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User's Guide

SF51 Cordless

Scanner

Intermec Technologies Corporation

Corporate Headquarters

6001 36th Ave. W.

Everett, WA 98203

U.S.A. www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermecmanufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

© 2005 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar,

Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasySet, EasyCoder,

EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics,

INCA (under license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network

Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN,

Nor*Ware, Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000,

Trakker Antares, Virtual Wedge, SmartSystems, and EasyADC are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies

Corporation.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (

™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

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Document Change Record

This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as version 001.

Version Date

002

003

6/2005

Description of Change

Added information to support firmware version

1.1 including these features:

HID keyboard profile

SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility

8/2005

Removed references to the HID keyboard profile, which is currently not supported on the SF51.

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Contents

Contents

Before You Begin.................................................................ix

Safety Summary ....................................................ix

Safety Icons ............................................................x

Global Services and Support ..................................xi

Who Should Read This Document? .....................xii

Related Documents ..............................................xii

1

Using the SF51

................................................................. 1

Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner ............................... 2

What’s New? ....................................................................... 3

How to Turn On the SF51.................................................. 3

Using the Battery................................................................. 4

Charging the Battery ............................................. 4

Checking the Battery Status................................... 5

Understanding the Lights .................................................... 5

Understanding the Beeps ..................................................... 6

Using Vibrate Alert.............................................................. 7

Scanning Bar Codes............................................................. 8

Collecting Data With Your SF51....................................... 10

2

Configuring and Managing the SF51

.......... 11

How to Configure the SF51 Parameters............................. 12

Configuring With EasySet................................... 12

Configuring From Your Intermec Computer....... 13

Restoring Default Settings ................................... 14

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Configuring Bluetooth Communications........................... 15

Configuring Security ........................................... 15

Configuring the Discoverable State of the SF51 .. 16

Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device.............................. 16

Upgrading Your SF51 ....................................................... 19

3

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the

SF51

....................................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting the SF51 ................................................. 24

Getting Information About Your SF51 ............... 24

Problems and Possible Solutions.......................... 25

Locating the SF51 ............................................................. 28

Resetting the SF51 ............................................................ 28

Cleaning the SF51............................................................. 29

4

Configuration Command Reference

............ 31

Using Configuration Commands....................................... 32

Configuration Commands By Function............................. 33

SF51 Configuration Commands........................................ 36

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults .................. 36

Beep Duration .................................................... 36

Beep Frequency................................................... 36

Beep Volume ...................................................... 37

Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect ........................... 37

Bluetooth Device Name ...................................... 37

Bluetooth Device Page ........................................ 37

Bluetooth Discoverable ....................................... 38

Bluetooth PIN .................................................... 38

Bluetooth Profile................................................. 38

Bluetooth Security............................................... 38

Codabar .............................................................. 39

Codablock A ....................................................... 39

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Codablock F........................................................ 39

Code 11 .............................................................. 39

Code 39 .............................................................. 39

Code 93/93i ........................................................ 40

Code 128 / EAN 128 .......................................... 40

Configuration Modes and Utilities ...................... 40

Consecutive Same Read Data Validation ............. 41

Disable All Symbologies ...................................... 41

Error Beep........................................................... 41

Good Read Beep Duration .................................. 41

Good Read Beep Number ................................... 41

Good Read Beep Timing..................................... 42

Good Read LED Duration .................................. 42

Interleaved 2 of 5................................................. 42

Matrix 2 of 5 ....................................................... 42

Micro PDF417.................................................... 42

MSI..................................................................... 42

PDF417 .............................................................. 43

Plessey................................................................. 43

Postamble............................................................ 43

Preamble ............................................................. 43

RSS 14 ................................................................ 44

RSS Expanded..................................................... 44

RSS Limited ........................................................ 44

Setup Beep .......................................................... 44

Stacked Code Crackle.......................................... 44

Standard 2 of 5.................................................... 44

Symbology Identifier ........................................... 45

Telepen ............................................................... 45

Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes... 45

Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes ... 46

Trigger Mode ...................................................... 46

UPC/EAN .......................................................... 47

User Reset Factory Defaults................................. 47

Vibrate Alert........................................................ 47

Vibrate Alert Duration ........................................ 47

A

Appendix

........................................................................... 49

Specifications..................................................................... 50

Accessories for the SF51..................................................... 51

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I

Index

..................................................................................... 53

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating

Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

Do not repair or adjust alone

Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First aid

Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation

Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment

Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Before You Begin

Safety Icons

This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures and when to take special precautions for handling optical parts.

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un

état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un

état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

Note: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

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Before You Begin

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the

Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service &

Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears.

From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over

Support, and then click Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current documents as PDF files. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge

Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec Technologies

Corporation.

Service

Factory

Repair and

On-site

Repair

Technical

Support

Description

Request a return authorization number for authorized service center repair, or request an on-site repair technician.

Get technical support on your Intermec product.

In the U.S.A. and

Canada call 1-800-

755-5505 and choose this option

1

2

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Before You Begin

Telephone Support (continued)

Service

Service

Contract

Status

Schedule Site

Surveys or

Installations

Ordering

Products

Description

Inquire about an existing contract, renew a contract, or ask invoicing questions.

Schedule a site survey, or request a product or system installation.

Talk to sales administration, place an order, or check the status of your order.

In the U.S.A. and

Canada call 1-800-

755-5505 and choose this option

3

4

5

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the

Intermec web site, click Contact.

Who Should Read This Document?

The SF51 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide provides you with information about the features of the SF51. This guide is written for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the SF51.

Before you configure the SF51, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

You should also have a working knowledge of Bluetooth communications.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our current documents that you can download as PDF files.

To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

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Using the SF51

Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the

SF51 Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics:

• Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner

• How to Turn On the SF51

• Using the Battery

• Understanding the Lights

• Understanding the Beeps

• Using Vibrate Alert

• Scanning Bar Codes

• Collecting Data With Your SF51

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Chapter 1 — Using the SF51

Introducing the SF51 Cordless Scanner

The SF51 Cordless Scanner is a small, rugged handheld scanner.

It is a lightweight, ergonomically designed scanner that uses a

Bluetooth

™ radio for RF communications.

The SF51 includes these features:

Scanner Scan button

Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator

Magnetic connector

Status light

SF51 Cordless Scanner

This device contains permanent magnets that can generate magnetic fields of greater than 10 gauss. Caution should be used by anyone with a

Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

(ICD), or Heart Failure Device. Check with your doctor for detailed information before using this device.

Attention: Cet appareil contient des aimants permanents qui peuvent produire des champs magnétiques supérieurs à 10 gauss. Toute personne munie d’un stimulateur cardiaque, d’un défibrillateur-cardioverteur implantable ou d’un appareil visant à pallier les insuffisances cardiaques doit faire attention. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, prenez vos renseignements auprès de votre médecin.

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How to Turn On the SF51

You use the Scan button to turn on the SF51.

To turn on the SF51

• Press the Scan button.

The first time you press the Scan button to turn on the SF51, it enters a discoverable state so that your host Bluetooth device can perform a device discovery and establish a Bluetooth connection.

If the status light on the SF51 turns red when you try to turn on the scanner, you need to charge the battery. For help, see

“Charging the Battery” on page 4.

To turn off the SF51

• Scan this bar code:

Scanner Power Down

\60\08\2A\46

Using the Battery

The SF51 uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source.

You need to fully charge the battery before you can use the

SF51.

The lithium-ion battery pack that is used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate it.

