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Changing Interfaces ......................................................................................................2
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation ........................................................................5
Programming Session ...................................................................................................7
Programming Sequence .........................................................................................9
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................11
The Beeper ...........................................................................................................11
Where To Go From Here...........................................................................................................13
Interface Selection.....................................................................................................................14
Wand Emulation Interface ...........................................................................................14
Wand Emulation Settings ............................................................................................15
Wand Emulation Pre/Post-Noise Settings ............................................................18
RS-232 Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................30
PC Keyboard Wedge Interface Selection .............................................................33
Connect to a Laptop/No Keyboard Attached ........................................................36
Caps Lock .............................................................................................................38
Country Mode .......................................................................................................39
Keyboard Wedge Intercharacter Delay .................................................................41
Quiet Interval .........................................................................................................43
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Universal Wedge Terminal Selection ................................................................... 44
Terminal/Keyboard Settings ................................................................................. 44
Universal Wedge Number Pad ............................................................................. 45
IBM Interface ............................................................................................................... 46
Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format ..................................................................... 47
Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only) ........................ 48
Single Character Prefix or Suffix .......................................................................... 52
Disabling Prefix or Suffix ...................................................................................... 54
Setting Label I.D. .................................................................................................. 55
Label Identifiers .................................................................................................... 55
Setting Label I.D. Location ................................................................................... 55
Setting Label I.D. by Symbology .......................................................................... 57
Setting Single Character Label I.D. ...................................................................... 61
Symbology Overview .................................................................................................. 63
Code 39/PharmaCode 39 ........................................................................................... 68
Configuring the Code 39 Options ......................................................................... 69
PharmaCode 39 Options ...................................................................................... 74
Codabar Options ......................................................................................................... 90
Configuring the Codabar Options ......................................................................... 92
UPC/EAN Options ..................................................................................................... 100
Configuring the UPC/EAN Options ..................................................................... 102
Code 93 Options ....................................................................................................... 112
Configuring the Code 93 Options ....................................................................... 113
Standard 2 of 5/IATA Options ................................................................................... 116
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MSI/Plessey Options .................................................................................................124
Configuring the MSI /Plessey Options ................................................................126
Beeper Settings ..................................................................................................133
Marker Beam Settings ........................................................................................136
AutoSense® Stand Mode ....................................................................................138
Low Power Mode ................................................................................................139
Appendix A: Additional Information..........................................................................................143
RS-232 Host Commands ...........................................................................................143
Need More Information? ............................................................................................144
Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes ..............................................................................................145
Appendix C: Keypad................................................................................................................147
ASCII Character Set ................................................................................................................149
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PowerScan® Scanner
Introduction
The programming bar code labels contained in this manual will allow
you to customize and configure features and settings for your PSC®
PowerScan™ scanner. To ensure full compatibility and proper function,
use only the programming bar codes in this manual and other product-
specific publications to program scanner features.
This manual has been developed to make it quick and easy for users of
all levels to find the information needed to understand and configure
scanner features. The following descriptions will help you to determine
where to go from here.
Understanding the Basics
If you have little or no prior experience with programming using bar
any changes to your scanner’s configuration. Contents of this section
are:
•
•
•
- What Is Programming Mode?
•
- Programming Sequence
•
•
LED and Beeper Indicators
If You Make a Mistake...
- Return to Factory Settings
Where To Go From Here
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Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System
Your scanner MUST be equipped with the correct hardware (interface
board, cable, etc.) to properly communicate with your host system.
Contact your PSC dealer for information if you have questions about
your scanner’s hardware compatibility.
You may also want to contact the dealer or your system administrator
if you have no record of how your scanner was pre-programmed at the
factory. Scanners are typically programmed with the default settings
for specific interface types, however, your scanner may have been cus-
tom configured with settings that are unique to your company or
application.
Once you know the scanner’s current settings, you can determine what
changes will be required to allow communication with your host sys-
tem and/or optional features you choose to modify to customize your
installation. After recording the modifications needed, finish reading
this section, then turn to the appropriate page and follow the instruc-
tions to program the scanner.
When all scanner features are programmed to your satisfaction, the
scanner is ready to be placed into operation.
Changing Interfaces
When moving the scanner to a host terminal of a different interface
type than previously connected, it may be necessary to alter the scan-
ner’s hardware and/or software to allow connection and communica-
tion between the two devices.
Hardware
Interface An interface board swap is usually unnecessary, since multiple host
Board
interface protocols are supported in combination on most interface
boards. For example, RS-232, Standard Keyboard Wedge, and Wand
Emulation are all available on a single interface board. Activation of
alternate available interfaces on these boards requires only that you
connect the scanner to the new host using the appropriate interface
cable. The scanner will automatically change to the interface functions
specific to that cable.
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To determine if your desired new interface is available on your scanner,
check the following section titled Software on page 4. The section lists
host interface types supported by each interface board available at the
time of this writing. If you are still unsure of your scanner’s available
interface connectivity, consult your PSC dealer.
The scanner will need to be sent to a Level I Service repair depot if the
interface board must be swapped; however, if necessary, you can
change your scanner’s interface cable by following these instructions.
(Refer to Figure 1.):
1. Loosen the screw at the bottom of the handle. This screw is
captive and does not come all the way out.
DO NOT try to pull the end cap off, as this may
damage the scanner.
CAUTION
2. Swing the forked cable retainer clear of the square hole in the
end cap and rotate away from the cable.
3. Holding the scanner handle and end cap together in one hand,
pull the connector out of the handle end cap to free the inter-
face cable.
4. Connect the new interface cable at the scanner and rotate the
forked cable retainer to secure it. Tighten the screw to between
6 and 10 in-lbs.
Figure 1. Removing/Replacing the Interface Cable
1
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Software Verify that your scanner supports the desired interface1. The list below
indicates the interface groupings the scanner supports. Contact your
nearest PSC service depot if you don’t know your scanner’s group, or
need assistance to change the scanner to another interface group.
The Standard Keyboard Wedge/Wand Emulation/RS-232 Group
supports:
•
•
I/F Type A - PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding
I/F Type B - AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
w/Alternate Key Encoding
•
•
•
I/F Type C - PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding
I/F Type D - PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding
I/F Type E - AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
w/Standard Key Encoding
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•
•
•
•
•
•
I/F Type F - PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding
I/F Type H - IBM® 3xxx w/102 keyboard
I/F Type I - PS/555530T w/104 keyboard
I/F Type J - NEC®9801 keyboard
Wand Emulation
RS-232
WN2-RS-232 (SNI)
The IBM/RS-232 Group supports:
•
•
•
IBM Port 5B
IBM Port 9B
IBM Port 17
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•
•
IBM Port E
RS-232
WN-RS-232
The Universal [Keyboard] Wedge Group:
•
Consult the Universal Wedge Connectivity Guide3 for more infor-
mation.
•
For additional configuration/programming, refer to the Uni-
versal Wedge Programming Guide3.
1. Contact your dealer or sales representative if your desired interface is not listed. Interface group
definitions are subject to change without notice.
®
2. Wincor Nixdorf (formally SNI)
3. Contact your dealer or visit the website listed on the back cover of this manual for publications.
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section (RS-232, Wand Emulation, etc.) of this manual to set other inter-
face features, completing the scanner’s conversion to a new interface
type.
Upon changing a scanner’s interface setting, scan a bar code to verify
that the scanner communicates correctly with the new host system.
Some sample bar codes are provided in Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes
on page 145. If any changes to the scanner’s factory settings are
needed, consult Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation below.
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation
Most scanner programming falls within three general categories:
•
Interface Selection and Settings - are the mandatory settings
necessary to allow communication with your host terminal.
Examples of these settings are: RS-232 baud rate and parity.
Ensure that your planned modifications are com-
patible with the current interface. For example,
baud rate selections are only valid in the RS-232
interface. The scanner will sound an error tone
when scanning programming labels for features
NOTE
invalid to the current interface group.
•
•
Symbology Selection and Settings - gives the scanner the
capability to autodiscriminate as few as one, and as many as all
available symbologies. For optimal scanner performance
enable only those symbologies required. Additionally the scan-
ner may be programmed with the standard options available
for the various symbologies, such as check digit, minimum
label length, fixed and variable length bar codes, QuadraLogic
Decoding, etc.
General Feature Settings - are features common to all interface
types. Examples include beeper adjustments such as volume
and length, read verification settings, etc.
If you experience difficulties, have questions or require additional
information, contact your local distributor, or call your dealer or sales
representative.
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Programming Overview
The scanner’s programmable feature settings can be modified to
accommodate your system’s unique requirements. These settings can
be communicated to the scanner in one of two ways:
1. Commands can be sent directly from the host. A limited set of
host commands are available. Refer to Appendix A: Additional
Information on page 143 for more details.
2. The easiest, most comprehensive way to program the scanner
is to use the Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programmining
Kit. Ask your dealer for more information about this product.
3. Programming bar code labels can also be used to modify the
scanner’s programmable settings. This manual provides the
bar code labels and instructions necessary to configure the
scanner’s features/options.
When you program the scanner using any of
the methods above, the scanner will store the
changes until reprogrammed or returned to
factory defaults.
NOTE
What Is Programming Mode?
order to accept programming commands. When programming using
the bar code labels in this manual, the scanner is typically placed in
Programming Mode by scanning the “SET” label at the top of most
programming feature pages.
While in the Programming Mode, the scanner only recognizes the spe-
cial programming bar codes contained in this programming guide. See
the section, LED and Beeper Indicators on page 11 for information about
scanner indications while in the Programming Mode.
