C2R Colibri 5 Series, Colibri 5 30-001, Colibri 5 30-002, Colibri 5 30-003, Colibri 5 30-004 User Manual

Download

DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................... 2

FCC/CE 13

LED EYE SAFETY STATEMENT FOR COLIBRI SERIE 5 ................................... 14

FOR EUROPEAN COMMUNITY USERS ............ ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.

RS-232 HANDSHAKING 26 TTL LEVEL 232 INTERFACE 26

OUTPUT 28

IMAGE VGA 28 GOOD READ INDICATORS 28 BEEPER VOLUME – GOOD READ 28 BEEPER PITCH – GOOD READ 29 BEEPER DURATION – GOOD READ 29 LED – GOOD READ 29 LED GOOD READ POLARITY 29 NUMBER OF BEEPS – GOOD READ 30 BEEP POLARITY 30 GOOD READ DELAY 30

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

2 2

Rev. C

Disclaimer

C2R Technologie, Sarl. (“C2R”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications

and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult C2R to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of C2R.

C2R shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright

HoneyWell and C2R. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be

Microsoft® Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

Colibri® is a trademark of C2R Technologie, Sarl., registered in France. and other

countries.

C2R Technologie® is a trademark of Groupe C2R ., registered in France. and other

Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies and are the property of their respective owners.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Table of Contents

DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................2

PRODUCT AGENCY COMPLIANCE ........................................................... 13

FCC PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS A ........................................................ 13

EUROPE .................................................................................................................. 13

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INFORMATION ...................... 13

LED EYE SAFETY STATEMENT ................................................................. 14

CHAPTER 1 - GETTING STARTED ............................................................. 15

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 15

ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................. 15

UNPACKING THE COLIBRI ....................................................................................... 15

IMAGER MODELS..................................................................................................... 16

IMAGER IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................... 16

CONNECTING THE SCANNER .................................................................................. 17

READING TECHNIQUES ........................................................................................... 18

CHAPTER 2 - GETTING CONNECTED ....................................................... 19

PLUG AND PLAY ...................................................................................................... 19

RS-232 ................................................................................................................... 19

USB HID ................................................................................................................ 19

USB COM PORT EMULATION ................................................................................ 19

CTS/RTS Emulation ........................................................................................ 20

ACK/NAK Mode ............................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 3 - TERMINAL INTERFACES .................................................... 21

TERMINAL ID ........................................................................................................... 21

Keyboard Country ............................................................................................ 21

Keyboard Style ................................................................................................. 23

Keyboard Modifiers .......................................................................................... 23

RS-232 Baud Rate ........................................................................................... 24

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity .............................. 25

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out ............................................................................ 25

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

4 4

Rev. C

RS-232 Handshaking ...................................................................................... 26

TTL Level 232 Interface .................................................................................. 26

CHAPTER 4 - OUTPUT ................................................................................. 28

IMAGE VGA............................................................................................................. 28

GOOD READ INDICATORS ....................................................................................... 28

Beeper Volume – Good Read ........................................................................ 28

Beeper Pitch – Good Read ............................................................................ 29

Beeper Duration – Good Read ...................................................................... 29

LED – Good Read ........................................................................................... 29

LED Good Read Polarity ................................................................................ 29

Number of Beeps – Good Read .................................................................... 30

Beep Polarity .................................................................................................... 30

GOOD READ DELAY ................................................................................................ 30

USER-SPECIFIED GOOD READ DELAY ................................................................... 31

TRIGGER MODES .................................................................................................... 31

Manual/Serial Trigger ...................................................................................... 31

Read Time-Out ................................................................................................. 31

Manual Trigger, Low Power ........................................................................... 32

Low Power Time-Out Timer ........................................................................... 32

Snap and Ship .................................................................................................. 32

Host Notify Mode ............................................................................................. 33

Scan Stand Mode ............................................................................................ 33

Scan Stand Symbol ......................................................................................... 33

Presentation Mode ........................................................................................... 33

PRESENTATION LED BEHAVIOR AFTER DECODE .................................................. 33

PRESENTATION LED TIME-OUT ............................................................................. 34

PRESENTATION SENSITIVITY .................................................................................. 34

HANDS FREE TIME-OUT ......................................................................................... 34

REREAD DELAY ....................................................................................................... 35

USER-SPECIFIED REREAD DELAY .......................................................................... 35

LED POWER LEVEL ................................................................................................ 35

ILLUMINATION LIGHTS ............................................................................................. 36

IMAGER TIME-OUT .................................................................................................. 36

AIMER DELAY .......................................................................................................... 36

USER-SPECIFIED AIMER DELAY ............................................................................. 37

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

AIMER MODES ........................................................................................................ 37

THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................... 38

CENTERING ............................................................................................................. 38

DECODE SEARCH MODE ........................................................................................ 40

PREFERRED SYMBOLOGY ...................................................................................... 40

High Priority Symbology .................................................................................. 41

Low Priority Symbology .................................................................................. 41

Preferred Symbology Time-out ...................................................................... 41

Preferred Symbology Default ......................................................................... 41

OUTPUT SEQUENCE OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 42

Output Sequence Example ............................................................................ 42

Output Sequence Editor.................................................................................. 44

Require Output Sequence .............................................................................. 44

MULTIPLE SYMBOLS ............................................................................................... 44

NO READ ................................................................................................................. 45

PRINT WEIGHT ........................................................................................................ 45

VIDEO REVERSE ..................................................................................................... 45

WORKING ORIENTATION ......................................................................................... 46

CHAPTER 5 - DATA EDITING ...................................................................... 47

PREFIX/SUFFIX OVERVIEW ..................................................................................... 47

TO ADD A PREFIX OR SUFFIX: ................................................................................ 47

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:...................................................... 48

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies .................................. 48

Prefix Selections .............................................................................................. 49

Suffix Selections ............................................................................................... 49

Function Code Transmit .................................................................................. 49

INTERCHARACTER, INTERFUNCTION, AND INTERMESSAGE DELAYS ...................... 49

Intercharacter Delay ........................................................................................ 50

User Specified Intercharacter Delay ............................................................. 50

Interfunction Delay ........................................................................................... 50

Intermessage Delay ......................................................................................... 51

CHAPTER 6 - DATA FORMATTING ............................................................ 52

DATA FORMAT EDITOR INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 52

TO ADD A DATA FORMAT........................................................................................ 52

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

6 6

Rev. C

OTHER PROGRAMMING SELECTIONS ..................................................................... 53

DATA FORMAT EDITOR COMMANDS ....................................................................... 53

DATA FORMAT EDITOR ........................................................................................... 55

DATA FORMATTER .................................................................................................. 55

ALTERNATE DATA FORMATS .................................................................................. 56

CHAPTER 7 - SYMBOLOGIES ..................................................................... 57

LINEAR SYMBOLOGIES ............................................................................................ 57

ALL SYMBOLOGIES ................................................................................................. 57

MESSAGE LENGTH DESCRIPTION .......................................................................... 58

CODABAR ................................................................................................................ 58

CODE 39 ................................................................................................................. 60

Code 39 Enabled ............................................................................................. 60

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters ...................................................................... 60

Code 39 Check Character .............................................................................. 60

Code 39 Message Length .............................................................................. 61

Code 39 Append .............................................................................................. 61

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ............................................................... 61

Full ASCII .......................................................................................................... 62

Code 39 Code Page ........................................................................................ 62

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 .............................................................................................. 63

Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled .............................................................................. 63

Check Digit ........................................................................................................ 63

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length ............................................................... 63

CODE 93 ................................................................................................................. 64

Code 93 Enabled ............................................................................................ 64

Code 93 Message Length .............................................................................. 64

Code 93 Code Page ........................................................................................ 64

STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL (THREE-BAR START/STOP) ..................................... 65

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Enabled .................................................................. 65

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length .................................................... 65

STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 IATA (TWO-BAR START/STOP) ................................................... 65

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Enabled .......................................................................... 66

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length ........................................................... 66

MATRIX 2 OF 5 ........................................................................................................ 66

Matrix 2 of 5 Enabled ...................................................................................... 66

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length ........................................................................ 66

CODE 11 ................................................................................................................. 67

Code 11 Enabled ............................................................................................. 67

Check Digits Required .................................................................................... 67

Code 11 Message Length .............................................................................. 67

CODE 128 ............................................................................................................... 67

Code 128 Enabled ........................................................................................... 68

ISBT 128 Concatenation ................................................................................. 68

Code 128 Message Length ............................................................................ 68

Code 128 Code Page ...................................................................................... 68

TELEPEN ................................................................................................................. 69

Telepen Enabled .............................................................................................. 69

Telepen Output................................................................................................. 69

Telepen Message Length ............................................................................... 69

UPC-A .................................................................................................................... 70

UPC-A Enabled ............................................................................................... 70

UPC-A Check Digit .......................................................................................... 70

UPC-A Number System .................................................................................. 70

UPC-A Addenda ............................................................................................... 70

UPC-A Addenda Required ............................................................................. 71

UPC-A Addenda Separator ............................................................................ 71

UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code ............................................. 71