Avertissement: Le paquet de piles d’ions de lithium qui est utilisé dans cet appareil peut presenter un risque feu ou un risque chimique de brûlure s’il est maltraité. Il ne faut pas le désassembler, le réchauffer à une température plus

élevée que 100°C (212°F) ou l’incinérer.

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Charging the Battery

Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start using the

SF51.

To charge the battery

• Place the SF51 in the 1-bay charger (P/N 074645) or the

4-bay charger (P/N 074646). A fully discharged battery charges to 100% capacity in approximately 3 hours.

It may take longer than 3 hours to charge the battery if the temperature is near the minimum (0°C, 32°F) or maximum

(45°C, 113°F) charging temperature.

Note: When you place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4bay charger, you reset the SF51 scanner control firmware. For more information, see “Resetting the

SF51” on page 28.

Checking the Battery Status

• Press the Scan button.

If the status light on the SF51 turns red, the battery is low

(less than 20% battery capacity remaining). You need to charge the battery now.

Understanding the Lights

The lights on the SF51 turn on to indicate the status of the battery, a successful decode of a bar code, or the status of the

Bluetooth connection.

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Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator

Status light

SF51 Lights: The status light turns green or red to indicate the status of the battery and scanning. The blue Intermec Ready-to-Work™ indicator turns on to let you know that the SF51 is ready to send data to your host Bluetooth device.

Status Light Description

Light State What It Means

Blinks green one time The SF51 successfully decoded a bar code and sent the data to the host.

The SF51 successfully scanned a configuration bar code.

Flashes red when you press the Scan button

The battery is low. You need to place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger.

Flashes red and stays on for 2 seconds

You scanned a bar code, but the data was not sent to the host.

You scanned a configuration bar code and the SF51 did not accept it.

Note: When the SF51 is in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger, the status light indicates the battery charging status. For more information, see the instructions that ship with the charger.

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Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator Description

Light State What It Means

Off A Bluetooth connection to the host computer is not established.

Blinking

On

The SF51 is trying to establish a Bluetooth connection with the host computer, or the SF51 is moving out of range of the host computer.

A Bluetooth connection with the host computer has been established. The SF51 is ready to scan bar codes and send data to the host computer.

Understanding the Beeps

The SF51 uses beeps to give you audio feedback when it performs some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code.

SF51 Beeps Description

Beep Sequence

Single beep

Series of beeps from low to high

Series of beeps from high to low

Three beeps

What It Means

The SF51 successfully decoded a bar code or scanned a configuration bar code.

The SF51 connected to a Bluetooth host.

A Bluetooth connection has been lost.

Continuous beeping for 1 minute

Data was not successfully sent to the host. The SF51 is out of range of the host.

A configuration bar code was not successfully scanned.

The host PC is paging the SF51. After you find the SF51, press the Scan button to stop the beeps. For more information about paging the SF51, see “Locating the

SF51” on page 28.

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You can change the beep volume for your needs and environment. You can set the beep volume to Low (quiet),

Medium (loud), and High (very loud - default).

Note: To turn off the beeper, you set the Beep

Duration to 0. Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth

Connect/Disconnect or Bluetooth Device Page.

You can also change the beeper duration and beeper frequency.

For more information about the beeper commands, see

Chapter 4, “Configuration Command Reference.”

Using Vibrate Alert

You can configure the SF51 to vibrate when a bar code is successfully decoded. This feature can be useful in these situations:

• You are in a noisy environment, such as a busy warehouse, where it can be difficult to hear the beep.

• You are working in a quiet environment, such as a library, where you do not want to make a lot of noise.

To turn on vibrate alert

• Scan this bar code:

Turn On Vibrate Alert

\60\03\10\48\00\02\40

To turn off vibrate alert

• Scan this bar code:

Turn Off Vibrate Alert

\60\03\10\48\00\00\00

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Chapter 1 — Using the SF51

Scanning Bar Codes

The SF51 has a linear imager you can use to scan and enter bar code data. The linear imager can decode 1D and 2D stacked bar codes. When you unpack the SF51, these bar code symbologies are enabled:

• Code 39

• Code 128 / EAN 128

• PDF417 (only available on the SF51 with PDF version)

• UPC/EAN

If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the SF51. Use

EasySet version 5.2 or later to enable and disable symbologies for your scanner. EasySet is available on the CD that ships with the

SF51, or you can download it at no charge from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

To scan a bar code label

1

Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your host device. For more information about establishing a

Bluetooth connection, see “Connecting the SF51 to a Host

Device” on page 16.

2

Point the SF51 at the bar code label and hold the SF51 at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.

3

Press the Scan button. The scanner beam turns on. Scan this test bar code:

Code 39 Test Bar Code

*123456*

*123456*

Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen.

4

If you are scanning a 1D bar code, direct the red scanner beam so that it falls across all bars in the bar code label.

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If you are scanning a 2D bar code, pass the beam over the bar code label in a steady sweeping motion. The scanner emits a crackle sound.

*INTERMEC*

Scanning With the SF51: There are two different ways to comfortably hold the SF51.

When the SF51 successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a single beep and the status light briefly turns green. If Vibrate

Alert is enabled, the SF51 briefly vibrates.

5

Release the Scan button.

Collecting Data With Your SF51

After you connect your SF51 to your host device, you are ready to start collecting data. The method you use depends on whether you are using:

• an Intermec computer.

• a host PC.

To collect data using an Intermec computer

1

Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your

Intermec computer. For help, see “Connecting the SF51 to a

Host Device” on page 16.

2

Start your data collection application on your Intermec computer.

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3

Scan a bar code with your SF51. The data is entered into your application.

To collect data using a host PC

1

Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your host PC. For help, see “Connecting the SF51 to a Host

Device” on page 16.

2

Start your data collection application.

3

Configure your data collection application to receive data from the incoming or outgoing COM port.

4

Scan a bar code with your SF51. The data is entered into your application.

For more information, see the USB Bluetooth Adapter

Instructions (P/N 074479).

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Configuring and

Managing the SF51

Use this chapter to understand how to configure the SF51 to communicate with your application.

This chapter covers these topics:

• How to Configure the SF51 Parameters

• Configuring Bluetooth Communications

• Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device

• Upgrading Your SF51

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Chapter 2 — Configuring and Managing the SF51

How to Configure the SF51 Parameters

You can configure many parameters on the SF51, such as the bar code symbologies it decodes or the volume of the beeper. These characteristics are controlled by configuration commands. The values you set for these configuration commands determine how the scanner operates.

You can configure the SF51:

• using EasySet version 5.2 or later either online or offline.

• remotely from your Intermec computer.

Configuring With EasySet

EasySet is an Intermec configuration application that provides you with two ways to configure the SF51:

• Online: Send configuration commands directly to the SF51.

• Offline: Send configuration commands to a bar code setup sheet. You can scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51 or print the setup sheet and scan the bar codes. You do not need a Bluetooth connection to use this method.

To configure the SF51 online with EasySet

1

Establish a Bluetooth connection with your host PC. For help, see the For help, see the USB Bluetooth Adapter

Instructions (P/N 074479).

2

Start EasySet. The first time you start EasySet, the Select product dialog box appears.

If the Select product dialog box does not appear, choose

Product > Select.

3

Select the SF51.

4

Select the Online Setup check box, and click OK. The

Online Setup dialog box appears.

5

Select the COM port that your SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications, and click OK.

EasySet connects to your SF51 and retrieves the current configuration of the SF51.

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6

In the Commands window, choose configuration command settings for your SF51.

