CipherLab 1504 User Manual
1504 Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 1.06
Copyright © 2011~2012 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
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 finding the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult the
local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version Date Notes
1.06 Apr. 12, 2012
1.05 Dec. 22, 2011
1.04 Nov. 24, 2011
1.03 Aug. 31, 2011
1.02 Jul. 19, 2011
1.01 Jun. 17, 2011
1.00 Feb. 25, 2011 Initial release
New: Quick Start | Read a Setup Barcode | List Current
Settings - “List Page 22” added to deliver settings of Driver
Liscense parsing
New: Appendix V: Reading Driver Licenses
New: 2.1.5 and 2.3.7 Special Keyboard Feature — Add Apply or
Bypass special keyboard feature.
Modified: Divide keyboard wedge table into apply and bypass
partitions
Modified: 3.11 GS1-128 — Change GS1-128 default value to Enable.
New: 1.6.7 Presentation Mode — Add Low Light Enhancement
function.
New: 2.3 Direct USB HID — Add HID Transmit Speed
Deleted: “Continuous Mode” and “Alternate Mode” are removed from
the manual. The original sections 1.6.1 “Continuous Mode” and 1.6.6
“Alternate Mode” are deleted.
New: Kanji Transmission support is added for USB HID and
Keyboard Wedge under sections 2.1, 2.1.2, 2.3, and 2.3.2.
New: 1.14 Picklist Mode
Modified: 1.8 Delay between Re-read — Presentation Mode
Modified: 2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type —
add #31 PCAT (Hungarian)
Modified: 2.3 Direct USB HID — add Inter-Character Delay
Modified: 2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type —
#77 PCAT (Hungarian)
add
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 2
Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 2
Symbologies Supported .................................................................................................................... 3
QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Enter Configuration Mode................................................................................................................. 6
Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 6
Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 7
Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................... 7
Restore User Defaults.................................................................................................................. 7
Restore System Defaults ............................................................................................................. 7
Read a Setup Barcode...................................................................................................................... 8
Configure Parameters.................................................................................................................. 8
List the Current Settings............................................................................................................ 12
Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes..................................................................................................14
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER.................................................................................... 15
1.1 Power......................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2 Transmit Buffer......................................................................................................................... 16
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................17
1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 17
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................................................. 17
1.4 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 18
1.4.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 18
1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 19
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................20
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 21
1.6.1 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 21
1.6.2 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 22
1.6.3 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................22
1.6.4 Auto Power Off Mode ....................................................................................................... 22
1.6.5 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 23
1.6.6 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 23
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1.6.7 Presentation Mode...........................................................................................................
24
1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................25
1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 26
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ............................................................................................................27
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................................28
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode ................................................................................................................... 29
1.12 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................29
1.13 Cable Auto-Detect ..................................................................................................................31
1.14 Picklist Mode ..........................................................................................................................32
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................33
2.1 Keyboard Wedge ......................................................................................................................34
2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................................... 35
2.1.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 36
2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 42
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 43
2.1.5 Special Keyboard Feature ...............................................................................................43
2.2 RS-232 ......................................................................................................................................44
2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................44
2.2.2 Baud Rate......................................................................................................................... 44
2.2.3 Data Bits ........................................................................................................................... 45
2.2.4 Parity ................................................................................................................................. 45
2.2.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................45
2.2.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................46
2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 47
2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 47
2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 48
2.3 Direct USB HID..........................................................................................................................49
2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 49
2.3.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 50
2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 56
2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 56
2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 57
2.3.6 HID Transmit Speed ......................................................................................................... 57
2.3.7 Special Keyboard Feature ...............................................................................................57
2.4 Direct USB VCOM......................................................................................................................58
2.4.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................58
2.4.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 58
2.4.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 59
2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.............................................................................................................60
2.5.1 Activate USB VCOM_CDC.................................................................................................60
2.5.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 60
2.5.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 61
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 63
3.1 Codabar.....................................................................................................................................64
3.1.1 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................64
3.1.2 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................64
3.1.3 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................65
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3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25........................................................................................................... 66
3.2.1 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................67
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................68
3.3.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................68
3.3.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................68
3.3.3 Convert to EAN-13............................................................................................................ 69
3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................70
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................ 71
3.4.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................71
3.4.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................71
3.4.3 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................72
3.5 Code 25 – Chinese 25 ............................................................................................................. 73
3.6 Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)................................................................................................. 74
3.7 Code 39..................................................................................................................................... 75
3.7.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................75
3.7.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................75
3.7.3 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ..........................................................................................76
3.7.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................77
3.8 Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................................................78
3.9 Code 93..................................................................................................................................... 79
3.9.1 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................80
3.10 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................81
3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ............................................................................................................... 82
3.11.1 Transmit Code ID ...........................................................................................................82
3.11.2 Field Separator (GS Character)..................................................................................... 82
3.12 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................83
3.12.1 ISBT Concatenation ....................................................................................................... 83
3.12.2 ISBT Concatenation Redundancy .................................................................................84
3.13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ....................................................................................................85
3.13.1 Select Code ID................................................................................................................85
3.13.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)....................................................................... 86
