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Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below.
Document Date
1.0 4th
Jan. 2012
1.1 6th
Jan. 2012
User Guide v1.1
Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below.
Author Description
Jan. 2012 AP/TF Initial
Jan. 2012 TF VII.1 : GUI interface : LEDs table modified
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: LEDs table modified
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
I. Summary
Revision History ................................
I. Summary ................................
II. Introduction ................................
III. Product presentation
1) Front ................................
2) Side ................................
3) Top & Bottom ................................
4) Back ................................
IV. Installing / replacing the protective boot
V. Installing / replacing the battery
VI. How to recharge the orKan terminal
VII. Switching the terminal ON/OFF
1) How to switch ON
2) How to switch OFF
VIII. GUI interface ................................
1) LEDs ................................
2) Display ................................
3) ‘Frozen display’ ................................
IX. Connecting your orKan terminal
1) Bluetooth connection methods
a. Slave mode (default)
2) USB connection ................................
X. Configuring your orKan terminal
1) Reset to default settings
2) Bluetooth Security Settings
3) Barcode Symbology Settings
4) Data format ................................
5) Beeps, Vibrator and LEDs
6) Power Management
7) Low Battery ................................
XI. How to read barcodes
1) orKan positionning
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Installing / replacing the protective boot ...............................................................
Installing / replacing the battery ................................................................
How to recharge the orKan terminal ................................................................
Switching the terminal ON/OFF ................................................................
How to switch ON ...............................................................................................
How to switch OFF .............................................................................................
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Connecting your orKan terminal ................................................................
Bluetooth connection methods ................................................................
Slave mode (default) ................................................................
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Configuring your orKan terminal ................................................................
Reset to default settings ................................................................
Bluetooth Security Settings ................................................................
Barcode Symbology Settings ................................................................
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Beeps, Vibrator and LEDs ................................................................
Power Management ............................................................................................
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How to read barcodes ...........................................................................................
positionning .............................................................................................
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2) Different usage modes
a. Real Time mode
b. Real Time mode
c. Batch mode ................................
3) Different Reading modes
a. Trigger mode (default setting)
b. Aiming mode mode
c. AutoScan mode
d. Manual AutoScan mode
XII. orKan embedded application(s)
1) Global structure ................................
a. How to go into an application?
b. How to quit a running application
c. Terminal info ................................
2) Application: Introduction
3) Pre-loaded applications
a. Standard ................................
b. Quantity ................................
c. Delivery ................................
d. Access Control ................................
XIII. Connectivity Solution available for orKan
1) Software solutions (for end
a. K-Emul ................................
b. BaracodaManager (for mobile host devices)
c. Baracoda Desktop Manager (for windows PC)
2) Baracoda Software Development Kit (for developers & integrators)
XIV. Safety / Regulatory
1) FCC ................................
2) EU ................................
3) Laser notice (for orKan Laser
XV. Limited Warranty
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Different usage modes ................................................................
Real Time mode ................................................................................................
Real Time mode – with No Data Loss option ................................
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Different Reading modes ................................................................
Trigger mode (default setting) ................................................................
Aiming mode mode ...........................................................................................
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Manual AutoScan mode ................................................................
orKan embedded application(s) ................................................................
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How to go into an application? ................................................................
How to quit a running application ................................................................
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Application: Introduction ................................................................
loaded applications ................................................................
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Connectivity Solution available for orKan ................................
Software solutions (for end-user) ................................................................
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BaracodaManager (for mobile host devices) ................................
Baracoda Desktop Manager (for windows PC) ................................
Baracoda Software Development Kit (for developers & integrators)
Safety / Regulatory ...............................................................................................
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II. Introduction
The orKan is easy to use - just press the trigger button in order to switch on the terminal. Please
use the side buttons to change the
application you want to use. To return to the main menu press the two side buttons at the same
time and select MAIN MENU using the trigger button. The color of the LEDs indicates the device
status. A beep indicates that the terminal has connected to the remote host or that a piece of
data has been captured successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed scan is configurable by
the user.
Captured data (barcode…) read by orKan is transmitted in real time
Bluetooth wireless technology. It can also be stored in the terminal’s flash memory and later
uploaded to a remote host using Bluetooth wireless technology. You can download software
updates as well as additional documentation from
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oduction
just press the trigger button in order to switch on the terminal. Please
use the side buttons to change the current application and the trigger button to select the
application you want to use. To return to the main menu press the two side buttons at the same
time and select MAIN MENU using the trigger button. The color of the LEDs indicates the device
A beep indicates that the terminal has connected to the remote host or that a piece of
data has been captured successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed scan is configurable by
Captured data (barcode…) read by orKan is transmitted in real time to the remote host using
Bluetooth wireless technology. It can also be stored in the terminal’s flash memory and later
uploaded to a remote host using Bluetooth wireless technology. You can download software
updates as well as additional documentation from http://www.baracoda.com
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just press the trigger button in order to switch on the terminal. Please
current application and the trigger button to select the
application you want to use. To return to the main menu press the two side buttons at the same
time and select MAIN MENU using the trigger button. The color of the LEDs indicates the device
A beep indicates that the terminal has connected to the remote host or that a piece of
data has been captured successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed scan is configurable by
to the remote host using
Bluetooth wireless technology. It can also be stored in the terminal’s flash memory and later
uploaded to a remote host using Bluetooth wireless technology. You can download software
http://www.baracoda.com after registration.
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III. Product presentation
The orKan has two (2) LEDs, three (3) trigger buttons and one (1) OLED screen. They provide the
Bluetooth connection status and the reading status.
connection LED (BCL) and the left
1) Front
The function of the BCL is to give:
- the Bluetooth connection status of the terminal (connected or not connected).
- the operating mode of the
The function of the RSL is to give:
- the information whether or not a piece of data has been captured.
- the battery level status. If the battery level is too low, you will need to recharge the
battery immediately.
Reading Status Led
(RSL)
Left button
Lanyard
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presentation
The orKan has two (2) LEDs, three (3) trigger buttons and one (1) OLED screen. They provide the
Bluetooth connection status and the reading status. The right-hand side LED is the Bluetooth
connection LED (BCL) and the left-hand size LED is the reading status LED (RSL).
The function of the BCL is to give:
the Bluetooth connection status of the terminal (connected or not connected).
the operating mode of the terminal (Real Time mode, Batch mode or Master Mode).
The function of the RSL is to give:
the information whether or not a piece of data has been captured.
the battery level status. If the battery level is too low, you will need to recharge the
immediately.
Scan engine window
Connections with Cradle
Bluetooth Connection Led
Right button
Middle button (Trigger)OLED
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The orKan has two (2) LEDs, three (3) trigger buttons and one (1) OLED screen. They provide the
hand side LED is the Bluetooth
hand size LED is the reading status LED (RSL).
the Bluetooth connection status of the terminal (connected or not connected).
terminal (Real Time mode, Batch mode or Master Mode).
the information whether or not a piece of data has been captured.
the battery level status. If the battery level is too low, you will need to recharge the
Bluetooth Connection Led
(BCL)
Right button
Middle button (Trigger)
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2) Side
On the right-hand side of the terminal you will find a micro USB socket. On the opposite
side one can find the lanyard used to get hold of the terminal more easily.
