Linēa-pro 4
User Manual
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, iPod shuffle®, and iPod
touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPad™ is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Linēa-pro 4 User Manual v1.00
Linea-pro 4 Models
Model
Description
Linea-pro 4 MSR
Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader
Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 1D
barcode scanner
Linea-pro 4 MSR 1D
Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 2D
barcode scanner
Linea-pro 4 MSR 2D
Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 1D
barcode scanner and Bluetooth®
Linea-pro 4 MSR 1D BT
Linea-pro 4 MSR 2D BT
Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 2D
barcode scanner and Bluetooth®
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Contents
Technical Data..................................................................................... 6
Box Contents....................................................................................... 7
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Overview
Linēa-pro 4 allows mobile workers to convert their iPod touch and
iPhone handset into a powerful point-of-sale solution. The Linēa-pro 4
includes optional 1D or 2D barcode scanner, 3-tracks magnetic stripe
reader, and a rechargeable battery extender in a very compact and
durable protective case.
Features:
Battery:
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery - 1300 mAh,
Charging via USB to computer or Charging Station
to Linēa-pro 4, Provides auxiliary power to iPod
touch and iPhone
Magnetic Card Reader – 3-Track Head:
Swipe Speed: Minimum of 1.97 in/sec
MTBF: 1 million swipes
Bidirectional reading capabilities
Barcode Scanner - Class II - 1D Laser / 2D Imager:
Single / Multi-scan mode
1D - MTBF: 30K hours (Laser Diode & Mirror Unit 10K hours)
2D - MTBF: 50K hours (Imager & Laser Pointer & Focus LED)
Indicators:
Audible: Internal electro-magnetic buzzer
Visual: 3 green LEDs
I/O Connectors: 30-pin plug iPod dock connector
10-pin female Mini-B USB connector for charging
and synchronization
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Technical Data
General Specifications:
Power supply
Internal voltage 3.3V & 5V
Active (turn on Linea-pro 4) / Active with Scanning / Stand By (after 5sec
without operate)
Operation Modes
MCU
Hitachi - HD64F3687
Memory
512k I2C EEPROM memory - for Linea-pro 4 settings
RS232 Interface - communication between Linea-pro 4 & iPod /iPhone
USB Interface - USB Synchronization between iPhone / iPod & PC
Speed: 57600bps
Communications
RS232 Interface
iPod RS232 Protocol
Active with Scanning: 1D Engine – 110mA; 2D Engine - 230mA
Active - approximately 25mA
Stand by - 10µA
Power
consumption
Volume Up Button, Volume Down Button, Status Battery Button,
Scan Button
Buttons
Magnetic Stripe
Reader
3-track bidirectional reading capabilities
Type: ISO 7816-1/2/3 compatible & RAW mode
MDL-1000 - Laser Scan Engine 1D Barcode
MDI-2000 – Auto-focus Imager Scan Engine 2D Barcode
UCC/EAN 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC A, UPC E, UPC E1, Code 11, Code
39, Code 93, Code 128, GS1, Matrix 2 to 5, Code 11,2 of 5 industrial, 2
of 5 interleaved, Codebar, MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, IATA,ISBN, ISMN,
ISSN, S-code, Telepen, RSS 14, RSS Limited, RSS- Expanded, PDF417,
microPDF417, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec code, Maxi code, Micro QR
code
Barcode Reader
Barcode Type
LEDs
3 green LEDs for status of Battery Charging and status of the Device
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 3.7V/1300mAh
1D: Over 14,000 scan and swipes per full charge
2D: Over 8,000 scan and swipes per full charge
Electro-Magnetic Buzzer
Battery
Audio Indicator
Weight, g
95 grams without iPod / iPhone
230 grams with iPhone
197 grams with iPod
Dimensions, mm 125mm x 67mm x (19 to 25)mm - depends on scanner 1D/2D & device)
- Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
- Operating humidity 35 to 85% RH
- Storage temperature -5°C to +40°C
Environment
- Storage humidity 10 to 90% RH
Standard USB A to mini B CABLE
USB DOWNLOAD CABLE (option)
Cables
Table 1
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Box Contents
Your IPC Linēa-pro 4 comes with the following items listed below:
Item
Part Number
Descriptions
Image
Linēa-pro 4 Reader /
Scanner
1
Linea-pro 4
2
3
CABDAT001240 Usb sync cable
Linēa-pro 4
User's manual
User Manual
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*Bulk Shipments may ship without cables and manuals in each box.
