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Barcode Scanner |
Charging cable or Charging dock or Charging Stand Charging dock or Charging Stand |
Prior to first use - Fully charge your data reader.
Use a suitable wall charger to charge batteries until the battery light turns solid green (up to 8 hours).
Charging from a computer or laptop USB port will not provide enough power and could cause charging, connection or scanning performance issues.
Important: Do not charge Socket Mobile data readers in temperatures above 100°F/40°C, as the reader may not charge properly.
Charging Requirements: Min 5.0 VDC, 1 AMP - Max 5.5 VDC, 3 AMPs
Using a charging cable
| Using a charging dock
| Using a charging dock
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Powering on the data reader: Press and hold the scanner power button until the battery light turns on and the barcode reader beeps twice (low-high). |   |
Powering off or disconnecting from Bluetooth: Press and hold down the small power button until the barcode reader beeps twice (high-low) and all lights turn off. When disconnected from a Bluetooth, the barcode reader will automatically power off after 5 minutes of inactivity. When connected to Bluetooth, the barcode reader will automatically power off after 2 hours of inactivity. | |
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The Companion app enables you to configure the reader into the faster and more accurate App Mode, so it can be controlled by other apps, such as Shopify and Square, to name a couple of the 1000+ apps available.
The Socket Mobile Companion app is designed to ensure you get the maximum utility benefits from your Socket Mobile devices.
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a. Barcode LED
b. Battery LED
c. Bluetooth LED
d. Scan button
e. Power button*
e. Power button
f. Scan window
f. Charge indicator LED
g. Scan window
g. Battery door
h. Battery door
h. Power connector
i. Pins for Charging Dock/Stand
Socket Mobile’s barcode readers can be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or water. Or, the barcode readers can be wiped clean with a Sani-Cloth.
Warning:
DO NOT USE BLEACH FOR CLEANING (barcode reader’s material property may be affected)
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Keyboard Mode (iOS only).
Battery LED
Battery status
(plugged into power supply)
LED activity
Blinking yellow
Charging the battery
Solid green
Battery is 100% full
Battery status
(not plugged into power supply)
LED activity
Solid green
Battery capacity from 100% to 26%
Solid yellow
Battery capacity from 25% to 10%
Solid red
Warning - Battery capacity below 10%
Blinking red
The battery level is critically low.
Alternatively, if the battery charge status is unknown the battery light will flash red until power is connected and the barcode reader is fully charged.
Scan LED
Scan/read
LED activity
Blink green once
Good scan/read
Blink red once
Bad scan/read
Solid red - for as long as power button is pressed
Lights up red
Power button pressed
Bluetooth LED
Bluetooth
LED activity
Quick blinking blue
(2 blinks every second)
Discoverable - waiting for a host Bluetooth connection
Slow blinking blue
(1 blink every second)
Barcode reader is ready to be discovered and waiting for a host to connect. After 1 minute of blinking, barcode reader will stop searching and omit a long tone.
Waiting for a host to connect. Slow blinking indicates the device is ready to be discovered and connected to.
No light - no activity
Barcode reader has attempted to connect and failed.
Press trigger button to try again.
Barcode reader is turned off
Solid blue
Barcode reader is connected
Beep patterns
Beep pattern | Sound meaning |
Low-High Tone | Power on |
High-Low Tone | Power off |
High-High Tone | Power supply detected and barcode reader started charging |
1 Low Beep | Barcode reader has toggled on-screen keyboard or keyboard toggle feature is enable (iOS devices only) |
1 Beep | Data successfully scanned |
2 Beeps (same tone) | Barcode reader disconnected |
2 Beeps | Plugging into power source |
1 Long Beep | Barcode reader gave up searching for a host |
3 Beeps (escalating tone) | Barcode reader has been reconfigured (the command scanned successfully) |
3 Beeps (escalating tone followed by long tone) | The command barcode did NOT work. (Verify if the command barcode used is valid for your barcode reader and try again) |
5 Consecutive beeps | Factory reset successful |
3 Beeps | Scan engine reset successful |
3 Beeps | Scan engine reset failed |
If you are using a barcode reader-enabled application, typically the application provides settings for beep settings.
