RS5100 Ring Scanner Quick Start Guide

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Service Information

Before use, the unit must be configured to operate in your facility's network and run your applications. If you encounter issues using your equipment, contact your facility's Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact Zebra Global Customer Support at www.zebra.com/support.

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Features

Single Trigger

[Diagram: Line drawing showing the RS5100 single trigger ring scanner. Labels point to: Top Scan Trigger, NFC Icon, Imager Window, Charging Pads for Cradles, Trigger Assembly, Battery Release Latch, System LED, Restore Key, Side Scan Trigger, Comfort Pad, and Finger Strap.]

Double Trigger

[Diagram: Line drawing showing the RS5100 double trigger ring scanner. Labels point to: Top Scan Trigger, NFC Icon, Imager Window, Charging Pads for Cradles, Trigger Assembly, Battery Release Latch, System LED, Restore Key, USB Slot (Not available on all configurations), Side Scan Trigger, System LED, Battery, USB Slot (Not available on all configurations), and Finger Straps.]

Installing the Battery

To install the battery:

1. Align the battery on top of the RS5100 and insert into the battery compartment. [Diagram: Line drawing illustrating the process of installing the battery into the RS5100. It shows the battery being aligned and inserted into the battery compartment, with a label pointing to the Battery Release Latch and the Battery.]
2. Slide the battery all the way into the locking slot of the RS5100.
3. Firmly press the battery into the RS5100 until a click is heard, ensuring the battery release latch is fully engaged with the RS5100.

✎ NOTE: Brand new batteries from the factory are shipped in Ship Mode for protection and need to be plugged into a charger (cradle or battery toaster) to activate the battery.

Removing the Battery

1. Push the battery release latch down until the latch pops up. [Diagram: Line drawing showing how to release the battery. It depicts the battery release latch being pushed down, causing it to pop up, preparing the battery for removal.]
2. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment. [Diagram: Line drawing showing the RS5100 with the battery partially slid out of the battery compartment, illustrating the removal process.]

Mounting the RS5100

1. Slide the RS5100 onto the index finger with the Scan Trigger next to the thumb.
2. To tighten the Finger Strap on the Single Trigger, pull the end of the strap through the Strap Buckle. To loosen the Finger Strap, lift the Strap Buckle away from the Finger Strap while pulling the strap through the Strap Buckle. Release the Strap Buckle to hold the Finger Strap in place.

[Diagram: Line drawing illustrating the process of mounting the RS5100 onto a finger, showing the Scan Trigger positioned next to the thumb for both single and double trigger configurations.]

[Diagram: Line drawing showing the mechanism for tightening and loosening the finger strap using a strap buckle.]

Powering On

To power on the device:

1. Install the battery (if not already installed). ✎ NOTE: Brand new batteries from the factory are shipped in Ship Mode for protection and need to be plugged into a charger (cradle or battery toaster) to activate the battery.
2. Press one of the following:
   • Side scan trigger on the single trigger
   • Left side scan trigger on the double trigger
   • Scan trigger on the lanyard
   • Scan trigger on the back of hand mount.

Bluetooth Connection

✎ NOTE: The connection methods below apply only to Zebra Mobile Computers. For more information, refer to the RS5100 Product Reference Guide.

Pairing with NFC

The RS5100 is NFC-enabled and supports Bluetooth Tap-to-Pair. To connect with a device, such as the WT6000 or TC52:

1. Check that NFC is enabled on the device.
2. Align the NFC icon on the RS5100 with the NFC icon on the device. [Diagram: Two line drawings showing the NFC pairing process. The top image shows the NFC icon on the RS5100 being brought close to the NFC icon on a mobile device. The bottom image shows the RS5100 positioned next to a mobile device, highlighting the NFC logos.]

The Status LED blinks blue indicating that the RS5100 is attempting to establish connection with the device. When a connection is established, the Status LED turns off and the RS5100 emits a single string of low/high beeps.

✎ NOTE: Not all Zebra devices support NFC readers and the Tap-to-Pair feature.

Pairing With a Mobile Device

To pair the RS5100 with a device, such as the WT6000 or TC52 using SSI:

1. On the device, open Settings > Bluetooth Pairing Utility. The Bluetooth Pairing Utility opens.
2. Using the RS5100, scan the barcode on the screen. [Diagram: A visual representation of a mobile device screen displaying a barcode with the text "Please scan the Barcode to pair with this device".]

The Status LED blinks blue indicating that the RS5100 is attempting to establish a connection with the device. When a connection is established, the Status LED turns off and the RS5100 emits a single string of low/high beeps. The device indicates a successful pairing attempt with a toast notification (audio and visual). When the Bluetooth connection is established, dialog box notifications appear on the device's screen.

3. On the device, ? to return to the main screen.

Pairing with a Bluetooth Adapter

To pair the RS5100 with a host computer using a Bluetooth Adapter (BT-RS5X6-DNGL-01):

1. Using the RS5100, scan the pairing code (1) on the adapter. [Diagram: Line drawing showing a Bluetooth adapter with a label pointing to the pairing code (1).]
2. The Status LED blinks blue, indicating that the RS5100 is attempting to establish a connection with the device. When a connection is established, the Status LED turns off and the RS5100 emits a single string of low/high beeps.

