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  • Page 1 SF 61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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. © 2013-2014 by Intermec by Honeywell. All rights reserved. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, EasySet, and Ready-to-Work are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell.

  • Page 3: Document Change Record

    Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date Description of Change 07/2014 - Added IP rating for Healthcare model. - Added reading distances for SF61B2D Healthcare model. - Corrected software reset procedure.
  • Page 4 SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Document Change Record........iii Before You Begin.
  • Page 6 Contents FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger ........18 FlexDock Cup .
  • Page 7 Disconnect your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite ......47 Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner ....... 49 Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes .
  • Page 8 Clean Scanner Window ........... 80 Clean Scanner Trigger Button.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment.

  • Page 10: Global Services And Support

    Before You Begin 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 Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF).

  • Page 11: Who Should Read This Manual

    Before You Begin Who Should Read This Manual This guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the SF61B Cordless Scanner. This guide provides you with information about the features of the SF61B Cordless Scanner, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot it.
  • Page 12 Before You Begin SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: About The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    About the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides an overview of the SF61B Cordless Scanner. This chapter covers these topics: • About the SF61B Cordless Scanner • Charge the Battery • Understand Bluetooth Terms • Default settings and custom settings •...

  • Page 14: About The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner About the SF61B Cordless Scanner The SF61B Cordless Scanner is a rugged purpose-built handheld scanner with an ergonomic design. It uses a Bluetooth™ radio for RF communication. Scan button Scanner Status light/Intermec Magnet end-cap Ready-to-Work indicator or Ring end-cap...

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Intermec Technologies Corp. Everett, WA USA 1.7A MODEL, MODELO, 1016SP01B MFD, : YYYYMMDD BDA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX SN: XXXXXXXXXXX SF61BHP-Sxxxx SF61B Model Type: The model type of your SF61B is indicated in the first part of the configuration number.

  • Page 16: Battery Charge Status During Operation

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Make sure you fully charge the battery before you start to use the SF61B. Should a problem arise with the battery, you can replace it (see Replace the Battery of the SF61B in Chapter 4).

  • Page 17: Understand Bluetooth Terms

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Understand Bluetooth Terms The following terms are used in this User Guide: Pairing: To be able to connect and exchange data with a Bluetooth host device, your Bluetooth product must be "paired" with that device.

  • Page 18: Default Settings And Custom Settings

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default settings and custom settings The product behavior described in this manual corresponds to the default settings of your SF61B cordless scanner. Most of these settings can be customized using EasySet, the Intermec scanner setup software.

  • Page 19: Turn On The Sf61B

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Turn On the SF61B To turn the scanner on, press and release the scan button. The SF61B beeps twice and vibrates at power-up (default behavior). If your scanner connects or reconnects to a Bluetooth host device / application, it emits a series of beeps from low to high and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns solid blue (default scanner behavior).

  • Page 20: Inactivity Shutdown Period

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Inactivity Shutdown Period By default the SF61B shuts down after a period of inactivity of 1 hour if it is connected to a Bluetooth host and after 5 minutes of inactivity if it is not connected. You can use EasySet to modify these inactivity timeouts (Operating settings >...

  • Page 21: Understand The Sf61B Behavior

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Understand the SF61B Behavior The SF61B uses lights, beeps and vibrations to indicate if a bar code has been successfully decoded. Note: The SF61B has a different behavior (lights, beeps, vibrate alert) to its predecessor, the SF51.

  • Page 22: Status Light

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Status Light Note: The following tables show the default behavior of the status light, you can use EasySet to modify this behavior if you wish (Operating settings > Beeps / LEDs). The status light flashes green or red to indicate the status of the scanner and/or battery.

  • Page 23: Beeps And Vibrate Alert

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default Status Light Description When the Scanner is Docked in a Charger Light State What it Means Red continuously on NVM (non-volatile memory) problem. and 6 fast beeps every 2 seconds Amber blinking Battery charging problem: •...

