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When the scanner goes out of range, 15 attempts are made to link to the base unit.  Each attempt consists of approximately 
5 seconds of active time followed by 3 seconds of idle time.  After 15 cycles (8*15 =120), or about 2 minutes, the scanner 
stops trying to connect to the base, but retains any bar codes that may have been saved in batch mode.  After one hour, the 
scanner powers off and batch mode data is lost.
Auto Reconnect Mode set to 0
Maximum Link Attempts set to 15
Other values at default settings
When the scanner goes out of range, no action is taken to relink.  When  the scanner’s button is pressed, 15 attempts are 
made to link to the base.  Each attempt consists of approximately 5 seconds of active time followed by 3 seconds of idle 
time.  After 15 cycles (8*15 =120), or about 2 minutes, the scanner stops trying to connect to the base, but retains any bar 
codes that may have been saved in batch mode.  After one hour, the scanner powers off and batch mode data is lost. Refer 
to Auto Reconnect Mode, page 3-17, to review other events that can start the relink process.
Reset Scanner and Base
After changing settings, you may need to reset your scanner and base.  Scan the Reset Base bar code and wait for the scanner 
to unlink and relink to a base.  Once that is done, scan the Reset Scanner bar code and wait for the base to unlink and relink to 
the scanner.
Reset Scanner
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Cordless System Operation (Voyager 1202g-BF)
Note: This chapter applies only to Voyager 1202g-BF cordless scanning systems (PN: 1202G-BF).  It does not apply to corded 
or Voyager 1202g scanners.  See Cordless System Operation (Voyager 1202g) on page 3-1 for Voyager 1202g scanners.
How the Charge and Communications Base Works
A charge and communications base provides the link between the cordless scanner and the host system.  The base contains an 
interface assembly and an RF communication module.  The RF communication module performs the data exchange between 
the cordless scanner and the interface assembly.  The control assembly coordinates the central interface activities including: 
transmitting/receiving commands and data to/from the host system, performing software activities (parameter menuing, visual 
indicator support, power-on diagnostics), and data translation required for the host system.
The base is also the scanner’s instant charge pack charger.  Refer to Charging Information, page 4-3, for additional information.
Linking the Scanner to a Base
When the base is connected and powered up, put the scanner in the base to establish a link.  The red LED on the base lights to 
indicate power, and the green LED flashes to indicate the scanner’s instant charge pack is charging. 
Note: The scanner’s instant charge pack must be charged to establish a link with the base.
The scanner emits a two tone beep sequence when the scanner and base radios link.  That indicates the scanner is linked to 
the base.
To determine if your scanner has linked to the base correctly, scan one of the sample bar codes in the back of this manual.  If the 
scanner provides a single good read beep and the green LED lights, the scanner has successfully linked to the base.  If you 
receive an error chirp when the scanner’s button is pressed and the bar code is not scanned, the scanner has not linked to the 
base.
Note: If the powered interface cable is unplugged from the base, the scanner will unlink.  The scanner will relink once the 
powered interface cable is connected.
Communication Between the Cordless System 
and the Host
The cordless scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a “good read” indication (a red LED will turn into a green LED 
on the scanner and an audible beep) after a bar code is scanned correctly and the base has acknowledged receiving the data.  
This is possible since the cordless system provides two-way communication between the scanner and the base.
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When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base.  The cordless scanner recognizes data acknowledge-
ment (ACK) from the base.  If it cannot be determined that the data has been properly sent to the base, the scanner issues an 
error indication.  You must then check to see if the scanned data was received by the host system.  If data has not been properly 
sent to the host, additional scanner configurations may be needed.  Contact Technical Support (see page -iii) for additional infor-
mation. 
RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation
The cordless system uses a two-way Bluetooth® radio utilizing adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) to transmit and receive data 
between the scanner and the base.  Designed for point-to-point applications, the radio operates using a license free ISM band.  
This band sends relatively small data packets at a fast data rate over a radio signal with randomly changing frequencies.  This 
makes the cordless system highly responsive to a wide variety of data collection applications and resistant to noisy RF environ-
ments.  The Bluetooth Class 2 power level provides a communication range of 33 feet (10m) between the scanner and base, 
depending on the environment.  
