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  • Page 1 P470/P370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 3: Product Reference Guide

    P470/P370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 72-38495-03 Revision C December 2003...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code........1-4...
  • Page 6 Scan the Entire Symbol ........
  • Page 7 Contents RF Channel ..............5-13 RF Retries .
  • Page 8 Symbol Code ID Characters ........
  • Page 9 Contents Long Range Scanning Bar Codes ..........5-102 Aim Mode .
  • Page 10 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual Introduction The P470/P370 RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming the P370 (industrial) and P470 (retail) cordless RF scanners. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, The P470/P370 RF Scanner, describes the scanner and quick startup instructions.

  • Page 12: Related Publications

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

  • Page 13: Symbol Support Center

    Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2 Tel: 1-800-653-5350 Tel: 905-629-7226 United Kingdom Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore Symbol Place Branch) Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP 230 Victoria Street #05-07/09 United Kingdom Bugis Junction Office Tower...
  • Page 14 Symbol Technologies Norway Postbus 24 7050 AA Hoybratenveien 35 C Varsseveld, Netherlands N-1055 OSLO, Norway Tel: 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Tel: +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands) Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway Tel: +47 2232 4375 South Africa Spain/España...
  • Page 15 Tel: Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Tel: Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals. xiii...
  • Page 16 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The P470/P370 Rf Scanner

    The P470/P370 RF Scanner Introduction The P470/P370 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and data management in both industrial and retail operations. The scanner communicates with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the RF scanner, you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable, from as far away as 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight.

  • Page 18: Rechargeable Battery

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Rechargeable Battery In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 10 hours of use in a typical application. When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2 hours.

  • Page 19: Quick Startup Instructions

    The P470/P370 RF Scanner Quick Startup Instructions Below is an index of Quick Startup Instructions to help get you up and going quickly. These instructions are also on the back cover of this guide for easy reference. The index is listed in a step by step order beginning with step 1, Setting up the System.

  • Page 20: Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code Below are commonly used programming bar codes. You can cut this page out of the guide, or make a copy of the bar codes using a high quality copying machine.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Set Up

    Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support Center on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.
  • Page 22 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide There are two basic host communications options available: • using an RS-232 cable • using a Synapse cable. RS-232 Connection 1. Make sure all host devices are powered down. 2. Plug the connector at the end of the cradle’s cable into the appropriate RS-232 receiving port on the host device.
  • Page 23 Set Up 7. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position. Using A Synapse Cable 1. Make sure all host devices are powered down. IMPORTANT Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the following steps must be completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle (step 2) AND the flying power lead plugged in (step 4).

  • Page 24: Wall Mounting

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle. 8. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up. 9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your specifications.
  • Page 25 Set Up 3. Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang, leaving about 1/8” (0.3 cm) of the screw outside the wall for the cradle’s wall mounting sockets (A template is provided for you in the PL 370/470 Quick Reference Guide p/n 72-38494-xx).

  • Page 26: Pairing The Scanner With The Cradle

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle The scanner and cradle must be paired for communication to occur. Note: If the cradle is attached to a new host, re-scan the pairing bar code. To pair the scanner with the cradle: 1.

  • Page 27: Optimizing Rf Performance

    Set Up Optimizing RF Performance Mounting The RF scanner and cradle are equipped with a 2.4 GHz point-to-point radio that has an RF transmission range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight. In addition to being a 2-way RF transmitter, the cradle is a battery charger and should be mounted in an accessible location like on a table or desktop.

  • Page 28: Phaser-To-Phaser Co-Existence

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence Up to three P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other can be operated on the same channel with little or no interference, assuming average scanning rates. For higher than average scanning rates, P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other should be operated on different channels, set apart by at least one channel (for example, 2, 4, 6, etc.).

  • Page 29: Using The Cradle

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

  • Page 30: Charge Status Led Indications

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Charge Status LED Indications The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as shown in the table below. Table 2-1. Cradle LED Indications Status The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been properly inserted into the cradle.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    Set Up 2. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then pull the bottom of the battery back and out of the scanner. Figure 2-9. Pulling the Battery Out Replacing the Battery 1. Place the top portion of the battery (curved side up, contacts toward top) into the scanner and then slide it up the handle.
  • Page 32 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 2-12...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Operation

    When the unit is powered up, it displays the system start-up banner. Alternatively, the scanner can be reset manually by pressing the <FUNC> key, then the <*> key. When the scanner is powered up or reset, the system banner appears as follows: Symbol Technologies Phaser RF...

