Why does my scanner keep cutting out. I have replaced the battery and still stops working even though it has been charging continually. Press yellow button but ceases to work mid scan

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Mr. Anderson

March 10, 2025

The CipherLab 1560 scanner may keep cutting out during use despite a replaced battery and continuous charging due to several possible reasons:

1. Battery Handling Issues: Improper battery installation or handling may reduce battery life. Ensure the battery is correctly inserted and locked in place.

2. Battery Life and Charge: The scanner uses a rechargeable 3.7V/800mAh Li-ion battery, which takes about 5 hours to fully charge. If the battery is old or defective, it may not hold a charge properly.

3. Auto Power Off Settings: The scanner may be set to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity. Check the "Auto Power Off" settings.

4. Charging Method: Charging via the 3656 power adapter may vary depending on working conditions. If the scanner is not charging properly, try a different charging method or adapter.

5. Use of Non-Original Batteries or Chargers: Using batteries or chargers not originally sold by CipherLab can cause malfunctions and may void the warranty.

6. Environmental Factors: Exposure to flammable sources or improper storage conditions may affect battery performance.

To resolve the issue, ensure the battery is properly installed, fully charged, and check the scanner's power settings. If the problem persists, consider replacing the battery with an original CipherLab battery.

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Summary of Contents for CipherLab 1560