UPC-E0 .................................................................................................................. 72

UPC-E0 Enabled .............................................................................................. 72

UPC-E0 Expand ............................................................................................... 72

E0 Addenda Required ..................................................................................... 72

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator .......................................................................... 73

UPC-E0 Check Digit ........................................................................................ 73

UPC-E0 Number System ................................................................................ 73

UPC-E0 Addenda ............................................................................................ 73

UPC-E1 .................................................................................................................. 74

EAN/JAN-13 .......................................................................................................... 74

EAN/JAN-13 Enabled ...................................................................................... 74

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit ................................................................................ 74

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda .................................................................................... 75

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

8 8

Rev. C

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required ................................................................... 75

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator .................................................................. 75

ISBN Translate ................................................................................................. 76

EAN/JAN-8 ............................................................................................................ 76

EAN/JAN-8 Enabled ........................................................................................ 76

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit .................................................................................. 76

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda ....................................................................................... 77

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required ..................................................................... 77

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator .................................................................... 77

MSI ......................................................................................................................... 78

MSI Enabled ..................................................................................................... 78

MSI Check Character ...................................................................................... 78

MSI Message Length ...................................................................................... 78

PLESSEY CODE ....................................................................................................... 79

Plessey Code Enabled .................................................................................... 79

Plessey Message Length ................................................................................ 79

GS1 DATABAR OMNI DIRECTIONAL ....................................................................... 79

GS1 DataBar Omni directional Enabled ....................................................... 79

GS1 DATABAR LIMITED ......................................................................................... 80

GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled ....................................................................... 80

GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED .................................................................................... 80

GS1 DataBar Expanded Enabled .................................................................. 80

GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length ................................................... 80

POSICODE .............................................................................................................. 81

PosiCode A and B Enabled ............................................................................ 81

PosiCode Message Length ............................................................................ 81

TRIOPTIC CODE ...................................................................................................... 82

CODABLOCK F ........................................................................................................ 82

Codablock F Enabled ...................................................................................... 82

Codablock F Message Length ....................................................................... 82

CODE 16K ............................................................................................................... 83

Code 16K Enabled ........................................................................................... 83

Code 16K Message Length ............................................................................ 83

CODE 49 ................................................................................................................. 83

Code 49 Enabled ............................................................................................. 84

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Code 49 Message Length .............................................................................. 84

STACKED SYMBOLOGIES ........................................................................................ 84

PDF417 .................................................................................................................. 84

PDF417 Enabled .............................................................................................. 84

PDF417 Message Length ............................................................................... 84

MICROPDF417 ...................................................................................................... 85

MicroPDF417 enabled .................................................................................... 85

MicroPDF417 Message Length ..................................................................... 85

EAN•UCC COMPOSITE CODES ............................................................................. 85

UPC/EAN Version ............................................................................................ 86

EAN•UCC Composite Code Message Length ............................................. 86

EAN•UCC Emulation ....................................................................................... 86

TCIF LINKED CODE 39 (TLC39) ........................................................................... 87

POSTAL SYMBOLOGIES .......................................................................................... 87

POSTAL CODES ...................................................................................................... 87

4-CB (4-STATE CUSTOMER BARCODE) ................................................................. 87

ID-TAG (UPU 4-STATE) ......................................................................................... 87

POSTNET ................................................................................................................. 88

Postnet Check Digit ......................................................................................... 88

PLANET CODE ......................................................................................................... 88

Planet Code Check Digit ................................................................................. 88

BRITISH POST ......................................................................................................... 88

CANADIAN POST ..................................................................................................... 89

KIX (NETHERLANDS) POST ..................................................................................... 89

AUSTRALIAN POST .................................................................................................. 89

JAPANESE POST ..................................................................................................... 89

CHINA POST ............................................................................................................ 90

China Post Enabled ......................................................................................... 90

China Post Message Length .......................................................................... 90

KOREA POST........................................................................................................... 90

Korea Post Enabled ......................................................................................... 90

Korea Post Message Length .......................................................................... 90

QR CODE ................................................................................................................ 91

QR Code Enabled ............................................................................................ 91

QR Code Message Length ............................................................................. 91

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

10 10

Rev. C

DATA MATRIX .......................................................................................................... 91

Data Matrix Enabled ........................................................................................ 91

Data Matrix Message Length ......................................................................... 92

MAXICODE .............................................................................................................. 92

MaxiCode Enabled .......................................................................................... 92

MaxiCode Message Length ............................................................................ 92

AZTEC CODE ........................................................................................................... 93

Aztec Code Enabled ........................................................................................ 93

Aztec Code Message Length ......................................................................... 93

Aztec Runes ..................................................................................................... 93

CHAPTER 8 - IMAGING COMMANDS ........................................................ 95

IMAGE SNAP - IMGSNP ......................................................................................... 95

IMGSNP Modifiers ........................................................................................... 95

IMAGE SHIP - IMGSHP .......................................................................................... 97

IMGSHP Modifiers ........................................................................................... 97

Image Size Compatibility .............................................................................. 103

INTELLIGENT SIGNATURE CAPTURE - IMGBOX .................................................. 104

IMGBOX Modifiers ......................................................................................... 104

CHAPTER 9 - OCR PROGRAMMING ........................................................ 106

OCR FONTS ......................................................................................................... 106

OCR-A ............................................................................................................. 106

OCR-B ............................................................................................................. 106

U.S. Currency Font ........................................................................................ 107

MICR E-13B Font ........................................................................................... 107

SEMI Font ....................................................................................................... 107

OCR TEMPLATES ................................................................................................. 108

Creating an OCR Template .......................................................................... 108

Template Characters ..................................................................................... 108

Character Match Sequences ........................................................................ 109

Stringing Together Multiple Formats (Creating “Or” Statements) ........... 109

OCR USER-DEFINED VARIABLES ........................................................................ 110

Reading Multi-Row OCR .............................................................................. 110

OCR CHECK CHARACTER .................................................................................... 111

OCR Modulo 10 Check Character ............................................................... 112

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character ............................................................... 112

OCR USER-DEFINED CHECK CHARACTER.......................................................... 112

Programming a User-Defined Check Character ....................................... 113

Weighting Options ......................................................................................... 113

OCR ISBN APPLICATION EXAMPLE .................................................................... 114

OCR TEMPLATE CODES....................................................................................... 115

EXIT SELECTIONS ................................................................................................. 116

CHAPTER 10 - INTERFACE KEYS ............................................................ 117

KEYBOARD FUNCTION RELATIONSHIPS ............................................................... 117

SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS (MEMOREX TELEX) ............................................. 120

SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS (ESPRIT) ............................................................. 121

SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS (APPLE) ............................................................... 122

CHAPTER 11 – UTILITIES .......................................................................... 123

TO ADD A TEST CODE I.D. PREFIX TO ALL SYMBOLOGIES ................................. 123

SHOW SOFTWARE REVISION ................................................................................ 123

SHOW DATA FORMAT ........................................................................................... 123

RESETTING THE STANDARD PRODUCT DEFAULT ................................................ 123

TEST MENU ........................................................................................................... 124

2D PQA (PRINT QUALITY ASSESSMENT) ............................................................ 124

2D PQA Reporting ......................................................................................... 124

CHAPTER 12 - SERIAL PROGRAMMING COMMANDS ........................ 125

CONVENTIONS ...................................................................................................... 125

MENU COMMAND SYNTAX .................................................................................... 125

QUERY COMMANDS .............................................................................................. 125

CONCATENATION OF MULTIPLE COMMANDS ....................................................... 126

RESPONSES .......................................................................................................... 126

EXAMPLES OF QUERY COMMANDS ...................................................................... 126

TRIGGER COMMANDS ........................................................................................... 127

RESETTING THE STANDARD PRODUCT DEFAULTS .............................................. 127

MENU COMMANDS ................................................................................................ 128

CHAPTER 13 – PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & PIN OUTS.................. 149

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 149

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

12 12

Rev. C

INPUT /OUTPUT PIN OUT ...................................................................................... 150

CHAPTER 14 - MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 151

REPAIRS ................................................................................................................ 151

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 151

CLEANING THE IMAGER‟S WINDOW ...................................................................... 151

INSPECTING CORDS AND CONNECTORS .............................................................. 151

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 151

CHAPTER 15 – CUSTOMER SUPPORT ................................................... 153

PRODUCT SERVICE AND REPAIR .......................................................................... 153

ONLINE PRODUCT SERVICE AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE ....................................... 153

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................... 153

ONLINE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................... 154

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 154

INDEX A - SYMBOLOGY CHART .............................................................. 155

INDEX B - ASCII CONVERSION CHART .................................................. 157

CODE PAGE MAPPING OF PRINTED BAR CODES ................................................. 159

INTEGRATION & CD ................................................................................... 167

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Product Agency Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in 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 interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by C2R, Inc. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables connected to this device must be shielded cables.

Europe

EN55022 CLASS A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply. For further information please contact: C2R Technologie 26 Bis rue du Calvaire 35410 Domloup France

C2R, Inc. shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

The CE mark indicates compliance to 2004/108/EC EMC Directive with Standards

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information

C2R complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

14 14

Rev. C

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this product.

