Prowill is900 User Manual

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Notice

Make sure you carefully read the following information to ensure that your barcode scanner is able to

perform at the level for which it is designed.

1. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis.

2. The right is reserved to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or

design.

3. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

4. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise

from the use of this manual.

5. A standard kit contains: a handheld unit, a cradle (with USB, or RS-232, or PS2 cable), an antenna,

a 5V AC/DC adaptor (for battery charge) and a CD-ROM (containing software and electrical

manuals).

6. Do not throw or drop the scanner or otherwise subject it to strong impact, which can damage the

scanner, interrupt program execution, corrupt memory contents, or otherwise interfere with proper

operation.

7. Use a blunt object to operate the stroke keys. Use of a sharp pointed object can damage stroke

keys and cause shorting of internal circuitry.

8. Never try to remove the battery from the scanner.

9. Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to form on the scanner’s case. Operating

the scanner while condensation is present can interfere with proper operation. Take care to avoid

conditions that cause the formation of condensation. If condensation does form, wait until it dries

completely before using the scanner.

10. The scanner offers two kinds of wireless network topology: point coordination and distributed

coordination. The default setting of wireless network topology is point coordination. To change

the wireless network topology, you must change the setting of both handheld unit and cradle.

11. The scanners within same working area must apply the same wireless network topology.

12. When the point coordination wireless network topology is used, if multi-clusters are working in the

same area, then each cluster must use a different radio frequency channel. Both of the handheld

unit and cradle must be configured individually.

13. When the distributed coordination wireless network topology is used, if multi-clusters are working in

the same area, it is strongly recommended that different radio frequency channel numbers are

applied to different clusters. While setting up, only the radio frequency channel number of the first

handheld unit of a single cluster is required to be set. When the first handheld unit binds to the

cradle, the cradle will automatically obtain the radio frequency channel number of the handheld unit.

The consecutive joined handheld units will automatically obtain the radio frequency channel number

of the cradle.

14. In order to obtain constantly good communication quality, when in multi-clusters working mode, the

physical space between two cradles is required to be at least 2 meters.

15. In order to obtain constantly good communication quality, it is recommended to place the cradle on

a higher location, generally more than 1 meter above the ground. If working outdoor, the higher

location the better.

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Safety precautions – Danger!

Be sure to read the following safety precautions carefully before trying to use the barcode scanner for

the first time. Keep this manual in handy place for future reference.

Danger!

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or

serious personal injury.

Lithium-ion battery

 Never allow the battery to become wet. Water can create the danger of battery heat emission,

explosion, and fire.

 Never use or leave the battery next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to high

heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never use the battery with any device other than this unit. Doing so can creates the danger of

battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Note that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (-) terminals must be oriented correctly when it is

loaded into the Barcode Scanner. Connecting the battery with its terminals reversed creates the

danger of battery fluid leakage, heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never dispose of the battery by incinerating it or otherwise expose it to heat. Doing so creates the

danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never allow the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery to become connected (shorted)

by metal. Doing so create the danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never transport or store the battery together with a necklace, hair pins or other metal objects.

Doing so can short battery terminals, and create the danger of battery heat emission, explosion and

fire. Be sure to place the battery in its case whenever transporting or storing it.

 Never throw the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impact. Dong so creates the danger of

battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never pierce the battery with nails, hit it with a hammer, or step on it. Doing so can create the

danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Never try to take apart the battery in any way. Doing so creates the danger of battery heat emission,

explosion, and fire.

 Use only the specified charger to charge the battery. Use of other types of charger creates the

danger of battery heat emission explosion, and fire.

Safety precautions – Warning!

Warning!

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, can create the possibility of

death or serious personal injury.

Disassembly and modification

Never try to disassemble or modify the unit in any way. High voltage inside creates the danger of

electrical shock.

Interior parts and components

Never touch interior high-voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical

shock.

Abnormal conditions

Should the unit become hot or start to emit smoke or a strange odor, immediately turn off the power

and contact your original dealer. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Foreign objects

Should any foreign matter ever get into the unit, immediately turn off the power and contact your

original dealer. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Dropping and damage

Should you drop the unit and damage it, immediately turn off the power and contact your original

dealer. Continue use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Laser beam

Never look directly into the laser beam. Doing so can cause serious eye damage.

Lithium-ion battery

 Do not put a battery in microwave ovens or pressure cookers. Doing so may cause the battery to

overheat, explode or burst into flames.

 Do not use a battery that smells strange, is overheating, is a strange color, or is a strange shape.

Doing so may cause the battery to overheat, explode or burst into flames.

 If the amount of time period the battery can serve becomes considerably short, stop using it. It may

indicate the possibility of a malfunction in the battery. Continued charging the battery creates the

danger of heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Stop charging the battery after the recommended time even if it is not fully charged. Continuing to

charge the battery may cause the battery to over heat, explode or burst into flames.

 If the battery leaks fluid or emits a strange smell, remove it from near heat or flames. Burning may

cause the battery to explode or burst into flames.

Should fluid from the battery accidentally get into your eyes, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your

eyes with clean water such as tap water and then consult a physician immediately.

Cradle with RS-232 cable and adaptor

 Power the cradle only with a power outlet whose voltage matches that marked on the adaptor

specified in this manual.

 Avoid conditions that can cause damage or breaks in the power cord. Do not place heavy objects

on the power cord. Keep it away from sources of heat. Any of these conditions can damage the

power cord, creating the danger of fire and electrical shock.

 Never modify, sharply bend, twist, or pull on the power cord. Doing so creates the danger of fire

and electrical shock.

 Use only the AC/DC adaptor and charger specified in this manual. Use of other AC/DC adaptor

models or chargers creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

 Should the power cord ever become severely damaged, contact your original dealer. Use of a

damaged electrical cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Moisture

Keep the

Basic Unit and the Barcode Scanner away from vases, planters, cups, glasses and other

containers of liquid. Also keep it away from metal. Water and metal getting into the unit creates the

danger of fire and electrical shock.

Safety precautions – Caution!

Caution!

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, can create the possibility of

personal injury or material damage.

Foreign objects

Take care to ensure that metal or combustible objects are not inserted into the openings of the unit.

Such objects create the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Location

 Do not locate the unit on a surface that is unstable or uneven. Doing so creates the danger of the

unit falling, which can cause personal injury.

 Do not locate the unit in an area subjected to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so creates

the danger of fire and electrical shock.

 Do not leave the unit for long periods in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Heavy objects

Never place heavy objects on top of the unit. Doing so creates the risk of a loss of balance and the

object falling, which can cause personal injury.

Exit window

 Never apply strong pressure to the mirror or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can crack the

mirror and create the danger of personal injury.

 Should the mirror ever break, never touch the mirror broken. Doing so can cause personal injury.

Lithium-ion battery

 Never leave the battery in an area expose to direct sunlight, in a car parked in direct sunlight, or any

other very hot area. Doing so creates the danger of heat emission and fire, as well as deterioration of

battery performance and shortening of its service life.

 Do not use the battery in areas where static electricity is being generated. Doing so creates the

danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.

 Temperature ranges for battery use, charging and storage are specified below. Temperatures

outside these ranges create the danger of deterioration of battery performance and shortening of its

service life as well as fluid leakage and heat generation.

 Operating Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃.

 Charging Temperature: 0℃ to 45℃.

 Storage Temperature: -20℃ to 45℃.

 Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with

clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

 Keep the battery out of the reach of small children. Do not let small children remove the battery

from the charger or the unit it is powering.

Cradle with RS-232 cable and adaptor

 Keep the power cord away from stoves and other sources of extreme heat. Heat can melt the

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insulation of the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.

 Never pull on the power cord when unplugging it. Doing so can damage the cord and create the

danger of personal injury, fire and electrical shock. Always hold onto the pug when unplugging it from

the wall outlet.

 Never touch the plug while your hands are wet. Doing so can create the danger of electrical shock.

 Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before moving the Basic Unit. Failure to do so

can result in damage to the power cord caused by pulling it, which creates the danger of fire and

electrical shock.

 Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the Basic Unit and charger.

 Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord after use.

 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and clean the area around the plugs at least once a

year. If dust collects on the AC/DC adaptor, humidity or moisture may cause a fault in the insulation,

which may result in a fire.