  • Page 34: Initial Powerup

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Initial Powerup After a few seconds, the System Banner is replaced by the system initialization screen. Symbol Technologies Initializing... After initialization, the scanner enters the Scan & Transmit application. The default communication protocol is RS232/Synapse.
  • Page 35 Operation With keypad entry enabled (default setting out of the box), press the <ENTER> key after keying in data. During data entry, the <BK> key corrects keying errors digit by digit, and the <FUNC> then <BK> combination clears the screen so you can start over. If your entry exceeds 34 characters, the characters will scroll off the visible portion of the screen, but are retained for storage.

  • Page 36: Eliminating Repetitive Scanning

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Eliminating Repetitive Scanning To eliminate repetitive scanning of identical items, you can enter a quantity prior to scanning a bar code. This quantity entry feature can also be used when manually entering bar code data.

  • Page 37: Communication Errors

    Operation Communication Errors A communication error occurs when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate. When a communication error occurs using the default application, the scanner emits 4 beeps (LO HI LO HI) and displays a "Failed Communication" error message, like the one shown below.

  • Page 38: Host / Cradle Communication Errors

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Host / Cradle Communication Errors 3. If the host and cradle are not communicating properly, insure the cabling is properly connected, baud rate is properly set, and correct COM port has been selected.

  • Page 39: System Menu

    Operation System Menu The system menu allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner, such as loading a new application, set the scanner’s RF channel, setting the scanner ID, etc. Enter the System Menu by scanning the bar code below or by entering a keypad sequence. Note: Commonly used System Menu programming bar codes have been consolidated on page 1-4.
  • Page 40 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide System Setup Options System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as setting an RF channel. Option Description 0. Set Com Protocol Sets the communication protocol used by the default application. -RS232/Synapse The options are MCL-Net or RS232/Synapse.
  • Page 41 Operation App. Control App. Control allows you to control your application, specifically, load new applications on your scanner, reset your default applications, etc. You can load a new application or system code by either scanning the appropriate bar code or entering the appropriate keypad value as indicated on the display. Option Description 0.
  • Page 42 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Option Description 1. Set Default App Reinstalls the default application and returns all parameters to their factory settings (values listed in Table 5-1). The default application overwrites any MCL-Designer application and/or ADF rules. This option may be used to restore functionality to a scanner which has been loaded with a defective application.
  • Page 43 Operation Option Description 2. Enable AutoLoad Enables the automatic application download feature in the default application. This allows the user to remove the scanner AutoLoad App. from the box, pair it with the cradle, place the scanner in the -Enable cradle and automatically download a new application to the -Disable scanner.
  • Page 44 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Option Description 3. System Code Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware). To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu. Load New System Code <ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK> key to cancel the choice (No).
  • Page 45 Operation Option Description 4. Base Station Code Updates the cradle’s operating system (Firmware). To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu. Load New Base Code <ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK> key to cancel the choice (No).
  • Page 46 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Parameter Control Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters and Set Default Params. Option Description 0. Scan Parameters This feature only works when used with an application generated with MCL-Designer and allows you to program your scanner by scanning the bar codes in Chapter 5, Parameter...
  • Page 47 Operation Version 0. Scanner Version This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run by the scanner. For example, the firmware version shown on the display below is NBRVRAAG, also called Revision “G” (which is the last letter of the firmware’s full name NBRVRAAG). To enter this mode using the keypad, select this option on the System Menu.
  • Page 48 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 1. Cradle Version This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run by the cordless scanner’s cradle. For example, the firmware version shown on the display below is NBRVCAAF, also called Revision “F” (which is the last letter of the firmware’s full name NBRVCAAF).

