SerialMagicTM for Windows
There are different versions of SerialMagic for different needs.
The SerialMagic Product family for Windows provides several alternatives for inputing data into a Windows application without the need for programming. There are options for using the scanner tethered1, roaming2, and options for Wireless devices using Bluetooth. View SerialMagic options in the table below.
SerialMagic SSE Plus is recommended if for use with Readerware and a tethered scanner to roam2 away from the computer to scan barcodes then return to the computer for downloading. SerialMagic SSE Plus will also work for Flic scanners. Please note that Flicware does not support scanner handshake.
Why use the BlueSnap? Why not just use built-in Bluetooth or another Bluetooth dongle?
Do you fancy spending your time debugging Microsoft software? Do you like spending hours pulling your hair out saying "it was working and I didn't change anything! ... why is it not working now?". BlueSnap and SerialMagic Pro-C are for those who want trouble-free solutions that just work. Yes, BlueSnap costs more than other Bluetooth modules ... how much is your time worth?
1Cable connected between scanner and PC while scanning.
2Scan barcodes away from the computer anywhere, then return to computer to download.
SerialMagic Professional even allows you to run a macro when a barcode is scanned. This allows simple integration of barcode scanning with existing business processes built around Spreadsheets such as Excel.
Provides the magic needed to maximize usefulness of barcode, mag strip, RFID scanners, scales, and similar serial devices. On Windows we support COM1-COM96 (unlike the competition who limit you to COM1-COM4)
- Use with Bluetooth devices that provide serial port profile (spp)
- Use with virtually any RS-232 port, even over the network
- Use with virtually any existing program
- Use with USB-to-RS232 adaptors/converters (aka USB-to-PDA adaptors)
- Continues working after suspend-resume cycle with USB-to-RS232 adaptors on laptop and tablet PC's*
- Continues working after remove-insert cycle of a USB-to-RS232 adaptor*
Hover over question marks below for more information on each feature.
SerialMagic options on Windows Desktop
|
SerialMagic Feature
|
|
SerialMagic PLUS |
SerialMagic PRO |
| Tethered Device Support |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Roaming support for LaserChamp & Flic scanners |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Packet mode support |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Define Start Flag |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Define End Flag |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| LaserChamp simple handshake (tethered mode) |
|
Yes |
Yes |
| LaserChamp secure handshake (tethered mode) |
|
- |
Yes |
| Set LaserChamp & Flic Bluetooth timers |
|
- |
Yes |
| BlueSnap device support |
|
- |
Yes |
| TruePair® Security Locking |
|
- |
Yes |
| Socket CHS 7 Bluetooth barcode scanners |
|
- |
Yes |
| Intermec SF51 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner |
|
- |
Yes |
| Metrologic MS9535 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner |
|
- |
Yes |
| Auto-convert Bookland to ISBN-10 |
|
- |
Yes |
| Spreadsheet columns |
|
- |
Yes |
| Use Bluetooth barcode scanner with Terminal Services |
|
- |
Yes |
| Supports developer API interface |
|
- |
Yes |
| Buffered Download |
|
- |
Yes |
| Delay on start |
|
- |
Yes |
| Start with Windows |
|
- |
Yes |
| Minimize to Tray |
|
- |
Yes |
| Enable Translation |
|
- |
Yes |
| Measure Genie |
|
- |
Yes |
| Prompt for quantity - more...
|
|
- |
Yes |
| Write CSV Files* |
|
- |
Yes |
| iScanList.com support* |
|
- |
Yes |
| SerialMagic Actions before data |
|
- |
List Driven |
| SerialMagic Actions based on data |
|
- |
List Driven |
| SerialMagic Actions after data |
|
ENTER, CR, NONE |
List Driven |
OEMs - license the SerialMagic Engine
Have an existing software product, and want to enable it to talk with barcode scanners, RFID readers, scales, and other devices? Use the SerialMagic engine and have your application enabled today! Contact us.
