Data Capture for Workforce in Motion D-Fly & D-Fly2 User Guide ©Baracoda TM – Nov.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion SUMMARY SUMMARY 2 REVISION HISTORY 3 INTRODUCTION 4 1. STYLUS 5 2. BATTERY 5 3. SWITCHING ON THE READER 5 4. QUICK START UP GUIDE 6 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. HOW THE THE THE 4.4.1. 4.4.2. TO READ BARCODES DIFFERENT USAGE MODES DIFFERENT CONNECTION METHODS DIFFERENT READING MODES TRIGGER MODE (DEFAULT SETTING) AIMING MODE 6 7 8 9 9 9 5. STATUS DISPLAY SUMMARY 10 6. THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CONNECT D-FLY/D-FLY2 TO A HOST 11 6.1.1. 6.1.2. 6.1.3. 6.1.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Revision History 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 1.2 08 Aug 07 Update Safety/Regulatory information 1.3 07 March 08 Update graphic presentation 1.4 16 June 08 Update Safety/Regulatory information 1.5 25 Aug. 08 Add “The different connection method” section 1.6 15 Oct. 08 Modify the MASTER mode section. 1.7 22 Sept.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Introduction The D-Fly or D-Fly2 are easy to use. Just press the trigger button in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LED and the frequency of the flashing LED indicate the status of the device. The Scanner will “beep” in different ways and the LED will flash to indicate the status of the D-Fly/D-Fly2 scanner.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1. Stylus You can use the stylus with your PDA, TabletPC or other types of touch screens. The stylus is retractable and detachable for security reasons. Stylus In case of loss of your stylus, contact you locate reseller. 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).
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4. Quick Start up guide 4.1. How to read barcodes In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger button. 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. Baracoda D-Fly & D-Fly2– User Guide v2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4.2. The different usage modes Real Time mode In real time mode, the barcode is decoded and transmitted to the remote host without any delay. If the scanner is not connected, the data is lost (Status Led: red flash). Real Time mode with No Data Loss option If the No Data Loss option is activated and if the scanner is not connected or out of Bluetooth range, the scanner will store the data.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4.3. The different connection methods There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from a Host and a scanner: Slave mode (by default) The Host (PC, BaracodaManager, …) is creating the connection onto the scanner. Master mode The scanner is creating itself a connection to the recorded Host Bluetooth address. This connection attempt is set after a scan of barcode.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 4.4. The different reading modes D-Fly/D-Fly2 has two (2) reading modes. These modes can be changed through both the BaracodaManager software and the Programming Guide. 4.4.1. Trigger mode (default setting) Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a barcode. Via Bluetooth, a command can be sent to the scanner in order to emulate a press on the trigger to scan a barcode (see remote trigger cmd in communication protocol document) 4.4.2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 5. Status Display Summary The D-Fly/D-Fly2 has a LED to indicate all of the functions described below.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6. The different ways to connect D-Fly/D-Fly2 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. For users: Complete Plug&Scan hardware solutions The easiest way to connect a Baracoda scanner with a host computer is to use the Baracoda Plug and Scan Bluetooth dongles.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 6.1.3. For users: software solutions Baracoda provides two different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth barcode devices: - K-Emul lets you insert the scanned barcode value in the selected field. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Baracoda D-Fly & D-Fly2– User Guide v2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 7. Configuring your scanner There are two (2) ways to configure your scanner: • • When connected to a host device, the BaracodaManager software can be used for multiple setting changes The Configuration barcodes In the Programming Guide can be used to configure the scanner without using outside software applications. 7.1. Reset your scanner To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager software or scan the Reset configuration barcode.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 7.4. Data format The data format is the following : Header Timestamp (*) Capture Prefix Symbology Prefix Symbology Suffix Barcode Capture Suffix (*) : timestamp feature is implemented on D-Fly2 which has for P/N value “B401202xx” ; from firmware v1.54 7.4.1. Baracoda Header 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.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 7.4.5. Barcode Identifier The scanner can transmit a maximum of 3 digit barcode identifier codes for different types of barcodes (symbologies). If the option is selected, the barcode identifier is added at the beginning of the barcode frame. List of identifier codes can be found in the Programming Guide. You can activate barcode identifier through BaracodaManager software or with the Programming Guide. The barcode identifier is disabled in default settings. 7.5.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Safety / Regulatory FCC : Product FCC Id of B40120001 : QSHAIBDF Product FCC Id of B401202xx : QSHAIBDF2 Interference statement: This device complies with Part 15 (class C) 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.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion EU: This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries. Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode scanner is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Baracoda D-Fly & D-Fly2– User Guide v2.
Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 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.
