Datalogic Viper-NET, User Manual

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Page 4: ...ts without prior notification Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Datalogic S p A 2001 2005 822000522 Rev B ...

Page 5: ...1 1 2 Bluetooth Module 1 1 3 Package Contents 2 1 4 Accessories 3 2 CONNECTIONS 4 2 1 Terminal Connection to the Host Computer 4 2 1 1 RS232 USB Direct Connection 4 2 1 2 WLAN Connections 5 2 1 3 WPAN Connections 6 2 2 Connection Cables 7 3 USE AND FUNCTIONING 8 3 1 Terminal Startup 8 3 2 Using the Stylus 9 3 3 Barcode Scanning 10 3 4 Description of the Keys 32 key Models 11 3 4 1 System Control a...

Page 6: ...27 3 8 3 Wireless Communications 29 3 8 4 Bluetooth Manager Device Setup 30 3 9 Windows Connections 32 3 9 1 Microsoft ActiveSync 32 3 9 2 Remote Desktop Connection 33 3 10 Backup Directory File Management 34 4 MAINTENANCE 35 4 1 Charging the Batteries 35 4 2 Replacing the Batteries 36 4 3 Cleaning the Terminal 37 5 TECHNICAL FEATURES 38 5 1 Technical Data 38 5 2 Reading Diagrams 39 6 TEST CODES 4...

Page 7: ...uipment and any such attempted transfer assignment or sublicense shall be void ii correct errors to or otherwise modify or adapt the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software or to permit third parties to do the same or iii decompile decrypt reverse engineer disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to human readable form to gain access to trade secrets or confidential informa...

Page 8: ...ogy could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage Microsoft Inc has contractually obligated Datalogic to make this disclaimer 7 Disclaimer of Warranties Except as specified in this warranty all expressed or implied conditions representations and warranties including without limitation any implied warranty or condition of merchantability fitness for a parti...

Page 9: ...mation regarding Viper NET refer to the SDK Help on Line SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website Log on to www datalogic com and click on the links indicated for further information including PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software Utilities SERVICES SUPPO...

Page 10: ...LES Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific Viper NET terminal being used Do not attempt to disassemble the Viper NET terminal as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user Any tampering will invalidate the warranty When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative life of the Viper NET terminal disposal must be performed in compliance with t...

Page 11: ...30 680 nm EN60825 1 2001 AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE CAUTION CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J Laser output window 218441 N2468 DATALOGIC S P A Via Candini 2 Calderara di Reno BO Italy Model VIPER NET 301 102 ÌD05100000GÎ S N D05100000 12 14 Vdc Max 1A Manufactured September 2005 FCC ID OMJ0010 contains ...

Page 12: ...2001 RAYO LÁSER NO MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO APARATO LÁSER DE CLASE 2 MÁXIMA POTENCIA DE SALIDA LONGITUD DE ONDA EMITIDA CONFORME A EN 60825 1 2001 ENGLISH The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 C...

Page 13: ...di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un osservatore anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi DEUTSCH Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein die von internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN 6...

Page 14: ...rs des surfaces réfléchissantes miroirs par exemple ESPAÑOL Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la fecha de producción CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825 1 No es ...

Page 15: ...th the directives related to the Viper NET RF version The following shows the correspondence between the Viper NET models and the Radio modules Viper NET 300 XXX for 802 11b Wi Fi radio cards Viper NET 100 XXX for radio ready models Viper NET 301 XXX for 802 11b Wi Fi radio cards Bluetooth INFORMATION FOR THE USER ENGLISH Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio freq...

Page 16: ...zgerätsführung Ihres Lands bewandert ist Weitere Informationen sind verfügbar auf dem Web Site http europa eu int comm enterprise rtte spectr htm ESPAÑOL Contacta con la autoridad competente para la gestión de los dispositivos de radio frecuencia de tu país para verificar si es necesario la licencia de uso Además se puede encontrar mas información en el sitio web http europa eu int comm enterprise...

Page 17: ...rements this device should be used in hand held hand operated configurations only The device and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from a person s body except for the hands and wrists to satisfy RF exposure compliance This device is designed to be used in a person s hands and its operating configurations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pock...