Scanning

The RS5100 is available with two scan engine options: the SE4710 and SE4770. The SE4710 emits an orange LED dot aimer, while the SE4770 emits a red laser cross-hair aimer. For information on enabling scanning, refer to the RS5100 Product Reference Guide.

RS5100 Scanning with SE4710

To scan a barcode:

1. Launch a scanning application.
2. Press the Scan Trigger and aim the device at a barcode.
3. Adjust the position of the device so that the orange aiming dot appears at the center of the barcode. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is used for increased visibility in bright lighting conditions. The Status LED illuminates red. Upon successful decode, the Status LED changes from red to green and an audible beep sounds. ✎ NOTE: When the device is in Picklist Mode, the imager does not decode the barcode until the crosshair or aiming dot touches the barcode.
4. Release the Scan Trigger. The barcode data displays on the screen.

RS5100 Scanning with SE4770

To scan a barcode:

1. Launch a scanning application.
2. Press the Scan Trigger and aim the device at the barcode.
3. Adjust the position of the device so that the red laser cross-hair appears at the center of the barcode.
4. The status LED illuminates red. Upon successful decode, the status LED changes from red to green and an audible beep sounds. ✎ NOTE: In some configurations, proper decoding of a barcode is indicated by the software application running on the mobile computer.

Charging

Use one of the following accessories to charge the RS5100 and/or spare battery. Note that these accessories are for charging only and do not provide communication functionality.

✎ NOTE: Follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the RS5100 Product Reference Guide.

RS5100 (battery in device):

• 2-Bay RS5100/6100 Charger, p/n CRD-RS5X6-2SCHG-01
• 4-Slot RS5100 Charging Cradle, p/n CRD-RS51-4SCHG-01
• 20-Slot RS5100 Charging Cradle, p/n CRD-RS51-20SCHG-01

Spare Battery:

• 2-Bay RS5100/6100 Charger, p/n CRD-RS5X6-2SCH-01 with shim attachment
• 8-Slot Battery Charger, p/n SAC-RS51-8SCHG-01
• 40-Slot Battery Charger, p/n SAC-RS51-40SCHG-01

Charging the RS5100

To charge the RS5100:

1. Insert the RS5100 into the RS5100 charging slot with the scan window facing the charge contacts. [Diagram: Line drawing showing both the single trigger and double trigger versions of the RS5100 being placed into charging cradles.]
2. Ensure that the RS5100 is properly seated in the charging slot.

✎ NOTE: Before performing a firmware update over Bluetooth, charge the RS5100.

Charging the Spare Battery

1. Insert a spare battery into the spare battery slot. [Diagram: Line drawing illustrating a spare battery being inserted into a charging slot within a cradle.]
2. Ensure the battery is seated properly. The Spare Battery Charging LED blinks indicating charging.

Battery Charging

The RS5100 Charging LED indicates the charging status of the battery in the RS5100 and the Spare Battery Charging LED indicates the charging status of the spare battery. See the following table.

✎ NOTE: Brand new batteries from the factory are shipped in Ship Mode for protection and need to be plugged into a charger (cradle or battery toaster) to activate the battery.

Charge batteries in temperatures from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 105°F). The standard battery charges from 0% to 90% in less than two and a half hours at room temperature. When the charging temperature is from 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F), the standard battery charges in less than five hours.

The device and cradle monitor the battery temperature. Battery charging is only performed when the battery is within safe charging temperature limits. At higher temperatures (approximately +35 °C (+95 °F)) the device or charging cradle may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. This process may require additional time to complete a full charge cycle. The RS5100 or cradle indicate when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via the Status LED.

Charging Cradles

2-Bay Charging Cradle

[Diagram: Line drawing of a 2-bay charger unit. It shows two slots for charging the RS5100 or batteries, labeled "RS5100 Charging Slots (2)", and a "Charging Indicator LED".]

✎ NOTE: Follow the instructions for inserting the scanner and spare battery described in the 2 Bay Charger Quick Reference Guide.

4-Slot RS5100 Charge Only Cradle

[Diagram: Line drawing of a 4-slot charging cradle. It displays four slots for charging the RS5100 or batteries, labeled "RS5100 Charging Slots (4)", and a "Power LED".]

8-Slot Battery Charger

[Diagram: Line drawing of an 8-slot battery charger. It shows eight battery charging slots, labeled "Battery Charging Slot (8)", a "Battery Charging LED (8)", and a "Power LED".]

20-Slot RS5100 Charge Only Cradle

[Diagram: Line drawing of a 20-slot charging cradle. It displays twenty slots for charging the RS5100 or batteries, labeled "RS5100 Charging Slots (20)", and a "Power LED".]

40-Slot Battery Charger

[Diagram: Line drawing of a 40-slot battery charger. It shows forty battery charging slots, labeled "Battery Charging Slots (40)", a "Battery Charging LED (40)", and a "Power LED".]

Ergonomic Considerations

The scanner allows the user to enjoy the following benefits:

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.