HandHeld 4600g, 4600r, 4600rp User Manual 3

™

4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i

Commercial/Retail/Industrial Area Imager

User’s Guide

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USA

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Use only shielded data cables with this system.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly

approved by Honeywell may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment.

UL Statement

UL listed: UL60950-1.

Canada

Industry Canada ICES-003

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation
is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Conformité à la règlementation canadienne

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux conditions suivantes :

1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable.

2. Cet appareil doit pouvoir accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris le
brouillage pouvant causer un fonctionnement indésirable.

cUL Statement

cUL listed: CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03.

Europe

The CE marking indicates compliance to 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
with Standards EN55022 CLASS A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3. In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply.

For further information please contact:

Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV
Nijverheidsweg 9-13
5627 BT Eindhoven
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Honeywell International Inc. shall not be liable for use of our product with
equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Information

Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health
and the environment, if not properly disposed.

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment
and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to
use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems
will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in
a sound way.

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product
should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use
the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems,
please contact your local or regional waste administration.

You may also contact your supplier for more information on the
environmental performances of this product.

Germany

GS marked to EN60950-1:2001.

Australia/NZ

C-Tick Statement

Conforms to AS/NZS 3548.

South Korea (4600r only)

C

M

I

MIC Class A EMC requirements.

Mexico

Conforms to NOM-019.

International

Eye Safety Statement: LED

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2
LED safety, and has been certified to be within the limits of a Class 1 LED
device.

CB Scheme

Certified to IEC60950-1 (2001) First Edition.

Patents

Please refer to the product packaging for patent information.

Solids and Water Protection

The 4600g/4600r has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping
water.

The 4800i has a rating of IP54, immunity of windblown dust penetration and
splashing water.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

About This Manual ...................................................... 1-1

Unpacking the Imager ................................................. 1-1

Imager Models ............................................................ 1-2

Imager Identification.................................................... 1-3

Connecting the Imager with USB ................................ 1-5

Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port ......... 1-6

Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Wedge............... 1-6

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play ................ 1-8

Keyboard Wedge Connection ..................................... 1-8

Laptop Direct Connect........................................... 1-8

USB Connection.......................................................... 1-9

IBM SurePos ......................................................... 1-9

USB PC or Macintosh

USB HID.............................................................. 1-10

USB COM Port Emulation................................... 1-10

RS-232 Serial Port Connection ................................. 1-11

Serial Wedge Data Transmission Port ...................... 1-12

IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Connection ............. 1-12

Wand Emulation Connection..................................... 1-13

Reading Techniques ................................................. 1-14

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Keyboard ....................... 1-10

Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID.................................................................. 2-1

Supported Terminals................................................... 2-2

Keyboard Country ....................................................... 2-4

Keyboard Style............................................................ 2-6

Keyboard Modifiers ..................................................... 2-7

RS-232 Baud Rate .............................................. 2-10

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits,

Stop Bits, and Parity ...................................... 2-10

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out................................. 2-11

RS-232 Handshaking .......................................... 2-12

Wand Emulation Connection............................... 2-12

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Wand Emulation ........................................................2-13

Data Block Size ...................................................2-13

Delay Between Blocks .........................................2-14

Overall Checksum ...............................................2-14

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate ...................2-15

Wand Emulation Polarity .....................................2-15

Wand Emulation Idle............................................ 2-16

Chapter 3 - Output

Good Read Indicators..................................................3-1

Beeper – Good Read.............................................3-1

Beeper Volume – Good Read................................ 3-1

Beeper Pitch – Good Read....................................3-2

Beeper Duration – Good Read .............................. 3-2

LED – Good Read .................................................3-2

Number of Beeps – Good Read ............................3-2

Good Read Delay ........................................................3-3

User-Specified Good Read Delay................................3-3

Trigger Modes..............................................................3-4

Manual/Serial Trigger ............................................3-4

In-Stand Sensor Mode (4600r only).............................3-5

Scan Stand Mode ........................................................3-5

Scan Stand Symbol ............................................... 3-6

Presentation Mode.......................................................3-6

Presentation LED Behavior after Decode..............3-7

Presentation Sensitivity .........................................3-7

Streaming Presentation™ Mode..................................3-7

Image Snap and Ship ..................................................3-8

Hands Free Time-Out.................................................. 3-8

Reread Delay...............................................................3-8

User-Specified Reread Delay ......................................3-9

LED Power Level......................................................... 3-9

Illumination Lights...................................................... 3-10

Imager Time-Out........................................................3-11

Aimer Delay ...............................................................3-11

User-Specified Aimer Delay................................. 3-11

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Aimer Mode............................................................... 3-12

Centering................................................................... 3-12

Decode Search Mode ............................................... 3-14

Preferred Symbology ................................................ 3-15

Output Sequence Overview ...................................... 3-17

Output Sequence Editor...................................... 3-19

Require Output Sequence................................... 3-19

Multiple Symbols ....................................................... 3-20

No Read .................................................................... 3-21

Print Weight............................................................... 3-21

Video Reverse........................................................... 3-21

Working Orientation .................................................. 3-22

Chapter 4 - Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview ................................................. 4-1

To Add a Prefix or Suffix: ...................................... 4-2

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:............... 4-3

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix

to all Symbologies............................................ 4-3

Prefix Selections.................................................... 4-4

Suffix Selections.................................................... 4-4

Function Code Transmit........................................ 4-4

Intercharacter, Interfunction,

and Intermessage Delays ......................................... 4-5

Intercharacter Delay.............................................. 4-5

User Specified Intercharacter Delay...................... 4-5

Interfunction Delay ................................................ 4-6

Intermessage Delay .............................................. 4-7

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Chapter 5 - Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction...................................5-1

To Add a Data Format ........................................... 5-1

Other Programming Selections.............................. 5-2

Data Format Editor Commands .............................5-2

Data Format Editor ................................................5-5

Data Formatter....................................................... 5-5

Alternate Data Formats.......................................... 5-6

Chapter 6 - Secondary Interface

Secondary RS-232 Connection ...................................6-2

Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation..........................6-2

Wand Emulation Multi Block........................................ 6-3

Delay Between Blocks ...........................................6-3

Overall Checksum .................................................6-4

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate .....................6-4

Wand Emulation Polarity .......................................6-5

Wand Emulation Idle.............................................. 6-5

Data Block Size .....................................................6-5

Secondary Trigger Mode .............................................6-6

Manual/Serial Trigger ............................................6-6

Hands Free Time-Out.................................................. 6-7

Scan Stand Mode ........................................................6-8

Scan Stand Symbol ............................................... 6-8

Presentation Mode.......................................................6-8

Chapter 7 - Symbologies

All Symbologies ..........................................................7-2

Message Length Description .......................................7-2

Codabar ......................................................................7-3

Codabar Concatenation.........................................7-4

Code 39 ......................................................................7-5

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ........................7-7

Full ASCII............................................................... 7-7

Code 39 Code Page .............................................. 7-8

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Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................................................... 7-8

Code 93 .................................................................... 7-10

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial ........................................... 7-11

Straight 2 of 5 IATA (Two-Bar Start/Stop) ................ 7-12

Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................. 7-13

Code 11 .................................................................... 7-13

Code 128 .................................................................. 7-15

ISBT 128 Concatenation ..................................... 7-15

Telepen .................................................................... 7-17

UPC-A ...................................................................... 7-18

UPC-A Number System ...................................... 7-18

UPC-A Addenda.................................................. 7-19

UPC-A/EAN-13

with Extended Coupon Code ................................. 7-20

UPC-E0 .................................................................... 7-20

UPC-E1 .................................................................... 7-22

EAN/JAN-13 ............................................................. 7-23

ISBN Translate.................................................... 7-25

EAN/JAN-8 ............................................................... 7-25

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit....................................... 7-25

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda........................................... 7-26

MSI ........................................................................... 7-27

MSI Check Character.......................................... 7-27

Plessey Code ........................................................... 7-28

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional .................................. 7-29

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................... 7-29

GS1 DataBar Expanded ........................................... 7-29

PosiCode .................................................................. 7-31

Trioptic Code ............................................................ 7-32

Codablock F ............................................................. 7-32

Code 16K ................................................................. 7-33

Code 49 .................................................................... 7-34

PDF417 .................................................................... 7-35

MicroPDF417 ........................................................... 7-36

GS1 Composite Codes ............................................ 7-36

UPC/EAN Version ............................................... 7-37

GS1 Emulation ......................................................... 7-37

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) ................................. 7-38

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Postal Codes ............................................................7-38