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Contents

Notice......................................................................................................................................................i

Safety precautions – Danger!............................................................................................................iii

Safety precautions – Warning! .......................................................................................................... iv

Safety precautions – Caution! ........................................................................................................... vi

Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1

Cable connector pin-outs descriptions for cradle............................................................................ 3

Default setting for each barcode........................................................................................................ 4

Decode zone......................................................................................................................................... 5

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Parts of the scanner ............................................................................................................................7

Power on, power off handheld unit and charge battery .................................................................8

Installation of cradle............................................................................................................................. 9

Programming instruction................................................................................................................... 11

Description of point coordination and di

stributed coordination wireless network..................... 12

1. Sketch map of point coordinatio

n operating mode ........................................................... 12

2. Sketch map of distributed coordin

ation operating mode .................................................13

Point coordination wireles

s communication setting ...................................................................... 14

1. Point coordination wireless communication setting for handh

eld unit ........................... 14

2. Point coordination wireless communication setting for cradle ........................................ 19

Distributed coordination wireless communication setting ............................................................21

1. Cluster establishment example ...........................................................................................21

2. Distributed coordination wireless co

mmunication setting for handheld unit ................. 23

3. Distributed coordination wireless co

mmunication setting for cradle .............................. 25

Scanning .............................................................................................................................................26

Keyboard wedge interface for Cradle .............................................................................................27

RS-232 interface for Cradle.............................................................................................................. 30

USB interface for Cradle ................................................................................................................... 32

Handheld scan & some global settings ..........................................................................................34

Visual and audio indicatio

n for handheld unit ................................................................................ 36

UPC-A.................................................................................................................................................. 37

UPC-E.................................................................................................................................................. 39

UPC-E1 ...............................................................................................................................................41

EAN-13 (ISBN/ISSN)......................................................................................................................... 43

EAN-8 ..................................................................................................................................................45

Code 39 (Code 32, Trioptic Code 39)............................................................................................. 46

Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 48

Industrial 2 of 5................................................................................................................................... 49

Matrix 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................................50

Codabar............................................................................................................................................... 51

Code 128............................................................................................................................................. 52

UCC/EAN 128 ....................................................................................................................................53

ISBT 128 .............................................................................................................................................54

Code 93 ............................................................................................................................................... 55

Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................... 56

MSI/Plessey........................................................................................................................................ 57

UK/Plessey.......................................................................................................................................... 58

China Post........................................................................................................................................... 59

GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated) ........................................................................................ 60

GS1 DataBar Limited......................................................................................................................... 61

GS1 DataBar Expanded ...................................................................................................................62

China Finance ....................................................................................................................................63

G1-G6 & FN1 substitution string setting.........................................................................................65

G1-G4 string position & C

ode ID position ......................................................................................68

String transmission ............................................................................................................................69

Test Chart............................................................................................................................................ 71

Test Chart (Continued)...................................................................................................................... 72

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 73

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 74

ASCII table.......................................................................................................................................... 75

Barcode representing non-printabl

e character .............................................................................. 76

Return default parameters................................................................................................................ 77

Display firmware version & radio communication setting ............................................................78

Quick setting to point or distributed coordination wir

eless network............................................ 79

Configuration alphanume

ric entry barcode .................................................................................... 80

Technical specifications

Handheld unit

Dimensions

Length × Width × Depth: 17.0 × 7.0 × 8.3 cm

Wei ght

201 g

Color

Gray

Battery

1400 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Charge time

Fully charged (>80%) in 3.5 hours

Case material

Fire-retardant ABS+TPU

Light source

650 nm visible laser diode

Decoding rate

200 times/sec

Scanning angle

±60°, ±65°, ±42° (Skew, Pitch, Roll)

Print contrast

25% minimum reflection difference

Decode capability

UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN (Bookland EAN), ISSN, Code 39, Code 39 full ASCII, Code 32, Trioptic Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar (NW7), Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, ISBT 128, Code 93, Code 11 (USD-8), MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, China Post, China Finance, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) variants

Indicator

Visual, Audio

Operating mode

Handheld

Programming method

Manual (reading special barcode)

Program upgrade

Using RSM software, while a cradle unit is required. Refer to RSM user manual.

Temperature

0° to 50°C (32° to 120°F), Operating; -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F), Storage

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Input voltage

4.75V – 6.5 V DC

Operating current

12mA (standby); 90mA (scanning); 150mA (transmitting)

Standby time

Over 7 days

Read barcode per charge

Over 160,000 scans per charge

Working range

Up to 200 meters

(open air)

Radio link

430.5～432.0MHz , 433.05～434.79MHz with adaptive frequency hopping

Decoding depth

& Min. element width

(1 mil = 0.0254mm)

Long-Range series

5 mil: 40-110mm

10 mil: 10-280mm

13 mil: 15-315mm

16 mil: 25-385mm

35 mil: 145-630mm

High-Density series

3 mil: 5-50mm

10 mil: 10-85mm

13 mil: 10-150mm

16 mil: 25-165mm

35 mil: 145-295mm

Safety

Laser safety: EN60825-1, Class 1

EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024

Electrical safety: EN 60950-1

Drop resistance: Multiple 1.2m (3.9ft) drops to concrete

Protection class: IP52

Note: 1 Te st condition: temperature at 27 ° C, sunny day, and visibility of 5 kilometers. Natural

surroundings significantly affect the communication distance in practice. The distance drops quickly in

the rainy, high-humidity, or heavy haze day; radio interference also shortens the communication

distance.

Cradle

Input voltage

5 VDC ± 0.25V

Cable

Straight 2.0m (PS2) / Straight 1.5m (USB) / Straight 2.0m (RS-232 )

Dimensions

Length × Width × Depth: 21.3 × 9.7 × 7.5cm

Wei ght

189g (without cable)

Indicator

Vis ual

Case material

ABS

Programming method

Manual (reading special barcode)

Program upgrade

PC online using RSM software. Refer to RSM user manual

Temperature

0° to 50°C (32° to 120°F), Operating; -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F), Storage

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Drop specifications

Unit functions normally after repeated 1.2m (3.9ft) drops to concrete

Program upgrade

Online

AC/DC adaptor

Input

100~240V AC, 0.3A, 50~60Hz

Output

+5V DC, 1~1.4A

Temperature

0° to 50°C (32° to 113°F), Operating; -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F), Storage

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Cable connector pin-outs descriptions for cradle

Cable connector interface pin-outs

The pin-outs descriptions in Table 1 apply to the cable connector on the cradle and are for reference

only.

Table 1-1 Cable connector pin-outs descriptions

Pin RS232 Keyboard (PS2)

1 Power (+5V) Power (+5V)

+3.3V ( for interface auto

selection purpose)

Ground (for interface auto

selection purpose)

3 Ground Ground

4 Power (+5V) Reserved

5 CTS KeyClock

6 RxD KeyData

7 Reserved TermClock

8 Reserved TermData

9 TxD Reserved

10 RTS Reserved

Note: Voltage level of all RS232 Pin-outs (RxD, TxD, CTS and RTS) is 0V for logic low and 3.3V for logic

high.

Default setting for each barcode

Code type

Read

enable

Check digit

verification

Check digit

transmission

Min. code

length

Proprietary

code ID

AIM

code ID

UPC-A √ √ √ (12)2 A ]Em

UPC-E √ √ √ (8)2 D ]Em

UPC-E1 √ √ √ (8)2 D ]Em

EAN-13

√ √ √ (13)

A ]Em

EAN-8 √ √ √ (8)2 C ]Em

ISBN/ISSN1 √ √ √ (13)2 A ]Em

Code 39 √ - - 1 M ]Am

Interleaved 2 of 5 √ - - 6 I ]Im

Industrial 2 of 5 √ - - 4 H ]Im

Matrix 2 of 5 √ - - 6 X ]Im

Codabar √ - - 4 N ]Fm

Code 128 √ √ - 1 K ]Cm

UCC/EAN 128 √ √ - 1 K ]Cm

ISBT 128 √ √ - 1 K ]Cm

Code 93 √ √ - 1 L ]Gm

Code 11 - √ - 4 V -

MSI/Plessey - - - 4 O ]Mm

UK/Plessey √ √ - 1 U ]Mm

China Post √ - - (11)2 T ]Im

China Finance √ - - (10)2 Y -

GS1 DataBar √ - - (16)2 R ]em

GS1 DataBar Truncated3 √ - - (16)2 R ]em

GS1 DataBar Limited √ - - (16)2 R ]em

GS1 DataBar Expanded √ - - 1 R ]em

Note: 1The settings for ISBN/ISSN and EAN-13 must be the same.

Fixed-length barcodes.

The settings for GS1 DataBar Truncated and GS1 DataBar must be the same.

Decode zone

High-density series

Long-range series

Dimensions

Parts of the scanner

Handheld unit

① Exit window

② Trigger

③ Red LED (Charging indicator)

④ Communication/Charge socket

⑤ Power button

⑥ Sound hole

⑦ Red LED (Not successful transmission); Blue LED (Power); Green LED (Setting)

Cradle

① B button (Reserved); S button (Upgrade / Reset); P button (USB Emulate)

② Red LED (Initiation failure); Blue LED (Power); Green LED (Data in/Radio frequency hopping

indicator)

③ Antenna

Power on, power off handheld unit and charge battery

Power on handheld unit:

Press the power button (see Parts of the scanner) for two seconds.

Power off handheld unit:

Press the power button (see Parts of the scanner) for two seconds.

Charge battery:

1. Please charge the battery before the first time of use. The charge indicator (red LED) on the

handheld unit is turned on when the charging is in process. When the charging process completes,

the red LED is turned off.