Your SF51 is updated with the new configuration command settings, and the settings are added to the bar code setup sheet.

Note: The SF51 does not beep when you send configuration commands online from EasySet.

To configure the SF51 offline with EasySet

1

Start EasySet. The first time you start EasySet, the Select product dialog box appears.

If the Select product dialog box does not appear, choose

Product > Select.

2

Select the SF51, and click OK.

3

In the Commands window, choose configuration command settings for your SF51 and add them to the bar code setup sheet.

4

Scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51, or print the setup sheet and scan the commands. When you scan bar code configuration commands, the SF51 emits a series of beeps unless the volume is turned off.

• One beep means you scanned a valid configuration command.

• Three beeps means you scanned an invalid configuration command.

For more information about EasySet, see the EasySet software.

For descriptions of the configuration commands, see Chapter 4,

“Configuration Command Reference.”

Configuring From Your Intermec Computer

You can configure many settings for the SF51 from your

Intermec computer. For descriptions of the configuration commands, see Chapter 4, “Configuration Command

Reference.”

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Chapter 2 — Configuring and Managing the SF51

To configure the SF51 from your Intermec computer

Note: When you connect to an Intermec computer, all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner.

1

Establish a Bluetooth connection with your Intermec computer. For help, see the procedure “To connect to an

Intermec computer” on page 17.

2

On your Intermec computer, start the Intermec Settings application.

3

Select Data Collection > SF51 Scanner Bluetooth Address, where Bluetooth Address is the Bluetooth address of your SF51.

4

Configure commands from the SF51 Scanner menu for your

SF51.

5

Select File > Save Settings. The SF51 is updated with the new configuration command settings.

6

Close Intermec Settings.

Restoring Default Settings

You can restore the SF51 to its default settings by scanning the

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command. For a list of the default settings, see “Configuration Commands by Function” on page 33.

Note: Using the Administrator Reset Factory

Defaults command resets all parameters. As a result, you will lose Bluetooth communications.

To restore default settings

• Scan this bar code:

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults

\60\08\55\22

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Configuring Bluetooth Communications

The SF51 can communicate with a host device through the

Serial Port Profile (SPP) Bluetooth communications profile.

SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device. You can send information from the SF51 to your serial application without having to modify your application.

You can initiate a Bluetooth connection from either your SF51 or host device:

• If you initiate the connection from your SF51, you can only connect one SF51 to your host device. When you reset the

SF51 by placing it in a charger, the SF51 automatically reestablishes the Bluetooth connection.

• If you initiate the connection from a host device, you can connect more than one SF51 to the same host device. When you reset the SF51 by placing it in a charger, you need to reestablish the Bluetooth connection from your host device.

Configuring Security

The SF51 provides Bluetooth wireless security for transmitting data. By default, security is active on your SF51. For maximum security, you need to configure a Bluetooth PIN (personal identification number).

This section assumes that you have already installed EasySet version 5.2 or later.

To configure a Bluetooth PIN for your SF51

1

Start EasySet version 5.2 or later.

2

In the Commands window, select Data transmission

settings > Bluetooth parameters > security.

3

Select active.

4

Select compose PIN and create a Bluetooth PIN that is up to

16 characters in length. The default Bluetooth PIN is 0000.

5

Scan both commands onscreen with your SF51, or print the bar code setup sheet and scan both commands.

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Note: For security reasons, you can only change the Bluetooth PIN by scanning a bar code.

Configuring the Discoverable State of the SF51

By default, the SF51 is always discoverable. For enhanced security, you should configure your SF51 for limited discoverability, which allows the SF51 to be discoverable by

Bluetooth management applications for only 30 seconds. For more information, see “Bluetooth Discoverable” on page 38.

To configure your SF51 for limited discoverability

• Scan this bar code:

Bluetooth parameters - discoverable - limited

\60\02\50\41\00\02\40

The SF51 is discoverable for 30 seconds.

Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device

You can use Bluetooth radio communications to connect the

SF51 to these host devices:

• Intermec computer with a Bluetooth radio, such as the 700

Color Series (with Windows Mobile 2003 or later), CK30, and CK60

• PC with a USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892)

• Other devices with a Bluetooth radio that support a Serial

Port Profile (SPP)

Before connecting the SF51 to a host device, note the Bluetooth address for the:

• host Bluetooth device.

• SF51.

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Bluetooth address

Chapter 2 — Configuring and Managing the SF51

SF51 Bluetooth Address: The SF51 Bluetooth address is located in the upper right corner of the label on the back of the SF51.

To connect to an Intermec computer

Note: When you connect to an Intermec computer, all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner.

1

Install EasySet version 5.2 or later on a host PC. EasySet is available on the CD that shipped with the SF51 or from the

Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

2

Start EasySet. Make sure that SF51 is selected as your product.

3

From the EasySet commands window, select Data

transmission settings > Bluetooth parameters >

connect/disconnect.

4

Double-click compose BT address.

5

Enter the Bluetooth address of your Intermec computer and click OK. The bar code appears on the setup sheet.

6

Scan the bar code onscreen with the SF51, or print the bar code setup sheet and scan the bar code. The SF51 beeps once, the green status light flashes once, and the blue Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator starts blinking.

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When the SF51 connects to your Intermec computer, the

SF51 emits a series of beeps from low to high, and the blue

Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns on and stays on.

The SF51 is ready to scan data.

Note: To connect more than one SF51 to your

Intermec computer, use the Bluetooth Device Utility or the Bluetooth control panel on the Intermec computer. For help, see the documentation for your

Intermec computer.

To connect to a host PC with the USB Bluetooth adapter

1

Install EasySet version 5.2 or later. EasySet is available on the

CD that shipped with the SF51 or from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

2

Install the USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892) and software on your host PC.

3

Connect and pair your SF51 with your host PC.

For help, see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions (P/N

074479) that ship with the adapter.

To disconnect from a host PC

• Scan this bar code:

Bluetooth Device Disconnect

\60\02\52\05\00\00\06\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00\00

The SF51 disconnects from your host PC, emits a series of beeps from high to low, and the blue Intermec Ready-to-

Work indicator turns off.

Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen.

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Upgrading Your SF51

When you upgrade your SF51, you update the SF51 processor firmware. The current settings are erased and replaced with the default settings for the SF51. You need to reestablish Bluetooth communications between your SF51 and other Bluetooth devices and applications in your data collection system.

To upgrade the SF51, you need these items:

• SF51 firmware upgrade package:

• SF51Upgrade.exe (SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility)

• SF51_01_01.ldr (firmware upgrade file)

• readme.txt (upgrade instructions)

• USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892)

• PC running Microsoft Windows 2000/XP with SP1 or SP2

To upgrade the SF51

1

Download the latest upgrade package from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

a

Go to Service & Support > Downloads.

b

From the Select A Product drop-down list, choose Bar

Code Scanners: SF51 Cordless Scanner.

c

Click the link to download the upgrade package, and save it to your PC.

2

Fully charge the SF51 battery. For help, see “Charging the

Battery” on page 4.

3

Remove the SF51 from the charger.

4

If necessary, install the USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892) and create a Bluetooth connection between your SF51 and your PC. For help, see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions

(P/N 074479) that ship with the adapter.

Note: Make sure that all applications on your PC are closed.

5

Start the SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility.

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6

Click Browse to browse to the location of the firmware (.ldr) file.

7

Select the firmware file and click Open.

8

From the COM Port drop-down list box, select the COM port that the SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications.

