Reference Guide

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Radio Communications
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Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Select this host type when connecting to a PC/tablet/phone using a Bluetooth serial connection.
SPP BT Classic (Non-Discoverable) - Enables the scanner to establish a Serial Port Profile (SPP)
connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is NOT discoverable (Master
Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SPP BT Classic (Non-discoverable) barcode.
2. Scan a pairing barcode with the MAC address of the host device.
SPP BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables the host to establish a Serial Port Profile (SPP)
connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is discoverable (Slave
Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SPP BT Classic (Discoverable) barcode.
2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the discovered device
list.
Bluetooth Technology Profile Support
With Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for wireless communication. The
digital scanner communicates directly to the host using Bluetooth technology. The digital scanner supports
the standard Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) and HID Profiles which enable the digital scanner to
communicate with other Bluetooth devices that support these profiles.
SPP - the digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there is a serial
connection.
HID - the digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.
Master/Slave Set Up
The digital scanner can be set up as a Master or Slave. When the digital scanner is set up as a Slave, it is
discoverable and connectible to other devices. When the digital scanner is set up as a Master, the
Bluetooth address of the remote device to which a connection is requested is required. A pairing barcode
with the remote device address must be created and scanned to attempt a connection to the remote
SPP BT Classic (Non-Discoverable)
SPP BT Classic (Discoverable)
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