Datalogic Skorpio-GUN - Manuals

SAFETY REGULATIONS NOTE Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection to the Datalogic Skorpio™ mobile computer. The user is responsible for any damages caused by incorrect use of the equipment or by inobservance of the indication supplied in this manual. GENERAL SAFETY RULES −...

LASER SAFETY The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in the figure. Datalogic Skorpio™ Models LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.7 mW EMITTED WAVELENGTH 630~680 nm EN60825-1:2001 This product complies with 2...

Datalogic Skorpio-GUN™ Models LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.7 mW EMITTED WAVELENGTH 630~680 nm EN60825-1:2001 This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J CAUTION-CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN – DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT ...

ENGLISH The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your mobile computer. STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and EN 60825-1 at the dat...

DEUTSCH Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die von internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal. NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN 60825-1 und ...

ESPAÑOL Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal. NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la fecha d...

Information for the User ENGLISH Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices of your country to verify any possible restrictions or licenses required. Refer to the web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm for further information. ITA...

WEEE COMPLIANCE Informazione degli utenti ai sensi della Direttiva Europea 2002/96/EC L’apparecchiatura che riporta il simbolo del bidone barrato deve essere smaltita, alla fine della sua vita utile, separatamente dai rifiuti urbani. Smaltire l’apparecchiatura in conformità alla presente Direttiva c...

GENERAL VIEW Datalogic Skorpio ™ Models B A E F G D C H I J K A) Transflective display B) User programmable LED C) Speaker D) Charging status and battery low warning LED E) Scan key F) Keyboard G) Microphone H) Laser safety label I) Product label J) Adjustable elastic strap with stylus holders K) Ba...

Datalogic Skorpio-GUN ™ Models A D C B H E I J F K G A) Transflective display B) User programmable LED C) Speaker D) Charging status and battery low warning LED E) Scan key F) Keyboard G) Microphone H) Battery pack I) Laser safety label J) Data Capture/Laser Output Window K) Trigger Scan Key L M L) ...

INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 DATALOGIC SKORPIO™ DESCRIPTION 1.1.1 Datalogic Skorpio™ Datalogic Skorpio™ is a rugged mobile computer particularly suitable for mobile commerce solutions in the retail environment, both on store shelves and in the stock room. Thanks to one of the best ergonomics ev...

INTRODUCTION 1 1.2 AVAILABLE MODELS The brand new Datalogic Skorpio™ is available in different models depending on the options it is equipped with. Options are listed below: • communication options: Wi-Fi 802.11b (Datalogic Skorpio™ models only), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth® • capture options: Miniat...

INTRODUCTION 1 1.4 INSERTING MINI SD CARD Datalogic Skorpio™ provides the possibility to add a mini storage disk to increase the on-board memory capacity. To access the Mini SD card slot and to insert the card, proceed as follows: 1a. Turn off the Datalogic Skorpio™ and remove the battery pack, by t...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 1 2. Remove the Mini SD card slot’s protective rubber cover. 3. Insert the card with the written part upward (as shown in the figure) and push it in, aided by the stylus, until it clicks into place. To recognize the card simply turn off and turn on the Datalogic Skor...

INTRODUCTION 1 1.5 USING THE BELT CLIP To use the belt clip (in Datalogic Skorpio™ models only), proceed as follows: 1. Remove the elastic strap and unscrew the strap pivot. 2. Screw the belt clip pivot on the terminal by using the fixing screw. 7

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 1 3. Insert the terminal in the belt clip by sliding the belt clip pivot into the belt clip until it clicks into place. 4. To release the terminal, press the belt clip unlock button. 8

INTRODUCTION 1 1.6 STYLUS HOLDER The Stylus holder is located in the handle of the Datalogic Skorpio-GUN™ models only: 1.7 ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP Attach the Wrist Strap (in Datalogic Skorpio-GUN™ models only) as shown in the figures below: 1 2 3 9

CONNECTIONS 2 2 CONNECTIONS 2.1 USB CONNECTION You can use a standard mini USB cable to connect the Datalogic Skorpio™ to a host computer to transfer data. A B C Key: A Host computer C 94A051016 (Standard Mini USB cable) B Datalogic Skorpio™ For USB communication using the USB cradle it is necessary...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 2 2.2 CONNECTION TO USB PERIPHERALS You can use a standard A (4 pin female) to mini A (5 pin male) USB cable to connect the Datalogic Skorpio™ to a keyboard or a memory. For all these devices maximum current withdrawal must be below 100mA. A B C Key: A Keyboard with ...