Intelligent Mail Barcode .......................................7-38

ID-tag (UPU 4-State) ...........................................7-39

Postnet................................................................. 7-39

Planet Code .........................................................7-40

British Post........................................................... 7-41

Canadian Post ..................................................... 7-41

Kix (Netherlands) Post.........................................7-41

Australian Post..................................................... 7-41

Japanese Post .....................................................7-43

China Post ........................................................... 7-43

Korea Post ...........................................................7-44

QR Code ...................................................................7-45

Data Matrix ...............................................................7-46

MaxiCode ..................................................................7-47

Aztec Code ...............................................................7-48

Aztec Runes ........................................................7-48

Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

Single-Use Basis .........................................................8-1

Command Syntax ........................................................8-1

Image Snap - IMGSNP................................................ 8-2

IMGSNP Modifiers .................................................8-2

Image Ship - IMGSHP .................................................8-5

IMGSHP Modifiers .................................................8-6

Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX....................8-14

IMGBOX Modifiers...............................................8-15

Chapter 9 - OCR Programming

OCR Fonts ..................................................................9-1

OCR.............................................................................9-1

U.S. Currency Font ..................................................... 9-2

MICR E13 B Font ........................................................9-2

SEMI Font ...................................................................9-3

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OCR Templates .......................................................... 9-3

Creating an OCR Template................................... 9-3

Stringing Together Multiple Formats

(Creating “Or” Statements) .............................. 9-5

OCR User-Defined Variables ...................................... 9-6

Reading Multi-Row OCR....................................... 9-7

OCR Check Character ................................................ 9-7

OCR Modulo 10 Check Character......................... 9-8

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character......................... 9-8

OCR User-Defined Check Character .......................... 9-8

Weighting Options................................................. 9-9

OCR ISBN Application Example ............................... 9-11

OCR Template Codes............................................... 9-13

Chapter 10 - Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships ............................. 10-1

Supported Interface Keys.......................................... 10-3

Chapter 11 - Utilities

To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies... 11-1

Show Decoder Revision............................................ 11-1

Show Engine Revision .............................................. 11-1

Show Scan Driver Revision....................................... 11-2

Show Software Revision ........................................... 11-2

Show Data Format .................................................... 11-2

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults.................. 11-2

Test Menu ................................................................. 11-3

2D PQA (Print Quality Assessment) ......................... 11-3

2D PQA Reporting............................................... 11-3

Visual Xpress Introduction ........................................ 11-4

Installing Visual Xpress from the Web................. 11-5

Quick*View................................................................ 11-5

Installing Quick*View from the Web .................... 11-5

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Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands

Conventions...............................................................12-1

Menu Command Syntax ............................................12-1

Query Commands......................................................12-2

Concatenation of Multiple Commands.................12-2

Responses...........................................................12-2

Examples of Query Commands...........................12-3

Trigger Commands.................................................... 12-4

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..................12-4

Menu Commands ......................................................12-4

Chapter 13 - Product Specifications

4600g and 4600r........................................................13-1

4800i.......................................................................... 13-2

Standard Cable Pinouts.............................................13-3

Keyboard Wedge .................................................13-3

Wand Emulation ..................................................13-4

Serial Output .......................................................13-5

USB .....................................................................13-6

Chapter 14 - Maintenance

Repairs ......................................................................14-1

Maintenance ..............................................................14-1

Cleaning the Device............................................. 14-1

Inspecting Cords and Connectors .......................14-1

Replacing the Interface Cable .............................14-2

Troubleshooting......................................................... 14-3

Chapter 15 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance................................................. 15-1

Online Technical Assistance................................ 15-1

Product Service and Repair.......................................15-2

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance ...15-2

Limited Warranty........................................................15-3

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Appendix A

Symbology Chart......................................................... A-1

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) ...............A-4

Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes................... A-6

Sample Symbols

OCR Programming Chart

Programming Chart

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Getting Started

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
4000 Series imagers. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and cus­tomer support information are also included.

Honeywell barcode imagers are factory programmed for the most common ter­minal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, pro­gramming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking the Imager

After you open the shipping carton, take the following steps:

• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.

• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.

• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

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Imager Models

The chart below lists the interfaces that can be used with your imager. Refer to

Chapter 6 for programming information regarding secondary interfaces.

Models Primary Secondary

4600gXX03XX
4800iXX03XX

4600gXX05XX
4800iXX05XX

4600rXX05XX
4600rpXX05XX

True RS-232 True RS-232

Keyboard wedge, TTL level
232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, wand emula­tion, USB keyboard, USB HID,
USB retail (IBM SurePOS),
USB COM port emulation

Keyboard wedge, TTL level
232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, USB key­board, USB HID, USB retail
(IBM SurePOS), USB COM
port emulation

Wand Emulation, TTL
level 232

TTL level 232

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Imager Identification

Compliance
Label location

Item Number,
Serial Number
and Revision
Information
location

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Connecting the Imager with Keyboard Wedge

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

An imager can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard
wedge,” plugged into the serial port, or connected to a portable data terminal in
wand emulation or non decoded output mode. The following is an example of a
keyboard wedge connection:

1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer.

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager and to the terminal/
computer.

4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The imager beeps.

5. Program the imager for a keyboard wedge interface using the Plug and Play
barcodes beginning on page 1-8.

6. Verify the imager operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample

Symbols in the back of this manual. The imager beeps once.

Your imager is factory programmed for a keyboard wedge interface to an IBM
PC AT with a USA keyboard. If this is your interface and you do not need to
modify the settings, skip to Chapter 3 - Output.

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Connecting the Imager with USB

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

An imager can be connected to the USB port of a computer.

1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager first, then to the com­puter.

2. Program the imager for a USB interface using the Plug and Play barcodes

beginning on page 1-9.

3. The imager beeps.

4. Verify the imager operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample

Symbols in the back of this manual.

For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to “USB Appli­cation Note,” available at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager.

Note: For the imager to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your

type of terminal/computer.

3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the
two screws to secure the connector to the port.

4. Plug the power supply into the cable.

5. Once the imager has been fully connected, power up the computer.

6. Program the imager for an RS-232 Serial Port interface using the Plug and
Play barcode on page 1-11.

Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Wedge

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Your imager uses True and TTL signal levels to wedge into an RS-232 serial
network. Use only serial wedge cables to prevent damage to the imager. Refer
to RS-232 Baud Rate on page 2-10 to set the baud rate and communications
protocol.

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1. Turn off power to the computer.

2. Disconnect the existing serial cable from the computer.

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager.

Note: For the imager to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your

type of computer.

Host

Terminal

4. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the
two screws to secure the connector to the port.

5. Plug the other serial connector into the host connection and tighten the two
screws.

6. Plug the power pack cable into the receptor on the imager cable.

7. Plug the power pack into a power source.

8. Once the imager has been fully connected, power up the computer.

9. To set up the serial wedge terminal ID, use the serial terminal ID 050 and
follow the instructions on page 2-1.

10. Program the port for data transmission using the barcodes on page 1-12.

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Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

Plug and Play barcodes provide instant imager set up for commonly used inter­faces.

Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have

the interface in effect.

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

If you want your system programmed for an IBM PC AT and compatibles key­board wedge interface with a USA keyboard, scan the barcode below. Key­board wedge is the default interface.

Laptop Direct Connect

For most laptops, scanning the
tion of the imager in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following Laptop
Direct Connect barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix, and turns
on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-7).

Laptop Direct Connect

barcode allows opera-

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USB Connection

IBM SurePos

(USB Handheld Imager)

Interface

IBM SurePos

(USB Tabletop Imager)

Interface

IBM SurePos

Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the imager for IBM
SurePos (USB handheld imager) or IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop imager).

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash

register.

Each barcode above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology

EAN-8 0C
EAN-13 16
UPC-A 0D
UPC-E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 00 18 0B

Suffix

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USB PC or Macintosh® Keyboard

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)

USB HID Barcode Imager

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan one of the following codes to program the imager for USB PC Keyboard or
USB Macintosh Keyboard. Scanning these codes adds a CR and selects the
terminal ID (USB PC Keyboard - 124, USB Macintosh Keyboard - 125).

USB HID

Scan the following code to program the imager for USB HID barcode imagers.
Scanning this code changes the terminal ID to 131.

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the imager to emulate a regular RS-232­based COM port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to
download a driver from the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc
driver will use the next available COM port number. Apple® Macintosh comput­ers recognize the imager as a USB CDC class device and automatically use a
class driver. Scanning the code below changes the terminal ID to 130.

). The

Note: No extra configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.

