CipherLab 1500 Series User Manual
1500 Series Barcode Scanner
Setup labels included.
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* The documentation is subject to
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in hand-held used.
If you only transfer data to Host by WLAN/Bluetooth, please keep the minimum distance
20 cm between machine & your body.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a
laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed:
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to
human body or the product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a
proper way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there
is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner
as well as the cradle. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version Date Notes
0.97 May 13, 2008
0.96 May 08, 2008
0.95 Mar. 19, 2008
0.94 Feb. 25, 2008
0.93 Feb. 21, 2008
0.92 Feb. 15, 2008
0.91 Feb. 14, 2008 Separate manual for1500/1560 for review
0.90 Jan. 25, 2008 Draft for use in pilot production
Pages updated
Pages updated
Modified: section 1.6.6 Aiming Mode – Timeout (1~15 sec)
New: section 3 Changing Symbology Settings – ISBT 128
Modified: section 2.1.2 Keyboard Settings – ALT Composing
Modified: remove 1560
Modified: section 2.1.2 Keyboard Settings – illustration
* The documentation is subject to change without prior notice.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 -
For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 2
Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start........................................................................................................................................... 3
Enter Configuration Mode................................................................................................................. 4
Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 4
Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 5
Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................... 5
Restore User Defaults.................................................................................................................. 5
Restore System Defaults ............................................................................................................. 5
Read a Setup Label........................................................................................................................... 6
Configure Parameters.................................................................................................................. 6
List the Current Settings.............................................................................................................. 9
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER.................................................................................... 11
1.1 Power......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................11
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................12
1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 13
1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 14
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................15
1.6 Scan Modes ..............................................................................................................................16
1.6.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 17
1.6.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 18
1.6.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 18
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................18
1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode ....................................................................................................... 19
1.6.6 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 19
1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 20
1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................20
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1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................
21
1.9 Effective Decoding Area ........................................................................................................... 22
1.9.1 Positioning Window.......................................................................................................... 22
1.9.2 Adjusting Window.............................................................................................................22
1.10 Auto-Sense Mode ................................................................................................................... 24
1.11 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................25
1.12 Symbologies Supported .........................................................................................................25
1.12.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ........................................................................... 26
1.12.2 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................................................................27
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................29
2.1 Keyboard Wedge ......................................................................................................................30
2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................................... 30
2.1.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 31
2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 37
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 37
2.2 RS-232 ......................................................................................................................................38
2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................38
2.2.2 Baud Rate......................................................................................................................... 38
2.2.3 Data Bits ........................................................................................................................... 39
2.2.4 Parity ................................................................................................................................. 39
2.2.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................40
2.2.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................40
2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 41
2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 41
2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 42
2.3 Wand Emulation .......................................................................................................................43
2.3.1 Activate Wand Emulation.................................................................................................43
2.3.2 Normal State ....................................................................................................................43
2.3.3 Bar State...........................................................................................................................43
2.3.4 Module Time.....................................................................................................................44
2.3.5 Margin Time...................................................................................................................... 45
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 47
3.1 Codabar.....................................................................................................................................48
3.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection .....................................................................................48
3.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................48
3.1.3 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................49
3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25........................................................................................................... 50
3.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................50
3.2.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................50
3.2.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................51
3.2.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................51
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................53
3.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................53
3.3.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................53
3.3.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................54
3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................54
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................ 56
3.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................56
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3.4.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................56
3.4.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................57
3.4.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................57
3.5 Code 39..................................................................................................................................... 59
3.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................59
3.5.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................59
3.5.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................60
3.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ..........................................................................................60
3.6 Code 93..................................................................................................................................... 61
3.7 Code 128 ..................................................................................................................................61
3.8 EAN-8......................................................................................................................................... 62
3.8.1 Convert to EAN-13............................................................................................................ 62
3.8.2 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................63
3.9 EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................................64
3.9.1 ISBN Conversion...............................................................................................................64
3.9.2 ISSN Conversion............................................................................................................... 65
3.9.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................65
3.10 EAN-128.................................................................................................................................. 66
3.10.1 Code ID Transmission.................................................................................................... 66
3.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)..................................................................................... 66
3.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................67
3.12 MSI .......................................................................................................................................... 68
3.12.1 Checksum Verification................................................................................................... 68
3.12.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 68
3.12.3 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................69
3.13 French Pharmacode...............................................................................................................71
3.13.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 71
3.14 Italian Pharmacode ................................................................................................................72
3.14.1 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 72
3.15 Plessey ....................................................................................................................................73
3.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey ...................................................................................................73
3.15.2 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 73
3.16 RSS Family.............................................................................................................................. 74
3.16.1 Code ID Selection ..........................................................................................................74
3.16.2 RSS-14............................................................................................................................ 74
3.16.3 RSS Expanded................................................................................................................ 75
3.16.4 RSS Limited....................................................................................................................76
3.17 Telepen ...................................................................................................................................78
3.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ..........................................................................78
3.18 UPC-A....................................................................................................................................... 79
3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .........................................................................................................79
3.18.2 System Number Transmission...................................................................................... 80
3.18.3 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 80
3.19 UPC-E.......................................................................................................................................81
3.19.1 System Number Selection.............................................................................................81
3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A............................................................................................................ 82
3.19.3 System Number Transmission...................................................................................... 82
3.19.4 Checksum Transmission ............................................................................................... 82
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DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT..............................................................................................................