  • Page 24: Using Vibrate Alert

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Default SF61B Beep and Vibrate Alert Descriptions Beep Sequence What it Means Two fast beeps The scanner successfully scanned a configuration bar code Two beeps, bi- The scanner is docked correctly in a battery charger. tonal Six very fast beeps Transmission error...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner To turn on vibrate alert for a good read • Scan this bar code: Vibrate alert - On good read - Enable (*) To turn off vibrate alert for a good read •...

  • Page 26: Scan Bar Codes

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Scan Bar Codes For the SF61BHP do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam while the scanner is scanning. Long- term exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision. The SF61B1D contains a 1D linear imager and the SF61B2D and SF61BHP contain 2D area imagers to scan bar code data.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner To scan with an SF61B 1D imager model 1 Turn your scanner on by pressing the scan button. 2 Connect your scanner to a Bluetooth device. 3 Point the SF61B at the bar code and hold the SF61B at a slight angle 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) from the label.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner 3 Point the scanner at the bar code and hold it steady a few inches from the label. 4 Press the scan button: If you are using the SF61B2D, use the red LED aiming beam to •...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Accessories This section provides a list of required and optional accessories for your SF61B cordless scanner. Required Accessories Note: Most of the chargers in this section require a dedicated power supply. You will need to acquire a country-specific mains cable to connect it, ask your Intermec supplier or local contact for more information.

  • Page 30: 4-Bay Charger

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner 4-Bay Charger 4-Bay Charger P/N 871-222-xxx: Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners, operates with a 4-bay charger power supply (P/N 851-088-201). FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger SF61 FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger (P/N DX2A28820): Used to charge up to four SF61B scanners in two FlexDock Cups, operates with a dual-base power supply (P/N XXXXXXXX).

  • Page 31: Flexdock Cup

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner FlexDock Cup SF61 FlexDock Dual Cup (P/N 213-007-xxx): Used to charge up to two SF61B scanners in a FlexDock 4-Scanner Charger. Vehicle Power Adapter Vehicle Power Adapter (P/N SF61-VPK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from a vehicle battery (cigar lighter connection).

  • Page 32: Usb Power Adapter

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner USB Power Adapter USB Power Adapter (P/N SF61-UPK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from a USB port. AC Power Adapter AC Power Adapter (P/N SF61-APK-Sxxx): Used to charge a single SF61B scanner from an AC power supply.

  • Page 33: Sf61B Battery

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61B Battery SF61B Battery (P/N SF61-BAT-xxx): Replacement battery for the SF61B. Optional Accessories The following accessories are optional. SD62 Base Station SD62 Base Station (P/N SD62-Sxxx): The SD62 Base Station is used to connect up to seven Intermec cordless Bluetooth™...

  • Page 34: Sf61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop SF61B Magnet End-Cap & Belt Loop (P/N SF61-MAG-Sxxx): Convenient belt attachment accessory for the SF61B scanner, can be installed in place of a ring end-cap. Note: For details on how to replace an SF61B end-cap, see Replace the End-Caps of the SF61B in Chapter 4.

  • Page 35: Belt Clip Holder

    Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner Belt Clip Holder Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-171-xxx): Convenient accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt. Industrial Belt Clip Holder Industrial Belt Clip Holder (P/N 825-172-xxx): Rugged accessory to attach the SF61B scanner to a belt.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 — About the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Connect The Sf61B

    Connect the SF61B Use this chapter to understand how to connect the SF61B to a number of Bluetooth devices. This chapter covers these topics: • Bluetooth Connection Considerations • Connect the SF61B to an Intermec Computer • Connect the SF61B to an Intermec SD62 Base Station •...

  • Page 38: Bluetooth Connection Considerations

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Bluetooth Connection Considerations Supported Bluetooth Devices You can use Bluetooth radio communication to connect up to seven SF61B scanners to the following devices: • Bluetooth-enabled Intermec computers the Intermec SD62 Base Station (see Optional Accessories •...

  • Page 39: Sf61B Bluetooth Device Address Location

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B SF61B Bluetooth Device Address Location When connecting your SF61B to a host device you may need to note its Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) which you will find on the product label: Intermec Technologies Corp. Everett, WA USA 1.7A MODEL, MODELO,...

