Cino FuzzyScan Bluetooth Cordless Image Scanner

Thank you for choosing Cino FuzzyScan Bluetooth Cordless Image Scanner. Powered by cutting-edge FuzzyScan Imaging Technology and Bluetooth wireless technology, it offers outstanding reading performance, convenience, and freedom of mobility. It is ideal for a broad range of applications to enhance productivity.

This document provides a quick reference for installation and operation. The complete documentation is available at www.cino.com.tw.

Getting Familiar with Your FuzzyScan

A780BT Series

A680BT Series

F780BT & L780BT

A670BT, F680BT & L680BT

HB2100 USB Charging Cradle

HB211x Smart Cradle

Preparations before Using

Install the Battery

1. Ensure the battery contacts of the battery pack are facing the charging contacts inside the battery cavity.
2. Slide the battery pack into the battery cavity until hearing a click sound before locking it with the end cap. The scanner will give 4 beeps when the battery pack is installed properly if the battery pack still has power.
3. Secure the end cap with the screw provided.

Charge the Battery via Power Supply Unit

1. Choose an appropriate plug and slot it into the power adapter cavity until it is locked. Then plug the AC power plug into the AC wall socket.
2. Plug the DC power cord of the power supply unit into the DC Jack of the cradle. The smart cradle emits the power-on beeps and the central indicator gives one blue blink. If you use the charging cradle, the central power indicator turns steady blue.
3. Place the scanner on the cradle. The status indicator of scanner turns steady red if the battery is not fully charged. When the battery is fully charged, the status indicator of scanner turns steady green.

Please charge the new battery pack for 8 hours before its first use. ?

Charge the Battery via USB 3.0 Port

1. If USB 3.0 is available in your host device, both battery charging and regular operation can be supported by the USB Bus Power without using external power supply.
2. If only USB 2.0 is available in your host device, it is recommended to use external power supply as power source, because the power supplied from USB 2.0 is not enough to support both battery charging and regular operation simultaneously.
3. If you want to use this feature, please set the USB bus power switch to “ON” ?, then connect the cradle to the host device via USB cable.

Decide Your Radio Link Mode

The FuzzyScan Bluetooth image scanner provides several radio link modes to communicate with most host devices. When a Bluetooth-enabled host device is not available, it can work with the smart cradle in PAIR mode (peer-to-peer connection) or PICO mode (multiple connections) to provide plug-and-play cordless migration of your existing non-Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can also use the scanner with Bluetooth-enabled host devices via SPP mode or HID mode.

When the radio link is disconnected, the scanner can reconnect automatically when it returns to the communication coverage. This feature is not available in SPP slave mode. To change the radio link mode, scan the “Uninstall” command to reset the scanner to uninstall state.

PAIR Mode

If a Bluetooth device is not available in your system, PAIR mode is the simplest plug-and-play solution. In this mode, a smart cradle can only work with one scanner. The smart cradle provides the Bluetooth radio link and legacy cabled interfaces (USB HID, USB COM, RS232 Serial) to the host device.

PICO Mode

For multiple connections, up to 7 scanners can be connected to one smart cradle concurrently. To un-pair all scanners paired with the smart cradle, press and hold the paging/reset button for more than 5 seconds. To un-pair specific scanners, scan the “Uninstall” command for each scanner.

HID Mode

Through the HID service, the scanner can work as a Bluetooth Keyboard. The scanner will be discoverable by the radio connection request issued by the remote host device. A Passkey (PIN) may be requested for connection security.

SPP Master/Slave Mode

Through the standard SPP service, the scanner can work as a Bluetooth Serial Device. In SPP master mode, the scanner initiates the radio connection request to the remote slave device. In SPP slave mode, the scanner will be discoverable by the radio connection request issued by the remote host device.

Use FuzzyScan in PAIR Mode

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Refer to "Preparations before Using" for details.
2. Choose your desired interface cable, plug it into the host interface port of the smart cradle, and connect it to the host device. [Computer and RS232 connection diagram]
3. Turn on the power of your host device.
4. If the scanner and smart cradle are shipped together, they are pre-paired. The scanner's link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, and the smart cradle's central indicator will be steady blue. If they show alternative red and green blinks (“Uninstall” state), follow step 5 to establish the connection.
5. Scan the "PAIR mode" command. The scanner's status indicator will turn steady red. [Barcode for PAIR Mode]
6. Place the scanner on the smart cradle. A short beep indicates pairing activation. The scanner will emit continuous short clicks, and the link indicator will flash blue quickly during pairing. 4 beeps in ascending tone indicate successful pairing. The scanner's link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, and the smart cradle's central indicator will be steady blue.
7. If pairing fails or the scanner is not placed on the cradle within 20 seconds, you will hear 2 “Di-do Di-do” beeps, and the scanner will return to uninstall state.
8. Scan the corresponding host interface quick set command to complete installation. The default host interface is USB HID. To use USB COM, install the USB virtual COM driver from the CINO website.

Use FuzzyScan in PICO Mode

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged and choose your desired interface cable, plug it into the host interface port of the smart cradle, and connect it to the host device. [Computer and RS232 connection diagram]
2. Turn on the power of your host device.
3. Ensure the smart cradle's side indicators show alternative red and green blinks (in “Uninstall” state). If paired with other scanners, press and hold the paging/reset button for more than 5 seconds to un-pair all scanners. The smart cradle will return to uninstall state.
4. Prepare scanners for pairing. Ensure each scanner's status indicator shows alternative red and green blinks (in "Uninstall" state). If not, scan "Uninstall" then "PICO mode". The scanner's status indicator will turn steady red. [Barcode for Uninstall, Barcode for PICO Mode]
5. Place the scanner on the smart cradle. A short beep indicates pairing activation. The scanner will emit continuous short clicks, and the link indicator will flash blue quickly during pairing. 4 beeps in ascending tone indicate successful pairing. The scanner's link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, the smart cradle's central indicator will be steady blue, and its side indicators will be steady green.
6. If pairing fails or the scanner is not placed on the cradle within 20 seconds, you will hear 2 “Di-do Di-do” beeps, and the scanner will return to uninstall state.
7. Scan the corresponding host interface quick set command to complete installation. Repeat for other scanners. The smart cradle automatically assigns ID numbers. Scan the "System Information" command to check assigned IDs.

Use FuzzyScan in HID Mode

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Power on the scanner within radio coverage. Ensure the status indicator shows alternative red and green blinks (in “Uninstall” state). If not, scan the "Uninstall" command first. [Barcode for Uninstall]
2. For iOS or Android devices, use “HID Mode” for quick pairing. Use “HID Mode with Passkey” for a more secure connection. If experiencing issues with HID mode, try “HID Legacy Mode”. [Barcode for HID Legacy Mode, Barcode for HID Mode, Barcode for HID Mode with Passkey]
3. After scanning a command, the scanner's link indicator will give 3 blue blinks per 2 seconds during searching. Execute Bluetooth Discovery on your host device and select "F(L/A)xxxBT-xxxx".
4. If using “HID Mode”, proceed to step 5.
5. If using “HID Mode with Passkey”, you will be prompted to enter the Passkey (PIN) on the remote host. Scan the “Option Code” (page 13), then scan "FIN (Finish)" to end Passkey entry. Proceed to step 5.
6. If scanning "HID Legacy Mode", the Passkey (PIN) may be requested. Enter "00000000" (default). You will see "Keyboard on F(L/A)xxxBT-xxxx". Double-click this HID service to establish the connection.
7. The scanner will emit 4 beeps in ascending tone to indicate connection establishment. The link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, indicating radio-connected state.
8. If the scanner does not connect within 1 minute, it enters radio-off status. Press the trigger to wake it up and continue installation.

Installation procedures vary by host device, OS, and Bluetooth drivers. Consult your IT consultant for support. For more details, visit the CINO website.

Use FuzzyScan in SPP Mode

Establish SPP Master Connection

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Check the host device's MAC address in Bluetooth Advanced Setting > "Hardware". Prepare a 12-character Code 128 barcode of the MAC address, or scan 12 option codes to input it.
2. Ensure a virtual COM port is available. If not, go to Bluetooth Advanced Setting > “Local Services” and click "Add Serial Services” to add a Bluetooth COM port.
3. Power on the scanner within radio coverage. Ensure the status indicator shows alternative red and green blinks (in "Uninstall" state). If not, scan "Uninstall" then "SPP Master Mode". The status indicator will turn steady red. [Barcode for Uninstall, Barcode for SPP Master Mode]
4. Scan a 12-character MAC address barcode. The scanner will emit continuous short clicks, and the link indicator will flash blue quickly during connection. If Passkey (PIN) is requested, enter "00000000" (default).
5. The scanner will emit 4 beeps in ascending tone to indicate connection. The link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, indicating radio-connected state.
6. If connection fails within 30 seconds, the link indicator will show 3 blue blinks per 2 seconds. The scanner continues searching for another 30 seconds before entering radio-off status. You can scan "Uninstall" to resume uninstall state. If in radio-off status, press the trigger to wake up the scanner.

Procedures are based on Windows. Installation may vary. Consult your IT consultant for support. For more details, visit the CINO website.

