Datalogic QUICKSCAN MOBILE Reference Manual
QuickScan™ Mobile
Reference Manual
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CONTENTS
GENERAL VIEW ......................................................................................... vi
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 3
3 CONFIGURATION........................................................................................ 8
RS-232 PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 19
Baud Rate...................................................................................................20
Parity........................................................................................................... 21
Data Bits .....................................................................................................21
Stop Bits...................................................................................................... 22
Handshaking ............................................................................................... 22
Ack/Nack Protocol....................................................................................... 23
Fifo.............................................................................................................. 23
Inter-character Delay................................................................................... 24
Rx Timeout.................................................................................................. 24
Serial Trigger Lock...................................................................................... 25
USB PARAMETERS ..................................................................................26
Handshaking ............................................................................................... 27
Ack/Nack Protocol....................................................................................... 27
Fifo.............................................................................................................. 28
Inter-character Delay................................................................................... 28
Rx Timeout.................................................................................................. 29
Serial Trigger Lock...................................................................................... 29
Keyboard Nationality................................................................................... 30
Fifo.............................................................................................................. 31
Inter-character Delay................................................................................... 31
Inter-code Delay.......................................................................................... 32
Control Character Emulation....................................................................... 32
USB Keyboard Speed................................................................................. 33
WEDGE PARAMETERS............................................................................. 34
Keyboard Nationality................................................................................... 35
Caps Lock................................................................................................... 36
Caps Lock Auto-Recognition (IBM AT compatible only)............................... 36
Num Lock.................................................................................................... 37
Inter-character Delay................................................................................... 37
Inter-code Delay.......................................................................................... 38
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Keyboard Setting......................................................................................... 39
Control Character Emulation....................................................................... 41
PEN EMULATION ...................................................................................... 42
Operating Mode ..........................................................................................43
Minimum Output Pulse................................................................................ 44
Conversion to Code 39 and Code 128 ........................................................ 45
Overflow...................................................................................................... 46
Output Level................................................................................................ 46
Idle Level..................................................................................................... 47
Inter-Block Delay......................................................................................... 47
IBM 46xx .................................................................................................... 48
IBM Data Formatting................................................................................... 49
DATA FORMAT.......................................................................................... 50
Code Identifier............................................................................................. 53
Custom Code Identifier ............................................................................... 54
Header ........................................................................................................ 55
Terminator................................................................................................... 56
Special Keys ............................................................................................... 57
Field Adjustment .........................................................................................58
Field Adjustment Character......................................................................... 59
Code Length Tx .......................................................................................... 59
Character Replacement .............................................................................. 60
Address Stamping....................................................................................... 62
Address Delimiter........................................................................................ 62
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READING PARAMETERS.......................................................................... 63
Hand-Held Operation .................................................................................. 64
Stand Operation.......................................................................................... 64
Hardware Trigger Mode .............................................................................. 65
Trigger-off Timeout ..................................................................................... 65
Flash Mode ................................................................................................. 66
Reads per Cycle.......................................................................................... 66
Safety Time................................................................................................. 67
Beeper Intensity .......................................................................................... 67
Beeper Tone ............................................................................................... 68
Beeper Type ............................................................................................... 68
Beeper Length ............................................................................................ 68
Stand Recognition Beep ............................................................................. 69
DECODING PARAMETERS....................................................................... 70
Ink Spread................................................................................................... 71
Overflow Control .........................................................................................71
Interdigit Control.......................................................................................... 72
Decoding Safety.......................................................................................... 72
Puzzle Solver™ .......................................................................................... 73
CODE SELECTION.................................................................................... 74
EAN/UPC Family ........................................................................................ 76
2/5 Family ................................................................................................... 83
Code 39 Family........................................................................................... 84
Code 128 Family......................................................................................... 86
Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 87
Codabar Family........................................................................................... 88
MSI ............................................................................................................. 90
Plessey .......................................................................................................91
Telepen....................................................................................................... 92
Delta IBM .................................................................................................... 93
Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 94
Code 16K.................................................................................................... 95
Code 49 ...................................................................................................... 95
GS1 DataBar™........................................................................................... 96
ADVANCED FORMATTING ....................................................................... 97
Concatenation............................................................................................. 98
Advanced Formatting................................................................................ 101
RADIO PARAMETERS............................................................................. 116
Radio Protocol Timeout............................................................................. 117
Power-Off Timeout.................................................................................... 117
Beeper Control for Radio Response ......................................................... 118
Single Store .............................................................................................. 119
Batch Mode............................................................................................... 120
4 REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 121
5 TECHNICAL FEATURES......................................................................... 144
A HOST CONFIGURATION STRINGS........................................................ 149
B CODE IDENTIFIER TABLE...................................................................... 162
C HEX AND NUMERIC TABLE ................................................................... 165
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GENERAL VIEW
QUICKSCAN
®
MOBILE READERS
Reading Window
Trigger
Charge completed
(yellow LED)
Charging
(red LED)
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Cradle
Locking System Latch
INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION
The QuickScan
handheld device without compromise in performance.
