Hand Held Products 2020 User Manual

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User’s Guide

2020/3820

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Cordless System

Disclaimer

Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products“) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products.

Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hand Held Products.

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The

Bluetooth

word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The 2020/3820 system meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your 2020/3820 system.

FCC Class B Compliance Statement

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 B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Hand Held Products, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Hand Held Products, Inc. The correction is the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Hand Held Products, Inc. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To maintain

compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only the accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Agency Compliance Statements

This device meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your device.

Regulatory and Safety Approvals USA: Canada: Regulatory Approvals for Bluetooth Radio Devices

RF devices are designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and have been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

USA: Canada:

Canadian Compliance

This Class B 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.

FCC Part 15, Class B ICES-003

RF Approvals

FCC Part 15.247 RSS 210

3. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Conformité à la règlementation canadienne

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-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.

3. Pour éviter toute interférence radio avec le service concédé, cet appareil doit être utilisé en intérieur et à l'écart des fenêtres pour pouvoir fournir une protection maximale.L’équipement (ou son antenne de transmission) installé à l’extérieur est soumis à licence.

CE Compliance

The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

For CE-related inquiries, please contact:

Hand Held Products Nijverheidsweg 9-13 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands

Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

European Regulatory and Safety Approvals

EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B EN60950 EN60825-1 EN55024:1998

This product is marked with in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified in the R&TTE Directive, 1999/5/EC. The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community.

Bluetooth Qualified Product

Bluetooth Qualified Body approved as a Bluetooth Class II radio.

Bluetooth Radio Device R&TTE Compliance

This device is in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards:

EN 300 328-2:2000 EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-17 (2002-08) EN 60950:2000

This product is marked with in accordance with the product requirements specified in the R&TTE Directive, 1999/5/EC.

The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The battery should be disposed of by a qualified

recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the battery or dispose of the battery with general waste materials.

NOTE: Any modifications to this device not expressly approved by Hand Held Products may void your authority to operate it.

Patents

Please refer to product packaging for patent information.

LED Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and has been certified to be under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.

GS Mark

If your product is marked with the GS symbol, then the product has been issued a GS certificate.

UL and cUL Statement

UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03.

C-Tick Statement

Conforms to AS/NZS 3548. C-Tick number: N10410.

Mexico

Solids and Water Protection

The 3820 has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping water.

Required Safety Label Locations

Scanner

Compliance

Label

locations

Item Number,

Serial Number

and Revision

Information

location

Base

Compliance

Label

locations

Item Number,

Serial Number

and Revision

Information

location

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

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

Unpacking the System .......................................................... 1-2

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

Cordless System: Main Components.................................... 1-3

About the Battery.................................................................. 1-3

Proper Disposal of the Battery ....................................... 1-4

Base Charge Mode................................................................ 1-5

Linking Image Scanner to Base............................................ 1-6

Image Scanner Modes........................................................... 1-6

Unlinking the Image Scanner......................................... 1-6

Single Image Scanner Operation .......................................... 1-7

Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner .................. 1-7

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner...................... 1-7

Override Locked Image Scanner.................................... 1-7

Multiple Image Scanner Operation....................................... 1-8

Image Scanner Name............................................................ 1-8

Changing Image Scanner Name - Serially ..................... 1-8

Changing Image Scanner Name - via Barcodes............. 1-9

Image Scanner Report......................................................... 1-10

Application Work Groups................................................... 1-10

Application Work Group Selection.............................. 1-11

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group .................................... 1-12

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Work Groups.......................................... 1-12

Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices ............. 1-13

Changing Bluetooth PIN Code..................................... 1-13

Out-of-Range Alarm........................................................... 1-14

Duration........................................................................ 1-14

Alarm Sound Type ....................................................... 1-14

Data Accumulation Mode................................................... 1-15

Beeper and LED Sequences and Their Meaning................ 1-15

3820 LED Sequences and Their Meaning ................... 1-15

2020 LED Sequences and Their Meaning ................... 1-15

Basic Operation of the Cordless System ............................ 1-16

System Conditions ....................................................... 1-17

Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host 1-18

Connecting the Base When Powered by Host

(Keyboard Wedge)........................................................... 1-18

Reading Techniques............................................................ 1-20

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ............................ 1-20

Plug and Play ...................................................................... 1-21

Keyboard Wedge Connection............................................. 1-21

Laptop Direct Connect ................................................. 1-21

RS-232.......................................................................... 1-21

Wand Emulation Plug & Play...................................... 1-22

IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface .......................... 1-22

Connecting the Base with USB .......................................... 1-23

IBM SurePos ............................................................... 1-25

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard ................................. 1-25

USB HID...................................................................... 1-26

USB Com Port Emulation............................................ 1-26

Connecting the Base with Serial Wedge ............................ 1-27

Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port...................... 2-8

RS-232 Baud Rate.......................................................... 2-9

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity2-10

RS-232 Handshaking ................................................... 2-10

Host ACK Selection..................................................... 2-11

Host ACK Enable......................................................... 2-12

Wand Emulation ................................................................. 2-14

Wand Emulation Connection ....................................... 2-14

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

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

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

Wand Emulation Data Block Size................................ 2-16

Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks ..................... 2-16

Wand Emulation Overall Checksum............................ 2-17

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...................................... 3-3

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

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

Image Scanner Trigger Modes.............................................. 3-4

Manual/Serial Trigger, Low Power................................ 3-4

Automatic Trigger .......................................................... 3-5

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

Hands Free Time-Out ........................................................... 3-6

Reread Delay......................................................................... 3-6

User-Specified Reread Delay ......................................... 3-7

Centering Window ................................................................ 3-8

Output Sequence Overview .................................................. 3-9

Output Sequence Editor................................................ 3-10

Require Output Sequence............................................. 3-10

Multiple Symbols................................................................ 3-13

No Read .............................................................................. 3-13

Video Reverse..................................................................... 3-13

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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............................................................. 4-3

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

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

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays ....... 4-4

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

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

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

Intermessage Delay ........................................................ 4-6

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......................................................... 5-4

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

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

Chapter 6 - Symbologies

Introduction........................................................................... 6-1

All Symbologies ................................................................... 6-1

Message Length .................................................................... 6-2

Codabar................................................................................. 6-3

Codabar Start/Stop Characters ...................................... 6-3

Codabar Check Character .............................................. 6-3

Codabar Concatenation .................................................. 6-4

Codabar Message Length............................................... 6-5

Code 39 ................................................................................. 6-5

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters ....................................... 6-5

Code 39 Check Character............................................... 6-6

Code 39 Message Length ............................................... 6-6

Code 39 Append............................................................. 6-7

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ................................ 6-7

Full ASCII ...................................................................... 6-8

Code 39 Code Page ........................................................ 6-9

Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................. 6-9

Check Digit..................................................................... 6-9

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length .............................. 6-10

Code 93 ............................................................................... 6-11

Code 93 Message Length ............................................. 6-11

Code 93 Code Page ...................................................... 6-11

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial ..................................................... 6-12

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length ................... 6-12

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length ......................... 6-13

Matrix 2 of 5 ....................................................................... 6-13

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length ..................................... 6-14

Code 11 ............................................................................... 6-14

Check Digits Required ................................................. 6-14

Code 11 Message Length ............................................. 6-15

Code 128 ............................................................................. 6-15