  • Page 49: 123Scan

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

  • Page 50: Suffix Values

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Suffix Values 123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes (Enter and Tab) have been included in this Product Reference Guide. To append an Enter key to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.
  • Page 51 Operation RESET SCANNER 3-19...
  • Page 52 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide To append a Tab to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order. ASCII value 7009 Note: You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan. If you get an error beep (three beeps - Lo Hi Lo or two beeps - Lo Hi), you must start scanning from the first barcode.
  • Page 53 Operation RESET SCANNER 3-21...

  • Page 54: Scanning

    The red laser turns off. Figure 3-1. Scanning a Bar Code Scan the Entire Symbol • Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol. • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. •...

  • Page 55: Hold At An Angle

    Operation Right Wrong Hold at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is known as a “dead zone.”...

  • Page 56: Decode Zone

    35 in. 40 in. 45 in. 0 cm 12.7 cm 25.4 cm 38.1 cm 50.8 cm 63.5 cm 76.2 cm 88.9 cm 101.6 cm 114.3 cm Distance From Front Of Scanner Figure 3-3. P470/P370 1D Scanner - Decode Zone 3-24...
  • Page 57 Operation 20.0 in. 50.4 cm 15.0 in. 38.1 cm 10 in. 25.4 cm Width 5 in. 12.7 cm 0 in. 0 cm Field 5 in. 12.7 cm 100% UPC 10 in. 15 Mil 25.4 cm 40 Mil 15.0 in. 38.1 cm 55 Mil 20.0 in.

  • Page 58: Keypad Operation

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Keypad Operation Instead of scanning a bar code, you can enter the bar code data using the keypad on the top of the scanner. By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry via the keypad, go to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X”...
  • Page 59 Operation transferred to the host yet. A high-pitched beep lets you know that the entry has been transferred to the host. To return to numeric mode, press the Mode key again. Pressing the Enter key saves the data. To put a decimal point (.) into numeric data, type in the numbers before the decimal point, then press the mode key, press the decimal, and press the mode key again.
  • Page 60 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 3-28...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifications

    Chapter 4 Maintenance And Specifications Introduction This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it. Maintenance • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window. • Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. •...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try unreadable. scanning test symbols of the same bar code type. Distance between Move the scanner closer to or further away from scanner and bar code the bar code.
  • Page 63 2-3 for more information The scanner does not Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try scan the programming unreadable. scanning test symbols of the same bar code type. bar codes in this guide.
  • Page 64 The default application is now reinstalled and an ADF rule can be loaded. Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See Symbol Support Center on page page xi for the telephone number.

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Maintenance And Specifications Technical Specifications Table 4-2. Technical Specifications Item Description Decode Capability The RF scanner can be programmed to decode the following code types: UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, Code 11, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN 128, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, and Coupon Code.
  • Page 66 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 4-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Dimensions Height 7.0 in. (17.8 cm) Width 9.2 in. (13.5 cm) Depth 3.5 in. (9.8 cm) Laser Classifications CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1, IEC Class 2...

  • Page 67: Cradle Pin-Outs

    Maintenance And Specifications Cradle Pin-outs The following table shows the pin-outs for COM1 on the cradle. Table 4-3. Pin-outs Cradle Pin 1 Reserved VCC (Out) Ground Synapse Data Synapse Clock RXD IN TXD OUT DTR (Tied HI) CTS - IN RTS - OUT...

  • Page 68: Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes

    Indication Default Application Error Codes Standard Use Short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 Beeps - long low A host transmission error occurred. Data Error code 003 was not successfully sent to the host Error code 009 device.
  • Page 69 Maintenance And Specifications Table 4-4. Beeper Indications (Continued) Beeper Sequence Indication Default Application Error Codes Long Lo/Long Hi tone Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode. Hi/Lo tone Keyboard parameter selected.
  • Page 70 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 4-10...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

    Chapter 5 Parameter Menus Introduction This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner. Operational Parameters The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 5-1. These default values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down. You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this manual.
  • Page 72 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). An asterisk (*) next to a bar code indicates the default. Table 5-1. Default Table Parameter Default Page Number...
  • Page 73 Parameter Menus Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number UPC/EAN UPC-A Enabled 5-28 UPC-E Enabled 5-28 UPC-E1 Disabled 5-28 EAN-8 Enabled 5-29 EAN-13 Enabled 5-29 Bookland EAN Disabled 5-30 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore 5-31 Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental 5-32 Redundancy Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enabled...
  • Page 74 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Code 128 Code 128 Enabled 5-44 UCC/EAN-128 Enabled 5-45 ISBT-128 Enabled 5-47 Code 39 Code 39 Enabled 5-48 Trioptic Code 39 Disabled 5-49 Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 5-51 Code 39 Check Digit Verification...
  • Page 75 Parameter Menus Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disabled 5-65 Discrete 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Disabled 5-66 Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 5-67 Codabar Codabar Disabled 5-69...
  • Page 76 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number RS-232C RS-232 Parameters Standard 5-83 Baud Rate 9600 5-84 Parity None 5-85 Check Receive Errors Disabled 5-87 Hardware Handshaking None 5-89 Software Handshaking None 5-91 Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec.

  • Page 77: Set Default Parameter

    Parameter Menus Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 5-1 (factory settings), but does not erase any programmed ADF rules. SET ALL DEFAULTS...

  • Page 78: Communication Protocol

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Communication Protocol The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan & Transmit default application. The communication options are RS232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS232/ Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is required.

  • Page 79: Host Type

    Parameter Menus Host Type RS-232C Host Types Most RS-232C hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS- 232C host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over Standard RS-232 defaults.
  • Page 80 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Scan the appropriate bar code below to select an RS-232C Host Interface. *STANDARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B FUJITSU RS-232C OPOS 5-10...
  • Page 81 Parameter Menus Code ID Characters for RS232C Host Types Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C host interface enables the transmission of Code ID Characters as listed below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these hosts.

  • Page 82: Host Response Timeout

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Host Response Timeout This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle, after the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device. The timeout ranges from 5 seconds to 64 seconds, in 1 second increments.

  • Page 83: Rf Channel

    Parameter Menus RF Channel Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception. The channel ranges are nation dependent (see Appendix C, Radio Channels for a list of Channel Availability by Country). To enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric bar code section (starting on page 5-104) to set the desired channel.
  • Page 84 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 5 RETRIES 6 RETRIES 7 RETRIES 8 RETRIES 5-14...

  • Page 85: Sleep Time

    Parameter Menus Sleep Time Scan the bar code below to select how long the scanner will “stay awake” (not power down) in seconds after a trigger pull or a key press. First scan this bar code, then enter a range from 05 to 32, using the Numeric Bar Codes on page 5-104.

  • Page 86: Decimal Separator

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Decimal Separator Scan the appropriate bar code below to select what separator to display when you hit the decimal point key on the keypad. Choose DECIMAL POINT (.) or COMMA (,). *DECIMAL POINT (.) COMMA (,) 5-16...

  • Page 87: Key Click

    Parameter Menus Key Click Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether the keypad click is enabled or not. Choose ENABLE or DISABLE. *ENABLE DISABLE 5-17...

  • Page 88: Beeper Tone

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency (tone). Choose LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY. LOW FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY *HIGH FREQUENCY 5-18...

  • Page 89: Beeper Volume

    Parameter Menus Beeper Volume Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume. Choose LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME. LOW VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME *HIGH VOLUME 5-19...

  • Page 90: Power Detect Beep

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Power Detect Beep Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep. POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED *POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED 5-20...

  • Page 91: Beep After Good Decode

    Parameter Menus Beep After Good Decode Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. *BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE 5-21...

  • Page 92: Laser On Time

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-104 that correspond to the desired time.

  • Page 93: Transmit "No Read" Message

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

  • Page 94: Linear Code Type Security Level

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Linear Code Type Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality.

  • Page 95: Linear Security Level 3

    Parameter Menus Linear Code Type Security Level (Continued) Linear Security Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: Code Type Length MSI Plessey 4 or less D 2 of 5 8 or less I 2 of 5...

  • Page 96: Bi-Directional Redundancy

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Bi-directional Redundancy This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-24) is enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY *DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY 5-26...

  • Page 97: Autodiscriminate Response Time

    Parameter Menus Autodiscriminate Response Time This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host it is connected to on power up. Note: When connected to an LS 5700/5800 scanner, the 5 second option must be used.

