D-Fly User Guide ©Baracoda™ - August 07
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide SUMMA RY SUMM AR Y 2 REVIS IO N HIST O RY 3 INT R OD UC TIO N 4 1. STYLUS 5 2. BATT ERY 5 3. SWIT CHIN G O N TH E R EAD ER 5 4. QUIC K ST ART UP G UIDE 6 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.3.1. 4.3.2. H OW T O REA D BARCO DES T HE DI FFE RENT USAGE MO DES T HE DI FFE RENT REA DIN G MO DES TRIGGER MODE (DEFAULT SETTING) AIMING MODE 6 6 7 7 7 5. STAT US DIS PLAY S UMM ARY 7 6. THE D IFFERENT W AYS T O C O NN ECT D- FLY T O A HOST 8 6.1.1.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide Revision Histo ry Changes to the original manual are listed below Document Date Description 1.0 10 July 07 Initial release 1.1 13 July 07 Correction about Plug&Scan solutions 1.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide Intro duction The D-Fly is easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LED indicate the status of the device. Beep and LED indicate the status of the scanner as Good Read, Connected, etc… “No Data Loss Mode” function stores the fifty (50) last scans and is configurable by the user.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 1. Stylus You can use the stylus with your PDA, TabletPC or other touch screens. The stylus is retractable and detachable for security reasons. In case of loss of your stylus, contact you locate reseller. Stylus Lanyard attach 2. Battery Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 5V, 500mA. When the scanner is charging, the LED is red (solid). When the scanner is fully charged, the LED is green (solid).
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 4. Quick Start up guide 4.1. How to read barco des In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger. Proper scanning position. Position the scanner so the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the bar code. The scanner will emit a beep when the scan is successful. 4.2.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 4.3. The differ ent r eading mo des D-Fly has two (2) reading modes. These modes can be changed through both the BaracodaManager and the Programming Guide. 4.3. 1. Trigge r mo de (default set tin g) Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a barcode. 4.3. 2. Aim in g mo de The Aiming mode has been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close one to another and need to avoid reading a wrong code.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 6. The differ ent w ays to connect D-Fly to a host Baracoda proposes three (3) ways to simplify this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to your specific needs. 6. 1. 1. Fo r u se rs : Fu lly Plu g & S can h ardw are solution s That’s the easiest way to associate our scanners with a host. Baracoda offers the RS232 Plug&Scan or the USB Plug&Scan dongle. If you have one of these devices: 1. 2. 3.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 6. 1.3 . Fo r dev e lo pe rs: B araco da SD K The Baracoda SDK are conceive for developers who want to integrate the barcode collections functions into their own code, thus enabling end-users to run a single program (and not both the BaracodaManager and the user software) BaracodaManager uses libraries that provide an abstraction layer allowing developers to integrate Baracoda products into their own application very rapidly.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 7. Configuring your sc anner There are two (2) ways to configure your scanner: • When connected to a host device, you can use the BaracodaManager for multiple settings • Or you can use configuration barcodes (refer to the Programming Guide). In this case you do not need to be connected. 7.1. Reset your scanner To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager Software or scan the Reset configuration barcode. Reset 7.2.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide 7.5. Data format The data format is the following : Header General_Prefix 7.5. 1. Symbology_Prefix Barcode Symbology_Prefix General_Suffix Baraco da H e ade r It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate the Baracoda header in 2 cases: • to use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal • to use the “No data loss” mode. You can configure Baracoda Header through BaracodaManager. The Baracoda header is enabled in default settings 7.5. 2.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide Saf ety / Regulato ry. FCC: Interference statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Baracoda D-Fly – User Guide Limited Warranty Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products. Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's breach of this limited warranty.
