Opticon all models UNIVERSAL MENU BOOK

Set up your personal configuration

bar code configuration

and commands manual

OPTICON Universal menu book

Set up your personal configuration

bar code configuration

and commands manual

Universal menu book

ver. 12 © December 2009

OPTICON Universal menu book

CAUTION: This information is subject to change without prior notice.

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0. Introduction .............................................U1

1. Defaults ....................................................U5

2. Interface ...................................................U7

2.1. RS232 options ..................................... U8

2.1.1. Baud rate settings................................ U9

2.1.2. Data, parity, stop bits ......................... U10

2.1.3. Handshaking...................................... U11

2.1.4. Intercharacter delay for RS232.......... U14

2.2. Keyboard wedge/USB options........... U15

2.2.1. Keyboard layout ................................. U16

2.2.2. Special options .................................. U18

2.2.3. Intercharacter delay for

wedges/USB...................................... U19

2.3. Wireless options ................................ U20

2.3.1. Bluetooth address.............................. U21

2.3.2. Bluetooth security.............................. U23

2.3.3. Trigger connection options................. U24

2.3.4. Trigger disconnect options................. U26

2.3.5. Auto disconnect options..................... U27

2.3.6. Auto reconnect options...................... U28

2.3.7. Wireless power saving ....................... U29

2.3.8. Memorizing ........................................ U30

3. Code options .........................................U33

3.1. Setting of readable codes.................. U34

3.1.1. Enabling a single read. Code............. U35

3.1.2. Enabling of readable codes ............... U38

3.2. Setting of number of characters......... U42

3.3. Setting code specific options............. U46

3.3.1. Options for UPC-A............................. U47

3.3.2. Options for UPC-E............................. U48

3.3.3. Options for EAN-13 and EAN-8 ......... U50

3.3.4. Options for Code 39 and It.Pharm..... U52

3.3.5. Options for Codabar .......................... U55

3.3.6. Options for 2of5 and S-Code ............. U59

3.3.7. Options for IATA................................. U61

3.3.8. Options for MSI/Plessey .................... U62

3.3.9. Options for Telepen............................ U64

3.3.10.Options for UK/Plessey...................... U65

3.3.11. Options for Code 128 and GS1-128 .. U66

3.3.12.Options for Code 93........................... U68

3.3.13.Options for Code 11........................... U70

3.3.14. Options for Korean Postal Authority... U71

3.3.15.Options for Intelligent Mail Barcode... U72

3.3.16.Options for POSTNET ....................... U72

3.3.17.Options for GS1 Databar ................... U73

3.3.18.Options for Composite Codes............ U74

3. Code options (continued)

3.3.19.Options for Codablock F.....................U76

3.3.20.Options for DataMatrix........................U76

3.3.21.Options for Aztec ................................U77

3.3.21.Options for Chinese Sensible code ....U78

3.3.22.Options for QR Code ..........................U79

3.3.23.Options for Micro QR Code ................U80

3.3.24.Options for Maxicode..........................U80

3.3.25.Options for PDF417 ............................U81

3.3.26.Options for MicroPDF417 ...................U81

4. String options........................................ U83

4.1. Case conversion.................................U84

4.2. Set prefix and suffix............................U85

4.2.1 Set prefix ............................................U90

4.2.2. Set suffix.............................................U93

4.3.1. Direct input keyboard keys .................U96

4.3.2. Direct input character misc.................U99

