Data Capture for Workforce in Motion BaracodaManager for PC User Guide ©Baracoda TM – April 2011
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion SUMMARY SUMMARY ................................................................... 2 REVISION HISTORY .......................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 6 1. 1.1. OVERVIEW ............................................................ 7 BARACODAMANAGER MAIN WINDOW FUNCTIONS .................................... 7 2. INSTALLATION .......................................................
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 10. 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4. 10.5. 11. 11.1. 11.2. 11.3. 11.4. 12. 12.1. 12.2. 12.3. 12.4. 12.5. 12.6. 13. 13.1. 13.2. 13.3. 13.4. 13.5. 14. 14.1. 14.2. 15. 15.1. 15.2. 15.3. 16. 16.1. 16.2. BATCH MODE SETTINGS .................................................. 31 PRODUCT SETTINGS .................................................... 32 BLUETOOTH SETTINGS ................................................... 32 SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS ........................
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 17. UPLOADING DATA STORED IN BATCH MODE ................................ 67 18. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ................................................... 68 19. PLUGINS ............................................................ 70 19.1. 19.2. 19.3. 19.4. 19.5. 19.6. TERMINAL PLUGIN ..................................................... 70 KEMUL PLUGIN ....................................................... 71 IDBLUE PLUGIN .............................................
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below. Document 3.34 3.34.1 3.35 3.35.2 3.36 3.36.3 Date th Initial release th TagRunners added, new master mode added th TagRunners RFID options added nd GUI modifications, BRRT plugin added 13 June 08 18 August 08 16 October 08 22 December 08 nd 2 March 09 th 17 September 09 rd 3.37 3 February 10 3.38 23 November 10 3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Introduction The BaracodaManager for PC software allows the user to easily operate their barcode reader(s), including: Connecting automatically to the barcode reader(s) that the user wants to use Inserting the scanned barcode to a selected field in the client application (KEmul plugin) or displaying it (Terminal plugin) Setting a barcode reader(s) parameters (PIN code and others) Uploading data saved in a reader(s) memory.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1. Overview To set up the BaracodaManager and to configure it with their barcode reader(s), the user should check the following sections: - Installation - Getting Started This section shows the user how to use the BaracodaManager icon and window during regular operation. For help on how to configure the BaracodaManager or how to set up the automatic connection mode – See section Getting Started. 1.1.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion When the BaracodaManager is running its icon appears on the task bar: If no barcode reader(s) are connected to the BaracodaManager, the inside color of the icon is white (as in the picture above). The BaracodaManager automatically attempts to connect the barcode reader(s) which you have already configured.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The table below shows the main functions available in the BaracodaManager main window (for details, see the Functions section): Button Corresponding action Search all devices Find all discoverable barcode readers (which are within the Bluetooth radio signal range). Add Selected Add the selected barcode reader to the list of configured (paired) barcode readers (in the “My Paired Devices” list).
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 2. Installation To use Baracoda barcode reader(s), the client needs to complete the following tasks in sequence: - Install the Bluetooth stack software (if not installed yet) - Install the BaracodaManager - Configure the BaracodaManager with barcode reader(s) To complete the first two tasks (installing the Bluetooth stack software and the Baracoda Manager): 1.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 3. Getting started This section shows the user how to configure the BaracodaManager to connect and use their barcode reader(s). Since the BaracodaManager version 3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 3. Select a barcode reader (in the “Devices in Range” list) by clicking on it, then click on the “Add Selected” button. A Bluetooth message appears near the system tray: 4. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. A Bluetooth passkey window appears: 5. Enter the barcode reader PIN/Passkey code (by default: “0000” – see Functions section to change the code). BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices” section of the BaracodaManager window displays: - the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session. - the barcode reader's identifier, name and Bluetooth address. - the connection status of the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion - the BaracodaManager searches for all discoverable barcode reader(s) not previously configured (which are in the Bluetooth radio range and are in listening mode). This is true when there are no configured readers in the “My Paired Devices” list. 3.2. Using Connect&Scan to connect readers To configure the barcode reader(s): 1. Turn on the barcode reader(s) and the computer on which the BaracodaManager has been installed. 2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 7. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices” section of the BaracodaManager window displays: - the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session. - the barcode reader's identifier, name (or CS reader if it is a new reader) and Bluetooth address.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Notes: If the user switches off a barcode reader (with the reset switch or through time-out) and they switch it on again, the BaracodaManager reconnects to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4. Functions 4.1. Adding/removing a barcode reader The first time the user runs the BaracodaManager, it searches for all Bluetooth barcode readers which are discoverable (in listening mode and within Bluetooth radio range). The “Devices in Range” section of the BaracodaManager window displays the readers found.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 5.3. Symbology settings 5.4. Batch mode settings Check the box to enable/disable decoding of the selected type of barcodes The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between: 1. Upload barcodes to a file o Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”) o Append data to last upload file (default) o Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”) 2.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate Baracoda Header When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Select type of barcode to configure. Click to enable all symbologies Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 8.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate timestamp (supported on D-Fly with P/N “B401202xx” (firmware >= v1.54)) When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 8.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Select type of barcode to configure. Click to enable all symbologies Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 9.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate Baracoda Header When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 9.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Select type of barcode to configure. Click to enable all symbologies Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (not available for 2D readers, see below) Signature/image Access the signature mode and picture mode configuration (only for 2D configuration readers with firmware version >= 1.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 10.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate Baracoda Header When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 10.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Select type of barcode to configure. Click to enable all symbologies Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 10.5. Signature/image configuration settings This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options. Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for RoadRunners Evolution 2D readers with firmware versions 1.47 and newer.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode options, please refer to the “Batch mode settings” chapter. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Button Product Bluetooth RFID Settings Functionality Access product settings (see below) Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Access types of RFID tags settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader. Default Settings Restore the factory settings.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 11.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate Baracoda Header When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 11.4. RFID settings The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the window: Enable/disable Protocol ID transmission Protocol ID table BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the TagRunners memory: Checkboxes show which keys are currently loaded. The first four A and B keys are reserved. These combo boxes can be used to select the index of the key to be loaded. This button can be used to load the default keys and remove any keys set by the user from the reader’s memory. This text box can be used to set the value of the key to be loaded (max.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set: Field Functionality When connected Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is connected and without any activity. When not connected Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 12.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 12.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable AIM ID prefix specific to symbology Select the max. length of decoded barcodes Select type of barcode to configure. Click to enable all symbologies Reset all symbologies’ options to default values BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 12.5. RFID settings The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the window: Enable/disable Protocol ID transmission Protocol ID table BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the DualRunners memory: Checkboxes show which keys are currently loaded. The first four A and B keys are reserved. These combo boxes can be used to select the index of the key to be loaded. This button can be used to load the default keys and remove any keys set by the user from the reader’s memory. This text box can be used to set the value of the key to be loaded (max.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 12.6. Signature/image configuration settings This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options. Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for DualRunners 2D readers with firmware versions 1.46 and newer.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode options, please refer to the “Batch mode settings” chapter. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) Advanced Access advanced settings (only for developers working with Baracoda’s API) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 13.2. Product settings To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to activate Baracoda Header Check the box to Activate no data loss mode (acknowledgement) Check the box to activate prefix/suffix When Prefix/Suffix box is checked, select Data format (ASCII or Hex) and type values in active fields.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 13.4. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Check the box to enable decoding, uncheck the box to disable decoding of selected type of barcode . Select type of barcode to configure. 13.5.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader. Default Settings Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for details. 14.1.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Product Access product settings (see below) Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) Symbology Access types of barcodes settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 15.2. Bluetooth settings To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Select max BT power allowed by law in your country. Check the box to activate PIN code authentication Select the duration of Sniff period Reader’s PIN code, used when Security is enabled 15.3. Symbology settings To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion The following table shows the Battery field: Field Functionality Battery Battery level (OK or recharge battery). The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set: Button Functionality Bluetooth Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below) The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons: Button Functionality Cancel Close window with no changes. Save Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 16.2. Bluetooth settings To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual. Select the duration of Sniff period Check the box to activate PIN code authentication BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 17. Uploading data stored in batch mode This feature is supported by all readers with the exception of the BL1000, BCM2604 and some D-Fly (with firmware v1.54 and newer) reader models. Select a connected reader in the “My Paired Devices” list and click the Upload button to upload the stored barcodes.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 18. Firmware upgrade This function is supported by all Baracoda readers with the exception of the the 2604 series and the BCM 2604. In order to upgrade their reader, the user should select a connected barcode reader in the “My Paired Devices” list and click the Settings button. Next, they should click on the Upgrade button. As soon as the button has been clicked, an open-file dialog window is shown.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion When the upgrade file has been specified, the BaracodaManager activates a modeless topmost window showing the progress of the upgrade operation: The user should not try to close this window or click any BaracodaManager buttons or other GUI controls as long as the above dialog is visible.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19. Plugins 19.1. Terminal plugin The Terminal function allows the user to display scanned barcode(s) when the reader is connected in Real Time mode. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19.2. KEmul plugin The KEmul function is to emulate keyboard strokes corresponding to scanned barcodes. With KEmul the user can send the barcode scanned by the barcode reader to the selected field of their application. For example, they can store the barcodes in an MS Excel or MS Word file.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19.3. IdBlue plugin This plugin can be used to read and write RFID tag data. The KEmul or Terminal plugins receive only the Tag ID from the IdBlue reader. The Read and Write buttons allow the user to read and write tag data and the other button (Help) shows a window with a description of the reading/writing procedure. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19.4. BTR_BSW plugin This plugin shows that the Baracoda ToughRunners/ScanWear readers can scan barcodes when sent a special command (described in their protocol guide). When the user clicks the “Scan a barcode” button, the reader will turn on the scan engine. If a barcode can be decoded, it will be shown on the plugin window. This plugin can be used for demonstration purposes. BaracodaManager for PC – User Guide v3.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19.5. RFID Plugin This plugin can be used to read and write the contents of an RFID tag with a TagRunners or DualRunners reader. The user should select the tag type in the combo box at the top of the window or leave the option on Any if they are not sure what protocol the RFID tag supports. When the tag is read, its protocol will be shown just above the status text field. In order to save the contents of the tag to a file, please use the “Export data” button.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 19.6. PicturePlugin The PicturePlugin can be used to capture signatures or take pictures with the RoadRunners Evolution 2D or DualRunners 2D readers having a firmware version 1.47 or newer. Please note that before the reader can capture a signature, it should be configured (refer to section Signature/image configuration settings for the RoadRunners Evolution 2D and Signature/image configuration settings for DualRunners 2D) and in real time mode (not in batch mode).