3) Top & Bottom
You will find the scan engine of the terminal in the top part. At the bottom the cradle
connector is installed.
4) Back
Battery door
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hand side of the terminal you will find a micro USB socket. On the opposite
side one can find the lanyard used to get hold of the terminal more easily.
scan engine of the terminal in the top part. At the bottom the cradle
The label on the back side of the orKan terminal provides the
following information:
- the terminal model
- its Bluetooth MAC address
- its serial number
Scan engine
window
USB Lanyard
Label
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hand side of the terminal you will find a micro USB socket. On the opposite
side one can find the lanyard used to get hold of the terminal more easily.
scan engine of the terminal in the top part. At the bottom the cradle
The label on the back side of the orKan terminal provides the
Connection with Cradle
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IV. Installing / replacing the protective boot
To put the protective boot on the terminal:
- put the string lanyard in its place
- put the terminal in the protective from bottom up as shown on the picture below
To remove the protective boot, please push the top part of the terminal.
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Installing / replacing the protective boot
the protective boot on the terminal:
put the string lanyard in its place
terminal in the protective from bottom up as shown on the picture below
the protective boot, please push the top part of the terminal.
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Installing / replacing the protective boot
terminal in the protective from bottom up as shown on the picture below
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V. Installing / replacing the battery
Please use only Baracoda-approved
damage the terminal and void the warranty.
To insert batteries into the orKan:
- use a coin to unlock and remove the battery cover at the back of the or
- turn the lock underneath the terminal to
Close
Put the Baracoda battery in its location. Please pay attention to well position the battery
connector.
Slide the cover from the bottom up and lock it into place.
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Installing / replacing the battery
approved rechargeable batteries. The use of any other batteries may
damage the terminal and void the warranty.
To insert batteries into the orKan:
use a coin to unlock and remove the battery cover at the back of the or
turn the lock underneath the terminal to a vertical position (upwards).
Open
Put the Baracoda battery in its location. Please pay attention to well position the battery
Slide the cover from the bottom up and lock it into place.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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rechargeable batteries. The use of any other batteries may
use a coin to unlock and remove the battery cover at the back of the orKan
a vertical position (upwards).
Put the Baracoda battery in its location. Please pay attention to well position the battery
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type.
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VI. How to recharge
The internal battery can be recharged by using the included AC adapter or a charging cradle
(optional). The adapter rating is 5V, 1
When the terminal is charging, the RSL led (left) is red (solid). When the terminal is fully
charged, the RSL led (left) is green (solid).
A full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes
Make sure that the temperature is between
battery.
When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller for replacements.
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How to recharge the orKan terminal
The internal battery can be recharged by using the included AC adapter or a charging cradle
dapter rating is 5V, 1,3A.
terminal is charging, the RSL led (left) is red (solid). When the terminal is fully
charged, the RSL led (left) is green (solid).
A full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes approximately six (6) hours.
sure that the temperature is between 0°C and 35°C
When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller for replacements.
Open the USB cover
USB cover
Connect the power supply
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The internal battery can be recharged by using the included AC adapter or a charging cradle
terminal is charging, the RSL led (left) is red (solid). When the terminal is fully
approximately six (6) hours.
0°C and 35°C to recharge the
When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller for replacements.
Open the USB cover
USB cover
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Note: When you insert the orKan in a charging cradle, the terminal will:
- emit a beep
- and automatically swit
display’ (cf below)
Whenever an orKan terminal is put in the cradle, the right
green.
The left-hand side LED of the cradle will be switched on if a battery is put in the cradle (behind
the terminal). If the battery is charging, the LED color will be red. As soon as it has been fully
charged, the left-hand side LED will be green.
Note: the right-hand side LED of the cradle will always be green if a terminal is put in the cradle
(whether its battery is charging or fully charged).
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: When you insert the orKan in a charging cradle, the terminal will:
and automatically switch ON (if it was OFF) followed by displaying the dedicated ‘
Whenever an orKan terminal is put in the cradle, the right-hand side LED of the cradle
hand side LED of the cradle will be switched on if a battery is put in the cradle (behind
the terminal). If the battery is charging, the LED color will be red. As soon as it has been fully
hand side LED will be green.
hand side LED of the cradle will always be green if a terminal is put in the cradle
(whether its battery is charging or fully charged).
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displaying the dedicated ‘frozen
hand side LED of the cradle will be
hand side LED of the cradle will be switched on if a battery is put in the cradle (behind
the terminal). If the battery is charging, the LED color will be red. As soon as it has been fully
hand side LED of the cradle will always be green if a terminal is put in the cradle
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VII. Switching the terminal ON/OFF
1) How to switch ON
In order to switch the terminal on, please press the middle
this button, the 2 LEDs will first blink in orange and right afterwards they will blink in green
(boot). Once the orKan has been switched on, the right
Now you are in the main menu.
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Switching the terminal ON/OFF
tch ON
In order to switch the terminal on, please press the middle trigger button. When you press
this button, the 2 LEDs will first blink in orange and right afterwards they will blink in green
(boot). Once the orKan has been switched on, the right-hand LED will be blinking in green.
Now you are in the main menu.
Orange Led
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trigger button. When you press
this button, the 2 LEDs will first blink in orange and right afterwards they will blink in green
hand LED will be blinking in green.
Green Led
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2) How to switch OFF
To switch the terminal OFF, please go to the “O
button to validate.
Nota : The terminal will switch itself
The default shutdown delay is ten (10) minutes if the terminal is not connected via
Bluetooth and twenty (20) minutes if the device is connected via Bluetooth. Whenever the
user presses the middle trigger button the counter w
can be modified by the end user.
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tch OFF
To switch the terminal OFF, please go to the “OFF” application and press the middle trigger
The terminal will switch itself OFF after a period of inactivity.
The default shutdown delay is ten (10) minutes if the terminal is not connected via
Bluetooth and twenty (20) minutes if the device is connected via Bluetooth. Whenever the
user presses the middle trigger button the counter will be restarted. These default values
can be modified by the end user.
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press the middle trigger
The default shutdown delay is ten (10) minutes if the terminal is not connected via
Bluetooth and twenty (20) minutes if the device is connected via Bluetooth. Whenever the
ill be restarted. These default values
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VIII. GUI interface
1) LEDs
BCL LED:
Single blinks (e.g. *pause*pause*…)
Double fast blinks (e.g. **pause**pause**…)
The LED color is green
The LED color is orange
RSL LED:
One single long blink (green color)
Orange (solid)
Red (solid)
Green (solid)
Special cases:
Following sequence on both LEDS :
Orange (solid) / Green (solid) / Orange (solid)
2) Display
The user interface fixed structure is this one :
� Main area
This area allows the display of information.
defined by the application
Main area
Status area
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links (e.g. *pause*pause*…) The terminal is ready to be connected
links (e.g. **pause**pause**…) The terminal is connected (Bluetooth)
The terminal is in Real Time mode
The terminal is in Batch mode
link (green color) The terminal has just captured data
The battery level is low (<5%)
The terminal is charging (battery not full)
The terminal is fully charged
Following sequence on both LEDS :
Orange (solid) / Green (solid) / Orange (solid)
At the terminal start, that means the
Bootloader / Kernel / Application
The user interface fixed structure is this one :
This area allows the display of information. Everything that appear
defined by the application
52 pix
12 pix
(including line)
Main area
Status area
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is ready to be connected (Bluetooth)
(Bluetooth)
Real Time mode
data
(battery not full)
At the terminal start, that means the launch of parts :
appears in this area is
(including line)
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� Status area
This area is always visible by the user. It display
� Battery level
An icon representing the battery level is shown. Several states can be
displayed:
: If Vbat
: If 70
: If 40
: If 10
: If Vlow > Vbat
During battery recharge this icon
� Running communication
: a
USB : connection
CDL : connection
Note : ( ) means that orKan is discoverable via Bluetooth
� Operating mode
RT: Real time mode (Raw)
NL: Real time mode with
BA: Batch mode
� No Batch data stored
with
� Batch data stored
black font on white background.
