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.

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

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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

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Modified: 4.4.2 Change Code ID – Code 11 added

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Enter Setup

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

Enter Setup

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

Enter Setup

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.

Enter Setup

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.

5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.

Enter Setup

Quick Start

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

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…

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 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

Enter Setup

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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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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.

Enter Setup

Quick Start

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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1.3 LED INDICATOR

Scanner LED

Meaning

high tone, LED on for 1

connection fails, with two beeps

1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

*Enable

Disable

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

Good Read LED

out after

0.01~2.54 sec. (*40 ms)

The dual-color LED on top of th e scann er is u sed to pr ovide u ser feedb ack. F or exam ple, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. Tell the d if ferenc e by th e b eep s – for example, it will hear a l ong be ep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.



Red, on-off ---

Power on, with one long beep ( second)

 Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)  RS-232/USB Virtual COM

(high-low tone)

--- Green , on-off Good Read, with one short beep (high ton e) and beeper pitch and duration programm able

Red, flashing --- Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)

Good Read LED

By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.

Time-

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes

off.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.

. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.4 BEEPER

Beeping

Meaning

More barcodes required to complete the “output

Barcode Editor, with

y (Upon completion, same as

1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.

One long beep, high tone Power on, with r e d L ED on (1 second) and off quickly One short beep, high tone



Programmable, default to 4 KH z

Six short beeps



High-low tone repeats three times Two beeps, low-high tone Two beeps, high-low tone RS-232/USB Virtual COM connection fails (data saved in

One short beep, high tone More s etup barcode required One short beep, low tone

One long beep, low tone

Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full

Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly



Enter Configu ration Mode, with red LED flashing

 Exit Configuration Mode



Setup barcode read successfully

Transmit Buffer), with red LED on-off quickly

sequence” requirements of Multigreen LED on-off quickl Good Read.)



Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off quickly



Configuration e r r or (Wrong barcode…)

Mute

Minimum Volume

Medium Volume

*Maximum Volume

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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

Frequency

Duration

8 kHz

*4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

*Shortest

Shorter

Longer

Longest

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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST

This feature on ly works when K eyb o a rd Wedge or RS-23 2 is selected for ou t p u t interface. Have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.

Enable

*Disable

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1.6 SCAN MODES

Scan Mode

Start to Scan

Stop Scanning

Auto Power Off

Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.

 In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to the

scanner can only contain data of 7 KB at most.

Always Press

trigger once

Laser mode

Hold trigger



Press trigger twice

Auto Off mode



mode Aiming mode

Multi-Barcode



mode Presentation



mode

Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.

Release trigger



Press trigger once

Barcode

Timeout being read

 



 

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1.6.1 LASER MODE

1.6.2 AUTO OFF MODE

1.6.3 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout

expires, or (3) release the trigger.

Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

*Laser Mode

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout

expires.

Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

Auto Off Mode

The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.

 The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout

period re-counts after each successful decoding.

Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.

Auto Power Off Mode

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1.6.4 AIMING MODE

Aiming Timeout

out

after 1~15 sec.

(*1)

Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner

1.6.5 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

The scann er will aim a t a barcode on ce the trig ger is pressed , and start scanni ng when the trigger is pressed again within one second.

 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout

expires.

Aiming Mode

Limit the aiming tim e interval (1~15) . By default, the sca nner time-out is set to 1 second.

Aiming Time-

1. default.)

2. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183 to automatically s hut down after being idle for 10 seconds.

3. Read the “Validate” barcod e on the same page to complete this setting.

The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one single barcode, as well as multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a bunch of uni que barc odes, i f a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.

For multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB, Multi-Ba rcode Mode will not take effect.

 T h e scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.

Multi-Barcode Mode

Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from

others. (2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the

Multi-Barcode Editor.

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1.6.6 PRESENTATION MODE

Low Light Enhancement

Enable Low Light Enhancement will cause the illumination to remain on at a low power in low

The scanner will be exp ect ing barcodes . Wh enever a barcode is broug h t within range, the scanner wi ll be able to dec ode it. It is suggested to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand for hands-free operation.

Presentation Mode

lighting condit ions.

Enable

*Disable

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1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT

out

after 0~254 sec.

