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General

CipherConnect is a COM-to-key utility designed for CipherLab cordless scanners (Model: 156x, 166x, 176x) to work as input device for smart devices, enabling intensive data collection via Bluetooth Serial Port Connection, and available for Android OS.
   CipherConnect Pro2
 Supports Android version 4, 5 and 6
   Demo
 A demo data processing utility

HID Profile

CipherLab cordless scanners are also able to pair and connect to your smart devices via Bluetooth HID Profile where CipherConnect is not required. Please use the "Cordless Scanner Setup Cards" in Download section to set up and connect your devices.

CipherConnect Pro2 for Android

System Requirements

  • Android OS 4.0 and above
  • Bluetooth

    • Install and Update

  • Complete Google Account Registration and Sign In
  • Launch Google Play and Search for CipherConnect
  • Install or Update

    • How to start?

    Configuration

  • To start with CipherConnect Pro 2, click CipherConnect Pro2 icon.
  • CipherConnect Pro 2 works as "Input Method" and comes with English keyboard for you to input alpha-numeric and symbol characters. You have to enable CipherConnect Pro2 keyboard by clicking "Enable CipherConnectPro2"

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  • After CipherConnect Pro2 keyboard is enabled, click "Select CipherConnect Pro2" as your current keyboard.

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  • Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth and make sure it is on.

    • For Connection Type 1: Pair and Connect

    Preparation for Scanner



  • Turn on the scanner, and wait until the LED indicator becomes flashing blue.
  • Set the output interface as "BT SPP Slave"
  • Specify the PIN code for authentication (default: 0000).
  • The scanner is active at power-on for two minutes by default, waiting for a connection request from the smart device.

    • ** Please update the firmware of your CipherLab cordless scanner to enable the best connectivity.
    ** With Transmit Buffer enabled on the scanner, you can continue scanning data even you're out of Bluetooth connection range.

    Connection

  • Go to "Settings" -> "Wireless & networks" and select "Bluetooth settings"
  • Turn on Bluetooth and select "Scan for devices"
  • Select CipherLab cordless scanner (e.g. 1660) and input the preset PIN code.
  • The scanner is active at power-on for two minutes by default, waiting for a connection request from the smart device.

    • Tap icon to switch connection type

    For Connection Type 2: to Connect by scanning one-dimensional barcodes

    Preparation for Scanner & Connection

        


  • Turn on the scanner, and wait until the LED indicator becomes flashing blue.
  • Tap the bar "Tap to display scanner's setup barcodes" to display one-dimensional barcodes for scanning.
  • Set the output interface as "BT SPP Master" by scanning the first barcode.
  • Set the connection using Mac Address by scanning the second barcode, then waiting for connection.

    • ** Please update the firmware of your CipherLab cordless scanner to enable the best connectivity.
    ** With Transmit Buffer enabled on the scanner, you can continue scanning data even you're out of Bluetooth connection range.

    For Connection Type 3: to Connect by scanning two-dimensional barcode

    Preparation for Scanner & Connection

        


  • Turn on the scanner, and wait until the LED indicator becomes flashing blue.
  • Tap the bar "Tap to display scanner's setup barcodes" to display two-dimensional barcode for scanning.
  • Set the output interface as "BT SPP Master" & the connection by scanning the barcode, then waiting for connection. It may take a little bit longer for two-dimensional barcode connection.

    • ** Please update the firmware of your CipherLab cordless scanner to enable the best connectivity.
    ** With Transmit Buffer enabled on the scanner, you can continue scanning data even you're out of Bluetooth connection range.

    Note:

  • You can Tap icon    or    or    to switch the connection type that works the best for you.
  • You will need to make sure that the scanner is in slave mode when using connection type 1.

    • If the connection in between BT scanner and your Android device cannot be established, you can always use "Configure Bluetooth scanner" to configure your scanner to work as your preference.

        

    Latest update: May 27, 2016

    Download

    We still recommended you to download and install thru official method, it's easier to obtain updates and report bugs.

    Android (.apk)

  • Pro 2 (2.1.3)
  • Demo (1.0.1)

    • PDF Manual

    Instructions to download, install, connect, configure, and use, with screenshots.
  • Android
  • Cordless Scanner Setup Cards
    • Android | Download

    Latest update: May 27, 2016