Datalogic Powerscan 9500 Reference Guide

PowerScan™ 9500 Family

Product Reference Guide

Industrial Corded Handheld

Area Imager Bar Code Reader

PowerScan PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Datalogic ADC, Inc.

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Table of Contents

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

About this Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Manual Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

References ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Technical Support ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Datalogic Website Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Reseller Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Telephone Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

About the Reader ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

PM8500 Compatible Mode: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3

The BC9xx0™ Base Station/Charger ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Battery Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Programming the Reader ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Configuration Methods ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Setting Up the Reader ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Connecting the Cable (Corded versions) ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Configuring the Base Station .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Mounting Brackets .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Permanent Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................................10

Mounting for Portable Use ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

System Connections ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Connecting and Disconnecting the Interface Cable ...................................................................................................................................13

BC9xx0 Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Interface Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Setting the Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Customizing Configuration Settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Configure Interface Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Global Interface Features .............................................................................................................................................................................17

Configuring Other Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Software Version Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Set Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Linking the Reader ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Slave) Mode ......................................................................................................... 19

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode ...................................................................................................... 19

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode .............................................................................................................................................20

Power Off ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

CONFIGURATION USING BAR CODES..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21

GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES 23

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore .............................................................................................................................................. 23

USB Suspend Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

RS-232 Only Interface25

Baud Rate ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Data Bits ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Stop Bits ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Parity ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Handshaking Control .................................................................................................................................................................. 29

RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces30

Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Beep On ASCII BEL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

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Beep On Not on File .................................................................................................................................................................... 32

ACK NAK Options ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

ACK Character .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

NAK Character ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

ACK NAK Timeout Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

ACK NAK Retry Count .................................................................................................................................................................. 34

ACK NAK Error Handling ............................................................................................................................................................. 35

Indicate Transmission Failure ................................................................................................................................................... 35

Disable Character ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36

Enable Character ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Keyboard EMULATION Settings..................................................................................................................................................... 37

Country Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Send Control Characters ............................................................................................................................................................. 41

Wedge Quiet Interval .................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Intercode Delay ............................................................................................................................................................................ 42

Caps Lock State ........................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Numlock ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

USB Keyboard Speed ................................................................................................................................................................... 44

USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad ................................................................................................................................................. 45

USB-OEM Interface ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

USB-OEM Device Usage ............................................................................................................................................................. 48

Interface Options ......................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Data Format ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Global Prefix/Suffix (Header/Terminator) .......................................................................................................................................................... 50

Global AIM ID .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Set AIM ID Individually for GS1-128 ............................................................................................................................................................54

Label ID .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Label ID: Pre-Loaded Sets ............................................................................................................................................................................ 55

Individually Set Label ID ............................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Label ID Control ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies .................................................................................................................... 57

Advanced Formatting: User Label Edit ..................................................................................................................................... 61

Case Conversion .......................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Character Conversion .................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Reading Parameters ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Double Read Timeout ................................................................................................................................................................. 64

LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS ........................................................................................................................................................... 66

Power On Alert ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66

Good Read: When to Indicate ..................................................................................................................................................... 66

Good Read Beep Type ................................................................................................................................................................. 67

Good Read Beep Frequency ....................................................................................................................................................... 67

Good Read Beep Length ............................................................................................................................................................. 68

Good Read Beep Volume ............................................................................................................................................................ 69

Good Read LED Duration ............................................................................................................................................................ 70

SCANNING FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Scan Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Stand Mode Indication ................................................................................................................................................................ 72

Pick Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Stand Mode Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................................... 73

Stand Mode Illumination Off Time ............................................................................................................................................ 73

Scanning Active Time .................................................................................................................................................................. 74

Stand Illumination Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 74

Flash On Time .............................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Flash Off Time ............................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Aiming Pointer ............................................................................................................................................................................. 76

Aiming Duration Timer ................................................................................................................................................................ 76

Green Spot Duration ................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Partial Label Reading Control .................................................................................................................................................... 77

Decode Negative Image .............................................................................................................................................................. 78

Image Capture ............................................................................................................................................................................. 78

MULTIPLE LABEL READING ................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Multiple Labels per Frame ......................................................................................................................................................... 79

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology .......................................................................................................................... 80

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Length ................................................................................................................................ 80

1D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................................................................... 81

DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES ............................................................................................................................................................... 82

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CODE EAN/UPC .................................................................................................................................................................................... 83

Coupon Control ............................................................................................................................................................................ 83

UPC-A .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

UPC-A Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................ 84

UPC-A Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................... 84

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................................................................... 85

UPC-A Number System Character Transmission .................................................................................................................... 85

UPC-A 2D Component ................................................................................................................................................................. 86

UPC-E .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86

UPC-E Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................ 86

UPC-E Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................... 87

UPC-E 2D Component ................................................................................................................................................................. 87

Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 ........................................................................................................................................................... 88

Expand UPC-E to UPC-A ............................................................................................................................................................. 88

UPC-E Number System Character Transmission .................................................................................................................... 89

GTIN FORMATTING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 89

EAN 13 (JAN 13) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

EAN 13 Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................................................. 90

EAN 13 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................................................................... 90

EAN-13 Flag 1 Character ............................................................................................................................................................ 91

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion ........................................................................................................................................................... 91

EAN-13 2D Component .............................................................................................................................................................. 92

ISSN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 92

ISSN Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................... 92

EAN 8 (JAN 8) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 93

EAN 8 Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................ 93

EAN 8 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................................................................................... 93

Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 ............................................................................................................................................................ 94

EAN 8 2D Component ................................................................................................................................................................. 94

UPC/EAN GLOBAL SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................. 95

UPC/EAN Price Weight Check .................................................................................................................................................... 95

UPC/EAN Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................................................................ 96

ADD-ONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Optional Add-ons ........................................................................................................................................................................ 97

Optional Add-On Timer ............................................................................................................................................................... 98

Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer ............................................................................................................................................. 100

CODE 39 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Code 39 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................... 103

Code 39 Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................................................... 103

Code 39 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 104

Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 105

Code 39 Full ASCII ...................................................................................................................................................................... 105

Code 39 Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Code 39 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 106

Code 39 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 107

Code 39 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 108

TRIOPTIC CODE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

Trioptic Code Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................... 109

CODE 32 (ITAL PHARMACEUTICAL CODE) ........................................................................................................................................ 109

Code 32 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................

Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions ....................................................................................................................................... 109

Code 32 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 110

Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 110

CODE 39 CIP (FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL) ..................................................................................................................................... 111

Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................................................................... 111

CODE 39 DANISH PPT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 111

Code 39 Danish PPT Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................... 111

CODE 39 LAPOSTE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 112

Code 39 LaPoste Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................ 112

CODE 39 PZN ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 112

Code 39 PZN Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................... 112

CODE 128 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 113

Code 128 Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................... 113

Expand Code 128 to Code 39 .................................................................................................................................................... 113

Code 128 Check Character Transmission ............................................................................................................................... 114

Code 128 Function Character Transmission .......................................................................................................................... 114

Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 115

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Code 128 Quiet Zones ............................................................................................................................................................... 115

Code 128 Length Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 116

Code 128 Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 117

Code 128 Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 118

GS1-128 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

GS1-128 Enable ......................................................................................................................................................................... 119

GS1-128 2D Component ........................................................................................................................................................... 119

CODE ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

ISBT 128 Concatenation ............................................................................................................................................................ 120

ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ................................................................................................................................................. 120

ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 121

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ............................................................................................................................ 122

ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options ........................................................................................................................... 122

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 (I 2 OF 5) ......................................................................................................................................................... 123

I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................. 123

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................................ 124

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................... 125

I 2 of 5 Length Control .............................................................................................................................................................. 125

I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 126

I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................................................................................. 127

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 CIP HR ............................................................................................................................................................ 128

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................. 128

FOLLETT 2 OF 5 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 128

Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................... 128

STANDARD 2 OF 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 129

Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................................. 129

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ......................................................................................................................... 129

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................................................... 130

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................... 130

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 131

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 132

INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 133

Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................................. 133

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................ 133

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................... 134

Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................... 134

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 135

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 136

CODE IATA ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 137

IATA Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................. 137

IATA Check Character Transmission ....................................................................................................................................... 137

CODABAR ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 138

Codabar Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................... 138

Codabar Check Character Calculation ..................................................................................................................................... 138

Codabar Check Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................. 139

Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 139

Codabar Start/Stop Character Set .......................................................................................................................................... 140

Codabar Start/Stop Character Match ............................................................................................

Codabar Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................................................................ 141

Codabar Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 141

Codabar Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 142

Codabar Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 143

ABC CODABAR .................................................................................................................................................................................... 144

ABC Codabar Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................... 144

ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 144

ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ..................................................................................................................... 145

ABC Codabar Force Concatenation .......................................................................................................................................... 146

CODE 11 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 147

Code 11 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................... 147

Code 11 Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................................................... 147

Code 11 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 148

Code 11 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 148

Code 11 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 149

Code 11 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 150

GS1 DATABAR™ OMNIDIRECTIONAL ................................................................................................................................................. 151

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................... 151

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 151

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GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component ..................................................................................................................... 152

GS1 DATABAR™ EXPANDED .............................................................................................................................................................. 152

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................... 152

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation ........................................................................................................................ 153

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded 2D Component ................................................................................................................................ 153

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control ................................................................................................................................ 154

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1 .................................................................................................................................... 155

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 2 .................................................................................................................................... 156

GS1 DATABAR™ LIMITED .................................................................................................................................................................... 157

GS1 DataBar™ Limited Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................... 157

GS1 DataBar™ Limited GS1-128 Emulation ............................................................................................................................ 157

GS1 DataBar™ Limited 2D Component .................................................................................................................................... 158

CODE 93 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 158

Code 93 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................... 158

Code 93 Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................................................... 159

Code 93 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 159

Code 93 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 160

Code 93 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 161

Code 93 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 162

Code 93 Quiet Zones ................................................................................................................................................................. 163

MSI ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 163

MSI Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................. 163

MSI Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................................................................. 164

MSI Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................................... 164

MSI Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................... 165

MSI Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 166

MSI Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 167

PLESSEY .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 168

Plessey Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................ 168

Plessey Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................................................... 168

Plessey Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 169

Plessey Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 169

Plessey Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 170

Plessey Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 171

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................................................................. 173

2D Global Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................................173

2D Maximum Decoding Time ................................................................................................................................................... 174

2D Structured Append .............................................................................................................................................................. 175

2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control ........................................................................................................................................ 175

AZTEC CODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 176

Aztec Code Enable / Disable .................................................................................................................................................... 176

Aztec Code Length Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 176

Aztec Code Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 177

Aztec Code Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................................................... 178

CHINA SENSIBLE CODE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 179

China Sensible Code Enable / Disable .................................................................................................................................... 179

China Sensible Code Length Control ....................................................................................................................................... 179

