Getting Familiar with Wi--Fi Scanner Thank you for choosing Cino FuzzyScan Wi-Fi Cordless Scanner. Powered by the 802.11 WLAN technology, it is not only easily integrated into an existing enterprise wireless network, but also can communicate with the remote host in real time. The Cino Wi-Fi scanner is an ideal and cost-effective solution to fulfill the needs of expandable wireless data collection. It does provide a reliable enterprise-class wireless connectivity with true business value.
Preparations before Use Install the Battery Ensure the battery contacts of the battery pack are facing the charging contacts inside the battery cavity. Slide the battery pack into the battery cavity until hearing a click sound before locking it with the end cap. If the battery pack still has power, the scanner will be powered on and give 4 beeps. And you will see the “Date” setup screen after the welcome message. Secure the end cap with the screw provided.
Install Necessary Software Before you start using the Wi-Fi scanner, you are recommended to install following software into your host machine. Cino WaveCentre The WaveCentre is a useful Windows-based wireless management utility together with an IP virtual COM software driver. Once you installed WaveCentre into your host machine, it can create a virtual COM port for each connected Wi-Fi scanner corresponding to its IP address. Then the Wi-Fi scanner will work as a local serial device of the remote host.
Getting Started Virtual Keyboard A unique virtual keyboard has been provided by the Wi-Fi scanner to fulfill various inputs of alphabet, number, symbol and ASCII value. You can use 4 toggle keys ( ) to switch into different keyboard layout before using the navigation key to locate your desired inputs for information entering.
Desktop The Desktop is the main screen of Wi-Fi scanner which contains three parts, including Status Bar, Main Menu, and Function Bar.
Configure Your Wi-Fi Scanner Once you entered the “SETUP” from the main menu of Desktop, you will find all available configuration items, including Wi-Fi Profiles, System Settings, Scanner Settings, Interface Settings, Online Scanning, Batch Scanning and Advanced Settings. Wi-Fi Profiles Here, not only you can create a new Wi-Fi profile, you can also edit or delete the existing Wi-Fi profiles.
Connecting the Wi-Fi Scanner To integrate FuzzyScan Wi-Fi scanner into your application, the simplest way is to use Cino WaveCentre together with the scanners. Once you installed WaveCentre into your desired host machine, it can create a virtual COM port for each connected Wi-Fi scanner corresponding to its IP address. All connected Wi-Fi scanners will work as local serial devices of the remote host.
Work with Cino WaveCentre After you have successfully connected the Wi-Fi scanner to WaveCentre running on your remote host, you will see the device name and IP address of Wi-Fi scanner shown on the console of WaveCentre. And a “Flag” icon will be displayed to indicate the Wi-Fi scanner is connecting to this host machine. By default, each connected Wi-Fi scanner work as a local serial device of your remote host.
Online Scanning After connecting the Wi-Fi scanner to the remote host, you are able to perform the online scanning function by entering “ONLINE” from the main menu of Desktop. You will see following screen shown on the LCD display of scanner, and you are ready to scan a barcode. Under this mode, all scanned barcodes will be displayed on the screen and sent to the remote host concurrently.
Batch Scanning Thanks to the Batch Scanning function, the scanner is capable of storing all input data into memory storage. It is an ideal cost-effective solution to fulfill most inventory applications. Configure Batch Scanning Options Before you start to use batch scanning, please enter “SETUP” then select “Batch Scanning” to configure all available options listed below. Moreover, the “Auto Save” and “Auto Delete” functions will help you to simplify the routine operation of data collecting.
Run Batch Scanning After completing all necessary settings of batch scanning, you can enter “BATCH” from the main menu of Desktop to perform batch scanning. Under this mode, all input data will be stored until the memory storage is full. If the “Auto Save” is enabled, all data will be saved automatically after the inputs of each record are completed. You can continue to the next record input immediately.
Useful Tools Enter “TOOLS” from the main menu of Desktop, you can find several useful tools, including Site Survey, Link Diagnostic, Data Validation, Scan Test, System Test, Device Information and User Settings. Site Survey The Site Survey is a very useful tool for finding all discoverable Access Points (AP) and Independent Wireless Hosts within radio range. After the “Searching” process is completed, a list will be provided for reference.
Useful Features Remote Control A complete serial command set has been implemented into the Wi-Fi scanner. You can use the Remote Control commands to control Wi-Fi scanner(s) from the remote host. The most useful remote commands are listed below for your reference. Remote Message This command allows you to send message together with beeping and vibration. Remote Indication This command allows you to page the scanner, or send beeping and vibration from the remote host.
Indications Link Indicator Status Indicator Descriptions Radio connected Radio disconnected During connection Radio connection built Radio connection lost Data Transmission Descriptions Under charging (on cradle) Fully charged (on cradle) Out of memory Battery power low Battery power extremely low Good read Under Configuration Upgrade state Sleep state / Battery no power ACK Time-out Indication Host ACK received Error Beep Link Indicator 1 blue blink per 3.5 sec. 3 blue blinks per 3.5 sec.