CipherLab 1500 Series, 1502 Series User Manual

1500/1502 Series Barcode Scanner

Setup barcodes included.

Version 1.20

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FOR USA

FOR CANADA

IMPORTANT NOTICES

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 ca n radiate radio frequ ency 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 the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferenc e received, including interferen ce that may cau se undesired operation.

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 the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferenc e received, incl uding interferenc e that may caus e 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 PRODUCT WITH LASER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

This laser c omp one nt em its FD A / IEC C las s 2 la ser lig ht at the exit port . Do not stare into beam.

 DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources.  Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  For 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 scanner or its peripherals to operate properly.

 Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner.

DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.

 If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data

to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. S tore the scanner and battery separately.

 When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before

use.

 Keep the scanner away from any magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the laser

engine from malfunctioning.

 If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and

consult your local sales representative.

Version

Date

Notes

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magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the laser engine from

added with No. 32 PCAT (Swiss)

(Wand Emulation) setup barcodes

100490/Normal:

added w/ security Level (High: 100492/Normal:

Code type for

Define Transmission Sequence

Cannot read when disabled

RELEASE NOTES

1.20 Aug. 13, 2015

Modified: descriptions relating to ‘CD-ROM’ removed

 Modified: 1.5 Send “NR” to Host – 1500P added  New: 1.14 Cable Auto-Detection  New: 2.4 Direct USB HID  New: 2.5 Direct USB VCOM  New: 2.6 Direct USB VCOM_CDC

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Modified: Specifications – 1500P added

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1.18 Sep. 15, 2014

1.17 Mar. 18, 2014

New: 3.9.5 EAN-13 Addon Mode

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New: 3.9.6 EAN-13 Addon Mode Bu z zer

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Modified: Care & Maintenance – “Ke ep the s ca nne r awa y fro m a ny malfunctioning.” Added

 Modified: 3.8.3 – GTIN-13 format barcodes added  Modified: 3.10.3 – GS1 formatting barcodes added  Modified: 3.10.4 – Application ID Mark ba rc odes a dded  Modified: 3.11.1 – ISBT Concatenation barcodes added  Modified: 3.16.5 – Field Separator barcode added  Modified: 3.16.6 – GS1 Formatting barcodes added

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Modified: 3.16.7 – Application ID M a r k barcodes added

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1.16 Dec. 18, 2012

Modification: 2.1.1 Keyboard type & No. 33 PCAT (Danish)

 New: 2.3.6 Output Format

added

 New: 3. 1 Codabar added w/ security Level (High:

100491)

 New: 3.7 Code 128

100493)

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1.15 Mar 02, 2012

New: Quick Start — One-Scan Setup Barcodes

 Modified: 2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type —

add #31 PCAT (Hungarian)

 Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) enabled by default  New: 3.5.5 Security Level (for Code 39)  Modified: 4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes —

ISBT 128 added

 Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —

(add Null Character Field)

1.14 Jul. 19, 2011

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Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) — since firmware v1.10

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Modified: Specific ations — Power Adaptor

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add High Sensitivity

add support of

add table for Scan

Define Transmission Sequence

Keyboard

remove settings for

for 4800 bps

Continuous mode as

SBT 128 enabled by

Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3

add

Barcode

MSI must include

add

1.13 Nov. 23, 2010

1.12 Sep. 27, 2010

Modified: 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1500 Only) — behavior

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Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported — more RSS symbologies

 Modified: 3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)  Modified: 3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Om nidirectional (RSS -14)  Modified: 3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)  Modified: 4.2 Character Substitution —

Code/Normal Key

 New: 5.4.5 Pause Field Setting  Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —

(add Pause Field)

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Specifications: add 1502

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1.11 Apr. 14, 2010

1.10 Apr. 09, 2010

Modified: 2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Type — add Turkish

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Modified: 3.9.4 Security Level

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New: Introduction — add 1500WA

 Modified: Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table —

user-defined scan code

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Modified: Appendix III Keyboar d W edge Table — provide examples

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1.09 Nov. 25, 2009

1.08 Oct. 30, 2009

Modified: 2.2.2 Baud Rate — change setup barcode (change 100079 to 100100)

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Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1500 Only) — an alternative

 Modified: 1.12 Symbologies Supported — I

default

 Modified: 2.2.2 Baud Rate — add setup barcode for 4800 bps  Modified: 4.2.2

Sets) — add ISBT 128

 Modified: 4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID — add ISBT 128  Modified: 4.4.2 Change Code ID — add ISBT 128  Modified: 4.5 Length Code — add ISBT 128  Modified: 5.3.1 Applicable Code Type (for Editing Format) —

ISBT 128

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1.07 June 03, 2009

Modified: 1.3 LED Indicator — Power on LED (1 s)

 Modified: 1.4 Beeper — More barcodes required for Multi-

Editor

 Modified: 3.12.3 Code Length Qualification —

checksum

 Modified: 4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes —

description of LED and beeper

 Modified: 4.7 Removal of Special Character  Modified: Appendix I Firmware Upgrade

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Modified: Append ix II Host Serial Com m ands

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prefix,

s for

se of transmit buffer is

the latter is not supported by

1.06 Mar. 02, 2009

Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128)

 Modified: 3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)  Modified: 3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Om nidirectional (RSS -14)  Modified: 3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)

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Modified: 3.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)

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1.05 Feb. 11, 2009

Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes — add Alternate Mode to table

 New: 1.6.8 Alternate Mode — add setup barcode (100203)

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Modified: 1.8 Delay between Re-read — add Alternate Mode

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1.04 Dec. 12, 2008

Modified: 4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor — 4-digit length excludes suffix, length code, etc.

 Modified: 5.2.3 Define Data Criteria — Data length includes

suffix, length code, etc.

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1.03 Nov. 24, 2008

New: Quick Start — Flowchart

 New: 1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration  Modified: 4.6 Multi-Barcode Ed itor — Reset scan mode to “Laser”

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Modified: Host Se r ia l Commands — adds D, E commands

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1.02 Sep. 11, 2008

1.01 July 23, 2008

1.00 May 26, 2008 Initial release

Modified: section 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode — add setup barcode improving sensitivity

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Modified: section 1.2 Transmit Buffer — the u different from memory mode, and 1500 scanner!

CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

For USA........................................................................................................................................ - 3 -

For Canada ................................................................................................................................. - 3 -

For Product with Laser ........................................................................................................... - 4 -

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. - 4 -

Care & Maintenance................................................................................................................ - 4 -

RELEASE NOTES INTRODUCTION

Inside the Package ...................................................................................................................... 2

Product Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 2

Symbologies Supported ............................................................................................................ 3

QUICK START

Enter Configuration Mode ......................................................................................................... 6

Exit Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................ 6

Default Settings ........................................................................................................................... 7

Save User Settings as Defaults ......................................................................................... 7

Restore User Defaults ........................................................................................................... 7

Restore System Defau lts ..................................................................................................... 7

Read a Setup Barcode ............................................................................................................... 8

Configure Parameters ........................................................................................................... 8

List the Current Settings ................................................................................................... 12

One-Scan Setup Barcodes ..................................................................................................... 14

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

1.1 Power-On .............................................................................................................................. 15

1.2 Transmit Buffer................................................................................................................... 15

1.3 LED Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 16

1.3.1 Good Read LED .......................................................................................................... 16

1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration ....................................................................................... 16

1.4 Beeper .................................................................................................................................... 17

1.4.1 Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................... 17

1.4.2 Good Read Beep ....................................................................................................... 18

1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............................................................................................................. 19

1.6 Scan Modes .......................................................................................................................... 20

1.6.1 Continuous Mode ...................................................................................................... 21

1.6.2 Test Mode .................................................................................................................... 21

1.6.3 Laser Mode .................................................................................................................. 22

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1.6.4 Auto Off Mode ............................................................................................................ 22

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1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .............................................................................................. 22

1.6.6 Alternate Mode .......................................................................................................... 23

1.6.7 Aiming Mode ............................................................................................................... 23

1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode ................................................................................................. 24

1.7 Scanning Timeout .............................................................................................................. 25

1.8 Delay between Re-read ................................................................................................... 26

1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ........................................................................ 27

1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................... 28

1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1500/1500P Only) .................................................................... 29

1.12 Negative Barcodes .......................................................................................................... 30

1.13 Effective Decodi ng Area................................................................................................ 31

1.13.1 Positioning Window ............................................................................................... 31

1.13.2 Adjusting Window .................................................................................................. 32

1.14 Cable Auto-Detection (1500P Only) ........................................................................ 33

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

2.1 Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................................................ 37

2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type .................................... 38

2.1.2 Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 39

2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 46

2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 46

2.2 RS-232 ................................................................................................................................... 47

2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 47

2.2.2 Baud Rate .................................................................................................................... 47

2.2.3 Data Bits ...................................................................................................................... 48

2.2.4 Parity ............................................................................................................................. 48

2.2.5 Stop Bit ......................................................................................................................... 48

2.2.6 Flow Control ................................................................................................................ 49

2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 50

2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 50

2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 51

2.3 Wand Emulation ................................................................................................................. 52

2.3.1 Activate Wand Emulation ...................................................................................... 52

2.3.2 Normal State .............................................................................................................. 52

2.3.3 Bar State ...................................................................................................................... 52

2.3.4 Module Time ............................................................................................................... 53

2.3.5 Margin Time ................................................................................................................ 54

2.3.6 Output Format ........................................................................................................... 55

2.4 Direct USB HID ................................................................................................................... 56

2.4.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type .................................................... 56

2.4.2 Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 57

2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 63

2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 63

2.4.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ............................................................................. 64

2.4.6 Special Keyboard Feature ..................................................................................... 64

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2.5 Direct USB VCOM ............................................................................................................... 65

............................................................................. 69

2.5.1 Activate USB Virtual COM...................................................................................... 65

2.5.2 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 65

2.5.3 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 66

2.6 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.................................................................................................... 67

2.6.1 Activate USB VCOM_CDC ...................................................................................... 67

2.6.2 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 67

2.6.3 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 68

CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS

3.1 Codabar ................................................................................................................................. 70

3.1.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 70

3.1.2 Start/Stop Characters Selection ......................................................................... 70

3.1.3 Start/Stop Transmission ........................................................................................ 71

3.1.4 CLSI Conversion ........................................................................................................ 71

3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 .................................................................................................. 72

3.2.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 72

3.2.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 73

3.2.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 73

3.2.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 74

3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 .............................................................................................. 75

3.3.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 75

3.3.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 76

3.3.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 76

3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 77

3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ......................................................................................................... 78

3.4.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 78

3.4.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 79

3.4.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 79

3.4.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 80

3.5 Code 39 ................................................................................................................................. 81

3.5.1 Transmit Start/Stop Characters .......................................................................... 81

3.5.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 81

3.5.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 82

3.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ............................................................................... 82

3.5.5 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 82

3.6 Code 93 ................................................................................................................................. 83

3.7 Code 128 ............................................................................................................................... 83

3.7.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 83

3.8 EAN-8 ..................................................................................................................................... 84

3.8.1 Convert to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 85

3.8.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 85

3.8.3 Conversion Format ................................................................................................... 85

3.9 EAN-13 ................................................................................................................................... 86

3.9.1 Convert to ISBN ........................................................................................................ 87

3.9.2 Convert to ISSN ........................................................................................................ 87

3.9.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 87

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3.9.4 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 88

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3.9.5 EAN-13 Addon Mode (1500 Only) ...................................................................... 88

3.9.6 EAN-13 Addon Mode Buzzer (1500 Only) ....................................................... 90

3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ....................................................................................................... 91

3.10.1 Transmit Code ID ................................................................................................... 91

3.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character) ........................................................................ 91

3.10.3 GS1 Formatting ...................................................................................................... 92

3.10.4 Application ID Mark ............................................................................................... 92

3.11 ISBT 128 ............................................................................................................................. 93

3.11.1 ISBT Concatenation .............................................................................................. 93

3.12 MSI ....................................................................................................................................... 94

3.12.1 Verify Check Digit .................................................................................................. 94