The extensive range of models and options of this family can easily meet any specific
challenges required by retail, and commercial data collections applications.
The QuickScan
where continuous and multi-tasking activities are keys to optimum productivity, lower
cost of ownership and profitable business.
1.1 READING ANGLE
QuickScan
and pull the trigger. Code scanning is performed along the center of the light bar
emitted from the reading window. This bar must cover the entire code.
Successful scanning is obtained by tilting the reader with respect to the barcode to
avoid direct reflections, which could impair the reading performance. See the figures
below.
Successful reading is obtained by an audible tone.
Good read LED
OK Not Advised
®
family provides a valuable solution for users seeking an affordable
®
Mobile is the ideal solution for retail and commercial environments
®
Mobile readers automatically scan barcodes at a distance. Simply aim
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1.2 HANDS-FREE USE
When using the QuickScan
pushing up the locking system as indicated in the following figure.
®
Mobile on the cradle, remember to lock the reader by
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INSTALLATION
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 USING YOUR QUICKSCAN® MOBILE READING SYSTEM
Follow the procedure below to start using your QuickScan
1. Connect a QuickScan
2. Insert the QuickScan
®
Mobile cradle to the Host.
®
Mobile reader into the cradle to start the battery charging.
A full charge of the Lithium battery takes 3.5 – 6 hours.
To achieve the best battery life, it is recommended to perform a full
battery charge before using the reader in hand-held mode.
NOTE
In hands-free use, you can immediately start using the reader, since it is
powered by the cradle.
3. Configure the QuickScan
4. Configure the QuickScan
®
Mobile reader.
®
Mobile cradle.
2.2 CHANGING THE BATTERIES
To change the battery of your reader, you must:
1. Unscrew the battery cover screw (Figure 1).
2. Unplug the white connector and remove the old battery (Figure 2).
3. Insert the new battery and plug in the white connector.
®
Mobile reading system:
NOTE
When inserting the new battery into the handle pay attention
position the battery and the connector just as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
to
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4. Insert the cover in the handle and screw it back into place.
WARNING
Figure 4
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to
high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified
charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries as required by the
relevant laws in force.
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INSTALLATION
2.3 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
CAUTION
You can connect the QuickScan
connector, using the cable corresponding to the desired interface type.
. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the cradle by simply plugging it into
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the Host connector on the base of the cradle.
QuickScan® Mobile Cradle - Bottom View
To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other
orresponding to the connector on the base of the cradle. Push down on the clip
c
hile unplugging the cable. Refer to the following figure:
w
®
Mobile cradle to the Host through the dedicated
Interface Cable
similar object into the hole
Disconnecting the Cable
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2.4 RS-232 CONNECTION
2.5 USB
2.6 IBM USB POS
2.7 WEDGE CONNECTION
CAB-413
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CAB-391 or CAB-321 + B-431 CA
POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER
2.8 PEN EMULATION CONNECTION
POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER
2.9 SINGLE READER LAYOUT
INSTALLATION
CAB-431
CAB-431
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3 CONFIGURATION
3.1 CONFIGURATION METHODS
3.1.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes
This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration of your reader by
following the setup procedures in this chapter (see par. Error! Reference source not
found. for an overview).
If you wish to change the default settings, this manual provides complete
configuration of your reader in an easy way.
To configure your reader:
1. Open the folded page in Appendix C
during the device configuration.
2. Read the Enter Configuration code ONCE
configuration.
3. Modify the desired parameters in one or more sections following the procedures
given for each group.
4. Read the Exit and Save Configuration code ONCE
page of configuration.
Reference notes describing the operation of the more complex parameters are given
in chapter 4.
3.1.2 Datalogic Aladdin™
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program that allows device configuration
using a PC. It provides RS-232 interface configuration as well as configuration
barcode printing.
3.1.3 Copy Command
A previously configured device (Master), can be used to send its configuration directly to
other devices of the same type (Slaves). The particular procedure for each device is
given in par. Error! Reference source not found..
with the hex-numeric table and keep it open
, available at the top of each page of
, available at the top of each
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CONFIGURATION
3.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host
An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS-232 or
USB-COM interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to
be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.
3.2 QUICKSCAN® MOBILE STAND ALONE SETUP
Read the restore default parameters code below.
1.
Restore QuickScan® Mobile Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
Read the codes below to set the radio address of the QuickScan® Mobile
2.
reader.