  • Page 40: Connect The Sf61B To An Intermec Computer

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to an Intermec Computer Note: The following procedure is valid for recent Intermec computers. If your Intermec computer has a different interface to the one described here, the general principle will be the same. Refer to the product-specific documentation for your Intermec computer for full details on how to connect Bluetooth devices to your product.

  • Page 41: Disconnect The Sf61B From An Intermec Computer

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B To test the Bluetooth communication 1 Open a data input application on the Intermec computer (Start > Text for example). 2 Read the following test code to make sure your connection is working correctly: Code 39 Test Bar Code *123456* *123456*...

  • Page 42: Connect The Sf61B To An Intermec Sd62 Base Station

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to an Intermec SD62 Base Station You can connect up to seven Intermec Bluetooth scanners to the SD62 Base Station. Note: If you are connecting the SR61B to the SD62 base station use the SD62 Base Station User’s Guide and the SD62 system command file in EasySet for connections and setup.

  • Page 43: Connect The Sf61B To Other Bluetooth Devices

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect the SF61B to Other Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Device Profile Choose the appropriate Bluetooth profile to communicate with your host device (a Bluetooth-enabled PC for example) depending on the requirements of your data management application: •...

  • Page 44: Hid Connection

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B This section will provide the procedure for each type of connection. Note: To connect up to EasySet, Intermec’s scanner setup software, running on a Windows PC you can use either of the following: • a HID Bluetooth connection •...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B • Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray (or equivalent). The Bluetooth Devices window showing the current list of paired devices is displayed. • Click Add a device or the equivalent command depending on your operating system.

  • Page 46: Spp Outgoing Connection (Host Initiated)

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Note: By default the SF61B uses the North American keyboard layout. “Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only)” on page 51 if you are working with a different keyboard configuration. To Disconnect From the Host To disconnect from the host, scan the disconnect bar code: Bluetooth Device Disconnect Check that the scanner is no longer in the host’s device list.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Bluetooth device profile - SPP (*) 3 Pair the scanner with your device: • Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray (or equivalent). The Bluetooth Devices window showing the current list of paired devices is displayed. •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B For an Outgoing SPP Bluetooth connection, you will need to know which Outgoing virtual COM port to open from your host application. 4 Note the outgoing virtual COM port that has been created: • Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and choose Open Settings (or its equivalent).

  • Page 49: Spp Incoming Connection (Scanner Initiated)

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B To Disconnect from the Host Use the Bluetooth disconnect procedure specific to your host application. When the scanner disconnects from the host, it emits a “disconnect successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from high to low), and the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator turns off (default scanner behavior).
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B • Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and choose Open Settings (or its equivalent). A Bluetooth settings window is displayed. Under the Options tab (or equivalent), activate the following • options or their equivalents: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B If a pairing code or validation is requested, click Enter the device’s pairing code (or the equivalent command) and enter the scanner’s pairing code (the default Intermec Bluetooth pairing code is “0000”) 6 Start the host application you want to connect to and open the Incoming COM port you noted previously.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Note: Using the Bluetooth Device Disconnect bar code to disconnect your scanner will disconnect it permanently - it will not go into the “waiting to connect” state (no blinking blue light) and you will have to read the hosts’ association bar code label again to re- establish the connection.

  • Page 53: Connect To Other Hid Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, Pdas, Etc.)

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Connect to Other HID Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, PDAs, etc.) You can use your SF61B with many types of portable computer devices running various operating systems (Win32, Android, WinCE, iOS, …). EasySet provides some useful predefined quick-setup commands to simplify the HID Bluetooth connection for devices of this type (see the Interface >...

  • Page 54: Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using The Smartwedgelite™ Application

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Keyboard Wedge Emulation Using the SmartWedgeLite™ Application Intermec’s SmartWedgeLite™ software provides an interesting alternative for keyboard wedge emulation as it allows simplified pairing / connection with the host. SmartWedgeLite uses the SPP Bluetooth profile to make the connection but sends data from the scanner as if it was entered from a keyboard.