4.3.3. Direct input numeric..........................U102

4.3.4. Direct input character .......................U103

4.3.5. Direct input lower case character .....U105

4.3.6. Direct input control character............U107

4.3.7. Direct input code id/length................U110

5. Read options ....................................... U111

5.1. Read mode options ..........................U112

5.1.1. Multiple read reset time ....................U114

5.1.2. Quiet zone options............................U115

5.1.3. Auto trigger options ..........................U116

5.2. Read time options.............................U116

5.3. Power control....................................U118

5.4. Redundancy .....................................U119

5.5. Positive and negative bar codes.......U120

5.6. Floodlight and aiming options...........U121

6. Indicator options .................................U123

6.1. Buzzer settings.................................U124

6.2. Good read LED.................................U126

7. Miscellaneous ..................................... U127

7.1. Diagnostics.......................................U127

7.2. Serial configuration support..............U128

Appendix.............................................. U131

A. Trouble shooting ...............................U131

B. Glossary of terms .............................U132

C. Example codes.................................U136

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TABLE OF FIGURES

0. Introduction

Fig. 0.01. Menu labels.....................................U1

Fig. 0.02. Configuring via the menu book.......U2

Fig. 0.03. Opticonfigure...................................U3

2. Interface

Fig. 2.01. RS232 options DB25 ......................U8

Fig. 2.02. RS232 options DB25 ......................U8

Fig. 2.03. Data, parity, stop bits ....................U10

Fig. 2.04. HandShaking Busy/Ready............U11

Fig. 2.05. HandShaking Modem mode .........U11

Fig. 2.06. HandShaking ACK/NAK................U12

Fig. 2.07. HandShaking ACK/NAK

no response ..................................U12

Fig. 2.08. Power saving table........................U29

3. Code options

Fig. 3.00. Code translations and relations ....U33

Fig. 3.01. Enabling a single readable code:

Symbology only.............................U34

Fig. 3.02. Enabling a single readable code:

Special variation............................U34

Fig. 3.03. Enabling a single readable code:

New family name...........................U34

Fig. 3.04. Enabling of readable codes ..........U38

Fig. 3.05. Enabling of readable codes

addition .........................................U38

Fig. 3.06. Setting Fixed length ON

all codes........................................U42

Fig. 3.07. Setting Minimum length table........U43

Fig. 3.08. Setting Fixed length ON

selected codes..............................U43

Fig. 3.09. Setting Minimum length

for selected codes.........................U44

Fig. 3.10. Setting Maximum length

for selected codes.........................U44

Fig. 3.11. Setting code specific options ........U46

Fig. 3.12. Options for UPC-A ........................U47

Fig. 3.13. Options for UPC-A, +2, +5............U47

Fig. 3.14. Options for UPC-E ........................U48

Fig. 3.15. Options for UPC-E, +2, +5............U48

Fig. 3.16. Options for EAN-13.......................U50

Fig. 3.17. Options for EAN-13, +2, +5...........U50

Fig. 3.18. Options for EAN-8.........................U50

Fig. 3.19. Options for EAN-8, +2, +5.............U50

Fig. 3.20. Options for Code 39......................U52

Fig. 3.21. Options for Italian Pharmaceutical U53

Fig. 3.22. Options for Tri-Optic......................U53

Fig. 3.23. Options for Codabar......................U55

Fig. 3.24. Options for ABC Code ..................U55

Fig. 3.25. Options for CX Code.....................U55

Fig. 3.26. Options for Codabar......................U56

3. Code options (continued)

Fig. 3.27. Options for 2of5 and S-Code:

Industrial 2of5, Interleaved 2of5, S-Code, Matrix 2of5,

Chinese Post Matrix 2of5..............U59

Fig. 3.28. Options for IATA ............................U61

Fig. 3.29. Options for MSI/Plessey ...............U62

Fig. 3.30. Options for Telepen.......................U64

Fig. 3.31. Options for UK/Plessey.................U65

Fig. 3.32. Options for Code 128....................U66

Fig. 3.33. Options for GS1-128.....................U66

Fig. 3.34. Options for Code 93......................U68

Fig. 3.35. Options for Code 11......................U70

Fig. 3.36. Options for Korean Postal

Authority code...............................U71

Fig. 3.37. Options for Intelligent Mail

Barcode ........................................U72

Fig. 3.38. Options for POSTNET ..................U72

Fig. 3.39. Options for GS1 Databar,

GS1 Databar Limited ....................U73

Fig. 3.40. Options for

GS1 Databar Expanded................U73

Fig. 3.41. Options for Composite A...............U74

Fig. 3.42. Options for Composite B...............U74

Fig. 3.43. Options for Composite C...............U74

Fig. 3.44. Combined options for

Composite Codes .........................U74

Fig. 3.45. Options for Codablock F ...............U76

Fig. 3.46. Options for DataMatrix..................U77

Fig. 3.47. Options for Aztec ..........................U77

Fig. 3.48. Options for Chinese Sensible codeU78

Fig. 3.48. Options for QR Code ....................U79

Fig. 3.49. Options for Micro QR Code...........U80

Fig. 3.50. Options for Maxicode....................U80

Fig. 3.51. Options for PDF417 ......................U81

Fig. 3.52. Options for MicroPDF417 .............U81

4. String options

Fig. 4.01. String options................................U83

Fig. 4.02. Case conversion...........................U84

Fig. 4.03. Set prefix and suffix ......................U85

Fig. 4.04. OPTICON Code identifiers ...........U86

Fig. 4.05. AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers ....U87

Fig. 4.06. Modifiers for Code 39....................U87

Fig. 4.07. Modifiers for Codabar ...................U88

Fig. 4.08. Modifiers for Interleaved 2of5 .......U88

Fig. 4.09. Modifiers for IATA..........................U88

Fig. 4.10. Modifiers for MSI/Plessey .............U88

Fig. 4.11. Modifiers for Telepen.....................U88

Fig. 4.12. Modifiers for Code 11....................U89

Fig. 4.13. Modifiers for Codablock F .............U89

Fig. 4.14. Modifiers for DataMatrix................U89

Fig. 4.15. Modifiers for Aztec........................U89

Fig. 4.16. Modifiers for QR Code ..................U89

Fig. 4.17. Modifiers for Maxicode..................U89

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5. Read options

Fig. 5.01. Multiple read reset time.............. U114

6. Indicator options

Fig. 6.01. Buzzer settings........................... U124

6. Diagnostics

Fig. 7.01. Serial configuration support ....... U128

Appendix A Trouble Shooting

Fig. A.01. Trouble shooting......................... U131

Appendix C Example Codes

Fig. C.01. UPC-A,

UPC-A +2,

UPC-A +5, ................................. U136

Fig. C.02. UPC-E,

UPC-E +2, UPC-E +5, UPC-E1, UPC-E1 +2,

UPC-E1 +5,................................ U136

Fig. C.03. EAN-13 and EAN-8:

EAN-13 (ISBN), EAN-13 +2, EAN-13 +5, EAN-8 EAN-8 +2,

EAN-8 +5 ................................... U137

Fig. C.04. Code 39 and It.Pharm.:

Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Italian Pharmaceutical (Full Italian Pharmaceutical)

Tri-Optic...................................... U137

Fig. C.05. Codabar

Codabar ABC

Codabar CX ............................... U138

Fig. C.06. 2of5 and S-Code:

Industrial 2of5, Interleaved 2of5, S-Code, Matrix 2of5,

Chinese Post Matrix 2of5........... U138

Fig. C.07. IATA............................................ U139

Fig. C.08. MSI/Plessey ............................... U139

Fig. C.09. Telepen....................................... U139

Fig. C.10. UK/Plessey................................. U139

Fig. C.11. Code 128 and GS1-128 ............. U139

Fig. C.12. Code 93...................................... U139

Fig. C.13. Code 11...................................... U139

Fig. C.14. Korean Postal Authority code..... U139

Fig. C.15. Intelligent Mail Barcode.............. U140

Fig. C.16. POSTNET .................................. U140

Fig. C.17. GS1 Databar

GS1 Databar stacked GS1 Databar truncated GS1 Databar Limited

GS1 Databar Expanded..............U140

Fig. C.18. Composite Codes

Composite Component A Composite Component B

Composite Component C............U140

Fig. C.19. Codablock F ................................U141

Fig. C.20. DataMatrix...................................U141

Fig. C.21. Aztec

Aztec Runes................................U141

Fig. C.22. Chinese Sensible code ...............U141

Fig. C.23. QR Code .....................................U141

Fig. C.24. Micro QR Code ...........................U141

Fig. C.25. Maxicode.....................................U141

Fig. C.26. PDF417 .......................................U142

Fig. C.27. MicroPDF417 ..............................U142

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INTRODUCTION

This menu book is intended for setting up your bar code reader to optimize its performance for your particular application. When the required options have been configured, they remain in the reader, even after power down. The reader can be returned to factory default by reading the default label.

Menu labels

The reader must be set by reading the bar code labels in the menu table. The layout of the table is explained in next figure 0.01.

