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      How do I set up and pair my TSL 1128 scanner to an Android Device?

      In this article, learn how to pair and configure your TSL 1128 Bluetooth scanner for Android

       

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      ANDROID 11 |  ANDROID 12 |  ANDROID 13

       

      Overview

      This guide will walk you through setting up your TSL 1128, pairing with your Android device and then to the Idencia Mobile app.

      Things to Know
      Getting Started
      Configure your Scanner on your PC
      Connecting your Scanner to your Android Device
      Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting
              Hibernation/Sleep Mode
              Trigger Sensitivity
              Using TSL Scanner on Android & iOS
              Barcodes and Case Sensitivity
              TSL Tag Finder

      Things to Know

      Your TSL 1128 scanner will need to be updated to the most recent firmware version before being able to connect to your Android Device.

      This process will take place on your Computer/PC and your scanner will need to be fully charged before proceeding. TSL provides a basic document with a guided process here that you can follow: Downloading Firmware Guide

      However, to better help our customers, we will also be providing more detailed Step by Step instructions below.

      Getting Started

      1. Your TSL Scanner came with a USB cord and plug. Make sure that the Mini USB end is plugged into the scanner and then plug the USB end into your computer
        1. Your computer should recognize that a new device has been connected
        2. If your computer does not acknowledge that it has been plugged in, please try either of the following:
          1. Press the yellow trigger button on the handle of the scanner to ensure that it is on/awake
          2. Try plugging the cord into a different USB Port
      2. Next download the following files to your PC:
        1. Firmware Application
        2. Firmware Download 1128

      Configure your Scanner on your PC

      1. Open the Desktop Firmware Loader v1.27.zip folder from your downloads

      2. Run/Open the setup.exe Application file

      3. Click Next


      4. Select the folder where you want to install the application. It is recommended that you use the auto populated folder. Click Next


      5. Confirm the installation by clicking Next


      6. A popup will appear requesting permission for the application to run. Click Yes

      7. Installation has completed and you can now click Close


      8. Next, open your File Explorer


      9. Open Windows (C:) 


      10. Open Program Files (x86)


      11. Open Technology Solutions UK Ltd


      12. Open Desktop Firmware Loader


      13. Run/Open the DesktopFirmwareLoader.exe Application


      14. There is a chance the Firmware Download will auto populate and it will look like this:

      15. If you do not see any values next to Download, please click on this button on the right hand side


      16. Open the following PPF File

      17. You might need to change the dropdown option as seen here:
        This is where the computer detects which USB Port the scanner is plugged into

      18. Next click Download


      19. The application will now proceed with downloading the firmware. It will show several different messages as it sends data to the scanner


      20. You will see this screen asking you to Press trigger once to wake reader 
        1. The scanner will beep and continue with the updating process
      21. When completed, the screen will look like this

      22. Your firmware has now been updated! You can now proceed to connecting your scanner to your Android device.

      Connecting your Scanner to your Android Device

      1. On your Android device make your way to the Settings


      2. Go to Connections

      3. Go to Bluetooth


      4. Under Available Devices you should see an option for your scanner
        1. It will appear in the following format: <Serial Number> - 1128
        2. The serial number is found at the bottom of your TSL



      5. Click on your available TSL Device then click Pair
      6. Your scanner will now be shown under Paired Devices

      7. Go to your Idencia App


      8. Click the 3 Dots in the top right corner


      9. Click Settings


      10. Click on the section where it says Default Scanner

      11. On the popup, select the TSL and click OK


      12. Go back to your Idencia Home Screen and select Scan Tag

      13. Click the Connect button towards the bottom of the screen

      14. On the popup select the TSL Scanner and click OK


      15. Your app should now show Connected to Scanner

      16. You are now able to start scanning!

       

      Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

      Hibernation/Sleep Mode

      The TSL is internally programmed to extend battery life as much as possible.

      What this means is that the scanner goes into sleep/hibernation mode more often than other scanners. 

      The scanner will stay connected via Bluetooth, but it will temporarily disconnect from the Idencia App.
      • Same as when you are connecting the scanner the first time on the Scan Tag page. It will display as the following:

        • Just hit the Connect button and it will reconnected the scanner to the Idencia App


      Trigger Sensitivity

      If you are experiencing a situation in which you attempting to scan, but nothing is scanning or making a beep; make sure that you are putting enough pressure on the trigger to ensure that it is being pressed all the way

      Using your TSL Scanner for both an Android and iOS Device

      If you are using one TSL Scanner across multiple devices, there are two sets of instructions depending on your device

      Moving from Android to iOS
      • While in the Idencia App, navigate to the Scan Tag screen and click the Disconnect button
      • You may now go through the steps of connecting your TSL scanner to your iOS device

      Moving from iOS to Android
        • While in the Idencia App, navigate to the Scan Tag screen and click the Disconnect button
        • Next, navigate to your Bluetooth settings and disconnect/remove your scanner from list of connected devices
        • You may now go through the steps of connecting your TSL scanner to your Android device

      Barcodes and Case Sensitivity

      Your TSL Scanner is not programmed to differentiate between lowercase and uppercase

      What this means is that when you use the TSL scanner to scan a label that has lowercase letters, the scanner will automatically change the serial number to uppercase when displaying in the Idencia App

      If you are scanning a label that already exists in the Idencia system, the app will think that it is a new item and act accordingly

      If you do have any labels that contain lowercase letters, it is best to use the camera from your device instead of your TSL Scanner

      TSL Tag Finder

      The TSL Scanner offers a Tag Finder option that you can read about here:

      How do I use the TSL Tag Finder Feature?