Honeywell 4820, 4820i User Manual

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Product Agency Compliance

USA

FCC Part 15 Subpart C

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.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not

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

UL Statement

UL listed: UL60950-1 for I.T.E product safety.

Canada

Industry Canada

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

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

Conformité à la règlementation canadienne

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux conditions suivantes :

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

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

cUL Statement

cUL listed: CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03 for I.T.E product safety.

Europe

The CE mark on the product indicates that this device is in conformity with all essential requirements of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive. In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply. For further information please contact:

Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV International Inc. Nijverheidsweg 9-13 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands

Honeywell 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. This equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community and has been assessed to the following standards:

EN 300 328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN60950-1 EN60825-1

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information

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

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

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

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

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems,

please contact your local or regional waste administration. You may also contact your supplier for more information on the

environmental performances of this product.

Germany

If your product is marked with the GS symbol, then the product has been issued a GS certificate showing compliance to IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60825-1.

Australia/NZ

C-Tick Statement

Conforms to AS/NZS 3548 EMC requirements.

Japan (4820i, 2020-5B)

Complies with Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio equipment.

Mexico

Safety approval conforms to NOM-019.

Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (radio aprobación)

International

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.

Eye Safety Statement

LED

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

Laser Eye Safety Statement

If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product contains a laser engine or laser aimer:

LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.

This device has been tested in accordance with and complies with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.

LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT,

1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Radio Technology

Class II

CB Scheme

Certified to CB Scheme IEC 60950-1.

Solids and Water Protection

The 4820 has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping water. The 4820i has a rating of IP54, immunity of foreign particles and sprayed water.

Patents

Please refer to product packaging for patent information.

Scanner

Compliance Label locations

Item Number, Serial Number and Revision Information location

Required Safety Labels

Base

Compliance Label locations

Item Number,

Serial Number and Revision Information location

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

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

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

Image Scanner Models ............................................... 1-1

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

About the Battery ........................................................ 1-2

Proper Disposal of the Battery .................................... 1-3

Connecting the Base................................................... 1-3

Connecting the Base with USB ............................. 1-3

Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge......... 1-4

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

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

Linking Image Scanner to Base .................................. 1-7

Communication Between the Cordless System

and the Host.............................................................. 1-8

Reading Techniques ................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2 - Programming the Interface

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

Programming the Interface - 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........................... 2-5

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

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

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

Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method....... 2-6

Supported Terminals................................................... 2-8

Keyboard Country ..................................................... 2-10

Keyboard Style.......................................................... 2-12

Keyboard Modifiers....................................................2-13

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

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

and Parity............................................................. 2-16

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out .................................2-17

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

Host ACK Selection .............................................2-18

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 Image Scanner .............................................3-1

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

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

Image Scanner Is Out of Range ............................3-2

Image Scanner 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

Image Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning...... 3-4

2020 LED Sequences and Meaning ......................3-4

Image Scanner Modes.................................................3-5

Unlinking the Image Scanner................................. 3-5

Single Image Scanner Operation ................................ 3-5

Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner........... 3-6

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner ............. 3-6

Override Locked Image Scanner........................... 3-6

Multiple Image Scanner Operation.............................. 3-7

Image Scanner Name ................................................. 3-7

Image Scanner Report ................................................ 3-9

Application Work Groups ............................................ 3-9

Application Work Group Selection....................... 3-10

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

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

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group............................. 3-11

Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices ... 3-12

PC/Laptops.......................................................... 3-12

PDA/Mobility Systems Devices ........................... 3-12

Example of Setting Up a Mobility System

Device (Dolphin® 7900 running Windows

Mobile® 5.0)........................................................ 3-12

Changing the Image Scanner’s Bluetooth PIN

Code.................................................................... 3-18

Starting ScanWedge ........................................... 3-20

Out-of-Range Alarm .................................................. 3-20

Duration............................................................... 3-20

Alarm Sound Type............................................... 3-21

Data Accumulation Mode .......................................... 3-22

Batch Mode Transmit Delay................................ 3-23

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............................ 4-2

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

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

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

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

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

Streaming Presentation™ Mode..................................4-7

Hands Free Time-Out..................................................4-8

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

User-Specified Reread Delay ......................................4-9

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

Illumination Lights......................................................4-10

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred Symbology.................................................4-13

Output Sequence Overview.......................................4-16

Output Sequence Editor ......................................4-18

Require Output Sequence ...................................4-18

Multiple Symbols........................................................4-19

No Read.....................................................................4-20

Print Weight ...............................................................4-20

Video Reverse ...........................................................4-21

Working Orientation...................................................4-21

Chapter 5 - Data Editing

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

To Add a Prefix or Suffix: ...................................... 5-1

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:............... 5-2

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...................... 5-5

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

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

Chapter 6 - Data Formatting

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

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

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

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

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters .............................7-5

