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User Guide
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17. UPLOADING DATA STORED IN BATCH MODE ................................67
18. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...................................................68
19. PLUGINS ............................................................70
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below.
Document
3.34
13th June 08
3.34.1 18th August 08
3.35
16th October 08
3.35.2 22nd December 08
3.36
2nd March 09
3.36.3 17th September 09
Date
Description
Initial release
TagRunners added, new master mode added
TagRunners RFID options added
GUI modifications, BRRT plugin added
DualRunners added
Version updated
3.37
3.38
3.39
3rd February 10
23rd November 10
11th April 11
Signature (BRR Evolution 2D, BDR 2D) added
C&S and Manual autoscan added, signature/picture capture modified
New D-Fly options added
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Introduction
The BaracodaManager for PC software allows the user to easily operate their barcode reader(s), including:
Connecting automatically to the barcode reader(s) that the user wants to use
Inserting the scanned barcode to a selected field in the client application (KEmul plugin) or displaying it
Setting a barcode reader(s) parameters (PIN code and others)
Uploading data saved in a reader(s) memory.
Requirements:
Hardware: Pentium II class PC, CPU 200MHz or above
RAM: 128MB or above
OS: Windows XP/ Windows 2003 / Windows Vista / Win7
A compatible Bluetooth driver
Compatible Bluetooth drivers:
Widcomm Bluetooth stack / driver - version 1.4.x.x or above
Microsoft stack (Windows XP Service Pack 1 US version, Service Pack 2 worldwide, Windows Vista,
Win7)
Note: the BaracodaManager for PC does not work with Plug&Scan dongles.
The BaracodaManager for PC and a complete list of compatible devices (Compatibility table) can be
downloaded from the Partners download section of Baracoda website (registration is required):
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1.Overview
To set up the BaracodaManager and to configure it with their barcode reader(s), the user should check the
following sections:
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This section shows the user how to use the BaracodaManager icon and window during regular operation. For
help on how to configure the BaracodaManager or how to set up the automatic connection mode – See
1.1. BaracodaManager main window functions
In order to launch the BaracodaManager, the user can either double-click the desktop shortcut:
or they can use the Start Menu:
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When the BaracodaManager is running its icon appears on the task bar:
If no barcode reader(s) are connected to the BaracodaManager, the inside color of the icon is white (as in the
picture above).
The BaracodaManager automatically attempts to connect the barcode reader(s) which you have already
configured. Its icon turns green as soon as it connects to at least one barcode reader:
The main window of the BaracodaManager is shown on the screenshot below:
The “My Paired Devices” section of the window shows the configured barcode reader(s) and their connection
status (Connected/Disconnected/Connecting).
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The table below shows the main functions available in the BaracodaManager main window (for details, see the
Functions section):
Button
Corresponding action
Find all discoverable barcode readers (which are within the Bluetooth
radio signal range).
Search all devices
Add the selected barcode reader to the list of configured (paired)
Add Selected
barcode readers (in the “My Paired Devices” list).
Automatic connection
Settings
Set the parameters of the selected barcode reader.
Disconnect the selected barcode reader or connect a disconnected
barcode reader.
Disconnect/Connect
Upload barcodes previously stored in the selected barcode reader’s
Upload
Hide
non-volatile memory.
Hide the BaracodaManager window in the system tray. Double-click the
icon in order to bring it back to the foreground.
Quit the BaracodaManager and save information on the configured
barcode reader(s). The Bluetooth radio connections are closed. The
barcode reader(s) switches to stand-by mode.
Exit
Check box, left of the
barcode reader's ID
Set the autoconnect mode for the barcode reader: the
BaracodaManager automatically tries to connect to the barcode reader.
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2.Installation
To use Baracoda barcode reader(s), the client needs to complete the following tasks in sequence:
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Install the Bluetooth stack software (if not installed yet)
Install the BaracodaManager
Configure the BaracodaManager with barcode reader(s)
To complete the first two tasks (installing the Bluetooth stack software and the Baracoda Manager):
1. Contact your Baracoda reseller to obtain the BaracodaManager installation file or download it from
2. Install the Bluetooth stack according to the instructions provided in the installation package or by the
installation wizard itself.
3. Restart the computer, if necessary.
4. A Bluetooth Configuration icon should appear in the system tray, indicating that Bluetooth wireless
communication is active.
5. Double click on the BaracodaManager installation file:
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for the PC version: BM_PC_3.xx.exe
6. Let the installation wizard guide you through the installation steps. Be sure the following boxes are
checked :
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Baracoda Manager
Start Menu Shortcuts
At this moment, everything is ready to complete the third task, that is configuring the BaracodaManager with
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3.Getting started
This section shows the user how to configure the BaracodaManager to connect and use their barcode
reader(s).