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Programming Session
A typical programming session is conducted as follows:
1. Scan the SET bar code at the beginning of each set of program-
ming bar codes to place the scanner in Programming Mode.
The scanner will emit three beeps, indicating it has read the bar
code and the green LED will flash on and off slowly while the
scanner remains in Programming Mode. Normal scanning
functions are disabled.
2. Scan the programming label(s) that is (are) specially encoded
to make the desired changes. With few exceptions1, the scanner
will emit a triple beep each time you scan a valid programming
bar code.
Not all features are available for all interfaces
and the scanner will sound an error tone when
scanning programming bar codes for features
invalid to the current interface. Only features
supported by the currently active interface will
NOTE
NOTE
be implemented.
If a label is scanned that changes the scan-
ner’s interface, all previous configuration
items scanned in the programming session
are lost.
Additionally, when programming a feature requiring you to scan sin-
gle digits to set a multi-digit number, such as Minimum Label Length,
scanning the END bar code (or any item tag/item value bar code)
before completing all input will result in an error tone and cause the
scanner to exit Programming Mode. Under these circumstances, the
current feature you were trying to set is thrown out; any previous bar
codes scanned during the session will take effect.
1. Some features, such as Minimum Label Length, require you to select the label’s length by scan-
ning a series of single-digit bar codes. A single ‘good read’ beep is sounded when scanning these
single digits in Programming Mode. Only the final required digit in the sequence will produce a tri-
ple beep when scanned, indicating a successfully programmed feature.
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It is recommended that programming ses-
sions be limited to one feature at a time.
Should you make a mistake in the program-
ming sequence, it can be difficult to discover
where an error has been made if several fea-
tures are programmed at once. Additionally, it
can be confusing to determine which features
may or may not have been successfully set
following such a session.
NOTE
3. Scan the END label at the bottom of the page to save any new
settings and exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound
a beep and reset upon exiting Programming Mode, and the
green LED will return to its usual state (on steady or off).
The scanner will not exit Programming Mode unless the END
bar code is scanned or power is disconnected. Disconnecting
power during Programming Mode, before scanning the END
label, will cause all new settings to be ignored. On power-up,
the scanner will return to previous settings.
4. Maintain a good record of all changes made to ensure that you
know if the original factory settings have been changed.
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Programming To modify a scanner feature (item), the programming bar codes con-
tained in this manual must be scanned in a given sequence depending
upon the feature being programmed (as shown in Table 1). There are
three possible programming sequences:
Sequence
A. Programming sample A (the most commonly used format)
demonstrates how three bar codes are scanned in sequence to
do the following:
1. Place the scanner in Programming Mode (SET bar code).
2. Scan the Item Tag1 that will enable the new feature.
bar code).
B. Sample B provides an example of a programming feature
requiring the entry of a range value. Like sample A, the scan-
ner is placed in Programming Mode and an Item Tag1 is
scanned. Then, a value must be entered before ending the pro-
gramming session. In the example, three digits must be
of format, requiring a total of as many as six programming bar
codes, is necessary to allow flexible programming with larger
item value numeric ranges.
C. The programming sequence shown in example C requires
scanning of a single, extended length bar code. This special
programming bar code contains all the data necessary to enter
Programming Mode, set the Item Tag1 and Item Value, and exit
Programming Mode (all in one step).
1. An “Item Tag” is a term used to describe an assigned number, which is encoded in a programming
bar code, that toggles (selects, enables, disables, etc.) a specific programming feature.
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Table 1. Programming Sequence
SET
ITEM TAG
ITEM VALUE
END/RESET
1 2
3
ENABLE
NEW FEATURE
A
SET
END
1 2 3 4 5 6
0
ENABLE NEW
B
C
0
FEATURE
USING THE
FOLLOWING
SETTINGS...
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SET
END
1
ONE BAR CODE CONTAINS SET + ITEMTAG + ITEM VALUE + END
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LED and Beeper Indicators
The scanner provides a set of indicators that verify/announce the vari-
ous scanner functions.
LED Indicators The Amber “Laser ON” LED (located on top rear of scanner)
-
lights whenever laser power is on.
-
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Flashes1 once to indicate when a “good read” has occurred.
Flashes1 slowly on and off to indicate the scanner is in Pro-
gramming Mode.
The Beeper While in Scanning mode...
-
-
-
Sounds1 four times at power-up.
Sounds1 once following a “good read.”
Sounds1 six rapid “chirps” to indicate an error (error tone).
While in Programming mode...
-
Sounds1 one time when entering/exiting the Programming
Mode.
-
Sounds1 three times to indicate a successfully programmed
feature.
1. The green LED and Beeper are configurable features and may have been modified or disabled at
an earlier programming session. See the section in this manual titled General Features for
more details.
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If You Make a Mistake...
If, during a programming session, you find that you are unsure of the
scanner’s settings or wish to reset the scanner’s configuration, use the
Return to Factory Settings label below to return the scanner’s configu-
ration to the factory settings. Scanning this label will also reset any
changes made during previous programming sessions.
Return to Factory Settings
Scan this label to return the scanner to the default settings configured
at the factory. This label is typically used to return the scanner to a
“known” operating state when the present programming status is not
known, faulty, or suspect.
Use this label with caution, since it will reset
ALL features that may have been programmed
for that interface type since the scanner’s
installation.
CAUTION
SET-------------------------------------------
Return to Factory Setting ---------
END ------------------------------------------
If you don’t have a record of your site/system’s original configuration,
you may need to contact your sale representative for assistance to
return the scanner to normal function. Please be prepared to provide
information about the company, location, host terminal system and
other pertinent information about the scanner being repaired.
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Where To Go From Here
Programming is easy and straightforward if you follow these steps:
If you are changing some interface types (for
example; if you are moving the scanner from a
Universal Keyboard Wedge to an RS-232 host)
you must first change the hardware. Replace
the scanner’s interface board (if required) and
connect the scanner using the new interface
cable BEFORE performing any programming
changes.
NOTE
instructions in the section titled, Changing Interfaces on page 2
before proceeding.
are currently programming. These interface specific program-
ming bar codes immediately follow each interface selection
label.
3. Turn to Symbologies Supported on page 62 if you are going to
change any bar code symbologies or modify any symbology-
related features.
4. Turn to General Features on page 132 if you wish to change or
modify any of the scanner’s other features.
Once the necessary changes have been made, and you have scanned
the END bar code, you are ready to scan.
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Interface Selection
This section contains programming bar code labels to select the
following interfaces:
•
•
•
•
Wand Emulation Interface
Pre-Noise Settings
Keyboard Wedge Interface
IBM Interface
Wand Emulation Interface
Scan these labels to enable the Wand Emulation Interface.
SET-------------------------------------------
Enable Wand Emulation ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Wand Emulation Settings
Use these programming bar codes to configure the settings for the
Wand Emulation Interface.
SET-------------------------------------------
Polarity
Space Low, Bar High
---------
---------
Space High, Bar Low
Signal Speed
Low (660 µs)
---------
---------
High (330 µs)
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Data Format
Transmit in Normal
Format
---------
---------
---------
Transmit in C39
Format
Transmit in C39 Full ASCII
Format
Transmit in C128
Format
---------
Idle State
Low
---------
---------
High
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Transmit C128 Function
Characters
a
Enable
---------
---------
Disable
END ------------------------------------------
a. This feature should only be enabled when the Wand Data Format is con-
figured for Transmit in Normal Format or Transmit in Code 128 Format.
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transitions are independently configurable options. To set either pre- or
post-noise transitions, enter Programming Mode by scanning the SET
bar code, then follow these steps:
Emulation Pre/
Post-Noise
Settings
1. Scan Don’t Transmit Pre-Noise or Don’t Transmit Post-Noise,
followed by the END bar code to disable noise transitions, or...
2. Scan the Set Pre- or Post -Noise Transitions bar code followed
by the digits from Appendix C: Keypad that represent the
desired number of noise transitions. Select from one to twenty1
noise transitions for either pre- or post-noise. Complete the
programming sequence by scanning the END bar code.
Settings for this feature have been enhanced
since the product was originally released, add-
ing the option to select a specific quantity of
noise transitions. If your scanner has a date
code of February, 2001 or before, pre-noise/
post-noise transitions are enabled by following
Step 2 above, EXCEPT the single digit selected
from Appendix C: Keypad MUST be one (1).
This will either set the pre-noise transitions to
one or the post-noise transitions to three
depending on which feature is being pro-
grammed. The feature is disabled in the same
manner as Step 1 above.
NOTE
Pre-Noise
Settings
SET-------------------------------------------
Pre-Noise
Don’t Transmit
Pre-Noise
---------
1. Scanners with a date code of February of 2001 or before MUST select the digits zero-one (01).
See the note on this page for details.
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Set Pre-Noise Transitions ---------
Scan two digits representing the desired number of Pre-Noise Transitions
using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros
(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)
END ------------------------------------------
Post-Noise Settings
SET-------------------------------------------
Post-Noise
Don’t Transmit Post-
Noise
---------
SetPost-NoiseTransitions ---------
Scan two digits representing the desired number of Post-Noise Transitions
using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros
(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)
END ------------------------------------------
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RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface
Scan these labels to enable either the standard RS-232 interface
(PSC RS-232) or the WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface.
