Hand Held Products 4620 User Manual

IMAGETEAM™ 2020/4620

Area Imager Cordless System

™

System Manual

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Hand Held Products.

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omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
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Microsoft Pocket PC 2002, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

Statement of Agency Compliance

The IT2020-5B/IT4620 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 IT2020-5B/IT4620 system.

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for the IT2020-5B/
IT4620

Parameter Specification

USA FCC Part 15, Class B
Canada ICES-003
European Community EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B

EN60950
EN60825-1
EN55024:1998

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. 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.

In accordance with FCC 15.21, changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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

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compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines for body-worn
operation, do not use accessories that contain metallic
components and ensure that the device is at least 15mm (0.6
inches) from the body.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus compiles with Canadian ICES-003. 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.

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.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

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.

Complies with:
EN55022:1998 (for ITE emissions)

EN55024:1998 (for ITE immunity), including CISPR 22B:1997
EN61000-4-2:1995
EN61000-4-3:1995

For CE-related inquiries, please contact:

Hand Held Products, Inc.
Nijverheidsweg 9
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.

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).

Parameter Specification

RF Approvals

U.S.A. FCC Part 15.247
Canada RSS 210

Bluetooth Radio Device R&TTE Compliance Statement

The IT2020-5B and IT4620 are in conformity with all essential requirements of
the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the
following standards:

Parameter Specification

R&TTE EN 300 328-2:2000

EN 301 489-1 (2002-08)
EN 301 489-17 (2002-08)
EN 60950:2000
EN 50361:2001

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.

UL and cUL Statement

UL listed UL1950 and CSA 22.2 No.950. cUL listed UL1950 and CSA 22.2 No

950.

LED Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with EN60825-1 LED safety, and has
been certified to be under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.

TÜV Statement

TÜV or GS marked to EN60950 and EN60825-1.

C-Tick Statement

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

Mexico

Certified

Patents

Please refer to the IT4620 packaging for patent information.

Solids and Water Protection

The IT4620 has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping
water.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

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

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

IT4620 Models...................................................................... 1-2

Cordless System: Main Components.................................... 1-2

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

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

Connecting the Base When Powered by Host

(Keyboard Wedge)............................................................. 1-4

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

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

Connecting the Base with Serial Wedge .............................. 1-7

Linking Imager to Base ........................................................ 1-8

Communication Between the Cordless System and

the Host................................................................................. 1-9

Reading Techniques............................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2 - Programming the Interface

Introduction........................................................................... 2-1

Plug and Play ........................................................................ 2-1

Keyboard Wedge Connection............................................... 2-1

Laptop Direct Connect ................................................... 2-1

RS-232............................................................................ 2-2

Wand Emulation Plug & Play ........................................ 2-2

IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface ............................ 2-3

IBM SurePos......................................................................... 2-4

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard ................................... 2-4

USB HID........................................................................ 2-5

USB Com Port Emulation.............................................. 2-5

Serial Wedge......................................................................... 2-6

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group ...................................... 2-7

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All

Application Work Groups.................................................. 2-7

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Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method............... 2-8

Supported Terminals............................................................. 2-9

Keyboard Country .............................................................. 2-11

Keyboard Style ................................................................... 2-13

Keyboard Modifiers............................................................ 2-14

RS-232 Baud Rate........................................................ 2-16

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity2-17

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out.......................................... 2-18

RS-232 Handshaking ................................................... 2-18

Host ACK Selection..................................................... 2-19

Host ACK Enable......................................................... 2-20

Wand Emulation ................................................................. 2-21

Wand Emulation Connection ....................................... 2-21

Wand Emulation Data Block Size................................ 2-22

Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks..................... 2-23

Wand Emulation Overall Checksum............................ 2-23

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate............................ 2-24

Wand Emulation Polarity............................................. 2-24

Wand Emulation Idle ................................................... 2-25

Chapter 3 - Basic System Operation

Cordless Base........................................................................ 3-1

RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation............................ 3-1

Cordless Imager.................................................................... 3-1

System Conditions................................................................ 3-2

Linking Process.............................................................. 3-2

Imager Is Out of Range.................................................. 3-2

Imager Is Moved Back Into Range ................................ 3-2

Out of Range and Back into Range with Data Accumulation

Mode On......................................................................... 3-2

Base Charge Mode................................................................ 3-3

Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning............................ 3-4

IT4620 LED Sequences and Meaning ........................... 3-4

IT2020-5B LED Sequences and Meaning ..................... 3-4

Imager Modes ....................................................................... 3-5

Unlinking the Imager ..................................................... 3-5

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Single Imager Operation ....................................................... 3-5

Locked Link Mode - Single Imager ............................... 3-5

Open Link Mode - Single Imager................................... 3-6

Override Locked Imager ................................................ 3-6

Multiple Imager Operation ................................................... 3-6