Fig. 0.01. Menu labels

optional setting

factory default setting

Enter mode

Introduction

Save mode

configuration parametersserial commands

Besides options, some chapters have commands. The commands need to be scanned directly, without reading the “SET” and “END” labels. The commands are executed directly and, unlike options, are not stored in non volatile memory.

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Configuring via the menu book

To configure the required options proceed as follows:

• scan the SET label

• scan the required option(s)

• scan the END label After scanning the END label, the new settings are stored in non volatile memory.

Recommended steps to follow for quick configuration

After checking your connection you are ready to start the configuration of your reader.

• Check connection: Ensure that the power is disconnected from your equipment before you connect the reader. After connecting the data cable, the power can be applied to the equipment and the reader.

•1: Use chapter 1 to set the correct default for your reader. * The reader is now in factory default.

•2: Use chapter 2 to optimize the interface. * The reader is now able to read bar codes and transmit the data.

•5: Use chapter 5 to select the read options to your preference. These options affect the read mode, read time, trigger and redundancy.

•6: Use chapter 6 to select the indicator options you prefer. These options affect the operation of the buzzer and good read LED. * The reader will now operate to your personal preference.

See figure 0.02.

Fig. 0.02. Recommended Steps

Power OFF

Connect reader

Power ON

Set Default (1)

•3: Use chapter 3 to optimize the reader for the type of bar codes you use. Set the readable codes first and then the options for each of these codes. * The reader is now able to read the codes you selected, validate the data using length and check digit and transmit that part of the data you specified.

•4: Use chapter 4 to select the string options for your application. These include transmission of code length, conversion of upper and lower case and setting a prefix and suffix. * The reader can now read and transmit the data in the required format.

Optimize interface (2)

Optimize symbologies (3)

Set string options (4)

Set read options (5)

Set indicator options (6)

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Configuring via RS232

In the middle column of the menu pages the command is printed, e.g. U2. These commands can be sent to readers with an RS232 interface. To configure via the RS232 port proceed as follows:

• transmit <ESC><Command string 1><CR>

• transmit <ESC><Command string 2><CR>

• transmit <ESC><Command string n><CR>

• transmit <ESC>Z2<CR>

<ESC> <ESC> is the ASCII escape character (Hex 1B).

<Command string> <Command string> is the ASCII command with its parameters as would be scanned from the menu book, i.e. <ESC>M41B<CR> configures the ASCII control code <STX> as the prefix for Code 39. Example in hexadecimal format: 1B 4D 34 31 4B ØD Each 3-character command should be preceded with the '[' character (Hex 5B) i.e. <Esc>[BCC<CR> is used to enable Data Matrix. Each 4-character command should be preceded with the ']' character (Hex 5D) i.e. <Esc>]DIAU<CR> is used to disable auto connect.

<CR> <CR> is the ASCII CR character (Hex ØD).

Z2 Some options are not immediately active, like baud rate settings. Most other options are immediately active, but the command Z2 must be send to store the settings to non volatile memory.

The following commands may be used to: Command B sound a good read beep Command E sound an error beep Command G motor off Command H motor on Command L switch on good read LED Command N switch on bad read LED Command O switch on both LEDs Command Y de-trigger the reader Command Z trigger the reader Command P disable the laser Command Q enable the laser

The characters transmitted must be separated by an intercharacter delay to allow the reader to process each character received and to execute the command string.

Configuring via OptiConfigure

OptiConfigure is the interactive Universal menu book version. With OptiConfigure it is possible to create your own personal setup sheet online. OptiConfigure supports Opticon bar code readers which can be configured with this Universal menu book. In addition OptiConfigure offers product specific and less often used menu labels. Based on the product and software version selected, OptiConfigure will show these specific options.

OptiConfigure can be accessed via the Opticon home page (www.opticon.com). From there select the OptiConfigure button.

Fig. 0.03. Opticonfigure

http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/

Introduction

Set up your personal configuration

Universal menu book on-line

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1. DEFAULTS

This option allows you to undo all previously configured options and bring the reader's configuration back to factory default settings. These factory default settings are printed in bold.

Note that differences may occur depending on the type of interface as will be mentioned in the text.

Select only the correct default settings corresponding to your hardware "defaults" label.

The interfaces supported depend on the reader model and software release. Please consult your sales office for not listed interfaces.