Page 18: ... Key A Good Read LED B Battery low Keyboard status User programmable LED C Display D Charging status LED E Keyboard F Connector for direct RS232 or USB connection G Laser beam output window H Recharge contacts I Trigger J IrDA port xvi ...

Page 19: ...icons and intuitive graphic interface The Viper NET product line offers two scan engine models Laser High Performance high visibility and Laser Extra Long Range autofocus allowing codes to be read from near contact to several meter distances These different options make it possible to respond to any warehouse or retail need Wireless communication is guaranteed thanks to RF WLAN technology complian...

Page 20: ...ssary for the Viper NET terminal connection to the host computer and to the network the cradle power supply and one or more connection cables Remove all the components from their packaging check their integrity and congruity with the packing documents CAUTION Keep the original packaging for use when sending products to the technical assistance center Damage caused by improper packaging is not cove...

Page 21: ...les 94A051000 CAB 405 cable for RS232 direct connection between the terminal and the PC It also provides a power jack for connection to the FPS18 94A051001 CAB 406 cable for USB direct connection between the terminal and the PC It also provides a power jack for connection to the FPS18 Various 94ACC1260 Pouch Style DL9600 5 pcs 94ACC1272 Functional Case Viper NET 94ACC1240 Shoulder Strap 5 pcs 94AC...

Page 22: ...er data This cable also allows connection to an external power supply to charge the batteries CAUTION USB communication may not be completely guaranteed while batteries are simultaneously in charge Avoid the CAB 406 connection to power supply when USB link is active C B A 94A051000 RS232 94A051001 USB D Key A Host computer C Viper NET terminal B RS232 cable or USB cable D Power supply 4 ...

Page 23: ... 2 1 2 WLAN Connections Viper NET Wi Fi models can communicate with the host using the on board radio frequency module and an Access Point connected to the host computer B A Key A Viper NET terminal B Access point 5 ...

Page 24: ...1 3 WPAN Connections Viper NET Bluetooth models can communicate with a Bluetooth device such as a printer within a range of 10 m using the on board Bluetooth module A B Key A Viper NET terminal B Bluetooth printer 6 ...

Page 25: ...32 Direct Connection cable 94A051000 HOST PC side 9 PIN female Viper NET side 7 PIN male 1 RX 2 3 TX 6 CTS 5 7 GND 8 1 CD 6 VEXT 4 DSR 3 Supply jack USB Direct Connection cable 94A051001 HOST PC side USB Connector female Viper NET side 7 PIN male 1 V 2 5 D 4 7 GND 3 2 D 6 VEXT 1 Supply jack 7 ...

Page 26: ...ning communications file management etc 3 1 TERMINAL STARTUP The Viper NET terminal turns on when the batteries or the external supply are inserted After the batteries are installed use the ON OFF key or the trigger button to turn on the terminal Use the OFF key to turn it off As soon as the terminal is on the Windows CE NET desktop configuration will appear on the screen Use the stylus as suggest...

Page 27: ... stylus functions as a mouse Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform The ...

Page 28: ...e trigger See the reading diagrams in chapter 0 for the reading range of your model The lighted band emitted by the laser must completely intercept the barcode as shown in the figure below If enabled the Good Read LED and the emission of an acoustic signal will indicate that the scan has taken place correctly To enable the barcode scanning refer to par 3 7 1 10 ...

Page 29: ...s follows General and special keys System control and power keys 3 4 1 System Control and Power Keys By pressing this key and the terminal trigger simultaneously a system software reset is performed By pressing these keys and the terminal trigger simultaneously a system hardware reset is performed On Off Powers the terminal ON or OFF LIGHT Switch on off the display backlight 11 ...

Page 30: ...1 G F6 D F4 F12 H ALT F F5 E SCRL L ESC I O M FUNC N Alpha SHIFT K CAPSLK F8 J F7 F2 F10 B F F5 F6 F1 F2 F3 F10 CapsLk PrtScr INS Z DEL X W V U T S R Q P TAB STAT BKTAB Y BKSP SPC ENTER 0 3 2 1 _ 6 5 4 9 8 7 Some of these keys carry extra symbols and are logically divided in up to 5 sections according to the following figure E B D A 1 V C 12 ...