9

Click Next. The upgrade utility gets the Bluetooth address and current version of firmware on your SF51.

10

Click Upgrade. The status bar appears and the upgrade utility upgrades your SF51 with the latest firmware.

Note: Do not place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger during the firmware upgrade, because the

SF51 may lock up.

11

The upgrade utility notifies you when the upgrade is complete.

Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade

If the SF51 locks up during the upgrade procedure and does not respond when you press the Scan button or place it in a charger, you may still be able to connect to it from your PC and upgrade the firmware.

To troubleshoot a locked up SF51

1

Make sure that the SF51 is not seated in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger.

2

From your PC, use the Bluetooth application to search for

Bluetooth devices.

3

If your SF51 appears in the list, connect to it from the

Bluetooth application.

If your SF51 does not appear in the list, contact Intermec

Support Services at 1-800-755-5505.

4

When the Bluetooth PIN Code Request box appears, enter the following case-sensitive PIN in the Bluetooth PIN Code field, and click OK:

zxcvasdfqwer

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The Bluetooth application connects to the boot loader code on your SF51. “Intermec SF51 Boot Server” may appear in the Device Name list instead of the name of your SF51 scanner.

5

Use your Bluetooth application to connect to the Intermec

SF51 Boot Server.

6

Start the SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility.

7

Click Browse to browse to the location of the firmware (.ldr) file. Select the firmware file and click Open.

8

From the COM Port drop-down list box, select the COM port that the Intermec SF51 Boot Server is using for

Bluetooth communications.

9

Click Next. The Bluetooth address of your SF51 appears, the status bar appears, and the upgrade utility upgrades your

SF51 with the latest firmware.

Note: The next time you connect to your PC, your

SF51 device name may be “Intermec SF51 Boot

Server.” When the Bluetooth PIN Code Request box appears, enter the default PIN, which is 0000. After you connect, the name and Bluetooth address of your

SF51 should appear in your Bluetooth application.

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3

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the

SF51

Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF51. This chapter contains these topics:

• Troubleshooting the SF51

• Locating the SF51

• Resetting the SF51

• Cleaning the SF51

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Troubleshooting the SF51

If you have problems using the SF51, use this chapter to find a possible solution.

Getting Information About Your SF51

You can use Configuration Modes and Utilities commands to get the following product information about your SF51:

• Product version

• Sub-system versions

• Bluetooth address of your SF51

These commands can also be useful if you need to call Intermec

Product Support.

To get the product version, sub-system versions, or Bluetooth address

1

If necessary, install the USB Bluetooth adapter (P/N 074892) and create a Bluetooth connection between your SF51 and your PC. For help, see the USB Bluetooth Adapter Instructions

(P/N 074479) that ship with the adapter.

2

Run an application that can accept bar code information from the SF51, such as HyperTerminal.

3

Scan one of these bar codes:

Get Product Version Get Sub-System Versions

\60\0F\37\20

Get SF51 Bluetooth Device Address

\60\0F\37\24

\60\0F\37\23

Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen.

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Problems and Possible Solutions

Problem

Your SF51 has been misplaced, and you cannot find it.

You place the SF51 in a charger and lose Bluetooth communications.

You cannot establish a

Bluetooth connection (the blue Intermec Ready-to-

Work indicator is not on).

Possible Solution

If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host

PC, you can send the Bluetooth

Device Page command from EasySet to locate your SF51. For help, see

“Locating the SF51” on page 28.

When you place the SF51 in a 1-bay or 4-bay charger, you reset the SF51, and the scanner control firmware restarts. If you have a Bluetooth connection, the SF51 disconnects from the host device while the firmware resets. For more information, see “Resetting the

SF51” on page 28.

Scan the following bar code to reset the scanner to its default configuration and try establishing a connection again.

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults

\60\08\55\22

Note: Using the Administrator Reset

Factory Defaults command resets all settings. As a result, you will lose

Bluetooth communications.

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Problems and Possible Solution (continued)

Problem

You are trying to establish a

Bluetooth connection from a host device to your SF51, but the host device cannot find your SF51.

Possible Solution

The SF51 may not be in a discoverable state. For help, see

“Bluetooth Discoverable” on page 38.

The SF51 may be connected and paired to another Bluetooth device.

Scan the following bar code to reset the SF51 to its default settings and disconnect Bluetooth communications. Try establishing a connection again.

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults

\60\08\55\22

You established a Bluetooth connection with an Intermec computer, and the settings on your SF51 were restored to their default values.

Note: Using the Administrator Reset

Factory Defaults command resets all settings. As a result, you will lose

Bluetooth communications.

When you connect to an Intermec computer, all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner. Scan configuration bar codes, or use Intermec Settings on your Intermec computer to change your SF51 settings.

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Problems and Possible Solution (continued)

Problem

You changed the Bluetooth

PIN from its default value of

0000, but you forgot your new PIN number.

Possible Solution

Scan this bar code to reset the scanner to its default configuration and default Bluetooth PIN of 0000.

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults

When you press the Scan button, the Status light flashes red.

When you press the Scan button, the red scanner beam does not turn on.

You try to scan a bar code, and nothing happens.

You scan a bar code, the

Status light flashes red for two seconds, and the scanner beeps three times.

\60\08\55\22

The battery is low. Charge the battery immediately and try scanning again.

The battery is low. Charge the battery immediately and try scanning again.

You may not have a Bluetooth connection. Make sure the blue

Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator is on. For help, see “Connecting the

SF51 to a Host Device” on page 16.

The data may still be in the process of being sent to the host. Data transmission may be slow if there is interference with Bluetooth communications, or if the SF51 is too far from the host device. Try moving closer to the host device.

The SF51 may not be connected to a host. Make sure the blue Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator is on and the SF51 is connected to your host device. For help, see “Connecting the SF51 to a Host Device” on page 16.

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Locating the SF51

If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host PC, you can send the Bluetooth Device Page command from EasySet to locate the SF51.

Note: If the SF51 is turned off, your host PC cannot connect to it and send the Bluetooth Device

Page command.

To page the SF51

1

Start EasySet version 5.2 or later. Make sure that SF51 is selected as your product.

2

Select Communication > Connect.

3

Select the appropriate COM port, and click OK.

4

Select the Send to product check box below the commands window.

5

In the EasySet Commands window, select Configuration

modes and utilities > Bluetooth device page.

The SF51 beeps continuously for 1 minute or until you find the SF51 and press the Scan button.

Resetting the SF51

If the SF51 appears to be locked up, you can reset it. When you reset the SF51, the scanner control firmware is restarted.

To reset the SF51

• Place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay charger.

If you have a Bluetooth connection, the SF51 disconnects from the host device.

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When you reset the SF51:

• The SF51 tries to reestablish a Bluetooth connection with the host device if the SF51 initiated the Bluetooth connection.

• The SF51 turns on and enters a discoverable state if the host device initiated the Bluetooth connection. You need to reestablish the Bluetooth connection from the host device.

Cleaning the SF51

To keep the SF51 in good working order, you may need to clean the scanner window. Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SF51.

To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water, a solution of ammonia and water, or isopropyl alcohol.

Opening the SF51 will void the warranty and may cause damage to the internal components.

Attention: Le fait d’ouvrir le SF51 annule la garantie et peut endommager les pièces internes.

To clean the scanner window

1

Dip a clean towel or rag in soapy water, ammonia and water solution, or isopropyl alcohol and wring out the excess. Wipe the scanner window. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

2

Wipe dry with a lint-free cloth.