Software ( Drivers & SDK ):
Because of the continually evolving SDK, the latest SDK are not
distributed on CD.
For the latest Linēa-pro 4 SDK’s, please visit our Linēa-pro
developer portal:
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Getting Started
The IPC Linēa-pro 4 allows you to scan barcode and capture Magnetic
Strip information onto your iPod and iPhone. Before using your Linēa-
pro 4 the battery should be properly charged. The following Quick
Start guide will help to get your Linēa-pro 4 ready for use.
Quick Start:
Where to find more
Step
What to do
Purpose
information
The battery pack
should be fully
charged before use
to ensure long
battery life.
Fully charge your
Linēa-pro 4 as
recommended.
Charging Battery,
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1
Software is not
provided with Linēa-
pro 4. Please contact
your reseller or Infinite
Peripherals for
recommendations on
Third-Party software
solutions.
Barcode Scanning
& Card Reading
requires software
to be installed onto
your iPod or
Install Software.
2
3
iPhone.
Developers should
refer to the section in
this manual on
“Developing
Solutions” Page 18.
Connecting your
Linēa-pro and iPod,
iPhone.
Attach device to
Linēa-pro 4.
Attaching Device,
Page 12.
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About Your Linēa-pro 4
Linēa-pro 4 (Bottom side)
MSR Reader
Scan Engine
Scan Button
Figure 3
User Notes:
Special software must be used to process the information captured by
the barcode scanner and magnetic strip reading feature. Please
consult your reseller for this software or contact Infinite Peripherals for
recommendations on compatible third party software solutions.
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Charging Battery
Charging the Linēa-pro 4:
The Linēa-pro 4 uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack. Before
first use, the battery pack should be charged for at least (4) hours.
To prevent electrical damage to the Linēa-pro 4 and/or battery pack,
please use approved USB to Mini USB cables only.
Charging via USB cable
(type A to mini USB), connected
to PC 5V/260mA
Figure 4
1 LED = 33 % of full charge
2 LED = 66 % of full charge
3 LED = 100 % of full charge
Figure 5
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Status & Operating Modes
The Linēa-pro 4 uses the battery indicator LEDs to indicate various
conditions of operation. Possible LED lighting indications may result
from charging, active/online status, or because of low battery. The
following table and figure explain these conditions and LED indication.
Figure 6
Battery
Status Button
Operating Status
Linēa-pro 4 is in sleep or ready
mode
All LED is OFF
Middle LED is FLASHING
Multiple LED is ON
Linēa-pro 4 is in sync mode
Linēa-pro 4 is displaying battery
level status
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Attaching Device
When using the Linēa-pro 4, care must be taken to ensure the Linēa-pro
4 30 pin connector and the iPod and iPhone connector are not
accidentally damaged. The figures below show how to attach your
device to the Linēa-pro 4.
1: Unlock the top cover as shown in figure above.
Figure 7
2: Slide the device as shown in the figure above.
Figure 8
3: Replace the top cover as shown in the figure above.
Figure 9
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1D Barcode Scanning
Using the 1D barcode scanner:
The Linēa-pro 4 1D uses a scan engine that supports one-dimensional
(1D) barcode symbols. The effective reading distance of the barcode
reader varies depending on the barcode size.
Scanning 1D Barcodes:
To scan a 1D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan
head as close to the barcode label as possible so that the scan line
crosses both ends of the barcode as shown in the figure below.
Slowly pull back the unit increasing the distance between the barcode
and scan head until the barcode has been read by the scanner.
~ 15-20 cm
Scan button
Figure 10
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2D Barcode Scanning
Using the 2D barcode scanner:
The Linēa-pro 4 2D uses a scan engine that supports one-dimensional
(1D) and two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbols. The effective reading
distance of the barcode reader varies depending on the barcode size.
Scanning 2D Barcodes:
To scan a 2D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan
head to center the red aiming laser near the center of the barcode and
the illumination box is over the outer edges of the barcode as shown in
the figure below.
Slowly pull back the unit increasing the distance between the barcode
and scan head until the barcode has been read by the scanner.
