Fujian Newland Auto ID Tech NLS HR15 User Manual

User Guide

Hand-held Barcode Scanner

NLS-HR15

Fujian Newland Auto-ID Tech Co., Ltd.

Disclaimer

Please read through the manual carefully before using the product and operate it according to the manual. It is advised that you should keep this manual for future reference.

Do not disassemble the device or remove the seal label from the device. Otherwise, FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for the warranty or replacement.

All pictures in this manual are for reference only and actual product may differ. Regarding to the product modification and update, FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design at any time without notice. Besides, the information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice.

The products depicted in this manual may include software copyrighted by FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd or a third party. The user, corporation or individual, shall not duplicate, in whole or in part, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble, decode, reverse engineer, rent, transfer or sublicense such software without prior written consent from the copyright holders.

This manual is copyrighted. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form without written permission from Newland.

FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make final interpretation of the statement above.

FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. 3F, Building A, No.1, Rujiang Xi Rd., Mawei, Fuzhou, Fujian, P.R. China. 350015. http://www.nlscan.com

Revision History

Version Description Date

V1.0 Initial release. December 25, 2011

V1.1

V1.2

Corrected improper descriptions and moved the Enter/Exit Setup barcodes to page header and footer.

Updates: 1. Added the “Pairing Settings” section in Chapter 2; added the Timeout

between Decodes (Same Barcode) programming feature for the Sense and Continuous modes.

2. Added the “Improve Reliability of Communication between Cradle and PC” section in Chapter 4.

3. Added PDF417 and MicroPDF417 sample barcodes in Chapter 6.

August 10, 2012

February 28, 2013

Table of Contents

Revision History.................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

Preface........................................................................................................................................................................................1

Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................1

Chapter Description............................................................................................................................................................1

Document Set......................................................................................................... ............................................................2

Chapter 1 Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................3

Unpacking...........................................................................................................................................................................4

Scanner..............................................................................................................................................................................4

CD15 Cradle.......................................................................................................................................................................5

Communication Mode.........................................................................................................................................................6

CD15 Data Port.........................................................................................................................................................7

USB/RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................................8

Connect Cradle to a Host....................................................................................................................................................9

Use USB Cable.........................................................................................................................................................9

Use RS-232 Cable ..................................................................................................................................................10

Power on, Sleep, Power off, Reboot.................................................................................................................................11

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................11

Depth of Field ...................................................................................................................................................................12

Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................13

Dimensions of Scanner.....................................................................................................................................................14

Side View................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Front View...............................................................................................................................................................14

Top View..................................................................................................................................................................15

Dimensions of CD15 Cradle.............................................................................................................................................15

Scanning Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................16

Chapter 2 General Settings.....................................................................................................................................................18

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................18

Barcode Programming ............................................................................................................................................18

Command Programming.........................................................................................................................................18

Programming Barcode/ Programming Command/Function..............................................................................................19

Use of Programming Barcodes.........................................................................................................................................19

Use of Command..............................................................................................................................................................20

Programming Mode.................................................................................................................................................20

Format of Command...............................................................................................................................................20

Configuration Process Flow....................................................................................................................................22

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................................23

Restore Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................................23

Pairing Settings................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Pair Scanner with Cradle.........................................................................................................................................24

Pair Cradle with Zigbee Router ...............................................................................................................................24

Clear Pairing Settings.................................................... ..........................................................................................24

Operating Mode Options...................................................................................................................................................25

Power-Off T imeo ut.............................................................................................................. ..............................................26

Scan Mode........................................................................................................................................................................27

Manual Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................27

Auto Mode...............................................................................................................................................................28

Blink Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................30

Sense Mode............................................................................................................................................................31

Continuous Mode....................................................................................................................................................34

Delayed Sense Mode ..............................................................................................................................................36

Security Setup..................................................................................................................................................................37

Decode Beep....................................................................................................................................................................38

Decode Area and Output Interval......................................................................................................................................40

Other Settings...................................................................................................................................................................41