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CTS/RTS Emulation

On

* Off

On

* Off

RS-232 Interface

ACK/NAK Mode

RS-232 Serial Port Connection

All communication parameters between the imager and terminal must match for
correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scanning
the RS-232 interface barcode programs the imager for an RS-232 interface at
38,400 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF.

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Serial Wedge Data Transmission Port

* P1

P2

Both P1 and P2

IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B

HHBCR-1 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

Using the following barcodes, set the port to which you want the scanned data
to transmit. Port 1 corresponds to P1 on the output cable and Port 2 corre­sponds to P2 on the output cable. Choosing Both sends scanned data to P1

and P2.

Default = P1.

IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Connection

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the imager for IBM
4683 Port 5B, 9B, or 17.

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash

register.

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Each of the previous barcodes also programs the following suffixes for each

IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface

symbology:

Symbology

EAN-8 0C
EAN-13 16
UPC-A 0D
UPC-E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 00 0A 0B

.

The IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface barcode also programs the following
suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology

EAN-8 0C
EAN-13 16
UPC-A 0D
UPC-E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 00 18 0B

Suffix

Suffix

Wand Emulation Connection

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

In Wand Emulation mode, the imager decodes the barcode then sends data in
the same format as a wand imager. The Code 39 Format converts all symbolo­gies to Code 39.

The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128, Codabar, and Inter­leaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code

39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128.

Wand Emulation Plug & Play (Code 39 Format)

The
terminal ID to 61. The
sets the terminal ID to 64. These barcodes also set the Transmission Rate to

Wand Emulation Plug & Play Same Code

barcode below sets the

barcode

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25 inches per second, Output Polarity to black high, and Idle State to high. (If

Wand Emulation

Plug & Play
Same Code

Wand Emulation

Plug & Play

(Code 39 Format)

Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol

you want to change the terminal ID
tings, please refer to Wand Emulation Connection on page 2-12.)

only

, without changing any other imager set-

Reading Techniques

The imager has a view finder that projects a bright red or green aiming beam
that corresponds to the imager’s horizontal field of view. The aiming beam
should be centered over the barcode, but it can be positioned in any direction
for a good
read.

The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the code and larger
when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements
(mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or ele­ments (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or multiple
symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the imager at an appropriate distance

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from the target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the symbol. If
the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be neces­sary to tilt the code +

5° to prevent unwanted reflection.

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2

Terminal ID

Save

Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID

If your interface is not covered by a Plug and Play barcode from Chapter 1, then
refer to Supported Terminals on page 2-2 through page 2-3, and locate the Ter­minal ID number for your PC. Scan the
the numeric barcode(s) from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of
this manual to program the imager for your terminal ID. Scan
selection.

For example, an IBM AT terminal has a Terminal ID of 003. You would scan the

Terminal ID

cover of this manual, then
(before scanning Save), scan the
scan the

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle your computer.

barcode, then

Terminal ID

0, 0, 3

Save

. If you make an error while scanning the digits

barcode, scan the digits, and the

Terminal ID

from the Programming Chart inside the back

Discard

code on the Programming Chart,

barcode below, then scan

Save

Save

code again.

to save your

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Supported Terminals

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Terminal Model(s)

DDC 3496, 3497, 122 key
DDC 3496, 3497, 102 key
DEC VT510, 520, 525 (PC style)
DEC VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style

LK411)
Esprit 200, 400
Heath Zenith PC, AT
Heath Zenith
HP Vectra
HP Vectra
IBM XT
IBM PS/2 25, 30, 77DX2
IBM AT, PS/2 30–286, 50, 55SX, 60,

70, 70–061, 70–121, 80
IBM 102 key 3151, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3191,

3192, 3194, 3196, 3197, 3471,

3472, 3476, 3477
IBM 122 key 3191, 3192, 3471, 3472
IBM 122 key 3196, 3197, 3476, 3477, 3486,

3482, 3488
IBM 122 key 3180
IBM 122 key 3180 data entry keyboard
IBM DOS/V 106 key PC & Workstation
IBM SurePOS USB Handheld Imager
IBM SurePOS USB Tabletop Imager
IBM Thinkpad 360 CSE, 340, 750
IBM Thinkpad
IBM Thinkpad 365, 755CV
I/O 122 key 2676D, 2677C, 2677D
ITT 9271
Lee Data IIS
NEC 98XX Series
Olivetti M19, M200
Olivetti M240, M250, M290, M380,

P500
RS-232 True
RS-232 TTL

Terminal

ID

005
071
084
104

005
003
090
003
023
001
002
003 *

006

007
008

024
114
102
128*
129*
097
106
003
008
007
007
103
001
003

000**
000

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Supported Terminals

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Terminal Model(s)

Serial Wedge
Silicon Graphics Indy, Indigoll
Telex 88 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

Telex 88 key Data Entry Keyboard
Telex 102 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

Telex 122 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

USB COM Port Emulation
USB Japanese Keyboard

(PC)
USB PC Keyboard
USB Mac Keyboard
USB HID POS
Wand Emulation (Code 39

Format)
Wand Emulation (Same

Code Format)

* Default for 4600g/4600r/4600rp/4800iXX 05XX models. It is best to use the Plug and

Play barcodes, beginning on page 1-9, to program these interfaces, rather than scan­ning the terminal ID listed in this table.

** Default for 4600g/4800iXX 03XX models

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1482, 1483

Terminal

ID

050
005
025

112
045

046

130
134

124*
125*
131*
061

064

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Keyboard Country

* United States

Brazil

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Belgium

Canada (French)

Israel (Hebrew)

Scan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your
country. As a general rule, the following characters are supported, but need
special care for countries other than the United States:
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Latin America

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

SCS

Slovakia

Italy

Netherlands (Dutch)

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Turkey Q

U.K.

Turkey F

Program Keyboard Country

* Regular

Caps Lock

Please refer to the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc) for complete
keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to
program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Pro-
gram Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for
the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Keyboard Style

This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock.

Regular.

Regular

Caps Lock

is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.

is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.

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Default =

Shift Lock

Shift Lock

Automatic Caps Lock

Autocaps via NumLock

Emulate External Keyboard

to U.S. keyboards).

is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on (not common

Automatic Caps Lock

The software tracks and reflects if you have Caps Lock on or off (AT and PS/2
only). This selection can only be used with systems that have an LED which
notes the Caps Lock status.

Autocaps via NumLock

many, France) where the Caps Lock key cannot be used to toggle Caps Lock.
The NumLock option works similarly to the regular Auotcaps, but uses the Num­Lock key to retrieve the current state of the Caps Lock.

Emulate External Keyboard

keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power

cycle your computer.

is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off.

barcode should be scanned in countries (e.g., Ger-

should be scanned if you do not have an external

Keyboard Modifiers

This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and
Turbo Mode.

Control + ASCII Mode On:

trol characters for values 00-1F. Windows is the preferred mode. All keyboard
country codes are supported. DOS mode is a legacy mode, and it does not

The imager sends key combinations for ASCII con-

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support all keyboard country codes. New users should use the Windows mode.

Windows Mode Control + ASCII

Mode On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

DOS Mode Control + ASCII Mode On

Turbo Mode On

* Turbo Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

Refer to Keyboard Function Relationships, page 10-1 for CTRL+ ASCII Values.

Default = Off

Turbo Mode:

drops characters, do not use Turbo Mode.

Numeric Keypad Mode:

numeric keypad.

The imager sends characters to a terminal faster. If the terminal

Sends numeric characters as if entered from a

Default = Off

Default = Off

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Automatic Direct Connect Mode:

Automatic Direct

Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect

Mode Off

IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters.

This selection can be used if you have an

Default = Off

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RS-232 Baud Rate

300

2400

600

1200

4800

* 38400

9600

19200

115,200

57,600

Baud Rate sends the data from the imager to the terminal at the specified rate.
The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the imager.
Default = 38,400.

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

Data Bits

tion requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and
punctuation), select 7 data bits. For applications which require use of the full
ASCII set, select 8 data bits per character.

Stop Bits

sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If an applica-

sets the stop bits at 1 or 2.

Default = 8.

Default = 1.

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Parity

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

Default = None.

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

The unit stays awake to receive data until the RS-232 Receiver Time-Out
expires. A manual or serial trigger resets the time-out. When an RS-232
receiver is sleeping, a character may be sent to wake up the receiver and reset
the time-out. A transaction on the CTS line will also wake up the receiver. The
receiver takes 300 milliseconds to completely come up. Change the RS-232

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receiver time-out by scanning the barcode below, then scanning digits from the

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

RTS/CTS On

* XON/OFF Off

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

inside back cover of this manual, then scanning
seconds.