SET-------------------------------------------
Enable Standard
RS-232
---------
---------
Enable WN-RS-232
END ------------------------------------------
RS-232 Communication Parameters
This section contains the following RS-232 communication parameters
in the order listed:
•
•
Baud Rate
Data Format Settings
- Data Bit
- Parity Bit
- Stop Bit(s)
•
Handshaking
- Hardware Handshaking (CTS/RTS)
- Software Handshaking (Xon/Xoff)
ACK/NAK Options
Intercharacter Delay
•
•
Go to the sections titled Symbology Selection starting on page 65 and
General Features on page 132 if you want to change any other settings
for this interface.
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Baud Rate Use the bar codes on this page to select the communications Baud Rate.
Only one Baud Rate selection may be active at any one time. The last
Baud Rate label you scan during a programming session will be the set-
ting that is stored when you scan the END label.
SET-------------------------------------------
Baud Rate = 1200
Baud Rate = 2400
Baud Rate = 4800
Baud Rate = 9600
Baud Rate = 19200
Baud Rate = 38400
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Data Format The bar codes on this page can be used to select the data format config-
uration needed to communicate with your system. Refer to Table 1,
RS-232 Data Format below for acceptable combinations of these setting.
Settings
Data Format There are many possible data format configurations for an RS-232
Table
interface. Check your host system manual to find out your system's
communications requirements.
Table 1. RS-232 Data Format
Data Bit
Parity Bit
Stop Bit(s)
Start Bit
Seven
Seven
Seven
Eight
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Eight
Eight
Use these bar codes to set the Data Format options desired.
SET-------------------------------------------
Data Bit
Seven
Eight
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---------
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Parity Bit
None
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
Stop Bit(s)
One
---------
---------
Two
END ------------------------------------------
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Handshaking Review your system documentation to identify handshaking require-
ments, and use these labels to change the settings if required. The fol-
lowing brief descriptions explain each selection.
Hardware CTS/RTS Flow Control - is hardware handshaking. The scanner acti-
Handshaking
vates the RTS (Request to Send) line when it is ready to send data to the
host. The scanner waits for an active Clear to Send (CTS) signal from
the host before transmitting data. If hardware control is disabled, CTS/
RTS communication will not take place. If the host deactivates the CTS
line during data transmission, the host will receive additional charac-
ters for no more than 2ms1.
CTS/RTS Flow Control
Disabled
Label Transmission
Xmission
Label Transmission
Data
CTS
Active
Inactive
CTS Scan Control - is also a hardware handshaking. When scan con-
trol is enabled, label scanning is disabled until CTS is asserted and de-
asserted as illustrated below.
CTS Scan Control
Will not scan again
until toggled
Label 1
Label 1
Label 2
Data
CTS
Disabled until
Assert
De-assert
1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.
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Handshaking controls are mutually exclusive. The settings below
allow only one of these features to be enabled at a time, as enabling
multiple controls will produce unpredictable results.
Each of the handshaking features requires
that a series of bar codes (Step #1, Step #2) in
the sequence given. That is, you must enter
Programming Mode by scanning the SET bar
code, scan the bar codes required to set one
handshaking feature, then scan the END bar
NOTE
code.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable CTS/RTS Flow Control.
Enable CTS/RTS Flow Control
SET-------------------------------------------
Step #1
Step #2
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable CTS Scan Control.
Enable CTS Scan Control
SET-------------------------------------------
Step #1
Step #2
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Software Xon/Xoff - is software handshaking that allows the host to control data
Handshaking
transmission. If the host sends an Xoff command to the scanner, the
scanner will not send the bar code data until it receives an Xon com-
mand from the host. If the host sends the Xoff command during data
transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more
than 2ms1.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable Xon/Xoff Control.
Enable Xon/Xoff Control
SET-------------------------------------------
Step #1
Step #2
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.
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Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Controls - disables both the
CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff software controls.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff
Control.
To disable either CTS/RTS or Xon/Xoff, you
must first DISABLE BOTH CRTS/RTS and Xon/
Xoff Control using the programming labels
below. Then ENABLE the desired handshak-
ing feature from page 25 or page 27.
NOTE
Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Control
SET-------------------------------------------
Step #1
Step #2
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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RS-232 ACK/ Several ACK/NAK parameters can be set for your scanner.
NAK Options
Options for RS-232 ACK/NAK are:
•
•
•
•
Disable ACK/NAK
Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission
Enable ACK/NAK for host command acknowledge
Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission and host com-
mand acknowledge
RS-232 ACK/NAK Options
SET-------------------------------------------
Disable ACK/NAK
---------
Enable for Bar Code
Transmission
---------
---------
Enable for Host Command
Acknowledge
Enable for Bar Code
Transmission and
Host Command
Acknowledge
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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RS-232 Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character
before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of
data from the scanner.
Intercharacter
Delay
SET-------------------------------------------
None
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
10 Milliseconds
20 Milliseconds
30 Milliseconds
40 Milliseconds
50 Milliseconds
100 Milliseconds
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500 Milliseconds
1 Second
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Keyboard Wedge Interface
This section contains the following PC Keyboard Wedge interface
parameters in the order listed:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Interface Selection
Connect to a Laptop
Caps Lock
Country Mode
Intercharacter Delay
Quiet Interval
Go to the sections titled Symbology Selection starting on page 65 and
General Features starting on page 132 if you want to change any other
settings.
If the transmission parameters are configured
such that a label results in no actual data to
send, the label will be accepted, beeped, and
no data transmitted.
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PC Keyboard This scanner supports a variety of PC Keyboard interfaces. The table
below defines the different interface selections. Scan the corresponding
bar code starting on page 34 to select the desired keyboard interface.
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Interface
Selection
I/F Type
PCs Supported
A
PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
w/Alternate Key Encoding
B
C
D
PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding
PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95
w/Standard Key Encoding
E
F
G
H
I
PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding
IBM 3xxx w/122 keyboard
IBM 3xxx w/102 keyboard
PS/55 5530T w/104 keyboard
NEC 9801
J
We recommend that you disconnect power
before plugging/unplugging cables to avoid
any possibility of equipment damage.
NOTE
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Scan the bar codes corresponding to the applicable Keyboard type
listed on page 33.
PC Keyboard Interface Type
SET-------------------------------------------
A
B
C
D
E
F
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
G
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---------
---------
---------
I
J
END ------------------------------------------
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Connect to a If no keyboard is attached, the scanner must provide the acknowledge
signal to the PC. In this case, enable the "Laptop/No External Key-
board" mode. If a keyboard is attached, enable "Keyboard Attached."
Laptop/No
Keyboard
Attached
Laptop (integrated keyboard) -provides the acknowledge signal to the
PC when the scanner is connected to a laptop computer or when the
scanner is operated with no external keyboard.
PC (external keyboard) - is enabled when the scanner is connected to a
standard PC."
Send Control Characters - transmits all ASCII characters except NUL
(00h) . Disabling this feature limits transmission of ASCII characters to
the following:
•
Only ASCII characters between 20h..127h, plus.
-
-
-
-
-
Carriage Return (CR=0Dh)
BackSpace (BS=08h)
Right Tab (HT=09h)
Left Tab (0Bh)
Esc (1Bh)
Send Function Character - transmits characters between 00H - IFH
which are not in the normal ASCII set.
Scan the bar code belows below to select the applicable option for con-
necting to a laptop or PC.
SET-------------------------------------------
Connect to Laptop or PC
Laptop/No external
Keyboard
---------
---------
Keyboard Attached
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Send Control/Function
Characters
Enable Control
Characters
---------
Enable Function
Characters
---------
---------
Disable
END ------------------------------------------
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Caps Lock Three caps lock settings are available. These are:
•
Caps Lock Off - sends character data (to the host in normal for-
mat.
•
Caps Lock On - sends character data (to the host) in reverse
case:
(a.z) = (A.Z)
(A.Z) = (a.z)
Use this feature if your keyboard's caps lock key is on.
•
Caps Lock = Shift-Lock - sends character data (to the host) in
shifted case. Use this feature if you choose to use the keyboard
with the shift lock key left on. For use with interface type G
(IBM 3xxx 122-keyboard) ONLY.
SET-------------------------------------------
Caps Lock OFF
Caps Lock ON
---------
---------
Cap Locks = Shift Lock ---------
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Country Mode The following country/languages can be selected when configured for
I/F Type E only:
• USA
• France
• Portugal
• Japanese 106-Key
• Belgium
• Britain
• Germany • Spain
• Italy
• Sweden
• Denmark • Norway
• Switzerland
Scan the bar code below to selected the desired country.
SET-------------------------------------------
USA
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
Belgium
Britain
Denmark
France
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Germany
Italy
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Japanese 106-Key
END ------------------------------------------
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Keyboard Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character
before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of
data from the scanner. Use these labels to select the desired Intercharac-
ter Delay.
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Intercharacter
Delay
SET-------------------------------------------
None
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
5 Milliseconds
10 Milliseconds
20 Milliseconds
30 Milliseconds
40 Milliseconds
60 Milliseconds
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80 Milliseconds
90 Milliseconds
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Quiet Interval Quiet Interval is the amount of time to look for keyboard activity
before the scanner breaks the keyboard connection in order to transmit
data to the host.
SET-------------------------------------------
10 Milliseconds
20 Milliseconds
50 Milliseconds
---------
---------
---------
100 Milliseconds
200 Milliseconds
---------
---------
500 Milliseconds
1 Second
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Wedge
1. Scan the START bar code.
Terminal
Selection
2. Determine the I.D. of the terminal/keyboard. Refer to the Ter-
minal/Keyboard Settings section below for more information
plus a listing of the most common keyboard I.D.s.
