Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanner, Microbar 9745 Base Station, Microbar 9745 System Manual

System Manual

Sabre 1552 Scanner
and Microbar 9745

Base Station

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters

6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to
operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any
other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not
represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

© 2002–2005 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser,

Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under
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Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in
every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and
to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Manual Change Record

This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001.

Version Date Description of Change

003 11/01 Updated document to current Intermec style.
004 3/02 Updated for advanced long-range scanner.
005 3/05 Corrected the Show Data Formats bar code, the human readable text for

the Code 39 test bar code, and the FB command description. Added a
note for applying a format to all Symbology types.

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Contents

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Before You Begin xi

Safety Summary xii
Safety Icons xii
Global Services and Support xiii
Who Should Read This Document? xiiiv
Related Documents xiv

Getting Started

About the Cordless System 1-3

Scanner: Main Components 1-4
Base: Back View 1-4
Battery Pack 1-5

North American Charging Information 1-5
Worldwide Charging Information 1-5
Battery Pack Recommendations 1-5

Proper Disposal of the Battery Pack 1-6
Charging the Battery Pack 1-6
Accessories for the Cordless System 1-7

Contents

Setting Up the Cordless System 1-8

Connecting More Scanners to the Cordless System 1-11

About the LED Sequences and Beeper 1-11

Understanding the Base LED 1-11
Understanding the Scanner LED 1-12
Understanding the Scanner Beeps 1-12

Basic Operation of the Cordless System 1-13

Base 1-13
RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation 1-14
Scanner 1-14
System Conditions 1-15

Association Process 1-15

Scanner is Out of Range 1-16

Scanner is Moved Back Into Range 1-16

Replacing Battery Pack While Associated 1-16

Moving Scanners From One Base to Another 1-16

Swapping Scanners Between Two Systems with Nine Scanners on Each 1-17

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Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host 1-17

Acknowledgement from the Base 1-17
Acknowledgement from the Host System 1-18

Quick Start and Interface Menu

Introduction 2-3

Plug and Play Selections 2-4

Industrial Interface: IBM PC 2-4
Industrial Interface, Aux Port: RS-232 2-4
IBM 468X/9X Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface 2-5
Industrial Interface (1700, 5900 Terminals), Aux Port: Wand Emulation Black High 2-5
Industrial Interface (J20xx, T24xx, 94-95-97xx Terminals), Aux Port: Wand Emulation

White High 2-6

Terminal Interface Selections 2-7

Supported Terminals 2-7

Keyboard Country Selection 2-9

Keyboard Selections 2-10

Keyboard Style Selections 2-10
Keyboard Style Modifiers 2-11

Output Delays Selections 2-13

Wand Emulation Selections 2-14

Transmission Rate Selection 2-14
Output Polarity Selection 2-15

Power Settings 2-16

Base Low Power Mode 2-16
Battery Conservation Mode 2-16
Timeout Selections 2-17

Reset and Status Check Selections 2-18

Reset Factory Settings 2-18
Status Check 2-18

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Communications Menu

Host Port Communications 3-3

Baud Rate Selection 3-3
Parity Selection 3-4
Word Length Data Bits Selection 3-5
Word Length Stop Bits Selection 3-5
Serial Wedge Output Selection 3-6
Hardware Flow Control Selection 3-6
Host ACK Selection 3-7

Escape Commands 3-7

Auxiliary Port Communications 3-8

Baud Rate Selection 3-8
Parity Selection 3-9
Word Length Data Bits Selection 3-10
Word Length Stop Bits Selection 3-10
Protocol Selection 3-11
Aux Port ID Transmit Selection 3-11
IBM 4683 Async Address Selections 3-12
Hardware Flow Control Selection 3-13
Data Character Selection 3-13

Contents

Aux Prefix and Suffix Selections 3-14

Aux Prefix Selection 3-16
Aux Suffix Selection 3-17
Exit Selection for Aux Prefix / Suffix 3-17
Aux Prefix Enable/Disable 3-17
Aux Suffix Enable/Disable 3-18

Aux Data Formatter Selections 3-18

Aux Format Editor Commands 3-20
Aux Data Format Editor 3-22
Aux Data Formatter 3-23
Require Aux Data Format 3-23
Alternate Aux Data Formats 3-24

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Application Work Groups Menu

Introduction 4-3

Output Selections 4-4

Application Work Group Selection 4-4
Remove Scanner Selection 4-5
Beeper Volume Selection 4-5
Beeper Pitch 4-6
Decode Beep Selection 4-7
Scanner Voting Selection 4-7
Laser Marker Beam 4-8
AIM ID Prefix 4-8
Code ID Prefix 4-9

Prefix/Suffix Selections 4-9

Prefix and Suffix Examples 4-11

Example 1: Add Suffix for Specific Symbology 4-11
Example 2: Add Suffix for All Symbologies 4-12
Example 3: Add Prefix for Specific Symbology/Suffix for All Symbologies 4-12

Example 4: To Clear a Specific Prefix Entry 4-12
Prefix Selection 4-13
Suffix Selection 4-13
Exit Selection for Prefix / Suffix 4-14

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Data Formatter Selections 4-15

Other Programming Selections 4-17
Format Editor Commands 4-17

Send Commands 4-17

Move Commands 4-18

Search Commands 4-18

Miscellaneous Commands 4-18
Data Format Editor 4-19
Data Formatter 4-20
Require Data Format 4-20
Show Data Formats 4-21
Alternate Data Formats 4-21

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Symbology Menu

Industrial Symbology Selections 5-3

Codabar Selection 5-3

Concatenation 5-5
Code 39 Selection 5-6
Code 93 Selection 5-9
Interleaved 2 of 5 Selection 5-10
Code 2 of 5 Selection 5-11
Matrix 2 of 5 Selection 5-12
Code 11 Selection 5-13
Code 128 Selection 5-14
Telepen Selection 5-15

Retail Symbology Selections 5-16

EAN/JAN 8/13 Selection 5-16
UPC A Selection 5-18
UPC E0 Selection 5-19
UPC E1 Selection 5-20
EAN/UPC Addenda Selection 5-21
EAN Addenda Selection 5-21
UPC Addenda Selection 5-22

Contents

Supported Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationship Table 6-3

Supported Interface Key Tables 6-5

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance 7-3

Cleaning the Scan Window of the Scanner 7-3
Inspecting Cords and Connectors 7-3
Examining the Scanner and Base Housings 7-3
Care and Handling of the Battery Pack 7-3
Replacing the Interface Cable 7-4
Recharging and Replacing the Battery Pack 7-5
Resetting Factory Settings 7-5

Troubleshooting Guide 7-6

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Specifications and Factory Defaults

Sabre 1552 Scanner Specifications 8-3

Battery Specifications 8-4

NiMH Battery Pack: Recommended Storage 8-4

MicroBar 9745 Base Station Specifications 8-5

Radio Specifications 8-5

Connectors and Pinouts 8-6

Base : Back View 8-6
Auxiliary RS-232/Wand Emulation Connector 8-7
Keyboard/Terminal and RS-232 (Host Port) Connector 8-8
External Power Connector 8-8

Scan Map 8-9

Factory Defaults 8-10

Quick Start and Interface Menu Defaults 8-10
Communications Menu Defaults 8-11
Application Work Groups Menu Defaults 8-12
Symbology Menu Defaults - Industrial 8-13
Symbology Menu Defaults - Retail 8-15
Voting Table 8-16

Programming Chart and Sample Bar Codes

Programming Chart A-3

Sample Bar Codes A-5

Index

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and
sources for additional product info rm ation.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously
injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety
warnings and cautions.

Do not repair or adjust alone

Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone
capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First aid

Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect
an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Before You Begin

Resuscitation

Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay
could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with
approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment

Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority.
Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment
can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized
equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Safety Icons

This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that
are in this document.

Warning

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that
must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on
the equipment.

Avertissement

Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence
de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

Caution

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that
must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption
or loss of data.

Conseil

Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher
l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de
données.

Note: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at

www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales &

Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over
Support, and then click Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for
reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The
code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current documents in
PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local
Intermec representative or distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support

for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Service

Factory
Repair and
On-site
Repair

Technical
Support

Service
Contract
Status

Schedule Site
Surveys or
Installations

Ordering
Products

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search
for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.

Description

Request a return authorization
number for authorized service
center repair, or request an on-site
repair technician.

Get technical support on your
Intermec product.

Inquire about an existing contract,
renew a contract, or a s k i nvoicing
questions.

Schedule a site survey, or request a
product or system installation.

Talk to sales administration, place
an order, or check the status of your
order.

In the U.S.A. and Canada
call 1-800-755-5505
and choose this option

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Who Should Read This Document?

This manual provides you with information about the features of the 1552/9745
Cordless System, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.
Before you install and configure the 1552/9745 Cordless System, you should be familiar
with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our current docum ents tha t y ou
can download as PDF files. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact
your local Intermec representative or distributor.

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This chapter explains the Cordless System and its components. It also describes how
to charge the batteries and get the system installed and running.