  • Page 98: Enable/Disable Upc-E/Upc-A/Upc-E1

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A. *ENABLE UPC-E DISABLE UPC-E *ENABLE UPC-A DISABLE UPC-A ENABLE UPC-E1 DISABLE UPC-E 5-28...

  • Page 99: Enable/Disable Ean-8/Ean-13

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13. *ENABLE EAN-8 DISABLE EAN-8 *ENABLE EAN-13 DISABLE EAN-13 5-29...

  • Page 100: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Bookland EAN. ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN *DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN 5-30...

  • Page 101: Decode Upc/Ean Supplementals

    Parameter Menus Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are characters (either 2 or 5) that are added on according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available. • If Decode UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters are not decoded.

  • Page 102: Decode Upc/Ean Supplemental Redundancy

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

  • Page 103: Transmit Upc-A/Upc-E/Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E, or UPC-E1 check digit. *TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT *TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT...

  • Page 104: Upc-A Preamble

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

  • Page 105: Upc-E Preamble

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

  • Page 106: Upc-E1 Preamble

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

  • Page 107: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    Parameter Menus Convert UPC-E to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

  • Page 108: Convert Upc-E1 To Upc-A

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data.

  • Page 109: Zero Extend

    Parameter Menus EAN-8 Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format. ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND *DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND 5-39...

  • Page 110: Convert Ean-8 To Ean-13 Type

    When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

  • Page 111: Upc/Ean Security Level 0

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

  • Page 112: Upc/Ean Security Level 2

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level (Continued) UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security...

  • Page 113: Upc/Ean Coupon Code

    Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Coupon Code When this parameter is enabled, the scanner decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN128 bar codes. AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 5-31 must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE *DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE 5-43...

  • Page 114: Enable/Disable Code 128

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128. *ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128 Note: The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128. 5-44...

  • Page 115: Enable/Disable Ucc/Ean-128

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC/EAN-128. (See Appendix A, Bar Code Information for details on UCC/EAN-128.) *ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 5-45...

  • Page 116: Lengths For Code 128

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length. 5-46...

  • Page 117: Enable/Disable Isbt 128

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable ISBT 128 To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128 5-47...

  • Page 118: Enable/Disable Code 39

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39. *ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39 5-48...

  • Page 119: Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

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

  • Page 120: Set Lengths For Code 39

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 121 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 122: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.

  • Page 123: Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-53...

  • Page 124: Enable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard. The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as BACKSPACE and RETURN.

  • Page 125: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    Parameter Menus Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 (ENABLE) *DO NOT CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 (DISABLE)

  • Page 126: Code 32 Prefix

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 127: Enable/Disable Code 93

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Code 93 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 93. ENABLE CODE 93 *DISABLE CODE 93 5-57...

  • Page 128: Set Lengths For Code 93

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 129 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 130: Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 Of 5

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5. *ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 5-60...

  • Page 131: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains and includes check digits.
  • Page 132 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 133: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    Parameter Menus I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology Specification), or OPCC (Optical Product Code Council).

  • Page 134: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-64...

  • Page 135: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    Parameter Menus Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 136: Enable/Disable Discrete 2 Of 5

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5. ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 *DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 5-66...

  • Page 137: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 138 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 139: Enable/Disable Codabar

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Codabar Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codabar. ENABLE CODABAR *DISABLE CODABAR 5-69...

  • Page 140: Set Lengths For Codabar

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains.
  • Page 141 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 142: Clsi Editing

    CLSI Editing If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. ENABLE CLSI EDITING...

  • Page 143: Notis Editing

    Parameter Menus NOTIS Editing If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. ENABLE NOTIS EDITING *DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 5-73...

  • Page 144: Enable/Disable Msi Plessey

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Plessey Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MSI Plessey. ENABLE MSI PLESSEY *DISABLE MSI PLESSEY 5-74...

  • Page 145: Set Lengths For Msi Plessey

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 146 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range.

  • Page 147: Msi Plessey Check Digits

    Parameter Menus MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data. *ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT TWO MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGITS 5-77...

  • Page 148: Transmit Msi Plessey Check Digit

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-78...

  • Page 149: Msi Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

    Parameter Menus MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected. MOD 10/MOD 11 *MOD 10/MOD 10 5-79...

