IDTECH ValueScan II Quick Start Manual

ValueScan II

Barcode Scanner

Quick Start Manual

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FCC WARNING STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this
device is subject to the following conditions: this device may not
cause harmful interference and this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de las
classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par les ministère des Communications du
Canada.

CE STANDARDS

Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an
independent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant to
class B limits of part 15 of the FCC Rules.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 36 months from the date of invoice
that this product is in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation under this warranty is limited to, at its
option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit for any product which has, within the warranty
period, been returned to the factory of origin, transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and
which is, after examination, disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The
expense of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this
warranty. No person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other
liabilities in connection with the sales of any product. In no event shall ID TECH be liable
for any special, incidental or consequential damages to purchaser or any third party caused by
any defective item of equipment, whether that defect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole
and exclusive remedy for defective equipment, which does not conform to the requirements of
sales, is to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty service
during the warranty period, please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number & instructions for returning the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR
GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS
PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED
UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OTHER
DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE
OR FABRICATIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While every effort
has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur
because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profit or other commercial damage, nor for
any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. The
specifications described herein were current at the time of publication, but are subject to change
at any time without prior notice.

©2009 International Technologies & Systems Corporation. The information contained herein is
provided to the user as a convenience. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID
TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur because of errors or omissions, including
any loss of profit or other commercial damage. The specifications described herein were current
at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems Corporation.
ValueScan II and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International Technologies &
Systems Corporation.

Section 1

INTRODUCTION

The ValueScan II is the ideal scanner for retail applications. Its light­weight, easy-to-handle form factor makes scanning a breeze.
Operation is intuitive, no warm up or waiting: Just point and scan! The
ValueScan II reads all commonly used barcode symbologies from
contact up to a distance of 125mm. Available in black or gray to
match most retail systems, the ValueScan II offers easy plug and play
installation. For all retail and similar applications, this small mid-range
imager delivers unmatched cost / performance.

● Light Weight, Ergonomic Design

● General Purpose reader - a single device

covering the broadest range of applications

● Durable - without any moving parts to wear out

● 100 scans per second and working range from

contact to 150mm on medium density barcodes

● Excellent Scanning Performance starting at

0.1mm (4 mil)

● Readable Under Sun Light

● Reliability

(1) Trigger: 1,000,000 times
(2) Cable: 320,000 times (90°)
(3) Drop: 1.2 meter

Section 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Installation- Keyboard Wedge

1. First of all, you must switch off power for the terminal/computer.

2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the
terminal/computer and connect to the interface cable of the
scanner.

3. Connect the interface cable of the scanner to the
terminal/computer.

4. Turn the terminal/computer power on.

Installation- RS-232

1. Disconnect power to the terminal/computer.

2. Connect the external power supply (DC adapter) to the interface
cable of the scanner.

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

4. Plug the power pack into power source.

5. Once the scanner has been fully connected, turn the
terminal/computer power back on.

Installation- USB (Simulates keyboard wedge)

1. Connect the USB cable to the terminal/computer.

2. Windows will automatically detect the USB device.

Note: If any of the above operation is incorrect, turn off the power immediately and

check any improper connections. Go through all above steps again.

Pin Assignments

Keyboard Wedge Connector (To Host Side):

Pin Mini-DIN 6P Male Mini-DIN 6P Female

1 DATA / PC CLK / KB
2 NC GND

3 GND DATA / KB
4 VCC (+5V) VCC (+5V)

5 CLK / PC NC
6 NC NA

Mini-DIN 6P Female Connector

Mini-DIN 6P Male Connector

RS-232 DB-9F Connector (To Host Side):

Pin Definition

1 NC
2 TXD

3 RXD
4 NC

5 GND
6 NC

7 CTS
8 RTS

9 VCC (+5V)

5

9

4

8

3

7

2

6

1

Scanning mode:
Good-read off-The trigger button must be pressed to activate

scanning. The light source of imager stops scanning when there is a
successful reading or no code is decoded after the Stand-by duration
elapsed.

Momentary-The trigger button acts as a switch. Press button to

activate scanning and release button to stop scanning.

Alternate-The trigger button acts as a toggle switch. Press button to

activate or stop scanning.

Timeout off-The trigger button must be pressed to activate scanning,

and imager stops scanning when no code is decoded after the Stand­by duration elapsed.

Continue-Imager always keeps reading, and it does not matter when

trigger button is pressed or duration is elapsed.

Test only-For test of scan performance only. It is improper to be

utilized to check the accuracy of transmitted data.

Double read timeout: The imager will require a several times

successful decoding to confirm the data when enabled. The more
confirming times required, the more inhibitive miss-reading code will
be shown. The Multi field scan Enable function won’t be able to work
if set Double confirm.

Double confirm: If the barcode has been scanned twice, then only

the first barcode will be accepted.

Supplement Check Counter: It will be more reliable to read the

barcode with extension (supplement) like UPCE/A or EAN-8/13, but
slow down the decoding speed when this counter is set more.