Code 39 Check Character .....................................7-6

Code 39 Message Length...................................... 7-6

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

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

Full ASCII............................................................... 7-8

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

Interleaved 2 of 5......................................................... 7-9

Check Digit ............................................................7-9

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

Code 93 .....................................................................7-11

Code 93 Message Length.................................... 7-11

Code 93 Code Page ............................................7-11

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)...........7-12

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length ...........7-12

Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop) ....................7-13

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length.................. 7-13

Matrix 2 of 5...............................................................7-14

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length .............................7-14

Code 11 .....................................................................7-15

Check Digits Required .........................................7-15

Code 11 Message Length.................................... 7-15

Code 128 ...................................................................7-16

ISBT 128 Concatenation...................................... 7-16

Code 128 Message Length.................................. 7-17

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

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

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

Telepen Message Length ....................................7-18

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

UPC-A Check Digit ..............................................7-19

UPC-A Number System....................................... 7-19

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

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

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

UPC-A/EAN-13

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

UPC-E0 ..................................................................... 7-21

UPC-E0 ............................................................... 7-21

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

UPC-E0 Addenda Required ................................ 7-22

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator............................... 7-22

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

UPC-E0 Number System .................................... 7-23

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

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

EAN/JAN-13.............................................................. 7-24

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit..................................... 7-24

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

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

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

ISBN Translate.................................................... 7-26

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

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit....................................... 7-26

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

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

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

MSI............................................................................ 7-28

MSI Check Character.......................................... 7-28

MSI Message Length .......................................... 7-29

Plessey Code ............................................................ 7-29

Plessey Message Length .................................... 7-29

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional................................... 7-30

GS1 DataBar Limited ................................................ 7-30

GS1 DataBar Expanded............................................ 7-30

GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length .......... 7-31

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

PosiCode Message Length ................................. 7-32

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

Codablock F .............................................................. 7-33

Codablock F Message Length............................. 7-33

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Code 16K...................................................................7-34

Code 16K Message Length .................................7-34

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

Code 49 Message Length.................................... 7-35

PDF417......................................................................7-36

PDF417 Message Length ....................................7-36

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

MicroPDF417 Message Length ...........................7-37

GS1 Composite Codes..............................................7-37

UPC/EAN Version................................................ 7-38

GS1 Composite Code Message Length ..............7-38

GS1 Emulation...........................................................7-38

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

Postal Codes .............................................................7-39

Intelligent Mail® Barcode.....................................7-39

ID-tag (UPU 4-State) ...........................................7-40

Postnet................................................................. 7-40

Planet Code .........................................................7-41

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

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

Kix (Netherlands) Post.........................................7-42

Australian Post..................................................... 7-42

Australian Post Interpretation ..............................7-42

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

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

China Post Message Length................................ 7-43

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

Korea Post Message Length ...............................7-44

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

QR Code Message Length ..................................7-45

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

Data Matrix Message Length............................... 7-46

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

MaxiCode Message Length .................................7-47

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

Aztec Code Message Length............................... 7-48

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

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Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image Size Compatibility..................................... 8-15

Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX ................... 8-15

IMGBOX Modifiers .............................................. 8-17

RF Default Imaging Device ....................................... 8-20

Chapter 9 - OCR Programming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stringing Together Multiple Formats

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

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

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

OCR Check Character ................................................ 9-8

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

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

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

Weighting Options............................................... 9-10

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

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

Chapter 10 - Interface Keys

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

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

Chapter 11 - Utilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reset Image Scanner................................................11-2

Image Scanner Report...............................................11-3

Image Scanner Address ............................................11-3

Base Address ............................................................11-3

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group .............................11-3

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Work Groups.................................... 11-4

Test Menu..................................................................11-4

Visual Xpress Introduction.........................................11-5

Installing Visual Xpress from the Web .................11-6

QuickView..................................................................11-6

Installing QuickView from the Web ......................11-6

Temporary QuickView Configuration.........................11-7

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

Menu Commands...................................................... 12-5

Programming the Interface.................................. 12-5

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

Output Selections.............................................. 12-11

Prefix/Suffix Selections...................................... 12-14

Data Formatter Selections................................. 12-15

Symbologies...................................................... 12-15

Imaging Default Commands.............................. 12-26

OCR Selections................................................. 12-28

Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network

Activity............................................................... 12-29

Chapter 13 - Product Specifications

4820 Product Specifications...................................... 13-1

4820i Product Specifications..................................... 13-3

2020-5 Product Specifications .................................. 13-4

Chapter 14 - Maintenance

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

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

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

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

Replacing the 2020 Interface Cable:................... 14-2

Assembling the Battery Charge Sleeve Kit ............... 14-3

Troubleshooting Base ............................................... 14-4

Chapter 15 - Customer Support

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix A - Reference Charts

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

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

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

Appendix B - Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity

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

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

Relink Time-Out.....................................................B-2

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

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Getting Started

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 4820/4820i. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included.