(*10)

Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mod e is set to any of the following –

 Laser mode  Auto Off mode  Auto Power Off mode  Aiming mode

Scanner Time-

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. For example, read “1” and “5” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 15 seconds.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

This is al so refer red to a s th e “Bl ocki n g Ti me”, whi ch is u sed to p rev ent th e scann er f rom accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –

 Auto Power Off mode  Presentation mode

100 ms

200 ms

*400 ms

800 ms

1 sec

2 sec

3 sec

5 sec

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1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D)

Select the level of reading security. For exampl e,

 If "No Redundancy" is selected, one succes sful decoding wi ll make the readi ng valid

and induce the "READER Event".

 If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive su c c es sfu l decoding

of the same barcode to make the reading valid. The higher the reading security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading speed gets.

It is obvi ous that the m ore redundanc y selected, the h igher the r eading securi ty is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. It will have to compromise between rea di ng security and decoding speed.

*No Redundancy

One Time

Two Times

Three Times

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1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with or without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times; default is set to 2) allows changing the number of times to decod e a UP C/ EAN b a rcod e be fo re tra n smi ssi on . The m or e re dun da ncy sel ected, the high er the reading securi ty is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. It will have to compromise between reading security and decoding speed.

Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to

take effect.

Addon Security Level

(*2~30)

1) Read the barcode above to specify th e read redundancy for UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is

set to 2 by default.)

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. For example, read “1” and “2” for the

scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE

Auto-sense is only available when the scanner is working in Laser Mode

. The scanner will be expecting barcodes as long as it is seated in the Auto-sense stand. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it.

To stop this mode, just remove the scanner from the stand.

*Enable Auto-sense

Disable Auto-sense

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1.12 CABLE AUTO-DETECTION

Cable Auto-Detect

Defaults

Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to Chapter 2 —

Interface.

Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 s top bit USB USB HID and PCAT (US) for keyboard type

Note: If “USB Virtual COM” is desired, have the scanner read the setup barcodes.

*Enable

Disable

Selecting Output

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1.13 PICKLIST MODE

Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern.

Enable

*Disable

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1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE

By default this mode is disabled. There is a big improvement in reading barcodes displayed on mobile phones and electro nic displays when this mode is enabled.

*Disable

Enable

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In orde r to establish a proper connection between computer and the scanner, we suggest

Cable Auto-Detect

Defaults

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC ................................................ 62

Chapter 2

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

Insert a pin and press it hard to release

following these instructions –

1) Connect the scanner and computer with the provided interface cable. The scanner is

capable of detecting the interface.

 If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord.  If using the USB cable, it is set to USB HID by default.

If “USB Virtual COM” is desired, have the scanner read the setup barcodes.

Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bi t USB USB HID and PCAT (US) for keyboard type

Note: Pl ease ma ke su re th e wired cable supports auto-detecti on. C heck w he ther th ere i s

a sticker on the cable, stating “Cable Detection Supported”.

2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

3) Have the scanner read the associated barcodes to activate the desired interface.

See the following sections for output interfaces supported.

4) Have the scanner read the barcodes for related settings.

5) Have the scanner read the “Update” barcode to apply the settings and quit the

configuration mode.

the interface cable.

2.1 Keyboard Wedge ......................................................... 36

2.2 RS-232 ...................................................................... 46

2.3 Direct USB HID ........................................................... 51

2.4 Direct USB VCOM ........................................................ 60

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2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE

Keyboard Wedge Settings

Defaults

The Y cable allows connecting the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and joining the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.

Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Alphabets Layout Normal Digits Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypa d Kanji Transmission Disable Alternate Composing No Laptop Support Disable Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

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2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

Activate Keyboard

Wedge & Select Keyboard Type…

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, it will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting.

