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Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Index

About This Guide xiii

Related Documents

The Symbol LS1203 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-73954-xx) provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactsupport.

When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have the following information available:

???Serial number of the unit

???Model number or product name

???Software type and version number.

Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola 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 you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business partner for support.

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following international keyboards (for Windows?? environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xiii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for servicing.

Setting Up the Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

To connect the interface cable:

1.Insert the interface cable???s modular connector clip into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle. (See Figure 1-2.)

2.Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.

3.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host. (See the specific host chapter for information on host connections.)

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular connector clip

Interface cable

modular connector

Interface cable strain relief

To host

Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable

NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Actual connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

Removing the Interface Cable

To remove the interface cable:

1.Unplug the installed cable modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver, or a paper clip as shown in Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3 Removing the Interface Cable

2.Carefully slide out the cable.

3.Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2 to connect a new cable.

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the scanner, an external power connection to the scanner is required. To connect power:

1.Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2.

2.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3.Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

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Assembling the Hands Free Stand

1.Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the flexible neck.

2.Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base. When positioned correctly, the flat areas of the neck piece fit into place in the stand base opening.

3.Tighten the wingnut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base.

4.Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.

Flat areas

Stand base

Wingnut

Figure 1-4 Hands Free Stand Parts

Set Auto-scan Mode

To enable hands free scanning, scan the Auto-scan Mode bar code on the back of the cup to set the scanner to auto-scan mode.

Mount Stand (Optional)

Attach the base of the scanner stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape.

NOTE Screws and double-sided tape are not provided.

Two screw-mount holes

Rectangular tape holders (3 places) (dimensions = 1??? x 2???)

Figure 1-5 Scanner Mount Stand

Screw Mount

1.Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

2.Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the stand is secure.

Tape Mount

1.Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three rectangular tape holders.

2.Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is secure.

Configuring the Scanner

To configure the scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program.

See Chapter 4, User Preferences and Chapter 8, Symbologies for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific host type.

See Chapter 9, 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program. A help file is available in the program.

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Beeper Definitions

The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.

Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions (Continued)

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions

Scanning

The scanner can operate in two scanning modes: triggered mode and Auto-ScanTM mode. In triggered mode the trigger button must be pressed to emit the scanner laser in order to a scan bar code. In Auto-ScanTM mode the scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code.

To toggle between scanning modes, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5.

???If the scanner is in triggered mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to Auto-ScanTM mode.

???If the scanner is in Auto-ScanTM mode, scan Triggered/Auto-ScanTM on page 4-5 to switch to triggered mode.

NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto-ScanTM mode, it enters sleep mode. To wake the scanner, press the trigger button.

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To scan a bar code:

1.Install and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-2). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support on page xiii.

2.Ensure all connections are secure. (See the host chapter for the scanner.)

3.Aim the scanner at the bar code.

4.If the scanner is in triggered mode, press the trigger button. (In Auto-ScanTM mode, no trigger button press is required. The scanner laser is in constant on mode.)

Figure 2-2 Scanning - Triggered and Auto-ScanTM Modes

5.Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. (For more information about beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)

NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected (see Scan Line Width on page 4-6). A full scan line width is the default. The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lists.

Aiming

On a typical UPC 100% bar code symbol, hold the scanner between contact and 7 inches from the symbol (see Decode Zones on page 2-6). Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol.

012345

Figure 2-3 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

The scan line is smaller when the scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the scanner and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the scanner.

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. Specular reflection can make decoding difficult.

NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected. A full scan line width is the default. The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick-lists.

For more information about scan line widths, see page 4-6.

Scanning 2 - 5

The scanner can be tilted up to 65?? forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-4). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Figure 2-4 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

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Decode Zones

Symbol LS1203-SR Standard Range

Figure 2-5 Symbol LS1203-SR Standard Range Decode Zone

Scanning 2 - 7

Depth of Field

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure 2-6 Symbol LS1203-HD High Density Decode Zone

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1 Troubleshooting

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact the distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xiii for contact information.

