1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Presenting the new
1600 series
1600 series
Pocket-size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Introduction of 1600 series
• Product concept
• Product features & benefits
• Software tools
• Applications
• Competitive advantages
• Marketing Collaterals
• FAQ
1600 series
Pocket-size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Product concept
• Designed for healthcare, field sales and field service
environments with strong mobility requirement, the CipherLab
1600 series brings the highest flexibility to the workers in the
workplace. The Bluetooth® communication and pocket-sized
form factor with lightweight unleash workers and allow them to
go where the work is and get more done, in more places.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
High mobility solution
• Extreme lightweight and pocket-size form factor
– Smaller and lighter than a mobile phone, the 1600 series can
be easily fit in your pocket and carried around for required
tasks wherever it takes. 1600 series is a high mobility solution
for the workers in the hospital or in the field.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Unleash the workers
• Bluetooth® option
– Capable to connect with PDA, Smartphone, tablet or laptop via
Bluetooth® communication and support at least 10 m Bluetooth®
working range for real-time data transmission. Through the
WWAN on those Bluetooth® smart devices, users can always
keep the back-end system updated anywhere, anytime.
– Enable efficient and cost-effective data collection via 1600 series
to the smart devices with CipherConnect.
• Accessory for instant pairing
– Plug in and play! 3610 Bluetooth® transponder help 1600 series
easily connect to Bluetooth® compatible devices with USB port
and save time of the pairing process.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Versatile Data Capture
• Reader options of linear imager and 2D imager
– 1600 series offers the options of reading 1D and 2D barcodes to
meet any business needs. In particular, the option of 2D imager
answers to the growing adoption of 2D barcodes on medicine
packaging or hospital equipments in healthcare industry.
• Time Stamp (1664)
– Associated with a date and time to every read of barcodes, time
stamp makes it easy and efficient for data analysis, such as,
evaluating the time that caregivers need to finish a round.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Assure data storage
• Big on-board memory in batch mode
– When 1600 series is used as a memory scanner, its 256 K to 4 MB
on-board memory holds up to 240* thousand scans and prevent
the data loss.
*The calculation is based on EAN13 barcode.
Get more done with the long-lasting power
• Long working hours
– Capable of providing long working hours for all day operation
without battery recharge and let the workers get their jobs done
more efficiently.
• Options of batteries
– Choices of replaceable AAA batteries or the environmentalfriendly rechargeable Li-ion battery for the diverse needs in
different regions.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1664 Feature summary
Onboard memory
stores over 240,000* scans
Lightweight and small size
*The calculation is based on EAN13 barcode.
Bluetooth® interface
2D imager
24 hours support
without time wasted on
battery recharge
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1660/1661 Feature summary
Onboard memory
stores over 10,000* scans
Extreme lightweight
and small size
*The calculation is based on EAN13 barcode.
Bluetooth® interface
Linear imager
30/40 hours support
without time wasted on
battery recharge
Options of AAA batteries or
the rechargeable Li-ion battery
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Specifications
Options
1660
Bluetooth® Coverage
1661
10 m
1664
20 m
Weight
50 g
Battery
AAA batteries
Power Consumption
15 mA/245 mA @ 3V
17 mA/190 mA @3.7V
20 mA/180 mA @ 3.7V
Working hours
30 hours
40 hours
24 hours
Memory
256 KB
512 KB
4 MB
Impact Resistant
-
0.9 m
1.5 m
IP
-
-
IP42
Time Stamp
-
-
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Accessories
3610 Bluetooth®
Transponder,
protective cover
including battery
(Standby/Operating)
69 g
106 g
Rechargeable Li-ion battery, 850 mAh
3610 Bluetooth® Transponder, battery charger, micro
USB cable, protective cover
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
SOFTWARE TOOLS:
ScanMaster
• Standard Windows® interface
– The interface of ScanMaster is standard Windows® and users just
tick a few boxes for related setting.
• Easy and efficient operation
– ScanMaster provides comprehensive tools to configure CipherLab
scanners in a fast and easy way, such as editing format and
choosing symbology types.