Program

Option Bar Code Option Alphanumeric Entry

Scanning mode

Stand-by duration

Double read timeout

Good-read off
Momentary
Alternate
Timeout off
Continue
Test only

01-99 (second) 00-99

01-99 (10 msec) 01-99

00-09

(00: no double confirm)

00
01＊
02

03
04
05

06＊

50＊

00-09
00＊

Double confirm

Supplement Check Counter

00-64
(verifications)

Exit

00-64
30＊

0

A

1

2

3

4

5

6

B

C

D

E

F

7

8

9

Finish

Section 3

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting assistance for common problems:

• The data from the Scanner is not as expected.
ANS: Please download full User’s Manual and follow all

instructions.

• The Scanner does not output data.

. ANS: Check basic operation: connect the cable; see if the

desired barcode type (symbology) is enabled.

• The Scanner does not function with the computer.

ANS: Verify the interface cable is securely connected to the

host computer. Consult your technical support personnel
or refer to your host system manual to verify the proper
connection for the imager.

• I have a scanner with keyboard wedge, but after changing

interface to RS-232, the scanner beeps continuously and
fails to reset to factory default, what can I do?

ANS: Sometimes if a scanner with keyboard wedge cable is

mistakenly set to RS-232 interface, the only solution is to
find an RS-232 cable with power adapter, connect the
scanner with the RS-232 cable and perform a factory
reset.

Reset Scanner to factory default settings

If you wish to return the scanner to all the factory default setting, scan
the Default value initialization bar code.

Step 1. Program

Step 2. Default

Step 3. Exit

Firmware version list

If you wish to display the firmware version, scan the Firmware version
list.

Step 1. Program

Step 2. Version list

Step 3. Exit

Section 4

V

SPECIFICATION

alueScan II

Specification
Operational
Light Source 660 nm Visible Red LED

Optical System 2048 pixel CCD

(Charge-coupled device)

Depth of Scan Field 0-180 mm

(CODE 39, 500Lux, PCS=90%, 20mils)
Scanning Width 50 mm wide @ 10mm
Scan Speed 100 scans/sec
Resolution 0.1mm (4mils) Code39,PCS=90%
Print Contrast 45% or more
Scanning Angle Pitch: 60° Yaw: 70°
Decode Capability Auto-discriminates all standard one dimension barcodes
Beeper Operation 7 tones or no beep
Indicator Green led and beep sound

Mechanical

Length 176 mm
Width-handle 40 mm
Width-head 67 mm
Depth-handle 30 mm
Depth-head 40 mm
Weight 90 g (cable not included)
Cable – K/B wedge Straight 2.0 m
Connector type Crimp type female connector
Case material ABS plastic
Cushion material TPR

Electrical
Input Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25V
Power - Operating Max. 750 mW

Power - Standby 150 mW
Current - Operating Max. 150 mA @ 5 VDC
Current - Standby 30 mA @ 5 VDC
DC Transformers Class 2; 5VDC @ 450 mA

Agency listing FCC Class B, CE
Environmental

Operating Temperature 0℃ to 45℃ (32℉ to 113℉)
Storage -20℃ to 60℃

(-4℉ to 140℉)

Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Light Level Up to 20000 Lux
Shock 1.5m drop onto concrete
Contaminants Seals to resist airborne particulate contaminants
Ventilation None required

Programming

Programming method

Programmable
characteristics

Manual (Reading special barcode), DOS command through
RS-232 (RS-232 model)
Code type selection, check digit selection, Decoding option
Transmitted character delay, Header selection, trailer

selection, message suffix, good read beep tone and
volume, scanner trigger selection
Keyboard emulation type (intermessage delay, keyboard
type and keyboard language)
Serial interface type (ACK/NAK, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, good

read LED control, start/stop bits)

Section 5

READING MODE SETTINGS

Default setting
For each barcode shown as below:

V = Enabled as default setting

- = Not supported
Empty space = Download User’s Manual;
Please visit IDTECH website: www.idtechproducts.com

Code Type

UPC-A V V V A
UPC-E V V V E
EAN-13 V V V F
EAN-8 V V V FF
Code 39 V ＊
Interleaved 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5 - - I
IATA I
Matrix 2 of 5 B
Codabar %
Code 128 V V #
Code 93 V two digits &
Code 11 V One digit O
MSI/Plessey

UK/Plessey V @
Telepen S
Standard 2 of 5 I
GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional
GS1 DataBar Limited - - RL
GS1 DataBar Expanded

China Post - - t
Italian Pharmacode

Read

Enable

V I

V @

- - R4

- - RX

- - p

Checksum

Verification

Enable

Checksum

Transmission

Enable

Code

ID

Section 6

TESTING CODES

UPC-E

UPC-A

Interleaved 2 of 5

Code 128 UCC/EAN-128

Code 39

Full User’s Manual is available for download on

www.idtechproducts.com

ID TECH

10721 Walker Street

Cypress, CA 90630

[phone]

www.idtechproducts.com

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