2. Charging time: 8 hours for fully charged.

Installation of cradle

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

the scanner for any improper connections. Go through all steps again.

With PS2 cable

1. Plug one end of the PS2 cable to the cradle, one end to PS2 port on PC, and one end to the

keyboard.

2. Plug the output of the AC/DC adaptor into the power terminal of on the cradle. Plug the AC/DC

adaptor provided by the manufacturer into an electrical outlet.

With USB cable

1. Plug one end of the USB cable to the cradle. Plug the other end into the USB port of the computer.

2. Plug the output of the AC/DC adaptor into the power terminal of on the cradle. Plug the AC/DC

adaptor provided by the manufacturer into an electrical outlet.

3. Windows gives message on “new hardware found – USB HID input device found”, then driver will be

installed on request.

4. After successfully installing the new hardware, message will be given: “hardware installed

successfully and ready to use”.

5. If any problem encounters during the installation process, please unplug the USB cable from the

computer and repeat step 1-3.

With RS-232 cable

1. Connect the DB9 serial communication cable with the cradle and the COM port of the computer.

2. Plug the output of the AC/DC adaptor into the power terminal of on the cradle. Plug the AC/DC

adaptor provided by the manufacturer into an electrical outlet.

Programming instruction

The steps of programming are:

1. Scan the SETUP bar code on the parameter setting part.

2. Enter the option mode by scanning the Option bar code.

3. To the right of the option barcode, the necessary alphanumeric inputs are listed. Scan these

alphanumeric entries from the back foldout page.

4. Scan the END bar code, listed on the lower right hand corner of each parameter setting part.

5. Notes that only one parameter can be setup at each time.

6. During the process of programming, LED is lighting to indicate the programming correctness. LED

will go off if any incorrect programming operation performed.

7. After each successful programming, LED will go off and the scanner will beep twice.

8. Throughout the programming bar code menus, the factory default settings are indicated with

asterisks (*).

Example: to set Flow control to be XON/XOFF.

Steps: Scan the following barcodes in order.

Description of point coordination and distributed coordination wireless network

Notes:

1. In this section, “cluster” denotes an association of a cradle and a number of handheld units.

2. In this section, “RF” is the abbreviation for “radio frequency”.

The scanner offers two kinds of wireless network topology: point coordination and distributed

coordination.

Point coordination topology: This network topology employs TDM/FDM integrated technique.

Different cluster operates in different frequency, suitable for a place where mass data transmission

at short intervals is in need. This network topology utilizes a token communication scheme.

When working as a cluster, the cradle talks to the associated handheld units one by one. Only one

handheld unit can transmit data to the cradle at a time. One single cluster can support up to 16

handheld units. Warning message will be given when the radio communication is out of working

range. Due to an operating cradle occupies one selected frequency channel all the time, thus the

radio signal generated does interfere the nearby instruments which adapt the same frequency, such

as a remote controller of a garage door.

Distributed coordination topology: This network topology employs TDM technique. Different

cluster can operate either in the same frequency or in different frequency. One single cluster can

support up to 16 handheld units. In the same working area it supports multiple clusters and up to

2000 handheld units operating simultaneously. An operating cradle only occupy the selected

frequency channel during data transmitting, so it will not interfere the nearby instruments which

adapt the same frequency.

Switch between point coordination topology and distributed coordination topology can be done by

scanning corresponding configuration barcode. Note that both cradle and associated handheld

units must be configured.

The handheld unit should be placed in the cradle for power charging. It is suggested to prepare an

individual cradle for power charging purpose if working as a cluster.

1. Sketch map of point coordination operating mode

The scanner utilizes 430.5 ～ 432.0MHz, 433.05 ～ 434.79MHz RF wireless communication with

LR-433-WPAN wireless communication protocol. LR-433-WPAN protocol first time introduces

self-adaptive frequency hopping technique. With this new protocol, a cordless scanner is able to pick

up a high-quality RF channel from a cluster of channels in terms of consolidated communication.

LR-433-WPAN protocol supports up to 256 handheld units (16 handheld-units/cradle x 16 cradle = 256)

within the same effective communication range. A maximum circle of poll time for one cradle with 16

handheld units is 1 second, while the poll time for one cradle with one handheld unit is less than 0.1

second.

Cluster 1

Cluster 2

2. Sketch map of distributed coordination operating mode

This series of cordless barcode scanner is working at 430MHz ～432MHz, 433.05MHz～434.79MHz

and is covered by a patent of wireless communication method named LR-433-WPAN wireless

communication protocol.

Single cluster - single handheld unit Single cluster – multiple handheld units

Multiple clusters

Point coordination wireless communication setting

1. Point coordination wireless communication setting for handheld unit

Wireless network topology for handheld unit: There are two kinds of wireless network topology that can

be employed: point coordination and distributed coordination.

Handheld unit RF channel No.: The scanner offers 16 different radio frequency channels for the data

transmission between handheld unit and cradle. The number of channel can be increased.

Handheld unit ID: The scanner offers 16 different handheld unit IDs.

Example: to set a handheld unit to work on channel 2 with ID 15.

Steps: Scan the following barcodes in order.

Radio power level for handheld unit: By selecting, you can change the radio power level for handheld

unit.

Frequency hopping: If it is enabled, the scanner is able to pick up a higher-performance radio frequency

channel from a group of channels in terms of consolidated communication.

Batch data mode:

Disable- Do not batch data. The handheld unit attempts to transmit every scanned barcode. If the

transmission is failed, the barcode data is ignored.

Out-of-range batch－ The handheld unit starts storing barcode data when it loses its connection to a

remote device (for example, when a user holding the handheld unit walks out of range). Data

transmission is triggered by reestablishing the connection with the cradle (for example, when a user

holding the handheld unit walks back into range).

Standard batch- The handheld unit starts storing barcode data after “%%%EBM” (

Enter Batch Mode

) is

scanned. Data transmission is triggered by scanning “%%%SBD” (

Send Batch Data

In Out-of-range batch or Standard batch modes, calculate the number of barcodes the handheld unit can

store as follows:

Number of storable barcodes = 16,384 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the barcode + 2).

Beep on reconnect attempt: This feature is active only when the Out-of-range batch operating mode is

selected. If this feature is enabled, the beeper emits 4 short beeps every 5 seconds while the

reconnection attempt is in progress.

Radio connection checking interval: This feature is active only when the Out-of-range batch operating

mode is selected. The handheld unit checks the radio communication with the cradle once within the

time interval.

Save data at low-battery or power-off: If it is enabled, the handheld unit will save data to memory while

the battery is low or before the power is off.

Low battery indicator: If it is enabled, while the power is low, the power LED on the handheld unit flashes

5 times, and the beeper emits 5 beepers for every 10 minutes or 200 scans. In this battery low status,

the power LED flashes 2 times by pulling the scanner trigger.

Enter sleeping mode interval: If it is enabled, the handheld unit will enter sleeping mode while no

operation beyond the time interval defined; the handheld unit will return to normal mode by pulling the

scanner trigger.

Enter transmitting data mode interval: There is no continuous scanning motion time interval of before the

domination handheld unit entering the barcode transmission status. By default when out of range, if

there is barcode data awaiting transmission, the handheld unit will try to transmit data to the cradle after

no scanning motion occurs for 5 seconds. This can avoid conflict between transmission of barcode data

and scanning barcode motion requested by user.

VALID/INVALID/LOCK/UNLOCK protocol：If enabled, the host will validate the data after receiving data

from the connected cradle. The host will send VALID/INVALID/LOCK instruction to the cradle after

validating the data and the cradle will divert the instruction to the associated handheld unit. The

handheld unit will give different audio and visual indication depending on the instruction received from

the cradle.

Note that 1 handheld unit is paired with 1 cradle/base unit to work in this mode is suggested, because

some pauses may be obvious before data validation.

When a LOCK instruction is received, the decoding function of handheld unit is deactivated and will be

reactivated until the receipt of a UNLOCK instruction. The sketch map is shown below:

1）Data packet format sent from base unit / cradle to PC.

Byte

1 2 3 4

5~(Packet

length-1)

Last byte

Segment

Packet

length

Reserved

Handheld

unit ID

0x22 Data length Data Checksum

Note 1: Calculate the sum of the first byte to the byte next to the last byte. The last two bits of the sum

are checksum.

2）Format and description of the command packet sent from PC to base unit / cradle.

Command packet Packet format Description VALID 1 byte，0x33 Validity of data received. INVALID 1 byte，0x66 Invalidity of data received.

LOCK 1 byte，0x77

Data received is abnormal. The decoding function of

handheld unit is deactivated.

UNLOCK 1 byte，0x88 The decoding function of handheld unit is activated.

3）Operations to be performed by the base unit / cradle after receiving the command data packet sent

from PC.

Command packet Operations of base unit / cradle LED indication

VALID Send VALID command packet to the handheld unit.