• Save time for SI, resellers and users
– The SI’s or resellers create setup files through ScanMaster. The
generated files can be saved, shared and printed out as a sheet
listed with barcodes. By simply scanning these barcodes,
customer can implement the same setting on all their scanners
effortlessly.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
SOFTWARE TOOLS:
CipherConnect
• It is a COM-to-key utility designed for CipherLab cordless scanners
to work as an input device for smart devices, such as Smartphone
or PDA. The software enables intensive data collection and
transmission via CipherLab Bluetooth® scanner to the smart
devices.
• It is available for Android, BlackBerry and Windows® Mobile via
Bluetooth® SPP.
• Apple’s iPhone, and iPod Touch (2nd
Generation) support Bluetooth® HID
profiles when running iOS 4 and above,
where CipherConnect is not needed to pair
with CipherLab cordless scanners.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Target vertical applications
• Healthcare
– Caring for Patients at Point-of-Care, Dispensing
Medications
• Field Mobility
– Asset Management, Direct Store Delivery, Meter
Reading
1600 series
Challenges for healthcare
• Heavy workload and long working
hours
– Besides treating patients and helping in
rehabilitation, caregivers need to keep
records of symptoms and other trivial
paperwork. These routines occupy their
time and make them spend less time on
patients.
• Update Medical Records Constantly
– Repetitive dose or other medial errors
might happen and injure patients if the
medical records cannot be updated
immediately.
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Beneficial solutions for healthcare
• The efficient operation of 1600 series makes the doctors’ or
caregivers’ rounds more efficient.
– Low power consumption enables longer working hours and fewer battery
recharges/replacements.
– Bright LED and adjustable beeper let caregivers easily confirm data capture
even in dim wards.
• The medical information will be updated immediately via the
reliable Bluetooth® communications of 1600 series.
– The Bluetooth® connection and the coverage range of 1600 series ensure
that moving caregivers are able to transmit data to tablets or laptops on
medical carts immediately after dispensing medicines to inpatients.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Application: Point of care
By scanning the barcode
on patient’s wristband, the
patient’s information is
shown on the screen of the
tablet on the medical cart.
Caregiver can check when
and what medications were
given last.
Caregiver confirms the
medicines in the
dispensing cup with the
physician notes and
medication orders
on tablet.
If all information matches,
caregiver helps patient
take the medicine and
he/she updates the
medical records through
WLAN.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Application: Dispensing medications
By scanning the barcode
on patient’s prescription,
pharmacist checks the
patient’s identification and
what medicines the patient
needs.
Pharmacist starts to
dispense the medicines. To
confirm the medicine is
taken, pharmacist scans the
barcode on each medicine’s
cabinet or packaging before
taking.
After the dispensing is
completed, pharmacist
takes the medicines to
the patient and updates
the medical records.
1600 series
Challenges for field mobility
• Mobility is required
– It is not easy for field workers to carry
big or heavy devices with them while
moving around.
• Investment of the devices for field
workers
– Each field worker needs to have a set of
devices to help them collect data in
different locations, which could be costly
especially for the companies which have
limited budget.
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Beneficial solutions for field mobility
• The 1600 series scanners are small and lightweight and won’t be a
burden for field sales to carry.
– 1600 series is smaller than a mobile phone and the weight is
under 110 g.
• The Bluetooth® option of 1600 series makes it a good companion
of PDA and Smartphone.
– For field workers who are already equipped with
PDA or Smartphone, the company buy them only
1600 series scanners, and they can collect
required data in the field and transmit it to the
back-end system immediately.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Application: Shelf Replenishment
Field sales go to the
retail store and check
if there is enough
inventory on the shelf
or in the storage.
If the inventory is insufficient,
field sales scan the barcode on
product package, and transmit
the data to PDA/Smartphone
via Bluetooth® communication.
Meanwhile, the corresponding
product information will be
shown on the screen.
Field sales use the WWAN
function on
PDA/Smartphone to connect
with back-end system
where he/she can check the
inventory information and
place order accordingly.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 Competitive advantages
• Outstanding reading performance
– 1600 series can read small barcodes up to 3 mil of 1D and 5 mil of 2D,
along with the wide range of reading distance from 3.6 to 30.5 cm.
• Long working hours
– 1600 series supports all day operation to work across workers’ shifts and
reduce the time wasted on frequent re-charging or replacement.
• Large on-board memory
– In batch mode, there are 256K/512K and 4M memory in the 1600 series
1D and 2D Bluetooth® scanners respectively to store from 10 to 240
thousands data.
• A cost-effective solution
– A lightweight and pocket-sized scanner with affordable price.
• Custom-configure scanners easily
– ScanMaster provides comprehensive tools to easily configure scanner,
edit format and choose symbology types.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
Marketing Collaterals
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1600 series
Product brochure
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 series
Pull-up Poster
EDM
Pocket-Size Scanner
Press Release
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FAQ
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FAQ
• What are the enhanced features of newly-launched 1664
comparing with existed 1660/1661?
 Bigger memory – 1664 has 4MB on board memory, capable of holding over
240 thousands scans and 10K buffer memory when it’s out of Bluetooth®
working range.
 Longer Bluetooth® working range – The working rang of Bluetooth®
connectivity on 1664 is extended to 20 m.
 New function of time stamp – If time stamp is enabled, every data will be
stored with a date and a time, which makes data analysis easy and efficiency.
 IP and drop testing – 1664 is rated IP42 and able to withstand multiple drops
onto the concrete at 1.5 m.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FAQ
• What kinds of PDA and Smartphone that 1600 series Bluetooth®
scanners can support?
- For the PDA or Smartphone which support Bluetooth® HID profiles,
e.g. Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (2nd Gen), 1600 series
Bluetooth® scanners can be paired with them directly for data
collection.
- As to the Bluetooth® devices which only support Bluetooth® SPP
profiles, e.g. Android, BlackBerry and Windows® Mobile,
CipherConnect helps them transfer SPP signals to HID and let them be
cable to communicate with 1600 series Bluetooth® scanners.
- CipherConnect is a COM-to-key utility designed for CipherLab
Bluetooth® scanners to work as an input device for smart devices. The
software enables intensive data collection and transmission via
CipherLab Bluetooth® scanner to the smart devices.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FAQ
• What is the benefit of using 3610 Bluetooth® transponder?
For any computer with USB port, 3610 Bluetooth® transponder can add
reliable wireless capability between it and 1600 Bluetooth® scanners
with easy, instant pairing and guaranteed performance.
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
FAQ
• What are the differences between 1600 and 1500 series
Bluetooth® options, and 1166/1266 scanners?
The 1600 series is for the applications in field sales, field service and
healthcare environments. Other than 1600 series, 1500 series and
1166/1266 focus on different vertical markets. The details of the
differences are summarized as below:
2D Bluetooth® Scanners
Bluetooth®
Scanner
1664
1564
Reader
Option
2D
Imager
2D
Imager
Coverage
20 m
90 m
Working
Hour
24
16
Resolution
1D: 3 mil
2D: 5 mil
1D: 3 mil
2D: 5 mil
Scan Rate
(scans/sec)
60
60
Drop
Test
Product Feature
Target Vertical
1.5 m
- Small and lightweight
for high mobility
- Support high density
barcode
- Instant pairing via
Bluetooth®
Healthcare
Field sales
Field service
1.2 m
- Snappy performance
- Option of hands-free
scanning
- Support high density
barcode
Retail
Healthcare
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner
1D Bluetooth® Scanners
Bluetooth®
Scanner
Reader
Option
Coverage
1660
10 m
1661
Scan Rate
(scans/sec)
3 mil
100
40
Linear
Imager
1562
Laser
1166
Linear
Imager
Laser
45
Product Feature
Target Vertical
- Small and
lightweight for high
mobility
- Support high density
barcode
- Instant pairing via
Bluetooth®
Field sales
Field service
Healthcare
1.2 m
- Snappy performance
- Option of hands-free
scanning
- Support high density
barcode
Retail
Healthcare
1.2 m
- Built with rugged
double-injection
molded TPU
- Long working hour
-
200
24
4 mil
100 m
Drop
Test
0.9 m
3 mil
90 m
1266
Resolution
30
Linear
Imager
1560
Working
Hour
4 mil
100
100
Manufacturing
Warehousing
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Pocket-Size Scanner
Thank you!
1600 series
Pocket-Size Scanner