CONNECTIONS 2 2.3 RS232 CONNECTION The Datalogic Skorpio/F-Color Serial cradle (single or multiple) and the Datalogic Skorpio Serial/Modem Cradle can be connected to the Host by cable 94A054000 for 9-pin connections. The RJ45 connector of the desired cable must be connected to the RS232 port of the ...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 2 2.4 MODEM CONNECTION The Datalogic Skorpio™ Serial/Modem Cradle has an integrated modem and provides a modem connector, which can be used with an RJ11 connector. It can be connected to a telephone line to transfer data to a Host. B A C Key: A) Phone line to remote ...

CONNECTIONS 2 2.6 WLAN CONNECTION Datalogic Skorpio™ Wi-Fi 802.11b and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g 1 models can communicate with the host using the on-board radio frequency module and an Access Point connected to the host computer. For models using the WiFi7 radio (7xx-xxx-xxx models), you can find information ...

CONNECTIONS 2 2.7 WPAN CONNECTIONS Datalogic Skorpio™ Bluetooth ® models can communicate with a Bluetooth ® device, such as a printer, within a range of 10 m, using the on-board Bluetooth ® module. B A Key: A) Datalogic Skorpio™ B) Bluetooth ® printer NOTE In order to avoid wasting energy, the Bluet...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3 USE AND FUNCTIONING The use of the Datalogic Skorpio™ depends on the application software loaded. However there are several parameters that can be set and utilities that can be used to perform some basic functions such as data capture, communications, file manage...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.2 USING THE STYLUS The stylus selects items and enters information. The stylus functions like a mouse. Double Tap : Touch the screen twice with the stylus to open items and select options. Drag : Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select ...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.3 DATA CAPTURE To capture data first of all select the barcode icon on the bottom-right side of the display and tap the 'Capture' menu item then proceed with the following directions. To configure and enable data capture parameters refer to par. 3.6. 3.3.1 Laser Data Capture ...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS The Datalogic Skorpio™ provides a 38-key alphanumeric keyboard. The following image shows this keyboard. 22

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Main Keys Function KEY FUNCTION It starts data capture. If enabled, it also wakes up the mobile computer from low-power (see par. 3.7.1). For Datalogic Skorpio-GUN™ models only, the trigger performs the same function as the SCAN key. They let you move forwards, backwards, upwar...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 Special Function Icons ICON FUNCTION After a blue modifier key press, it opens the Start menu. After a blue modifier key press, it opens the file manager. After a blue modifier key press, it modifies the display backlight intensity (5 levels available through subse...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.4.1 Resetting the Skorpio There are several reset methods for the Skorpio. A warm boot terminates an unresponsive application and clears the working RAM, but preserves both the file system and the registry. A cold boot forces all applications to close and clears working RAM a...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3. Within 1 second press and hold down the Esc and 0 keys until the left orange led starts blinking. 4. Release the Esc and 0 keys. 5. Enter 1 to proceed with the Clean Boot sequence. Enter 0 to cancel the Clean Boot and proceed with a Cold Boot. Warm Boot Cold Boo...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.5 STATUS INDICATORS 3.5.1 LED Status The Datalogic Skorpio™ provides two different LEDs signaling the mobile computer status. LED STATUS Good Read and General Purpose (left-side) Green It is constant for a configurable time to signal that a successful read has occurred. Green...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.5.2 Taskbar As well as tasks opened in Windows, the Taskbar provides several status icons that report information about the time, the battery level, the keyboard function, and the decoding status. ICONS DESCRIPTION Time and Battery Icons It displays the time. The...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.6 DATA CAPTURE CONFIGURATION From the Windows CE Taskbar, tap the "Decoding" icon to open a drop–down menu. Decoding can also be accessed from the Control Panel. By selecting the Info item from this drop-down menu you can access information about the Scanner and the S...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Alternatively using the stylus, you can tap once directly on the value on the right column; continue tapping until the desired value is reached. To activate a new configuration select the File ->Save Menu to send the new configuration to the barcode decoding software and sav...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 Green Spot Duration : determines the duration (measured in milliseconds) of the green spot feedback, which provides a ”good read” green dot directly on the code, where the operator usually tends to be looking. NotPrintableChar : if set to "Remove", all not ...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Default Settings The following tables contain the default values for the major barcode setup parameters, according to the type of scan engine mounted on the mobile computer. For a complete list of parameters and of their configuration procedures, please refer to the SDK Help fi...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.7 CONTROL PANEL From the Windows CE Desktop, double tap on the "My Device" icon and then double tap on the "Control Panel" icon to open the Windows CE control panel main window. The Control Panel can also be launched from Start ->Settings ->Control Panel...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.7.3 Files Admin The FILES ADMIN applet enables control of the permanence of files in the System Folder. Two functions are available on the Files Admin Main window by means of two buttons: Files Admin Main Window Save Session: with this button all files will be permanently sav...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 Two activating procedures are available for Safe Setup: - Select an installation file (for example, a .CAB cabinet file) from the Safe Setup mask. Safe Setup First Mask Then select \Windows or a relevant sub-directory in the path box. Then, Safe Setup will recogniz...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.7.4 Wireless Communications The WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS applet provides management of the Wi-Fi Card and of the Bluetooth ® module. Select the WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS applet by double tapping the Wireless Communications icon. The following window will appear: Wireless Communi...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.7.5 Ethernet Settings Datalogic Skorpio™ can be connected to an Ethernet network by inserting it into the Datalogic Skorpio™ Ethernet Multi Cradle. NOTE Ethernet communication requires Datalogic Skorpio™ SW version 5.41 or later. Verify the software version by ta...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 The LAN icon will appear on the Taskbar indicating the LAN connection status. By double tapping on the LAN icon in the Taskbar, the LANNDS1 applet allows visualizing the TCP/IP information. Other information such as the MAC Address is available by tapping the Details... button....