Page 1 1560/1562 Barcode Scanner Setup labels included. Version 1.05...
Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.
Page 3: For Canada
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1560/1562 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1560) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The 1660 unit has very low level of RF energy that...
Page 4: For Product With Laser
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.
Page 5: Release Notes
Modified: Charging the Battery via 3656 — suggest connecting 1.04 Mar. 02, 2010 power cord for USB Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) — Continuous mode 1.03 Oct. 30, 2009 as an alternative Modified: 1.13 Symbologies Supported — ISBT 128 enabled by default Modified: 5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)
Page 6 Modified: Charging the Battery via 3656 —charging time changed 1.02 July 07, 2009 from 3 to 5 (hr) Modified: 1.1 Battery — charging time changed from 3 to 5 (hr) Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving — add setup label for Power-Saving setting (101021) Modified: 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings —...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1560/1562 and 3656 ................2 Installing the Battery to 1560/1562 ..................2 Setting up 3656 ........................... 3 Charging the Battery via 3656 ....................5 Inside the Package..........................
Page 8 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................38 1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies..................39 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................40 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) ....................41 1.12 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only).................43 1.13 Negative Barcodes .........................43 1.14 Effective Decoding Area......................44 1.14.1 Positioning Window......................44...
Page 9 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.6 Flow Control........................73 2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay .......................74 2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay......................74 2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................75 2.6 USB HID via 3656........................76 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..............76 2.6.2 Keyboard Settings......................78 2.6.3 Inter-Function Delay......................
Page 10 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 EAN-8............................118 4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13......................119 4.8.2 Transmit Check Digit......................119 4.9 EAN-13 ............................120 4.9.1 ISBN Conversion......................121 4.9.2 ISSN Conversion......................121 4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................121 4.9.4 Security Level .........................122 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ......................123 4.10.1 Code ID Transmission....................123 4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................123...
Page 11 6.6 Programming Examples ......................183 6.6.1 Example I ........................183 6.6.2 Example II ........................184 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................185 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................187 How to Upgrade 1560/1562 Firmware..................187 Using 3656 ..........................187 Using a Generic Dongle ......................189 How to Upgrade 3656 Firmware ....................191 Upgrading 3656 CPU Firmware....................191 Upgrading 3656 USB Bridge Firmware...................193 HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ......................195...
Page 12 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................205 Decimal System..........................205 Hexadecimal System........................206 ASCII Table.............................207 Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..................208 Use Preset PIN..........................208 Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN................209...
Page 13: Introduction
Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners, the 1560/1562 scanners are ideal for carrying around, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running.
Page 14: Getting Familiarized With 1560/1562 And 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1560/1562 AND 3656 INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1560/1562 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the Auto-Sense stand.
Page 15: Setting Up 3656
Introduction SETTING UP 3656 Capable of charging 1560/1562, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656.
Page 16 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Blue, Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz) flashing Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) solid flashing Red, Enter Download Mode...
Page 17: Charging The Battery Via 3656
Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656 The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. Note: (1) It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).
Page 18: Inside The Package
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner. Barcode Scanner (1560 or 1562) BT Base (3656)
Page 19: Symbologies Supported
Introduction SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
Page 20 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide DataBar GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled (RSS) GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled Enter Setup...
Page 21: Quick Start
QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Page 22 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the 1560/1562 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a ® computer with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.
Page 23: Enter Configuration Mode
Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Enter Setup” label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
Page 24: Default Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
Page 25: Read A Setup Label
Quick Start READ A SETUP LABEL CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
Page 26 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
Page 27 Quick Start The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
Page 28 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
Page 29: List The Current Settings
Quick Start LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Page 30 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4...
Page 31: Understanding The Barcode Scanner
1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ......39 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ......40 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) ........41 1.12 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only) ....... 43 1.13 Negative Barcodes ........... 43 1.14 Effective Decoding Area ..........44 1.1 BATTERY...
Page 32: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).
Page 33 (2) the scanner is in the configuration mode, (3) the scan mode is set to Test, Continuous or Alternate Mode, (4) 1560 is in Auto-Sense mode and seated in the 3656 stand, or (5) the setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.
Page 34: Memory
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range.
Page 35: Memory Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable Memory Mode *Disable Memory Mode Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
Page 36: Send Data
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3 sec 5 sec 8 sec Send Data The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.
Page 37: Led Indicator
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.
Page 38: Good Read Led
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
Page 39: Beeper
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly short beep, high tone...
Page 40: Beeper Volume
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...
Page 41: Good Read Beep
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz * 4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...
Page 42: Low Battery Alarm
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low. No Alarm * Low Battery Alarm Enter Setup...
Page 43: Send "Nr" To Host
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
Page 44: Scan Modes
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning...
Page 45: Continuous Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.
Page 46: Test Mode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.
Page 47: Auto Power Off Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won’t stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”...
Page 48: Multi-Barcode Mode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won’t stop until you release the trigger.
Page 49: Scanning Timeout
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-Out after 0~254 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
Page 50: Delay Between Re-Read
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –...
Page 51: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES Select the level of reading security. For example, If “No Redundancy” is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the “READER Event”. If “Three Times” is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
Page 52: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect.
Page 53: Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1560 ONLY) This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense stand. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Page 54 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide When the ambient light is too dim to activate the sensor, you may have the scanner read the “High Sensitivity” label to improve performance. High Sensitivity *Normal Note: If the ambient light is under 100 lux, we suggest that you either add lighting or use Continuous mode instead.
Page 55: Ccd Sensor Always Active (1560 Only)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.12 CCD SENSOR ALWAYS ACTIVE (1560 ONLY) This feature is used to keep the CCD sensor always active so that the scanner can decode more efficiently. However, you may disable it in order to save battery power.
Page 56: Effective Decoding Area
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.
Page 57 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% Update...
Page 58 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 59: Selecting Output Interface