Imager Name......................................................................... 3-7

Imager Report ....................................................................... 3-8

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

Application Work Group Selection................................ 3-9

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All

Application Work Groups ................................................ 3-10

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group..................................... 3-10

Using the Imager with Bluetooth Devices .......................... 3-11

Changing Bluetooth PIN Code.....................................3-11

Out-of-Range Alarm ........................................................... 3-12

Duration........................................................................3-12

Alarm Sound Type ....................................................... 3-12

Data Accumulation Mode ................................................... 3-13

Chapter 4 - Output

Good Read Indicators ........................................................... 4-1

Beeper – Good Read....................................................... 4-1

Beeper Volume – Good Read......................................... 4-1

Beeper Pitch – Good Read ............................................. 4-2

Beeper Duration – Good Read ....................................... 4-2

LED – Good Read .......................................................... 4-2

Number of Beeps – Good Read...................................... 4-3

Good Read Delay.................................................................. 4-3

User-Specified Good Read Delay......................................... 4-3

Serial Trigger Modes ............................................................ 4-4

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

Scan Stand Mode .................................................................. 4-6

Scan Stand Symbol......................................................... 4-6

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Presentation Mode ................................................................ 4-6

Presentation LED Behavior after Decode ...................... 4-7

Presentation Sensitivity.................................................. 4-7

Hands Free Time-Out ........................................................... 4-7

Reread Delay ........................................................................ 4-8

User-Specified Reread Delay ............................................... 4-8

LED Power Level ................................................................. 4-9

Illumination Lights ............................................................... 4-9

Aimer Delay........................................................................ 4-10

User-Specified Aimer Delay ........................................ 4-10

Aimer Mode........................................................................ 4-11

Centering............................................................................. 4-11

Decode Search Mode.......................................................... 4-13

Output Sequence Overview ................................................ 4-14

Output Sequence Editor ............................................... 4-16

Require Output Sequence............................................. 4-16

Multiple Symbols ............................................................... 4-17

No Read .............................................................................. 4-17

Print Weight........................................................................ 4-18

Video Reverse..................................................................... 4-18

Working Orientation........................................................... 4-19

Chapter 5 - Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview......................................................... 5-1

To Add a Prefix or Suffix: ............................................. 5-2

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:...................... 5-3

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies .... 5-3

Prefix Selections............................................................. 5-4

Suffix Selections ............................................................ 5-4

Function Code Transmit................................................. 5-4

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays ....... 5-5

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

User Specified Intercharacter Delay .............................. 5-6

Interfunction Delay ........................................................ 5-6

Intermessage Delay ........................................................ 5-7

Chapter 6 - Data Formatting

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Data Format Editor Introduction........................................... 6-1

To Add a Data Format.................................................... 6-1

Other Programming Selections ...................................... 6-2

Data Format Editor Commands...................................... 6-2

Data Format Editor......................................................... 6-5

Data Formatter................................................................ 6-5

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

Chapter 7 - Symbologies

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

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

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

Codabar Start/Stop Characters....................................... 7-3

Codabar Check Character............................................... 7-4

Codabar Concatenation .................................................. 7-5

Codabar Message Length ............................................... 7-5

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

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters ....................................... 7-6

Code 39 Check Character............................................... 7-7

Code 39 Message Length ............................................... 7-7

Code 39 Append............................................................. 7-8

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ................................ 7-8

Full ASCII ...................................................................... 7-9

Code 39 Code Page ...................................................... 7-10

Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................... 7-10

Check Digit................................................................... 7-11

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length .............................. 7-11

Code 93 .............................................................................. 7-12

Code 93 Message Length ............................................. 7-12

Code 93 Code Page ...................................................... 7-13

Code 2 of 5 ......................................................................... 7-13

Code 2 of 5 Message Length........................................ 7-13

IATA Code 2 of 5 .............................................................. 7-14

IATA Code 2 of 5 Message Length ............................. 7-14

Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................... 7-15

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length ..................................... 7-15

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Code 11 .............................................................................. 7-16

Check Digits Required ................................................. 7-16

Code 11 Message Length ............................................. 7-16

Code 128 ............................................................................ 7-17

ISBT 128 Concatenation.............................................. 7-17

Code 128 Message Length ........................................... 7-18

Code 128 Code Page .................................................... 7-18

Telepen .............................................................................. 7-18

Telepen Output............................................................. 7-19

Telepen Message Length.............................................. 7-19

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

UPC-A Check Digit ..................................................... 7-20

UPC-A Number System............................................... 7-20

UPC-A Addenda .......................................................... 7-20

UPC-A Addenda Required........................................... 7-21

UPC-A Addenda Separator .......................................... 7-21

UPC-A/EAN-13

with Extended Coupon Code .......................................... 7-21

UPC-E0 .............................................................................. 7-22

UPC-E0 ........................................................................ 7-22

UPC-E0 Expand........................................................... 7-22

UPC-E0 Addenda Required ......................................... 7-23

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator ........................................ 7-23