ISBT 128 Concatenation .............................................. 6-16

Code 128 Message Length ........................................... 6-16

Code 128 Code Page .................................................... 6-16

Code 128 Function Code Transmit .............................. 6-17

Telepen................................................................................ 6-17

Telepen Output ............................................................. 6-17

Telepen Message Length.............................................. 6-18

UPC A................................................................................. 6-18

UPC A Check Digit...................................................... 6-18

UPC A Number System ............................................... 6-19

UPC A Addenda........................................................... 6-19

UPC A Addenda Required ........................................... 6-19

UPC A Addenda Separator........................................... 6-20

UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code................... 6-20

UPC E0 and UPC E1 .......................................................... 6-21

UPC E0 and UPC E1 Expand ...................................... 6-21

UPC E0 and UPC E1 Addenda Required .................... 6-21

UPC E0 and UPC E1 Addenda Separator.................... 6-22

UPC E0 Check Digit .................................................... 6-22

UPC E0 Number System.............................................. 6-22

UPC E0 Addenda ......................................................... 6-23

EAN/JAN 13....................................................................... 6-23

EAN/JAN 13 Check Digit............................................ 6-23

EAN/JAN 13 Addenda................................................. 6-24

EAN/JAN 13 Addenda Required ................................. 6-24

EAN/JAN 13 Addenda Separator ................................ 6-24

ISBN Translate............................................................. 6-25

EAN/JAN 8......................................................................... 6-25

EAN/JAN 8 Check Digit.............................................. 6-25

EAN/JAN 8 Addenda................................................... 6-26

EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Required ................................... 6-26

EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Separator .................................. 6-26

MSI ..................................................................................... 6-27

MSI Check Character................................................... 6-27

MSI Message Length ................................................... 6-28

Plessey Code....................................................................... 6-28

Plessey Message Length .............................................. 6-28

GS1 DataBar Limited ......................................................... 6-29

GS1 DataBar Expanded...................................................... 6-30

GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length .................... 6-30

EAN•UCC Emulation......................................................... 6-30

China Post Code ................................................................. 6-31

Korea Post Code ................................................................. 6-32

Korea Post Message Length......................................... 6-32

PosiCode A and B............................................................... 6-33

PosiCode Message Length ........................................... 6-33

Codablock F........................................................................ 6-34

Codablock F Message Length...................................... 6-34

Code 16K ............................................................................ 6-35

Code 16K Message Length .......................................... 6-35

Code 49 ............................................................................... 6-36

Code 49 Message Length ............................................. 6-36

Chapter 7 - Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships......................................... 7-1

Supported Interface Keys...................................................... 7-3

Chapter 8 - Utilities

To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies ............ 8-1

Reset Image Scanner............................................................. 8-1

Show Software Revision....................................................... 8-1

Show Data Format ................................................................ 8-1

Image Scanner Report........................................................... 8-2

Image Scanner Address......................................................... 8-2

Base Address......................................................................... 8-2

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group....................................... 8-2

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All

Application Work Groups .................................................. 8-3

Temporary Visual Xpress Configuration.............................. 8-3

Chapter 9 - Visual Xpress

Visual Xpress Introduction ................................................... 9-1

Installing Visual Xpress from the Web .......................... 9-2

Chapter 10 - Serial Programming Commands

Conventions ........................................................................ 10-1

Menu Command Syntax ..................................................... 10-1

Query Commands......................................................... 10-2

Concatenation of Multiple Commands......................... 10-3

Responses ..................................................................... 10-3

Examples of Query Commands.................................... 10-3

Trigger Commands ............................................................. 10-4

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group..................................... 10-5

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Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Work Groups.......................................... 10-5

Menu Commands................................................................ 10-6

Terminal Interfaces ............................................... 10-7

Output Selections ................................................ 10-10

Prefix/Suffix Selections ...................................... 10-12

Data Formatter Selections .................................. 10-13

Symbologies ....................................................... 10-13

Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity ....

10-20

Chapter 11 - Product Specifications

3820 Product Specifications ............................................... 11-1

2020 Product Specifications ............................................... 11-2

3820 Depth of Field ............................................................ 11-3

Chapter 12 - Maintenance

Maintenance........................................................................ 12-1

Cleaning the Image Scanner’s Window....................... 12-1

Inspecting Cords and Connectors................................. 12-1

Replacing the 2020 Interface Cable: ............................ 12-2

Troubleshooting Base ......................................................... 12-2

Chapter 13 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance .......................................................... 13-1

Online Technical Assistance ........................................ 13-2

For Further Information ............................................... 13-2

Product Service and Repair ................................................ 13-2

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance............ 13-3

Limited Warranty................................................................ 13-3

Appendix A - Reference Charts

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

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252).........................A-2

Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes.............................A-4

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Appendix B - Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity

Auto Reconnect Mode................................................... B-1

Maximum Link Attempts .............................................. B-2

Relink Time-Out............................................................ B-3

Bluetooth/ISM Network Activity Examples........................ B-3

Getting Started

The 3820 cordless image scanning system consists of one 2020 base and one 3820 Cordless Linear Image Scanner. Up to seven image scanners may be linked to one base. The 3820 marks a new performance level for hand held

image scanners. The 3820 is powered by Hand Held Products Adaptus Imaging Technology 5.0. The performance of Adaptus technology delivers aggressive read rates and depths of field on 1D codes.

Designed for today’s demanding retail and commercial environments, the 3820 offers a superior reading range, durability, and the ability to read poor quality barcodes. Linear imaging technology is defined by a bright and sharply focused aiming line, high resolution imaging, and fast reading speed. The 3820 is comfortable to hold, easy to use, rugged, and excellent for retail applications, as well as for all general scanning applications.

The cordless system is an economical, durable solution for a wide variety of portable data collection applications. The cordless system features:

• a tough, ergonomic thermoplastic housing for comfort and durability.

• an advanced two-way spread-spectrum radio, Bluetooth technology

• a wide range of interfaces: keyboard wedge, wand emulation, RS-232 terminals, USB, and legacy decoders.

• visible and audible feedback for confirmation of a successful decode.

• a rechargeable battery designed to operate through a whole work day.

The cordless system can be programmed for many communication parameters and input/output protocols compatible to the host, as well as advanced data editing and formatting.

wireless

About This Manual

This manual contains information to help you set up, operate, and program the cordless system. Product specifications, connector pinouts, a troubleshooting guide, and customer support information are also provided.

Hand Held Products barcode image scanners 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. This section contains the following information:

• Unpacking the System

• Cordless System Main Components

• Battery and Charging Information

• Linking the Image Scanner to the Base

• Beeper and LED Sequences and Their Meaning

• Basic Operation of the Cordless System

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• Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

• Connection of the Base to an Interface

Unpacking the System

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

• Check to make sure everything you ordered is present.

• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

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

Models

Models Description

2020-5BE Cordless Base that supports the following interfaces:

Keyboard wedge, TTL level 232, TTL level 232 serial wedge, IBM 4683, wand emulation, USB keyboard, USB

HID, USB retail (IBM SurePOS) 2020-CBE Charge-Only Base 3820SR0C0BE Cordless Linear Image Scanner

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Cordless System: Main Components

Battery Contained in Handle

About the Battery

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold by Hand Held Products will void your

warranty and may result in damage to your unit.

Power is supplied to the cordless image scanner by a rechargeable battery that is integrated in the image scanner handle. Each image scanner is shipped with a battery.

