Metaspace S-2 User Manual
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the
product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a
proper way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there
is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner
as well as the cradle. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store
the scanner and battery separately.
When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before
use.
If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 3 -
Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 3 -
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Familiarized with Metapace S-2 and the Cradle ................................................................ 2
Installing the Battery.................................................................................................................... 2
Setting up the Cradle ................................................................................................................... 3
Charging Battery via the Cradle................................................................................................... 5
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 6
Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 6
Symbologies Supported .................................................................................................................... 7
QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Enter Configuration Mode............................................................................................................... 10
Exit Configuration Mode..................................................................................................................10
Default Settings............................................................................................................................... 11
Save User Settings as Defaults................................................................................................. 11
Restore User Defaults................................................................................................................ 11
Restore System Defaults ...........................................................................................................11
Read a Setup Label......................................................................................................................... 12
Configure Parameters................................................................................................................ 12
List the Current Settings............................................................................................................ 16
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER.................................................................................... 18
1.1 Battery .......................................................................................................................................18
1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner ........................................................................................... 18
1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving....................................................................................... 19
1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................21
1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................21
1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................22
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................24
1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................ 25
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration................................................................................................. 25
1.4 Beeper....................................................................................................................................... 26
1.4.1 Beeper Volume................................................................................................................. 27
1.4.2 Good Read Beep .............................................................................................................. 28
1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................ 29
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................30
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................................................................................. 31
1.6.1 Continuous Mode............................................................................................................. 32
1.6.2 Test Mode......................................................................................................................... 33
1.6.3 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 33
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................33
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1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................
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1.6.6 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 34
1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode......................................................................................................... 35
1.6.8 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................35
1.7 Scanning Timeout..................................................................................................................... 36
1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................37
1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies...................................................................................... 38
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................................................................................39
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode ...................................................................................................................40
1.12 CCD Sensor Always Active .....................................................................................................41
1.13 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................41
1.14 Effective Decoding Area.........................................................................................................42
1.14.1 Positioning Window........................................................................................................42
1.14.2 Adjusting Window...........................................................................................................42
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................44
2.1 BT HID........................................................................................................................................45
2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type........................................................................ 45
2.1.2 Reset Connection............................................................................................................. 46
2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 47
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 53
2.1.5 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 53
2.2 BT SPP Slave.............................................................................................................................54
2.2.1 Activate BT SPP Slave Mode ...........................................................................................54
2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 54
2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 55
2.3 BT SPP Master .......................................................................................................................... 56
2.3.1 Activate BT SPP Master Mode......................................................................................... 56
2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 58
2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 59
2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode.............................................................................. 59
2.4 Keyboard Wedge via the Cradle ..............................................................................................60
2.4.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................................... 60
2.4.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 61
2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................67
2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 67
2.5 RS-232 via the Cradle .............................................................................................................. 68
2.5.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................68
2.5.2 Baud Rate......................................................................................................................... 68
2.5.3 Data Bits ........................................................................................................................... 69
2.5.4 Parity ................................................................................................................................. 69
2.5.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................70
2.5.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................70
2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................71
2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 71
2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 72
2.6 USB HID via the Cradle............................................................................................................. 73
2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type .....................................................................73
2.6.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 75
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2.6.3 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 81
2.6.4 HID Character Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 81
2.7 USB Virtual COM via the Cradle ............................................................................................... 82
2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................82
2.7.2 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 82
2.7.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................ 83
SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION .................................................................................................. 84
3.1 Connecting via the Cradle ........................................................................................................ 85
3.1.1 Connect to the Cradle ......................................................................................................85
3.1.2 Change Interface..............................................................................................................86
3.1.3 Configure Related Settings..............................................................................................87
3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle .......................................................................................... 88
3.2.1 Change Interface..............................................................................................................88
3.2.2 Configure Related Settings..............................................................................................88
3.2.3 Connect to Dongle............................................................................................................ 92
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 99
4.1 Codabar...................................................................................................................................100
4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection ...................................................................................100
4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................101
4.1.3 CLSI Conversion .............................................................................................................101
4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25.........................................................................................................102
4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................102
4.2.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................103
4.2.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................103
4.2.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................104
4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................................................................................................105
4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................105
4.3.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................106
4.3.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................106
4.3.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................107
4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ..............................................................................................................108
4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection .........................................................................................108
4.4.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................109
4.4.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................109
4.4.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................110
4.5 Code 39...................................................................................................................................111
4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................111
4.5.2 Verify Check Digit ...........................................................................................................111
4.5.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................112
4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ........................................................................................112
4.6 Code 93...................................................................................................................................113
4.7 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................113
4.8 EAN-8.......................................................................................................................................114
4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13..........................................................................................................115
4.8.2 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................115
4.9 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................116
4.9.1 ISBN Conversion.............................................................................................................117
4.9.2 ISSN Conversion.............................................................................................................117
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4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................
117
4.9.4 Security Level .................................................................................................................118
4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................119
4.10.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................................................................119
4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................................................................................119
4.11 ISBT 128 ...............................................................................................................................120
4.12 MSI ........................................................................................................................................121
4.12.1 Verify Check Digit.........................................................................................................121
4.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................122
4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................123
4.13 French Pharmacode.............................................................................................................124
4.13.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................124
4.14 Italian Pharmacode ..............................................................................................................125
4.14.1 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................125
4.15 Plessey ..................................................................................................................................126
4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .................................................................................................126
4.15.2 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................126
4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................................................................................................127
4.16.1 Code ID Selection ........................................................................................................127
4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................................127
4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................................128
4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ...........................................................................129
4.17 Telepen .................................................................................................................................131
4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ........................................................................131
4.18 UPC-A.....................................................................................................................................132
4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................133
4.18.2 System Number Transmission....................................................................................133
4.18.3 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................133
4.19 UPC-E.....................................................................................................................................134
4.19.1 System Number Selection...........................................................................................135
4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A..........................................................................................................135
4.19.3 System Number Transmission....................................................................................136
4.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ...................................................................................................136
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................137
5.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................137
5.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................138
5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substitution ........................................................................139
5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................140
5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................145
5.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................146
5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................146
5.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................147
5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................149
5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................150
5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................153
5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................154
5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................155
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5.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................156
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................157
6.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................158
6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................158
6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................159
6.2 How to Configure Editing Formats.........................................................................................160
6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................161
6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................162
6.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ...........................................................................163
6.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................................................................................................163
6.3.2 Data Length ....................................................................................................................167
6.3.3 Matching String & Location ...........................................................................................168
6.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ...............................................................................169
6.4.1 Start Position ..................................................................................................................169
6.4.2 Field Adjustment ............................................................................................................169
6.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................170
6.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................171
6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ........................................................177
6.6 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................179
6.6.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................179
6.6.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................180
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................181
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................183
Scanner Serial Commands ...........................................................................................................183
Example ....................................................................................................................................184
Cradle Serial Commands ..............................................................................................................185
Example ....................................................................................................................................188
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE..............................................................................................................189
Key Type & Status .........................................................................................................................190
Key Type....................................................................................................................................190
Key Status ................................................................................................................................190
Example .........................................................................................................................................191
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................192
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................192
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................193
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................194
Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..........................................................................................195
Use Preset PIN..........................................................................................................................195
Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN...........................................................................196
INTRODUCTION
The Metapace S-2 scanner is specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The
versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total
cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate
barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners, the scanner
is ideal for carrying around, and thus gives workers tether-free mobility anytime
anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners deliver data over a
wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and a prolonged battery life to
keep business running.
Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful
decoding capability, the Metapace S-2 scanner is the best choice for the following
applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing our product!
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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH METAPACE S-2 AND THE CRADLE
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from
the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when
sitting in the cradle.
Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.
1) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery into the battery compartment at the
bottom of the scanner.
2) Slide the battery latch to lock the battery in the compartment.
3) Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
4) The scanner will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on and off shortly.
Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, remove the battery. Refer to settings of “
Off”.
(2) For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the battery
separately. This will keep the battery in good condition for future use.
(3) When the battery charge becomes low, you will find the scanner cannot emit
scan beam and its power-on beep sounds differently.
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Enter Setup
Introduction
SETTING UP THE CRADLE
Capable of charging the Metapace S-2 scanner, the cradle is specifically designed for the
scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the
Metapace S-2 scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Refer to
to the Cradle
. The cradle is also for use with the scanner when set to Auto-Sense mode.
3.1.1 Connect
Two LED indicators are provided for communications status and battery charging status.
Power LED
Red,
solid
--- Power OFF
Power ON
Meaning
Communication LED Meaning
--- Blue,
solid
Red,
solid
Red,
solid
Red,
flashing
--- Blue,
--- Failed to establish a USB connection
Blue,
flashing
Blue,
flashing
flashing
Initialize
Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM or RS-232: wait 3 seconds for
starting a serial command
Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing [Num
Lock] or [Caps Lock] 5 times via keyboard
Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)
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--- Blue,
solid
Red,
solid
Red,
flashing
Blue,
flashing
--- Enter Download Mode
Connected with the scanner
Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)
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CHARGING BATTERY VIA THE CRADLE
The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package,
you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner.
Note: (1) It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power
adaptor). It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room
temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.
(2) The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature drops
below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.
1) Install the battery to the scanner.
2) Seat the scanner in the cradle.
3) Connect the cradle to your computer or notebook via the USB or RS-232 cable.
RS-232: It is necessary to connect the power supply cord.
USB: When the cradle is solely on USB power, the current may be insufficient for
it to function normally. Therefore, we suggest connecting the power supply cord.
4) The LED for power indication on the cradle will become solid red.
5) The scanner LED will be flashing red during charging. When the charging is done, the
LED will turn off. When charging error occurs, the LED will turn solid red.
6) The LED for communications on the cradle will first become solid blue while initializing.
Refer to the table above for details on different stage of communications.
The two pivot bolts need to be
tightened, or charging error may
Warning: If the two pivot bolts are not tightened properly, charging error may occur.
occur.
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the
box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
Metapace S-2 scanner
Charging & Communication Cradle
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Product CD
Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based software Metapace S-2.exe
for configuration.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports negative barcodes
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
512 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 32,768 scans based
on EAN-13 barcodes
Provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a
wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 256 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes
Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (BT SPP) or as
keyboard input (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth
technology
®
wireless
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
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SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to
Settings for details of each symbology.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Plessey Disabled
Telepen Disabled
Code 128
Code 2 of 5
Code 3 of 9
EAN/UPC
Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled
ISBT 128 Enabled
Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Matrix 25 Disabled
Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
French Pharmacode Disabled
EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
Default
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
EAN-13 Enabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled
ISBN Disabled
UPC-E0 Enabled
UPC-E1 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled
UPC-A Enabled
GS1 DataBar
(RSS)
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled
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The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in
this manual or via the software Metapace S-2.exe. This section describes the procedure
of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples
for demonstration.
Configuration Mode
1. Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a long beep
and its LED will come on and off shortly.
2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label. It will respond with six beeps and its LED
indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
3. Have the scanner read more setup barcodes… Most of the setup barcodes are normal labels.
The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). For special labels, it requires reading
more than one setup barcode to complete the setting.
4. Have the scanner read the “Update” or “Abort” label. It will respond with six beeps and its LED
indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
5. The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the “Update” or “Abort” label. It will
respond with a long beep and its LED will come on and off shortly.
Note: Refer to Appendix I Host Serial Commands for how to configure the cradle by
having the scanner read cradle-related setup labels or using serial commands.
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Quick Start
Working Mode
Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with the cradle or a computer with
Bluetooth
The connection between the scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable.
®
wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.
Note: If RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can
directly send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run
HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup label.
Refer to Appendix I
Host Serial Commands.
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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red
after reading the label.
nter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, you must have it read
the “Update” label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this
manual. If you want to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the
scanner read the “Abort” label instead.
Just like reading the “Enter Setup” label, the scanner will respond with six beeps and
its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label. Wait for a few
seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
Save as User Default
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will
respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
customized values.
Restore User Defaults
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone). For the cradle to restore factory defaults, refer to
Commands
.
Cradle Serial
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
default values. The current connection record will be cleared as well.
Restore S
stem Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
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READ A SETUP LABEL
CONFIGURE PARAMETERS
For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values.
The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully.
But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the
setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to
read more setup labels. These special parameters may require reading one or more setup
labels, such as
Numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification
Hexadecimal labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.
When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key
Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to
change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to indicate
the input values are validated.
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T
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The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may
restore user defaults at a later time:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner…
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3 Read a Setup label…
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
Action User Feedback if Successful
For example,
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
* When any configuration error occurs...
OR
he scanner will respond with one long
beep (low tone).
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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner...
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup label...
For example,
Normal label
Normal label
Special label
Decimal label
or labels
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
The scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
Max. Length”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
Read the “Decimal Value” label(s).
Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal
System”
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) when the input values are
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
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The example below shows how to set string parameters:
Steps
1 Power on the scanner...
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
3
Action User Feedback if Successful
Read a Setup label...
For example,
Special label
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
The scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“Prefix Code”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard
Wedge” is configured for interface, Key
ype and Key Status will then become
applicable. You may decide whether or not
to change key status when “Normal Key”
is selected for Key Type.
Refer to Appendix III
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” labels for
Hexadecimal
labels
the desired character string. For example,
read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix
the character “+”.
Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal
System”
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high
validated.
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
tone) when the input values are
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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user
inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest
by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
List Page 4
List Page 5
List settings regarding Firmware Version,
Serial Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other
Scanner Parameters
List settings regarding Prefix, Suffix, and
Length Code Setting
List settings regarding Code ID
List settings regarding: Readable
Symbologies
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
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List Page 6
List Page 7
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
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List Page 8
List Page 9
List Page 10
List Page 11
List Page 12
List settings regarding Editing Format 1
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
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UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Battery..................................................................... 18
1.2 Memory.................................................................... 21
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 24
1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 26
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ..................................................... 30
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 31
1.7 Scanning Timeout ...................................................... 36
1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 37
1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ............................ 38
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................ 39
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode..................................................... 40
1.12 CCD Sensor Always Active......................................... 41
1.13 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 41
1.14 Effective Decoding Area ............................................ 42
Chapter 1
1.1 BATTERY
The scanner is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V/800 mAh Li-ion battery, and it takes
approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor). However,
the charging time may vary by working condition. For intensive data collection, you may
purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation.
Note: The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “
Power Off & Power-Saving”, “CCD Sensor Always Active”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as
Low Battery Alarm”.
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Auto
1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER
Turn on the scanner…
After installing the battery, hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds. The scanner will respond
with a long beep (high tone), and its LED will become solid red and go off quickly.
Turn off the scanner…
Remove the battery directly or let it turn off automatically in specific circumstances.
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Understanding the Barcode Scanner
1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING
The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full
CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).
Power-Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to stand by at full-speed
for 2 minutes before it enters low-speed mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to
0.
Auto Power Off (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to automatically shut
down after 10 minutes. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0.
Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully...
1. The scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for the
following scenarios. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio
0.5 s: 0.5 s).
(a) waiting for a connection request from the host (BT SPP Slave Mode)
(b) trying to connect to the host (BT HID or BT SPP Master Mode)
(c) trying to connect to the cradle
2. If it fails to connect within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive to save power for the
remaining period of time (the specified value minus 2 minutes). Its CPU is running at low
speed, and the LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).
Press the trigger to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will stay
active again.
3. If it fails to connect again and again, and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval
has elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power.
Hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn it on. For scenarios (a) and (b) in step 1, on
your computer you will have to search for the scanner again.
After establishing a WPAN connection successfully...
Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s:
3 s). If the scanner is idle during the specified time interval for Auto Power Off, it will automatically
turn off when the time is up. You will hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low.
For BT HID or SPP, there is no transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed. However, when
connecting with the cradle, the scanner will go through the transition in order to save power.
For BT HID, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long
as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone ascending from low to
high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the
host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” label.
For BT SPP Slave Mode, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect.
For BT SPP Master Mode, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on
again, as long as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone
ascending from low to high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5
seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” or
“Restore System Defaults” label.
When using the cradle, the scanner will try re-connecting to the cradle unless you turn off the
scanner.
uto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10)
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1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically
turns off.
2) Read the “
Decimal Value” label on page 192. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Note: Auto Power Off will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met:
(1) the scanner is in the configuration mode, or
(2) the scanner is seated in the cradle (= in Auto-Sense mode).
ower-Saving after 0~254 minutes (*
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically
turns off.
2) Read the “
scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
Decimal Value” label on page 192. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Note: Power-Saving will not take effect when one of the following conditions is met:
(1) the scanner has already established a BT HID/SPP connection,
(2) the scanner is in the configuration mode,
(3) the scan mode is set to Test, Continuous or Alternate Mode,
(4) the scanner is seated in the cradle (= in Auto-Sense mode), or
(5) the setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.
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Understanding the Barcode Scanner
1.2 MEMORY
The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN
connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.
1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER
By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range. Upon
reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. However, the
host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 4
KB transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading
barcodes until the buffer is full.
When transmit buffer is enabled and the scanner is out of range, the scanner will
respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading a barcode successfully.
When transmit buffer is full, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone)
and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. You are advised to get
back to range.
When transmit buffer is disabled and the scanner is out of range, the scanner will
respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and
go off quickly. You are advised to get back to range.
Enable Transmit Buffer*
isable Transmit Buffer
Note: The 4 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 256 scans based on
EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be cleared out once the scanner is turned off or
running out of battery power!
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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE
The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner
is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled.
Enable Memory Mode
Disable Memory Mode
Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
Memory Data Delay
You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the server.
*None
250 ms
500 ms
1 sec
2 sec
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