BaracodaPencil™ User Guide

1. Package contents

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• 1 BaracodaPencil

• 1 Battery charger 110-230V/9V 200 mA

• 1 User’s Guide

2. BaracodaPencil Interface

BaracodaPencil is designed for easy use. You simply press a button when scanning a barcode. The color of the

Pictures below show the BaracodaPencil features:

3. User’s Guide

3.1 Usage modes

2 usage modes are possible:

In “Real Time mode”, the barcode is decoded and transmitted immediately to a remote device.

In “Batch mode”, the barcode is read and stored in the BaracodaPencil non-volatile memory*, for later transmission.

This memory can contain up to 1,000 barcodes.

*Non-volatile memory: when the BaracodaPencil is turned off, data is saved in memory.

• Keep pressing the button during the scan.

• Make sure that the BaracodaPencil tip is in physical contact with the barcode as long as the scan lasts.

This connection phase opens a communication channel between the barcode reader and a remote device.

• To connect the BaracodaPencil, turns it on by pressing the button. The blinking green LED indicates that the

BaracodaPencil is awaiting a connection. If no connection is made within 3 minutes, the BaracodaPencil switches

off automatically.

• Use the Bluetooth software provided with your Bluetooth device to detect the BaracodaPencil (See the Bluetooth

device documentation).

• Search for available services.

• When you are done with the BaracodaPencil, close the SPP connection. The green LED blinks again at a slower

rate.

3.2.2 Reading a barcode

To scan:

• Position the barcode reader tip a few millimeters ahead of the barcode,

• Press and hold the button. The tip emits a red light, indicating that the BaracodaPencil

is ready to scan,

• Scan the barcode from left to right OR from right to left (as if you were highlighting the

barcode),

• The LED flashes green for 0.5 seconds if the scan is complete.

switches automatically to “Batch mode”. See "Batch mode" below.

3.3. “Batch mode” use for later transmission

In “Batch mode”, the barcode is read and stored in memory, for later transmission to a remote device.

To operate in batch mode:

• Turn on the BaracodaPencil. The LED blinks green.

• Use the Baracoda configuration software to set the BaracodaPencil to “Batch mode”. An yellow blinking LED

indicates "Batch mode".

• Scan the barcodes:

- The LED turns green for 0.5 seconds if the barcode is read,

- The LED turns red for 0.5 seconds if the operation has failed.

until it turns off by itself.

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battery.

In order to economize the battery power, the BaracodaPencil automatically breaks the Bluetooth connection and

turns off after six minutes of inactivity in connected mode and 20 minutes in disconnected mode.

4. BaracodaPencil Status Display

1 Yellow flash Full memory

3 red blinks Low battery

Constant red light Battery charging

• Avoid putting the BaracodaPencil in contact with water,

• Keep the reading tip clean to insure quality scanning,

• Scan barcodes on smooth surfaces.

6. Technical Specifications BaracodaPencil v1.0

General

Frequency:...............................................................................................2,4GHz – 2,48GHz (ISM)

Used profiles:..........................................................................................GAP – SPP

Processor

Micro controller: ....................................................................................ARM7 TDMI (RISC 32-bits)

Frequency: ..............................................................................................20MHz

Memory: ..................................................................................................8kB RAM, 256kB Flash

Decoder algorithm:...............................................................................Baracoda™ MBS 1.0

Batch capacity: ......................................................................................More than 1,000 scans

Optical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Battery: .....................................................................................................NimH – 3.6V – 80mAh

Consumption (Emission / Reception) : ........................................1mA in connection mode, no scan

Battery capability:..................................................................................2,000 scans in one day.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions:.............................................................................................4.40 in X 0.6 in X 0.98 in (122 mm X 26 mm X 20 mm.)

Weight: .....................................................................................................1.48 Oz (42g)

7. Barcodes for testing purposes

Note : use a laser printer (600 dpi) to print new barcodes.

1 Press-button

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Guide d’utilisation du BaracodaPencil

1. Contenu

deur.

• 1 stylo BaracodaPencil

• 1 chargeur secteur 110-230V/9V 200 mA

• Pour connecter le BaracodaPencil, allumez le en appuyant sur le bouton, la LED émet régulièrement un flash vert.

• Si la connexion n’a pas lieu, le BaracodaPencil s’éteint au bout de 3 minutes.

votre périphérique)

• La LED du stylo restera rouge jusqu’ à ce que la batterie soit complètement rechargée soit environ 2 heures.

• Vous ne pouvez pas utiliser le stylo pendant qu’il se recharge. N’oubliez pas de couper la connexion Bluetooth

avant de commencer l’opération.

Symboles décodés : ..........................................................................UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, codes spécifiques

Distance maximum de fonctionnement : ......................................15 m (Classe 2)

Fréquences ..........................................................................................2,4GHz – 2,48GHz (bande ISM)

Modulation: .............................................................................................GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying) - 1Mbit / s

Profiles utilisés :.....................................................................................GAP – SPP

Résolution :.............................................................................................0.1 mm.

Profondeur de champ :.......................................................................0.6 mm/0.15 mm.

Source lumineuse : ..............................................................................rouge/660 nm

Vitesse de scan:....................................................................................80 – 600 mm/Sec.

Capacité :................................................................................................2000 scans en une journée.

Dimensions :...........................................................................................122 mm X 26 mm X 20 mm.

Poids :.......................................................................................................42g

Température de fonctionnement : ...................................................0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)

Température de stockage:.................................................................-20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 140° F)

Normalisation

Norme CE – European Union EMC Directive FCC