LED Eye Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and has been certified to be within the limits of a Class 1 LED device.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Introduction

The fixed mount 2D Imager is an economical, durable solution for a wide variety of data collection applications. The Imager features the following:

• A tough, ergonomic thermoplastic housing for comfort and durability.

• Omni-directional reading of a variety of printed symbols, including the most popular

linear and 2D matrix symbologies.

• RS-232, USB and laser emulation communication outputs.

• The ability to capture and download images to a PC for signature capture software

applications, and PC-based decoding.

The ability to read OCR fonts.

For software updates and additional information, visit the C2R Technologie Web site at www.c2r-technologie.com.

About This Manual

This User‟s Guide provides demonstration, installation, and programming instructions for the

engine. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included. C2R Technologie bar code engines are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide. An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking the Colibri

After you open the shipping carton containing the OEM Engine, take the following steps:

 Check to make sure everything you ordered is present.  Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.  Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who

delivered the carton.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

16 16

Rev. C

Models

Type

Power

Interface

30-001

True RS232

USB keyboard, USB COM port emulation

30-002

True RS232

USB keyboard, USB COM port emulation

30-003

5 – 24V

True RS232

USB keyboard, USB COM port emulation

Trigger Input and Good Read Output

30-004

5 – 24V

True RS232

USB keyboard, USB COM port emulation

Trigger Input and Good Read Output

Imager Models

The chart below lists the interfaces that can be used with your imager. Refer to Chapter 2 for

programming information.

Imager Identification

Colibri Version Serial Number

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Connecting the Scanner

1 Turn oﬀ power to the terminal/computer. 2 If using a USB connection, connect the included interface cable to the scanner and to the matching USB port on the back of the computer. Skip to step 5.

Note: For additional USB programming and technical information,refer to “USB Application Note,” available at www.c2r-technologie.com .

3 If using an RS-232 connection, connect the serial interface cable to the scanner and to the matching port on the back of the computer.

4 Connect the power supply connector to the serial interface cable. Plug in the power supply. 5 Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The engine beeps.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

18 18

Rev. C

6 If connecting the Engine using an RS-232 interface, all communication parameters between the imager and terminal must match for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scan the RS-232 interface bar code below. This programs the Engine for an RS-232 interface at 115,200 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF.

7 Verify the engine operation by scanning a bar code from the Sample Symbols in the back of this manual. The engine beeps once when a bar code is successfully decoded.

Reading Techniques

The engine has a view finder that projects a bright red or green aiming beam that corresponds to

the engine‟s horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be centered over the bar code, but

it can be positioned in any direction for a good read.

Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol

The aiming beam is smaller when the engine is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements(mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the engine at an appropriate distance from the target, send a trigger command, and center the aiming beam on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the code +5° to prevent unwanted reflection.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Chapter 2 - Getting Connected

Plug and Play

Plug and Play bar codes provide instant engine set up for commonly used interfaces. Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have the interface in effect.

RS-232

The RS-232 Interface bar code is used when connecting to the serial port of a PC or terminal. The following RS-232 Interface bar code also programs a carriage return (CR) and a line feed (LF) suffix, baud rate, and data format as indicated below:

Option Setting :

 Baud Rate 115200 bps  Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

RS-232 Interface

USB HID

Scan the following code to program the OEM Engine for USB HID bar code imagers. Scanning this code changes the terminal ID to 131.

USB HID Bar Code Imager

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the OEM Engine to emulate a regular RS232-based COM port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the C2R Technologie website (www.c2r-technologie.com ) The driver will use the next available COM port number. Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the engine as a USB CDC class device and automatically use a class driver. Scanning the code below changes the terminal ID to 130

USB Com Port Bar Code Imager

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

20 20

Rev. C

* Off

USB COM Port Emulation Note: No extra configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.

CTS/RTS Emulation

ACK/NAK Mode

* Off

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Supported Terminals

Terminal Terminal ID RS-232 True 000

RS-232 TTL 000

USB COM Port Emulation

130

USB PC Keyboard 124

USB Mac Keyboard 125 USB HID POS 131

* United States

Belgium

Brazil

Canada (French)

Czech Republic

Denmark

Chapter 3 - Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID

If you want to change the pre-programmed interface of your image engine, refer to Supported Terminals, below. For example, a USB HID POS device has a Terminal ID of 131. You would scan the Terminal ID bar code, then 1, 3, 1 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then Save. If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart, scan the Terminal ID bar code, scan the digits, and the Save code again.

Terminal ID Save

Note: After scanning these codes, you must power cycle your computer.

Keyboard Country

Scan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are supported, but need special care for countries other than the United States: @ | $ # { } [ ] = / „ \ < > ~

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

22 22

Rev. C

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Israel (Hebrew)

Italy

Latin America

Netherlands (Dutch)

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

SCS

Slovakia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

Turkey F

Turkey Q

U.K

Please refer to the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com) for complete keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Program Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Program Keyboard Country

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Windows Mode Control + ASCII

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

Keyboard Style

This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock. Default = Regular. Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.

* Regular Caps Lock is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.

Shift Lock is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on (not common to U.S. keyboards).

Automatic Caps Lock is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off. The software tracks and reflects if you have Caps Lock on or off (AT and PS/2 only). This selection can only be used with systems that have an LED which notes the Caps Lock status.

Auto caps via NumLock barcode should be scanned in countries (e.g., Germany, France) where the Caps Lock key cannot be used to toggle Caps Lock. The NumLock option works similarly to the regular Autocrats, but uses the NumLock key to retrieve the current state of the Caps Lock.

Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power cycle your computer.

Keyboard Modifiers

This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and Turbo Mode.

Control + ASCII Mode On: The imager sends key combinations for ASCII control characters for values 00-1F. Windows is the preferred mode. All keyboard country codes are supported. DOS mode is a legacy mode, and it does not support all keyboard country codes. New users should use the Windows mode. Refer to Keyboard Function Relationships, page 116 for CTRL+ ASCII Values. Default = Off

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

24 24

Rev. C

DOS Mode Control + ASCII Mode

Turbo Mode On

* Turbo Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

Automatic Direct Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off

300

600

1 200

2 400

4 800

9 600

Turbo Mode: The imager sends characters to a terminal faster. If the terminal drops characters, do not use Turbo Mode. Default = Off

Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = Off

Automatic Direct Connect Mode: This selection can be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off

RS-232 Baud Rate

Baud Rate sends the data from the imager to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the imager. Default :115 200

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

19 200

38 400

57 600

115 200

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

Data Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If an application requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and punctuation), select 7 data bits. For applications which require use of the full ASCII set, select 8 data bits per character. Default : 8.

Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1 or 2. Default :1. Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

Default :None.

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

26 26

Rev. C

The unit stays awake to receive data until the RS-232 Receiver Time-Out expires. A trigger command resets the time-out. When an RS-232 receiver is sleeping, a character may be sent to wake up the receiver and reset the time-out. A transaction on the CTS line will also wake up the receiver. The receiver takes 300 milliseconds to completely come up. Change the RS-232 receiver time-out by scanning the bar code below, then scanning digits from the inside back cover of this manual, then scanning Save. The range is 0 to 300 seconds. Default = 0 seconds (no timeout - always on)

RS232 Receiver Time Out

RS-232 Handshaking

RS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between serially communicating devices. If using RTS/CTS handshaking, the imager issues an active RTS signal to the receiving device. The imager waits to send its data until it detects an active CTS signal from the receiving device. The imager then sends its data while checking the CTS signal before the transmission of each data character. If an inactive CTS signal is detected at any time, the imager halts transmission until it detects another active CTS signal. When the imager has finished transmitting data, it issues an inactive RTS signal to the receiving device. Default: RTS/CTS Off, XON/XOFF Off, and ACK/NAK Off.

TTL Level 232 Interface

The Colibri provides a TTL level serial 232 communication link. TTL Level 232 Inverted is the “normal” mode that allows direct communication from the Colibri to a standard PC RS-232 serial port with the use of cable (31-001). Non-Inverted serial TTL communication is provided to allow direct connection to a TTL UART port,

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

or to an RS-232 driver integrated circuit. Note that if the TTL Level 232 Non-Inverted bar code is scanned, the 5X80 will no longer communicate with a standard PC RS-232 port. TTL Level 232 Inverted with Polarity Override allows direct communication from the Colibri to a standard PC RS-232 serial port with the use of cable. This setting also allows you to override the polarity externally. Default : TTL Level 232 Inverted with Polarity Override.

TTL Level 232 Inverted

* TTL Level 232 Inverted with Polarity Override

TTL Level 232 Non-Inverted

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

28 28

Rev. C

Chapter 4 - Output

Image VGA

You can set the image size to a VGA resolution, if necessary, to accommodate older applications that require a smaller image size. When Image VGA is set to On, the resultant image is 640x480 pixels. When Image VGA is Off, your image is 752x480 pixels.

Good Read Indicators

The beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning this option off, only turns off the beeper response to a good read indication. All error and menu beeps are still audible. Default = On. Note: Changes to Beep Polarity (see page 30) also affect the Beeper-Good Read signal.

