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AP-010-BT and AP-100-BT
®
Access Point Device with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Installation Guide
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Copyright © 2008 Metrologic Instruments Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976. Trademarks Metrologic is a registered trademark of Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Products identified in this document are hereby acknowle
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Product Overview............................................................................................. 1 Base Kit Components and Optional Accessories ............................................. 1 Components..................................................................................................... 2 Mounting Specifications.................................................................................... 3 Cable Removal.................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Uploading and Downloading Settings Uploading Settings via MetroSet2 .................................................................. 15 Downloading Settings via MetroSet2.............................................................. 16 Upgrading the Firmware..................................................................................... 17 Upgrading the Firmware in the Access Point Device...................................... 17 Upgrading FocusBT Firmware via t
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INTRODUCTION ® Honeywell’s access point devices with Bluetooth wireless technology provide customers with a flexible and convenient solution for wireless communication in a variety of environments, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The access point device separates charging functions from communication functions, allowing the user to optimize the available radio range. Choose from Class II (10 meters) Bluetooth communication or Class I (100 meters) to meet the
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INTRODUCTION OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part # Description 55-55500-3 RS232 Straight PowerLink Cable, Black 55-55502-N-3 Keyboard Wedge Straight Cable, Black 55-55512-3 RS485 Applications,Straight PowerLink Cable 55-55535-N-3 USB Type A Straight Cable, Black 55-55567-3 AUX Cable, Black ® Applicable for IBM host applications. Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s Customer Serv
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INTRODUCTION Mounting Specifications 1. Drill two, 1.6 mm pilot holes in the mounting surface. The pilot holes should be located on a common centerline and be spaced 68.80 mm (2.70") apart. 2. Secure the access point device to the mounting surface with the M2.5 x 1.1 - 10 mm, Phillips wood screws provided with the access point. Figure 2. Mounting Specifications Cable Removal Turn off power to the host system before removing the cable from the access point device. If th
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INTRODUCTION Product Labels The serial number label located on the bottom of the access point device provides important information including the model number, date of manufacture, serial number, address bar code, safety and regulatory information. An additional copy of the address bar code is location on the top of the device near the Honeywell logo. The figure below provides examples of the labels and their locations on the access point device. Figure 4. Label Location wit
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INSTALLATION Cable to Access Point Connection 1. Align the tab on the modular connector with the pinhole on the access point device (see figure below). 2. Insert the modular connector into the device’s socket. 3. Test the cable’s connection to ensure the connector lock has engaged. Important: If the cable is not fully latched, the unit can power intermittently. 4. Refer to pages 5 – 6 for the appropriate host connections applicable to the interface type. Figure 5. Cable Instal
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INSTALLATION USB Host Connections 1. Turn off power to the host system. 2. Plug the USB connector into the to a dedicated USB serial port. 3. Turn on power to the host system. Figure 7. USB Host Connections Keyboard Wedge Host Connections 1. Turn off power to the host system. 2. Disconnect the keyboard from the host system. 3. Connect the “Y” ends of the communication cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the host system. If necessary, use the male/female ad
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ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION Between the Scanner and the Access Point Device To establish communication between the scanner and access point device: 1. Connect the access point device to the host system (see pages 5 - 6). 2. Scan the address bar code on the access point device to establish a communication connection between the scanner and the access point device. Figure 10. Address Bar Code 3. If successful, the scanner will respond with two beeps and the LED's on both the s
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ACCESS POINT DEVICE OPERATION Page/Disconnect Button The access point has a button located on the top of the device that can be used to either page the scanner or disconnect the communication link between the scanner and the access point. Figure 11. The page and disconnect button features are not supported in CodeXML protocol mode. The scanner must be configured for the Metro protocol mode for feature functionality. Refer to page 9 for more information on Metro Protocol
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES The following information is for replacement applications or situations requiring scanner reconfiguration. Some of the configuration procedures require the user to scan the recall defaults bar code. If the recall defaults code is scanned, the scanner’s factory pre-configurations and custom configurations will be lost. The scanner will need to be reconfigured in order to work with the access point device. Metro Protocol Compatibility By default, the Met
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES CodeXML Protocol Compatibility The CodeXML protocol does not support page/disconnect button functions, or scanner firmware upgrades through the access point device and Metroset2. When a scanner is using the CodeXML protocol, configuration data is stored in the scanner. The stored data is not transmitted to the access point device. Special configuration steps are required for the customization of system formats and protocols. Instructions on how to confi
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES Access Point Device Configuration in CodeXML Mode When a scanner is using the CodeXML protocol all configuration data is stored in the scanner. Since the data is not transmitted to the access point device, the following process is required to configure the device for custom system formats or protocol requirements. To configure the access point device: 1. Verify a communication link is established between the scanner and access point. 2. Scan the Disable Co
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES Optional Configuration Bar Codes The following bar codes are for reference only. Suffix Characters Disable Carriage Return Suffix Enable Carriage Return Suffix ³ 1 1 660 3 ³ 1 1 661 3 The scanner transmits a carriage return after each bar code. Disable Line Feed Suffix Enable Line Feed Suffix ³ 1 1 660 2 ³ 1 1 661 2 The scanner transmits a line feed after each bar code. Disabled when keyboard wedge defaults are loaded. Disable CodeXML New Line S
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES The following bar codes require an established communication link between the access point device and a scanner using the Metro Protocol. Default settings are marked with an asterisk ( * ). ® Send Bluetooth Software Version Send Address ³ 9 9 804 4 ³ 9 9 804 5 Communications Load RS232 Defaults Load Keyboard Wedge Defaults ³ 9 9 999 2 ³ 9 9 999 4 Load USB IBM OEM Defaults Load RS485 Defaults ³ 9 9 997 0 ³ 9 9 995 2 LED * Enable LED D
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CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES Country/Scan Code Table Selects * Enable USA Keyboard Enable Swiss Keyboard ³ 4 1 626 0 ³ 4 1 628 0 Enable Spanish Keyboard Enable Italian Keyboard ³ 4 1 625 0 ³ 4 1 624 0 Enable German Keyboard Enable French Keyboard ³ 4 1 623 0 ³ 4 1 622 0 Enable UK Keyboard Enable Belgium Keyboard ³ 4 1 621 0 ³ 4 1 620 0 Enable Japanese Keyboard Enable IBM 4700 Financial Keyboard ³ 416 210 0 ³ 4 1 627 0 Enable Sweden/Finland Keyboard Enable Russian Key
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UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING SETTINGS Uploading Settings via MetroSet2 † The upload feature in MetroSet2 allows the user to retrieve the current software number and configuration settings of an access point device connected to a personal computer. To upload settings via MetroSet2: 1. Verify the access point device is connected to the host system and a communication link has been established with a scanner. 2. Start the MetroSet2 software. 3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to PO
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UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING SETTINGS Downloading Settings via MetroSet2 † The download feature in MetroSet2 allows the user to download custom configuration settings selected in MetroSet2 to the access point and the linked ‡ scanner . To download settings via MetroSet2: 1. Verify the access point device is connected to the host system and a communication link has been established with a scanner. † 2. Start the MetroSet2 software. 3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to POS Scann