Honeywell 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.

Unpacking the System

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

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

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

• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

Image Scanner Models

Models Description

4820SF0C1CBE Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green aimer, Spe-

cial Focus

4820SR0C1CBE Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green aimer, Stan-

dard Range

4820ISFE Industrial Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green

aimer, Special Focus

4820ISRE Industrial Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green

aimer, Standard Range

2020-5BE Cordless Base that supports the following inter-

faces: 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

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Cordless System: Main Components

in Handle

Battery Contained

Image Scanner

2020 Base

About the Battery

We recommend use of Hand Held Products Li-ion battery backs. Use of any non-Hand Held Products battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

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

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 Meaning" on page 3-4 for an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators.

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

Product Specifications beginning on page 13-1.)

Battery Recommendations

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

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

• 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 Honeywell International Inc. or an authorized service center for inspection. Refer to Customer Support on page 15-1 for additional information.

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 the imager’s battery to us. (postage paid). The shipper is responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the packing, labeling, mani-

Service Department (page 15-2) 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.

festing, and shipping of spent batteries. Contact the Product

Connecting the Base

A base can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard wedge,” plugged into the serial port, plugged into a USB port, or connected to a portable data terminal in wand emulation or non decoded output mode.

Turn off power before connecting the base, then power up the computer once the base is fully connected. When the base is connected and powered up, put the image scanner in the base to establish a link. The green LED on the base flashes to indicate the image scanner’s battery is charging.

Connecting the Base with USB

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

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1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base first and then 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 See page 2-5.

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

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

Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge

1. Turn off power and disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer.

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2. 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.

3. Turn the terminal/computer power back on.

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

Connection" on page 2-1.

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

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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. 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 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. Once the image scanner has been fully connected, power up the computer.

Connecting the Base with RS-232 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 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.

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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 host connection and tighten the two screws.

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

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

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

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is the first time that the image scanner and base are linked, both devices emit a

Image Scanner

2020 Base

Green LED

Red LED

short chirp when their radios link. At this point, you are set to one image scanner to one base.

1. Provide power to the base.

2. Place the image scanner 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. Refer to page 14-

4 for troubleshooting information.

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.

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When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base unit.

3) Base sends data to 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.

Reading Techniques

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

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The aiming beam is smaller when the image scanner is closer to the code and

Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol

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 image scanner 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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IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

Programming the Interface

Introduction

Chapter 1 describes connecting the base to the computer with the appropriate interface cable. This chapter describes how to program your system for the desired interface.

Programming the Interface - 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.

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 2-13).

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RS-232

RS-232 Interface

Wand Emulation

Plug & Play Same Code

Wand Emulation

Plug & Play

(Code 39 Format)

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 indi-

cated below. It also changes the trigger mode to manual.

Option Setting

Baud Rate 115200 bps Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

In Wand Emulation mode, the image scanner decodes the barcode then sends data in the same format as a scanner image 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.

The

Wand Emulation Plug & Play Code 39 Format

terminal ID to 61. The code 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 other image scanner settings, please refer to Programming the Interface -

Terminal ID Method on page 2-6.)

Wand Emulation Plug & Play Same Code Format

barcode below sets the

only

, without changing any

bar-

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

IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B

HHBCR-1 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B

HHBCR-2 Interface

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

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

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

Symbology Suffix

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 HHBCR1, and IBM 4683 Port 17 Interfaces **Suffixes programmed for Code 128 with IBM 4683 Port 9 HHBCR-2 Interface

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IBM SurePos

(USB Handheld Scanner)

Interface

IBM SurePos

(USB Tabletop Scanner)

Interface

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

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

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

Symbology Suffix

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

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USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

(

)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)

USB HID Barcode Image Scanner

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan one of the following codes to program the image scanner 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 PC Japanese Keyboard - 134).

USB HID

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

USB Com Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the image scanner to emulate a regular RS232-based Com Port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/

aidc). The driver will use the next available Com Port number. Apple® Macin-

tosh 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.

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

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CTS/RTS Emulation

CTS/RTS Emulation On

* CTS/RTS Emulation Off

ACK/NAK Mode On

* ACK/NAK Mode Off

* P1

Both P1 and P2

ACK/NAK Mode

Serial Wedge

To set up the serial wedge terminal ID, use the serial terminal ID 050 and follow the instructions on page 2-6. 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.

Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method

If your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to Supported Terminals, beginning on page 2-8, 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.