UPC-E0 Check Digit.................................................... 7-23

UPC-E0 Number System ............................................. 7-24

UPC-E0 Addenda......................................................... 7-24

UPC-E1 .............................................................................. 7-24

EAN/JAN-13 ..................................................................... 7-25

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit ........................................... 7-25

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda ................................................ 7-26

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required................................. 7-26

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator ................................ 7-26

ISBN Translate............................................................. 7-27

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EAN/JAN-8 ........................................................................ 7-27

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit.............................................. 7-27

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda................................................... 7-28

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required................................... 7-28

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator .................................. 7-28

MSI .................................................................................... 7-29

MSI Check Character ................................................... 7-29

MSI Message Length.................................................... 7-30

Plessey Code ...................................................................... 7-30

Plessey Message Length............................................... 7-30

RSS-14 ............................................................................... 7-31

RSS Limited .......................................................................7-31

RSS Expanded ................................................................... 7-32

RSS Expanded Message Length................................... 7-32

PosiCode ............................................................................ 7-33

PosiCode Message Length ........................................... 7-33

Trioptic Code ..................................................................... 7-34

Codablock F ....................................................................... 7-34

Codablock F Message Length ...................................... 7-35

Code 16K ........................................................................... 7-35

Code 16K Message Length .......................................... 7-35

Code 49 .............................................................................. 7-36

Code 49 Message Length ............................................. 7-36

PDF417 .............................................................................. 7-37

PDF417 Message Length ............................................. 7-37

MicroPDF417 .................................................................... 7-37

MicroPDF417 Message Length.................................... 7-38

EAN•UCC Composite Codes ............................................ 7-38

UPC/EAN Version ....................................................... 7-39

EAN•UCC Composite Code Message Length ............. 7-39

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EAN•UCC Emulation ........................................................ 7-40

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) ......................................... 7-40

Postal Codes ....................................................................... 7-41

Postnet.......................................................................... 7-41

Planet Code .................................................................. 7-42

British Post................................................................... 7-42

Canadian Post............................................................... 7-42

Kix (Netherlands) Post................................................. 7-43

Australian Post ............................................................. 7-43

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

China Post .......................................................................... 7-44

China Post Message Length ......................................... 7-44

Korea Post .......................................................................... 7-45

Korea Post Message Length......................................... 7-45

QR Code ............................................................................ 7-46

QR Code Message Length ........................................... 7-46

Data Matrix ........................................................................ 7-47

Data Matrix Message Length ....................................... 7-47

MaxiCode .......................................................................... 7-48

MaxiCode Message Length.......................................... 7-48

Aztec Code ......................................................................... 7-49

Aztec Code Message Length........................................ 7-49

Aztec Runes ................................................................. 7-49

Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

Image Snap - IMGSNP......................................................... 8-1

IMGSNP Modifiers........................................................ 8-1

Image Ship - IMGSHP.......................................................... 8-2

IMGSHP Modifiers........................................................ 8-3

Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX ............................ 8-7

IMGBOX Modifiers....................................................... 8-7

RF Default Imaging Device.................................................. 8-9

Chapter 9 - OCR Programming

OCR Fonts ........................................................................... 9-2

OCR ...................................................................................... 9-2

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U.S. Currency Font .............................................................. 9-3

MICR E13 B Font ................................................................ 9-3

SEMI Font ............................................................................ 9-4

OCR Templates..................................................................... 9-4

Creating an OCR Template ............................................ 9-5

Stringing Together Multiple Formats

(Creating “Or” Statements) ............................................ 9-7

OCR User-Defined Variables ............................................... 9-7

Reading Multi-Row OCR............................................... 9-8

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

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

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character ............................... 9-10

OCR User-Defined Check Character.................................. 9-10

Weighting Options ....................................................... 9-11

OCR ISBN Application Example ....................................... 9-13

OCR Template Codes ......................................................... 9-14

Chapter 10 - Interface Keys

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

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

Chapter 11 - Utilities

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

Reset Imager ....................................................................... 11-1

Show Software Revision.....................................................11-1

Show Data Format .............................................................. 11-1

Imager Report ..................................................................... 11-2

Imager Address ................................................................... 11-2

Base Address....................................................................... 11-2

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group..................................... 11-2

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All

Application Work Groups ................................................ 11-3

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

Visual Menu 2003...............................................................11-3

Installing Visual Menu 2003 from the Web................. 11-4

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

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

Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands

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

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

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

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

Responses..................................................................... 12-3

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

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

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group .................................... 12-5

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All

Application Work Groups................................................ 12-5

Menu Commands................................................................ 12-6