(See Product Specifications

beginning on page 11-1

Charging Information

The battery is designed to charge while the image scanner is positioned in the cordless base unit. Refer to "2020 LED Sequences and Their Meaning" on page 1-15 for an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators.

• Place the image scanner in the base that is connected to an appropriate power supply.

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Battery Recommendations

• Batteries are shipped approximately 30% to 60% charged and should be fully charged for maximum charge capacity.

• The battery is a lithium ion cell and can be used without a full charge, as well as can be charged without fully discharging, without impacting the battery life. There is no need to perform any charge/discharge conditioning on this cell type battery.

• Do not disassemble the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts in the battery.

• Keep the base connected to power when the host is not in use.

• Replace a defective battery immediately since it could damage the 3820.

• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause severe personal injury.

• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge.

• If you are not sure if the battery or charger is working properly, send it to Hand Held Products or an authorized Hand Held Products, Inc. service center for inspection.

Proper Disposal of the Battery

When the battery has reached the end of its useful life, the battery should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the battery or dispose of the battery with general waste materials. You may send batteries to Hand Held Products (postage paid). The shipper is responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the packing, labeling,

Product Service Department (see 13-1) for recycling or disposal information. Since you may find that your cost of returning the batteries significant, it may be more cost effective to locate a local recycle/disposal company.

manifesting, and shipping of spent batteries. Contact the

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Base Charge Mode

In order for the battery to be charged, there must be enough voltage for the circuitry to work. There are three conditions during which power can be supplied to the base:

Condition 1: 9VDC power supply connected to the barrel connector Condition 2: 12VDC host power source only Condition 3: 5VDC host power source only

The chart below describes each selection by condition.

Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3

Automatic Fast Charge Slow Charge No Charge Full Charge Rate Fast Charge Fast Charge No Charge

Low Charge Rate Slow Charge Slow Charge No Charge Battery Charge Off No Charge No Charge No Charge

Using a slow charge rate draws less current (power) from the input power source when the battery is mostly discharged.

Scan the appropriate barcode for your application.

* Automatic

Default = Automatic

Full Charge Rate

Low Charge Rate

Battery Charge Off

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Linking Image Scanner to Base

When newly shipped or defaulted to factory settings, the base and image scanner are not linked. Once the image scanner is placed into the base, the software automatically links the image scanner and the base. If the image scanner and base have previously been linked, you do not receive any feedback. If this is the first time that the image scanner and base are linked, both devices emit a short chirp when their radios link. At this point, you are set to one image scanner to one base.

3820 Image Scanner

Green LED

Red LED

1. Provide power to the base.

2. Place the 3820 into the base. The image scanner and base link.

3. To determine if your cordless system is set up correctly, scan one of the

sample barcodes in the back of this manual. If the image scanner provides a single good read beep and the green LED lights, the image scanner has successfully linked to the base. If you receive a triple error beep and the red LED lights, the image scanner has not linked to the base.

2020 Cordless Base

Image Scanner Modes

The 3820 is capable of working in single image scanner mode, multiple image scanner mode, or with Bluetooth devices, other than the 2020 base.

Unlinking the Image Scanner

If the base has an image scanner linked to it, that image scanner must be unlinked before a new image scanner can be linked. Once the previous image scanner is unlinked, it will no longer communicate with the base. To unlink an image scanner from the base, scan the Unlink Image Scanner barcode below.

Unlink Image Scanner

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Single Image Scanner Operation

There are two link modes to accommodate different applications: Locked Link Mode and Open Link Mode. Scan the appropriate barcodes included in the Open Link and Locked Link Mode explanations that follow to switch from one mode to another.

Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

If you link an image scanner to a base using the Locked Link Mode, other image scanners are blocked from being linked if they are inadvertently placed into the base. If you do place a different image scanner into the base, it will charge the image scanner, but the image scanner will not be linked.

To use a different image scanner, you need to unlink the original image scanner by scanning the Unlink Image Scanner barcode. (See "Image Scanner

Modes" on page 1-6.)

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

When newly shipped or defaulted to factory settings, the base and image scanner are not linked. By placing an image scanner into the base, they establish a link. Placing a different image scanner into the base establishes a new link and the old image scanner is unlinked. Each time an image scanner is placed into the base, it becomes the linked image scanner; the old image scanner is unlinked.

Default = Locked Link Mode

* Locked Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

Open Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

Override Locked Image Scanner

If you need to replace a broken or lost image scanner that is linked to a base, scan the Override Locked Image Scanner barcode below with a new image scanner and place that image scanner in the base. The locked link will be overridden; the broken or lost image scanner’s link with the base will be removed, and the new image scanner will be linked.

Override Locked Image Scanner

(Single Image Scanner)

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Multiple Image Scanner Operation

To put the image scanner in multiple image scanner mode, scan the barcode below. Once you scan this barcode, the image scanner is unlinked from the base and must be placed into the base to re-link.

Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Note: Multiple Image Scanner Operation Mode allows you to link up to 7 image

scanners to one base. You cannot join an eighth image scanner until you unlink one of the 7 image scanners or take an image scanner out of range.

Image Scanner Name

You are able to assign a name to each image scanner you are using. It will be helpful to name the image scanners if you have multiple image scanners linked to one base so that you will be able to control the image scanner receiving imaging commands sent from the base. The default name for an 3820 is “3820”. If you have more than one 3820 linked to a base, the first image scanner that is linked to the base receives commands addressed using this name.

Changing Image Scanner Name - Serially

If you wish to change the name, you may change it via a serial command (refer to "Menu Command Syntax" on page 10-1) or via a barcode command. To change the name serially, unlink all except one of the 3820s from the base. Send “:3820:BT_NAM wish to change the name of additional 3820s, re-link them one at a time and repeat the “:3820:BT_NAM

name

.”, where

name.”

name

is the new image scanner name. If you

command for each image scanner.

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Changing Image Scanner Name - via Barcodes

If you wanted to set up your image scanners with names 0001-0007, you may scan the barcodes below. wait for the image scanner to re-link to the base before scanning the next barcode to name the next image scanner.

0001

0003

0005

0007

Scan the Reset barcode after each name change and

0002

0004

0006

Reset

Alternatively, you may change the name with a barcode command if you cannot send serial commands to the base. One way to do this is to scan the barcode below and scan a number for the image scanner name. For example, if you had 7 image scanners to one base, scan the barcode below with the first image scanner, scan the 1 barcode on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual and scan Save. Then scan the Reset barcode and wait for the image scanner to re-link to the base before scanning the next barcode. Repeat that process for image scanner number 2, 3, 4 etc.

Image Scanner Name

If you want to assign an alphabetic name to the image scanner, create a Code 128 barcode containing “~BT_NAM (hexidecimal 83), where barcode (page 1-9 or on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual). You may use Barcode Builder, which is included with Quick*View. You may download Quick*View from the Hand Held Products, Inc. website:

www.handheld.com

name

is the new image scanner name. Scan the Reset

.” followed by a FNC3 character

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Image Scanner Report

Scan the barcode below to generate a report for the connected image scanners. The report indicates the port, work group, image scanner name, and address.

Image Scanner Report

Application Work Groups

Your cordless system can have up to seven image scanners linked to one base. You can also have up to seven work groups. If you want to have all of the image scanners’ settings programmed alike, you don’t need to use more than one work group. If you want each image scanner to have unique settings (e.g., beeper volume, prefix/suffix, data formatter), then you may program each image scanner to its own unique work group and may program each image scanner independently. Visual XPress (page 9-1) makes it easy for you to program your system for use with multiple image scanners and multiple work groups.

The image scanner keeps a copy of the menu settings it is using. Whenever the image scanner is connected or reconnected to a base, the image scanner is updated with the latest settings from the base for its work group. The image scanner also receives menu setting changes processed by the base. If an image scanner is removed from one base and placed into another base, it will be updated with the new base settings for whatever work group that the image scanner was previously assigned. For example, if the image scanner was in work group 1 linked to the first base, it will be placed in work group 1 in the second base with the associated settings.

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Application Work Group Selection

This programming selection allows you to assign an image scanner to a work group by scanning the barcode below. You may then program the settings (e.g., beeper volume, prefix/suffix, data formatter) that your application requires.

* Group 0

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

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Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your image scanner, or you’ve changed some options and want the standard product default settings restored, scan the barcode below.

The Menu Commands starting on page 10-6 list the factory default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

Note: Scanning this barcode also causes both the image scanner and the base

Note: If your image scanner is in multiple image scanner mode and you scan

Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Group

to perform a reset and become unlinked. Refer to "Linking Image

Scanner to Base" on page 1-6 for additional information.

Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Group

either the current or all application group default barcode, you will hear up to 30 seconds of beeping while all image scanners are re-linked from the base and the settings are defaulted to * settings. The default interface is keyboard wedge and the default image scanner mode is single image scanner locked link mode.

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All Application Work Groups

The following barcode defaults all of the work groups to the factory settings.

Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Groups

The Menu Commands starting on page 10-6 list the standard product default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

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Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

The 3820 image scanner may be used either with the 2020 base or with other Bluetooth devices. Scanning the Non-Base Bluetooth Connection barcode below allows the image scanner to be used with other Bluetooth devices (e.g., PDA, PC - Bluetooth USB Adapter). After you scan the barcode below, follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the image scanner and connect to it. If you go out of range with your image scanner, the image scanner automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device. If you want to relink to the 2020 base, refer to

"Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All Application Work Groups"

Note: The multiple work groups option is not available when you are using the

on page 1-12

imager with Bluetooth devices other than the 2020 base.

Changing Bluetooth PIN Code

Some devices require a PIN code as part of the Bluetooth security features. Your image scanner’s default PIN is 1234, which you may need to enter the first time you connect to your PDA or PC. The PIN code must be between 1 and 16 characters. To change the PIN, scan the barcode below and then scan the appropriate numeric barcodes from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Scan Save to save your selection.

"Override Locked Image Scanner"

Non-Base BT Connection

Bluetooth PIN

on page 1-7 or

Note: Refer to Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity beginning on

page B-1 for additional Bluetooth/ISM information.

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Out-of-Range Alarm

Duration

If your image scanner is out range of the base, an alarm sounds from both your base and image scanner. To activate the alarm options for the image scanner or the base and to set the alarm duration, scan the appropriate barcode below and then set the time-out duration (from 0-3000 seconds) by scanning digits on the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning Save.

sec (no alarm).

Base Alarm Duration

Image Scanner Alarm

Note: If you are out of range when you scan a barcode, you will receive an error

beep even if you do not have the alarm set. You receive the error beep since the data could not be communicated to the base or the host.

Alarm Sound Type

If you have set the out-of-range alarm enabled, you may change the alarm type for the image scanner or base by scanning the appropriate barcode below and then scanning a digit (0-7) barcode and the Save barcode on the Programming

Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

your application.

Default = 0.

Set the sound type to fit

Default = 0

Base Alarm Type

Image Scanner Alarm Type

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Data Accumulation Mode

Scan the barcodes below to turn data accumulation (batch) mode on and off. If data accumulation mode is on, barcode data is stored when the image scanner is out of range of the base and transmitted once the image scanner is back in range.

Data Accumulation Mode On

* Data Accumulation Mode Off

Beeper and LED Sequences and Their Meaning

The 3820 contains LEDs on the top of the unit to indicate its power up, communication, and battery status. Simply stated, red LED = error; green LED = success of any type. The unit’s audible indicators have meaning as well: 3 beeps = error; 2 beeps = menu change; 1 beep = all other successes.

The table below lists the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps for the 3820.

3820 LED Sequences and Their Meaning

LED Indication Beeper Indication Cause

Normal Operation

Red Flash None Battery low

Green Flash 1 beep

Red, blinking 3 beeps Failed communication

Menu Operation

Green Flash 2 beeps Successful menu change Red, blinking 3 beeps Unsuccessful menu change

Successful communication or linking

2020 LED Sequences and Their Meaning

The base contains a red LED that indicates the status of the unit and verifies its communication with the host system and a green LED that indicates image scanner battery charge condition.

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The tables below list the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps for the 2020.

System Condition System Status Indicator (Red LED)

Power On/System Idle LED is on Power On/Diagnostic Error Blink LED for long duration, pulsing indefinitely

Receiving Data (2020 only)

Base requests status from its own Bluetooth radio

Blink LED for short duration in multiple pulses. Occurs while transferring data to/from the RF module or the Host port.

Blink LED once (occurs approx. every 30 seconds)

Note: Charging only occurs with external power applied to the 2020 or 12 volt

Host power.

Charge Condition Charge Status Indicator (Green LED)

Image Scanner inserted into base

>80% charged On continuously 30% to 80% charged Slow flash, 1 second on, 1 second off <30% charged Fast flash, 300 mSec on, 300 mSec off

Three flashes

Basic Operation of the Cordless System

Cordless Base

The cordless base provides the link between the cordless image scanner and the host system. The base contains an interface assembly and an RF communication module. The RF communication module performs the data exchange between the cordless image scanner and the interface assembly. The control assembly coordinates the central interface activities including: transmitting/receiving commands and data to/from the host system, performing software activities (parameter menuing, visual indicator support, power-on diagnostics), and data translation required for the host system.

The base also is the image scanner battery charger with the external 9VDC power source applied. Once you place the image scanner into base, the base green LED responds according to the Charge Status Indicator table above.

The base can be powered by the Host (parasitic power mode). If the base is in parasitic power mode without the 9VDC power source, the base will still function, but will not charge the battery.

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RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation

The cordless system uses a state-of-the-art two-way Bluetooth radio to transmit and receive data between the image scanner and the base. Designed for pointto-point and multipoint-to-single point applications, the radio operates using a license free ISM band, which sends relatively small data packets at a fast data rate over a radio signal with randomly changing frequencies, makes the cordless system highly responsive to a wide variety of data collection applications and resistant to noisy RF environments. Bluetooth Class 2 power level provides range of 33 feet (10m) depending on the environment.

Cordless Image Scanner

The cordless image scanner enables fast and accurate barcode scanning using a non-contact linear image scanner.

The image scanner is comprised of a linear image scanner, a decode/control assembly, and an RF communication module. The scan engine performs the barcode image illumination and sensing. The decode/control assembly coordinates the central communication activities including: capturing and decoding the barcode image data, performing software activities (parameter menuing, visual indicator support, low battery indication), and data translation required for the host system. The RF communication module performs the data exchange between the image scanner and the base.

System Conditions

The components of the cordless system interact in specific ways as you associate an image scanner to a base, as you move an image scanner out of range, bring an image scanner back in range, or swap image scanners between two cordless systems. The following information explains the cordless system operating conditions.

Linking Process

Once an image scanner is placed into the base, the image scanner’s battery charge status is checked, and software automatically detects the image scanner and links it to the base depending on the selected link mode.

Image Scanner Is Out of Range

The cordless image scanner is in communication with its base, even when it is not transmitting barcode data. Whenever the image scanner can’t communicate with the base for a few seconds, it is out of range. If the image scanner is out of range and you scan a barcode, the image scanner issues a triple beep indicating no communication with the base. In addition, your image scanner and base can sound an alarm if programmed to emit an alarm. See Out-of-Range Alarm on page 1-14.

Image Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range

The image scanner re-links if the image scanner or the base have been reset or out of range. If the image scanner re-links, you will hear a single chirp when the re-linking process (uploading of the parameter table) is complete.

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Out of Range and Back into Range with Data Accumulation Mode On

The image scanner may store a number of symbols (approximately 500 UPC symbols, others may vary) when out of range and then send them to the base when back in range. You will not hear a communication error beep in this mode, but you will hear a short buzz when you pull the trigger if the radio communication is not working. Once the radio connection is made, the image scanner produces a series of beeps while the data is being transferred to the base.

Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

The cordless image scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a “good read” indication (a green LED on the image scanner and an audible beep) after a barcode is scanned correctly and the base has acknowledged receiving the data. This is possible since the cordless system provides two-way communication between the image scanner and the base.

When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base unit. Confirmation from the host system or the base indicates that the data sent was received by the host. The cordless image scanner recognizes data acknowledgement (ACK) from the base unit. If it cannot be determined that the data has been properly sent to the base, the image scanner issues an error indication. You must then check to see if the scanned data was received by the host system.

3) Base sends

)

data to host

)

Connecting the Base When Powered by Host (Keyboard Wedge)

A base 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.

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

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base and to the terminal/ computer and keyboard. Make sure the cables are secured in the wireways in the bottom of the base and that the base sits flat on a horizontal surface.

4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on.

5. Program the base for the keyboard wedge interface. See "Keyboard Wedge

Connection" on page 1-21.)

6. Verify the base operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols in the back of this manual.

Note: Without using the 9-volt external, power supply, the base only uses

enough power from the host to operate the interface. The image scanner’s battery is not charged when in this mode. Using the 9-volt, external power supply allows the image scanner’s battery to be charged, and no power is drawn from the host.

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Reading Techniques

The image scanner has a view finder that projects a bright red aiming beam that corresponds to its horizontal field of view. The aiming line should be centered horizontally over the barcode; it will not read if the aiming line is in any other direction.

Good Read

Bad Read

The best focus point for reading most code densities is about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the unit. To read single or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the image scanner at an appropriate distance from the target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming line on the symbol.

Bad Read

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your image scanner, or you’ve changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the

Standard Product Default Settings

The Menu Commands starting on page 10-6 lists the factory default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

Note: Scanning this barcode also causes both the image scanner and the base

to perform a reset and become unlinked. Refer to "Linking Image

Scanner to Base" on page 1-6 for additional information.

barcode below.

Standard Product Default Settings

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Plug and Play

Plug and Play barcodes provide instant image scanner 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.

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.

Note: The following barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect barcode allows operation of the image scanner in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect barcode selects terminal ID 03, programs a carriage return (CR) suffix and turns on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-6).

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

RS-232

The RS-232 Interface barcode is used when connecting to the serial port of a PC or terminal. The following RS-232 Interface barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) and a line feed (LF) suffix, baud rate, and data format as indicated below. It also changes the trigger mode to manual.

Option

Baud Rate 115,200 bps Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

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Setting

RS-232 Interface

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

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

The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39.

Wand Emulation Plug & Play Code 39 Format

The terminal ID to 61. The barcode sets the terminal ID to 64. These Plug & Play barcodes also set the Transmission Rate to 25 inches per second, Output Polarity to black high, and Idle State to high. (If you want to change the terminal ID any other image scanner settings, please refer to Terminal ID on page 2-1.)

Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format)

Wand Emulation Plug & Play Same Code Format

barcode below sets the

only

, without changing

Wand Emulation Same Code

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

Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 3820 for IBM 4683 Port 5B, 9B, or 17.

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

IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

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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 0A 0B Code 128 ** 00 18 0B

* Suffixes programmed for Code 128 with IBM 4683 Port 5B, IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1, and IBM 4683 Port 17 Interfaces **Suffixes programmed for Code 128 with IBM 4683 Port 9 HHBCR-2 Interface

Suffix

Connecting the Base with USB

A base can be connected to the USB port of a computer.

1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base and to the computer. Make sure the cables are secured in the wireways in the bottom of the base and that the base sits flat on a horizontal surface.

2. Program the base for the USB interface by scanning the appropriate programming barcode.

3. Verify the base operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols in the back of this manual.

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For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to Hand Held Products “USB Application Note,” available at www.handheld.com

Note: Without using the 9-volt external, power supply, the base only uses

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IBM SurePos

Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 3820 for IBM SurePos (USB Hand Held image scanner) or IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop scanner).

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

IBM SurePos (USB Hand

Held Image Scanner)

Interface

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

IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop

Scanner) Interface

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

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

Scan one of the following codes to program the 3820 for USB PC Keyboard or USB Macintosh Keyboard. Scanning these codes adds a CR and LF, along with selecting the terminal ID (USB PC Keyboard - 124, USB Macintosh Keyboard 125, USB Japanese Keyboard (PC) - 134).

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)

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USB HID

Scan the following code to program the 3820 for USB HID barcode scanners. Scanning this code changes the terminal ID to 131.

USB HID barcode Image

USB Com Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the 3820 to emulate a regular RS-232-based Com Port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com The driver will use the next available Com Port number. Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the image scanner as a USB CDC class device and automatically uses a class driver. Scanning the code below changes the terminal ID to 130.

USB Com Port Emulation

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

CTS/RTS Emulation

USB CTS/RTS Emulation On

* USB CTS/RTS Emulation Off

ACK/NAK Mode

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

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Connecting the Base with Serial Wedge

The 2020 uses TTL signal levels to wedge into an RS-232 serial network. Use only 2020 serial wedge cables to prevent damage to the base. Refer to

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port on page 2-8 to set the baud rate

and communications protocol.

1. Turn off power to the computer.

2. Disconnect the existing serial cable from the computer.

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base. Make sure the cables are secured in the wireways in the bottom of the base and that the base sits flat on a horizontal surface.

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

type of computer.

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 other device connection and tighten the two screws.

6. Plug the power supply barrel connector to the base, and plug the power supply into the AC source.

7. Once the base has been fully connected, power up the computer.

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To set up the serial wedge terminal ID, use the serial terminal ID 050 and follow the instructions on page 2-1. Make sure that all of the communication parameters match on all of the connected devices. Choosing Both sends scanned data to P1 and P2. Default = P1.

* P1

Both P1 and P2

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Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID

If your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to "Supported Terminals" on page

2-2 through page 2-3, and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan the

Terminal ID barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) from the

Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual to program the image

scanner for your terminal ID. Scan Save to save your selection. For example, an IBM AT terminal has a Terminal ID of 003. You would scan the

Terminal ID barcode, then 0, 0, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then Save. If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart, scan the Terminal ID barcode, scan the digits, and the Save code again.

Note: The default interface for the 2020-5BE is Keyboard Wedge (Term ID =

003).