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install batteries and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
Page 60: Bt Hid
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 61: Reset Connection
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (French) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (German) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Italy) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) PCAT (Swedish)
Page 62: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Page 63 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style. Select “Lower Row”...
Page 64 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard.
Page 65 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when...
Page 66 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Refer to 5.1 Letter Case. Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Enter Setup...
Page 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON". This setting is not supported on PDAs. Update...
Page 68: Inter-Function Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 69: Bt Spp Slave
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE This is SPP Slave Mode. Activate BT SPP, Slave Mode 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero.
Page 70: Ack/Nak Timeout
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 71: Bt Spp Master
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection”...
Page 72 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Prefix “0X” to target MAC address Note: Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “MAC ID” label within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” label, you may have the scanner read the setup label below and then the “Hexadecimal...
Page 73: Inter-Function Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Page 74: Ack/Nak Timeout
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 75: Keyboard Wedge Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3656 The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3656 to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
Page 76: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Keyboard Wedge via 3656 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported when using 3656 with the keyboard wedge cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type...
Page 77 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
Page 78 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard. Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Page 79 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Normal Capital Lock Shift Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive"...
Page 80 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 81 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 82: Inter-Character Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enable *Disable 2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.
Page 83: Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 RS-232 VIA 3656 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 84: Data Bits
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS * 8 bits 7 bits 2.5.4 PARITY *No Parity Enter Setup...
Page 85: Stop Bit
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Even 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits * 1 stop bit 2.5.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on.
Page 86: Inter-Character Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Scanner Ready Data Ready Invert Data Ready 2.5.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted.
Page 87: Ack/Nak Timeout
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 1) Read this label above to specify the inter-function delay. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 205 for the desired inter-function delay (millisecond). 3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting. 2.5.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data.
Page 88: Usb Hid Via 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6 USB HID VIA 3656 For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 89 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface USB HID via 3656 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (French) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (German) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Italy) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
Page 90: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Page 91 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style. Select “Lower Row”...
Page 92 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard.
Page 93 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when...
Page 94 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Refer to 5.1 Letter Case. Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Enter Setup...
Page 95 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON". Update...
Page 96: Inter-Function Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 97: Usb Virtual Com Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656 Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 98: Ack/Nak Timeout
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.7.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 99: Setting Up A Wpan Connection
Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The 1560/1562 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via ® the 3656 stand, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.
Page 100: Connecting Via 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3656 Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
Page 101: Change Interface
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of 3656, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3656, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
Page 102: Configure Related Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Enter Setup...
Page 103: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via a generic Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode. 2) Have the scanner read the desired interface label –...
Page 104: Configure Related Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
Page 105 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Page 106 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Entering preset PIN code… 1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN. Use preset PIN 2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Page 107: Connect To Dongle
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ®...
Page 108 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.
Page 109 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the target scanner.
Page 110 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. 9. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
Page 111 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 10. Click [Finish]. Bluetooth SPP Only Update...
Page 112 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,...
Page 113 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or Notepad.exe if using BT HID. The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.
Page 114 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 115: Changing Symbology Settings
Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............104 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........106 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........109 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........112 4.5 Code 39 ..............115 4.6 Code 93 ..............117 4.7 Code 128..............117...
Page 116: Codabar
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs – * abcd/abcd abcd/tn*e ABCD/ABCD ABCD/TN*E Enter Setup...
Page 117: Start/Stop Transmission
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
Page 118: Code 25 - Industrial 25
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 119: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Page 120: Code Length Qualification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 121: Code 25 - Interleaved 25
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 122: Verify Check Digit
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 123: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 124: Code 25 - Matrix 25
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 125: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Page 126: Code Length Qualification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 127: Code 39
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit.
Page 128: Transmit Check Digit
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Page 129: Code 93
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 4.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Update...
Page 130: Ean-8
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 (No Addon) Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 131: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...
Page 132: 120
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 (No Addon) Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 133: Isbn Conversion
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 4.9.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT...
Page 134: Security Level
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9.4 SECURITY LEVEL Select the security level for reading EAN-13 barcodes. Normal *High Enter Setup...
Page 135: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable GS1-128 *Disable GS1-128 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID (" ") in the data being transmitted. Transmit GS1-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the control character to human FNC1...
Page 136: Isbt 128
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: GS1-128 barcodes start with the control character to distinguish themselves FNC1 from other uses of Code 128. is also used to separate data fields in the FNC1 GS1-128 barcodes. 4.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
Page 137: Msi
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 4.12.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...
Page 138: Transmit Check Digit
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Last Digit Not Transmitted Both Digits Transmitted Both Digits Not Transmitted Enter Setup...
Page 139: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length"...
Page 140: French Pharmacode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 4.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...
Page 141: Italian Pharmacode
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 4.14.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...
Page 142: Plessey
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.15.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT...