Establish SPP Slave Connection

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged and a virtual COM port is available. If not, go to "Client Applications" in Bluetooth Advanced Setting and click "Add COM Port".
2. Power on the scanner within radio coverage. Ensure the status indicator shows alternative red and green blinks (in "Uninstall" state). If not, scan "Uninstall" then "SPP Slave Mode". The link indicator will show 3 blue blinks per 2 seconds during searching. [Barcode for Uninstall, Barcode for SPP Slave Mode]
3. Execute Bluetooth Discovery on your remote host. "F(L/A)xxxBT-xxxx" should appear in the list if discovered.
4. Double-click "F(L/A)xxxBT-xxxx". If Passkey (PIN) is requested, enter "00000000" (default). You will see "Serial Port on F(L/A)xxxBT-xxxx". Double-click this SPP service to establish the connection.
5. The scanner will emit 4 beeps in ascending tone to indicate connection establishment. The link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds, indicating radio-connected state.
6. If the scanner does not connect within 1 minute after scanning "SPP Slave Mode", it enters radio-off status. Press the trigger to wake it up and continue installation.

Procedures are based on Windows. Installation may vary. Consult your IT consultant for support. For more details, visit the CINO website.

Out-of-range Scanning

When radio connection is established, the scanner transmits scanned data immediately. If the radio connection is lost, the scanner is preset not to scan any barcode data. If out-of-range scanning is enabled, the scanner can continue scanning barcode data while out of radio coverage, storing it in a memory buffer until the radio link resumes.

[Barcode for Enable Out-of-range Scanning] [Barcode for Disable Out-of-range Scanning]

When out of radio coverage, you will hear 4 beeps in descending tone (radio connection lost), and the scanner's link indicator will show 3 blue blinks per 2 seconds. When back in radio coverage, you will hear 4 beeps in ascending tone (radio connection rebuilt), and the link indicator will show 1 blue blink per 2.5 seconds. Stored data is transmitted automatically.

Presentation Scanning

Presentation Scanning is designed for hands-free applications. If "Presentation Scanning Auto-sense" is enabled, the scanner automatically switches to presentation mode when placed on the SmartStand or cradle.

[Barcode for Enable Auto-sense] [Barcode for Disable Auto-sense]

In presentation mode, sensitivity can be adjusted using "Presentation Sensitivity" settings for dim lighting. Refer to the Programming Manual for details.

Power Off

By default, the scanner powers off after a user-defined time-out duration. You can also power off the scanner by scanning the "Power Off" command. Press the trigger button to activate the scanner. [Barcode for Power Off]

Batch Scanning (Inventory Mode)

The Batch Scanning function allows storing up to 100,000 EAN-13 barcode data, making it a cost-saving solution for inventory applications.

Scan "Enter Batch Scanning" to activate. Scanned data is stored in memory, and the status indicator blinks green. Scanning stops when memory is full, indicated by 2 long beeps and 2 red blinks. Scan "Exit Batch Scanning" to terminate. [Barcode for Enter Batch Scanning, Barcode for Exit Batch Scanning]

Use Quantity Feature

The scanner supports a quantity feature during batch scanning. Quantity information and scanned barcode data are stored together. Enter quantity from 1 to 9999 by scanning the following quantity commands after scanning a barcode.

[Barcodes for Quantity 0 through 9]

Transmitting Stored Data

There are three ways to output stored barcode data and quantity information. The preset format transmits data as many times as the quantity indicated. You can also set the scanner to output data in two fields with a delimiter. Delimiter and output sequence can be changed.

As many times as the quantity indicates

<Quantity><Field Delimiter><Scanned Data>

<Scanned Data><Field Delimiter><Quantity>

Scan the “Transmit Stored Data” command to transmit all stored data. During transmission, the scanner emits continuous short clicks, and the link indicator blinks blue. Two short beeps indicate completion. [Barcode for Transmit Stored Data]

Alternatively, place the scanner onto the cradle to transmit stored data. [Diagram: Scan Barcode Command, Scan command or Place Scanner onto the Cradle, Place Scanner onto the Cradle]

Delete the Last Scanned Data

To correct mistakes, scan the “Delete Last Scanned Data” command to delete the last stored data. [Barcode for Delete Last Scanned Data]

Link Mode Quick Set

[Barcodes for PAIR Mode, UNINSTALL, PICO Mode, SPP Master Mode, HID Mode, SPP Slave Mode, HID Legacy Mode, HID Mode with Passkey]

Host Interface Quick Set (for Smart Cradle only)

[Barcodes for USB HID Standard Mode, RS232 Serial, USB HID Turbo Mode, USB Com Port Emulation]

Keyboard Layout Quick Set

[Barcodes for USA, Latin America, France, United Kingdom-UK, Netherlands, Canadian French, Germany, Spain, Japan]

System Commands

[Barcodes for System Information, Paging, Master Default, PowerTool Host Link, Switch On-screen Keyboard, Save Configuration, Factory Default, Clone, Power Off]

Operation Mode Quick Set

[Barcode for Trigger Mode, Barcode for Presentation Mode]

Option Codes

[Barcodes for 0-9, A-F]

[Button: FIN (Finish)] [Button: END (Exit)]

Indications

Scanner Indications

Scanner Status Indicator

HB211x Smart Cradle Indications

HB2100 USB Charging Cradle Indication