China Sensible Code Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 180

China Sensible Code Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 181

DATA MATRIX ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 182

Data Matrix Enable / Disable ................................................................................................................................................... 182

Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style ..................................................................................................................................182

Data Matrix DPM Decoding Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 183

Data Matrix Length Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 184

Data Matrix Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 184

Data Matrix Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 185

MAXICODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 186

Maxicode Enable / Disable ....................................................................................................................................................... 186

Maxicode Primary Message Transmission ............................................................................................................................ 186

Maxicode Length Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 187

Maxicode Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 187

Maxicode Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 188

PDF417 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 189

PDF417 Enable / Disable ......................................................................................................................................................... 189

PDF417 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 189

PDF417 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 190

PDF417 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 191

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MICRO PDF417 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 192

Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable ............................................................................................................................................... 192

Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation ......................................................................................................................... 192

Micro PDF417 Length Control .................................................................................................................................................. 193

Micro PDF417 Set Length 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 193

Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 194

QR CODE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 195

QR Code Enable / Disable ........................................................................................................................................................ 195

QR Code Length Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 195

QR Code Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 196

QR Code Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 197

MICRO QR CODE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 197

Micro QR Code Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................ 197

Micro QR Code Length Control ................................................................................................................................................. 198

Micro QR Code Set Length 1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 198

Micro QR Code Set Length 2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 199

UCC COMPOSITE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 200

UCC Composite Enable / Disable ............................................................................................................................................. 200

UCC Optional Composite Timer ................................................................................................................................................ 201

POSTAL CODE SELECTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 202

Postnet BB Control ................................................................................................................................................................... 203

Motion Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 205

Motion Aiming Control .............................................................................................................................................................. 205

Motion Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 206

Motionless Timeout .................................................................................................................................................................. 206

Wireless Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 207

WIRELESS BEEPER FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................... 210

Good Transmission Beep .......................................................................................................................................................... 210

Beep Frequency ......................................................................................................................................................................... 210

Beep Duration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 211

Beep Volume .............................................................................................................................................................................. 212

Disconnect Beep ........................................................................................................................................................................ 212

Docking Beep ............................................................................................................................................................................. 213

Leash Alarm ............................................................................................................................................................................... 213

CONFIGURATION UPDATES ............................................................................................................................................................... 215

Automatic Configuration Update ............................................................................................................................................. 215

Copy Configuration to Scanner ................................................................................................................................................ 215

Copy Configuration to Base Station ........................................................................................................................................ 215

BATCH FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 216

Batch Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................ 216

Send Batch ................................................................................................................................................................................. 216

Erase Batch Memory ................................................................................................................................................................ 217

RF Batch Mode Transmit Delay ............................................................................................................................................... 217

DIRECT RADIO AUTOLINK .................................................................................................................................................................. 218

RF ADDRESS STAMPING .................................................................................................................................................................... 218

Source Radio Address Transmission ...................................................................................................................................... 218

Source Radio Address Delimiter Character ............................................................................................................................ 219

REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................... 220

Current Date .............................................................................................................................................................................. 220

Current Time .............................................................................................................................................................................. 220

Date Tx Format .......................................................................................................................................................................... 221

Time Tx Format .......................................................................................................................................................................... 221

Date-Time Separator ................................................................................................................................................................ 222

Date-Time Transmission Order ............................................................................................................................................... 223

Power Off ................................................................................................................................................................................... 224

Powerdown Timeout ................................................................................................................................................................. 224

PBT9500-Only Features................................................................................................................................................................ 225

BLUETOOTH SECURITY FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................... 225

Bluetooth Security Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 226

Bluetooth PIN Code ................................................................................................................................................................... 226

Select PIN Code Length ............................................................................................................................................................ 226

Set PIN Code .............................................................................................................................................................................. 227

OTHER BLUETOOTH FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................ 228

Reconnect Attempt Interval ..................................................................................................................................................... 228

Bluetooth HID Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................................................................ 229

Bluetooth HID Alt Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 230

Bluetooth HID Send Unknown ASCII Char .............................................................................................................................. 230

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Bluetooth Max Client ................................................................................................................................................................ 231

Bluetooth Friendly Name ......................................................................................................................................................... 232

Bluetooth Reconnect Attempt Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 232

Power Class ............................................................................................................................................................................... 233

HID Country Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 233

PM9500-Only Features................................................................................................................................................................. 236

STAR Radio Protocol Timeout .................................................................................................................................................. 236

STAR Radio Transmit Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 237

Changing System Speed ........................................................................................................................................................... 238

Frequency Agility ....................................................................................................................................................................... 238

Compatibility with PM8500.......................................................................................................................................................... 240

Compatibility Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................240

Changing from Normal to Compatible Mode ......................................................................................................................... 240

Changing from Compatible Mode back to Normal ................................................................................................................ 241

Base Address Stamping ........................................................................................................................................................... 242

Base Address Delimiter Character .......................................................................................................................................... 242

RS-485 Master Header/Terminator ( Prefix/Suffix) ............................................................................................................. 243

RS-485 Cradle Address ............................................................................................................................................................. 243

RS-485 Slave Minimum Address ............................................................................................................................................. 244

RS-485 Slave Maximum Address ............................................................................................................................................ 244

RS-485 Network Working Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 245

RS-485 Network Warning Message ........................................................................................................................................ 245

RS-485 Transmission Warning Message ............................................................................................................................... 246

RS-485 Network Baud Rate ..................................................................................................................................................... 246