3. Scan the Activate Universal Wedge Interface bar code.
4. Use the Universal Wedge Number Pad to scan in the digits for
the keyboard I.D. number you determined in step 2.
5. Scan the END bar code.
START----------------------------------------
Activate Universal Wedge
Interface
---------
Scan the digit(s) representing the desired keyboard I/F type using
the Universal Wedge Number Pad, then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------------------
Terminal/ The list below contains the most common terminal/keyboard types. If
your specific system is not listed below, consult the Universal Key-
board Wedge Connectivity Guide for a detailed listing of terminal/
keyboard types. A copy of the guide can be obtained from the internet
tion.
Keyboard
Settings
Keyboard
Terminal I.D.
High Speed PC/AT, PS2
PC AT, PS2
591
11
MAC
25
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Universal The default communication mode (factory settings) is Keyboard Wedge
of PC AT (keyboard I.D. 11). Use the codes on this page to select the
I. D. corresponding to your computer or terminal (reference the Uni-
versal Keyboard Wedge Connectivity Guide for this product or call
PSC Customer Support).
Wedge Number
Pad
0 →
1 →
2 →
3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
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IBM Interface
The IBM Group supports:
•
•
•
•
Port 5B
Port 9B
Port 17
Port E
Scan the SET bar code to enter the programming mode, then scan the
programming bar code below to activate the desired interface, fol-
lowed by the END bar code to exit the programming mode and reset
the scanner.
SET-------------------------------------------
Enable Port 5B
Enable Port 9B
Enable Port 17
Enable Port E
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Transmit When this feature is enabled, the symbology identifier for the specified
label will be set to Code 39 and the label will be transmitted. No data
checking or conversion is done. Table 2 below shows the symbologies
converted.
Labels in Code
39 Format
Table 2. Symbologies Converted to Code 39
Port
Symbology Converted
Port 5B
Port 9B
Port 17
Port E
Code 128, Code 93, Codabar
Code 93, Codabar
No Effect
No Effect
Scan the bar codes below to enable/disable the Conversion to Code 39
option.
SET-------------------------------------------
Enable Conversion to
Code 39
---------
---------
Disable Conversion to
Code 39
END ------------------------------------------
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Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only)
If you need to send information in addition to bar code label data, the
scanner can be configured to transmit Global Prefixes (also known as
preambles), Global Suffixes (also known as postambles), and symbol-
ogy specific identifier characters (termed Label I.D.).
Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D.
The table below shows examples of how Prefix, Suffix, and Label I.D.
characters can be applied.
Column three contains the label data, while columns one, two, four
and five contain the additional characters added by way of the Prefix,
Label I.D. as Prefix, Label I.D. as Suffix, and Global Suffix respectively.
The last column shows the resulting data that will be transmitted when
the additional characters are applied.
Using this feature requires a thorough understand-
ing of your specific system requirements. If you
have questions or need assistance with these fea-
tures, call your system specialist or PSC technical
NOTE
support.
Table 3. Prefix, Suffix, Label I.D. Examples
Global
Global Suffix
Prefix
(00 = No
Char.)
Label I.D. as
Prefix
Label I.D. as
Suffix
Label Data
(00 - No
Char)
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
Resulting Label
Format
(Examples)
Char
Char
Char
Char
Char
Char
Char
Char
00
50
00
00
51
00
None
None
0998875
0011223344
00210126
None
None
None
00
000
00
00
000
00
0998875
PQ0011223344
FF00210126
46
41
46
a
50
00
51
00
00210126
$99.95
None
00
00
00
00
PQA210126
$99.95%
00
a
None
25
25
00
a
50
00
50
00
50
00
50
51
00
51
00
00
00
51
None
None
None
998875
101234567891
Code39Test
Code128
00
53
53
53
53
53
53
00
57
57
00
57
57
57
PQ998875E
10123456789SW
PQCode39TestSW
ECode128S
00
None
None
None
None
a
45
45
00
46
0998875
PFF09988875SW
0998875FFSW
None
None
0998875
46
46
46
0011223344
00*
PQ0011223344FSW
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Setting Global One or two prefix characters may be added to the standard label for-
mat when desired. For the addition of more than two prefix characters,
contact your distributor or technical support representative for Full
Label Edit (FLE) options.
Prefix(es)
Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying
these settings, then follow these steps:
manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corre-
sponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as
prefixes.
For example, if you are going to send two prefix characters as ‘STX’
(start transmit) and ‘SP’ (Space), the ASCII chart shows that ‘STX’
equals 02 hex and ‘SP’ equals 20 hex.
2. Scan the SET bar code on page 50.
3. Scan the SET PREFIX bar code.
4. Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 147, and scan the four dig-
its corresponding to the hex values determined in step one
above. (For the example, scan 0, 2, 2, 0). Return to this page and
go to step five.
Successful programming of a prefix requires 4
digits.
NOTE
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
NOTE
will remain as it was before entering Program-
ming Mode.
5. Scan the END bar code.
You have added a two character prefix to all bar code data, regardless
of label symbology, that will be added to the label data before it is sent
to the host.
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Setting Global Prefix(es)
SET-------------------------------------------
Set Prefix
---------
END ------------------------------------------
Setting Global One or two suffix characters may be added to the standard label format
when desired. For the addition of more than two suffix characters, con-
tact your distributor or technical support representative for Full Label
Edit (FLE) options.
Suffix(es)
Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying
these settings, then follow these steps:
manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corre-
sponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as
suffixes.
For example, if you are going to send two suffix characters as ‘LF’ (Line
Feed) and ‘CR’ (Carriage Return). The ASCII chart shows that ‘LF’
equals 0A hex and ‘CR’ equals 0D hex.
2. Scan the SET bar code on page 51.
3. Scan the Set Suffix bar code.
4. Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 147, and scan the four dig-
its corresponding to the Hex Values determined in step one
above. (For the example, scan 0, A, 0, D). Return to this page
and go to step five.
If you are using the Universal Wedge interface,
do not modify the suffix setting. Refer to the
Universal Wedge Programming Guide to mod-
ify the suffix settings.
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Successful programming of a suffix requires
4 digits.
NOTE
NOTE
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
will remain as it was before entering Program-
ming Mode.
5. Scan the END bar code.
You have added a two character suffix to all bar code data, regardless
of label symbology, that will be added to the label data before it is sent
to the host.
Setting Global Suffix(es)
SET-------------------------------------------
Set Suffix
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Single The scanner will not transmit a prefix, or suffix character if its hex
value is set to zero. To set a prefix or suffix that has only one character,
follow these steps:
Character
Prefix or Suffix
1. Scan the SET bar code on page 53.
2. Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX bar code.
3. Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 147) and scan
the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character
(refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this man-
ual for this conversion).
4. Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a second
character.
For example, if ‘Space’ (SP) is desired, the chart shows that the corre-
sponding hex code for ‘SP’ is 20, thus you would scan the digit 2, then
the digit 0 for the first character, followed by 00 digits from the keypad
for the second character, (e.g., scan 2,0,0,0). Return to this page and go
to step five.
Successful programming of a prefix or suffix
requires 4 digits.
NOTE
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
NOTE
will remain as it was before entering Program-
ming Mode.
5. Scan the END bar code on page 53.
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Disabling To disable global prefix or suffix characters, follow these instructions:
Prefix or Suffix
1. Scan the SET bar code below.
2. Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX.
3. Scan the digit ‘0’ four times to disable the prefix or suffix char-
acters. Go to step four.
4. Scan the END bar code.
Disabling Global Prefix/Suffix Characters
SET-------------------------------------------
Set Prefix
Set Suffix
0
---------
---------
---------
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Setting Label Setting the Label I.D. feature can be a complex task requiring multiple
steps to enable all necessary options. You’ll want to familiarize yourself
with the contents of this section before proceeding. Here is a brief list-
ing of the order of its contents:
I.D.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Label Identifiers
Setting Label I.D. Locations
Setting Label I.D. Characters by Symbology
Label I.D. Symbology Selection
Setting Single Character Label I.D.
Disabling Label I.D. for a Specific Symbology
Label Symbology-specific label identifiers comprise one or two ASCII charac-
ters that can precede or follow bar code label data as it is transmitted to
the host. The host may use these characters as a means of distinguish-
ing between symbologies.
Identifiers
Industry standards have been established for symbology-specific label
identifiers, and are listed in the table below. Most scanners will have
factory default identifiers preset to these standards.
Table 4. Industry Standard Label Identifiers (all are prefixes)
Symbology
ID
Symbology
ID
UPC-A
A
E
EAN-8 (8 Add-ons)
EAN-13 (2 Add-ons)
EAN-13 (5 Add-ons)
EAN-13 (8 Add-ons)
Code 39
FF
UPC-E
F
EAN-8
FF
F
F
EAN-13
F
UPC-A (2 Add-ons)
UPC-A (5 Add-ons)
UPC-A (8 Add-ons)
UPC-E (2 Add-ons
UPC-E (5 Add-ons)
UPC-E (8 Add-ons)
EAN-8 (2 Add-ons)
EAN-8 (5 Add-ons)
A
*
A
PharmaCode
A
A
Codabar
%
E
Interleaved 2 of 5
Standard 2 of 5
Code 93
i
E
i
&
E
FF
FF
Code 128
#
UCC/EAN 128
None
MSI/Plessey
@
Setting Label Use the following bar codes to choose the position where Label I.D.
characters will be placed in relation to scanned label data:
I.D. Location
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•
None (no Label I.D.), (e.g., prefix, label data, suffix)
Prefix (before), (e.g., prefix, label I.D., label data,
suffix)
•
Suffix (after) , (e.g., prefix, label data, label I.D., suffix).