� Time
HH:MM: in 24
Running
communication
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This area is always visible by the user. It displays basics information
Battery level
An icon representing the battery level is shown. Several states can be
displayed:
: If Vbat ≥ 70%, this icon is displayed.
: If 70%> Vbat ≥ 40% ; this icon is displayed.
: If 40%> Vbat ≥ 10% ; this icon is displayed.
: If 10%> Vbat ≥ Vlow (ie : 5%), this icon is displayed.
: If Vlow > Vbat ; this icon is flicking
During battery recharge this icon will be displayed.
Running communication
Bluetooth connection is established.
connection via USB cable
connection via the cradle
: ( ) means that orKan is discoverable via Bluetooth
Operating mode
RT: Real time mode (Raw)
NL: Real time mode with No Data Loss mode
BA: Batch mode
No Batch data stored: all the operating mode logos (below) are written
with white font on black background.
Batch data stored: all the operating mode logos (below) are written with
black font on white background.
HH:MM: in 24-hour mode with HH: hours and MM : minutes
hh :
Battery level
MODE
Operating
Mode
Data
recorded &
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An icon representing the battery level is shown. Several states can be
≥ Vlow (ie : 5%), this icon is displayed.
will be displayed.
: ( ) means that orKan is discoverable via Bluetooth
: all the operating mode logos (below) are written
: all the operating mode logos (below) are written with
ours and MM : minutes
h h : m m
Time
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3) ‘Frozen display’
In some cases, the terminal
guarantee a good product behavior, the user mustn’t stop/disturb the current running
action. In such a case, capturing data
application is running…
During this running specific action,
- ‘Action’ (two actions can be displayed at the same time
o [Charging]: Battery recharge
No application with
communication with
possible.
o [Uploading]: transmission to the host recorded data
o [Upgrading]: Upgrade the orKan terminal
- ‘BT name’: Bluetooth Name
- ‘BDA’: Bluetooth Device Address
- ‘S/N’: product serial number
- ‘Batt. level’: percentage of the remaining battery
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‘Frozen display’
terminal has to be focused on one (1) specific action. In other words, to
a good product behavior, the user mustn’t stop/disturb the current running
capturing data (writing/reading of RFID tags…) is
During this running specific action, the following screen is displayed:
actions can be displayed at the same time – not more):
[Charging]: Battery recharge
application with data capture can occur during this operation. However,
communication with a host (to configure, transfer of recorded data
possible.
loading]: transmission to the host recorded data
grading]: Upgrade the orKan terminal
‘BT name’: Bluetooth Name
‘BDA’: Bluetooth Device Address
‘S/N’: product serial number
‘Batt. level’: percentage of the remaining battery
[action 1] [action 2]
BT name: xxx
BDA: xx.xx .xx.xx.xx.xx
S/N : xxxxxxx
Batt. level : xxx%
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specific action. In other words, to
a good product behavior, the user mustn’t stop/disturb the current running
of RFID tags…) is forbidden; no user
not more):
occur during this operation. However,
host (to configure, transfer of recorded data, etc.) is
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IX. Connecting your orKan te
There are two (2) ways to connect your orKan terminal to the remote host:
- by Bluetooth in slave
- by USB
1) Bluetooth connection methods
There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from the host to the orKan terminal by
Bluetooth:
a. Slave mode (default)
The host (PC, Baracoda Desktop Manager, …) creates the connection to the terminal. In
this case, the remote host is the master Bluetooth node and the orKan terminal is the
slave node.
The terminal can be configured to
software.
2) USB connection
The orKan terminal can also be connected to the PC by USB. Please note that for the orKan
terminal to be recognized by the Baracoda Desktop Manager software, the user must
installation of USB drivers when the software is installed (more details on this can be found in
the BDM User Guide).
Below one can find a summary of operating modes and upgrade variants available when the
orKan terminal is connected by Blueto
Operating modes Real Time (raw)
Real Time (No Data Loss mode)
Batch
Upgrade Firmware: kernel, rootFS
Application
Terminal configuration
(*) : The fastest way to upgrade the orKan is to use the USB connection.
USB communication is the recommended method.
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Connecting your orKan terminal
) ways to connect your orKan terminal to the remote host:
by Bluetooth in slave or master mode
Bluetooth connection methods
There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from the host to the orKan terminal by
Slave mode (default)
The host (PC, Baracoda Desktop Manager, …) creates the connection to the terminal. In
this case, the remote host is the master Bluetooth node and the orKan terminal is the
The terminal can be configured to reconnect automatically with the Baracoda Desktop Manager
USB connection
The orKan terminal can also be connected to the PC by USB. Please note that for the orKan
terminal to be recognized by the Baracoda Desktop Manager software, the user must
installation of USB drivers when the software is installed (more details on this can be found in
Below one can find a summary of operating modes and upgrade variants available when the
orKan terminal is connected by Bluetooth or USB:
Connected by Bluetooth Connected by USBYES
Real Time (No Data Loss mode) YES
Upload (and scanning) Upload (no scanning)
Connected by Bluetooth Connected by USBYES (*)
YES (*)
YES
way to upgrade the orKan is to use the USB connection. In the indicated cases
USB communication is the recommended method.
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There are two (2) different ways to create a connection from the host to the orKan terminal by
The host (PC, Baracoda Desktop Manager, …) creates the connection to the terminal. In
this case, the remote host is the master Bluetooth node and the orKan terminal is the
reconnect automatically with the Baracoda Desktop Manager
The orKan terminal can also be connected to the PC by USB. Please note that for the orKan
terminal to be recognized by the Baracoda Desktop Manager software, the user must accept the
installation of USB drivers when the software is installed (more details on this can be found in
Below one can find a summary of operating modes and upgrade variants available when the
Connected by USB NO
NO
Upload (no scanning)
Connected by USB YES (*)
YES (*)
YES
In the indicated cases
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X. Configuring your orKan terminal
There are two (2) ways to configure your orKan terminal:
- when connected to a PC, the Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used for
multiple setting changes.
- the configuration barcodes in the Programming Guide can be used to configure the
terminal without using any software applications.
1) Reset to default settings
To reset the orKan terminal to default settings, the user can use the Baracoda Desktop
Manager or scan the Reset Configuration barcode.
To reset the orKan –L (1D CMOS) and
defaults” barcode:
To reset Orkan –Fs and –
the “Reset decoder factory defaults
2) Bluetooth Security Settings
Every Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication. You can configure
security (enable/disable/change PIN code) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
(Bluetooth tab in the Device Settings module) or with the Programming Guide.
Bluetooth security is enabled by default and the default PIN code is
zero).