Terminal ID

Save

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

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Supported Terminals

Terminal Model(s) Terminal ID

DEC VT510, 520, 525 (PC style) DEC VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style

LK411) Esprit 200, 400 Heath Zenith PC, AT 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 Hand Held Scanner IBM SurePOS USB Tabletop Scanner 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 TTL Serial Wedge Silicon Graphics Indy, Indigoll Telex 88 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,

1477, 1483 Telex 88 key Data Entry Keyboard Telex 102 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,

1477, 1483

005 104

005 003* 003* 001 002 003*

006

007 008

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

000 050 005 025

112 045

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Supported Terminals (Continued)

Ter minal Model(s) Terminal ID

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

USB PC Keyboard USB Mac Keyboard USB Com Port USB HIDPOS Wand Emulation (Code

39 Format) Wand Emulation (Same

Code Format)

* Default for 2020-5BE. **It is best to use the Plug and Play barcodes, beginning on page 1-25 to program these interfaces, rather than scanning the terminal ID listed in this table.

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

046

124** 125** 130 131** 061

064

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Keyboard Country

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: @ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

* United States

Brazil

Czech Republic

Finland (Sweden)

Belgium

Canada (French)

Denmark

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Israel (Hebrew)

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Italy

Netherlands (Dutch)

Poland

Romania

SCS

Latin America

Norway

Portugal

Russia

Slovakia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

Turkey F

Turkey Q

U.K.

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Please refer to the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com) 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 Program Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Program Keyboard Country

Keyboard Style

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

Regular.

Regular

Caps Lock

Shift Lock

to U.S. keyboards).

Automatic Caps Lock

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

Germany, 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.

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

* Regular

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

Caps Lock

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

Shift Lock

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

Automatic Caps Lock

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

Default =

Autocaps via NumLock

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Emulate External Keyboard

keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

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

cycle your computer.

should be scanned if you do not have an external

Emulate External Keyboard

Keyboard Modifiers

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

Control + ASCII Mode On:

ASCII control characters for values 00-1F. Refer to Keyboard Function

Relationships, page 7-1 for CTRL+ ASCII Values.

Control + ASCII Mode On

Turbo Mode:

terminal drops characters, do not use Turbo Mode.

Numeric Keypad Mode:

numeric keypad.

The image scanner sends characters to a terminal faster. If the

Turbo Mode On

Default = Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

The image scanner sends key combinations for

Default = Off

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

Default = Off

* Turbo Mode Off

Sends numeric characters as if entered from a

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

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Automatic Direct Connect Mode:

IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters.

Automatic Direct

Connect Mode On

This selection can be used if you have an

Default = Off

* Automatic Direct Connect

Mode Off

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port

1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base.

Note: For the base 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 barrel connector to the base, and plug the power supply into the AC source.

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

All communication parameters between the image scanner and terminal must match for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scanning the RS-232 interface barcode, programs the image scanner for an RS-232 interface at 115,200 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF.

RS-232 Interface

RS-232 Baud Rate

Baud Rate sends the data from the image scanner to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the image scanner.

Default = 115,200

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57,600

* 115,200

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

Data Bits

application 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 Parity

Default = None.

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

Default = 8.

sets the stop bits at 1 or 2.

provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

Default = 1.

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

RS-232 Handshaking

RS-232 Handshaking allows control of data transmission from the image scanner using software commands from the host device. CTS/RTS operates in mode 2. When this feature is turned Data Flow Control is turned

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Off

, the host device suspends transmission by

, no data flow control is used. When

sending the XOFF character (DC3, hex 13) to the image scanner. 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.

RTS/CTS On

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

* XON/OFF Off

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

Host ACK Selection

Some applications require that the host terminal (or server) approve or reject incoming barcode data and notify the operator of these actions. These applications require that the host maintain control over the response indicators emitted from the source image scanner. Turning the Host ACK selection on, configures the cordless system image scanners to respond to commands from the host system.

The following criteria must be met for the Host ACK to work correctly:

• The cordless system must be configured for Host Port RS-232 (terminal ID =

000) or USB COM Emulation (terminal ID = 130).

• RTS/CTS is defaulted off. You must enable it if the host system requires it.

• Host ACK must be enabled (page 2-12).

• System performance degrades when using Host ACK at rates lower than

9600.

• The host terminal software must be capable of interpreting the barcode data, make decisions based on the data content, and send out appropriate escape commands to the source image scanner.

Escape commands are addressed to the source image scanner via “Application Work Groups.” Once a command is sent, all image scanners in a group respond to that command. Because of this situation, it is recommended that each image scanner is assigned to its own group in host ACK mode.

The commands to which the image scanner responds are listed on page 2-13. The <ESC> is a 1B in hex. A typical command string is y <ESC> x, where “y” is the application work group number, “<ESC> x” is the escape command, and the comma is the terminator

, which is required.

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Commands may be strung together to create custom response sequences. An example of a command string is listed below.

0<ESC>4<ESC>5<ESC>6,

The above example will make an image scanner in application work group zero beep low, medium, high.

Once Host ACK is enabled, the system works as follows:

• The image scanner reads a code and sends data to the base/host system. No audible or visual indication is emitted until you receive an escape command. The image scanner read illumination goes out upon a successful read.

• Image Scanner is suspended until 1) a valid escape string is received from the host system (via the base) or 2) the image scanner “times out.”

• Once condition 1 or 2 above has been met, the image scanner is ready to scan again, and the process repeats.

Time out is indicated by three rapid beeps at the same pitch. A time out occurs if the source image scanner does not receive a valid escape command in 10 seconds. If a time out occurs, the operator should check the host system to understand why a response to the image scanner was not received.

Host ACK Enable

Host ACK On

* Host ACK Off

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2020 Host Escape Commands

Command Action

<ESC> a Indicate as if successful menu change made

<ESC> b Indicate as if unsuccessful menu change made

<ESC> 1

<ESC> 2

<ESC> 3

<ESC> 4 One beep at low pitch tone

<ESC> 5 One beep at medium pitch tone

<ESC> 6 One beep at high pitch tone

<ESC> 7 Indicate as successful decode and communication to host.

<ESC> 8 Indicate as unsuccessful decode and communication to host.

)

Illuminate green LED for 135 milliseconds (followed by at least 70 mSecs. dark time when multiple blinks)

Illuminate green LED for two seconds (followed by at least 500 mSecs. dark time when multiple blinks)

Illuminate green LED for five seconds (followed by at least 500 mSecs. dark time when multiple blinks)

)

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Wand Emulation

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 image scanner to emulate a wand reader. The Wand Emulation Plug & Play barcodes change other parameters, in addition to changing the terminal ID. Please refer to Wand Emulation Plug & Play on page 1-22 for further information.

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

The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128.

Code 39 Format

The

Code Format

only

, without changing any other image scanner settings. We

barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the

barcode sets the terminal ID to 64.

Code 39 Format

Same

Same Code Format

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Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

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

Default = 25 inches/second.

* 25

120

150

200

Wand Emulation Polarity

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

Default = Black High.

* Black High

White High

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Wand Emulation Idle

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

Default = Idle High

* Idle High

Idle Low

Wand Emulation Data Block Size

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

* 40

Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks

This sets the delay time between data blocks.

5ms

150ms

Default = 50ms.

* 50ms

500ms

Default = 40.

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Wand Emulation 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).

Wand Emulation Overall

Default = Off.

Checksum On

* Wand Emulation Overall

Checksum Off

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Output

Image Scanner Functions

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

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

* Beeper - Good Read On

Beeper Volume – Good Read

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

Default = Medium.

Default = On.

Beeper - Good Read Off

Low

* Medium

High

Off

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Beeper Pitch – Good Read

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

Low (1600 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

Default = Medium.

* Medium (3250 Hz)

Beeper Duration – Good Read

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

* Normal Beep

Default = Normal.

Short Beep

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good read.

Default = On.

*LED - Good Read On

LED - Good Read Off

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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 LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the number of beeps, scan the barcode below and then scan a digit (1-9) barcode and the Save barcode on the

Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Number of Beeps/LED Flashes

Default = One.

Good Read Delay

This sets the minimum amount of time before the image scanner can read another barcode.

Medium Delay (1000 ms)

Default = 0 ms (No Delay.

* No Delay

)

Short Delay (500 ms)

Long Delay (1500 ms)

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

User-Specified Good Read Delay

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Save

Image Scanner Trigger Modes

Manual/Serial Trigger, Low Power

You can activate the image scanner either by pressing the trigger, or using a serial trigger command (see "Trigger Commands" on page 10-4). When in manual trigger mode, the image scanner scans until a barcode is read, or until the trigger is released.

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

(Serial Trigger Mode), which follows).

* Manual/Serial Trigger

Read Time-Out (Serial Trigger Mode)

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the image scanner’s trigger when using serial commands to trigger the image scanner. Once the image scanner has timed out, you can activate the image scanner either by pressing the trigger or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the Read Time-Out barcode, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits on the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning

Default = 300,000 ms.

Save.

Read Time-Out

Image Scanner Power Time-Out Timer

Note: The Image Scanner Power Time-out Timer option only applies to Manual/

Serial Trigger.

When there is no activity within a specified time period, the image scanner enters low power mode. Scan the appropriate Image Scanner Power Time-Out barcode to change the time-out duration (in seconds).

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Note: Scanning zero (0) is the equivalent of setting no time-out.

If there are no trigger pulls during the “image scanner power time-out timer” interval, the image scanner goes into power down mode. Whenever the trigger is enabled, the “image scanner power time-out timer” is reset. If the image scanner is placed in the 2020 cradle and the battery is in the process of being charged, the image scanner will not go into power down mode.

0 seconds

200 seconds

400 seconds

900 seconds

* 3600 seconds

7200 seconds

Note: When the image scanner is in power down mode, pull the trigger to power

the unit back up. There will be a set of power up beeps and a delay of up to a few seconds for the radio to join. The image scanner will then be ready to use.

Automatic Trigger

The image scanner scans continuously at full power with illumination fully on.

Automatic Trigger

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Presentation Mode

The LEDs are off until a barcode is presented to the image scanner. 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 will not work properly.

Presentation Mode

Hands Free Time-Out

The Automatic Trigger and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free” modes. If the image scanner’s trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode, the image scanner changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the image scanner 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 image scanner 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

Hands Free Time-Out

Save

Default = 5,000

Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the image scanner can read the a second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the same barcode. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads at POS (point of sale). Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning is required.

Default = Medium.

same

barcode

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Reread Delay only works when in automatic trigger mode (see page 3-5).

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

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

User-Specified Reread Delay

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Centering Window

Use the centering feature to narrow the image scanner’s field of view so the image scanner reads only the barcode you want. When centering is turned on, the image scanner only reads codes that intersect or are contained within the centering window you set up. At least part of a barcode must be within the window to be decoded or output by the image scanner.

To change the left or right edge of the centering window, scan Centering On, then scan one of the following barcodes. Then scan the percent you want to shift the centering window using digits on the inside back cover of this manual. Scan Save. Default Centering = 40% for Left, 60% for Right.

Centering On

* Centering Off

Left of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

The figure below illustrates the percentage range from 1 to 100%.

40% 60%

30%

20%

10%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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Example: If you have two barcodes next to one another and the centering

window is set to 40% left edge and 60% right edge, only the barcode that intersects that window will be decoded.

Decoded barcode

40% 60%

30%

20%

10%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Output Sequence Overview

Require Output Sequence

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

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

turned on.

Output Sequence Editor

This programming selection allows you to program the image scanner 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 values, shown below. These are the defaults. Be certain you want to delete or clear all formats before you read the

Note: You must hold the trigger while reading each barcode in a sequence.

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.

To Add an Output Sequence

1. Scan the

10).

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 symbol-

Enter Sequence

symbol programs the image scanner to the Universal

Default Sequence

symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 3-

symbol.

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ogy and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

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 inside the back cover of this manual. (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) on page A-2, find the Hex value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Program-

ming Chart inside the back cover of this manual 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.

Output Sequence Editor

Enter Sequence

Save

Default Sequence

Require Output Sequence

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

When the output sequence is image scanner decodes it.

On/Not Required

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Required

Off

, all output data must conform to an edited

, the image scanner will attempt to get the

, the barcode data is output to the host as the

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

turned on.

Required

On/Not Required

* Off

Output Sequence Example

In this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 barcodes, but you want the image scanner 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.

A - Code 39

B - Code 128

C - Code 93

You would set up the sequence editor with the following command line:

SEQBLK62999941FF6A999942FF69999943FF

The breakdown of the command line is shown below:

SEQBLKsequence editor start command 62 code identifier for Code 39 9999 code length that must match for Code 39, 9999 = all lengths

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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 9999 code length that must match for Code 93, 9999 = all lengths 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 3-11, 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

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Multiple Symbols

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

Multiple Symbols On

Off

, the image scanner will only read the symbol

* Multiple Symbols Off

No Read

With No Read turned On, the image scanner sends an “NR” to the host if you pull and release the trigger without reading a code (e.g., bad barcode). 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 be sent to the host.

No Read On

* No Read Off

Video Reverse

Video Reverse is used to allow the image scanner to read barcodes that are inverted. The “Off” barcode below is an example of this type of barcode.

Note: If additional menuing is required, Video Reverse must be disabled to read

the menu barcodes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed.

Video Reverse On

* Video Reverse Off

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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 & control characters

Scanned Data

variable length1-11

Suffix

1-11 alpha numeric & control 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) on page A-2, 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 (as opposed to all symbologies), the specific 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 4-3).

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

the 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) on page A-2, 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

the 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) on page A-2, 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:

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

the 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.

Add CR Suffix

All Symbologies

Prefix Selections

Add Prefix

Clear One Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

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Suffix Selections

Add Suffix

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data, the image scanner transmits the function code to the terminal. Charts of these function codes are provided in Supported Interface Keys starting on page 7-3. When the image scanner is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted.

* Enable

Default = Enable.

Disable

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage 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.

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Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each character of scanned data. Scan the Intercharacter Delay barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

1 234 5

Intercharacter Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

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

User Specified Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed after the transmission of a particular character of scanned data. Scan the Delay Length barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Next, scan the Character to Trigger Delay barcode, then the 2-digit hex value for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay ASCII Conversion Chart (Code

Page 1252) on page A-2.

Delay Length

Character to Trigger Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length barcode, and set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

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Interfunction Delay

An interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each segment of the message string. Scan the Interfunction Delay barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

1 2345STX HT CR LF

Interfunction Delays

Interfunction Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Intermessage Delay

An intermessage delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between each scan transmission. Scan the Intermessage Delay barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

2nd Scan Transmission1st Scan Transmission

Intermessage Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

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Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction

You may use the Data Format Editor to change the image scanner’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 is output 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 image scanner. 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 5-4.