Page 31: ...able with FUNC The ALT key press preceding any keyboard key or key sequence takes the same effect as on a standard PC Ex ALT F8 corresponds to ALT F8 on a PC The CTRL key press preceding any keyboard key enables the character positioned on the right upper part above the key Ex CTRL 6 corresponds to the character The FUNC and SHIFT key press preceding any keyboard key corresponds to the SHIFT key p...

Page 32: ...he Alpha mode and return to the keyboard normal functioning it is necessary to press the Alpha key again The FUNC key and Alpha key pressed in the stated sequence when not in Alpha mode switch the case of the characters positioned above the keys To use the alphabetic characters it is necessary to enter the alpha mode M FUNC CAPSLK Alpha CAPSLK Alpha M FUNC NOTE Once the Alpha mode has been entered...

Page 33: ...s follows System control and power keys General and special keys 3 5 1 System Control and Power Keys By pressing this key and the terminal trigger simultaneously a system software reset is performed By pressing these keys and the terminal trigger simultaneously a system hardware reset is performed On Off Powers the terminal ON or OFF LIGHT Switch on off the display backlight 15 ...

Page 34: ...P U V SCRLK PRTSC C D B SCROLL _ Z Y X W S T R Q L M N K E F G H A F7 F8 F2 F1 F6 F5 F4 1 2 3 E N T E R F3 6 5 4 7 8 9 CTRL F9 INS FUNC DEL BREAK ESC STAT BKSPC TAB S P A C E CAPSLK SHIFT F10 0 ALT Some of these keys carry extra symbols and are logically divided in up to 3 sections according to the following figure C B 7 F7 A 16 ...

Page 35: ... as on a standard PC Ex ALT FUNC 8 corresponds to ALT F8 on a PC The CTRL key press preceding any keyboard key or key sequence takes the same effect as on a standard PC Ex CTRL J corresponds to CTRL J on a PC On the Viper NET the SHIFT key corresponds to the PC one By pressing it with alphabetic keys it allows switching between upper and lower case characters If the SHFT key precedes another numer...

Page 36: ...t it is constant while charging Green Red they turn on alternatively while discharging Charging status right side Orange blinking it blinks when a charging error has occurred Battery Low Keyboard Status left side Red blinking Green constant it blinks when the battery is running down it is constant when Alpha mode is selected numeric models only Good Read top Green flashing it flashes as soon as a ...

Page 37: ...attery Icons It shows the time They are representative of five different icons indicating the battery level The icon is green yellow or red colored according to the power left green when 41 yellow between 40 and 21 red when 20 It shows the battery is charging Decoding Status Icons It shows the decoder is active It shows the decoder is not active Status Bar 19 ...

Page 38: ...Emulation 3 7 1 Configure The Configuration applet contains the barcode scanning configuration parameters in a directory tree structure The available barcode parameters are divided into two groups Reader Parameters and Scan Parameters The Reader Parameters depend on the type of scanner module installed on the terminal and allow barcode configuration i e enable disable Code 39 check digit control e...

Page 39: ...d arrows directly on the item field or from the menu Parameters have their corresponding current values in the right column You can edit parameter values using the stylus or keyboard arrows directly on the item field or from the menu To change a value for example select the line of the value to be changed choose Edit from the Parameter Menu then choose a new value from the values listed in the box...

Page 40: ... the scanning device The Scan parameters are described as follows Scan Timeout the maximum time in milliseconds during which the scanner remains on without decoding any barcode Beep Duration the time interval in milliseconds during which the beeper will sound when the scanner reads a code To disable the beeper set this value to 0 Beep Frequency determines the frequency in Hertz of the beeper Conti...

