Zebra RS6000 Scanner

The process below connects the peripheral using the Default profile. To use the Master profile, set the following: 

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Vocollect\NetworkD\RadioSettings]
    TerminalRoleSRX=master
    TerminalRoleOther=master

The Master profile process does not apply to A500 or A700 devices.

Scanner as Initiator, Talkman Device as Acceptor

This method is supported on A700, A700x and A500.

Configure RS6000 Scanner

  1. Download and install the following on your PC from the Zebra website:
    1. Zebra 123Scan:
      zebra.com/us/en/products/software/scanning-systems/123scan.html
    2. Zebra PC Tool:
      zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/utilities/pc-tool.html
  2. Perform a clean boot for the scanner:
    1. Remove the battery.
    2. Press and hold the Restore key.
    3. Insert the battery into the scanner while continuing to hold the Restore key.
    4. After approximately 5 seconds a chirp is heard and the scan LEDs flash green. This signals the RS6000 is set to the default factory configuration.
  3. Connect the RS6000 scanner to the PC with 123Scan installed using the USB cable.
  4. Start the 123Scan utility.
    1. Select Create new configuration file.
    2. Select My scanner is connected via USB cable.
    3. Select your scanner from the list.
    4. Provide a name for the configuration file.
    5. Click on Modify Data.
    6. Select Append an enter key.
    7. Click Done and Load to scanner.
  5. Scan the SPP (Serial Port Profile) Bluetooth Classic (Discoverable) Barcode from the Zebra RS6000 Ring Scanner User Guide.
  6. Remove and reinstall the RS6000 battery.
  7. The scanner reboots and is discoverable as a Bluetooth device.
  8. Open the PC Tool application.
  9. Click the Show Bluetooth Address barcode button.
  10. Enter the Bluetooth address of the Talkman device.
  11. Click the Generate button.
  12. Scan the barcode with the RS6000.

Configure Task and VoiceConsole

  1. Set the following advanced parameter in the task package: barcodeport = bt_scan
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on the device.
  3. View the properties of the device and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If it is not enabled, click Edit this device and set Bluetooth Enabled to "enabled".
  4. Select Pair this device with a peripheral.
  5. For Pairing type select "Bluetooth Scanner".
  6. For Connection Mode select "Device listens for peripheral connection".
  7. For Security select "Enabled" or "Disabled" as desired.
  8. If security is enabled, enter "12345" for security key or a custom PIN if set.
  9. Click Pair with peripheral to initiate pairing.