Default = 0 seconds (no time-out - always on).

Save

. The range is 0 to 300

RS-232 Handshaking

RS-232 Handshaking allows control of data transmission from the Imager using
software commands from the host device. When this feature is turned
data flow control is used. When Data Flow Control is turned On, the host
device suspends transmission by sending the XOFF character (DC3, hex 13) to
the Imager. To resume transmission, the host sends the XON character (DC1,
hex 11). Data transmission continues where it left off when XOFF was sent.

Default = RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF and ACK/NAK Off

.

Off

, no

Wand Emulation Connection

The Wand Emulation Connection barcodes should be used if you want to
change the terminal ID
recommend using Wand Emulation Plug & Play barcodes to program your
imager to emulate a wand reader. The Wand Emulation Plug & Play barcodes
change other parameters, in addition to changing the terminal ID. Please refer
to Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Wedge on page 1-6 for further informa­tion.

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only

, without changing any other imager settings. We

In Wand Emulation mode, the imager decodes the barcode then sends data in

Code 39 Format

Same Code Format

20

80

* 40

60

the same format as a wand imager. The Code 39 Format converts all symbolo­gies to Code 39.

The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128, Codabar, and Inter­leaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code

39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128.
The Code 39 Format barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the Same

Code Format barcode sets the terminal ID to 64.

Default = Code 39 Format.

Wand Emulation

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Note: Changing primary wand emulation settings also changes the secondary

wand emulation settings (see Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation on
page 6-2).

Data Block Size

This transmits the data in smaller blocks to prevent buffer overflow.

40.

Default =

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Delay Between Blocks

5ms

500ms

* 50ms

150ms

On

* Off

This sets the delay time between data blocks.

Default = 50ms.

Overall Checksum

When this option is turned on, a computed check character is added at the end
of the entire message. The check character is the character which when Exclu­sive-OR’d with every preceding character of the message yields a result of 0x00
(00H).

Default = Off.

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Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

10

80

* 25

40

120

150

200

* Black High

White High

The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without
dropping characters.

Default = 25 inches/second.

Wand Emulation Polarity

The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with
white bars high.

Default = Black High.

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Wand Emulation Idle

* Idle High

Idle Low

The idle describes the state of the imager when no data is being transmitted.
When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the imager’s idle state to match
the idle state for the device to which the imager is connected.

.

High

Default = Idle

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3

* On

Off

High

Medium

Off

Low

Output

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

The beeper may be programmed On or
this option off, only turns off the beeper response to a good read indication. All
error and menu beeps are still audible.

Beeper Volume – Good Read

The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the imager emits on a
good read.

Default = Medium for the

Off

in response to a good read. Turning

Default = On.

4600g/4600r/4600rp

; High for the

4800i

.

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Beeper Pitch – Good Read

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (3250 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

* Normal Beep

Short Beep

* On

Off

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the imager
emits on a good read.

Default = Medium.

Beeper Duration – Good Read

The beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the imager emits on a
good read.

Default = Normal.

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or

Default = On.

Off

in response to a good read.

Number of Beeps – Good Read

The number of beeps of a good read can be programmed from 1 - 9. The same
number of beeps will be applied to the beeper and LED in response to a good
read. For example, if you program this option to have five beeps, there will be
five beeps and five LED flashes in response to a good read. The beeps and

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LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the number of beeps,

Number of Pulses

* No Delay

Short Delay (500 ms)

Medium Delay (1,000 ms)

Long Delay (1,500 ms)

User-Specified Good Read Delay

scan the barcodebarcode below and then scan a digit (1-9) barcode and the

Save

barcode on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Default = One.

Good Read Delay

This sets the minimum amount of time before the imager can read another bar-

Default = No Delay.

code.

User-Specified Good Read Delay

If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the barcode
below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from
the inside back cover, then scanning

Save

.

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Trigger Modes

* Manual/Serial Trigger

Read Time-Out

Manual Trigger, Low Power

Manual/Serial Trigger

You can activate the imager either by pressing the trigger, or using a serial trig­ger command (see Trigger Commands on page 12-4). When in manual trigger
mode, the imager scans until a barcode is read, or until the trigger is released.

When in serial mode, the imager scans until a barcode has been read or until
the deactivate command is sent. In serial mode, the imager can also be set to
turn itself off after a specified time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which fol­lows).

Read Time-Out

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the imager’s trigger when
using serial commands to trigger the imager, or if the imager is in manual trigger
mode. Once the imager has timed out, you can activate the imager either by
pressing the trigger or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the

Time-Out

scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning

30,000.

barcode, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by

Save

.

Default =

Read

Manual Trigger, Low Power

Note:Does not apply to the 4600r.
The imager powers down until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled,

the imager powers up and operates until there is no triggering for the time set
with the
second in operation when the imager is first triggered, but there is no delay
when operating in low power time-out mode.

Note: Manual Trigger, Low Power cannot be used with keyboard wedge

Low Power Time-Out

applications.

barcode below. There is a delay of up to one

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Low Power Time-Out Timer

Low Power Time-Out

Sensor On

* Sensor Off

Scan the Low Power Time-Out barcode to change the time-out duration (in sec­onds). Then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300 seconds) from the inside
back cover, and

If the unit remains idle during the low power time-out interval, the unit goes into
low power mode. Whenever the trigger is enabled, the low power time-out timer
is reset.

Note: This time-out does not begin until the imager time-out setting has expired.

Save

.

Default = 120 seconds.

In-Stand Sensor Mode (4600r only)

The 4600r (Software revision 31205480-118 or higher) contains a sensor that
senses when the imager is removed from the stand (HFSTAND5RSE only).

Refer to the Show Software Revision
ing the software in your unit.

you wish to turn the sensor on, scan the Sensor ON barcode below. Default =
Off.

The imager then enters Manual Trigger mode. If

on page 11-2

for information on determin-

Scan Stand Mode

Note: Scan Stand Mode is only available for non-advanced illumination units

with software revision 31205480-090 or lower. Refer to the Show

Software Revision on page 11-2 for information on determining the

software in your unit.

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When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan

Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Symbol

Presentation Mode

Stand symbol. (See Scan Stand Symbol on page 3-6.) When a different code
is presented, the imager is triggered to read the new code.

Note: The imager automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the lowest light

level possible to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand symbol. When
a symbol is presented, the imager’s light levels adjust to the saved setting
(see LED Power Level on page 3-9). This mode requires at least 50 lux
of ambient light to operate correctly.

Scan Stand Symbol

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, the LEDs shine at the Scan Stand symbol
on the base of the stand which tells it to remain idle. When the Scan Stand
symbol is covered, the imager turns the LEDs on at the configured power level
(Default High) and attempts to find and decode barcodes in its field of view.

Presentation Mode

Note: The operation of light bar off-axis illumination units and non-light bar units

differs slightly. When a light bar unit is in Presentation Mode and idle, the
illumination LEDs go dim, but never go out. When a non-light bar unit is
in Presentation Mode and idle, the illumination LEDs will go out
completely.

This programs the imager to work in Presentation mode. The LEDs are either
off or at the lowest power for ambient conditions until a barcode is presented to
the imager. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presenta­tion Mode uses ambient light to detect the barcodes. If the light level in the
room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

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Presentation LED Behavior after Decode

* LEDs On

LEDs Off

Sensitivity

Streaming Presentation Mode

When an imager is in presentation mode, the LEDs remain on and continue
scanning for a short time after a barcode is decoded. If you wish to turn the
LEDs off immediately after a barcode is decoded, scan the LEDs Off barcode,
below.

Default = LEDs On.

Presentation Sensitivity

Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the
imager's reaction time to barcode presentation. To set the sensitivity, scan the

Sensitivity

inside back cover, and
sensitive.

barcode, then scan the degree of sensitivity (from 0-20) from the

Default = 1.

Save

. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is the least

Streaming Presentation™ Mode

Note: Streaming Presentation Mode applies only to units with advanced

illumination. Units with advanced illumination have a software revision of
31205480-118 or higher. Refer to the Show Software Revision on page
11-2 for information on determining the software in your unit.

When in Streaming Presentation mode, the imager leaves the scan illumination
on all the time and continuously searches for barcodes.

When using Preferred Symbology (page 3-15), a lower priority symbol must be
centered on the aiming pattern to be read in Streaming Presentation Mode.

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Image Snap and Ship

Image Snap and Ship

Hands Free Time-Out

Image Snap and Ship tells the imager to take a picture (rather than read a bar­code) the next time the trigger is pressed. Once the picture is snapped, it is
shipped to the host system as a jpeg file. The imager then reverts to barcode
reading for the next trigger press.