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4

Configuration

Command Reference

Use this chapter to learn about the commands supported on the SF51. This chapter contains these topics:

• Using Configuration Commands

• Configuration Commands By Function

• SF51 Configuration Commands

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Using Configuration Commands

A configuration command changes the way the SF51 operates.

For example, you can change the Beep Volume and make the

SF51 beeper very quiet for a quiet environment.

You can configure the SF51:

• using EasySet online. Send commands to your SF51 from your PC using EasySet. For help, see the procedure “To configure the SF51 online with EasySet” on page 12.

• using EasySet offline. Send commands to a bar code setup sheet. Then, scan the bar codes onscreen with your SF51, or print the setup sheet and scan the bar codes. You do not need a Bluetooth connection to use this method. For help, see the procedure “To configure the SF51 offline with EasySet” on page 13.

• from your Intermec computer. Send commands to your SF51 from your Intermec computer using Intermec Settings. For help, see the procedure “To configure the SF51 from your

Intermec computer” on page 14.

Note: When you connect to an Intermec computer, all SF51 settings that are common to the Intermec computer’s internal scanner settings are changed to the default settings of the internal scanner.

For a list of all the commands and their default values as they are organized in EasySet, see the next section, “Configuration

Commands By Function.”

For descriptions of each command organized alphabetically, see

“SF51 Configuration Commands” on page 36.

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Symbology identifier

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Configuration Commands By Function

The configuration commands are grouped by function and reflect the organization of the Commands window in EasySet.

Reset All Parameters

Command

Administrator reset factory defaults

User reset factory defaults

Default Value See Page

N/A 36

N/A

Data Transmission Settings

47

Bluetooth Command

Bluetooth security

Bluetooth discoverable

Bluetooth profile

Bluetooth device name

Default Value

Active

0000

See Page

38

38

Fully discoverable

Serial port profile

(SPP)

38

38

SF51 Scanner

<Bluetooth Address>

37

Disconnect 37 Bluetooth connect/disconnect

Data Transmission

Command Default Value See Page

None

Not transmitted

43

45

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Symbology Settings

Symbology

Disable all symbologies

Default Value

N/A

See Page

41

Codabar Not active 39

Codablock

Codablock A Not active 39

Codablock F Not active 39

Code 11

Code 39

Not active

Active

39

39

Code 93/93i

Code 128 / EAN 128

GTIN processing

Interleaved 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5

Micro PDF417

Not active

Active

Active

Not active

Not active

Not active

Not active

40

40

40

40

42

42

42

PDF417 Active 43

RSS

RSS Expanded

Standard 2 of 5

Telepen

Not active

Not active

Not active

Not active

Not active

44

44

44

44

45

ISBN

GTIN processing Not active

47

47

Note: Stacked 2D bar code symbologies are not available on the non-PDF version of the SF51. For more information about setting symbology options, see the EasySet software.

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Operating Settings

Trigger Activation

Command

Trigger mode

Default Value

Level

See Page

46

Data Decoding

Security Command

Consecutive same read data validation

Timeout between identical consecutive codes

Timeout between different consecutive codes

Beeps/Green Indicator LED

Command

Beep volume

Note (Beep frequency)

Good read beeps

Number

Duration

Timing

Good read LED duration

Error beep

Setup beep

2D symbologies

Stacked code crackle

Vibrate alert

Default Value

Auto read count before transmission

300 ms

None 45

Default Value

High

2610 Hz

1

2000 ms

On

On

On

Off

300 ms

See Page

41

46

See Page

37

36

41

41

42

41

44

44

47

47 Duration

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Configuration Modes and Utilities

Command

Configuration modes and utilities

Bluetooth device page

Default Value

Configuration

Enabled

N/A

See Page

40

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SF51 Configuration Commands

This section lists the configuration commands in alphabetical order and provides a description of each command. To configure your SF51 using these commands, see the EasySet software.

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults

Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings. When you restore all configuration commands to their default settings, you need to reestablish Bluetooth communications.

Beep Duration

Sets the length of the beeps. You can set Beep Duration to a value from 0 to 2550 ms. When Beep Duration is set to 0 ms, the beeper is off. Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect or

Bluetooth Device Page.

Use Beep Duration in combination with Beep Frequency and

Beep Volume to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment.

Beep Frequency

Sets the frequency, or pitch, of the beeps. You can set Beep

Frequency to a value from 1000 to 5110 Hz.

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Use Beep Frequency in combination with Beep Volume and

Good Read Beep Duration to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment.

Beep Volume

Adjusts the volume of the beeps. You can set Beep Volume to

Low, Medium, or High.

Note: To turn off the beeper, you set the Beep

Duration to 0. Turning off the beeper does not affect the beeps associated with Bluetooth

Connect/Disconnect or Bluetooth Device Page.

Use Beep Volume in combination with Beep Frequency and

Good Read Beep Duration to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment.

Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect

Connects or disconnects Bluetooth communications between the SF51 and host computer if you are using Serial port profile.

To connect to a host computer, enter the Bluetooth address of the computer and scan the bar code with the SF51. To disconnect, scan the disconnect bar code.

Bluetooth Device Name

Sets the name of the scanner. If the scanner is in a discoverable state, its Bluetooth device name is available to host computers during device discovery.

Bluetooth Device Page

If your SF51 is within Bluetooth communication range of your host PC, you can send this command from EasySet to locate the

SF51. For help, see “Locating the SF51” on page 28.

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Bluetooth Discoverable

Determines the discoverable state of the SF51.

Bluetooth Discoverable States

State Description

Fully The SF51 is discoverable to Bluetooth management applications.

Limited The SF51 is discoverable to Bluetooth management applications for 30 seconds.

Not The SF51 is not discoverable to Bluetooth management applications.

Note: The SF51 is not discoverable when it is connected to a host device.

Bluetooth PIN

When Bluetooth security is enabled, the Bluetooth PIN is used to authenticate the Bluetooth link and encrypt the data.

Depending on the Bluetooth software on your host device, you should only need to enter the Bluetooth PIN the first time you connect and pair the SF51.

For help configuring a Bluetooth PIN, see “Configuring

Security” on page 15.

Bluetooth Profile

Configures the SF51 to connect to a host device through the Serial Port Profile (SPP) Bluetooth communications profiles.

SPP allows the SF51 to use the Bluetooth link as a serial port to communicate with the host device.

For more information, see “Configuring Bluetooth

Communications” on page 15.

Bluetooth Security

Enables or disables Bluetooth security. When Bluetooth security is enabled, you need to enter the SF51 Bluetooth PIN

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before you can use the scanner. For more information, see

“Configuring Security” on page 15.

Codabar

Enables or disables decoding of Codabar symbology. Codabar is a self-checking, discrete symbology. The American Blood

Commission (ABC) Codabar requires that you retain and transmit the start/stop code digits when processing a Codabar symbol. As a result, configuration CD10 is an illegal configuration.

Codablock A

Enables or disables decoding of Codablock A symbology.

Codablock A is a 2D bar code that is an extension of Code 39.

If Code 39 is enabled with check digit, you cannot enable

Codablock A. For best results, disable Code 39 before you enable Codablock A. If Code 39 is enabled with check digit,

Codablock A will not be decoded properly.

Codablock F

Enables or disables decoding of Codablock F symbology.

Codablock F is a 2D bar code that is an extension of Code 128.

If Code 128 is enabled with check digit, you cannot enable

Codablock F. For best results, disable Code 128 before you enable Codablock F.

