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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide

Table of content

1 Introduction

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2 PDA stylus

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3 Recharging the battery

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4 Switching on the reader

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5 Installing / replacing batteries

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6 Quick Start up guide

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6.1 How to read barcodes

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6.2 The different usage mode

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6.3 The different reading mode

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6.3.1

Trigger mode (default setting)...............................................................4

6.3.2

Autoscan mode ...................................................................................4

6.4 The different ways to connect RoadRunners to a host

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7 Status Display Summary

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8 Configuring your scanner ...............................................................................8

8.1 Reset your scanner:

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8.2 Usage modes

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8.2.1

Real Time Mode (default setting)..........................................................8

8.2.2

Batch mode.........................................................................................8

8.2.3

Time Stamp ........................................................................................9

8.3 Symbology

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8.4 Data format

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8.4.1

Baracoda Header................................................................................9

8.4.2

No data loss mode:..............................................................................9

8.4.3

Prefix / suffix .......................................................................................9

8.4.4

Barcode Identifier................................................................................9

8.5 Beeps and LEDs

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9 Other functions

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9.1 Power management

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9.2 Sniff period

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9.3 Low battery

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9.4 Security

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10 Safety / Regulatory.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide Table of content Introduction................................................................................................... 2 PDA stylus.................................................................................................... 2 Recharging the battery .................................................................................. 2 Switching on the reader .................................................................................
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 1 Introduction The RoadRunners are 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 LEDs indicate the status of the device. A beep indicates when the scanner connects to the remote device and when a barcode is scanned successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed scan is configurable by the user.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 5 Installing / replacing batteries Only use Baracoda approved rechargeable batteries. The use of any other batteries may damage the scanner and void the warranty. Please remove the batteries when you are storing the scanner for more than 30 days. To insert batteries into RoadRunners: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use a coin or your finger to unlock and remove the battery cover at the back of the RoadRunners. Turn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 6 Quick Start up guide 6.1 How to read barcodes In order to switch on the scanner please keep the trigger pressed for two seconds 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. Sample Bar code * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - * 6.2 The different usage mode RoadRunners can be used in two modes (see chapter 8.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 6.4 The different ways to connect RoadRunners to a host Most of wireless barcode scanners in the market are known to be painful to integrate to existing applications. Baracoda proposes 3 ways to simplify this process. Just choose the most appropriate one according to your specific need: For users : fully Plug & Scan hardware solutions: That’s the easiest way to associate our scanners with a host. Baracoda offers the RS232 serial adapter or the USB Plug & Scan dongle.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 34- 5- 6- Insert the batteries in the scanner and switch on the barcode reader Configure the BaracodaManager to connect to the scanner. a. Start the BaracodaManager by selecting Start> Programs> BaracodaManager> BaracodaManager. The application automatically searches for wireless scanners. b. Place the scanner in discovering mode by pressing the trigger button. c. Highlight the scanner in the Devices in range box and click add. d.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 7 Status Display Summary The RoadRunners has two distinct LEDs, each of them has a particular function and meaning. In the standard mode the right one is the Bluetooth Connection Led (BCL) and the left one is the Reading Status LED (RSL). Please note that the user can invert those two LEDs.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide 8 Configuring your scanner There are two (2) ways to configure your scanner: • When connected to a host device, you can use the BaracodaManager for multiple settings (refer to BaracodaManager documentation). • Or you can use configuration barcodes (refer to the programming guide). In this case you do not need to be connected. 8.1 Reset your scanner: To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager Software or scan the Reset configuration barcode (cf.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide • • To application window : In this case always double check before starting the uploading that the cursor in your text window is active. Otherwise you will loose all the data saved into your scanner. To a .txt file (default option). The BaracodaManager gives you the possibility to modify the name of the file you may want to save the data to. 8.2.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide List of 2-digit identifier codes can be found in the programming guide. You can configure barcode identifier through programming guide (more information in the programming guide). The barcode identifier is disabled in default settings 8.5 Beeps and LEDs You can enable/disable Beeps / LED Lightening using both BaracodaManager and programming guide. You can also invert the position of the two leds. 9 Other functions 9.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide Ph: 718 488 9600 - Fx: 718 488 9601 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. 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.
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Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide other fees are buyer's responsibility) associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method of shipment will be at Manufacturer's discretion. Repair or replacement of any parts or equipment does not extend the period of warranty provided for herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S ONLY WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.