Your selection (prefix, suffix, or none) will
apply universally to all symbologies and can-
not be individually selected for each.
NOTE
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the bar code for the desired position.
3. Scan the END bar code.
Setting Label I.D. Location
SET-------------------------------------------
Label I.D. = None
---------
Position Label I.D. as
Prefix
---------
---------
Position Label I.D. as
Suffix
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I.D. by
Symbology
1. Look at the ASCII chart on the inside back cover, and identify
the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for
the ASCII characters you will use as identifiers.
3. Scan the bar code starting on page 58 representing the symbol-
ogy whose Label I.D. you wish to modify. Scan only one sym-
bology type per programming session.
In our example, we would scan the ‘UPC-A’ symbology bar code.
4. Identify and scan the four digits from the Appendix C: Keypad
on page 147 that correspond to the Hex Values you determined
in step one above. Return to this page and go to step five.
The hex values from the ASCII chart that correspond to ‘A1’ from our
example are as follows: 41 hex = ‘A’, and 31 hex = ‘1’. Thus, we would
scan digit programming bar codes in this order: 4, 1, 3, 1.
5. Scan the END bar code on page 60.
Successful programming requires 4 digits for
the Label I.D.
NOTE
You have changed the default Label I.D. for UPC-A from ‘A’ to ‘A1’.
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Label I.D. Scan the bar code representing the symbology whose label you want to
modify. Scan only one symbology type per programming session.
Symbology
Selection
Setting Label I.D. Characters by Symbology
SET-------------------------------------------
Code 39
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
PharmaCode 39
Code 128
UCC/EAN 128
Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar
UPC-A
UPC-A w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
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UPC-A w/5 digit
Add-ons
---------
UPC-A w/C128
Add-ons
---------
---------
UPC-E
UPC-E w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
---------
UPC-E w/5 digit
Add-ons
UPC-E w/C128
Add-ons
---------
---------
EAN-13
EAN-13 w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
---------
---------
EAN-13 w/5 digit
Add-ons
EAN-13 w/C128
Add-ons
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EAN-8
---------
EAN-8 w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
---------
EAN-8 w/5 digit
Add-ons
EAN-8 w/C128
Add-ons
---------
---------
Code 93
Standard 2 of 5
MSI/Plessey
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Setting Single The scanner will not transmit a label I.D. character if its hex value is set
to zero. If you have determined that you need a Label I.D. that contains
only a single character, follow this modified procedure:
Character
Label I.D.
1. Scan the SET bar code on page on page 58.
2. Scan your selection from the list starting on page 58 for the
symbology identifier you plan to change.
For example, scan the EAN-8 bar code to select that symbology.
3. Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 147) and scan
the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character
(refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this man-
ual for this conversion).
4. Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a
second character. Return to this page.
As an example, assume that you want to change the Label I.D. for
EAN-8 from the default setting “FF” to the single character “8”. In this
example, note that the chart shows that the ASCII character ‘8’ is equiv-
alent to 38 hex, therefore the digits 3, then 8 should be scanned fol-
lowed by two zeros (00) to indicate a single character I.D. (e.g., scan
3,8,0,0)
5. Scan the END bar code on page 60.
Successful programming requires 4 digits for
the Label I.D.
NOTE
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
NOTE
will remain as it was before entering Program-
ming Mode.
Disabling This procedure is the same as Setting Single Character Label I.D. above,
except you should scan four zeros before scanning the END bar code.
Label I.D. for a
Specific
Symbology
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Symbologies Supported
Symbology selection (bar code type) determines which symbologies
the scanner will decode. The chart below shows the symbologies that
are supported by each interface. Once you have identified the symbolo-
gies you wish to enable, turn to the following pages, enable those sym-
bologies and set the data format options (e.g. check digit, start/stop
characters) required by your host system for each symbology type.
You must enable the symbology format options settings that are com-
patible with your host system.
The factory settings for each interface were chosen to meet the stan-
dard industry requirements and in most cases you will not need to
change the symbology format settings. If you are unsure of your sys-
tem requirements, test the scanner using the factory settings before
making any changes.
SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
= Supports this symbology
INTERFACE TYPE
RS-232-STD
WN*-RS-232
Wand Emulation
Keyboard Wedge
(all subtypes)
IBM Port 5B
IBM Port 9B
IBM Port 17
IBM Port E
*Wincor Nixdorf
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Symbology Overview
This section provides a brief descriptions of each of the many symbol-
ogy features and options available.
Enable Code 39 - selects Code 39 as an active symbology and allows
selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop and Single Digit options.
Enable PharmaCode 39 - is a symbology subset of Code 39. Enabling
PharmaCode 39 allows the scanner to read both PharmaCode 39 and
Standard Code 39 labels.
Standard Code 39 must be enabled before
PharmaCode can be enabled.
NOTE
Enable Code 128 - selects Code 128 as an active symbology. The scan-
ner is preset to recognize all Code 128 bar codes that have between
1 and 50 characters.
Enable UCC/EAN 128 - chooses EAN 128 as an active symbology. The
Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. of the United States (AIM
USA) have standardized the reporting of data sources from bar code
reading devices. Sending the AIM symbology prefix identifies the
symbology to the host terminal, allowing it to specifically differentiate
between UCC/EAN-128 (Code 128 with Function Character 1 in the
first position) and standard Code 128 symbols. When this feature is
disabled, the host cannot differentiate between these symbols.
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 - selects Interleaved 2 of 5 as an active sym-
bology. Allows change of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable
length) options.
Enable Codabar - selects Codabar as an active symbology. Allows
selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop character and format, or label for-
mat (fixed or variable length) options.
Enable UPC-A - enables UPC-A as an active symbology. If you enable
this symbology, additional options for symbology expansion and read-
ing add-ons are available.
Enable UPC-E - tells the scanner to recognize UPC-E as an active sym-
bology. Like UPC-A, UPC-E offers options for symbology expansion
and reading of add-ons.
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Enable EAN-13 - selects EAN-13 as an active symbology. EAN-13
options are similar to those of the EAN-8 symbology.
Enable EAN-8 - selects EAN-8 as an active symbology. EAN-8 symbol-
ogy selection also allows options for symbology expansion and reading
of add-ons.
Enable Code 93 - enables Code 93 as an active symbology. The scanner
is preset to recognize all Code 93 bar codes that have between 1 and 50
characters.
Enable Standard 2 of 5 - selects Standard 2 of 5 as an active symbology.
Options for this symbology are similar to Interleaved 2 of 5
features.
IATA - is a special symbology subset of Standard 2 of 5. Enabling IATA
selects this custom code as the active Standard 2 of 5 symbology
(superseding any other Standard 2 of 5 features).
Standard 2 of 5 must be enabled in order for
IATA to be active, however, when IATA is
enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.
NOTE
Enable MSI/Plessey - selects MSI/Plessey as an active symbology.
Allows selection of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable
length) options.
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Symbology Selection
The bar code programming labels on the following pages allow you to
enable specific symbologies or disable all symbologies.
If you enable a symbology that has additional
features that should be set, turn to the pages
that support that symbology and its program-
mable features.
NOTE
SET-------------------------------------------
To optimize your scanner’s performance, first
disable all symbologies by scanning the DIS-
ABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES bar code, then
enable ONLY those symbologies required by
NOTE
your site.
Disable all Symbologies ---------
Symbology Selections
Enable Code 39
---------
---------
Enable
PharmaCode 39
a
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Enable Code 128
---------
---------
Enable UCC/EAN 128
Enable Interleaved
2 of 5
---------
---------
Enable Codabar
Enable UPC-A
Enable UPC-E
Enable EAN-13
Enable EAN-8
Enable Code 93
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
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Enable Standard 2 of 5 ---------
b
Enable IATA
---------
---------
Enable MSI/Plessey
END ------------------------------------------
a. Code 39 must first be enabled for the scanner to read PharmaCode 39
labels.
b. Standard 2 of 5 must first be enabled for IATA to be active, however, when
IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.
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Symbology Options
After enabling the desired symbology, you can use the bar codes labels
in this section to configure the specific options/features required for
your site.
Code 39/PharmaCode 39
Code 39 The Code 39 symbology has the following programmable features:
Options
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check Digit
Start/Stop Characters
Code 39 Full ASCII
Minimum Label Length
Read Verification
QuadraLogic Decoding
Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
Start/Stop Start/Stop Characters selects either Send or Don’t Send depending on
Characters
your host’s interface requirement.
Code 39 Full Code 39 Full ASCII enables or disables the ability to decode Code 39
ASCII
Full ASCII labels.
Minimum Label Minimum Label Length sets the minimum label length required for the
Length
Code 39 symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small
label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is
incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-
Decoding
spread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or ser-
vice provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Code 39
options
the Code 39
Options
SET ------------------------------------------
Check Digit
Don’t Calculate
Calculate
---------
---------
---------
---------
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
Start/ Stop
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
---------
---------
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Code 39 Full ASCII
Enable
---------
---------
Disable
END ------------------------------------------
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Length
1. Identify the minimum label length setting you want to make.
The selectable range is 00 to 481 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable
digits from the bar codes on page 72. Return to this page and
go to step five.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5. Scan the END barcode.