Hands Free Time-Out

The Scan Stand, and Presentation, and Streaming Presentation Modes are
referred to as “hands free” modes. If the imager’s trigger is pulled when using a
hands free mode, the imager changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the
time the imager should remain in manual trigger mode by setting the Hands
Free Time-Out. Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have been no fur­ther trigger pulls) the imager reverts to the original hands free mode.

Scan the
0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and

ms.

Hands Free Time-Out

barcode, then scan the time-out duration (from

Save

.

Default = 5,000

Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the imager can read the
ond time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the
same barcode. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads.
Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning is
required.

Default = Medium.

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same

barcode a sec-

Reread Delay only works when in Presentation Mode or Streaming

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)Extra Long (2000 ms)

User-Specified Reread Delay

Presentation™ Mode (page 3-7).

User-Specified Reread Delay

If you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the barcode below,
then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the
inside back cover, then scanning

Save

.

LED Power Level

This selection allows you to adjust LED and aimer brightness.
no illumination is needed.
default) is the brightest setting.

Low

is used if low illumination is sufficient.

Off

is used when

High

(the

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If you have an aimer delay programmed (see Aimer Delay on page 3-11), the

Off

Low (50%)

* High (100%)

Lights Off

* Lights On

aimer will be at 100% power during the delay, regardless of the LED Power
Level.

Note: If you scan the Off barcode, both the aimer and illumination lights turn off,

making it impossible to scan barcodes in low light. To turn the LED Power
Level back on, move to a brightly lit area and scan either the Low or the

High barcode below.

Illumination Lights

If you want the illumination lights on while reading a barcode, scan the Lights
On barcode, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the
Lights Off barcode.

Note: This setting does not affect the aimer light. The aiming light can be set

using Aimer Mode (page 3-12).

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Imager Time-Out

Imager Time-Out

400 milliseconds

* Off

(no delay)

200 milliseconds

Delay Duration

Imager Time-Out powers down the imager after the unit has been idle for the
specified time. To prevent the imager from powering down, set this time-out to

0. Scan the barcode below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (from 0 ­999,999 ms) from the inside back cover, then scanning

ms.
Note: The default applies to firmware with a base number of 31205480. Refer

to the Show Software Revision on page 11-2 for information on
determining the firmware revision in your unit.

Save

.

Default = 60,000

Aimer Delay

The aimer delay allows a delay time for the operator to aim the imager before
the picture is taken. Use these codes to set the time between when the trigger
is pulled and when the picture is taken. During the delay time, the aiming light
will appear, but the LEDs won’t turn on until the delay time is over.

User-Specified Aimer Delay

If you want to set your own length for the duration of the delay, scan the barcode
below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (0 - 4,000 ms) from the

Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then scan Save.

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Aimer Mode

Concurrent

Off

Interlaced

Note: Concurrent is the default for units with 4X00 engines. Interlaced is the

default for units with 5X00 engines. Refer to the Show Engine

Revision on page 11-1 for information on determining the engine in your

unit. The 4600g, 4600r, 4800i, and 4600rp do not allow concurrent aimer
mode.

The Aimer Mode feature allows you to lower peak current during scanning by
alternating the aimer and illumination LEDs. When the Interlaced barcode is
scanned, the aimer and illumination LEDs are not allowed to be on at the same
time. Interlaced, the recommended setting for the 5X00 engines, limits the
peak current draw during scanning. For 4X00 engines, the Interlaced setting
reduces the frame capture rate. When the Concurrent barcode is scanned, the
aimer and illumination LEDs are allowed to light at the same time. This is the
recommended setting for the 4X00 engines. Select Off for fixed mount applica­tions when the aimer is not needed.

Centering

Use Centering to narrow the imager’s field of view to make sure the imager
reads only those barcodes intended by the user. For instance, if multiple codes
are placed closely together, centering will insure that only the desired codes are
read. (Centering can be used in conjunction with Aimer Delay, page 3-11, for
the most error-free operation in applications where multiple codes are spaced
closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and Centering features, the imager can
emulate the operation of older systems, such as linear laser barcode imagers.)

In the example below, the gray area is the full imager field of view and the white
area is the centering window. Barcode 1 will not be read, while Barcode 2 will
be.

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The default centering window is a 128x96 pixel area in the center of the

Barcode 1

Barcode 2

0

100%

100%

Default
Center

40% 60%

40%

60%

Left

Right

Bottom

Top

imager’s field of view. The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom,
left, and right pixel positions, measured from the top and the left side of the
imager’s field of view, which is 640 by 480 pixels.

If a barcode is not within the predefined window, it will not be decoded or output
by the imager. If centering is turned on by scanning

Centering On

, the imager

only reads codes that intersect the centering window you specify using the

Bottom, Left

, or

Right

barcodes.

Top

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,

Scan

Left of Centering Window

Top of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

Bottom of Centering Window

* Centering Off

Centering On

Full Omnidirectional

Centering On

bottom, left, or right of the centering window. Then scan the percent you want
to shift the centering window using digits on the inside back cover of this man­ual. Scan

and Right.

Save

, then scan one of the following barcodes to change the top,

.

Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bottom

Decode Search Mode

There are three selectable decode (scanning) modes:

Full Omnidirectional

of an image, and searches to the image’s limits. This mode reads all symbolo­gies (including OCR), in any orientation. The Full Omnidirectional search is
very thorough which may slow performance time.

Note: This search mode is the default setting.

- Searches for barcode features beginning at the center

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Quick Omnidirectional

Quick Omnidirectional

Advanced Linear Decoding

around the center region of an image. This mode quickly reads all symbologies
in any orientation. The Quick Omnidirectional mode may miss some off-center
symbols, as well as larger Data Matrix and QR Code symbols.

- This is an abbreviated search for barcode features

Advanced Linear Decoding

ter band of the image. This mode is
linear and stacked barcodes. Advanced Linear Decoding cannot read 2D, OCR,
or Postal symbols.

- Performs quick horizontal linear scans in a cen-

not

omnidirectional, but does quickly read

Preferred Symbology

Note: This selection does not apply to OCR.

The imager can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher priority
over other symbologies in situations where both barcode symbologies appear
on the same label, but the lower priority symbology cannot be disabled.

For example, you may be using the imager in a retail setting to read UPC sym­bols, but have occasional need to read a code on a drivers license. Since some
licenses have a Code 39 symbol as well as the PDF417 symbol, you can use
Preferred Symbology to specify that the PDF417 symbol be read instead of the
Code 39.

Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority,
or as an unspecified type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the
imager ignores it for a set period of time (see Preferred Symbology Time-out on
page 3-16) while it searches for the high priority symbology. If a high priority
symbology is located during this period, then that data is read immediately.

If the time-out period expires before a high priority symbology is read, the
imager will read any barcode in its view (low priority or unspecified). If there is
no barcode in the imager’s view after the time-out period expires, then no data
is reported.

Note: A low priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read.

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Scan a barcode below to enable or disable Preferred Symbology.

* Preferred Symbology Off

Preferred Symbology On

High Priority Symbology

Low Priority Symbology

Preferred Symbology Time-out

High Priority Symbology

To specify the high priority symbology, scan the High Priority Symbology bar­code below. On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology you
want to set as high priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan
the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover). Scan
Save to save your selection.

Default = None

Low Priority Symbology

To specify the low priority symbology, scan the Low Priority Symbology barcode
below. On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology you want to
set as low priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit
hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).

If you want to set additional low priority symbologies, scan FF, then scan the 2
digit hex value from the Programming Chart for the next symbology. You can
program up to 5 low priority symbologies. Scan Save to save your selection.

Default = None

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Once you have enabled Preferred Symbology and entered the high and low pri­ority symbologies, you must set the time-out period. This is the period of time
the imager will search for a high priority barcode after a low priority barcode has
been encountered. Scan the barcode below, then set the delay (from 100­3,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scan­ning Save.

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Default = 500 ms.

Preferred Symbology Default

Preferred Symbology Default

Scan the barcode below to set all Preferred Symbology entries to their default
values.

Output Sequence Overview

Require Output Sequence

When turned off, the barcode data will be output to the host as the Imager
decodes it. When turned on, all output data must conform to an edited
sequence or the imager will not transmit the output data to the host device.

Note: This selection is unavailable when Multiple Symbols (page 3-20) is

enabled.

Output Sequence Editor

This programming selection allows you to program the imager to output data
(when scanning more than one symbol) in whatever order your application
requires, regardless of the order in which the barcodes are scanned. Reading

Default Sequence

the
shown below. These are the defaults. Be certain you want to delete or clear all
formats before you read the

Note: To make Output Sequence Editor selections, you’ll need to know the code

I.D., code length, and character match(es) your application requires. Use
the Alphanumeric symbols (inside back cover) to read these options.
You must hold the trigger while reading each barcode in the sequence.