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Technical Specifications

Table 3-2 Technical Specifications

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Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)

Scanner Signal Descriptions

Bottom of scanner

Cable interface port

PIN 10PIN 1

Interface cable modular connector

Figure 3-1 Scanner Cable Pin-outs

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-3 Scanner Signal Pin-outs

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Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, when an error is made during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-3.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts and symbologies default parameters.

Table 4-1 User Preferences

User Preferences 4 - 3

User Preferences

Default Parameters

The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner???s current settings as the custom default.

???Restore Defaults - Resets all default parameters as follows:

???If custom default values were configured (see Write to Custom Defaults), the custom default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned.

???If no custom default values were configured, the factory default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard Defaults.)

???Set Factory Defaults - Scan the Set Factory Defaults bar code below to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to factory default values. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard Defaults.)

???Write to Custom Defaults - Custom default parameters can be configured to set unique default values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults.

*Restore Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

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Beeper Tone

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.

Low Frequency

*Medium Frequency

(Optimum Settings)

High Frequency

Beeper Volume

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

Medium Volume

*High Volume

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Power Mode

This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters low power consumption mode after each decode. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode.

*Continuous On

Reduced Power Mode

Scanning Mode

This parameter determines whether or not the scanner is in triggered mode or Auto-ScanTM mode. In triggered scanning mode, the scanner trigger button must be pressed to decode each scanned bar code. In Auto-ScanTM scanning mode, the scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code.

NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto-ScanTM mode, it enters sleep mode. To wake the scanner, press the trigger button.

*Triggered/Auto-ScanTM Mode

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Scan Line Width

Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width.

NOTE This feature applies to triggered mode only.

*Full Width

Medium Width

Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the ???0??? and ???5??? bar codes. If an error is made, or the selection needs to be changed, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Laser On Time

User Preferences 4 - 7

Beep After Good Decode

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

Transmit Code ID Character

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, see Symbol Code Characters on page B-1 and Aim Code Characters on page B-2.

Symbol Code ID Character

AIM Code ID Character

*None

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Prefix/Suffix Values

A prefix and/or suffix can be appended to scan data for use in data editing.

To set a value for a prefix or suffix:

1.Change the scan data format by scanning the appropriate Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-8.

2.Scan the appropriate prefix/suffix bar code on page 4-8.

3.Scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value.

NOTE When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit decimal value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

4.To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

Scan Data Transmission Format

To change the scan data format, scan Scan Options and one of the following four bar codes corresponding to the desired format:

???Data As Is

???<DATA> <SUFFIX>

???<PREFIX> <DATA>

???<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>.

Scan Enter on page 4-9 to complete the change. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-8. Scan Data Format Cancel on page 4-9 to cancel the change.

If a carriage return/enter is required after each scanned bar code, scan the following bar codes in order:

1.Scan Options

2.<DATA> <SUFFIX>

3.Enter (on page 4-9).

User Preferences 4 - 9

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

Scan Options

*Data As Is

<DATA> <SUFFIX>

<PREFIX> <DATA>

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>

Enter

Data Format Cancel

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FN1 Substitution Values

The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

To select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1.Scan the bar code below.

*Set FN1 Substitution Value

2.Look up the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke on page E-1 for the currently installed host interface.

3.Enter the 4-digit substitution value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel.

To enable FN1 substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 5-10.

To enable FN1 Substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 7-9.

Transmit ???No Read??? Message

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.

Enable No Read

*Disable No Read

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Male DIN Connector

Figure 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable

To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

1.Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.

2.Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2.)

3.Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.

4.Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.

5.If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.

6.Ensure that all connections are secure.

7.Turn on the host system.

8.Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters on page 5-4.

9.To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

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Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4.

Table 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Defaults

1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

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Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.

IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles1

IBM AT Notebook

NCR 7052

IBM PS/2 (Model 30)

NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 5

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-8.

*North American

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued)

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

Portuguese-Brazilian Windows

Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character, then the scanner issues an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

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Keystroke Delay

This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data.

*No Delay

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

Intra-Keystroke Delay

When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay

*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay

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Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-5 in a Microsoft?? operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

Caps Lock On

When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Note that if both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

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Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ???A??? in the bar code is sent as an ???A??? no matter what the state of the keyboard???s Caps Lock key.

NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.