3.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 94

3.12.3 Code Length Qualification ................................................................................... 95

3.13 French Pharmacode ........................................................................................................ 96

3.13.1 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 96

3.14 Italian Pharmacode ........................................................................................................ 97

3.14.1 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 97

3.15 Plessey ................................................................................................................................ 98

3.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .......................................................................................... 98

3.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 98

3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ......................................................................................... 99

3.16.1 Select Code ID ........................................................................................................ 99

3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) ..................................................... 100

3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) ................................................... 102

3.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ............................................................. 103

3.16.5 Field Separator (GS Character) ...................................................................... 104

3.16.6 GS1 Formatting .................................................................................................... 104

3.16.7 Application ID Mark ............................................................................................. 104

3.17 Telepen .............................................................................................................................. 105

3.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ......................................................... 105

3.18 UPC-A ................................................................................................................................. 106

3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .............................................................................................. 107

3.18.2 Transmit System Number ................................................................................. 107

3.18.3 Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................... 107

3.19 UPC-E ................................................................................................................................. 108

3.19.1 Select System Number ...................................................................................... 109

3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A ................................................................................................. 109

3.19.3 Transmit System Number ................................................................................. 110

3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................... 110

DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT

4.1 Letter Case ......................................................................................................................... 111

4.2 Character Substitution ................................................................................................... 112

4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substitution ......................................................... 113

4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ................................ 114

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4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code ............................................................................................................ 120

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.............................................................................................. 165

.............................................................................................. 167

4.4 Code ID ................................................................................................................................ 121

4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID ................................................................................ 121

4.4.2 Change Code ID ...................................................................................................... 123

4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings ......................................................................................... 124

4.5 Length Code ....................................................................................................................... 125

4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor ....................................................................................................... 129

4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes .................................................................... 130

4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ........................................................ 131

4.7 Removal of Special Character ..................................................................................... 132

APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING

5.1 Activating Editing Formats ........................................................................................... 134

5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats ...................................................................................... 134

5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing .......................................................................................... 135

5.2 How to Configure Editing Formats ............................................................................ 136

5.2.1 Select Format to Configure ................................................................................. 137

5.2.2 Restore Default Format ........................................................................................ 138

5.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria .......................................................... 139

5.3.1 Applicable Code Type ............................................................................................ 139

5.3.2 Data Length .............................................................................................................. 146

5.3.3 Matching String & Location ................................................................................. 147

5.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ................................................................ 148

5.4.1 Start Position ............................................................................................................ 148

5.4.2 Field Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 148

5.4.3 Total Number of Fields ......................................................................................... 149

5.4.4 Field Settings............................................................................................................ 150

5.4.5 Pause Field Setting ................................................................................................ 156

5.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ..................................... 157

5.6 Programming Examples ................................................................................................ 159

5.6.1 Example I .................................................................................................................. 159

5.6.2 Example II ................................................................................................................. 160

SPECIFICATIONS FIRMWARE UPGRADE HOST SERIAL COMMANDS

Serial Commands .................................................................................................................... 165

Example ....................................................................................................................................... 166

KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE

Key Type & Status ................................................................................................................... 168

Key Type ................................................................................................................................ 168

Key Status ............................................................................................................................. 168

Example ....................................................................................................................................... 169

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NUMERAL SYSTEMS

............................................................................................................ 171

Decimal System ....................................................................................................................... 171

Hexadecimal System .............................................................................................................. 172

ASCII Table ................................................................................................................................ 173

CipherLab’s s mall-form-factor 1500 Series Barcode Scanners a re specifical ly designed t o

INTRODUCTION

answer your mobile demands. The tethered handheld scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easi er with fast, accurate barcod e scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses. A new ordering option is provided for adapting a wide angle CCD scan engine to read long barcodes.

Owing to the slim, ergonomic 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 Point 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 choos ing C ipherLab products!

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INSIDE THE PACKAGE

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Rich choices of ou tpu t i nt erfac es ar e ava il a ble for y ou t o enh anc e th e t otal per form anc e of the scanner. Refer to product specifications.

Save the box an d packa gi ng mat erial for futu re use i n case y ou need to store o r ship the scanner.

 Barcode Scanner: 1500, 1500P, 1500WA, or 1502

Note: (1) For model designation, please see the label on the scanner.

 Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test  Extremely low power consumption  Firmware upgradeable  Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1

DataBar (RSS), etc.

 Supports wide angle scan engine for long barcodes  Supports negative barcodes  Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode  User feedback via LED indicator and beeper  Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read  Pro vides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and Wand

Emulation.

 Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,

etc.

Enter Setup

Introduction

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable

Default

Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize a ll the symbo logies tha t are enabl ed. Refer t o

Settings for details of each symbology.

Codabar Enabled Code 93 Enabled MSI Disabled Plessey Disabled Telepen Disabled Code 128 Code 128 Enabled

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled ISBT 128 Enabled

Note: Starting from firmware version 1.10, ISBT 128 is enabled by default.

Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 Enabled

Chapter 3 Changing Symbology

Interleaved 25 Enabled Matrix 25 Disabled

Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Enabled

Italian Pharmacode Disabled French Pharmacode Disabled

EAN/UPC EAN-8 Enabled

EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled EAN-13 Enabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled ISBN Disabled UPC-E0 Enabled UPC-E1 Disabled UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled UPC-A Enabled

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GS1 DataBar

(RSS)

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirection al Disabled GS1 DataBar Limited ( RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Ex pa nded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled

Enter Setup

The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in

QUICK START

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 demonstr ation.

Note: If RS-232 is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial

commands to configure the scanner. For example, run Hy perTermi nal.exe an d type t he 6-digit command located under each setup barcode. Refer to

Appendix II Host Serial Commands.

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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.

 The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flash ing red

after reading the barcode.

Enter Setup

For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.

For the scan ner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Update” barcode, 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” barcode instead.

 Just li ke reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scanner wi ll respond with six beeps

and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Wait for a few seconds for the scanner to restart itself.

Update

Abort

Enter Setup

Quick Start

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

User

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

Restore User

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

Restore System

For the scanner to ke ep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user

defaults.

Save as

Defaults

For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must have it read the “Restore User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, all the param eters of the scanne r will return to

their customized values.