1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. Refer to the table below for the

number of desired keyboard type.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the k e yboard type is set to PCAT (US). The followin g keyboard types a r e s upported –

1 PCAT (US) 18 PS55 001-3 2 PCAT (French) 19 PS55 001-8A 3 PCAT (German) 20 PS55 002-1, 003-1 4 PCAT (Italian) 21 PS55 002-81, 003-81 5 PCAT (Swedish) 22 PS55 002-2, 003-2 6 PCAT (Norwegian) 23 PS55 002-82, 003-82 7 PCAT (UK) 24 PS55 002-3, 003-3 8 PCAT (Belgium) 25 PS55 002-8A, 003-8A 9 PCAT (Spanish) 26 IBM 3477 Type 4 (Japanese) 10 PCAT (Portug uese ) 27 PS2-30 11 PS55 A01-1 28 IBM 34XX/319X, Memorex Telex 122 Keys 12 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 29 User-defined table 13 PS55 A01-3 30 PCAT (Turkish) 14 PS55 001-1 31 PCAT (Hungarian) 15 PS55 001-81 32 PCAT (Swiss German) 16 PS55 001-2 33 PCAT (Danish) 17 PS55 001-82

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2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

Alphabets Layout

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.

 Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Kanji Transmission  Alternate Composing  Laptop Support

Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make ad justments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: Th is settin g only works w hen the keyb oard typ e selected i s US keyboa rd, such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match the keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the u pper row is for special characters.

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.



Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

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Digits Layout

Select a proper layout that matches t

he alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments

Options

Description

according to this setting.

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Loc k] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is meant to be used with the Alphabets Layout; and perhaps with the

Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

transmitted.

Cap Lock Type

Description

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as

Capital Lock State

Description

Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,

exactly the same as in the barcode (when

tive"

The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly

sensitive" is selected for

Normal Normal type Capital Lock

keys.

Shift Lock

capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.

*Normal

Shift Lock

Capital Lock

Capital Lock OFF

transmitted characters are "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode ( when "case-sensi is selected for Alphabets Transmission).



Refer to the Capital Lock Type abov e.

Auto Detection

the same as in the barcode (when "caseAlphabets Transmission).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

Alphabets Transmission

l be

Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of

Refer to 4.1 Letter Case.

By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets wil transmitted acc or ding to their original c a se, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

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Digits Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if

Kanji Transmission

Kanji Transmission is supported by the scanner when either Keyboard Wedge or Direct USB HID is

wishing to use the keys on the numeric keypad.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard

should be “ON”.

selected for the output interface. By Kanji Transmission, when the host computer is running on Japanese Windows O.S., the scanner is able to transmit Japanese characters including the Chinese characters used in modern Japanese writing system.

Kanji Transmission is disabled by de fault. Enable/disable scanner’s Kanji Transmission by readi ng the following barcodes:

Enable

*Disable

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ALT Composing

By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code

will be sent to host for the character

Laptop Support

2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

of a specific keyboard character. Fo r example, [Alt] + [065] “A” regardless the keyboard ty pe using.

Yes

*No

By default, laptop support value is disabled. It suggests enabling this feature if connecting the wedge cable to a laptop withou t an external key board being inter-connected.

Enable

*Disable

By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the d esired int er-character d elay

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2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

2.1.5 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

By default, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desir ed inter-function delay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table

*Apply

Bypass

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2.2 RS-232

RS-232 Settings

Defaults

2.2.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE

232

2.2.2 BAUD RATE

Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scann er to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 pa rameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port.

Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit Flow Control None Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms) ACK/NAK Timeout 0 ACK/NAK Beep Disable

Activate RS-

Interface

*115200 bps

57600 bps

38400 bps

19200 bps

9600 bps

4800 bps

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2.2.3 DATA BITS

2.2.4 PARITY

2.2.5 STOP BIT

2400 bps

1200 bps

600 bps

*8 bits

7 bits

*No parity

Even

Odd

2 stop bits

*1 stop bit

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2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL

Options

Description

read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data

The RTS signal will be activated after each good read. The scanner will

S signal to become active. Data will not be sent until

It works the same as the Data Ready flow control except that the RTS

By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method.

No No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will a c tivate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good

will not be sent until the CTS signal bec om es active.

Data Ready

then wait for the CT the CTS signal becomes active.

Inverted Data Ready

signal level is inve r ted.

*None

Scanner Ready

Data Ready

Invert Data Ready

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2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

2.2.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

By default, the inter-character delay i s zero. Speci fy a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between eve ry characte r being tran smitted. Th e longer the d elay time i s, the slower t he transmission speed will be.

