1504 Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 1.06
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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
Update
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
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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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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP
Frequency
8 kHz
*4 kHz
2 kHz
1 kHz
Duration
*Shortest
Shorter
Longer
Longest
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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST
This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface.
Have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.
Enable
*Disable
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1.6 SCAN MODES
Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the
requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1504 can
only contain data of 7 KB at most.
Scan Mode
Always Press
Test mode
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off
mode
Aiming mode
Multi-Barcode
mode
Presentation
mode
Start to Scan Stop Scanning
trigger
once
Hold
trigger
Press
trigger
twice
Release
trigger
Press
trigger
once
Barcode
being
read
Timeout
Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.
1.6.1 TEST MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing
purpose.
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1.6.2 LASER 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) release the trigger.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
*Laser Mode
1.6.3 AUTO OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
Auto Off Mode
1.6.4 AUTO POWER OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout
period re-counts after each successful decoding.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.
Auto Power Off Mode
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1.6.5 AIMING MODE
The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when
the trigger is pressed again within one second.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Aiming Mode
Aiming Timeout
Limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.
Aiming Time-out
fter 1~15 sec.
(*1)
1. Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by
default.)
2. Read the “
to automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.
3. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner
1.6.6 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 unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be
ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.
For 1504 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the
barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB,
Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.
The scanning won't stop until 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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1.6.7 PRESENTATION MODE
The scanner will be expecting barcodes. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the
scanner will be able to decode it. It is suggested to seat it in the Auto-Sense Stand for
hands-free operation.
Presentation Mode
Low Light Enhancement
Enable Low Light Enhancement will cause the illumination to remain on at a low power in low
lighting conditions.
Enable
*Disable
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1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT
Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set
to any of the following –
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off mode
Aiming mode
Scanner Time-out
fter 0~254 sec.
(*10)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle 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 also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from
accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the
following –
Auto Power Off mode
Presentation 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 (1D)
Select the level of reading security. For example,
If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid
and induce the "READER Event".
If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three 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 selected, the higher the reading security is, and
thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. It will have to compromise between reading
security and decoding speed.
*No Redundancy
One Time
Two 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 (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a
UPC/EAN barcode before transmission. The more redundancy selected, the higher the
reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. It 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
(*2~30)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the read redundancy for UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is
set to 2 by default.)
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. 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
This mode is only available when seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand. Enable this
mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. However, it works
slightly different from the original Laser mode. Now the scanner 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.
Refer to
Note: To stop this mode, remove the scanner from the stand or have the scanner read
1.6.7 Presentation Mode.
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 the application.
Enable
*Disable
1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES
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Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces.
But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films.
The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.
Configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes in the following symbologies:
All 1D symbologies
Data Matrix
QR Code
Aztec
Enable
*Disable
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1.13 CABLE AUTO-DETECT
Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The
scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to Chapter 2 —
Interface
.
Selecting Output
Cable Auto-Detect
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
Defaults
Note: If “USB Virtual COM” is desired, have the scanner read the setup barcodes.
*Enable
Disable
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1.14 PICKLIST MODE
Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center
under the laser aiming pattern.
Enable
*Disable
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SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE
In order to establish a proper connection between computer and the scanner, it suggests
following these instructions –
1) Connect the scanner and computer with the provided interface cable. 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.
Cable Auto-Detect
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: Please make sure the cable using supports auto-detection. Check whether there is
a sticker on the cable, stating “Cable Detection Supported”.
2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.
3) Have the scanner read the associated barcodes to activate the desired interface.
See the following sections for output interfaces supported.
4) Have the scanner read the barcodes for related settings.
5) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to apply the settings and quit the
configuration mode.
Defaults
Insert a pin and press it hard to release
the interface cable.
IN THIS CHAPTER
2.1 Keyboard Wedge ....................................................... 34
2.2 RS-232 .................................................................... 44
2.3 Direct USB HID.......................................................... 49
2.4 Direct USB VCOM....................................................... 58
2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC ............................................... 60
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2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE
The Y cable allows connecting the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and joining
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 Wedge Settings
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 keypad
Kanji Transmission Disable
Alternate Composing No
Laptop Support Disable
Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Defaults
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2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, it will have to select a keyboard type to
complete this setting.
Activate Keyboard
Wedge & Select
Keyboard Type…
1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. 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.