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Configuring your orKan terminal
There are two (2) ways to configure your orKan terminal:
when connected to a PC, the Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used for
multiple setting changes.
the configuration barcodes in the Programming Guide can be used to configure the
hout using any software applications.
Reset to default settings
To reset the orKan terminal to default settings, the user can use the Baracoda Desktop
Manager or scan the Reset Configuration barcode.
L (1D CMOS) and –LA (laser), please scan only the “Reset factory
Reset factory defaults
–Fe (2D Imagers), please scan the “Reset factory defaults
Reset decoder factory defaults” barcode:
Reset factory defaults
Reset decoder factory defaults
Bluetooth Security Settings
Every Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication. You can configure
security (enable/disable/change PIN code) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
Device Settings module) or with the Programming Guide.
Bluetooth security is enabled by default and the default PIN code is 0000 (zero zero zero
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when connected to a PC, the Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used for
the configuration barcodes in the Programming Guide can be used to configure the
To reset the orKan terminal to default settings, the user can use the Baracoda Desktop
please scan only the “Reset factory
Reset factory defaults” and then
Every Bluetooth connection is secured with a PIN code authentication. You can configure
security (enable/disable/change PIN code) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
Device Settings module) or with the Programming Guide.
0000 (zero zero zero
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3) Barcode Symbology Settings
You can enable/disable/modify any type of barcode symbology with both the B
Desktop Manager software (
Guide.
4) Data format
The general format of data sent by the orKan terminal to the remote host is shown on the
following table:
where:
a. Baracoda Header It is a proprietary data encapsulation header. The user will need to activate the
Baracoda header in 2 cases:
- to be able to receive data in the Baracoda Desktop Manager.
- to use the “No data loss” mode (and
You can configure the Baracoda header with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
(on the General tab of the Device Settings module).
default.
b. Application ReferenceThis data corresponds to
disabled by default.
c. Data Nature This byte can be used to identify the nature of received data (barcode, RFID, ...). The
data nature byte is not active by default.
d. TimeStamp Timestamp can be configured (enable/disable, synchronize the orKan real time clock
with the PC) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager and by configuration barcodes.
Timestamp format is the following: YYMMDDhhmmss, where
YY: YEAR MM: MONTH
Header App ref Data
nature
Time-
stamp
Data
prefix
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 12 bytes 0-
bytes
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Barcode Symbology Settings
You can enable/disable/modify any type of barcode symbology with both the B
Desktop Manager software (only for 1D and Laser terminals) or with the Programming
The general format of data sent by the orKan terminal to the remote host is shown on the
It is a proprietary data encapsulation header. The user will need to activate the
Baracoda header in 2 cases:
to be able to receive data in the Baracoda Desktop Manager.
to use the “No data loss” mode (and application acknowledgement).
You can configure the Baracoda header with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
(on the General tab of the Device Settings module). The Baracoda header is enabled by
Application Reference This data corresponds to the identifier of the currently active application. This option is
This byte can be used to identify the nature of received data (barcode, RFID, ...). The
data nature byte is not active by default.
be configured (enable/disable, synchronize the orKan real time clock
with the PC) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager and by configuration barcodes.
Timestamp format is the following: YYMMDDhhmmss, where
MM: MONTH DD: DAY hh: Hours mm: Minutes
Data
prefix
Capture
prefix
Symbology/
Protocol prefix
AIM/
Protocol
ID
Processed
data
-32
bytes
0-32
bytes 0-4 bytes
0, 2 or 3
bytes -
Frame Field Separator
(1Byte)
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You can enable/disable/modify any type of barcode symbology with both the Baracoda
or with the Programming
The general format of data sent by the orKan terminal to the remote host is shown on the
It is a proprietary data encapsulation header. The user will need to activate the
application acknowledgement).
You can configure the Baracoda header with the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
The Baracoda header is enabled by
the identifier of the currently active application. This option is
This byte can be used to identify the nature of received data (barcode, RFID, ...). The
be configured (enable/disable, synchronize the orKan real time clock
with the PC) with the Baracoda Desktop Manager and by configuration barcodes.
mm: Minutes ss: Seconds
Processed
Symbology
/Protocol
suffix
Capture
suffix
Data
suffix
0-4 bytes 0-32
bytes
0-32
bytes
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e. Data Prefix / SuffixA prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host device.
You can configure the data prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software or
with the Programming Guide. By default there is no dat
terminal.
f. Capture Prefix/Suffix
A capture prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host
device.
You can configure the capture prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
or with the Programming Guide. By default there is no data prefix or suffix set on the
orKan terminal.
g. Barcode Symbology / RFID HF protocol Prefix/SuffixA prefix and/or suffix can be added to a specific symbology/RFID protocol sent to the
host device. When such
read piece of data (barcode or RFID tag ID) of the corresponding symbology/RFID
protocol. You can configure barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefixes/suffixes with the
Baracoda Desktop Manager
No barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefix/suffix is set by default on the orKan
terminal.
h. Frame Field SeparatorIt is possible to set and activate a 1
between every field. You can activate the
Desktop manager software or with the Programming Guide.
The Frame field separator is disabled dy default.
5) Beeps, Vibrator and LEDs
You can enable/disable b
Manager software or the
6) Power Management
Several parameters can be tuned to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sniff period”,
“Shutdown timer”, etc…)
The orKan terminal Bluetooth power is set at 20dBm (Bluetooth Class 1) by default.
The Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used to modify the parameters having an
impact on the battery autonomy.
7) Low Battery
An alternation of red and green blinking on the two (2) LEDs indicates that the battery level is
low. Recharge the battery imm
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Data Prefix / Suffix A prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host device.
You can configure the data prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software or
with the Programming Guide. By default there is no data prefix or suffix set on the orKan
Capture Prefix/Suffix A capture prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host
You can configure the capture prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
the Programming Guide. By default there is no data prefix or suffix set on the
Barcode Symbology / RFID HF protocol Prefix/Suffix A prefix and/or suffix can be added to a specific symbology/RFID protocol sent to the
host device. When such a prefix/suffix is set it will be prepended/appended to every
read piece of data (barcode or RFID tag ID) of the corresponding symbology/RFID
protocol. You can configure barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefixes/suffixes with the
Baracoda Desktop Manager software.
No barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefix/suffix is set by default on the orKan
Frame Field Separator It is possible to set and activate a 1-byte frame field separator that will be inserted
between every field. You can activate the frame field separator via the Baracoda
Desktop manager software or with the Programming Guide.
The Frame field separator is disabled dy default.
Beeps, Vibrator and LEDs
You can enable/disable beeps / Vibrator / LED blinks using either the Baracoda Deskt
Manager software or the Programming Guide.
Power Management
Several parameters can be tuned to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sniff period”,
“Shutdown timer”, etc…)
The orKan terminal Bluetooth power is set at 20dBm (Bluetooth Class 1) by default.
Manager software can be used to modify the parameters having an
impact on the battery autonomy.
An alternation of red and green blinking on the two (2) LEDs indicates that the battery level is
low. Recharge the battery immediately. If you continue using the terminal, it will work until a
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A prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host device.