3.13.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)..................................................................... 87
3.13.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ............................................................................. 88
3.13.5 Convert to UPC/EAN ......................................................................................................89
3.14 MSI .......................................................................................................................................... 90
3.14.1 Verify Check Digit........................................................................................................... 90
3.14.2 Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................90
3.14.3 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................91
3.15 EAN-8 ......................................................................................................................................92
3.16 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................93
3.16.1 Convert to ISBN.............................................................................................................. 94
3.16.2 Convert to ISSN..............................................................................................................94
3.17 UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................95
3.18 UPC-A....................................................................................................................................... 96
3.18.1 Transmit System Number.............................................................................................. 97
3.18.2 Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................97
3.19 UPC-E.......................................................................................................................................98
3.19.1 Select System Number.................................................................................................. 99
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3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A............................................................................................................
99
3.19.3 Transmit System Number............................................................................................100
3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................100
3.20 Code 11 ................................................................................................................................101
3.20.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................101
3.20.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................101
3.20.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................102
3.21 Composite Code ...................................................................................................................103
3.21.1 Composite CC-A/B .......................................................................................................103
3.21.2 Composite CC-C ...........................................................................................................103
3.21.3 Composite TLC-39 .......................................................................................................103
3.21.4 UPC Composite Mode..................................................................................................104
3.21.5 GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes......................................104
3.22 US Postal Code .....................................................................................................................105
3.22.1 US Postnet....................................................................................................................105
3.22.2 US Planet......................................................................................................................105
3.22.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................105
3.23 UK Postal Code.....................................................................................................................106
3.23.1 UK Postal......................................................................................................................106
3.23.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................106
3.24 More Postal Code .................................................................................................................107
3.24.1 Japan Postal.................................................................................................................107
3.24.2 Australian Postal..........................................................................................................107
3.24.3 Dutch Postal.................................................................................................................107
3.24.4 USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ........................................................................107
3.24.5 UPU FICS Postal ...........................................................................................................108
3.25 2D Symbologies....................................................................................................................109
3.25.1 PDF417 ........................................................................................................................109
3.25.2 MicroPDF417 ...............................................................................................................109
3.25.3 Data Matrix...................................................................................................................110
3.25.4 Maxicode ......................................................................................................................111
3.25.5 QR Code........................................................................................................................111
3.25.6 MicroQR........................................................................................................................111
3.25.7 Aztec .............................................................................................................................111
3.26 Macro PDF ............................................................................................................................112
3.26.1 Transmit/Decode Mode ..............................................................................................112
3.26.2 Escape Characters.......................................................................................................113
3.26.3 Transmit Control Header .............................................................................................113
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................115
4.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................115
4.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................116
4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .........................................................................117
4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................118
4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................128
4.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................129
4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................129
4.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................132
4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................135
4.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................136
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4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................144
4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................145
4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................147
4.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................148
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................149
5.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................150
5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................150
5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................151
5.2 How to Configure Editing Formats.........................................................................................152
5.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................153
5.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................154
5.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ...........................................................................155
5.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................................................................................................155
5.3.2 Data Length ....................................................................................................................165
5.3.3 Matching String & Location ...........................................................................................166
5.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ...............................................................................167
5.4.1 Start Position ..................................................................................................................167
5.4.2 Field Adjustment ............................................................................................................167
5.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................168
5.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................169
5.4.5 Pause Field Setting ........................................................................................................175
5.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ........................................................176
5.6 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................178
5.6.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................178
5.6.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................179
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................181
FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................183
Using RS-232.................................................................................................................................183
Using USB Virtual COM .................................................................................................................185
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................187
Serial Commands..........................................................................................................................187
Example .........................................................................................................................................188
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE..............................................................................................................189
Key Type & Status .........................................................................................................................191
Key Type....................................................................................................................................191
Key Status ................................................................................................................................191
Example .........................................................................................................................................192
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................193
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................193
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................194
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................195
READING DRIVER LICENSES ...........................................................................................................196
License Parsing Setup ..................................................................................................................196
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Data Sequence Setup ...................................................................................................................