To Add an Output Sequence

1. Scan the

19).

2. Code I.D.
On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology to which you want
to apply the output sequence format. Locate the Hex value for that symbol­ogy and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back
cover).

3. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data output will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming
Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal num­ber, indicating all lengths.) When calculating the length, you must count any
programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length
(unless using 9999).

4. Character Match Sequences
On the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4, find the Hex

Enter Sequence

symbol programs the imager to the Universal values,

Default Sequence

symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 3-

symbol.

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value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Program-

A - Code 39

B - Code 128

C - Code 93

ming Chart to read the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII
characters. (99 is the Universal number, indicating all characters.)

5. End Output Sequence Editor

Other Programming Selections

F F

Scan
to save your entries.

•

to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or

Discard

This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.

Save

Output Sequence Examples

In this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 barcodes,
but you want the imager to output Code 39 1st, Code 128 2nd, and Code 93
3rd, as shown below.

Note: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example.

You would set up the sequence editor with the following command line:
SEQBLK62999941FF6A999942FF69999943FF
The breakdown of the command line is shown below:
SEQBLK sequence editor start command

62 code identifier for Code 39
9999 code length that must match for Code 39, 9999 = all lengths
41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
FF termination string for first code
6A code identifier for Code 128
9999 code length that must match for Code 128, 9999 = all lengths
42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
FF termination string for second code
69 code identifier for Code 93

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9999 code length that must match for Code 93, 9999 = all lengths

Enter Sequence

Default Sequence

43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
FF termination string for third code

To program the previous example using specific lengths, you would have to
count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the
length. If you use the example on page 3-18, but assume a <CR> suffix and
specific code lengths, you would use the following command line:

SEQBLK62001241FF6A001342FF69001243FF
The breakdown of the command line is shown below:
SEQBLK sequence editor start command

62 code identifier for Code 39
0012 A - Code 39 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12
41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
FF termination string for first code
6A code identifier for Code 128
0013 B - Code 128 sample length (12) plus CR suffix (1) = 13
42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
FF termination string for second code
69 code identifier for Code 93
0012 C - Code 93 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12
43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
FF termination string for third code

Output Sequence Editor

Require Output Sequence

When an output sequence is
edited sequence or the imager will not transmit the output data to the host
device. When it’s
data to conform to an edited sequence, but if it cannot, the imager transmits all
output data to the host device as is.

On/Not Required

Required

, all output data must conform to an

, the imager will attempt to get the output

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When the output sequence is

Required

On/Not Required

*Off

On

* Off

imager decodes it.

Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is

turned on.

Off

, the barcode data is output to the host as the

Multiple Symbols

Note: This feature does not work when the Imager is in Low Power mode.

When this programming selection is turned On, it allows you to read multiple
symbols with a single pull of the Imager’s trigger. If you press and hold the trig­ger, aiming the Imager at a series of symbols, it reads unique symbols once,
beeping (if turned on) for each read. The imager attempts to find and decode
new symbols as long as the trigger is pulled. When this programming selection
is turned

Off

, the Imager will only read the symbol closest to the aiming beam.

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No Read

On

* Off

Set Print Weight

* Default

With No Read turned On, the Imager notifies you if a code cannot be read. If
using a Quick*View Scan Data Window, an “NR” appears when a code cannot
be read. If No Read is turned

If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,”
you can edit the output message using the Data Formatter (page 5-5). The hex
code for the No Read symbol is 9C.

Off

, the “NR” will not appear.

Print Weight

Print Weight is used to adjust the way the imager reads Matrix symbols. If an
imager will be seeing consistently heavily printed matrix symbols, then a print
weight of 6 may improve the reading performance. For consistently light print­ing, a print weight of 2 may help. After scanning the
set the print weight (from 1-7) by scanning digits from the inside back cover,
then scanning

Save

.

Default = 4

.

Set Print Weight

barcode,

Video Reverse

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Video Reverse is used to allow the imager to read barcodes that are inverted.

On

* Off

Upright:

Rotate Code Clockwise 90°:

Upside Down:

Rotate Code

Counterclockwise 90°:

The “Off” barcode below is an example of this type of barcode. If additional
menuing is required, Video Reverse must be disabled to read the menu bar­codes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed.

Note: Images downloaded from the unit will not be reversed. This is a setting

for decoding only.

Working Orientation

Some barcodes are direction-sensitive. For example, KIX codes and OCR can
misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use the working orientation
settings if your direction-sensitive codes will not usually be presented upright to
the imager.

Default = Upright.

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* Upright

Rotate Code Clockwise 90°

(Rotate Imager

Counterclockwise)

Upside Down

Rotate Code

Counterclockwise 90°

(Rotate Imager Clockwise)

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4

Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview

When a barcode is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer
along with the barcode data. This group of barcode data and additional,
user-defined data is called a “message string.” The selections in this section
are used to build the user-defined data into the message string.

Prefix and Suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and
after scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies,
or only with specific symbologies. The following illustration shows the break­down of a message string:

Prefix

alpha numeric
characters

Scanned Data

variable length1-11

Suffix

1-11
alpha numeric
characters

Points to Keep In Mind

• It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter
are only used if you wish to alter the default settings.

Default suffix = None

• A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all
symbologies.

• You can add any prefix or suffix from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D.

• You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.

• Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on
the output.

• When setting up for specific symbologies, instead of All Symbologies, the
symbology ID value counts as an added prefix or suffix character.

.

Default prefix = None.

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To Add a Prefix or Suffix:

Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (page 4-4).

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in

Appendix A) for the symbology to which you want to apply the prefix or

suffix. For example, for Code 128, Code ID is “j” and Hex ID is “6A”.

Step 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart inside the back

cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4, for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.

Step 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back

cover of this manual.

Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.

Step 7. To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.

To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1.
To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C.

Note: To add a backslash (\) as in Step 7, you must scan 5C twice – once to

create the leading backslash and then to create the backslash itself.

Step 8. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.
Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

Example: Add a Suffix to a specific symbology

To send a CR (carriage return)Suffix for UPC only:

Step 1. Scan Add Suffix.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in

Appendix A) for UPC.

Step 3. Scan 6, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this

manual.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4, for the CR (carriage return).

Step 5. Scan 0, D from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this

manual.

Step 6. Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

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To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:

Add CR Suffix

All Symbologies

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a symbol­ogy. When you Clear One Prefix (Suffix), the specific character you select is
deleted from the symbology you want. When you Clear All Prefixes (Suffixes),
all the prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.

Step 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in

Appendix A) for the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix

or suffix.

Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back

cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Your change is automatically saved.

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies

Scan the following barcode if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all sym­bologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a
carriage return suffix for all symbologies.

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Prefix Selections

Add Prefix

Clear One Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

Add Suffix

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

* Enable

Disable

Suffix Selections

Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the
scanned data, the imager transmits the function code to the terminal. Charts of
these function codes are provided in Supported Interface Keys starting on

page 10-3. When the imager is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is con-

verted to a key code before it is transmitted.

Default = Enable.

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Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage

1 2345

Intercharacter Delay

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

Intercharacter Delay

Delays

Some terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly.
Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of
data, increasing data integrity.

Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99
steps (of 5 ms each) for a range of 0-495 ms.

Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in 5 ms steps) may be placed
between the transmission of each character of scanned data. Scan the

character Delay

(0-99), and the
cover of this manual.

barcode below, then scan the number of 5 millisecond steps

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back

Inter-

To remove this delay, scan the
ber of steps to 0. Scan the
the back cover of this manual.

Note: Intercharacter delays are not supported in USB serial emulation.

Intercharacter Delay

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside

barcode, then set the num-

User Specified Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in 5 ms steps) may be placed
after the transmission of a particular character of scanned data. Scan the

Delay Length

99), and the
of this manual.

barcode below, then scan the number of 5 millisecond steps (0-

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover

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Next, scan the

Delay Length

Character to Trigger Delay

Interfunction Delays

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

1 2345STX HT CR LF

Interfunction Delay

for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay ASCII Conversion Chart (Code

Page 1252), page A-4.

Character to Trigger Delay

barcode, then the 2-digit hex value

To remove this delay, scan the
steps to 0. Scan the
back cover of this manual.

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside the

Delay Length

barcode, and set the number of

Interfunction Delay

An interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in 5 ms steps) may be placed
between the transmission of each segment of the message string. Scan the

Interfunction Delay

steps (0-99), and the
back cover of this manual.

