Argox AS-8020CL User Manual

NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation shall be subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and
(2) This device must accept any interface received,

including interface that may cause undesirable
operation.

This equipment has been tested and complied with
the limits for a Class a digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide a reasonable protection against harmful
interface when the equipment is operated under a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interface to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interface in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interface at his own expenses.

Note: All brands and trademarks shall belong to their

respective owner.

Note: Specification is subject to changes without

notice.

Using the ArgoxScan AS-8020CL

The ArgoxScan can automatically scan barcode at a distance.
Simply aim and pull the trigger. Code scanning is performed
along the center of the light bar emitted from the reading
window. This bar must cover the entire code (see “How to
Scan” in page 9).
Successful scanning shall be obtained by tilting the scanner
with respect to the barcode to avoid direct reflections that
impair the reading performance.

Recommended Steps

When the required settings have been configured, all settings
are stored in non- volatile memory of scanner and cradle
after reading EXIT Label. Recommended steps are as
follows.

1) Host interface will be automatically detected. User does
not need to set host interface for the cradle.

2) Set interface to optimize protocol of cradle with your
host in interface section.

3) Set system control of scanner, such as specific
adjustments double confirm, indicator and scanning
mode which you prefer usage in system control section.

4) Set code options of scanner for your usage in code
option section. You must make sure to enable the
symbology first, then Min./Max. code length, code ID
checksum and truncate digits are also converted.

5) Set string format of the scanner, such as preamble,
postamble Prefix, suffix, code ID and code name
transmission for your application in string format
section.

Note: If still not work properly. Please contact your dealer for

further information.

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律規定妥善處理廢棄電池。

CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose
of in fire. Store battery pack in a proper place. Do not expose
to temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified charger
only. Please dispose of the used batteries following the rules
or laws issued by the local government.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction

Installation…………………………………………… 1
How To Scan………………………………………… 13
Troubleshooting……………………………………… 14
Wireless Connection………………………………… 16
Battery Charging…………………………………… 19
Wireless Features…………………………………… 22

Auto Update……………………………………… 23
Deep Sleep Mode……………………………… 25
Wireless Connectivity…………………………… 26
Inquiry Beep control…………………………… 28
Cradle Beep Loudness Control………………… 30

Additional Features……………………………… 32
Default Setting.……………………………………… 33
Specification………………………………………… 34
Indications of AS-8020CL…………………………… 37

Imager…………………………………………… 37

Cradle…………………………………………… 38
Programming the AS-8020CL……………………… 39

Chapter 2 Parameter Setting

Interface………………………………………………… 41

Interface Selection.………………………………… 41
Keyboard wedge.…………………………………… 42
RS-232.……………………………………………… 47
Pin Assignments.…………………………………… 51

System Control……………………………………… 53

Scan………………………………………………… 53
Indication. …………………………………………… 57

Code Option…………………………………………… 59

UPCA.………………………………………………… 59
UPCE ………………………………………………… 63
EAN-13.……………………………………………… 67
EAN-8 ………………………………………………… 71

Code 39 ……………………………………………… 75
Interleaved 2 of 5 …………………………………… 79
Industrial 2 of 5 ……………………………………… 81
Matrix 2 of 5 Eur …………………………………… 83
Codabar ……………………………………………… 85
Code-128 …………………………………………… 89
Code-93 ……………………………………………… 93
Code-11.……………………………………………… 95
MSI/Plessey.………………………………………… 97
UK/Plessey.………………………………………… 99
Telepen.……………………………………………… 101
Standard 2 of 5 ……………………………………… 103
China Post …………………………………………… 105
Italian pharmacode (Code 32)..…………………… 107
Code-16K…………………………………………… 109
PDF-417……………………………………………… 111
EAN UCC Composite……………………………… 113
RSS-14.……………………………………………… 115
RSS-Limited………………………………………… 117
RSS-Expanded……………………………………… 119
Micro-PDF…………………………………………… 121

String Format…………………………………………… 123

String Setting / Transmission (Prefix/Suffix)……… 123
String Setting / Transmission
(Preamble/Postamble)……………………………… 125
String Setting / Transmission
(Insert Group Characters)………………………… 127
String Setting / Transmission (Others)…………… 131

Appendix………………………………………………… 133

Test Chart.…………………………………………… 133
ASCII Code Table …………………………………… 136
Parameter Setting List.……………………………… 137

Installation

The AS-8020CL Wireless Imager is easy to install and use.
Please see the following figure showing the steps to perform
the installation.
* Note: Turn off the host computer before installation.