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read this barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the desir ed inter-function delay

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2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two mo re times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the

scanner re-read data.

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2.3 DIRECT USB HID

HID Settings

Defaults

2.3.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

Activate

Direct USB HID &

Select Keyboard

USB HID

No.

Keyboard Type

No.

Keyboard Type

For USB HID, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Digits Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypa d Kanji Transmission Disable Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms) Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)

When USB HID in terface is acti vated, it will h ave to select a keyb oard type to compl ete this setting.

Type…

1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. Refer to the table below for the

number of desired keyboard type.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

By default, the keyboard type is s et to PCAT (US). The following keyboa rd types are supported —

64 PCAT (US) 72 PCAT (Spanish) 65 PCAT (French) 73 PCAT (Portuguese) 66 PCAT (German) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 67 PCAT (Italy) 75 User-defined table 68 PCAT (Swed i s h) 76 PCAT (Turkish) 69 PCAT (Norwegian) 77 PCAT (Hungarian) 70 PCAT (UK) 78 PCAT (Swiss German)

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71 PCAT (Belg i um) 79 PCAT (Danish)

2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

Alphabets Layout

 Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Kanji Transmission

By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make ad justments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.

*Normal

AZERTY

QWERTZ

Note: Thi s setting only works wh en the keyb oard type s elected is U S keyboard , such as

PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match the keyboard.

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US Keyboard Style – Normal

QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.

French Keyboard Style – AZERTY

German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.



Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.

German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.



Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.

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Digits Layout

Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments

according to this setting.

Options

Description

Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Loc k] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard

*Normal

Upper Row

Lower Row

Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to

certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.

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Capital Lock Type & Setting

In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being

transmitted.

Cap Lock Type

Description

When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation

eted as

Capital Lock State

Description

Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,

ed characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when

sensitive"

The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the

tly

sensitive" is selected for

Normal Normal type Capital Lock

keys.

Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpr

capital letters. In addition, this a ffects the number or pu nctuation keys.

*Normal

Shift Lock

Capital Lock

Capital Lock OFF

transmitt "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).

Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted

characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "cas eis selected for Alphabets Transmission).



Refer to the Capital Lock Type abov e.

Auto Detection

keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exac the same as in the barcode (when "caseAlphabets Transmission).

Auto Detect

Capital Lock ON

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*Capital Lock OFF

Alphabets Transmission

the alphabets will be

Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of

Refer to 4.1 Letter Case.

By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that transmitted acc or ding to their original c a se, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Caps Lock on the keyboard only.

Ignore Case

*Case-sensitive

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Digits Transmission

By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” to

Kanji Transmission

Kanji Transmission is supported by the scanner when either Keyboard Wedge or Direct USB HID is

use the keys on the numeric keypa d.

Numeric Key

*Alphanumeric Key

Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard

should be "ON".

selected for the output interface. By Kanji Transmission, when the host computer is running on Japanese Windows O.S., the scanner is able to transmit Jap anese characters incl uding the Chinese characters used in modern Japanese writing system.

Kanji Transmission is disabled by de fault. Enable/disable scanner’s Kanji Transmission by readi ng the following barcodes:

Enable

*Disable

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2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

Character

2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

InterDelay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the d esired int er-character d elay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

for the desir ed inter-function delay

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2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

2.3.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

By default, USB H ID interface sends data to th e host in batch. Have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

*Batch Processing

By Character

By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition. You can decide whether to apply the special keyboard feature. Refer to Keyboard Wedge Table

*Apply

Bypass

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2.4 DIRECT USB VCOM

2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM

Activate Direct USB

2.4.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run Hyp erTerm inal .exe on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying

driver beforehand. Driver version 5.4 or later is required. Please remove older versions! Instead, users can also decide to use the USB communication device class (CDC) driver by selecting Direct USB VCOM_CDC. Refer to

2.5 Direct USB

VCOM_CDC.

Virtual COM

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desir ed inter-function delay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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2.4.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being id le for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the

scanner re-read data.

