Honeywell 1202g2 Manual

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Open Link Mode - Single Scanner
When newly shipped or defaulted to factory settings, a scanner is not linked to a base.  A link is established when the 
scanner is placed into a base.  When in Open Link Mode, a new link is established when a new scanner is placed in 
the base.  Each time a scanner is placed into a base, the scanner becomes the linked to the base and the old scanner 
is unlinked.
Unlinking the Scanner
If a base has a scanner linked to it, that scanner must be unlinked before a new scanner can be linked.  Once the previous scan-
ner is unlinked, it will no longer communicate with the base.  To unlink the scanner from a base, scan the following Unlink Scan-
ner bar code.
Override Locked Scanner
If you need to replace a broken or lost scanner that is linked to a base, scan the following Override Locked Scanner bar code 
with a new scanner and place that scanner in the base.  The locked link will be overridden, the broken or lost scanner’s link with 
the base will be removed, and the new scanner will be linked.
Out-of-Range Alarm
If your scanner is out of range of the base, an alarm sounds from the scanner.  The alarm stops when the scanner is moved 
closer to the base or when the alarm duration expires.  
Note: If you are out of range when you scan a bar code, you will receive an error tone even if you do not have the alarm set.  
You receive the error tone since the data could not be communicated to the base or the host.
Alarm Sound Type
You may change the alarm type for the scanner by scanning the appropriate bar code below and then scanning a digit (0-1) 
bar code and the Save bar code on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.  Default = 0.  
The sounds are as follows:
Setting Sound
0 3 long beeps, medium pitch
1 3 long beeps, high pitch
* Open Link Mode
(Single Scanner)
Unlink Scanner
Override Locked Scanner
(Single Scanner)
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Alarm Duration
To set the the length of time you want the Out-of-Range alarm to sound, scan the following bar code and then set the time-
out duration (from 0-3000 seconds) by scanning digits on the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning 
Save.  Default = 1 sec.
Scanner Power Time-Out Timer
Note: Scanner Power Time-out Timer only applies to cordless systems.  It does not apply to corded scanners.
When there is no activity within a specified time period, the scanner enters low power mode.  Scan the appropriate scanner 
power time-out bar code to change the time-out duration (in seconds).
If the scanner is not activated during the timer interval, the scanner goes into power down mode.  Whenever the scanner is acti-
vated, the timer is reset.  If Scanning While in Base Cradle (page 3-6) is disabled, the scanner will still go into power down 
mode.  Default = 3600 seconds.
Note: When the scanner is in power down mode, press the scanner’s button to power the unit back up.  There will be a set of 
power up beeps and a delay of up to a few seconds for the radio to join.  The scanner will then be ready to use.
RangeGate
If you need RangeGate functionality, the scanner can be programmed for Automatic Batch Mode (page 3-11), which offers 
equivalent capabilities.
Scanner Alarm Duration
Timer Off
200 seconds
400 seconds
900 seconds
* 3600 seconds
7200 seconds 
						

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Batch Mode
Batch mode is used to store bar code data when a scanner is out of range of its base, or when performing inventory.  The data 
is transmitted to the base once the scanner is back in range or when the records are manually transmitted. 
Note: Batch Mode is only supported by the Honeywell Charge and Communication Base (CCB) and Honeywell Access Point 
(AP). 
Automatic Batch Mode stores bar code data when the scanner is out of range of the base.  The data is automatically transmit-
ted to the base once the scanner is back in range.  When the scanner’s buffer space is full, any bar codes scanned generate an 
error tone.  In order to scan bar codes again, the scanner must be moved back into range of the base so data can be transmit-
ted. 
Inventory Batch Mode stores bar code data, whether or not you are in range of the base.  To transmit the stored data to the 
base, either place the scanner in the base, or scan Transmit Inventory Records (page 3-15).  When the scanner’s buffer space 
is full, any bar codes scanned generate an error tone.  In order to scan bar codes again, the data must be transmitted to the 
base. 
Default = Batch Mode Off.
Batch Mode Beep
When scanning in Batch Mode, the scanner beeps every time a bar code is scanned.  When Batch Mode Beep is On, you 
will also hear a click when each bar code is sent to the host.  If you do not want to hear these clicks, scan Batch Mode 
Beep Off.  Default = Batch Mode Beep Off.
* Batch Mode Off
Automatic Batch Mode
Inventory Batch Mode
* Batch Mode Beep Off
Batch Mode Beep On 
						