1. Connect the interface (I/F) cable to the cradle.

2. Connect the power cord to the cradle.

3. Route the I/F cable and power cord through the notch.

4. Connect the I/F cable to the host computer
communication port.

5. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.

6. Place the imager in the cradle and verify the charge
LED is flashing. Charge the battery for at least 8 hours
before the first use.

7. To verify operation, please link the imager with cradle
first (Refer to “Wireless Connection” in page 12). Point
the imager at the barcode and pull the trigger. The
imager should emit a beep indicating that the barcode
has been scanned and transmitted to the cradle
successfully.

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Connecting AS-8020CL to PC with USB Dongle

AS-8020CL is allowed to connect with PC via USB dongle.

1. .Scan the following barcodes to set scanner to Bluetooth

connection mode, with PIN code as 0000 or refer to the
manual page 23
code assigned to the target Bluetooth device

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to set any four-to-six character PIN

Cradle/Dongle connection auto detection – The imager
can be linked to either a cradle or other Bluetooth
enabled devices.

Set PIN code to 0000

2. After well-connecting Bluetooth dongle to PC, find the

blue-tooth sign on Taskbar; double-click on it to bring out
the Bluetooth Devices prompt.

After well-connecting USB dongle to PC, find the blue-tooth

sign on Taskbar; double-click on it to bring out the
Bluetooth Devices prompt. (Or go to Control Panel –
Bluetooth Device…)

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Within the prompt, click “Add”.

3. Check the option, “My device is set up and ready to be

found” and click” Next”.

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4. Select “AS-8020CL” among the Bluetooth devices found;

click “Next”.

5. Select “Don’t use a passkey” and click “Next”. The

Bluetooth connection will start to install the Bluetooth
device for AS-8020CL:

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6. As it prompts, “Completing the Bluetooth Device Wizard”,

find which COM ports is assigned. The following
example lists COM23 as the Outgoing port, and COM24
as Incoming port; your actual COM ports will depend on
what’s assigned on your PC. Click “Finish”.

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7. Open HyperTerminal. Set COM1’s Baud Rate as 9600

to communicate with AS-8020CL (whose default baud
rate is 9600):

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8. Select COM23 (depending on your Outgoing COM port)

to connect. Click “OK”.

9. Click on “Dial”.

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10. The system will show a message on Taskbar asking to

click on the Bluetooth sign on taskbar.
After clicking on it, the wizard will prompt as below; enter
0000 (AS-8020CL default PIN code) within the Passkey field;
click “Next”.

Now the installation and setups have been completed, you
may start to scan barcodes to transmit data to
HyperTerminal on PC.

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Connecting AS-8020CL to Smart Device via HID Protocol
without A Cradle (Firmware requested 3.03 or above )

AS-8020CL Bluetooth HID provides the ability to connect
other Bluetooth devices, for example smart phones, tablet
PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad,… which require HID protocol to
pair with.(*)

 Connecting with Apple iOS devices (iPod, iPhone,

iPad)

1. Make sure the battery in the AS-8020CL is fully
charged.

2. Scan “iOS HID” barcode:

3. Power on your Apple device and run “Settings”.
Go to “General” – “Bluetooth” and turn the
Bluetooth On. Then the Bluetooth device
searching will start.

4. Your Apple device will find Argox Cordless
Scanner “AS8020CL XXXXXXXXX” under the
status of “Not Paired”.

5. Click the found device and you will hear three
beeps after certain connecting time. The status
will be changed to “Connected”. Now your
Argox Cordless Scanner successfully connects
with your Apple device.