Display and Keyboard Features................................................................................................................................................... 247

Display Operating Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 247

Display Off Timeout .................................................................................................................................................................. 248

Backlight Enable ........................................................................................................................................................................ 248

Display Contrast ........................................................................................................................................................................ 249

Font Size ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 249

Enable/disable buttons ............................................................................................................................................................ 250

Arrow Keys Mode (4-key models only) ................................................................................................................................... 251

Arrow Up String (4-key models only) ...................................................................................................................................... 251

Arrow Down String (4-key models only) ................................................................................................................................. 252

CONFIGURE ACTIONS FOR FUNCTION KEYS .................................................................................................................................... 253

Configure Actions for F1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 254

Configure Actions for F2 ........................................................................................................................................................... 254

Configure Actions for F3 (16-key models only) ...................................................................................................................... 255

Configure Actions for F4 (16-key models only) ...................................................................................................................... 255

Configure Actions for Shift (16-key models only) .................................................................................................................. 256

Define Strings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 257

Set String ID ............................................................................................................................................................................... 258

Set String Header ...................................................................................................................................................................... 258

Set String Terminator ............................................................................................................................................................... 259

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR 16-KEY MODELS .............................................................................................................................. 260

Last Code Shown Timeout ........................................................................................................................................................ 260

Display Time Stamping Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 260

Mode Selection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 261

Quantity Field ........................................................................................................................................................................... 261

Quantity/Code Send Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 262

Quantity/Code Separator ........................................................................................................................................................ 262

Interkey Timeout ..................................................................................................................................................................... 263

Append Code .............................................................................................................................................................................. 264

Echo ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 265

Keypress Sound ....................................................................................................................................................................... 265

SHIFT Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................. 266

SHIFT key association .............................................................................................................................................................. 266

Lower Case ................................................................................................................................................................................. 267

Set F1 Label ............................................................................................................................................................................... 267

Set F2 Label ............................................................................................................................................................................... 267

Set F3 Label ............................................................................................................................................................................... 268

Set F4 Label .............................................................................................................................................................................. 268

Barcode/Key Different Data Format ....................................................................................................................................... 269

Set Barcode Header .................................................................................................................................................................. 269

Set Barcode Terminator ............................................................................................................................................................ 269

Set Key Sequence ID ................................................................................................................................................................. 270

Set Key Sequence Header ........................................................................................................................................................ 270

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Set Key Sequence Terminator .................................................................................................................................................. 270

REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................................................................... 271

RS-232 Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 272

RS-232 Only .................................................................................................................................................................................................272

RS-232/USB COM Parameters ..................................................................................................................................................................273

Keyboard Interface ...............................................................................................................................................................................................280

Wedge Quiet Interval ..................................................................................................................................................................................280

Intercharacter Delay ...................................................................................................................................................................................281

Intercode Delay ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 282

Symbologies .........................................................................................................................................................................................................283

Datamatrix DPM Decoding Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 283

Set Length ....................................................................................................................................................................................................283

Data Editing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................285

Global Prefix/Suffix .....................................................................................................................................................................................286

Global AIM ID ................................................................................................................................................................................................286

Label ID .........................................................................................................................................................................................................288

Character Conversion .................................................................................................................................................................................. 293

Reading Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................................................294

Good Read LED Duration ............................................................................................................................................................................294

Scanning Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................................295

Scan Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 295

Stand Mode Off Time ..................................................................................................................................................................................296

Scanning Active Time ..................................................................................................................................................................................297

Aiming Duration Time .................................................................................................................................................................................298

Flash On Time .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 299

Flash Off Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 300

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology ..........................................................................................................................................301

Motion Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 303

Motionless Timeout .................................................................................................................................................................................... 303

Wireless Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................304

Automatic Configuration Update ...............................................................................................................................................................304

RF Address Stamping .................................................................................................................................................................................304

PM9500-Only Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 306

Changing System Speed in Normal Mode .............................................................................................................................. 306

Bluetooth-Only Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................306

MESSAGE FORMATTING....................................................................................................................................................................... 309

Cursor Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 310

Font Selection .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 310

Clearing Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 310

LED and Beeper Control .............................................................................................................................................................................311

Setting RTC ...................................................................................................................................................................................................311

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 313

Imager Labeling ....................................................................................................................................................................................................317

Standard Cable Pinouts .......................................................................................................................................................................................318

LED and Beeper Indications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 319

Error Codes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................320

Base Station Indications (Cordless Models ONLY) .................................................................................................................................. 320

SAMPLE BAR CODES............................................................................................................................................................................. 321

STANDARD DEFAULTS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 325

KEYPAD.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 339

SCANCODE TABLES............................................................................................................................................................................... 341

Control Character Emulation ..............................................................................................................................................................................341

Single Press and Release Keys ..................................................................................................................................................................341

Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE ......................................................................................................342

Interface Type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode .................................................................................................................. 344

Digital Interface ....................................................................................................................................................................................................346

IBM31xx 102-key .................................................................................................................................................................................................347

IBM XT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 348

Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 ..................................................................................................................................................................349

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

About this Manual

This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced
technical information, including connection, programming, maintenance
and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications
associated with this product are downloadable free of charge from the web
site listed on the back cover of this manual.

Overview

Chapter 1, (this chapter) presents information about manual conventions,

and an overview of the reader, its features and operation.

Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking, cable connection

information and setting up the reader.