Since the BaracodaManager version 3.38, two ways of connecting a reader are possible:
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using Bluetooth inquiry to find a reader and then connect it (available on all supported Bluetooth
stacks)
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using the Connect&Scan method (scanning a connect barcode) to connect a reader without launching
a Bluetooth inquiry (available only on the Microsoft Bluetooth stack)
3.1. Using Bluetooth inquiry to find readers
To configure the barcode reader(s):
1. Turn on the barcode reader(s) and the computer on which the BaracodaManager has been installed.
2. Double-click the BaracodaManager icon in the system tray (if you do not find the BaracodaManager
icon, start the BaracodaManager). The BaracodaManager window appears:
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the “Devices in Range” section of the window lists the barcode reader(s) the Baracoda
Manager finds within Bluetooth radio range
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the BaracodaManager displays a progress bar just below the above list while it searches for
discoverable barcode readers
Note: if the user has already run the BaracodaManager and configured their barcode reader(s), they should go
to step 9 below.
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3. Select a barcode reader (in the “Devices in Range” list) by clicking on it, then click on the “Add
Selected” button. A Bluetooth message appears near the system tray:
4. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. A Bluetooth passkey window appears:
5. Enter the barcode reader PIN/Passkey code (by default: “0000” – see Functions section to change the
code).
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6. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices”
section of the BaracodaManager window displays:
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the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to
the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session.
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the barcode reader's identifier, name and Bluetooth address.
the connection status of the barcode reader. After a few seconds, the Status field switches
from Disconnected to Connecting, then to Connected showing you that the barcode reader is
ready to use.
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7. To change the plugin to be used for the barcode reader:
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Click on the KEmul text in the Plugin column. A down-pointing arrow appears.
Click on the arrow. A list of plugins appears.
Select a plugin.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 7, to add any newly discovered barcode reader(s) to “My Paired Devices”.
9. When the user ends the first session of the BaracodaManager, they should click Exit to save the
barcode reader(s) Bluetooth Device Address(s) for future sessions. The BaracodaManager will
reconnect to the barcode reader(s) when it is restarted, even if the user ends sessions of the
BaracodaManager by switching off the computer instead of clicking the Exit button.
10. When the user starts the BaracodaManager again (either manually or automatically at system start-
up time):
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the BaracodaManager tries to reconnect the barcode reader(s) which were previously
configured (paired) and for which the AutoConnect mode is set (checkbox situated on the left
of the barcode reader's identity information in the “My Paired Devices” list is checked).
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the BaracodaManager searches for all discoverable barcode reader(s) not previously
configured (which are in the Bluetooth radio range and are in listening mode). This is true
when there are no configured readers in the “My Paired Devices” list.
3.2. Using Connect&Scan to connect readers
To configure the barcode reader(s):
1. Turn on the barcode reader(s) and the computer on which the BaracodaManager has been installed.
2. Make sure that the Bluetooth stack on the PC is from Microsoft
3. Double-click the BaracodaManager icon in the system tray (if you do not find the BaracodaManager
icon, start the BaracodaManager). The BaracodaManager window appears.
4. Make sure that there are no more than 6 readers in the My Paired Devices, otherwise it will not be
possible to show the connect barcode.
5. Click the Automatic connection button in order to show the connect barcode
6. Scan the connect barcode with the reader
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7. The BaracodaManager is now configured with the user’s barcode reader. The “My Paired Devices”
section of the BaracodaManager window displays:
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the AutoConnect box is checked. The BaracodaManager will try to automatically connect to
the barcode reader at the beginning of the next session.
the barcode reader's identifier, name (or CS reader if it is a new reader) and Bluetooth
address.
the connection status of the barcode reader (Connected showing you that the barcode reader
is ready to use).
8. To change the plugin to be used for the barcode reader:
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Click on the KEmul text in the Plugin column. A down-pointing arrow appears.
Click on the arrow. A list of plugins appears.
Select a plugin.
9. Repeat steps 5 to 7, to add any new barcode reader(s) to “My Paired Devices”.
10. When the user ends the first session of the BaracodaManager, they should click Exit to save the
barcode reader(s) Bluetooth Device Address(s) for future sessions. The BaracodaManager will
reconnect to the barcode reader(s) when it is restarted, even if the user ends sessions of the
BaracodaManager by switching off the computer instead of clicking the Exit button.
11. When the user starts the BaracodaManager again (either manually or automatically at system start-
up time):
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the BaracodaManager tries to reconnect the barcode reader(s) which were previously
configured (paired) and for which the AutoConnect mode is set (checkbox situated on the left
of the barcode reader's identity information in the “My Paired Devices” list is checked).
the BaracodaManager searches for all discoverable barcode reader(s) not previously
configured (which are in the Bluetooth radio range and are in listening mode). This is true
when there are no configured readers in the “My Paired Devices” list.