Page 143: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) 4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – GS1 DataBar Code ID " ” or GS1-128 Code ID " ". “]C1” “]e0” (Default) 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 &...
Page 144: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 145: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Page 146: Check Digit
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 147: Telepen
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Original Telepen (Numeric) * AIM Telepen...
Page 148: Upc-A
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18 UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A (No Addon) Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 149: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...
Page 150: Upc-E
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19 UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E (No Addon) Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 151: System Number Selection
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 * System Number 0 Only Warning:...
Page 152: System Number Transmission
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 153: Defining Output Format
Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID Length Code...
Page 154: Character Substitution
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).
Page 155: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Page 156 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5...
Page 157 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply...
Page 158 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon)
Page 159 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
Page 160: Prefix/Suffix Code
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and will...
Page 161: Code Id
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “BT HID”, “USB HID”...
Page 162: Change Code Id
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide UPC-A Plessey Telepen Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID.
Page 163 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for ISBT 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for EAN-13 Configure Code ID for Italian Pharmacode...
Page 164: Clear Code Id Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS...
Page 165: Length Code
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.5 LENGTH CODE A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology. Length Code for Codabar Apply *Do Not Apply...
Page 166 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for EAN-8 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for EAN-13 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode *Do Not Apply Apply...
Page 167 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for MSI *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Update...
Page 168: Multi-Barcode Editor
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Page 169: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
Page 170: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation.
Page 171: Removal Of Special Character
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345”...
Page 172 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 173: Applying Formats For Data Editing
Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
Page 174: Activating Editing Formats
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
Page 175: Exclusive Data Editing
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats.
Page 176: How To Configure Editing Formats
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...
Page 177: Select Format To Configure
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.
Page 178: Restore Default Format
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type Data Length 0 (No qualification.)
Page 179: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 6.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
Page 180 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2...
Page 181 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for French Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Interleaved 25...
Page 182 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Plessey Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply...
Page 183: Data Length
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 6.3.2 DATA LENGTH The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing. You may specify a value from 0 to 254.
Page 184: Matching String & Location
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.
Page 185: Configuring Format - Define Data Field
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 START POSITION Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail 6.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...
Page 186: Total Number Of Fields
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically.
Page 187: Field Settings
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.4 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
Page 188 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 2 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for the desired character string.
Page 189 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 190 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for the desired character string.
Page 191 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 192 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time.
Page 193: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well.
Page 194 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting. End Programming Format...
Page 195: Programming Examples
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode. 2.
Page 196: Example Ii
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.6.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1 character to the 6 character is the date code.
Page 197: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1560 1562 Scan Engine Non-contact type Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Laser Light Source Visible red LED Visible laser diode RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with 3656...
Page 198 √ 3656 Stand √ √ Note: The 3656 stand is not only an Auto-Sense stand (for 1560 only) and capable of charging the 1560/1562 scanner, but specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. Enter Setup...
Page 199: Firmware Upgrade
FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can only upgrade firmware of one scanner at a time. For example, you must turn off each of the rest 1560/1562 scanners when there is more than one scanner connected to your computer. Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is loaded with good alkaline batteries and the battery charge is enough.
Page 200 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Update 4) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode. The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading. Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
Page 201: Using A Generic Dongle
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade 6) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner. After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once the download is completed successfully. Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 3 (= RS-232 or USB Virtual COM).
Page 202 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for BT SPP interface, and ignore the baud rate setting. 2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update —...
Page 203: How To Upgrade 3656 Firmware
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade HOW TO UPGRADE 3656 FIRMWARE UPGRADING 3656 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Page 204 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate. For USB Virtual COM interface, ignore the baud rate setting.
Page 205: Upgrading 3656 Usb Bridge Firmware
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade UPGRADING 3656 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Connect the USB cable between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656. Read the “Set Connection”...
Page 206 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface, and ignore the baud rate setting. 2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update —...
Page 207: Host Serial Commands
Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 1560/1562 SERIAL COMMANDS Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings.
Page 208: Example
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the 1560/1562 scanner via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP. For the scanner to stop immediately – For the scanner to resume working –...
Page 209: 3656 Serial Commands
Appendix II Host Serial Commands 3656 SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure the 3656 stand by having a connected scanner read 3656-related setup labels. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Page 210 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3656. Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one. DefaultSetting<CR> Purpose To restore the default settings.
Page 211 Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3656 to PC via USB. Remarks Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Remarks GetID<CR> Purpose To get MAC ID. Remarks Download<CR>...
Page 212: Example
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the 3656 stand, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3656 via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or HID.
Page 213: Keyboard Wedge Table
Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Page 214: Key Status
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl Add Left Alt Add Right Alt...
Page 215: Example
Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: 1. Read the “Configure Prefix” label. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 206 for “2” and “1”. 3.
Page 216 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 217: Numeral Systems
Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...
Page 218: Hexadecimal System
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
Page 219: Ascii Table
Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
Page 220: Entering Pin Code For Authentication
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use preset PIN 2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Page 221: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin
Appendix IV Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the label below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
Page 222 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label. Enter Setup...

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