ThoughRunners User Guide ©Baracoda™ - September 2007
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide SUMMA RY SUMM AR Y 2 REVIS IO N HIST O RY 3 INT R OD UC TIO N 4 1. LA NYA RD 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 H OW T O REA D BARCO DES U SAGE MO DE R EADIN G MO DE 6 7 7 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 5. STAT US DIS PLAY S UMM ARY 7 6. THE D IFFERENT W AYS T O C O NN ECT SC A NN ER TO A H OST 8 6.1.1. FOR USERS: FULLY PLUG & SCAN HARDWARE SOLUTIONS 6.1.2. FOR USERS: SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 6.1.3.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide Revision Histo ry Changes to the original manual are listed below Document Date Description 1.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide Intro duction The ToughRunners 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 last scans and is configurable by the user.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide 1. Lanyard You can choose to attach or not the lanyard to scanner. 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 green (blink). When the scanner is fully charged, the LED is green (solid). A full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes approximately 3 hours.
Baracoda ToughRunners – 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. 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. You see below the correct scanning position.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide 4.2. Usage mode Real Time mode, Barcodes are transmitted in real time to the remote host (devices/terminals) using Bluetooth wireless technology (with acknowledgment from the host to the scanner) or, if the scanner is not connected, will memorise the data and later automatically upload it to a remote device/terminal (or Scanner can be set to operate only when connected to the host). 4.3. Reading mo de Simply press the trigger when you want to scan a barcode.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide 6. The differ ent w ays to connect scanner 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: Fully 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 ToughRunners – User Guide 4. 5. The first time you configure a scanner, the BaracodaManager opens a terminal window. Scan a barcode and you will see the data appear in the terminal window • Close the Terminal window by clicking on exit • Select the plug-in from the drop down menu. For more information, see the BaracodaManager documentation. When you have finished your session, click on exit of the application to save your configuration. 6. 1.3 .
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide 7. Configuring your sc anner BaracodaManager is software for settings the scanner. 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. Security The Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication. You can configure security (enable/disable/change PIN code) through BaracodaManager. The Security is enabling by default: default PIN code is 0000. 7.3.
Baracoda ToughRunners – 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.
Baracoda ToughRunners – User Guide Saf ety / Regulato ry. FCC: Product FCCId: QSHAIBTR 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 ToughRunners – 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.