Minimum Label Length
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Minimum Label
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 48 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon interface type, and bar code physical size and quality. Code 39 bar codes
containing one or more full ASCII characters can also limit the amount of characters that will be
decoded (in these circumstances, the scanner will decode at least 24 data characters).
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required
to verify Code 39/Pharmacode 39 symbologies.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding
Decoding
feature for Code 39/PharmaCode 39 symbologies.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Code 39/
PharmaCode 39
---------
---------
Deactivate for Code 39/
PharmaCode 39
END ------------------------------------------
PharmaCode PharmaCode 39 symbology has the following programmable features:
39 Options
•
•
Transmit Check Digit
Start/Stop Characters
Transmit Check Transmit Check Digit selects whether the Check Digit will/won’t be
Digit
transmitted to the host terminal.
Start/Stop Start/Stop Characters directs the scanner to either Send or Don’t Send
Characters
depending on your host’s interface requirement.
In order for PharmaCode 39 labels to be read
and transmitted as PharmaCode 39, the Code
39 symbology must first be enabled.
NOTE
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Configuring Scan the bar codes below to configure the PharmaCode 39 options for
Check Digit and Start/Stop Characters.
the
PharmaCode
39 Options
SET ------------------------------------------
Check Digit
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
---------
---------
Start/Stop
Don’t Transit
Transmit
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options
The Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies have the following pro-
grammable feature.
•
•
•
Minimum Label Length
Read Verification
QuadraLogic Decoding
Setting Minimum Setting Minimum Label Length sets the minimum length required for
Label Length
Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbology. This feature causes the scanner
to ignore small label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion
of a good label is incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-
Decoding
spread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or ser-
vice provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.
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Configuring Use the bar codes in this section to configure the Code 128 and UCC/
EAN 128 options.
the Code 128/
and UCC/EAN
128 Options
Minimum Label Follow these steps to set Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 Minimum Label
Length
Length.
1. Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 00 to 801 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code on page 77.
3. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable
digits from the bar codes on page 78. Return to this page and
go to step five
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5. Scan the END bar code
Minimum Label Length
SET ------------------------------------------
SetMinimumLabelLength ---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. The scanner will decode up to 80 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon
interface type, the physical size of the bar codes, print quality and whether the bar code data con-
sists of Code 128 code set A, set B, or set C characters. (The C128 character set C allows for
more densely packed data, thus if the bar code includes all or mostly C128 set C characters, more
characters can be decoded).
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required
to verify Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbologies.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding
Decoding
feature for the Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for C128 and
UCC/EAN 128
---------
---------
Deactivate for C128 and
UCC/EAN 128
END ------------------------------------------
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Interleaved 2 of 5 Options
The Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology has the following programmable
features:
•
•
•
•
Check Digit
Label Length Format
Read Verification
QuadraLogic Decoding
Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the bar code without verifying its accuracy.
Label Length Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
Format
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the
minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be an even number of characters between
02 and 501.
Fixed length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for pro-
gramming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting can be any even number of characters
between 02 and 501 characters.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting can be any even number of characters
between 02 and 501 characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the first fixed length.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-
Decoding
spread problems of spots, void, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or ser-
vice provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Interleaved
2 of 5 symbology options.
the Interleaved
2 of 5 Options
Check Digit
SET ------------------------------------------
Don’t Calculate
Calculate
---------
---------
---------
---------
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
END ------------------------------------------
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Label Length Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 label Length Format
Format
to select either the Variable Length or Fixed Length Format.
Variable Length Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology to Vari-
Format
able Length Format.
1. Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code below.
3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits
from page 87. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6. Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Variable Length
Format
---------
---------
Set Minimum Label
Length
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Fixed Length All interfaces that are shipped with the standard factory configuration
Format
are set to read variable length labels. If you switch from the variable to
fixed length format, the default label lengths are 14 characters and 8
digits. All fixed length settings must be an even number.
Follow the steps below to set Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology to Fixed
Length Format.
1. Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the digit bar codes
from page 87 (even number only). Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue to step six. If you do
not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digit bar codes from page 87.
8. Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Fixed Length
Format
---------
---------
Set First Fixed Length
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding
Decoding
feature for Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Interleaved
2 of 5
---------
---------
Deactivate for Interleaved
2 of 5
END ------------------------------------------
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Codabar Options
The Codabar symbology has the following programmable features:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check Digit
Gap Check
Label Length Format
Start/Stop Character
Start/Stop Match
Start/Stop Format
Read Verification
QuadraLogic Decoding
Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify the label’s contents
have been read correctly. If you enable this feature, your labels must
include a Check Digit. You may also choose to transmit or not transmit
the Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the label without verifying its accuracy.
Gap Check Disabling Gap Check allows the scanner to combine two label halves
printed in close proximity to each other that may have been printed at
different times and perhaps different locations.
Label Length Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
Format
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from
minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 03 and 501.
Fixed length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for pro-
gramming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting must be between 03 and 501 characters.
Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 03 and 501
characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the first fixed length.
Start/Stop Start/Stop Characters can be either Send or Don’t Send depending on
Characters
your host’s interface requirement. Refer to your host user’s manual to
identify your system requirements.
Start/Stop Match Start/Stop Match can be enabled or disabled.
Start/Stop Start/Stop Format can be set to one of four standard format options:
Format
ABCD/TN*E, ABCD/ABCD, abcd/tn*e, or abcd/abcd. This setting
must match your system requirements. If you select one of these
options, it determines how the ASCII characters A, B, C, D (used for
Start/Stop characters) are translated before being sent to the host.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-
Decoding
spread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or ser-
vice provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Codabar sym-
bology options.
the Codabar
Options
SET ------------------------------------------
Check Digit
Don’t Calculate
Calculate
---------
---------
---------
---------
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
Gap Check
Enable
Disable
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Label Length Follow the steps below to set the Codabar label Length Format to select
Format
either the Variable Length or Fixed Length Format.
Variable Length Follow the steps below to set the Codabar symbology to Variable
Format
Length Format.
selectable range is 03 to 501 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code below.
3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits
from page 96. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6. Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Variable Length
Format
---------
---------
Set Minimum Label
Length
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Fixed Length The scanner offers the option of requiring Codabar labels to have one
Format
or two fixed lengths in the Fixed Label Format. Follow the steps below
to set Codabar symbology to Fixed Length Format.
1. Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable digit
bar codes from the page 96. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes from the page 96.
8. Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Fixed Length
Format
---------
---------
Set First Fixed Length
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Start/Stop Characters
SET ------------------------------------------
Match not required
Match Required
Don’t Transmit
---------
---------
---------
a
Transmit
(requires Format)
---------
---------
Format = ABCD/TN*E
Format = abcd/tn*e
Format = ABCD/ABCD
Format = abcd/abcd
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
a. Choosing Transmit Start/Stop characters requires selecting one of these
four data format selections: ABCD/TN*E, abcd/tn*e, ABCD/ABCD, or
abcd/abcd.
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Codabar symbology.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Read to One read
Set to Two reads
---------
---------
Set Read to Three reads ---------
Set to Four reads
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END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding
Decoding
feature for the Codabar symbology.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Codabar
---------
Deactivate for Codabar ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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UPC/EAN Options
The UPC/EAN symbologies have the following programmable
features:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Data Format Settings
UPC/EAN Expansion
UPC/EAN Add-ons
Price/Weight Check Digit
Read Verification
QuadraLogic Decoding.
Data Format UPC/EAN Data Format Settings provides options for transmitting
Settings
Check Digits or Number System Digits (NSD).
UPC/EAN Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 adds a leading zero to a UPC-A label which
Expansion
‘expands’ the label to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature
also changes the symbology ID to match those required for
EAN-13.
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A expands UPC-E labels to UPC-A data format.
Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match those
required for UPC-A.
Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13 adds five zeros in front of an EAN-8 label.
Data is sent in EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes
the symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13.
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 expands UPC-E labels to EAN-13 data for-
mat. Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match
those required for EAN-13.
UPC/EAN UPC-A or UPC-E and EAN-8 or EAN-13 Two and Five Digit
Add-ons
Add-ons filters
Required means UPC/EAN bar codes must have add-ons or
label will not be read.
Optional means scanner will read UPC/EAN bar codes with
or without add-ons.
Disable directs the scanner not to recognize/read add-on por-
tions of UPC/EAN labels, but will read the main body of the
label.
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Price/Weight Price/Weight Check Digit provides options for enabling price/weight
Check Digit
check digits. The feature includes selections for domestic four or five
digit, and European four or five digit, as well as the option to disable
the price/weight check.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic QuadraLogic Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with wide-
Decoding
spread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or ser-
vice provider for other advanced QuadraLogic Decoding settings.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the UPC/ EAN
options.
the UPC/EAN
Options
UPC Data Format These settings affect UPC data format. Number System Digit (NSD)
Settings
settings operate with RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge interfaces ONLY.
Scan the bar codes below to send or not send the Check Digit/NSD.
SET ------------------------------------------
UPC-A
Send Check Digit
---------
a
Send NSD
---------
---------
a
Don’t Send NSD
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b
Send Check Digit
b
b
Send NSD
---------
---------
b
Don’t Send NSD
END ------------------------------------------
a. NSD = Number System Digit. The NSD character is the character that
precedes the UPC bar code. The NSD for regular UPC-A bar codes is a
zero. Other commonly used Number System Digits used with UPC-A are:
“2” - used for random weight items such as meat and produce.
“3” - used for the drug and health items.