Code 11

Enables or disables decoding of Code 11 symbology. Code 11 is a very high-density, discrete numeric bar code. It is most extensively used in labeling telecommunications components and equipment.

Code 39

Enables or disables decoding of Code 39 symbology. Code 39 is discrete, variable length, and self-checking. The character set is uppercase A to Z, 0 to 9, dollar sign ($), period (.), slash (/), percent (%), space ( ), plus (+), and minus (-).

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Code 93/93i

Enables or disables decoding of Code 93/93i symbology. Code

93/93i is a variable length, continuous symbology that uses four element widths.

Code 128 / EAN 128

Enables or disables decoding of Code 128 / EAN 128 symbology. Code 128 is a very high-density alphanumeric symbology that supports the extended ASCII character set. It is a variable length, continuous code that uses multiple element widths.

ISBT 128

Enables and configures decoding of ISBT Code 128 symbology.

ISBT Code 128 is the global bar code labeling standard for the blood banking industry. It is used to support the worldwide distribution, tracking, and handling of blood bags and blood components.

GTIN Processing for EAN 128

With GTIN processing enabled, a GTIN compliant EAN 128 label will have the first two digits stripped and output 14 digits.

A GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) compliant EAN 128 label:

• is 16 digits long.

• has “01” as the first two digits of the label.

Configuration Modes and Utilities

Use Configuration Modes and Utilities to:

• allow the SF51 to always accept configuration commands by scanning bar codes or to timeout 1 minute after the last configuration command is set by scanning a bar code.

• get the product version, sub-system versions, and Bluetooth address of your SF51.

• page the SF51 from your host PC or turn off the SF51.

For more information and bar codes, see “Getting Information

About Your SF51” on page 24.

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Consecutive Same Read Data Validation

To increase decode security, you can have the scanner scan a bar code multiple times to ensure you have a valid read before transmitting the data.

You can set Consecutive Same Read Data Validation from 0 to

10. The default value of 0 sets the scanner to automatically adapt the consecutive same read based on the bar code quality and the trust level of the bar code. For example, labels with a check digit require less reads than labels without a check digit.

Disable All Symbologies

This command disables all symbologies. Disabling all symbologies does not reset symbology parameters to their default values. To reset all symbology parameters to their default factory settings, use the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command. For more information, see “Administrator Reset

Factory Defaults” on page 36.

Error Beep

Enables or disables the error beep. When you scan a configuration bar code that is damaged or unknown, you hear an error beep, and the configuration of the SF51 is not changed.

Good Read Beep Duration

Sets the length of the SF51 good read beeps. You can set Good

Read Beep Duration to a value from 0 (off) to 2550 ms.

Use Good Read Beep Duration in combination with Beep

Volume and Beep Frequency to define beeps according to operator preference and work environment.

Good Read Beep Number

Determines the number of beeps used for the good read beep: 1,

2, or none.

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Good Read Beep Timing

Determines if the good read beep happens before or after successfully transmitting data.

Good Read LED Duration

Sets the amount of time the green Status light stays on after a good read. You can set Good Read LED Duration to a value from 0 (off) to 5110 ms. When the Status light is on due to a long duration time, the SF51 can still read new bar codes and receive commands.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Enables or disables decoding of Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

Interleaved 2 of 5 is a high-density, self-checking, continuous numeric symbology. It is mainly used in inventory distribution and the automobile industry.

Matrix 2 of 5

Enables or disables decoding of Matrix 2 of 5 symbology. Matrix

2 of 5 is a discrete bar code derived from Code 11.

Micro PDF417

Enables or disables decoding of Micro PDF417 symbology.

Micro PDF417 is a multi-row symbology based on PDF417. It is designed to maximize area efficiency for applications that do not need the maximum data capacity of PDF417. Micro

PDF417 contains a limited set of symbol sizes that each includes a fixed level of error correction.

MSI

Enables or disables decoding of MSI symbology. MSI code is similar to Plessey code in that it includes a start pattern, data characters, one or two check digits, and a stop pattern.

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PDF417

PDF417 is only supported on the SF51 with PDF version.

Enables or disables decoding of PDF417 symbology. The

PDF417 symbology is a stacked 2D symbology that allows you to scan across rows of code. Each row consists of start/stop characters, row identifiers, and symbol characters, which consist of four bars and four spaces each and contain the actual data.

This symbology uses error correction symbol characters appended at the end to recover loss of data.

Macro PDF417, a feature of PDF417, extends the capability of

PDF417 by allowing up to 99,999 PDF417 symbols to be used to store data. The symbols are concatenated as they are scanned and can be scanned in any order.

Plessey

Enables or disables decoding of Plessey symbology. Plessey code is pulse-width modulated like most other bar codes. It includes a start character, data characters, an eight-bit cyclic check digit, a termination bar, and usually a reverse start character. The code is continuous and not self-checking. You need to configure two parameters for Plessey code: Start Code and Check Digit.

Postamble

Sets the postamble that is appended to any data you scan.

Common postambles include cursor controls such as a tab or a carriage return line feed. You can set Postamble to up to 20

ASCII characters.

Preamble

Sets the preamble that precedes any data you scan. Common preambles include a data location number or an operator number. You can set Preamble to up to 20 ASCII characters.

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RSS 14

Enables or disables decoding of RSS 14 (Reduced Space

Symbology 14) 1D or stacked 2D codes. RSS 14 is a numeric symbology that can read stacked omni-directional bar code labels. It is a member of the EAN.UCC RSS symbology family.

Note: To read RSS 14 stacked 2D codes, RSS

Expanded or RSS Limited must also be enabled.

RSS Expanded

Enables or disables decoding of RSS Expanded (Reduced Space

Symbology Expanded). RSS Expanded is an alphanumeric symbology that can read RSS limited and stacked bar code labels. It is a member of the EAN.UCC RSS symbology family.

RSS Limited

Enables or disables decoding of RSS Limited (Reduced Space

Symbology Limited). RSS Limited is a numeric symbology that does not read stacked bar code labels. It is a member of the

EAN.UCC RSS symbology family.

Setup Beep

Enables or disables the setup beep. When you successfully scan a configuration bar code, you hear the setup beep, and the configuration of the SF51 is changed.

Stacked Code Crackle

Enables or disables the crackle sound when you scan a stacked

(2D) bar code.

Standard 2 of 5

Enables or disables decoding of Standard 2 of 5 symbology.

Standard 2 of 5 is a low-density numeric symbology. It encodes all information in the bars and uses the fixed-width spaces to separate the bars. Standard 2 of 5 is used in warehouse sorting, photofinishing, and airline tickets.

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Symbology Identifier

Symbology identifiers allow you to indicate what type of data is being sent by prepending an identifier to the data. You can prepend one of the following types of character strings to identify which symbology the data is using.

Symbology Identifier Options

Character

String

AIM ISO/IEC standard

User-defined

ASCII character string

Description

The AIM Standard for symbology identifiers consists of a three-character structure indicating the symbology and the optional features of the symbology. For more information about the AIM

Standard for symbology identifiers, refer to the

AIM ISO/IEC Standard.

The user-defined symbology identifier is one to four ASCII characters in length. You can configure user-defined symbology identifiers to assign custom identifier strings to the bar code symbologies.

Telepen

Enables or disables decoding of Telepen symbology. Telepen is the only symbology to directly represent the full ASCII character set without shift characters. It is extremely secure as it has negligible risk of misreads and has a double density numeric only mode.

Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes

Use this command to invalidate a second bar code read that occurs before the timeout expires. Use this command when scanning bar codes that contain different data as opposed to the

Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command that you use when your bar codes contain identical data.

You can set Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes to a value from 0 to 2550 ms.

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Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes

Use this command to invalidate a second bar code read that occurs before the timeout expires. Use this command when scanning bar codes with identical data as opposed to the

Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes command that you use when your bar codes contain different data.

You can set Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes to a value from 0 to 2550 ms.

Trigger Mode

Trigger mode allows you to set different types of triggering for the scanner.

Trigger Mode Options

Mode Description

Continuous/Edge When you press the Scan button, the scanner turns on and stays on. When you press the Scan button a second time, the scanner turns off.

Simply releasing the button does not turn off the scanner.

Level When you press the Scan button, the red scanner beam turns on and stays on until you release the

Scan button or until the SF51 successfully decodes a bar code.

Pulse

Flashing

Autostand

Currently not supported.

Currently not supported.

Currently not supported.

Aim Aim triggering allows you to turn on the scanner and aim the red scanner beam without causing a decode. Releasing the Scan button enables the decode.

Note: EasySet contains a folder, predefined modes, in Operating settings > trigger activation. The commands in this folder are currently not supported on the SF51.

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UPC/EAN

Enables or disables decoding of Universal Product Code

(UPC)/European Article Numbering (EAN) symbology.

UPC/EAN are fixed-length, numeric, continuous symbologies that use four element widths. A scanner that is configured to decode EAN bar codes can decode UPC, but the reverse is not true. UPC code is a subset of EAN code.

ISBN

ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a 10-digit symbology that uniquely identifies books for tracking and ordering.

With ISBN enabled, the first three characters (978) are ignored, and the checksum is calculated on the remaining characters.

GTIN Processing

With GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) processing enabled, two zeros are padded to the beginning of UPC-A, and one zero is padded to the beginning of EAN-13 to expand the numbers to

14 digits. To use GTIN processing you also need to enable the corresponding UPC/EAN symbology.

User Reset Factory Defaults

Causes the SF51 to perform a restart and restores all configuration commands to their default settings, only if no settings are locked. To reset all settings on the SF51, including locked settings, use the Administrator Reset Factory Defaults command. For more information, see “Administrator Reset

Factory Defaults” on page 36.

When you restore all configuration commands to their default settings, you need to reestablish Bluetooth communications.

Vibrate Alert

Enables or disables the vibrate alert. When Vibrate Alert is enabled, the scanner vibrates when you scan a valid bar code.

Vibrate Alert Duration

Sets the amount of time that the vibrate alert remains on. You can set Vibrate Alert Duration to a value from 0 to 2550 ms.

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Appendix

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Appendix A

Specifications

Use this section to find technical information about the SF51.

Physical Dimensions

Length:

Height:

Width:

Weight:

15.7 cm (6.1 in)

3.4 cm (1.3 in)

4.6 cm (1.8 in) at the scanner, tapered to 3.2 cm (1.26 in) at the handle

263 g (9.3 oz)

Power and Electrical Specifications

Operating: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Electrical rating: x 5V; 1.5A

Temperature and Environmental Specifications

Operating: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Storage:

Charging:

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing

Environmental rating: IP52

Bar Code Symbologies

• Codabar • MSI

• Codablock A

• Codablock F

• Code 11

• Code 39

• Code 93/93i

• Code 128 / EAN 128

• Interleaved 2 of 5

• Matrix 2 of 5

• Micro PDF417

• PDF417

• Plessey

• RSS 14

• RSS 14 Stacked

• RSS Limited

• RSS Expanded

• Standard 2 of 5

• Telepen

• UPC/EAN

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Note: PDF417 and Micro PDF417 are only available on the SF51 with PDF version.

Bluetooth Radio

Radio Type: Bluetooth Class 1 version 1.2

Radio Data Rate: 721 Kbits per second

Communication Range

Host radio Class 1:

Host radio Class 2:

Features:

30.5 m (100 ft)

10 m (32.8 ft)

Adaptive Frequency Hopping (ADF)

EV10 Scanner

Scan rate:

Scan range:

Scan angle:

200 scans per second up to 50 cm (19.7 in)

40 degrees

Minimum X dimension: 4 mils (0.1 mm)

Accessories for the SF51

You can use these accessories (sold and ordered separately) with the SF51. To order accessories, contact your local Intermec sales representative.

Accessories for the SF51

Accessory Description

1-Bay Charger The 1-bay charger (P/N 074645) charges the battery in the SF51 and is designed to be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface.

1-Bay Charger

Power Supply

The power supply for the 1-bay charger (P/N

074749) provides AC power to the 1-bay charger.

It comes with power supply adapters for Australia,

Continental Europe, United Kingdom, North

America, Central America, Mexico, and Japan. It also comes with a flat plate for use with an AC power cord. The AC power cord is not included.

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Accessories for the SF51 (continued)

Accessory

4-Bay Charger The 4-bay charger (P/N 074646) has the same functionality of the 1-bay charger, except it allows you to charge up to four SF51 scanners at the same time.

4-Bay Charger

Power Supply

USB Bluetooth

Adapter

Description

The power supply for the 4-bay charger (P/N

074935) provides AC power to the 4-bay charger.

The USB Bluetooth Adapter (P/N 074892) provides wireless communications to your host computer and data collection application.

Forearm

Holster

Chest Strap

Holster

Industrial belt clip holder

The forearm holster (P/N 074649) provides you with an easy way to carry the SF51 when you are not using it. The holster supports either righthanded or left-handed use.

Use the chest strap holster (P/N 074648) to carry the SF51 when you are not using it.

Use the belt clip (P/N 074811) to carry the SF51 when you are not using it.

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Numbers

1-bay charger accessory, described, 51 power supply, accessory, described, 51

4-bay charger accessory, described, 52 power supply, accessory, described, 52

A

accessories, described, 51

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults bar code, 25 command, 36 audio feedback, See beeps

B

bar code symbologies

Codabar, 39

Codablock A, 39

Codablock F, 39

Code 11, 39

Code 128 / EAN 128, 40

Code 39, 39

Code 93/93i, 40

Interleaved 2 of 5, 42

ISBT 128, 40

Matrix 2 of 5, 42

Micro PDF417, 42

MSI, 42

PDF417, 43

Plessey, 43

RSS 14, 44

RSS Expanded, 44

RSS Limited, 44

Standard 2 of 5, 44

Telepen, 45

UPC/EAN, 47 bar codes scanning how to, 8 troubleshooting, 27 setup sheet, described, 12 supported symbologies, 50 symbologies, default, 8

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battery charger

1-bay charger, described, 51

4-bay charger, described, 52 charging, 4 checking status, 4 using, 3

Beep Duration command, 36

Beep Frequency command, 36

Beep Volume command, 37 beeper, turning off, 7 beeps, understanding, 6 belt clip, accessory, described, 52 blue light, See Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator

Bluetooth adapter accessory, described, 52 installing, 18 communications configuring, 15 host PC, connecting to, 18 troubleshooting, 25, 26

Connect/Disconnect command, 37

Device Name command, 37

Device Page command described, 37 how to locate your SF51, 28

Discoverable command, 38 host devices supported, 16

PIN command, 38 forgot, troubleshooting, 27 security, configuring, 15

Profile command, 38 radio communication configuring, 15 range, 51 specifications, 51