You can configure the data prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software or
a prefix or suffix set on the orKan
A capture prefix and/or suffix can be added to every piece of data sent to the host
You can configure the capture prefix/suffix via the Baracoda Desktop Manager software
the Programming Guide. By default there is no data prefix or suffix set on the
A prefix and/or suffix can be added to a specific symbology/RFID protocol sent to the
a prefix/suffix is set it will be prepended/appended to every
read piece of data (barcode or RFID tag ID) of the corresponding symbology/RFID
protocol. You can configure barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefixes/suffixes with the
No barcode symbology/RFID protocol prefix/suffix is set by default on the orKan
byte frame field separator that will be inserted
frame field separator via the Baracoda
LED blinks using either the Baracoda Desktop
Several parameters can be tuned to optimize the battery autonomy (“Sniff period”,
The orKan terminal Bluetooth power is set at 20dBm (Bluetooth Class 1) by default.
Manager software can be used to modify the parameters having an
An alternation of red and green blinking on the two (2) LEDs indicates that the battery level is
ediately. If you continue using the terminal, it will work until a
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
triple beep occurs: at that moment the terminal will shut down and you will be forced to
charge the terminal.
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triple beep occurs: at that moment the terminal will shut down and you will be forced to
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triple beep occurs: at that moment the terminal will shut down and you will be forced to
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XI. How to read barcode
1) orKan positionning
In order to switch on the orKan
Position the terminal so that the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the barcode. The terminal
will emit a beep when the scan is successful
Proper scanning position
OrKan-L : CMOS
40°
OrKan-LA : Laser
47°
OrKan-2D : 2D Imager
40°
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How to read barcodes
orKan positionning
In order to switch on the orKan terminal, please press the middle trigger button.
the terminal so that the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the barcode. The terminal
will emit a beep when the scan is successful
Sample Barcode
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - *
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terminal, please press the middle trigger button.
the terminal so that the light beam fully overlaps and crosses the barcode. The terminal
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2) Different usage modes
There are two (2) main operating modes in which the orKan terminal can be used:
- real time mode (with or without No Data Loss mode). When the terminal is in this
mode, it will try to transfer all captured data to the terminal at once.
- batch mode (off-line)
memory until it receives
configuration barcode).
a. Real Time mode In real time mode, the
& processed) is transmitted to the remote host without any delay.
connected, the data is lost (status of the RSL LED: red flash).
b. Real Time mode – If the No Data Loss option is activated and the orKan terminal is not connected or out of
Bluetooth range, the terminal will stor
Bluetooth connection is (re)established to the remote host, stored data are
automatically uploaded.
Every piece of data sent to the host must be acknowledged. If the host fails to send an
acknowledgement, the terminal will continue to transmit the data until the host does
send an acknowledgement.
This acknowledgment is disabled by default. It is strongly recommended to set the
Data Loss mode to ON; this configuration option can be set with the Baracoda D
Manager software or with the Programming Guide.
Additionally, when the
acknowledgment indicating that the captured data has been successfully transmitted to
the host.
c. Batch mode Captured data is always stored on the orKan terminal.
selected, the BCL led (right) starts flashing in orange color. In batch mode, the terminal
stores application data result
host.
To upload data from the orKan terminal, connect it to the host computer via Bluetooth.
The Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used to configure the location where
the uploaded data is
Once connected, the terminal will wait for the appropriate command in order to start
uploading the data. This command can be received from:
- the Baracoda Desktop Manager: the user has to click on the
- a scan of the Upload barcode: the user has to read the appropriate configuration
barcode.
Be aware that there are two
Baracoda Desktop Manager:
- to a .txt file (default option). The Ba
to modify the name of the file in which you may want to save the data.
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Different usage modes
There are two (2) main operating modes in which the orKan terminal can be used:
(with or without No Data Loss mode). When the terminal is in this
it will try to transfer all captured data to the terminal at once.
line). When the terminal is in this mode, it will save captured data in its
memory until it receives an upload command (via the Baracoda Desktop Manager or a
.
the running application data result (such as captured data decoded
transmitted to the remote host without any delay. If
connected, the data is lost (status of the RSL LED: red flash).
with No Data Loss option option is activated and the orKan terminal is not connected or out of
Bluetooth range, the terminal will store all application data results
ooth connection is (re)established to the remote host, stored data are
automatically uploaded.
Every piece of data sent to the host must be acknowledged. If the host fails to send an
the terminal will continue to transmit the data until the host does
send an acknowledgement.
This acknowledgment is disabled by default. It is strongly recommended to set the
mode to ON; this configuration option can be set with the Baracoda D
Manager software or with the Programming Guide.
Additionally, when the No Data Loss mode is active it allows the end user to set audio
acknowledgment indicating that the captured data has been successfully transmitted to
ed data is always stored on the orKan terminal. Once the batch mode has been
led (right) starts flashing in orange color. In batch mode, the terminal
application data result into its non-volatile memory for later transmission to the
To upload data from the orKan terminal, connect it to the host computer via Bluetooth.
The Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used to configure the location where
the uploaded data is sent once they have been extracted from the terminal.
Once connected, the terminal will wait for the appropriate command in order to start
uploading the data. This command can be received from:
the Baracoda Desktop Manager: the user has to click on the “Upload” button.
a scan of the Upload barcode: the user has to read the appropriate configuration
Be aware that there are two (2) ways to upload data stored in batch mode with the
Baracoda Desktop Manager:
to a .txt file (default option). The Baracoda Desktop Manager gives you a possibility
to modify the name of the file in which you may want to save the data.
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There are two (2) main operating modes in which the orKan terminal can be used:
(with or without No Data Loss mode). When the terminal is in this
it will save captured data in its
an upload command (via the Baracoda Desktop Manager or a
captured data decoded
If the terminal is not
option is activated and the orKan terminal is not connected or out of
in memory. When a
ooth connection is (re)established to the remote host, stored data are
Every piece of data sent to the host must be acknowledged. If the host fails to send an
the terminal will continue to transmit the data until the host does
This acknowledgment is disabled by default. It is strongly recommended to set the No
mode to ON; this configuration option can be set with the Baracoda Desktop
mode is active it allows the end user to set audio
acknowledgment indicating that the captured data has been successfully transmitted to
Once the batch mode has been
led (right) starts flashing in orange color. In batch mode, the terminal
volatile memory for later transmission to the
To upload data from the orKan terminal, connect it to the host computer via Bluetooth.
The Baracoda Desktop Manager software can be used to configure the location where
sent once they have been extracted from the terminal.
Once connected, the terminal will wait for the appropriate command in order to start
“Upload” button.
a scan of the Upload barcode: the user has to read the appropriate configuration
ways to upload data stored in batch mode with the
racoda Desktop Manager gives you a possibility
to modify the name of the file in which you may want to save the data.
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- to an application window: In this case always double
text window is active before starting the upload proced
loose all the data saved on your orKan terminal.
3) Different Reading mode
The orKan terminal has four (4) reading modes. These modes can be set through either the
Baracoda Desktop Manager software or the Programming Guide.
a. Trigger mode (default setting)Simply press the middle trigger button when you want to capture data.
b. Aiming mode modeThe Aiming mode has
one to another and need to avoid reading the wrong cod
to read a barcode user will have to press the trigger twice. Pressing it the first time will
switch on the beam but not the decoder (thus allowing user to aim at the correct
barcode). Pressing the trigger the second time will
the terminal to actually decode the barcode.