Defaults

1. Defaults

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RS232

Serial TTL

AT w e d g e

USB-HID

USB-VCP

Bluetooth-SPP

Bluetoooth-HID IEEE 802.15.4-HID

IEEE 802.15.4-VCP

SET

C01

C02

_ZZ_

_U2_

_SS_

_UB_

_SU_

_C01_

_SO_

_C02_

_SM_

END

_ZZ_

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2. INTERFACE

This chapter describes the configurable transmission options for your reader. Some options may not be relevant to the type of reader you have. An attempt to configure the reader for such options does not affect its operation and usually results in the reader producing an error tone, indicating you tried to make an illegal configuration entry.

Interface

2.1. RS232 options

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This paragraph describes the specific options for a reader with an RS232 interface.

Bar code readers with an RS232 interface are normally supplied with either a DB25 or DB9 female connector. Both connectors are fitted with an external power connector. See figure

2.01 or 2.02.

Fig. 2.01. RS232 options DB25

DB25S

DB25P

FG TxD RxD RTS CTS

SCANNER

1 2 3 4 5 7

TxD

RxD

RTS

4 5 7

CTS

HOST

Fig. 2.02. RS232 options DB9

DB9S

DB9P

TxD RxD

RTS

SCANNER

CTS

3 2 5 7 8

TxD

RxD

RTS

7 8

HOST

CTS

TxD:

Transmitted Data: Transmits data from the reader to the host. This connection is mandatory.

RxD:

Received Data: Receives data from the host to the reader. This connection is required if you want to send commands to the bar code reader or if software handshaking or acknowledgement control is used.

RTS:

Request To Send: A general purpose output to the host, used for hardware flow control. This connection is optional.

CTS:

Clear To Send: A general purpose input to the bar code reader, used for hardware flow control. This connection is optional.

SG:

Signal Ground: Reference point for power supply and interface signals. This connection is mandatory.

Other connectors and/or connections are available by special order.

Pin functions as seen from the bar code reader.

FG:

Frame Ground: This is normally connected to the "chassis ground" at the host computer. In the RS232 specification the use of FG is optional.

2.1.1. Baud rate settings

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The baud rate is the rate at which bits are transmitted from the reader to the host, and vice versa. Both the reader and the host should be set to the same baud rate

150 baud

300 baud

600 baud

1200 baud

2400 baud

4800 baud

9600 baud

19200 baud

SET

_ZZ_

Interface

_K0_

_K1_

_K2_

_K3_

_K4_

_K5_

_K6_

_K7_

38400 baud

57600 baud

115200 baud

END

_K8_

_K9_

_SZ_

_ZZ_

2.1.2. Data, parity and stop bits

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The data characters may be transferred in one of the following formats:

A parity bit may be added to every character so that the total number of 1's in the data bits, together with the parity bit, is odd for odd parity or even for even parity. See figure 2.03.

SET

7 data bits

8 data bits

No parity

Fig. 2.03. Data, parity, stop bits

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

START

7 Bit Data

8 Bit Data

_ZZ_

_L0_

_L1_

_L2_

STOP

2 STOP

PARITY

STOP

2 STOP

STOP

2 STOP

PARITY STOP

PARITY

2 STOP

Even parity

Odd parity

1 stop bit

2 stop bits

END

_L3_

_L4_

_L5_

_L6_

_ZZ_

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2.1.3. Handshaking

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Data flow control is available using either hardware (Modem, Busy/Ready) or software (XON/XOFF). In addition, an optional acknowledgement control is available (ACK/ NAK with or without error response). Flow control may be combined with acknowledgement control. The RS232 voltage levels employed by most readers for transmission are either -10V (OFF) or +10V (ON).

1. No handshake:

Does not employ any handshaking: data is transmitted regardless of the control signals. This option will undo any handshake and flow control options selected.

2. Busy/ready:

The reader's RTS is ON as soon as the power is supplied to the reader and will stay ON while the reader can receive data from the host. The host will keep the reader's CTS ON while it is ready to receive data from the reader. While CTS is ON the reader is able to transmit data. The reader will abort transmission with an error indication of the buzzer when the CTS is not ON within a certain configurable period. The reader may drop RTS to OFF during transmission if it can not receive data simultaneously. See figure 2.04.

Fig. 2.04. HandShaking

Busy/ready

RTS

CTS

TxD

OFF

ON the reader is allowed to transmit data. When all data has been transmitted, the reader will turn RTS OFF. In response, the host should turn OFF the reader's CTS. If, while RTS is ON, the CTS line is not ON for a certain configurable period, the reader will terminate the transmission with an error indication of the buzzer. See figure 2.05.

Fig. 2.05. HandShaking

Modem mode

RTS

CTS

TxD

OFF

4. XON/XOFF:

The reader sends data until an XOFF (ASCII DC3, Hex 13) character is received from the host. Only when the reader receives an XON (ASCII DC1, Hex 11) character, the reader continues to send its data.

5. ACK/NAK:

After data has been transmitted, the reader expects to receive one of the following responses from the host:

Response: "ACK" (ASCII: Hex Ø6)

Action: The reader completes transmission with the good-read buzzer.

Response: "NAK" (ASCII: Hex 15)

Action: The reader sends the data again.

Interface

3. Modem mode:

The reader's RTS is OFF as soon as power is supplied to the reader. The reader will turn RTS ON when it wants to transmit data to the host. The host should respond by putting CTS ON when it is ready to receive data. While CTS is

Response: "DC1" (ASCII: Hex 11)

Action: The reader completes transmission without a good-read or error buzzer.

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Response: "None"

Action: If there is no response within one second then the reader terminates transmission with an error buzzer. See figure

2.06.

Fig. 2.06. HandShaking

ACK/NAK

Start of

transmission

Transmit

data

Start 1 sec.

timer

Answer

received

Timer

ended

ERROR

Buzzer

Yes

END

Answer

= NAK

Answer

= ACK

Answer

= DC1

ERROR Buzzer

Yes

GOOD READ

Buzzer

6. ACK/NAK no response:

The difference from the ACK/NAK mode is that when no response from the host is received within 100 ms, the reader assumes that the data has been received correctly by the host.

Response: "ACK" (ASCII: Hex Ø6)

Action: The reader completes transmission with the good-read buzzer.

Response: "NAK" (ASCII: Hex 15)

Action: The reader sends the data again.

Response: "DC1" (ASCII: Hex 11)

Action: The reader completes transmission without a good-read or error buzzer.

Response: "None"

Action: If there is no response within 100 ms then the reader terminates transmission with a good read buzzer. See figure 2.07.

Fig. 2.07. HandShaking

ACK/NAK no response

Start of

transmission

Transmit

data

Start 100 ms.

timer

U12

Answer received

Timer

ended

Yes

GOOD READ

Buzzer

Yes

Answer

= NAK

Yes

Answer

= ACK

Yes

Answer

= DC1

END

ERROR Buzzer

GOOD READ

Buzzer

2.1.3. Handshaking

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No handshake

Busy/ready

Modem

XON/XOFF

ACK/NAK

ACK/NAK NO RESPONSE

Flow Control time out indefinitely

Flow Control time out 100ms

SET

_ZZ_

_P0_

_P1_

_P2_

_ZG_

_P3_

_P4_

_I0_

_I1_

Interface

Flow Control time out 200ms

Flow Control time out 400ms

END

_I2_

_I3_

_ZZ_

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2.1.4. Intercharacter delay for RS232

The intercharacter delay introduces a configurable time delay after each character transmitted. This may be used if the connected computer or terminal does not support flow control and is not capable of handling the received data.

No delay

20 ms delay

50 ms delay

100 ms delay

SET

END

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2.2. Keyboard wedge/USB options

This paragraph describes the options which are relevant to readers with a wedge or USB interface. The following parameters can be configured:

• keyboard language

• special options

• intercharacter delay

Because these options are interdependent, it is important to perform the configuration in the sequence given.

Please consult your sales office for keyboard layouts and language currently supported.

Keyboard wedge operation modes:

This mode enables or disables responses from PC wedge to the computer during booting. In normal cases, the keyboard handles the responses to the computer. The PC wedge is only listening in order to be aware of the keyboard state.

SET

With keyboard:

Use this mode in case a keyboard is connected to the PC wedge Y-cable. The wedge is only listening in case the computer is booting or when the wedge is idle.

Without keyboard:

Use this mode in case no keyboard is connected to the PC wedge Y-cable. In some cases this mode is required in case only a PC USB keyboard is connected. If this option is enable, the computer can detect the wedge as a keyboard. In case the computer reports a keyboard error or in case no data is displayed, try this option. It is required to power OFF the PC, wait 10 seconds and power ON the PC again. Do not enable this option in case a keyboard is connected to the Y-cable.

The wedge is responding to all commands from the computer.

The ‘without keyboard’ option is only supported for PC/AT wedges.

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Interface

With keyboard

Without keyboard

END

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2.2.1. Keyboard language

Keyboards are also different depending on country or language. Examples are the QWERTY and AZERTY keyboards. Select the same language that has been selected on your PC.

The languages supported depend on the reader model and software release. Please consult your sales office for the languages currently supported.

German

French

French Macintosh

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese

SET

BAO

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_KE_

_KV_

_KG_

_KI_

_BAO_

_OW_

_KJ_

_PH_

Swiss ( French )

END

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Swiss ( German )

Dutch

Belgian

Swedish

Finnish

Danish

Norwegian

Japanese

SET

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_PK_

_PI_

Interface

_PJ_

_PD_

_PG_

_KK_

_PE_

_PM_

Czech

END

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2.2.2. Special options

This section contains some specialised keyboard options.

Do not use numpad:

The reader wil emulate the numerical keys on the alpha keypad when transmitting numerical data.

Use numpad:

The reader will emulate the numerical keypad when transmitting numerical data. The NUMLOCK should always be ON when this option has been selected.

Auto NumLock mode:

When selecting this option, the bar code reader automatically uses the correct NumLock state.

No CAPSLOCK mode:

This options cancels the CAPSLOCK mode.

CAPSLOCK mode:

This option ensures that data is displayed correctly when the keyboard is normally in CAPSLOCK mode. The keyboard is returned in the CAPSLOCK mode after transmission.

Auto CAPSLOCK mode:

When selecting this option, the transmitted data is displayed correctly, disregarding the CAPSLOCK state.

Do not use numpad

Use numpad

Auto numlock mode

No CAPSLOCK mode

CAPSLOCK mode

Auto CAPSLOCK mode

SET

END

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2.2.3. Intercharacter delay for wedges/USB

The intercharacter delay can be used to adapt the reader's data transmission speed to the system. If the transmission speed is too high, the system may not be able to receive all characters. Adjust the intercharacter delay until the data is received correctly. The default value as well as the actual delay time depend on the terminal type and language selected.

No delay

Delay = 1

Delay = 2

Delay = 3

Delay = 4

Delay = 5

Delay = 6

Delay = 7

SET

_ZZ_

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Interface

Delay = 8

Delay = 9

Delay = 10

END

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This section is intended to configure a wireless connection to an Opticon cradle and third party dongles. Options are available to minimize the reader’s power consumption and to maximize working time and enable secure data exchange.

Default Bluetooth connection:

By default the reader is configured to connect to the Opticon cradle. Simply read the twelve character Bluetooth address label on the bottom of the cradle. The reader automatically connects to the cradle and automatically configures the pin code, authentication and encryption.

Default IEEE 802.15.4 connection:

By default the reader is configured to connect to the Opticon cradle. Simply read the tencharacter address label on the bottom of the cradle. The reader automatically connects to the cradle and automatically configures the pin code, authentication and encryption. With IEEE 802.15.4, the connection only exists during data transfers. Therefor the options "Auto disconnect" and "Auto reconnect" are not supported.

RS232 cradle connection:

In case the cradle is connected to the computer via RS232, the communication parameters such as baud rate, data bits, parity and stop bits can be configured via the bar code reader. For baud rate settings and for data, parity and stop bits refer to the applicable paragraphs as described earlier in this chapter.

Bluetooth dongle connection:

In case a third party Bluetooth dongle is used, the Bluetooth address, pin code and security options needs to be configured manually. Consult your Bluetooth dongle manual how to obtain the Bluetooth address, how to configure

the pin code and secure transmission. You need this information to configure the bar code reader. The Bluetooth dongle's driver installs a serial port on the computer, which is used by the bar code reader to transmit the data.

Keyboard emulation:

In case keyboard emulation is required, Opticon's program OpticonRL can convert the serial data from a COM port into keyboard data. Ask your local dealer or sales office how to obtain Tscan.

Enable auto connect to Opticon cradle:

After reading the address label on the cradle, the reader immediately tries to establish a connection.

Disable auto connect to Opticon cradle:

After reading the address label on the cradle, the reader needs to be connected manually.

Connect to other Bluetooth device:

In order to connect to a different Bluetooth device scan the applicable menu labels in the following configuration order:

• set Bluetooth device address (mandatory)

• set Security (optional)

• read label: Manually connect (mandatory)

USB cradle connection:

In case the cradle is connected to the computer via USB, the USB driver for the cradle needs to be installed. This driver can be downloaded from www.opticon.com. The USB driver installs a serial port on the computer. Please consult your sales office for not listed platforms.

Bluetooth options:

The reader can be configured for the options:

• set connection (mandatory), choose from trigger connection or auto connection

• select an address (mandatory)

• select security method (optional)

• set power savings (optional)

• select memorizing options (optional)

IEEE 802.15.4 options:

The reader can be configured for the options:

• set connection (mandatory)

• set trigger connect options (optional)

• set power savings (optional)

• select memorizing options (optional)

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To enable the Bluetooth reader to communicate to another Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth address of that device must be configured in the reader. The Bluetooth address can be found on the other device. Mostly it is displayed on the product label as a 12 digits number or a number with 6 hex digit pairs.

To configure an Opticon Bluetooth bar code reader to connect to a third party Bluetooth dongle, the following steps must be taken:

• step 1 - retrieve the dongle’s MAC address

• step 2 - set the reader to connect directly to a computer

• step 3 - set the MAC address of the dongle in the reader

• step 4 - establish connection to the Bluetooth module

Example for manually connection and configuration:

Example Step 1. The following information is retrieved from the dongle's Bluetooth manager: Dongle make/type: MSI MS6967 Bluetooth Address: 00 04 12 34 AF 56 Secure Connection: Not Required.

Example Step 2.

• read the following codes: <SET> <Connect to PC>

Example Step 3. Note: when reading the same menu label again, it is necessary to keep the reader away from the menu book for about one second.

• from this chapter read: <Set bluetooth address label>

• from the chapter Direct input numeric read: <0> keep reader away from menu book... <0> keep reader away from menu book... <0> <4> <1> <2> <3> <4>

• from the chapter Direct input character read: <A> <F>

• from the chapter Direct input numeric read: <5> <6>

• from this chapter read: <End bluetooth address label> <END>

Interface

Example Step 4.

• read the command label: <Manually connect>

Commands for (dis)connection:

In case a Bluetooth address is already configured, the reader can be manually connected or disconnected with the following command labels:

• connection: <Manually connect>

• disconnection: <Manually disconnect>

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Set bluetooth address label

End bluetooth address label

Disable auto connect

Enable auto connect

Connect to PC

Connect to Cradle

Connect to Cradle (USBHID)

SET

BDAS

BDAE

DIAU

ENAU

CNPC

CNCR

CNC2

END

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2.3.1. Bluetooth address commands

Manually disconnect

Manually connect +-CONN-+

Make discoverable and connectable

+-DISC-+

+-DSCO-+

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_+-CONN-+_

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To provide additional security connections, the Bluetooth specification allows you to enable a special security setting, so that a PIN-code is required from the bar code reader in order to establish a connection.

SET

Set PIN-code label

End PIN-code label

PINS

PINE

Use 'secured' connections

If you want to use 'secured' connections:

• scan enable authentication label

• scan the PIN-code labels. The PIN-code is a code of 1 to 16 characters. Any personal combination alpha-numeric characters can be used. Read direct input (numeric) characters from the chapter: String options

• enable authentication on the host

• if encryption is required, scan enable encryption labels

Use 'unsecured' connections

If you want to use 'unsecured' connections:

• scan disable authentication labels

• disable authentication on the host

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Interface

Authentication if not paired

Disable authentication

Enable authentication

Disable encryption

Enable encryption

AUTO

AUTD

AUTE

ENCD

ENCE

END

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