To remove this delay, scan the
ber of steps to 0. Scan the
the back cover of this manual.

barcode below, then scan the number of 5 millisecond

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside the

Interfunction Delay

Save

barcode using the Programming Chart inside

barcode, then set the num-

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Intermessage Delay

2nd Scan Transmission1st Scan Transmission

Intermessage Delay

Intermessage Delay

An intermessage delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in 5 ms steps) may be placed
between each scan transmission. Scan the
below, then scan the number of 5 millisecond steps (0-99), and the
code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Intermessage Delay

barcode

Save

bar-

To remove this delay, scan the
ber of steps to 0. Scan the
the back cover of this manual.

Save

Intermessage Delay

barcode using the Programming Chart inside

barcode, then set the num-

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5

Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction

You may use the Data Format Editor to change the imager’s output. For exam­ple, you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain points in
barcode data as it is scanned. The selections in the following pages are used
only if you wish to alter the output.

Normally, when you scan a barcode, it gets outputted automatically; however
when you do a format, you must use a “send” command (see Send Commands
on page 5-2) within the format program to output data.

Multiple formats may be programmed into the imager. They are stacked in the
order in which they are entered. However, the following list presents the order
in which formats are applied:

1. Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

2. Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

3. Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

4. Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

5. Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

6. Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

7. Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

8. Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

Default Data Format setting = None.

If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and
return to the factory defaults, scan the Default Data Format code on page 5-5.

To Add a Data Format

Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 5-5).

Step 2. Primary/Alternate Format

Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3 alternate
formats. (Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan
one barcode using a different data format. After the one barcode has
been read, the imager reverts to the primary data format. See page 5-

6.) If you are programming the primary format, scan 0 using the
Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are

programming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the
alternate format you are programming.

Step 3. Terminal Type

Refer to Supported Terminals (page 2-2) and locate the Terminal ID
number for your PC. Scan three numeric barcodes on the inside back
cover to program the imager for your terminal ID (you must enter 3 dig­its). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge.

Note: The wildcard for all terminal types is 099.

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Step 4. Code I.D.

In Appendix A, find the symbology to which you want to apply the data
format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit
hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this
manual.

Step 5. Length

Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the

Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. (Note: 50

characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number, indicating
all lengths.)

Step 6. Editor Commands

Refer to Data Format Editor Commands (page 5-2). Scan the symbols
that represent the command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric char­acters may be entered for each symbology data format.

Step 7. Scan Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this

manual to save your entries.

Other Programming Selections

• Clear One Data Format
This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the
primary format, scan 0 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of
this manual. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending
on the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type and Code
I.D. (see Supported Terminals on page 2-2), and the barcode data length for
the specific data format that you want to delete. All other formats remain
unaffected.

• Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual
This exits, saving any Data Format changes.

• Discard from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual
This exits without saving any Data Format changes.

Data Format Editor Commands

Send Commands

F1 Send all characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from cur-

rent cursor position.
ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4.)

F2 Send “nn” characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from

current cursor position.
(00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an
ASCII code. See ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4.)

F3 Send up to but not including “ss” character (Search and Send) starting from

current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “ss” character followed by
“xx” key or function code.
hex values for ASCII codes, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4.)

Syntax = F1xx

Syntax = F2nnxx

Syntax = F3ssxx

(xx stands for the hex value for an

(nn stands for the numeric value

(ss and xx both stand for the

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F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor posi-

E9 Send all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor posi-

Syntax = F4xxnn

tion.

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4, and nn is the

numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)

Syntax = E9nn

tion.
characters that will not be sent at the end of the message.)

(xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see

(nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of

Move Commands

F5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position.

Syntax = F5nn

characters the cursor should be moved ahead.)

F6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position.

Syntax = F6nn

characters the cursor should be moved back.)
F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string.
EA Move the cursor to the end of the data string.

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of

Syntax = F7.

Syntax = EA

Search Commands

F8 Search ahead for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor

pointing to “xx” character.

an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4.)
F9 Search back for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor

pointing to “xx” character.

an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4.)
E6 Search ahead for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor posi-

tion, leaving cursor pointing to non “xx” character.

stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart

(Code Page 1252), page A-4.

E7 Search back for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor position,

leaving cursor pointing to non “xx” character.

the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4.)

Syntax = F8xx

Syntax = F9xx

(xx stands for the hex value for

(xx stands for the hex value for

Syntax = E6xx

Syntax = E7xx

(xx

(xx stands for

Miscellaneous Commands

FB Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the

current cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands.

When the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is termi-

nated. The cursor is not moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy

. .zz where nn is a count of the number of suppressed characters in the list

and xxyy .. zz is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the

hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), page A-4.)

FC Disables suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters.
E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified charac-

ters. Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered.

tax = E4nnxx

characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; xx

1xx2yy1yy2

...zz1zz

Syntax = FC.

where nn is the total count of both

2

defines charac-

1

Syn-

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ters to be replaced and xx2 defines replacement characters, continuing
through zz

E5 Terminates character replacement.
FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character “xx.” If char-

acters are equal, increment cursor. If characters are not equal, no format
match.

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), page A-4.)

EC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor posi-

tion. If character is not numeric, format is aborted.

ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current

cursor position. If character is numeric, format is aborted.

and zz2.

1

Syntax = FExx

Syntax = E5.

(xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see

Syntax = EC

.

Syntax = ED

.

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Data Format Editor

Enter Data Format

* Default Data Format

Clear One Data Format

Save

Discard

Clear All Data Formats

Data Formatter Off

* Data Formatter On,

but Not Required

Data Format On, Format Required

Data Formatter

When Data Formatter is turned off, the barcode data is output to the host as
read (including prefixes and suffixes). Choose one of the following options.

Default = Data Formatter On, but Not Required.

When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited for­mat or the imager does not transmit the input data to the host device.

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Alternate Data Formats

Alternate Data Format 1

Alternate Data Format 2

Alternate Data Format 3

Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan one barcode using a
different data format than your primary format. When data formats are pro­grammed (see page 5-1), you must input whether you are programming the pri­mary format, or an alternate format numbered 1, 2, or 3.

An alternate format is initiated by scanning one of the 3 alternate format bar­codes below. The imager will scan the next barcode, formatting the data with
the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format.

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6

Secondary Interface

By switching secondary interface cables, the imager can, for example, commu­nicate with a portable data terminal (secondary interface) in addition to the host
terminal (primary interface). Refer to the table below for interfaces supported
by your model. Some features don’t apply if the interface is not supported by

your model.

Imager Models

Models Primary Secondary

4600gXX03XX
4800iXX03XX

4600gXX05XX
4800iXX05XX

4600rXX05XX Keyboard wedge, TTL level

4600rpXX05XX Keyboard wedge, TTL level

True RS-232 True RS-232

Keyboard wedge, TTL level
232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, wand emula­tion, USB keyboard, USB HID,
USB retail (IBM SurePOS),
USB COM port emulation

232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, USB key­board, USB HID, USB retail
(IBM SurePOS), USB COM
port emulation

232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, USB key­board, USB HID, USB retail
(IBM SurePOS), USB COM
port emulation

Wand Emulation, TTL
level 232

TTL level 232

TTL level 232

The secondary interface can be programmed at any time.

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You can temporarily disable the secondary interface, but still retain the second-

* Disable

Enable

RS-232 Interface

ary interface settings in the imager’s memory by scanning the
below. To re-enable the secondary interface, scan the Enable barcode.

=Disable

.

Disable

barcode

Default

Secondary RS-232 Connection

All communication parameters between the imager and terminal must match for
correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol.

RS-232 programmable selections are used by both the primary and secondary
interfaces. Changing an RS-232 parameter (e.g., baud rate or parity), while in
primary
RS-232 settings, refer to RS-232 Baud Rate, page 2-10.

or

secondary mode will affect both interfaces. If you want to change the

Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 6-1 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

In Wand Emulation mode, the imager decodes the barcode then sends data in
the same format as a wand imager. The Code 39 Format converts all symbolo­gies to Code 39. The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128,
Codabar, and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other
symbologies to Code 39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128. These
codes set the transmission rate to 25 inches per second and the output polarity
to black, high.

Default = Code 39 Format.

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The

Wand Emulation

Code 39 Format

Wand Emulation

Same Code Format

5ms

500ms

* 50ms

150ms

Code 39 Format

Code Format

barcode sets the terminal ID to 64.

barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the

Same

Wand Emulation Multi Block

Note: See "Imager Models" on page 6-1 to determine which interfaces apply to

your imager.