About the Cordless System

The Cordless System consists of the MicroBar 9745 Cordless Base Station and at least
one Sabre 1552 Cordless Scanner. Up to nine scanners may be associated with one base.
Each scanner has a removable, rechargeable battery pack and provides real time
decoding within a 15.24 meter (50 foot)

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

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

• recognition and decoding of the most popular, industry-standard bar code

symbologies.

• scanner coverage of up to 730 square meters (7854 square feet) in open air
environments.

• a wide range of interfaces that are compatible with many POS, keyboard wedge,
and RS-232 terminals.

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

• a choice of rechargeable batteries designed to operate through a whole work day.

The Cordless System can be programmed for many communications parameters and
input/output protocols compatible to the host, as well as advanced data editing and
formatting. Programming is accomplished by using the single programming bar codes in
this manual (Chapters 2 through 5).

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A 15.24 meter (50 foot) radius is obtained under optimal, “open air” conditions. Signals between the base and its

scanners need a clear path to communicate, free from RF interference.

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Scanner: Main Components

Audio - sound
port

Scan
window

Trigger

Battery
pack

Base: Back View

Light

1552S013.eps

Antenna

Battery
pack clip
(2 places)

Keyboard/terminal
and RS-232 connector
(host port)

Aux RS-232, service port,
and wand emulation
output connector
(auxiliary port)

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External power
connector
(power port
optional)

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Battery Pack

Power is supplied to the scanner by a rechargeable
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack that snaps
onto the bottom of the scanner.

North American Charging Information

The battery packs are designed to plug into any two
prong North American AC power outlet (110 /120 Vo lt )
for direct charging. You need no additional equipment
and you can recharge the packs virtually anywhere. If
you want surge protection, a charge strip can provide extra protection.

Worldwide Charging Information

The NiMH battery pack is rated for both 110/120 Volt 60 Hz applications and for
230/240 Volt 50 Hz applications; therefore, it may be recharged worldwide. For
international charging and to accommodate the wide variety of electrical outlets, a
custom charge strip is required to charge the batteries. The charge strip is offered for
two or six battery pack configurations.

Contact your local Intermec representative for more information on charge strips.

Battery Pack Recommendations

• Charge the battery for 24 hours the first two or more times to fully charge the
battery.

• Charge the battery pack immediately before use or at least within a couple of days
of use.

• Remove the battery pack from the power outlet after charging is completed. Avoid
extended overcharging; do not leave the battery charging for more than 2 days.

• Periodically fully discharge the battery pack.

• Avoid using the battery pack in extreme temperatures.

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

battery pack.

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Proper Disposal of the Battery Pack

When the battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, the batteries should be
disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the
battery pack or dispose of the battery pack with general waste materials. Contact
technical support for recycl ing or disposal inf ormation.

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Fully charge the battery pack. If you
are in North America, plug the battery
pack directly into any common 120
Volt AC outlet.

If you are outside North America, use

a custom charge strip. Plug the battery
packs into the charge strip and plug the
charge strip into an outlet.

Cordless
scanner

2. Note that the LED on the bottom of the
battery pack lights red when the
battery pack is charging; it shows

Rechargeable
battery pack

green when it is fully charged and
ready to use.

It is important that you charge the

1552S020.eps

battery for 24 hours prior to first use.
No damage occurs if this is not done, but the battery capacity will not be at 100%.

3. After the battery pack is fully charged, attach it to the scanner by pressing the pack
firmly (align the prongs on the pack with the mating receptacles) in the base of the
scanner until the release buttons click, holding the pack firmly in place. (When you
attach a charged battery pack to the scanner, you will hear a single beep.)

When the battery pack needs recharging, the yellow LED on top of the scanner pulses in
short, continuous blinks and the scanner won’t beep when you pull the trigger. If the
LED stops flashing when the temperature lowers or you do not use the battery pack for
some time, you still need to charge the battery pack.

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Accessories for the Cordless System

Contact your local Intermec representative for more information or to order accessories.

Battery Packs

The permanently sealed battery packs contain four rechargeable “AA” cells, plus
circuitry to allow recharging via standard AC power outlets (eliminating cumbersome
and expensive custom charging stations). Each scanner is shipped with one NiMH
battery pack. Order backup batteries or replacement batteries separately.

Belt Holster

The belt holster holds the scanner when not in use. The belt holster consists of a foam
covered wire frame clasped to an adjustable nylon web belt designed to be worn around
the waist.

Charge Strips

To charge more than one battery pack at one time, charge strips are available. The
charge strips are offered in two or six outlet configurations and may be conveniently
wall mounted or set on flat surfaces. The charge strip uses a standard PC (IEC 320)
grounded power cord between the charge strip and the electrical AC outlet.

Note: The power cords must be ordered separately. For more information, contact your
local Intermec representative.

Head Cover

The head cover features a “D” ring to attach to a tool balancer to suspend the scanner
rather than putting it down.

Visual Menu™

Visual Menu is a software configuration tool that provides the ability to configure the
Cordless System by connecting the base to the COM port of a PC. Visual Menu allows
you to download firmware upgrades, change programmed parameters, and create and
print programming bar codes.

Wall Mount Kit (Standard or Industrial)

The standard wall mount holder stores the scanner on a vertical surface for convenient
access. The scanner easily slides between two rubberized fingers that hold the scanner
when it is not in use.

Similar to the standard wall mount holder, the rubberized fingers on the industrial wall
mount holder are smaller to maintain a firm grasp on the scanner under jolting and
jarring conditions, such as those expected in fork lift applications.

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Setting Up the Cordless System

Important: Before you set up the Cordless System, make sure the scanner’s battery
pack has been fully charged. See “Charging the Battery Pack” earlier in this chapter for
charging instructions.

To set up the Cordless System

1. Turn off the power to the host system.

2. Connect the interface cable to the base and to the terminal/computer.

Depending on your application, the interface cable you need may be different than

the one shown below. Also, the cable, keyboard, and terminal/computer may vary.

Keyboard Wedge Interface Example

Terminal
(host system)

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Base

Disconnect

2

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Note: For optimal coverage, place the base and its antenna as far away from other
sources of RF interference, with a clear transmitting path to the scanner(s).
Applications may run faster in RS-232 due to data rate restriction on some wedges.
Extension cables from the base to the host may be added to either wedge
applications (up to 15 feet) or RS-232 applications (up to 50 feet).

The base can be mounted on a wall or a ceiling. Try to place the base so that the
antenna is in a vertical (straight up and down) position whenever possible. An extra
Association Bar Code is provided in case the base is mounted where the label might
be difficult to scan.

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In an RS-232 configuration, connect your interface cable between the base (1) and
the host system (2). You also need to use an external power supply (3). Contact
your Intermec sales representative for more information on ordering power supplies
or RS-232 cables, including “Y” extension and mouse power pickup cables to
mount the base for best RF coverage. Cable, keyboard, and terminal may vary.

RS-232 Interface Example

Terminal
(host system)

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2

Base

1

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3. Turn on the power to the host system. Verify that the base is on; the green LED is
blinking. (The base does not have a beeper.)

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Power
supply

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4. Using the scanner, scan the Association Bar Code (the bar code label on the top of
the base) to link that scanner to the base. Two quick beeps followed by clicking and
a single beep indicates a “good” association. The scanner is now in communication
with the base.

Cordless
laser
scanner

Cordless
base

Association
bar code

1552S012.eps

Note: After association, if the battery pack is removed from the scanner and
replaced, the scanner automatically reassociates to the base if the base has remained
powered up. In this case, the scanner beeps when a charged battery pack is installed
and beeps a second time after full association, about 5 to 10 seconds later.

5. Program your Cordless System to work with your terminal or computer by scanning
the Terminal Setup Codes. Use the “Terminal Interface Selections” in Chapter 2 to
scan your Terminal ID.

With Plug and Play programming, you scan only one bar code to program the

Cordless System to work with a designated interface, including any required
prefixes and suffixes.

6. To determine if your Cordless System is set up correctly, scan one of the sample bar
codes in Appendix A, “Programming Chart and Sample Bar Codes.”

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Connecting More Scanners to the Cordless System

Up to nine scanners may be associated with one base2.

To connect more scanners to the Cordless System

1. Make sure the scanner’s battery pack has been fully charged.

2. Scan the Association Bar Code (the bar code label on the top of the base) to link
each scanner to the base.

The base stores a unique ID for each scanner (up to nine) to identify the scanner during
data communication. Two beeps followed by clicking and a single beep from the
scanner indicates a “good” associatio n. The base will re ject a tenth scan ner try ing to
link to its network and it will send the scanner an error command. (A rejected scanner
beeps three times, indicating an unsuccessful association.)

Note: When you associate more scanners with the base, you don’t have to program your
Cordless System to communicate with your terminal or computer if you’ve already
completed Step 5 in “Setting Up the Cordless System” earlier in this chapter.

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About the LED Sequences and Beeper

The base has a green LED that indicates its status and verifies it is communicating with
the host system. The scanner has a beeper and two LEDs on the top of it (green and
yellow) that indicate its power up, communication, and battery pack status. The tables
below list the indication and meaning of the beeps and LEDs for the base and scanner.