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

Terminal ID

Save

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 is Keyboard Wedge (Term ID = 003).

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

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Supported Terminals

Termin al Model(s)

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

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

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

3192, 3194, 3196, 3197, 3471,

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

3482, 3488 IBM 122 key 3180 IBM 122 key 3180 data entry keyboard IBM DOS/V 106 key PC & Workstation IBM SurePOS USB Handheld Image Scanner IBM SurePOS USB Tabletop Image 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

Termin al

005 071 084 104

005 003 * 090 003 * 023 001 002 003 *

006

007 008

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

000 050 005

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Supported Terminals

Termin al Model(s)

Telex 88 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

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

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

USB COM Port Emulation USB PC Keyboard USB Mac Keyboard USB Japanese Keyboard

(PC) USB HID POS Wand Emulation (Code 39

Format) Wand Emulation (Same

Code Format)

* Default for 2020-5B and 2020-5BE models **It is best to use the Plug and Play barcodes, beginning on page 2-1 to program these interfaces, rather than scanning the terminal ID listed in this table.

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

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

Termin al

025

112 045

046

130 124** 125** 134**

131** 061

064

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Keyboard Country

* United States

Brazil

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Belgium

Canada (French)

Israel (Hebrew)

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

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Latin America

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

SCS

Slovakia

Italy

Netherlands (Dutch)

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Turkey Q

U.K.

Turkey F

Program Keyboard Country

* Regular

Caps Lock

Please refer to the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc) for complete keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to

program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Pro- gram Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Keyboard Style

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

Regular.

Regular

Caps Lock

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

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

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Default =

Shift Lock

Automatic Caps Lock

Autocaps via NumLock

Emulate External Keyboard

to U.S. keyboards).

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

Automatic Caps Lock

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

Autocaps via NumLock

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

Emulate External Keyboard

keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

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

cycle your computer.

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

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

should be scanned if you do not have an external

Keyboard Modifiers

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

Control + ASCII Mode On:

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

The imager sends key combinations for ASCII con-

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

Windows Mode Control + ASCII

Mode On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

DOS Mode Control + ASCII Mode

Turbo Mode On

* Turbo Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

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

Default = Off

Turbo Mode:

terminal drops characters, do not use Turbo Mode.

Numeric Keypad Mode:

numeric keypad.

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

Sends numeric characters as if entered from a

Default = Off

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Automatic Direct Connect Mode:

Automatic Direct

Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect

Mode Off

IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters.

This selection can be used if you have an

Default = Off

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RS-232 Baud Rate

300

2400

600

1200

4800

38400

9600

19200

* 115,200

57,600

Baud Rate sends the data from the 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.

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

Data Bits

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

Stop Bits

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

sets the stop bits at 1 or 2.

Default = 8.

Default = 1.

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Parity

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

Default = None.

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

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

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

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

RTS/CTS On

* XON/OFF Off

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

inside back cover of this manual, then scanning seconds.

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

Save

. The range is 0 to 300

RS-232 Handshaking

RS-232 Handshaking allows control of data transmission from the 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 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.

XOFF and ACK/NAK Off

Off

, the host device suspends transmission by

, no data flow control is used. When

Default = RTS/CTS, XON/

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 image scanner. Turning on Host ACK configures the image scanner to respond to commands from the host system.

Note: System performance degrades when using Host ACK at rates lower than

9600 baud.

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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 set to On (page 2-20).

• 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 image scanner.

Escape commands are addressed to the 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 2-21. 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

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, then medium, then 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 the image scanner receives an escape command. The image scanner read illumination goes out when there’s a successful read.

• Image scanner operation 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.

A time-out occurs if the imager does not receive a valid escape command within 10 seconds. A time-out is indicated by a triple beep. If a time-out occurs, the operator should check the host system to understand why a response to the imager was not received.

, which is required.

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Host ACK Enable

)

Host ACK On

* Host ACK Off

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2020 Host Escape Commands

Command Action

<ESC> a Double beeps to indicate a successful menu change was

made.

<ESC> b Triple beeps to indicate a menu change was unsuccessful.

<ESC> 1 The green LED illuminates for 135 milliseconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 2 The green LED illuminates for 2 seconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 3 The green LED illuminates for 5 seconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 4 Emits a beep at a low pitch.

<ESC> 5 Emits a beep at a medium pitch.

<ESC> 6 Emits a beep at a high pitch.

<ESC> 7 Beeps to indicate a successful decode and communication to

host.

<ESC> 8 Triple beeps to indicate a decode/communication to host was

unsuccessful.

Wand Emulation

Wand Emulation Connection

The Wand Emulation Connection barcodes should be used if you want to change the terminal ID tings. We 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 2-2 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.

only

, without changing any other image scanner set-

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The

Code 39 Format

Same Code Format

* 40

Code 39 Format

Code Format

barcode sets the terminal ID to 64.

barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the

Default = Code 39 Format.