“4” - used for in-store non-food items.
“5” - used for coupons.
b. If UPC-E is expanded to UPC-A, the transmission of Check Digit (CD)
and NSD will be determined by the UPC-A settings on this page.
Example: UPC-A
w/NSD
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EAN Data Format These settings affect EAN data format.
Settings
SET ------------------------------------------
EAN-13
Send Check Digit
Don’t Send Check Digit ---------
a
Send NSD
---------
---------
a
Don’t Send NSD
EAN-8
Send Check Digit
---------
Don’t Send Check Digit ---------
END ------------------------------------------
a. NSD = Number System Digit. The NSD character is the character that
precedes the EAN bar code, as in this example.
Example: EAN
with NSD
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UPC/EAN Use these labels to activate:
Expansion
• Expand UPC-A to EAN-13
• Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13
• Expand UPC-E to UPC-A
• Expand UPC-E to EAN-13
SET ------------------------------------------
UPC-A to EAN-13 Expansion
a
Expand
---------
---------
Don’t Expand
UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion
a
Expand
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
EAN-8 to EAN-13 Expansion
a
Expand
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
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UPC-E to EAN-13 Expansion
a
Expand
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
END ------------------------------------------
a. When any expansion features is activated, the transmission of the Prefix,
Suffix, Check Digit and Number System Digit (NSD) are controlled by
your selections for the symbology ‘expanded to’ rather than the symbol-
ogy ‘expanded from’. For example, if you expand OPC-E to UPC-A, set-
tings for UPC-A determine how the scanner sends a bar code’s contents.
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UPC/EAN There are many ways to configure the scanner to handle add-ons. The
Add-ons
scanner uses four filters that can be specified to define how add-ons
will be handled. The following is true for each filter.
•
•
Each add-on type can be disabled, required or optional.
Any combination of the four UPC/EAN symbologies can be
affected.
•
•
The 2-digit, 5-digit and C128 add-ons can be individually
configured.
The leading digits of the base labels affected can be specified.
The settings below represent only a small por-
tion of the options available for this feature.
Contact your sales representative or service
provider if you need more assistance with
NOTE
advanced add-on settings.
This programming guide supports the following add-on filters for
UPC/EAN:
•
Required means that UPC/EAN labels MUST contain a
2-digit, 5-digit or C128 add-on segment in order for the scanner
to recognize or decode them.
•
•
Optional directs the scanner to recognize UPC/EAN bar codes
with or without P2, P5 or C128 2-digit add-on segments.
Disable Add-ons means the scanner will not recognize or
decode any add-on segment of UPC/EAN labels, but will read
and decode the standard UPC/EAN portion of the label.
Due to the structure of add-on codes, selecting
the optional setting makes it impossible to
ensure that the scanner will always read the
add-on portion of the label. PSC makes no
guarantee, either written or implied, that scan-
ners with optional add-on decoding enabled
will perform with the speed and accuracy
required for any given application.
NOTE
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The following bar codes affect all four UPC/EAN symbologies, and
will be applied to all labels regardless of the leading digits of the base
label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Add-ons Required
Add-ons Option
Disable Add-ons
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
Custom A wide array of add-on options are available to streamline your instal-
Add-ons
lation to its best advantage. Call your sales representative or service
provider for assistance in customizing your scanner’s add-on capabili-
ties to your own unique specifications.
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Price/Weight The price/weight check digit selections allow you to specify whether
Check Digit
the scanner should calculate an extra check digit based on a four or
five-digit price/weight block and compare it with the price/weight
check digit contained in the bar code. If the calculated check digit does
not match the value of the check digit contained in the bar code, the
label will be rejected as invalid. Select domestic four or five digit,
European four or five digit, or disable the price/weight check.
SET ------------------------------------------
Disable P/W Check
Enable 4-Digit Check
Enable 5-Digit
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
Enable Euro 4-Digit
Enable Euro 5-Digit
END ------------------------------------------
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to verify UPC/EAN symbologies.
To set the minimum read requirement for a desired symbology:
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan one symbology label from the list below to be
verified.
3. Scan the bar code on page 111 that represents the number of
times you wish a bar codes label of that symbology type to be
read before transmission to the host from the list.
4. Repeat steps two through three above until read verification
has been modified for each of the the desired symbologies.
5. Scan the END bar code on page 111.
Read Verification
SET --------------------------------------
Verify UPC-A
Verify UPC-E
Verify EAN-13
---------
---------
---------
Verify EAN-8
---------
---------
Verify Instore Label
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Number of Reads to Verify
One Read
---------
---------
Two Reads
Three Reads
Four Reads
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
QuadraLogic Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic Decoding
Decoding
feature for the UPC/EAN symbologies.
To optimize your scanner’s performance acti-
vate this option only for symbologies for which
it is necessary.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for UPC-A/
EAN-13
---------
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Deactivate for UPC-A/
EAN-13
---------
---------
Activate for UPC-E
Deactivate for UPC-E
Activate for EAN-8
Deactivate for EAN-8
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
Code 93 Options
The Code 93 symbology has the following programmable features:
•
•
Minimum Label Length
Read Verification
Minimum Label Minimum Label Length sets the minimum label length required for
Length
Code 93 symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small
label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is
incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
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Configuring Use these special bar codes to configure the Code 93 options.
the Code 93
Options
Minimum Label
Length
1. Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 01 to 501 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
from page 114. The range is 01 to 501 characters. Return to this
page and go to step five.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5. Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Minimum Label
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon interface type, and bar code physical size and quality. The IBM POS inter-
face is limited to 32 character labels. Code 93 bar codes containing one or more shift characters
can also limit the amount of characters that will be decoded (in these circumstances, the scanner
will decode at least 39 data characters).
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Code 93 symbology.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Standard 2 of 5/IATA Options
The Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbologies have the following program-
mable features:
•
•
•
Check Digit
Label Length Format
Read Verification
Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the bar code without verifying its accuracy.
Label Length Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
Format
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the
minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 01 and 501.
lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for pro-
gramming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting must be between 01 and 501 characters.
Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 01 and 501
characters.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the first fixed length.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Standard
2 of 5/IATA symbology options.
the Standard 2
of 5 Options
Check Digit
SET ------------------------------------------
Don’t Calculate
Calculate
---------
---------
---------
---------
Don’t Transmit
Transmit
END ------------------------------------------
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Label Length Follow the steps below to set the Standard 2 of 5/IATA label length for-
Format
mat to select either Variable Length or Fixed Length format.
Variable Length Follow the steps below to set the Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbology to
Format
read Variable Length Format.
selectable range is 02 to 501 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code below.
3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
on page 121. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6. Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Variable Length
Format
---------
---------
Set Minimum Label
Length
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters , but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Fixed Length All interfaces that are shipped with the standard factory configuration
Format
are set to read variable length labels. If you switch from variable length
to fixed length format, the default fixed labels are 14 characters and 8
digits. Follow the steps below to change these defaults for the Standard
2 of 5/IATA symbology.
1. Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code .
4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes on page 121. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes on page 121.
8. Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Fixed Length
Format
---------
---------
Set First Fixed Length
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbologies.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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IATA
IATA is a special symbology subset of Standard 2 of 5. Enabling IATA
selects this custom code as the active Standard 2 of 5 symbology. When
IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 labels will not be read. Scan the bar
code labels below to enable/disable IATA.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable
Disable
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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MSI/Plessey Options
The MSI/Plessey symbology has the following programmable
features:
•
•
•
Check Digit
Label Length Format
Read Verification
Check Digit Check Digit calculates the Check Digit(s) to verify the labels contents
have been read correctly. If you enable this feature, your bar codes
must include a Check Digit(s). You may also choose to transmit or not
transmit the Check Digit(s).
Check Digit Calculation - enables or disables calculation of
the Check Digit(s).
Transmit Check Digit - enables or disables transmission of
MSI/Plessey Check Digit(s).
Number of Check Digits - specifies either one or two Check
Digits.
Label Length Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
Format
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the
minimum label length to 16. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 04 and 16.
Fixed Length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for pro-
gramming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting must be between 04 and 16 characters.
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Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 04 and 16
characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the label length chosen as the first fixed length.
Read Verification Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the MSI/Plessey
symbology options.
the MSI /
Plessey
Options
Check Digit
SET ------------------------------------------
Calculate
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
Don’t Calculate
Transmit
Don’t Transmit
One Check Digit
Two Check Digits
END ------------------------------------------
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Label Length Follow the steps below to set the MSI/Plessey label length format to
Format
either the Variable Length or Fixed Length format.
Variable Length Follow the steps below to set the MSI/Plessey to read Variable Length
Format
Format.
selectable range is 04 to 16 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code.
3. Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
bar codes on page 130. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6. Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Variable Length
Format
---------
---------
Set Minimum Label
Length
END ------------------------------------------
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Fixed Length The scanner offers the option of requiring MSI/Plessey labels to have
Format
one or two fixed length(s) in the Fixed Label Format. Follow the steps
below to set the MSI/Plessey symbology to fixed length format.
lengths can be set from 04 to 16 characters.
2. Scan the SET bar code on page 129.
3. Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4. Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5. Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable digits
on page 130. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6. Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7. Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits on page 130.
8. Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9. Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code on page 129.
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Fixed Length
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable FIxed Length
Format
---------
---------
Set First Fixed Length
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Read Verification Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
MSI/Plessey symbologies.
