Coolbox COO-LCB2D-U01

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the CoolBox 1D/2D USB Barcode Reader, model number COO-LCB2D-U01. It provides instructions and specifications in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German.

Function Description

The CoolBox 1D/2D USB Barcode Reader is designed to scan and interpret various types of 1D and 2D barcodes. It connects to a computer via USB and can operate in either manual trigger mode or auto-detection mode. The device is intended for general use with PCs and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems without requiring additional drivers.

Important Technical Specifications

Technology: Plannar CMOS 640x480 Sensor
Code Compatibility: Supports both 1D and 2D barcodes.
- 1D Codes: All standard 1D codes.
- 2D Codes: QR_CODE, PDF417, DATA MATRIX, Micro QR, Aztec, MicroPDF417, Maxicode, GS1 Composite, Inverse barcode, and GS1 Codebar.
Interface: USB (Virtual Keyboard)
Trigger Modes: Manual / Auto-detection
Scanning Distance: 20 ~ 500 mm
Scanning Speed: 1/500 s
Drop Resistance: Up to 1.5 meters
Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Android, Linux (no drivers required)
Indicators: Light / Sound

Usage Features

Reading Angle: To ensure accurate reading, point the scanner at the barcode from a distance of 5-10 cm. It is crucial not to hold the scanner at a 90° angle to the code, as this may prevent it from reading correctly. The laser beam must completely cover the barcode to avoid errors.

Settings and Configurations: The manual includes detailed instructions for configuring various aspects of the barcode reader using specific barcodes provided within the document. These settings are accessible at the end of the manual, after all language sections.

Language Setting: Users can select the desired language for the scanner's output, including American English, German, Italian, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Dutch, Hungarian, and Virtual Keyboard (Windows only).
Restore Factory Default Setting: A dedicated barcode allows users to reset the device to its original factory settings.
Reading Version Information: A barcode is provided to read the current firmware version of the device.
Interface Configuration: The scanner can be configured for USB, Virtual COM, or RS-232 interfaces.
Scanning Mode Setting: Users can choose between Manual Trigger Mode, Continuous Scanning Mode, and Auto-sensing Mode.
LED Light Setting: The LED indicator can be configured to be "Light on (Reading)", "Light off (Always)", or "Light on (Always)".
Aiming Light Setting: The aiming light can be set to Normal Mode, Always ON, or Always OFF.
Sound Indicator: The sound indicator can be turned ON or OFF.
Sound Volume: The volume of the sound indicator can be adjusted to High (Default), Medium, or Low.
Barcode Types Reading Ability Configuration: Specific barcodes allow users to enable or disable the reading of 1D and 2D barcodes (e.g., "Read all 1D Barcode", "Disallow reading 1D barcode", "Read all 2D Barcode", "Disallow reading 2D barcode").
Ending Character Configuration: Users can configure the ending character for scanned data, choosing from No Ending Character, *CR (Carriage Return), TAB, CR+LF (Carriage Return + Line Feed), or CR+CR (Double Carriage Return).
STX and ETX Configuration: Settings for Start of Text (STX) and End of Text (ETX) characters can be configured as Forbidden or STX+ETX.
Reading White Barcodes: The ability to read white barcodes can be enabled or forbidden.
UPC/EAN Conversion: Options are available for converting UPC-E to UPC-A and UPC-A to EAN-13, which can be allowed or forbidden.
Code 39 Full ASCII: This feature can be allowed or forbidden.
Code 32: This feature can be allowed or forbidden.
EAN-13 Extracode: Configuration for 2-digit and 5-digit extracodes for EAN-13 can be allowed or forbidden.
Prefix and Suffix: The device supports adding prefixes and suffixes to the scanned data. Users can enable and configure these using specific numerical codes found in Appendix 1 (Number Setting Code) and character values from Appendix 3 (Character Value Sheet) and Appendix 4 (Character Comparison Table). Options include "Only output barcode data", "Output Suffix", "Output Prefix", and "Output suffix and prefix".

Maintenance Features

Recycling: The product bears a symbol indicating that it should not be disposed of with household waste. Users within the European Union are responsible for taking waste electrical and electronic equipment to a designated collection point for recycling. This practice helps conserve natural resources and protects health and the environment. For more information on recycling, users should contact local city authorities, household waste collection services, or the point of sale where the product was purchased.

Warranty: CoolBox provides a limited 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase. Users are advised to keep their invoice or proof of purchase in a safe place to present it with the product warranty if issues arise. For warranty support, contact the point of sale where the product was purchased.