Honeywell 1900gsr 2 User Manual

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Xenon/Granit User Guide41
CORDLESS SYSTEM OPERATION: 
XENON 1902G/1912 AND 
GRANIT 1911I/1981I
Note:This chapter does not apply to corded or Xenon 1902g-BF scanners. See Cordless 
System Operation: Xenon 1902g-BF beginning on page 81 for Xenon 1902g-BF 
scanning systems.
How the Cordless Charge Base/Access Point Works
A cordless charge base or an Access Point provide the link between the cordless 
scanner and the host system. The base/Access Point contains an interface assem-
bly 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: transmit-
ting/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 battery charger. Refer to Charge 
Information, page 47, for additional information.
Link the Scanner to a Charge Base
Turn off power before connecting a base, then power up the computer once the 
base is fully connected. When the base is connected and powered up, put the scan-
ner in the base to establish a link. The green LED on the base flashes to indicate 
the scanner’s battery is charging. 
						

							42Xenon/Granit User Guide 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.
To determine if your cordless system is set up 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 using 
a Granit scanner, the scanner also vibrates. If you receive an error tone and the red 
LED lights, the scanner has not linked to the base. Refer to page 337 for trouble-
shooting information.
Link the Scanner to an Access Point
Turn on the computer (laptop/desktop). Plug the interface 
cable into the Access Point first and then into the appropri-
ate port on the computer. The Page button lights up when 
the connection to the host is made.
Scan the linking bar code on the top of the Access Point to 
establish a connection between the Access Point and the 
scanner. The scanner emits a short beep and flashes the 
green LED to confirm a connection with the Access Point. 
The Access Point’s Page button remains blue.
 Xenon Scanner
CCB01-010BT Charge Base 
Page Button and Base LEDsGranit Scanner
CCB02-100BT/CCB05-100BT  
Charge Base Page Button and Base 
LEDs
Page 
Button 
						

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Replace a Linked Scanner
If you need to replace a broken or lost scanner that is linked to a base or an Access 
Point, scan the Override Locked Scanner bar code below with a new scanner and 
place that scanner in the base, or scan the Access Point linking bar code. The 
locked link will be overridden; the broken or lost scanner’s link with the base or 
Access Point will be removed, and the new scanner will be linked.
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. If using a Granit 
scanner, the scanner also vibrates. This indicates that the bar code has been 
scanned correctly and the base or Access Point has acknowledged receiving the 
data. This is possible since the cordless system provides two-way communication 
between the scanner and the base or Access Point.
When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base or Access 
Point. The cordless scanner recognizes data acknowledgment (ACK) from the base 
or Access Point. If it cannot be determined that the data has been properly sent to 
the base or Access Point, 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 or Access Point
2. Base or Access Point sends data to host
Override Locked Scanner
(Single Scanner)
2
1
1
2
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Program the Scanner and Base or Access Point
When using the scanner and charge base or Access Point together as a system, 
menu parameters and configuration settings are stored in the charge base or 
Access Point. Therefore, when programming any menu configuration settings, the 
scanner must be linked to the intended charge base or Access Point.
Note:This only applies when the scanner is linked to a charge base or Access Point. 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 Bluetooth® radio to transmit and receive data 
between the scanner and the base or Access Point. Designed for point-to-point 
and multi-point-to-single point applications, 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 randomly changing frequencies, makes the cordless system 
highly responsive to a wide variety of data collection applications and resistant to 
noisy RF environments. The CCB01-010BT (Bluetooth Class 2) provides a commu-
nication range of 33 feet (10m) between the scanner and base or Access Point, 
depending on the environment. The CCB02-100BT/CCB05-100BT (Bluetooth 
Class 1) provides a communication range of 330 feet (100m) between the scanner 
and base or Access Point, depending on the environment. See Flexible Power 
Management, page 59, 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 or Access Point, as you move a scanner out of range, bring a 
scanner back in range, or swap scanners between two cordless systems. The fol-
lowing information explains the cordless system operating conditions.
Link Process
Once a scanner is placed into a cordless charge base, the scanner’s battery charge 
status is checked, and software automatically detects the scanner and links it to 
the base depending on the selected link mode. 
Refer to Link the Scanner to an Access Point, page 42, for information about link-
ing to an Access Point.
Scanner Is Out of Range
The cordless scanner is in communication with its base or Access Point, even when 
it is not transmitting bar code data. Whenever the scanner can’t communicate with 
the base or Access Point for a few seconds, it is out of range. If the scanner is out of  
						

							Xenon/Granit User Guide45 range and you scan a bar code, the scanner issues an error tone indicating no com-
munication with the base or Access Point. A cordless charge base can also sound 
an alarm. Refer to Out-of-Range Alarm,page 56.
Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range
The scanner relinks if the scanner or the base or Access Point 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 56 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 or Access 
Point when back in range (see Batch Mode on page 60). 
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 
being transferred to the base or Access Point.
Page Button
When you press the Page button on the base or Access Point, the scanners associ-
ated with that base or Access Point will begin beeping (3 short and 1 long beep). If 
you pull the trigger on a scanner that is beeping in response, or press the Page but-
ton on the base or Access Point a second time, all associated scanners will stop 
beeping. See Page on page 52 for further information about Page Button settings. 
Note:If you are using a Xenon 1902h model, refer to Quiet Operations - LED and Volume 
Settings on page 149 for additional Page Button settings. 
						

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Page Button and Presentation Modes
When in Streaming Presentation Mode, the scanner’s aimer goes out after a short 
time, but the scan illumination remains on all the time to continuously search for 
bar codes (see Streaming Presentation™ Mode on page 127). When in Temporary 
Streaming Presentation Mode, pressing the page button on the base puts the 
scanner into Streaming Presentation Mode until the timeout occurs. If a bar code is 
scanned before the timeout is reached, the timer starts over. 
When the scanner is in the base, press the page button once to put the scanner 
into Temporary Streaming Presentation Mode. When the scanner is in the base and 
the base has external power (plugged into an outlet), press the page button twice 
to put the scanner into Streaming Presentation Mode. Press it twice again to end 
Streaming Presentation Mode. When the base does not have external power, press-
ing the page button twice does not trigger Streaming Presentation Mode.
When the scanner is out of the base, the page button works normally. Default = 
Temporary Streaming Presentation Mode On.
To remove Temporary Streaming Presentation Mode, scan the bar code for * Page 
Mode On on page 52.
* Temporary Streaming Presentation Mode 
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Temporary Streaming Presentation Timeout
Set a timeout for the length of time the illumination remains on and searching for 
bar codes when using Temporary Streaming Presentation Mode. Set the length for 
the timeout by scanning one of the bar codes below. Default = 10,000 ms (10 sec-
onds).
About the Battery
Power is supplied to the cordless scanner by a rechargeable battery that is inte-
grated in the scanner handle. Batteries are shipped only partially charged. The bat-
tery should be charged for a minimum of 4 hours before initial use to ensure 
optimal performance.
Charge Information
The battery is designed to charge while the scanner is positioned in the cordless 
base unit. Refer to Base/Access Point LED Sequences and Meaning,page 49, for 
an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators. Refer to Charge Only Mode (page 
54) 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. 
*10 Second Timeout
60 Second Timeout
!!
Warning:  There is a danger of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly 
replaced. Replace the batteries with only the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries according to the recycle program for batteries as 
directed by the governing agency for the country where the 
batteries are to be discarded. 
						

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Battery Recommendations
• The battery is a lithium ion cell and can be used without a full charge, and can 
also be charged without fully discharging, without impacting the battery life. 
There is no need to perform any charge/discharge conditioning on this type of 
battery.
• Keep the base connected to power when the host is not in use.
• Replace a defective battery immediately since it could damage the scanner.
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be 
depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge.
• If you are not sure if the battery or charger is working properly, send it to 
Honeywell International Inc. or an authorized service center for inspection. 
Refer to Customer Support on page xvii for additional information.
Safety Precautions for Lithium Batteries
• Do not place batteries in fire or heat the batteries.
• Do not store batteries near fire or other high temperature locations.
• Do not store or carry batteries together with metal objects.
• Do not expose batteries to water or allow the batteries to get wet.
• Do not connect (short) the positive and negative terminals, of the batteries, to 
each other with any metal object.
• Do not pierce, strike or step on batteries or subject batteries to strong impacts or 
shocks.
• Do not disassemble or modify batteries. 
   
Proper Disposal of the Battery
When the battery has reached the end of its useful life, the battery 
should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials 
handler. Do not incinerate the battery or dispose of the battery with 
general waste materials. You may send the scanner’s battery to us. 
(postage paid). The shipper is responsible for complying with all fed-
eral, state, and local laws and regulations related to the packing, 
Caution:   Use only Honeywell Li-ion battery packs, model number BAT-
SCN01, rated 3.7 Vdc, 7.4Whr in this device. Use of any non-
Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the 
warranty.
Caution:   Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. 
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle program for 
batteries as directed by the governing agency for the country 
where the batteries are to be discarded. 
						

							Xenon/Granit User Guide49 labeling, manifesting, and shipping of spent batteries. Contact the Product Service 
Department (page xvii) for recycling or disposal information. Since you may find 
that your cost of returning the batteries significant, it may be more cost effective to 
locate a local recycle/disposal company.
Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning
The scanner contains LEDs on the rear of the unit that indicate linking status, 
decoding state, and battery condition. The base has LEDs on the top of the unit 
that indicate its power up, communication, and battery charge condition. The red 
LED = error; green LED = success of any type. Scanners and the CCB01-010BT 
base have audible indicators as well: 1 razz or error tone = error; 2 beeps = menu 
change; 1 beep = all other successes.
The table below lists the indication and cause of the LED indication, beeps, and 
vibrations for the scanner.
Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning
Base/Access Point LED Sequences and Meaning
The base contains a red LED and the Access Point has a blue 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 scanner battery charge condition. 
LED IndicationBeeper 
IndicationVibrate 
IndicationCause
Normal 
Operation
Red Flash None None Battery low
Green Flash 1 beep None Successful communication or 
linking
Red, blinking Razz or error tone None Failed communication
Menu Operation
Green Flash 2 beeps 2 vibrations Successful menu change
Red, blinking Razz or error tone 1 long vibration Unsuccessful menu change
Red or Blue LED - Host Communication
Red or Blue LEDCommunication Condition
Off USB suspend
On continuously Power on, system idle
Short blinks in multiple pulses. Occurs while transferring data to/
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Base Power Communication Indicator
To display the power indicator on a base or an Access Point, 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 or 
Access Point.
Scan While in Base Cradle
Note:This feature only applies to the CCB01-010BT base.
If you want to be able to scan bar codes while the scanner is in the base cradle, 
scan the Scan in Cradle On bar code below. If you want to only allow scanning 
when the scanner is out of the base cradle, scan Scan in Cradle Off. If you want the 
scanner to shut down when in the base cradle, scan Shut Down Scanner in Cradle. 
Default = Scan in Cradle On (for CCB01-010BT).
Green LED - Scanner Battery
(base only, does not apply to Access Point)
Green LEDCharge Condition
Off Battery not detected or charge 
suspended
Slow flash, 1 second on, 1 second off Pre-charge and charging
On continuously Charge complete
Fast flash, 300 mSec on, 300 mSec off Charge Error
* Base Power Communication 
Indicator On
Base Power Communication 
Indicator Off
Reset Scanner