Note: Changing secondary wand emulation settings also changes the primary

wand emulation settings (see Wand Emulation on page 2-13).

Delay Between Blocks

This sets the delay time between data blocks.

Default = 50ms.

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Overall Checksum

On

* Off

10

80

* 25

40

120

150

200

When this option is turned on, a computed check character is added at the end
of the entire message. The check character is the character which when Exclu­sive-OR’d with every preceding character of the message yields a result of 0x00
(00H).

Default = Off.

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without
dropping characters.

Default = 25 inches/second.

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Wand Emulation Polarity

* Black High

White High

* Idle High

Idle Low

20

80

* 40

60

The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with
white bars high.

Default = Black High.

Wand Emulation Idle

The idle describes the state of the imager when no data is being transmitted.
When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the imager’s idle state to match
the idle state for the device to which the imager is connected.

.

High

Default = Idle

Data Block Size

This transmits the data in smaller blocks to prevent buffer overflow.

40.

Default =

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Secondary Trigger Mode

* Manual/Serial Trigger

Read Time-Out

Manual Trigger, Low Power

Manual/Serial Trigger

You can activate the imager either by pressing the trigger, or using a serial trig­ger command (see Trigger Commands on page 12-4). When in manual trigger
mode, the imager scans until a barcode is read, or until the trigger is released.

When in serial mode, the imager scans until a barcode has been read or until
the deactivate command is sent. In serial mode, the imager can also be set to
turn itself off after a specified time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which fol­lows).

Read Time-Out

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the imager’s trigger when
using serial commands to trigger the imager, or if the imager is in manual trigger
mode. Once the imager has timed out, you can activate the imager either by
pressing the trigger or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the

Time-Out

scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning

30,000.

barcode, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by

Save

.

Default =

Read

Note: Programming Read Time-Out in the secondary interface also programs it

in the primary interface.

Manual Trigger, Low Power

Note:Does not apply to the 4600g/4600r/4600rp/4800i with Advanced Illumina­tion.

The imager powers down until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled,
the imager powers up and operates until there is no triggering for the time set
with the
second in operation when the imager is first triggered, but there is no delay
when operating in low power time-out mode.

Note: Manual Trigger, Low Power cannot be used with keyboard wedge

Low Power Time-Out

applications.

barcode below. There is a delay of up to one

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Low Power Time-Out Timer

Low Power Time-Out

Hands Free Time-Out

Scan the Low Power Time-Out barcode to change the time-out duration (in sec­onds). Then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300 seconds) from the inside
back cover, and

If the unit remains idle during the low power time-out interval, the unit goes into
low power mode. Whenever the trigger is enabled, the low power time-out timer
is reset.

Note: This time-out does not begin until the imager time-out setting has expired.

Note: Programming Low Power Time-Out in the secondary interface also

programs it in the primary interface.

Save

.

Default = 120 seconds.

Hands Free Time-Out

The Automatic Trigger and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free”
modes. If the imager’s trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode, the
imager changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the imager
should remain in manual trigger mode by setting the Hands Free Time-Out.
Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have been no further trigger pulls)
the imager reverts to the original hands free mode.

Note: If you change the time-out duration for the secondary interface, the

duration of the primary interface will also be changed.

Scan the
0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and

ms.

Hands Free Time-Out

barcode, then scan the time-out duration (from

Save

.

Default = 5,000

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Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Symbol

Presentation Mode

Note: Scan Stand Mode is only available for non-advanced illumination units

with software revision 31205480-090 or older. Refer to the Show

Software Revision on page 11-2 for information on determining the

software in your unit.

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan
Stand symbol. (See
is presented, the Imager is triggered to read the new code.

Note: The imager automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the lowest light

level possible to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand symbol. When
a symbol is presented, the imager’s light levels adjust to the saved setting
(see LED Power Level on page 3-9).

Scan Stand Symbol

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, the LEDs shine at the Scan Stand symbol
on the base of the stand which tells it to remain idle.
symbol is covered, the imager turns the LEDs on at the configured power level
(Default High) and attempts to find and decode barcodes in its field of view.

Scan Stand Symbol

that follows.) When a different code

When the Scan Stand

Presentation Mode

This programs the imager to work in Presentation mode. The LEDs are either
off or at the lowest power for ambient conditions until a barcode is presented to
the imager. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presenta­tion Mode uses ambient light to detect the barcodes. If the light level in the
room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

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7

Symbologies

This programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to

Chapter 12 for settings and defaults.

• All Symbologies • Interleaved 2 of 5

• Intelligent Mail Barcode • ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

• Australian Post • Japanese Post

•Aztec Code

• British Post • Korea Post

• Canadian Post • Matrix 2 of 5

• China Post • MaxiCode

• Codabar • MicroPDF417

• Codablock F • MSI

• Code 11 • PDF417

• Code 128 • Planet Code

• Code 16K • Plessey Code

• Code 39 • PosiCode A and B

• Code 49 • Postnet

• Code 93 • QR Code

• Data Matrix • Straight 2 of 5 IATA

•EAN/JAN-13

•EAN/JAN-8

• GS1 Composite Codes • Telepen

• GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional • UPC-A

• GS1 DataBar Limited

• GS1 DataBar Expanded •

• Kix (Netherlands)
Post

• Straight 2 of 5
Industrial

• TCIF Linked Code 39
(TLC39)

• UPC-A/EAN-13 with
Extended Coupon
Code

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All Symbologies

All Symbologies On

All Symbologies Off

If you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your imager, scan the

All Symbologies On

particular symbology, scan All Symbologies Off followed by the On symbol for
that particular symbology.

code. If on the other hand, you want to decode only a

Message Length Description

You are able to set the valid reading length of some of the barcode symbologies.
If the data length of the scanned barcode doesn’t match the valid reading length,
the imager will issue an error beep. You may wish to set the same value for
minimum and maximum length to force the imager to read fixed length barcode
data. This helps reduce the chances of a misread.

EXAMPLE: Decode only those barcodes with a count of 9-20 characters.

EXAMPLE: Decode only those barcodes with a count of 15 characters.

For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults,
scan the barcodes included in the explanation of the symbology, then scan the
digit value of the message length and Save barcodes on the Programming Chart
inside the back cover of this manual. The minimum and maximum lengths and
the defaults are included with the respective symbologies.

Min. length = 09 Max. length = 20

Min. length = 15 Max. length = 15

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Codabar

* On

Off

Transmit

* Don’t Transmit

<Default All Codabar Settings>

Codabar

Codabar Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the barcode. You
may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters.

Default = Don’t Transmit

.

Codabar Check Character

Codabar check characters are created using different “modulos.” You can pro­gram the imager to read only Codabar barcodes with Modulo 16 check charac-

Default = No Check Character.

ters.

No Check Character

data with or without a check character.
When Check Character is set to

read Codabar barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit this
character at the end of the scanned data.

indicates that the imager reads and transmits barcode

Validate and Transmit

, the imager will only

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When Check Character is set to

* No Check Character

Validate Modulo 16

and Transmit

Validate Modulo 16, but

Don’t Transmit

A12D D34A

Codabar

Character

Stop Start StopStart

On

* Off

Require

read Codabar barcodes printed

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

with

a check character, but will not transmit the

, the unit will only

check character with the scanned data.

Codabar Concatenation

Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable concatenation, the
imager looks for a Codabar symbol having a “D” start character, adjacent to a
symbol having a “D” stop character. In this case the two messages are concat­enated into one with the “D” characters omitted.

Select Require to prevent the imager from decoding a single “D” Codabar sym­bol without its companion. This selection has no effect on Codabar symbols
without Stop/Start D characters.

Default = On.

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Codabar Message Length

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

* On

Off

Transmit

* Don’t Transmit

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message

Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60.

Code 39

< Default All Code 39 Settings >

Code 39

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the barcode. You
may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters.

Tr an s m it .

Code 39 Check Character

No Check Character indicates that the imager reads and transmits barcode

data with or without a check character.

Default = Don’t

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When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

* No Check Character

Validate and Transmit

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

* Off

On

reads Code 39 barcodes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the
check character with the scanned data.

When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager only reads
Code 39 barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit this charac­ter at the end of the scanned data.

Default = No Check Character.

Code 39 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message

Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 0-48. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48.

Code 39 Append

This function allows the imager to append the data from several Code 39 bar­codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this func­tion is enabled, the imager stores those Code 39 barcodes that start with a
space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and does not immediately trans­mit the data. The imager stores the data in the order in which the barcodes are
read, deleting the first space from each. The imager transmits the appended
data when it reads a Code 39 barcode that starts with a character other than a
space.

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Default = Off.