Understanding the Base LED

Sequence Meaning

LED on continuously Power on, system idle
LED blinks, long duration Power on, diagnostic error
LED blinks, short duration Receiving data from scanner, host, or auxiliary port
LED blinks, four long pulses Communication error detected

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Understanding the Scanner LED

Sequence Meaning

Green LED on Trigger pulled, out of range
Green LED on, 2 seconds Successful decode and communication
Green LED blinks, 2 seconds Successful decode with unsuccessful communication, or

unsuccessful clear to scanner

Green LED on, 5 seconds Enter/exit programming mode, successful parameter change

in programming mode
Green LED blinks, 5 seconds Unsuccessful parameter change in programming mode
Yellow LED on Scanning, trigger pulled (in or out of range)
Yellow LED blinks Low battery (trigger pulled)

Understanding the Scanner Beeps

Sequence Meaning

No beep No scanning, scanning, or low battery (trigger pulled)
1 beep Successful decode and communication
Clicking, then 1 beep Successful reassociation
Clicking only Unsuccessful reassociation
2 beeps, clicks, then 1 beep Successful association to base
3 beeps, same tone Unsuccessful association to base (10th scanner), out of

range, or no network
3 beeps, 2 high and 1 low tone Enter/exit programming mode or successful association to

base. Successful or unsuccessful parameter change in

programming mode.
4 beeps, low, high, low, high

tones

Communication error: successful decode with possible

unsuccessful communication to base. Check host to

determine if data arrived properly.

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Basic Operation of the Cordless System

This section explains the basic operating components of the Cordless System.

Base

The base provides the link between the scanner and the host system. The base contains a
control/interface assembly and an RF communication module. The RF communication
module performs the data exchange between the scanner and the control/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 sy stem.

Control/Interface Assembly
(base circuit board)

RF module

Control

User I/O

Host I/O

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Multipoint

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Base housing

Antenna

LED

I/O ports

RF Host

Power

Aux

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RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation

The Cordless System uses a state of the art radio to transmit and receive data between
the scanner and the base. Designed for point-to-point and multipoint to single point
applications, the radio transmits data at a rate of 1 megabit per second (Mbps) in a half
duplex (2 way) communications mode. The radio operates using a license free, low
power, 2.4 GHz spread spectrum (frequency hopping) technique. This transmission
technique, 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.

The RF radio used in the Cordless System has been tested and approved as complying
with the two leading standards-setting organizations that serve as regulatory models for
compliance in most countries. In North America, the radio is approved u nder th e
standards in FCC B Part 15.249 regulations and, in Europe, under the standards in ETS
300 328 regulations.

Scanner

The scanner enables bar code scanning by using scan engines, real time decoding, and
host connectivity within a 15.24 meter (50 foot)
initial bar code data acquisition function and communicates to the base. The scanner
comprises a scan engine, a decode/control assembly, and an RF communication module.

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radius of the base. It provides the

The scan engine performs the bar code image illumination and detection. The
decode/control assembly coordinates the central communication activities including
capturing and decoding the bar code 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 scanner and the base.

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A 50 foot (minimum) radius is maintained in most environments. For optimal performance, signals between the base and

its scanners need a clear path to communicate, free from RF interference.

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Scanner

Scanner Assembly

Getting Started

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Engine Assembly

Scan
engine
(laser)

Beeper

Antenna

Engine hsg
window/lt pipe

Battery pack

HHLC I/O

RF module

Decode/Control Assembly
(handle board)

Engine port

Control

Trig/decode

Beeper port

RF port
download port

Battery port

Menu I/O

Power mgmt

Trigger
handle
housing

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System Conditions

The components of the Cordless System interact in specific ways as you associate one
or more scanners to a base, as you move a scanner out of range, bring a scanner back in
range, replace a scanner battery pack, or swap scanners between two Cordless Systems.
This information explains the Cordless System operating conditions.

Association Process

After you scan the Association Bar Code, the base synchronizes radio parameters and
the work group parameter table in the scanner. The work group table is uploaded during
the clicking sequence. Two beeps, clicking, then a single beep indicates the process is
complete. The base blinks wh ile it is send ing the table to the scanner. Until the table is
uploaded, scanning and data transmission are interrupted. If the base is off or not
working properly, the scanner emits an error (triple) beep after trying for 30 seconds to
associate to the base.

The work group table is also uploaded any time the base believes a previously
associated scanner wishes to join the network. A scanner always tries to join the last
base it was associated to, even if the scanner has been without power for several days.
The base allows a scanner to associate as long as there are fewer than nine scanners
actively associated to the base.

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Scanner is Out of Range

The scanner is always in communication with its base, even when it is not transmitting
bar code data. Whenever the scanner can’t communicate with the base for a 3-second
interval, it is out of range. If the trigger is pulled while the scanner is out of range, the
green and yellow LEDs illuminate. When you scan a bar code, the scanner issues three
beeps and does not try to send data to the base.

Note: While the scanner is out of range, it consumes more power searching for the base
continuously. To conserve battery power, store the scanner with the battery pack
removed, or program it for Battery Conservation mode.

Scanner is Moved Back Into Range

The scanner will silently rejoin (no beep after connecting and synchronizing with the
base) if the scanner has not been reset (battery pack disconnected and reconnected), no
menu codes have been scanned by other scanners in the work group, or the base has not
been reset. Any one of these three conditions can cause the scanner to go through a
reassociation process when it is moved back in range. Reassociation is the process of
uploading the work group parameter table from the base.

Reassociation is done automatically, without having to scan an association label. During
reassociation, the scanner clicks, then beeps once. You will hear a single beep when the
reassociation process is complete.

If you believe you are in range and are still hearing a triple (error) beep, you may have
been removed from the base’s network. Try scanning the Association Bar Code or reset
scanner by removing and reinserting the battery pack.

Replacing Battery Pack While Associated

When you insert the battery pack, the scanner beeps and then clicks. During this period,
the work group parameter table is uploaded to the scanner from the base. Scanning and
data transmission are interrupted. When the scanner emits a second beep, you may scan
again. If you don’t receive a second beep, the table was not transferred successfully
either because the scanner was out of range or all of the data was not received. Scan the
Association Bar Code again.

Moving Scanners From One Base to Another

You can transfer a scanner between base networks by scanning a new Association Bar
Code. Scanners can only be associated to one base at a time. Once a scanner is
associated to a base, it tries to stay associated to that base until you use it to scan a new
Association Bar Code. The new base adds a scanner to its association list as long as
fewer than nine scanners are in its network. If a base has nine scanners in its network,
you need to disassociate one scanner before adding another.

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Each base keeps an association list of up to nine scanners. This list contains the
associated scanners’ radio serial numbers and dynamic addresses. New dynamic
addresses are assigned to the scanners each time a base Reset occurs. This helps the
Cordless System track the status of the different scanners in its network during the
association and reassociation process.

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Swapping Scanners Between Two Systems with Nine Scanners on Each

You may use the Remove Scanner Selection to disassociate any scanner and then add a
new scanner by scanning the Association Bar Code with the new scanner. If you cannot
scan the disassociation label because the scanner you are trying to disassociate was
damaged, remove power from that scanner and it automatically disassociates in
approximately 3 seconds.

Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host

The scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a “good read” indication (a
green LED on the scanner and an audible beep) after a bar code is scanned correctly and
the base has acknowledged receiving the data. The Cordless System also provides two­way communication between the scanner and the base or host system.

When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base. Confirmation
from the host system or the base indicates that the data sent was received by the host.
The scanner recognizes two forms of host confirmation: data acknowledgement (ACK)
from the base or an ACK from the host system. If it can’t be determined that the data
has been properly sent to the host system, the scanner issues four beeps (low, high, low,
high tones). You must check to see if the scanned data was received by the host system.

Acknowledgement From the Base

If the Cordless System is configured for a keyboard wedge host interface, a signal
(ACK) is sent from the base confirming that the data was received and is being sent on
to the host system. (Since keyboard wedge interfaces cannot provide bi-directional
communications, they do not permit host confirmation.)

1) Good Read

2) ACK
from
Base

3)

*

* Base sends data to Host after ACK is sent to scanner.

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Acknowledgement From the Host System

Host system confirmation may be implemented with a bi-directional interface like Host
RS-232. In this configuration, when the base receives the scanned data from the scanner
and forwards it to the host, the Cordless System waits for a signal from the host that it
received the data. (For information on enabling this feature and using Host Escape
commands, see “Host Ack Selection” in Chapter 3).

1) Good Read

2)Data

4) ACK
from host

(via base)

to host

3)ACK

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Introduction

Quick Start and Interface Menu

This chapter explains how to program the Cordless System to work with your terminal
or computer (host system).

All operating parameters are stored in non-volatile memory resident in the Cordless
System, where they are permanently retained in the event of a power interruption. When
you receive your Cordless System, certain operating parameters have already been set.
These are the factory defaults, indicated by the symbol “*” on the programming pages
(beneath the default programming bar code). Default charts that list all the factory
default settings may be found in Chapter 8, “Specifications and Factory Defaults.”

Appendix A, “Programming Chart and Sample Bar Codes,” has a programming chart
that contains alphanumeric bar codes for setting additional programming options, such
as the digits representing Symbology Message Length. The programming chart explains
how and when to use the alphanumeric bar codes.