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Batch Mode Quantity
When in Inventory Batch Mode (page 3-11), you may wish to transmit the number of multiple bar codes scanned, rather 
than a single bar code multiple times.  For example, if you scan three bar codes called XYZ with Batch Mode Quantity Off, 
when you transmit your data it will appear as XYZ three times.  Using Batch Mode Quantity On and the Quantity Codes 
(page 3-13), you could output your data as “00003, XYZ” instead.  Default = Batch Mode Quantity Off. 
Entering Quantities
Quantity Codes (page 3-13) allow you to enter a quantity for the last item scanned, up to 9999 (default = 1).  Quantity digits 
are shifted from right to left, so if a 5th digit is scanned, the 1st digit scanned is discarded and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits 
are moved to the left to accommodate the new digit.  
For example, if the Quantity 5 bar code is scanned after the quantity has been set to 1234, then the 1 is dropped, the quan-
tity will be 2345.
Example:Add a quantity of 5 for the last item scanned.
1. Scan the items bar code.
2. Scan the quantity 5 bar code.
Example:Add a quantity of 1,500 for the last item scanned.
1. Scan the items bar code. 
2. Scan the quantity 1 bar code.
3. Scan the quantity 5 bar code.
4. Scan the quantity 0 bar code.
5. Scan the quantity 0 bar code.
Example:Change a quantity of 103 to 10.
To correct an incorrect quantity, scan the quantity 0 bar code to replace the incorrect digits, then scan the correct quantity 
bar codes.
1. Scan the quantity 0 bar code to change the quantity to 1030.
2. Scan the quantity 0 bar code to change the quantity to 0300.
3. Scan the quantity 1 bar code to change the quantity to 3001.
4. Scan the quantity 0 bar code to change the quantity to 0010.
Quantity Codes
* Batch Mode Quantity Off
Batch Mode Quantity On
0
1 
						

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Delete Last Code
If you want to delete the last bar code scanned when in Batch Mode, scan Delete Last Code.
Record Counter
If you wish to add a record counter to each bar code scanned in Batch Mode, scan Record Counter On.  Your batch output 
would add a sequential number before each bar code, for example:
00001,bar code 1
00002,bar code 2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Delete Last Code 
						

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Default = Record Counter Off.
Total Records
If you wish to output the total number of bar codes scanned when in Batch Mode, scan Total Records.  
Batch Mode Output Order
When batch data is transmitted, select whether you want that data sent as FIFO (first-in first-out), or LIFO (last-in first-out).  
Default = Batch Mode FIFO.  
Clear All Codes After Transmission
If you want to clear the scanner’s buffer of all data accumulated in Batch Mode after the data has been transmitted to the 
host system, scan Clear All Codes After Transmission.  If you do not want the buffer cleared after transmission, scan 
Don’t Clear All Codes After Transmission.  Default = Don’t Clear All Codes After Transmission.
* Record Counter Off
Record Counter On
Total Records 
* Batch Mode FIFO
Batch Mode LIFO
* Don’t Clear All Codes After 
Transmission
Clear All Codes After 
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Clear All Codes
If you want to clear the scanner’s buffer of all data accumulated in Batch Mode, scan Clear All Codes.
Transmit Records Automatically
If you are operating in Inventory Batch Mode (see Inventory Batch Mode on page 3-11), you can transmit all stored data to 
the host system when the scanner is placed in the base.  If you don’t want the records transmitted when the scanner is 
placed in the base, scan the Don’t Transmit Records Automatically bar code.  Default = Don’t Transmit Records Auto-
matically.
Transmit Records to Host
If you are operating in Inventory Batch Mode (see Inventory Batch Mode on page 3-11), and your scanner is set to Don’t 
Transmit Records Automatically, you must scan the following bar code to transmit all stored records to the host system.
Batch Mode Transmit Delay
Sometimes when accumulated scans are sent to the host system, the transmission of those scans is too fast for the appli-
cation to process.  To program a transmit delay between accumulated scans, scan one of the following delays.  Default = 
Off.
Note: In most cases, a short (250 ms (milliseconds)) delay is ideal, however, longer delays may be programmed.  Contact 
Technical Support (see Customer Support on page -iii)) for additional information.
Clear All Codes
* Don’t Transmit Records 
Automatically
Transmit Records Automatically
Transmit Inventory Records
* Batch Mode Transmit Delay Off
(No Delay)
Batch Mode Transmit Delay Short
(250 ms) 
						