Temporary Mute......................................................................................................................................................41

Chapter 3 Inquiry Command..................................................................................................................................................42

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................42

Obtain Scanner Information..............................................................................................................................................42

Obtain Cradle Information.................................................................................................................................................43

Obtain Wireless Module Information.................................................................................................................................44

Chapter 4 Communication Settings........................................................................................................................................45

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................45

Wireless Communication Setup........................................................................................................................................45

RS-232 Interface...............................................................................................................................................................46

Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................46

Parity Check............................................................................................................................................................47

Stop Bit....................................................................................................................................................................47

Flow Control............................................................................................................................................................48

Data Bit ...................................................................................................................................................................49

USB Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................50

USB HID-KBW........................................................................................................................................................50

USB COM Port Emulation .......................................................................................................................................50

Keyboard Parameters.......................................................................................................................................................51

Keyboard Layout.....................................................................................................................................................51

Inter-Character Delay..............................................................................................................................................52

Convert Case..........................................................................................................................................................52

Improve Reliability of Communication between Cradle and PC........................................................................................53

Enable Communication Support............................................................. .................................................................53

Disable Communication Support.............................................................................................................................53

Chapter 5 Data Formatting ......................................................................................................................................................54

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................54

Prefix Sequence...............................................................................................................................................................54

Custom Prefix...................................................................................................................................................................55

Enable/Disable Custom Prefix.................................................................................................................................55

Set Custom Prefix...................................................................................................................................................55

AIM ID Prefix.....................................................................................................................................................................56

Code ID Prefix..................................................................................................................................................................56

Custom Suffix ...................................................................................................................................................................57

Enable/Disable Custom Suf fix.................................................................................................................................57

Set Custom Suffix....................................................................................................................................................57

Terminating Character Suffix.............................................................................................................................................58

Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix..........................................................................................................58

Set Terminating Character Suffix...................................................................................... ......... ..............................59

Chapter 6 Symbologies ...........................................................................................................................................................60

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................60

Code 128..........................................................................................................................................................................60

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................60

Enable/Disable Code 128........................................................................................................................................60

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................61

Set Length Range for Code 128..............................................................................................................................62

UCC/EAN-128 ..................................................................................................................................................................63

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................63

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128................................................................................................................................63

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................64

Set Length Range for UCC/EAN-128......................................................................................................................65

AIM 128............................................................................................................................................................................66

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................66

Enable/Disable AIM 128......................................................................................................... .................................66

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................67

Set Length Range for AIM 128................................................................................................................................68

EAN-8...............................................................................................................................................................................69

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................69

Enable/Disable EAN-8......................... .................................................................................................................... 69

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................70

2-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................71

5-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................72

EAN-8 Extension.....................................................................................................................................................73

Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................73

EAN-13.............................................................................................................................................................................74

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................74

Enable/Disable EAN-13............................. ..............................................................................................................74

Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................75

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................75

2-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................76

5-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................77

ISSN.................................................................................................................................................................................78

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................78

Enable/Disable ISSN...............................................................................................................................................78

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................79

ISBN.................................................................................................................................................................................80

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................80

Enable/Disable ISBN...............................................................................................................................................80

Set ISBN Format.....................................................................................................................................................81

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................81

UPC-E ..............................................................................................................................................................................82

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................82

Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................................................................82

Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................83

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................83

2-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................84

5-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................85

Transmit System Character “0” ...............................................................................................................................86

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

UPC-A ..............................................................................................................................................................................87

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................87

Enable/Disable UPC-A............................................................................................................................................87

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................88

Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................89

Transmit Preamble Character “0”............................................................................................................................89

2-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................90

5-Digit Add-On Code.................................................................. .......................................... ...................................91

Interleaved 2 of 5..............................................................................................................................................................92

Restore Default Settings.........................................................................................................................................92

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................................................................................92

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................93

Parity Check............................................................................................................................................................94

Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5..................................................................................................................95

ITF-6.................................................................................................................................................................................96

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................97

ITF-14...............................................................................................................................................................................98

Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................99

Deutsche 14....................................................................................................................................................................100

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................100

Enable/Disable Deutsche14..................................................................................................................................100

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................101

Deutsche 12....................................................................................................................................................................102

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................102

Enable/Disable Deutsche 12...................................................................................... ...........................................102

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................103

COOP 25 (Japanese Matrix 2 of 5).................................................................................................................................104

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................104

Enable/Disable COOP 25.............................................. ........................................................................................104

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................105

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................106

Set Length Range for COOP 25............................................................................................................................107

Matrix 2 of 5 (European Matrix 2 of 5) ............................................................................................................................108

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................108

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................108

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................109

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................110

Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5....................................................................................................................... 111

Industrial 25....................................................................................................................................................................112

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................112

Enable/Disable Industrial 25...................................................... ............................................................................112

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................113

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................114

Set Length Range for Industrial 25........................................................................................................................115

Standard 25 ....................................................................................................................................................................116

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................116

Enable/Disable Standard 25..................................................................................................................................116

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................117

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................118

Set Length Range for Standard 25........................................................................................................................119

Code 39..........................................................................................................................................................................120

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................120

Enable/Disable Code 39........................................................................................................................................120

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................121

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................122

Transmit Start/Stop Character...............................................................................................................................123

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII.......................................................................................................................123

Set Length Range for Code 39..............................................................................................................................124

Codabar..........................................................................................................................................................................125

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................125

Enable/Disable Codabar.......................................................................................................................................125

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................126

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................127

Start/Stop Character..............................................................................................................................................128

Set Length Range for Codabar.............................................................................................................................129

Code 93..........................................................................................................................................................................130

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................130

Enable/Disable Code 93........................................................................................................................................130

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................131

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................132

Set Length Range for Code 93..............................................................................................................................133

Code 11 ..........................................................................................................................................................................134

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................134

Enable/Disable Code 11........................................................................................................................................134

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................135

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................136

Set Length Range for Code 11..............................................................................................................................137

Plessey...........................................................................................................................................................................138

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................138

Enable/Disable Plessey............................. ............................................................................................................138

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................139

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................140

Set Length Range for Plessey...............................................................................................................................141

MSI-Plessey....................................................................................................................................................................142

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................142

Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................................................142

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................143

Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................144

Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................................................145

GS1 Databar................................................................................................................................................................... 146

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................146

Enable/Disable GS1 Databar................................................................................................................................146

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................147

PDF417...........................................................................................................................................................................148

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................148

Enable/Disable PDF417......................................................................... ...............................................................148

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................149

Set Length Range for PDF417..............................................................................................................................150

Sample Barcodes..................................................................................................................................................151

MicroPDF417..................................................................................................................................................................153

Restore Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................153

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417...............................................................................................................................153

Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................154

Set Length Range for MicroPDF417.....................................................................................................................155

Sample Barcodes..................................................................................................................................................156

Chapter 7 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................158

Default Parameters Table ...............................................................................................................................................158

AIM ID Table...................................................................................................................................................................164

Code ID Table.................................................................................................................................................................166

Digit Barcodes ................................................................................................................................................................167

Save/Cancel Barcodes...................................................................................................................................................169

Preface

Introduction

This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up and using the NLS-HR15 series cordless 1D barcode scanner NLS-HR1550-3E (hereinafter referred to as “NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner” or “the scanner”).

Chapter Description

 Chapter 1,Getting Started : This chapter gives a general description of NLS-HR15 Hand-held

Barcode Scanner including its technical parameters.

 Chapter 2, General Settings : This chapter introduces two methods to configure the NLS-HR15 Hand-

held Barcode Scanner: barcode programming and command programming.

 Chapter 3, Inquiry Command : This chapter describes how to obtain the information of NLS-HR15 Hand-

held Barcode Scanner by scanning programming barcodes.

 Chapter 4, Communication Settings : This chapter describes how to configure communication modes, serial

port parameters and USB function.

 Chapter 5, Data Formatting : This chapter describes how to use prefix and suffix to customize scanned

data.

 Chapter 6, Symbologies : This chapter lists all compatible symbologies and describes how to

configure the relevant parameters.

 Chapter 7 Appendix : This chapter offers default parameters tables and a bunch of frequently

used programming barcodes.

Document Set

The documentation set for the NLS-NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner provides information for specific user needs

and includes:

NLS-HR1550-3E Quick Start Guide Describes how to get the NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode

Scanner up and running, and introduces some basic operations.

NLS-HR1550-3E User Guide Describes how to use and set the NLS-HR15 Hand-held

Barcode Scanner.

1D Barcode Scanner Firmware Update Utility User Guide

EzSet123 Scanner Configuration Utility User Guide

NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner-PC Communication Support Tool User Guide

Describes how to update the firmware in 1D barcode scanners with this tool developed by Newland.

Describes how to configure scanners with this tool developed by Newland.

Describes how to use this tool we designed to improve the reliability of communication between NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner and PC.

**【Enter Setup】

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is a 1D barcode scanner with excellent performance. Besides all common 1D

symbologies, it can also read 2D stacked symbologies such as PDF417 and MicroPDF417. Based on the technology independently developed by Newland, NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is able to deliver rapid image

acquisition and accurate decoding; it can provide customers with best services. NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner boasts the ergonomical design that ensures easy and comfortable operation.

An illustrated introduction to the NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is included in this chapter. If you have an HR15 device at hand, make good use of it to develop a better understanding of this manual. This chapter is written for normal users, maintenance staff and software developers.

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**【Enter Setup】

Unpacking

Open the package and take out NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner and its accessories. Check to make sure everything on the packing list is present and intact. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep the original package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sale service.

*Note: CD15, the cradle of NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is individually wrapped.

Scanner

Decode/Transmission LED Definitions: Green Flash : Barcode decoded successfully.

Battery is fully charged.

Blue Flash : Zigbee is available. Red Flash : Data transmission failed.

Device is charging.

Purple Flash: Firmware update is in progress.

There is data in FLASH memory.

Fig. 1-1

【Exit Setup】 4

CD15 Cradle

**【Enter Setup】

Buttons:

P：Batch Transmission M：Pair/Search

LEDs:

Zigbee LED (blue):

Zigbee is available.

Battery LED (green):

Indicates battery level (four levels)

Fig. 1-2

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Fig. 1-3

Communication Mode

There are three communication modes: synchronous mode (default), asynchronous mode and batch mode.

 Synchronous mode:

If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle immediately after successfully decoded; if Zigbee is unavailable, the transmission of decoded data cannot be accomplished.

 Asynchronous mode:

If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle immediately after successfully decoded; if Zigbee is unavailable, the decoded data will be first stored in the flash memory in a FIFO (first in first out) manner, and be sent automatically to the cradle when Zigbee becomes available.

 Batch mode:

Whether Zigbee is available or not, the decoded data will be stored in the flash memory. To send the stored data to the cradle, you need to insert the scanner in the cradle and then press “P” button (see Fig.1-2) on the cradle.

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CD15 Data Port

**【Enter Setup】

Pinout of CD15 data port

PIN Definition Type Description

1 NC - No connection

2 NC - No connection

3 VCC P Power+ (+5V)

4 TXD O RS-232 output

5 RXD I RS-232 input

6 CTS I

7 RTS O

Fig. 1-4

Fig. 1-5

Flow control si gnal

8 GND P Ground

9 D- I/O

USB signal

10 D+ I/O

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**【Enter Setup】

USB/RS-232 Port

CD15 cradle must be connected to a Host in actual applicati on, such as PC, POS or any intelligent terminal with USB or RS-232 port, via a communication cable, either USB or RS-232 cable.

 USB

USB port on the Host

 RS-232

RS-232 port on the Host

Note: Please check the port on the Host and purchase the right cable.