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2.5 DIRECT USB VCOM_CDC

2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB VCOM_CDC

Activate

2.5.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

Function

For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run Hy perT ermi nal.ex e on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying

VCOM_CDC driver beforehand.

Direct USB VCOM_CDC

By default, the i nt er-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of mil lisecond, to match the computer resp onse time of t he keyboard i nterface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

Inter-

Delay… (*0~254)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desir ed inter-function delay

(millisecond).

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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2.5.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

out

ACK/NAK Error Beep

ACK/NAK Time-

after … (*0~99)

1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and

wait for a response from the host.

2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

. For example, read “1” and “0” for the

scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.

3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

Enable Error Beep

*Disable Error Beep

Note: We suggest enabling the error beep to notice of such data loss and have the

scanner re-read data.

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In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for reference.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Chapter 3

CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS

3.1 Codabar ..................................................................... 66

3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ............................................... 69

3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 ............................................. 72

3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 .................................................... 75

3.5 Code 39 ..................................................................... 78

3.6 Code 93 ................................................................... 81

3.7 Code 128 ................................................................... 83

3.8 EAN-8........................................................................ 84

3.9 EAN-13 ...................................................................... 86

3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .................................................. 91

3.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................. 93

3.12 MSI ......................................................................... 94

3.13 French Pharmacode ................................................... 96

3.14 Italian Pharmacode ................................................... 96

3.15 Plessey .................................................................... 97

3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ......................................... 98

3.17 Telepen .................................................................. 103

3.18 UPC-A .................................................................... 105

3.19 UPC-E .................................................................... 107

3.20 Code 11 ................................................................. 109

3.21 2D Symbologies

...................................................... 112

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3.1 CODABAR

3.1.1 SECURITY LEVEL

3.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION

Transmit Start/Stop

*Enable

Disable

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. The scan ner allows you to change th e CODABAR securi ty level between h igh or normal level.

*Normal

High

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

Characters

*Do Not Transmit

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3.1.3 START/STOP CHARACTER SELECTION

3.1.4 CLSI CONVERSION

Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –

* abcd/abcd

abcd/tn*e

ABCD/ABCD

ABCD/TN*E

When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop character s and inse rts a space a fter the first, fifth, and tenth characters o f a 14-character Codabar barcode.

Apply CLSI Editing

*Do Not Apply

Note: The 14-character barcode length does not include start/stop characters.

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3.1.5 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the b a rcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to enabl e either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*55) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25

3.2.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

*Industrial 25

Interleaved 25

Matrix 25

3.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

*Enable

Disable

This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology 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".

Start/Stop Pattern

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Verify Industrial 25

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

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3.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit

Industrial 25

Check Digit

3.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Decide whether to include the check digit in the da ta being transmitted.

Do Not Transmit

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to en able eit her Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

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Min. Length (*4) or

Max. Length (*127) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25

3.3.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

Industrial 25

*Interleaved 25

rix 25

3.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify

Interleaved 25

Check Digit

*Enable

Disable

Start/Stop Pattern

Mat

Start/Stop Pattern

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

*Do Not Verify

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3.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit

Interleaved 25

Check Digit

3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

le Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

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

Do Not Transmit

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to en able eit her Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

*Enab

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

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Min. Length (*4) or

Max. Length (*126) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25

3.4.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN

Industrial 25

Interleaved 25

*Matrix 25

3.4.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify Matrix 25

Enable

*Disable

Start/Stop Pattern

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

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3.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

mit Matrix 25

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

*Trans

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

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3.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the barcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to en able eit her Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*127) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.5 CODE 39

3.5.1 TRANSMIT START/STOP CHARACTERS

Transmit Code 39

Start/Stop Characters

3.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT

Verify Code 39

*Enable

Disable

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

*Do Not Transmit

Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

Check Digit

*Do Not Verify

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3.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

*Transmit Code 39

3.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39

3.5.5 SECURITY LEVEL

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

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

Code 39 Full ASCII

*Standard Code 39

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 39 barcodes.

*Normal

High

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3.5.6 ASTERISKS (*) AS DATA CHARACTERS

3.5.7 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

*Enable Max./Min.

Enable Fixed

Decide whether to take asterisk (*) as part of the data.

