
1663 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 220 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
Page 181: 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 182: Removal Of Special Character
1663 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 183: 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. The data actually sent to the host computer comprises those fields together with the user-configurable additional fields.
Page 184: Activating Editing Formats
1663 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 185: 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 186: How To Configure Editing Formats
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...
Page 187: 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 188: Restore Default Format
1663 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 189: Configure Format - Define Data Criteria
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 CONFIGURE 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 190 1663 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 191 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 192 1663 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 193 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 194 1663 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 195 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
Page 196: Data Length
1663 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. A value ranging from 0 to 254 can be specified.
Page 197: 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. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.
Page 198: Configure Format - Define Data Field
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4 CONFIGURE 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 199: 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 for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically.
Page 200: Field Settings
1663 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 201 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 220 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
Page 202 1663 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 220 for the desired character string.
Page 203 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 220 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
Page 204 1663 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 220 for the desired character string.
Page 205 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 “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Page 206: Pause Field Setting
1663 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 207: Configure Format - Define Transmission Sequence
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.5 CONFIGURE 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 208 1663 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 209: 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 210: Example Ii
1663 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. From the 7 character to the dash ‘-’...
Page 211: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1663 Scan Engine Non-contact type Optical Sensor 2500 pixels CCD image sensor Light Source Visible Red LED Scan Rate 200 scans/second RF Characteristics ® WPAN Module Bluetooth Class 2, Version 2.1 Coverage (line-of-sight) 20 meters with 3610 ®...
Page 212 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Electrical Characteristics Battery 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 Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 50 °C...
Page 213: 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 1663 FIRMWARE USING 3610 1) Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC after installing its driver.
Page 214 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel Program User Program K1663_V*.shx STD1663_V*.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface. Ignore the baud rate setting.
Page 215: Use Direct Usb Virtual Com
Firmware Upgrade USE DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect 1663 to the USB port of PC. You will need to install its driver first! 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure 1663 to use Direct USB Virtual COM as the download interface (read either barcode label ‘100008’...
Page 216: Use Bluetooth ® Dongle
After upgrading the user program, the scanner will restart itself automatically once the download is completely. Note: Because 1663 supports the downloading of firmware via Direct USB Virtual COM interface, the output interface will be set to the previously used one upon completion of firmware upgrade.
Page 217 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade 3) Read the following barcodes in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode. The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading. Enter Setup Download 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel Program User Program K1663_V*.shx...
Page 218: How To Upgrade 3610 Firmware
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide HOW TO UPGRADE 3610 FIRMWARE Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC after installing its driver. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610 for the target scanner to connect to 3610. UPGRADE 3610 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Read the following barcodes in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode.
Page 219: Upgrade 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 UPGRADE 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Read the following barcodes in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode. The Communication LED on 3610 will be flashing red to indicate it is ready for downloading.
Page 220 1663 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 Enter Setup...
Page 221: Host Serial Commands
Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 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. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23”...
Page 222: Example
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose To disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose To enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23”...
Page 223: 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, only configure the first scanner that connects to 3610. To identify the scanner, send the serial command to have it respond with a beep. ®...
Page 224: 3610 Serial Command Table
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3610 SERIAL COMMAND TABLE 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 225 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 226: Example
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the 3610 dongle, 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 227: 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 228: Key Type & Status
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE ® If “Bluetooth 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 229: 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 220 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...
Page 230 1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 231: Numeral Systems
Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update...
Page 232: Hexadecimal System
1663 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
Page 233: Ascii Table
Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update...
Page 234: Entering Pin Code For Authentication
1663 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 235: 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 Bluetooth HID, some device drivers may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.

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