Chapter 3, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar

code labels for customizing your reader. There are different sections for
interface types, general features, data formatting, symbology-specific and
model-specific features.

Chapter 4, References provides background information and detailed

instructions for more complex programming items.

Chapter 5, Message Formatting gives details for programming options.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance charac-

teristics, as well as environmental and regulatory specifications. It also pro­vides standard cable pinouts and LED/Beeper functions.

Appendix B, Sample Bar Codes offers sample bar codes for several common

symbologies.

Appendix C, Standard Defaults references common factory default settings

for reader features and options.

Appendix D, Keypad includes numeric bar codes to be scanned for certain

parameter settings.

Appendix E, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information

for Wedge and USB Keyboard interfaces.

Chapter 1

Introduction

-

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Introduction

Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key
issu

es or procedures that must be observed when using the reader:

Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing,
repairing and operating the reader.

The CAUTION symbol advises you of action
equipment or property.

CAUTION

References

Current versions of this Product Reference Guide (PRG), Quick Reference
Guide (QRG), the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, and any
other manuals, instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be down­loaded from the website listed below. Alternatively, printed copies or prod­uct support CDs for most products can be purchased
reseller.

Technical Support

Datalogic Website Support

The Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com) is the complete source for tech­nical support and information for Datalogi
support, warranty information, product manuals, product tech notes, soft­ware updates, demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.

s that could damage

through your Datalogic

c products. The site offers product

Reseller Technical Support

An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an autho­rized Datalogic reseller. A reseller is ac
nesses, application software, and computer sys
individualized assistance.

Telephone Technical Support

If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact Datalogic tech­nical support at [phone] or check the back cover of your manual for
m

ore contact information.

2

quainted with specific types of busi-

tems and can provide

PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

About the Reader

The PowerScan 2D is a family of feature-rich and rugged area image readers.
It is offered in several different models to better fit the different needs of
each customer.

The main model categories are:

• PD9530-XX: Corded models.

• PM9500-XX: STAR-System(tm) models.

• PBT9500-XX: Bluetooth models.

Within each category, further differentiating features are available, described
by the part number suffix:

• D: models equipped with display and 4-key keyboard

• DK: models equipped with display and 16-key keyboard

• DPM: models with laser, ink jet and dot peen reading capability

• HP: models with autofocus optic

About the Reader

Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and
communications settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings,
custom configuration can be done by scanning the programming barcodes
within this guide or with Datalogic Aladdin™, available from the Datalogic
website. See

Advancements in the LED technology used in the imager-based readers sig­nificantly improve the illumination of the target field of view, resulting in
higher scan efficiency. Whether used in Single Trigger or Continuous Mode,
the ergonomic design of the reader will help to promote comfortable han
dling during extended periods of use.

In addition, the reader can be set up to read and output data from USA
Driver License PDF417 bar codes. For more information reference the USA
Driver License Parsing Quick Reference Guide (QRG), available on the Data
logic website.

See "Interface Selection" on page 14 for a listing and descriptions of avail­able interface sets by model type.

"Datalogic Aladdin™" on page 6 for more information.

PM8500 Compatible Mode:

Powerscan PM9500 offers a limited set of features compatible with the pre­vious PM8500 family. To access those features, you have to program the
system through the Compatibility Mode parameter (see
on page 240 of the Wireless Configuration chapter).

When in normal mode, the same parameter can be used to configure the
communication speed.

-

-

"Compatibility Mode"

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3

Introduction

The BC9xx0™ Base Station/Charger

The BC9xx0 base station, when paired with one or more PowerScan™ 9500
readers, builds a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and
transmission of bar code data. It can be connected to a Host PC via RS-232,
USB, or KBD Wedge, and is suited for single-cradle layouts. The BC91x0
models also provide a spare battery charger slot.

The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a multi-function button.

n the button is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the cradle will transmit a

Whe
"broadcast" message." When the broadcast is sent, all properly configured
scanners (Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio "awake") that are linked to
that base and within radio range coverage will emit a beep and blink within 5
seconds. This functionality is useful to:

• verify which scanners are linked to a certain
ase station

b

• detect a scanner forgotten somewhere

When the button is pressed for longer than 5

conds, all paired scanners will be unpaired.

se

The LEDs signal the BC9xx0-BT status, as shown in Table 1 on page 4.

Table 1. LED Status

LED STATUS

Aux Yellow On = BC9xx0 is powered through an external power supply.

Host Yellow On = BC9xx0 is powered by the Host.

Green On = the reader battery is completely charged.
Red On = the reader battery is charging.

Reader



Spare
(BC91x0
models
only)

Orange Blinking = reader battery fault - replace battery.
Red / Green Alternatively Blinki

on page 320

.

ng = charging error - see "

Error Codes"

Off = reader not in the cradle or not properly inserted.

Green On = the spare battery is completely charged.
Orange Blinking = spare battery fault - replace spare battery.
Red/Green Alternatively Blinking = charging error - see "

page 320

.

Error Codes" on

Off = no spare battery in the housing or battery not fully inserted.

Radio Yellow Blinking = radio activity.

Ethernet
(Ethernet
models



Green Blinking = Ethernet activity.

only)

See "Base Station Indications (Cordless Models ONLY)" on page 320 for more
specific details on the LEDs.

4

PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Battery Safety

To reinstall, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow
the instructions in this manual.

Battery Safety

WARNING

Before installing the Battery, read “Battery Safet
alogic recommends annual replacement of rech
mum performance.