85
4.1 Letter Case................................................................................................................................85
4.2 Character Substitution ............................................................................................................. 86
4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ...........................................................................86
4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ...................................................... 87
4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code.....................................................................................................................92
4.4 Code ID......................................................................................................................................93
4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID.............................................................................................. 93
4.4.2 Change Code ID................................................................................................................94
4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings..................................................................................................... 96
4.5 Length Code.............................................................................................................................. 97
4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................100
4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................101
4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................102
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................103
5.1 Format Selection ....................................................................................................................104
5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................104
5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................105
5.2 Editing Format.........................................................................................................................106
5.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................106
5.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................107
5.2.3 Define Data Criteria .......................................................................................................108
5.2.4 Divide Data into Fields...................................................................................................111
5.2.5 Field Settings..................................................................................................................113
5.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence .......................................................................................117
5.3 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................119
5.3.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................119
5.3.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................119
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................121
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................123
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................123
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................124
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE & ASCII TABLE......................................................................................127
Keyboard Wedge Table .................................................................................................................127
Key Type....................................................................................................................................127
Key Status ................................................................................................................................128
User-defined Scan Code ..........................................................................................................129
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................129
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................131
Serial Commands..........................................................................................................................131
Example .........................................................................................................................................132
UPGRADING FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................133
INTRODUCTION
CipherLab’s new small-form-factor 1500 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically
designed to answer your mobile demands. The tethered handheld scanners are designed
to help accelerate productivity while lowerin g the total cost of ownership. Intensive data
collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working
environments, especially in small businesses.
Owing to the compact design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding
capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following
applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile P o int of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Rich
choices of output interfaces are available for you to enhance the total performance of the
scanner. Refer to product specifications.
Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the
scanner.
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Interface cable
Manual & Driver CD
Note: (1) The output interface of the cable depends on your order. For USB Virtual COM
(Part #308), find the associated driver on the CD.
(2) The Manual & Driver CD includes this manual, Windows-based ScanMaster
software for configuration, as well as 308 driver.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including Reduced Space Symbology
(RSS)
Supports negative barcodes
Supports seven scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
Provides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and Wand
Emulation.
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
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Quick Start
The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in
this manual or via the ScanMaster software.
This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup
barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Note: If RS-232 is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial
commands to configure the scanner.
For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under
each setup label. Refer to
Steps Action User Feedback if Successful
1 Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
Appendix III Host Serial Commands.
(high tone)
become solid red and go off quickly.
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
and its LED indicator will
3 Read a Setup label…
For example,
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
* When any configuration error occurs...
OR
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
The scanner will respond with one long
beep (low tone).
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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scan ner will respond with six beeps and it s LED indicator will be come flashing red
after reading the label.
nter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to exit the configuration mode, you must hav e it read th e “Update” label,
which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. If you want
to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the
“Abort” label instead.
Just like reading the “Enter Setup” label, th e scanner will respond with six beeps and
its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label. Wait for a few
seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort
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Quick Start
DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After readin g t he “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
Save as User Default
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” label. This is a n ormal labe l, and t he scan ner w ill
respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
customized values.
Restore User Defaults
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
default values.
Restore System Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
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READ A SETUP LABEL
CONFIGURE PARAMETERS
For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values.
The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully.
But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the
setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicat e it needs to
read more setup labels. These special parameters may require reading one or more setup
labels, such as
Numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification
Hexadecima l labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.
When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will
then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to change key status when
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low- high tone) to indicate
the input values are validated.
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T
T
T
The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner... T The scanner will respond with a long
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
beep (high tone)
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
and its LED indicator will
3
Read a Setup label...
For example,
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
Normal label
Normal label
he scanner will respond with one short
Special label
Decimal label
or labels
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
beep if reading a special label such as
“Max. Length”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
Read the “Decimal Value” label(s).
Refer to Appendix I “Decimal System”
The scanner
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
will respond with two beeps
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
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T
The example below shows how to set string parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner... T The scanner will respond with a long
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
beep (high tone)
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
and its LED indicator will
3
Read a Setup label...