*Off

Beeper Volume – Good Read

The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = High for the Colibri.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Beeper Pitch – Good Read

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = Medium.

Beeper Duration – Good Read

The beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = Normal.

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good read Default = On. Note: Changes to LED Good Read Polarity (see after) also affect the LED Good Read signal.

LED Good Read Polarity

LED Good Read Polarity sets the idle and active states of the LED signal. When set to Active High, the LEDs turn on when the signal shifts from low to high. When set to Active Low, the LEDs turn on when the signal shifts from high to low. If the LED is enabled for a good read (see LED – Good Read on page 29), the polarity change takes effect after the next successful decode or a power cycle. If the LED is disabled, a polarity change only takes effect after a power cycle. Default = Active Low. Note: LED Good Read Polarity sets the LED signal voltage level to either high (Active Low) or low (Active High). This will affect LED-Good Read setting. If the LED has been disabled, make

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

30 30

Rev. C

sure it is not turned on accidentally by a polarity change.

Number of Beeps – Good Read

The number of beeps of a good read can be programmed from 1 - 9. The same number of beeps will be applied to the beeper and LED in response to a good read. For example, if you program this option to have five beeps, there will be five beeps and five LED flashes in response to a good read. The beeps and LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the number of beeps, scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-9) bar code and the Save bar code on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Default = One.

Beep Polarity

Beep Polarity sets the idle and active states of the beeper signal. When set to Active High, the beeper sounds when the signal shifts from low to high. When set to Active Low, the beeper sounds when the signal shifts from high to low. If the beeper is enabled for a good read (see Beeper – Good Read on page 28),the polarity change takes effect after the next successful decode or a power cycle. If the beeper is disabled, a polarity change only takes effect after a power cycle. Default = Active Low. Note: Beep Polarity sets the beeper signal voltage level to either high (Active Low) or low (Active High). This will affect Beeper-Good Read settings. If the beeper has been disabled, make sure it is not turned on accidentally by a polarity change.

Good Read Delay

This sets the minimum amount of time before the imager can read another bar code. Default = No Delay.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

User-Specified Good Read Delay

If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the bar code below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

Trigger Modes

Manual/Serial Trigger

You can activate the imager either by providing an external hardware trigger, or using a serial trigger command (see Trigger Commands on page 132). When in manual trigger mode, the imager scans until a bar code is read, or until the hardware trigger is released. When in serial mode, the imager scans until a bar code has been read or until the deactivate command is sent. In serial mode, the imager can also be set to turn itself off after a specified time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which follows).

Read Time-Out

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the imager‟s trigger when using serial commands to trigger the imager, or if the imager is in manual trigger mode. Once the imager has timed out, you can activate the imager either by pressing the trigger or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the Read Time-Out bar code, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 0 (infinite, or no time-out).

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

32 32

Rev. C

Manual Trigger, Low Power

Note: For RS-232 mode only. The imager powers down until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled, the imager powers up and operates until there is no triggering for the time set with the Low Power Time-Out bar code below. There is a delay of up to one second in operation when the imager is first triggered, but there is no delay when operating in low power time-out mode.

Low Power Time-Out Timer

Note: For RS-232 mode only. Scan the Low Power Time-Out bar code to change the time-out duration (in seconds). Then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300 seconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Default = 120 seconds. If the unit remains idle during the low power time-out interval, the unit goes into low power mode. Whenever the trigger is enabled, the low power time-out timer is reset.

Note: This time-out does not begin until the imager time-out setting has expired.

Snap and Ship

Snap and Ship mode allows you to bypass the decoder and ship an image directly to the host. In this mode, an image is taken and shipped upon each trigger pull, instead of being sent to the decoder. Snap and Ship is useful when you are using your own decoder. Note: Snap and Ship mode only works if the imager is connected via an RS-232 serial port or via a USB keyboard (see Plug and Play on page 19). If you use Snap and Ship when the imager is connected to another interface, it calls the decoder after each image ship, but only to look for menu codes

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Host Notify Mode

Host Notify Mode bypasses the decoder and notifies the host that there has been a hardware trigger pull. When in Host Notify Mode, it is up to the host to initiate an Image Snap and/or an Image Ship command (see Imaging Commands beginning on page 95). It is also up to the host to switch to another trigger mode.

Scan Stand Mode

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan Stand symbol. (See Scan Stand Symbol that follows.) When a different code is presented, the Imager is triggered to read the new code. Note: The imager automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the lowest light level possible to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand symbol. When a symbol is presented, the imager‟s light levels adjust to the saved setting (see Hands Free Time-Out on page 34).

Scan Stand Symbol

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, the LEDs shine at the Scan Stand symbol on the base of the stand which tells it to remain idle. When the Scan Stand symbol is covered, the imager turns the LEDs on at the configured power level (Default High) and attempts to find and decode bar codes in its field of view. The Scan Stand Symbol is a function code 3 using Code 128 symbology.

Presentation Mode

This programs the imager to work in Presentation mode. The LEDs are either off or at the lowest power for ambient conditions until a bar code is presented to the imager. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect the bar codes. If the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

Presentation LED Behavior after Decode

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

34 34

Rev. C

When an imager is in presentation mode, the LEDs remain on and continue scanning for a short time after a bar code is decoded. If you wish to turn the LEDs off immediately after a bar code is decoded, scan the LEDs Off bar code, below. (If you want the LEDs to remain off for a length of time after the decode, use Presentation LED Time-Out, below.) Default = LEDs On.

Presentation LED Time-Out

When using Presentation LED Behavior after Decode (above), you may want to set the time the LEDs remain off after a decode. To set the duration of this delay, scan the bar code below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (0 - 9,999 ms) from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual, then scanning Save. Once the unit has completed this time-out, it will immediately resume scanning.

Presentation Sensitivity

Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the imager's reaction time to bar code presentation. To set the sensitivity, scan the Sensitivity bar code, then scan the degree of sensitivity (from 0-20) from the inside back cover, and Save. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is the least sensitive. Default = 1.

Hands Free Time-Out

The Scan Stand and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free” modes. If a trigger

command is sent, or the hardware trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode, the imager changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the imager should remain in manual trigger mode by setting the Hands Free Time-Out. Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have been no further trigger pulls) the imager reverts to the original hands free mode. Scan the Hands Free Time-Out bar code, then scan the time-out duration (from0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Default = 5,000 ms.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

DLYRRD500

Short (500 ms)

DLYRRD750

* Medium (750 ms)

DLYRRD1000

Long (1000 ms)

DLYRRD2000

Extra Long (2000 ms)

Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the imager can read the same bar code a second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the same bar code. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads at POS (point of sale). Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive bar code scanning is required. Default = Medium. Reread Delay only works when in Presentation Mode (see page 33).

User-Specified Reread Delay

If you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the bar code below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

LED Power Level

This selection allows you to adjust LED and aimer brightness. Off is used when no illumination is needed. Low is used if low illumination is sufficient. High the default is the brightest setting. If you have an aimer delay programmed (see Aimer Delay on page 36), the aimer will be at 100% power during the delay, regardless of the LED Power Level. Note: If you scan the Off bar code, both the aimer and illumination lights turn off, making it difficult to scan bar codes in low light. To turn the LED Power Level back on, move to a brightly lit

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

36 36

Rev. C

area and scan either the Low or the High bar code below.

Illumination Lights

If you want the illumination lights on while reading a bar code, scan the Lights On bar code, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the Lights Off bar code. Note: This setting does not affect the aimer light. The aiming light can be set using Aimer Modes (page 37).

Imager Time-Out

Imager Time-Out powers down the imager after the unit has been idle for the specified time. To prevent the imager from powering down, set this time-out to 0. Scan the bar code below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (from 0 - 999,999 ms) from the inside back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 1 ms.

Aimer Delay

The aimer delay allows a delay time for the operator to aim the imager before the picture is taken. Use these codes to set the time between when the trigger is activated and when the picture is taken. During the delay time, the aiming light will appear, but the LEDs won‟t turn on until the delay time is over.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

User-Specified Aimer Delay

If you want to set your own length for the duration of the delay, scan the bar code below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (0 - 4,000 ms) from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then scan Save.

Aimer Modes

Interlaced

In interlaced mode, the illumination and aiming timing is automatically synchronized to the imager exposure period by the Image Engine. The engine turns illumination on while the image is being exposed, and it turns the aiming off at all other times. The interlaced mode provides the lowest overall current draw and is recommended for most applications. It also provides the brightest aimer in most applications. The Image Engine software automatically maintains an approximate 25% aimer duty cycle, even when the imager exposure time is at its maximum in dark operating environments.

Concurrent

Concurrent mode is provided for backwards compatibility with the 4410/4710 Image Engine series, and is not recommended for most applications. In concurrent mode, the illumination LEDs are on continuously, while the aimer LEDs turn off during the imager exposure period, and on while the imager is not exposing. Concurrent mode is used to eliminate any flicker of the illumination LEDs that may be objectionable to the user, especially when running the engine at 12 MHz. The illumination LED current is reduced compared to interlaced mode to limit engine peak current. The image engine software automatically maintains an approximate 25% aimer duty cycle, even when the imager exposure time is at its maximum in dark operating environments. Concurrent mode provides the brightest appearance of the illumination LEDs of any of the imager operating modes. This mode may be useful for applications when an operator is using the illumination LEDs for aiming, such as in fixed mount, kiosk, or auto trigger applications.