Nota : this feature is only available for orKan 1D & Laser
c. AutoScan mode This mode enables to scan continuously; in Autoscan mode the scan beam is
continuously on. This mode allows a very fast reading, but battery consumption is high.
d. Manual AutoScan modeWhen this capture mode is selected, pressing the trigger will switch ON the beam
continuously (like in Autoscan). The beam will stay in this mode
pressed again.
Note: in the case where the trigger is not pressed the second time (to stop the Manual
Autoscan) the beam will stay on until the shutdown timer expires. When the terminal is
switched ON, pressing the trigger will switch
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to an application window: In this case always double-check that the cursor in your
text window is active before starting the upload procedure. Otherwise you will
loose all the data saved on your orKan terminal.
Different Reading modes
The orKan terminal has four (4) reading modes. These modes can be set through either the
Baracoda Desktop Manager software or the Programming Guide.
Trigger mode (default setting) Simply press the middle trigger button when you want to capture data.
mode The Aiming mode has been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close
one to another and need to avoid reading the wrong code. Once in this mode, in order
to read a barcode user will have to press the trigger twice. Pressing it the first time will
switch on the beam but not the decoder (thus allowing user to aim at the correct
barcode). Pressing the trigger the second time will activate the decoder thus allowing
the terminal to actually decode the barcode.
: this feature is only available for orKan 1D & Laser – not for 2D imager
This mode enables to scan continuously; in Autoscan mode the scan beam is
continuously on. This mode allows a very fast reading, but battery consumption is high.
Manual AutoScan mode When this capture mode is selected, pressing the trigger will switch ON the beam
continuously (like in Autoscan). The beam will stay in this mode
: in the case where the trigger is not pressed the second time (to stop the Manual
Autoscan) the beam will stay on until the shutdown timer expires. When the terminal is
switched ON, pressing the trigger will switch the beam on continuously.
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check that the cursor in your
ure. Otherwise you will
The orKan terminal has four (4) reading modes. These modes can be set through either the
Simply press the middle trigger button when you want to capture data.
been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close
e. Once in this mode, in order
to read a barcode user will have to press the trigger twice. Pressing it the first time will
switch on the beam but not the decoder (thus allowing user to aim at the correct
activate the decoder thus allowing
not for 2D imager
This mode enables to scan continuously; in Autoscan mode the scan beam is
continuously on. This mode allows a very fast reading, but battery consumption is high.
When this capture mode is selected, pressing the trigger will switch ON the beam
continuously (like in Autoscan). The beam will stay in this mode until the trigger is
: in the case where the trigger is not pressed the second time (to stop the Manual
Autoscan) the beam will stay on until the shutdown timer expires. When the terminal is
the beam on continuously.
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XII. orKan embedded application(s)
1) Global structure
The orKan can embed several applications. All of them are accessible via the ‘
which is a list of icons (horizontal).
To navigate in ‘Main Menu
a. How to go into an applicationIn ‘Main Menu’, select the application icon.
To launch the selected application, press the middle button (
b. How to quit a running applicationTo quit a running application, please press both (the left and right) buttons
time.
App.
Standard
Info
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orKan embedded application(s)
Global structure
orKan can embed several applications. All of them are accessible via the ‘
which is a list of icons (horizontal).
Main Menu’, please press on the left or right button.
How to go into an application? select the application icon.
To launch the selected application, press the middle button (trigger)
How to quit a running application application, please press both (the left and right) buttons
Main menu (Opt)
Switch ON
…
App.
Quantity
App.
Delivery
App.
Access Ctrl
Press at the same time
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orKan can embed several applications. All of them are accessible via the ‘Main Menu’
application, please press both (the left and right) buttons at the same
App.
User
Switch OFF
the same time
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An ‘Idle Menu’ is displayed. Navigate
Menu’ by pressing the trigger button
c. Terminal info By pressing the “INFO’ icon
main information of the
o BT.name: xxxx.
By default, ‘xxxx’ is “BOK_bbbb” with ‘bbbb’, the value of last 4 digits of BDA
o FW package:
o Batt level: xx
o BDA: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
2) Application: Introduction
All embedded application
requirements (that they ha
o Scenario & action(s)
word, it is a scenario
o Scenario start & end
data being sent (in R
flash memory)
o There is only one active
o Application Field Separator
to the captured data. Each concatenated
customer (Application Field separator).
o To quit the user ap
buttons have to be pressed together
Of course scenarios (that is a
the help of the Baracoda Desktop Manager
the existing scenarios or adding new ones
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’ is displayed. Navigate in it with left or right button and select ‘
pressing the trigger button:
“INFO’ icon available on the ‘Main Menu’, the user will have access to
main information of the terminal :
BT.name: xxxx.
By default, ‘xxxx’ is “BOK_bbbb” with ‘bbbb’, the value of last 4 digits of BDA
FW package: v.x.x.xx.xx
Batt level: xx %
BDA: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (Bluetooth Device Address)
Application: Introduction
applications in the orKan terminal can be defined by the following list of
have to to comply with during its creation):
Scenario & action(s): a user application is an execution of action(s) se
scenario.
Scenario start & end: a scenario starts with a data capture and ends by the
Real Time mode: sent to the configured host; in Batch mode
There is only one active scenario at a time.
Application Field Separator: an action can produce a result. Each result is concatenated
data. Each concatenated part is separated by a delimiter defined by the
customer (Application Field separator).
To quit the user application: (scenario’s loop (from end to beginning)),
buttons have to be pressed together; next select the “Main Menu” option.
that is a sequence list of actions) can be defined by the customer (
racoda Desktop Manager software). This can be done by either modifying
the existing scenarios or adding new ones (depending of the license rights)
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n it with left or right button and select ‘Main
user will have access to
By default, ‘xxxx’ is “BOK_bbbb” with ‘bbbb’, the value of last 4 digits of BDA
in the orKan terminal can be defined by the following list of
user application is an execution of action(s) sequence ; in other
scenario starts with a data capture and ends by the processed
in Batch mode: sent to
n action can produce a result. Each result is concatenated
is separated by a delimiter defined by the
(scenario’s loop (from end to beginning)), the left&right
elect the “Main Menu” option.
sequence list of actions) can be defined by the customer (with
This can be done by either modifying
(depending of the license rights).
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An User application is defined by several parameters.
App. Name
App. Welcome message
App. description
App. Version
App. GUID
Icon ID
App.Field separator
App.Options
Actions count
Actions list
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is defined by several parameters. The most common ones are:
Name given by the customer when using it
be displayed in Main Menu)
App. Welcome message Text displayed when the user enters the
application
Text used by the host to describe the purpose of
the application
String containing the application revision
number
String containing the unique identifier of the
application
Index of the Icon that will be displayed in Main
Menu
App.Field separator Character dedicated to action result delimitation
Field dedicated to scenario customization
Count of all the actions contained in the scenario
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ommon ones are:
the customer when using it (will
the
Text used by the host to describe the purpose of
application revision
String containing the unique identifier of the
Index of the Icon that will be displayed in Main
Character dedicated to action result delimitation
dedicated to scenario customization
Count of all the actions contained in the scenario
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3) Pre-loaded applications
By default, the orKan terminal embeds four (4) pre
modified and removed…
Manager (depending of the license rights)
a. Standard This application causes the orKan to
Application Field Separator: n
Scenario / List of called actions:
a) Display Welcome Message
Note: only displayed at the application start.
b) Capture Data
c) Display Data
b. Quantity This application adds
It could be a number associated to
have another meaning, de
shoe reseller).