~ 15-20 cm
Scan button
Figure 11
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Card Reading
Reading Magnetic Strips:
The Linēa-pro 4 has a built-in magnetic card reader. The card reader
incorporates a (3) track magnetic read head requiring a single swipe to
read field data from all three tracks.
The magnetic read head faces up towards the top of the cradle. When
placing the card into the reader, the magnetic strip must be facing up as
shown in the figure below. Keep the edge of the card flat on the inner
base of the reader to ensure that the magnetic strip passes over the
read head evenly.
Swipe direction
Figure 12
User Notes:
To use the magnetic card reader feature, special software must be used
to read and process the card information. Please consult your reseller if
this software is available or contact Infinite Peripherals for
recommendations on compatible third party software solutions.
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Replacing Battery
To replace the Linēa-pro 4 battery, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the device as shown in the figure below.
Figure 13
2. Squeeze battery cover latch to the left as shown in the figure above.
Figure 14
3. Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure above. Remove the existing
Battery pack. Reverse Steps 1-2 to install the new battery pack.
Notice: Use only factory recommended replacement battery to prevent
damage to the Linēa-pro 4.
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Syncing
The Linēa-pro 4 portable barcode scanner and card reader is designed
specifically for use with iPod/iPhone there by allowing the iPod and
iPhone to sync with iTunes through the Linēa-pro 4 while connected.
To sync iPod with iTunes through the Linēa-pro 4 follow the steps
below;
1. Connect the Linēa-pro 4 to a computer using a Mini USB cable as
shown in the figure below.
2. Wait for the sync mode 2-beeps and the center LED flashes green.
The Linēa-pro 4 should now be in sync mode. Refer to the iTunes
documentation for syncing your iPod and iPhone.
Sync Mode LED
Figure 15
To disable sync mode, exit iTunes then unplug the Linēa-pro 4 from the
Mini USB cable.
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Developing Solutions
Integrating the Linēa-pro 4 into your solution requires the use of the
Linēa-pro 4 SDK. The SDK incorporates an API specifically for
developing application to use the barcode scanning and card reading
capability of the Linēa-pro 4.
For details on using the Linēa-pro 4 SDK, please refer to the SDK’s
documentation.
For the latest Linēa-pro 4 SDK’s, please visit our Linēa-pro
developer portal:
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Troubleshooting
Card Reading
If you are having problems with reading card magnetic strip refer to the
table below for possible causes.
Item
Problem
Possible Cause
* Linēa-pro 4 not turned On.
* Card inserted incorrectly.
* Swipe method incorrect.
* Faulty read head.
No card data
returned during
swiping.
1
* Unreadable magnetic strip.
Partial card data
returned during
swiping.
* Swipe method incorrect.
* Faulty read head.
* Unreadable magnetic strip.
2
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Troubleshooting
Barcode Scanning
If you’re having problems scanning barcodes refer to the table below for
possible causes.
Item
Problem
Possible Cause
* Linēa-pro 4 battery is to low.
* Linēa-pro 4 not turned on by software.
* Faulty scan engine.
Scanner does not
turn On.
1
* Unreadable barcode.
* Linēa-pro 4 battery is to low.
* Faulty scan engine.
No barcode data
returned during
scanning.
2
3
4
5
6
* Software decode incorrectly.
* Unreadable barcode.
* Linēa-pro 4 battery is to low.
* Faulty scan engine.
Partial barcode
data returned
during scanning.
* Software decode incorrectly.
Unable to perform
multi-scanning.
* Multi-scan mode not enabled.
* Software does not support multi-scans.
Unable to hear
scanner beep.
* Sound mode not enabled.
* Linēa-pro 4 battery is to low.
Unable to scan
certain barcodes
symbols.
* Barcode type is not enabled.
* Barcode type is not supported.
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
15.105(b)
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 one or more of the
following measures:
-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 is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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FCC Continued
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Contact Information
National Sales Headquarters:
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1124 Main Street Suite B
Irvine, CA 92614
Toll Free: 866-278-7860
Phone:
Fax:
949-222-0300
949-222-0375
HQ and Main Distribution Facility:
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3104 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone:
Fax:
847-818-1260
847-818-1287
Technical Support:
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1124 Main Street Suite B
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Phone:
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