Wand Emulation Data Block Size

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

40.

Same

Default =

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Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks

5ms

500ms

* 50ms

150ms

Wand Emulation Overall

Checksum On

* Wand Emulation Overall

Checksum Off

This sets the delay time between data blocks.

Default = 50ms.

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

Default = Off.

(00H).

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Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

* 25

120

150

200

* Black High

White High

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

Default = 25 inches/second.

Wand Emulation Polarity

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

Default = Black High.

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Wand Emulation Idle

* Idle High

Idle Low

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

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Basic System Operation

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’s battery charger. Refer to "Base Charge

Mode" on page 3-3 for additional information.

RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation

The cordless system uses a two-way Bluetooth radio to transmit and receive data between the image scanner and the base. Designed for point-to-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 a communication range of 33 feet (10m) between the image scanner and base/Bluetooth adapter, depending on the environment.

Cordless Image Scanner

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

The image scanner is comprised of an area image engine, a decode/control assembly, and an RF communication module. The image 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.

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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. Refer to "Out-

of-Range Alarm" on page 3-20.

Image Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range

The image scanner re-links if the image scanner or the base have been reset or the image scanner comes back into 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.

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.

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Base Charge Mode

* Automatic

Low Charge Rate

Full Charge Rate

Battery Charge Off

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

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

The chart below describes each selection by condition.

123 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.

Note: If you attach the 4820 system to a host with a 12V power source, the 12V

host is dominant; the system pulls power from the host and not the 9V power supply. For example, if you have a host system with a 12 volt available to the base, it will supersede the 9V power supply. The 9V supply is not needed for 12V host applications and only serves as a backup if the system goes down.

Scan the appropriate barcode for your application.

Default = Automatic

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Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning

The image scanner 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 image scanner.

Image Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning

LED Indication Beeper Indication Cause

Normal Operation Red Flash None Battery low Green Flash 1 beep Successful communi-

cation or linking Red, blinking 3 beeps Failed communication Menu Operation Green Flash 2 beeps Successful menu

change Red, blinking 3 beeps Unsuccessful menu

change

2020 LED Sequences and 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.

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

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

host power.

Three flashes

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The table below list the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps

Unlink Image Scanner

for the 2020.

System Condition System Status Indicator (Red LED)

Power On/System Idle LED is on Receiving Data (2020 only) Blink LED for short duration in multiple pulses.

Occurs while transferring data to/from the RF module or the Host port.

Base requests status from its own Bluetooth radio

Blink LED once (occurs approx. every 30 seconds)

Image Scanner Modes

The 4820 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.

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.

Default = Locked Link Mode

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Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

* Locked Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

Open Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

Override Locked Image Scanner

(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 3-5.)

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.

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.

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Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Multiple Image Scanner

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.

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.

Image Scanner Name

You may assign a name to each image scanner you are using. When you have multiple image scanners linked to one base, you may want to name each image scanner so you will be able to control the image scanner receiving imaging commands sent from the base.

The default name for a 4820 is “4820,” and ”4820i” for a 4820i. If you have more than one image scanner linked to a base, and they all have the default names, the first image scanner linked to the base receives commands. You can change the name of an image scanner using a serial command (refer to "Image

Scanner Name" on page 12-10) or using a barcode command. To change the

name serially, unlink all except one of the image scanners from the base. Send “:4820:BT_NAM image scanner name. If you wish to change the names of additional image scanners, re-link them one at a time and repeat the “:4820:BT_NAM “:4820i:BT_NAM

name

.” or “:4820i:BT_NAM

name.”

command for each image scanner.

name

.”, where

name

is the new

name

.” or

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To rename image scanners with sequential, numeric names, scan the barcodes

0001

0002

0003

0005

0007

0004

0006

Reset

Image Scanner Name

below. to re-link to the base before scanning another barcode to rename the next image scanner.

Scan the Reset code after each name change and wait for the scanner

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 scanner to re-link to the base before scanning the next barcode. Repeat that process for image scanner number 2, 3, 4 etc.

If you want to assign an alphabetic name to the image scanner, create a Code 128 barcode containing “~BT_NAM decimal 83), where

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name

is the new image scanner name. Scan the Reset

.” followed by a FNC3 character (hexi-

barcode (page 3-8 or on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this

Image Scanner Report

manual). You may use Barcode Builder, which is included with QuickView. Refer to QuickView on page 11-6 for instructions about downloading QuickView from the Honeywell website: www.honeywell.com/aidc

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.