Select Off if you don‟t want to use either aimer mode

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

38 38

Rev. C

Thermal Considerations

Care must be taken when designing the Image Engine into any system. Internal heating of the Image Engine can occur in high duty cycle scanning applications in several ways. The high visibility aimer dissipates a significant amount of power as heat. The illumination and aiming LEDs also release heat, and are a major contributor to thermal increases in high use or in presentation mode. An increase in temperature around an Image Engine can cause noise levels on the imager, degrading image quality. The thermal rise can also affect the laser diode. In a continuous scanning or high use environment, the Image Engine temperature can rise 15° to 20°C. Under high ambient temperature conditions, the laser diode is at risk of thermal breakdown and possible failure. The image quality and decode performance will also degrade The Power Control PWM can be used to reduce the effect of the illumination LEDs on thermal rise, however, this also reduces the intensity of the illumination. Reducing the intensity of the illumination reduces total power used but can also reduce the depth of field in low light environments.

Centering

Use Centering to narrow the imager‟s field of view to make sure the imager reads only those bar

codes intended by the user. For instance, if multiple codes are placed closely together, centering will insure that only the desired codes are read. (Centering can be used in conjunction with Aimer Delay, page 36, for the most error-free operation in applications where multiple codes are spaced closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and Centering features, the imager can emulate the operation of older systems, such as linear laser bar code imagers.) In the example below, the gray area is the full imager field of view and the white area is the centering window. Bar Code 1 will not be read, while Bar Code 2 will be.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

The default centering window is a 128x96 pixel area (640x480 default image size) in the center of

the imager‟s field of view. The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom, left, and right pixel positions, measured from the top and the left side of the imager‟s field of view.

If a bar code is not within the predefined window, it will not be decoded or output by the imager. If centering is turned on by scanning Centering On, the imager only reads codes that intersect the centering window you specify using the Top, Bottom, Left, or Right bar codes. Scan Centering On, then scan one of the following bar codes to change the top, bottom, left, or right of the centering window. Then scan the percent you want to shift the centering window using digits on the inside back cover of this manual. Scan Save. Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bottom and Right.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

40 40

Rev. C

Decode Search Mode

There are three selectable decode (scanning) modes:

Full Omni directional - Searches for bar code features beginning at the center of an image, and

searches to the image‟s limits. This mode reads all symbologies (including OCR), in any

orientation. The Full Omni directional search is very thorough which may slow performance time. Note: This search mode is the default setting for the 2D OEM Engines.

Quick Omni directional - This is an abbreviated search for bar code features around the center region of an image. This mode quickly reads all symbologies in any orientation. The Quick Omni directional mode may miss some off-center symbols, as well as larger Data Matrix and QR Code symbols.

Advanced Linear Decoding - Performs quick horizontal linear scans in a center band of the image. This mode is not unidirectional, but does quickly read linear and stacked bar codes. Advanced Linear Decoding cannot read 2D, OCR, or Postal symbols. Note: This search mode is the default setting for the point-and-shoot PDF OEM Engines.

Preferred Symbology

Note: This selection does not apply to OCR.

The imager can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher priority over other symbologies in situations where both barcode symbologies appear on the same label, but the lower priority symbology cannot be disabled. For example, you may be using the imager in a retail setting to read UPC symbols, but have occasional need to read a code on a drivers license. Since some licenses have a Code 39 symbol as well as the PDF417 symbol, you can use Preferred Symbology to specify that the PDF417 symbol be read instead of the Code 39. Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority, or as an unspecified type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the imager ignores it for a set period of time (see Preferred Symbology Time-out on page 41) while it searches for the high priority symbology. If a high priority symbology is located during this period, then that data is read immediately. If the time-out period expires before a high priority symbology is read, the imager will read any

barcode in its view (low priority or unspecified). If there is no barcode in the imager‟s view after

the time-out period expires, then no data is reported.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Preferred Symbology On

* Preferred Symbology Off

Note: A low priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read Scan a barcode below to enable or disable Preferred Symbology.

High Priority Symbology

To specify the high priority symbology, scan the High Priority Symbology barcode below. On the Symbology Chart on page 155, find the symbology you want to set as high priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover). Scan Save to save your selection. Default = None

High Priority Symbology

Low Priority Symbology

To specify the low priority symbology, scan the Low Priority Symbology barcode below. On the Symbology Chart on page 155, find the symbology you want to set as low priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover). If you want to set additional low priority symbologies, scan FF, then scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart for the next symbology. You can program up to 5 low priority symbologies. Scan Save to save your selection. Default = None

Low Priority Symbology

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Once you have enabled Preferred Symbology and entered the high and low priority symbologies, you must set the time-out period. This is the period of time the imager will search for a high priority barcode after a low priority barcode has been encountered. Scan the barcode below, then set the delay (from 100-3,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 500 ms.

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Preferred Symbology Default

Scan the barcode below to set all Preferred Symbology entries to their default values.

Preferred Symbology Default

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

42 42

Rev. C

Output Sequence Overview

Require Output Sequence

When turned off, the bar code data will be output to the host as the Imager decodes it. When turned on, all output data must conform to an edited sequence or the Imager will not transmit the output data to the host device. Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on.

Output Sequence Editor

This programming selection allows you to program the Imager to output data (when scanning more than one symbol) in whatever order your application requires, regardless of the order in which the bar codes are scanned. Reading the Default Sequence symbol programs the Imager to the Universal values, shown below. These are the defaults. Be certain you want to delete or clear all formats before you read the Default Sequence symbol. Note: To make Output Sequence Editor selections, you‟ll need to know the code I.D., code length, and character match(es) your application requires. Use the Alphanumeric symbols (inside back cover) to read these options. Note: You must hold the trigger while reading each bar code in the sequence.

To Add an Output Sequence

1. Scan the Enter Sequence symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 44).

2. Code I.D. On the Symbology Chart on page 155, find the symbology to which you want to apply the output sequence format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).

3. Length Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data output will be acceptable for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number, indicating all lengths.) When calculating the length, you must count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length (unless using 9999).

4. Character Match Sequences On the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157, find the Hex value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Programming Chart to read the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII characters. (99 is the Universal number, indicating all characters.)

5. End Output Sequence Editor Scan F F to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or Save to save your entries

Other Programming Selections

•Discard

This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.

Output Sequence Example

In this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 bar codes, but you want the imager to output Code 39 1st, Code 128 2nd, and Code 93 3rd, as shown below. Note: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

You would set up the sequence editor with the following command line:

SEQBLK62999941FF6A999942FF69999943FF

breakdown of the command line is shown below:

SEQBLK sequence editor start command

62 code identifier for Code 39 9999 code length that must match for Code 39, 9999 = all lengths 41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A” FF termination string for first code 6A code identifier for Code 128 9999 code length that must match for Code 128, 9999 = all lengths 42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B” FF termination string for second code 69 code identifier for Code 93 9999 code length that must match for Code 93, 9999 = all lengths 43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C” FF termination string for third code

To program the previous example using specific lengths, you would have to count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length. If you use the example on page 47, but assume a <CR> suffix and specific code lengths, you would use the following command line:

SEQBLK62001241FF6A001342FF69001243FF

The breakdown of the command line is shown below:

SEQBLK sequence editor start command

62 code identifier for Code 39 0012 A - Code 39 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12 41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A” FF termination string for first code 6A code identifier for Code 128 0013 B - Code 128 sample length (12) plus CR suffix (1) = 13 42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B” FF termination string for second code

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

44 44

Rev. C

Enter Sequence

Default Sequence

69 code identifier for Code 93 0012 C - Code 93 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12 43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C” FF termination string for third code

Output Sequence Editor

Require Output Sequence

When an output sequence is Required, all output data must conform to an edited sequence or the imager will not transmit the output data to the host device. When it‟s On/Not Required, the imager will attempt to get the output data to conform to an edited sequence, but if it cannot, the imager transmits all output data to the host device as is. When the output sequence is Off, the bar code data is output to the host as the imager decodes it. Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on.

Multiple Symbols

Note: This feature does not work when the Imager is in Low Power mode. When this programming selection is turned On, it allows you to read multiple symbols when the trigger is activated. If you press and hold the trigger, aiming the Image r at a series of symbols, it reads unique symbols once, beeping (if turned on) for each read. The imager attempts to find and decode new symbols as long as the trigger is activated. When this programming selection is turned Off, the Imager will only read the symbol closest to the aiming beam.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

*Off

No Read

With No Read turned On, the Imager notifies you if a code cannot be read. If using a Quick*View

Scan Data Window, an “NR” appears when a code cannot be read. If No Read is tu rned Off, the “NR” will not appear.

If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,” you can edit the

output message using the Data Formatter (page 55). The hex code for the No Read symbol is 9C.

