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Bluetooth Classic and/or Low Energy (Cradle Host Only)
Parameter # 1355 (SSI # F8h 05h 4Bh)
Set up cradle to accept both Bluetooth Classic and Low Energy connections or Low Energy Only connections.
Bluetooth Security
The digital scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication. Authentication can be requested by either the remote
device or the digital scanner.
PIN Code
Parameter # 552 (SSI # F1h 28h)
To set and store a PIN code (e.g., password) on the digital scanner to connect to the host:
1. Scan the Set & Store PIN Code bar code below.
2. Scan five alphanumeric programming bar codes using the alphanumeric bar codes beginning on page H-1.
3. Scan End of Message in the Advanced Data Formatting Guide.
The default PIN code is 12345.
If the digital scanner communicates with a host with enabled, synchronize the PIN codes on the digital scanner and
host. To achieve this, connect the digital scanner to the host when setting the PIN codes. If the digital scanner is
not connected to a host, the PIN code change only takes affect on the digital scanner. If is required between the
digital scanner and host, and the PIN codes do not match, pairing fails.
NOTE All Bluetooth Classic connections must be terminated before the setting can change to Low
Energy Only.
* Bluetooth Classic and Low Energy
Low Energy Only
NOTE A remote device can still request Authentication.
NOTE An extended 16 character PIN code is available for additional with Open Bluetooth
(SPP and HID).