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.7.6 Stylus Calibration You might need to recalibrate the touch screen (i.e. when you attempt to select one item with the stylus, another item is erroneously selected). To recalibrate the touch screen, complete the following steps: 1. Select Start > Settings &g...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Figure 2 Startup stylus calibration When starting the terminal, a stylus calibration screen comes up if valid calibration settings are not available. This happens in the following circumstances: 1. At the first startup of the terminal. 2. After restoring registry default settin...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.8 WINDOWS CONNECTIONS To connect Datalogic Skorpio™ to another device (i.e. Host PC) from Windows, several programs are available. These programs require specific electrical connections in order to function properly. 3.8.1 Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® Microsoft ® Act...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 For example: Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between the Datalogic Skorpio™ and the desktop computer. The files will automatically be converted to the correct format. NOTE Visit the following Microsoft Web site for the latest in updates, technical informati...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.8.2 Uploading/Downloading Files through an RS232 Connection Files can be uploaded/downloaded through the device cradle connected via an RS232 cable. Before performing this operation, it is first necessary to define the PC and the mobile computer settings and conn...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 connection name, select “Direct Connection” and press “Next”. From the device list select “Serial cable on COM1” and change the communication speed under “Configure” to 115200 baud. Then, press “Security Settings” and select the “Preview user name and password” flag. Press “Fin...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.8.3 Bluetooth ® Manager Device Setup In order to enable a Bluetooth ® device for communication with the Datalogic Skorpio™ you must perform the discovery procedure and enable the device as follows: 1. Place the Bluetooth ® device within the range of the Datalogic...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.8.4 FTP Server Setup The Datalogic Skorpio™ Operating System includes a sample File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server. FTP is used for copying files to and from remote computer systems over a network using TCP/IP. You can establish a connection to your Datalogic Skorpio™ using i...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 NOTE Datalogic Skorpio™ Wi-FI models only (without Bluetooth ® ) do not contain the FTP Server. If necessary you can install it from the CD-ROM in the Utilities folder. 52

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3.9 BACKUP DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT All of the Windows CE system files reside in RAM (volatile memory) except for the Backup directory, which resides in FLASH (non-volatile memory). Therefore the contents of the Backup directory are persistent even if the mobile computer is re...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 3 3.10 FIRMWARE UPDATE The Datalogic Skorpio ™ is equipped with a tool that implements a firmware update service. This tool, called Datalogic Updater ( DLUpdater ), is compatible with all hardware versions of the following WindowsCE 5.0 models: Datalogic Skorpio ™ ; ...

USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Firmware Update Procedure 1. Download the update from the web site (see previous par.). It is a zip file containing the files: • DLUpdater.exe – that starts the update; • DLUpdate.bin – binary file containing the updated firmware; 2. Copy the files DLUpdater.exe (optional) and ...

MAINTENANCE 4 4 MAINTENANCE NOTE Rechargeable battery packs are not initially charged. Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them. See below. 4.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack autonomy varies according to factors, such as the frequency of barcode scanning, RF usage, etc....

MAINTENANCE 4 4.2 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 4.2.1 Datalogic Skorpio™ Models To correctly replace the battery pack, proceed as follows. 1. Turn off the Datalogic Skorpio™. 2. Turn the battery lock screw to the open position (horizontal), then pull the lock runner up, as indicated in the figure below...

MAINTENANCE 4 Battery Contacts 3. To correctly insert the new battery pack, first insert the bottom and then the upper part of the battery pack into the slot as indicated in the following figure: 4. Press it until the battery latch is automatically closed. 61

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 4 WARNING Use only a Datalogic Mobile approved power supply. Use of an alternative power supply will void the product warranty and may cause product damage. Do not apply voltages to the batteries contacts. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect ...

MAINTENANCE 4 NOTE In order to guarantee an adequate operating autonomy, when replacing the battery pack the mobile computer checks the battery energy level. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, Datalogic Skorpio™ does not turn on (when pressing the ON button). In this case, either substitute...

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 4 4.3 COMPACT FLASH AND SECURE STORAGE CARDS The Datalogic Skorpio™ supports both Compact Flash and Mini Secure Digital storage cards. The Mini SD storage card slot accepts storage cards only, while the Compact Flash card slot accepts either a storage card or the 802...

TECHNICAL FEATURES 5 5 TECHNICAL FEATURES 5.1 TECHNICAL DATA Electrical Features Power DC supply 5.25 V ± 6% Battery pack 2 cell Li-Ion 2100 mAh@ 3.7 V (7.8 Watt-hours) Communication Features Windows CE COM Port Bluetooth interface COM5 Serial interface RS232 USB 1.1 COM1 COM6 Wireless Features WLAN...

TECHNICAL FEATURES 5 5.2 READING DIAGRAMS Datalogic Skorpio™ and Datalogic Skorpio-GUN™ XXX-9XX Guaranteed Reading Diagram at 47° - Reading Zones (10° skew angle) 100 200 300 400 0 200 100 300 400 mm 0,13 mm( 5 mils ) 0,19 mm ( 7,5 mils ) 1,4 mm( 55 mils ) 0,25 mm ( 10 mils ) 0,33 mm( 13 mils ) 0,50...

TEST CODES 6 6 TEST CODES High Density Codes 0.25 mm (10 mils) Code 39 !17162H! 17162 2/5 Interleaved Ë"8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 80% EAN 13 x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( 80% EAN 8 (6450*TRMN( 69

DATALOGIC SKORPIO™/ SKORPIO-GUN™ 6 Medium Density Codes 0.38 mm (15 mils) Code 39 !17162H! 17162 Interleaved 2/5 Ë"8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 100% EAN 13 x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( 100% EAN 8 (6450*TRMN( 70

TEST CODES 6 Low Density Codes 0.50 mm (20 mils) Code 39 !17162H! 17162 Interleaved 2/5 Ë"8NduÌ 0123456784 Code 128 ÌtestwÎ test 120% EAN 13 x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( 120% EAN 8 (6450*TRMN( 71

GLOSSARY Access Point A device that provides transparent access between Ethernet wired networks and IEEE 802.11 interoperable radio-equipped mobile units. Hand-held mobile computers, PDAs or other devices equipped with radio cards, communicate with wired networks using Access Points (AP). The mobile...

INDEX A Accessories; 10 Available Models; 3 B Backup Directory File Management; 53 Belt Clip; 7 Bluetooth Approval; viii Bluetooth ® Manager Device Setup; 48 Buttons; 35 C Capture; 34 Charging the Batteries; 57 Cleaning the Mobile Computer; 64 Compact Flash and Secure Storage Cards; 64 Connections; ...

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