System Conditions
The components of the cordless system interact in specific ways as you associate the scanner with its base, as you move a 
scanner out of range, or bring a scanner back in range.  The following information explains the cordless system operating condi-
tions.
Linking Process
Once a scanner is placed into a base, the scanner’s instant charge pack charge status is checked, and software automati-
cally detects the scanner and links it to the base depending on the selected link mode.  
Scanner Is Out of Range
The cordless scanner is in communication with its base, even when it is not transmitting bar code data.  Whenever the 
scanner can’t communicate with the base for a few seconds, it is out of range.  If the scanner is out of range and you press 
the scanner button, the scanner issues an error tone indicating no communication with the base.  Refer to Out-of-Range 
Alarm, page 4-7.
Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range
The scanner relinks if the scanner or the base have been reset, or the scanner comes back into range.  If the scanner 
relinks, you will hear a two tone beep sequence when the relinking process is complete.  Refer to Out-of-Range Alarmon 
page 4-7 for further information.
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Page Button
When you press the Page button on the base, the scanner associated with that base will begin beeping (3 short and 1 long 
beep).  If you press the button on a scanner that is beeping in response, or press the Page button on the base a second 
time, the scanner will stop beeping.  See Pagingon page 4-5 for further information about Page Button settings. 
About the Instant Charge Pack
Power is supplied to the cordless scanner by a rechargeable instant charge pack that is integrated in the scanner handle.  The 
instant charge pack must be charged before initial use.  When the scanner is not in use, return it to the base.  The model 
CCB00-010BT-01N-BF base is designed for use with the Honeywell model Voyager 1202g-BF scanner.
Charging Information
The instant charge pack is designed to charge while the scanner is positioned in the base unit.  Refer to Base LED 
Sequences and Meaning, page 4-4, for an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators.  Refer to Charge Only Mode 
(page 4-6) if you need to charge a scanner without linking it to the base.
Place the scanner in the base that is connected to an appropriate power supply.  Use only a Listed Limited Power Source 
(LPS) or Class 2 type power supply with output rated 5 to 5.2Vdc, 1A.  
Caution:
Voyager 1202g-BF scanner can only be charged by CCB00-010BT-01N-BF base.
Use of any non-Honeywell power supply may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Note: If you are powering the base through the interface cable (for example, a USB cable) and not using an external power 
supply plugged into the auxiliary port located on the bottom of the base, the current available for charging is reduced 
and the charge time is significantly increased.
Flash Updates
The scanner can only be flashed while the scanner is in the base, the instant battery charge pack is fully charged, and must 
remain in the base until successful update notification is received. 
Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning
The scanner contains LEDs on the top that indicate linking status, decoding state, and instant charge pack condition.  The base 
has LEDs on the front that indicate its power, communication, and instant charge pack charge condition.  The unit’s audible indi-
cators have meaning as well.  The following table lists the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps for the scan-
ner and base.
Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning
Note: Pressing the button on the scanner causes the LED to glow red until it communicates successfully with the base. 
LED Indication Beeper Indication Cause
Normal Operation
Red Flash None Instant charge pack low
Green Flash 1 beep Successful communication or linking
Red, blinking Razz or error tone Failed communication
Menu Operation
Green Flash 2 beeps Successful menu change
Red, blinking Razz or error tone Unsuccessful menu change
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Base LED Sequences and Meaning
The base contains a red LED that indicate the status of the unit and verifies its communication with the host system.  The 
base also has a green LED that indicates the scanner instant charge pack charge condition.  The red LED and the green 
LED both flash when a link is established.  
Base Power Communication Indicator
To display the power indicator on the base, scan the Base Power Communication Indicator On bar code.  To turn off the 
power indicator, scan the Off bar code.  Default = On.  