Do not discharge the battery using any device excep
is used in devices other than the designated product, it may damage the battery or
reduce its life expectancy. If the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause
the battery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if
exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below:

• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.

• Do not connect the positive terminal and negat
other with any metal object (such as wire).

• Do not carry or store the battery pack together w

• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike
wise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or al

• Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts.

In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid g
Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery
fluid could cause damage to the eye.

y” on this and the following pages. Dat-

argeable battery packs to ensure maxi-

t for the scanner. When the battery



ive terminal of the battery pack to each

ith metal objects.

it with a hammer, step on it or other-

low the battery to get wet.

ets into your eye, do not rub the eye.

CAUTION

Always charge the battery at 32° –

Use only the authorized power supplies, batte
your Datalogic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and
void your warranty.

Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The ba
devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.

Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves

Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or u
weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the
battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life
expectancy.

Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction
cookware.

Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the battery,
t

he battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnor-

mal in any other way.

Do not replace the battery pack w

Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.

Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.

Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.

104°F (0° - 40°C) temperature range.

ry pack, chargers, and docks supplied by

ttery contains safety and protection

or other high temperature locations.

se or store the battery inside cars in hot

hen the device is turned on.

As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity
over time. Capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year of service
whether the battery is in use or not. It is difficult to precisely predict the
finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at 500 charge
cycles. In other words, the batteries should be expected to take 500 full dis-

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5

Introduction

charge / charge cycles before needing replacement. This number is higher if
partial discharging / recharging is adhered to rather than full / deep dis­charging,

The typical manufacturer advertised useful li
years, depending on usage and number of charges, etc., after which they
should be removed from service, especially in mission critical applications.
Do not continue to use a battery that is showing excessive loss of capacity, it
should be properly recycled / disposed of and replaced. For most applica­tions, batteries should be replaced after one year of service to maintain cus­tomer satisfaction and mini

Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in compliance
with Eur
19/EU and subsequent modifications, US and China regulatory and others
laws and regulations about the environment.

opean Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2002/96/EC and 2012/

Programming the Reader

fe of LI batteries is one to three

mize safety concerns.

Configuration Methods

Programming Bar Codes

The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features.
After scanning the interface bar code, you can select other options and cus­tomize your reader through use of the instructions and programming bar

de labels available in the corresponding features section for your inter-

co
face. Customizable settings for many features are found in "Configuration

Parameters" st

Some programming labels, like "Restore Custom Defaults" on
require only the scan of the single label to enact the change. Most, however,
require the reader to be placed
them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter Programming Mode. Once
the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of parameter settings
before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will then
accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to nor­mal operation.

There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence
described above. Please read the description and setting instructions
carefully when configuring each programmable feature.

arting on page 21.

page 18,

in Programming Mode prior to scanning

Datalogic Aladdin™

Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and
user-friendly configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface.
Aladdin allows you to program the reader by selecting configuration com­mands through a user-friendly graphical interface running on a PC. These

mmands are sent to the reader over the selected communication interface,

co
or they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned. Aladdin also facilitates
image capturing.

In addition, Aladdin makes it easy to upgrade the handheld’s firmware, to

tain the benefits of new reader features. Reference the Datalogic Aladdin™

at
Online Help for more details.

Aladdin is available for download free of

6

charge on the Datalogic website.

PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Unpacking

Check carefully to ensure the reader and any accessories ordered are pres­ent and undamaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, contact Dat­alogic Technical Support. Information is shown on page 2.

KEEP THE PACKAGING. Should the unit ever require service, it should be
returned in its original shipping container.

Setting Up the Reader

Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicat­ing with its host.

1. Begin by Installing the Interface Cable (Corded) or Connecting the Base
Station (Bluetooth and STAR)

Chapter 2

Setup

2. Configure Interface Settings (see page 14).

3. Configure the Reader starting on page 17 (optional, depends on set­tings needed)

Connect the PowerScan by plugging directly into the host device as shown.
The power can also be supplied through an external power supply via the
Interface Cable supplied with a power jack.

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Setup

A

B

C

D

FRONT>>

1

2

3

6

4

5

7

Connecting the Cable (Corded versions)

A. Rubber gasket
B. Cable Holder
C. Cover
D. Connector Holder

1. Slip the cable through the Cover.

2. Push the Rubber Gasket onto the Cable
lder.

Ho

3. Push the Cable Holder and gasket into

handle. Ensure that the “Front”

the
marking on the Cable Holder is facing
out, with the arrow pointing towards the
front of the scanner.

4. Insert the end of the cable into the

cket of the Cable Holder.

so

5. Push the Cover along the cable towards

he reader, and hook it over the yellow

t
“tooth” on the back of the handle.

6. Insert the cable through the Connector
lder, and push it up into the Cover.

Ho

7. Insert and tighten the sc

rew to affix the

cable assembly to the reader handle.

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Configuring the Base Station

Desktop Mounting Bracket

Wall Mounting Bracket

Bosses

(Horizontal )

(Vertical)

Tab

Tab

Tab

Ribs

To set up your BC9xx0 cradle you must:

1. Physically install the cradle.

2. Make all system connections.

3. Configure the BC9xx0 cradle.

Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle

The cradle package contains the following items:

Configuring the Base Station

BC9xx0 Base Station (with Desktop Mounting
Bracket installed)

BC9xx0 Quick Reference Guide
(this manual)

The cradle can be either mounted on a flat surface for desktop usage or
affixed vertically to a wall.