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. For example, you might want to have multiple work groups in a retail/warehouse application where you need to have different data appended to barcodes used in the warehouse area versus the retail area. You could assign all of the image scanners in the retail area to one work group and those in the warehouse to another. Consequently, any desired changes to either the retail or warehouse area would apply to all image scanners in that particular work group. Visual Xpress (page 11-5) 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

* Group 0

Group 1

Group 2

Group 4

Group 6

Group 3

Group 5

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.

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Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Groups

Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Group

All Application Work Groups

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

The Menu Commands, beginning on page 12-5 list the standard product default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

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.

Group

The Menu Commands, beginning on page 12-5 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

to perform a reset and become unlinked. The image scanner must be placed in its base to re-establish the link before any setup codes are entered. Refer to "Image Scanner Modes" on page 3-5 for additional information.

Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application

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

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.

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Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

Non-Base BT Connection

BT Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device

The image scanner can be used either with the 2020 base or with other Bluetooth devices. Those devices include personal computers, laptops, PDAs, and Honeywell mobility systems devices.

PC/Laptops

Scanning the Non-Base Bluetooth Connection barcode below allows the image scanner to be used with other Bluetooth devices (e.g., PC/laptop). 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 will not reconnect to the Bluetooth device when it is back in range. If you want to re-link to the 2020 base, refer to

"Override Locked Image Scanner" Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group"

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

image scanner with Bluetooth devices other than the 2020 base.

PDA/Mobility Systems Devices

You may also use the image scanner with a PDA or a Honeywell Mobility Systems device. Scan the barcode below and follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the imager, and connect with it.

on page 3-6 or

"Resetting the Standard

on page 3-11

Example of Setting Up a Mobility System Device (Dolphin® 7900 running Windows Mobile® 5.0)

1. Power on your mobility system device.

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2. Tap the Start flag at the top left of the Today screen.

3. Select Settings at the bottom of the menu.

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4. Tap the Connections tab at the bottom of the screen and then tap the Radio Manager icon.

5. Enable one of the Bluetooth modes (e.g., Bluetooth only or 80211b/ Bluetooth). The screen below shows that only the GSM radio is active.

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6. Tap Bluetooth Only and Apply. The status changes to Success.

7. Tap OK in the top right of the screen and tap X on the upper, right corner to return to the Today screen. The Bluetooth icon displays in the bottom, right part of the screen.

8. Tap the Bluetooth icon in the bottom, right part of the screen.

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9. Select Advanced Features -> Bluetooth Devices.

Note: If you have already used Bluetooth and changed any of the default

settings, you may want to first select My Bluetooth device and ensure that it is connectable and the Bluetooth com port is enabled.

10. Tap Tools -> Device Discovery.

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11. Tap Next on the Bluetooth Device Discovery Wizard.

12. Keep the default radio button selection of Any Bluetooth device and select Next. The Mobility Systems device searches for other Bluetooth devices. If the 4820i is in BTConnection - PDA Mobility Systems Mode (see BT

Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device on page 3-12), it will appear in

the device discovery window.

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13. Select the 4820i by checking the box and select Next and Finish.

14. Select Next and Finish.

15. Select the X to return to the desktop.

Changing the Image Scanner’s 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

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characters. To change the PIN, scan the barcode below and then scan the

Bluetooth PIN

appropriate numeric barcodes from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Scan Save to save your selection.

When authentication is enabled on the Mobility Systems device, you must enter the PIN of the image scanner.

1. Select Advanced Features -> My Bluetooth Device.

2. To enable authentication, select the check box next to Use Authentication.

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If you select Use Authentication, you will also be asked to enter a passkey for the Mobility Systems device. The PIN entered for the Mobility Systems device must match the one configured on the image scanner. Once you select the 4820i device in Step 13 (page page 3-18), the following screen appears.

1. In the Bluetooth Passkey box, enter the image scanner’s PIN code. The same Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) is required for each device.

2. Tap Reply.

Starting ScanWedge

Once the image scanner is linked to the Mobility Systems device, you need to configure ScanWedge for the correct COM port and then start ScanWedge. For additional information, refer to the Honeywell Powertools User’s Guide, which can be downloaded from www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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

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and then set the time-out duration (from 0-3000 seconds) by scanning digits on

Base Alarm Duration

Image Scanner Alarm Duration

Base Alarm Type

Image Scanner Alarm Type

the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning Save.

Default = 0

sec (no 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

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Data Accumulation Mode

Data Accumulation Mode On

* Data Accumulation Mode Off

Note: Data Accumulation mode has limitations when using multiple scanners to

one base. If a cordless system is being used in "multiple link mode" where up to 7 scanners are to be connected to one base, some accumulated or batched scans could be lost if scanners are constantly being moved in and out of range.

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.

