Bluetooth SSI Connection Library for Zebra Barcode Scanners (C#)

This library allows developers to easily establish a Bluetooth SSI (Serial Port Profile) connection with a Zebra barcode scanner and use it to scan barcodes using C#.

Getting Started

These instructions will help you set up the library and start using it in your project.

Prerequisites

• A Zebra barcode scanner that supports Bluetooth SSI Scanner Serial (Serial Port Profile), e.g. RFD40 Premium Plus, RFD90
• A device (e.g. PC, laptop) with Bluetooth capability and support for SPP

Installation

1. Add the library to your project dependencies.
   • Reference the dll file in your project
2. Initialize the library in your code by creating a new instance of the BarcodeScanner class.

Usage

1. Make sure that Zebra scanner is ready to connect.
2. Find Bluetooth address of the device.
   • Use e.g. InTheHand.Net.Personal library
   • Check in the device properties: Bluetooth Tab -> Unique identifier
3. Connect to the Zebra scanner using the Connect() method.

   BarcodeScanner scanner = new BarcodeScanner(deviceAddress);
   scanner.Connect();
   

4. Add barcode event.

   scanner.BarcodeEvent += (object sender, BarcodeScanner.BarcodeEventArgs e) => {
       Console.WriteLine(e.barcode);
   };
   

5. The scanned barcode will be displayed in the app.
6. Disconnect from the Zebra scanner.

   scanner.Disconnect();
   

Example

using ZebraSSIConnect;

BarcodeScanner scanner = new BarcodeScanner("A1B2C3D4E5F5");
scanner.Connect();
scanner.BarcodeEvent += (object sender, BarcodeScanner.BarcodeEventArgs e) => {
    Console.WriteLine($"{e.barcode} [{e.type}]");
};
Console.ReadLine();
scanner.Disconnect();

Functionality

This library allows developers to easily establish a Bluetooth SSI connection with a Zebra barcode scanner and use it to scan barcodes using C#. The library provides methods to connect, disconnect and get scanned barcode from the scanner.

Built With

• Visual Studio
• C#

Author

• Karol Rybak