User's Manual

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1. Introduction
The 1160 is the first CipherLab Wireless scanner utilizing Blue Tooth Technology.
The scanner has a range of over 50 meters and a battery life of over 16 hours or
50,000 scans.
This manual contains all the information needed to operate and configure the 1160
Wireless Barcode Scanner. It is divided into two parts. The first part of this manual
describes the installation, operation and programmable features of the scanner. The
second part of this manual contains the setup barcodes used to configure the
scanner.
The 1160 is one of the most versatile and flexible wireless barcode scanners
available today. All the features and functions required for up to date barcode
reading are included. Owing to the compact design and extremely low power
consumption, this scanner provides for easy installation and high product
durability. The scanner will not only cater for the requirements needed today, but
also can fulfill your long-term needs. The main functions and features provided on
the 1160 are listed below.
• Barcode Readability: Most popular barcode symbologies are supported including
the newest RSS Code.
• Support for negative barcodes.
• Supports eight scan modes.
• Programmable Beeping Tone
• Dual Color Indicator
• Interface Support (base unit): KB Wedge, RS232, and USB
• Programmable Code ID: Code ID can be individually configured for each
symbology.
• Programmable Length Code
• Programmable Prefix Code
• Programmable Postfix Code
• Character Substitution
• Data Editing: Data can be reorganized according to user programmable formats.
Up to three data editing formats are supported.
• Extremely Low Power Consumption
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2. Installation
The 1160 kit contains:
1160 Wireless Barcode Scanner
3660 Base and Charger dock
Serial/Keyboard/USB Cable (depending on configuration ordered)
Power Supply for Base/charger.
Diskette containing “Scan Manager” and this manual
2.1 Power Up the 3660 Base Station
Connect the interface cable into the 15 pin connector at the back of the base. The
cable you connect will depend on the interface you and cable you ordered. There
are various cables available: RS232, Keyboard or USB.
Turn OFF your PC or Laptop where you will connect the base into. Once your
cable is connected to the base, plug the other end into the appropriate connection
on your PC. E.g. If you have a serial cable then plug into the com port of your PC,
if you have a Keyboard cable then plug into keyboard port of your PC and if you
have a USB cable plug into the USB port on your PC.
Connect the power supply provided to your AC outlet and plug the other end into
your base. Power ON your PC.
You are now ready to configure your scanner and base.