  • Page 55: Scanner-Initiated (Incoming) Connection With Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Scanner-initiated (Incoming) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the scanner-initiated (Incoming) connection, if your scanner loses the connection with the host PC it will automatically try to reestablish it. Read the Host’s Association Bar Code in SmartWedgeLite SmartWedgeLite main screen with the host’s association bar code To read the host’s association bar code in SmartWedgeLite...

  • Page 56: Host-Initiated (Outgoing) Connection With Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Host-initiated (Outgoing) Connection with SmartWedgeLite Note: With the host-initiated (Outgoing) connection, if your scanner later loses the connection with the host PC, you will need to follow the connection procedure again to reestablish the Bluetooth connection. Use the SmartWedgeLite Device List to Connect Host-initiated connection: Choosing your scanner from SmartWedgeLite’s list of detected Bluetooth devices...

  • Page 57: Use The Scanner's Bluetooth Device Address To Connect

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Use the Scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address to Connect Host-initiated connection: Entering your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite To enter your scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address in SmartWedgeLite 1 Click on Scanners > Add scanner (or the icon).

  • Page 58: Successful Scanner Connection (Smartwedgelite)

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Successful Scanner Connection (SmartWedgeLite) Connected scanners and connection statuses: An operational Incoming connection and a problem with an Outgoing connection When the scanner connects to the host PC, it emits a “connection successful” beep sequence (series of beeps from low to high) and the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on (continuous blue by default).

  • Page 59: Disconnect Your Scanner From Smartwedgelite

    Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B Disconnect your Scanner from SmartWedgeLite To disconnect your scanner 1 Select your scanner in the list of connected devices in the SmartWedgeLite Scanners window. 2 Do one of the following: • click Scanners > Remove scanner •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 — Connect the SF61B SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Configure The Sf61B Cordless Scanner

    Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner This chapter provides some basic configuration bar codes and information on how to configure the SF61B using the EasySet scanner setup software or your Intermec computer. This chapter includes: • Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes •...

  • Page 62: Basic Setup With Configuration Bar Codes

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Basic Setup with Configuration Bar Codes This section provides configuration bar codes for a basic setup of your scanner. Many more configuration options are available with EasySet or with your Intermec computer, see Configure Your Scanner with EasySet Configure your Scanner From Your Intermec...

  • Page 63: Select An International Keyboard (Hid Connections Only)

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Select an International Keyboard (HID Connections Only) By default the SF61B uses the North American Windows keyboard layout when it is connected using the HID Bluetooth profile. Use the following configuration bar codes to select the keyboard for your country.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Japanese Windows Brazilian Portuguese Windows Czech Republic Windows Slovakian Windows Hungarian 101-key SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Configure The Postamble

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure the Postamble The default postamble is <CR> <LF>. For certain applications or when using your scanner as an HID Bluetooth device you may need to change this setting. Use the following configuration bar codes to change the default postamble in your scanner.

  • Page 66: Configure Your Scanner With Easyset

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure Your Scanner with EasySet EasySet is Intermec’s Windows-based scanner setup software application. You can use EasySet to set up your scanner product in two ways: Online setup—send configuration commands from EasySet •...

  • Page 67: Online Setup With Easyset

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Online Setup with EasySet Note: In the following procedure you will use one of the following methods to connect your scanner to EasySet for online setup: • HID Bluetooth connection • host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP Bluetooth connection To configure your scanner online by sending commands from EasySet 1 Pair your SF61B with your EasySet host PC and connect it using one of the following methods described in Chapter 2:...

  • Page 68: Online Setup Via The Sd62 Base Station

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner To disconnect your scanner from EasySet 1 Select Disconnect from the Communication menu in Easyset. HID connection: the scanner disconnects from EasySet and restarts, and then goes into “ready to work” mode (the blue Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator comes on) as it is still connected to the host PC.