Mounting Brackets

The cradle comes with two different mounting brackets. The appropriate
bracket is used depending on whether the cradle will be mounted on a hori­zontal or vertical surface. When shipped, the cradle has the Desktop Mount­ing Bracket installed. For vertical installation, the Wall Mounting Bracket

be attached instead.

must

Figure 1. Mounting Brackets

1 Metal Mounting plate



1 Wall Mounting Bracket

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• Desktop mount bracket has ribs to keep the scanner in place when the
cradle is horizontal.

• Wall mount bracket contains bosses to
the cradle is vertical.

keep the scanner in place when

9

Setup

12

3

Mounting

Protective Adhesive

Rubber Feet

Rubber Feet

Strips

Holes

To change the Bracket:

1. Remove the screw holding the Bracket in place. Retain the screw for re­use.

2. Carefully lift off the Bracket.

3. Install the other bracket by first slipping the end tab into place on the
base station, then easing the tabs (shown in Figure 1 on page 9) into
place on the sides.

4. Replace the screw to secure the Bracket to the Base Station.

Figure 2. Changing the Bracket

Permanent Mounting

For either desktop or wall mounting, the cradle can be fastened directly to a
flat surface using screws (not included).

Figure 3. Base Station Bottom

When mounting on drywall, the base should be screwed to a wall stud or
supporting beam for additional support.

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Mounting for Portable Use

If portability of the cradle is required, the metal plate must be used. There
are two ways this can be done: (1) by first mounting the metal plate on a flat
surface so the cradle can be slid off and on, or (2) mounting the metal plate
onto the back of the base station and then screwing both to the desired sur­face.

For additional security on wall mounting, it is strongly recommended
that the cradle be secured into place using two auxiliary screws through
the mounting holes on the side.

Mounting the Metal Plate

1. Affix the metal plate onto the desired mounting surface using the two
center screw holes (see Figure 4 on page 11).

Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle

2. Remove the adhesive strips protecting the m
shown in Figure 3.

3. Slide the tabs on the back of the cradle onto the metal plate as shown
in

Figure 4.

4. After aligning the tabs, push up to lock into place.

ounting tabs on the cradle,

Figure 4. Mounting Plate on Wall

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11

Setup

Base with Mount attached

Power Supply

Multi-Interface Connector

Attaching the Metal Plate to Base

Alternatively, the mount can be attached first to the base, then both can be
mounted to a wall as described above.

Figure 5. Attaching Mounting Plate to Base

System Connections

The BC9xx0 cradle provides a multi-interface connector and a power supply
connector as shown:

Connections should always be made with power off!

CAUTION

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Connecting and Disconnecting the Interface Cable

Power

Interface Emulation to Host

Connecting/Disconnecting the Cable

The BC9xx0 can be connected to a Host by means of a multi-interface cable,
which must be simply plugged into the Host connector, visible on the front
panel of the cradle.

To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar object into the

le corresponding to the Host connector on the body of the cradle. Push

ho
down on the clip while unplugging the cable. Refer to the following figures:

Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle

RS-232

USB*

*The power supply is optional, the cradle can be powered by the USB port. In
this case the full charging of an empty battery will take about 10 hours. For
intense usage and/or when the system is shut down during the night, the
use of an external power supply is recommended.

WEDGE

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13

Setup

BC9xx0 Configuration

The BC9xx0 configuration can be performed in three ways: by using the
Datalogic Aladdin
tion strings from the Host PC via the RS-232 or USB-COM interface or by

eading configuration bar codes with the PowerScan

r

™

software configuration program, by sending configura-

™

9500 reader.

Serial Configuration

By connecting the BC9xx0 to a PC through an RS-232 or USB-COM interface
cable it is possible to send configuration strings from the PC to BC9xx0.

Configuration Bar Codes

Link the cradle and the reader using the procedures described in the Power-

™

Scan
you can configure the BC9xx0 cradle by reading configuration bar codes in
this manual.

To configure the BC9xx0 using the PowerScan
cradle with the Bind command), follow the procedure according to the inter­face selected.

PM9500 or PBT9500 Quick Reference. Once the pairing is complete,

™

9500 reader (paired to the

Interface Selection

Upon completing the physical connection between the reader and its host,
proceed to Table 2 on page 15 to select the interface type the reader is con­nected to (for example: RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, USB, etc.). Scan the
appropriate bar
interface type.

Setting the Interface

Scan the programming bar code from this section which selects the appro­priate interface type matching the system the reader will be connected to.
N

ext, proceed to the corresponding section in this manual (also listed in

Table 2 on page 15) to configure any desired settings and fea

ated with that interface.

Unlike some programming features and options, interface selections
require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT scan an
ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scanning an interface selection bar code.