Vibrate patterns
Vibrate | Meaning |
One rumble | Data successfully scanned. |
Two rumbles | Unsuccessful scan. |
Configuration Settings
Time after powering on barcode reader | Bluetooth mode |
0-5 minutes | Discoverable and connectable. |
5 minutes | If connection is not made, barcode reader powers off. |
2 hours | If your barcode reader is connected but not used it will power off in 2 hours. When scan button is pressed the timer is reset. |
Configure status indicators
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Troubleshooting steps for all pairing and connection issues
If your barcode scanners says it is connected and the Bluetooth light is solid, but nothing happens when you scan a barcode into your app, please follow the instructions below.
If 1 doesn't resolve the issue, move to 2, and so on.
- Force close your application, ensure it is the latest version and if necessary, update it. Re-open your app.
- Turn Bluetooth off, then back on, on your host device.
- If your host device doesn't have the latest version of the operating system installed, update it.
- If your host device does have the latest version of the operating system installed, restart it.
Troubleshooting steps for all power related issues
- Remove the battery door.
- Extract the battery/batteries and put them to one side.
- Ensure all contacts are clean and dust free.
- After 15 minutes, reinsert the battery/batteries.
- Fully charge the batteries until the battery LED turns green.
We recommend following these steps at the end of the working day and charging the batteries overnight.
For additional assistance, visit our Troubleshooting pages
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Step 1: Aim at the center of the barcode. Note: Scanning distance and performance is affected by multiple factors including barcode size, barcode quality, and lighting conditions. |  |
Step 2: Press the scan button By default, the barcode reader will beep, and the scan indicator will flash green to confirm a successful scan. Caution: Do not stare directly into the barcode reader's light beam. |
Operating System Connection Options
Operating Systems (OS) | Devices | Bluetooth HID Support | Bluetooth SPP Support | Bluetooth Apple Serial Specific (MFi Mode) |
Android | Android 4.0.3 & later | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Apple iOS | iPod, iPhone & iPad | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Windows PC | Windows 10 & later | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Mac OS | Mac OS X, Mac Books, Mac Mini, & iMac | Yes | No | N/A |
Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the pairing information from both devices - host device and the barcode reader. (see pairing reset procedure)
Bluetooth connection profiles
Connect your barcode reader using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth mode
Description
iOS Application Mode* (Default)
Use this mode with an Apple app designed for Socket Mobile barcode readers.
Use with an App developed for iOS devices
Software installation is required
Mode to use for iOS applications that support Socket Mobile readers
Android/Windows Application Mode
Use this mode with an Android app designed for Socket Mobile barcode readers.
Software installation is required
More efficient and reliable data communications for barcodes containing lots of data
Mode recommended for applications supporting Socket Mobile readers
Basic Keyboard Mode
Configures the barcode reader to Human Interface Device (HID).
NO software installation needed
Connects to most devices
Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data
Barcode reader interacts with host device like a keyboard
Advanced users only
Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan.
Packet Mode (default)
Configures the barcode reader to transmit decoded data in packet format.
Advanced users only
Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan.
Basic Mode (HID) Keyboard
Changes a barcode reader in HID-Peripheral mode to HID-Keyboard mode.
Acceptor (default)
Configures the barcode reader to accept a Bluetooth connection puts the barcode reader in discoverable mode.
Initiator
Configures the barcode reader to initiate a connection to a computer/device with the Bluetooth Device Address specified in the barcode.
The barcode must be formatted in Code 128 and contain the data #FNIaabbccddeeff# such that aabbccddeeff is the Bluetooth device address of the computer/device you want to connect to the barcode reader.
You must create a custom barcode for each computer/device that you want to connect to the barcode reader.
For all Bluetooth Connection Modes.
Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan.
Important: After scanning this command barcode, power off and power on the barcode reader to make sure it is configured properly.
Enable Automatic Reconnection from barcode reader (default)
Configure the barcode reader to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer/device after the barcode reader is powered on.
Disable Automatic Reconnection from barcode reader
Configure the barcode reader to wait for a computer/device to initiate a Bluetooth connection after the barcode reader is powered on.
Configures the barcode reader to factory defaults. The barcode reader powers off after scanning this barcode. The reader must be disconnected from Bluetooth (flashing blue LED) to scan this barcode.
Alternatively, if you cannot print a barcode, follow the instructions below:
- Power on the data reader
- Press and hold the scan button (1)
- Press and release the power button (2)
- Listen for 1 beep and release
- Release the scan button - the reader will play a tune and shut down.
- Remove (forget) the reader from the Bluetooth list on the host device.
Or, follow the Factory Reset button sequence:
Step 1: Power ON the barcode reader. | |
Step 2: Press and hold the scan button. |   |
Step 3: Tap the power button once (quickly press and release) while continuing to press the scan button. | |
Step 4: Keep holding the trigger button until you hear a beep (about 15 seconds). | |
When you release the scan button, you will hear 5 confirmation beeps then the barcode reader will power off.