To Add a Data Format

Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 5-4).

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 image scanner reverts to the primary data format. See

page 5-5.) 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

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Refer to the Supported Terminals Chart (page 2-2) and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric barcodes on the inside back cover to program the image scanner 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.

Step 4. Code I.D.

In the 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 Program-

ming 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 the Format Editor Commands Chart (page 5-2). Scan the sym- bols 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 (refer to the Supported Terminals Chart on page 2-2), Code I.D. (refer to the Symbology

Chart on page A-1), 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) on page A-2.)

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) on page A-2.)

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.

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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

hex values for ASCII codes, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252) on page A-2.)

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) on page A-2, 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

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) on page A-

2.)

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) on page A-

2.)

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) on page A-2.

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) on page A-2.)

Syntax = F8xx

Syntax = F9xx

(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 cur-

rent cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands. When

the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is terminated. 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) on page A-

2.)

FC Disables suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters.

Syntax = FC.

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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

1xx2yy1yy2

...zz1zz

characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; xx ters to be replaced and xx through zz

and zz2.

E5 Terminates character replacement.

where nn is the total count of both

defines replacement characters, continuing

Syntax = E5.

defines charac-

Syn-

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.

Syntax = FExx

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

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-2.)

EC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor position.

If character is not numeric, format is aborted.

Syntax = EC

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

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

Syntax = ED

Data Format Editor

Enter Data Format

* Default Data Format

Clear One Data Format

Clear All Data Formats

Save

Discard

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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.

Data Formatter On.

* Data Formatter On,

but Not Required

Data Formatter Off

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

Data Format On, Format Required

Default =

Alternate Data Formats

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 image scanner will scan the next barcode, formatting the data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary

format.

Alternate Data Format 1

Alternate Data Format 2

Alternate Data Format 3

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Symbologies

Introduction

This programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to

Chapter 10 for settings and defaults.

• All Symbologies • Korea Post Code

• China Post Code • Matrix 2 of 5

• Codabar

• Codablock F • MSI

• Code 11 • Plessey Code

• Code 16K • PosiCode A and B

• Code 39 • GS1 DataBar Limited

• Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

• Code 39

• Code 93 • Telepen

• Code 128 • Trioptic Code

• EAN/JAN 8 • UPC A

• Code 49 • UPC E0 and UPC E1

• Interleaved 2 of 5

• UPC-A/EAN-13 with

Extended Coupon Code

• Straight 2 of 5 IATA

(two-bar start/stop)

• Straight 2 of 5

Industrial

All Symbologies

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

All Symbologies On

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

All Symbologies On

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

All Symbologies Off

Message Length

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 image scanner will issue an error beep. You may wish to set the same value for minimum and maximum length to force the image scanner 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

Codabar

* On

Off

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

Transmit

* Don’t Transmit

Codabar Check Character

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

No Check Character

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

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

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Default = No Check Character.

indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits

Validate and Transmit

, the image scanner will

When Check Character is set to 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.

* No Check Character

Validate Modulo 16, but

Don’t Transmit

Validate Modulo 16 and Transmit

Codabar Concatenation

Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable concatenation, the image scanner 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.

Character

Stop Start StopStart

Codabar

A12D D34A

Select Require to prevent the image scanner 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.

* Off

Require

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Codabar Message Length

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

Length on page 6-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum

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

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 39

< Default All Code 39 Settings >

Code 39

* On

Off

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.

Transmit.

Transmit

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Default = Don’t

* Don’t Transmit

Code 39, continued

Code 39 Check Character

No Check Character indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits barcode data with or without a check character.

When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only 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 image scanner only reads Code 39 barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.

* No Check Character

Validate and Transmit

Code 39 Message Length

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

Length on page 6-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum

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

Default = No Check Character.

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 39, continued

Code 39 Append

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

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PARAF.

Default = Off.

* Off

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Note: Trioptic Code must be turned off to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes.

* Off

Full ASCII

If Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the barcode symbol will be interpreted as a single character. For example: $V will be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C will be decoded as the ASCII character #.

Default = On

NUL %U DLE $P SOH $A DC1 $Q !/A 11AAQQ a+Aq+Q STX $B ETX $C DC3 $S #/C 33 CCSSc+Cs+S EOT $D DC4 $T $/D 44DDTT d+Dt+T ENQ $E ACK $F SYN $V &/F 66 FFVV f+Fv+V BEL $G ETB $W ‘/G77GGWWg+Gw+W BS $H HT $I EM $Y )/I 99 IIYYi+Iy+Y LF $J SUB $Z */J :/ZJJZZ j+Jz+Z VT $K FF $L FS %B ,/L <%GLL\%Ll+L|%Q CR $M GS %C -- =%HMM ]%Mm+M}%R SO $N RS %D .. >%INN ^%Nn+N~%S SI $O

DC2 $R “/B 22BBRRb+Br+R

NAK $U %/E 55EE UUe+Eu+U

CAN $X (/H 88 HHXXh+Hx+X

ESC %A +/K ;%FKK[%Kk+K{%P

US %E //O?%JOO_%Oo+ODEL %T

SP SPACE

00@%VPP‘%Wp+P

Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively. Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.

Full ASCII On

* Full ASCII Off

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Code 39 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the barcode being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the barcode below, select the code page with which the barcodes were created from the chart, Code

Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes on page A-4, and scan the value and the

SAVE barcode from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Code 39 Code Page

Interleaved 2 of 5

< Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings >

Interleaved 2 of 5

* On

Off

Check Digit

No Check Digit indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits barcode data with or without a check digit.

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When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data.

When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the image scanner only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data.

* No Check Digit

Validate and Transmit

Default = No Check Digit.

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length

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

Length on page 6-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum

lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Hand Held Products 2020 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started

About This Manual

Unpacking the System

Models

Cordless System: Main Components

About the Battery

Proper Disposal of the Battery

Base Charge Mode

Linking Image Scanner to Base

Image Scanner Modes

Unlinking the Image Scanner

Single Image Scanner Operation

Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

Override Locked Image Scanner

Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Image Scanner Name

Changing Image Scanner Name - Serially

Changing Image Scanner Name - via Barcodes

Image Scanner Report

Application Work Groups

Application Work Group Selection

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All Application Work Groups

Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

Changing Bluetooth PIN Code

Out-of-Range Alarm

Duration

Alarm Sound Type

Data Accumulation Mode

Beeper and LED Sequences and Their Meaning

3820 LED Sequences and Their Meaning

2020 LED Sequences and Their Meaning

Basic Operation of the Cordless System

System Conditions

Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

Connecting the Base When Powered by Host (Keyboard Wedge)

Reading Techniques

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults

Plug and Play

Keyboard Wedge Connection

Laptop Direct Connect

RS-232

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

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

Connecting the Base with USB

IBM SurePos

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

USB HID

USB Com Port Emulation

USB Com Port Emulation

Connecting the Base with Serial Wedge

Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID

Supported Terminals

Keyboard Country

Keyboard Style

Keyboard Modifiers

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port

RS-232 Baud Rate

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

RS-232 Handshaking

Host ACK Selection

Host ACK Enable

Wand Emulation

Wand Emulation Connection

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

Wand Emulation Polarity

Wand Emulation Idle

Wand Emulation Data Block Size

Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks

Wand Emulation Overall Checksum

Output

Good Read Indicators