Application Field Separator: (space)
Scenario / List of called a
a) Display Welcome Message
Note: only displayed at the application start.
b) Capture Data
c) Display Data
d) Set number:
� Action.Name: ‘Quantity: ‘
� Min: 0
� Max: 99 999
� Default value: 1
� Step:
� Long press on button
i.
ii.
c. Delivery This application is the same as
user from a local list of choices.
In the pre-loaded version, the possible list of choice
application of delivery.
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loaded applications
By default, the orKan terminal embeds four (4) pre-loaded applications that can be
removed… by using the ‘orKan apps’ module of the
Manager (depending of the license rights).
causes the orKan to display all captured data.
Application Field Separator: n/a
Scenario / List of called actions:
Welcome Message: “Press trigger to read data”
: only displayed at the application start.
s a digital number information to every captured
It could be a number associated to the quantity of the product; this number could also
have another meaning, depending on the final application (for example
Application Field Separator: (space)
Scenario / List of called actions:
Welcome Message: “Press trigger to read data and add quantity
: only displayed at the application start.
Action.Name: ‘Quantity: ‘
Min: 0
Max: 99 999
Default value: 1
+1
Long press on button effect:
i. Step multiplication value: +5
ii. After: 200ms (of button press)
This application is the same as Quantity, but allows adding a new data selected by the
user from a local list of choices.
loaded version, the possible list of choices is associated to the final
application of delivery.
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loaded applications that can be
the Baracoda Desktop
every captured piece of data.
; this number could also
for example shoes value for a
and add quantity”
adding a new data selected by the
is associated to the final
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Application Field Separator: (space)
Scenario / List of called actions:
a) Display Welcome Message
status”
Note: only displayed at the application start.
b) Capture Data
c) Set Number:
a. Action.Name: ‘Quantity: ‘
b. Min: 0
c. Max: 99 999
d. Default value: 1
e. Step:
f. Long press on button effect:
i.
ii.
d) Set Status:
a. Action.Name: ‘STATUS: ‘
b. Param_01: ‘Picked
c. Param
d. Param_03: ‘Partial
e. Param_04: ‘Refused
f. Param_05:
g. Param_06: ‘Missing
h. Param_07: ‘Wrong
i. Param_08: ‘Incomplete
j. Param_09:
k. Param_10
d. Access Control This application compar
orKan displays and sen
Application Field Separator: n
Scenario / List of called actions:
a) Display Welcome Message
database”
Note: only displayed at the application start.
b) Capture Data
c) Display Data
d) Comparison
e) Display Result
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Application Field Separator: (space)
Scenario / List of called actions:
Welcome Message: “Press trigger to read data, add quantity and select
: only displayed at the application start.
Action.Name: ‘Quantity: ‘
Min: 0
Max: 99 999
Default value: 1
+1
Long press on button effect:
i. Step multiplicator value: +5
ii. After: 200ms (of button press)
Action.Name: ‘STATUS: ‘
Param_01: ‘Picked-Up’
Param_02: ‘Delivered’
Param_03: ‘Partial-Delivery’
Param_04: ‘Refused-Damaged’
Param_05: ‘Customer-Out’
Param_06: ‘Missing-Packages’
Param_07: ‘Wrong-Address’
Param_08: ‘Incomplete-Address’
Param_09: ‘Address-Not-Accessible’
Param_10: ‘Nobody’
This application compares captured data to a list / database loaded
and sends pre-defined data in function of the result of this comparison.
Field Separator: n/a
Scenario / List of called actions:
Welcome Message: “Scan to check if data is present in your local
: only displayed at the application start.
Display Result
search result Display data Sent data
found OK ;-) '1'
not found NOK ;-( '0'
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, add quantity and select
on the terminal. The
defined data in function of the result of this comparison.
Scan to check if data is present in your local
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The embedded list correspond
Baracoda Calendar. The list value is :
� BARACODA
� 12345678901234
� Baracoda Scanners
� Data capture for workforce in
� Baracoda
� 1234567890128
� Baracoda
� DEMO
� BARACODY5VNK83LZEKX8KEO54a6V4B4K0JRMXAG49BN65HDTKj
� Baracoda
User Guide v1.1
corresponds to barcodes printed on Baracoda Test card and
. The list value is :
BARACODA
12345678901234
Baracoda Scanners
Data capture for workforce in motion
Baracoda-Data Capture for Workforce in Motion
1234567890128
Baracoda
BARACODY5VNK83LZEKX8KEO54a6V4B4K0JRMXAG49BN65HDTKj
Baracoda - Data Capture for Workforce in Motion
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printed on Baracoda Test card and
BARACODY5VNK83LZEKX8KEO54a6V4B4K0JRMXAG49BN65HDTKj
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
XIII. Connectivity Solution available
Several connectivity solutions
1) Software solution
Baracoda provides three
barcode devices:
a. K-Emul K-Emul lets you insert application data result val
application. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix to the captured data.
b. BaracodaManager (for mobile host devices)BaracodaManager is a light application that lets you receive application data result value
in the active application
also modify some configuration options (depending on the platform)
(*): BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile…
Note: full SDK is available to get more features / integrat
end-user application.
c. Baracoda Desktop Manager (for windows PC)
The Baracoda Desktop Manager for PC
Baracoda barcode/RFID reader(s), including:
� automatic connection
� inserting scanned barcode
(KEmul module) or displaying it (Terminal module)
� setting a barcode/RFID reader(s) parameters (Device
� Uploading data saved in a reader(s) memory
� Upgrading barcode/RFID reader’s firmware
� Managing, creating and modifying orKan applications
If your Bluetooth stack
Hyperterminal or Kemul.
www.baracoda.com)
2) Baracoda Software Development Kit (for developers & integrators)
The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the
collection functions into their own program
software application. This eliminates the need to run the Baracoda Manager software in
addition to a third-party application.
Baracoda Dekstop Manager uses li
developers to integrate Baracoda products into their own application very rapidly.
Moreover, these libraries will deal with all the low
and configuration management.
User Guide v1.1
Connectivity Solution available for orKan
Several connectivity solutions are proposed by Baracoda to connect the orKan terminal.
Software solutions (for end-user)
three (3) different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth
Emul lets you insert application data result value in the selected field of the active
application. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix to the captured data.
BaracodaManager (for mobile host devices) BaracodaManager is a light application that lets you receive application data result value
application (*) thanks to the provided keyboard emulation
also modify some configuration options (depending on the platform)
(*): BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile…
full SDK is available to get more features / integrate the orKan
user application.
Baracoda Desktop Manager (for windows PC)
Baracoda Desktop Manager for PC software allows the user to easily operate their
Baracoda barcode/RFID reader(s), including:
automatic connection of the barcode/RFID reader(s) that the user wants to use
inserting scanned barcodes/RFID tag IDs to a selected field in the client application
(KEmul module) or displaying it (Terminal module)
setting a barcode/RFID reader(s) parameters (Device Settings m
ploading data saved in a reader(s) memory
barcode/RFID reader’s firmware
anaging, creating and modifying orKan applications
stack software is not compatible, you can test your terminal with
Hyperterminal or Kemul. Refer to Communication Protocol documentation. (Download on
Baracoda Software Development Kit (for developers & integrators)
The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the
collection functions into their own programs, thus enabling end-users to run a single
. This eliminates the need to run the Baracoda Manager software in
party application.