Enter configuration
Ì$+;Î
3.
Set Radio Address
ÌRA0RFHÎ
+
4.
four digits for the QuickScan® Mobile Address (from 0000 to 1999).
All readers used in the same area must have different addresses.
Exit and Save configuration
Ì$-?Î
Read the Bind code to pair the QuickScan® Mobile to the cradle.
5.
The reader is dedicated to the cradle. Any previously bound reader will be
excluded.
The yellow LED on the QuickScan
positioned onto the cradle.
Ì$+RN0$-IÎ
Bind
®
Mobile will blink; the reader is ready to be
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Firmly position the reader onto the cradle within 10 seconds, a beep will be
6.
emitted, signaling that the cradle has been paired to the QuickScan
and the yellow LED on the reader will go off.
Yellow LED
®
Mobile,
Read the cradle restore default code:
7.
Go to par. 3.3 Interface Selection.
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Restore cradle default
Ì$+RX0$-qÎ
3.3 INTERFACE SELECTION
Read the interface selection code for your application.
RS-232
Standard
Ì$+CP0$-$Î
POS Terminals
Nixdorf Mode A
Ì$+CM2EC0$->Î
Fujitsu
Ì$+CM1$-ÈÎ
ICL Mode
CONFIGURATION
Ì$+CM0$-ÃÎ
For POS terminal default settings refer to par. 4.9.
PEN
Ì$+CP6$-BÎ
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WEDGE
IBM AT or PS/2 PCs
Ì$+CP500$-aÎ
IBM XT
Ì$+CP503$-vÎ
PC Notebook
Ì$+CP505$-ÈÎ
IBM SURE1
Ì$+CP506$-$Î
IBM Terminal 3153
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Ì$+CP504$-}Î
CONFIGURATION
WEDGE (CONTINUED)
IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx:
To select the interface for these IBM Terminals, read the correct KEY
TRANSMISSION code. Select the KEYBOARD TYPE if necessary
(default = advanced keyboard).
KEY TRANSMISSION MODE
make-only keyboard
Ì$+CP502$-oÎ
make-break keyboard
Ì$+CP501$-hÎ
KEYBOARD TYPE
advanced keyboard
Ì$+FK1$-ÉÎ
typewriter keyboard
Ì$+FK0$-ÄÎ
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WEDGE (CONTINUED)
ALT MODE
The ALT-mode selection allows barcodes sent to the PC to be interpreted correctly
independently from the Keyboard Nationality used. You do not need to make a
Keyboard Nationality selection.
(default = Num Lock Unchanged). Make sure the Num Lock key on your
keyboard is ON.
IBM AT - ALT mode
Ì$+CP507$-+Î
PC Notebook - ALT mode
Ì$+CP508$-2Î
WYSE TERMINALS
ANSI Keyboard
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Ì$+CP509$-9Î
PC Keyboard
Ì$+CP510$-gÎ
ASCII Keyboard
Ì$+CP511$-nÎ
VT220 style Keyboard
Ì$+CP514$-ÇÎ
CONFIGURATION
WEDGE (CONTINUED)
DIGITAL TERMINALS
VT2xx/VT3xx/VT4xx
Ì$+CP512$-uÎ
IBM 46XX
(IBM Devices only)
PORT 9B
4501 Protocol
Ì$+CP800$-pÎ
(typical)
1520 Protocol
Ì$+CP801$-wÎ
PORT 5B
1520 Protocol
Ì$+CP801$-wÎ
(typical)
4501 Protocol
Ì$+CP800$-pÎ
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3.4 USB READER CONFIGURATION
The USB interface is compatible with:
Windows 98 (and later) IBM POS for Windows
Mac OS 8.0 (and later) 4690 Operating System
USB Start-up
As with all USB devices, upon connection, the Host performs several checks by
communicating with the QuickScan
QuickScan
®
Mobile reader blinks and normal operations are suspended. Two basic
conditions must be met before the QuickScan
correct USB driver must be loaded and sufficient power must be supplied to the
reader.
For all systems, the correct USB driver for the default
USB-KBD interface is included in the Host Operating
System and will either be loaded automatically or will
be suggested by the O.S. and should therefore be
selected from the dialog box (the first time only).
Normally the Host supplies sufficient power to the
reader, the start-up phase ends correctly, the yellow
LED stops blinking.
In rare cases, if the Host does not supply sufficient
power to the reader, a dialog box will appear on the
Host and the reader will be blocked (yellow LED
continues blinking). In this case, disconnect the USB
device cable at the Host
(yellow LED stops blinking);
and then try a different USB port as indicated by the
Operating System message. You can now read
codes.
At this point you can read the USB interface
configuration code according to your application. Load drivers from the O.S. (if
requested). When configuring the USB-COM interface, the relevant files and drivers
must be installed from the USB Device Installation software, which can be
downloaded from the web page http://www.scanning.datalogic.com
The reader is ready to read barcodes. Successive start-ups will automatically
recognize the previously loaded drivers.
®
Mobile. During this phase the yellow LED on the
®
Mobile is ready to read codes, the
First Start-Up
Connect QuickScan®
Mobile to Host
Load drivers
(if requested)
Select desired USB
interface code
(USB-KBD is default)
Load drivers
(if requested)
Read test codes.
Reader is READY
ellow LED blinks
Yellow LED off –
BEEP OK
.
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CONFIGURATION
USB
USB-KBD
Ì$+UA03$-:Î
USB-KBD-ALT-MODE
Ì$+UA04$-@Î
USB-KBD-APPLE
Ì$+UA05$-FÎ
USB-COM*
Ì$+UA02$-4Î
USB-IBM-Table Top
Ì$+UA00$-(Î
USB-IBM-Hand Held
Ì$+UA01$-.Î
* When configuring USB-COM, the relevant files and drivers must be installed from
the USB Device Installation software, which can be downloaded from the web site
http://www.scanning.datalogic.com.
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3.5 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS
Once your reader is setup, you can change the default parameters to meet your
application needs. Refer to the preceding paragraphs for initial configuration in order
to set the default values and select the interface for your application.
In this manual, the configuration parameters are divided into logical groups making it
easy to find the desired function based on its reference group.
The first four groups are for Standard Interface parameter configuration:
RS-232
USB
WEDGE
PEN EMULATION
The following parameter groups are common to all interface applications:
DATA FORMAT parameters regard the messages sent to the Host system for all
interfaces except Pen Emulation.
READING PARAMETERS control various operating modes and indicator status
functioning.
DECODING PARAMETERS maintain correct barcode decoding in certain special
reading conditions.
CODE SELECTION parameters allow configuration of a personalized mix of codes,
code families and their options.
ADVANCED FORMATTING PARAMETERS allow code concatenation and advanced
formatting of messages towards the Host. It cannot be used with Pen Emulation
connections.
RADIO PARAMETERS (Mobile series only) allow configuration of radio control
parameters.
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RS-232 PARAMETERS
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA BITS
STOP BITS
HANDSHAKING
ACK/NACK PROTOCOL
FIFO
INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
RX TIMEOUT
SERIAL TRIGGER LOCK
1. Read the Enter Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page.
2. Read configuration codes from the desired groups.
= Read the code and follow the procedure given
= Default value
3. Read the Exit and Save Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of
each page.
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Enter Configuration Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$+;Î
Ì$-?Î
RS-232
BAUD RATE
300 baud
ÌCD1XÎ
1200 baud
ÌCD3^Î
4800 baud
ÌCD5dÎ
19200 baud
ÌCD7jÎ
600 baud
ÌCD2[Î
2400 baud
ÌCD4aÎ
9600 baud
ÌCD6gÎ
38400 baud
ÌCD8mÎ
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Enter Configuration Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$+;Î
Ì$-?Î
RS-232
PARITY
none
ÌCC0SÎ
even parity
ÌCC1VÎ
odd parity
ÌCC2YÎ
DATA BITS
7 bits
ÌCA0OÎ
8 bits
ÌCA1RÎ
9 bits
ÌCA2UÎ
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Enter Configuration Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$+;Î
Ì$-?Î
RS-232
STOP BITS
1 stop bit
ÌCB0QÎ
2 stop bits
ÌCB1TÎ
HANDSHAKING
disable
ÌCE0WÎ
hardware (RTS/CTS)
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ÌCE1ZÎ
software (XON/XOFF)
ÌCE2]Î
RTS always ON
ÌCE3`Î
See par. 4.1.1 for details.
Enter Configuration Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$+;Î
Ì$-?Î
RS-232
ACK/NACK PROTOCOL
disable
ÌER0sÎ
enable
ÌER1vÎ
See par. 4.1.2 for details, particularly on implementing this parameter with QuickScan® Mobile.
FIFO
disable
ÌEC0UÎ
enable
ÌEC1XÎ
See par. 4.1.3 for details.
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Enter Configuration Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$+;Î
Ì$-?Î
RS-232
INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
delay between characters transmitted to Host
ÌCK3Î
Read 2 numbers from the table where:
00 = DELAY disabled
01-99 = DELAY from 1 to 99 milliseconds
delay disabled
RX TIMEOUT
timeout control in reception from Host
ÌCL5Î
Read 2 numbers from the table where:
00 = TIMEOUT disabled
01-99 = TIMEOUT from .1 to 9.9 seconds
rx timeout 5 seconds
See par. 4.1.4 for details.
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