【Exit Setup】 8

Connect Cradle to a Host

Use USB Cable

**【Enter Setup】

Fig. 1-6

Connect the CD15 cradle to a Host through a USB cable with RJ45 and USB connectors:

1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.

2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the Host.

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**【Enter Setup】

Use RS-232 Cable

Fig. 1-7

Connect the CD15 cradle to a Host through a RS-232 cable with RJ45 and RS-232 connectors:

1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.

2. Plug the RS-232 connector into the RS-232 port on the Host.

3. Plug the supplied power adapter into the power port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.

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**【Enter Setup】

Power on, Sleep, Power off, Reboot

Powering on the device

Hold down the trigger on the scanner for 1 second or longer. Note: When using the scanner for the first time, the user MUST hold down the trigger for 10-15 seconds to exit battery protection mode and activate the scanner. The scanner emits several beeps to indicate success.

Entering the sleep mode If the scanner is in the Manual mode, when no operation is performed on the device for 5 seconds, the scanner will automatically enter the sleep state.

Powering off the device Scan the Power Off barcode. (see the “Operating Mode Options” section in Chapter 2) Note: If the scanner is in the Manual mode, when no operation is performed on the device for a specific time period

(default: 5 minutes, programmable), the scanner will be automatically turned off. (To change the time period, see the “Power-off Timeout” section in Chapter 2).

Rebooting the device

If the HR15 stops responding to input or runs abnormally, press the Reset button on the scanner to reboot it.

Maintenance

 The scan window should be kept clean.

 Do not scratch the scan window of the device.

 Use soft brush to remove the stain from the scan window.

 Use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as eyeglass cleaning cloth.

 Do not spray any liquid on the scan window.

 Clean other parts of the device with water only.

Note: The warranty DOES NOT cover damages caused by inappropriate care and maintenance.

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Depth of Field

Fig. 1-8

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Specifications

Performance

Light Source 620nm visible red LED Image Sensor CCD linear image sensor

Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 39,UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5,

Symbologies

Resolution ≥ 4mil

Scan Angle**

Minimum Symbol Contrast 30% Scan Rate 300 scans per second Interface RS-232, USB 1.1

Physical

Dimensions of Scanner(L x W x H) 113.5 x 73 x 159 mm Dimensions of C radle(L x W x H) 195 x 82.5 x 47 mm Weight of Scanner 210 g (including battery) Weight of Cradle 150 g Indication Beep and LED Power Adaptor Output: DC5V, 1.5A, Input: AC100~240V, 50~60Hz

Environmental

Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) ESD ±8 kV contact discharge; ±12 kV air discharge IP Seal IP54

Wireless Connectivity

Communication Mode Synchronous, Asynchronous and Batch modes Wireless Technology 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM band, Zigbee technology Communication Distance 50 m Data Rate 20 KBps Battery 2200mAh Li-ion Battery Working Time >17 hours Charging Time Around 4 hours for full charge Number of Scans 60,000 scans per charge

Certifications

FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B

Pitch Roll Skew

ISBN, Code 93, UCC/EAN-128, GS1 Databar, PDF417 (max. 255 bytes), MicroPDF417 (max. 255 bytes), etc.

±55° ±30° ±75°

**【Enter Setup】

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**【Enter Setup】

**Test conditions: Code 39, 3 Bytes; Narrow Space=10mil; Width:Narrow=2.5:1; PCS=0.8; Barcode Height=40mm; Scan Distance=210mm, Ambient Temperature=23℃, Illumination= 200 LUX

Dimensions of Scanner

Side View

Fig. 1-9

Front View

Fig. 1-10

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Top View

Dimensions of CD15 Cradle

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Fig. 1-11

Fig. 1-12

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Scanning Instructions

When the NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is in the Manual mode (default), you can follow the steps below to scan

a barcode:

1. Hold down the trigger . Then the scanne r w i ll project a red a iming beam.

2. Aim the red beam across the center of barcode, as shown in Fig.1-13.

3. Release the trigger when the scanner beeps and the red beam goes off. If the barcode is decoded successfully, the data will be sent to the Host.