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Notes:
If the user switches off a barcode reader (with the reset switch or through time-out) and they switch it on
again, the BaracodaManager reconnects to the barcode reader. In the situation where the “Real time” mode
and “No data loss mode” options are enabled (see Functions section: Setting parameters), if the user takes the
barcode reader out of range (more than 15-70 meters from the computer, depending on the Bluetooth
emission power) and the connection is lost, the barcode reader will store any scanned barcode(s). When the
user brings the reader back within range, the BaracodaManager reconnects automatically and the stored
barcodes are then uploaded.
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4.Functions
4.1. Adding/removing a barcode reader
The first time the user runs the BaracodaManager, it searches for all Bluetooth barcode readers which are
discoverable (in listening mode and within Bluetooth radio range). The “Devices in Range” section of the
BaracodaManager window displays the readers found.
To add a barcode reader to the “My Paired Devices” list, the user should select the reader (in the “Devices in
Range” section of the window) and click on the “Add to Paired” button.
The “My Paired Devices” list displays the barcode reader's:
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AutoConnect status (set by default)
ID: number assigned by the BaracodaManager
Name: device name
Bluetooth device address (BdAddr)
Connection status: Connected, Disconnected, Connecting
Associated plugin (KEmul by default).
If the BaracodaManager does not find the user’s barcode reader, they should make sure that their Bluetooth
device is in listening mode and click on the Search button to restart the search.
To remove a barcode reader, select it in the “My Paired Devices” list and click on the Remove button. The
BaracodaManager will remove the reader from the “My Paired Devices” list.
4.2. Disconnecting a barcode reader
To close the Bluetooth radio connection between the BaracodaManager and the selected barcode reader,
select the barcode reader in the “My Paired Devices” list and click the Disconnect button. The barcode reader
returns to discoverable (listening) mode. The AutoConnect mode is deactivated.
4.3. Setting parameters of a barcode reader
To set the parameters of a barcode reader, select it in the “My Paired Devices” list and click on the Settings
button. A Settings window related to your barcode reader appears.
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5.Baracoda Pencil settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and four groups:
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General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Radio
Version of Bluetooth chipset
Decoder
Name
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Auto connect
Default setting. No more a valid setting, so select another one at the first set
up.
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
Upgrade the BaracodaPencil with the latest version of the firmware. See
Chapter 16 for more information about the upgrade procedure.
5.1. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
When
Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data
Format (ASCII
or Hex)
Check the box
to activate
and type
values in active
fields.
prefix and suffix
5.2. Bluetooth settings
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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5.3. Symbology settings
Check the box to
enable/disable
decoding of the
selected type of
barcodes
5.4. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
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Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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6.BaracodaPencil2 settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
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General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Application
Name
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
6.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
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o
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Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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6.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
and type values in
Check the boxes
to activate
prefix/suffix
Configure the number
of barcodes (0 or
MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
Check the box
to activate
beep when a
barcode is
decoded
barcodes while
disconnected)
Check the box to
activate beep when
a barcode is
acknowledged by
the host PC (when
No data loss mode is
active)
Select beep
volume (high or
low)
Select to
allow
duplicate
scans
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(duplicates not
decoded by the
reader)
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(error beep when
a duplicate
barcode is read)
6.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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6.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select the
max. length
of decoded
barcodes
Select type of barcode to
configure.
Click to enable all
symbologies
Reset all
symbologies’
options to
default values
Click to disable all
symbologies
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7.BL1000 settings
The Settings window displays three buttons and two groups:
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General information
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Shutdown Timers
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Radio
Version of Bluetooth chipset
Decoder
Name
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
PIN code
The pin code used to authenticate the barcode reader
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
When connected
Functionality
Set the delay (in seconds) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When disconnected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The table below shows how to use the acknowledgement beep checkbox:
Field
Functionality
Acknowledgement beep
If checked, configure the reader to beep once when the barcode sent to the
host is acknowledged
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Close window with no changes.
Save
Default Settings
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
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8.D-Fly settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
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General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Application
Name
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings). Batch mode is supported on D-Fly with P/N value
“B401202xx” (firmware v1.54 and newer).
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
8.1. Batch mode settings
Please note that the batch mode is supported on D-Fly with P/N value “B401202xx” (firmware v1.54 and
newer).
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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8.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
to activate
Baracoda
Header
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
(supported on
D-Fly with P/N
“B401202xx”
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
and type values in
active fields.
(firmware >=
v1.54))
Configure the number
of barcodes (0 or
MAX) that are
Check the boxes
to activate
prefix/suffix
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
barcodes while
disconnected)
Check the box
to activate
beep when a
barcode is
decoded
Select to
activate
Select to
activate
Select to
allow
duplicate
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(duplicates not
decoded by the
reader)
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(error beep when
a duplicate
Check the box
to activate beep
when a barcode
is acknowledged
by the host PC
(when No data
loss mode is
trigger mode
of the scan
engine
manual
autoscan
mode of the
scan engine
scans
barcode is read)
Select beep
volume (high or
low)
Select to activate aiming
trigger mode of the scan
engine
active)
8.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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8.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select the
max. length
of decoded
barcodes
Select type of barcode to
configure.
Click to enable all
symbologies
Reset all
symbologies’
options to
default values
Click to disable all
symbologies
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9.Baracoda RoadRunners settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Decoder
Name
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
9.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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9.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
and type values in
Check the boxes
to activate
prefix/suffix
Check the box to
invert the LED
(connection /
operating mode
indication)
Check the box
to activate
beep when a
barcode is
decoded
Configure the number
of barcodes (0 or
MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
Check the box to
activate beep when
a barcode is
acknowledged by
the host PC (when
No data loss mode is
active)
Select beep
volume (high or
low)
Select to
disable the
scan engine
Select to
activate
smart
autoscan
mode of
the scan
engine
Select to
activate
autoscan
mode of
the scan
engine
barcodes while
disconnected)
Select to
activate trigger
mode of the
scan engine
(default)
9.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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9.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select the
max. length
of decoded
barcodes
Select type of barcode to
configure.
Click to enable all
symbologies
Reset all
symbologies’
options to
default values
Click to disable all
symbologies
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10. Baracoda RoadRunners Evolution settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Application
Name
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Signature/image
configuration
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (not available for 2D readers, see below)
Access the signature mode and picture mode configuration (only for 2D
readers with firmware version >= 1.47, see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Close window with no changes.
Save
Default Settings
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
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10.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three groups of controls:
-
-
-
the “Upload barcodes/RFID tag IDs” group that lets the user specify whether the uploaded barcodes
will be saved in a file or sent to an application window using keyboard emulation
o
If the user chooses to save the uploaded barcodes to a file, the filename can be specified in
the text field
the “Upload file name generation” method group
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
the “Image upload file name generation” method group that lets the user specify the file name to
which uploaded signature/image captures will be saved.
The format of the image filename will be the following:
AAA_Filename_BBB_CCC.jpg, where
AAA – reader’s Bluetooth address (if the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” checkbox has been
Filename – filename specified in the “Image upload file name generation” group,
BBB – PC timestamp (year, month, day, hour, minute, second, millisecond)
CCC – reader timestamp (if the timestamp has been activated on the reader)
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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10.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
and type values in
active fields.
Check the box
to activate
prefix/suffix
Configure the number
of barcodes (0 or
MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
Check the box
to activate
beep when a
barcode is
decoded
barcodes while
disconnected)
Check the box to
activate beep
when a barcode is
acknowledged by
the host PC
(when No data
loss mode is
active)
Select to
activate
Select
beep
volume
(high
Select to
allow
duplicate
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(duplicates not
decoded by the
reader)
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(error beep when
a duplicate
autoscan or
manual
autoscan
mode of the
scan engine
scans
or low)
barcode is read)
Select to activate aiming
trigger mode of the scan
engine
Select to activate
trigger mode of the
scan engine
(default)
10.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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10.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select the
max. length
of decoded
barcodes
Select type of barcode to
configure.
Click to enable all
symbologies
Reset all
symbologies’
options to
default values
Click to disable all
symbologies
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10.5. Signature/image configuration settings
This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options.
Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for
RoadRunners Evolution 2D readers with firmware versions 1.47 and newer.
Enable
signature mode
Reference
barcode – a
barcode with
this text will
launch signature
capture
Width of the
signature
capture area
X offset
Height of the
signature
capture area
between the
middle of the
reference
barcode and the
capture area
Number of pixels
that the reader
outputs per each
minimum bar
width
Y offset
between the
middle of the
reference
barcode and the
capture area
Number of bits
per pixel in the
signature image
Ratio of the
barcode
height to the
narrow
Image format
(JPEG
recommended)
Image file options
The format of the image filename will be the following:
AAA_Filename_BBB_CCC.jpg, where
AAA – reader Bluetooth address (if the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option is
selected). This setting also applies to batch mode.
Filename – specified in the “Filename” text field
BBB – PC timestamp (if the “Add PC timestamp to filename” is selected). The timestamp format is
YYMMDDHHMMSS.
