Symbol P370 Keyless, P470 Keyless Reference Manual

P370/P470 Keyless

RF Scanners

Product Reference Guide

P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners

Product Reference Guide

72-61496-02

Revision A

April 2003

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Contents

About This Manual

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Chapter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Rechargeable Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

The Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Setting Up the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting to a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Optimizing RF Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Using the Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Using the UBC 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Charge Status LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Removing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Inserting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

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Chapter 2. Operation

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Default Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Initial Powerup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Scan and Transmit Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

RF Communication Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Host / Cradle Communication Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

MCL-Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Scan the Entire Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Chapter 3. Maintenance And Specifi ca tions

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Cradle Pin-outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Chapter 4. Parameter Menus

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Operational Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Set Default Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Communication Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

RS-232C Host Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Host Response Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

RF Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

RF Retries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Beeper Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Power Detect Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Laser On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

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Linear Code Type Security Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Linear Security Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Linear Security Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Linear Security Level 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Linear Security Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Bi-directional Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Autodiscriminate Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

UPC-E Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

UPC-E1 Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

EAN-8 Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

UPC/EAN Security Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

UPC/EAN Security Level 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

UPC/EAN Security Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

UPC/EAN Security Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

UPC/EAN Security Level 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

Code 39 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

Convert Code 39 to Code 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

Code 32 Prefix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51

Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60

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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-61

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62

Enable/Disable Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-64

Set Lengths for Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-65

CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-67

NOTIS Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-68

Enable/Disable MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-69

Set Lengths for MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-70

MSI Plessey Check Digits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-72

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-73

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-74

Transmit Code ID Character. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-75

Symbol Code ID Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-75

Pause Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-77

RS-232C Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-78

Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-78

Baud Rate (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-79

Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-80

Parity (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-81

Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-82

Hardware Handshaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-83

Hardware Handshaking (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-84

Hardware Handshaking (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-85

Software Handshaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-85

Software Handshaking (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-86

Software Handshaking (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-87

Host Serial Response Time-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-87

RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-88

Stop Bit Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-89

ASCII Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-89

Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-90

MCL-Net Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-90

MCL-Net Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-90

MCL-Net Baud Rate (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-92

MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-93

Scanner ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-94

MCL-Net Transmit Retries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-94

MCL-Net Frame Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-94

Scanner Decode Beep Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-95

Long Range Scanning Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-96

Aim Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-96

Aim Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-97

Numeric Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-98

Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-100

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Appendix A. Bar Code Information

UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Appendix B. Radio Channels

Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C. Error Indications and Beeps

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Communication Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Scanning Transmission Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

MCL-Code Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Index
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About This Manual

Introduction

The P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides genera l
instructions for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, maintaining and programming the
P370 (industrial) and P470 (retail) cordless RF scanners.

Chapter Descriptions

• Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes the scanner and quick startup instructions.

• Chapter 2, Operation, explains how to operate the scanner.

• Chapter 3, Maintenance And Specifications, talks about the maintenance and the
specifications of the scanner and the cradle.

• Chapter 4, Parameter Menus, has all the optional parameter bar codes for
personalizing your scan ner.

• Appendix A, Bar Code Information, has information about bar codes.

• Appendix B, Radio Channels, lists the available RF channels per Country.

• Appendix C, Error Indications and Beeps, describes possible error codes displayed
on the scanner.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents.

• Bullets (•) indicate:

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• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as
numbered lists.

Related Publications

• P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-61497-xx

• PL 370/470 Cradle Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-38494-xx

• MCL Designer for Phaser Series User’s Guide, p/n 70-37689-xx

• MCL-Designer Programming Requirements, p/n 72-61838-xx.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service
person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working
properly and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Note:Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred

during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.

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Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New Yo rk 1174 2-1300
1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

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Canada

Symbol Techn olo gi es C ana da, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Techn olo gi es Asi a, Inc (Sing apo re
Branch)

230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Techn olo gi es Aus tria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Out s ide Austria )

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

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Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

Germany/Deutchland

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrass e 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

2730 University Dr.
Coral Sp ring s, FL 3306 5 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)

France

Symbol Technologies France
Centre d’Affaire d’Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

Italy/Italia

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

Mexico/México

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mex ico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

Netherlands/Nederland

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

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Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway

Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway

[phone]

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South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Sweden/Sverige

“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden

Visit/shipping add res s:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:

[e-mail]

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Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that
Business Partner for service.

For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The P370/P470 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture
and data management in both industrial and retail operations. The scanner communicates
with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the RF
scanner, you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable, from as far away as
100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight. This lets you take the scanner to
where the work is, whether on the loading dock, the plant floor, the warehouse, or the POS
checkout area. There are several versions available:

• P470: cordless retail scanner

• P370: cordless industrial scanner

• P370 ALR: cordless industrial long range scanner

Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser refers to all versions of the scanner.

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Accessories

Rechargeable Battery

In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all
power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 10 hours of use in a typical
application. When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2
hours.

The Cradle

The PL 370/470 Cradle acts as a:

•stand

• 2-way RF transmitter

• communication interface with the host

• battery charger for the cordless scanner.

The cradle can sit on a desktop or be wall-mounted, whichever is more convenient. The
cradle receives data from the scanner via the antenna on the side of the cradle. The cradle
then transmits that data to the host device via an attached cable. It also acts as a holder for
the scanner.

The cradle also provides power for charging the
scanner’s battery (in the scanner). The cradle
has a charge status indicator light that show s
the status of the battery charging (See Charge
Status LED Indications on page 1-12).

Scanner and Cradle
There are two versions of the cradle:

• PL 470 Cradle: cordless retail version

• PL 370 Cradle: cordless industrial version.

Unless otherwise noted, the term Cradle refers to both versions of the cradle.

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Charge Status
Indicator Light

Getting Started

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was
damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support

Center on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should

be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Cradle

The basic steps to set up the cradle are listed below and described in more detail in the
following sections.

• connecting the cradle to a host

• mounting the cradle, if desired

• pairing the scanner to the cradle.

Connecting to a Host

With some host types, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls if the appropriate
host type is not selected. This may result in an error message generated by the host. To
correct this situation, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal. See

Chapter 4, Parameter Menus for more information.

There are two basic host communications options available:

• using an RS-232 cable

• using a Synapse cable.

RS-232 Connection

1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.

2. Plug the connector at the end of the cradle’s cable into the appropriate RS-232

receiving port on the host device.

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3. Plug the other end of the cable into the COM1 connector on the cradle.

COM1

Power port

Figure 1-1. Ports on the Cradle

4. Connect the power connector of the power supply into the Power port on the
cradle.

5. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.

6. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.

Figure 1-2. Power Supply Port

7. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position.

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Using A Synapse Cable

1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.

WARNING

Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the foll o w­ing steps must be completed. The Synap se cable must be
connected to the cradle (step 2) AND
plugged in (step 4). If the cables are not connected in this
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate
properly.

2. Connect the Synapse cable to the cradle’s COM 1 port (see Figure 1-1).

3. Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter.

4. The Synapse cable has a flying power lead. Connect this lead to the receptacle in

the Synapse Interface adapter, as shown in Figure 1-3. Refer to the Synapse guide
for details.

To Host

the flying power lead

Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)

Synapse
Cable

Flying Power

Lead

To Cradle

Figure 1-3. Synapse and Adapter Cable

5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.

6. Connect the power supply to the cradle (see Figure 1-2).

7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.

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8. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.

9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your
specifications.

10. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position.

Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges

See the appropriate Synapse cable instructions. An adapter cable is required.

Wall Mounting

Before wall-mounting the cradle, the scanner support tab must be changed from the desk­mount position to the wall-mount position.

1. Lift the scanner support tab out of the top part of the cradle and replace it in the
wall-mount position.

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Desk Mount

Figure 1-4. Scanner Support Tab

Wall Mount

Getting Started

2. Seat the cables from the bottom of the cradle in the grooves along the length of it

so that the bottom of the cradle is smooth.

Cable

Grooves

Figure 1-5. Placement of Cables

3. Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang, leaving

about 1/8” (0.3 cm) of the screw outside the wall for the cradle’s wall mounting
sockets (A template is provided for you in the PL 370/470 Quick Reference Guide
p/n 72-38494-xx).

4. Place the cradle over the screw heads and slide down until it fits into place. Slight

pressure upwards should not move the cradle.

Figure 1-6. Securing Cradle to Wall

5. Position the antenna vertically (pointing toward the ceiling).

6. Place the scanner in the cradle.

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Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle

The scanner and cradle must be paired for communication to occur.

Note:If the cradle is attached to a new host, re-scan the pairing bar code.

To pair the scanner with the cradle:

1. Scan the pairing bar code on the top of the cradle.
To pair a long range scanner (P370 ALR) to a regular P370 cradle, attach the

“spare pairing bar code” label to the cradle. This 15 mil bar code, packaged with
the cradle, can be scanned by the P370 ALR at a distance of approximately two
feet from the cradle.

2. Once the base is detected, information is exchanged (addressing, RF channels,
etc.) between the scanner and the cradle.

Note:It may take up to 30 seconds for the scanner to search for the base

during over-the-air pairing. To reduce the pairing time, place the
scanner in the cradle.

3. After the exchange is complete, the scanner and cradle are paired.
Successful pairing is indicated by a warble beep and the base’s LED will flash.

If pairing is unsuccessful, the scanner emits four beeps - Lo Hi Lo Hi.
The pairing of a scanner to a cradle is one-to-one. Only one scanner can be paired

to a cradle at any point in time. If you pair a second scanner to an in use cradle, the
cradle’s connection to the first scanner will be broken and the connection re­established with the second scanner.

To pair a scanner to a different cradle, scan its pairing bar code located on the top of the
cradle.

Caution

If you cycle power to the base or reset (remove and reinstall the battery)
the scanner, you must pair the scanner with the cradle again.

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Optimizing RF Performance

Mounting

The RF scanner and cradle are equipped with a 2.4 GHz point-to-point radio that has an
RF transmission range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight.

In addition to being a 2-way RF transmitter, the cradle is a battery charger and should be
mounted in an accessible location like on a table or desktop. For optimum RF performance,
especially in difficult environments, mount the cradle on a wall as high as possible.

Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments

If you operate your scanner or cradle in close proximity to a Spectrum24 device, maintain
a buffer of 3 feet or greater between the transmitters. A Spectrum24 device includes but is
not limited to a terminal with a Spectrum24 radio, PC with a Spectrum24 card, or a
Spectrum24 Access Point. If a scanner or cradle is less than 3 ft. from a 2.4 GHz
Spectrum24 transmitter (antenna), especially an Access Point, your communication
performance may degrade.

Select a Channel Outside the Spectrum24 band

In the unlikely event that Spectrum24 radio traffic causes interference between the scanner
and the cradle, you can change the scanner’s RF channel to one that minimizes or
eliminates the interference.

Phaser cordless scanners have three channels that are not within the Spectrum24 band,
81, 82, and 83*. As a rule of thumb, the Cordless systems operated closest to Spectrum24
devices should use these channels. For instructions on how to change the scanner’s RF
channel, see System Setup Options on page 2-3.

In applications with low scanning/data transmission duty cycles, you may assign the same
channel to more than one cordless scanner.

After channels 81, 82 and 83, the next best channels to use are 60 through 80; the higher
the channel the better. See Appendix B, Radio Channels for a list of available radio
channels per country.

* Not available in some countries.

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Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence

Up to three P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other can be
operated on the same channel with little or no interference, assuming average scanning
rates.

For higher than average scanning rates, P470/370 scanners within listening range (100
feet) of each other should be operated on different channels, set apart by at least one
channel (for example, 2, 4, 6, etc.). Cordless Phaser scanners support up to 82
communication channels. Not all channels are available in all countries. Refer to Appendix

B, Radio Channels for more information.

Increase the number of RF Retries

If the scanner’s transmission is not received by the cradle or the base’s acknowledgment
response is not received by the scanner (see Communication Errors on page 2-2), the
scanner retransmits the lost or corrupted data. The scanner attempts 4 RF Retries (default)
but can be programmed to attempt up to 8.

Depending on your particular RF environment, additional retries may cause your scanner
transaction time to increase in the presence of heavy Spectrum24 traffic.

Charging the Battery

Before its first use, the scanner’s battery must be charged. It can be charged:

• using the cradle

• using the UBC 2000.

Note:When the battery’s charge is almost depleted, the scanner emits 4

Hi tone beeps, when the trigger is pulled, indicating that it must be
recharged.

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Getting Started

Using the Cradle

1. Set up the cradle as described in Setting Up the Cradle on page 1-3.

Figure 1-7. Placing the Scanner into the Cradle

2. Insert the scanner into the cradle so that the nose of the scanner and tip of the

handle seat into the receptacles. The battery charges automatically. A full charge
of a depleted battery takes approximately 3-1/2 hours.

For charging indications, see Charge Status LED Indications on page 1-12.
The cradle recharges batteries in the scanner only when the scanner is in the cradle. A

scanner with a depleted battery starts charging immediately upon insertion into the cradle,
whereas a scanner with a partially charged battery begins charging after approximately 15
minutes. Note that the scanner can be removed from the cradle at any time.

Using the UBC 2000

The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000. The UBC
adapter for the P370/P470 scanner battery is required. Refer to the UBC 2000 Univ ersal
Battery Charger Product Guide for information on recharging the battery using the UBC

2000.

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Charge Status LED Indications

The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as
shown in the table below.

Table 1-1. Cradle LED Indications

LED Status

Off The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been

properly inserted into the cradle.

Blinking Slowly The scanner is properly seated in the cradle and

charging will begin shortly.

Blinking Rapidly The battery is actively charging.
On If scanner is in cradle - battery charging is

complete.
If scanner is not in cradle - base is locked up. Cycle

power (power off then on) to the base.

Changing the Battery

Once a battery is fully charged, it will generally last up to 10 hours without being returned
to the cradle. By returning it to the cradle during the day, you extend this time.

If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to increased
usage, consider replacing the battery.

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Getting Started

Removing the Battery

1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover.

It may be useful to use a coin for extra leverage:

Battery

Compartment

Cover

Figure 1-8. Removing the Battery Compartment Cover

2. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then, using the pull tab, pull

the bottom of the battery back and out of the scanner.

Battery
Release
Latch

Pull Tab

Figure 1-9. Pulling the Battery Out

Inserting the Battery

1. Place the top portion of the battery (curved side up, contacts toward top) into the

scanner and then slide it up the handle.

2. Replace the battery compartment cover.

3. Slide the release latch up to secure the cover in place.

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Chapter 2 Operation

Introduction

This chapter covers how to use the cordless Phaser scanner.

Default Application

The cordless scanner is shipped from the factory with a default scan and transmit
application.

Initial Powerup

After initialization, the scanner enters the Scan & Transmit application. The default
communication protocol is RS232/Synapse.

If a Synapse cable is attached, the scanner automatically overrides the default settings.

Scan and Transmit Application

The scan and transmit application allows you to transmit data to a host. Scanned bar codes
are automatically transmitted to the cradle and then the host in real time.

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Communication Errors

A communication error occurs when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly
communicate. When a communication error occurs using the default application, the
scanner emits 4 beeps (long Lo). For a detailed list of all the error codes see Appendix C,

Error Indications and Beeps and Beeper Indications on page 3-5.

Three types of communication errors can occur:

1. The RF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle.

2. The cradle received the RF transmitted data, but the scanner did NOT receive a
cradle’s acknowledgment.

3. The host and cradle are not communicating properly.

RF Communication Errors

1. If the RF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle, move the scanner
closer to the cradle to reestablish communication, then re-scan the bar code. If the
communication has been reestablished, the scanner will sound a good decode
beep and no error beeps. Resume normal scanning.

2. If the cradle received the RF transmitted data, but the scanner did NOT receive a
cradle’s acknowledgment, move the scanner closer to the cradle to reestablish
communication, then re-scan the bar code. If the communication has been
reestablished, the scanner will sound a good decode beep and no error beeps. In
this scenario data may have been transmitted to the host. If the cradle had
previously sent data to the host, it will NOT pass this re-scanned data to the host.
Resume normal scanning.

For additional information see Optimi zing RF Perf orman ce on page 1-9.

Host / Cradle Communication Errors

If the host and cradle are not communicating properly, ensure the cabling is properly
connected, baud rate is properly set, and correct COM port has been selected.

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Operation

System Setup

This section allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner

System Setup Options

System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as setting an RF
channel.

Option Description

Set Com Protocol

-RS232/Synapse

-MCL-NET

Sets the communic ation protocol used by the defa ult application .
The options are MCL-Ne t or RS232/Synap se. If RS232/Syna pse
is selected, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS­232 or Synapse interface is required.

To select RS232/Synapse, scan the barcode below:

RS232/SYNAPSE

To select MCL-NET, scan the barcode below:

MCL-NET

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Option Description

Set RF Channel Allows the user to set/change the RF channel used for

communication between the scanner and cradle.
The cordless Phaser scanner operates on a single,

programmable channel (frequency) between 2.402 GHz
(channel 02) and 2.483 GHz (channel 83).

A maximum of 81 channels are available. Not all channels are
available in all countries. If a channel is not legal to use in your
country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful
warble. For a list of Channel Availability by Country, see

Appendix B, Radio Channels.

To enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits
from the numeric bar code section (starting on page 4-98) to set
the desired channel. It is rec ommended that each scanner/crad le
pair be set to a diffe rent channel than neighborin g scanner/cradle
pairs.

RF Channel

Set Scanner ID Scan the following barco de, followed by 3 digit s from the numeric

barcode section (starting on page 4-98), to set the scanner ID.
The number of scanner ID’s varies with the selected

communication protocol.

• RS-232/Synapse - range from 001 to 254

• MCL Link Lite (MCL Net) - range from 001 to 002

• MCL Link (MCL Net) - range from 001 to 254

Scanner ID

App. Control

App. Control allows you to control your application, specifically, load new applications on
your scanner, reset your default applications, etc.

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Operation

You can load a new application or system code by scanning the appropriate bar code.

Option Description

Load App Puts the scanner into a mode to receive MCL-Designer

application downloads and MCL-Link commands from the host.
To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below.

Load New MCL-Designer Application

Note: If this barcode is scanned accident ally, cradle the scanner

and wait for a beep s equ enc e. Remove the scanner and allow it
to reset (you will hear a Lo-Med-Hi beep). Once the scanner
resets, it will return to scan & transmit mode.

Set Default App Reinstalls the default application and returns all parameters to

their factory settings (values listed in Table 4-1). The default
application overwri tes any MCL-Designe r application and/or ADF
rules. This option may be used to restore functionality to a
scanner which has been loaded with a defective application.

To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below.

Reset Default Application

(Clears previously progra mmed ADF ru les

and/or MCL-Designer applications)

If you entered the “Set Default App” mode using the bar code
above, the default appli cation wil l autom atica lly b e reset an d the
application re-initiated.

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Option Description

System Code Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware).

To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below.

System Code

Place the scanner in the cradle befo re initiating the download
from the PC Utility.

After the download is complete the application initiates.

Base Station Code Updates the cradle’s operating system (Firmware).

To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below.

Base Station Code

To start the download to the cradle, pres s the st art button on the
PC Utility.

Note: You will automatically return to the application after 15
seconds, even if the PC download is NOT initiated.

To exit this mode and preve nt the do wnload of n ew firm ware or if
the PC download is not initiated, the power to the cra dle must be
cycled (powered of f the n on) before it will communi ca te with the
scanner again. No action is required on the scanner side.

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Operation

Parameter Control

Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters
and Set Default Params.

Option Description

1. Set Default Param Restores the default parameters in the scanner. The default

parameters overwrite any scanned parameters.
To set default parameters, scan the barcode below:

Set All Defaults

Version

Firmware Version This option displays the versio n of the scanne r , MCL and cradle on

the host. For exa mp le, w h en the b arc ode is scanned t he fol low i ng
will display on the host:

Scanner: NBRVMAAA
MCL: 4.1x
Cradle: NBRVCAAG

To enter this mode from the default application scan the bar code
below.

Firmware Version

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MCL-Designer

MCL-Designer was originally written for a scanner having a keypad and a display . It can
also be used for the P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanner, but the following guidelines should
be followed:

• When writing a new application, do not use the following commands:

• IK - Input Key

• IC - Input Cash

• ID - Input Date

• IH - Input Time.

• When using an existing MCL application, be aware that the above listed commands
as well as the display commands will be ignored by the scanner.

• If the scanner stops responding for any reason, return the scanner to its default
application by doing the following:

• Remove the scanner’s battery.

• While holding the scanner’s trigger button, place the scanner in the cradle.

• When a Lo-Hi beep is heard, release the trigger button.

• When the default application reloads, a Lo-Med-Hi beep is heard. Remove the

scanner from the cradle.

• Reinsert the battery

• Cycle power to the base.
After troubleshooting your MCL application, download it again to continue using it.

For a list of MCL-Designer related errors, see MCL-Code Errors on page C-4. For detailed
information about MCL-Designer refer to the MCL-Designer for Phaser Series User’s
Guide, p/n 70-37689-xx.

123Scan

123Scan is an intuitive Windows based utility that allows you to customize your scanner
setup and generate Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An Advanced Data Formatting
rule gives you the ability to modify the bar code data before sending it to the host such as
appending a carriage return, or some other prefix/suffix value, to the bar code data. This
enhances capability between bar code data and your host software, allowing you to
program the scanner rather than modifying your host application. The cordless scanner can
be programmed via a cordless (RF) download or by scanning 123Scan generated

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Operation

programming bar codes. Scanner programming is saved in a setup file which can be
distributed electronically (Web site, floppy disk, E-mail, or fax).

A copy of 123Scan is on the CD included with your scanner. It is also available on the
Symbol Web site http://www.symbol.com. Use the web site’s search tool to find
“123Scan” and select the P470/370 product line.

Note:Advanced data formatting rules created with 123Scan are for use

with the default application only and will not work with applications
created with MCL-Designer.

To download a 123Scan generated ADF rule, scan the bar code below, then initiate the
download on the PC utility.

Note:The scanner takes some time to initiate and will not be functional

during this time.

Load 123Scan File

Note:If the Load 123Scan File barcode is scanned accidentally, cradle the

scanner and wait for a beep sequence. Remove the scanner and
allow it to reset (you will hear a Lo-Med-Hi beep). Once the scanner
resets, it will return to scan & transmit mode.

To remove previously programmed ADF rules from the scanner, scan the bar code below.

Reset Default Application

(Clears previously programmed ADF rules)

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Suffix Values

123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes (Enter and
Tab) have been included in this Product Reference Guide.

To append an Enter key

codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.

* to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar

* ASCII value 7013

Note:You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan.

If you get an error beep (three beeps - Lo Hi Lo or two beeps - Lo
Hi), you must start scanning from the first barcode.

ADF Rules

1/9

2/9

2-10

3/9

4/9

5/9

6/9

7/9

Operation

8/9

9/9

RESET SCANNER

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To append a Tab* to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes

and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.

*ASCII value 7009

Note:You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan.

If you get an error beep (three beeps - Lo Hi Lo or two beeps - Lo
Hi), you must start scanning from the first barcode.

ADF Rules

1/9

2/9

2-12

3/9

4/9

5/9

6/9

7/9

8/9

Operation

9/9

RESET SCANNER

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Scanning

The scanner ships with the default application and default parameters and is ready-to-use
right out of the box. If this is not what you need for your application, refer to the MCL
Designer Manual for programming instructions and Chapter 4, Parameter Menus for
scanning and communications parameters. If you need assistance, contact your local
supplier or Symbol Support C ente r.

1. Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range. Aim and press the trigger.
The scanner has read the symbol when:

• You hear a beep.

• The LED turns green.

• The red laser turns off.

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Figure 2-1. Scanning a Bar Code

Operation

Scan the Entire Symbol

• Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.

• The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner.

• Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

• A short, Hi tone beep indicates a good decode.

Right Wrong

Hold at an Angle

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into
the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can
make decoding difficult.

Y ou can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple
practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

65

65

Shaded area represents

+

dead zone ( 2 )
Scan
Beam

Bar Code Bar Code

Figure 2-2. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

_

Bar Code

Scan
Beam

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Decode Zone

5 mil

7.5 mil

10 mil

100% UPC

15 mil

20 mil

15.6 in.

39.6 cm

10 in.

25.4 cm

5 in.

12.7 cm

0 in.
0 cm

5 in.

12.7 cm

10 in.

25.4 cm

15.6 in.

39.6 cm

Width

Of

Field

2-16

0 in.
0 cm

40 mil

55 mil

5 in.

12.7 cm

10 in.

25.4 cm

15 in.

38.1 cm

20 in.

50.8 cm

25 in.

63.5 cm

30 in.

76.2 cm

35 in.

88.9 cm

40 in.

101.6 cm

Distance From Front Of Scanner

Figure 2-3. P370/P470 1D Scanner - Decode Zone

45 in.

114.3 cm

0 in.
0 cm

100% UPC

15 Mil

35 in.

88.9 cm

40 Mil

55 Mil

70 in.

177.8 cm

105 in.

266.7 cm

70 Mil Reflective

100 Mil Reflective

140 in.

175 in.

444.5 cm

210 in.

533.4 cm

355.6 cm

Distance From Front Of Scanner

245 in.

622.3 cm

280 in.

711.2 cm

315 in.

800.1 cm

350 in.

889.0 cm

Operation

20.0 in.

50.4 cm

15.0 in.

38.1 cm

10 in.

25.4 cm

5 in.

12.7 cm

0 in.
0 cm

5 in.

12.7 cm

10 in.

25.4 cm

15.0 in.

38.1 cm

20.0 in.

50.8 cm

385 in.

977.9 cm

Width

Of

Field

Figure 2-4. P370 1D ALR Scanner - Decode Zone

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Chapter 3

Maintenance And Spe cific atio n s

Introduction

This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it.

Maintenance

• Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window.

• Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

• Wipe the scanner window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia
based detergent.

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

• If the contacts between the scanner and cradle become dirty, clean them with either
a pencil eraser or a cotton swab dampened with alcohol.

• If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to
increased usage, consider replacing the battery.

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Troubleshooting

Refer to Appendix C, Error Indication s and Bee ps for additional troubleshooting
information.

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanner won’t power
up.

LED on base i s a lw ay s
on.

Battery not charged. Charge or replace the battery in the scanner
Battery not installed

properly.
Base is locked up Cycle power (power off then on) to the base.

Ensure the battery is installed properly. See
Changing the Battery on page 1-12.

Nothing happens w hen
you follow the
operating instructions,
or the scanner display s
erratic behavior (laser
does not come on,
scanner emits frequent
beeps).

No laser beam when
trigger is pressed.

Laser comes on but the
symbol does not
decode.

Symbol decodes but
data is not transmitted
to the host.

No power to the
scanner.

Interface/power cabl es
are loose.

Failed to download
firmware.

Scanner is locked up. Reset the scanner (remove and reinsert the

Scanner is not
programmed for the
correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

Distance between
scanner and bar code
is incorrect.

Scanner is not
programmed for the
correct host type.

Check the system power. Ensure the power
supply is connected, if your configuration
requires a power supply.

Check for loose cable con ne cti ons at the crad le,
AC power supply, or host device.

Reset the scanner (remove and reinsert the
battery, see Changing the Battery on page 1-12)
and try scanning again.

battery, see Changing the Battery on page 1-12)
and try scanning again.

Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the
type of barcode you are scanning.

Check the symbol to ensure it is not d efaced. T r y
scanning test sy mbols of th e same bar code type.

Move the scanner closer to or further away from
the bar code.

Scan the appropriate host type bar code.

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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Scanned data is
incorrectly displaye d on
the host.

Scanner is not
programmed to work
with the host.

Ensure the proper host type is selected.
Check the scanner host type parameters or

editing op tions:

• For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s
communication parameters match the
host’s settings.

The scanner emits
error beeps after
decoding a bar code.

Received a
communication error
beep while using a
Synapse cable.

The scanner does not
scan the programming
bar codes in this guide.

Cradle is not powered
up or cable
connections are not
secure.

Scanner and cradle are
not successfully paired.

Scanner is too far from
the base for proper
transmission.

Previously scanned
data not transmitted to
host.

The cables connected
to the cradle were not
connected in the
correct sequence.

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

Distance between
scanner and bar code
is incorrect.

Check that the cradle is powered up and that its
cable connections are secure. See Setting Up the
Cradle on page 1-3.

Check that the scanner is successfully paired
with the cradle. See Pairin g the Scanne r with the
Cradle on page 1-8.

Move closer to the base and retransmit.

Ensure you are within the p roper RF transmission
range.

Before power is applied to the cradle, the
Synapse cabl e must be connected to the cradle

the flying power l ead plugg ed in . See Using

AND
A Synapse Cable on page 1-5 for more
information

Check the symbol to ensure it is not d efaced. T r y
scanning test sy mbols of th e same bar code type.

Move the scanner closer to or further away from
the bar code.

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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

The PC cannot
download an
application to the
scanner.

Incorrect cable
connection.

Scanner and cradle are
not successfully paired.

Check to ensure you are using an R S-232 cabl e.
The application cannot be downloaded to a
scanner using a Synapse cable.

Ensure the scanner and cradle are successfully
paired.

The P370 ALR scanner
will not pair with a
PL370 cradle.

The Scanner will not
load my ADF rule.

No power to the
scanner.

Incorrect set up for
pairing scanner with
the cradle.

Unsuccessful pa iring of
scanner with cradle or
incorrect cable
connection.

The scanner is running
an MCL-Designer
generated application.

Check to ensure the power supply is co nne cted
to the base.

If the problem continu es, cycle po wer to the b ase
(power off then on).

To pair a long range P370 ALR scanner with a
PL370 cradle, attach the spare pairing ba r code
label to the cradle and scan the bar code. For
additional information, see Pairing the Scanner
with the Cradle on page 1-8.

Software download to the scanner while the
scanner is running the default application.

• Check that the scanner is successfully
paired with the cradle (see page 1-8).

• Check that the cradle and PC are
connected using an RS-232 cable.

Software download or scanning a b ar code shee t
while the scanner is running an MCL-Designer
generated application

• Erase the MCL-Designer application
from the scanner’s memory by scanning
the “Reset Default App lication” bar code
on page 4-7.

• The default application is now
reinstalled and an ADF rule can be
loaded.

Note:If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan,

contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See

Symbol Support Center on page page xi for the telephone number.

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Maintenance And Specifica tions

Beeper Indications

Table 3-2 lists beep sequences and their meanings for standard beeps programmed into

the scanner. Other applications written for the scanner can have their own beep sequences
and therefore are not listed in this table. See your System Administrator for additional beep
sequences and their meanings.

For additional information on Error Codes, see Communication Errors on page 2-2.

Table 3-2. Beeper Indications

Beeper Sequence Indication

Stand ard Use

Short Hi tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 Beeps - long Lo A host transmission error occ urred. Data was not s uccess fully sent

to the host device. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option settings.

5 Beeps - Lo tone Convert or format error.
Hi/Hi/Hi/Lo tone RS-232 receive error.
4 Beeps - short Hi Battery requires recharging.
4 Beeps - long Lo An RF transmission error has occurred. Move closer to the cradle

and re-scan the bar code.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short Hi tone Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Long Lo/Long Hi tone Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry,

incorrect bar cod e pr og ra mmin g sequence; remain in program
mode.

Hi/Lo/Hi/Lo tone Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.
4 Beeps - Lo/Hi/Lo/Hi

followed by
2 Beeps - Lo/Hi

Correct entry scanned or c orre ct m en u s eq uen ce perf orm ed i n th e
scanner but communication error with cradle has occurred.

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Technical Specifications

Table 3-3. Technical Specifications

Item Description

Decode Capability The RF scanner can be programmed to decode the following

code types: UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, Code 11, Code 39,
Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Codabar,
Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, E AN 1 28, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI
Plessey, and Coupon Code.
The RF scanner ca n auto- discriminat e betwe en all of the abov e
code types except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

Scanner Beeper Operation User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled.
Scan Repetition Rate 35 (± 5) scans/sec (bidirectional)
Roll (Skew) Tolerance ± 30° from normal
Pitch ± 65° from normal
Yaw ± 60° from normal
Decode Depth of Field See Decode Zone on page 2-16.
Print Contrast Minimum 20% absolute dark/ light differential, m easured at the waveleng th

of the laser diode.

Ambient Light Immunity

Artificial Lighting 450 ft. candles 4,844 lux
Sunlight 10,000 ft. candles 107,640 lux

Operating T e mpe r ature

P370 (Industrial)
P470 (Retail)

Storage Temperature -40° to 140°F -40° to 60°C
Sealing P370: All components sealed to IP 54 specification against

Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Durability (Scanner)

P370 (Industrial)
P470 (Retail)

-4° to 122°F -20° to 50°C
32° to 104°F 0° to 40°C

wind blown dust and rain.

P370: 6-ft. (1.8 m)
P470: 5-ft. (1.5 m)

Drops to concrete over entire temperature range

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Table 3-3. Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Dimensions

Height 7.0 in. (17.8 cm)
Width 9.2 in. (13.5 cm)
Depth 3.5 in. (9.8 cm)

Laser Classifications CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1, IEC Class 2

Cradle Pin-outs

The following table shows the pin-outs for COM1 on the cradle.

Table 3-4. Pin-outs

Pin Cradle

1 Reserved
2 VCC (Out)
3Ground
4Synapse Data
5 Synapse Clock
6 RXD IN
7TXD OUT
8DTR (Tied HI)
9 CTS - IN

10 RTS - OUT

Pin 1

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Chapter 4

Parameter Menus

Introduction

This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner.

Operational Parameters

The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 4-1. These default values are
stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
Y ou can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this
manual. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. The default
parameter values can be recalled by scanning the bar code in the section Set Default
Parameter on page 4-7.

The scanner automatically detects which cable the cradle is attached to, either an RS-232
or a Synapse cable. If it is attached to an RS-232 cable and has either an ICL, Nixdorf, or
Fujitsu host interface, then scan the appropriate bar code from page 4-10 after power up.
Any other RS-232 host interface works with the default setting.

If it is attached to a Synapse cable, plug everything together as described on page 1-5 and
then follow the directions that come with the Synapse cable for setting up the host interface.

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The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option,
scan the appropriate bar code(s). An asterisk (*) next to a bar code indicates the default.