  • Page 69: Configure Your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer

    Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner Configure your Scanner From Your Intermec Computer You can configure many settings for the SF61B from your Intermec computer using Intermec Settings. To Configure the SF61B from Your Intermec Computer Note: The description in this section is provided as a general guideline.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 — Configure the SF61B Cordless Scanner SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Troubleshoot And Maintain The Sf61B

    Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while using the SF61B. This chapter contains these topics: • Troubleshoot the SF61B • Recover the SF61B • Call Product Support • Upgrade the SF61B Firmware •...

  • Page 72: Troubleshoot The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Troubleshoot the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions If you have problems using your SF61B, use this section to try to find a solution. Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution You press the scan The SF61B is powered by a rechargeable lithium- button, but nothing ion battery...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution You scan a bar code, the Try these possible solutions: SF61B beeps twice, and • Make sure that your data collection application the status light blinks is set up to receive data from the SF61B.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution After a software reset: Depending on your host configuration (host device, Bluetooth version), you may have to re-pair • by reading / sending your product with your host device /application to a Reset factory reset your scanner-host Bluetooth settings (see the defaults command...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution You are trying to Your SF61B may be switched off or connected to establish a Bluetooth another Bluetooth host, or there may be a connection from a host Bluetooth management problem on your host device to your SF61B,...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution None of the previous Perform a software reset (Reset factory defaults) suggestions have solved of your SF61B using one of the following your problem methods: •...

  • Page 77: Recover The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Recover the SF61B If your SF61B appears “dead” or does not respond when you press the scan button, you can try to: • restart the product (hardware reset) reset the product’s configuration settings to their initial values •...

  • Page 78: Force A Software Reset

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B will do so with an HID connection or a scanner-initiated Incoming SPP connection for example). Force a Software Reset A software reset of your scanner will reset its parameter settings to their initial values so you will have to reconfigure any custom settings you have programmed in your scanner (see Chapter 3, Configure the SF61B Cordless...

  • Page 79: Call Product Support

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Call Product Support To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative: In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505 • • Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. For help, go to www.intermec.com >...

  • Page 80: Read "Get Version" Bar Codes

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Read “Get version” Bar Codes You can read Get version bar codes to display your product’s version information if your SF61B is connected to a Bluetooth host device / application. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Connect your SF61B to a Bluetooth host using the appropriate procedure for your host device /application (see Chapter 2, Connect the...

  • Page 81: Use Easyset To Display Current Version Information

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use EasySet to Display Current Version Information You can use EasySet to get version information if your SF61B is connected using an HID connection or a host-initiated (Outgoing) SPP connection. To get version information by reading bar codes 1 Follow the procedure for online setup with EasySet (see Online Setup with EasySet...

  • Page 82: Upgrade The Sf61B Firmware

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Upgrade the SF61B Firmware You may need to upgrade the SF61B firmware if there is an update that incorporates changes to a feature or adds functionality to the scanner. When you upgrade your scanner, the current settings are erased and replaced with the default settings.

  • Page 83: Download The Latest Sf61B Firmware Version

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Download the Latest SF61B Firmware Version To download the latest firmware upgrade package 1 Go to the SF61B section of the Intermec web site: http://www.intermec.com/products/scansf61b/index.aspx 2 Open the Downloads tab. 3 Click the link to download the appropriate SF61B firmware upgrade package for your SF61B model (1D or 2D) and save it to your PC.

  • Page 84: Use Easyset And Winflash To Upgrade Your Sf61B Firmware

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Use EasySet and WinFlash to Upgrade your SF61B Firmware To upgrade your scanner’s firmware 1 Connect the SF61B to the host in SPP outgoing (host initiated) connection - see “To connect in SPP device profile—outgoing connection”...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B 5 Click Browse to find the correct .bin firmware upgrade file you downloaded for your product model and click Next. 6 Scan the Firmware upgrade bar code that appears on the screen - print out and read the code on this page if you can’t read it on the screen.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B 7 Click OK to continue. Note: If you do not proceed with the firmware upgrade procedure within 5 minutes, the scanner performs a restart (emits two beeps and vibrates). Close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: To identify the correct Outgoing port, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray, choose the Open Settings option (or equivalent) and look at the COM Ports details. 9 Click Start download. Your host PC may display a message saying that a Bluetooth device is trying to connect, if this is the case, click OK to launch the upgrade process (you may have to enter your scanner’s pairing...
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: If the firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted, with a “Can’t open communication port” message for example, close WinFlash and close EasySet and repeat the entire procedure including removing your SF61B from the host’s list of Bluetooth devices and re-pairing with the host system.