Page 41: ...d Keyboard Emulation Disabled Disabled Soft Trigger Enabled Enabled Scan Always On Disabled Disabled GENERAL READER PARAMETERS HP XLR Barcode Symbology Identifier None None Aim Mode Timed Hold Timed Hold Aim Duration 0 0 SYMBOLOGY SPECIFIC READER PARAMETERS HP XLR UPC A Enabled Enabled UPC E Enabled Enabled UPC E1 Disabled EAN 8 Enabled Enabled EAN 13 Enabled Enabled EAN Bookland Disabled Code 39 ...

Page 42: ...CIFIC READER PARAMETERS HP XLR Codabar Enabled Disabled MSI Enabled Disabled Plessey Disabled Code 93 Disabled Disabled Code 11 Disabled 3 7 2 Capture The Data Capture applet Capture enables code reading Data Capture Window 24 ...

Page 43: ...e parameter Scan Always On in the Scan Parameters branch Enabling the Data Capture 3 8 CONTROL PANEL The main window of the Windows CE NET control panel is shown below as it appears on the terminal when launched from Start Settings Control Panel APPLET programs are displayed on the desktop as icons one icon corresponds to each APPLET Control Panel 25 ...

Page 44: ...tion example custom configuration of screen desktop background color or network adapter configuration to non volatile memory SAVE button Restore Default Registry allows restoring the initial factory default configuration Restore Default button After restoring the factory default configuration you must perform a software reset see par 3 4 1 or 3 5 1 Saving the registry to non volatile memory guaran...

Page 45: ...g to the FLASH image These current working session files will be backed up in the Backup Windows directory At the next hardware reset the files previously saved in the Backup Windows directory will be restored to the Windows directory see BACKUP DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT 3 10 Safe Setup with this button the installation of software programs will be saved to non volatile memory Backup directory Bef...

Page 46: ...t the next hardware reset these files will be restored see BACKUP DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT 3 10 Simply skip the first mask When it closes a new mask will pop up it will enable any type of installation even remote ones like ActiveSync installations Make sure the installation directory is Windows or one of its sub directories After installation tap OK Safe Setup will save the new files in the Backu...

Page 47: ... WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS applet provides management of the Bluetooth module and of the Wi Fi Card Select the WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS applet by double tapping the Wireless Communications icon The following window will appear Wireless Communications Window 29 ...

Page 48: ...minal you must perform the discovery procedure and enable the device as follows 1 Place the Bluetooth device within the range of the Viper NET terminal 10 meters 2 From the Viper NET Control Panel select and run the Bluetooth Device Properties applet 3 Run the Discovery procedure Scan Device The following window will appear 30 ...

Page 49: ...USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 4 Select the discovered device and check Trusted in the menu 5 Activate the trusted device by checking Active 6 Close the Bluetooth Manager by selecting OK 31 ...

Page 50: ...t information With ActiveSync it is possible to Back up and restore Viper NET Terminal data Copy files between Viper NET Terminal and desktop computer Synchronize files by selecting a synchronization mode It is possible to constantly synchronize while connected to a desktop computer or alternatively synchronization can be performed only when the synchronize command is chosen You can select which i...

Page 51: ...ActiveSync by double tapping the ActiveSync connection icon on the taskbar and press Disconnect then go to the Windows Desktop Connection folder and double tap the ActiveSync remote icon In the dialog box that will appear it will be possible to choose a method to connect to the desktop computer Choose Network Connection and press the Connect button NOTE To set up your network connection you have t...

Page 52: ...reset before activating the shell Windows CE NET will copy the contents including all sub directories of Backup Windows to Windows Likewise to maintain files that must be run at Windows CE NET startup i e exe lnk vb htm etc it is necessary to copy them to the directory Backup Startup This directory does not exist originally only Backup exists and therefore it must be created The application progra...

Page 53: ... for RS232 connection or CAB 406 for USB connection see par 2 1 1 Alternatively it is also possible to recharge the batteries by using the CC9600 cradle The charging process is signaled by a bi colored charging status LED positioned beneath the right lower corner of the display see par 3 6 1 If the battery pack is removed from the terminal it can be recharged by inserting it into the MBC9600 multi...

Page 54: ...E BATTERIES To correctly replace the batteries proceed as follows 1 Turn off the Viper NET terminal 2 Press the lock button as indicated in the figure below 3 Remove the battery pack by pulling down the lower part of the handle 36 ...

