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ARKSCAN ES301 User Manual

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Mini Wireless Barcode Reader Quick Guide (Rev5)
P/N: 8002-0028*07
Mini Wireless
Barcode Reader
Quick Guide
Full user’s manual is available on
the enclosed CD.
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ARKSCAN ES301 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Light SourceLED
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Input Voltage5 VDC
InterfaceUSB, Bluetooth
Scanning TechnologyLaser
TypeHandheld
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Scanning Speed300 scans/sec
Scan Rate300 scans per second
Supported Barcodes1D barcodes
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac, Android, iOS
Operating Humidity5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Humidity5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Power SupplyUSB powered
Storage Temperature-20° to 60°C

Summary

Warnings and Safety

General Prohibitions

Lists actions to avoid, like exposure to high temperatures, humidity, or covering the device.

Safety Warnings

Covers eye safety from light source and stability hazards, and potential dropping risks.

Product Contents and Introduction

Out of the Box Items

Lists items included in the box, such as the scanner, CD, and quick guide.

Product Introduction

Briefly introduces the mini wireless barcode reader and its main components.

Specifications

Technical Details

Details performance aspects like light source, scan rate, sensor, resolution, and battery life.

Physical and Environmental Specs

Covers housing, profile, operating temperature, and supported symbologies.

Scanning Basics

How to Scan a Barcode

Instructions on aiming the scanner beam across barcode bars and spaces for successful reading.

Charging the Battery

Connecting for Charging

Steps to connect the scanner to a host PC via USB for charging.

Device Feedback

Beep Indications

Explains the various sounds the scanner makes and their corresponding meanings.

LED Indicators

Describes the status lights on the scanner and their meanings.

Getting Connected

Bluetooth HID Mode

Steps to connect the scanner using Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) profile.

Bluetooth SPP Mode

Steps to connect the scanner using Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).

Pincode Setup

Pincode Configuration

Guides through the process of setting or using a pincode for Bluetooth connection.

Numeric Barcodes

Numeric Barcode Reference

Displays barcode representations for digits 0-9 used in configuration.

Power Management

Setting Power Off Timeout

Configures the inactivity period before the scanner powers off automatically.

Disabling Power Off

Sets the scanner to remain permanently active, disabling the timeout feature.

Mobile Device Connection

iOS and Android Setup

Guidelines for pairing the scanner with smartphones and tablets.

iOS Virtual Keyboard

How to activate the virtual keyboard on iOS devices using a hotkey.

Android Virtual Keyboard

Steps to ensure the Android virtual keyboard functions correctly with the scanner.

Interface Selection

Wireless Interfaces

Options for wireless connectivity like BT HID and BT SPP.

Wired Interfaces

Options for tethered scanning using USB-HID and USB-VCP.

Batch Mode

Enabling Batch Mode

Instructions to activate data storage in memory when connection is lost.

Disabling Batch Mode

Instructions to deactivate data storage and revert to real-time transmission.

General Settings

Default Settings

Resets scanner configuration to factory defaults.

Abort Operation

How to cancel or abort a current configuration or scan operation.

Check Version

Displays the scanner's firmware version information.

Beeper Settings

Beep Off

Disables all audible beeps from the scanner.

Beep On

Enables audible beeps for scanner feedback.

Reading Mode

Trigger Mode

Scanner activates only when the trigger is pressed.

Toggle Mode

Scanner activates on trigger press and stays active until pressed again.

Flash Mode

Scanner beam flashes briefly for aiming.

Continuous Mode

Scanner beam is continuously active.

Continuous Auto Off

Scanner beam is continuously active but powers off after a set time.

Keyboard Layouts

US and UK Layouts

Configuration for English (USA) and English (UK) keyboard layouts.

French and Canadian Layouts

Configuration for French and Canadian (Traditional) keyboard layouts.

European Layouts

Configuration for German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Norwegian layouts.

Swedish and Portuguese Layouts

Configuration for Swedish and Portuguese keyboard layouts.

Advanced Keyboard Layouts

Czech and Hungarian Layouts

Configuration for Czech (QWERTY/QWERTZ) and Hungarian (QWERTZ/101 KEY) layouts.

Swiss and Belgian Layouts

Configuration for Swiss (German/French) and Belgian (AZERTY) layouts.

Dutch, Danish, Slovak Layouts

Configuration for Dutch, Danish, and Slovak keyboard layouts.

Brazilian and Alt Code Layouts

Configuration for Brazilian (Portuguese) and Alt Code layouts.

Enable Symbologies

Enable All Code

Enables all supported barcode symbologies on the scanner.

Specific Symbology Enable

Enables individual barcode types like Code 32, Code 93, IATA, etc.

Terminator Settings

Carriage Return (CR)

Appends a Carriage Return character after each scanned barcode.

Line Feed (LF)

Appends a Line Feed character after each scanned barcode.

CR + LF

Appends both Carriage Return and Line Feed characters.

None Terminator

No terminator character is appended after scanned barcodes.

Space/Tab Terminators

Appends Space or Tab characters as terminators.

Firmware Version

Check Version

How to find and display the scanner's current firmware version.

Memory Mode

Enable Memory Mode

Activates internal flash memory storage for scanned data.

Disable Memory Mode

Deactivates internal flash memory storage.

Data Output

Output Data via Wireless

Steps to output stored data wirelessly after enabling memory mode.

Output Data via USB-VCP

Steps to output stored data via USB-VCP connection using a driver.

Record Management

Delete Last Record

Removes only the most recently scanned record from memory.

Clear All Records

Deletes all stored records from the scanner's memory.

Data Format

Configure Data Format

Sets the structure of scanned data, including item number, date, time, and barcode data.

Field Separator

Configures the character used to separate data fields in the output.

Date & Time Setup

Set Date Format

Configures the format for the date, e.g., YYYY-MM-DD.

Set Time Format

Configures the format for the time, e.g., HH:MM:SS.

Date Format Options

Available Date Formats

Lists and explains the various date formats (DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YY, etc.) available for configuration.

Time Format Options

Available Time Formats

Lists and explains the various time formats (HH:MM:SS, HH:MM) available for configuration.

Test Barcodes

Code 39 Test

Test barcode for Code 39 symbology.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Test

Test barcode for Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

Code 128 Test

Test barcode for Code 128 symbology.

EAN Test

Test barcode for EAN symbology.