Defaults

For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore System Defaults” barcode. This i s a normal set up barcode, an d the scan ner will resp ond with two beeps (low-high tone).

 After reading the “Update” barcode, all the paramete rs of the scanner will return to

their default values.

Defaults

Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting i s indicated by an asterisk

“*”.

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READ A SETUP BARCODE

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 (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully.

But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting. In t his case, the scan ner will respond wi th a short beep to indicate it needs to read more setu p barcodes. These special pa rameters may require re ading one or more setup barcodes, such as

 Numeric barcodes, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification  Hexadecimal barcodes, 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 decid e whether or n ot 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” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to indicate the input values are validated.

Enter Setup

Quick Start

The exampl e below sho ws how to sav e your sett ings as “User Default” so that you may

Steps

Action

User Feedback if Successful

The scanner will respond with a long beep

and its LED indicator will

The scanner will respond with six beeps

low tone repeats three times), and

The scanner will respond with two beeps

normal setup

The scanner will respond with one long

restore user defaults at a later time:

1 Power on the scanner…

(high tone) become solid red and go off qu ickly.

2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…

3 Read a Setup barcode…

For example,

(highits LED indicator will be flashing r e d.

(low-high tone) if reading a barcode.

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

OR 5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner. * When any configuration error occurs...

beep (low tone).

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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:

Steps

Action

User Feedback if Successful

The scanner will respond with a long beep

dicator will

The scanner will respond with six beeps

low tone repeats three times), and

The scanner will respond with two beeps

normal setup

The scanner will respond with one short such as “Max. Length”, indicating the

“Decimal

The scanner will respond with two beeps

Normal setup

barcode

Normal setup

barcode

Special setup

barcode

Decimal barcodes

1 Power on the scanner...

(high tone) and its LED in become solid red and go off qu ickly.

2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…

(highits LED indicator will become flashing red.

3 Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

(low-high tone) if reading a barcode.

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

beep if reading a special setup barcode setup requires reading more barcodes.

Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).

 Refer to Appendix IV

System”

(low-high tone) when the input values a re validated.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

Enter Setup

Quick Start

The example below shows how to set string parameters:

Steps

Action

User Feedback if Successful

beep

and its LED indicator will

The scanner will respond with six beeps

low tone repeats three times), and

The scanner will respond with one short

When “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for

e and Key Status will

then become applicable. You may decide

when

for the desired character string. For

Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal

The scanner will respond with two beeps

Special setup

barcodes

Hexadecimal

barcodes

1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long

(high tone) become solid red and go off qu ickly.

2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…

(highits LED indicator will become flashing red.

3 Read a Setup barcode...

For example,

beep if reading a special setup barcode such as “Prefix Co de”, ind icating the set up requires reading more barcodes.

interface, Key Typ

4 Exit the Configuration Mode…

whether or not to change key status “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

 Refer to Appendix III

Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode example, read “2” and “B” for t he scanner

to prefix the char acter “+”.



System”

(low-high tone) when the input values ar e validated.

Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

List settings regarding Symbology Parameters

The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent, via Keyboard Wedge or RS-232, to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest b y having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) a nd send the s elected page to the host immediately.

List settings regarding Firmware Version, Serial Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other Scanner Parameters

List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and Length Code Setting

List settings regarding Code ID

List settings regarding: Rea da ble S ymbologies

List Page 1

List Page 2

List Page 3

List Page 4

(1/3)

(2/3)

(3/3)

List settings regar ding Editing For m a t 1

List settings regar ding Editing For m a t 2

List settings regar ding Editing For m a t 3

List Page 5

List Page 6

List Page 7

List Page 8

List Page 9

List Page 10

Enter Setup

Quick Start

List settings regar ding Editing For m a t 4

List settings regar ding Editing For mat 5

List Page 11

List Page 12

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ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

Scan Setup Barcode

An “One-scan S etup Barcode” does exactly what its name advertises. Scanning one such barcode gets the setting done while saves the hassle of Enter Setup and Update barcodes scanning. Most setting parameters are supported by One-scan Setup.

To create an “One-scan Setup Barcode”:

 prefixing the setting parameter with “#@” characters  suffixing the setting parameter with “#”character

By the exampl e of the setting parameter 109952, the scanner originally needs reading three barcodes to get it set:

Enter Setup

List Page 3

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With One-scan Setup Barcode #@109952#, setting is done with one scan.

One-

for 109952

Note: If the scanner reads an Once-scan Setup Barcode that changes the interface, it

automatically restarts and soun ds a long beep upon scanning, and the LED lights on red and shortly off.

Enter Setup

This chapter explains the features and usage of the ba r cod e scan n e r.

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 POWER-ON

1.2 TRANSMIT BUFFER

Chapter 1

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

1.1 Power-On ................................................................... 15

1.2 Transmit Buffer........................................................... 15

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................. 16

1.4 Beeper....................................................................... 17

1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................... 19

1.6 Scan Modes ................................................................ 20

1.7 Scanning Timeout ....................................................... 25

1.8 Delay between Re-read ................................................ 26

1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ............................. 27

1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ......................... 28

1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1500/1500P Only) .......................... 29

1.12 Negative Barcodes..................................................... 30

1.13 Effective Decoding Area ............................................. 31

1.14 Cable Auto-Detection ................................................. 33

Connect the interface cable between the 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.

The scanner i s designed to send any col lected data to a host computer one by one via the transmit buffer (SRAM). Upon reading a barcode successfully, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. H owever, the host comp u t er may not receive the data immediately if using a low baud rate or waiting for handshake signal (flow control). With the transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading barcodes until the buffer is full. When the transmit buffer is full, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

Note: The 4 KB transm it b uffer on the scann er can h ol d as many as 256 scan s based on

EAN-13 barcodes (equipped with 10 KB transmit buffer, 1500P can hold approximatelt 640 scans). Data will be cl eared out once t he power ad aptor to the RS-232 cable is removed or other interface cable is disconnected!