Note: If you follow this sequence but release the trigger button too early (before 15 seconds and the beep) the Factory Reset will fail.
NOTE: If your barcode reader remains in an unresponsive state after following the Factory Reset, use the Restore Method.
The Restore Method should be the last attempt used to revive an unresponsive barcode reader. It will reinitialize the core hardware.
Step 1: Make sure your barcode reader is OFF. | |
Step 2: Press and hold the power button until the LED light goes on and off (about 15 seconds) |
Remove battery door: Use a screw driver (not included) to loosen screw and remove battery door. |  |
Remove old battery and insert new battery: Gently remove the old batteries. Follow the battery +/- indicators and insert the new AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. |  |
Secure battery door: Ensure the battery door is properly placed and tighten the screw, ensuring it is not overtightened. | |
This procedure will put the barcode reader in discoverable mode.
If the barcode reader is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to connect to a different device.
- Remove or forget the barcode reader from the Bluetooth list on the host device.
- Scan Pairing Reset barcode. The reader must be disconnected from Bluetooth (flashing blue LED) to scan this barcode.
Note: For the laser barcode reader, print the barcode to scan.
Important: Both steps above must be done to complete the unpairing.
Alternatively, if you cannot print a barcode, follow the instructions below:
- Power on the data reader
- Press and hold the scan button (1)
- Press and hold the power button (2)
- Listen for 3 beeps and release
Remove (forget) the reader from the Bluetooth list on the host device.
These barcodes are to configure the barcode reader for different languages using Microsoft Windows keyboard layout.
Scan only when the barcode reader is in Basic Keyboard Mode (HID profile).
Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan.
English (default) |
English (UK) |
French |
German |
Italian |
Japanese |
Polish |
Spanish |
Swedish |
ANSI Emulation |
Setup - Apple iOS Application Mode
Scan QR Code using your host device to download Socket Mobile Companion app to pair your barcode reader.
Watch how to set up using the Socket Mobile Companion app for demonstration.
For quick set up:
Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan.
- Power on the barcode reader. Make sure the barcode reader is discoverable (unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast.
- Scan barcode. The barcode reader will beep 3 times.
- Turn on Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth devices search will begin.
- Tap Socket M9xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a few seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the barcode reader blue LED will stop blinking and turn solid blue.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Address. - Launch your barcode reader-enabled Application. The barcode reader will beep once indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
Please check with your barcode reader application vendor or visit our business applications page to confirm your barcode reader-enabled application supports the barcode reader.
In this mode, the barcode reader functions and communicates similar to a keyboard. Therefore, barcode reader will work with Safari, Notes, and any other applications that support an active cursor.
- Power on the barcode reader. Make sure the barcode reader is discoverable (unpaired). The Blue light blinks fast.
- Scan barcode below.
- Start a Bluetooth device search.
- Settings > Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth and search for device.
- Mac OS: Click System Preferences > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth device search will begin.
- In the device list, tap on M9xx [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.
- The barcode reader will connect to the Apple device.
- The barcode reader will beep once after it has connected.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the barcode reader.
Important: Make sure the barcode reader is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode!
For custom prefix and suffix, please visit our custom prefix and suffix page.
(Note: For the laser barcode reader. Print the barcode to scan).
Suffix- Carriage Return
Configures the barcode reader to add a carriage return after decoded data.
Suffix- Tab
Configures the barcode reader to add a tab after decoded data.
Suffix- Carriage Return & Line Feed
Configures the barcode reader to add a carriage return and line feed after decoded data.
Data As Is
Configures the barcode reader to return only the decoded data. (i.e., no prefix or suffix).
Beep ON (default)
Enables barcode reader to beep to indicate successful scans.
Beep OFF
Disables barcode reader from beeping to indicate successful scans.
Vibrate ON (default)
Enables barcode reader to vibrate to indicate successful scans.
Vibrate OFF
Disables barcode reader from vibrate to indicate successful scans.
Continuous power for 2 hours (default)
Barcode reader powers off in 2 hours when idle/inactive while connected and 5 minutes when disconnected.
Continuous power for 4 hours
Configures the barcode reader to remain on for 4 hours after last scan.
Continuous power for 8 hours
Configures the barcode reader to remain on for 8 hours after last scan.
Barcode reader Always On
Configures the barcode reader to never power off.
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