Page 55: ...perating autonomy when replacing the battery pack the terminal checks the battery energy level If the battery is not sufficiently charged Viper NET does not turn on when pressing the ON button In this case either substitute the battery pack with a charged one sufficiently charged or insert Viper NET into a powered cradle or plug it into the direct power supply 4 3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL Periodicall...

Page 56: ...ery pack 2 cell Li Ion 2000 mAh 7 2 V nominal Internal backup battery Rechargeable Li Ion 30mAh Hardware Features FLASH 32 MB RAM 64 MB Microprocessor Intel XScale PXA 255 400 MHz Buzzer 2 piezoelectric buzzers LED Keyboard Status Battery low two color LED Charging Status two color LED User Programmable green LED Display 64K Color TFT LCD with 320 x 240 pixel resolution with LED backlight and touc...

Page 57: ... EAN UPC Code 39 2 5 Codes Plessey Codabar Code 128 MSI Code 93 Code 11 Communication Features Windows CE NET COM Port Optical interface IrDA 1 0 COM4 Serial interface RS232 USB 1 1 COM1 COM6 Wireless Features WLAN IEEE 802 11b DSSS Wi Fi WPAN IEEE 802 15 Bluetooth Class 2 Version 1 1 5 2 READING DIAGRAMS Viper NET XXX 1XX HP 100 200 400 200 100 0 100 200 300 500 600 Reading Zones 10 skew angle 70...

Page 58: ...VIPER NET 5 Viper NET XXX 6XX 20 60 100 300 340 120 40 0 40 120 cm 220 260 0 50 mm 20 mils 1 mm 40 mils 380 cm Reading Zones 10 skew angle 140 180 60 20 20 60 40 ...

Page 59: ...TEST CODES 6 6 TEST CODES High Density Codes 0 25 mm 10 mils Code 39 17162H 17162 2 5 Interleaved Ë 8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 80 EAN 13 x 0B2DE5 KKKKLM 80 EAN 8 6450 TRMN 41 ...

Page 60: ...DATALOGIC JET 6 Medium Density Codes 0 38 mm 15 mils Code 39 17162H 17162 Interleaved 2 5 Ë 8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 100 EAN 13 x 0B2DE5 KKKKLM 100 EAN 8 6450 TRMN 42 ...

Page 61: ...TEST CODES 6 Low Density Codes 0 50 mm 20 mils Code 39 17162H 17162 Interleaved 2 5 Ë 8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 120 EAN 13 x 0B2DE5 KKKKLM 120 EAN 8 6450 TRMN 43 ...

Page 62: ...ailing margin Within this framework each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format Baud Rate A measure for data transmission speed Bit Binary digit One bit is the basic unit of binary information Generally eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning Bits per Second bps Number of bits transmitted or received per second...

Page 63: ...o glass plates The crystals are excited by precise electrical charges causing them to reflect light outside according to their bias They use little electricity and react relatively quickly They require external light to reflect their information to the user Light Emitting Diode LED A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light It uses less power than an incandescent light...

Page 64: ...lection 48 key Models 16 L LED Status 18 M Maintenance 35 Charging the Batteries 35 Cleaning the Terminal 37 Replacing the Batteries 36 Microsoft ActiveSync Remote 33 P Package Contents 2 R Reader Parameters 22 Reading Diagrams 39 References vii Conventions vii Reference Documentation vii SErvices and Support vii RemoteDesktopConnection 33 S Safe Setup 27 Safety Regulations viii Laser Safety ix Ra...

Page 65: ...T Technical Features 38 Terminal Startup 8 Test Codes 41 U Using the Stylus 9 V Viper NET 32 Key Model 11 Viper NET 48 Key Model 15 Viper NET Terminal Description 1 47 ...

Page 66: ...repose sur la conformité des produits aux normes suivantes Cette déclaration repose sur la conformité des produits aux normes suivantes Diese Erklärung basiert darauf daß das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht Diese Erklärung basiert darauf daß das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht Esta declaración se basa en el cumplimiento de los productos con las siguientes normas Esta declaración se...