Keyboard Type
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported –
No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type
1 PCAT (US) 16 PS55 001-2
2 PCAT (French) 17 PS55 001-82
3 PCAT (German) 18 PS55 001-3
4 PCAT (Italian) 19 PS55 001-8A
5 PCAT (Swedish) 20 PS55 002-1, 003-1
6 PCAT (Norwegian) 21 PS55 002-81, 003-81
7 PCAT (UK) 22 PS55 002-2, 003-2
8 PCAT (Belgium) 23 PS55 002-82, 003-82
9 PCAT (Spanish) 24 PS55 002-3, 003-3
10 PCAT (Portuguese) 25 PS55 002-8A, 003-8A
11 PS55 A01-1 26 IBM 3477 Type 4 (Japanese)
12 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 27 PS2-30
13 PS55 A01-3 28 IBM 34XX/319X, Memorex Telex 122 Keys
14 PS55 001-1 29 User-defined table
15 PS55 001-81 30 PCAT (Turkish)
31 PCAT (Hungarian)
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2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Alphabets Layout
Digits Layout
Capital Lock Type
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Digits Transmission
Kanji Transmission
Alternate Composing
Laptop Support
Alphabets Layout
By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
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: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as
PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match the
keyboard.
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US Keyboard Style – Normal
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 Keyboard Style – AZERTY
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 Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ
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
according to this setting.
Options Description
Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] 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 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
transmitted.
Cap Lock Type Description
Normal Normal type
Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
*Normal
Shift Lock
Capital Lock
Capital Lock State Description
Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected 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 "case-sensitive"
is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
Auto Detection
he scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly
the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for
Alphabets Transmission).
Auto Detect
Capital Lock ON
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*Capital Lock OFF
Alphabets Transmission
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be
transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the
Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of
Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Ignore Case
*Case-sensitive
efer to 4.1 Letter Case.
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Digits Transmission
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if
wishing to use the keys on the numeric keypad.
Numeric Key
*Alphanumeric Key
Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be “ON”.
Kanji Transmission
Kanji Transmission is supported by the scanner when either Keyboard Wedge or Direct USB HID is
selected for the output interface. By Kanji Transmission, when the host computer is running on
Japanese Windows O.S., the scanner is able to transmit Japanese characters including the Chinese
characters used in modern Japanese writing system.
Kanji Transmission is disabled by default. Enable/disable scanner’s Kanji Transmission by reading
the following barcodes:
Enable
*Disable
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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. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character
“A” regardless the keyboard type using.
Yes
*No
Laptop Support
By default, laptop support value is disabled. It suggests enabling this feature if connecting the
wedge cable to a laptop without an external keyboard being inter-connected.
Enable
*Disable
2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
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.
Inter-Character
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-character delay
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2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-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-Function
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
2.1.5 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE
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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2.2 RS-232
Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power
adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those
configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port.
RS-232 Settings
Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit 115200 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
Defaults
2.2.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE
Activate RS-232
Interface
2.2.2 BAUD RATE
*115200 bps
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2400 bps
1200 bps
600 bps
2.2.3 DATA BITS
*8 bits
7 bits
2.2.4 PARITY
2.2.5 STOP BIT
*No parity
Even
Odd
2 stop bits
*1 stop bit
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2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL
By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method.
Options
No No flow control
Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good
Data Ready The RTS signal will be activated after each good read. The scanner will
Inverted Data Ready It works the same as the Data Ready flow control except that the RTS
Description
read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data
will not be sent until the CTS signal becomes active.
then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data will not be sent until
the CTS signal becomes active.
signal level is inverted.
*None
Scanner Ready
Data Ready
Invert Data Ready
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2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted
between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the
transmission speed will be.
Inter-Character
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-character delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
2.2.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-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-Function
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read this barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-function delay
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2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
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-out
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 193. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Enable Error Beep
*Disable Error Beep
Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the
scanner re-read data.
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2.3 DIRECT USB HID
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.
HID Settings
Keyboard Type PCAT (US)
Digits Layout Normal
Capital Lock Type Normal
Capital Lock State Off
Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive
Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad
Kanji Transmission Disable
Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Defaults
2.3.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When USB HID interface is activated, it will have to select a keyboard type to complete
this setting.
Activate
Direct USB HID &
Select Keyboard
Type…
1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. 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.
