CipherLab 9300 Series, 9400 Series, 9500CE Series, 9600 Series User Manual

FORGE Application Generator - Batch

9300 / 9400 / 9500CE / 9600 Series

Mobile Computers

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RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.33 Jan. 11, 2010

1.32 Dec. 29, 2009

1.31 Dec. 21, 2009

1.30 Oct. 21, 2009

1.24 May. 06, 2009

1.23 Aug. 25, 2008

1.22 Jan. 31, 2008

1.21 Nov. 20, 2007

 Modified: 4.1.1 Barcode Reader — Add “None” to Barcode Reader

 Modified: Appendix II, III, V — Good Read Notifications setting  Modified: Appendix III — Add “UPC/EAN Security Level” for SE955  Modified: Appendix III — Redundancy Level default setting  Modified: Appendix V — Remove “Send Control Header” from 2D

 Support ISBT 128 for CCD/Laser  Use same filename: ReaderDll_CE.dll  Modified: 4.1.2 RFID Reader — update screenshot and

 Support 9300 and 9600  Modified: 1.8 Advanced — Add “Enable MSQI Function”  Modified: 4.1 Reader Type — Tables updated  Modified: Appendix III — Add “Timeout between Same Barcode”

 Modified: Appendix V — Add “Intercharacter Gap Size” for 4507  Modified: Appendix V —

 Modified: Appendix V — Remove Mirror Image (for Data Matrix)  Add new function descriptions and remove 9500PPC

 New: Installing from the Power Suite CD-ROM – Provide setup file

 New: Getting Started with AG9500  Modified: section 1.9.16 Image – Properties  Modified: section 3 Lookup – Add “Data Type” for field checking  Modified: section 4 Barcode – Add Good Read LED and Beep for

 Modified: section 5 Settings – Camera initial settings  Modified: section 5 Settings – System initial settings – Auto run

 Modified: Appendix II~IV – Update default values  Modified: Appendix II~III – Support replacement of EAN-128 field

 Modified: Appendix IV – Add “Image Capture” feature  Modified: section 1.10 Prompt – Max. 30 characters allowed  Modified: sections 5.3 and 5.4 – Remove [Warning Beep]  Modified: section 1.9.16 Image – file format .TIFF not supported

selections and update screenshot

Symbologies - Macro PDF settings

ID_MOD_MP_RFID table

for SE955

Remove “Gain Time” from Image Capture

settings

to install files to mobile computer

9400

after pre-loading the last .A94 or .A95 file

separator for all scan engines

1.20 Oct. 18, 2007

 Modified: section 1.2 Index Field  Modified: section 1.8 Advanced – Only Read Data Once  New: section 1.9.16 Image (data type supported by 9400

Application Generator)

 Modified: section 2.4 Item Name

1.12 Oct. 05, 2007

 Modified: sections 1.9.5 and 1.9.7 –

data when selecting “-field”

 Modified: section 4.4 Code ID – removed  New: Appendix I – Utilities Menu > Browse: example provided

1.11 Sep. 20, 2007

 New: section 4.4 Code ID  Modified: minor changes

1.10 Aug. 31, 2007 New Word template applied

 Removed: section 4.2 Reader Settings – Code ID

1.01 Oct. 24, 2006

 Modified: Add “Run” to the main menu of 9500_PPC  Removed: File > Run  New: section 7.1 Sample screenshot of 9500_CE

1.00 Oct. 17, 2006 Initial release

Minus sign prefixed to saved

CONTENTS

RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 3 -

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1

Features............................................................................................................................................. 2

Installing from the CD-ROM .............................................................................................................. 3

How It Works...................................................................................................................................... 4

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 5

Command Menu........................................................................................................................... 6

Application Template ................................................................................................................... 8

FORM .................................................................................................................................................11

1.1 ID ...............................................................................................................................................12

1.2 Index Field................................................................................................................................. 12

1.3 Esc .............................................................................................................................................13

1.4 Next ...........................................................................................................................................13

1.5 Lookup (File) .............................................................................................................................13

1.6 Record .......................................................................................................................................14

1.6.1 Export files ........................................................................................................................ 14

1.6.2 Manipulate data ...............................................................................................................14

1.7 Time Stamp............................................................................................................................... 15

1.7.1 Stamp Position ................................................................................................................. 15

1.7.2 Date/Time Format............................................................................................................ 15

1.8 Advanced...................................................................................................................................16

1.8.1 Only Read Data Once....................................................................................................... 16

1.8.2 Change Export Name ....................................................................................................... 16

1.8.3 Auto Export… ....................................................................................................................16

1.8.4 Enable MSQI Function .....................................................................................................17

1.9 Data Type .................................................................................................................................. 23

1.9.1 Nil ...................................................................................................................................... 24

1.9.2 Text.................................................................................................................................... 24

1.9.3 Letter................................................................................................................................. 24

1.9.4 Alphameric........................................................................................................................ 25

1.9.5 Integer............................................................................................................................... 25

1.9.6 Real ................................................................................................................................... 26

1.9.7 Auto (+/-) ..........................................................................................................................26

1.9.8 Extension .......................................................................................................................... 27

1.9.9 Pass down ........................................................................................................................28

1.9.10 Boolean ..........................................................................................................................28

1.9.11 Lookup............................................................................................................................28

1.9.12 Fixed data.......................................................................................................................29

1.9.13 Prompt............................................................................................................................ 29

1.9.14 Pause..............................................................................................................................29

1.9.15 Counter........................................................................................................................... 29

1.9.16 Image..............................................................................................................................30

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1.10 Prompt ....................................................................................................................................

1.11 Input Source ...........................................................................................................................32

1.12 Minimum Length ....................................................................................................................32

1.13 Maximum Length....................................................................................................................32

1.14 Lookup (Field) / Variables .....................................................................................................33

1.14.1 Lookup (Field) ................................................................................................................33

1.14.2 Variables......................................................................................................................... 34

1.15 Properties ...............................................................................................................................35

1.15.1 Field Data ....................................................................................................................... 35

1.15.2 Barcode Input.................................................................................................................37

1.16 Reset ....................................................................................................................................... 38

MENU ................................................................................................................................................. 39

2.1 ID ...............................................................................................................................................40

2.2 ESC ............................................................................................................................................40

2.3 Menu Caption ...........................................................................................................................40

2.4 Item Name ................................................................................................................................40

2.5 Next ...........................................................................................................................................41

2.6 Data ...........................................................................................................................................41

2.7 Reset .........................................................................................................................................42

LOOKUP..............................................................................................................................................43

3.1 Name......................................................................................................................................... 44

3.2 Field Property............................................................................................................................ 44

3.2.1 Fixed Length ..................................................................................................................... 44

3.2.2 Delimiter ...........................................................................................................................44

3.3 Number of Fields ......................................................................................................................44

3.4 Data Type .................................................................................................................................. 45

3.5 Field Name................................................................................................................................ 46

3.6 (Max) Length ............................................................................................................................. 46

3.7 Key Field.................................................................................................................................... 46

3.8 Change Export Name................................................................................................................ 47

3.9 Auto Export Lookup Table When Close Application................................................................ 47

3.10 Action When the Format of Record Is Wrong .......................................................................47

3.10.1 Stop the Import Process................................................................................................ 47

3.10.2 Truncate/Reformat the Record..................................................................................... 47

3.10.3 Skip the Record..............................................................................................................47

3.11 Action When the Input Data Has No Match..........................................................................48

3.11.1 Continue ......................................................................................................................... 48

3.11.2 Show Warning Message ................................................................................................ 48

3.11.3 Insert to Lookup file.......................................................................................................48

3.11.4 Show Warning Message & Insert..................................................................................48

3.11.5 Clear the Screen ............................................................................................................49

3.11.6 Show Warning & Clear Screen ...................................................................................... 49

3.12 Reset ....................................................................................................................................... 49

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BARCODE ........................................................................................................................................... 51

4.1 Reader Type ..............................................................................................................................52

4.1.1 Barcode Reader ...............................................................................................................52

4.1.2 RFID Reader .....................................................................................................................54

4.1.3 Reset................................................................................................................................. 57

4.2 Reader Settings ........................................................................................................................ 58

4.3 Barcode & Parameters.............................................................................................................58

SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................... 59

5.1 Program Start From ..................................................................................................................60

5.2 Data Field Delimiter.................................................................................................................. 60

5.3 Camera Initial Settings............................................................................................................. 60

5.4 System Initial Settings..............................................................................................................61

5.4.1 Auto-preload the Last Template File ............................................................................... 61

5.4.2 Data Deletion....................................................................................................................62

5.4.3 Entry Options .................................................................................................................... 62

5.4.4 Vibrator Duration..............................................................................................................62

5.4.5 Default Export Store......................................................................................................... 62

5.4.6 Always Delete All Database … ......................................................................................... 62

5.5 Security......................................................................................................................................63

5.6 Reset .........................................................................................................................................65

DEMONSTRATION ON MOBILE COMPUTERS.................................................................................... 67

Main Menu (Reader Test) ...............................................................................................................68

File Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 69

Open .A94 file.............................................................................................................................69

Import lookup files .....................................................................................................................69

Export files .................................................................................................................................. 70

Exit the application.....................................................................................................................71

Run the Application......................................................................................................................... 72

Utilities Menu...................................................................................................................................73

Browse ........................................................................................................................................ 73

Delete..........................................................................................................................................77

Settings....................................................................................................................................... 77

About................................................................................................................................................ 78

LINEAR IMAGER (CCD), LASER (SE950) ........................................................................................... 79

Reader Settings Table..................................................................................................................... 79

Symbology Settings Table...............................................................................................................80

LASER (SE955).................................................................................................................................. 85

Reader Settings Table..................................................................................................................... 85

Symbology Settings Table...............................................................................................................86

LR, ELR LASER................................................................................................................................... 91

Reader Settings Table..................................................................................................................... 91

Symbology Settings Table...............................................................................................................91

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2D IMAGER ........................................................................................................................................

Reader Settings Table..................................................................................................................... 97

Symbology Settings Table...............................................................................................................99

INTRODUCTION

FORGE Batch Application Generator for 9 Series Mobile Computers, featuring easy-to-use and quick-to-apply, is designed for the users of Windows mobile computers to develop custom templates for the use with AG application on the mobile computers. Users are then able to define their own data collection templates on any desktop computer without spending time writing any program code.

FORGE Application Generator is used to develop applications for many purposes, such as –

 Receiving in Retail

 Price Check

 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

After having configured and saved your template, copy or move the template file to the mobile computer. When running the AG application on the mobile computer, data collection can commence immediately by making use of the template specified.

This manual serves to provide comprehensive understanding of FORGE Batch Application Generator for 9 Series Mobile Computers, and helps define custom template for a specific application. We recommend that you read the document thoroughly before use and keep it at hand for quick reference.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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FEATURES

 Supports CipherLab Windows CE 5.0 mobile computers —9400 / 9500CE Series

 Supports CipherLab Windows CE 6.0 mobile computers — 9300 / 9600 Series

 Definition of program flow

 Editing of screens and data

 Managing barcode reader and RFID reader

 Font size options and program localization

 Password-protected user settings to prevent unauthorized user intervention

 Definition of system initial settings for a quick start

 Easy cloning by delivering the template file

Introduction

INSTALLING FROM THE CD-ROM

The program files are provided on the product CD:

9300 Application Generator

AG9300.exe Application Generator for 9300

AG9300-xxxxxxx.lng This language file for AG9300.exe

AG9300CE.exe The setup file for installing the applet to “\DiskOnChip\FORGE\” on the

mobile computer.

 The FORGE folder contains two files: 9300_CE.exe and ReaderDll_CE.dll  A shortcut to the AG applet is created and placed in: Start | Programs.

9400 Application Generator

AG9400.exe Application Generator for 9400

AG9400-xxxxxxx.lng This language file for AG9400.exe

AG9400CE.exe The setup file for installing the applet to “\DiskOnChip\FORGE\” on the

mobile computer.

 The FORGE folder contains two files: 9400_CE.exe and ReaderDll_CE.dll  A shortcut to the AG applet is created and placed in: Start | Programs.

9500 Application Generator

AG9500.exe Application Generator for 9500CE

AG9500-xxxxxxx.lng This language file for AG9500.exe

AG9500CE.exe The setup file for installing the applet to “\DiskOnChip\FORGE\” on the

mobile computer.

 The FORGE folder contains two files: 9500_CE.exe and ReaderDll_CE.dll  A shortcut to the AG applet is created and placed in: Start | Programs.

9600 Application Generator

AG9600.exe Application Generator for 9600

AG9600-xxxxxxx.lng This language file for AG9600.exe

AG9600CE.exe The setup file for installing the applet to “\DiskOnChip\FORGE\” on the

mobile computer.

 The FORGE folder contains two files: 9600_CE.exe and ReaderDll_CE.dll

 A shortcut to the AG applet is created and placed in: Start | Programs.

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HOW IT WORKS

Data collection mainly consists of three elements: input (scanning or key-in), data processing, and output (updating database). FORGE Application Generator for 9 Series Mobile Computers is specifically designed to deal with the sequences of data processing inside the mobile computers.

Introduction

GETTING STARTED

Let’s take the example of 9400 Application Generator.

1) Run AG9400.exe on your computer. The miniature image of 9400 pops up.

2) Right-click freely on the image or click the [Power] key on it.

The Command Menu appears as shown below.

3) Click [Edit] to start with a new or the latest application template.

4) Click [OK] to close the editing window upon completion.

5) Click [Save] or [Save As] to save the current editing template to file (*.A94).

6) Copy the template file (*.A94) to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.

7) Run the program 9400_CE.exe on the mobile computer.

8) Tap [File | Open] to use the application template (*.A94).

9) Tap [File | Import] to import lookup file(s) if necessary.

10) Tap [Run] to start with your data collection task.

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COMMAND MENU

When the Command Menu first appears, it displays the following commands.

Command

New To create a new application template.

Open To open an existing application template. File path needs to be specified.

Save To save the current editing template.

Save As To save the current editing template to a new file.

Edit To edit a new or the latest application template.

Preferences To configure the language settings, application property and load action.

About... To show information about the Application Generator.

Exit To close the Application Generator.

Action...

RECENT FILE LIST

If you ever saved a template, it will be displayed in the Command Menu as well. Up to 4 recent template files are listed for quick access.

Introduction

 The first file on the recent file list is the latest template you work on. If you

accidentally clicked the Close button or [OK] of the template, simply click the Edit command to re-open it.

 You may click any of the four files to open the template for editing. It will then be

placed on top of the list.

PREFERENCES

 Auto-preload the last editing file.

You may select the check box so that the last editing file will be loaded upon running the AG program on the desktop computer.

 Always on top.

You may select the check box so that the AG program always remains on top of all other windows on the desktop.

 Language

If there is any language file (*.lng) saved in the same folder where the AG program is, a drop-down menu will be available. Then you will be able to select a preferred language for the GUI of your program.

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APPLICATION TEMPLATE

To work on a new or existing application template, click the New, Open, or Edit command. An application template is composed of five tabs; each is a property page for custom configurations.

Property Pages

Form Forms are used to show information and allow for data input, which may be placed

under a user menu, e.g. Main Menu > (Menu 1) > Form 1.

Menu Menus are used to provide multi-level options, which may be placed under the

main menu, e.g. Main Menu > Menu 1 > (Menu 2) > Form 1.

Lookup Data of forms may make reference to one or up to 5 lookup files. You need to

specify the data format of a lookup file.

Barcode You may configure symbologies and barcode parameters.

Settings You may configure program sequences and system settings so that they will take

effect when initialization is done on the mobile computer.

When you have completed all the configuration, copy the application template file (*.A93, *.A94, *.A95 or *.A96) to the mobile computer and open it. The submenus will become available now. If no lookup files are defined in both the Form and Lookup tabs, the associated options will become unavailable, as shown below.

Introduction

Warning: (1) On the Barcode tab of the AG program, you must select the correct

barcode reader even though no modification is made to its settings. Otherwise, a warning dialog box is displayed to remind you of "wrong reader type" after opening the template file on the mobile computer. Then, you may choose to close the application directly or use the default setting to initialize the barcode reader. (2) AG9400 or AG9600 program allows the configuration of camera settings on the Settings tab, as well as the Image Capture setting on the Barcode tab when the barcode reader selected is 2D reader. If 9400/9600 mobile computer is equipped with both a camera and 2D reader, it only allows using the camera for image capture.

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Chapter 1

FORM

A form is a data collection template with input prompts. Data will be kept as a transaction record after the user completes all the input fields (lines) of a form. Then, it can be saved in a data file, added to its lookup database, etc.

 Each form allows at most twelve input fields (12 lines).

 Twenty different forms can be defined.

The attributes on this property page are explained in detail as follows.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 ID ........................................................................... 12

1.2 Index Field................................................................ 12

1.3 Esc .......................................................................... 13

1.4 Next ........................................................................ 13

1.5 Lookup (File) ........................................................... 13

1.6 Record ..................................................................... 14

1.7 Time Stamp .............................................................. 15

1.8 Advanced ................................................................. 16

1.9 Data Type................................................................. 17

1.10 Prompt ................................................................... 32

1.11 Input Source ........................................................... 32

1.12 Minimum Length ...................................................... 32

1.13 Maximum Length ..................................................... 32

1.14 Lookup (Field) / Variables ......................................... 33

1.15 Properties ............................................................... 35

1.16 Reset ..................................................................... 38

1.1 ID

Select an ID for the current form you work on. Usually start with “form 1”.

 form 1 ~ 20

1.2 INDEX FIELD

By default, data is to be saved to a sequential data file (by “form”). However, you may select an input field as the index so that data will be saved by index and a quick search is allowed when browsing data. Refer to

Utilities Menu > Browse in Appendix I –

Demonstration on Mobile Computers.

 Select Save or Save & update in 1.6 Record.

 This feature can be used together with the "Only read data once" feature, which is

normally applied to prevent any repeated reading of the same barcode.

Record

Save

Save & update

Index Field Advanced > "Only read data once"

None Regardless of this setting, data will be saved to a sequential

file.

Any (line 1~12)

 If "Only read data once" is enabled, any reading of the

same barcode will be rejected. A warning message will be displayed on the mobile computer to indicate "Data duplicated!"

 If "Only read data once" is disabled, the reading of the

same barcode will be accepted but only the last one is saved. A message will be displayed on the mobile computer to indicate "Data updated!"

Chapter 1 Form

1.3 ESC

Select a form or menu that will be displayed when you press the [ESC] key on the mobile computer.

 main

 form 1 ~ 20

 menu 1 ~ 10

Note: Normally, the [ESC] key is used to return to a previous form or menu.

1.4 NEXT

Select a form or menu that will be displayed when the last input field of the current form has been completed.

 main

 form 1 ~ 20

 menu 1 ~ 10

This function is invoked by sending the key value of [Enter] when you finish with the last input field. And, the setting of [Enter].

Input Source of the last line

Reader In 1.15 Properties, Auto ENTER for barcode input must be

Keypad Press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer.

Both See the two options above.

RFID Press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer.

All See all the options above.

Input Source decides the way to produce the key value of

Operation

configured as "Scan + ENTER".

1.5 LOOKUP (FILE)

A lookup file is a database. Select whether or not a lookup file is associated with the form.

If a lookup file is used, its data format must be defined on the especially the number of fields and length of each field.

On this property page, related settings must be configured.

Lookup property page,

 1.9 Data Type

 1.14 Lookup (Field) / Variables

Note: The associated lookup file(s) must be imported to the mobile computer.

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1.6 RECORD

Select which action to take as soon as the input fields of a form have been completed.

Options

save To save the record to a data file.

Action...

 Refer to the "Index Field" and "Advanced" settings.

update lookup To update the lookup file associated with the form.

save & update To save the record to a data file and update the lookup file.

 Refer to the "Index Field" and "Advanced" settings.

pass down To pass down data to the next form or menu without saving.

Note: If data is to be saved in a data file, the default export file name can be changed in

the "Advanced" setting.

1.6.1 EXPORT FILES

Refer to File Menu > Export Files in Appendix I – Demonstration on Mobile Computers. Based on the selected option of Record, you can export a data file (by “form”) or lookup file, or even merge them to a new file.

 Data file:

This is available only when you have selected "Save" or "Save & update" for Record. Refer to

Form 01".

1.2 Index Field about how to make use of an index. The default file name is

 Lookup file:

This is available only when you have specified a lookup file in use. The default file name is "

1st lookup file".

1.6.2 MANIPULATE DATA

Refer to Utilities Menu in Appendix I – Demonstration on Mobile Computers.

Chapter 1 Form

1.7 TIME STAMP

This feature actually includes Date and Time stamp. It may be helpful in analyzing data when the date and time information is joined in each record.

1.7.1 STAMP POSITION

Decide whether or not to enable the stamp function and include the date/time information, either to the beginning or to the end of a record.

1.7.2 DATE/TIME FORMAT

Select the format of the Date and Time stamp. To stop the use of either stamp, clear all the associated settings.

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1.8 ADVANCED

Here provides additional settings associated with the "Index Field" and "Record" features.

1.8.1 ONLY READ DATA ONCE

When the “Only read data once” feature is enabled, a warning message “Data duplicated!” is displayed on the mobile computer if the entry of input data already exists.

Note: To enable the “Only read data once” functionality, you must specify the index field.

1.8.2 CHANGE EXPORT NAME

By default, data is to be saved to a sequential data file (by “form”). Change the file name if necessary.

1.8.3 AUTO EXPORT…

If “Auto export transaction table when close application” is enabled, the data file will be exported automatically upon closing the application. Choose the save mode to decide whether the data file will overwrite or append to the existing file.

Chapter 1 Form

1.8.4 ENABLE MSQI FUNCTION

When the Multiple Scan Quantity Incrementing (MSQI) function is enabled, the form is set to be processed again and again until you press the [ESC] key on the mobile computer. Data will be saved to a data file.

 Line 1 is set to “text” for data type. If a lookup file is specified in use, the lookup field

will be automatically set to the key field.

 Line 2 is set to “MSQI” for data type. By default, the initial value is “0”; you may

specify a value instead. If a lookup file is specified in use, the initial value depends on the lookup field you select.

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If a lookup file is specified in use, you may specify to import more information (line #3~) from the lookup file and display it on the mobile computer.

The process designed in Form 01, as shown above, will repeat as long as you are scanning barcodes.

 When you keep scanning the same barcode, it will accumulate the value for “Qty”

field by one for each scanning.

 When you scan a different barcode, it starts all over again with accumulating the

quantity of this new item. Data for the previous item will be saved as a transaction record!

Chapter 1 Form

Below is the process flow explaining how MSQI function works.

1) Scan a barcode for an item. (line #1)

2) The lookup value will be displayed as the initial value. (line #2)

(If no lookup file is specified in use, the pre-defined initial value will be displayed.)

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3) Scan the barcode again, and it will accumulate the value by 1.

4) You may keep scanning barcodes for different items. Repeat step 2 and step 3.

Data for the previous item will be saved automatically. Take the scanning in step 3 for example, data for the quantity field saved with this transaction record is the value displayed on the screen, say “3” for this case.

5) Press [Enter] to end the scanning task. A dialog box appears requesting you to input a track number. Enter a number if necessary; otherwise, tap [OK] to skip and close the dialog box.

Chapter 1 Form

Alternatively, if you have a large number of the same item, you may manually input the quantity, say “30”. It will override the previous scanning of this item. Press [Enter]. Data for the quantity field saved with this transaction record is “30”.

tart with initial scanning.

Scan the same barcode to accumulate the quantity.

Manually input a value to override the previous scanning. Press [Enter] to save data.

nput track no. if necessary.

Back to the beginning of Form 01.

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When browsing data, you will see records as shown below. The last one is for the track number.

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1.9 DATA TYPE

Specify the data type line by line to address your application requirements. Take the following for example.

The associated settings for each data type are marked in the table below.

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Data Type Prompt Input Source Length Lookup Properties

on-screen saved in record Min / Max Field More...

nil

text



   

letter

alphanumeric

integer

real

auto (+/-)

extension

pass down

boolean

lookup

fixed data

prompt

pause

counter

image



   



User-definable



 



  

1.9.1 NIL

No data input is allowed.

 This is the default setting. There will be single line spacing on the mobile computer

screen.

 When the data type of the previous line is “image”, you may need to reserve enough

space for displaying the image.

1.9.2 TEXT

ASCII character – any character is acceptable. For example, $1a2b3c=-*/…

1.9.3 LETTER

Alphabetic character – any letter is acceptable, capital or small (Aa ~ Zz).

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1.9.4 ALPHAMERIC

A combination choice of alphabetic (1.9.3) and numeric (1.9.5); any alphabet or number is acceptable. For example, ABC123xyz

1.9.5 INTEGER

Whole number - any number is acceptable, such as … -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 …

 When integer or real is selected along with lookup field specified, the lookup value

will be first displayed in the input field on the mobile computer screen. Then, data input is allowed.

Lookup Value

→

nput Value

LOOKUP (FIELD) – NO ARITHMETIC SIGN

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, the input value will overwrite the lookup value. No arithmetic operations are performed

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is 103

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is 103

LOOKUP (FIELD) – ARITHMETIC SIGN “+”

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, it will automatically add the input value to the lookup value.

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is 103

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is 203

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LOOKUP (FIELD) – ARITHMETIC SIGN “−”

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, it will automatically subtract the input value to the lookup value.

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is -103

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is -3

1.9.6 REAL

Real number – any number with a decimal representation is acceptable, rational or irrational. For example, 4.56

1.9.7 AUTO (+/-)

Any Integer number is acceptable. For example, 123

 This is similar to data type integer, except that the lookup value is displayed before

the input field. There may be an arithmetic sign (+, -) in front of the input field, which depends on the setting of the lookup field.

LOOKUP (FIELD) – NO ARITHMETIC SIGN

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, the input value will simply overwrite the lookup value. No arithmetic operations are performed.

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is 8

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is 8

Lookup Value

nput Value

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LOOKUP (FIELD) – ARITHMETIC SIGN “+”

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, it will automatically add the input value to the lookup value (left below).

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is 5

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is 105

Lookup Value

Input Value

ookup Value

Input Value

LOOKUP (FIELD) – ARITHMETIC SIGN “−”

For example, if you select “Save & Update” for Record, it will automatically subtract the input value to the lookup value (right above).

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "Form 01": the value of the entry is -7

 Utilities > Browse (Data) > select "1st lookup file": the value of the entry is 93

1.9.8 EXTENSION

No data input is allowed.

 The line will be reserved as an "extension" of the previous line so that the whole input

data can be displayed on the mobile computer screen.

Note: The number of extension lines depends on the maximum length of your data and

how many characters can be displayed per line of an input field.

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1.9.9 PASS DOWN

No data input is allowed.

 Data of this line may be imported from a previous form, of which the setting of

Record is specified as “pass down”. When one line is not enough for displaying the inherited contents, set its following line(s) to be an "extension". Or, it may be imported from a menu, of which at least one of the options of Data on the Menu tab is selected for “pass down”.

Note: This data type is used to combine a number of forms so that they can be saved as

one record.

1.9.10 BOOLEAN

Only one of these sets of values are acceptable – “0 or 1”, “Y or N” and “T or F”.

 If you input a value other than the above ones, a message will be displayed on the

mobile computer to indicate "Data type is wrong!"

1.9.11 LOOKUP

No data input is allowed.

 When data of a previous input field is found matching with the "key field" of a lookup

file, data of this input field will be imported from its associated lookup field. This field will be displayed in grey on the mobile computer.

 By default, the imported data will not be saved in the transaction record. Click the

[more] button and select Save field data in its associated below.

Properties as shown

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Note: The lookup value is imported for reference. No change is allowed.

1.9.12 FIXED DATA

No data input is allowed.

 The prompt string will be saved as part of the transaction record.

1.9.13 PROMPT

No data input is allowed.

 The prompt string will not be saved.

1.9.14 PAUSE

No data input is allowed.

 The prompt string will not be saved. However, it will be displayed on the mobile

computer as a message to catch your attention.

1.9.15 COUNTER

No data input is allowed.

 The current record count will be displayed in eight digits, starting from 00000000.

Refer to

5.4.3 Entry Options.

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1.9.16 IMAGE

Only image data is allowed. The supported image file formats include BMP, JPEG, PNG, and GIF.

 The prompt string and the file path to an image will both be saved in the transaction

record. Click the [more] button and select Edit file path to give a full path to an image file in the associated Properties dialog box as shown below. You may specify a default file path to an image file and change it later while collecting data.

Note: (1) For 9400/9600 mobile computer to capture an image, you must make sure

that it is equipped with either a camera or 2D reader. For the latter, the Image Capture setting on the Barcode tab must be enabled. If both camera and 2D reader exist, it only allows using the camera for image capture. (2) For 9300/9500CE mobile computer to capture an image, you must make sure that it is equipped with 2D reader. Also, the Image Capture setting on the Barcode tab is enabled.

Select the check box to display

for the form.

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 Leave a number of lines (“nil” by default as shown below) to display the image.

Tap this button to select another image file or capture a new image.

→

Tap

Warning: When “Check file path” is enabled, the file path to an image must be

to select another image or capture a new image.

specified!

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1.10 PROMPT

Specify a prompt string for a specific input field, if necessary. Maximum 30 characters are allowed. Due to the screen size, the length of the prompt string will affect how the input field looks on the screen – it may be a very narrow input box if the prompt string is too long, and therefore, it will not display the whole input data on the screen, even though a number of its following lines are set to “extension”. It looks better when browsing data because the prompt string to be displayed is limited to 12 characters.

Note: Unless the data type of a line is “fixed data”, a prompt string will not be saved in a

transaction record.

1.11 INPUT SOURCE

Specify from which source data can be collected.

 Reader

 Keypad

 Both

 RFID

 All

Upon completion of one input field, it is necessary to press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer. Then it will move either to the next input field, or to the next form or menu.

When the input source is specified to “reader” only, you need to enable "Auto ENTER" for barcode input settings in

1.15 Properties.

Note: “RFID” and “All” are available only when the RFID reader is selected on the

Barcode property page. When “RFID” is selected, you may still press the [ESC] or [Enter] key to cancel or confirm a task. The rest keys on the keypad are disabled.

1.12 MINIMUM LENGTH

Specify the minimum length of an input field.

 If the input data is shorter than specified, it will be considered unacceptable. A

warning message will be displayed to indicate "Data is too short!"

1.13 MAXIMUM LENGTH

Specify the maximum length of an input field. The value can be 160 at most.

You can facilitate data input by showing input marks on the screen. In select Show input mark. The number of input marks equals to the maximum length specified here.

1.15 Properties,

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 If the input data is longer than specified, it will be considered unacceptable.

Input via Barcode/RFID Reader

A warning message will be displayed to indicate "Data is too long!"

Input via Keypad

No warning message, however, you cannot input any more characters beyond the maximum length.

1.14 LOOKUP (FIELD) / VARIABLES

If there is no lookup file in use, this feature will be Variables.

1.14.1 LOOKUP (FIELD)

Refer to 1.5 Lookup (File). If a lookup file is in use, you need to specify the corresponding lookup field line by line. For each lookup file, there will be a key field. By default, the " and its input data is found matching, data for its following input fields will be imported from each corresponding lookup fields.

key field" is Field #1. When an input field makes reference to the key field

 For those data types other than integer, real, and auto (+/-), see the options left

below.

 For data types integer, real, and auto (+/-), see the options right below.

When an arithmetic sign (+, -) is prefixed to the lookup field, the input data will be added or subtracted from the lookup value.

Lookup Field

Lookup Field for data type: integer, real, auto (+/-)

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1.14.2 VARIABLES

Refer to 1.5 Lookup (File). If there is no lookup file in use, it will provide variables as shown below, which can be accessed by different forms.

For example, you may specify set v1 for input field #1 of form 1, and its input data will be saved in the first character array. Specify get v1 for input field #3 of form 2, and the previous input data will be imported. If you specify get&set v1 for input field #3 of form 2, the previous input data will be imported and then updated.

ariables

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1.15 PROPERTIES

Specify field properties if necessary.

1.15.1 FIELD DATA

FIXED DATA LENGTH

Select the check box. The data length will be fixed to the value specified here.

 If the input data is longer, it will be truncated and saved to transaction record for the

exported file only. When browsing data, it will remain intact on the screen.

 If the input data is shorter, "Space" or "0" will be added in front of or to the end of

the data based on either "Left" or "Right" alignment.

Below are some examples.

Fixed data length

4 Left aligned / space 123456789 1234

4 Right aligned / space 123456789 6789

10 Left aligned / 0 7654321 7654321000

10 Right aligned / 0 7654321 0007654321

Alignment Input data Transaction record

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INITIAL VALUE OR TEXT

Select the check box. An initial value or text, up to 10 characters, specified here will be shown in the input field. It is to be replaced by input data.

For example, it can be used to prompt an initial value for quantity.

ADD PREFIX CODE

Select the check box to prefix a code to the input data. Click the editing box next to it, and select one or more codes from the Grid Control (ASCII codes). For example, a dollar sign ("$") can be added to the front of the data input for price.

ADD SUFFIX CODE

Select the check box to suffix a code to the input data. Click the editing box next to it, and select one or more codes from the Grid Control (ASCII codes).

Instead of using delimiters in codes to separate each entry of input data.

Note: You may use prefix/suffix code to wrap the input data. The prefix/suffix code will

be added to the exported file only.

5.2 Data Field Delimiter, you may use prefix and/or suffix

SHOW INPUT MARK

Select the check box to show input marks, such as underline (_) or asterisk (*), which is to be replaced by input data.

The number of input marks shown on the screen equals to the maximum length of data specified in

1.13 Maximum Length.

DECIMAL PLACES

A decimal place is the position of a digit to the right of a decimal point. When the data type is real, you may need to specify its decimal places.

 By default, it is set variable to accept all real numbers.

For example, 4 is selected for decimal places, however, there are only 2 decimal places in the input number, say "8.12". To follow this rule, the system will save the input data as "8.1200". If you try to input a number "8.12345" via the keypad, it will not allow the input of the fifth decimal digit. Only "8.1234" is acceptable and saved to file.

If the barcode "8.12345" is scanned via the barcode reader, a warning message “Incorrect decimal input” will be displayed on the mobile computer, and the system will automatically clear the input data and wait for new entry.

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1.15.2 BARCODE INPUT

READ PARTIAL BARCODE

By default, it will return the whole barcode that has been decoded. When the check box is selected, it will return partial barcode according to the settings of the start position and maximum length.

Below are some examples.

Start position

2 10 9876543210 876543210

2 3 9876543210 876

Max. length Barcode scanned Transaction record

CHECK LEADING CODE

The leading code refers to the digit in the start position of a barcode.

Select the check box to verify the barcode input. When the leading code is not matching, the barcode will be rejected.

Below are some examples.

Leading code

9 9876543210 9876543210

2 9876543210 (Discarded: code not matching)

Read partial code + Check leading code:

Start position

2 7 8 9876543210 8765432

Max. length Leading Code Barcode scanned Transaction record

Barcode scanned Transaction record

2 7 9 987654321 (Discarded)

CHECK DIGIT VERIFICATION

The check digit refers to the digit in the end of a barcode, as a one-digit derived checksum digit. Select the check box to verify the barcode input. You may apply different modulus 10 or 11 check digit as provided in the drop-down menu. When the check digit is not matching, the barcode will be rejected.

AUTO ENTER

Normally, it is necessary to press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer upon completion of one input field. Then, it will move either to the next input field, or to the next form/menu specified.

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This function will automatically add a carriage return in front of or to the end of the barcode input.

 For barcode scanning, it proves to be timesaving when Scan+ENTER is enabled.

 For a typical application of continuous scanning, it is efficient by making use of

ENTER+Scan.

1.16 RESET

Click this button to load the default settings.

Note: The settings for the current form will be cleared.

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LOOKUP

A lookup file is a database file created for information reference. Up to five lookup files can be defined. If settings on this property page are specified improperly, it may go wrong when an input field makes reference to its corresponding lookup field.

If the default settings remain unchanged for the following items in the AG template file that has been copied to your mobile computer, [File > Import] and [File > Export] will be unavailable on the mobile computer.

Besides this chapter, you may refer to the following sections for a whole understanding of all related settings:

 1.5 Lookup (File)

 1.9.11 Lookup (Data Type)

 1.14 Lookup (Field)

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IN THIS CHAPTER

3.1 Name....................................................................... 44

3.2 Field Property............................................................ 44

3.3 Number of Fields ....................................................... 44

3.4 Data Type................................................................. 45

3.5 Field Name ............................................................... 46

3.6 (Max) Length ............................................................ 46

3.7 Key Field .................................................................. 46

3.8 Change Export Name.................................................. 47

3.9 Auto Export Lookup Table When Close Application .......... 47

3.10 Action When the Format of Record Is Wrong ................ 47

3.11 Action When the Input Data Has No Match................... 48

3.12 Reset ..................................................................... 49

3.1 NAME

Select a lookup file you want to define its settings. Up to 5 different lookup files can be specified. Usually start with the “1st lookup file”.

3.2 FIELD PROPERTY

Specify the settings of data field of the database (lookup file).

3.2.1 FIXED LENGTH

This is the default setting. Proceed to define related settings –

 3.3 Number of fields

 3.6 Length

3.2.2 DELIMITER

You may use a delimiter (ASCII code) to separate the data fields. Proceed to define related settings –

 3.3 Number of fields

 3.6 Max. Length

If the maximum length of each field is set improperly, you will receive a warning message in the import process. You may fail to import the lookup file, which depends on the action specified when the data format is wrong. Refer to the settings of

When the Format of Record Is Wrong

3.10 Action

3.3 NUMBER OF FIELDS

It must at least cover the referred fields of the database (lookup file). Refer to 1.14

Lookup (Field) / Variables

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3.4 DATA TYPE

A newly-added feature to help you verify whether the lookup file you are importing is correct or not. Be careful with the data type you set to each of the lookup field. If data in the lookup file is not as described, it may fail to import the lookup file and display a warning message. Refer to

When the Format of Record Is Wrong

1.9 Data Type for details on each data type and 3.10 Action

 text

 integer

 real

 letter

 boolean

 image — same as “text”, full file path is required, such as “\DiskOnChip\1000.jpg”.

While browsing data, tap capturing a new image.

to view image. It allows selecting another image file or

text text integer

Select another image file, or capture an image.

→

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3.5 FIELD NAME

Specify a name for each lookup field, which will be displayed on the mobile computer to facilitate data editing under [Utilities > Browse Data].

Field Name

3.6 (MAX) LENGTH

 When the field property is set Fixed Length, specify the length for each referred

data field.

 When the field property is set Delimiter, specify the maximum length for each

referred data field.

Note: If a delimiter is used to separate data fields, any improper value would cause

wrong data format.

3.7 KEY FIELD

The import of data depends on the key field. Select your key field so that an index file can be created for the database (lookup file), and therefore enable searching by key field when you browse the lookup file.

Refer to

Utilities Menu > Browse in Appendix I – Demonstration on Mobile Computers.

 When a form makes reference to a lookup file, there must be one input field

associated with the key field of the database (lookup file). When its input data is found matching with that of the key field, data of other input fields, if referring to a lookup field, will be imported accordingly.

If no matching, refer to

3.11 Action When the Input Data Has No Match.

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3.8 CHANGE EXPORT NAME

If you have specified a lookup file in use, you can export it or even merge it with a data file. The default file name is "1st lookup file".

Note: The new name of a lookup file cannot be identical to that of the original file;

otherwise, it will overwrite the original file!

3.9 AUTO EXPORT LOOKUP TABLE WHEN CLOSE APPLICATION

If a lookup file is in use and “Auto export lookup table when close application” is enabled, the lookup table will be exported automatically upon closing the application. Choose the save mode to decide whether the lookup table will overwrite or append to the existing table.

3.10 ACTION WHEN THE FORMAT OF RECORD IS WRONG

This applies to Delimiter, when a delimiter is used to separate data fields of the lookup file. It provides several options to handle wrong data format when you import the lookup file.

3.10.1 STOP THE IMPORT PROCESS

When wrong data format is encountered, a warning message will be displayed on the mobile computer. The import process is stopped then. You will need to correct the data format, for example, remove an empty record (line) at the end of a file. Then, import the lookup file again.

3.10.2 TRUNCATE/REFORMAT THE RECORD

When wrong data format is encountered, it will automatically truncate or reformat the lookup file in the import process. For example, the additional fields of a record will be left out.

3.10.3 SKIP THE RECORD

When wrong data format is encountered, it will automatically skip the record.

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3.11 ACTION WHEN THE INPUT DATA HAS NO MATCH

Choose the appropriate action to take when the input data does not match that of the

key field.

3.11.1 CONTINUE

The program will allow data input to proceed without showing any message.

 Data can only be saved in a data file if you have selected save or save & update in

1.6 Record.

3.11.2 SHOW WARNING MESSAGE

A warning message "Data is not found!" is displayed on the mobile computer.

 Tap [OK] to close the message box. You will need to clear the input data manually.

3.11.3 INSERT TO LOOKUP FILE

The program will allow data input to proceed without showing any message.

 Data will be inserted to the target lookup file if you have selected update lookup or

save & update in

1.6 Record.

3.11.4 SHOW WARNING MESSAGE & INSERT

A warning message "Data is not found!" is displayed on the mobile computer.

 It will resume to data input. Data will be inserted to the target lookup file if you have

selected update lookup or save & update in

1.6 Record.

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3.11.5 CLEAR THE SCREEN

The program will automatically clear the input data and wait for new entry.

3.11.6 SHOW WARNING & CLEAR SCREEN

A warning message "Data is not found!" is displayed on the mobile computer.

 It will automatically clear the input data and wait for new entry.

→

3.12 RESET

Click this button to load the default settings.

Note: The settings for the current lookup file will be cleared.

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BARCODE

According to the requirements of a specific application, you may enable or disable any of the barcode symbologies and configure the associated parameters.

Supported barcodes depend on the scan engine integrated on the mobile computer.

IN THIS CHAPTER

4.1 Reader Type ............................................................. 52

4.2 Reader Settings......................................................... 58

4.3 Barcode & Parameters ................................................ 58

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4.1 READER TYPE

Depending on the module equipped on your mobile computer, the following reader types are supported –

Scan Engine

1D Linear Imager CCD

1D Laser

1D Long Range Laser LR

1D Extra Long Range Laser ELR

2D 2D Imager

RFID

ID_MOD_RFID (ACG)

ID_MOD_TI_RFID

ID_MOD_MP_RFID

ID 9300 9400 9500CE 9600

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SE950

SE955

PL4407

PL4507

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   

   

   

Options of different reader combination are allowed, such as 1D+RFID and 2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation). For example, if you press the [SCAN] button while running the AG program on the mobile computer, it will read a barcode in position or an RFID tag in proximity depending on which one comes first.

Note: You cannot have 1D+2D scan engines installed on the mobile computer because

they are both barcode readers!

4.1.1 BARCODE READER

Select a reader type that matches the hardware configuration of your mobile computer.

The associated barcode parameters will be displayed accordingly. If there is a More button next to the barcode symbology listed, advanced settings are available.

Note: (1) In order to initialize the barcode reader, you must select the correct reader

type when you first configure a template file. Otherwise, a message "Wrong reader type!" will be displayed on the mobile computer after you open the template file. (2) For 9600 mobile computer integrated with a RFID reader only, select “None” for barcode reader.

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

Varying by the scan engine installed, the supported symbologies or tag types are listed below. For details on configuring associated settings, please refer to each Appendix separately.

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Symbology CCD, SE950 SE955 LR, ELR 2D

Codabar

Code 11

Code 93

Composite Code

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   

   

   

MSI

Plessey

Postal Codes

Telepen

Code 128

Code 2 of 5

Code 3 of 9

EAN/UPC

GS1 DataBar (RSS)

2D Symbologies

Code 128

GS1-128 (EAN-128)

ISBT 128

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25)

Interleaved 25

Matrix 25

Chinese 25

Code 39

Trioptic Code 39

Italian Pharmacode

(Code 32)

French Pharmacode

EAN-8

EAN-13

Bookland EAN (ISBN)

UPC-E0

UPC-E1

UPC-A

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

(RSS-14)

GS1 DataBar Limited

(RSS Limited)

GS1 DataBar Expanded

(RSS Expanded)

PDF417

MicroPDF417

Data Matrix

   

   

   

   

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   

   

   

 (PL4507

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QR Code

MicroQR

Aztec

   

  

 (PL4507

only)

4.1.2 RFID READER

Select the check box to enable the RFID reader. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. RFID tags in proximity will be read automatically by 9400/9500/9600 when RFID reader is enabled. You may limit the misreading RFID data.

Input Source options in Form to prevent from

Read UID

By default, the RFID reader is set to read UID (Unique Identification).

Read Data

 Select the check box so that RFID data can be read.  If only partial data is required, specify the start position (or start page) and maximum length.

Some RFID tags support both read/write operations, on a page-by-page basis. You may find it necessary to define your own read operation here. For reference only, the table below lists the start page for read/write operation on a number of RFID tags.

Start Page Tag Type Standard

-1 Start from byte 0 of the default page (see below) for all tags

3 Mifare Ultralight ISO 14443A

4 SR176 ISO 14443B

3 ICODE SLI ISO 15693

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0 LRI512 ISO 15693

3 SRF55VxxP ISO 15693

0 EM4135 ISO 15693

0 Tag-it HF-I ISO 15693

0 Others ISO 15693

5 ICODE ICODE® (Phillips)

0 Tag-it Tag-it® (TI)

Note: Please refer to the specifications of your RFID tags for memory organization.

User Delimiter

Select the check box and specify a delimiter to separate UID from data.

RFID TAGS SUPPORTED

The RFID reader supports read/write operations depending on the tags. The supported labels include ISO 15693, Icode®, ISO 14443A, and ISO 14443B. Currently, the performance of some tags has been confirmed, and the results are listed below for your reference.

Note: You should study the specifications of RFID tags before use.

ID_MOD_RFID, (ACG) Module Version 1.0 UID Only Read Page Write Page

ISO 14443A Mifare Standard 1K

Mifare Standard 4K

Mifare Ultralight

Mifare DESFire

Mifare S50

SLE44R35

SLE66R35

ISO 14443B SRIX 4K

SR176

ISO 15693 ICODE SLI

SRF55V02P

SRF55V02S

SRF55V10P

TI Tag-it HF-I

ICODE® (Phillips)

ICODE

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ISO 14443A Mifare Standard 1K

Mifare Standard 4K

Mifare Ultralight

Mifare DESFire

Mifare S50

SLE44R35

SLE66R35

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ID_MOD_MP_RFID UID Only Read Page Write Page

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Mifare Standard 4K

Mifare Ultralight

Mifare DESFire

Mifare S50

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SLE66R35

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4.1.3 RESET

Click [Reset] to load the default settings. This applies to the following –

 4.1 Reader Type

 4.2 Reader Settings

 4.3 Barcode & Parameters

Note: The current settings will be cleared.

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4.2 READER SETTINGS

Refer to the reader settings table in related appendixes.

4.3 BARCODE & PARAMETERS

Refer to the symbology settings table in related appendixes.

Scan Engine

Linear Imager (CCD) 9400, 9500, 9600 Appendix II — Linear Imager

Laser (SE950) 9400, 9500, 9600 Appendix II — Linear Imager

Laser (SE955) 9300 Appendix III — Laser (SE955)

Long Range/Extra Long Ranger Laser 9500 Appendix IV — LR, ELR Laser

2D Imager (PL4407) 9400, 9500 Appendix V — 2D Imager

2D Imager (PL4507) 9300, 9600 Appendix V — 2D Imager

Related Mobile Computers Reference

(CCD), Laser (SE950)

Chapter 5

SETTINGS

On this property page, basic settings for the application program can be changed.

IN THIS CHAPTER

5.1 Program Start From ................................................... 60

5.2 Data Field Delimiter ................................................... 60

5.3 Camera Initial Settings ............................................... 60

5.4 System Initial Settings ............................................... 61

5.5 Security ................................................................... 63

5.6 Reset ....................................................................... 65

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5.1 PROGRAM START FROM

Decide where the application program starts as soon as you tap [Run] from the toolbar on the mobile computer.

 form 1

 menu 1

5.2 DATA FIELD DELIMITER

The input data will be saved as transaction records. Specify the delimiters used to separate data fields, either in ASCII code or text. It allows using up to two different delimiters.

Type the ASCII code for a delimiter and its corresponding character will be shown automatically, and vice versa.

5.3 CAMERA INITIAL SETTINGS

The camera initial settings are only available for the AG9400 or AG9600 program. If a camera and 2D reader both exist, it only allows using the camera for image capture.

Camera Settings

Resolution By default, 800 by 600 pixels resolution is in use.

Options

 1600 by 1200 pixels resolution is supported.

Flash Light By default, the flash light is turned off.

 If you need to add lighting when the ambient light is too dim, you

may turn it on.

 Auto Flash is supported on 9600 only.

Color Effects By default, no color effect is applied.

 Monochrome, Sepia, Negative, Solarize (with unmodified UV), and

Solarize 2 (with UV) are supported. Applying any color effect will take in a few seconds to configure the camera.

Image Format By default, the captured image will be saved in JPEG format.

 Bitmap format is supported.

Capture Settings Options

Default image store By default, the captured image is stored under the directory

“\DiskOnChip”. Specify a file name, and the full path name will be saved to the transaction record.

Auto file name By default, the captured image is saved to a user-specified filename.

When enabled, the captured image will be saved to a filename following the automatic naming rule explained below.

File Title Specify a string prefixed to the filename. It allows up to 5 characters.

Chapter 5 Settings

Using default naming rule

When enabled, the format of automatic filename is xxxxxyaabbccccc.jpg (or .bmp), where

 “xxxxx” is the file title specified above.  “y” can be the capital letter F for Form, or L for Lookup.  “aa” indicates in which Form (or Lookup) the image data is

saved.

 “bb” indicates in which “Field” of Form (or Lookup) the image

data is for.

 “ccccc” stands for a 5-digit serial number starting from “00001”.

When disabled, the format of automatic filename is xxxxxccccc.jpg (or .bmp), where

 “xxxxx” is the file title specified above.  “ccccc” stands for a 5-digit serial number starting from “00001”.

Print time stamp on the image

By default, there’s no time stamp. When enabled, it will add the date/time information to the upper-left corner of the image.

 The format of the Date and Time stamp is as follows:

YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

5.4 SYSTEM INITIAL SETTINGS

System Settings Default Value Remarks

1. Auto-preload the last template file (.A93, .A94, .A95 or .A96)

2. Data Deletion Manual

3. Entry Options Show count Stay on the LCD for 600 ms

4. Vibrator Duration Off

5. Default export store \DiskOnChip

6. Always delete all database in the device when open the template file

No Select the check box of “Auto run the

application (template)” if necessary.

Disabled

5.4.1 AUTO-PRELOAD THE LAST TEMPLATE FILE

You may select to automatically pre-load the last template file and the imported lookup file(s) upon running the AG runtime on the mobile computer.

 By default, you need to tap [File > Open] to open a template file.

Template File

*.A93 AG9300CE.exe

*.A94 AG9400CE.exe

*.A95 AG9500CE.exe

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*.A96 AG9600CE.exe

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5.4.2 DATA DELETION

You may select to automatically delete a data file or a lookup file once it has been exported. The file will be unavailable when you tap [File > Export], [Utilities > Browse] or [Utilities > Delete] any more.

 By default, you need to tap [Utilities > Delete] to manually delete a file.

5.4.3 ENTRY OPTIONS

You may specify whether or not to display more information, either the record count (Show count) or the record preview (Show record), before proceeding to the next entry. When selecting "Show count" or "Show record", you will need to specify how long it will be displayed on the screen. Time-out is specified in the range of 1~99, in units of 100 milliseconds.

 By default, the record count will be displayed on the mobile computer screen for 600

milliseconds as soon as an entry is completed. Refer to

1.9.15 Counter.

5.4.4 VIBRATOR DURATION

You may specify whether or not to turn on the vibrator to warn you of a specific event.

5.4.5 DEFAULT EXPORT STORE

You may specify the storage directory which the export file will be saved to.

 By default, the default export storage directory is “\DiskOnChip”.

5.4.6 ALWAYS DELETE ALL DATABASE …

If this item is selected, then the database will be deleted every time you open the template file. It means the database will be the new one and there will be no records in the database every time you open this file.

Chapter 5 Settings

5.5 SECURITY

For security concerns, you may specify a password and select the check box of one or more tasks that need security checking.

 By default, no password is required for the listed tasks.

 A password can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters.

Note: The password is case-sensitive.

If any task is selected and provided with a password, you will not be allowed to enter a submenu on the mobile computer without the password.

Security Options

Open File > Open

Import File > Import

Export File > Export

Password-protected Settings

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Security Options Password-protected Settings

Edit Data Utilities > Browse

Delete Data Utilities > Delete

Settings Utilities > Settings

Auto-preload Utilities > Settings > Auto-preload

Data Deletion Utilities > Settings > Data Deletion

Entry Options Utilities > Settings > Entry Options

Vibrator Duration Utilities > Settings > Vibrator

Duration

Camera Properties

Utilities > Settings > Camera Properties

(hardware dependent)

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Security Options Password-protected Settings

2D Image Capture

Note: (1) 2D Image Capture option is only available when the Image Capture setting on

the Barcode tab is enabled for 2D reader. (2) Camera Properties option is only available on 9400/9600 mobile computer when equipped with a camera. If a camera and 2D reader both exist, it only allows using the camera for image capture.

Properties dialog box for 2D Image Capture

5.6 RESET

Click this button to load the default settings.

Note: The current settings will be cleared.

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Appendix I

DEMONSTRATION ON MOBILE COMPUTERS

Let’s take the example of 9400 Application Generator.

1) Run AG9400.exe on your computer to configure application templates.

2) Save the template file (*.A94) and copy it to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.

3) Run 9400_CE.exe on the mobile computer.

4) Tap [File > Open] to use the application template (*.A94).

5) Tap [File > Import] to import lookup file(s) if specified in the template file for use.

6) Tap [Run] to start with your application. It may start from a menu or form.

7) Tap [Utilities > Browse] to edit data collected.

Tap [Utilities > Delete] to manually delete a data file or lookup file.

Tap [Utilities > Settings] to change system settings directly.

8) Tap [File > Export] if you wish to export a data file or lookup file.

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MAIN MENU (READER TEST)

As suggested, the 9400_CE.exe program is stored in (My Device >) DiskOnChip. Run the program and the main menu is displayed as shown below.

Image Capture settings if 2D reader exists

You can perform a reader test on sample barcodes if necessary. Refer to

Reader

for associated settings.

4.1.1 Barcode

Note: The correct reader type must be selected when configuring your application

template, even though you have not made any changes to it.

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FILE MENU

Refer to 5.5 Security. You may apply password-protection to these tasks.

OPEN .A94 FILE

You will need to open a *.A94 file first. The rest depends on the configuration of this template file.

IMPORT LOOKUP FILES

If you have associated a form to a lookup file, you will need to import the lookup file after opening the *.A94 file. Finally, run your application.

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EXPORT FILES

You can export a data file (by form) or lookup file, or even merge them to a new file. Refer to

1.6.1 Export files.

Note: If the export file name is the same as of an existing file, the exported data will

overwrite the original one. Otherwise, you may select “Append to file”.

DATA FILES

This is available only when you have selected Save or Save & update for Record.

 The default file name is "Form xx", start from Form 01.

 The exported data file is a sequential file.

Select to save by index if quick search is desired for data browsing.

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 You may specify an automatic exporting function for a data file when closing the

application and the save mode of the exporting.

LOOKUP FILES

This is available only when you have specified a lookup file in use.

 The default file name is “xxx lookup file”, starting from 1

lookup file.

 If “Auto export lookup table when close application” is enabled, the lookup table will

be exported automatically upon closing the application. It either overwrites or appends to the existing table.

EXIT THE APPLICATION

Choose [File > Exit] to end the application properly.

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RUN THE APPLICATION

If no lookup files are associated with your forms, run your application after opening the template file.

Here is an example of starting from "menu 1".

→ →

→

Note: If the template file requires image data by using the camera on 9400 or 9600, it

will turn on the camera upon running the application.

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UTILITIES MENU

Unless a task is password-protected, you can edit data, delete files, and change the system settings. Refer to

5.5 Security.

BROWSE

You can edit a data file or lookup file if necessary.

Tap the button to view or change the image

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Editing Toolbar

First Record Go to the first record.

Previous Record

Next Record Go to the next record.

Last Record Go to the last record.

Update Update the current record if you have made changes to any field.

Delete Delete the current record.

Search Search in the saved data by form or lookup file. (only for full match;

Go to the previous record.

case-sensitive)

 By “Form” – You must select the field that is the index field defined

on the Form property page.

 By “lookup file” – You must select the field that is defined as the “key

field” on the Lookup property page.

See below for how to search in the lookup file.

Esc Exit data editing.

HOW TO SEARCH IN THE LOOKUP FILE?

1) Select the value of field 1, which is the key field defined on the Lookup property page of the template file.

2) Replace the original value with the new value that you want to search for, say, 9400.

→

3) Tap

to start searching.

4) If successful, it will display a “Data found!” message. Tap [OK].

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12 3 3 5

5) Based on the new value, the whole data is displayed.

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HOW TO VIEW OR UPDATE THE IMAGE FILE?

1) Tap to view the image.

2) When the image is displayed, tap

to get ready for taking a new image.

on the screen to select another image, or tap

→

The icons on the toolbar, from left to right, are explained in the table below.

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Button Description

Open an image. Any existing file in the following formats can be viewed —

 JPEG  Bitmap  PNG  GIF

Save the opened image to a different file name or format.

Enter the Camera Preview Mode and display a camera preview image.

Take a picture.

Exit the Camera Preview Mode.

Configure camera settings if necessary.

3) Tap [OK].

A dialog box appears requesting you to confirm whether to update the image. Tap [OK] to update the record with new image or [Cancel] to keep the original image.

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DELETE

You can manually delete a data file or lookup file if it is not desired any more.

SETTINGS

You can change system settings directly on the mobile computer. Refer to 5.4 System

Initial Settings

Only available on 9400 or 9600 equipped with a camera.

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ABOUT

View the version information.

Appendix II

LINEAR IMAGER (CCD), LASER (SE950)

The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the Linear Imager (CCD) or Laser (SE950) scan engine.

READER SETTINGS TABLE

CCD/Laser Description Default

Scan Mode Laser mode

Continuous Mode Non-stop scanning

 To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the scan beam

and target it at the barcode for each scanning.

Test Mode Non-stop scanning

 Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly

Alternate Mode Press the scan trigger to start with scanning.

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

Laser Mode Hold down the scan trigger to start with scanning.

 The scanning won't stop until (a) a barcode is read, (b) the preset

timeout expires, or (c) you release the trigger.

Auto Off Mode Press the scan trigger to start with scanning.

 The scanning won't stop until (a) a barcode is read or (b) the preset

timeout expires.

Redundancy Level None

None No redundancy means one successful decoding will make the reading valid

and induce the "READER Event".

One time, Two times, or Three times

The higher the reading security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading speed gets.

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

successful decodings of the same barcode to make the reading valid.

Time-out 3 sec.

0~255 (second) It applies to the following scan modes only:

 Laser mode  Auto Off mode

Good Read Notifications ---

Vibrate

 Off

Off

 1~9 (second)

Play a Sound via Speaker

 Mute  Sound 1~9

Sound 2 for 9300, 9400 and 9600

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Sound 3 for

9500CE

Beep via Buzzer It is available on 9300/9400/9600 only:

Disable

 0 = Disable  1~255 (0.1 second)

Frequency level 500~5000 Hz (+500 Hz per increment).

LED Indicator (green) It is available on 9300/9400/9600 only:

Disable

 0 = Disable  1~255 (0.1 second)

Negative Barcode Disable

SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS TABLE

CCD/Laser Description Default

Codabar Enable

Transmit Start/Stop Characters

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

If "Transmit Start/Stop Characters" is desired, select one set:

 abcd / abcd  abcd / tn*e  ABCD / ABCD  ABCD / TN*E

Code 128 Enable

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable

Transmit Code ID (for GS1-128)

Replace Field Separator

ISBT 128 Enable

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) Enable

Start/Stop Selection This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

Select Length

Decide whether to include Code ID (“]C1”) will be included in the data being transmitted.

Decide whether to replace the field separator. No

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

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

transmitted.

 One or two fixed lengths

Industrial 25

Yes

4~127

 Range (1~127)

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Interleaved 25 Enable

Start/Stop Selection Refer to Industrial 25. Interleaved

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Select Length

 One or two fixed lengths

Yes

4~127

 Range (1~127)

Matrix 25 Enable

Start/Stop Selection Refer to Industrial 25. Matrix 25

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Select Length

 One or two fixed lengths

Yes

4~127

 Range (1~127)

French Pharmacode Disable

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) Disable

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Yes

Note: For French/Italian Pharmacode, “Transmit Start/Stop Character” is not provided in

UI but it is controlled by the same setting of Code 39.

Code 39 Enable

Transmit Start/Stop Character

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Full ASCII includes all the alphanumeric and

Code 93 Enable

MSI Disable

Verify Check Digit Select one of the three calculation formulas to verify the

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

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

transmitted.

special characters.

check digit. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Yes

Disable

Single Modulo 10

 Single Modulo 10  Double Modulo 10  Modulo 11 & 10

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Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Both digits transmitted

 Last digit not transmitted  Both digits transmitted  Both digits not transmitted

Select Length

 One or two fixed lengths

4~127

 Range (1~127)

Plessey Disable

Convert to UK Plessey When applied, each occurrence of the character "A" in the

barcode data will be replaced by the character "X".

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data

being transmitted.

Telepen Disable

Original Telepen (Numeric)

AIM Telepen (Full ASCII)

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (GS1 DataBar-14, RSS-14) Disable

Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include Code ID (“]e0”) will be included

The original Telepen includes numeric characters. Yes

AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

in the data being transmitted.

Yes

Transmit Application ID

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disable

Transmit Code ID Refer to RSS-14. Yes

Transmit Application ID

Transmit Check Digit Refer to RSS-14. Yes

GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disable

Transmit Code ID Refer to RSS-14. Yes

EAN-8 Enable

Convert to EAN-13 The EAN-8 barcode will be expanded into EAN-13, and the

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Decide whether to decode EAN-8 with supplementals. No

EAN-13 / UPC-A Enable

Decide whether to include the Application ID (“01”) in the data being transmitted.

transmitted.

Refer to RSS-14. Yes

next processing will follow the settings configured for EAN-13.

transmitted.

Yes

ISBN Conversion The EAN-13 barcode starting with 978 and 979 will be

converted to ISBN.

ISSN Conversion The EAN-13 barcode starting with 977 will be converted to

ISSN.

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GTIN for EAN-13 The EAN-13 barcode will be expanded into 14-digit Global

Trade Item Number (GTIN).

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Decide whether to decode EAN-13/UPC-A with

supplementals.

(UPC-A) Convert to EAN-13

(UPC-A) Transmit Check Digit

(UPC-A) Transmit System Number

UPC-E Enable

Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E barcode will be expanded into UPC-A, and the

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the UPC-E check digit in the

Transmit System Number

The UPC-A barcode will be expanded into EAN-13, and the next processing will follow the settings configured for EAN-13.

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

Decide whether to include the UPC-A System Number in the data being transmitted.

next processing will follow the settings configured for UPC-A.

data being transmitted.

Decide whether to include the UPC-E System Number in the data being transmitted.

Yes

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Decide whether to decode UPC-E with supplementals. No

*It cannot read UPC-E1 barcodes!

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LASER (SE955)

The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the Laser (SE955) scan engine.

READER SETTINGS TABLE

Laser (SE955) Description Default

Decode Time-out Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a

scan attempt.

3 sec.

 5~99, in units of 0.1 second.

Redundancy Level Level 1

Level 1 The following barcodes must be successfully read twice before being

decoded:

Barcode Types Code Length

Codabar All

MSI 4 characters or less

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) 8 characters or less

Interleaved 25 8 characters or less

Level 2 All barcodes must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

Level 3 All barcodes except for the following barcodes must be successfully read

twice before being decoded. The following barcodes must be read three times:

Barcode Types “Excluded” Code Length

MSI 4 characters or less

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) 8 characters or less

Interleaved 25 8 characters or less

Level 4 All barcodes must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

Scan Angle

 “narrow” for 35°

Wide

 “wide” for 47°

Scan Mode Laser mode

Continuous Mode Non-stop scanning

 To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the scan beam

and target it at the barcode for each scanning.

Laser Mode Hold down the scan trigger to start with scanning.

 The scanning won't stop until (a) a barcode is read, (b) the preset

timeout expires, or (c) you release the trigger.

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Timeout between Same Symbol

When in Continuous mode, set the minimum time that must elapse before the scan engine decodes a second barcode, which is identical to the one that has just been decoded. This reduces the risk of accidently scanning the same barcode twice.

1.0 sec.

 0.0~9.9 (second)

Good Read Notifications ---

Vibrate

 Off

Off

 1~9 (second)

Play a Sound via Speaker

Beep via Buzzer It is available on 9300/9400/9600 only:

 Mute  Sound 1~9

Sound 2

Disable

 0 = Disable  1~255 (0.1 second)

Frequency level 500~5000 Hz (+500 Hz per increment).

LED Indicator (green) It is available on 9300/9400/9600 only:

Disable

 0 = Disable  1~255 (0.1 second)

SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS TABLE

Laser (SE955) Description Default

Code 11 Enable

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

 No verification  One Check Digit  Two Check Digits

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

 "Verify Check Digit" must be enabled.

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Codabar Enable

CLSI Editing When applied, 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.

 The 14-character barcode length does not include

start/stop characters.

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NOTIS Editing Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the

data being transmitted.

 NOTIS Editing is to strip the start/stop characters, i.e.

to disable "Transmit Start/Stop Characters".

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Code 128 Enable

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Enable

Replace Field Separator

ISBT 128 Enable

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) Enable

Select Length

Decide whether to replace the field separator. No

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Interleaved 25 Enable

Convert to EAN-13 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 Decide whether to verify the check digit. If desired, select

one of the algorithms below. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

 No  USS algorithm  OPCC algorithm

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Chinese 25 Disable

Code 39 Enable

Convert to Code 32 Convert to Italian Pharmacode. No

Code 32 Prefix Prefix character "A" to Code 32 barcodes. No

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

 "Verify Check Digit" must be enabled.

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Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Full ASCII includes all the alphanumeric and

special characters.

Trioptic Code 39 Decide whether to decode Trioptic Code 39.

Disable

 Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the

marking of computer tape cartridges. It always contains six characters.

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Code 93 Enable

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

MSI Enable

Verify Check Digit If Two Check Digits option is selected, an additional

verification is required to ensure integrity. Select one of the algorithms below. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Check Digit Algorithm

One Check Digit Single Modulo 10

Two Check Digits

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

 Mod 10/Mod 11  Mod 10/Mod 10

Single Modulo 10

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

GS1 DataBar (RSS) ---

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (GS1 DataBar-14, RSS-14)

GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)

GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)

Covnert GS1 Databar to UPC/EAN

"Convert to UPC/EAN" only applies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode.

Convert to EAN-13

Strip the leading "010" from barcodes.

 "01" is the Application ID and must be followed by a

single zero (the first digit encoded)

Convert to UPC-A

Strip the leading "0100" from barcodes.

Disable

 "01" is the Application ID and must be followed by

two or more zeros (but not six zeros)

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EAN-8 Enable

Convert to EAN-13 The EAN-8 barcode will be expanded into EAN-13, and the

next processing will follow the settings configured for EAN-13.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.

EAN-13 Enable

Bookland EAN (ISBN) The EAN-13 barcode starting with 978 will be converted to

ISBN.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.

UPC-A Enable

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the UPC-A check digit in the

data being transmitted.

Transmit Preamble Decide whether to include the UPC-A preamble System

Number (and Country Code) in the data being transmitted.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.

UPC-E0 Enable

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 check digit in the

data being transmitted.

Transmit Preamble Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 preamble System

Number (and Country Code) in the data being transmitted.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.

Yes

System Number

Yes

System Number

Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E0 barcode will be expanded into UPC-A, and the

next processing will follow the settings configured for UPC-A.

UPC-E1 Disable

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the UPC-E1 check digit in the

data being transmitted.

Transmit Preamble Decide whether to include the UPC-E1 preamble System

Number (and Country Code) in the data being transmitted.

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.

Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E1 barcode will be expanded into UPC-A, and the

next processing will follow the settings configured for UPC-A.

UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable

Read UPC-A barcodes starting with digit "5", EAN-13 barcodes starting with digits "99", and UPC-A/GS1-128 Coupon Codes.

Yes

System Number

 UPC-A, EAN-13, and GS1-128 must be enabled first!

UPC/EAN Addon ---

Addon 2 / Addon 5 Decide whether to decode EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E0,

UPC-E1, UPC-A with supplementals.

Ignore...

 Ignore Supplementals  Decode Only With Supplementals  Decode With Supplementals (= Auto-discriminate)

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Addon Redundancy When “Decode with Supplementals” is applied, decide the

number of times (2~30) of supplementary decoding the same barcode that makes a valid reading.

UPC/EAN Security Level Level 2

Decide the decode security for UPC/EAN barcodes. Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of barcode quality. Note that increasing security level decreases the scan engine’s aggressiveness; choose only that level of security necessary for the application.

7 times

 Level 0 – Select this option for the scan engine to operate in its most aggressive state,

providing sufficient security in decoding most “in-spec” UPC/EAN barcodes.

 Level 1 – As barcode quality level diminish, certain characters become prone to mis-decodes

before others (i.e. 1, 2, 7, 8). Select this option for the scan engine to eliminate mis-decodes, which are limited to characters 1, 2, 7 and 8.

 Level 2 – This default setting allows the scan engine to eliminate most mis-decodes when the

poorly printed barcodes occurrence not limited to characters 1, 2, 7 and 8.

 Level 3 – Select this option if Level 2 still fails to eliminate mis-decodes. However, selecting

this option impairs the decoding ability of the scan engine. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the barcode quality.

Appendix IV

LR, ELR LASER

The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the Long Range Laser (LR) or Extra Long Range Laser (ELR) scan engine.

READER SETTINGS TABLE

LR/ELR Description Default

Aiming Duration

Decode Time-out Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a

Good Read Notifications ---

 0~99, in units of 1 second.  Enter 0 if aiming is not desired.

scan attempt.

 5~99, in units of 0.1 second.

No aiming

3 sec.

Vibrate

 0 = Disable

Disable

 1~9 (second)

Play a Sound via Speaker

 0 = Disable  Sound 1~9

Sound 3 for 9500CE

SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS TABLE

LR/ELR/2D Description Default

Codabar Enable

CLSI Editing When applied, 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.

 The 14-character barcode length does not include

start/stop characters.

NOTIS Editing Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the

data being transmitted.

 NOTIS Editing is to strip the start/stop characters, i.e.

to disable “Transmit Start/Stop Characters”.

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Inter-Character Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an

intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various barcode printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the scan engine from decoding a barcode.

Normal

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If this problem occurs, set it to “Large Intercharacter

Gaps” to tolerate these out-of-specification barcodes.

 Normal intercharacter gaps  Large intercharacter gaps

Note: Inter-Character Gap is supported on 2D scan engine for 9600/9300.

Code 128 Enable

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Enable

Replace Field Separator

ISBT 128 Enable

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) Enable

Select Length

Decide whether to replace the field separator. No

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Interleaved 25 Enable

Convert to EAN-13 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 Decide whether to verify the check digit. If desired, select

one of the algorithms below. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

 No  USS algorithm  OPCC algorithm

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

Select Length

 Any length

4~55

 One or two fixed lengths  Range (1~55)

Code 39 Enable

Convert to Code 32 Convert to Italian Pharmacode. No

Code 32 Prefix Prefix character “A” to Code 32 barcodes. No

Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. If the check digit

is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being

transmitted.

 “Verify Check Digit” must be enabled.

Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Full ASCII includes all the alphanumeric and

special characters.

Disable

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES

INSTALLING FROM THE CD-ROM

HOW IT WORKS

GETTING STARTED

COMMAND MENU

APPLICATION TEMPLATE

FORM

1.1 ID

1.2 INDEX FIELD

1.3 ESC

1.4 NEXT

1.5 LOOKUP (FILE)

1.6 RECORD

1.6.1 EXPORT FILES

1.6.2 MANIPULATE DATA

1.7 TIME STAMP

1.7.1 STAMP POSITION

1.7.2 DATE/TIME FORMAT

1.8 ADVANCED

1.8.1 ONLY READ DATA ONCE

1.8.2 CHANGE EXPORT NAME

1.8.3 AUTO EXPORT…

1.8.4 ENABLE MSQI FUNCTION

1.9 DATA TYPE

1.9.1 NIL

1.9.2 TEXT

1.9.3 LETTER

1.9.4 ALPHAMERIC

1.9.5 INTEGER

1.9.6 REAL

1.9.7 AUTO (+/-)

1.9.8 EXTENSION

1.9.9 PASS DOWN

1.9.10 BOOLEAN

1.9.11 LOOKUP

1.9.12 FIXED DATA

1.9.13 PROMPT

1.9.14 PAUSE

1.9.15 COUNTER

1.9.16 IMAGE

1.10 PROMPT

1.11 INPUT SOURCE

1.12 MINIMUM LENGTH

1.13 MAXIMUM LENGTH

1.14 LOOKUP (FIELD) / VARIABLES

1.14.1 LOOKUP (FIELD)

1.14.2 VARIABLES

1.15 PROPERTIES

1.15.1 FIELD DATA

1.15.2 BARCODE INPUT

1.16 RESET

MENU

2.1 ID

2.2 ESC

2.3 MENU CAPTION

2.4 ITEM NAME

2.5 NEXT

2.6 DATA

2.7 RESET

LOOKUP

3.1 NAME

3.2 FIELD PROPERTY

3.2.1 FIXED LENGTH

3.2.2 DELIMITER

3.3 NUMBER OF FIELDS

3.4 DATA TYPE

3.5 FIELD NAME

3.6 (MAX) LENGTH

3.7 KEY FIELD

3.8 CHANGE EXPORT NAME

3.9 AUTO EXPORT LOOKUP TABLE WHEN CLOSE APPLICATION

3.10 ACTION WHEN THE FORMAT OF RECORD IS WRONG

3.10.1 STOP THE IMPORT PROCESS

3.10.2 TRUNCATE/REFORMAT THE RECORD