Enable

*Disable

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the a llowable code length.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the b a rcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

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Max. Length (*55) or

Min. Length (*4) or

3.6 CODE 93

3.6.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

*Enable

Disable

To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barc ode is read by q ualifying the allowable co de lengt h.

 If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must

be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.

 If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.

Note: The specified length(s) must include the check digit(s) the b a rcode contains.

1) Read the barcode to enabl e either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)

qualification.

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*Enable Max./M

in.

Enable Fixed

Min. Length (*4) or

Length (1~127)…

Length(s)…

2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.

Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.

Max. Length (*55) or

Fixed Length 1

Fixed Length 2

3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183

for the desired length.

4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.

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3.7 CODE 128

3.7.1 SECURITY LEVEL

*Enable

Disable

Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 128 barcodes.

*Normal

High

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3.8 EAN-8

EAN-8

EAN-8 Addon 2

EAN-8 Addon 5

3.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13

8 to

*Enable EAN-

(No Addon)

Disable

Enable EAN-8 Addon 2

*Disable

Enable EAN-8 Addon 5

*Disable

Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 barcode, as well as its addons , into EAN-13.

 After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13

programming selections (e.g. Check Digit).

Convert EAN-

EAN-13

*Do Not Convert

Enter Setup

Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings

3.8.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT

3.8.3 CONVERSION FORMAT

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

*Transmit EAN-8

Check Digit

Do Not Transmit

When converting EAN-8 to EAN-13, you can scan the barcode below to decide conversion in default or GTIN-13 format.

*Default Format

GTIN-13 Format

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3.9 EAN-13

EAN-13

EAN-13 Addon 2

EAN-13 Addon 5

*Enable EAN-

(No Addon)

Disable

Enable EAN-13 Addon 2

*Disable

Enable EAN-13 Addon 5

*Disable

Enter Setup

Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings

3.9.1 EAN-13 ADDON MODES

EAN-13 414/419/434/439 Addon Mode

EAN-13 378/379 Addon Mode

EAN-13 977 Addon Mode

Decide whether to enable EAN-13 414/419/434/439 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with 414/419/434/439 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5 suffix.

Enable

*Disable

Decide whether to enable EAN-13 378/379 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with 2 or Addon 5 suffix.

378/379 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon

Enable

*Disable

Decide whether to enable EAN-13 977 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with

977 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5

suffix.

Enable

*Disable

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Decide whether to enable EAN-13 978 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting

EAN-13 978 Addon Mode

EAN-13 979 Addon Mode

EAN-13 491 Addon Mode

with

978 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5

suffix.

Enable

*Disable

Decide whether to enable EAN-13 979 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with

979 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5

suffix.

Enable

*Disable

Decide whether to enable EAN-13 491 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with

491 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5

suffix.

Enable

*Disable

Enter Setup

CipherLab Cobia User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR USA

FOR CANADA

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

QUICK START

ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE

EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS

RESTORE USER DEFAULTS

RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS

READ A SETUP BARCODE

CONFIGURE PARAMETERS

LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS

CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES

1D ONE-SCAN BARCODE

2D ONE-SCAN BARCODE

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER

1.1 POWER-ON

1.2 TRANSMIT BUFFER

1.3 LED INDICATOR

1.3.1 GOOD READ LED

1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION

1.4 BEEPER

1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME

1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP

1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST

1.6 SCAN MODES

1.6.1 LASER MODE

1.6.2 AUTO OFF MODE

1.6.3 AUTO POWER OFF MODE

1.6.4 AIMING MODE

1.6.5 MULTI-BARCODE MODE

1.6.6 PRESENTATION MODE

1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT

1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ

1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D)

1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES

1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE

1.12 CABLE AUTO-DETECTION

1.13 PICKLIST MODE

1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE

SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE

2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE

2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.1.5 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

2.2 RS-232

2.2.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE

2.2.2 BAUD RATE

2.2.3 DATA BITS

2.2.4 PARITY

2.2.5 STOP BIT

2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL

2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.2.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT

2.3 DIRECT USB HID

2.3.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE

2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS

2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY

2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY

2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE

2.3.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE

2.4 DIRECT USB VCOM

2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM

2.4.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY