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PowerScan™

Handheld Laser Scanner

Programming Guide

PSC Scanning, Inc.

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PSC and the PSC logo are registered trademarks of PSC Inc. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners.

PowerScan™ is a trademark of PSC, Inc.

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, NCR is a regis-

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Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................................................................................1

Understanding the Basics............................................................................................................1

Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System.........................................................................2

Changing Interfaces ........................ ..... ........................................... .... ..........................2

Hardware ................................................................................................................2

Software ..................................................................................................................4

Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation ............................ .... ..... ...................................5

Programming Overview...................................... ..... ..... .......................................... ..... ................6

What Is Programming Mode? ........................................................................................6

Programming Session .................................................. .......................................... ..... ..7

Programming Sequence ........................................ ..... .......................................... ..9

LED and Beeper Indicators........................................................................................................11

LED Indicators ......................................................................................................11

The Beeper ...........................................................................................................11

If You Make a Mistake...............................................................................................................12

Return to Factory Settings ...........................................................................................12

Where To Go From Here...........................................................................................................13

Interface Selection............. ..... ..... .... ........................................... ..... ..........................................14

Wand Emulation Interface ...........................................................................................14

Wand Emulation Settings ............................................................................................15

Wand Emulation Pre/Post-Noise Settings ............................................................18

RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface .............................................................20

RS-232 Communication Parameters ...........................................................................20

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................21

Data Format Settings ............................................................................................22

Handshaking .........................................................................................................24

RS-232 ACK/NAK Options ..................................... .......................................... .....29

RS-232 Intercharacter Delay ....................................................................... .... .....30

Keyboard Wedge Interface ........................................... ..... .... ......................................32

PC Keyboard Wedge Interface Selection ............................ .................................33

Connect to a Laptop/No Keyboard Attached ........................................................36

Caps Lock .............................................................................................................38

Country Mode .......................................................................................................39

Keyboard Wedge Intercharacter Delay .................................................................41

Quiet Interval .................................. ........................................... .... ........................43

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IBM Interface .................................................... .......................................... ..... ............44

Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format .....................................................................45

Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only)........................46

Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D. ........................................................................................46

Setting Global Prefix(es) .......................................................................................47

Setting Global Suffix(es) .......................................................................................48

Single Character Prefix or Suffix ..........................................................................50

Disabling Prefix or Suffix ......................................................................................52

Setting Label I.D. ..................................................................................................53

Label Identifiers ....................................................................................................53

Setting Label I.D. Location ...................................................................................53

Setting Label I.D. by Symbology ..........................................................................55

Label I.D. Symbology Selection ............................................................................56

Setting Single Character Label I.D. ......................................................................59

Disabling Label I.D. for a Specific Symbology ......................................................59

Symbologies Supported............................................................................................................60

Symbology Overview ..................................................................................................61

Symbology Selection ...................................................................................................63

Symbology Options...................................................................................................................66

Code 39/PharmaCode 39 ........................... ........................................... .... .................66

Code 39 Options ........................................ .......................................... ..... ..... .......66

Configuring the Code 39 Options .........................................................................67

PharmaCode 39 Options ...................... ..... ..... .... ........................................... ..... ..72

Configuring the PharmaCode 39 Options .............................................................73

Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options .........................................................................74

Configuring the Code 128/and UCC/EAN 128 Options ........................................75

Interleaved 2 of 5 Options ...........................................................................................79

Configuring the Interleaved 2 of 5 Options ...........................................................81

Codabar Options .........................................................................................................88

Configuring the Codabar Options .........................................................................90

UPC/EAN Options .......................................................................................................98

Configuring the UPC/EAN Options ....... ..... ..... .... ..... ...........................................100

Code 93 Options .................. .... ........................................... ..... .................................110

Configuring the Code 93 Options .......................................................................111

Standard 2 of 5/IATA Options ...................................................................................114

Configuring the Standard 2 of 5 Options ............................................................115

IATA .......................................................................................................................... 121

MSI/Plessey Options .................................................................................................122

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Configuring the MSI /Plessey Options ................................................................124

General Features.....................................................................................................................130

Programming the General Features ......................................................... .................130

Green LED Lamp Idle State ...... ..... ..... .......................................... ..... .................130

Beeper Settings ..................................................................................................131

Marker Beam Settings ........................................................................................134

AutoSense

Stand Mode ....................................................................................136

Low Power Mode ................................................................................................137

Low Power Shut-down Delay ..............................................................................138

Half-Angle ...........................................................................................................139

Multiple Read Mode ............................................................................................140

Appendix A: Additional Information..........................................................................................143

RS-232 Host Commands ................................ .... ..... ..... .......................................... ...143

Need More Information? ............................................... ..... ........................................144

Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes..............................................................................................145

Appendix C: Keypad................................................................................................................147

ASCII Character Set................................................................................................................149

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iv PowerScan ™ Scanner

Introduction

The programming bar code labels contained in this manual will allow you to customize and configure features and settings for your PSC

PowerScan use only the programming bar codes in this manual and other productspecific publications to program scanner features.

This manual has been developed to make it quick and easy for users of all levels to find the information needed to understand and configure scanner features. The following descriptions will help you to determine where to go from here.

™

Understanding the Basics

If you have little or no prior experience with programming using bar code labels, you should review this introductory section to familiarize yourself with the basics of scanner programming before performing any changes to you r scanner ’s co nfiguration. Contents of this section are:

• Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System

- Changing Interfaces

• Customizing Your Scanner’s Ope ration

• Programming Overview

- What Is Programming Mode?

• Programming Session

scanner. To ensure full compatibility and proper function,

- Programming Sequence

• LED and Beeper Indicators

• If You Make a Mistake...

- Return to Factory Settings

• Where To Go From Here

Programming Guide 1

Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System

Your scanner MUST be equipped with the correct hardware (interface board, cable, etc.) to properly communicate with your host system. Contact your PSC dealer for information if you have questions about your scanner’s hardware compatibility.

You may also want to contact the dealer or your system administrator if you have no record of how your scanner was pre-programmed at the factory. Scanners are typically programmed with the default settings for specific interface types, however, your scanner may have been custom configured with settings that are unique to your company or application.

Once you know the scanner’s current settings, you can determine what changes will be required to allow communication with your host system and/or optional features you choose to modify to customize your installation. After recording the modifications needed, finish reading this section, then turn to the appropriate page and follow the instructions to program the scanner.

When all scanner features are programmed to your satisfaction, the scanner is ready to be placed into operation.

Changing Interfaces

When moving the scanner to a host terminal of a different interface type than previously connected, it may be necessary to alter the scanner’s hardware and/or software to allow connecti on and communication between the two devices.

Hardware

Interface

Board

An interface board swap is usually unnecessary, since multiple host interface protocols are supported in combination on most interfa c e boards. For example, RS-232, Standard Keyboard Wedge, and Wand Emulation are all available on a single interface board. Activation of alternate available interfaces on these boards requires only that you connect the scanner to the new host using the appropriate interface cable. The scanner will automatically chan ge to the interface functions specific to that cable.

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T o determine if your desir ed new interface is available on your scanner, check the following section titled Software on page 4. The section lists host interface types supported by each interface board available at the time of this writing. If you are still unsure of your scanner’s available interface connectivity, consult your PSC dealer.

The scanner will need to be sent to a Level I Service repair depot if the interface board must be swapped; however, if necessary, you can change your sc ann e r’s interface cable by following these instructions. (Refer to Figure 1.):

1. Loosen the screw at the bottom of the handle. This screw is

captive and does not come all the way out.

DO NOT try to pull the end cap off, as this may damage the scanner.

CAUTION

2. Swing the forked cable retainer clear of the square hole in the

end cap and rotate away from the cable.

3. Holding the scanner handle and end cap together in one hand,

pull the connector out of the handle end cap to free the interface cable.

4. Connect the new interface cable at the scanner and rotate the

forked cable retainer to secure it. Tighten the screw to between 6 and 10 in-lbs.

Figure 1. Removing/Replacing the Interface Cable

Programming Guide 3

Software Verify that your scanner supports the desired interface

indicates the interface groupings the scanner supports. Contact your nearest PSC service depot if you don’t know your scanner’s group, or need assistance to change the scanner to another interface group.

The Standard Keyboard Wedge/Wand Emulation/RS-232 Group supports:

• I/F Type A - PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding

• I/F Type B - AT, PS/2 25- 286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95

w/Alternate Key Encoding

• I/F Type C - PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding

• I/F Type D - PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding

• I/F Type E - AT, PS/2 25- 286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95

w/Standard Key Encoding

• I/F Type F - PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding

• I/F Type H - IBM

• I/F Type I - PS/555530T w/104 keyboard

• I/F Type J - NEC

• Wand Emulation

• RS-232

• WN

-RS-232 (SNI)

3xxx w/102 keyboard

9801 keyboard

. The list below

The IBM/RS-232 Group supports:

• IBM Port 5B • IBM Port E

• IBM Port 9B • RS-232

• IBM Port 17 • WN-RS-232

For interface groupings supported by the Universal [Keyboard] Wedge Group:

• Consult the Universal Wedge Programming Guide for more infor-

mation.

1. Contact your dealer or sales representative if your desired interface is not listed. Interface group definitions are subject to change without notice.

2. Wincor Nixdorf® (formally SNI)

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After familiarizing yourself with the basi c scanner programming procedures in this section, turn to the appropriate interface programming section (RS-232, Wand Emulation, etc.) of this manual to set other interface features, completing the scanner’s conversion to a new interface type.

Upon changing a scanner’s interface setting, scan a bar code to verify that the scanner communicates correctly with the new host system. Some sample bar codes are provided in Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes on page 145. If any changes to the scanner’s factory settings are needed, consult Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation below.

Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation

Most scanner programming falls within three general categories:

• Interface Selection and Settings - are the mandatory settings

necessary to allow communication with your host terminal. Examples of these settings are: RS-232 baud rate and parity.

Ensure that your planned modifications are compatible with the current interface. For example, baud rate selections are only valid in the RS-232 interface. The scanner will sound an error tone when scanning programming labels for features

NOTE

invalid to the current interface group.

• Symbology Selection and Settings - gives the scanner the

capability to autodiscriminate as few as one, and as many as all available symbologies. For optimal scanner performance enable only those symbologies required. Additionally the scanner may be programmed with the standard options available for the various symbologies, such as check d igit, minimum label length, fixed and variable length bar codes, QuadraLogic Decoding, etc.

• General Feature Set tings - are feat ures common to all interface

types. Examples include beeper adjustments such as volume and length, read verification settings, etc.

If you experience difficulties, have questions or require additional information, contact your local distributor, or call your dealer or sales representative.

Programming Guide 5

Programming Overview

The scanner’s programmable feature settings can be modified to accommodate your system’s unique requirements. These settings can be communicated to the scanner in one of two ways:

1. Commands can be sent directly from the host. A limited set of

host command s are available. Refer to Appendix A: Additional

Information on page 143 for more details.

2. The easiest, most comprehensive way to program the scanner

is to use the Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programmining

Kit. Ask your dealer for more information about this product.

3. Programming bar code labels can also be used to modify the

scanner’s programmable settings. This manual provides the bar code labels and instructions necessary to configure the scanner’s features/options.

NOTE

What Is Programming Mode?

When you program the scanner using any of the methods above, the scanner will store the changes until reprogrammed or returned to factory defaults.

Programming Mode is a state in which the scanner must be placed in order to accept programming commands. When programming using the bar code labels in this manual, the scanner is typically placed in Programming Mode by scanning the “SET” label at the top of most programming feature pages.

While in the Programming Mode, the scanner only recognizes the special programming bar codes contained in this programming guide. See the section, LED and Beeper Indicators on page 11 for information about scanner indications while in the Programming Mode.

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Programming Session

A typical programming session is conducted as follows:

1. Scan the SET bar code at the beginning of each set of program-

ming bar codes to place the scanner in Programming Mode. The scanner will emit three beeps, indicating it has read the bar code and the green LED will flash on and off slowly while the scanner remains in Programming Mode. Normal scann ing functions are disabled.

2. Scan the programming label(s) that is (are) specially encoded

to make the desired changes. With few exceptions

, the scanner will emit a triple beep each time you scan a valid programming bar code.

Not all features are available for all interfaces and the scanner will sound an error tone when scanning programming bar codes for features invalid to the current interface. Only features supported by the currently active interface will

NOTE

be implemented.

If a label is scanned that changes the scanner’s interface, all previous configuration items scanned in the programming session

NOTE

are lost.

Additionally, when programming a feature requiring you to scan single digits to set a multi-digit number, such as Minimum Label Length, scanning the END bar code (or any item tag/item value bar code) before completing all input will result in an error tone and cause the scanner to exit Programming Mode. Under these circumstances, the current feature you were trying to set is thrown out; any previous bar codes scanned during the session will take effect.

1. Some features, such as Minimum Label Length, require you to select the label’s length by scanning a series of single-digit bar codes. A single ‘good read’ beep is soun d ed wh en sc an n in g th es e single digits in Programming Mode. Only the final required digit in the sequence will produce a triple beep when scanned, indicating a successfully programmed feature.

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It is recommended that programming sessions be limited to one feature at a time. Should you make a mistake in the programming sequence, it can be difficult to discover where an error has been made if several features are programmed at once. Additionally, it

NOTE

3. Scan the END label at the bottom of the page to save any new

settings and exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound a beep and reset upon exiting Programming Mode, and the green LED will return to its usual state (on steady or off).

The scanner will not exit Programming Mode unless the END bar code is scanned or power is disconnected. Disconnecting power during Programming Mode, before scanning the END label, will cause all new settings to be ignored. On power-up, the scanner will return to previous settings.

4. Maintain a good record of all changes made to ensure that you

know if the original factory settings have been changed.

can be confusing to determine which features may or may not have been successfully set following such a session.

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Programming

Sequence

To modify a scanner feature (item), the programming bar codes contained in this manual must be scanned in a given sequence depending upon the feature being programmed (as shown in Table 1). There are three possible programming sequences:

A. Programming sample A (the most commonly used format)

demonstrates how three bar codes are scanned in sequence to do the following:

1. Place the scanner in Programming Mode (SET bar code).

2. Scan the Item Tag

that will enable the new feature.

3. End the programming session and reset the scanner (E ND bar code).

B. Sample B provides an example of a programming feature

requiring the entry of a range value. Like sample A, the scanner is placed in Programming Mode and an Item Tag

is scanned. Then, a value must be entered before ending the programming session. In the example, three digits must be scanned fr om th e nu mber p ad in Appendix C : Ke ypad. This type of format, requiring a total of as many as six programming bar codes, is necessary to allow flexible programming with larger item value numeric ranges.

C. The programming sequence shown in example C requires

scanning of a single, extended length bar code. This special programming bar code contains all the data necessary to enter

Programming Mode, set the Item Tag

and Item V alue, and exit

Programming Mode (all in one step).

1. An “Item Tag” is a term used to describe an assigned number, which is encoded in a programming bar code, that toggles (selects, enables, disables, etc.) a specific programming feature.

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Table 1. Programming Sequence

SET

ITEM T AG ITEM VALUE END/RESET

ENABLE

NEW FEATURE

END

123456

ENABLE NEW

FEATURE

USING THE

FOLLOWING

SET END

SETTINGS...

ONE BAR CODE CONTAINS SET + ITEM T AG + ITEM VALUE + END

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LED and Beeper Indicators

The scanner provides a set of indicators that verify/announce the various scanner functions.

LED Indicators The Amber “Laser ON” LED (located on top rear of scanner)

- lights whenever laser power is on.

The Green “Good Read” LED (also located on top rear of scanner)

- Flashes

gramming Mode.

The Beeper While in Scanning mode...

-Sounds

While in Programming mode...

-Sounds

Mode.

-Sounds

feature.

once to indicate when a “good read” has occurred.

slowly on and off to indicate the scanner is in Pro-

four times at power-up.

once following a “good read.”

six rapid “chirps” to indicate an error (error tone).

one time when entering/exiting the Programming

three times to indicate a successfully programmed

1. The green LED and Beeper are configurable features and may have been modified or disabled at an earlier programming session. See the section in this manual titled more details.

General Features for

Programming Guide 11

If You Make a Mistake...

If, during a programming session, you find that you are unsure of the scanner’s settings or wish to reset the scanner’s configuration, use the Return to Factory Settings label below to return the scanner’s configuration to the factory settings. Scannin g this label will also reset any changes made during previous programming sessions.

Return to Factory Settings

Scan this label to return the scanner to the default settings configured at the factory. This label is typically used to return the scanner to a “known” operating state when the present programming status is not known, faulty, or suspect.

CAUTION

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Use this label with caution, since it will reset ALL features that may have been programmed for that interface type since the scanner’s installation.

Return to Factory Setting ---------

END ------------------------------------------

If you don’t have a rec or d of yo ur s ite /s ys te m’s original configuration, you may need to contact your sale representative for assistance to return the scanner to normal function. Please be prepared to provide information about the company, location, host terminal system and other pertinent information about the scanner being repaired.

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Where To Go From Here

Programming is easy and straightforward if you fol low these steps:

NOTE

1. If you are changing the scanner’s interface type, follow the

instructions in the section titled, Changing Interfaces on page 2 before proceeding.

2. Scan any feature bar codes that are unique to the interface you

are currently programming. These interface specific programming bar codes immediately follow each interface selection label.

3. Turn to Symbologies Supported on page 60 if you are going to

change any bar code symbologies o r modify any symbologyrelated features.

If you are changing some interface types (for example; if you are mo ving th e scanner f r om a Universal Keyboard Wedge to an RS-232 host) you must first change the hardware. Replace the scanner’s interface board (if required) and connect the scanner using the new interface cable BEFORE performing any programming changes.

4. Turn to General Features on page 130 if you wish to change or

modify any of the scanner’s other features.

Once the necessary changes have been made, and you have scanned the END bar code, you are ready to scan.

Programming Guide 13

Interface Selection

This section contains programming bar code labels to select the following interfaces:

• Wand Emulation Interface

• Pre-Noise Settings

• Keyboard Wedge Interface

• IBM Interface

Wand Emulation Interface

Scan these labels to enable the Wand Emulation Interface.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Enable Wand Emulation ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Wand Emulation Settings

Use these programming bar codes to configure the settings for the Wand Emulation Interface.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Polarity

Space Low, Bar High ---------

Space High, Bar Low ---------

Signal Speed

Low (660 µs) ---------

High (330 µs) ---------

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Data Format

Transmit in Normal Format ---------

Transmit in C39 Format ---------

Transmit in C39 Full ASCII Format ---------

Transmit in C128 Format ---------

Idle State

Low ---------

High ---------

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Transmit C128 Function Characters

Enable

Disable ---------

---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

a. This feature should only be enabled when the Wand Data Format is con-

figured for Transmit in Normal Format or Transmit in Code 128 Format.

Programming Guide 17

Wand

Emulation Pre/

Post-Noise

Settings

The number of noise transitions generated prior to or following label transitions are independently configurable options. To set either pre- or post-noise transitions, enter Programming Mode by scanning the SET bar code, then follow these steps:

1. Scan Don’t Transmit Pre-Noise or Don’t Transmit Post-Noise,

followed by the END bar code to disable noise transitions, or...

2. Scan the Set Pre- or Post -Noise Transitions bar code followed

by the digits from Appendix C: Keypad that represent the desired number of noise transitions. Select from one to twenty noise transitions for either pre- or post-noise. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the END bar code.

Settings for this feature have been enhanced since the product was originally released, adding the option to select a specific quantity of noise transitions. If your scanner has a date code of February, 2001 or before, pre-noise/ post-noise transitions are enabled by following Step 2 above, EXCEPT the single digit selected from Appendix C: Keypad MUST be one (1).

NOTE

This will either set the pre-noise transitions to one or the post-noise transitions to three depending on which feature is being programmed. The feature is disabled in the same manner as Step 1 above.

Pre-Noise

Settings

SET ----------------- --------------------------

Pre-Noise

Don’t Transmit Pre-Noise ---------

1. Scanners with a date code of February of 2001 or before MUST select the digits zero-one (01).

See the note on this page for details.

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Post-Noise Settings

Set Pre-Noise Transitions ---------

Scan two digits representing the desired number of Pre-Noise Transitions

using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros

(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)

END ----------------- ----------- ------------ --

SET ----------------- --------------------------

Post-Noise

Don’t Transmit PostNoise ---------

Set Post-Noise Transitions ---------

Scan two digits representing the desired number of Post-Noise Transitions

using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros

(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)

END ----------------- ----------- ------------ --

Programming Guide 19

RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface

Scan these labels to enable either the standard RS-232 interface (PSC RS-232) or the WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Enable Standard RS-232 ---------

Enable WN-RS-232 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

RS-232 Communication Parameters

This section contains the following RS-232 communication parameters in the order listed:

• Baud Rate

• Data Format Settings

- Data Bit

- Parity Bit

- Stop Bit(s)

• Handshaking

- Hardware Handshaking (CTS/RTS)

- Software Handshaking (Xon/Xoff)

• ACK/NAK Options

• Intercharacter Delay

Go to the sections titled Symbology Select ion starting on page 63 and

General Features on page 130 if you want to change any other settings

for this interface.

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Baud Rate Use the bar codes on this page to select the communications Baud Rate.

Only one Baud Rate selection may be active at any one time. The last Baud Rate label you scan during a programming session will be the setting that is stored when you scan the END label.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Baud Rate = 1200 ---------

Baud Rate = 2400 ---------

Baud Rate = 4800 ---------

Baud Rate = 9600 ---------

Baud Rate = 19200 ---------

Baud Rate = 38400 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 21

Data Format

Settings

The bar codes on this page can be used to select the data format configuration needed to communicate with your system. Refer to Table 1, RS-232 Data Format below for acceptable combinations of these setting.

Data Format

Table

There are many possible data format configurations for an RS-232 interface. Check your host system manual to find out your system’s communications requirements.

Table 1. RS-232 Data Format

Data Bit Parity Bit Stop Bit(s) Start Bit

Seven 0 2 1 Seven 1 1 1 Seven 1 2 1 Eight 0 0 1 Eight 0 2 1 Eight 1 1 1

Use these bar codes to set the Data Format options desired.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Data Bit

Seven ---------

Eight ---------

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Parity Bit

None ---------

Even ---------

Odd ---------

Mark ---------

Space ---------

Stop Bit(s)

One ---------

Two ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 23

Handshaking Review your system documentation to identify handshaking require-

ments, and use these labels to change the settings if required. The following brief descriptions explain each selection.

Hardware

Handshaking

CTS/RTS Flow Control - is hardware handshaking. The scanner acti-

vates the RTS (Request to Send) line when it is ready to send data to the host. The scanner waits for an active Clear to Send (CTS) signal from the host before transmitting data. If hardware control is disabled, CTS/ RTS communication will not take place. If the host deactivates the CTS line during data transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more than 2ms

CTS/RTS Flow Control

Data

CTS

Label Transmission Label TransmissionXmission

Active

Disabled

Inactive

CTS Scan Control - is also a hardware handshaking. When scan con-

trol is enabled, label scanning is disabled until CTS is asserted and deasserted as illustrated below.

Data

CTS Scan Control

Label 1 Label 2Label 1

Disabled until

Will not scan again until toggled

Assert

CTS

1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.

De-assert

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Handshaking controls are mutually exclusive. The settings below allow only one of these features to be enabled at a time, as enabling multiple controls will produce unpredictable results.

Each of the handshaking features requires that a series of bar codes (Step #1, Step #2) in the sequence given. That is, you must enter Programming Mode by scanning the SET bar code, scan the bar codes required to set one

NOTE

handshaking feature, then scan the END bar code.

Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed by the END bar code labels to enable CTS/RTS Flow Control.

Enable CTS/RTS Flow Control

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Step #1 ---------

Step #2 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed by the END bar code labels to enable CTS Scan Control.

Enable CTS Scan Control

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Step #1 ---------

Step #2 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Software

Handshaking

Xon/Xoff - is software handshaking that allows the host to control data

transmission. If the host sends an Xoff command to the scanner, the scanner will not send the bar code data until it receives an Xon command from the host. If the host sends the Xoff command during data transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more

than 2ms

Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed by the END bar code labels to enable Xon/Xoff Control.

Enable Xon/Xoff Control

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Step #1 ---------

Step #2 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.

Programming Guide 27

Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Controls - disables both the

CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff software controls. Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed

by the END bar code labels to disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Control.

To disable either CTS/RTS or Xon/Xoff, you must first DISABLE BOTH CRTS/RTS and Xon/ Xoff Control using the programming labels below. Then ENABLE the desired handshak-

NOTE

Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Control

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Step #1 ---------

ing feature from page25 or page 27.

Step #2 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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RS-232 ACK/

NAK Options

Several ACK/NAK parameters can be set for your scanner. Options for RS-232 ACK/NAK are:

• Disable ACK/NAK

• Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission

• Enable ACK/NAK for host command acknowledge

• Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission and host com-

mand acknowledge

RS-232 ACK/NAK Options

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Disable ACK/NAK ---------

Enable for Bar Code Transmission ---------

Enable for Host Command Acknowledge ---------

Enable for Bar Code Transmission and Host Command Acknowledge ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 29

RS-232

Intercharacter

Delay

Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of data from the scanner.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

None ---------

10 Milliseconds ---------

20 Milliseconds ---------

30 Milliseconds ---------

40 Milliseconds ---------

50 Milliseconds ---------

100 Milliseconds ---------

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200 Milliseconds ---------

500 Milliseconds ---------

1 Second ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 31

Keyboard Wedge Interface

This section contains the following PC Keyboard Wedge interface parameters in the order listed:

• Interface Selection

• Connect to a Laptop

• Caps Lock

• Country Mode

• Intercharacter Delay

• Quiet Interval

Go to the sections titled Symbology Select ion starting on page 63 and

General Features starting on page 130 if you want to change any oth er

settings.

NOTE

If the transmission parameters are configured such that a label results in no actual data to send, the label will be accepted, beeped, and no data transmitted.

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PC Keyboard

Wedge

Interface

Selection

This scanner supports a variety of PC Keyboard interfaces. The table below defines the different interface selections. Scan the corres ponding bar code starting on page 34 to select the desired keyboard interface.

I/F Type PCs Supported

A PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding

C PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding D PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding

F PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding G IBM 3xxx w/122 keyboard H IBM 3xxx w/102 keyboard I PS/55 5530T w/104 keyboard J NEC 9801

NOTE

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Alternate Key Encoding

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Standard Key Encoding

We recommend that you disconnect power before plugging/unplugging cables to avoid any possibility of equipment damage.

Programming Guide 33

Scan the bar codes corresponding to the applicable Keyboard type listed on page 33.

PC Keyboard Interface Type

SET ----------------------- --------------------

A ---------

B ---------

C ---------

D ---------

E ---------

F ---------

G ---------

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H ---------

I ---------

J ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 35

Connect to a

Laptop/No

Keyboard

Attached

If no keyboard is attached, the scanner must provide the acknowledge signal to the PC. In this case, enable the "Laptop/No External Keyboard" mode. If a keyboard is attached, enable "Keyboard Attached."

Laptop (integrated keyboard) -provides the acknowledge signal to the

PC when the scanner is connected to a laptop computer or when the scanner is operated with no external keyboard.

PC (external keyb oard) - is enabled when the scan ner is connected to a

standard PC."

Send Control Characters - transmits all ASCII characters except NUL

(00h) . Disabling this feature limits transmission of ASCII characters to the following:

• Only ASCII characters between 20h..127h, plus.

- Carriage Return (CR=0Dh)

- BackSpace (BS=08h)

-Right Tab (HT=09h)

-Left Tab (0Bh)

-Esc (1Bh)

Send Function Character - transmits characters between 00H - IFH

which are not in the normal ASCII set. Scan the bar code belows below to select the applicab le option for con-

necting to a laptop or PC.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Connect to Laptop or PC

Laptop/No external Keyboard ---------

Keyboard Attached ---------

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Send Control/Function Characters

Enable Control Characters ---------

Enable Function Characters ---------

Disable ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 37

Caps Lock Three caps lock settings are available. These are:

• Caps Lock Off - sends character data (to the host in normal for-

mat.

• Caps Lock On - sends character data (to the host) in reverse

case:

(a.z) = (A .Z) (A.Z) = (a .z)

Use this feature if your keyboard’s caps lock key is on.

• Caps Lock = Shift-Lock - sends character data (to the host) in

shifted case. Use this feature if you choose to use the keyboard with the shift lock key left on. For use with interface type G

(IBM 3xxx 122-keyboard) ONLY.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Caps Lock OFF ---------

Caps Lock ON ---------

Cap Locks = Shift Lock ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Country Mode The following country/languages can be selected when configured for

I/F Type E only:

• USA • France • Portugal • Japanese 1 06-Key

• Belgium • Germany • Spain

• Britain • Italy • Sweden

• Denmark • Norway • Switzerland

Scan the bar code below to selected the desired country.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

USA ---------

Belgium ---------

Britain ---------

Denmark ---------

France ---------

Programming Guide 39

Germany ---------

Italy ---------

Norway ---------

Portugal ---------

Spain ---------

Sweden ---------

Switzerland ---------

Japanese 106-Key ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Keyboard

Wedge

Intercharacter

Delay

Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of data from the scanner . Use these labels to select the desired Intercharacter Delay.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

None ---------

5 Milliseconds ---------

10 Milliseconds ---------

20 Milliseconds ---------

30 Milliseconds ---------

40 Milliseconds ---------

60 Milliseconds ---------

Programming Guide 41

80 Milliseconds ---------

90 Milliseconds ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Quiet Interval Quiet Interval is the amount of time to look for keyboard activity

before the scanner breaks the keyboard connection in order to transmit data to the host.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

10 Milliseconds ---------

20 Milliseconds ---------

50 Milliseconds ---------

100 Milliseconds ---------

200 Milliseconds ---------

500 Milliseconds ---------

1 Second ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 43

IBM Interface

The IBM Group supports:

• Port 5B

• Port 9B

• Port 17

• Port E

Scan the SET bar code to enter the programming mode, then scan the programming bar code below to activate the desired interface, followed by the END bar code to exit the programming mode and reset the scanner.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Enable Port 5B ---------

Enable Port 9B ---------

Enable Port 17 ---------

Enable Port E ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Transmit

Labels in Code

39 Format

When this feature is enabled, the symbology identifier for the specified label will be set to Code 39 and the label will be transmitted. No data checking or conversion is done. Table 2 below shows the symbologies converted.

Table 2. Symbologies Converted to Code 39

Port Symbology Converted

Port 5B Code 128, Code 93, Codabar Port 9B Code 93, Codabar Port 17 No Effect

Port E No Ef fect

Scan the bar codes below to enable/disable the Conversion to Code 39 option.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Enable Conversion to Code 39 ---------

Disable Conversion to Code 39 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 45

Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only)

If you need to send information in addition to bar code label data, the scanner can be configured to transmit Global Prefixes (also known as preambles), Global Suffixes (also known as p ostambles), and symbology specific identifier characters (termed Label I.D.).

Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D.

The table below shows examples of how Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D. characters can be applied.

Column three contains the label data, while columns one, two, four and five contain the additional characters added by way of the Prefix, Label I.D. as Prefix, Label I.D. as Suffix, and Global Suffix respectively. The last column shows the resulting data that will be transmitted when the additional characters are applied.

Using this feature requires a thorough understanding of your specific system requirements. If you have questions or need assistance with these features, call your system specialist or PSC technical

NOTE

support.

Table 3. Prefix, Suffix, Label I.D. Examples

Global

Prefix

(00 = No

Char.)

1st

Char

00 00 None 0998875 None 00 00 0998875 50 51 None 0011223344 None 000 000 PQ0011223344 00 00 46 46 00210126 None 00 00 FF00210126

50 51 41 00 00 None $99.95 25 50 51 None 998875 25

00 00 None 101234567891 None 53 57 10123456789SW 50 51 None Code39Test None 53 57 PQCode39TestSW 00 00 45 50 00 45 46 0998875 None 53 57 PFF09988875SW 00 00 None 0998875 46 46 53 57 0998875FFSW 50 51 None 0011223344 46 00* 53 57 PQ0011223344FSW

a. No second character

2nd

Char

Label I.D. as

Prefix

1st

Char

2nd

Char

Label Data

(Examples)

00210126 None 00 00 PQA210126

Code128 None 53 00 ECode128S

Label I.D. as

Suffix

1st

Char

Global Suffix

(00 - No

Char)

2nd

1st

Char

00 00 $99.95%

00 00 PQ998875E

2nd

Resulting Label

Format

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Setting Global

Prefix(es)

One or two prefix characters may be added to the standard label format when desired. For the addition of mor e than two prefix characters, contact your distributor or technical support representative for Full Label Edit (FLE) options.

Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying these settings, then follow these steps:

1. Look at the ASCII chart shown on the inside back cover of this

manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as prefixes.

For example, if you are going to send two prefix characters as ‘STX’ (start transmit) and ‘SP’ (Space), the ASCII chart shows that ‘STX’ equals 02 hex and ‘SP’ equals 20 hex.

2. Scan the SET bar code on page 48.

3. Scan the SET PREFIX bar code.

4. Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 147, and scan the four dig-

its corresponding to the hex values determined in step one above. (For the example, scan 0, 2, 2, 0). Return to this page and go to step five.

Successful programming of a prefix requires 4 digits.

NOTE

If you make a mistake or lose your place while setting this option, scan the END bar code to exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that

NOTE

5. Scan the END bar code.

You have added a two character prefix to all bar code data, regardless of label symbology, that will be added to the label data before it is sent to the host.

programming was incomplete, and the setting will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.

Programming Guide 47

Setting Global Prefix(es)

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Set Prefix ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Setting Global

Suffix(es)

One or two suffix characters may be added to the standard label format when desired. For the addition of more than two suffix characters, contact your distributor or technical support representative for Full Label Edit (FLE) options.

Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying these settings, then follow these steps:

1. Look at the ASCII chart shown on the inside back cover of this

manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as suffixes.

For example, if you are going to send two suffix characters as ‘LF’ (Line Feed) and ‘CR’ (Carriage Return). The ASCII chart shows that ‘LF’ equals 0A hex and ‘CR’ equals 0D hex.

2. Scan the SET bar code on page 49.

3. Scan the Set Suffix bar code.

4. Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 147, an d scan the four dig-

its corresponding to the Hex Values determined in step one above. (For the example, scan 0, A, 0, D). Return to this page and go to step five.

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Successful programming of a suffix requires 4 digits.

NOTE

If you make a mistake or lose your place while setting this option, scan the END bar code to exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that programming was incomplete, and the setting

NOTE

5. Scan the END bar code.

You have added a two character suffix to all bar code data, regardless of label symbology, that will be added to the label data before it is sent to the host

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Setting Global Suffix(es)

will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.

Set Suffix ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 49

Single

Character

Prefix or Suffix

The scanner will not transmit a prefix, or suffix character if its hex value is set to zero. To set a prefix or suffix that has only one character, follow these steps:

1. Scan the SET bar code on page 51.

2. Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX bar code.

3. Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 147) and scan

the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character (refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this manual for this conversion).

4. Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a second

character.

For example, if ‘Space’ (SP) is desired, the chart shows that the corresponding hex code for ‘SP’ is 20, thus you would scan the digit 2, then the digit 0 for the first character, followed by 00 digits from the keypad for the second character, (e.g., scan 2,0,0,0). Return to this page and go to step five.

Successful programming of a prefix or suffix requires 4 digits.

NOTE

If you make a mistake or lose your place while setting this option, scan the END bar code to exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that

NOTE

5. Scan the END bar code on page 51.

programming was incomplete, and the setting will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.

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Setting a Single Character Prefix/Suffix

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Set Prefix ---------

Set Suffix ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 51

Disabling

Prefix or Suffix

To disable global prefix or suffix characters, follow these instructions:

1. Scan the SET bar code below.

2. Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX.

3. Scan the digit ‘0’ four times to disable the prefix or suffix char-

acters. Go to step four.

4. Scan the END bar code.

Disabling Global Prefix/Suffix Characters

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Set Prefix ---------

Set Suffix ---------

0 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Setting Label

I.D.

Setting the Label I.D. feature can be a complex task requiring multiple steps to enable all necessary options. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with the contents of this section before proceeding. Here is a brief listing of the order of its contents:

• Label Identifiers

• Setting Label I.D. Locations

• Setting Label I.D. Characters by Symbology

• Label I.D. Symbology Selection

• Setting Single Character Label I.D.

• Disabling Label I.D. for a Specific Symbology

Label

Identifiers

Symbology-specific label identifiers comprise one or two ASCII characters that can precede or follow bar code label data as it is transmitted to the host. The host may use these characters as a means of distinguishing between symbologies.

Industry standards have been established for symbology-specific label identifiers, and are listed in the table below. Most scanners will have factory default identifiers preset to these standards.

Table 4. Industry Standard Label Identifiers (all are prefixes)

Symbology ID Symbology ID

UPC-A A EAN-8 (8 Add-ons) FF UPC-E E EAN-13 (2 Add-ons) F EAN-8 FF EAN-13 (5 Add-ons) F

EAN-13 F EAN-13 (8 Add-ons) F UPC-A (2 Add-ons) A Code 39 * UPC-A (5 Add-ons) A PharmaCode A UPC-A (8 Add-ons) A Codabar %

UPC-E (2 Add-ons E Interleaved 2 of 5 i UPC-E (5 Add-ons) E Standard 2 of 5 i UPC-E (8 Add-ons) E Code 93 & EAN-8 (2 Add-ons) FF Code 128 # EAN-8 (5 Add-ons) FF UCC/EAN 128 None

MSI/Plessey @

Setting Label

I.D. Location

Use the following bar codes to choose the position where Label I.D. characters will be placed in relation to scanned label data :

Programming Guide 53

• None (no Label I.D.), (e.g., prefix, label data, suffix)

• Prefix (before), (e.g., prefix, label I.D., label data,

suffix)

• Suffix (after) , (e.g., prefix, label data, label I.D., suffix).

Your selection (prefix, suffix, or none) will apply universally to all symbologies and cannot be individually selected for each.

NOTE

1. Scan the SET bar code.

2. Scan the bar code for the desired positio n .

3. Scan the END bar code.

Setting Label I.D. Location

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Label I.D. = None ---------

Position Label I.D. as Prefix ---------

Position Label I.D. as Suffix ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Setting Label

I.D. by

Symbology

To set symbology-specific label id entifiers (Label I.D.):

1. Look at the ASCII chart on the inside back cover, and identify

the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as identifiers.

For example: You need to change the Label I.D. for UPC-A to ‘A1’.

2. Scan the SET bar code on page 56.

3. Scan the bar code starting on page 56 representing the symbol-

ogy whose Label I.D. you wish to modify. Scan only one symbology type per programming session.

In our example, we would scan the ‘UPC-A’ symbology bar code.

4. Identify and scan the four digits from the Appendix C: Keypad

on page 147 that correspond to the Hex Values you determined in step one above. Return to this page and go to step five.

The hex values from the ASCII chart that correspond to ‘A1’ from our example are as follows: 41 hex = ‘A’, a nd 31 hex = ‘1’. Thus, we would scan digit programming bar codes in this order: 4, 1, 3, 1.

5. Scan the END bar code on page 58.

Successful programming requires 4 digits for the Label I.D.

NOTE

You have changed the default Label I.D. for UPC-A from ‘A’ to ‘A1’.

Programming Guide 55

Label I.D.

Symbology

Selection

Scan the bar code representing the symbology whose label you want to modify. Scan only one symbology type per programming session.

Setting Label I.D. Characters by Symbology

SET ----------------------- --------------------

Code 39 ---------

PharmaCode 39 ---------

Code 128 ---------

UCC/EAN 128 ---------

Interleaved 2 of 5 ---------

Codabar ---------

UPC-A ---------

UPC-A w/2 digit Add-ons ---------

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UPC-A w/5 digit Add-ons ---------

UPC-A w/C128 Add-ons ---------

UPC-E ---------

UPC-E w/2 digit Add-ons ---------

UPC-E w/5 digit Add-ons ---------

UPC-E w/C128 Add-ons ---------

EAN-13 ---------

EAN-13 w/2 digit Add-ons ---------

EAN-13 w/5 digit Add-ons ---------

EAN-13 w/C128 Add-ons ---------

Programming Guide 57

EAN-8 ---------

EAN-8 w/2 digit Add-ons ---------

EAN-8 w/5 digit Add-ons ---------

EAN-8 w/C128 Add-ons ---------

Code 93 ---------

Standard 2 of 5 ---------

MSI/Plessey ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Setting Single

Character

Label I.D.

The scanner will not transmit a label I.D. character if its hex value is set to zero. If you have determined that you need a Label I.D. that contains only a single character, follow this modified procedure:

1. Scan the SET bar code on page on page 56.

2. Scan your selection from the list starting on page 56 for the

symbology identifier you plan to change.

For example, scan the EAN-8 bar code to select that symbology.

3. Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 147) and scan

the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character (refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this manual for this conversion).

4. Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a

second character. Return to this page.

As an example, assume that you want to change the Label I.D. for EAN-8 from the default setting “FF” to the single character “8”. In this example, note that the chart shows that the ASCII character ‘8’ is eq ui valent to 38 hex, therefore the digits 3, then 8 should be scanned followed by two zeros (00) to indicate a single character I.D. (e.g., scan 3,8,0,0)

5. Scan the END bar code on page 58.

Successful programming requires 4 digits for the Label I.D.

NOTE

Disabling

Label I.D. for a

NOTE

This procedure is the same as Setting Single Character Label I.D. above, except you should scan four zeros before scanning the END bar code.

will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.

Specific

Symbology

Programming Guide 59

Symbologies Supported

Symbology selection (bar code type) de termines which symbologies the scanner will decode. The char t below shows the symbologies that are supported by each interface. Once you have identified the symbologies you wish to enable, turn to the following pages, enable those symbologies and set the data format options (e.g. check digit, start/stop characters) required by your host system for each symbology type. You must enable the symbology format options settings that are compatible with your host system.

The factory settings for each interface were chosen to meet the standard industry requirements and in most cases you will not need to change the symbology format settings. If you are unsure of your system requirements, test the scanner using the factory settings before making any changes.

= Supports this symbology

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

Code 39/PharmaCode

Code128

EAN 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

Codabar

UPC-A & E, EAN-13 & 8

UPC/EAN w/P2 Add-ons

UPC/EAN w P5 Add-ons

UPC/EAN w/C128 Add-ons

Code 93

Standard 2 of 5/IATA

INTERF ACE TYPE

MSI/Plessey

RS-232-STD WN*-RS-232 Wand Emulation

Ke yboard Wedge

(all subtypes)

IBM Port 5B IBM Port 9B IBM Port 17 IBM Port E

*Wincor Nixdorf

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Symbology Overview

This section provides a brief descriptions of each of the many symbology features and opti ons available.

Enable Code 39 - selects Code 39 as an active symbology and allows

selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop and S ingle Digit options.

Enable PharmaCode 39 - is a symbology subset of Code 39. Enabling

PharmaCode 39 allows the scanner to read both PharmaCode 39 and Standard Code 39 labels.

Enable Code 128 - selects Code 128 as an active symbology. The scan-

ner is preset to recognize all Code 128 bar codes that have between 1 and 50 characters.

Enable UCC/EAN 128 - chooses EAN 128 as an active symbology. The

Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. of the United States (AIM USA) have standardized the reporting of data sources from bar code reading devices. Sending the AIM symbology prefix identifies the symbology to the host terminal, allowing it to specifically differentiate between UCC/EAN-128 (Code 128 with Function Character 1 in the first position) and standard Code 128 symbo ls. When this feature is disabled, the host cannot differentiate between these symbols.

Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 - selects Interlea ve d 2 of 5 as an active sym-

bology. Allows change of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable length) options.

Standard Code 39 must be enabled before PharmaCode can be enabled.

NOTE

Enable Codabar - selects Codabar as an active symbology. Allows

selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop character an d fo rmat, or label format (fixed or variable length) options.

Enable UPC-A - enables UPC-A as an active symbology. If you enable

this symbology, additional options for symbology ex p ansion and reading add-ons are available.

Enable UPC-E - tells the scanner to recognize UPC-E as an active sym-

bology. Like UPC-A, UPC-E offers options for symbology expansion and reading of add-ons.

Programming Guide 61

Enable EAN-13 - selects EAN-13 as an active symbology. EAN-13

options are similar to those of the EAN-8 symbology.

Enable EAN-8 - selects EAN-8 as an active symbology. EAN-8 symbol-

ogy selection also allows options for symbology expansion and r eading of add-ons.

Enable Code 93 - enables Code 93 as an active symbology. The scanner

is preset to recognize all Code 93 bar codes that have between 1 and 50 characters.

Enable Standard 2 of 5 - selects Standard 2 of 5 as an active symbology.

Options for this symbology are similar to Interleaved 2 o f 5 features.

IATA - is a special symbology subset of Standard 2 of 5. Enabling IATA

selects this custom code as the active Standard 2 of 5 symbology (superseding any other Standard 2 of 5 features).

Standard 2 of 5 must be enabled in order for IATA to be active, however, when IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.

NOTE

Enable MSI/Plessey - selects MSI/Plessey as an active symbology.

Allows selection of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable length) options.

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Symbology Selection

The bar code programming labels on the following pages allow you to enable specific symbologies or disable all symbolo gies.

SET ----------------------- --------------------

NOTE

If you enable a symbology that has additional features that should be set, turn to the pages that support that symbology and its programmable features.

To optimize your scanner’s performance, first disable all symbologies by scanning the DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES bar code, then enable ONLY those symbologies required by your site.

Disable all Symbologies ---------

Symbology Selections

Enable Code 39 ---------

Enable PharmaCode 39

Programming Guide 63

---------

Enable Code 128 ---------

Enable UCC/EAN 128 ---------

Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 ---------

Enable Codabar ---------

Enable UPC-A ---------

Enable UPC-E ---------

Enable EAN-13 ---------

Enable EAN-8 ---------

Enable Code 93 ---------

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Enable Standard 2 of 5 ---------

Enable IATA

---------

Enable MSI/Plessey ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

a. Code 39 must first be enabled for the scanner to read PharmaCode 39

labels.

b. Standard 2 of 5 must first be enabled for IATA to be active , howe v er , when

IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.

Programming Guide 65

Symbology Options

After enabling the desired symbology, you can use the bar codes labels in this section to configure the specific options/features required for your site.

Code 39/PharmaCode 39

Code 39

Options

Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit

Start/Stop

Characters

Code 39 Full

ASCII

Minimum Lab el

Length

Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read

The Code 39 symbology has the following programma b le f eatures:

• Check Digit

• Start/Stop Characters

• Code 39 Full ASCII

• Minimum Label Length

• Read Verification

• QuadraLogic Decoding

contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature, your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.

Start/Stop Characters selects either Send or Don’t Send depending on your host’s interface requirement.

Code 39 Full ASCII enables or disables the ability to decode Code 39 Full ASCII labels.

Minimum Label Length sets the minimum label length required for the Code 39 symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is incorrectly seen as an entire label.

the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.

QuadraLogic

Decoding

QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.

To optimize your scanner ’s performan c e a ctivate this option onl y for symbologies for which it is necessary.

There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.

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Configuring the Code 39

Options

Use the special bar codes in this section to config ure the Code 39 options

SET ------------------------------------------

Check Digit

Don’t Calculate ---------

Calculate ---------

Don’t Transmit ---------

Transmit ---------

Start/ Stop

Don’t Transmit ---------

Transmit ---------

Programming Guide 67

Code 39 Full ASCII

Enable ---------

Disable ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Minimum Lab el

Length

Follow these steps to set Code 39 Minimum Label Length:

1. Identify the minimum label length setting you want to make.

The selectable range is 00 to 48

characters.

2. Scan the SET bar code.

3. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.

4. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable

digits from the bar codes on page 70. Return to this page and go to step five.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

5. Scan the END barcode.

Minimum Label Length

SET ------------------------------------------

Set Minimum Label Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 48 characters, but the actual length read

will vary depending upon interface type, and bar code physical size and quality. Code 39 bar codes containing one or more full ASCII characters can also limit the amount of characters that will be decoded (in these circumstances, the scanner will decode at least 24 data characters).

Programming Guide 69

Digits

0 ---------

1 ---------

2 ---------

3 ---------

4 ---------

5 ---------

6 ---------

7 ---------

8 ---------

9 ---------

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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required

to verify Code 39/Pharmacode 39 symbologies.

The more times the scanner is required to read and compare the bar codes data, the longer the scanner will take to validate and

NOTE

transmit a label.

SET ------------------------------------------

Set to One read ---------

Set to Two reads ---------

Set to Three reads ---------

Set to Four reads ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 71

QuadraLogic

Decoding

Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding feature for Code 39/PharmaCode 39 symbologies.

SET ------------------------------------------

Activate for Code 39/ PharmaCode 39 ---------

Deactivate for Code 39/ PharmaCode 39 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

PharmaCode

39 Options

Transmit Check

Digit

Start/Stop

Characters

PharmaCode 39 symbology has the following programmable features:

• Transmit Check Digit

• Start/Stop Characters

Transmit Check Digit selects whether the Check Digit will/won’t be transmitted to the host terminal.

Start/Stop Characters directs the scanner to either Send or Don’t Send depending on your host’s interface requirement.

In order for PharmaCode 39 labels to be read and transmitted as PharmaCode 39, the Code

NOTE

39 symbology must first be enabled.

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Configuring

the

PharmaCode

39 Options

Scan the bar c odes below to configure the PharmaCode 39 options for Check Digit and Start/Stop Characters.

SET ------------------------------------------

Check Digit

Don’t Transmit ---------

Transmit ---------

Start/Stop

Don’t Transit ---------

Transmit ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 73

Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options

The Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies have the fol low ing pr o grammable feature.

• Minimum Label Length

• Read Verification

• QuadraLogic Decoding

Setting Minimum

Label Length

Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read

QuadraLogic

Decoding

Setting Minimum Label Length sets the minimum length required for Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is incorrectly seen as an entire label.

the bar code data before sending the label data to the host. QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-

spread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths. To optimize your scanner ’s performan c e a ctivate this option onl y for

symbologies for which it is necessary. There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and

decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.

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Configuring

the Code 128/

and UCC/EAN

128 Options

Use the bar codes in this section to configure the Code 128 and UCC/ EAN 128 options.

Minimum Lab el

Length

Follow these steps to set Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 Minimum Label Length.

1. Identify the minimum length setting yo u want to make. The

selectable range is 00 to 50

characters.

2. Scan the SET bar code on page 75.

3. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.

4. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable

digits from the bar codes on page 76. Return to this page and go to step five

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

5. Scan the END bar code

Minimum Label Length

SET ------------------------------------------

Set Minimum Label Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

1. The scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending

upon interface type, the physical size of the bar codes, print quality and whether the bar code data consists of Code 128 code set A, set B, or set C characters. (The C128 character set C allows for more densely packed data, thus if the bar code includes all or mostly C128 set C characters, more characters can be decoded).

Programming Guide 75

Digits

0 ---------

1 ---------

2 ---------

3 ---------

4 ---------

5 ---------

6 ---------

7 ---------

8 ---------

9 ---------

76 PowerScan™ Scanner

Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required

to verify Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbologies.

The more times the scanner is required to read and compare the bar codes data, the longer the scanner will take to validate and

NOTE

transmit a label.

SET ------------------------------------------

Set to One read ---------

Set to Two reads ---------

Set to Three reads ---------

Set to Four reads ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 77

QuadraLogic

Decoding

Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding feature for the Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies.

SET ------------------------------------------

Activate for C128 and UCC/EAN 128 ---------

Deactivate for C128 and UCC/EAN 128 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Interleaved 2 of 5 Options

The Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology has the following programmable features:

• Check Digit

• Label Length Format

• Read Verification

• QuadraLogic Decoding

Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit

contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature, your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.

If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check Digit encoded in the bar code without verifying its a ccuracy.

Label Length

Format

Label length format permits the selection between variable length or fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two label lengths.

Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the

minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your application allows.

Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length

that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for this symbology must be an even number of characters between

02 and 50

Fixed length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label

lengths. If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for pro-

gramming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The labels are:

Set First Fixed Length - in structs the sc anner that the n e xt two

programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label length. This setting can be any even number of characters

between 02 and 50

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read

will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

characters.

Programming Guide 79

Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next

two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed label length. This setting can be any even number of characters

between 02 and 50

characters.

No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize

only the first fixed length.

Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read

the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.

QuadraLogic

Decoding

QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with widespread problems of spots, void, and/or non-uniform widths.

To optimize your scanner ’s performan c e a ctivate this option onl y for symbologies for which it is necessary.

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

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Configuring

the Interleaved

2 of 5 Options

Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology options.

Check Digit

SET ------------------------------------------

Don’t Calculate ---------

Calculate ---------

Don’t Transmit ---------

Transmit ---------

END ------------------- -----------------------

Programming Guide 81

Label Length

Format

Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 label Length Format to select either the Variable Le ngth or Fixed Length Format.

Variable Length

Format

Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology to Variable Length Format.

1. Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The

selectable range is any even number between 02 to 50

characters.

2. Scan the SET bar code below.

3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.

4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.

5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits

from page 85. Return to this page and go to step six.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

6. Scan the END bar code.

Variable Length Format

SET ------------------------------------------

Enable Variable Length Format ---------

Set Minimum Label Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

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Fixed Length

Format

All interfaces that are shipped with the standard factory configuration are set to read variable length labels. If you switch from the variable to fixed length format, the default label lengths are 14 characters and 8 digits. All fixed length settings must be an even number.

Follow the steps below to set Interleaved 2 of 5 s ymbology to Fixed Length Format.

1. Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.

2. Scan the SET bar code.

3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.

4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.

5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the digit bar codes

from page 85 (even number only). Return to this page.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

If you need to set a second fixed length, continue to step six. If you do not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.

6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.

7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable

digit bar codes from page 85.

8. Return to this page and go to step ten.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length

NOTE

9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.

10. Scan the END bar code.

digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

Programming Guide 83

Fixed Length Format

SET ------------------------------------------

Enable Fixed Length Format ---------

Set First Fixed Length ---------

Set Second Fixed Length ---------

No Second Fixed Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Digits

0 ---------

1 ---------

2 ---------

3 ---------

4 ---------

5 ---------

6 ---------

7 ---------

8 ---------

9 ---------

Programming Guide 85

Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify

Interleaved 2 of 5 sym bology.

The more times the scanner is required to read and compare the bar codes data, the longer the scanner will take to validate and

NOTE

SET ------------------------------------------

Set to One read ---------

Set to Two reads ---------

Set to Three reads ---------

transmit a label.

Set to Four reads ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

86 PowerScan™ Scanner

QuadraLogic

Decoding

Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding feature for Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

SET ------------------------------------------

Activate for Interleaved 2 of 5 ---------

Deactivate for Interleaved 2 of 5 ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 87

Codabar Options

Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify the label’s content s

Gap Check Disabling Gap Check allows the scann e r to combine two label halves

The Codabar symbology has the following programmable features:

• Check Digit

• Gap Check

• Label Length Format

• Start/Stop Character

• Start/Stop Match

• Start/Stop Format

• Read Verification

• QuadraLogic Decoding

have been read correctly. If you enable this feature, your labels must include a Check Digit. You may also choose to transmit or not transmit the Check Digit.

printed in close proximity to each other that may have been printed at different times and perhaps different locations.

Label Length

Format

Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from

minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your application allows.

Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length

that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for this symbology must be between 03 and 50

Fixed length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label

lengths.

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

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If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for programming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The labels are:

Set First Fixed Length - in structs the sc anner that the n e xt two

programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label length. This setting must be between 03 and 50

characters.

Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next

two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed

label length. This setting must be between 03 and 50 characters.

No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize

only the first fixed length.

Start/Stop

Characters

Start/Stop Characters can be either Send or Don’t Send depending on your host’s interface requirement. Refer to your host user’s manual to identify your system requirements.

Start/Stop Match Start/Stop Match can be enabled or disabled.

Start/Stop

Format

Start/Stop Format can be set to one of four standard format options: ABCD/TN*E, ABCD /ABCD, abcd/tn*e, or abcd/abcd. Th is setting must match your system requirements. If you select one of these options, it determines how the ASCII characters A, B, C, D (used for Start/Stop characters) are translated before being sent to the host.

Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read

the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.

QuadraLogic

Decoding

QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.

To optimize your scanner ’s performan ce ac ti v a t e this option only for symbologies for which it is necessary.

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

Programming Guide 89

Configuring

the Codabar

Options

Use the special bar codes in this section to config ure the Codabar symbology opti on s.

SET ------------------------------------------

Check Digit

Don’t Calculate ---------

Calculate ---------

Don’t Transmit ---------

Transmit ---------

Gap Check

Enable ---------

Disable ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

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Label Length

Format

Follow the steps below to set the Codabar label Length Format to select either the Variable Length or Fixed Length Format.

Variable Length

Format

Follow the steps below to set the Codabar symbology to Variable Length Format.

1. Identify the minimum length setting yo u want to make. The

selectable range is 03 to 50

characters.

2. Scan the SET bar code below.

3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.

4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.

5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits

from page 94. Return to this page and go to step six.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

6. Scan the END bar code.

Variable Length Format

SET ------------------------------------------

Enable Variable Length Format ---------

Set Minimum Label Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.

Programming Guide 91

Fixed Length

Format

The scanner offers the option of requiring Codabar labels to have one or two fixed lengths in the Fixed Label Format. Follow the steps below to set Codabar symbology to Fixed Length Format.

1. Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.

2. Scan the SET bar code.

3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.

4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.

5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable digit

bar codes from the page 94. Return to this page.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you do not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.

6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.

7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable

digits bar codes from the page 94.

8. Return to this page and go to step ten.

If you are setting a label length less than ten, you must scan a zero digit first and then the length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).

NOTE

9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.

10. Scan the END bar code.

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Fixed Length Format

SET ------------------------------------------

Enable Fixed Length Format ---------

Set First Fixed Length ---------

Set Second Fixed Length ---------

No Second Fixed Length ---------

END ------------------- ---------------- -------

Programming Guide 93

Digits

0 ---------

1 ---------

2 ---------

3 ---------

4 ---------

5 ---------

6 ---------

7 ---------

8 ---------

9 ---------

94 PowerScan™ Scanner

PSC PowerScan User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Understanding the Basics

Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System

Changing Interfaces

Hardware

Software Verify that your scanner supports the desired interface

Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation

Programming Overview

What Is Programming Mode?

Programming Session

LED and Beeper Indicators

LED Indicators The Amber “Laser ON” LED (located on top rear of scanner)

The Beeper While in Scanning mode...

If You Make a Mistake...

Return to Factory Settings

Where To Go From Here

Interface Selection

Wand Emulation Interface

Wand Emulation Settings

RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface

RS-232 Communication Parameters

Baud Rate Use the bar codes on this page to select the communications Baud Rate.

Handshaking

RS-232 ACK/NAK Options

Keyboard Wedge Interface

Caps Lock Three caps lock settings are available. These are:

Country Mode The following country/languages can be selected when configured for

Quiet Interval Quiet Interval is the amount of time to look for keyboard activity

IBM Interface

Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only)

Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D.

• Label Identifiers

Symbologies Supported

Symbology Overview

Symbology Selection

Symbology Options

Code 39/PharmaCode 39

Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options

Interleaved 2 of 5 Options

Codabar Options