Security command, 38

SF51 Bluetooth address how to get, 24 illustration, 17

Bluetooth Device Disconnect, bar code, 18 button, scan, illustration, 2

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C

charger

1-bay charger, described, 51

4-bay charger, described, 52 charging, battery, 4 chest strap holster, accessory, described, 52 cleaning, scanner window, 29

Codabar command, 39

Codablock A command, 39

Codablock F command, 39

Code 11 command, 39

Code 128 / EAN 128 command, 40

GTIN Processing for EAN 128, 40

ISBT 128, 40

Code 39 command, 39

Code 93/93i command, 40 collecting data, how to, 9 commands, See configuration commands communication range, Bluetooth radio, 51 computers, Bluetooth supported, 16 configuration commands

Administrator Reset Factory Defaults, 36

Beep Duration, 36

Beep Frequency, 36

Beep Volume, 37

Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect, 37

Bluetooth Device Name, 37

Bluetooth Device Page, 37

Bluetooth Discoverable, 38

Bluetooth PIN, 38

Bluetooth Profile, 38

Bluetooth Security, 38

Codabar, 39

Codablock A, 39

Codablock F, 39

Code 11, 39

Code 128 / EAN 128, 40

GTIN Processing for EAN 128, 40

ISBT 128, 40

Code 39, 39

Code 93/93i, 40

Configuration Modes and Utilities, 40

Consecutive Same Read Data Validation, 41 default values, 33 to 36

Disable All Symbologies, 41

Error Beep, 41

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configuration commands (continued)

Good Read Beep Duration, 41

Good Read Beep Number, 41

Good Read Beep Timing, 42

Good Read LED Duration, 42

Interleaved 2 of 5, 42

ISBT 128, 40

Matrix 2 of 5, 42

Micro PDF417, 42

MSI, 42

PDF417, 43

Plessey, 43

Postamble, 43

Preamble, 43

RSS 14, 44

RSS Expanded, 44

RSS Limited, 44

Setup Beep, 44

Stacked Code Crackle, 44

Standard 2 of 5, 44

Symbology Identifier, 45

Telepen, 45

Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes, 45

Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes, 46

Trigger Mode, 46

UPC/EAN, 47

GTIN processing, 47

ISBN, described, 47

User Reset Factory Defaults, 47 using to configure the SF51, 32

Vibrate Alert, 47

Vibrate Alert Duration, 47

Configuration Modes and Utilities bar codes, 24 command, 40 configuring

Bluetooth communications, 15 from Intermec computer, 13 parameters, 12 security, 15 using EasySet, 12 connecting to a host device, 16

Consecutive Same Read Data Validation command, 41

D

data transmission settings, configuration commands, list of, 33 data, collecting, 9

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default configuration restoring, 14 values, 33 to 36 dimensions, physical, 50

Disable All Symbologies command, 41 disconnecting, how to, 18 discoverable state described, 38 security, configuring, 16

E

EAN 128, GTIN processing, 40

EasySet using to configure SF51 offline, 13 online, 12 where to download, 8 electrical specifications, 50 environmental specifications, 50

Error Beep command, 41

F

factory default settings, restoring, 14 firmware upgrading, 19 version, how to get, 24 forearm holster, accessory, described, 52 forgot Bluetooth PIN, troubleshooting, 27

G

Get Product Version bar code, 24

Get SF51 Bluetooth Device Address bar code, 24

Get Sub-System Versions bar code, 24

Good Read

Beep

Duration command, 41

Number command, 41

Timing command, 42

LED Duration command, 42 green light, See status light

GTIN processing

EAN 128, 40

UPC/EAN, 47

H

help, calling Intermec, xi holster, accessories, described, 52 humidity, specifications, 50

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Interleaved 2 of 5 command, 42

Intermec computer connecting to, 17 supported, 16 using to configure SF51, 13 contact information, ii

Ready-to-Work indicator described, 6 illustration, 5 telephone support, xi

ISBT 128 command, 40

L

.ldr, firmware upgrade file, 19 labels, bar code, scanning, 8 lights blue, See Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator

Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator, described, 6 status, described, 5 understanding, 4 limited discoverable bar code, 16 described, 38

M

Macro PDF417, described, 43 magnetic connector, illustration, 2

Matrix 2 of 5 command, 42

Micro PDF417 command, 42

MSI command, 42

O

off, turning off the SF51, 3 on, turning on the SF51, 3 operating settings, list of, 35 operating the SF51 humidity range, 50 temperature range, 50

P

paging the SF51, how to, 28 parameters, configuring SF51, 12

PDF417 command, 43 physical dimensions, 50 specifications, 50

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Plessey command, 43

Postamble command, 43 power down bar code, 3 power specifications, 50 power supply

1-bay charger, accessory, described, 51

4-bay charger, accessory, described, 52

Preamble command, 43 problems, finding and solving, 25 product version, how to get, 24

R

radio communications, configuring, 15 specifications, 51

Ready-to-Work indicator described, 6 illustration, 5 red light, See status light resetting, SF51, 28 restoring default settings, 14

RSS 14 command, 44

RSS Expanded command, 44

RSS Limited command, 44

S

Scan button illustration, 2 troubleshooting, 27 scanner, See SF51 scanner window, cleaning, 29 scanning bar codes described, 8 how to hold the SF51, 9 troubleshooting, 27 security

Bluetooth PIN, 15 configuring, 15 discoverable state, 16

Serial port profile, Bluetooth configuring, 38 described, 15 disconnecting, 18 resetting the SF51, 29 settings, restoring default, 14

Setup Beep command, 44

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Bluetooth address how to get, 24 illustration, 17 cleaning, 29 configuring, 12 connecting to a host device, 16 description, 2 firmware version, how to get, 24 how to turn on, 3 locating using Bluetooth Device Page command, 28 paging using Bluetooth Device Page command, 28 product version, how to get, 24 resetting, 28 scan engine, specifications, 51 sub-system version, how to get, 24 troubleshooting, 24 turning off, 3 turning on, 3 upgrading, 19 using to scan bar codes, 8 with PDF version bar code symbologies supported, 51 default bar code symbologies, 8 sounds, See beeps specifications electrical, 50 humidity, 50 power, 50 radio, Bluetooth, 51 scan engine, 51 temperature, 50

SPP, See Serial port profile

Stacked Code Crackle command, 44

Standard 2 of 5 command, 44 status beeps, 6 checking battery, 4 light described, 5 illustration, 5 sub-system version, how to get, 24 support, calling Intermec, xi

Index

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symbologies, bar code default, 8 list of, 34 supported, 50

Symbology Identifier command, 45

T

Telepen command, 45 temperature, specifications, 50

Timeout Between Different Consecutive Codes command, 45

Timeout Between Identical Consecutive Codes command, 46

Trigger Mode command, 46 troubleshooting

Bluetooth PIN, forgot, 27 cannot establish a Bluetooth connection, 25, 26 guide to finding problems, 25 lost Bluetooth connection, 25 resetting the SF51, 28

Scan button, 27 scanning, 27 using Configuration Modes and Utilities, 24 turning off the SF51, 3 turning on the SF51, 3

U

understanding beeps, 6 lights, 4

UPC/EAN command, 47

GTIN processing, 47

ISBN, 47 upgrading, SF51, 19

USB Bluetooth adapter, See Bluetooth adapter

User Reset Factory Defaults command, 47

V, W

Vibrate Alert command, described, 47 described, 7 turning off, 7 turning on, 7

Vibrate Alert Duration command, 47 volume, adjusting, 37 wireless communications, configuring, 15

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