CipherLab 1704 User Manual
1704 Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 1.08
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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 t he receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
FOR 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 you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
RELEASE NOTES
Version Date Notes
1.08 Dec. 14, 2012
1.07 Nov 14, 2011
1.06 Sep 21, 2011
1.05 Aug 31, 2011
1.04 Jul. 12, 2011
1.03 Mar. 11, 2011
1.02 Nov. 29, 2010
New: 3.18.1 Convert to EA N-13
New: 4.8 AIM Code ID
Modification: 2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM driver 5.4 or later
Modified: Modify 3.11 GS1-128 default value to Enable.
New: Add Low Li ght Enhancement for section 1.6.9.
New: “Picklist Mode” is added for section 1.17.
New: Kanji Transmission support is added for USB HID and
New: Quick Start — Create One-Scan Setup Barcod es (e.g. ”109 950”
Modified: 1. 8 Delay between Re-read — Presentation Mode
Modified: 2. 1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Sel ect Keyboard Type —
Modified: 2.3 Direct USB HID — add Inter-Character Delay
Modified: 2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type —
Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes —
Modified: 3. 11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) — Decode behavior
Modified: 4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes — Code type for
Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —
Modified: Specifications — Power Adaptor
Modified: Speci f ications — add accessory “Power Hood”
Modified: S pecifications — Temperature, power adaptor
Keyboard Wedge under sections 2.1, 2.1.2, 2.3, and 2.3.2.
”#@109950#”)
add #31 PCAT (Hungarian)
add
#77 PCAT (Hungarian)
add support of Presentation Mode
(100210)
ISBT 128
Define Transmission Sequence
(add Null Character Field)
1.01 Sep. 29, 2010
Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported — add support of
more RSS symbologies
Modified: 2.3 Direct USB HID — change command 100005 to
100009
Modified: 2. 4 Direct US B Virtual COM — change command 10 0004 to
100008
Modified: 3. 13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)
Modified: 3. 13.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)
Modified: 3. 13.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)
Modified: 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing — add maximum
output length (4084 bytes; 2042 bytes if Multi-Barcode Mode or
Multi-Barcode Editor is in use)
New: 5.4.5 Pause Field Setting
Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —
(add Pause Field)
1.00 May 12, 2010 Initial Release
Define Transmission Sequence
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 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................16
1.2.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 16
1.2.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................................................. 17
1.3 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 18
1.3.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 18
1.3.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 19
1.4 Vibrator......................................................................................................................................20
1.4.1 Good Read Vibrator.......................................................................................................... 20
1.4.2 Good Read Vibrator Duration .......................................................................................... 20
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................21
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 22
1.6.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 23
1.6.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 23
1.6.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 24
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................24
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1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................
24
1.6.6 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................25
1.6.7 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 25
1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 26
1.6.9 Presentation Mode........................................................................................................... 26
1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................27
1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 28
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ............................................................................................................29
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................................30
1.11 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................31
1.12 Fuzzy 1D Processing ..............................................................................................................31
1.13 Operation Mode...................................................................................................................... 32
1.13.1 Decode Mode Settings .................................................................................................. 33
1.13.2 Enter/Exit Image Mode..................................................................................................35
1.13.3 Image Mode Settings..................................................................................................... 36
1.13.4 Enter/Exit Video Mode...................................................................................................40
1.13.5 Video Mode Settings...................................................................................................... 40
1.14 Imager Preferences................................................................................................................41
1.14.1 Image Enhancement .....................................................................................................41
1.14.2 Image Resolution........................................................................................................... 42
1.14.3 Image Cropping.............................................................................................................. 43
1.14.4 Image File Format.......................................................................................................... 44
1.14.5 Bits per Pixel ..................................................................................................................44
1.14.6 JPEG Image Options ......................................................................................................45
1.15 Signature Capture .................................................................................................................. 46
1.15.1 Signature Capture File Format......................................................................................47
1.15.2 Signature Capture Bits per Pixel ...................................................................................47
1.15.3 Signature Capture Width & Height ...............................................................................48
1.15.4 Signature Capture JPEG Quality....................................................................................48
1.16 Cable Auto-Detect ..................................................................................................................49
1.17 Picklist Mode ..........................................................................................................................50
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................51
2.1 Keyboard Wedge ......................................................................................................................53
2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................................... 54
2.1.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 55
2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 61
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 62
2.2 RS-232 ......................................................................................................................................63
2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................63
2.2.2 Baud Rate......................................................................................................................... 63
2.2.3 Data Bits ........................................................................................................................... 64
2.2.4 Parity ................................................................................................................................. 64
2.2.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................64
2.2.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................65
2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 66
2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 66
2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 67
2.3 Direct USB HID..........................................................................................................................68
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2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..................................................................... 68
2.3.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 69
2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ....................................................................................................... 75
2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 75
2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 76
2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM ............................................................................................................ 77
2.4.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................77
2.4.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 77
2.4.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 78
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 79
3.1 Codabar.....................................................................................................................................80
3.1.1 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................80
3.1.2 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................80
3.1.3 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................81
3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25........................................................................................................... 82
3.2.1 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................83
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................84
3.3.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................84
3.3.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................84
3.3.3 Convert to EAN-13............................................................................................................ 85
3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................86
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................ 87
3.4.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................87
3.4.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................87
3.4.3 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................88
3.5 Code 25 – Chinese 25 ............................................................................................................. 89
3.6 Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)................................................................................................. 90
3.7 Code 39..................................................................................................................................... 91
3.7.1 Verify Check Digit .............................................................................................................91
3.7.2 Transmit Check Digit........................................................................................................91
3.7.3 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ..........................................................................................92
3.7.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................93
3.8 Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................................................94
3.9 Code 93..................................................................................................................................... 95
3.9.1 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................96
3.10 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................97
3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ............................................................................................................... 98
3.11.1 Transmit Code ID ...........................................................................................................98
3.11.2 Field Separator (GS Character)..................................................................................... 98
3.12 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................99
3.12.1 ISBT Concatenation ....................................................................................................... 99
3.12.2 ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ...............................................................................100
3.13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................................................................................................101
3.13.1 Select Code ID..............................................................................................................101
3.13.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................................102
3.13.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................................103
3.13.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ...........................................................................104
3.13.5 Convert to UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................105
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3.14 MSI ........................................................................................................................................
106
3.14.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................106
3.14.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................106
3.14.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................107
3.15 EAN-8 ....................................................................................................................................108
3.16 EAN-13 ..................................................................................................................................109
3.16.1 Convert to ISBN............................................................................................................110
3.16.2 Convert to ISSN............................................................................................................110
3.17 UCC Coupon Extended Code ...............................................................................................111
3.18 UPC-A.....................................................................................................................................112
3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................113
3.18.2 Transmit System Number............................................................................................113
3.18.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................113
3.19 UPC-E.....................................................................................................................................114
3.19.1 Select System Number................................................................................................115
3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A..........................................................................................................115
3.19.3 Transmit System Number............................................................................................116
3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................116
3.20 Code 11 ................................................................................................................................117
3.20.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................117
3.20.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................117
3.20.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................118
3.21 Composite Code ...................................................................................................................119
3.21.1 Composite CC-A/B .......................................................................................................119
3.21.2 Composite CC-C ...........................................................................................................119
3.21.3 Composite TLC-39 .......................................................................................................119
3.21.4 UPC Composite Mode..................................................................................................120
3.21.5 GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes......................................120
3.22 US Postal Code .....................................................................................................................121
3.22.1 US Postnet....................................................................................................................121
3.22.2 US Planet......................................................................................................................121
3.22.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................121
3.23 UK Postal Code.....................................................................................................................122
3.23.1 UK Postal......................................................................................................................122
3.23.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................122
3.24 More Postal Code .................................................................................................................123
3.24.1 Japan Postal.................................................................................................................123
3.24.2 Australian Postal..........................................................................................................123
3.24.3 Dutch Postal.................................................................................................................123
3.24.4 USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ........................................................................123
3.24.5 UPU FICS Postal ...........................................................................................................124
3.25 2D Symbologies....................................................................................................................125
3.25.1 PDF417 ........................................................................................................................125
3.25.2 MicroPDF417 ...............................................................................................................125
3.25.3 Data Matrix...................................................................................................................126
3.25.4 Maxicode ......................................................................................................................127
3.25.5 QR Code........................................................................................................................127
3.25.6 MicroQR........................................................................................................................127
3.25.7 Aztec .............................................................................................................................127
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3.26 Macro PDF ............................................................................................................................128
3.26.1 Transmit/Decode Mode ..............................................................................................128
3.26.2 Escape Characters.......................................................................................................129
3.26.3 Transmit Control Header .............................................................................................129
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................131
4.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................131
4.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................132
4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .........................................................................133
4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................134
4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................144
4.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................145
4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................145
4.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................148
4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................151
4.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................152
4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................160
4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................161
4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................163
4.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................164
4.8 AIM Code ID ............................................................................................................................164
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................165
5.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................166
5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................166
5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................167
5.2 How to Configure Editing Formats.........................................................................................168
5.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................169
5.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................170
5.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ...........................................................................171
5.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................................................................................................171
5.3.2 Data Length ....................................................................................................................181
5.3.3 Matching String & Location ...........................................................................................182
5.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ...............................................................................183
5.4.1 Start Position ..................................................................................................................183
5.4.2 Field Adjustment ............................................................................................................183
5.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................184
5.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................185
5.4.5 Pause Field Setting ........................................................................................................191
5.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ........................................................192
5.6 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................194
5.6.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................194
5.6.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................195
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................197
FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................199
Upgrading 1704 Firmware............................................................................................................199
Upgrading USB Bridge Firmware ..................................................................................................201
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HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................
203
Serial Commands..........................................................................................................................203
Example .........................................................................................................................................204
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE..............................................................................................................205
Key Type & Status .........................................................................................................................206
Key Type....................................................................................................................................206
Key Status ................................................................................................................................206
Example .........................................................................................................................................207
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................209
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................209
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................210
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................211
INTRODUCTION
CipherLab’s new industrial 1700 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to
answer your demands for robust, versatile and high performance scanners. 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.
The 1704 scanner is our first scanner capable of reading a variety of 2D symbologies.
Owing to the rugged 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 Poin t of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Rich
choices of output interfaces are available for you to enhance the total performance of the
scanner. Refer to product specifications.
Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the
scanner.
Barcode Scanner: 1704
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
Ruggedized 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, beeper and vibrator
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.
Supports OCX programming for signature capture in Decode Mode, Image Mode and
Video Mode
Note: (1) In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to
1704 can only contain data of 4084 bytes at most.
(2) 1704 supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode.
Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode.
Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, and it requires software
applications to capture and download images to PC for decoding.
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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, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scanner will respo nd with six beeps and its LE D indicator will become f lashing 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, you must have it read
the “Update” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of
this manual. If you want to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes,
have the scanner read the “Abort” barcode instead.
Just like readin g 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, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will
respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user
defaults.
Save as Us
Defaults
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RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the
scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading t he “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, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scann er will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading t he “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 indicat e it needs to
read more setup barcodes. These special parameters may require reading one or more
setup barcodes, such as
Numeric barcodes, say, f or k eyboard 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. You may decide whether or not to change key
status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to
indicate the input values are validated.
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The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may
restore user defaults at a later time:
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.
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
he 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...
The 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…
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barcode
ormal setup
barcode
Special setup
barcode
Decimal barcodes
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone)
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
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).
and its LED indicator will
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...
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
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Special setup
barcodes
Hexadecimal
barcodes
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
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.
The 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. You
may decide whether or not to change key
status
Key Type.
when “Normal Key” is selected for
Refer to Appendix III
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.
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. You can 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.
List settings regarding Firmware Version, Serial
Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other Scanner
Parameters
List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and Length
Code Setting (1/2)
List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and Length
Code Setting (2/2)
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
List settings regarding Code ID
List settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
(1/2)
List settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
(2/2)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
List Page 4
List Page 5
List Page 6
List Page 7
List Page 8
List Page 9
List settings regarding Imager Parameters, as
well as Video and Signature Capture Parameters
List Page 10
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List settings regarding Editing Format 1
(1/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 1
(2/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
(1/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
(2/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
(1/2)
List Page 11
List Page 12
List Page 13
List Page 14
List Page 15
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
(2/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
(1/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
(2/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
(1/2)
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
(2/2)
List Page 16
List Page 17
List Page 18
List Page 19
List Page 20
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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, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.
The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are:
a prefix of the “#@” characters
the six digits of command parameters
a suffix of the “#”character
For example, the scanner needs reading three setup barcodes for the command
parameter “109952” to take effect:
Enter Setup
List Page 3
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Now, it requires only one read:
One-Scan Setup Barcode
for 109952
Note: The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the One-Scan setup barcode
for changing the interface. It will respond with a lon g 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 LED Indicator............................................................ 16
1.3 Beeper..................................................................... 18
1.4 Vibrator.................................................................... 20
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ..................................................... 21
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 22
1.7 Scanning Timeout...................................................... 27
1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 28
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D)............................................... 29
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................ 30
1.11 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 31
1.12 Fuzzy 1D Processing................................................. 31
1.13 Operation Mode ....................................................... 32
1.14 Imager Preferences.................................................. 41
1.15 Signature Capture.................................................... 46
1.16 Cable Auto-Detect.................................................... 49
1.17 Picklist Mode ........................................................... 50
Chapter 1
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1.1 POWER
Connect the interface cable between the scanner and your computer.
If using the RS-232 cable, you must join the power supply cord to power up the
scanner.
The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
1.2 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. You may tell the
difference by the beeps – for example, you will hear a long beep of high tone when
powering on the scanner, and two beeps of high-low tone when RS-232/USB Virtual COM
connection fails.
Scanner LED
Red, on-off ---
Meaning
Power on, with one long beep (high tone, LED on for 1
second)
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 rati o 0.5 s: 0.5 s)
1.2.1 GOOD READ LED
Enable
Good Read LED
isable
Good Read LED
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1.2.2 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 209. 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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1.3 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
Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing
Exit Configuration Mode
Setup barcode read succ essfully
Abort or exit Image Mode/Video Mode/Signature
Capture
Two beeps, high-low tone RS-232/USB Virtual COM connection fails (data saved in
buffer), with red LED on-off quickly
One short beep, high tone More setup barcode required
One short beep, low tone More barcodes required to complete the “output
sequence” requirements of Multi-Barcode Editor, with
green LED on-off quickly (Upon completion, same as
Good Read.)
One long beep, low tone Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)
Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full
1.3.1 BEEPER VOLUME
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Minimum Volume
Medium Volume
*Maximum Volume
Enter Setup
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