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Batch Mode Transmit Delay

* Batch Mode Transmit Delay Off

(No Delay)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Short

(250 ms)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Medium

(500 ms)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Long

(1000 ms)

Sometimes when accumulated scans are sent to the host system, the transmission of those scans is too fast for the application to process. To program a transmit delay between accumulated scans, scan one of the following delays.

Note: In most cases, a short (250 ms (milliseconds) delay is ideal; however,

longer delays may be programmed. Contact Technical Support (page 15-

1) for additional information.

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* Beeper - Good Read On

Beeper - Good Read Off

High

* Medium

Off

Low

Output

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

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

Beeper Volume – Good Read

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

Default = Medium.

Off

in response to a good read. Turning

Default = On.

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Beeper Pitch – Good Read

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (3250 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

* Normal Beep

Short Beep

* LED - Good Read On

LED - Good Read Off

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

Default = Medium.

Beeper Duration – Good Read

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

Default = Normal.

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or

Default = On.

Off

in response to a good read.

Number of Beeps – Good Read

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

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

Number of Beeps/LED Flashes

* No Delay

Short Delay (500 ms)

Medium Delay (1,000 ms)

Long Delay (1,500 ms)

User-Specified Good Read Delay

scan the barcode below and then scan a digit (1-9) barcode and the code on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

One.

Save

bar-

Default =

Good Read Delay

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

Default = 0 ms (No Delay).

User-Specified Good Read Delay

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

Save

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Serial Trigger Modes

* Manual/Serial Trigger

Read Time-Out

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 12-4). 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).

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 = 30,000 ms.

Save.

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).

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

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If there are no trigger pulls during the “image scanner power time-out timer”

0 seconds

200 seconds

400 seconds

900 seconds

* 3600 seconds

7200 seconds

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.

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.

Scan Stand Mode

Note: Scan Stand Mode is only available for non-light bar units with software

revision 1205481-018 or older. Refer to the Show Software Revision on page 11-2 for information on determining the engine in your unit.

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

Scan Stand Symbol

that follows.) When a different code

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Note:The image scanner automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the low-

Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Symbol

Presentation Mode

est light level possible to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand symbol. When a symbol is presented, the image scanner’s light levels adjust to the saved setting (see LED Power Level on page 4-9). This mode requires at least 50 lux of ambient light to operate correctly.

Scan Stand Symbol

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

When the Scan Stand

Presentation Mode

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

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

Scanning the barcode below programs the image scanner to work in Presentation Mode. Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect barcodes. The LEDs are off until a barcode is presented to the image scanner, then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. If the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

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Presentation LED Behavior after Decode

* LEDs On

LEDs Off

Sensitivity

Streaming Presentation Mode

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

Default = LEDs On.

Presentation Sensitivity

Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the image scanner's reaction time to barcode presentation. To set the sensitivity, scan the from the inside back cover, and the least sensitive.

Sensitivity

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

Default = 1.

Save

. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is

Streaming Presentation™ Mode

Note: Streaming presentation mode applies only to units with advanced

illumination. Units with advanced illumination have a software revision of 31205481-036 or newer. Refer to the Show Software Revision on page 11-2 for information on determining the engine in your unit.

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

When using Preferred Symbology (page 4-13), a lower priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read in Streaming Presentation Mode.

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Hands Free Time-Out

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

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

The Scan Stand 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

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. Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning is required.

Reread Delay only works when in Presentation Mode (see page 4-6).

Default = Medium.

same

barcode

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User-Specified Reread Delay

Off

Low (50%)

* High (100%)

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

Save

LED Power Level

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

If you have an aimer delay programmed (see Aimer Delay on page 4-10), the aimer will be at 100% power during the delay, regardless of the LED Power Level.

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

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

High barcode below.

Low

is used if low illumination is sufficient.

Off

is used when

High

(the

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Illumination Lights

Lights Off

* Lights On

400 milliseconds

* Off

(no delay)

200 milliseconds

Delay Duration

If you want the illumination lights on while reading a barcode, scan the Lights

On barcode, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the Lights Off barcode.

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

using Aimer Mode (page 4-11).

Aimer Delay

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

User-Specified Aimer Delay

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

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

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Aimer Mode

Off

* Interlaced

Barcode 1

Barcode 2

This feature allows you to turn the aimer on and off. When the Interlaced barcode is scanned, the aimer is interlaced with the illumination LEDs.

Centering

Use Centering to narrow the image scanner’s field of view to make sure the image scanner reads only those barcodes intended by the user. For instance, if multiple codes are placed closely together, centering will insure that only the desired codes are read. (Centering can be used in conjunction with Aimer

Delay, page 4-10, for the most error-free operation in applications where multi-

ple codes are spaced closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and Centering features, the image scanner can emulate the operation of older systems, such as linear laser barcode image scanners.)