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1.3 LED INDICATOR

Scanner LED

Meaning

Power on, with one long beep (high tone, LED on for 1

1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

*Enable

Disable

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

Good Read LED

out after

0.01~2.54 sec. (*40 ms)

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 upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. You may tel l the di fference b y the beep s – for ex ample, you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of l ow ton e wh en the transmit buffer becomes full.

Red, on-off ---



second)

 Transmit buffer full, with one lon g b eep ( low tone)



RS-232 connection fa ils, with two beeps (high-low tone)

--- Green, on-off Good Read, with one short beep (high ton e) and beeper pitch and duration programmable

Red, flashing --- Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)

Good Read LED

By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes

off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

Good Read LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Time-

. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

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1.4 BEEPER

Beeping

Meaning

232 connection fails (data saved in Transmit

ired to complete the “output

Barcode Editor, with

quickly (Upon completion, same as

1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating c onditions.

One long beep, high tone Power on, with r e d L ED on (1 second) and off quickly

One short beep, high tone



Programmable, default to 4 KH z

Six short beeps



High-low tone repeats three time s

Two beeps, low-high tone Setup barcode read successfully Two beeps, high-low tone RS-

One short beep, high tone More s etup barcode required One short beep, low tone More barcodes requ

One long beep, low tone

Two long beeps, high-low t one Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full

Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly



Enter Configu ration Mode, with red LED flashing

 Exit Configuration Mode

Buffer), with red LED on-off quickly

sequence” requirements of Multigreen LED on-off Good Read.)



Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off quickly



Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)

Mute

Minimum Volume

Medium Volume

*Maximum Volume

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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

Frequency

Duration

8 kHz

*4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

*Shortest

Shorter

Longer

Longest

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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST

Models

Supported Output Interface

You may configure this function to have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host, notifying that the scanner fails to read the barcode. This function works depending on models and supported output interface as the table listed below.

1500/1500WA/1502 Keyboard Wedge

RS-232

1500P Keyboard W edge

RS-232 USB HID USB VCOM USB VCOM_CDC

Enable

*Disable

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1.6 SCAN MODES

Scan Mode

Start to Scan

Stop Scanning

Auto Power Off

Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.

Always Press

trigger once

Continuous



mode

Test mode



Laser mode

Auto Off mode



mode Alternate mode



Aiming mode

Multi-Barcode mode

Hold trigger



Press trigger twice

Release trigger



Press trigger once



Barcode

Timeout being read

 



 

Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.

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1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE

Decoding Delay

1.6.2 TEST MODE

The scanner is always scanning.

 After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to

proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed.

 To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back

again and again for scanning.

Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”.

Continuous Mode

Set the time interval between each decoding.

*Disable

0.5 sec

1 sec

2 sec

The scanner is always scanning.

 Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing

purpose.

Test Mode

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1.6.3 LASER MODE

1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE

1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held 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

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”.

Auto 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

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1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE

1.6.7 AIMING MODE

Aiming Timeout

out

after 1~15 sec.

(*1)

e above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed

 The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.

Alternate Mode

The scann er will aim a t a barcode on ce the trig ger is pressed , and start scanni ng 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.

Aiming Mode

You can limit the aim ing time interval ( 1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.

Aiming Time-

1. Read the barcod default.)

2. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171 to automatically shu t dow n after being idle for 10 seconds.

3. Read the “Validate” barcod e on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.6.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one single barcode, as well as multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a bunch of uni que barc odes, i f a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.

 The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.

Multi-Barcode Mode

Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from

others. (2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the

Multi-Barcode Editor.

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1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT

out

after 0~254 sec.

(*10)

Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the s can mode is set to any of the following –

 Laser mode  Auto Off mode  Auto Power Off mode  Aiming mode

Scanner Time-

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 15 seconds.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

This is al so refer red to a s th e “Bl ocki n g Ti me”, whi ch is u sed to p revent the scan ne r f rom accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –

 Continuous mode  Auto Power Off mode  Alternate mode

100 ms

200 ms

*400 ms

800 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

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1.9 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES

Select the level of reading security. For example,

 If "No Redundancy" is selected, one su ccessful decod ing will make th e reading valid

and induce the "READER Event".

 If "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful

decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid. The higher the reading security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading speed gets.

It is obvious that the more redundancy you select, the higher the reading secu rity is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. You will have to compromise between reading security and decoding speed.

*No Redundancy

One Time

Two Times

Three Times

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1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (0~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barc ode before transmi ssion. The more red undancy you sel ect, the higher t he reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. You will have to compromise between reading security and decoding speed.

Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to

take effect.

Addon Security Level

(*0~30)

1) Read the barcode above to specify t he read re dundanc y for UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is

set to 0 by default.)

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. For example, read “1” and “2” for the

scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1500/1500P ONLY)

This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stan d. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. Howev er , it works sl ightly differen t fr om t h e o riginal Laser mode. Now th e s ca n n e r will be expecting barcodes as long as it is seated in the Auto-Sense Stand, as shown below. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it.

Note: Auto-sen se can only b e enabled for C CD scanner an d will force i t to Laser mod e.

To stop this mode, you may remove the scanner from the stand or have the scanner read the “Disable (Auto-Sense)” barcode below. It will return to Laser mode. If Laser mode is not desired, proceed to select a scan mode best suits your application.

Enable

*Disable

When the ambient light is too dim to activate the sensor, you may have the scanner read the “High Sensitivity” barcode to improve perf ormance. Starting from firmware version

1.12, it will emit scan beam every 300 milliseconds when “High Sensitivity” is enabled.

High Sensitivity

*Normal

Note: If the ambient light is under 100 lux, we suggest that you either add lighting or

use Continuous mode instead.

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1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES

Normally, b arcodes a re p rinted with th e color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for neg ati ve b arc od es, the y a re p ri n ted i n th e opp osi t e sen se j ust l ik e nega ti ve fil ms. The spaces of negative barcod es are printed wi th a color darker than that of the bars. You can configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes.

Enable

*Disable

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1.13 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA

1.13.1 POSITIONING WINDOW

By defaul t, the effec tive decod ing area i s 100% co vered by t he scan ned area. H owever, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.

Read the barcode “Centering On” and specify the percentage to narrow down the decoding area. For exampl e, read “Left 10%” and th en “Right 30%” for the scan ner to decode barcode “A” only.