  • Page 150: Transmit Code Id Character

    The code ID character precedes the decoded symbol. The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see...
  • Page 151 Parameter Menus Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTER AIM CODE ID CHARACTER *NONE 5-81...

  • Page 152: Pause Duration

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning the bar code below followed by a two digit number (i.e. two bar codes), and are measured in 1/10 second intervals.

  • Page 153: Rs-232C Parameters

    Parameter Menus RS-232C Parameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
  • Page 154 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (Continued) BAUD RATE 4800 *BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19,200 BAUD RATE 38,400 5-84...

  • Page 155: Parity

    Parameter Menus Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
  • Page 156 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Parity (Continued) Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1. MARK Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SPACE If no parity is required, select NONE. *NONE 5-86...

  • Page 157: Check Receive Errors

    Parameter Menus Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter. CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS *DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS 5-87...

  • Page 158: Hardware Handshaking

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, RTS, Request to Send, and CTS, Clear to Send. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: •...
  • Page 159 Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking (Continued) Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. *NONE Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. STANDARD RTS/CTS When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the cradle asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
  • Page 160 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (Continued) When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within two seconds (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

  • Page 161: Software Handshaking

    Parameter Menus Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence. None When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately.
  • Page 162 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (Continued) When this option is selected, the cradle waits for an ENQ, Enquiry, character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within two seconds, the cradle issues an error indication and discards the data.
  • Page 163 Parameter Menus Software Handshaking (Continued) XON/XOFF An XOFF, Transmit Off, character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON, Transmit On, character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: • XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it then waits for an XON character before transmission.

  • Page 164: Host Serial Response Time-Out

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.

  • Page 165: Stop Bit Select

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

  • Page 166: Ascii Format

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Format This parameter allows the cradle to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-BIT *8-BIT Intercharacter Delay Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters.

  • Page 167: Mcl-Net Parameters

    Parameter Menus MCL-Net Parameters MCL-Net Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL-Net baud rate. The default baud rate is 38400. BAUD RATE 600 BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD RATE 2400 5-97...
  • Page 168 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide MCL-Net Baud Rate (Continued) BAUD RATE 4800 BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19200 *BAUD RATE 38400 5-98...

  • Page 169: Mcl-Net Hex Addressing Mode

    Parameter Menus MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL-Net Hex addressing mode. The default mode is Disabled. *MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING DISABLED MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING ENABLED Trigger Release to Scan 5-99...

  • Page 170: Scanner Address

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanner Address Scan the following barcode, followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting on page 5-104), to set the address of the scanner (scanner ID). The number of scanner addresses (scanner ID’s) varies with the selected communication protocol.

  • Page 171: Scanner Decode Beep Type

    Parameter Menus Scanner Decode Beep Type Select the type of beep for the scanner. This parameter is useful when two or more systems are installed in proximity of each other. Unique patterns can be set up to distinguish each system’s receipt of bar code data. *BEEP TYPE 1 BEEP TYPE 2 BEEP TYPE 3...

  • Page 172: Long Range Scanning Bar Codes

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Long Range Scanning Bar Codes The P370 ALR (Long Range) scanner has an aiming feature which allows the positioning of the laser beam when scanning bar codes. Aiming mode and Aiming duration can be set using the bar codes below.

  • Page 173: Aim Duration

    Parameter Menus Option 2: Trigger Release to Scan When you pull the trigger, the aiming dot will appear. The aiming dot remains present while the trigger is pulled or until a 60 second timeout occurs. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session.

  • Page 174: Numeric Bar Codes

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 5-104...
  • Page 175 Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) 5-105...

  • Page 176: Cancel

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) Cancel If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. CANCEL 5-106...

  • Page 177: Appendix A Bar Code Information

    UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control character.
  • Page 178 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard UCC/EAN-128 Effect and Example Code 128 Disable Disable No Code 128 symbols can be read. Disable Enable Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 FNC1 ABCD...