Baracoda Dekstop Manager uses libraries that provide an abstraction layer allowing
developers to integrate Baracoda products into their own application very rapidly.
Moreover, these libraries will deal with all the low-level routines, timeouts, connections
and configuration management.
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for orKan
are proposed by Baracoda to connect the orKan terminal.
different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth
ue in the selected field of the active
application. It also allows adding a prefix and a suffix to the captured data.
BaracodaManager is a light application that lets you receive application data result value
provided keyboard emulation feature. You can
also modify some configuration options (depending on the platform).
orKan terminal to the
software allows the user to easily operate their
the barcode/RFID reader(s) that the user wants to use
to a selected field in the client application
module)
software is not compatible, you can test your terminal with
Refer to Communication Protocol documentation. (Download on
Baracoda Software Development Kit (for developers & integrators)
The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the barcode/RID
users to run a single
. This eliminates the need to run the Baracoda Manager software in
braries that provide an abstraction layer allowing
developers to integrate Baracoda products into their own application very rapidly.
level routines, timeouts, connections
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
These libraries are available to developers for free (
information)
User Guide v1.1
hese libraries are available to developers for free (www.baracoda.com
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www.baracoda.com for more
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
XIV. Safety / Regulatory
1) FCC
Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
certification process is under process.
Product FCC Id: under process of certification
Interference statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Modification statement:
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Class B digital devices regulatory notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installe
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 1 or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation betw
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help
Wireless notice
This product emits radio f
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used
in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal
operation is minimized. The system antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
User Guide v1.1
Safety / Regulatory
Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
certification process is under process.
under process of certification
Interference statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
Modification statement:
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this
that are not expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Class B digital devices regulatory notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installe
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 1 or more of the following
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help
This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used
in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal
nimized. The system antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this
that are not expressly approved by Baracoda Wireless Technology, may void the
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 1 or more of the following
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help
requency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used
in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal
nimized. The system antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
2) EU
Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
certification process is under process.
This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union
and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries.
Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that t
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is in progress.
European countries, where this equipment can be used are : Austria (AT)
Bulgaria (BG) - Switzerland/Liechtenstein (CH)
(DE) – Denmark (DK) - Estonia (EE)
Ireland (IE) - Iceland (IS)
Netherlands (NL) - Norway (NO)
– Slovak Republic (SK) -
3) Laser notice (for orKan Laser
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
The laser terminal utilizes a low
momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with
any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an
observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.
The following information is shown on the laser terminal device class label:
User Guide v1.1
Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
rocess is under process.
This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union
and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries.
Hereby, Baracoda Wireless Technology declares that this Bluetooth barcode terminal is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is in progress.
European countries, where this equipment can be used are : Austria (AT)
Switzerland/Liechtenstein (CH) - Cyprus (CY) - Czech Republic (CZ)
Estonia (EE) - Finland (FI) - France (FR) - Greece (GR)
Iceland (IS) - Lithuania (LT) – Luxembourg (LU) - Latvia (LV)
Norway (NO) - Portugal (PT) - Romania (RO) - Sweden (SE)
United Kingdom (UK)-Italy (IT)-Poland (PO)-Spain (SP).
Laser notice (for orKan Laser – BOK-LA)
controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
The laser terminal utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam
uses no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with
any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an
observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.
ion is shown on the laser terminal device class label:
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Please, take care that following information are draft information due to the fact that
This equipment is intended to be commercialised in all the countries of the European Union
and there is no commercialisation or operational restrictions in any of the countries.
his Bluetooth barcode terminal is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
European countries, where this equipment can be used are : Austria (AT) - Belgium (BE) -
Czech Republic (CZ) - Germany
Greece (GR) - Hungary (HU) -
Latvia (LV) - Malta (MT) -
Sweden (SE) - Slovenia (SI)
Spain (SP).
controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam
uses no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one would with
any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an
Baracoda orKan – User Guide v1.
XV. Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for
one (1) year from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option,
refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products.
Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's
breach of this limited warranty. Repaired or replaced parts or prod
reconditioned or remanufactured parts and equipment at Manufacturer's option. All costs
associated with shipment to Manufacturer for warranty service, including but not limited to
freight, duties, insurance and customs fees are buyer's
freight costs (duties, insurance, customs and any other fees are buyer's responsibility)
associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method of shipment will be at
Manufacturer's discretion. Repair or replace
the period of warranty provided for herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S
ONLY WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To
buyer should contact the seller not the Manufacturer. The warranty set forth herein does not
cover and Manufacturer will have no obligations hereunder if any non
whole or in part by; accident, tran
enhancement of the products or incorporation, interfacing, attachment of any feature, program,
or device to the Products by a person or entity other than Manufacturer, failure to provide a
suitable installation environment, use of the products for other than the specific purpose for
which the products are designed or any use of the product not in accordance with the User
Guide or other misuse or abuse of the product.
batteries.
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Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for
one (1) year from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or
refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products.
Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's
breach of this limited warranty. Repaired or replaced parts or product may include new,
reconditioned or remanufactured parts and equipment at Manufacturer's option. All costs
associated with shipment to Manufacturer for warranty service, including but not limited to
freight, duties, insurance and customs fees are buyer's responsibility. Manufacturer will pay the
freight costs (duties, insurance, customs and any other fees are buyer's responsibility)
associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method of shipment will be at
Manufacturer's discretion. Repair or replacement of any parts or equipment does not extend
the period of warranty provided for herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S
ONLY WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To take advantage of this warranty,
buyer should contact the seller not the Manufacturer. The warranty set forth herein does not
cover and Manufacturer will have no obligations hereunder if any non-conformance is caused in
whole or in part by; accident, transportation, neglect, misuse, alteration, modification, or
enhancement of the products or incorporation, interfacing, attachment of any feature, program,
or device to the Products by a person or entity other than Manufacturer, failure to provide a
installation environment, use of the products for other than the specific purpose for
which the products are designed or any use of the product not in accordance with the User
Guide or other misuse or abuse of the product. The warranty does not cover probl
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Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for
either repair, replace or
Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's
uct may include new,
reconditioned or remanufactured parts and equipment at Manufacturer's option. All costs
associated with shipment to Manufacturer for warranty service, including but not limited to
responsibility. Manufacturer will pay the
freight costs (duties, insurance, customs and any other fees are buyer's responsibility)
associated with the return shipment to buyer. The method of shipment will be at
ment of any parts or equipment does not extend
the period of warranty provided for herein. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER'S
ONLY WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
take advantage of this warranty,
buyer should contact the seller not the Manufacturer. The warranty set forth herein does not
conformance is caused in
sportation, neglect, misuse, alteration, modification, or
enhancement of the products or incorporation, interfacing, attachment of any feature, program,
or device to the Products by a person or entity other than Manufacturer, failure to provide a
installation environment, use of the products for other than the specific purpose for
which the products are designed or any use of the product not in accordance with the User
The warranty does not cover problems linked to