Centering On

*Centering Off

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1.13.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW

Percentage for Left Half

Percentage for Right Half

*Left 50%

Left 40%

Left 30%

Left 20%

Left 10%

Right 10%

Right 20%

Right 30%

Right 40%

*Right 50%

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1.14 CABLE AUTO-DETECTION (1500P ONLY)

Cable Auto-Detect

Defaults

Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to

Interface.

Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit USB USB HID and PCAT (US) for keyboard type

Note: If “USB Virtual COM” is desired, have the scanner read the setup barcodes.

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*Enable

Disable

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In order to establish a proper connection between y our computer and the scanner, we

Cable Auto-Detection

Defaults

Chapter 2

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

suggest that you follow these instructions –

1) Connect the provided interface cable between the scanner and your computer. The

scanner is capable of detecting the interface.

 If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord.  If using the USB cable, it is set to USB HID by default.

If “USB Virtual COM” is desired, have the scanner read the setup barcodes.

Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit USB USB HID and PCAT (US) for keyboard type

Note: Pleas e mak e sure the wi red cab le supp orts au to-d etection . Chec k wheth er the re is

a sticker on the cable, stating “Cable Detection Supported”. The information of available ca bles for a particul ar model is listed in the speci fication s table. R efer to

Specifications.

2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

3) Have the scanner read the associated barcode to activate the desired interface.

See the following sections for output interfaces supported.

 If you are connecting the scanner to the USB port of the host computer via USB

HID cable (part # 307), refer to 2.1 Keyboard Wedge

 If you are connecting the scanner to the USB port of the host computer via USB

Virtual COM cable (part # 308), refer to 2.2 RS-232

 If you are connecting the scanner to the IBM POS 4683/4694 via the converter

cable (part # 346), refer to 2.1 Keyboard Wedge

4) Have the scanner read the barcodes for related settings.

5) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to apply the settings and exit the

configuration mode.

for related settings.

related settings.

for related settings.

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Note: By default, the output interface is set to “Keyboard Wedge”.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Insert a pin and press it hard to release

the interface cable.

2.1 Keyboard Wedge ......................................................... 37

2.2 RS-232 ...................................................................... 47

2.3 Wand Emulation ......................................................... 52

2.4 Direct USB HID ........................................................... 56

2.5 Direct USB VCOM ........................................................ 65

2.6 Direct USB VCOM_CDC ................................................ 67

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2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE

Keyboard Wedge Settings

Defaults

The Y cable allow s you to connect the scanner to the keyb oard i nput port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.

Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal Digits Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypa d Alternate Compos ing No Laptop Support Disable Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

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2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

Activate Keyboard

Wedge & Select Keyboard Type…

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

Once Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, a keyboard type must be selected to complete the setting.

1) Read the aforelisted barcode to activate Keyboard Wedge.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

to select the keyboard type. Refer to

the table below for the corresponding number

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the keyboard type is s et to PCAT (US). The following keyboa rd types are supported –

1 PCAT (US) 18 PS55 001-3 2 PCAT (French) 19 P S55 001-8A 3 PCAT (German) 20 PS55 002-1, 003-1 4 PCAT (Italian) 21 PS55 002-81, 003-81 5 PCAT (Swedish) 22 PS55 002-2, 003-2 6 PCAT (Norwegian) 23 PS55 002-82, 003-82 7 PCAT (UK) 24 PS55 002-3, 003-3 8 PCAT (Belgium) 25 PS55 002-8A, 003-8A 9 PCAT (Spanish) 26 IBM 3477 Type 4 (Japanese) 10 PCAT (Portug uese ) 27 PS2-30 11 PS55 A01-1 28 IBM 34XX/319X, Memorex Telex 122 Keys 12 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 29 User-defined table 13 PS55 A01-3 30 PCAT (Turki sh) 14 PS55 001-1 31 PCAT (Hungarian) 15 PS55 001-81 32 PCAT (Swiss) 16 PS55 001-2 33 PCAT (Danish) 17 PS55 001-82

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2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

Alphabets Layout

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

 Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Alternate Composing  Laptop Support

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: Th is settin g only works w hen the keyb oard typ e selected is US keyboa rd, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is f or s p ec ial characters.

French layout; see below for Fr ench Keyboard Style.



Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Lay out” setting for the lower row is for sp ec ial characters.

German layout; see below for German Keyboard S ty le.



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is f or s p ec ial characters.

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Digits Layout

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments

Options

Description

according to this setting.

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Loc k] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: Thi s setting is meant to be used with the Alphabets Layout; and perhaps with the

Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

Cap Lock Type

Description

characters will be interpreted as

capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as

Capital Lock State

Description

Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when

sensitive"

The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly

transmitted.

Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic

keys.

Shift Lock

capital letters. In addition, this a ffects the number or pu nctuation key s.

*Normal

Shift Lock

Capital Lock

Capital Lock OFF

"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets T r ansmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode ( when "caseis selected for Alphabets Transmission).



Refer to the Capital Lock T ype above.

Auto Detection

the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected fo Alphabets Transmission).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

Alphabets Transmission

sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be

Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of

Refer to 4.1 Letter Case.

By default, the alphabets transmission is casetransmitted acc or ding to their original c a se, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the

Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

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Digits Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you

wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard

should be “ON”.

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ALT Composing

By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code

of a specific keyboard character. Fo r example, [Alt] + [065] will b e sent to host for the characte r

Laptop Support

By default, laptop support is disabled. It is suggested to enable this feature if you connect the

“A” regardless the keyboard ty pe y ou are using.

Yes

*No

wedge cable to a laptop without an external keyboard being inter-connected.

Enable

*Disable

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2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By defaul t, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the desired inter-function delay

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2.2 RS-232

RS-232 Settings

Defaults

2.2.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE

232

2.2.2 BAUD RATE

Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner t o the s erial p ort of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. Th e associated RS-232 pa rameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port.

Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit 9600 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit Flow Control None Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms) ACK/NAK Timeout 0 ACK/NAK Beep Disable

Activate RS-

Interface

115200 bps

57600 bps

38400 bps

19200 bps

*9600 bps

4800 bps

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2.2.3 DATA BITS

2.2.4 PARITY

2.2.5 STOP BIT

2400 bps

1200 bps

600 bps

*8 bits

7 bits

*No parity

Even

Odd

2 stop bits

*1 stop bit

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2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL

Options

Description

The scanner will ac tivate the RTS signal upon pow e r ing on. After each good

, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data

The RTS signal will be activated after each good read. The scanner will

Data will not be sent until

It works the same as the Data Ready flow control except that the RTS

By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method.

No No flow control Scanner Ready

read will not be sent until the CTS signal bec om es active.

Data Ready

then wait for the CTS signal to become active. the CTS signal becomes active.

Inverted Data Ready

signal level is inve r ted.

*None

Scanner Ready

Data Ready

Invert Data Ready

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2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

2.2.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

By default, the inter-character delay i s zero. Specify a value, ra nging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between eve ry characte r being tran smitted. Th e longer the d elay time i s, the slower t he transmission speed will be.

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By defaul t, the i nt er-fun cti on del ay i s set to zero . Sp ecify a val ue, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read this barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the desired inter-function delay

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2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more dat a . S pecify a value, ra nging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

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2.3 WAND EMULATION

Wand Emulation Settings

Defaults

2.3.1 ACTIVATE WAND EMULATION

Activate

2.3.2 NORMAL STATE

2.3.3 BAR STATE

The wand emulation cable allows you to connect the scanner to a data terminal that i s expecting input from a wand scanner. Note that this function doesn’t support 1500P.

Normal State Low Bar State High Module Time 1 (ms) Margin Time 20 (ms) Output Format Normal Output

Wand Emulation

By default, the signal level is set to "Low" for the normal state when not transmitting any barcode image (= white spaces in a barcode).

High

*Low

By default, the signal level is set to "High" for a bar when transmitting a barcode image (= dark bars in a barcode).

*High

Low

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2.3.4 MODULE TIME

By default, it is set to 1 mi llisecond as th e time span for bar and space modu les. Select other value f or the module t ime, in units of micro-second or millisecond.

250 µs

500 µs

*1 ms

1.5 ms

2 ms

3 ms

4 ms

5 ms

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2.3.5 MARGIN TIME

By default, it is set 20 milliseconds as the time span for the change in state for bar and space modules. Select other value for the margin time.

5 ms

10 ms

*20 ms

30 ms

40 ms

60 ms

80 ms

100 ms

Note: Margin Time is applied only when th e signal level for Normal State and Bar State is

the same.

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2.3.6 OUTPUT FORMAT

By default, the output format is set to "Normal Output" to send data to the terminal in the format of the scanned barcodes, except for GS1 DataBar. By scanning the Code 128 Output barcode below, users can dete rmine al l scann ed barcod es to be send to the data terminal in the format of Code 128.

*Normal Output

Code 128 Output

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2.4 DIRECT USB HID

HID Settings

Defaults

2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

Activate

Direct USB HID &

Select Keyboard

USB HID

No.

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

For USB HID, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Digits Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypa d Kanji Transmission Disable Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

When USB HID in terface is acti vated, it will h ave to select a keyboa rd type to compl ete this setting.

Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a key board type.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. Refer to the table below for the

number of desired keyboard type.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US ). Th e f ollow in g keyboard types are supported —

64 PCAT (US) 72 PCAT (Spanish) 65 PCAT (French) 73 PCAT (Port ug uese ) 66 PCAT (German) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 67 PCAT (Italy) 75 User-defined table 68 PCAT (Swed i s h) 76 PCAT (Turkish) 69 PCAT (Norwegian) 77 PCAT (Hungarian) 70 PCAT (UK) 78 PCAT (Swiss German)

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71 PCAT (Bel g ium) 79 PCAT (Danish)

2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

Alphabets Layout

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

 Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Kanji Transmission

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanne r will make adjustme nts when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: Th is settin g only works w hen the keyb oard typ e selected is US keyboa rd, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.



Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

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Digits Layout

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner

will make adjustments

Options

Description

according to this setting.

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Loc k] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is meant to be used with the Character Substitution setting when

support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unav ailable but required.

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Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabe ts with correct case, the scanner

needs to know the status of Caps

Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

Cap Lock Type

Description

terpreted as

capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as

Capital Lock State

Description

Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when

sensitive"

The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly

sensitive" is selected for

transmitted.

Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be in

keys.

Shift Lock

capital letters. In addition, this a ffects the number or pu nctuation keys.

*Normal

Shift Lock

Capital Lock

Capital Lock OFF

"case-sensitive" is selec ted for Alphabets Transmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode ( when "caseis selected for Alphabets Transmission).



Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.

Auto Detection

the same as in the barcode (when "caseAlphabets Transmission).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

Alphabets Transmission

sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be

Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of

Refer to 4.1 Letter Case.

By default, the alphabets transmission is casetransmitted acc or ding to their original c a se, the status of Ca ps L oc k on the keyboard, as well a s the

Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

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Digits Transmission

By default, the al

phanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you

Kanji Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you

wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard

should be “ON”.

wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Enable

*Disable

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2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

2.4.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

By default, the inter-character del ay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Speci fy a valu e, ran gi ng from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the d esired int er-character d elay

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2.4.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

2.4.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

By default, USB HID interface sends data to the host in batch. Have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table

*Apply

Bypass

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2.5 DIRECT USB VCOM

2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM

Activate Direct USB

2.5.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

For USB Vi rt ual COM , c onn ect th e sc an ner to th e US B p ort of PC . Ru n Hy p erTe rmi nal .exe on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying

driver beforehand. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Instead, users can also decide to use the USB communication device class (CDC) driver by selecting Direct USB VCOM_CDC. Refer to

2.6 Direct USB

VCOM_CDC.

Virtual COM

By default, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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2.5.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

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2.6 DIRECT USB VCOM_CDC

2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM_CDC

Activate Direct USB

2.6.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run HyperT ermi nal .exe on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying USB

VCOM_CDC driver beforehand.