USB HID
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported —
No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type
64 PCAT (US) 71 PCAT (Belgium)
65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish)
66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)
67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 User-defined table
69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish)
70 PCAT (UK) 77 PCAT (Hungarian)
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2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Alphabets Layout
Digits Layout
Capital Lock Type
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Digits Transmission
Kanji Transmission
Alphabets Layout
By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
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: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as
PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match the
keyboard.
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US Keyboard Style – Normal
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 Keyboard Style – AZERTY
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 Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ
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
according to this setting.
Options Description
Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard
Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard
*Normal
Upper Row
Lower Row
Note: This setting is to be used 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
transmitted.
Cap Lock Type Description
Normal Normal type
Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
*Normal
Shift Lock
Capital Lock
Capital Lock State Description
Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected 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 "case-sensitive"
is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
Auto Detection
he scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly
the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for
Alphabets Transmission).
Auto Detect
Capital Lock ON
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*Capital Lock OFF
Alphabets Transmission
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be
transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the
Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of
Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Ignore Case
*Case-sensitive
efer to 4.1 Letter Case.
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Digits Transmission
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” to
use the keys on the numeric keypad.
Numeric Key
*Alphanumeric Key
Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be "ON".
Kanji Transmission
Kanji Transmission is supported by the scanner when either Keyboard Wedge or Direct USB HID is
selected for the output interface. By Kanji Transmission, when the host computer is running on
Japanese Windows O.S., the scanner is able to transmit Japanese characters including the Chinese
characters used in modern Japanese writing system.
Kanji Transmission is disabled by default. Enable/disable scanner’s Kanji Transmission by reading
the following barcodes:
Enable
*Disable
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2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
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.
Inter-Character
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-character delay
2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-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-Function
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-function delay
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2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE
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
2.3.6 HID TRANSMIT SPEED
In order to avoid missed characters during barcode output, you can slow-down the HID
transmit speed.
*Normal
Faster
Fastest
2.3.7 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE
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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2.4 DIRECT USB VCOM
For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run HyperTerminal.exe
on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, it must install its driver from the
CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions! For
1504 to connect to Windows PC, it must select Direct USB VCOM_CDC. Refer to
2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.
2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM
Activate Direct USB
Virtual COM
2.4.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-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-Function
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-function delay
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2.4.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
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-out
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 193. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Enable Error Beep
*Disable Error Beep
Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the
scanner re-read data.
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2.5 DIRECT USB VCOM_CDC
For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run HyperTerminal.exe
on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, it must install its driver from the
CD-ROM. USB CDC driver installer is available in the “Windows” folder for 1504,
which will copy a vendor-supplied INF file to Windows.
2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM_CDC
Activate
Direct USB VCOM_CDC
2.5.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-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-Function
Delay… (*0~254)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired inter-function delay
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2.5.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
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-out
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 193. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Enable Error Beep
*Disable Error Beep
Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the
scanner re-read data.
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CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS
In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for reference.
IN THIS CHAPTER
3.1 Codabar ................................................................... 64
3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 .............................................. 66
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25............................................ 68
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25................................................... 71
3.5 Code 25 – Chinese 25 ................................................ 73
3.6 Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) .................................... 74
3.7 Code 39 ................................................................... 75
3.8 Trioptic Code 39 ........................................................ 78
3.9 Code 93 ................................................................... 79
3.10 Code 128................................................................ 81
3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ................................................ 82
3.12 ISBT 128 ................................................................ 83
3.13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ........................................ 85
3.14 MSI........................................................................ 90
3.15 EAN-8 .................................................................... 92
3.16 EAN-13................................................................... 93
3.17 UCC Coupon Extended Code ...................................... 95
3.18 UPC-A .................................................................... 96
3.19 UPC-E .................................................................... 98
3.20 Code 11.................................................................101
3.21 Composite Code......................................................103
3.22 US Postal Code .......................................................105
3.23 UK Postal Code .......................................................106
3.24 More Postal Code ....................................................107
3.25 2D Symbologies......................................................109
3.26 Macro PDF .............................................................112
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3.1 CODABAR
*Enable
Disable
3.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
Transmit Start/Stop
Characters
*Do Not Transmit
3.1.2 CLSI CONVERSION
When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after
the first, fifth, and tenth characters of 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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3.1.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25
*Enable
Disable
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3.2.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25
*Enable
Disable
3.3.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to verify the check digit. When desired, select one of the algorithms, USS
or OPCC. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
*Do Not Verify
USS Check Digit
OPCC Check Digit
3.3.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit
erleaved 25
In
Check Digit
Do Not Transmit
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3.3.3 CONVERT TO EAN-13
Decide whether to convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 if the following
requirements are met:
The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
“Verify Check Digit” must be disabled.
Convert to EAN-13
*Do Not Convert
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3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 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
Enable
*Disable
3.4.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Verify Matrix 25
Check Digit
*Do Not Verify
3.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Matrix 25
Check Digit
Do Not Transmit
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3.4.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.5 CODE 25 – CHINESE 25
Enable
*Disable
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3.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE 32)
Note: Code 39 must be enabled first.
Enable
*Disable
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3.7 CODE 39
*Enable
Disable
3.7.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Verify Code 39
Check Digit
*Do Not Verify
3.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT
Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit Code 39
Check Digit
Do Not Transmit
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3.7.3 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39
Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and
special characters.
Code 39 Full ASCII
*Standard Code 39
Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.
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3.7.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired length.
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3.8 TRIOPTIC CODE 39
Decide whether to decode Trioptic Code 39.
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tap
cartridges. It always contains six characters.
Enable
*Disable
Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.
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3.9 CODE 93
*Enable
Disable
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3.9.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure
that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable 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.
Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.
1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (1~55)…
Enable Fixed
Length(s)…
2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
Max. Length (*55) or
Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4) or
Fixed Length 2
3) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.10 CODE 128
*Enable
Disable
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3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128)
*Enable
Disable
Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled.
3.11.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID
Decide whether to include the Code ID (“]C1”) in the data being transmitted.
Transmit GS1-128
Code ID
*Do Not Transmit
3.11.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)
Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to human
readable character).
Enable Field
Separator…
1) Read the barcode above to enable field separator.
2) Read the “
3) Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting.
Note: GS1-128 barcodes start with the
from other uses of Code 128. FNC1 is also used to separate data fields in the
GS1-128 barcodes.
Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string.
FNC1 control character to distinguish themselves
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3.12 ISBT 128
*Enable
Disable
3.12.1 ISBT CONCATENATION
Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes.
Disable ISBT Concatenation
It will not concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes it encounters.
Enable ISBT Concatenation
There must be two ISBT barcodes in order for the scanner to decode and perform
concatenation. It does not decode single ISBT barcodes.
Auto-discriminate ISBT Concatenation
It decodes and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes immediately. If only a single ISBT
barcode is present, the scanner must decode 10 times before transmitting its data to
confirm that there is no additional ISBT barcode.
Disable
Enable
*Auto-discriminate
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3.12.2 ISBT CONCATENATION REDUNDANCY
Specify the concatenation redundancy (2~20 times) when ISBT concatenation is enabled.
ISBT Concatenation
Redundancy 2~20
(*10)
1) Read the barcode above to specify the concatenation redundancy.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired redundancy.
3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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3.13 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY)
It is categorized into three groups:
Group I — GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)
This group consists of the following:
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
GS1 DataBar Truncated
GS1 DataBar Stacked
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
Group II — GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)
This group consists of the following:
Group III — GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)
This group consists of the following:
GS1 DataBar Expanded
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
GS1 DataBar Limited
3.13.1 SELECT CODE ID
Select a desired Code ID to use:
“]e0“ (GS1 DataBar Code ID)
“]C1” (GS1-128 Code ID)
Use “]C1”
*Use “]e0”
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3.13.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14)
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
(Groups I, II)
The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only:
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
GS1 DataBar Truncated
GS1 DataBar Stacked
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
*Disable
Transmit Code ID
Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS-14
Code ID
Do Not Transmit
Transmit Application ID
Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS-14
Application ID
Do Not Transmit
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3.13.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED)
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
(Groups I, II)
*Disable
The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only:
GS1 DataBar Expanded
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
Transmit Code ID
Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Transmit
RSS Expanded Code ID
Do Not Transmit
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*
3.13.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED)
Enable RSS Limited
(Group III)
*Disable
Transmit Code ID
Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Transmit
RSS Limited Code ID
Do Not Transmit
Transmit Application ID
Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
Transmit
RSS Limited
Application ID
Do Not Transmit
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