Separators and Fields...................................................................................................................203
Edit Separators.........................................................................................................................204
Edit Fields .................................................................................................................................205
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INTRODUCTION
The small-form-factor 1500 Series Barcode Scanners are now capable of reading 2D
barcodes. The tethered handheld scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity
while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier
with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small
businesses. A new ordering option is provided for adapting a 2D scan engine to read both
1D and 2D 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. It is
better to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance
purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual
thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on order. Rich choices of
output interfaces are available to enhance the total performance of the scanner. Refer to
product specifications.
Save the box and packaging material for future use in case it is need to store or ship the
scanner.
Barcode Scanner: 1504
Product CD
Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster software for
configuration, as well as the USB Virtual COM driver.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports negative barcodes
Supports a variety of 2D symbologies
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
Note
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
Provides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and USB.
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
Note: In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1504
can only contain data of 7 KB at most.
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Introduction
SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
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 all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 3
Settings
for details of each symbology.
Changing Symbology
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Code 128
Code 2 of 5
Code 3 of 9
EAN/UPC
Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled
ISBT 128 Enabled
Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Matrix 25 Disabled
Chinese 25 Disabled
Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
Trioptic Code 39 Disabled
EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
Default
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
GS1 DataBar
(RSS)
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled
GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled
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GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled
Code 11 Disabled
Composite
Code
Postal Code
2D
Symbologies
Composite CC-A/B Disabled
Composite CC-C Disabled
Composite TLC-39 Disabled
US Postnet Enabled
US Planet Enabled
UK Postal Enabled
Japan Postal Enabled
Australian Postal Enabled
Dutch Postal Enabled
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Disabled
UPU FICS Postal Disabled
PDF417 Enabled
MicroPDF417 Disabled
Data Matrix Enabled
Maxicode Enabled
QR Code Enabled
MicroQR Enabled
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Aztec Enabled
Enter Setup
QUICK START
The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in
this manual or via the ScanMaster software.
This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup
barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Note: If RS-232 or USB Virtual COM is selected for output interface, the host can directly
send serial commands to configure the scanner.
For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under
each setup barcode. Refer to
Appendix II Host Serial Commands.
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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, having 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 flashing red
after reading the barcode.
Enter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, haviing it read the
“Update” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this
manual. To exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner
read the “Abort” barcode instead.
Just like reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scanner will 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
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Quick Start
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, having 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.
ave as User
Defaults
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults saved earlier, having 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 parameters of the scanner will return to
their customized values.
Restore User
Defaults
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, having it read the “Restore System
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 parameters of the scanner will return to
their default values.
Restore System
Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
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READ A SETUP 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 this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to
read more setup barcodes. These special parameters may require reading 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” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key
Status will then become applicable. Decide whether or not to change key status when
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to
indicate the input values are validated.
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Quick Start
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The example below shows how to save settings as “User Default” so that to restore user
defaults later:
Steps
Action User Feedback if Successful
1 Power on the scanner…
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3 Read a Setup barcode…
For example,
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone)
and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal setup
barcode.
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...
he scanner will respond with one long
beep (low tone).
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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner...
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3
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barco
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barcode
Special setup
barcode
Decimal barcodes
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
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he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal setup
barcode.
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special setup barcode
such as “Max. Length”, indicating the
setup requires reading more barcodes.
Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).
Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal
System”
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
OR
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The example below shows how to set string parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3
Special setup
barcodes
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
(high tone)
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special setup barcode
such as “Prefix Code”, indicating the setup
requires reading more barcodes.
When “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” is
configured for interface, Key Type and Key
Status will then become applicable. Decide
whether or not to change key status
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
and its LED indicator will
Refer to Appendix III
Hexadecimal
barcodes
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcodes
for the desired character string. For
example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner
to prefix the character “+”.
Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal
System”
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
when
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
OR
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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user
inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. Select the page of interest by
having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Lists settings regarding Firmware Version,
Serial Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other
Scanner Parameters
Lists settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and
Length Code Setting (1/2)
Lists settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and
Length Code Setting (2/2)
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
Lists settings regarding Code ID
Lists settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
Lists settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
Lists settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
List Page 4
List Page 5
List Page 6
List Page 7
List Page 8
List Page 9
Reserved
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Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3
(1/2)
List Page 11
List Page 12
List Page 13
List Page 14
List Page 15
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 4
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 4
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 5
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 5
(2/2)
Lists settings of Driver License parsing
List Page 16
List Page 17
List Page 18
List Page 19
List Page 20
List Page 22
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CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES
The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values.
To facilitate configuring the scanner, create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.
The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are:
a prefix of the “#@” characters
the six digits of command parameters
a suffix of the “#”character
For example, the scanner needs reading three setup barcodes for the command
parameter “109952” to take effect:
Enter Setup
List Page 3
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Now, it requires only one read:
One-Scan Setup Barcode
for 109952
Note: The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the One-Scan setup barcode
for changing the interface. It will respond with a long beep and its LED will come
on-off shortly.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Power ...................................................................... 16
1.2 Transmit Buffer ......................................................... 16
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 17
1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 18
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ..................................................... 20
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 21
1.7 Scanning Timeout ...................................................... 25
1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 26
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D)............................................... 27
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................ 28
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode..................................................... 29
1.12 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 29
1.13 Cable Auto-Detect.................................................... 31
1.14 Picklist Mode ........................................................... 32
Chapter 1
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1.1 POWER
Connect the interface cable between the scanner and computer.
If using the RS-232 cable, it must join the power supply cord to power up the
scanner.
The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
1.2 TRANSMIT BUFFER
The scanner is designed to send any collected 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. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if using a low
baud rate or waiting for handshake signal (flow control). With the 10 KB transmit buffer,
the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading barcodes until the
buffer is full. A warning is given 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 10 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 640 scans based on
EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be cleared out once the power adaptor to the RS-232
cable is removed or other interface cable is disconnected!
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1.3 LED INDICATOR
The dual-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example,
the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of
transmit buffer. Tell the difference by the beeps – for example, it will hear a long beep of
high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit
buffer becomes full.
Scanner LED
Red, on-off ---
Meaning
Power on, with one long beep (high tone, LED on for 1
second)
Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)
RS-232/USB Virtual COM connection fails, with two beeps
(high-low tone)
--- Green, on-off Good Read, with one short beep (high tone) and beeper pitch and
duration programmable
Red, flashing --- Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)
1.3.1 GOOD READ LED
Enable
Good Read LED
isable
Good Read LED
1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION
By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging
from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
Good Read LED
Time-out after
.01~2.54 sec.
(*40 ms)
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 193. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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1.4 BEEPER
The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.
Beeping
One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly
One short beep, high tone
Meaning
Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly
Programmable, default to 4 KHz
Six short beeps
High-low tone repeats three times
Two beeps, low-high tone
Two beeps, high-low tone RS-232/USB Virtual COM connection fails (data saved in
One short beep, high tone More setup barcode required
One short beep, low tone More barcodes required to complete the “output
One long beep, low tone
Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing
Exit Configuration Mode
Setup barcode read successfully
Transmit Buffer), with red LED on-off quickly
sequence” requirements of Multi-Barcode Editor, with
green LED on-off quickly (Upon completion, same as
Good Read.)
Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off quickly
Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)
Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full
1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME
Mute
Minimum Volume
Medium Volume
*Maximum Volume
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