Programming the Interface ................................... 12-6

Basic System Operation ........................................ 12-9

Output Selections ................................................ 12-10

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

Data Formatter Selections .................................. 12-13

Symbologies ....................................................... 12-13

Imaging Default Commands ............................... 12-22

Image Snap ......................................................... 12-22

Image Snap (continued) ...................................... 12-23

OCR Selections ................................................... 12-25

Chapter 13 - Product Specifications

IT4620 Product Specifications ........................................... 13-1

IMAGETEAM 2020-5B Product Specifications................ 13-2

Chapter 14 - Maintenance

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

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

Cleaning the Imager’s Window.................................... 14-1

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

Replacing the IT2020-5B Interface Cable: .................. 14-2

Troubleshooting Base ......................................................... 14-2

Chapter 15 - Customer Support

Product Service and Repair................................................. 15-1

Technical Assistance........................................................... 15-2

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

Appendix A

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

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

Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes .......................... A-6

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Getting Started

The IMAGETEAM™ 4620 cordless scanning system consists of one IT2020-5B
base and one IT4620 Cordless Area Imager. Up to seven imagers may be linked
to one base. The IT4620 marks a new performance level for hand held area
imagers. The IT4620 hand held area imager is powered by Hand Held Products
Adaptus
delivers aggressive read rates and depths of field on 1D, stacked linear, and
matrix codes. This aggressiveness applies even in challenging reading
environments where low lighting conditions and poor quality might make it
difficult to read bar codes. Adaptus Imaging Technology ensures your
investment will continue to supply years of use by reading any bar codes you
require, now or in the future.

Designed for today’s demanding retail and commercial environments, the
IT4620 offers a superior reading range and image quality, durability, and the
ability to read poor quality bar codes. The IT4620 is comfortable to hold, easy to
use, rugged, and excellent for retail applications, as well as for all general
scanning and imaging 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

• a wide range of interfaces: keyboard wedge, wand emulation, RS-232

• 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.

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Imaging Technology. The performance of Adaptus technology

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terminals, USB, and legacy decoders.

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wireless

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
IMAGETEAM 4620. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and
customer support information are also included.

Hand Held Products bar code imagers are factory programmed for the most
common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these
settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.

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

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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.

IT4620 Models

Models Description

IT2020-5B Base: Keyboard wedge, TTL level 232, TTL level 232

serial wedge, IBM 4683, wand emulation, USB keyboard,

USB HID, USB retail (IBM SurePOS)
4620SR0C1B Cordless Area Imager - Green aimer
4620SF0C1B Cordless Area Imager - Green aimer

Cordless System: Main Components

Battery Contained in Handle

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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

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warranty and may result in damage to your unit.

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

Product Specifications

beginning on page 13-1

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Charging Information

The battery is designed to charge while the imager is positioned in the cordless
base unit. Refer to "IT2020-5B LED Sequences and Meaning" on page 3-4 for
an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators.

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

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 IT4620.

• 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 service center for
inspection.

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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 (page 15-1) 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

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.

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

Disconnect

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

4. Turn the
terminal/
computer power
back on.

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

Connection" on page 2-1.)

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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3. Unplug the mouse or keyboard from the computer. Plug the mouse or
keyboard into the power tap on the imager cable.

4. Plug the power tap into the mouse or keyboard port.

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

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

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Connecting the Base with Serial Wedge

The IT2020-5B uses TTL signal levels to wedge into an RS-232 serial network.
Use only IT2020-5B serial wedge cables to prevent damage to the base. Refer
to RS-232 Baud Rate on page 2-16 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.

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

type of computer.

Other device

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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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Linking Imager to Base

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

IT4620 Imager

Green LED

Red LED

1. Provide power to the base.

2. Place the IT4620 into the base. The imager and base link.

3. To determine if your cordless system is set up correctly, scan one of the
sample bar codes in the back of this manual. If the imager provides a single
good read beep and the green LED lights, the imager has successfully linked
to the base. If you receive a triple error beep and the red LED lights, the
imager has not linked to the base.

IT2020-5B Cordless Base

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Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

The cordless imager provides immediate feedback in the form of a “good read”
indication (a green LED on the imager and an audible beep) after a bar code is
scanned correctly and the base has acknowledged receiving the data. This is
possible since the cordless system provides two-way communication between
the imager 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 imager recognizes data acknowledgement
(ACK) from the base unit. If it cannot be determined that the data has been
properly sent to the base, the imager issues an error indication. You must then
check to see if the scanned data was received by the host system.

3) Base sends

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data to host

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Reading Techniques

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

Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol

The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the code and larger
when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil
size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements
(mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or multiple symbols
(on a page or on an object), hold the imager at an appropriate distance from the
target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the symbol. If the code
being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the
code up 15° to 18° to prevent unwanted reflection.

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