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6. Simply click the “Notes” in desktop of Apple
device and create a “New Note”. Tap on the
New Note and see the cursor showed on the
screen. Use your Argox Cordless Scanner to
scan a barcode and the data will show on the
Note.

Note: Apple iOS devices will allow only one input device
working at the same time. So when you connect an
Argox Cordless Scanner with your Apple device, the
Apple Virtual Keyboard will be invalid automatically. To
have the Apple Virtual Keyboard be available again, your
will need to abolish the connection between Argox
Cordless Scanner and Apple Device by scan “Unlink”
barcode.

 Connecting with Android devices (mobile phone,

tablet PC)

1. Make sure the battery in the AS-8020CL is fully
charged.

2. Scan “PC HID” barcode:

3. Power on your Android device and run
“Settings”. Turn the Bluetooth On. Click
“Bluetooth” and then the Bluetooth device
searching will start

4. Your Android device will find Argox Cordless
Scanner or “AS8020CL XXXXXXXXX” under
the “Available devices”.

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5. Click the found device and you will hear three
beeps after certain connecting time. The status
will be changed to “Connected to input device”.
Now your Argox Cordless Scanner successfully
connects with your Android device.

6. Simply click the “Mini Diary” in desktop of
Android device. Click “Tap to add text” and see
the cursor showed on the screen. Use your
Argox Cordless Scanner to scan a barcode and
the data will show on the Mini Diary.

Note: Android system will allow both the connected
input device and the Android Virtual Keyboard working
at the same time. So when you connect an Argox
Cordless Scanner with your Android device, the Android
Virtual Keyboard will be still available for your input. You
don’t need to abolish the connection between Argox
Cordless Scanner and Android Device.

More Parameter Settings with Bluetooth HID

 Cradle Connection only.

 Dongle connect to PC via serial port and PIN code

input is necessary for each connect.

 Dongle connect to PC via serial port and PIN code

input is necessary for the first connect only.

 Turn off HID re-connect from scanner to PC.

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 HID re-connect duration from scanner to PC

(1AC01~1AC09 – 10sec ~ 90sec).

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How to Scan

1. The imager must be pointed at slight angle to the
barcode so that the light reflected off the barcode can
be seen by the imager. Do not hold the imager
perpendicular to the barcode.

2. The scan line must cross the entire barcode. The
imager can not read the barcode data without seeing
the entire barcode.

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Troubleshooting

If the imager can not operate properly, the following checks
should be performed:

1. The cradle uses an external power supply and the
external power supply has failed, the imager will not
operate. Change the power supply with a known good
power supply and reset the imager.

2. Verify the interface cable is securely connected to the
host computer. Consult your technical support
personnel or refer to your host system manual to verify
the proper connection for the imager.

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3. Verify the interface cable is securely connected to the
cradle.

4. Check that the barcodes are of sufficient quality to be
recognized by the imager. Wrinkled, smudged, or torn
labels will cause the imager to not read at all. Scan a
known good label to check the imager’s read operation.

5. Ensure that the cradle’s interface type is compatible
with the host computer by consulting your host system
manual.

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Wireless Connection

Linking the imager with the cradle

Follow these instructions to link the two devices:

1. Connect power to the cradle. The radio LED (marked
with a light symbol) will blink amber and the cradle will
beep.

2. To ensure the cradle is unlinked from any other imager,
check if the cradle send inquiry beep or not (see Inquiry
Beep Control in page 24

3. Read the link label on the bottom of the cradle with the
imager. The imager will sound a good read beep and
the LED will flash amber.

4. Re-place the imager in the cradle to continue the
charge.

Once an imager is linked to a cradle, they will remain linked
until specific action is taken to unlink them (see Unlinking).
They will remain linked if the cradle is unplugged, if the
battery is removed from the imager or if the entire charge is
used up, and if the imager is taken out of range of the cradle.
Under normal operation, scanning of the link label will only be
required once in the life of the product.