Table 4-1. Default Table

Parameter Default Page Number

Set Default Parameter All Defaults 4-7

Communication Options

Communication Protocol RS232/Synapse 4-8
RS-232 Host T y pe St an dard 4-9
Host Response Timeout 5 seconds 4-12
RF Channel No Default Setting 4-13
RF Retries 4 4-13

Beeper Options

Beeper Tone High Frequency 4-15
Beeper Volume High 4-16
Power Detect Beep Enabled 4-17
Beep After Good Decode Enabled 4-18

Laser On Time 3.0 seconds 4-19

Decode Options

Transmit “No Read” Message Disabled 4-20
Linear Code Type Security Levels 1 4-21
Bi-directional Redunda nc y Disabled 4-23
Autodiscriminate Response Time 1.0 second 4-24

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

UPC/EAN

UPC-A Enabled 4-25
UPC-E Enabled 4-25
UPC-E1 Disabled 4-25
EAN-8 Enabled 4-26
EAN-13 Enabled 4-26
Bookland EAN Disabled 4-27
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore 4-28
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental

Redundancy
Transmit UPC- A Chec k Di gi t Enable d 4-30
Transmit UPC-E C hec k Digi t Enabled 4-30
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enabled 4-30
UPC-A Preamble System Character 4-31
UPC-E Preamble System Character 4-32
UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 4-33
Convert UPC-E to A Disabled 4-34
Convert UPC-E1 to A Disabled 4-35
EAN-8 Zero Extend Disabled 4-36
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type Type is EAN-13 4-37
UPC/EAN Security Levels 0 4-38
UPC/EAN Coupon Code Disabled 4-40

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

Code 128

Code 128 Enabled 4-41
UCC/EAN-128 Enabled 4-42

Code 39

Code 39 Enabled 4-43
Trioptic Code 39 Disabled 4-44
Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 4-46
Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disabled 4-47
Transmit Co de 39 Chec k Di git Disabled 4-48
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disabled 4-49
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disabled 4-50
Code 32 Prefix Disabled 4-51

Code 93

Code 93 Disabled 4-52
Set Lengt h(s) for Code 93 4-55 4-53

Interleaved 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled 4-55
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 14 4-56
I 2 of 5 Check D igit Verification Disabled 4-58
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disabled 4-59
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disabled 4-60

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

Discrete 2 of 5

Discrete 2 of 5 Disabled 4-61
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12 4-62

Codabar

Codabar Disabled 4-64
Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 4-66
CLSI Editing Disabled 4-67
NOTIS Editing Disabled 4-68

MSI Plessey

MSI Plessey Disabled 4-69
Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey Any Length 4-71
MSI Plessey Ch eck Digits One 4-72
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Disabled 4-73
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 4-74

Data Options

Transmit Code ID Character None 4-76

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Table 4-1. Default Table (Continued)

Parameter Default Page Number

RS-232C

RS-232 Parameters Standard 4-78
Baud Rate 9600 4-79
Parity None 4-80
Check Receive Error s Disabled 4-82
Hardware Handshaking None 4-84
Software Handshaking None 4-85
Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec. 4-87
RTS Line State (cable use only) Lo 4-88
Stop Bit Select 1 4-89
ASCII Format 8-Bit 4-89
Intercharacter Delay 0 4-90

MCL-Net

MCL-Net Baud Rate 38400 4-90
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode Disabled 4-93
Scanner Address 001 4-94
MCL-Net Transmit Retries 3 4-94
MCL-Net Frame Timeout 500 ms 4-94

Scanner Decode Beep Type 1 4-95

Long Range Scanning Bar Codes

Aim Mode Trigger Pull to Scan 4-96
Aim Duration 0.8 Sec 4-97

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Set Default Parameter

Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 4-1 (factory
settings), but does not erase any programmed ADF rules.

SET ALL DEFAULTS

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Communication Protocol

The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan & Transmit default
application.

The communication options are RS232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS232/
Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is
required. MCL-Net allows the scanner to communicate with a host running MCL-Link or
MCL-Link Lite.

This communication protocol is used for the real time scanning and transmission of data to
a host when a cable is attached to the cradle.

*RS232/SYNAPSE

MCL-NET

Note:These communication protocol parameters only work with the

default applications and will not work with applications created with
MCL-Designer.

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Host Type

RS-232C Host Types

Most RS-232C hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232C hosts are
set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS­232C host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over
Standard RS-232 defaults. So, if you select the Fujitsu RS-232C first, and then select
the St andard RS-232 defaults, the Fujitsu defaults still take precedence. To return to the
factory set defaults, scan the SET ALL DEFAULTS bar code on page 4-7.

T a ble 4-2. Terminal Specific RS-232C

NIXDORF

Mode A/

Parameter Standard ICL FUJITSU

Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes
Data Transmission Format Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix
Suffix CR/LF CR CR CR
Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600
Parity None Even None Odd

Mode B

Hardware Handshaking None RTS/CTS

Option 3

Software Handshaking None None None None
Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec.
Stop Bit Select One One One One
ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit
Beep On <BEL> Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
RTS Line State Low High Low *Low = No

*In the Nixdorf Mo de B, if C TS is Low, transmission of scan dat a is d isabled. When CTS is High,
bar code data is transmitted to the host.

None RTS/CTS

Option 3

data to send

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Scan the appropriate bar code below to select an RS-232C Host Interface.

*STANDARD RS-232C

ICL RS-232C

NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A

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NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B

FUJITSU RS-232C

OPOS

Parameter Menus

Code ID Characters for RS232C Host Types

Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C host interface enables the transmission of
Code ID Characters as listed below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and
are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not
be enabled for these hosts.

Table 4-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

ICL FUJITSU NIXDORF

UPC-A “A” “A” “A”
UPC-E “E” “E” “C0”
EAN-8 “FF” “FF” “B”
EAN-13 “F” “F” “A”
Code 39 “C” <len> None “M”
Codabar “N” <len> None “N”
Code 128 “L” <len> None “K”
I 2 of 5 “I” <len> None “I”
Code 93 None None “L”
D 2 of 5 “H” <len> None “H”
UCC/EAN 128 “L” <len> None “P”
MSI/Plessey None None “O”
Bookland EAN “F” “F” “A”
Trioptic None None None

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Host Response Timeout

This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle, after
the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device. The timeout ranges from 5 seconds
to 64 seconds, in 1 second increments. The default is 5 seconds.To change the timeout
value, scan the bar code below, then scan two bar codes using the Numeric Bar Codes on
page 4-98.

HOST RESPONSE TIMEOUT (RANGE OF 5 TO 64 SECONDS)

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RF Channel

Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception. The channel ranges
are nation dependent (see Appendix B, Radio Channels for a list of Channel Availability by
Country). T o enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric
bar code section (starting on page 4-98) to set the desired channel. If the channel is not
legal for your country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble. It is
recommended that each scanner/cradle pair be set to a different channel than neighboring
scanner/cradle pairs.

RF Channel

RF Retries

On a transm ission, th e radio wil l try to sen d the dat a a certai n number of times prio r to giving
up if the receiving cradle is not responding. The following parameter allows the user to
select how many retries should be tried. For additional information, see Increase the
number of RF Retries on page 1-10.

3 RETRIES

*4 RETRIES

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5 RETRIES

6 RETRIES

7 RETRIES

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8 RETRIES

Parameter Menus

Beeper Tone

Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency (tone). Choose
LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY.

LOW FREQUENCY

MEDIUM FREQUENCY

*HIGH FR E Q U E NC Y

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Beeper Volume

Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume. Choose LOW VOLUME,
MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME.

LOW VOLUME

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MEDIUM VOLUME

*HIGH VOLUME

Parameter Menus

Power Detect Beep

Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep.

POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED

*POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED

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Beep After Good Decode

Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a
good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter
menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

*BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

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DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

Parameter Menus

Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan
attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds.

Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time. Next scan two numeric bar codes
beginni ng on page 4-98 that correspond to the desired time. Time less than 1.0 second
must have a leading zero. For example, to set a Time On of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar
code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change
your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-100.

Note:Allowing the scanner to stay on longer than originally programmed

may affect the battery life time for that session before needing a
charge.

LASER ON TIME

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is
transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. When
disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sent to the host.

ENABLE NO READ

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*DISABLE NO READ

Parameter Menus

Linear Code Type Security Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39,
Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code
quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.

Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.

Note:Does not apply to Code 128.

Linear Security Level 1

The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:

Code Type Length

Codabar All
MSI Plessey 4 or less
D 2 of 5 8 or less
I 2 of 5 8 or less

*LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 1

Linear Security Level 2

All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 2

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Linear Code Type Security Level (Continued)

Linear Security Level 3

Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded.
The following codes must be read three times:

Code Type Length

MSI Plessey 4 or less
D 2 of 5 8 or less
I 2 of 5 8 or less

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 3

Linear Security Level 4

All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4

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Bi-directional Redundancy

This parameter is used for added security to linear code type security levels. When
enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse)
before reporting a good decode.

ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY

*DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY

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Autodiscriminate Response Time

This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which
host it is connected to on power up.

*1 second

4-24

5 seconds

Parameter Menus

Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A.

*ENABLE UPC-E

DISABLE UPC-E

*ENABLE UPC-A

ENABLE UPC-E1

DISABLE UPC-A

*DISABLE UPC-E1

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Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13.

*ENABLE EAN-8

DISABLE EAN-8

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*ENABLE EAN-13

DISABLE EAN-13

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Bookland EAN.

ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN

Parameter Menus

*DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals

Supplementals are characters (either 2 or 5) that are added on according to specific code
format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available.

• If Decode UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without
supplemental characters are not decoded.

•If Ignore UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters are decoded and the supplemental characters are
ignored.

• If Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols,
either with or without supplementals, are decoded. If selected, choose an
appropriate Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next
page.

Note:To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select whether to

read or ignore supplemental characters.

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DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS

*IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEME N TALS

AUTODISCRIMINA TE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS

Parameter Menus

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy

With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number
of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from
two to 20 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols
with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar
codes beginning on page 4-98. Single digit number s must have a leadi ng zero. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 4-100.

DECODE UPC/EAN

SUPPLEMENTAL REDUNDANCY

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Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A,
UPC-E, or UPC-E1 check digit.

*TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT

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*TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT

*TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT

Parameter Menus

UPC-A Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE

(<DATA>)

*SYSTEM CHARACTER

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-E Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host
device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0”
for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE

(<DATA>)

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*SYSTEM CHARACTER

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

Parameter Menus

UPC-E1 Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host
device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0”
for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE

(<DATA>)

*SYSTEM CHARACTER

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A
programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero
suppressed) decoded data.

CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A

(ENABLE)

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*DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A

(DISABLE)

Parameter Menus

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections
(e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1
decoded data.

CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A

(ENABLE)

*DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A

(DISABLE)

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EAN-8 Zero Extend

If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to
make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format.

ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND

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*DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND

Parameter Menus

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type

When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the
extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code.

When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

*TYPE IS EAN-13

TYPE IS EAN-8

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UPC/EAN Security Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels
of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse
relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that
level of security necessary for any given application.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0

This is the default setting which allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state,
while providing sufficient security in decoding “in-spec” UPC/EAN bar codes.

*UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0

UPC/EAN Security Level 1

As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to mis-decodes
before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar
codes, and the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.

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Parameter Menus

UPC/EAN Security Level (Continued)

UPC/EAN Security Level 2

If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are
not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2

UPC/EAN Security Level 3

If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security
level. Be advised that selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding
severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the
decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, you should try to
improve the quality of your bar codes.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3

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UPC/EAN Coupon Code

When this parameter is enabled, the scanner decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental
characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN128 bar codes.
AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 4-28 must be enabled.

ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE

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*DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE

Enable/Disable Code 128

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128.

*ENABLE CODE 128

Parameter Menus

DISABLE CODE 128

Note:The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in

the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128.

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC/EAN-128. (See Appendix

A, Bar Code Information for details on UCC/EAN-128.)

*ENABLE UCC/EAN-128

DISABLE UCC/EAN-128

Lengths for Code 128

No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.

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Enable/Disable Code 39

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39.

*ENABLE CODE 39

Parameter Menus

DISABLE CODE 39

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Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full
ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic
Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again. T o enable or disable Trioptic Code 39,
scan the appropriate bar code below.

ENABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39

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*DISABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39