For example,
Special label
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“Prefix Code”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for
interface, Key Type and Key Status will
then become applicable. You may decide
whether or not to change key status
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Refer to Appendix II
when
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” labels for
Hexadecimal
labels
the desired character string. For example,
read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix
the character “+”.
Refer to Appendix I “Hexadecimal
System”
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
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Quick Start
LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent, via RS-232, to the host
computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can
select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The
scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected pag e to the
host immediately.
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
List Page 4
List Page 5
List settings regarding Interface, Buzzer, and
Other Scanner Parameters
List settings regarding Prefix, Postfix, and
Length Code Setting
List settings regarding Code ID
List settings regarding: Readable
Symbologies
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
List Page 6
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
List Page 7
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
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List Page 8
List Page 9
List Page 10
List Page 11
List Page 12
List settings regarding Editing Format 1
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
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UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Power ...................................................................... 11
1.2 Memory.................................................................... 11
1.3 LED Indicator............................................................ 12
1.4 Beeper..................................................................... 13
1.5 Send "NR" to Host ..................................................... 15
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 16
1.7 Scanner Time-out...................................................... 20
1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 21
1.9 Effective Decoding Area.............................................. 22
1.10 Auto-Sense Mode..................................................... 24
1.11 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 25
1.12 Symbologies Supported ............................................ 25
Chapter 1
1.1 POWER
Connect the interface cable between the 1500 scanner and your computer.
If using the RS-232 cable, you must join the power supply cord to power up the
scanner.
The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
1.2 MEMORY
The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the transmit
buffer (SRAM). The 4 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can store up to 256 scans based
on EAN-13 barcodes. A warning is given when the transmit buff er is full — the scanner
will respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red
and go off quickly.
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1.3 LED INDICATOR
The dual-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example,
the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly (= Standby mode) upon powering on or
running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – for example,
you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of
low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.
LED – Red/Green
Red, and goes off quickly
Meaning
Power on, with one long beep (hi gh tone)
Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)
RS-232 conn ection fails, with two beeps (high-low tone)
Green, and goes off quickly Good Read, with one short beep (high tone) and beeper pitch
and duration programmable
Flashing red Configuration Mode
1.3.1 GOOD READ LED
*Enable Good Read LED
isable Good Read LED
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*
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Understanding the Barcode Scanner
1.4 BEEPER
The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.
Beeping
One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on and off quickly
One short beep, high tone
Meaning
Good Read, with green LED on and off quickly
Programmable, default to 4 KHz
Six short beeps
High-low tone repeats three times
Two beeps, low-high tone Setup label read successfully
Two beeps, high-low tone RS-232 connection fails (data saved in Transmit
One short beep, high tone More setup label required
One long beep, low tone
Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing
Exit Configuration Mode
Buffer), with red LED on and off quickly
Transmit Buffer Full, with red LED on and off
quickly
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Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer Full
1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME
Mute
inimum Volume
Medium Volume
Maximum Volume
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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP
Frequency
8 kHz
2 kHz
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* 4 kHz
1 kHz
Duration
*Shortest
Shorter
Longer
Longest
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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST
This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, Bluetooth HID, or Bluetooth SPP
is selected for output interface. You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the
host to notify the No Read event.
Enable
*Disable
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1.6 SCAN MODES
There are seven scan modes supported – select the scan mode that best suits the
requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning
Always Press
trigger
once
Continuous mode
Test mode
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
uto Power Off
9
9
9
9
Hold
trigger
Press
trigger
twice
9
mode
Aiming mode
Multi-Barcode
mode
9
9
Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.
Release
trigger
9
9
Press
trigger
once
Barcode
being
read
9 9
9 9
9 9
Timeout
9
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1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the scan beam and target it at
the barcode for each scanning.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”.
ontinuous Mode
Decoding Delay
Set the time interval between each decoding.
*Disable
0.5 sec
1 sec
2 sec
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1.6.2 TEST MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly, for testing purpose.
est Mode
1.6.3 LASER MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is ho ld down.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout
expires, or (3) you release the trigger.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
Laser Mode
1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
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1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout
period re-counts after each successful decoding.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.
Auto Power Off Mode
1.6.6 AIMING MODE
The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when
the trigger is pressed again within one second.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
iming Mode
Aiming Timeout
You can limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.
Aiming Time-Out after
1. Read the label above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by default.)
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner to
automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
15 seconds (*1)
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1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE
The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding n ot
only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes.
The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.
Multi
arcode Mode
Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from
others.
(2) Multi-Barcode Mode cannot work with “Multi-Barcode Editor”.
1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT
Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= disable) when the scan mode is set
to any of the following –
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off mode
Aiming mode
Scanner Time-Out after 0~25
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
2) Read the “
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 15 seconds.
3) Read the “Validate” label on th e same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” label on page 123. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
seconds (*10)
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