Reset Scanner
Scanning this bar code reboots the scanner and causes it to relink with the base.Red LED - Host Communication
Red LED Condition
Off Power off, USB suspend
On continuously Power on, system idle
Short blinks.  Occurs while transferring data to the host port. Receiving data
Green LED - Scanner Instant Charge Pack
Green LED Condition
Off Instant charge pack not detected or charge 
suspended
Slow flash, 1 second on, 1 second off Charging instant charge pack near empty
Slow flash, 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off Charging instant charge pack near medium capacity
Slow flash, 0.25 second on, 0.25 second off Charging instant charge pack near full capacity
On continuously Charge complete
* Base Power Communication 
Indicator On
Base Power Communication 
Indicator Off
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Scanning While in Base Cradle
If you want to be able to scan bar codes while the scanner is in the base, scan the following Scanning in Cradle On bar code.  
If you want to only allow scanning when the scanner is out of the base, scan Scanning in Cradle Off.  Default = Scanning in 
Cradle On.
Note: When Scanning in Cradle Off is selected, the scanner will not scan any bar codes while it is in the base.  It will only scan 
when removed from the base.
Paging
Paging Mode
By default, the paging button on the base pages the scanner associated with that base.  If you want the paging button on 
your base to be disabled, scan the following Paging Mode Off bar code.  When Paging Mode is off, the base will no longer 
page the scanner when the button is pressed.  The red LED on the base will remain lit to indicate that Paging Mode is off.  
(This light will go out when the button is pressed, then back on when it’s released.)  Default = Paging Mode On.
Paging Pitch
When you press the Page button on the base, the scanner associated with that base will begin beeping (see Page Button 
on page 4-3).  You can set the pitch of the paging beep for the scanner by scanning one of the following bar codes.  Default 
= Low.
Scanning in Cradle Off
* Scanning in Cradle On
* Paging Mode On
Paging Mode Off
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Scanner Address
Scan the following bar code to determine the address of the scanner you are using.
Base Address
Scan the following bar code to determine the address of the base you are using.
Scanner Modes
The Voyager 1202g-BF is only capable of working with the CCB00-010BT-01N-BF base.
Charge Only Mode
There may be times when you want to charge your scanner, but not link to the base.  For example, if a scanner is linked to 
a Bluetooth device and you need to charge the scanner, but want to retain your existing link.  
In order to program the base for Charge Only Mode, you must link a scanner to it.  Once the scanner is linked to the base, 
scan the Charge Only Mode bar code.  Any subsequent scanners placed in that base will charge without linking to it.  The 
scanner used to program the base remains linked to the base.  To unlink this scanner, scan Unlink Scanneron page 4-7. 
If you want to charge a scanner and link to the base, use Charge and Link Mode.  If the base is programmed for Charge 
Only Mode, you must link a scanner to it first in order to program it for Charge and Link Mode.  Scan the linking bar code on 
the base to link the scanner, then scan Charge and Link Mode.  Default = Charge and Link Mode. 
Linked Modes
Locked Link Mode and Open Link Mode are the link modes that accommodate different applications.  Scan the appropriate 
bar codes included in the Open Link and Locked Link Mode explanations that follow to switch from one mode to another.  
Default = Open Link Mode.
High (4200 Hz)
Scanner Address
Base Address
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Locked Link Mode - Single Scanner
If you link a scanner to a base using the Locked Link Mode, other scanners are blocked from being linked if they are 
inadvertently placed into the base.  If you do place a different scanner into a base, it will charge the scanner, but the 
scanner will not be linked. 
To use a different scanner, you need to unlink the original scanner by scanning the Unlink Scanner bar code. (See 
Scanner Modes, page 4-6.)
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.  
Locked Link Mode
(Single Scanner)
* Open Link Mode
(Single Scanner)
Unlink Scanner
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The sounds are as follows:
Alarm Duration
To set 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.
Using the Scanner with Bluetooth Devices
The scanner can only be used with the CCB00-010BT-01N-BF base.
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.Setting Sound
0 3 long beeps, medium pitch
1 3 long beeps, high pitch
Scanner Alarm Type
Scanner Alarm Duration
* Auto Reconnect On
Auto Reconnect Off