  • Page 179: Aim Code Identifiers

    Bar Code Information AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) = Code Character (see Table A-2) = Modifier Character (see Table A-3) Table A-2. Code Characters Code Character Code Type Code 39 Code 128 (all variants) UPC/EAN...
  • Page 180 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356 Code 128 Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position. Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
  • Page 181 Bar Code Information Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Option Codabar No check digit processing. Reader has checked check digit. Reader has stripped check digit before transmission. Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123 Code 93 No options specified at this time.
  • Page 182 In the scanner, however, the format is changed to: ]E0 (UPC chars) ]E2 (supplemental) Therefore, a UPC with two supplemental characters, 01234567890510, is transmitted to the host as a 21-character string, ]E00012345678905]E110. Table A-4. Symbol Code Identifier Characters Code Type Symbol Identifier UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8...
  • Page 183 Bar Code Information Table A-5. ASCII Character Set ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1024 CTRL X 1001 CTRL A 1025 CTRL Y 1002 CTRL B 1026 CTRL Z 1003...
  • Page 184 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1048 1073 1049 1074 1050 1075 1051 1076 1052 1077 1053 1078 1054...
  • Page 185 Bar Code Information Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1098 1113 1099 1114 1100 1115 1101 1116 1102 1117 1103 1118 1104 1119 1105 1120...
  • Page 186 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2075 ALT K 2086 ALT V 2065 ALT A 2076 ALT L 2087 ALT W 2066 ALT B 2077 ALT M...
  • Page 187 Bar Code Information Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4009 PF 9 4017 PF 17 4002 PF 2 4010 PF 10 4018 PF 18 4003 PF 3 4011 PF 11 4019 PF 19...
  • Page 188 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) Numeric Keystroke Numeric Keystroke Numeric Keystroke Keypad Keypad Keypad 6042 6049 6056 6043 6050 6057 6044 Undefined 6051 6058 Enter 6045 6062 6059 Num Lock 6046 6063 6060 6047 6064 6048...

  • Page 189: Appendix B Automatic Project Download

    Appendix B Automatic Project Download The Phaser P470/P370 RF scanner is shipped from the factory with a pre-installed default application. This fully functional application allows the scanner to be used “out of the box”. If you need to load your own application into the scanner, the “Automatic Project Download”...
  • Page 190 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Note that designer always appends the .prj suffix to the directories it creates to store project files. The PROJECT.CMD file will be automatically generated by the MCL-Designer application.

  • Page 191: Appendix C Radio Channels

    Note: Although the cordless Phaser scanner has been certified for operation in all countries listed in Table C-1, not all country configurations are available for order. Consult your local Symbol reseller for more information. Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country Country...
  • Page 192 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel BOLIVIA BRAZIL CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG HUNGARY INDONESIA ICELAND...
  • Page 193 Radio Channels Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORWAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES...
  • Page 194 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY UNITED STATES (US) VENEZUELA...

  • Page 195: Appendix D Messages And Error Codes

    This Appendix contains information on messages and error codes displayed on the scanner. Messages The scanner displays messages when certain actions are performed. If the scanner displays a message that is unfamiliar, contact the Symbol Support Center on page xi. Table D-1. Scanner Messages Message Description...

  • Page 196: Communication Errors

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table D-1. Scanner Messages (Continued) Message Description Recharge Battery Battery is close to complete discharge. Recharge the battery Communication Errors Scanning Transmission Range A communication error will occur when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate.
  • Page 197 Messages and Error Codes Table D-2. Error Codes Error Code Type Description RF Communication Scanner is out of range, not properly paired to a base Error or the base may have lost power. RF Communication The base to which the scanner is paired has been Error paired with another scanner.
  • Page 198 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 199 32 prefix ....5-56 scan the entire symbol ... . 3-22 code 39 full ASCII ... 5-54 alpha-numeric data entry .
  • Page 200 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide MSI plessey boot up the scanner ... . . 3-1, 3-27 check digit algorithm ..5-79 bullets .
  • Page 201 Index ADF rules ..... . 3-17 applications ..... 3-9 laser classification .
  • Page 202 ..... 5-85, 5-86 symbol support center ....xi RTS line state .
  • Page 203 Index Set Contrast ..... 3-8 set default application ... . 3-10 UCC/EAN-128 .
  • Page 204 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Index-6...

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  • Page 208 4. Troubleshooting Problems • Troubleshooting table • Communication errors 3-5, D-2 • Beeper indications and default application error codes • Cradle LED indications 2-10 72-38495-03 Revision C — December 2003 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com/manuals...

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