Note: After scanning these menu selections, you will notice a pause (up to 20 seconds)
while the base processes and uploads the new menu inform ation to its parameter tables:

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• Plug and Play Selections (on the next two pages)

• Factory Default Settings: ALL Application Groups (Chapter 2)

• Application Work Group Selections (Chapter 4)

Appendix A also has a sample bar codes page that provides bar code symbols you may
scan to verify that your Cordless System has been programmed correctly and is
communicating with your host system.

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Plug and Play Selections

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Industrial Interface: IBM PC

• Industrial Interface, Aux Port: RS-232

• IBM 468X/9X Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface

• Industrial Interface, Aux Port: Wand Emulation Black High

• Industrial Interface, Aux Port: Wand Emulation White High

Industrial Interface: IBM PC

*IBM PC AT and Compatibles Interface
(also PS/2 30-286, 50, 55SX, 60, 70, 70-061, 70-121, 80)

The bar code above also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.

Industrial Interface, Aux Port: RS-232

RS-232 Interface

The bar code above also programs the following parameters:

Programmable Option Setting

Baud Rate 38,400 bits per second
Parity None
Data Format 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Prefix None
Suffix Carriage Retur n (CR)

Note: Plug and Play menu codes will default all settings before programming the
interface.

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IBM 468X/9X Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface

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

Note: When using any of the IBM 4683 interfaces, the maximum allowable data rate
into the base aux port is 9600 baud.

IBM 468X/9X Port 5B Interface

IBM 468X/9X Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface

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IBM 468X/9X Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface

IBM 468X/9X Port 17 Interface

Industrial Interface (1700, 5900 Terminals), Aux Port:
Wand Emulation Black High

Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format) Interface

Wand Emulation (Same Code Format) Interface

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Supports Code 39, UPC, EAN, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and Codabar. All other bar codes output as Code 39.

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Industrial Interface, Aux Port: Wand Emulation Black High (continued)

These bar codes also program the following parameters:

Programmable Option Setting

Transmission Rate 25 inches per second
Output Polarity Black High

Industrial Interface (J20xx, T24xx, 94-95-97xx Terminals),
Aux Port: Wand Emulation White High

Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format) Interface

Wand Emulation (Same Code Format) Interface

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These bar codes also program the following parameters:

Programmable Option Setting

Transmission Rate 25 inches per second
Output Polarity White High

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Supports Code 39, UPC, EAN, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and Codabar. All other bar codes output as Code 39.

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Terminal Interface Selections

If your terminal is not one of the Plug and Play options, you must program one of the
terminals listed below.

To program the terminal interface

1. Scan the Program Terminal Interface bar code.

Program Terminal Interface

2. Find the appropriate Terminal ID code in the table in “Supported Terminals.”

3. Enter the terminal ID by scanning the numeric bar codes in the “Programming
Chart” in Appendix A.

4. Scan the Save bar code in the “Programming Chart” in Appendix A.

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Supported Terminals

(Factory Default = ID 003)

Terminal Model(s) Terminal ID

Bull BDS-7 Honeywell (HDS-7) 035

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DEC PC433 SE (Portable PC) 003
DEC VT-220, 320, 330, 340, 420 004
DELL Latitude (Portable PC) 003
DTK 486 SLC (Portable PC) 003
Fujitsu Stylistic (Portable PC) 003
IBM PC XT 001
IBM PS/2 25, 30, 77DX2 002
IBM AT, PS/2 30-286, 50, 55SX, 60, 70, 003

70-061, 70-121, 80
IBM AT Compatibles Keyboard Emulation 003

(Non-wedge)

IBM Thinkpad 365, 755 CV (Portable PC) 003

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3

3

3

3

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Supported Terminals (continued)

Terminal Model(s) Terminal ID

IBM 102 Key 3151, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3179, 3191, 006

3192, 3194, 3196, 3197, 3471, 3472,

3476, 3477, 3482, 3486, 3488
IBM 122 Key 3179-1, 3191, 3192, 3471, 3472, 3194 007
IBM 122 Key 3196, 3197, 3476, 3477, 3482, 3486, 008

3488
Lee Data IIS 007
Link ANSI MC-3+, MC-5 015
Link ASCII MC-3+, MC-5 014
Link Enhanced PC MC-3+, MC-5 018
Midwest Micro Elite TS 30 PS (Portable PC) 003
Mitak 4022 (Portable PC) 003
Olivetti M19, M24, M28, M200 001

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Olivetti M240, M250, M290, M380, P500 003
Relisys TR 175 003
RS-232 Host Port 050
RS-232 Aux Port 000
Serial Wedge 050
Televideo 990, 995, 9060 002
Texas Instruments Extensa 560CD (Portable PC) 003
Toshiba 2600 (Portable PC) 003
Toshiba Satellite T1960, T2130, CS (Portable PC) 003
Wand Emulation Code 39 output (via auxiliary port)
Wand Emulation Same Code output (via auxiliary port)

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3

3

4

4

WYSE WY-30 013
WYSE WY-85/185 016
WYSE ANSI WY 60, 120, 150, 160, 325, 370, 99GT 015
WYSE ASCII WY 60, 120, 150, 160, 325, 370, 99GT 014
WYSE Enhanced PC WY 60, 120, 150, 160 018
Zenith Z-note (Portable PC) 003

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Keyboard Country Selection

This programming selection lets you remap the keyboard layout for the selected
country. As a general rule, the following characters are not supported by the Cordless
System for countries other than the United States:

@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ` \ < > ~

* United States

Belgium

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Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden

France

Germany, Austria

United Kingdom

Switzerland

Italy

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Keyboard Country Selection (continued)

Denmark (Wyse only)

Keyboard Selections

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Keyboard Style Selections

• Keyboard Style Modifiers

Keyboard Style Selections

This programming selection lets you program special keyboard features, such as Caps
Lock and Shift Lock.

Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.
Caps Lock is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.
Shift Lock is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on. (Not common to

U.S. keyboards.)
Automatic Caps Lock is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off. 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 that notes the Caps Lock
status.

Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external
keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

* Regular

Caps Lock

Shift Lock

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Keyboard Style Selections (continued)

Automatic Caps Lock

Emulate External Keyboard (Laptops)

Keyboard Style Modifiers

This programming selection lets you program special keyboard features, such as Ctrl+
codes and Turbo Mode.

Control+ASCII Mode Selecting Control+ASCII Mode On makes the Cordless System
send key combinations for ASCII control characters for values 00-1F. Refer to Chapter
6, “Supported Interface Keys,” for Ctrl+ values.

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Turbo Mode Selecting Turbo Mode On (for the IBM AT only) programs the Cordless
System to send characters to the terminal faster.

Numeric Keypad Mode Selecting Numeric Keypad Mode On sends numeric characters
as if entered from a numeric keypad.

Automatic Direct Connect When Emulate External Keyboard (Keyboard Style
Selections) has been selected, Automatic Direct Connect Mode On keeps the integrated
keyboard from becoming permanently disabled. (This selection disables the keyboard
for the duration of the bar code transmission.)

Control + ASCII Mo de On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

Turbo Mode On

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Keyboard Style Modifiers (continued)

* Turbo Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

Automatic Direct Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off

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Output Delays Selections

This selection provides control of the time delays between data output by the Cordless
System to the host terminal. The actual delay is 5 ms multiplied by the programmed
value (00 - 99). Default = 00.

Intercharacter Delay is the time delay between data characters output by the Cordless
System to the host terminal.

Interfunction Delay is the time delay between function (key) codes output by the
Cordless System to the host terminal.

Intermessage Delay is the time delay between data messages or records output by the
Cordless System to the host terminal.

For example, to set a 45 ms delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code, scan 0, scan
9, and then scan Save (09 x 5ms = 45ms) from the “Programming Chart” in Appendix
A.

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Intercharacter Delay (x5ms)

Interfunction Delay (x5ms)

Intermessage Delay ( x5ms)

5

5

5

5

You will need to scan a two-digit number and the Save bar code after you scan this programming bar code. Refer to the

“Progra mmi ng Cha rt ” i n App e ndi x A.

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Wand Emulation Selections

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Transmission Rate Selection

• Output Polarity Selection

Transmission Rate Selection

This programming selection sets the transmission rate from 10 ips (inches per second)
to 300 ips if the Cordless System is in Wand Emulation mode. Programming the
transmission rate causes the data to be sent at the spec ified rat e. The prog rammed
transmission rate must be compatible with the device receiving the bar code data.

10

*25

40

80

120

150

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Transmission Rate Selection (continued)

200

300

Output Polarity Selection

This selection lets you set the output logic convention for the digital output. The choices
are White High (“Laser” output) and Black High.

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White High

*Black High

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Power Settings

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Base Lower Power Mode

• Battery Conservation Mode

• Timeout Selections

Base Low Power Mode

You may want the base to draw less power when it is being powered by a portable data
terminal or laptop. Use Base Low Power mode to tell the base to draw less power.

*Off

On

Note: Using Base Low Power mode slows decode time.

Battery Conservation Mode

In order to preserve scanner battery power, you can set the scanner to “go to sleep” after
the scanner or its base has been idle for a certain length of time. A scanner “checks in”
with its base on a periodic basis. If the base has been turned off, you can set the scanner
to turn itself off as well (sleep mode). If you prefer, you can set the scanner to turn itself
off regardless of the base’s state (nap or doze mode). Once a scanner is off, or asleep, a
single trigger pull wakes it up and begins the reassociation process. A second trigger
pull is required to scan a code.

Don’t Check for Network Base Before Timeout If you want the scanner to turn off after
a period of inactivity, regardless of the state of the base, scan this bar code (nap mode),
then scan the desired timeout selection. When the scanner has been idle for the timeout
length, it turns itself off. If the scanner has shown no activity for 1 hour, it will
automatically shut off by default.

Check for Network Before Timeout If you want the scanner to turn off when the base is
powered down, scan this bar code (sleep mode), then scan the desired timeout selection.
If the scanner gets no response from the base after the timeout length, the scanner turns
off.

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Battery Conservation Mode (continued)

No Timeout Scan this bar code if you want the scanner to remain on, which drains the
battery faster than the other setting s.

Don’t Check for Network Base Before Timeout

Check for Network Base Before T imeout

*No Timeout

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Timeout Selections

Timeout after 15 minutes

Timeout after 30 minutes

Timeout after 45 minutes

*Timeout after 1 hour

Timeout after 2 hours

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Reset and Status Check Selections

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Reset Factory Settings

• Status Check

Reset Factory Settings

Scanning the Factory Default Settings bar code resets the Cordless System to the
original factory settings, clearing any programming changes you may have made. You
may reset the factory default settings for the current application group or for all
application groups.

Current Application Group This bar code resets only the settings described in
Chapter 4, “Application Work Groups Menu.”

ALL Application Groups This bar code sets the terminal ID to 003, then changes all
settings to factory default values. (See “Factory Defaults” in Chapter 8 for a listing of
all the factory defaults.)

Factory Default Settings: Current Application Group

Factory Default Settings: ALL Application Groups

Status Check

Show Base Software Revision Scan this bar code to transmit the base software
revision level to the host terminal. The base software revision will be printed out as
“Base software revision: X.XX, Radio: K.KK.” (The “Xs” and “Ks” will vary according
to the firmware revision.)

Show Scanner Software Revision Scan this bar code to transmit the scanner software
revision level to the host terminal. The scanner software revision will be printed out as
“Scanner software revision: Y.YY, Radio: K.KK.” (The “Ys” and “Ks” will vary
according to the firmware revision.)

Note: If your scanner is running software revision 3.29, the software revision will be
printed out as “Scanner software revisio n: 3.28.2.2. ”

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Status Check (continued)

Show Base Software Revision

Show Scanner Software Revision

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This chapter explains how to program the communications parameters for the
Cordless System. These parameters include host port communications, auxiliary port
communications, auxiliary prefix and suffix selections, and auxiliary data formatter
selections.

Host Port Communications

*Default All Host Port Communicati ons

Baud Rate Selection

This selection sets the baud rate. Programming baud rate causes the data to be sent at
the specified rate. The host terminal must be set up for the same baud rate as the
Cordless System to ensure reliable communication.

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300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

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Baud Rate Selection (continued)

19200

*38400

Parity Selection

This selection provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity. The host
terminal must be set up for the same parity as the Cordless System to ensure reliable
communication.

*None

Space

Mark

Even

Odd

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Word Length Data Bits Selection

This selection sets the word length at seven or eight bits of data per character. If an
application requires only ASCII hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and
punctuation), select 7 data bits. If an application requires the use of the full ASCII set,
select 8 data bits per character.

7 Data Bits

*8 Data Bits

Word Length Stop Bits Selection

This selection sets the word length at one or two stop bits.

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

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Serial Wedge Output Selection

This selection selects the serial output direction required by your application. P1 and P2
are serial wedge designations printed on the serial wedge cable. Usually, one goes to the
host and one goes to the terminal, depending on your specific application and the serial
wedge cable.

To P1

To P1 and P2

To P2

*None (Host Port RS-232)

Hardware Flow Control Selection

This selection turns on hardware flow control that checks for a CTS signal before
sending data. This option is useful when your application supports the CTS signal.

Note: This selection cannot be used with Serial Wedge Output Selection.

On

*Off

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Host ACK Selection

This selection programs the Cordless System to wait for a confirmation signal (ACK)
from the host after bar code data has been sent. When Host ACK is turned on, the host
system must be programmed to generate Escape Commands (see section below) for user
feedback. See “Communication Between the Cordless System and the Host” in Chapter
1 for an explanation of how Host ACK works.

Host ACK mode is designed to respond to a specific application work group (see
Chapter 4, “Application Work Groups Menu”); the host system issues an Escape
sequence to all scanners in the application work group. Up to 20 Escape commands may
be strung together to create custom beep/blink sequences.

An example of an Escape string to create a “low, medium, high” beep sequence for
scanners in Application Work Group 2 would be: “2esc4esc5esc6,”. The first character
indicates the application work group and specifies that the comma is used as the
delimiter. If it can’t be determined that the data has been properly sent to the host
system, the scanner issues four beeps (low, high, low, high tones). You must then check
to see if the scanned data was received by the host system.

Note: Host ACK mode will only work with a host system that supports RTS/CTS flow
control. If your host system does not support RTS/CTS handshaking, turning on Host
ACK will cause some or all of your data to be lost.

On

*Off

Escape Commands

The Cordless System will respond to beep and blink commands from the host system.
The format for these commands is: y Esc x , where “y” is the Application Work Group
number and “x” is one of the Escape commands listed below. A comma must be used to
terminate the command. The following table lists the Escape commands that must be
generated from the host system and the resulting action(s).

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Escape Commands (continued)

Command Action

Esc a Beep (two high tones), illuminate green LED for 2 seconds
Esc b Beep (three low tones), illuminate green LED nine times
Esc 1 Illuminate green LED for 135 ms
Esc 2 Illuminate green LED for 2 seconds
Esc 3 Illuminate green LED for 5 seconds
Esc 4 One beep at low volume
Esc 5 One beep at medium volume
Esc 6 One beep at high volume
Esc 7 Beep (one medium tone), illuminate green LED 2 seconds
Esc 8 Beep (three low tones), illuminate green LED nine times

Note: Host ACK may be used with Decode Beep Selection.

Auxiliary Port Communications

*Default All Auxiliary Port Communications

Baud Rate Selection

This selection sets the baud rate. Programming baud rate causes the data to be sent at
the specified rate. The device connected to the auxiliary port must be set up for the same
baud rate as the auxiliary port to ensure reliable communication.

300

600

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Baud Rate Selection (continued)

1200

2400

4800

9600

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19200

*38400

Parity Selection

This selection provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity. The
device connected to the auxiliary port must be set up for the same parity as the auxiliary
port to ensure reliable communication.

*None

Space

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Parity Selection (continued)

Mark

Even

Odd

Word Length Data Bits Selection

This selection sets the word length at seven or eight bits of data per character. If an
application requires only ASCII hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and
punctuation), select 7 data bits. If an application requires use of the full ASCII set,
select 8 data bits per character.

7 Data Bits

*8 Data Bits

Word Length Stop Bits Selection

This selection sets the word length at one or two stop bits.

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

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Protocol Selection

This selection programs the auxiliary port for the protocol required by the input device
to the auxiliary port. The protocol is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data
between serially communicating devices. The auxiliary port supports Record, Burst, and
Ack/Nak protocols when receiving data from an RS-232 device.

*Record

Burst

Record Ack/ Nak

Block Ack/Nak

Aux Port ID Transmit Selection

This will attach the Aux Port identifier (which is the letter “r”) to the incoming data at
the auxiliary port and will send it along with the data to the host device.

On

*Off

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IBM 4683 Async Address Selections

If you are going to program the interface for IBM 4683 Async Addresses, you must first
program the Terminal ID as 51 (see “Terminal Interface Selections” in Chapter 2).
Then, scan one of the programming codes below for your 4683 Async Address
selection. When using any of the IBM 4683 interfaces, the maximum allowable data
rate into the base auxiliary port is 9600 baud.

Address $68
(Socket 23: 2A Left)

Address $69
(Socket 23: 2B Right)

Address $64
(Socket 25: 2A Left)

Address $65
(Socket 25: 2B Right)

Aux Port Disable

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Hardware Flow Control Selection

This selection turns on hardware flow control that checks for a CTS signal before
sending data. This option is useful when your application supports the CTS signal.

On

*Off

Note: The auxiliary port receive function will only work properly if RTS/CTS or
ACK/NAK flow control is used. If your host system does not support RTS/CTS or
ACK/NAK handshaking, some or all of your data will be lost.

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Data Character Selection

This selection selects the serial output data characters that may be sent from the RS-232
device connected to the auxiliary port.

• Default SOR Character = none (NUL: 00).

• Default EOR Character = Carriage Return (CR: 0D).

• Default SOB Character = none (NUL: 00).

• Default EOB Character = End of Text (EOT: 04).

SOR (Start of Record)

EOR (End of Record)

1

1

1

You will need to scan a two-digit number and Save after you scan this programming barcode. Refer to the “Programming

Chart” in Appendix A.

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Data Character Selection (continued)

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SOB (Start of Block)

EOB (End of Block)

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Aux Prefix and Suffix Selections

Auxiliary prefix and suffix characters are data characters you may assign to incoming
auxiliary port data.

Data frame →

Characters for the prefix and suffix are selected by their hexadecimal ASCII value, up
to 12 characters each. Prefix and suffix characters may be assigned to all incoming data.

• Default Prefix (incoming data) = none.

• Default Suffix (incoming data) = none.

• Default Prefix (outgoing data) = none.

• Default Suffix (outgoing data) = Carriage Return (CR).

Prefix Message Suffix

To add an auxiliary prefix/suffix to incoming data

1. To add a prefix, scan the Add Aux Prefix bar code.

Add Aux Prefix

To add a suffix, scan the Add Aux Suffix bar code.

Add Aux Suffix

2

A two-digit number and Save are required after scanning this programming barcode. Refer to the “Programming Chart”

in Appendix A.

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2. Scan two bar codes for the hex value “72” (“r,” which represents the identifier for
the Aux Port). Scan the two digits from the “Programming Chart” in Appendix A.

3. Refer to the Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart to find the hex value that represents
the ASCII characters you wish to attach to the data. Use the “Programming Chart”
in Appendix A to scan the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII
characters.

4. To complete auxiliary prefix/suffix programming, scan either:

• Save - This exits, saving the prefix/suffix selections you just assigned.

• Discard - This exits without changing the prefix/suffix.

Other Programming Selections: Scanning the Default Prefix or Default Suffix bar code
sets the default prefix or suffix.

Scanning the Clear All Prefixes or Clear All Suffixes bar code deletes all prefix or
suffix selections.

If you want to turn off the prefix or suffix formatting for a period of time, scan Disable
Aux Prefix/Suffix. To turn back on, scan Enable Aux Prefix/Suffix.

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Example 1: Add a Prefix

To add an HT (tab) prefix to incoming data.

1. Scan the Add Aux Prefix Prefix Selection bar code.

2. Scan 7 and 2.

3. An “HT” is equivalent to “09”. Scan 0 and 9.

4. Scan Save.

Example 2: Add a Suffix

To add a CR (carriage return) suffix to incoming data.

1. Scan the Add Aux Suffix Suffix Selection bar code.

2. Scan 7 and 2.

3. A “CR” is equivalent to “0D”. Scan 0 and D.

4. Scan Save.

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Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart

ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex

NUL 00 DLE 10 SP 20 0 30 @ 40 P 50 ‘ 60 p 70
SOH 01 DC1 11 ! 21 1 31 A 41 Q 51 a 61 q 71
STX 02 DC2 12 ” 22 2 32 B 42 R 52 b 62 r 72
ETX 03 DC3 13 # 23 3 33 C 43 S 53 c 63 s 73
EOT 04 DC4 14 $ 24 4 34 D 44 T 54 d 64 t 74
ENQ 05 NAK 15 % 25 5 35 E 45 U 55 e 65 u 75
ACK 06 SYN 16 & 26 6 36 F 46 V 56 f 66 v 76
BEL 07 ETB 17 ’ 27 7 37 G 47 W 57 g 67 w 77
BS 08 CAN 18 ( 28 8 38 H 48 X 58 h 68 x 78
HT 09 EM 19 ) 29 9 39 I 49 Y 59 i 69 y 79
LF 0A SUB 1A * 2A : 3A J 4A Z 5A j 6A z 7A
VT 0B ESC 1B + 2B ; 3B K 4B [ 5B k 6B { 7B
FF 0C FS 1C , 2C < 3C L 4C \ 5C l 6C | 7C
CR 0D GS 1D - 2D = 3D M 4D ] 5D m 6D } 7D
SO 0E RS 1E . 2E > 3E N 4E ^ 5E n 6E ~ 7E
SI 0F US 1F / 2F ? 3F O 4F _ 5F o 6F DEL 7F

Aux Prefix Selection

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Add Aux Prefix

Default A ux Prefix (none)

Clear All Aux Prefixes

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Aux Suffix Selection

Communications Menu

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3

Add Aux Suffix

Default Aux Suffix (CR)

Clear All Aux Suffixes

Exit Selection for Aux Prefix / Suffix

Save

Discard

Aux Prefix Enable/Disable

These codes are used when you want to toggle between turning on and off the prefix
formatting.

Enable Aux Prefix

Disable Aux Prefix

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One or more two-digit numbers and Save are required after scanning this programming bar code. Refer to the

“Progra mmi ng Cha rt ” i n App e ndi x A.

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Aux Suffix Enable/Disable

These codes are used when you want to toggle between turning on and off the suffix
formatting.

Enable Aux Suffix

Disable Aux Su ffi x

Aux Data Formatter Selections

The Aux Data Format Editor selections are used to edit incoming data to the auxiliary
port. For example, you can use the Aux Data Format Editor to insert characters at
certain points in bar code data as it is scanned.

It is not necessary to use the Aux Data Format Editor. A set of defaults for the auxiliary
data format is already programmed in the base. The selections in the following pages
are used only if you wish to alter the default settings.

• Default Aux Data Format setting = none.
If you have changed auxiliary data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and

return to the defaults, scan the Default Aux Data Format bar code.

To add an auxiliary data format

1. Scan the Enter Aux Data Format bar code.

Enter Aux Data Format

2. Primary/Alternate Format
Determine if this will be your primary auxiliary data format, or if it will be one of

three alternate formats. (Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan
one bar code using a different auxiliary data format. After the one bar code has been
read, the scanner reverts to the primary auxiliary data format.) If you are
programming the primary format, scan 0. If you are programming an alternate
format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the alternate format you are programming.

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3. Terminal Type

Refer to the “Terminal Interface Selections” in Chapter 2 and locate the terminal ID

number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes from the “Programming Chart”
in Appendix A to program the scanner for your terminal ID (you must enter 3
digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an IBM AT.

Note: To apply a format to all terminal types, a universal code of 099 is used.

4. Code ID

Scan 7 then 2 from the Programming Chart. (This is the hex value for “r,” the

auxiliary port ID.)

5. Length

Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable for this

symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the “Programming Chart” in
Appendix A. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number,
indicating all lengths.)

6. Editor Commands

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Refer to the Format Editor Commands. Scan the symbols that represent the

command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric characters may be entered for each
symbology data format.

7. Scan Save to save your entries.

Other Programming Selections

• Clear One Aux Data Format

This deletes one auxiliary data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the

primary auxiliary format, scan 0. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2,
or 3, depending on the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type
(see “Terminal Interface Selections” in Chapter 2), 7, 2 (for the auxiliary port ID),
and the length of the format you want to delete. That length auxiliary data format
for that symbology is deleted and all other formats are unaffected.

• Save/Discard

Save exits and saves any Aux Data Format changes. Discard exits without saving

any Aux Data Format changes.

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Aux Data Formatter Example

Five digit data is sent to the auxiliary port; however, the host system can only accept
eight digit data. Three zeroes must be added to the beginning of the auxiliary port data.

Received Must send
12345 00012345
Refer to the Aux Format Editor Commands in the next section and the “Programming

Chart” in Appendix A to format the following example:

1. Scan the Enter Aux Data Format bar code.

2. Scan 0 9 9 (all terminal types).

3. Scan 7 2 (the hex value for the auxiliary port).

4. Scan 0 0 0 5 (the data length).
The Aux Data Editor Commands are:

1. Scan F 4.

2. Scan 3 0 (hex value for 0).

3. Scan 0 3 (indicating the 0 should be sent 3 times).

4. Scan F 1 to send the data, then 0 0 (the hex value for NUL).

5. Scan Save to end the Aux Data Formatting.

Aux Format Editor Commands

Send Commands

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

cursor position. Syntax = F1xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see
the “Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)

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

cursor position. Syntax = F2nnxx (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the
number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code.)

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

cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “ss” character followed by “xx” key or
function code. Syntax = F3ssxx (ss and xx both stand for the hex values for ASCII
codes.)

F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor position.

Syntax = F4xxnn (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, and nn is the
numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)

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Send Commands (continued)

E9 Send all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor position.

Syntax = E9nn (nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters that
will not be sent at the end of the message.)

Move Commands

F5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F5nn

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor
should be moved ahead.)

F6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F6nn

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor
should be moved back.)

F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string. Syntax = F7
EA Move the cursor to the end of the data string. Syntax = EA

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Search Commands

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

pointing to “xx” character. Syntax = F8xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCI I
code, see the “Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)

F9 Search back for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing

to “xx” character. Syntax = F9xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code.)

E6 Search ahead for the last instance of “xx” character from the current cursor position,

then increment cursor. Syntax = E6xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII
code.)

E7 Search back for the last instance of “xx” character from the current cursor position,

then increment cursor. Syntax = E7xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII
code.)

Miscellaneous Commands

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

cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands. When the FC
command is encountered, the suppress function is te r m inated. The cur sor is not
moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy…zz where nn is a count of the
number suppress characters in the list and xxyy…zz is the list of characters to be
suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see the “Hex to ASCII
Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)

FC Disable suppress filter and clear all suppres sed cha rac ters. Sy nta x = FC

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Aux Format Editor Commands (continued)

Miscellaneous Commands (continued)

EB Toggles the auxiliary port on and off. This command is used when data is normally

transmitted out the main port, and needs to be temporarily sent out the auxiliary
port. The first EB in a format string opens the auxiliary port, temporarily re­directing data transmission out the auxiliary port. Send commands (F1, F2, F3, F4)
are then used to transmit data. A second EB command closes the auxiliary port and
resumes normal data transmission through the main port. Syntax = EB

E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified characters.

Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syntax =
E4nnxx

1xx2yy1yy2

replaced plus replacement characters; xx

...zz1zz2 where nn is the total count of both characters to be

defines characters to be replaced and xx2

1

defines replacement characters, continuing through zz
E5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5
FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character “xx.” If characters are

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

FExx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code.)

and zz2.

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EC Check to make sure there is a numeric character at the current cursor position. If

character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC
ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric character at the current cursor position.

If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED
EF Inserts a delay of up to 49,995 ms (in multiples of 5). Syntax = EFnn where nn is a

count of the number 5 ms delays, up to 9,999.

Aux Data Format Editor

Enter Aux Data Format

Default Aux Data Format

Clear One Aux Data Format

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Clear All Aux Data Formats

Save

Discard

Aux Data Formatter

When Aux Data Formatter is turned off, the data coming into the auxiliary port is output
to the host as received (including prefixes and suffixes).

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*Aux Data Formatter On

Aux Data Formatter Off

Require Aux Data Format

When Aux Data Formatter is required, all incoming data must conform to an edited
format or the base does not transmit the input data to the host device. If this occurs, the
data is discarded.

Aux Data Format Required

*Aux Data Format Not Required

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Alternate Aux Data Formats

Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to edit incoming data using a
different auxiliary data format than your primary auxiliary format. When auxiliary data
formats are programmed, you must input whether you are programming the primary
auxiliary format, or an alternate format numbered 1, 2, or 3.

An alternate auxiliary format is initiated by scanning one of the three alternate auxiliary
format bar codes below. The base will edit the incoming data, formatting the data with
the selected alternate auxiliary format, then revert immediately to the primary auxiliary
format.

Alternate Aux Data Format 1

Alternate Aux Data Format 2

Alternate Aux Data Format 3

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Introduction

Application Work Groups Menu

This chapter explains how to program parameters for application work groups for the
Cordless System.

When you set up and connect the Cordless System to your host system, you associate
the scanner to its base. If you are using more than one scanner, you may also set up
application work groups. (Instructions for associating more scanners—up to nine—to
the Base are in “Connecting More Scanners to the Cordless System” in Chapter 1.)

Application work groups may be set up in different configurations using the
programming selections found in this chapter. For example, one group may need the
beeper turned off, will only scan Code 39 bar codes, and needs a carriage return suffix
added to the data being sent to the host system via the base. Another group may require
that scanner voting be turned on, will scan UPC A, and needs a space added to the
transmitted data, between the main UPC bar code data and the five digit addenda.

The Application Work Groups Selection sets up the application work group(s). After
you have scanned the Association Bar Code on the base, scan one of the work group
numbers to assign the scanner to a specific group. You may then program whatever
parameters your application requires from the Output (User Feedback), Prefix and
Suffix, and Data Formatter Selections menu pages.

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To add a new scanner to an established group, associate the scanner to the base and scan
the application work group number. The scanner will operate and send data to the host
system according to that group’s programmed selections. Any programming selections
you change or make with one scanner will affect all the scanners in a work group.

Note: To program a group’s parameters, you must first scan the group number and then
the programming selections (prefix, suffix, data formatter, etc.). The parameters can’t be
programmed first and then “made” a group by scanning an application work group
number.

To remove a scanner associated with a base, use the Remove Scanner Selection. For
example, if nine scanners are associated with a base (the maximum number) and you
want to add a new scanner, you will need to remove one scanner from the established
work groups. After removing one scanner by using the Remove Scanner bar code, add
the new scanner by scanning the association bar code on the base.

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Output Selections

This section contains programming bar codes for:

• Application Work Group Selection

• Remove Scanner Selection

• Beeper Volume Selection

• Beeper Pitch

• Decode Beep Selection

• Scanner Voting Selection

• Laser Marker Beam

• AIM ID Prefix

• Code ID Prefix

Application Work Group Selection

This programming selection sets up application work groups sharing specific
programming settings (such as Beeper Volume, Scanner Voting, Prefix/Suffix, and Data
Formatter). Scan the group number and then program the selections your application
requires.

*Group 0

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

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Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Group 7

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Group 8

Remove Scanner Selection

This programming selection removes a scanner from an associated base.

Remove Scanner

Beeper Volume Selection

Off

Low

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Beeper Volume Selection (continued)

Medium

*High

Note: Scanning High Volume changes the beeper tone. If the factory default tone is
desired, scan the Factory Default Settings bar code.

Beeper Pitch

You may wish to set your beeper to a higher or lower pitch. This feature is helpful if
there are several scanners being used in close proximity. Different pitches make it easier
to distinguish which scanner is beeping.

Low

*Medium

Medium High

High

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Decode Beep Selection

Note: Decode Beep mode is active only when the programming selections Host ACK or
Data Format Required are turned on.

When Host Ack Selection is on, the scanner will only beep/blink in response to the
Escape commands generated by the host. Should you also want the scanner to beep
when a bar code has been successfully decoded, turn on the Decode Beep Selection.

When Data Format Required is on, the scanner will only beep if the input data conforms
to the edited format or triple beep if it does not meet the format requirements. Should
you also want the scanner to beep when a bar code has been successfully read and sent
to the host from the base, turn on the Decode Beep Selection.

On

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*Off

Scanner Voting Selection

When Scanner Voting is turned on, the Cordless System requires three identical,
consecutive scans before the bar code data will be accepted and transmitted to the
terminal. When this selection is turned off, the bar code data will be transmitted
following one valid scan. See the “Voting Table” in Chapter 8.

On

*Off

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Laser Marker Beam

When this selection is turned on (short or long duration), the scanner shows a marker or
locator beam before the red scan line opens across a bar code and the scanning process
begins. The marker beam, emitted by centering the optical scan mirror, appears as a
bright spot of illumination that serves as an aiming guide when bar code targets are at a
distance from the scanner.

Note: Laser Marker Beam works best for long range and high visibility units. If this
selection is turned on in standard products, the scan rate is dim inish ed.

*Off

Short Duration (0.5 second)

Long Duration (1.2 seconds)

AIM ID Prefix

This selection allows you to turn on or off the transmission of an AIM ID before the
decoded symbology. (See the Symbology Chart on the next page for the single AIM
character code that identifies each symbology.) When you scan the On code, all current
prefixes are cleared, then an AIM ID for all symbologies is programmed.

On

*Off

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Code ID Prefix

This selection allows you to turn on or off the transmission of a Code ID before the
decoded symbology. (See the Symbology Chart below for the single character code that
identifies each symbology.) When you scan the On code, all current prefixes are
cleared, then a Code ID for all symbologies is programmed.

On

*Off

Symbology Chart

Symbology AIM ID Code ID Symbology AIM ID Code ID

Codabar ]F0 a Code 2 of 5 ]S0 f
Code 39 ]A0 b Code 11 ]H0 h
UPC ]E0 c Code 93 ]G0 i
EAN ]E0 d Code 128 ]C0 j
Interleaved 2 of 5 ]I0 e Matrix ]X0 m
Telepen ]B0 t

Prefix/Suffix Selections

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

Prefix and suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and after scanned
data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies, or only with specific
symbologies.

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The following illustration shows the breakdown of a message string:

Prefix Scanned data Suffix

1-12 alpha
numeric
characters

Variable
length

1552S017.eps

1-12 alpha
numeric
characters

Points to Keep in Mind

• It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter are only

used if you wish to alter the default settings.
Default prefix = None. Default suffix = Carriage Return.

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

• You can add any prefix or suffix from the Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart later in

this chapter, plus Code ID and AIM ID.

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

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

output.

To add a prefix or suffix

1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix bar code.

Add Prefix

Add Suffix

2. Determine the two-digit hex value from the Symbology Chart later in this chapter

for the symbology to which you want to apply the prefix or suffix.

3. Scan the two hex digits from the “Programming Chart” in Appendix A or scan 9, 9

for all symbologies.

4. Determine the hex value from the Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart later in this

chapter for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.

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5. Scan the two-digit hex value from the Programming Chart.

Note: Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.

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

7. Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

To clear one or all prefixes or suffixes

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

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

Clear One Prefix

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Clear One Suffix

2. Determine the two-digit hex value from the Symbology Chart later in this chapter
for the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix or suffix.

3. Scan the two-digit hex value from the “Programming Chart” in Appendix A or scan
9, 9 for all symbologies.

4. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

Prefix and Suffix Examples

Here are four examples.

Example 1: Add Suffix for Specific Symbology

To send a CR (carriage return) suffix for UPC only

1. Scan Add Suffix.

2. The hex value of UPC is “63.” Scan 6 and 3.

3. A “CR” is equivalent to “0D.” Scan 0 and D.

4. Scan Save.

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Example 2: Add Suffix for All Symbologies

To send a CR (carriage return) suffix for all symbologies.