CCC – reader timestamp (if the timestamp has been activated on the reader).
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Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add
reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode
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11. Baracoda TagRunners settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Bluetooth name of the RFID reader
Name
Application
RFID
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Version of the RFID engine
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
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Button
Functionality
Access product settings (see below)
Product
Bluetooth
RFID Settings
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of RFID tags settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
11.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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11.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
and type values in
active fields.
Check the box
to activate
prefix/suffix
Configure the
number of RFID tags
(0 or MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading tags
while disconnected)
Check the box
to activate
beep when an
RFID tag is
decoded
Select to
allow
duplicate
scans
Check the box to
activate beep when
an RFID tag is
acknowledged by
the host PC (when
No data loss mode is
active)
Select
beep
volume
(high or
low)
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(error beep when
a duplicate RFID
tag is read)
Select to activate
autoscan
or manual
autoscan
mode of the RFID
engine
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(duplicates not
decoded by the
reader)
Select to activate
smart autoscan
mode of the RFID
engine
Select to activate
trigger mode of the
RFID engine
(default)
11.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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11.4. RFID settings
The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to
activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a
symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the
window:
Enable/disable
Protocol ID
transmission
Protocol ID table
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The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the TagRunners
memory:
Checkboxes show
which keys are
currently loaded.
The first four A
and B keys are
reserved.
These combo
boxes can be
used to select
the index of
the key to be
loaded.
This button can
be used to load
the default keys
and remove any
keys set by the
user from the
reader’s memory.
This text box
can be used
to set the
value of the
key to be
loaded (max.
4 characters).
This button can
be used to load
the selected key
to the value set in
the textbox.
These controls
change the format
of the textbox (key
value) to ASCII or
Hex.
The other tab windows, named “RFID Protocols”, can be used to enable/disable the type of RFID tags that will
be read by the TagRunners reader.
To find out more about the RFID settings, please refer to the RFID reader User Manual.
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12. Baracoda DualRunners settings
The Settings window displays nine buttons and six groups:
-
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Data capture mode
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Version of the RFID engine
Application
Name
RFID
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
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The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (0-100%) and its current charging status.
Battery
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
RFID options
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
Access RFID settings
Signature/image
configuration
Access the signature mode and picture mode configuration (only for 2D
readers with firmware version >= 1.47, see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the Data capture mode radio buttons:
Button
Functionality
Both
RFID
Barcode
Activates both the barcode scan engine and the RFID engine.
Activates the RFID engine and turns off the barcode scan engine.
Activates the barcode scan engine and turns off the RFID engine.
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Close window with no changes.
Save
Default Settings
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
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12.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three groups of controls:
-
-
-
the “Upload barcodes/RFID tag IDs” group that lets the user specify whether the uploaded data will be
saved in a file or sent to an application window using keyboard emulation
o
If the user chooses to save the uploaded data to a file, the filename can be specified in the
text field
the “Upload file name generation” method group
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
the “Image upload file name generation” method group that lets the user specify the file name to
which uploaded signature/image captures will be saved.
The format of the image filename will be the following:
AAA_Filename_BBB_CCC.jpg, where
AAA – reader’s Bluetooth address (if the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” checkbox has been
Filename – filename specified in the “Image upload file name generation” group,
BBB – PC timestamp (year, month, day, hour, minute, second, millisecond)
CCC – reader timestamp (if the timestamp has been activated on the reader)
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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12.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
Check the box
to activate
timestamp
Check the box to
activate the data
nature byte (0 for
barcodes and 1 for
RFID tag IDs)
Check the box
to activate
prefix/suffix
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
and type values in
Check the box
to activate
beep when
data is read
active fields.
Select
beep
volume
(high or
low)
Select to
activate
autoscan or
smart
or manual
autoscan
mode of the
reader
Check the box to
activate beep when
a barcode is
acknowledged by
the host PC (when
No data loss mode is
active)
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(error beep when
a duplicate
Configure the
number of
barcodes (0
or MAX) that
are buffered
by the reader
(real time
mode,
reading
barcodes
while
disconnected)
Select to
allow
duplicate
scans
barcode is read)
Select to activate aiming
trigger mode of the scan
engine
Select to disable
duplicate scans
(duplicates not
decoded by the
reader)
Select to activate
trigger mode of the
scan engine (default)
12.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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12.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select the
max. length
of decoded
barcodes
Select type of barcode to
configure.
Click to enable all
symbologies
Reset all
symbologies’
options to
default values
Click to disable all
symbologies
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12.5. RFID settings
The RFID Settings window has three different tab controls. The first one, named “General”, allows the user to
activate/deactivate the Protocol ID transmission. When this option is active, every Tag ID will be prefixed by a
symbol corresponding to the protocol of the read RFID tag. The list of available protocols is shown on the
window:
Enable/disable
Protocol ID
transmission
Protocol ID table
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The second tab window of the RFID settings manages the NXP Mifare keys that are stored in the DualRunners
memory:
Checkboxes show
which keys are
currently loaded.
The first four A
and B keys are
reserved.
These combo
boxes can be
used to select
the index of
the key to be
loaded.
This button can
be used to load
the default keys
and remove any
keys set by the
user from the
reader’s memory.
This text box
can be used
to set the
value of the
key to be
loaded (max.
4 characters).
This button can
be used to load
the selected key
to the value set in
the textbox.
These controls
change the format
of the textbox (key
value) to ASCII or
Hex.
The other tab windows, named “RFID Protocols”, can be used to enable/disable the type of RFID tags that will
be read by the DualRunners reader.
To find out more about the RFID settings, please refer to the RFID reader User Manual.
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12.6. Signature/image configuration settings
This configuration window allows the user to set up the signature and picture mode options.
Please note that the signature and image modes are only available for
DualRunners 2D readers with firmware versions 1.46 and newer.
Enable
signature mode
Reference
barcode – a
barcode with
this text will
launch signature
capture
Width of the
signature
capture area
X offset
Height of the
signature
capture area
between the
middle of the
reference
barcode and the
capture area
Number of pixels
that the reader
outputs per each
minimum bar
width
Y offset
between the
middle of the
reference
barcode and the
capture area
Number of bits
per pixel in the
signature image
Ratio of the
barcode
height to the
narrow
Image format
(JPEG
recommended)
Image file options
The format of the image filename will be the following:
AAA_Filename_BBB_CCC.jpg, where
AAA – reader Bluetooth address (if the “Add reader Bluetooth address to filename” option is
selected). This setting also applies to batch mode.
Filename – specified in the “Filename” text field
BBB – PC timestamp (if the “Add PC timestamp to filename” is selected). The timestamp format is
YYMMDDHHMMSS.
CCC – reader timestamp (if the timestamp has been activated on the reader).
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Please note that the above filename settings apply to real time mode only (with the exception of the “Add
reader Bluetooth address to filename” option which also applies to batch mode). To set the batch mode
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13. 2604 series settings (for BC2604, BL2604,
BLR2604)
The Settings window displays eight buttons and four groups:
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Radio
Version of Bluetooth chipset
Decoder
Name
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field
Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: scanned barcodes are stored in non-volatile memory and
can be uploaded to the application later (click on “Batch config” for more
advanced settings)
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Advanced
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
Access advanced settings (only for developers working with Baracoda’s API)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Close window with no changes.
Save
Default Settings
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
13.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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13.2. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box
Check the box to
to activate
Baracoda
Header
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
prefix/suffix
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
and type values in
Configure
reader’s
User Interface
when a barcode
is read
Display the entire
data format sent to
the host device
Configure reader’s
User Interface when
a barcode is queued
before being
Select reading
mode
acknowledged
Configure reader’s
User Interface when a barcode is
acknowledged
Configure the number of
barcodes (1 or MAX) that are
buffered by the reader (real time
mode, reading barcodes while
disconnected)
13.3. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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13.4. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to enable
decoding, uncheck the box to
disable decoding of selected
Select type of barcode to
configure.
type of barcode .
13.5. Advanced settings
These settings are useful only to developers writing their own plugin (using the Baracoda API) who desire that
their application send positive and negative acknowledgements to the barcode reader for every barcode
received.
Configure reader’s
User Interface when
a barcode is queued
before being
acknowledged
(negative ack)
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14. BCM2604 settings
The Settings window displays five buttons and four groups:
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Radio
Version of Bluetooth chipset
Decoder
Name
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
When connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is connected and without any activity.
When not connected
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off, when
the barcode reader is not connected and without any activity.
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
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The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
14.1. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
mode
(acknowledgement)
Check the box
to activate
Baracoda
Header
Check the box
to activate
prefix/suffix
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
and type values in
active fields.
Configure the number
of barcodes (1 or
MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
barcodes while
disconnected)
Display the entire
data format sent to
the host device
14.2. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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15. Baracoda ToughRunners and ScanWear settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Current Operating Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Decoder
Name
Radio
Boot
Version of Bluetooth radio
Version of bootloader
The table below shows the user the Operating Mode options that they can set:
Field
Functionality
Real time
Set the Real-time mode: scanned barcodes are transmitted to the application
immediately when the Bluetooth radio connection is active. If the connection
is not established the barcodes are lost, unless “Enable Buffering” is set (see
below).
Master
Set the Master mode: The barcode reader automatically creates connection
to the specified Host device when the user scans a barcode. Then the reader
works as in real time mode.
Host addr.
For use in Master mode : Set, in the address field, the Bluetooth address of
the host device the reader has to connect to.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field Functionality
Shutdown timer
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off
without any activity.
The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery
Battery level (OK or low).
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The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Product
Access product settings (see below)
Bluetooth
Symbology
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Access types of barcodes settings (see below)
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Default Settings
Restore the factory settings. The barcode reader (flash) memory is erased and
the factory default parameters are restored. Check the device manual for
details.
Upgrade
15.1. Product settings
To find out more about the product settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
Activate no data loss
Check the box
mode
to activate
Baracoda
Header
(acknowledgement)
When Prefix/Suffix
box is checked,
select Data format
(ASCII or Hex)
and type values in
Fill in text to
activate
prefix/suffix
active fields.
Configure the number
of barcodes (0 or
MAX) that are
buffered by the
reader (real time
mode, reading
barcodes while
disconnected). Not
available yet.
Check the box
to activate
beep when a
barcode is
decoded
Check the box to
activate beep when
a barcode is
Select to set the trigger level of
wrist motion necessary to launch
an automatic scan
Select to
activate
reader
acknowledged by
the host PC (when
No data loss mode is
active)
Select to set the
reading mode of
the scan engine
(default trigger)
vibration
Select to set the no
duplicate mode of the
reader (by default
duplicates are allowed)
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15.2. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select max BT
power allowed by
law in your country.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
15.3. Symbology settings
To find out more about the Symbology settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Check the box to
enable AIM ID
prefix specific to
symbology
Select type of barcode to
configure.
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16. IdBlue settings
The Settings window displays eight buttons and five groups:
-
-
-
-
-
-
General information
Disconnected Mode information
Shutdown Timer information
RF Protocol
Battery
Other Settings
The following two tables show the General information fields:
Field
Functionality
Version of embedded Baracoda software
Bluetooth name of the barcode reader
Decoder
Name
The table below shows the user the Disconnected Mode options that they can set:
Field Functionality
Batch
Set the batch mode: tags read when the reader is disconnected are stored in
non-volatile memory and can be uploaded to the application later (click on
“Batch config” for more advanced settings)
No batch
Set the no batch mode: tags read when the reader is disconnected are lost.
The following table shows the Shutdown Timer fields that you can set:
Field
Functionality
Device shutdown
Set the delay (in minutes) after which the barcode reader switches off
without any activity.
RFID shutdown
Set the delay (in seconds) that the reader allocates for the user to read an
RFID tag after the reader button has been pressed.
The following table shows the RF Protocol field:
Field
Functionality
Disable the engine reading RFID tags.
None
ISO 156693
Tag-IT HF
Only ISO tags will be read.
Only IT HF tags will be read.
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The following table shows the Battery field:
Field
Functionality
Battery level (OK or recharge battery).
Battery
The following table shows the Other Settings buttons that you can set:
Button Functionality
Access Bluetooth connection settings (see below)
Bluetooth
The table below shows the actions you can take with the buttons:
Button
Functionality
Cancel
Save
Close window with no changes.
Store and send the new parameters to the barcode reader.
Upgrade
16.1. Batch mode settings
The Batch mode configuration displays three buttons and give the choice between:
1. Upload barcodes to a file
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
2. Upload barcodes to an application window
Button
Functionality
Browse
OK
Cancel
Choose a file name and path to store the barcodes
Close Batch configuration window without saving any modifications
Save the modifications and close Batch configuration window
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16.2. Bluetooth settings
To find out more about the Bluetooth settings, please refer to the barcode reader User Manual.
Select the duration
of Sniff period
Check the box to
activate PIN code
authentication
Reader’s PIN code,
used when Security
is enabled
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17. Uploading data stored in batch mode
This feature is supported by all readers with the exception of the BL1000, BCM2604 and some D-Fly (with
firmware v1.54 and newer) reader models. Select a connected reader in the “My Paired Devices” list and click
the Upload button to upload the stored barcodes.
Users can set the batch settings to one of the following options:
-
Upload data to file (default option)
o
o
o
Always upload to the same file, overwriting the previous content (“Overwrite last upload file”)
Append data to last upload file (default)
Generate a different file name for every upload (“Add timestamp to file name”)
-
Upload barcodes to application window
At the beginning of the upload operation a modal popup is shown:
This message will be displayed as long as the upload operation is in progress. When all barcodes have been
uploaded, the user will be shown a confirmation popup:
Note: the reader will emit an acknowledgement beep when the upload has completed.
If the “Upload barcodes to application window” option has been chosen, after clicking Upload, the following
message will be shown:
The user should make sure their application is active, then click on the pop up and immediately go back to the
application where they want the barcodes to be uploaded.
Note: the upload operation can be launched by scanning the corresponding barcode from their programming
guide. The reader should be connected to the BaracodaManager before this is done.
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18. Firmware upgrade
This function is supported by all Baracoda readers with the exception of the the 2604 series and the BCM 2604.
In order to upgrade their reader, the user should select a connected barcode reader in the “My Paired Devices”
list and click the Settings button. Next, they should click on the Upgrade button.
As soon as the button has been clicked, an open-file dialog window is shown. The user should browse for the
upgrade file:
Current upgrade files can be found in the partners section of the www.baracoda.com website (registration is
necessary). Any additional notes/instructions can be found in those files.
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When the upgrade file has been specified, the BaracodaManager activates a modeless topmost window
showing the progress of the upgrade operation:
The user should not try to close this window or click any BaracodaManager buttons or other GUI controls as
long as the above dialog is visible.
When the upgrade operation has been completed, the user is shown the following popup:
Most readers (Pencil2, D-Fly, Roadrunners Evolution) turn themselves on automatically when they are ready to
be used. The Roadrunners and Pencil need to be turned on (they turn themselves off when the upgrade
operation is over).
Note: the upgrade process of the Baracoda Pencil reader is a little different from the schema presented above.
The Pencil needs to have its firmware erased first and only afterwards can it be upgraded. The newest upgrade
file (BPU_1_5.bpu) for the Baracoda Pencil reader can be found in the “upgrade” subdirectory of the
BaracodaManager installation directory (by default “C:\Program Files\Baracoda Manager”). The
BaracodaManager automatically detects if the reader’s firmware needs to be erased (first upgrade operation)
or if it can already be upgraded (second and final upgrade operation).
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19.2. KEmul plugin
The KEmul function is to emulate keyboard strokes corresponding to scanned barcodes. With KEmul the user
can send the barcode scanned by the barcode reader to the selected field of their application.
For example, they can store the barcodes in an MS Excel or MS Word file.
By clicking on the KEmul icon in the system tray with the right mouse button and selecting Configuration, the
user can configure a predefined prefix and/or suffix for data coming from the reader(s):
The KEmul plugin works also via Terminal Server sessions.
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19.3. IdBlue plugin
This plugin can be used to read and write RFID tag data. The KEmul or Terminal plugins receive only the Tag ID
from the IdBlue reader. The Read and Write buttons allow the user to read and write tag data and the other
button (Help) shows a window with a description of the reading/writing procedure.
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19.4. BTR_BSW plugin
This plugin shows that the Baracoda ToughRunners/ScanWear readers can scan barcodes when sent a special
command (described in their protocol guide). When the user clicks the “Scan a barcode” button, the reader will
turn on the scan engine. If a barcode can be decoded, it will be shown on the plugin window. This plugin can be
used for demonstration purposes.
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19.5. RFID Plugin
This plugin can be used to read and write the contents of an RFID tag with a TagRunners or DualRunners
reader. The user should select the tag type in the combo box at the top of the window or leave the option on
Any if they are not sure what protocol the RFID tag supports. When the tag is read, its protocol will be shown
just above the status text field.
In order to save the contents of the tag to a file, please use the “Export data” button. If the user wants to write
to the tag the contents of a file, they should use the “Import data” option.
Show only
successful
Select the tag
protocol or use Any
(plugin will detect
the protocol)
operations in the
status log
Use this button to
read the tag data
Show
Use this button to
write data to the tag
operations in
real time in the
status log
Use this button to
import data from a
file to the tag
Tag contents
Use this button to
export data from
the tag to a file
Current tag
protocol
Status log
Use this button to
clear the status log
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19.6. PicturePlugin
The PicturePlugin can be used to capture signatures or take pictures with the RoadRunners Evolution 2D or
DualRunners 2D readers having a firmware version 1.47 or newer.
Please note that before the reader can capture a signature, it should be configured (refer to section
Signature/image configuration settings for the RoadRunners Evolution 2D and Signature/image configuration
The following screenshot shows the main window of the PicturePlugin:
As soon as the user reads the signature reference barcode, the captured signature area will be shown in the
middle of the window. The image can be saved with the Save data button (in jpeg format).
In order to start to take a picture, the user will need to either scan the Take Picture barcode (please refer to the
user Guide of the reader to find this barcode) or click the Take picture button on the plugin’s main window. In
response the reader will turn on the beam and the user will need to press the trigger button to take the
picture. The resulting picture will also be shown in the middle of the screen.
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