Honeywell 1900gsr 2 User Manual

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CORDLESS SYSTEM OPERATION: 
XENON 1902G-BF
Note:This chapter applies only to Xenon 1902g-BF cordless scanning systems. It does not 
apply to corded scanners, Xenon 1902g/1912, or Granit 1911i/1981i scanners. See 
Cordless System Operation: Xenon 1902g/1912 and Granit 1911i/1981i beginning 
on page 41 for other Xenon and Granit cordless scanning systems.
How the CCB01-010BT-BF Cordless Charge Base Works
A cordless charge 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 cordless charge base is also a scanner’s instant charge pack charger. Refer to 
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Link the Scanner to a Charge Base
When the base is connected and powered up, put the scanner in the base to estab-
lish a link. The green LED on the base 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.
If the scanner and base have previously been linked, you do not receive any feed-
back. If this is the first time that the scanner and base are linked, both devices emit 
a short chirp when their radios link. At this point, that one scanner is linked to one 
base. 
The linking sound can be turned on or off. See Linking Sound on page 93. 
To determine if your scanner has linked to the base correctly, scan one of the sam-
ple bar codes beginning on page 351. 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 tone and the red LED lights, the scanner has not linked to the 
base. Refer to page 337 for troubleshooting information.
Replace a Linked Scanner
If you need to replace a broken or lost scanner that is linked to a base, scan the 
Override Locked Scanner bar code below with a new scanner and place that scan-
ner 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.
 Xenon Scanner
CCB01-010BT-BF Charge Base 
Page Button and Base LEDs
Override Locked Scanner
(Single Scanner) 
						

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Communication Between the Cordless System 
and the Host
The cordless scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a “good read” 
indication with a green LED on the scanner and an audible beep. This indicates 
that the bar code has been 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.
When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base. The cordless 
scanner recognizes data acknowledgment (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.
1. Scanner reads code and gets ACK from base.
2. Base sends data to host.
Program the Scanner and Base
When using the scanner and charge base together as a system, menu parameters 
and configuration settings are stored in the charge base. Therefore, when pro-
gramming any menu configuration settings, the scanner must be linked to the 
charge base.
Note:This only applies when the scanner is linked to a charge base. If the scanner is in a 
non-base mode, configuration settings are stored in the scanner. 
RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation
The cordless system uses a two-way, low energy, Bluetooth® radio to transmit and 
receive data between the scanner and the base. It provides single-point to single-
point communication. The radio operates using a license free ISM band, which 
sends relatively small data packets at a fast data rate over a radio signal with ran-
domly changing frequencies, makes the cordless system highly responsive to a 
wide variety of data collection applications and resistant to noisy RF environments. 
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feet (10m) between the scanner and base, depending on the environment. See 
Flexible Power Management, page 99, for information about controlling this range.
System Conditions
The components of the cordless system interact in specific ways as you associate a 
scanner to a base, as you move a scanner out of range and bring a scanner back in 
range. The following information explains the cordless system operating condi-
tions.
Link Process
Once a scanner is placed into a cordless charge base, the scanner’s instant charge 
pack status is checked, and software automatically 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 trans-
mitting 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 scan a bar 
code, the scanner issues an error tone indicating no communication with the base. 
A cordless charge base can also sound an alarm. Refer to Out-of-Range 
Alarm,page 97.
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 single chirp when the 
relinking process (uploading of the parameter table) is complete. Refer to Out-of-
Range Alarm on page 97 for further information.
Out of Range and Back into Range with Batch Mode On
The scanner may store a number of symbols (approximately 500 U.P.C. symbols; 
others may vary) when it is out of range and then send them to the base when back 
in range (see Batch Mode on page 100). 
You will not hear a communication error tone in this mode, but you will hear a short 
buzz when you pull the trigger if the radio communication is not working. Once the 
radio connection is made, the scanner produces a series of beeps while the data is 
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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 
CCB01-010BT-BF base is designed for use with the Honeywell model Xenon 
1902g-BF scanner. 
Charge Information
The instant charge pack is designed to charge while the scanner is positioned in 
the cordless base unit. Refer to Base,page 88, for an interpretation of the Charge 
Status indicators. Refer to Charge Only Mode (page 95) 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.
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 aux port, the current 
available for charging is reduced and charge times are increased. Charge times can 
be improved by connecting the interface cable to a BC 1.2 compliant USB charge 
port. Charging via the power supply is fastest.
The AC adapter should be plugged into the connector in the bottom of the base. 
Using the interface cable power link is not recommended and will significantly 
increase charge times.
Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning
The scanner contains LEDs on the rear of the unit that indicate linking status, 
decoding state, and instant charge pack condition. The base has LEDs on the top 
of the unit that indicate its power up, communication, and instant charge pack 
condition. 
Caution:   The Xenon 1902g-BF scanner can only be charged by CCB01-
010BT-BF base. Use of any non-Honeywell power supply may 
result in damage not covered by the warranty. 
						

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Scanner
Scanner Communication and Scanning
The following feedback is provided by the scanner and indicates communication 
and scanning status.
Scanner Charge Pack Status
The following charge status feedback is provided by the scanner when the scanner 
is out of the base and has been idle for 5 seconds. 
* The number of scans was measured with a clearly printed UPC code in good light. 
The approximate number of scans varies with changes in label quality, symbology, 
and environmental factors. 
Low Power Alerts
Low power alerts allow you to customize the scanner LEDs to flash in different pat-
terns when the scanner charge level is low. Use the bar codes that follow to cus-
tomize the settings for the power range being configured, the number of flashes 
per alert, the interval between flashes, the number of alerts, and the interval 
between alerts. The beeper can also be set to silent, or to sound with the flash pat-
terns.
LED IndicationBeeper IndicationCause
Normal Operation
Red Flash None 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
Scanner LED Scanner BeepCharge 
LevelApproximate 
Expected Scans*
Yellow 
3 sets of flashes2 short beeps per flash 30% 100
Red 
3 sets of flashes2 short beeps per flash 10% 50 
						

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Low Power Alert Range
Set the power range that will trigger a low power alert. Default = 10-30%.
Low Power Alert Flash Number
You can program the scanner’s LEDs to flash up to 9 times for the low power alert. 
If the Low Power Alert Beep (page 88) is on, a double beep will sound with each 
flash. To set the number of low power flashes, scan the bar code below and then 
scan a digit (1-9) bar code from the Programming Chart, beginning on page 353, 
then Save. Default = 3 flashes. 
Interval Between Flashes
Set the length of time, in seconds, between the LED flashes for a low power alert. To 
set the interval, scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-9) bar code from 
the Programming Chart, beginning on page 353, then Save. Default = 2 seconds 
between flashes.
Low Power Alert Repeat
Set how many times you want the low power flash pattern (flashes and intervals) to 
repeat. To set the number, scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-5) bar 
code from the Programming Chart, beginning on page 353, then Save. Default = 1.
*Low Power Alert 10-30%
Low Power Alert 10-50%
Low Power Alert Flash Number
Interval Between Flashes
Low Power Alert Repeat 
						

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Interval Between Alerts
If you have set the Low Power Alert Repeat (page 87) to more than 1, you can set 
the length of time, in seconds, between the low power alerts. To set this interval, 
scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (10-120) bar code from the 
Programming Chart, beginning on page 353, then Save. Default = 10 seconds 
between alerts.
Low Power Alert Beep
If you do not want the beeper to sound for a low power alert, scan the Low Power 
Alert Beep Off bar code. Any low power alert settings will still flash the scanner 
LEDs, whether or not the beeper sounds. Default = Low Power Alert Beep On.
Base
The base contains colored LEDs that indicate the status of the unit, verifies its 
communication with the host system, and indicates scanner instant charge pack 
condition. 
Base Communication and Scanning
The following feedback is provided by the base and indicates communication and 
scanning status.
Interval Between Alerts
Low Power Alert Beep Off
*Low Power Alert Beep On
Red LED - Host Communication
Red LEDCommunication 
Condition
Off USB suspend
On continuously Host communication 
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Base Charge Status
When charging, the base indicates the progress while the scanner resides in the 
base. 
* The number of scans was measured with a clearly printed UPC code in good light. 
The approximate number of scans varies with changes in label quality, symbology, 
and environmental factors. 
Base Power Communication Indicator
To display the power indicator on a 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.
Short blinks in multiple pulses. Occurs while transferring 
data to/from the RF module or the host port.Receiving/sending data
Red LED - Host Communication
Red LEDCommunication 
Condition
Base Button/LEDCharge LevelApproximate Expected 
Scans*
Green on 100% 450
Green slow blink 50-99% 200
Green fast blink 30-50% 100
Yellow fast blink 0-30% Charging - do not scan
* Base Power Communication 
Indicator On
Base Power Communication 
Indicator Off
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Base Charge Modes
When the base has both an external power supply (plugged into the auxiliary power 
port) and a host interface cable, it will draw its power from the external power sup-
ply. When the base does not have an external power supply, it draws its power from 
the interface cable. However, the scanner instant charge pack charges more slowly 
from a host interface cable than if auxiliary power were available. Using the follow-
ing selections, you can specify whether the scanner instant charge pack is charged 
from power supplied via the host interface cable. 
When Base Charge Off is selected, the scanner instant charge pack does not 
charge when the scanner is in the base cradle.
When External or Interface Cable Power is selected, the scanner instant charge 
pack charges from the base’s external power supply, if there is one. If there is no 
external power supply to the base, the scanner instant charge pack charges from 
the interface cable. 
When External Power Only is selected, the scanner instant charge pack only 
charges from the base’s external power supply. If there is no external power supply, 
the scanner instant charge pack does not charge.
Default = External or Interface Cable Power.
Page Button with Scanner Out of the Base
Base Charge Off
External or Interface Cable 
Power
External Power Only