1. Scan Add Suffix.

2. The hex value for All Symbologies is “99.” Scan 9 and 9.

3. A “CR” is equivalent to “0D.” Scan 0 and D.

4. Scan Save.

Example 3: Add Prefix for Specific Symbology/Suffix for All Symbologies

To send an HT (tab) prefix for UPC only and a CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) suffix
for all symbologies.

1. Scan Add Prefix.

2. The hex value of UPC is “63.” Scan 6 and 3.

3. An “HT” is equivalent to “09.” Scan 0 and 9.

4. Scan Add Suffix.

5. The hex value for All Symbologies is “99.” Scan 9 and 9.

6. A “CR” is equivalent to “0D” and an “LF” is “0A.” Scan 0, D, 0, and A.

7. Scan Save.

Example 4: To Clear a Specific Prefix Entry

The Cordless System is programmed to send a CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) Prefix
for all symbologies (hex, 99). This is one prefix entry. You’ve also programmed a “#”
prefix for UPC (hex, 63).

To clear the UPC entry, but not the prefix entry for all symbologies

1. Scan the Clear Specific Prefix Prefix Selection bar code.

2. The hex value for UPC is “63.” Scan 6 and 3.

3. Scan the Save Current Changes Exit Selection bar code.

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1

Add Prefix

Default Prefix (none)

Clear One Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

1

Suffix Selection

1

Add Suffix

Default Suffix (CR)

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

1

You will need to scan one or more two-digit numbers and Save after you scan this programming bar co de. Refer to the

“Progra mmi ng Cha rt ” i n App e ndi x A.

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Exit Selection for Prefix / Suffix

Save

Discard

Symbology Chart

Symbology

Codabar ]F0 a 61 Code 11 ]H0 h 68
Code 39 ]A0 b 62 Code 93 ]G0 i 69
UPC ]E0 c 63 Code 128 ]C0 j 6A
EAN ]E0 d 64 Matrix ]X0 m 6D
Interleaved 2 of 5 ]I0 e 65 Telepen ]B0 t 74
Code 2 of 5 ]S0 f 66 All Symbologies (prefix/suffix

AIM ID

Code ID

Hex
Value

Symbology

programming only)

AIM ID

Code ID

Hex
Value

99

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Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart

ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex

NUL 00 DLE 10 SP 20 0 30 @ 40 P 50 ‘ 60 p 70
SOH 01 DC1 11 ! 21 1 31 A 41 Q 51 a 61 q 71
STX 02 DC2 12 ” 22 2 32 B 42 R 52 b 62 r 72
ETX 03 DC3 13 # 23 3 33 C 43 S 53 c 63 s 73
EOT 04 DC4 14 $ 24 4 34 D 44 T 54 d 64 t 74
ENQ 05 NAK 15 % 25 5 35 E 45 U 55 e 65 u 75
ACK 06 SYN 16 & 26 6 36 F 46 V 56 f 66 v 76
BEL 07 ETB 17 ’ 27 7 37 G 47 W 57 g 67 w 77
BS 08 CAN 18 ( 28 8 38 H 48 X 58 h 68 x 78
HT 09 EM 19 ) 29 9 39 I 49 Y 59 i 69 y 79
LF 0A SUB 1A * 2A : 3A J 4A Z 5A j 6A z 7A
VT 0B ESC 1B + 2B ; 3B K 4B [ 5B k 6B { 7B
FF 0C FS 1C , 2C < 3C L 4C \ 5C l 6C | 7C
CR 0D GS 1D - 2D = 3D M 4D ] 5D m 6D } 7D
SO 0E RS 1E . 2E > 3E N 4E ^ 5E n 6E ~ 7E
SI 0F US 1F / 2F ? 3F O 4F _ 5F o 6F DEL 7F

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Note: Prefix/suffix entries for specific symbologies override the universal (All
Symbologies, 99) entry.

Note: Refer to Chapter 6, “Supported Interface Keys,” for information about keyboard
interface keys.

Data Formatter Selections

The Data Format Editor selections are used to edit scanned data. For example, you can
use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain points in bar code data as it is
scanned.

It is not necessary to use the Data Format Editor. A set of defaults for the data format is
already programmed in the scanner. The selections in the following pages are used only
if you wish to alter the default settings.

Default Data Format setting = none.
If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and return to the

defaults, scan the Default Data Format bar code.

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To add a Data Format

1. Scan the Enter Data Format bar code.

Enter Data Format

2. Primary/Alternate Format
Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of three alternate formats.

(Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan one bar code using a
different data format. After the one bar code has been read, the scanner reverts to
the primary data format.) If you are programming the primary format, scan 0. If you
are programming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the alternate
format you are programming.

3. Terminal Type
Refer to the “Terminal Interface Selections” in Chapter 2 and locate the terminal ID

number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes from the “Programming Chart”
in Appendix A to program the scanner for your terminal ID (you must enter three
digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge.

Note: To apply a format to all terminal types, a universal code of 099 is used.

4. Code ID
Find the symbology to which you want to apply the data format. Locate the hex

value for that symbology and scan the two-digit hex value from the “Programming
Chart” in Appendix A.

Note: To apply a format to all Symbology types, a universal code of 99 is used.

5. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable for this

symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the “Programming Chart” in
Appendix A. (For example, 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal
number, indicating all lengths.)

6. Editor Commands
Refer to the Format Editor Commands. Scan the symbols that represent the

command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric characters may be entered for each
symbology data format.

7. Scan Save to save your entries.

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Other Programming Selections

• Clear One Data Format

This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the primary

format, scan 0. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on
the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type (see the “Terminal
Interface Selections” in Chapter 2), Code ID, and the length of the format you want
to delete. That length data format for that symbology is deleted and all other formats
are unaffected.

• Save/Discard

Save exits and saves any Data Format changes. Discard exits without saving any

Data Format changes.

Format Editor Commands

Send Commands

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

cursor position. Syntax = F1xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code. See
the “Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)

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

cursor position. Syntax = F2nnxx (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the
number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code.)

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

cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “ss” character followed by “xx” key or
function code. Syntax = F3ssxx (ss and xx both stand for the hex values for ASCII
codes.)

F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor position.

Syntax = F4xxnn (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, and nn is the
numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)

E9 Send all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor position.

Syntax = E9nn (nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters that
will not be sent at the end of the message.)

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Move Commands

F5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F5nn

(nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor
should be moved ahead.)

F6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F6nn

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

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

Search Commands

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

pointing to “xx” character. Syntax = F8xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCI I

code. See the “Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)
F9 Search back for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing

to “xx” character. Syntax = F9xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code.)
E6 Search ahead for the last instance of “xx” character from the current cursor position,

then increment cursor. Syntax = E6xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII

code.)
E7 Search back for the last instance of “xx” character from the current cursor position,

then increment cursor. Syntax = E7xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII

code.)

Miscellaneous Commands

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

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

command is encountered, the suppress function is te r m inated. The cur sor is not

moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy…zz where nn is a count of the

number of suppress characters in the list and xxyy…zz is the list of characters to be

suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code. See the “Hex to ASCII

Conversion Chart” earlier in this chapter.)
FC Disable suppress filter and clear all suppres sed cha rac ters. Sy nta x = FC
EB Toggles the auxiliary port on and off. This command is used when data is normally

transmitted out the main port, and needs to be temporarily sent out the auxiliary

port. The first EB in a format string opens the auxiliary port, temporarily re-

directing data transmission out the auxiliary port. Send commands (F1, F2, F3, F4)

are then used to transmit data. A second EB command closes the auxiliary port and

resumes normal data transmission through the main port. Syntax = EB

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Miscellaneous Commands (continued)

E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified characters.

Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syntax =
E4nnxx
replaced plus replacement characters; xx

defines replacement characters, continuing through zz
E5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5
FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character “xx.” If characters are

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

FExx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code).
EC Check to make sure there is a numeric character at the current cursor position. If

character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC
ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric character at the current cursor position.

If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED

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...zz1zz2 where nn is the total count of both characters to be

defines characters to be replaced and xx2

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and zz2.

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EF Inserts a delay of up to 49,995 ms (in multiples of 5). Syntax = EFnn where nn is a

count of the number 5 ms delays, up to 9,999.

Data Format Editor

Enter Data Format

Default Data Format

Clear One Data Format

Clear All Data Formats

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Data Format Editor (continued)

Save

Discard

Data Formatter

When Data Formatter is turned off, the bar code data is output to the host as read
(including prefixes and suffixes).

*Data Formatter On

Data Formatter Off

Require Data Format

When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited format or the
scanner does not transmit the input data to the host device. If this occurs, the scanner
triple beeps and the data is discarded.

Data Format Required

*Data Format Not Required

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Show Data Formats

Read the Show Data Formats bar code to transmit the existing data formats. One format
per line is printed out. Data is only output via the Aux Port.

Show Data Formats

Alternate Data Formats

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

An alternate format is initiated by scanning one of the three alternate format bar codes
below. The scanner will scan the next bar code, formatting the data with the selected
alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format.

Alternate Data Format 1

Alternate Data Format 2

Alternate Data Format 3

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