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Data Capture
for Workforce
in Motion
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion SUMMARY SUMMARY ................................................................... 2 REVISION HISTORY .......................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 5 1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ................................................. 6 1.1. GENERAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ................................................ 6 1.2. BARACODA ADVANCED FEATURES ....................
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 2.8.6. SET LENGTHS FOR CODE 39 ....................................................... 30 2.8.7. ITALIAN PHARMACODE SETTINGS .................................................... 31 2.9. CODE 93 SETTINGS ..................................................... 31 2.9.1. ENABLE/DISABLE CODE 93 ....................................................... 31 2.9.2. SET LENGTHS FOR CODE 93 ...................................................... 31 2.10. CODE 128
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below. Document Date Description 1.0 11 July 08 Initial release 1.1 26 Aug. 08 Update “Batch” section & add “The different connection method” section 1.2 11 Sept. 08 Add “Smart Autoscan” option. 1.3 02 July 09 Modify “Operating Mode” section & Add “buffered data” section. RoadRunners Evolution –L (1D) & -LA (Laser) – Programming Guide v1.3 - 4 -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Introduction The RoadRunners Evolution scanner can be programmed by scanning barcode labels which contain commands for the decoder. Programming labels must be Code128, with specific starting and ending characters. These labels will always be read, even if Code128 symbology is disabled. The scanner will acknowledge a good and valid programming barcode label reading with two beeps and a green enlightening of the led. It will give two other beeps (l
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1. General Configuration 1.1. General default settings The reading of the "Reset to factory settings” label turns all the parameters of the scanner back to default settings and switches it off Reset to factory settings RoadRunners Evolution –L (1D) & -LA (Laser) – Programming Guide v1.3 - 6 -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.2. Baracoda advanced features 1.2.1. Switch on delay In order to switch on the scanner in its standard mode, you should just press the trigger. You can set up the scanner to be switched on only after keeping the trigger pressed for two (2) seconds by reading the appropriate barcode. Switch on delay : 2 seconds \ V T \ V T z \ N U L \ S O H \ E T X \ F F \ F F Switch on delay : 0 second (*) 1.2.2. Shutdown timers There are two differe
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.2.4. No data loss mode and Baracoda Header Baracoda header: It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate it to use the Baracoda keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal. The Baracoda header is enabled in default settings No data loss mode: Baracoda has developed a proprietary communication protocol in order to enhance the security of the Bluetooth transmission. Every barcode sent to the host must be acknowledged by th
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion In Autoscan mode, the scan beam is continuously on. This mode enables to scan continuously. Autoscan In Smart Autoscan mode, for a battery power consumption optimisation issue, the scanner will be continuously flashing. Smart Autoscan The “No duplicate scan” option has been developed for users who do not want to scan the same barcode twice. « no duplicate scans » disabled (*) « no duplicate scans » e
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.4. Operating Mode Real Time mode In real time mode, the barcode is decoded and transmitted to the remote host without any delay. If the scanner is not connected, the data is lost. Real Time mode with No Data Loss option If the No Data Loss option is activated and if the scanner is not connected or out of Bluetooth range, the scanner will store the data. It can memorise up to 10 000 barcodes (UPC format) and later automatically upload them to
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.4.1. Real Time mode Erases all captured data stored in memory and forces the scanner in Real time mode. No other setting is changed. Important reminder: if an ACK beep or buffer is needed, the scanner must be set in the “no data loss mode” first. Enable Real Time with « No Data Loss » mode Enable Real Time without « No Data Loss » mode 1.4.2. No Data Loss mode - Enable “ACK” beep Forces the scanner in Real Time mode (with data ac
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion Max Buffered Barcodes = MAX 1.4.5. Batch mode BATCH MODE Forces the RoadRunners Evolution in Batch mode. Erases all codes in memory When in batch mode, the scanner will wait for the appropriate command in order to start uploading the barcodes: this command can come • from the BaracodaManager • from reading the “Upload batch data” barcode here after If this barcode is read when the reader is in batch mode and connected, the reader wi
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.5. The different connection methods There are two (2) different way to create a connection from a Host and a scanner: - Slave mode (by default) The Host (PC, BaracodaManager, …) is creating the connection onto the scanner. - Master mode The scanner is creating itself a connection to the recorded Host Bluetooth address. This connection attempt is set after a scan of barcode. The configuration of Host address (on which the scanner will set up a
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.6. Buzzer and Led Settings You can use these options to enable or disable the buzzer and / or the Led. LED ON (*) LED OFF Good read beep on (*) Good read beep off ACK beep on (*) ACK beep off Beep level volume = HIGH (*) Beep level Volume = LOW BUZZER ON (*) BUZZER OFF RoadRunners Evolution –L (1D) & -LA (Laser) – Programming Guide v1.3 - 14 -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.7. Bluetooth settings 1.7.1. Bluetooth name You can change the scanner Bluetooth name; name that you see during a search of Bluetooth peripheral. Programming procedure for “Set Bluetooth Name” Set BT Name End of config RoadRunners Evolution –L (1D) & -LA (Laser) – Programming Guide v1.3 - 15 -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.7.2. Sniff period settings Change the Sniff period. If the higher is the latency and the smaller is the power consumption. Default value is 150ms. Sniff period = 150ms (*) Sniff period = 100ms Sniff period = 200ms Sniff period = 300ms Sniff period = 500ms RoadRunners Evolution –L (1D) & -LA (Laser) – Programming Guide v1.3 - 16 -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.7.3. Security (code PIN) settings Some Bluetooth device will not accept connections with devices that do not have a security code. Disable BT security code Enable BT security code (*) 1.7.4. RF Power emission settings For regulation purposes, some countries may limit the RF power emission to 10dBm (Class2 device). Set device to Class1 power emission (20dBm)(*) Limit device to Class2 power emission (10dBm) Road
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.8. Data format The barcode string can be added a timestamp, prefixes and/or suffixes. The symbology prefix/suffix can be added by BaracodaManager only. These can come as described below: Timestamp Data prefix Data (which type can be barcode or RFID) Data suffix 12 chars Max. 32 chars - Max. 32 chars Barcode Data: If data type is barcode, it comes with this data frame format Barcode prefix Barcode Barcode suffix Max. 32 chars -
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion START Read « Set Timestamp » label Read intermediary label Corresponding to the next digit to set for the Timestamp (from Appendix 1) NO Finished ? (1) YES Read « END of config » label END Programming procedure for “set Timestamp” option Set Timestamp END of configuration Noted that the timestamp must fit the specific following format: {YY} {MM} {DD} {HH} {MM} {SS} The setting is made by scanning the 0-9 labels (Appendix 1) as
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Data Capture for Workforce in Motion 1.8.2. Data Prefix/Suffix You can add a data prefix and/or suffix (strings of more than 32 characters will not be accepted) to every barcode sent to the host device. There is no data prefix or suffix in default settings. Enable data prefix Disable data prefix (*) Enable data suffix Disable data suffix (*) If enabled, a data prefix/suffix can be set as following: Start Read « « set prefix (suffix) » barcode Read interme