Note: For the same batch of barcodes, the scanner will keep a very high success ratio in certain distance which can be regarded as the optimal scanning distance.

Fig. 1-13

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Scan Angle

The scanner is designed to function within a certain range of scan angles. Any unreasonable deviation may cause decoding failure.

Scan angles of the HR15:

 Pitch ：±55°, 0° Roll and 0° Skew (Fig. 1-14)  Roll ：±30°, 0° Pitch and 0° Skew (Fig. 1-15)  Skew：±75°, 0° Roll and 0° Pitch (Fig. 1-16)

Fig. 1-14

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Fig. 1-16

Fig. 1-15

**【Enter Setup】

Chapter 2 General Settings

Introduction

There are two ways to configure the NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner: barcode programming and command

programming.

Barcode Programming

The NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner scans a series of barcodes to program features. In the following sections, we will explain the available options and features and provide the barcodes to program them.

This programming method is most straightforward. However, it requires manually scanning barcodes. As a result, errors are more likely to occur.

Command Programming

You can send the command strings through the Host to your scanner to perform configuration. In the following sections, the commands will be provided along with programming barcodes.

This configuration can also be performed through our software. For more information, see the “EzSet123 Scanner

Configuration Utility User Guide”.

Note: All settings except temporary ones are stored in non-volatile memory of the scanner and will not be lost by removing power from the scanner, or turning off/ rebooting the device.

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Programming Barcode/ Programming Command/Function

**【Enter Setup】

The figure above is an example that shows you the programming barcode and command for the Enter Setup function:

1. The Enter Setup barcode.

2. The Enter Setup command.

3. The function that can be enabled by using the programming barcode or command listed above.

4. ** incidates factory default settings.

Use of Programming Barcodes

Scanning the Enter Setup barcode can enable the scanner to enter the setup mode. Then you can scan a number of programming barcodes to configure your scanner.

The NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner is in the setup mode by default. In real application, programming barcodes hardly overlap with non-programming barcodes, so it is unnecessary to exit the setup mode each time you finish the configuration.

Some functions or options may involve parameter value settings that require scanning numeric barcodes. To find the numeric barcodes, see the “Digit Barcodes” section in Chapter 7.

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Use of Command

Based on serial port communication, programming commands can be composed of printable ASCII characters, 0x20 (space) through 0x7D

Programming Mode

Before configuring the NLS-HR15 Hand-held Barcode Scanner through serial communication, the device must enter the programming mode; in such mode, the device will only accept and process commands and respond accordingly.

You can enable the device to enter or exit the programming mode by sending the specified commands to it. In the event that the device receives no data for 5 seconds, it will exit the programming mode automatically.

Format of Command

1. Enter the programming mode: send “$$$$” from the Host to the scanner, the scanner returns a reply of “@@@@” to indicate success.

(“}”).

2. Exit the programming mode: send “%%%%” from the Host to the scanner, the scanner returns a reply of “^^^^” to indicate success.

3. Receiving “^^^^” from the scanner when the Host did not send “%%%% ” to it indicates the scanner has automatically exit the setup mode.

4. A command string consists of “#”, programming command and “;”, such as “#99900030;”.

5. If a command string is properly processed, the scanner will return a reply consisting of “!”, programming command and “;”, such as “!99900030;”.

6. If the scanner receives an invalid command string or fails to process a command string, it will return a reply consisting of “?”, programming command and “;”, such as “?99900030;”

7. If a query command is properly processed, the scanner will return a reply containing “!”, programming command and “;”, as well as "&{", query result and "}". For example:

send a query command of “#99900301;” to get the firmware version information, the Host will receive a reply of “!99900301;&{Firmware v1.7.5;Decoder v1.00.023.C6;|FD25430B}”.

Description:

In the reply, “Firmware v1.7.5;Decoder v1.00.023.C6” is the query result; “|” is a separator; and “FD25430B” is the CRC32 checksum value in hexadecimal format.

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