Enable Caps Lock Override

*Disable Caps Lock Override

Convert Wedge Data

When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.

Convert to Upper Case

Convert to Lower Case

*No Convert

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Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-12). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

Enable Function Key Mapping

*Disable Function Key Mapping

FN1 Substitution

When enabled, the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 4-10).

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

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Send Make and Break

When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.

*Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Send Make Scan Code Only

Keyboard Maps

The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 4-8.

Figure 5-2 IBM PC/AT

Figure 5-3 IBM PS/2

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ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge

NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC >.

Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 13

Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 15

Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 5-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Table 5-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set

Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 17

Table 5-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued)

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Table 5-4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set (Continued)

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Table 5-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set

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Table 5-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

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Table 5-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.

Interface Cable

Serial Port

Connector

to Host

Power

Supply Cable

Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

1.Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2).

2.Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3.Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply into an appropriate outlet.

4.Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 6-6.

5.To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

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RS-232 Parameter Defaults

Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 6-1 RS-232 Defaults

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed in Table 6-2.

Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 on page 6-5. 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 terminals.

Table 6-2 Terminal Specific RS-232

*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes.

**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the scanner.

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Table 6-3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

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RS-232 Host Types

To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.

*Standard RS-232

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

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Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 4800

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

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Parity

A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements.

???Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

???Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

???Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

???Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.

???Select None when no parity bit is required.

Odd

Even

Mark

Space

*None

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Stop Bit Select

The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.

*1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

Data Bits (ASCII Format)

This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.

*Check For Received Errors

(Enable)

Do Not Check For Received Errors

(Disable)

Hardware Handshaking

The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).

If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence:

???The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out, the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.

???When the CTS line is de-asserted, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out, the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards the data.

???When data transmission is complete, the scanner de-asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.

???The host should respond by negating CTS. The scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is discarded.

If the above communication sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.

If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.

NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.

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Hardware Handshaking (continued)

???None: Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

???Standard RTS/CTS: Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.

???RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

???RTS/CTS Option 2: When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

???RTS/CTS Option 3: When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.

*None

Standard RTS/CTS

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 2

RTS/CTS Option 3

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Software Handshaking

This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.

If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.

???None: When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately. No response is expected from host.

???ACK/NAK: When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.

???ENQ: When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.

???ACK/NAK with ENQ: This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional ENQ is not required.

???XON/XOFF: An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:

???XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

???XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits up to 30 seconds for the XON.

*None

ACK/NAK

ENQ

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Software Handshaking (continued)

ACK/NAK with ENQ

XON/XOFF

Host Serial Response Time-out

This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred.

*Minimum: 2 Sec

Low: 2.5 Sec

Medium: 5 Sec

High: 7.5 Sec

Maximum: 9.9 Sec

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RTS Line State

This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state.

*Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

Beep on <BEL>

When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.

Beep On <BEL> Character

(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character

(Disable)

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Intercharacter Delay

This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

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Nixdorf Beep/LED Options

When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode.

*Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode)

Beep/LED After Transmission

Beep/LED After CTS Pulse

Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep sounds on the scanner.

*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

RS-232 Interface 6 - 17

ASCII Character Set for RS-232

The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.

Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232

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Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)

RS-232 Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)

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Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)

RS-232 Interface 6 - 21

Table 6-4 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued)

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Connecting a USB Interface

Figure 7-1 USB Connection

The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:

???Desktop PCs and Notebooks

???Apple??? iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)

???IBM SurePOS terminals

???Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.

The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:

???Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP

???MacOS 8.5 and above

???IBM 4690 OS.

The scanner will also interface with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www.symbol.com/usb.

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

USB Interface 7 - 3

To set up the scanner:

1.Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-2).

2.Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS terminal.

3.Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 7-4.

4.On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.

5.To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

If problems occur with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2.

USB Parameter Defaults

Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 7-1 USB Defaults

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USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

Select the desired USB device type.

NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.

*HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Table Top USB

IBM Hand-Held USB

USB OPOS Handheld

USB Interface 7 - 5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device.

NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the scanner automatically resets. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

Spanish Windows

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USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes continued)

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows (ASCII)

Portuguese-Brazilian Windows

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USB Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data.

*No Delay

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

USB CAPS Lock Override

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the ???Japanese, Windows (ASCII)??? keyboard type and can not be disabled.

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

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USB Ignore Unknown Characters

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character, then the scanner issues an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as ???ALT make??? 0 6 5 ???ALT Break.???

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

USB Interface 7 - 9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 4-10 to set the Key Category and Key Value).

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-11). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

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Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the scanner will invert upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard???s Caps Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to Lower Case

USB Interface 7 - 11

ASCII Character Set for USB

Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 7 - 13

Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 7 - 15

Table 7-2 ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued)

1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 7-3 USB ALT Key Character Set

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Table 7-4 USB GUI Key Character Set

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple??? iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

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Table 7-4 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple??? iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

Table 7-5 USB F Key Character Set

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Table 7-5 USB F Key Character Set (Continued)

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Table 7-7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set

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Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

Symbology Parameter Defaults

Table 8-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on page 8-5.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults

Symbologies 8 - 3

Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults (Continued)

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Table 8-1 Symbology Defaults (Continued)

Symbologies 8 - 5

UPC/EAN

Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E

To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

*Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1

UPC-E1 is disabled by default.

To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.

Enable UPC-E1

*Disable UPC-E1

Symbologies 8 - 7

Enable/DisaGS1ble EAN-13/EAN-8

To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable EAN-13

Disable EAN-13

*Enable EAN-8

Disable EAN-8

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

*Disable Bookland EAN

NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 8-17. Also select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 8-8..

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available:

???If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.

???If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.

???If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 8-11 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.

???If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 8-11 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.

???Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

???Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 8-7 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland ISBN Format on page 8-17.

???Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

???Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

???Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

???Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously.

???Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. User-Programmable Supplementals on page 8-11.

???Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 8-11.

???Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 8-11.

???Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 8-11.

NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental characters.

Symbologies 8 - 9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals

(01h)

*Ignore Supplementals

(00h)

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

(02h)

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

(04h)

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

(05h)

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

(07h)

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

(06h)

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

(08h)

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode

(03h)

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1

(09h)

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2

(0Ah)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1

(0Bh)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2

(0Ch)

Symbologies 8 - 11

User-Programmable Supplementals

If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 8-8, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning onpage D-1. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning onpage D-1.

User-Programmable Supplemental 1

User-Programmable Supplemental 2

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is set at 7.

Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

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Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Symbologies 8 - 13

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

UPC-A Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (???0??? for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

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

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UPC-E Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (???0??? for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

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

Symbologies 8 - 15

UPC-E1 Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (???0??? for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

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

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

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

When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Disable)

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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

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

When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Disable)

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.

When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.

Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

*Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

Symbologies 8 - 17

Bookland ISBN Format

If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 8-7, select one of the following formats for Bookland data:

???Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered Bookland in this mode.

???Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in 13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.

*Bookland ISBN-10

(00h)

Bookland ISBN-13

(01h)

NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 8-7, then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 8-8.

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UCC Coupon Extended Code

When enabled, this parameter decodes UPCA bar codes starting with digit ???5???, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ???99???, and UPCA/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13 and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.

Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code

*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code

NOTE Use the Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the EAN128 (right half) of a coupon code.

Code 128

Enable/Disable Code 128

To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

Symbologies 8 - 19

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)

To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable GS1-128

Disable GS1-128

Enable/Disable ISBT 128

ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.

*Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

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Code 39

Enable/Disable Code 39

To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

*Disable Trioptic Code 39

NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

Symbologies 8 - 21

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

.

Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

*Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Code 32 Prefix

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character ???A??? to all Code 32 bar codes.

NOTE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Enable Code 32 Prefix

*Disable Code 32 Prefix

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Set Lengths for Code 39

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.

NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

Code 39 - Length Within Range

Code 39 - Any Length

Symbologies 8 - 23

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

*Disable Code 39 Check Digit

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Disable)

NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

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Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent and is described in the ASCII Character Set table for the appropriate interface. See ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge on page 5-12, ASCII Character Set for RS-232 on page 6-17 and ASCII Character Set for USB on page 7-11 for the appropriate interface.

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)

This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.

Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission. The leading space is not buffered.

Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the ???triggering??? symbol. See the following pages for further details.