Print Weight

Print Weight is used to adjust the way the imager reads Matrix symbols. If a imager will be seeing consistently heavily printed matrix symbols, then a print weight of 6 may improve the reading performance. For consistently light printing, a print weight of 2 may help. After scanning the Set Print Weight bar code, set the print weight (from 1-7) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 4.

Video Reverse

Video Reverse is used to allow the imager to read bar codes that are inverted. The “Off” bar code

below is an example of this type of bar code. If additional menuing is required, Video Reverse must be disabled to read the menu bar codes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed. Note: Images downloaded from the unit will not be reversed. This is a setting for decoding only.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

46 46

Rev. C

Working Orientation

Some bar codes are direction-sensitive. For example, Kix codes and OCR can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use the working orientation settings if your direction-sensitive codes will not usually be presented upright to the scanner. Default = Upright.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Chapter 5 - Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview

When a bar code is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer along with the bar code data. This group of bar code data and additional, user-defined data is called a “message string.” The selections in this section are used to build the user-defined data into the message string. Prefix and Suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and after scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies, or only with specific symbologies. The following illustration shows the breakdown of a message string:

Points to Keep In Mind

 It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter are only

used if you wish to alter the default settings. Default prefix = None. Default suffix = None.

 A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all symbologies.  You can add any prefix or suffix from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page1252),

page 157, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D.

 You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.  Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output.  When Setting up for specific symbologies, instead of All Symbologies, the symbology ID

value counts as an added prefix or suffix character.

To Add a Prefix or Suffix:

Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (page 49).

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in Appendix A) for

the symbology to which you want to apply the prefix or suffix. For example, for Code 128, Code ID is “j” and Hex ID is “6A”.

Step 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157,

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

48 48

Rev. C

for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.

Step 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character

Step 7. To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.

To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1. To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C. Note: To add a backslash (\) as in Step 7, you must scan 5C twice – once to create the leading backslash and then to create the backslash itself.

Step 8. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

Example: Add a Suffix to a specific symbology

To send a CR (carriage return)Suffix for UPC only:

Step 1. Scan Add Suffix. Step 2. Determine the 2 digit hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in Appendix A) for

UPC.

Step 3. Scan 6, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157,

for the CR (carriage return).

Step 5. Scan 0, D from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Step 6. Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a symbology. When you Clear One Prefix (Suffix), the specific character you select is deleted from the symbology you want. When you Clear All Prefixes (Suffixes), all the prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.

Step 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in Appendix A) for

the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix or suffix.

Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Your change is automatically saved.

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies

Scan the following bar code if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all symbologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a carriage return suffix for all symbologies.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Prefix Selections

Suffix Selections

Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data, the imager transmits the function code to the terminal. Default = Enable.

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays

Some terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly. Intercharacter,

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

50 50

Rev. C

Delay Length

Character to Trigger Delay

interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of data, increasing data integrity. Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99 steps(of 5 ms each) for a range of 0-495 ms.

Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each character of scanned data. Scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Note: Intercharacter delays are not supported in USB serial emulation.

User Specified Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed after the transmis sion of a particular character of scanned data. Scan the Delay Length bar code below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Next, scan the Character to Trigger Delay bar code, then the 2-digit hex value for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay ASCII Conversion Chart (Codepage 1252), page 157.

To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length bar code, and set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Interfunction Delay

An interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each segment of the message string. Scan the Interfunction Delay bar code below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay bar code, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Intermessage Delay

An intermessage delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between each scan transmission. Scan the Intermessage Delay bar code below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay bar code, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

52 52

Rev. C

Chapter 6 - Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction

You may use the Data Format Editor to change the imager‟s output. For example, you can use

the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain points in bar code data as it is scanned. The selections in the following pages are used only if you wish to alter the output. Default Data Format setting = None. Normally, when you scan a bar code, it gets outputted automatically; however when you do a format, you must use a “send” command (see Send Commands on page 53) within the format program to output data. Multiple formats may be programmed into the imager. They are stacked in the order in which they are entered. However, the following list presents the order in which formats are applied:

To Add a Data Format

Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 55).

Step 2. Primary/Alternate Format

Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3 alternate formats. (Alternate formats

allow you “single shot” capability to scan one bar code using a different data format. After the one

bar code has been read, the imager reverts to the primary data format. If you are programming the primary format, scan 0 using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are programming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the alternate format you are programming.

Step 3. Terminal Type Refer to Supported Terminals (page 21) and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes on the inside back cover to program the imager for your terminal ID (you must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 0 for RS-232. Note: The wildcard for all terminal types is 099. Step 4. Code I.D. In Appendix A, find the symbology to which you want to apply the data format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Step 5. Length Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number, indicating all lengths.)

Step 6. Editor Commands Refer to Data Format Editor Commands (page 53). Scan the symbols

1) Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

2) Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

3) Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

4) Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

5) Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

6) Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

7) Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

8) Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

that represent the command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric characters may be entered for each symbology data format.

Step 7. Scan Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual to save your entries.

Other Programming Selections

 Clear One Data Format

This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the primary format, scan 0 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type and Code I.D. (see Supported Terminals on page 21), and the bar code data length for the specific data format that you want to delete. All other formats remain unaffected.

 Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual This exits, saving

any Data Format changes.

 Discard from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual This exits

without saving any Data Format changes.

Data Format Editor Commands

Send Commands

 F1 Send all characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from current cursor

position. Syntax = F1xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 F2 Send “nn” characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from current cursor

position. Syntax = F2nnxx (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code. See ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 F3 Send up to but not including “ss” character (Search and Send) starting from current

cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “ss” character followed by “xx” key or function

code. Syntax = F3ssxx (ss and xx both stand for the hex values for ASCII codes, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page1252), page 157.

 F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor position.

Syntax = F4xxnn (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157, and nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)

 E9 Send all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor position. Syntax

= E9nn (nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters that will not be sent

at the end of the message.)

Move Commands

 F5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F5nn

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor should

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

54 54

Rev. C

be moved ahead.)

 F6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F6nn (nn

stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor should be moved back.)

 F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string. Syntax = F7.

 Move the cursor to the end of the data string. Syntax = EA

Search Commands

 F8 Search ahead for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to

“xx” character. Syntax = F8xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII

Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 F9 Search back for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to

“xx” character. Syntax = F9xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII

Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 E6 Search ahead for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving

cursor pointing to non “xx” character. Syntax = E6xx (xx stands for the hex value for an

ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 E7 Search back for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving

cursor pointing to non “xx” character. Syntax = E7xx (xx stands for the hex value for an

ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page1252), page 157.)

Miscellaneous Commands

 FB Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the current cursor

position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands. When the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is terminated. The cursor is not moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy . .zz where nn is a count of the number of suppressed characters in the list and xxyy .. zz is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page 157.

 FC Disables suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters. Syntax = FC.

 E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified characters.

Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syntax = E4nnxx1xx2yy1yy2...zz1zz2 where nn is the total count of both characters to be

replaced plus replacement characters; xx1 defines characters to be replaced and xx2 defines replacement characters, continuing through zz1 and zz2.

 E5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5.

 FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character “xx.” If characters are

equal, increment cursor. If characters are not equal, no format match. Syntax = FExx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page 157.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

 EC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor position. If

character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC.

 ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current cursor

position. If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED.

Data Format Editor

Data Formatter

When Data Formatter is turned off, the bar code data is output to the host as read (including prefixes and suffixes). Choose one of the following options. Default = Data Formatter On, but Not Required.

When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited format or the imager does not transmit the input data to the host device.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

56 56

Rev. C

Alternate Data Formats

Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan one bar code using a different data format than your primary format. When data formats are programmed , you must input whether you are programming the primary format, or an alternate format numbered 1, 2, or 3. An alternate format is initiated by scanning one of the 3 alternate format bar codes below. The imager will scan the next bar code, formatting the data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

All Symbologies

Australian Post

Aztec Code

British Post

Canadian Post

China Post

Codabar

Codablock F

Code 11

Code 128

Code 16K

Code 39

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial

Code 49

Code 93

Data Matrix

EAN/JAN-13

EAN/JAN-8

EAN•UCC Composite Codes

Straight 2 of 5 IATA

Interleaved 2 of 5

Japanese Post

Kix (Netherlands)Post

Korea Post

Matrix 2 of 5

MaxiCode

MicroPDF417

PDF417

MSI

Plessey Code

Planet Code

PosiCode A and B

Postnet

QR Code

RSS Expanded

RSS Limited

RSS-14

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)

Telepen

UPC-A

UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code

Chapter 7 - Symbologies

This programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to Chapter 11 for settings and defaults.

Linear Symbologies

All Symbologies

If you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your imager, scan the All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you want to decode only a particular symbology, scan All

Symbologies Off followed by the On symbol for that particular symbology.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

58 58

Rev. C

Message Length Description

You are able to set the valid reading length of some of the bar code symbologies. If the data

length of the scanned bar code doesn‟t match the valid reading length, the imager will issue an

error beep. You may wish to set the same value for minimum and maximum length to force the imager to read fixed length bar code data. This helps reduce the chances of a misread.

EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 9-20 characters. Min. length = 09 Max. length = 20 EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 15 characters. Min. length = 15 Max. length = 15

For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults, scan the bar codes included in the explanation of the symbology, then scan the digit value of the message length and Save bar codes on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. The minimum and maximum lengths and the defaults are included with the respective symbologies.

Codabar

Default

Codabar Enabled

Codabar Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don‟t Transmit.

Codabar Check Character

Codabar check characters are created using different “modulos.” You can program the imager to read only Codabar bar codes with Modulo 16 check characters. Default = No Check Character. No Check Character indicates that the imager reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check character.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

Codabar Concatenation

Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable concatenation, the imager looks for a

Codabar symbol having a “D” start character, adjacent to a symbol having a “D” stop character. In this case the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Default =

On.

Select Require to prevent the imager from decoding a single “D” Codabar symbol without its companion. This selection has no effect on Codabar symbols without Stop/Start D characters.

Codabar Message Length

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

60 60

Rev. C

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60.

Code 39

Default

Code 39 Enabled

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don‟t Transmit.

Code 39 Check Character

No Check Character indicates that the imager reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check character. When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Character.

Code 39 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-48. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48.

Code 39 Append

This function allows the imager to append the data from several Code 39 bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this function is enabled, the imager stores those Code 39 bar codes that start with a space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and does not immediately transmit the data. The imager stores the data in the order in which the bar codes are read, deleting the first space from each. The imager transmits the appended data when it reads a Code 39 bar code that starts with a character other than a space. Default = Off.

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

62 62

Rev. C

symbology is also known as PARAF. Note: Trioptic Code (page 82) must be turned off while scanning Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes.

Full ASCII

If Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the bar code symbol will be interpreted as a single character. For example: $V will be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C will be decoded as the ASCII character #. Default = On.

Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively. Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.

Code 39 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes on page 159), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Default

Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled

Check Digit

No Check Digit indicates that the imager reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check digit. When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data. When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

64 64

Rev. C

Code 93

Default

Code 93 Enabled

Code 93 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.

Code 93 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes on page 159), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Enabled

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Default

Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)

Default

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

66 66

Rev. C

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Enabled

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length

Matrix 2 of 5

Default

Matrix 2 of 5 Enabled

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Rev. C

Code 11

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

Code 11 Enabled

Check Digits Required

This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar codes. Default = Two Check Digits.

Code 11 Message Length

Code 128

Default

68 68

Rev. C

Code 128 Enabled

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

ISBT 128 Concatenation

In 1994 the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) ratified a standard for communicating critical blood information in a uniform manner. The use of ISBT formats requires a paid license. The ISBT 128 Application Specification describes 1) the critical data elements for labeling blood products, 2) the current recommendation to use Code 128 due to its high degree of security and its space-efficient design, 3) a variation of Code 128 that supports concatenation of neighboring symbols, and 4) the standard layout for bar codes on a blood product label. Use the bar codes below to turn concatenation on or off. Default =Off.

Code 128 Message Length

Code 128 Code Page

Rev. C

Telepen

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

Telepen Enabled

Telepen Output

Using AIM Telepen Output, the imager reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as standard full ASCII (start/stop pattern 1). When Original Telepen Output is selected, the imager reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as compressed numeric with optional full ASCII (start/stop pattern 2). Default = AIM Telepen Output.

Telepen Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-60. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 60.

70 70

Rev. C

UPC-A

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

UPC-A Enabled

UPC-A Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

UPC-A Number System

The numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On.

UPC-A Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-A data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

UPC-A Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the imager will only read UPC-A bar codes that have addenda. You must then turn on a 2 or 5 digit addenda listed on page 71. Default = Not Required.

UPC-A Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On.

UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code

Use the following codes to enable or disable UPC-A and EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code. Default = On.

72 72

Rev. C

UPC-E0

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

UPC-E0 Enabled

Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, use the UPC-E0 selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use UPC-E1 (page 74). Default = On.

UPC-E0 Expand

UPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format. Default = Off.

E0 Addenda Required

When Addenda Required is set to on, the imager will only read UPC-E bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On.

UPC-E0 Check Digit

Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

UPC-E0 Number System

The numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On.

UPC-E0 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-E data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

74 74

Rev. C

UPC-E1

Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, use UPC-E0 (page 72). If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use the UPC-E1 selection. Default = Off.

EAN/JAN-13

Default

EAN/JAN-13 Enabled

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-13 data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required

When Addenda Required is set to on, the imager will only read EAN/JAN-13 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

76 76

Rev. C

Note: If you want to enable or disable EAN13 with Extended Coupon Code, refer to UPCA/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code (page 71).

ISBN Translate

This selection causes EAN-13 Book land symbols to be translated into their equivalent ISBN number format. Default = Off.

EAN/JAN-8

EAN/JAN-8 Enabled

Default

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-8 data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required

When Addenda Required is set to on, the imager will only read EAN/JAN-8 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

78 78

Rev. C

MSI

Default

MSI Enabled

MSI Check Character

Different types of check characters are used with MSI bar codes. You can program the imager to

read MSI bar codes with Type 10 check characters. Default = Validate Type 10, but Don‟t

Transmit. When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager will only read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

MSI Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Plessey Code

Plessey Code Enabled

Plessey Message Length

Default

GS1 DataBar Omni directional

GS1 DataBar Omni directional Enabled

Default

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

80 80

Rev. C

GS1 DataBar Limited

Default

GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Default

GS1 DataBar Expanded Enabled

GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-74. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 74.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

PosiCode

Default

PosiCode A and B Enabled

You have to have PosiCode A and B on to read any of the PosiCode symbologies.

PosiCode Message Length

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

82 82

Rev. C

Trioptic Code

Note: If you are going to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes (page 62), Trioptic Code must be off. Trioptic Code is used for labeling magnetic storage media.

Codablock F

Codablock F Enabled

Default

Codablock F Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2048. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2048.

Rev. C

Code 16K

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

Code 16K Enabled

Code 16K Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-160. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 160.

Code 49

Default

84 84

Rev. C

Code 49 Enabled

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Code 49 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-81. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 81.

Stacked Symbologies PDF417

PDF417 Enabled

Default

PDF417 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2750. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2750.

Rev. C

MicroPDF417

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

MicroPDF417 enabled

MicroPDF417 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-366. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 366.

EAN•UCC Composite Codes

In ear codes are combined with a unique 2D composite component to form a new class called EAN•UCC Composite symbology. EAN•UCC Composite symbologies allow for the co-existence of symbologies already in use.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

86 86

Rev. C

UPC/EAN Version

Scan the UPC/EAN Version On bar code to decode EAN•UCC Composite symbols that have a UPC or EAN linear component. (This does not affect EAN•UCC Composite symbols with a

UCC/EAN-128 or RSS linear component.)

EAN•UCC Composite Code Message Length

EAN•UCC Emulation

The imager can automatically format the output from any EAN•UCC data carrier to emulate what

would be encoded in an equivalent UCC/EAN-128 or RSS and Composite symbol. EAN•UCC data carriers include UPC-A and UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8, ITF-14, UCC/EAN-128, and

EAN•UCC RSS and Composites. Data from 2D symbols such as Aztec Code, Data Matrix, or QR Code, which encode a leading FNC1, also invoke EAN•UCC emulation. If UCC/EAN-128 Emulation is selected, the AIM Symbology Identifier is reported as “]C1”. If RSS Emulation is selected, the AIM Symbology Identifier is reported as “]e0.” Any application that accepts EAN•UCC data can be simplified since it only needs to recognize one data carrier type. Default =

No Emulation.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

* Off

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)

This code is a composite code since it has a Code 39 linear component and a MicroPDF417 stacked code component. All bar code readers are capable of reading the Code 39 linear component. The MicroPDF417 component can only be decoded if TLC39 On is selected. The linear component may be decoded as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off.

Postal Symbologies

Postal Codes

Note: For best performance when reading a postal symbology, all other postal symbologies should be turned off. The following postal codes can only be read by a 2D Imager.

4-CB (4-State Customer Barcode)

Note: You may enable the 4-CB (4-State Customer Barcode) if you have firmware with a base number of 31205480. Refer to the Show Software Revision on page 123 for information on determining the firmware revision in your unit.

ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

Note: You may enable the ID-tag (UPU 4-State) if you have firmware with a base number of

31205480. Refer to the Show Software Revision on page 123 for information on determining the firmware revision in your unit.

88 88

Rev. C

* Off

Postnet

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Postnet Check Digit

Planet Code

Planet Code Check Digit

British Post

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Canadian Post

Kix (Netherlands) Post

Note: Kix code can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use Working Orientation, page 46, if your Kix codes will not usually be presented upright to the scanner.

Australian Post

Japanese Post

90 90

Rev. C

China Post

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

China Post Enabled

China Post Message Length

Korea Post

Default

Korea Post Enabled

Korea Post Message Length

Rev. C

QR Code

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Default

QR Code Enabled

This selection applies to both QR Code and Micro QR Code.

QR Code Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-3500. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3500.

Data Matrix

Default

Data Matrix Enabled

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

92 92

Rev. C

Data Matrix Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-1500. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 1500.

MaxiCode

Default

MaxiCode Enabled

MaxiCode Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-150. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 150.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Aztec Code

Default

Aztec Code Enabled

Aztec Code Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 58) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-3750. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3750.

Aztec Runes

Select Enable Runes if you are scanning Aztec runes, which are the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol with the ability to encode a very short license plate message.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

94 94

Rev. C

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Example of Exposure at 7874E with

fluorescent lighting:

Example of Exposure at 100E with

fluorescent lighting:

Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

Imaging Commands with their modifiers send imaging commands to the imager on a single-use basis, and take effect for the next subsequent image capture. Once that capture is complete, the imager reverts to its imaging default settings. If you wish to change a default setting, you must use the serial default command (see Imaging Default Commands on page 127). When the serial default command is used, that selection becomes the new default setting for the imager.

Image Snap - IMGSNP

An image is taken whenever a trigger command is sent, or when the Image Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed. Image Snap is the command processor for image capture, or taking a picture. The image snap command has many different modifiers that can be used to change the look of the image in memory. Modifiers always begin with numbers and end with a letter (case insensitive). Any number of modifiers may be appended to the IMGSNP command. For example, you can use the following command to snap an image, increase the gain, and have the beeper sound once the snap is complete:

IMGSNP Modifiers

P - Imaging Style: Sets the Image Snap style.

 0P Decoding Style. This is similar to the current format for decoding, however,

this processing allows a few frames to be taken until the exposure parameters are met. Then the last frame is available for further use.

 1P Photo Style (default). This attempts to mimic a simple digital camera, and

results in a visually optimized image.

 2P Manual Style. This is an advanced style, and should not normally be used. It

allows you the most freedom to set up the imager, and has no auto-exposure.

B - Beeper: Causes a beep to sound after an image is snapped.

 0B No beep (default)  1B Sounds a beep when the image is captured, notifying the user that the imager

can be moved.

E - Exposure: This allows you to set the exposure time. Units are 127 microseconds. For example, an exposure setting of 50 x .000127ms = 6.35ms exposure time. Exposure is used in Manual Style only. (Default = 7874)

 nE Range: 0 - 7874

IMGSNP2G1B

G - Gain: This modifier boosts the signal and multiplies the pixel value. The range is 1-8.

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

96 96

Rev. C

 1G

No gain (default)

 2G

Medium gain

 4G

Heavy gain

 8G

Maximum gain

Example of Gain at 1G:

Example of Gain at 4G:

Example of Gain at 8G:

Example of White

Value at 75W:

Example of White

Value at 125W:

Example of White

Value at 200W:

D - Delta for Acceptance: This sets the allowable range for the white value setting (see W Target White Value). Delta is only available when using Photo Style. (Default = 25

 nD Range: 0 - 255 L - LED State: Determines if the LEDs should be on or off, and when. Ambient illumination (0L) is preferred for taking pictures of color documents, such as ID cards, especially when the imager is in a stand. LED illumination (1L) is preferred when the imager is handheld. LED State is not available when using Decoding Style.

 0L LEDs off (default)

 1L LEDs on

T - Wait for Trigger: Waits for a hardware trigger pull before taking the image.

 0T Takes image immediately (default)

 1T Waits for a trigger pull, then takes the image

U - Update Tries: The maximum number of frames the imager should take to reach the Delta for Acceptance. Update Tries is only available when using Photo Style. (Default = 6)

 nU Range: 0 – 10 W - Target White Value: Sets the target for the median grayscale value in the captured image. For capturing close-up images of high contrast documents, a lower setting, such as 75, is recommended. Higher settings result in longer exposure times and brighter images, but if the setting is too high, the image may be overexposed. Target White Value is only available when using Photo Style. (Default = 125)

 nW Range: 0 - 255

% - Target Set Point Percentage: Sets the target point for the light and dark values in the captured image. 1 indicates that more pixels at the light end of a range should be used, and 99 indicates that more pixels at the dark end should be used. We do not recommend altering this setting from the default. To alter grayscale values, Target White Value should be used. (Default =

50)

 n% Range: 1 - 99

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Example of Target Set

Point Percentage at

97%:

Example of Target Set Point

Percentage at

50%:

Example of Target Set Point

Percentage at

40%:

Example of Infinity Filter off (0A) from

approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away:

Example of Infinity Filter on (1A) from

approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away:

Image Ship - IMGSHP

An image is taken whenever the Image Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed. The last image is always stored in memory. You may “ship” the image by using the IMGSHP command. The image ship command has many different modifiers that can be used to change the look of the image output by the scanner. Modifiers affect the image that is transmitted, but do not affect the image in memory. Modifiers always begin with numbers and end with a letter (case insensitive). Any number of modifiers may be appended to the IMGSHP command. For example, you can use the following command to ship a bitmap image with gamma correction and document image filtering:

IMGSHP Modifiers

A - Infinity Filter: Enhances pictures taken from very long distances (greater than 10 feet or 3 m).

 0A Infinity filter off (default)

 1A Infinity filter on

IMGSHP8F75K26U

C - Compensation: Flattens the image to account for variations in illumination across the image.

 0C Compensation disabled (default)

 1C Compensation enabled

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

98 98

Rev. C

Example of Compensation at 0C

Example of Compensation at 1C:

Example of Edge Sharpen at 0E:

Example of Edge Sharpen at 24E:

D - Pixel Depth: Indicates the number of bits per pixel in the transmitted image (KIM or BMP format only).

 8D 8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default)

 1D 1 bit per pixel, black and white image

E - Edge Sharpen: Causes the transmitted image to be convolved with edge sharpening filter. Entering a 23E gives the sharpest edges, but increases noise in the image.

 0E Don‟t sharpen image (default)

 14E Apply edge sharpen for typical image

 ne Apply edge sharpen using strength n (n = 1-24)

F - File Format: Indicates the desired format for the image.

 0F KIM format

 1F TIFF binary

 2F TIFF binary group 4, compressed

 3F TIFF grayscale

 4F Uncompressed binary (upper left to lower right, 1 pixel/bit, 0 padded end of

line)

 5F Uncompressed grayscale (upper left to lower right, bitmap format)

 6F JPEG image (default)

 8F BMP format (lower right to upper left, uncompressed)

H - Histogram Stretch: Increases the contrast of the transmitted image. Not available with some image formats.

 0H No stretch (default)

 1H Histogram stretch

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

Rev. C

Example of Histogram Stretch at 0H:

Example of Histogram Stretch at 1H:

not inverted

Invert Image set to 1ix:

Invert Image set to 1iy:

I - Invert Image: Used to rotate the image around the X or Y axis in fixed mount applications where the imager is mounted upside down.

 1IX Invert around the X axis (flips picture upside down)

 1IY Invert around the Y axis (flips picture left to right)

Example of image with

IF - Fly Spec (Noise Reduction): Used to reduce salt and pepper noise in the image.

 0IF No fly spec noise reduction

 1IF Apply fly spec noise reduction

Example of Noise Reduction Off (0if): Example of Noise Reduction On (1if):

Colibri serie 5 : User’s guide

100 100

Rev. C

 1IR

Rotate image 90 degrees to the right

 2IR

Rotate image 180 degrees (upside down)

 3IR

Rotate image 90 degrees to the left

Rotate set to 0ir:

Rotate set to 2ir:

IR - Image Rotate:

Example of Image

J - JPEG Image Quality: Sets the desired quality when the JPEG image format is selected. Higher numbers result in higher quality. Smaller numbers result in greater amounts of lossy compression, faster transmission times, and lower quality. (Default = 50)

 nJ Image is compressed as much as possible while preserving quality factor of n

(n = 0 - 100)

 0J worst quality

 100J best quality

K - Gamma Correction: Gamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image. You can brighten or darken an image using gamma correction. A higher gamma correction yields an overall brighter image. The lower the setting, the darker the image. A setting of 100 results in no adjustment to the image. The optimal setting is 50K. (This selection should only be used for text images.)

 0K Gamma correction off (default

 60K Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document image

 nK Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 1-255)

Correction set to 0K: Correction set to 50K: Correction set to 255K:

L, R, T, B, M - Image Cropping: Ship a window of the image by specifying the left, right, top, and bottom pixel coordinates. Device columns are numbered 0 through 640 or 752, depending on the Image VGA setting (see Image VGA on page 28). Device rows are numbered 0 through 480.

 nL The left edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n of the image in

memory. Range: 000 - 640 when Image VGA is On, 000 -752 when Image VGA is Off. (Default = 0)

 nR The right edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n - 1 of the image

in memory. Range: 000 - 640 when Image VGA is On, 000 - 752 when Image VGA is Off. (Default = all columns)

 nT The top edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n of the image in

memory. Range: 000 - 480. (Default = 0)

 nB The bottom edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n - 1 of the image

in memory. Range: 000 - 480. (Default = all rows)

C2R Colibri 5 Series, Colibri 5 30-001, Colibri 5 30-002, Colibri 5 30-003, Colibri 5 30-004 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual