CipherLab Cobia User Manual
1504B Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 1.00
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FOR USA
FOR CANADA
IMPORTANT NOTICES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and c an radiate radio freq uency energy and , if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interferenc e received, incl uding interferenc e that may caus e undesired
operation.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interferenc e received, incl uding interferenc e that may caus e undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CARE & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
This laser c omp one nt em its FD A / IEC C las s 2 la ser lig ht at the exit port . Do not
stare into beam.
DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
For AC power adaptor, a socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the scanner or its
peripherals to operate properly.
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner.
DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
K eep the scanner awa y from any magnet s and magnetic fi elds to prevent th e laser
engine from malfunctioning.
If finding the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult the
local sales representative.
Version
Date
Notes
same 1D symbologies as
(GS1 DataBar security level) to
RELEASE NOTES
1.00 Mar. 13, 2017
Modified: 1504B models added (bas ed on 1504 Series User Guide)
Modified: Symbologies Supported –
1500P
Modified: Symbology Supported – Code 11 added
Removed: 1.6.1 Test Mode s
Modified: 1.9 – Three times redundancy read barcode added
Modified: 1.10 – Addon Security level 2~30; defa ult 2
Modified: 1.11 – behavior of 1504B same as 1504A
Removed: 1.12 Negati v e Barcodes
Removed: 1.16 Illumination Brightness
Modified: 3.1 ~ 3.19 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 3.1.1 – set “Normal” (Codebar security level) to defa ult
New: 3.1.5 Code Length Qualification – (Codebar)
Modified: 3.5.5 – set “Normal” (Code 39 security level) to default
New: 3.5.6 Asterisks as Data Characters
New: 3.5.7 Code Length Qualification – (Code 39)
New: 3.6.1 Code Length Qualification – (Code 93)
Modified: 3.7.1 – set “Normal” (Code 128 security level) to default
New: 3.9.1 EAN-13 Addon Modes
Modified: 3.9.4 – set “Normal” (EAN-13 security level) to default
Modified: 3.11.1 – ISBT concatenation default is disabled
Modified: 3.16.8 – set “Normal”
default
New: 3.20 Code 11
Modified: 3.21 – Maxicode, Aztec removed
Modified: 3.21.3 – GS1 formatting removed
Modified: 3.21.3 – Data Matrix Inverse added
Modified: 3.21.4 – GS1 formatting removed
Modified: 3.21.4 – QR Code Mirror/Inverse added
Modified: 3.21.5 – MicroQR default is disabled
Removed: 3.22 Macro PDF
Modified: 4.2.2 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 4.2.2 – Code 11 added
Modified: 4.4.1 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID – AIM Code ID added
Modified: 4.4.2 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 4.4.2 Change Code ID – Code 11 added
Modified: 4.5 Length Code – Code 11 added
Modified: 4.5 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 4.6.1 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 4.6.1 – Code 11 added
Modified: 5.3 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P
Modified: 5.3.1 Appli c a ble Code Type – Code 11 added
New: Appendix VI Keyboard Type One-Scan Barcode
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
For USA........................................................................................................................................ - 3 -
For Canada ................................................................................................................................. - 3 -
For Product with Laser ........................................................................................................... - 4 -
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Care & Maintenance................................................................................................................ - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES
INTRODUCTION
Inside the Package ...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 2
Symbologies Supported ............................................................................................................ 3
QUICK START
Enter Configuration Mode ......................................................................................................... 6
Exit Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................ 6
Default Settings ........................................................................................................................... 7
Save User Settings as Defaults ......................................................................................... 7
Restore User Defaults ........................................................................................................... 7
Restore System Defau lts ..................................................................................................... 7
Read a Setup Barcode ............................................................................................................... 8
Configure Parameters ........................................................................................................... 8
List the Current Settings ................................................................................................... 12
Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes ....................................................................................... 14
1D One-Scan Barcode ........................................................................................................ 14
2D One-Scan Barcode ........................................................................................................ 15
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
1.1 Power-On .............................................................................................................................. 18
1.2 Transmit Buffer................................................................................................................... 18
1.3 LED Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 19
1.3.1 Good Read LED .......................................................................................................... 19
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration ....................................................................................... 19
1.4 Beeper .................................................................................................................................... 20
1.4.1 Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................... 20
1.4.2 Good Read Beep ....................................................................................................... 21
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............................................................................................................. 22
1.6 Scan Modes .......................................................................................................................... 23
1.6.1 Laser Mode .................................................................................................................. 24
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1.6.2 Auto Off Mode ............................................................................................................ 24
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1.6.3 Auto Power Off Mode .............................................................................................. 24
1.6.4 Aiming Mode ............................................................................................................... 25
1.6.5 Multi-Barcode Mode ................................................................................................. 25
1.6.6 Presentation Mode .................................................................................................... 26
1.7 Scanning Timeout .............................................................................................................. 27
1.8 Delay between Re-read ................................................................................................... 28
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ................................................................................................... 29
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................... 30
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode ............................................................................................................ 31
1.12 Cable Auto-Detection ..................................................................................................... 32
1.13 Picklist Mode ..................................................................................................................... 33
1.14 Mobile Phone/Display Mode ........................................................................................ 34
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE
2.1 Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................................................ 36
2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type .................................... 37
2.1.2 Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 38
2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 44
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 45
2.1.5 Special Keyboard Feature ..................................................................................... 45
2.2 RS-232 ................................................................................................................................... 46
2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 46
2.2.2 Baud Rate .................................................................................................................... 46
2.2.3 Data Bits ...................................................................................................................... 47
2.2.4 Parity ............................................................................................................................. 47
2.2.5 Stop Bit ......................................................................................................................... 47
2.2.6 Flow Control ................................................................................................................ 48
2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 49
2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 49
2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 50
2.3 Direct USB HID ................................................................................................................... 51
2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type .................................................... 51
2.3.2 Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 52
2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay ............................................................................................. 58
2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 58
2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode ............................................................................. 59
2.3.6 Special Keyboard Feature ..................................................................................... 59
2.4 Direct USB VCOM ............................................................................................................... 60
2.4.1 Activate USB Virtual COM...................................................................................... 60
2.4.2 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 60
2.4.3 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 61
2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.................................................................................................... 62
2.5.1 Activate USB VCOM_CDC ...................................................................................... 62
2.5.2 Inter-Function Delay ............................................................................................... 62
2.5.3 ACK/NAK Timeout .................................................................................................... 63
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CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS
............................................................................. 65
3.1 Codabar ................................................................................................................................. 66
3.1.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 66
3.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission ........................................................................................ 66
3.1.3 Start/Stop Character Selection ........................................................................... 67
3.1.4 CLSI Conversion ........................................................................................................ 67
3.1.5 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 68
3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 .................................................................................................. 69
3.2.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 69
3.2.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 69
3.2.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 70
3.2.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 70
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 .............................................................................................. 72
3.3.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 72
3.3.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 72
3.3.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 73
3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 73
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ......................................................................................................... 75
3.4.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern ...................................................................................... 75
3.4.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 75
3.4.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 76
3.4.4 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 77
3.5 Code 39 ................................................................................................................................. 78
3.5.1 Transmit Start/Stop Characters .......................................................................... 78
3.5.2 Verify Check Digit ..................................................................................................... 78
3.5.3 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 79
3.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ............................................................................... 79
3.5.5 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 79
3.5.6 Asterisks (*) as data Characters ........................................................................ 80
3.5.7 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 80
3.6 Code 93 ................................................................................................................................. 81
3.6.1 Code Length Qualification ..................................................................................... 81
3.7 Code 128 ............................................................................................................................... 83
3.7.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 83
3.8 EAN-8 ..................................................................................................................................... 84
3.8.1 Convert to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 84
3.8.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 85
3.8.3 Conversion Format ................................................................................................... 85
3.9 EAN-13 ................................................................................................................................... 86
3.9.1 EAN-13 Addon Modes ............................................................................................. 87
3.9.2 Convert to ISBN ........................................................................................................ 89
3.9.3 Convert to ISSN ........................................................................................................ 89
3.9.4 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................... 90
3.9.5 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 90
3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ....................................................................................................... 91
3.10.1 Transmit Code ID ................................................................................................... 91
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3.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character) ........................................................................ 91
3.10.3 GS1 Formatting ...................................................................................................... 92
3.10.4 Application ID Mark ............................................................................................... 92
3.11 ISBT 128 ............................................................................................................................. 93
3.11.1 ISBT Concatenation .............................................................................................. 93
3.12 MSI ....................................................................................................................................... 94
3.12.1 Verify Check Digit .................................................................................................. 94
3.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 94
3.12.3 Code Length Qualification ................................................................................... 95
3.13 French Pharmacode ........................................................................................................ 96
3.13.1 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 96
3.14 Italian Pharmacode ........................................................................................................ 96
3.14.1 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 96
3.15 Plessey ................................................................................................................................ 97
3.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .......................................................................................... 97
3.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ............................................................................................ 97
3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ......................................................................................... 98
3.16.1 Select Code ID ........................................................................................................ 98
3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) ....................................................... 99
3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) ................................................... 100
3.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ............................................................. 101
3.16.5 Field Separator (GS Character) ...................................................................... 102
3.16.6 GS1 Formatting .................................................................................................... 102
3.16.7 Application ID Mark ............................................................................................. 102
3.16.8 GS1 DataBar Security Level ............................................................................ 103
3.17 Telepen .............................................................................................................................. 103
3.17.1 Telepen Output ASCII/Numeric ...................................................................... 104
3.18 UPC-A ................................................................................................................................. 105
3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .............................................................................................. 106
3.18.2 Transmit System Number ................................................................................. 106
3.18.3 Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................... 106
3.19 UPC-E ................................................................................................................................. 107
3.19.1 Select System Number ...................................................................................... 108
3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A ................................................................................................. 108
3.19.3 Transmit System Number ................................................................................. 109
3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................... 109
3.20 Code 11 ............................................................................................................................. 109
3.20.1 Verify Check Digit ................................................................................................ 109
3.20.2 Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................... 110
3.20.3 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 110
3.20.4 Code Length Qualification ................................................................................. 111
3.21 2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................. 112
3.21.1 PDF417 ..................................................................................................................... 112
3.21.2 MicroPDF417 .......................................................................................................... 112
3.21.3 Data Matrix ............................................................................................................. 112
3.21.4 QR Code ................................................................................................................... 113
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3.21.5 MicroQR .................................................................................................................... 114
.......................................................................................... 115
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DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT
4.1 Letter Case ......................................................................................................................... 115
4.2 Character Substitution ................................................................................................... 116
4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ........................................................... 117
4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ................................ 118
4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code ............................................................................................................ 125
4.4 Code ID ................................................................................................................................ 126
4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID ................................................................................ 126
4.4.2 Change Code ID ...................................................................................................... 130
4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings ......................................................................................... 132
4.5 Length Code ....................................................................................................................... 133
4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor ....................................................................................................... 138
4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes .................................................................... 139
4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ........................................................ 141
4.7 Removal of Special Character ..................................................................................... 142
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING
5.1 Activating Editing Formats ........................................................................................... 144
5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats ...................................................................................... 144
5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing .......................................................................................... 145
5.2 How to Configure Editing Formats ............................................................................ 146
5.2.1 Select Format to Configure ................................................................................. 147
5.2.2 Restore Default Format ........................................................................................ 148
5.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria .......................................................... 149
5.3.1 Applicable Code Type ............................................................................................ 149
5.3.2 Data Length .............................................................................................................. 156
5.3.3 Matching String & Location ................................................................................. 157
5.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ................................................................ 158
5.4.1 Start Position ............................................................................................................ 158
5.4.2 Field Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 158
5.4.3 Total Number of Fields ......................................................................................... 159
5.4.4 Field Settings............................................................................................................ 160
5.4.5 Pause Field Setting ................................................................................................ 166
5.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ..................................... 167
5.6 Programming Examples ................................................................................................ 169
5.6.1 Example I .................................................................................................................. 169
5.6.2 Example II ................................................................................................................. 170
SPECIFICATIONS
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Using RS-232 ............................................................................................................................ 173
Using USB Virtual COM .......................................................................................................... 175
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HOST SERIAL COMMANDS
.............................................................................................. 177
.............................................................................................. 179
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Serial Commands .................................................................................................................... 177
Example ....................................................................................................................................... 178
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE
Key Type & Status ................................................................................................................... 181
Key Type ................................................................................................................................ 181
Key Status ............................................................................................................................. 181
Example ....................................................................................................................................... 182
NUMERAL SYSTEMS
Decimal System ....................................................................................................................... 183
Hexadecimal System .............................................................................................................. 184
ASCII Table ................................................................................................................................ 185
READING DRIVER LICENSES
License Parsing Setup ............................................................................................................ 187
File Type ................................................................................................................................. 187
Output Sequence Setup ........................................................................................................ 188
Separators and Fields ............................................................................................................ 194
Edit Separators .................................................................................................................... 195
Edit Fields .............................................................................................................................. 196
KEYBOARD TYPE ONE-SCAN BARCODE
Keyboard Wedge ...................................................................................................................... 197
Direct USB HID ......................................................................................................................... 201
The small-form-factor Barcode Scanners are capable of reading 2D barcodes. The
INTRODUCTION
tethered han dheld scanners are designed to help accelerate producti vity while loweri ng
the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast,
accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small
businesses. A new ordering option is provided for adapting a 2D scan engine to read both
1D and 2D barcodes.
Owing to th e slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful
decoding capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following
applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. It is
better to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance
purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual
thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choos ing C ipherLab products!
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The items included in the package may be di fferent , dep endin g on order . Rich choice s of
output interfaces are available to enhance the total performance of the scanner. Refer to
product specifi ca ti on s.
Save the box and packaging material for future use in case it is need to store or ship the
scanner.
Barcode Scanner: 1504B
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports a variety of 2D symbologies
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
Note
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
Provides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and USB.
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
Note: In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to the
scanner can only contain data of 7 KB at most.
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Introduction
SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable
Default
S1 DataBar
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize a ll the symbo logies tha t are enabl ed. Refer to Chapter 3
Settings for details of each symbology.
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Plessey Disabled
Telepen Disabled
Code 128 Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled
ISBT 128 Enabled
Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Matrix 25 Disabled
Changing Symbology
Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
French Pharmacode Disabled
EAN/UPC EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
EAN-13 Enabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled
ISBN Disabled
UPC-E0 Enabled
UPC-E1 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled
UPC-A Enabled
Code 11 Disabled
G
(RSS)
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled
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GS1 DataBar Limited ( RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Ex pa nded) Disabled
2D
Symbologies
PDF417 Enabled
MicroPDF417 Disabled
Data Matrix Enabled
QR Code Enabled
MicroQR Disabled
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The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in
QUICK START
this manual or via the ScanMaster software.
This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup
barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Note: If RS-232 or USB Virtual COM is selected f o r ou t p u t interface, the h ost can di rect ly
send serial commands to configure the scanner.
For example, run Hyp erTe rmin al.exe and t ype t he 6-digit command located under
each setup barcode. Refer to
Appendix II Host Serial Commands.
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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scann er to ente r the confi gurati on mode, have it read t he "Enter S etup" barcode
located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flash ing red
after reading the barcode.
Enter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.
For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, have it read the
“Update” barcode located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. To exi t
the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the “Abort”
barcode instead.
Just li ke reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scann er will respon d with six beep s
and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Wait for a
few seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort
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Quick Start
DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
Save as User
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
Restore User
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
Restore System
For the scan ner to keep the customized settings as use r defau lts, have it read the “Save
as User Defaul ts” barcode. This is a normal setup ba rcode, and the scanner will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user
defaults.
Defaults
For the scan ner t o rest ore the user defaults saved ea rlier, have i t read the “Restore User
Defaults” barcode. This i s a normal setup barcode, and t he sca nn er wi ll r esp ond w it h t wo
beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters o f the scanner will return to
their customized values.
Defaults
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, have it read the “Restore System
Defaults” barcode. This i s a normal setup barcode, and the sca nn er wi ll resp on d wi t h t wo
beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, all the paramet ers of the scanner w ill return to
their default values.
Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each settin g is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
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READ A SETUP BARCODE
CONFIGURE PARAMETERS
For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values.
The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set
successfully.
But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the
setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to
read more setu p barcodes. These special pa rameters may require re ading one or more
setup barcodes, such as
Numeric barcodes, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay , lengt h qualification
Hexadecimal barcodes, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.
W hen “Keyboa rd Wedg e” or “USB HID” is con figu red for int erface, Key Type and Key
Status will then become applicable. Decide whether or n ot t o change key status when
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to
indicate the input values a re validated.
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Quick Start
The example below shows how to save settings as “User Default” so that to restore u ser
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
The scanner will respond with a long beep
and its LED indicator will
The scanner will respond with six beeps
, and
The scanner will respond with two beeps
normal setup
The scanner will respond with one long
defaults later:
1 Power on the scanner…
(high tone)
become solid red and go off qu ickly.
2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…
3 Read a Setup barcode…
For example,
(high-low tone repeats three times)
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
(low-high tone) if reading a
barcode.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
* When any configuration error occurs...
beep (low tone).
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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
The scanner will respond with a long beep
and its LED indicator will
The scanner will respond with six beeps
ow tone repeats three times), and
The scanner will respond with two beeps
normal setup
d with one short
, indicating the
“Decimal
The scanner will respond with two beeps
when the input val ues are
Normal setup
barcode
Normal setup
barcode
Special setup
barcode
Decimal barcodes
1 Power on the scanner...
(high tone)
become solid red and go off qu ickly.
2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…
(high-l
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
3 Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
(low-high tone) if reading a
barcode.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
The scanner will respon
beep if reading a special setup barcode
such as “Max. Length”
setup requires reading more barcodes.
Read the “Decimal Value” barcode(s).
Refer to Appendix IV
System”
(low-high tone)
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
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The example below shows how to set string parameters:
Steps
Action
User Feedback if Successful
The scanner will respond with a long beep
and its LED indicator will
l respond with six beeps
low tone repeats three times), and
The scanner will respond with one short
, indicating the setup
is
face, Key Type and Key
ecide
when
s
for the desired character string. For
example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner
Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal
spond with two beeps
when the input val ues are
Special setup
barcodes
Hexadecimal
barcodes
1 Power on the scanner...
(high tone)
become solid red and go off qu ickly.
2 Enter the Conf ig uration Mode…
3 Read a Setup barcode...
For example,
The scanner wil
(highits LED indicator will become flashing red.
beep if reading a special setup barcode
such as “Prefix Code”
requires reading more barcodes.
When “Keyboar d Wedge” or “U SB HID”
configured for inter
Status will then become applicable. D
whether or not to change key status
“Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Refer to Appendix III
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode
to prefix the char acter “+”.
System”
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
The scanner will re
(low-high tone)
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
Interface, Buzzer, and Other
settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and
settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
settings regarding: Readable Symbologies
settings regarding Symbology Parameters
settings regarding Symbology Parameters
settings regarding Symbology Parameters
The current settings of all scan ner p aramet ers can be sent to the host computer for user
inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. Select the page of interest by
having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Lists settings regarding Firmware Version,
Serial Number,
Scanner Parameters
Lists settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and
Length Code Setting (1/2)
Lists
Length Code Setting (2/2)
Lists settings regarding Code ID
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
List Page 4
Lists
(1/2)
Lists
(2/2)
Lists
(1/3)
Lists
(2/3)
Lists
(3/3)
Reserved
List Page 5
List Page 6
List Page 7
List Page 8
List Page 9
List Page 10
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Lists settings regarding Editing Form a t 1
List Page 22
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Form a t 1
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Form a t 2
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3
(2/2)
List Page 11
List Page 12
List Page 13
List Page 14
List Page 15
List Page 16
Lists settings regarding Editing Form a t 4
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 4
(2/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 5
(1/2)
Lists settings regarding Editing Format 5
(2/2)
Lists settings of Driver License parsing
List Page 17
List Page 18
List Page 19
List Page 20
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CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES
1D ONE-SCAN BARCODE
Scan Setup Barcode
The fact is mo st of t he scanne r para mete rs require only on e re ad for setting new valu es.
To facilitate configuring the scanner, create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.
The requirem en t s of a On e -Scan setup barcode are:
a prefix of the “#@” characters
the six digits of command parameters
a suffix of the “#”character
For example, the scanner needs reading three setup barcodes for the command
parameter “109952” to take effect:
Enter Setup
List Page 3
Update
Now, it requires only one read:
One-
for 109952
Note: The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the One-Scan setup barcode
for changing the interface. It will respond with a long beep and its LED will come
on-off shortly.
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2D ONE-SCAN BARCODE
Command
Purpose
Users can also sc an a single 2D barcod e combining with a series of serial comman ds to
configure th e sca n n e r. For example, if you want t o ch a n g e the suffix ch a rac ter to ‘#’, you
will need to input the serial commands in sequence as follows (underlining the digits is to
make them more readable):
#@CipherLab101231109902109903109994
2D One-Scan Setup Barcode for configuring suffix
#@CipherLab Enter Setup
101231
109902 Give the first hexadecimal digi t of 0x23
109903
Configure suffix
Give the second hexadecimal digit of 0x23 for takin g ‘#’ as the suffix
109994 Validate the settings
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This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
Chapter 1
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
1.1 Power-On ................................................................... 18
1.2 Transmit Buffer........................................................... 18
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................. 19
1.4 Beeper....................................................................... 20
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................... 22
1.6 Scan Modes ................................................................ 23
1.7 Scanning Timeout ....................................................... 27
1.8 Delay between Re-read ................................................ 28
1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ................................................ 29
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ......................... 30
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode ...................................................... 31
1.12 Cable Auto-Detect ..................................................... 32
1.13 Picklist Mode ............................................................. 33
1.14 Mobile Phone/Display Mode ........................................ 34
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1.1 POWER-ON
1.2 TRANSMIT BUFFER
Connect the interface cable between the scanner and computer.
If using the RS-232 cable, it must join the power supply cord to power up the
scanner.
The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
The scanner is designed to send any collected data to a host computer one by one via
the transmit buffer (SRAM). Upon reading a barcode successfully, the scanner responds
with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off
quickly. H owever, the host compu t er m ay not rec eive the data immediatel y if using a l ow
baud rate or waiting for handshake signal (flow control). With the 10 KB tran smit buffer ,
the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading barcodes until the
buffer is full. A warning is given when the transmit buffer is full — the scanner will
respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go
off quickly.
Note: The 10 KB transmit buffer on t he scanner can hold as many as 640 scans based on
EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be cleared out once the power adaptor to the RS-232
cable is removed or other interface cable is disconnected!
By default t he transmit bu ffer is enabled. Users can deci de whether to use th e transmit
buffer function by reading the Enable/Disable barcode belowe.
*Enable
Disable
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