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Scanner Name
You may assign a name to each scanner you are using for identification purposes.  The default name is “Voyager.”   
Perform the rename operation using either the bar codes on page 3-17, or by sending the serial command :*:BT_NAMname. 
where name is the new name for the scanner.
To rename scanners with sequential, numeric names, scan the following bar codes.
  Scan the Reset code after each name 
change and wait for the scanner to relink to the base.
Batch Mode Transmit Delay Medium
(500 ms)
Batch Mode Transmit Delay Long
(1000 ms)
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
Reset 
						

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You may also scan the following Scanner Name bar code and scan up to 30 numbers and/or letters for the scanner name.  For 
example, if you wanted to name the linked scanner “312,” you would scan the following bar code, scan the 3, 1, and 2 bar codes 
on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then scan Save.  Scan the Reset bar code and wait for the 
scanner to relink to the base.
To output the name of the scanner, scan the following bar code.  The name will be output showing the product name, model 
number, and the scanner’s 10-digit serial number. 
Using the Scanner with Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth Serial Port - PCs/Laptops
Scanning the Non-Base BT Connection bar code below unlinks your scanner and puts it into a discoverable state.  Once 
the scanner searches for and connects with a Bluetooth host, the scanner stores the connection to the host device address 
and switches virtual COM ports.  This allows the scanner to automatically relink to the host if the connection is lost.
Changing the Scanner’s Bluetooth PIN Code 
Some devices require a PIN code as part of the Bluetooth security features.  Your scanner’s default PIN is 0000, which you 
may need to enter the first time you connect to your non-base Bluetooth device.  To change the PIN, scan the following bar 
code and then scan the appropriate numeric bar codes from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.  
(The PIN code must be between 1 and 16 characters.)  Scan Save to save your selection.  Default = 0000.
Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity
The following settings can help you customize the relinking behavior of the cordless system to obtain the best compromise 
between convenience and low interference.
Note: ISM band refers to the 2.4 to 2.48 GHz frequency band used by wireless networks, cordless phones, and Bluetooth.
Auto Reconnect Mode
Auto Reconnect controls whether or not the scanner automatically begins the relink process when a loss of connection is 
detected.  When the Auto Reconnect On bar code is scanned, the scanner begins the relink process immediately, without 
user intervention.  Default = Auto Reconnect On.
Scanner Name
Non-Base BT Connection
Bluetooth PIN
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The following table shows the results of the Auto Reconnect On and Off settings: 
Maximum Link Attempts
The Maximum Link Attempts setting controls the number of times the scanner tries to form a connection with a base.  
During the connection setup process, the scanner transmits in order to search for and connect to a base.  In order to pre-
vent continuous transmissions that could interfere with other users of the ISM band, the number of attempts to connect is 
limited by this setting.  After the maximum number of attempts is reached, the scanner will not attempt to reconnect to a 
base.  Pressing the scanner’s button or placing the scanner in the base resets the attempt count and the scanner will again 
try to link.  
Scan the Maximum Link Attempts bar code, then scan the number of attempts for the setting (from 0-255) from the inside 
back cover.  Scan Save to save the setting.  Default = 0.
Note: When Auto Reconnect Mode is On, setting Maximum Link Attempts to zero will cause the scanner to try to link until 
the Power Time-Out Timer setting (see page 3-10) expires.  When Auto Reconnect Mode is Off, setting Maximum 
Link Attempts has no effect.
Bluetooth/ISM Network Activity Examples
Default values
When the scanner goes out of range, the scanner repeatedly attempts to connect to the base unit.  Each attempt consists 
of approximately 5 seconds of active time followed by 3 seconds of idle time.  After one hour, the scanner powers off and 
batch mode data is lost.
Maximum Link Attempts set to 15
Other values at default settings
EventAuto Reconnect OnAuto Reconnect Off
Scanner out of rangeRelink occurs automatically.  If maximum 
number of link attempts is unsuccessful, 
then the scanner must be relinked by 
either pressing the scanner’s button or 
placing the scanner in the base.  (See 
Maximum Link Attempts on page 3-18.)The scanner is relinked by pressing 
the button.
Base reset (firmware upgrade or 
power cycle)Scanner behaves as if out of range.No attempt to relink made while base 
is powered off.  Button must be 
pressed to initiate relinking.
Scanner reset due to firmware 
upgradeRelink occurs automatically.
Scanner reset due to battery 
changeRelink occurs automatically.
Scanner placed in different base 
unitRelink to new base occurs automatically.
Auto Reconnect Off
Maximum Link Attempts