Red LED flashes once,

green LED on.

INVALID Send INVALID command packet to the handheld unit.

Red LED flashes once,

green LED off.

LOCK

Send LOCK command packet to the handheld unit,

and then wait for the UNLOCK command packet to be

sent from PC.

Red LED flashes once,

green LED keeps

flashing.

UNLOCK Send UNLOCK command packet to the handheld unit.

Red LED flashes three

times, green LED off.

The base unit / cradle will enter timeout erroneous

state, while no data packet is received within the time

interval defined. The base unit / cradle must be reset

by pressing the Reset R button to enter the normal

working state.

Both the red and the

green LED keep

flashing.

4）Operations to be performed by the handheld unit after receiving the command packet sent from the

base unit / cradle.

Command

packet

Operations of handheld unit Beeper indication LED indication

VALID Return to normal working state

Two beeps with short

duration (50ms)

Red LED off,

green LED on.

INVALID Return to normal working state

Two beeps with long

duration (200ms)

Red LED on,

green LED on.

LOCK

Waiting for UNLOCK command

packet from the base unit / cradle, no

further operation allowed, e.g.

scanning.

Two beeps with long

duration (200ms)

Red LED on,

green LED

flashes.

UNLOCK Return to normal working state.

Two beeps with short

duration (50ms)

Red LED off,

green LED off.

The handheld unit will enter timeout

erroneous state, while no command

packet is received within the time

interval defined. The handheld unit

must be switched off then be switched

on to reboot and return normal working

state.

Five beeps with short

duration (50ms)

Red LED and

green LED flash.

Waiting for command packet interval: If the option is set as “always”, the handheld unit keeps waiting for

command packet sent by the base unit / cradle after sending barcode data to the base unit / cradle.

The cradle will also keep waiting for the command packet sent from the host PC after sending the

barcode data to the host PC. If there is no command packet received within the defined interval, the

base unit / cradle and the handheld unit will enter the lock state, and the handheld unit keeps flashing the

LED.

SETUP

Option barcode Option Alpha. entry

Wireless network topology for handheld unit

Point coordination

Distributed coordination

00*

Handheld unit RF channel No.

02-16

06*

Handheld unit ID

01-16

01*

Radio power level for handheld unit

10dbm

7dbm

5dbm

0dbm

-5dbm

-10dbm

-15dbm

01*

Frequency hopping

Disable

Enable

01*

Batch data mode

Disable

Out-of-range batch

Standard batch

00*

Beep on reconnect attempt

Disable

Enable

00*

Radio connection checking interval

00-ffH (second)

00-ffH

03*

Save data at low-battery or power-off

Disable

Enable

00*

Low battery indicator

Disable

Enable

01*

Enter sleeping mode interval

00-ffH (minute)

00-ffH

0f*

Enter transmitting data mode interval

00-ffH (minute)

00-ffH

0f*

VALID/INVALID/LOCK/UNLOCK protocol

Disable

Enable

01*

Waiting for command packet interval

Always

01-99(100ms)

00*

01-99

END

Enter batch mode

Send batch data

Show channel information of handheld unit

※

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

2. Point coordination wireless communication setting for cradle

Wireless network topology for cradle: There are two kinds of wireless network topology that can be

employed: point coordination and distributed coordination.

Cradle RF channel No.: The scanner offers 16 different radio frequency channels for the data

transmission between handheld unit and cradle.

Bind the first handheld unit ID: This setting is used to bind the first handheld unit ID. By this setting, the

cradle communicates with ONLY one handheld unit with the binding ID. 16 different handheld unit IDs

are offered.

Recruit a next handheld unit ID: This setting is used to associate one more handheld unit ID with the

cradle. 16 different handheld unit IDs are offered.

Example 1: to set a cradle to work on channel 2, and to bind the first handheld unit ID as 15.

Steps: Scan the following barcodes in order.

Example 2: to set a cradle to work on channel 3, and communicate with the handheld units with ID 5 and

15. The first step is to bind the first handheld unit ID as 5, then recruit a next handheld unit ID as 15.

Steps:

1. Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade/setting ready mode.

2. Scan the following barcodes in order.

Radio power level for cradle: Refer to Radio power level for handheld unit of section “Point coordination

wireless communication setting for handheld unit”.

Frequency hopping: Refer to Frequency hopping of section “Point coordination wireless communication

setting for handheld unit”.

SETUP

Option barcode Option Alpha. entry

Wireless network topology for cradle※

Point coordination

Distributed coordination

01*

Cradle RF channel No.※

02-16

06*

Bind the first handheld unit ID※

01-16

01*

Recruit a next handheld unit ID※

01-16 01-16

Radio power level for cradle

10dbm

7dbm

5dbm

0dbm

-5dbm

-10dbm

-15dbm

01*

Frequency hopping

Disable

Reserved

00*

END

Show channel information of Cradle※

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

Distributed coordination wireless communication setting

1. Cluster establishment example

1.0 The flow chart of the general architecture of establishing a cluster is shown below.

1.1 Establish the wireless link between the cradle and the first handheld unit.

Step 1.0 Please refer to chapter “return default parameters & version chapter” to check the current wireless network topology. If it is point coordination network topology，please scan the optional barcode 0700 and

0800 to change the network topology.

Step 2.0 Scans the following barcode to return to default parameters.

This step can be omitted.

Step 3.0 Scan the following barcode to start configuring handheld unit.

Step 3.1 Scan the following barcode to assign an address to a handheld unit.

Step 3.2 Scan four digits as an address.

All handheld units used in the same area must have different addresses.

Four digits for the handheld unit address（From 0000 to 1999）

For example：

Step 3.3 Scan the following barcode to complete the configuration.

Step 4.0 Scan the following barcode to bind the handheld unit with the cradle.

The blue LED on the handheld will blink to indicate that the handheld unit is ready to be positioned onto

the cradle.

Scan BIND barcode to pair the handheld unit and the cradle. The handheld unit is dedicated to the cradle.

Any previous bound handheld units will be excluded.

If the cradle in not bound to a handheld unit, its address assumes a random value which can cause conflicts

and malfunctions to other cradles within it range.

Step 4.1 Firmly position the handheld unit onto the cradle. Within 10 seconds, two beeps will be emitted to

signal that the cradle has been paired to the handheld unit, and the blue LED on the handheld unit will go

off. If three beeps are emitted, it indicates unsuccessful pairing between the cradle and the handheld unit;

then repeat step 4.0

1.2 Establish the wireless link between successive handheld units and the same cradle.

Step 5.0 Please refer to instruction in previous section to pair the cradle with the first handheld unit. Step 6.0 Repeat steps 3.0～3.3

to set radio address of the second handheld unit.

Step 7.0 Scan JOIN barcode to pair the second handheld unit with the cradle.

The blue LED on the handheld unit will blink to indicate that the handheld unit is ready to be positioned

onto the cradle.

Step 7.1 Firmly position the handheld unit onto the cradle. Within 10 seconds, two beeps will be emitted to

signal that the cradle has been paired to the handheld unit, and the blue LED on the handheld unit will go off.

If three beeps are emitted, it indicates unsuccessful pairing between the cradle and the handheld unit; then repeat steps 7.0～7.1

Step 8.0 Repeat steps 6.0～7.1

to pair the third, the fourth, … the nth handheld unit with the cradle.

One single cradle can pair with up to 16 handheld units.

1.3 Verify the success of configuration

Please refer to the chapter of “Return default parameters, version and wireless communication

information” to verify the success of configuration.

2. Distributed coordination wireless communication setting for handheld unit

Wireless network topology for handheld unit: There are two kinds of wireless network topology that can

be employed: point coordination and distributed coordination.

Handheld unit RF channel No.: The scanner offers 16 different radio frequency channels for the data

transmission between handheld unit and cradle. The number of channel can be increased.

Handheld unit address: The scanner offers 2000 different four-digit radio addresses for handheld unit.

Note that all scanners used in the same area must have different addresses.

Radio power level for handheld unit: By selecting, you can change the radio frequency power level for

handheld unit.

Interval for radio communication: An unsuccessful transmission is verified while the handheld unit has

not received data beyond the interval. If a RS232 is used, this value should be set not less than

feedback delay of RS232 serial port transmission.

Inform the result of wired transmission for handheld unit: If this option is enabled, the cradle will only

inform the handheld unit the success of data transmission after the data has been successfully

transmitted from cradle to host PC.

SETUP

Option barcode Options Value

Wireless network topology for handheld unit

Point coordination

Distributed coordination

01*

Handheld unit RF channel No.

02-16

06*

Handheld unit address

0000-1999

0000*

Radio power level for handheld unit

10dbm

7dbm

5dbm

0dbm

-5dbm

-10dbm

-15dbm

01*

Interval for radio communication

02-20（second）

02-20

02*

Inform the result of wired transmission for

handheld unit

Disable

Enable

00*

End of setup

Bind

Join

Show channel information of handheld unit※

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

3. Distributed coordination wireless communication setting for cradle

Wireless network topology for cradle: There are two kinds of wireless network topology that can be

employed: point coordination and distributed coordination.

Radio power level for cradle: By selecting, you can change the radio frequency power level for cradle.

SETUP

Option barcode Options Value

Wireless network topology for cradle※

Point coordination

Distributed coordination

01*

Radio power level for cradle※

10dbm

7dbm

5dbm

0dbm

-5dbm

-10dbm

-15dbm

01*

End of setup

Displaying wireless communication result for cradle※

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

Scanning

When the scanner is scanning, ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

RIGHT

WRONG

Keyboard wedge interface for Cradle

Keyboard type: As a keyboard interface, the scanner supports most of the popular PCs and IBM

terminals.

Keyboard layout: The scanner supports different national keyboard layouts.

Clock period: According to the PS2 protocol, the clock is provided by the device, e.g. keyboard or

scanner, with the period between 60us to 100us.

Delay-after-compound-key: In some rare occasions, machine with low speed PS2 communication port

would require a free time gap following the press/release of the compound key (Shift, Ctrl or Alt).

Numeric key:

Alphabetic key- the scanner will output code result as alphabetic key.

Numeric key- the scanner will output code result as pressing numeric keypad ( ‘0’, ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’, ‘4’, ‘5’, ‘6’,

‘7’, ‘8’, ‘9’, ‘.’, ‘+’, ‘-‘, ‘/’, ‘*’ only).

Alt+ keypad- the scanner will output code result as pressing Alt+ numeric key (on keypad). Note that

the Num Lock control key must be ON. This setting can be specially adapted for use with different

national keyboard layout.

Power-on simulation: All of the PCs check the keyboard status during power-on self test. It simulates

keyboard timing and passes keyboard present status to the PC during power-on.

Inter-character delay: This delay is inserted after each data character transmitted.

Inter-byte delay: This delay is inserted after each byte transmitted. Normally a character is comprised

of three or above bytes.

Block trans. delay: It is a delay timer between barcode data output. This feature is used to transfer

continually with shorter barcode data.

Caps Lock reversion: By setting enable, the status of Caps Lock key (i.e. being pressed ON or OFF) on

the keyboard is simulated in a reversion status.

Caps Lock override: If this function is enabled, on AT or AT notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the

state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state

of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.

A guide of setting while the scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the host

If some characters are missed or some additional characters are incorrectly displayed on the host,

set the Inter-byte delay (0208) to be “01” or greater value.

If some capital character (e.g. “A”) or compound-key-characters (e.g.“shift+”, “Ctrl＋”, “Alt+”）are

displayed incorrectly, set the Delay-after-compound-key to be “01” or greater value.

If some digits are incorrectly displayed as some symbol characters (e.g. “1” and “2” are displayed

incorrectly as “!” and “@”), set the Clock period (0203) to be greater value (e.g. 04, 05).

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Keyboard type

IBM AT, PS/2

Apple Mac compatibles

Reserved

00*

Keyboard layout

USA

Turkish F

Turkish Q

French

Italian

Spanish

Slovak

Denmark

Japanese

German

Belgian

Russian

00*

Clock period

60us

70us

80us

90us

100us

200us

02*

Delay-after-compound-key

0ms

10ms

20ms

40ms

80ms

00*

Numeric key

Alphabetic key

Numeric keypad

Alt+ keypad

00*

Power-on simulation

Disable

Enable

00*

Inter-character delay

0ms

5ms

10ms

20ms

40ms

80ms

00*

Inter-byte delay

1ms

2ms

4ms

8ms

00*

Caps Lock reversion

Disable

Enable

00*

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Caps Lock override

Disable

Enable

00*

END

RS-232 interface for Cradle

Flow control:

None-The communication only uses TxD and RxD signals without any hardware or software

handshaking protocol.

RTS/CTS-If the scanner wants to send the barcode data to host computer, it will issue the RTS signal

first, wait for the CTS signal from the host computer, and then perform the normal data communication.

If there is no replied CTS signal from the host computer after the timeout duration, the scanner will issue

an error indication. By setting (Host idle: Low RTS) or (Host idle: High RTS), the scanner can be set to

match the Serial Host RTS line.

XON/XOFF-An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON

character.

ACK/NAK-After transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK (acknowledge) or NAK (not

acknowledge) response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data

again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs

are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

Inter-character delay: Refer to Inter-character delay of Keyboard wedge.

Response delay: This delay is used for serial communication of the scanner when it waits for a

handshaking acknowledgment from the host.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Flow control

None

RTS/CTS (Host idle: Low RTS)

RTS/CTS (Host idle: High RTS)

XON/XOFF

ACK/NAK

00*

Inter-character delay

0ms

5ms

10ms

20ms

40ms

80ms

00*

Reserved

Response delay

00-99 (100ms)

00-99

00*

Baud rate

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57600

115200

05*

Parity

None

Odd

Even

00*

Data bit

8 bits

7 bits

00*

Stop bit

One bit

Two bits

00*

END

USB interface for Cradle

USB device type: When the cradle is connected to a PC with a USB cable, it will be identified as a HID

keyboard.

HID keyboard– By setting, the scanner is used as a USB HID keyboard emulation device. The

keyboard layout setting follows the setting of keyboard layout in the chapter of Keyboard wedge.

USB virtual COM– By setting, the scanner emulate a regular RS232-based COM port. If a Microsoft

Windows PC is connected to the scanner, a driver is required to install on the connected PC. The

driver will use the next available COM Port number. The driver and the installation guide can be found

in the associated CD and on the manufacturer’s website. A Windows-based software COM_Text is

recommended to display the barcode data in text format. COM_Text emulates some kind of serial-key

typing.

Note: when changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts.

Simple COM Port Emulation- Please contact the manufacturer for the instruction.

Keyboard layout: Refer to Keyboard layout of Keyboard wedge for Cradle.

Host comm. port speed: By selecting, the user can change the output speed of the scanner to match the

speed of the host USB communication port. Generally, set 00 or 01 to work with high communication

speed. If some output characters of barcode have been missed, the user may need to set 07 or 08 to

slow the data transmission speed of the scanner.

Numeric key: Refer to Numeric key of Keyboard wedge for Cradle.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

USB device type

HID keyboard

HID keyboard for Apple Mac

USB virtual COM

Simple COM Port Emulation

00*

Keyboard layout

USA

Turkish F

Turkish Q

French

Italian

Spanish

Slovak

Denmark

Japanese

German

Belgian

Russian

00*

Host comm. port speed

0-8

（0: highest; 8: lowest）

00-08

02*

Numeric key

Alphabetic key

Numeric keypad

Alt+ keypad

00*

END

Handheld scan & some global settings

Scanning mode:

Good-read off-The trigger button must be pressed once to activate scanning. The light source of

scanner stops scanning when there is a successful reading or no code is decoded after the Stand-by

duration elapsed.

Momentary-The trigger button acts as a switch. Press button to activate scanning and release button to

stop scanning. The light source of scanner stops scanning when there is a successful reading or no

code is decoded after the Stand-by duration elapsed.

Alternate-The trigger button acts as a toggle switch. Press button to activate or stop scanning.

Continue-The scanner always keeps scanning, and it does not matter when the trigger button is pressed

or duration is elapsed.

Timeout off-The trigger button must be pressed once to activate scanning. The light source of scanner

stops scanning when no code is successful decoded after the Stand-by duration elapsed.

Same barcode delay time: If a barcode has been scanned and output once successfully, the laser beam

must be off or moved away from the barcode beyond delay time to active scanning the same barcode.

When this feature is set to be “0xFF”, then the delay time is indefinite.

Double confirm: If it is enabled, the scanner will require a several times of same-decoded-data to confirm

a valid reading.

Global Max./Min. code length: These two lengths are defined as the valid range of decoded barcode

data length. Make sure that the minimum length setting is no greater than the maximum length setting,

or otherwise the labels of the symbol will not be readable. In particular, the same value can be set for

both minimum and maximum reading length to force the fixed length barcode decoded.

Notes:

1. Please set the max./min. length for individual barcode in later sections, if special demand is

requested.

2. The number of check digits is included in max./min. code length.

3. These two settings have no effect on the symbols with fixed-length, e.g. UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13,

EAN-8 and China Post.

Global G1-G6 string selection: The scanner offer one or two string group for ALL symbols. By setting

one or two digits to indicate which string group you want to apply. You may refer to the chapters of

“String setting” and “String position & Number of truncated leading/ending character”.

Example: Group 1 → set 01 or 10. Group 2 and 4 → set 24 or 42.

All valid settings include 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,

30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 and

66.

Element amendment: If it is enabled, the scanner can read the barcode comprised with bars and spaces

in different scale.

Printable character only: If it is enabled, the scanner will output the printable characters only, i.e. in

ASCII from 20H to 7EH.

Decoder optimization: If it is enabled, the scanner will optimize the decoder with error correction. This

function is not effective for all types of barcodes.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Scanning mode

Good-read off

Momentary

Alternate

Continue

Timeout off

01*

Standby duration

01-99 (second)

01-99

04*

Same barcode delay time

00-FF

(50ms)

00-FF16

08*

Double confirm

00-09

(00: no )

00-09

00*

Global max. code length

04-99

99*

Global min. code length

01-99

04*

Global G1-G6 string selection

00-66

00*

Element amendment

Disable

Enable

01*

Printable character only

Disable

Enable

00*

Decoder optimization

Disable

Enable

01*

END

Visual and audio indication for handheld unit

Power on alert: After power-on the scanner will generate an alert signal to indicate a successful self-test.

LED indication: After each successful reading, the LED above the scanner will light up to indicate a good

barcode reading.

Beeper indication: After each successful reading, the scanner will beep to indicate a good barcode

reading, and its beep tone duration is adjustable.

Beep tone duration: This parameter can be adjusted for a good reading upon favorite usage.

Volume of beeper: This parameter can be adjusted for different level of the volume of the beeper.

Example:

Visual and audio indication of handheld unit for RF transmission

Successful Transmission Audio (Beeper) Red LED on handheld unit

Yes None Off

No Three beeps On

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Power on alert

Disable

Enable

01*

LED indication

Disable

Enable

01*

Beeper indication

Disable

Enable

01*

Beep tone duration

01-09 (10ms ) 01-09

05*

Volume of beeper

Low

Middle

High

02*

END

UPC-A

Read: Format

System character Data digits (10 digits) Check digit

Check digit verification: The check digit verification is optional.

Check digit trans.: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Code ID setting: Code ID is a one-or-two-character string used to represent the symbol upon a

succeeding reading. If you want application to transmit Code ID, you must set Code ID transmission to

be enabled. Refer to the chapter of String transmission.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Global insertion group selection of the chapter of Hand-held scan &

some global settings.

Supplement digits: The Supplement digits barcode is the supplemental 2 or 5 characters.

Format

System character Data digits (10 digits) Check digit Supplement digits 2 or 5

Truncation/Expansion:

Truncate leading zeros The leading “0” digits of UPC-A data characters can be truncated when the

feature is enabled.

Expand to EAN13 It extends to 13-digits with a “0” leading digit when the feature is enabled.

Truncate system character The system character of UPC-A data can be truncated when the feature is

enabled.

Add country code The country code (“0” for USA) can be added when the feature is enabled.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit trans.

Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<A>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Supplement digits

None

2 digits

5 digits

2 or 5 digits

00*

Truncation/Expansion

None

Truncate leading zeros

Expand to EAN-13

Truncate system character

Add country code

00*

Reserved

END

UPC-E

Read: Format

System character “0” Data digits (6 digits) Check digits

Check digit verification: The check digit verification is optional and made as the sum of the numerical

value of the data digits.

Check digit trans.: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted. Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Supplement digits:

Format

System character “0” Data digits (6 digits) Check digit Supplement digits 2 or 5

Truncation/Expansion:

Truncate leading zeros- Refer to Truncation/Expansion of UPC-A.

Expand to EAN-13- It extends to 13-digits with “0” digits when the feature is set to be enabled.

Example: Barcode “0123654”,

Output: “0012360000057”.

Expand to UPC-A- It extends to 12-digits when the feature is set to be enabled.

Truncate system character- The system character “0” of UPC-E data can be truncated when the feature

is enabled.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit trans. Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<D>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Supplement digits

None

2 digits

5 digits

2 or 5 digits

00*

Truncation/Expansion

None

Truncate leading zeros

Expand to EAN-13

Expand to UPC-A

Truncate system character

00*

Reserved

END

UPC-E1

Read: Format

System character “1” Data digits (6 digits) Check digits

Check digit verification: The check digit is optional and made as the sum of the numerical value of the

data digits.

Check digit trans.: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted. Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Supplement digits:

Format

System character “1” Data digits (6 digits) Check digit Supplement digits 2 or 5

Truncation/Expansion:

Truncate leading zeros- Refer to Truncation/Expansion of UPC-A.

Expand to EAN-13- It extends to 13-digits with “0” digits when the feature is set to be enabled.

Expand to UPC-A- It extends to 12-digits when the feature is set to be enabled.

Truncate system character- The system character “1” of UPC-E1 data can be truncated when the feature

is enabled.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit trans.

Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<D>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Supplement digits

None

2 digits

5 digits

2 or 5 digits

00*

Truncation/Expansion

None

Reserved

Expand to EAN-13

Expand to UPC-A

Truncate system character

00*

Reserved

END

EAN-13 (ISBN/ISSN)

Read:

Format

Data digits (12 digits) Check digit

Check digit verification: The check digit is optional and made as the sum of the numerical value of the

data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

EAN-13 code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Supplement digits:

Format

Data digits (12 digits) Check digit Supplement digits 2 or 5

ISBN/ISSN: The ISBN (International Standard Book Number, or Bookland EAN) and ISSN (International

Standard Serial Number) are two kinds of barcode for books and magazines. The ISBN is 10 digits with

leading “978” and the ISSN is 8 digits with leading “977” of the EAN-13 symbol.

Example:

Barcode “9780194315104”, Output: “019431510X”.

Barcode “9771005180004”, Output: “10051805”.

ISBN/ISSN code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

01*

EAN-13 code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<A>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Supplement digits

None

2 digits

5 digits

2 or 5 digits

00*

ISBN/ISSN conversion

Disable

Enable

00*

Reserved

ISBN/ISSN code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<B>*

END

EAN-8

Read:

Format

Data digits (7 digits) Check digit

Check digit verification: The check digit is optional and made as the sum of the numerical value of the

data digits.

Check digit trans.: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Supplement digits:

Format

Data digits (7 digits) Check digit Supplement digits 2 or 5

Truncation/Expansion: Refer to Truncation/Expansion of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit trans.

Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<C>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Supplement digits

None

2 digits

5 digits

2 or 5 digits

00*

Truncation/Expansion

None

Truncate leading zero

Expand to EAN-13

00*

Reserved

END

Code 39 (Code 32, Trioptic Code 39)

Read:

Format

⋆ Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional) ⋆

Check digit verification: The check digit is optional and made as the sum module 43 of the numerical

value of the data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Each symbol has own max./min. code length. If both setting of max./min. code length are “00”s, the setting of global max./min. code length is effective. The length is defined as to the actual barcode data length to be sent. Label with length exceeds these limits will be rejected. Make sure that the minimum length setting is no greater than the maximum length setting, or otherwise all the labels of the symbol will not be readable. In particular, you can see the same value for both minimum and maximum reading length to force the fixed length barcode decoded.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Start/End transmission: The start and end characters of Code 39 are “⋆”s. You can transmit all data

digits including two “⋆”s.

“⋆” as data character: By setting Enable, “⋆” can be recognized as data character.

Convert Code 39 to Code 32: Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical

industry. Note that Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

Format of Code 32

“A” (optional) Data digits (8 digits) Check digit

Code 32 Prefix “A” transmission: By setting Enable, the prefix character “A” can be added to all Code 32

barcodes.

Trioptic Code 39 read: Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of magnetic tapes

and computer cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters.

Format

$ Data digits (6 digits) $

Trioptic Code 39 Start/End transmission: The start and end characters of Trioptic Code 39 are “$”s.

You can transmit all data digits including two “$”s.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<M>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Format

Standard

Full ASCII

00*

Start/End transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

“⋆” as data character

Disable

Enable

00*

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable

Enable

00*

Code 32 Prefix “A” transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Trioptic Code 39 read

Disable

Enable

00*

Trioptic Code 39 Start/End transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

END

Note 1: If Trioptic Code 39 is set Enable, Code 39 is forced Enable.

Note 2: If Code 39 is set Disable, Trioptic Code 39 is forced Disable.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Read:

Format

Data digits (Variable) Check digit (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 10 of the numerical values of all data

digits. There are two optional check digit algorithms: the specified Uniform Symbol Specification (USS)

and the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC).

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

USS

OPCC

00*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

06*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<I>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

Industrial 2 of 5

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable)

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

00*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<H>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

Matrix 2 of 5

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 10 of the numerical values of all data

digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

06*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<X>*

Insert group selection

00-44

00*

Reserved

END

Codabar

Read:

Format

Start Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional) End

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 16 of the numerical values of all data

digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Start/End type: Codabar has four pairs of Start/End pattern; you may select one pair to match your

application.

Start/End transmission: Refer to Start/End transmission of Code 39.

Start/End character equality: By setting Enable, the start and end character of a Codabar barcode must

be the same.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

00*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<N>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Start/End type

ABCD/ABCD

abcd/abcd

ABCD/TN⋆E

abcd/tn⋆e

00*

Start/End transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Start/End character equality

Disable

Enable

00*

END

Code 128

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 103 of all data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Truncate leading zeros: The leading “0” digits of Code 128 barcode characters can be truncated when

the feature is enabled.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Reserved

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<K>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Truncate leading zeros

Disable

All leading “0”s

Only the first “0”

00*

END

UCC/EAN 128

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 103 of all data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max. /Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

Truncate leading zeros: Refer to Truncate leading zeros of Code 128.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Reserved

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<K>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Truncate leading zeros

Disable

All leading “0”s

Only the first “0”

00*

END

ISBT 128

Read:

Format

“=” or “&” Data digits (variable) Check digit (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 103 of all data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Reserved

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<K>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

- -

END

Code 93

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) 2 check digits (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 47 of the numerical values of all data

digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<L>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

Code 11

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) Check digit 1 (optional ) Check digit 2 (optional)

Check digit verification: The check digit is presented as the sum module 11 of all data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit 1 and check digit 2 will be transmitted upon your

selected check digit verification method.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit verification

Disable

One digit

Reserved

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

00*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<V>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

MSI/Plessey

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) Check digit 1 (optional) Check digit 2 (optional)

Check digit verification: The MSI/Plessey has one or two optional check digits. There are three

methods of verifying check digits, i.e. Mod10, Mod10/10 and Mod 11/10. The check digit 1 and check

digit 2 will be calculated as the sum module 10 or 11 of the data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit 1 and check digit 2 will be transmitted upon your

selected check digit verification method.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit verification

Disable

1 digit (mod 10)

Reserved

00*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

00*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<O>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

UK/Plessey

Read:

Format

Data digits (variable) 2 check digits (optional)

Check digit verification: The UK/Plessey has one or two optional check digits. The check digit 1 and

check digit 2 will be calculated as the sum module 10 or 11 of the data digits.

Check digit transmission: By setting Enable, check digit will be transmitted.

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A.

Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

00*

Check digit verification

Disable

Enable

01*

Check digit transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<U>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

China Post

Read:

Format

11 Data digits

Max. /Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39. The code length of China Post is

11. Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A. Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Reserved

Max. code length

00-99

11*

Min. code length

00-99

11*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<T>*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Reserved

END

GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated)

GS1 DataBar Truncated is structured and encoded the same as the standard GS1 DataBar format, except its height is reduced to a 13 modules minimum; while GS1 DataBar should have a height greater than or equal to 33 modules.

Read:

Format

16 Data digits

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A. Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A. Conversion: UCC/EAN 128- Refer to Code ID transmission of String transmission, ]Cm will be identified as AIM ID. UPC-A or EAN-13- Barcode beginning with a single zero as the first digit has the leading “010” stripped and the barcode reported as EAN-13. Barcode beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros has the leading “0100” stripped and the barcode reported as UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<R >*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Conversion

None

UCC/EAN 128

UPC-A or EAN-13

00*

Reserved

END

GS1 DataBar Limited

Read:

Format

16 Data digits

Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A. Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A. Conversion: Refer to Conversion of GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated).

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<R >*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Conversion

None

UCC/EAN 128

UPC-A or EAN-13

00*

Reserved

END

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Read:

Format

Data characters (variable)

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Max. code length

00-99

00*

Min. code length

00-99

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF16

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<R >*

Insert group selection

00-66

00*

Conversion

None

UCC/EAN 128

00*

Reserved

END

China Finance

Note: This type of barcode is not Omni-directionally decodable. The encodable character set includes

numeric 0 to 9. Among the symbol of 0 to 9, 0 and 2, 4 and 9, 5 and 8, 6 and 7, have the symmetrical

pattern; the pattern of 1 and 3 is symmetrical.

Read:

Format

10 Data digits

Max./Min. code length: Refer to Max./Min. code length of Code 39.

Check digit verification: The check digit is made as the sum module 10 of the numerical values of all data

digits.

Leading character 5/6/7/8/9 converted to A/B/C/D/E: By setting, leading character 5/6/7/8/9 can be converted to A/B/C/D/E. Leading character assignment: By setting, only the barcode with the assigned leading character can be output. Code ID setting: Refer to Code ID setting of UPC-A. Insertion group selection: Refer to Insertion group selection of UPC-A.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Read

Disable

Enable

01*

Max. code length

00-99

10*

Min. code length

00-99

10*

Check digit verification

Disable

Reserved

00*

Leading character 5/6/7/8/9

converted to A/B/C/D/E

Disable

Enable

Only 5 converted to A

Only 6 converted to B

Only 7 converted to C

Only 8 converted to D

Only 9 converted to E

01*

Leading character assignment

Disable

Assigned to 0

Assigned to 5(A)

Assigned to 6(B)

Assigned to 7(C)

Assigned to 8(D)

Assigned to 9(E)

Assigned to 1

Assigned to 2

Assigned to 3

Assigned to 4

01*

Code ID setting

00-FF

(ASCII)

00-FF16

<Y>*

Insert group selection 00-66

00-66

00*

END

Laser Light Direction Setting: By scanning the barcode above, the

decoding direction of the scanner’s laser light is from left to right. By

scanning the up-side-down barcode above, the decoding direction of

the scanner’s laser light is from right to left.

G1-G6 & FN1 substitution string setting

Format of barcode data transmission

Prefix Code name Preamble Code ID Code length Code data Code ID Postamble Suffix

Suffix string setting: The <enter > key is represented in different ASCII when it is applied by different OS. For a Windows/DOS OS, <enter> is represented as <CR><LF> (0x0D 0x0A); for an Apple MAC OS, <enter> is represented as <CR> (0x0D); for a Linux/Unix OS, <enter> is represented as <LF> (0x0A). Prefix/Suffix string setting: & Preamble/Postamble string setting: They are appended to the data automatically when a barcode is decoded. Example: Add a symbol of “$” as a prefix for all symbols. Steps:

1) Scan SETUP and Prefix string setting barcode.

2) Use the ASCII table to find the value of $→24.

3) Scan 2 and 4 from the barcode on the foldout back page.

4) Scan END barcode. Scanning steps: Scan the following barcodes in order.

Insert G1/G2/G3/G4 string setting: The scanner offers 4 positions and 4 character strings to insert

among the symbol.

Example: Set G1 string to be “AB”.

Original code data “1 2 3 4 5 6”

Output code data “1 2 A B 3 4 5 6”

Steps:

1) Scan SETUP and Insert G1 string setting barcode “8005”.

2) Use the ASCII table to find the value of A→41, B→42.

3) Scan 4, 1 and 4, 2 from the barcode on the foldout back page.

4) Scan END barcode.

5) Refer to the chapter of G1-G4 string position & Code ID position.

6) Refer to the chapter of Hand-held scan & some global settings.

Testing barcode:

FN1 substitution string setting: The FN1 character (0x1D) in an UCC/EAN128 barcode, or a Code 128 barcode, or a GS1 DataBar barcode can be substituted with a defined string.

Truncate leading G5 string setting: By setting, a defined leading character or string can be truncated.

Also a single character can be un-defined.

Repeat of a G5 character setting: While G5 is set as a single defined/un-defined character, G5 can also

be set to be repeated. This setting is ignored when the truncate number is more than the barcode data

characters. The option of “FF” for this setting is not active while the option of Truncate leading G5

string setting is “00”.

Example: Truncate all leading zeros for all symbols.

Original code data “0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6”

Output code data “1 2 3 4 5 6”

Steps: scan the following data in order.

Testing barcode:

Truncate ending G6 string setting: By setting, a defined ending character or string can be truncated.

Also a single character can be un-defined.

Repeat of a G6 character setting: While G5 is set as a single defined/un-defined character, G6 can also be set to be repeated. This setting is ignored when the truncate number is more than the barcode data characters. The option of “FF” for this setting is not active while the option of Truncate ending G6 string setting is “00”. Single character C1/C2 replacement: By setting, a defined character in the data string can be replaced by another defined character. The C1 and C2 replacement are applied simultaneously.

Example: Replace all the “A” character in a data string to be “B” character.

Original code data “1 2 3 A 5 A”

Output code data “1 2 3 B 5 B”

Steps: scan the following barcodes in order. The ASCII value for “A” is 41, and the ASCII value for “B” is

42.

Testing barcode:

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Prefix string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

Suffix string setting

0-22 characters

<ENTER>

00-FF16

0D0A*

Preamble string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF

00*

Postamble string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

Insert G1 string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

Insert G2 string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

Insert G3 string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

Insert G4 string setting

0-22 characters

None

00-FF16

00*

FN1 substitution string setting

0-4 characters

<SP>

00-FF16

20*

Truncate leading G5 string setting

A un-defined character

1-22 defined characters

<0>

01-7F16

30*

Repeat of a G5 character setting

Once

Defined times

Un-defined times (All)

01*

01-22

Truncate ending G6 string setting

A un-defined character

1-22 defined characters

<0>

01-7F16

30*

Repeat of a G6 character setting

Once

Defined times

Un-defined times (All)

01*

01-22

Single character C1 replacement

<0000>

0000*

0000-FFFF

Single character C2 replacement

<0000>

0000*

0000-FFFF

END

G1-G4 string position & Code ID position

Format of barcode data transmission

Prefix Code name Preamble Code ID Code length Code data Code ID Postamble Suffix

Insert G1/G2/G3/G4 string position: The scanner offers 4 positions to insert strings among the symbol.

In case of the insertion position is greater than the length of the symbol, the insertion of string is not

effective.

Code ID position: It is allowed to select different positions of code ID placement.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Insert G1 string position

00-99

00*

Insert G2 string position

00-99

00*

Insert G3 string position

00-99

00*

Insert G4 string position

00-99

00*

Code ID position

Before code data

After code data

00*

Reserved

END

String transmission

Note: The information in this chapter is closely related to the chapter of String setting.

Format of barcode data transmission

Prefix Code name Preamble Code ID Code length Code data Code ID Postamble Suffix

Prefix transmission: By setting Enable, prefix will be appended before the data transmitted.

Suffix transmission: By setting Enable, suffix will be appended after the data is transmitted.

Code name transmission: By setting Enable, code name will be transmitted before code data.

Preamble transmission: By setting Enable, preamble will be appended before the data transmitted.

Postamble transmission: By setting Enable, postamble will be appended after the data is transmitted.

Code ID transmission: Code ID can be transmitted in the format of either Proprietary ID or AIM ID.

Refer to the chapter of Default setting for each barcode.

Code length transmission: The length of code data string can be transmitted before the code data when

Enable is selected. The length is represented by a number with two digits.

Case conversion: The characters within code data or the whole output string can be set in either upper

case or lower case.

FN1 substitution transmission: The scanner supports a FN1 substitution feature for keyboard wedge,

USB and RS-232 interface. The replacement string of FN1 can be chosen by user (see chapter of

G1-G6 & FN1 substitution string setting).

All-non-printable-character string transmission with string setting: By setting enable, all string settings,

e.g. Preamble transmission or Insert G1 string setting, are active for an all-non-printable-character string.

Here a non-printable character means a character with ASCII value between 0x00 to 0x1F.

Transmit the first N data characters only: The scanner supports to only transmit the first N data

characters of a barcode. The number of N can be set as a digit between 1 and 99.

Transmit the last N data characters only: The scanner supports to only transmit the last N data

characters of a barcode. The number of N can be set as a digit between 1 and 99.

SETUP

Option bar code Option Alpha. entry

Prefix transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Suffix transmission

Disable

Enable

01*

Code name transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Preamble transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Postamble transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Code ID transmission

Disable

Proprietary ID

AIM ID

00*

Code length transmission

Disable

Enable

00*

Case conversion

Disable

Upper (data only)

Lower (data only)

Upper (whole string)

Lower (whole string)

00*

FN1 substitution transmission

Disable

Keyboard wedge/USB

RS-232

Keyboard wedge/USB/RS-232

00*

All-non-printable-character string

transmission with string setting

Disable

Enable

00*

Transmit the first N data characters only

All

01-99

99*

01-99

Transmit the last N data characters only

All

01-99

99*

01-99

END

Test Chart

UPC-A

UPC-E

EAN-8

EAN-13

Code 39

Code 32

A908765439

Code 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5

(Default setting: Read disable)

Matrix 2 of 5

Code 93

UCC/EAN 128

Code 11

(Default setting: Read disable)

Test Chart (Continued)

MSI/Plessey

(Default setting: Read disable)

UK/Plessey

ISBN/ISSN

China Post

GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated)

GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Possible solutions

No power to the

scanner.

Check the system power. Ensure the power

supply is connected.

Incorrect cables. Use the original cables.

Nothing happens when you

follow the operating

instructions, or the scanner

displays erratic behavior.

Connections are

loose.

Check for loose cable connections.

Bar code symbol is

unreadable.

Check the symbol to make sure it is not

defaced. Try scanning test symbols of the

same bar code type.

Scanner is not

programmed for the

correct bar code

type.

Be sure the scanner is programmed to read

the type of bar code you are scanning.

Laser comes on, but the

scanner does not decode.

Distance between

scanner and bar

code is incorrect.

Move the scanner closer to or further from the

bar code.

Scanned data is incorrectly

displayed on the host.

Scanner is not

programmed to work

with the host. Check

scanner host type

parameters or editing

options.

Be sure proper host is selected.

For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s

communication parameters match the host’s

settings.

Other circumstances. Contact your distributor or the manufactory

support centre.

Maintenance

Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning

accuracy.

1. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

2. Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

3. Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with water.

4. Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

5. Use a piece of soft and dry cloth when cleaning the scanner.

ASCII table

for keyboard wedge for RS-232

0 1 0 1

0 Null NUL DLE

1 Up F1 SOH DC1

2 Down F2 STX DC2

3 Left F3 ETX DC3

4 Right F4 EOT DC4

5 PgUp F5 ENQ NAK

6 PgDn F6 ACK SYN

7 F7 BEL ETB

8 Bs F8 BS CAN

9 Tab F9 HT EM

A F10 LF SUB

B Home Esc VT ESC

C End F11 FF FS

D Enter F12 CR GS

E Insert Ctrl+ SO RS

F Delete Alt+ SI US

Notes: The 2nd and the 3rd columns above are used for keyboard wedge only.

H L

2 3 4 5 6 7

0 SP 0 @ P ` p

1 ! 1 A Q a q

2 “ 2 B R b r

3 # 3 C S c s

4 $ 4 D T d t

5 % 5 E U e u

6 & 6 F V f v

7 ‘ 7 G W g w

8 ( 8 H X h x

9 ) 9 I Y i y

A * : J Z j z

B + ; K [ k {

C , < L \ l |

D - = M ] m }

E . > N ^ n ~

F / ? O _ o DEL

Example: ASCII “A” = “41”.

Barcode representing non-printable character

Notes to make the following barcode:

1. According to different barcode printing software, the method of printing following barcode is different.

2. If using CODESOFT software, firstly read the information through “Help→Index→Code128→Special input

syntax”. Also refer to ASCII table. For example, if we wish to make “F1” barcode, select “code128”, then

select “CODE A” type, and input “{DOC1}” as data.

Up ↑

Down ↓

Left ← Right →

Page Up

Page Down

Backspace Tab

Home

End

Enter Insert

Delete

F2 F3

F6 F7

F10 Esc

F11

F12

Return default parameters

All parameters of handheld unit return to default setting

WARNING: If you wish to return all parameters of the handheld unit, including radio communication

setting, to default setting, please scan the barcode above.

All parameters of cradle return to default setting※

WARNING: If you wish to return all parameters of the cradle, including radio communication

setting, to default setting, please scan the barcode above.

Some parameters of handheld unit return to default setting

WARNING: If you wish to return all parameters of the handheld unit, excluding radio

communication setting, to default setting, please scan the barcode above.

Some parameters of cradle return default value initialization※

WARNING: If you wish to return all parameters of the cradle, excluding radio communication

setting, to default setting, please scan the barcode above.

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

Display firmware version & radio communication setting

Cradle firmware version display

If you wish to display the firmware version of the cradle, please scan

the barcode above.

Handheld unit firmware version display

If you wish to display the firmware version of the handheld unit, please

scan the barcode above.

Cradle radio communication setting display※

If you wish to display the radio communication setting of the cradle,

please scan the barcode above.

Handheld unit radio communication setting display※

If you wish to display the radio communication setting of the handheld

unit, please scan the barcode above.

Note: The settings indicated with (※) are valid only when the cradle is in upgrade ready mode.

Cradle entering upgrade ready mode

Keep pressing the S button on the cradle, until the blue LED is flashing. Then three LEDs will all be

turned ON, this indicates the cradle being upgrade ready mode.

Quick setting to point or distributed coordination wireless network

The steps of setting are:

1. Both the handheld unit and the cradle are in normal working mode. Normally it means that only the

blue LED on the handheld unit and only the blue LED on the cradle are ON as shown below.

The scanner offers two kinds of wireless network topology: point coordination and distributed

coordination. Note that the current applied wireless network topology of the handheld unit or the

cradle does NOT make any difference in the following setting.

2. Scan ONE

of the following setting barcodes. Other radio parameters include channel no., address,

etc.

Set to point coordination network without changing other radio parameters

Set to distributed coordination network without changing other radio parameters

Set to point coordination network with returning default radio parameters

Set to distributed coordination network with returning default radio parameters

3. The blue LED on the handheld unit will blink and the beeper will beep regularly to indicate that the

handheld unit is ready to be positioned onto the cradle.

4. Firmly position the handheld unit onto the cradle within 15 seconds.

A long beep and a short beep

will be emitted to indicate a successful setting; otherwise, three short beeps will be emitted to

indicate an unsuccessful setting.

5. Referring to the previous chapter of “display firmware version & radio communication setting”, check

the current radio communication setting of the handheld unit and the cradle.

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