  • Page 89: Replace The Battery Of The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Replace the Battery of the SF61B Integrated circuits on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in this equipment are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD by always wearing skin contact ground straps firmly attached to the equipment metal base assembly when working inside of the equipment housing.

  • Page 90: Replace The End-Caps Of The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to the battery cover when removing and installing the screw (applying excessive pressure on the battery cover during removal/installation may damage your product). Replace the End-Caps of the SF61B Remove the SF61B End-Cap SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Install The Sf61B End-Cap

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Install the SF61B End-Cap Torque 200 Ncm/ 17.70 lb in SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Clean The Sf61B

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the SF61B Clean the SF61B Opening the SF61B may cause damage to the internal components. Clean Scanner Window Clean the scanner window as often as needed for the environment in which you are using the SF61B. To clean the scanner window, you can use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 93: Specifications And Reading Distances

    Specifications and Reading Distances This appendix contains the technical specifications and reading distances for the different SF61B scanner models: • Specifications • Reading Distances...
  • Page 94 If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Honeywell International Inc.
  • Page 95 (Recursos) > Warranty (Garantia). www.honeywellaidc.com Resources > Warranty www.honeywellaidc.com Resources > Warranty www.honeywellaidc.com Resources > Warranty www.honeywellaidc.com Resources > Warranty. .Resources > Warranty < www.honeywellaidc.com www.honeywellaidc.com Honeywell International Inc. 9680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707 USA 355-304-006 Rev (a) 4/17...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Specifications Use this section to find technical information about the SF61B scanner models. Physical Dimensions Length 15.6 cm (6.1 in) with magnet end-cap 16.0 cm (6.3 in) with ring end-cap Height 3.9 cm (1.5 in) Width 4.6 cm (1.8 in) Weight...
  • Page 97 Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bluetooth Radio Radio Type Bluetooth Class 1 version 2.1 + EDR Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Scanning Performance SF61B1D Scan angle: 38° Minimum X dimension: 4mils (0.1 mm) Maximum scan rate: 200 scans/second Minimum print contrast: 20% SF61B2D Scan angles: 39°...
  • Page 98 Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Bar Code Symbologies for 2D Models (SF61B2D, SF61BHP) Australian Post Han Xin Code Aztec Infomail Intelligent mail Canada Post Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar Japan Post Codablock A Matrix 2 of 5 Codablock F Maxicode Code 11 Micro PDF417...

  • Page 99: Reading Distances

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances Reading Distances Values shown are for typical distances measured from the front end of the scanner bezel in an office environment (200 lux) with extended reading range activated. Note: Minimum distances depend on the number of characters encoded in the bar code.

  • Page 100: Sf61B1D

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B1D 36" 40" 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 12" 8" EAN/UPC 4" 0" 4" 0.1 mm/4 mils 8" 0.125 mm/5 mils 0.25 mm / 10 mils 12" 1 mm / 40 mils Symbology Density Minimum Distance...

  • Page 101: Sf61B2D Standard Model

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B2D Standard Model 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” 16" 12" PDF417 10 mils 8" Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 0" 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12"...

  • Page 102: Sf61B2D Healthcare Model

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61B2D Healthcare Model 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” 16" 12" PDF417 10 mils 8" Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 0" 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12"...

  • Page 103: Sf61Bhp

    Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61BHP 0" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32" 36" 40" 44" 48” 52” 16" 12" PDF417 10 mils 8" Data Matrix 10 mils 4" 0" 4" 0.125mm/5 mils 8" EAN/UPC 0.5 mm / 20 mils 12"...
  • Page 104 Appendix A — Specifications and Reading Distances SF61 Cordless Scanner User’s Guide...
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