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SICK IDM series User Manual

SICK IDM series
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IDM Corded / Bluetooth
HAND-HELD SCANNERS

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SICK IDM series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Enclosure ratingIP65
Light sourceLED
InterfacesRS-232, USB, Ethernet
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 70°C

Summary

General Remarks

Regulatory

Getting familiar with your IDM Hand-held scanner

Connectivity

Instructions for connecting scanners via USB, RS-232, and industrial fieldbuses.

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications for corded and Bluetooth IDM scanners, including enclosure, codes, and operating parameters.

IDM Bluetooth Scanners

Preparation before using

Steps for battery installation, charging, and initial setup of Bluetooth scanners.

Charging the battery

Guide on how to charge the scanner's battery using the provided cradles.

Placing the scanner into the cradle

Correct methods for inserting the scanner into smart or charging cradles for proper connection.

USB Bus power

Information on utilizing USB bus power for scanner operation and charging.

Indications

Explanation of LED and beeper indicators for scanner status and events.

Paging Function

How to use the paging function to locate paired smart cradles or scanners.

Radio Link Mode

Overview of different radio link modes (PAIR, PICO, SPP, HID) for Bluetooth scanner connectivity.

Configuration via Barcodes

Programming Commands

Introduction to system, family, and option codes for barcode-based scanner programming.

Programming Procedures

Step-by-step guides for applying configuration settings using barcode sequences.

Host Interface Selection

Options for selecting the communication interface between the scanner and the host device.

Keyboard Interface Control

Settings for keyboard emulation, layout, and character transmission for PC compatibility.

Serial Interface Control

Configuration parameters for serial communication, including data framing and handshaking.

Wand/ Laser Emulation Control (IDM1xx series)

Settings for wand or laser emulation modes on specific IDM1xx scanner models.

Symbology Reading Control

How to configure the scanner to read specific barcode symbologies and control their transmission.

Operation Mode

Corded scanners (IDMxx0 series)

Operation modes available for corded IDM scanners, like low power and trigger modes.

Bluetooth scanners (IDMxx1 series)

Operation modes specific to IDM Bluetooth scanner models.

Operation Control

Buzzer, Power On LED, Good read indicator, Vibrator Control

Configuration for buzzer tones, power LED, good read indicators, and vibration feedback.

Buzzer Volume

Adjusting the volume level for the scanner's buzzer.

Redundancy, 1D Code Inverse Reading

Settings for barcode read redundancy and inverse reading for 1D codes.

Reread Delay, Good Read Delay Control

Controls for reread delay to prevent duplicate reads and good read delay for sequential scanning.

Light Source On Time, Hands Free Time-out

Settings for light source duration and timeout for hands-free operation.

Hands-free Time Out

Manages transition between hands-free and manual trigger modes based on inactivity.

Presentation Auto-Sense, Sensitivity

Controls for automatic presentation mode switching and sensitivity adjustment.

Presentation Control, Scan Rate, Flash Duty

Settings for presentation modes, scan rate adaptability, and flash duty cycle.

Illumination Control, Presentation Background Lighting

Adjusting LED illumination and background lighting for presentation mode.

Aiming, Delay Aiming Time-out, Decode Aiming

Settings for aiming laser, delay timers, and decode aiming behavior.

Center Alignment, Unique Barcode Reporting

Options for centering barcode reads and ensuring unique barcode data output.

1D Barcode Reading Direction

Settings for indicating barcode reading direction and transmission of direction marks.

Motion Control

Adjusting motion tolerance levels for improved scanning of moving items.

Timestamp Functions

Settings for date and time stamping scanned data.

Stored Data Output Format

Defines the format for outputting stored data, including combinations of data, quantity, and timestamp.

Scene mode

Optimizes scanner performance for different environments and barcode types.

Bluetooth Operation Control (IDM Bluetooth series)

Out-of-range Scanning, Beeping Control

Settings for scanning outside radio coverage and configuring beeps for connection status.

Radio-off Time-Out, Sleep Time-out, Power Off Time-out

Timers for radio disconnection, sleep mode, and automatic power off to conserve battery.

Bluetooth Batch Scanning

Configuration for batch scanning operations using Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth Device name, Security Settings

Settings for Bluetooth device name, PIN code, and authentication.

HID Link Quality, Power Saving Mode

Adjusting HID link quality and enabling Bluetooth power saving modes.

Batch Reading (IDM2xx series)

Batch Reading

Enabling and configuring the batch reading feature for scanning sequences.

Condensed Data Wizard

Preamble, Postamble, Data Length, Symbol ID Transmission

Settings for data prefixes, suffixes, length transmission, and symbology ID inclusion.

Data Formatter

Tool for editing scanned data, selecting symbologies, and inserting characters at specific positions.

Data Verifier

Feature for advanced verification of scanned data to ensure accuracy.

Data Replacer

Tool to replace characters or data strings within scanned barcodes.

Data Organizer

Tool to organize scanned data, including excluding or including identification positions.

Select Barcode Symbology

List of option codes for selecting specific barcode symbologies for data processing.

Position Calculation

Tables to calculate actual positions for data insertion or identification within strings.

Application Example

A practical example demonstrating the use of DataWizard tools for barcode processing.

IDM Set Up Tool

Configuration via IDM Set Up Tool

Step-by-step guide for configuring corded and Bluetooth scanners using the software.

Firmware Upgrade via IDM Set Up Tool

Procedures for upgrading scanner and cradle firmware using the IDM Set Up Tool.

Disposal

Appendix

Symbology ID Table (1D Codes)

Table mapping symbology IDs, primary formats, and SICK/AIM codes for 1D barcodes.

Symbology ID table (2D and Post codes)

Table mapping symbology IDs for 2D and Postal barcodes with SICK/AIM codes.

Keyboard Function Code Table

Reference table for keyboard function codes, ASCII values, and control outputs.

ASCII Input Shortcut (Reference Table)

Table showing ASCII values and HEX codes for various characters and country-specific layouts.

GS1-128 ASCII Table

Reference table for GS1-128 ASCII characters and their corresponding Hex values.

Application Identifier Table

Table listing Application Identifiers and their requirements for data terminal and barcode transmission.

Host Interface Quick Set

Quick commands for setting the host interface mode on the scanner.

Operation Mode Quick Set

Quick commands to set various operation modes for corded and Bluetooth scanners.

Link Mode Quick Set

Quick commands for setting the link mode on IDM Bluetooth scanners.

System Commands

Barcodes for system commands like PROGRAM, SYSLIST, Default settings, and Setup Tool.

Option Codes

Visual reference of option codes (0-9, A-F) used for scanner configuration.