Virtual COM

By default, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on pag e 171

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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2.6.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two m ore times. If all th ree attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep so that you will be notified of such data loss

and have the scanner re-read data.

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In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference.

IN THIS CHAPTER

3.19 UPC-E .................................................................... 108

Chapter 3

CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS

3.1 Codabar ..................................................................... 70

3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ............................................... 72

3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 ............................................. 75

3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 .................................................... 78

3.5 Code 39 ..................................................................... 81

3.6 Code 93 ..................................................................... 83

3.7 Code 128 ................................................................... 83

3.8 EAN-8........................................................................ 84

3.9 EAN-13 ...................................................................... 86

3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .................................................. 91

3.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................. 93

3.12 MSI ......................................................................... 94

3.13 French Pharmacode ................................................... 96

3.14 Italian Pharmacode ................................................... 97

3.15 Plessey .................................................................... 98

3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ......................................... 99

3.17 Telepen .................................................................. 104

3.18 UPC-A .................................................................... 106

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3.1 CODABAR

3.1.1 SECURITY LEVEL

3.1.2 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION

*Enable

Disable

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. The scanner allows you to change t he CODABAR secu rity level between high or normal level.

* High

Normal

Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –

* abcd/abcd

abcd/tn*e

ABCD/ABCD

ABCD/TN*E

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3.1.3 START/STOP TRANSMISSION

Transmit Start/Stop

3.1.4 CLSI CONVERSION

Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.

Characters

*Do Not Transmit

When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space a fter the first, fifth, and tenth characters o f a 14-character Codabar barcode.

Apply CLSI Editing

*Do Not Apply

Note: The 14-character barcode length does not include start/stop characters.

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3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25

3.2.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

*Industrial 25

Interleaved 25

Matrix 25

*Enable

Disable

This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

Start/Stop Pattern

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3.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

3.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit

Industrial 25

Check Digit

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Verify Industrial 25

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

Decide whether to include the check digit in the da ta being transmitted.

Do Not Transmit

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3.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

1) Read the barcode t o enabl e either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (0~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and fo llow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*127) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enter Setup

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3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25

3.3.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

l 25

*Interleaved 25

Matrix 25

*Enable

Disable

This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For exampl e, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

Industria

Start/Stop Pattern

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3.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify

Interleaved 25

Check Digit

3.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit

Interleaved 25

Check Digit

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

*Do Not Verify

Decide whether to include the check digit in the da ta being transmitted.

Do Not Transmit

Enter Setup

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3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

in.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

1) Read the barcode t o enabl e either Max. /Mi n. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

*Enable Max./M

Length (0~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and fo llow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*126) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25

3.4.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

Industrial 25

Interleaved 25

*Matrix 25

Enable

*Disable

This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read t hi s barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".

Start/Stop Pattern

Enter Setup

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3.4.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify Matrix 25

3.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

ix 25

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

Decide whether to include the check digit in the da ta being transmitted.

*Transmit Matr

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

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3.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Ma x/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

1) Read the barcode t o enabl e either Max. /Mi n. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (0~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and fo llow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*127) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 171

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enter Setup

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3.5 CODE 39

3.5.1 TRANSMIT START/STOP CHARACTERS

Transmit Code 39

Start/Stop Characters

3.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify Code 39

*Enable

Disable

Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.

*Do Not Transmit

Decide whether to verify check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

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3.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit Code 39

3.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39

3.5.5 SECURITY LEVEL

Normal

Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

Code 39 Full ASCII

*Standard Code 39

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 39 barcodes.

*High

Enter Setup

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3.6 CODE 93

3.7 CODE 128

3.7.1 SECURITY LEVEL

*Enable

Disable

*Enable

Disable

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 128 barcodes.

*High

Normal

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3.8 EAN-8

EAN-8

EAN-8 Addon 2

EAN-8 Addon 5

*Enable EAN-

(No Addon)

Disable

Enable EAN-8 Addon 2

*Disable

Enable EAN-8 Addon 5

*Disable

Enter Setup

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3.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13

8 to

3.8.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

3.8.3 CONVERSION FORMAT

Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13.

 After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13

programming selections (e.g. Check Digit).

Convert EAN-

EAN-13

*Do Not Convert

Decide whether to include the check digit in the da ta being transmitted.

*Transmit EAN-

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

When converting EAN-8 to EAN-13, you can scan the barcode below to decide conve rsi on in default or GTIN-13 format.

*Default Format

GTIN-13 Format

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3.9 EAN-13

EAN-13

EAN-13 Addon 2

EAN-13 Addon 5

*Enable EAN-

(No Addon)

Disable

Enable EAN-13 Addon 2

*Disable

Enable EAN-13 Addon 5

*Disable

Enter Setup

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3.9.1 CONVERT TO ISBN

13 to

3.9.2 CONVERT TO ISSN

13 to

3.9.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN.

Convert EAN-

ISBN

*Do Not Convert

Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.

Convert EAN-

ISSN

*Do Not Convert

Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

*Transmit EAN-

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR USA

FOR CANADA

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

QUICK START

ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

READ A SETUP BARCODE

CONFIGURE PARAMETERS

LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

1.1 POWER-ON

1.2 TRANSMIT BUFFER

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

1.3 LED INDICATOR

1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

1.4 BEEPER

1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST

1.6 SCAN MODES

1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE

1.6.2 TEST MODE

1.6.3 LASER MODE

1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE

1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE

1.6.7 AIMING MODE

1.6.8 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT

1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

1.9 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES

1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1500/1500P ONLY)

1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES

1.13 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA

1.13.1 POSITIONING WINDOW

1.13.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW

1.14 CABLE AUTO-DETECTION (1500P ONLY)

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE

2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.2 RS-232

2.2.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE

2.2.2 BAUD RATE

2.2.3 DATA BITS

2.2.4 PARITY

2.2.5 STOP BIT

2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL

2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.2.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

2.3 WAND EMULATION

2.3.1 ACTIVATE WAND EMULATION

2.3.2 NORMAL STATE

2.3.3 BAR STATE

2.3.4 MODULE TIME

2.3.5 MARGIN TIME

2.3.6 OUTPUT FORMAT

2.4 DIRECT USB HID

2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE