Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanner System Manual

Sabre 1552 Scanner

and Microbar 9745

Base Station

System Manual

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Intermec Technologies Corporation

Corporate Headquarters

6001 36th Ave. W.

Everett, WA 98203

U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to

operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any

other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not

represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser,

Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under

license), Intellitag, InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile

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

Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or registered trademarks of

Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in

every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and

to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Manual Change Record

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

Version Date Description of Change

003 11/01 Updated document to current Intermec style.

004 3/02 Updated for advanced long-range scanner.

005 3/05 Corrected the Show Data Formats bar code, the human readable text for

the Code 39 test bar code, and the FB command description. Added a

note for applying a format to all Symbology types.

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Contents

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Contents

Before You Begin xi

Safety Summary xii

Safety Icons xii

Global Services and Support xiii

Who Should Read This Document? xiiiv

Related Documents xiv

Getting Started

About the Cordless System 1-3

Scanner: Main Components 1-4

Base: Back View 1-4

Battery Pack 1-5

North American Charging Information 1-5

Worldwide Charging Information 1-5

Battery Pack Recommendations 1-5

Proper Disposal of the Battery Pack 1-6

Charging the Battery Pack 1-6

Accessories for the Cordless System 1-7

Setting Up the Cordless System 1-8

Connecting More Scanners to the Cordless System 1-11

About the LED Sequences and Beeper 1-11

Understanding the Base LED 1-11

Understanding the Scanner LED 1-12

Understanding the Scanner Beeps 1-12

Basic Operation of the Cordless System 1-13

Base 1-13

RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation 1-14

Scanner 1-14

System Conditions 1-15

Association Process 1-15

Scanner is Out of Range 1-16

Scanner is Moved Back Into Range 1-16

Replacing Battery Pack While Associated 1-16

Moving Scanners From One Base to Another 1-16

Swapping Scanners Between Two Systems with Nine Scanners on Each 1-17

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Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host 1-17

Acknowledgement from the Base 1-17

Acknowledgement from the Host System 1-18

Quick Start and Interface Menu

Introduction 2-3

Plug and Play Selections 2-4

Industrial Interface: IBM PC 2-4

Industrial Interface, Aux Port: RS-232 2-4

IBM 468X/9X Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface 2-5

Industrial Interface (1700, 5900 Terminals), Aux Port: Wand Emulation Black High 2-5

Industrial Interface (J20xx, T24xx, 94-95-97xx Terminals), Aux Port: Wand Emulation

White High 2-6

Terminal Interface Selections 2-7

Supported Terminals 2-7

Keyboard Country Selection 2-9

Keyboard Selections 2-10

Keyboard Style Selections 2-10

Keyboard Style Modifiers 2-11

Output Delays Selections 2-13

Wand Emulation Selections 2-14

Transmission Rate Selection 2-14

Output Polarity Selection 2-15

Power Settings 2-16

Base Low Power Mode 2-16

Battery Conservation Mode 2-16

Timeout Selections 2-17

Reset and Status Check Selections 2-18

Reset Factory Settings 2-18

Status Check 2-18

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Communications Menu

Host Port Communications 3-3

Baud Rate Selection 3-3

Parity Selection 3-4

Word Length Data Bits Selection 3-5

Word Length Stop Bits Selection 3-5

Serial Wedge Output Selection 3-6

Hardware Flow Control Selection 3-6

Host ACK Selection 3-7

Escape Commands 3-7

Auxiliary Port Communications 3-8

Baud Rate Selection 3-8

Parity Selection 3-9

Word Length Data Bits Selection 3-10

Word Length Stop Bits Selection 3-10

Protocol Selection 3-11

Aux Port ID Transmit Selection 3-11

IBM 4683 Async Address Selections 3-12

Hardware Flow Control Selection 3-13

Data Character Selection 3-13

Aux Prefix and Suffix Selections 3-14

Aux Prefix Selection 3-16

Aux Suffix Selection 3-17

Exit Selection for Aux Prefix / Suffix 3-17

Aux Prefix Enable/Disable 3-17

Aux Suffix Enable/Disable 3-18

Aux Data Formatter Selections 3-18

Aux Format Editor Commands 3-20

Aux Data Format Editor 3-22

Aux Data Formatter 3-23

Require Aux Data Format 3-23

Alternate Aux Data Formats 3-24

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Application Work Groups Menu

Introduction 4-3

Output Selections 4-4

Application Work Group Selection 4-4

Remove Scanner Selection 4-5

Beeper Volume Selection 4-5

Beeper Pitch 4-6

Decode Beep Selection 4-7

Scanner Voting Selection 4-7

Laser Marker Beam 4-8

AIM ID Prefix 4-8

Code ID Prefix 4-9

Prefix/Suffix Selections 4-9

Prefix and Suffix Examples 4-11

Example 1: Add Suffix for Specific Symbology 4-11

Example 2: Add Suffix for All Symbologies 4-12

Example 3: Add Prefix for Specific Symbology/Suffix for All Symbologies 4-12

Example 4: To Clear a Specific Prefix Entry 4-12

Prefix Selection 4-13

Suffix Selection 4-13

Exit Selection for Prefix / Suffix 4-14

Data Formatter Selections 4-15

Other Programming Selections 4-17

Format Editor Commands 4-17

Send Commands 4-17

Move Commands 4-18

Search Commands 4-18

Miscellaneous Commands 4-18

Data Format Editor 4-19

Data Formatter 4-20

Require Data Format 4-20

Show Data Formats 4-21

Alternate Data Formats 4-21

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Symbology Menu

Industrial Symbology Selections 5-3

Codabar Selection 5-3

Concatenation 5-5

Code 39 Selection 5-6

Code 93 Selection 5-9

Interleaved 2 of 5 Selection 5-10

Code 2 of 5 Selection 5-11

Matrix 2 of 5 Selection 5-12

Code 11 Selection 5-13

Code 128 Selection 5-14

Telepen Selection 5-15

Retail Symbology Selections 5-16

EAN/JAN 8/13 Selection 5-16

UPC A Selection 5-18

UPC E0 Selection 5-19

UPC E1 Selection 5-20

EAN/UPC Addenda Selection 5-21

EAN Addenda Selection 5-21

UPC Addenda Selection 5-22

Supported Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationship Table 6-3

Supported Interface Key Tables 6-5

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance 7-3

Cleaning the Scan Window of the Scanner 7-3

Inspecting Cords and Connectors 7-3

Examining the Scanner and Base Housings 7-3

Care and Handling of the Battery Pack 7-3

Replacing the Interface Cable 7-4

Recharging and Replacing the Battery Pack 7-5

Resetting Factory Settings 7-5

Troubleshooting Guide 7-6

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Specifications and Factory Defaults

Sabre 1552 Scanner Specifications 8-3

Battery Specifications 8-4

NiMH Battery Pack: Recommended Storage 8-4

MicroBar 9745 Base Station Specifications 8-5

Radio Specifications 8-5

Connectors and Pinouts 8-6

Base : Back View 8-6

Auxiliary RS-232/Wand Emulation Connector 8-7

Keyboard/Terminal and RS-232 (Host Port) Connector 8-8

External Power Connector 8-8

Scan Map 8-9

Factory Defaults 8-10

Quick Start and Interface Menu Defaults 8-10

Communications Menu Defaults 8-11

Application Work Groups Menu Defaults 8-12

Symbology Menu Defaults - Industrial 8-13

Symbology Menu Defaults - Retail 8-15

Voting Table 8-16

Programming Chart and Sample Bar Codes

Programming Chart A-3

Sample Bar Codes A-5

Index

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Before You Begin

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and

sources for additional product information.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this

document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously

injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety

warnings and cautions.

Do not repair or adjust alone

Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone

capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First aid

Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect

an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation

Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay

could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with

approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment

Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority.

Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment

can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized

equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Safety Icons

This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that

are in this document.

Warning

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that

must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on

the equipment.

Avertissement

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

d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence

de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

Caution

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that

must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption

or loss of data.

Conseil

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

d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher

l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de

données.

Note: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain

special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at

www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales &

Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over

Support, and then click Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for

reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The

code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed,

including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Before You Begin

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Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current documents in

PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local

Intermec representative or distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support

for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Service

Description

In the U.S.A. and Canada

call 1-800-755-5505

and choose this option

Factory

Repair and

On-site

Repair

Request a return authorization

number for authorized service

center repair, or request an on-site

repair technician.

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Technical

Support

Get technical support on your

Intermec product.

2

Service

Contract

Status

Inquire about an existing contract,

renew a contract, or ask invoicing

questions.

3

Schedule Site

Surveys or

Installations

Schedule a site survey, or request a

product or system installation.

4

Ordering

Products

Talk to sales administration, place

an order, or check the status of your

order.

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

for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.

Who Should Read This Document?

This manual provides you with information about the features of the 1552/9745

Cordless System, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.

Before you install and configure the 1552/9745 Cordless System, you should be familiar

with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our current documents that you

can download as PDF files. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact

your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Getting Started

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Getting Started

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This chapter explains the Cordless System and its components. It also describes how

to charge the batteries and get the system installed and running.

About the Cordless System

The Cordless System consists of the MicroBar 9745 Cordless Base Station and at least

one Sabre 1552 Cordless Scanner. Up to nine scanners may be associated with one base.

Each scanner has a removable, rechargeable battery pack and provides real time

decoding within a 15.24 meter (50 foot)

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radius of the base.

The Cordless System is an economical, durable solution for a wide variety of portable

data collection applications. The system features

• a tough, ergonomic thermoplastic housing for comfort and durability.

• recognition and decoding of the most popular, industry-standard bar code

symbologies.

• scanner coverage of up to 730 square meters (7854 square feet) in open air

environments.

• a wide range of interfaces that are compatible with many POS, keyboard wedge,

and RS-232 terminals.

• visible and audible feedback for confirmation of a successful decode.

• a choice of rechargeable batteries designed to operate through a whole work day.

The Cordless System can be programmed for many communications parameters and

input/output protocols compatible to the host, as well as advanced data editing and

formatting. Programming is accomplished by using the single programming bar codes in

this manual (Chapters 2 through 5).

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A 15.24 meter (50 foot) radius is obtained under optimal, “open air” conditions. Signals between the base and its

scanners need a clear path to communicate, free from RF interference.

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Scanner: Main Components

Scan

window

Trigger

Battery

pack

Battery

pack clip

(2 places)

Light

1552S013.eps

Audio - sound

port

Base: Back View

Antenna

External power

connector

(power port

optional)

Aux RS-232, service port,

and wand emulation

output connector

(auxiliary port)

Keyboard/terminal

and RS-232 connector

(host port)

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Battery Pack

Power is supplied to the scanner by a rechargeable

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack that snaps

onto the bottom of the scanner.

North American Charging Information

The battery packs are designed to plug into any two

prong North American AC power outlet (110/120 Volt)

for direct charging. You need no additional equipment

and you can recharge the packs virtually anywhere. If

you want surge protection, a charge strip can provide extra protection.

Worldwide Charging Information

The NiMH battery pack is rated for both 110/120 Volt 60 Hz applications and for

230/240 Volt 50 Hz applications; therefore, it may be recharged worldwide. For

international charging and to accommodate the wide variety of electrical outlets, a

custom charge strip is required to charge the batteries. The charge strip is offered for

two or six battery pack configurations.

Contact your local Intermec representative for more information on charge strips.

Battery Pack Recommendations

• Charge the battery for 24 hours the first two or more times to fully charge the

battery.

• Charge the battery pack immediately before use or at least within a couple of days

of use.

• Remove the battery pack from the power outlet after charging is completed. Avoid

extended overcharging; do not leave the battery charging for more than 2 days.

• Periodically fully discharge the battery pack.

• Avoid using the battery pack in extreme temperatures.

• Do not disassemble the battery pack. There are no user-serviceable parts in the

battery pack.

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Proper Disposal of the Battery Pack

When the battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, the batteries should be

disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the

battery pack or dispose of the battery pack with general waste materials. Contact

technical support for recycling or disposal information.

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Fully charge the battery pack. If you

are in North America, plug the battery

pack directly into any common 120

Volt AC outlet.

If you are outside North America, use

a custom charge strip. Plug the battery

packs into the charge strip and plug the

charge strip into an outlet.

2. Note that the LED on the bottom of the

battery pack lights red when the

battery pack is charging; it shows

green when it is fully charged and

ready to use.

It is important that you charge the

battery for 24 hours prior to first use.

No damage occurs if this is not done, but the battery capacity will not be at 100%.

3. After the battery pack is fully charged, attach it to the scanner by pressing the pack

firmly (align the prongs on the pack with the mating receptacles) in the base of the

scanner until the release buttons click, holding the pack firmly in place. (When you

attach a charged battery pack to the scanner, you will hear a single beep.)

When the battery pack needs recharging, the yellow LED on top of the scanner pulses in

short, continuous blinks and the scanner won’t beep when you pull the trigger. If the

LED stops flashing when the temperature lowers or you do not use the battery pack for

some time, you still need to charge the battery pack.

Cordless

scanner

Rechargeable

battery pack

1552S020.eps

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