When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, all decoded Code 39 symbols are transmitted immediately without being stored in the buffer.

Symbologies 8 - 25

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) (continued)

This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.

Buffer Code 39

(Enable)

*Do Not Buffer Code 39

(Disable)

While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.

To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see

Transmit Buffer on page 8-26) or clear the buffer.

Buffer Data

To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern.

???Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate successful decode and buffering. (For overflow conditions, see Overfilling Transmission Buffer on page 8-26.)

???The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer.

???No transmission occurs.

Clear Transmission Buffer

To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character.

???The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep.

???The scanner erases the transmission buffer.

???No transmission occurs.

Clear Buffer

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NOTE Because the Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character, set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code.

Transmit Buffer

There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.

1.Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.

???The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

???The scanner issues a low/high beep.

Transmit Buffer

2.Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.

???The scanner appends new decode data to buffered data.

???The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

???The scanner signals that the buffer was transmitted with a low/high beep.

???Scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

NOTE Because the Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character, set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code.

Overfilling Transmission Buffer

The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer:

???The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps.

???No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer

If the symbol just read was the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:

???A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.

???No transmission occurs.

???The buffer remains empty.

Symbologies 8 - 27

Code 93

Enable/Disable Code 93

To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

*Disable Code 93

Set Lengths for Code 93

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range.

Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner???s capability.

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Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths

Code 93 - Length Within Range

Code 93 - Any Length

Code 11

Code 11

To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 11

*Disable Code 11

Symbologies 8 - 29

Set Lengths for Code 11

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

Code 11 - One Discrete Length

Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths

Code 11 - Length Within Range

Code 11 - Any Length

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification

This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.

To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code 11 symbols.

*Disable

One Check Digit

Two Check Digits

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).

Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)

(Disable)

NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Symbologies 8 - 31

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.

*Enable Interleaved 2 of 5

Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for I 2 of 5 applications.

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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)

I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range

I 2 of 5 - Any Length

Symbologies 8 - 33

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.

*Disable

USS Check Digit

OPCC Check Digit

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

(Disable)

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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable)

*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Disable)

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5

To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Discrete 2 of 5

*Disable Discrete 2 of 5

Symbologies 8 - 35

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for D 2 of 5 applications.

D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range

D 2 of 5 - Any Length

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Chinese 2 of 5

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5

To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Chinese 2 of 5

*Disable Chinese 2 of 5

Codabar (NW - 7)

Enable/Disable Codabar

To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Codabar

*Disable Codabar

Symbologies 8 - 37

Set Lengths for Codabar

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

Codabar - One Discrete Length

Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths

Codabar - Length Within Range

Codabar - Any Length

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CLSI Editing

When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format.

NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

Enable CLSI Editing

*Disable CLSI Editing

NOTIS Editing

When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format.

Enable NOTIS Editing

*Disable NOTIS Editing

Symbologies 8 - 39

MSI

Enable/Disable MSI

To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable MSI

*Disable MSI

Set Lengths for MSI

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

???One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only MSI symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a MSI symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

???Any Length - Scan this option to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.

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Set Lengths for MSI (continued)

MSI - One Discrete Length

MSI - Two Discrete Lengths

MSI - Length Within Range

MSI - Any Length

MSI Check Digits

With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.

See MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 8-41 for the selection of second digit algorithms.

*One MSI Check Digit

Two MSI Check Digits

Symbologies 8 - 41

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

(Disable)

MSI Check Digit Algorithm

Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit.

MOD 10/MOD 11

*MOD 10/MOD 10

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GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology)

The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded and GS1 DataBar Limited. GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Expanded include stacked versions. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.

Enable GS1 DataBar-14

*Disable GS1 DataBar-14

Enable GS1 DataBar Limited

*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited

Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded

*Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded

Symbologies 8 - 43

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.

For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this parameter strips the leading '0100' and reports the bar code as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter that transmits the system character and country code applies to converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.

Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

*Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

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Symbology - Specific Security Levels

Redundancy Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner???s aggressiveness decreases.

Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.