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

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

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scanner’s field of view. The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom,

100%

Default

Center

40% 60%

40%

60%

Left

Right

Botto

Left of Centering Window

Top of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

Bottom of Centering Window

* Centering Off

Centering On

left, and right pixel positions, measured from the top and the left side of the image scanner’s field of view, which is 640 by 480 pixels.

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

Centering On

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

Centering On

Scan

Top, Bottom, Left

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

, or

Right

barcodes.

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

Save

ual. Scan

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

and Right.

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, the

Decode Search Mode

Full Omnidirectional

Quick Omnidirectional

There are two selectable decode (scanning) modes:

Full Omnidirectional

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

Note: This search mode is the default setting for the image scanner.

- Searches for barcode features beginning at the center

Quick Omnidirectional

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

- This is an abbreviated search for barcode features

Preferred Symbology

Note: Does not apply to OCR.

The 4820/4820i can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher priority over other symbologies in situations where both bar code symbologies appear on the same label, but the lower priority symbology cannot be disabled.

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

Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority, or as an unspecified type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the imager ignores it for a set period of time (see Preferred Symbology Time-out on page 4-14) while it searches for the high priority symbology. If a high priority symbology is located during this period, then that data is read immediately.

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

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

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Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Preferred Symbology.

* Preferred Symbology Off

Preferred Symbology On

High Priority Symbology

Low Priority Symbology

Preferred Symbology Time-out

High Priority Symbology

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

Default = None

Low Priority Symbology

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

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

Default = None

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Once you have enabled Preferred Symbology and entered the high and low priority symbologies, you must set the time-out period. This is the period of time the imager will search for a high priority bar code after a low priority bar code has been encountered. Scan the bar code below, then set the delay (from 13,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

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Default = 500 ms.

Preferred Symbology Default

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

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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

18).

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

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

4. Character Match Sequences On the Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes, page A-6, find the Hex value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Programming Chart to read the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII characters. (99 is the Universal number, indicating all characters.)

5. End Output Sequence Editor Scan to save your entries.

Other Programming Selections

Enter Sequence

F F

to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or

symbol programs the image scanner to the Universal

Default Sequence

symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 4-

symbol.

Save

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A - Code 39

B - Code 128

C - Code 93

Discard

This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.

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.

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 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

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To program the previous example using specific lengths, you would have to

Enter Sequence

Default Sequence

count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length. If you use the example on page 4-17, but assume a <CR> suffix and specific code lengths, you would use the following command line:

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

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

Output Sequence Editor

Require Output Sequence

When an output sequence is edited sequence or the image scanner will not transmit the output data to the host device. When it’s the 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.

Required

On/Not Required

, all output data must conform to an

, the image scanner will attempt to get

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When the output sequence is

Required

On/Not Required

*Off

* Off

image scanner decodes it.

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

turned on.

Off

, the barcode data is output to the host as the

Multiple Symbols

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 symbol closest to the aiming beam.

Off

, the image scanner will only read the

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No Read

* Off

Set Print Weight

* Default

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

If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,” you can edit the output message using the Data Formatter (page 6-5). The hex code for the No Read symbol is 9C.

Off

, the “NR” will not appear.

Print Weight

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

Save

Default = 4

Set Print Weight

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Honeywell 4820, 4820i User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Unpacking the System

Image Scanner Models

Cordless System: Main Components

About the Battery

Proper Disposal of the Battery

Connecting the Base

Connecting the Base with USB

Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Wedge

Linking Image Scanner to Base

Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

Reading Techniques

Laptop Direct Connect

Introduction

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

Keyboard Wedge Connection

RS-232

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

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

IBM SurePos

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

USB COM Port Emulation

USB HID

Serial Wedge

Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method

Supported Terminals

Keyboard Country

Keyboard Style

Keyboard Modifiers

RS-232 Baud Rate

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

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

RS-232 Handshaking

Host ACK Selection

Host ACK Enable

Wand Emulation

Wand Emulation Connection

Wand Emulation Data Block Size

Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks

Wand Emulation Overall Checksum

Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

Wand Emulation Polarity

Wand Emulation Idle

Cordless Base

RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation

Cordless Image Scanner

System Conditions

Linking Process

Image Scanner Is Out of Range

Image Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range

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

Base Charge Mode

Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning

Image Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning

2020 LED Sequences and Meaning

Image Scanner Modes

Unlinking the Image Scanner

Single Image Scanner Operation

Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

Override Locked Image Scanner

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Image Scanner Name

Image Scanner Report

Application Work Groups

Application Work Group Selection

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group

Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

PC/Laptops

PDA/Mobility Systems Devices

Example of Setting Up a Mobility System Device (Dolphin® 7900 running Windows Mobile® 5.0)

Changing the Image Scanner’s Bluetooth PIN Code

Starting ScanWedge

Out-of-Range Alarm