Some interfaces require the scanner to start in the disabled state when
powered up.
state, pull the trigger and hold it for five seconds. The scanner will change to
a state that allows programming with bar codes.

code in that section to configure your system’s correct

tures associ-

If additional scanner configuration is desired while in this

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Table 2. Available Interfaces

$P,HA12,P(CR)

$P,HA13,P(CR)

$P,HA47,P(CR)

$P,HA45,P(CR)

$P,HA35,P(CR)

$P,HA2B,P(CR)

$P,HA2C,P(CR)

Interface Selection

RS-232

RS-232 standard interface

Select RS232-WN

RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS

USB

Select RS232-STD

RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf

Select RS-232 OPOS

FEATURES

Set RS-232

Interface
Features

starting

on page

25

FEATURES

Select USB COM-STD

a

USB-OEM

(can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS)

Select USB Keyboard

USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding

Select USB-KBD-APPLE

USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface

Select USB-OEM

USB Keyboard with standard key encoding

Select USB Alternate Keyboard

USB Keyboard for Apple computers

Set USB-OEM

Interface
Features

starting

on page

47

a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com

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15

$P,HA2B,P(CR)

$P,HA2C,P(CR)

$P,HA29,P(CR)

$P,HA11,P(CR)

$P,HA26,P(CR)

$P,HA10,P(CR)

Setup

KEYBOARD

USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding

Select USB-KBD-APPLE

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &

5 w/Standard Key Encoding

9

Select KBD-AT-NK

Select USB Alternate Keyboard

USB Keyboard for Apple computers

Select KBD-AT

Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with

st

andard key encoding but without

external keyboard

FEATURES

Set KEYBOARD

WEDGE
Interface
Features

starting on

page 37

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &

w/Alternate Key

95

Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK

Select KBD-AT-ALT

Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with

a

lternate key encoding but without

external keyboard

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PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Customizing Configuration Settings

Transmit Software Version

RevA\r

Configure Interface Settings

If after scanning the interface bar code from the previous table, your instal­lation requires you to select options to further customize your reader, turn

o the appropriate section for your interface type in "Configuration Parame-

t

ters" st

Global Interface Features

See "Global Interface Features" on page 23 for settings configurable by all
interface types.

Configuring Other Features

If your installation requires different programming than the standard factory
default settings, the following sections of this manual allow configuration of
non-interface-specific settings you might require. Go to Configuration

Using Bar Codes, starting on page 21 for a complete list of available options.

arting on page 21.

Customizing Configuration Settings

Software Version Transmission

The software version of the device can be transmitted over the RS-232 and
Keyboard interfaces by scanning the following label.

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17

Setup

Restore Custom Default Configuration

$P,HA00,P(CR)

Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults

Restore Custom Defaults

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your imager, or you’ve
changed some options and want to restore the Custom Default Configura­tion that may have been saved in the scanner, scan the Restore Custom

fault Configuration bar code below. This will restore the custom configu-

De
ration for the currently active interface.

Custom defaults are based on the interface type. Configure the
imager for the correct interface before scanning this label.

Restore Factory Configuration

The "Restore Custom Default Configuration" command above is normally
enough to restart the machine from a known status (set in the factory or by
the customer via configuration file). The machine is set as it arrived to you
from the factory or according to the custom configuration file you loaded
afterward.

If you want to
file use "Restore Factory Configuration" on page 338 of this manual.

The programming items listed in the following sections show the factory
d

efault settings for each of the menu commands. If no configuration file has

been loaded, the above command restores the factory default.

Set Date and Time

1. Scan the Enter/Exit Programming bar code below to set date and time.

2. Scan the Set Date bar code + six
digits for Year, Month and Day
(YYMMDD) from Appendix D,

Keypad.

permanently cancel the setup defined by the configuration

ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Set Date

18

3. Scan Set Time + six digits for
Hours, Minutes and Seconds
(HHMMSS) from Appendix D,

Keypad.

Set Time

4. Scan the Enter/Exit Programming bar code to complete.

PowerScan™ PD9530/PBT9500/PM9500

Linking the Reader

Unlink

Enable RF Link to Server

Linking the Reader

Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base

For RF devices, before configuring the interface it is necessary to link the
handheld with the base.

To link the handheld and the base, press the trigger to wake up the hand­held and mount it into the base. If the reader was previously linked to
another base, you must first
onds), then scan the

Unlink

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Slave) Mode

1. Install any drivers provided with the Bluetooth adapter.

press and hold the button on the base (>5 sec-

bar code before re-linking to the new base.

2. Scan the

Enable RF Link to Server

label below to make the scanner visible

to the host computer.

3. Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices”
an

d select "Datalogic Scanner." If you receive an error message, it may

be necessary to disable security on the device.

4. Use an RS-232 terminal program to see incoming data on the port des­ignated by the computer's Bluetooth manager.

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode

1. Ensure the PC or terminal can network with Bluetooth devices and that
it is powered on.

2. Ensure that a COM port is assigned un
setup menu.

der Services in the Bluetooth

3. Create a Link label that contains the address of the PC Bluetooth

pter.

ada

The link label is a Code 128 function 3 label with the following format: 



<FN3 char>LnkB<12 character Bluetooth address>

4. Scan the link label you created in step 3.

The Bluetooth address can be found under “Properties” within the Bluetooth
setup menu.

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Setup

Link to PC in HID

Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode

1. Install any drivers provided with the Bluetooth adapter.

Power Off

2. Scan the

3. Use the host computer’s Bluetooth m

Link to PC in HID

label below.

anager to “Discover new devices”
and select "Datalogic Scanner." If you receive an error message, it may
be necessary to disable security on the device.

4. Use a text editor to see incoming data on the port designated by the
omputer's Bluetooth manager.

c

The Powerscan BT9500 can be set up to require a PIN code when connecting.
If you want to set up a PIN, or when adding new equipment to a system that
uses a custom security PIN, please see

"Bluetooth PIN Code"

starting on

page 226 for more information.

Scan the bar code below to shut off power to the handheld until the next
trigger pull

. This function only applies to the wireless models.

PowerOff

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