Redundancy Level 1

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

Table 8-2 Redundancy Level 1 Code Types

Redundancy Level 2

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

Table 8-3 Redundancy Level 2 Code Types

Redundancy Level 3

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

Table 8-4 Redundancy Level 3 Code Types

Symbologies 8 - 45

Redundancy Level 4

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

Table 8-5 Redundancy Level 4 Code Types

*Redundancy Level 1

Redundancy Level 2

Redundancy Level 3

Redundancy Level 4

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Security Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

???Security Level 0: This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while providing sufficient security in decoding most ???in-spec??? bar codes.

???Security Level 1: Select this option if misdecodes occur. This security level should eliminate most misdecodes.

???Security Level 2: Select this option if Security level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes.

???Security Level 3: If Security Level 2 was selected and misdecodes still occur, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selecting this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar codes.

*Security Level 0

Security Level 1

Security Level 2

Security Level 3

Symbologies 8 - 47

Bi-directional Redundancy

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy to add 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

Symbology - Intercharacter Gap

The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small. Due to various bar code printing technologies, this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed, causing the scanner to be unable to decode the symbol. If this problem is encountered, scan Large Intercharacter Gaps to tolerate out-of-specification bar codes.

*Normal Intercharacter Gaps

Large Intercharacter Gaps

Chapter 9 123Scan

Introduction

123Scan is a Windows??-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application. Scanners can be programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by the utility. Scanner programming is saved in a file for electronic distribution. The 123Scan program includes a help file.

Communication with 123Scan

To communicate with the 123Scan program which runs on a host computer running a Windows operating system, use an RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the host computer (see Connecting an RS-232 Interface on page 6-2).

123Scan requirements:

???Host computer with Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP

???Scanner

???RS-232 cable.

123Scan Parameter

To communicate with the 123Scan program, load 123Scan, included in the documentation CD-ROM, onto the host computer, and scan the bar code below. Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming the scanner.

Scan the bar code below to enable the 123Scan interface on the scanner.

123Scan Configuration

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Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)

1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Defaults A - 3

Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)

1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

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Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)

1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Defaults A - 5

Table A-1 All Default Parameters (Continued)

1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Programming Reference B - 2

AIM Code Identifiers

Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:

Table B-2 Aim Code Characters

The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3.

Table B-3 Modifier Characters

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Programming Reference B - 4

Appendix C Sample Bar Codes

Code 39

123ABC

UPC/EAN

UPC-A, 100%

EAN-13, 100%

3 456789 012340

Sample Bar Codes C - 2

Code 128

12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234

Interleaved 2 of 5

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GS1 DataBar

NOTE GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) on page 8-42).

10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523 (GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked)

1234890hjio9900mnb (GS1 DataBar Expanded)

08672345650916 (GS1 DataBar Limited)

Sample Bar Codes C - 4

GS1 DataBar-14

55432198673467 (GS1 DataBar-14 Truncated)

90876523412674 (GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked)

78123465709811

(GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked Omni-Directional)

Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes

For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).

0

1

2

3

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Numeric Bar Codes (continued)

4

5

6

7

8

9

Numeric Bar Codes D - 3

Cancel

To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below.

Cancel

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Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

ASCII Character Sets E - 3

Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

ASCII Character Sets E - 5

Table E-1 ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued)

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the ???Function Key Mapping??? is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table E-2 ALT Key Standard Defaults

ASCII Character Sets E - 7

Table E-3 Miscellaneous Key Standard Defaults

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Table E-4 GUI Shift Keys

GUI Shift Keys

The Apple??? iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

ASCII Character Sets E - 9

Table E-4 GUI Shift Keys (Continued)

GUI Shift Keys

The Apple??? iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

Table E-5 PF Key Standard Default Table

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Table E-5 PF Key Standard Default Table (Continued)

ASCII Character Sets E - 11

Table E-6 F key Standard Default Table (Continued)

E - 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide

Table E-8 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table

Index - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide

Index - 3

Index - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide

unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 symbologies defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

T

technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 triggered mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-3, 4-5 troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

U

unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 UPC/EAN bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 USB defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 USB parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 user preferences bar codes

beep after good decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 FN1 sub values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 laser on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 scan data transmission format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 scan line width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 scanning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 set defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 transmit code ID character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 transmit no read message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

user preferences defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

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