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
Set to Two reads
Set to Three reads
Set to Four reads
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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General Features
The following section contains the general features that are common to
all interfaces. These features allow modification of the scanner's behav-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
AutoSense® Stand Mode
Low Power Mode
Low Power Shut-down Delay
Half-Angle
Multiple Read Mode
Programming the General Features
Use the special bar codes on the following pages to configure the fea-
tures common to all interfaces.
Green LED When the scanner is idle, its green LED lamp can be programmed to
indicate this in one of two ways:
Lamp Idle
State
•
•
LED lamp is OFF when the scanner is idle.
LED lamp is ON when the scanner is idle.
SET-------------------------------------------
LED OFF
LED ON
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Beeper These labels provide options for the scanner's audible 'beep' signal.
Reference LED and Beeper Indicators on page 11 for more information
about beeper behavior.
Settings
Audible Signal - enables/disables the beep upon completion of a good
read.
It is strongly recommended that this feature
remain enabled, as the good read beep pro-
vides the best scanning status feedback to the
user. Error tones are always enabled and can-
NOTE
not be disabled.
Power-up Beep - enables/disables the audible tone at power-up.
Beeper Volume - allows setting of the beeper to three different volume
settings. The greatest volume occurs with frequency set high and vol-
ume set to 3.
Good Read Beeper Frequency - adjusts the pitch of the beeper to low,
medium, or high.
Good Read Beep Duration - can be adjusted to SHORT (100msec),
MEDIUM (250msec), or LONG (500msec) durations.
When to Beep - may be programmed to announce a 'good read' upon
completion of one of the following events:
•
•
•
Decode of a bar code label.
Transmission of data from the scanner to the host.
CTS activation at the host terminal (RS-232 interface models
ONLY).
Configuring Scan these bar codes to set the beeper options.
the Beeper
1. Scan the SET bar code.
Options
2. Scan the bar code(s) for option(s) desired.
3. Scan the END bar code on page 135.
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SET-------------------------------------------
Beeper Signal
Beeper OFF
---------
---------
Beeper ON
Power-up Beeper
Enable
---------
---------
Disable
Beeper Volume
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
---------
---------
---------
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Good Read Beep Frequency
Low
---------
Medium
---------
---------
High
Good read Beep Duration
Short
---------
---------
---------
Medium
Long
When to Beep
After Decode
---------
After Transmission to
Host
---------
---------
After CTS Activation
(RS-232 ONLY)
END ------------------------------------------
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Marker Beam The Marker Beam feature provides the user with a spotter beam for
improved aiming at distant bar code labels and/or in extremely bright
environments. A Marker Beam can also be useful when scanning
through showcase glass or bar code menus containing bar codes
printed with little space between them.
Settings
To enable the Marker Beam:
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the ENABLE MARKER BEAM bar code.
3. Scan the desired time duration setting for the Marker Beam to
be illuminated.
4. Scan the END bar code on page 137.
SET-------------------------------------------
Marker Beam Enable/Disable
Marker Beam Enabled
---------
Marker Beam Disabled ---------
Marker Beam Duration
0 Seconds
---------
---------
---------
0.2 Seconds
0.3 Seconds
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AutoSense® AutoSense® Stand Mode must be enabled when the scanner is used
with its stand accessory. This feature allows "hands-free" operation of
the scanner when placed in the stand.
Stand Mode
Scan these bar codes to set the AutoSense® option.
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the bar code to enabel/disable the option.
3. Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable
Disable
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Low Power When enabled, Low Power Mode causes the scanner to powerdown
completely between trigger pulls. This results in very low idle current,
lowering the energy needs of the scanner. It does, however, require the
scanner's microcontroller to reboot with every trigger pull. This will
introduce a very small delay in scanning when this mode is enabled.
Therefore, it is recommended that this mode only be used when the
scanner is connected to a battery powered terminal.
Mode
The state of this feature is not affected by the
RETURN TO FACTORY DEFAULTS program-
ming bar code. It must be manually enabled
or disabled using the programming bar codes
NOTE
below.
Scan these labels to enable and set the Low Power Mode.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Step #1
Enable Step #2
Disable Step #1
Disable Step #2
---------
---------
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Low Power This feature allows for quick successive reads in the Low Power Mode.
Low Power Shut-down Delay (LPSD) is the amount of delay after the
trigger is released before the scanner transitions into shut-down. The
programming bar codes below provide for transition times of 0 (no
delay), 2, 5, or 10 seconds delay.
Shut-down
Delay
For other LPSD settings contact your sales or service representative.
Scan these bar codes to set the LPSD option.
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the bar code for delay desired.
3. Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
0 Seconds (No Delay)
---------
---------
---------
---------
2 Seconds
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
END ------------------------------------------
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Half-Angle When enabled, the Half-Angle feature causes the scanner to scan with
a scan angle that is approximately half the standard setting. Disabling
the feature returns the scanner to the standard scan width.
Scan these bar codes to set the Half Angle options.
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the bar code to enable/disable the option.
3. Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable
Disable
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Multiple Read When enabled, Multiple Read Mode allows the reading of multiple
labels with one trigger pull.
Mode
For hands-free scanning use the AutoSense®
feature described on page 138.
NOTE
Scan these bar codes to set the Multiple Read Mode options.
1. Scan the SET bar code.
2. Scan the bar code to enable/disable the option.
3. Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable
Disable
---------
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Appendix A: Additional Information
RS-232 Host Commands
The RS-232 interface will accept commands from the host. Available
commands are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Disable Scanner
Enable Scanner
Reset Scanner
Beep Good Read Tone
Force Good Read
Xon
Xoff
Disable Scanner (ASCII ‘D’) - places the scanner in an operational
mode in which the scanner does not accept bar code data input from
the scan optics. NOTE: The scanner will complete any message trans-
mission in progress to the host.
Enable Scanner (ASCII ‘E’) - places the scanner in an operational
mode in which the scanner will accept label data input from the scan
optics.
Reset Scanner (ASCII ‘R’) - performs a scanner reset operation. Any
bar code data the scanner may be holding in buffers is discarded.
NOTE: After reset is executed, additional host commands may be
ignored for 30 seconds.
Beep Good Read Tone (ASCII ‘B’) - causes the beeper to sound one
‘good read’ tone if the beeper is enabled (see the section in this manual
titled, “General Features” for more information about setting the scan-
ner’s beeper functions).
Force Good Read Tone (Hex ‘01’) - causes the beeper to sound one
‘good read’ tone even if the beeper is configured as disabled.
Xoff (Hex ‘11’) - suspends current data transmission from the scanner
to the host or prevents future data transmissions from occurring.
Xon (Hex ‘13’) - permits resumption of data transmission from the
scanner to the host that was previously suspended via the Xoff
command.
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Need More Information?
If you require more information about using your host system to
change the scanner’s programmable features or detailed instructions
about creating multifunction labels, contact your local dealer or distrib-
utor or call (in the U.S. or Canada) PSC Technical Support at
1-800-547-2507. You can also obtain more information about PSC at
www.pscnet.com.
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Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39
C
O
D
E
3
9
.
T
E
S
T
Code 128
C
o
d
e
1
2
8
.
T
e
s
t
Interleaved
2 of 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Codabar
UPC-A
A
$
9
9
.
9
5
A
0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4
0
0
4 9
UPC-A w/2 digit
Add-ons
6 0 9 9 2 0 1 1 1 8
0
7
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6 9 0 0 0
UPC-A w/5 digit
Add-ons
0 8 0 2 9 5 1 0 4 1
0
8
UPC-E
EAN-13
EAN-8
9 9 8 8 7 5
0
0
1
1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
0 0 2 1 0 1 2 6
Code 93
Code 93.test
Standard 2 of 5
MSI/Plessey
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
14476925
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Appendix C: Keypad
Some of the features in this manual require selection of numerals and
letters from the set below. Carefully read the instructions for such fea-
tures, then scan these bar codes as directed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
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---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
---------
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
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ASCII Character Set
The table on this page shows a set of ASCII characters and their corresponding Hex Values.
The Hex Values in this table are needed for setting symbology specific label identifiers, as well
as enabling custom prefix and suffix characters.
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
nul
soh
stx
etx
eot
enq
ack
bel
bs
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
sp
!
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
‘
a
b
c
d
e
f
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
6F
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
7A
7B
7C
7D
7E
7F
“
#
$
%
&
‘
g
h
i
(
ht
)
lf
*
J
j
vt
+
‘
K
L
k
l
ff
cr
-
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
m
n
o
p
q
r
so
.
si
/
dle
dc1
dc2
dc3
dc4
nak
syn
etb
can
em
sub
esc
fs
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
;
,
<
|
gs
=
>
?
]
}
rs
^
~
del
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Asia Pacific
PSC Hong Kong
Italy
PSC S.p.A.
Hong Kong
Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210
Fax: [852]-2-521-0291
Vimercate (MI), Italy
Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1
Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496
Australia
PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Japan
PSC Japan K.K.
North Ryde, Australia
Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999
Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761
Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656
France
PSC S.A.R.L.
Latin America
PSC S.A., INC.
LES ULIS Cedex, France
Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00
Fax: [33].01.64 46.72.44
Miami, Florida, USA
Telephone: (305) 539-0111
Fax: (305) 539-0206
Germany
PSC GmbH
United Kingdom
PSC Bar Code Ltd.
Darmstadt, Germany
Telephone: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58-0
Fax: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58
Watford, England
Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500
Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505
www.psc.com
PSC Inc.
959 Terry Street
Eugene, OR
Telephone: (541) 683-5700
Fax: (541) 345-7140
© 2004-2005 PSC INC.
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