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Unlinking

There are three ways to unlink an imager from a cradle:

Force imager to disconnect and sleep

1. Scan the “Force imager to disconnect and sleep”
barcode – Reading the unlink barcode above while the
imager is in range of the cradle will break the link
between the two devices and allow another imager to
link to the cradle. It will also have the imager in Deep
Sleep Mode. If the barcode is read when the imager is
out of range of its linked cradle, the imager will unlink,
but the cradle will remain linked to the imager and will
not allow another imager to be linked to it. In this case,
you may perform the item 2 below to link another
imager.

2. Scan the Link Label and put on the original cradle –
If the cradle is linked with an imager and the original pair
was stopped by out of range of the cradle or out of
battery of the imager, scan the link label of the cradle
with a new imager and then put on the cradle, the cradle
will drop the original pair and establish a new link with
the new imager.

3. Scan the Link Label on an alternate cradle –
Scanning the link label on a cradle will drop the link
between the original pair and establish a link between
the imager and new cradle. If the new link is performed
within range of the old cradle, it is free to establish a link
to the next imager that reads its link label. If it is done
outside of the range of the old cradle, it retains its old
link and will not allow a new imager to link to it until a
new imager scan the link label and put on the cradle.

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4. Push the “Reset” button on the bottom of cradle – If
the cradle is linked with an imager and in range,
pushing the “Reset” button (for about 2 seconds) on the
bottom of cradle will drop the link between the devices.
If the button is pushed while the imager is out of range,
the cradle will unlink and make itself available to other
imagers. The scanner will not drop its link with the
cradle automatically, but can be linked to any other
cradle by reading its link label.

* Note: If just push the button with a short time (less than one
second), a “Paging” feature will be performed to page the
imager which was linked with the cradle.

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Battery Charging

The imager contains a 1000mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable
battery. A full charged battery will provide up to 55,000 scans
over a 15 hours period. Actual charge life on the imager will
depend on the configuration of how the imager is configured
via the programmable feature in this manual; in particular,
Deep Sleep Mode settings can impact battery life.

When the imager is placed in the cradle, the battery will
automatically charge. While charging is taking place, the
charging LED (marked with a battery symbol) will blink green.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging LED will stay
on a solid green.

If there is an error in charging either with a failure in the
charging circuit or with a failure of the battery, the charging
LED will flash red. When this happens, the battery needs to
be replaced.

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How to Change the Battery

In case the contained battery inside the imager needs to be
replaced, please follow the procedures below:

1. Loosen the screw at the
bottom of the imager.

2. Take off the battery cover
out of the imager.

3. Disconnect the battery
cable connector from the
main board.

4. Remove the used battery
from the battery container.

5. Use a new battery pack
and replace the used one.

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Note: DO NOT touch the PCBA inside the imager when
replacing the battery. Improper operation may damage the
imager.

6. Place the new battery into
the battery container.

7. Connect the battery cable
connector to the main board.

8. Put the battery cover back
to the imager handle.

9. Fasten the screw to the
imager.

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Wireless Features

The AS-8020CL Wireless model includes an imager and a
cradle. When the imager and cradle are linked together, the
imager will read and decode barcodes and transmit them via
a Wireless radio to the cradle. The cradle will then transmit
the barcode data to the host computer over the host cable.
The host interfaces available from the cradle are RS-232,
Keyboard wedge, and USB as a normal corded imager.

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Auto Update

When this feature is enabled, an imager and its linked cradle
can automatically ensure they stay in sync with regard to
firmware and/or configuration. This is accomplished by the
linked imager and cradle comparing firmware version number
and configuration file check sum. If either is different, the
cradle will automatically update the imager with its
firmware/configuration.

If the units are linked, any changes made to the cradle’s
configuration through the scan utility software will
automatically be sent to the imager at the completion of the
programming session. By the same token, any changes
made to the linked imager’s configuration will be transmitted
to the cradle at the end of the programming session.

The following options are available for Auto Update:

 Enable configuration and firmware auto update –

Allows both configuration and firmware updating
(Default).

 Enable configuration auto update only – Allows

only configuration updating.

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 Enable firmware auto update only – Allows only

firmware updating.

 Disable auto update – No automatic updates will be

performed.

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